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Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD4-B3
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 Supporting Intel Core Generation 2 processors, the Gigabyte P67A-UD4-B3 not only sports a new color scheme, it also attempts to match the sleek new look with serious performance. Built for some serious overclocking, the P67A-UD4-B3 comes ready to reach the finish line first; will it win the race?
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Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 AM3+ Motherboard Review
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"Gigabyte is coming out of the gate with the GA-990FXA-UD5 AM3+ Motherboard. The Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 AM3+ Motherboard is feature rich and Bulldozer ready, but is still fully compatible with existing AM3 processors. Featuring amenities such as USB 3.0, 8 SATA III connections (with 3TB support), PCIe slots capable of three way CrossFire-X or Sli, and onboard HD audio, the GA-990FXA specs like an enthusiasts dream."
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Gigabyte G1-Killer Sniper 2 Motherboard Review
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The G1-Killer Sniper 2 is a Z68 based motherboard that has been designed specifically for hardcore gaming. In a world where gaming and enthusiast systems have been combined we find this to be a rather bold product decision.
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Gigabyte's $500 whopper of a motherboard
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We go back now to the Intel X58 platform with a look at Gigabyte's $500 whopper of a motherboard, G1.Assassin. It's a killer all right, both in terms of features and price! The board even includes a drive bay expansion with an overclocking button on it. Hit our review of G1.Assassin to see if it can deliver the killer performance it promises as well.
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Cooler Master NotePal U-Stand Laptop Cooler
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The U-Stand is Cooler Master’s latest laptop cooler. But this is not just any laptop cooler as Cooler Master has added some of their very own. The U-Stand can support up to 17” laptops and has five adjustable height levels to allow for better comfort and usability.
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AMD A8-3870 APU with Unlocked BClk Multiplier - Ready for Overclocking?
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"After a modest launch of two Fusion A8 series desktop accelerated processing units (APUs) with A6-3650 and A8-3850, AMD is planning to launch a new APU that's better equipped for overclocking. The new A8-3870 APU will feature an unlocked base clock (BClk) multiplier that makes overclocking easier. Currently, a BIOS bug that is spread across motherboard manufacturers, lets users "set" a higher multiplier value for A8-3850 than it's advertised or capable of responding to, resulting in a false illusionary overclock that doesn't yield any performance improvements over the default 29x multiplier value. The A8-3870 APU, however, will have a genuinely unlocked multiplier, increasing the multiplier value will genuinely increase clock speeds and performance. The A8-3870 is expected to have a default clock speed of 3.10 GHz, four x86-64 cores..."
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Gigabyte Aivia M8600 @ LanOC Reviews
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In the moments before I sat down in the office to write this review, Wes and I wrestled with the web of cords that we hide behind the monitor. Given the opportunity, I think any user would jump on the chance to eliminate even one from that mess. Attractive of a thought as that is, wireless peripherals aren't always the friendliest, in cost or performance. We visited Gigabyte's Ghost engine last year with the M8000Xtreme, and today we sit down with the newest addition, one that is designed to cut down the clutter of cables.
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Gigabyte A75M-UD2H Motherboard
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"So far, Gigabyte has released five motherboard models based on the AMD A75 chipset for the new AMD A-Series of CPUs with integrated graphics chip ("APUs"), with prices ranging from USD 100 to USD 130. Let's take a look at the A75M-UD2H, a microATX model that is sold for USD 110."
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AMD A8-3850 Llano (LostCircuits)
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Llano is an interesting inception. After reading all the initial reviews it sounded like Llano as a concept was great but primarily suited for the mobile market. There is certainly some truth to this argument but I still don’t buy it. The mobile market has been supposed to kill the desktop for the last almost 10 years and arguably, it is where the biggest growth is but let’s face it, when it comes to doing some real work, I still prefer my old-fashioned tower with plenty of horse power and where I don’t have to worry about getting blisters on my lap if the darn thing overheats.
Seriously, the entry-level desktop market is a coveted market segment that is subject of the bloodiest fights between Intel and AMD. No less than 90% of all desktop systems are sold into this market segment and yes, there is the corporate user who is not supposed to use the PC for anything but Microsoft Office but there is also the non-corporate user who is simply not using any application that the PC does not support. Which includes some of the moderate load gaming applications as a prime example. In other words, if it looks ugly then what’s the point?
If it runs slow, what’s the point – er … If it runs slow and looks ugly, what’s the pointest? Yep, we avoid temptation. Here is the segment where Llano fits right in. You can actually play Dirt2 or HawkX without being embarrassed by your computer in front of the casual visitor who only wanted to show you something cool...
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Thermaltake's Level 10 GT case.
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"This is the "gamer version" of the original Level 10 that took the world by the storm. Unique design got them
several awards on the previous model but can this new GT bring them awards on other areas as well? "
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Kingwin Lazer Platinum 550W Power Supply
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The only 80 Plus Platinum level PSU on the market, with over 92% maximum energy efficiency, is also said to be one of the quietest. We analyze the Kingwin LZP-550 for efficiency, electrical performance and noise.
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Asus P8H67-I Deluxe Mini-ITX Motherboard
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The Asus P8H67-I Deluxe challenges the Zotac H67-ITX in a high-end premium Sandy Bridge mini-ITX motherboard duel. Sporting eSATA, USB 3.0, 802.11n with extended antennae, Bluetooth, and Asus' well-implemented UEFI and second generation AI Suite utilities, it has all the right tools to be a winner.
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HDPLEX H3.SODD Fanless Mini-ITX Media Case
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The new H3.SODD media case for mini-ITX from HDPLEX is a more compact version of the H10 we examined a couple of months ago. This slim-line case performances and exudes high end chic despite its modest price tag. Our sample also manages to be the very first completely silent commercial computer SPCR has encountered after nine years of continuous operation.
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GIGABYTE 990FXA-UD7 (AMD 990FX) Motherboard Review
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"Over the coming months as we build up towards finally getting our hands on the Bulldozer platform, we'll no doubt be looking at plenty of 990FX based motherboards from companies. Having already looked at what ASUS offered us in their ROG Crosshair V Formula board, today we'll take the time to check out the GIGABYTE option.
While GIGABYTE do have a few 990FX options, we've gone straight to the top today and will be checking out the 990FXA-UD7 which carries with it those lovely aesthetics we're used to seeing from the UD7 series."
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Gigabyte 990FXA UD5 Motherboard Review
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In this review we will be looking at the Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 which is a mid-level motherboard supporting the latest AM3+ processors. As the name indicates the board is based on the new AMD 990FX chipset. The new chipset is designed to support the new AMD FX "bulldozer" processors along with NVidia SLI.
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GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3-iSSD features an integrated Intel Series 311 20GB SSD
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"It's not very often that something throws me for a loop, at least not when it comes to motherboards any more. That's exactly what happened when I first heard about the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3-iSSD! My first thoughts were that it's a great idea, followed by that boards has to cost a pretty penny! After today's testing, I will stand by my initial though of that's a great idea. What truly blew my mind was the price. As I said above, I thought the GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3-iSSD was going to cost a pretty penny, somewhere in the $350-$400. Imagine my surprise when I found out that the Z68XP-UD7-iSSD retails for only $239.99! Needless to say I was a bit shocked!"
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