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<title><![CDATA[Western Digital's Caviar Green line @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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Western Digital's Caviar Green line popularized power-efficient hard drives, and now Seagate has joined the party with a Barracuda LP that packs two terabytes. We take a closer look at how this 5,900-RPM 'cuda compares with its Caviar rival.... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79569" target="_blank" title="Western Digital's Caviar Green line">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Hard Drives</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:02:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB Kit DDR3-1333/PC3-10600  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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In this Review the performance and the overclocking of a Crucial Ballistix Tracer
PC3-10600 CL6 4GB DDR3 kit are tested and compared with 16 Dual Channel kits of previous reviews.
Since current AMD processors supports DDR3 memory modules, DDR3 Dual Channel kits got more demand.
Because who like t... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79568" target="_blank" title="Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4GB Kit DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Memory</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:01:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Active Media Products Penguin BLU Pen Drive @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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"Active Media Products sent us a surprise with the Executive I 2-in-1 Carbon Fiber Pen we took a look at last month. I have to admit I am not up to date on Linux or the many builds. The last time I sat down and tried to do anything with the operating system was a few nights before throwing my last L... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79567" target="_blank" title="Active Media Products Penguin BLU Pen Drive">[PCSTATS]</a><br>



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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Peripherals</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Asrock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79376</link> 
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Asrock is one of our new sponsors! They are well known for their motherboards that have always been a bit cheaper than the rest, but does this mean they don't perform well? Personally I don't think so but today we are going to look at the M3a785gmx motherboard and compare it vs a well performing Asu... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79376" target="_blank" title="Asrock M3A785GMH/128M Motherboard">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Motherboards</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:03:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Acer Aspire 8935G - All Buffed up @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79375</link> 
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When we last saw the Acer Aspire 8930G last year, we were pretty impressed by the mammoth 18.4-inch DTR. Making its return to our labs is the souped up Aspire 8935G and we go in-depth to find out what Acer has been cooking with this upgraded model.... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79375" target="_blank" title="Acer Aspire 8935G - All Buffed up">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Notebooks</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:02:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[14 Power Supply Units with 1000W+ Capacity @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79362</link> 
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Our roundup will talk about 14 power supply units from 12 different manufacturers that have one thing in common: they all offer capacity of 1000W or higher. ... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79362" target="_blank" title="14 Power Supply Units with 1000W+ Capacity">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Power Supply</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[GMC AVC-S7: Ultra-Slim HTPC Case @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79361</link> 
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Today we are going to talk about the slimmest home theater PC case that will look great among other audio- and video- devices in your living room.... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79361" target="_blank" title="GMC AVC-S7: Ultra-Slim HTPC Case">[PCSTATS]</a><br>



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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Cases</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Coolmax ZP 1000 Watt Power Supply  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79316</link> 
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Well, our next product up for review is from  our good friends at Coolmax, a company who  believes you don't have to pay an arm and a leg to get a high quality PSU. This is why they sent us over the ZP-1000. The ZP-1000 is a 1,000 watt partial modular unit that is meant to go up against the likes of... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79316" target="_blank" title="Coolmax ZP 1000 Watt Power Supply ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Power Supply</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:03:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MSI GeForce N275GTX Lightning Video Card @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79314</link> 
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"When we looked at the GTX 260 Lightning from MSI recently it was really a bit of a mixed bag. On the performance side of things we really liked the card; the aftermarket cooling option that MSI opted for was also really good. On the other side we thought the AirForce Panel proved to be more of a pa... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79314" target="_blank" title="MSI GeForce N275GTX Lightning Video Card">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Video Cards</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:01:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MSI GeForce N275GTX Lightning Video Card @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79313</link> 
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 "When we looked at the GTX 260 Lightning from MSI recently it was really a bit of a mixed bag. On the performance side of things we really liked the card; the aftermarket cooling option that MSI opted for was also really good. On the other side we thought the AirForce Panel proved to be more of a p... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79313" target="_blank" title="MSI GeForce N275GTX Lightning Video Card">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Video Cards</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4 GHz Socket AM3 125W Processor Review  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79803</link> 
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<div align="center"><a href="http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2468"></a></div>


AMD has revised its current flagship CPU, the <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2468">Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition </a>into a slimmer electricity sipping 125W model, down fro... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79803" target="_blank" title="AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4 GHz Socket AM3 125W Processor Review ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>



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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>CPU / Processors</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:33</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Tweaks, Tips and Beginners Guides to Make your PC Run Faster! @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=72061</link> 
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<P><A href="http://www.pcstats.com/beginners.cfm"></A>PC Crashed and you can't afford to take it to the repair shop? Save some time 
and money by using PCSTATS' extensive knowledge to put your PC back into top running condition! Dig into a pile of handy Beginners Guides, sweep the performance sucki... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=72061" target="_blank" title="New Tweaks, Tips and Beginners Guides to Make your PC Run Faster!">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Beginners Guides</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:30</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AMD Athlon II X3 425 2.70 GHz @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79871</link> 
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AMD's Athlon II X3 425 offers all the features of the of the more expensive Quad Cores, and you can potentially unlock the fourth core. Being priced at only $79 it creates tough competition for Intel in this segment, but also for AMD who has a number of other processors in this market. Even though i... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79871" target="_blank" title="AMD Athlon II X3 425 2.70 GHz">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>CPU / Processors</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:47:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79870</link> 
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Lenovo is one of the larger laptop makers out there and they always make good products that we like. The new Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 is a solid laptop that is built for tough use and will last for a long time. It's a nice system for personal use (or business use) that offers solid performance that wil... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79870" target="_blank" title="Lenovo ThinkPad SL510">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Notebooks</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:32:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[OCZ Z Series 650 Watt Power Supply @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79869</link> 
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"Today I will be looking at the highest efficiency rated power supply that I have received yet, the OCZ Z Series 650 watt power supply. With efficiency rated at over 88%, this power supply is 80Plus Silver rated. It sells for a price that won’t break the bank and is SLI certified. Read on to check o... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79869" target="_blank" title="OCZ Z Series 650 Watt Power Supply">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Power Supply</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:17:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sapphire Radeon HD5870 Vapor-X Review  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79868</link> 
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"Rage3D reviews Sapphire's Vapor-X edition HD5870 and has some fun with Crossfire-X - 'HD5900' style."... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79868" target="_blank" title="Sapphire Radeon HD5870 Vapor-X Review ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>



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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Video Cards</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:02:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gigabyte M1022 Booktop - A Transformer in Disguise @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79867</link> 
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With so many netbooks around, what can one do to differentiate itself and stand out from the competition? Gigabyte seems to have a plan, and today we'll be taking a closer look at their 1022M Booktop, a netbook that can actually 'transform' into a desktop. Intrigued? Check out our review then.... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79867" target="_blank" title="Gigabyte M1022 Booktop - A Transformer in Disguise">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Notebooks</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:47:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AMD Radeon HD 5750 Overclocking Guide @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79866</link> 
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Overclocking your graphics card is a very quick and easy way to get a little extra performance out of your system. The overclock that we went with when testing our Radeon HD 5750 should be considered as a mild overclock, as we were able to push the core and memory quite a bit higher. However to avoi... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79866" target="_blank" title="AMD Radeon HD 5750 Overclocking Guide">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Overclocking</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:32:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[NVIDIA preparing X86 processor again?  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79837</link> 
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According to a report on EEtimes, rumours have once again surfaced that Nvidia Corp. may enter the x86-based microprocessor market. 

It is known that NVIDIA is fighting against AMD and Intel, both have processor and graphics line while NVIDIA only has a graphics line which could be eroded if more... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79837" target="_blank" title="NVIDIA preparing X86 processor again? ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>CPU / Processors</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:17:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Cooler Master Lab Test Bench V1.0 Review  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79834</link> 
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Today we have a look at the Cooler Master Lab open casing, which is built and designed for people who switch hardware on very regular basis. Ideal for reviewers and overclockers and luckily I am both.... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79834" target="_blank" title="Cooler Master Lab Test Bench V1.0 Review ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Cases</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:02:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HIS Radeon HD 5850 1GB Video Card @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79833</link> 
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With word really beginning to get around that the new GT 300 based NVIDIA cards aren't going to be seen this year, it really gives AMD a chance to cement its HD 5000 series cards into the market. The latest HD 5000 series card to make its way into our labs is the HD 5850 and comes from HIS.

We've... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79833" target="_blank" title="HIS Radeon HD 5850 1GB Video Card">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Video Cards</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:47:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gigabyte GeForce GT220 @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79832</link> 
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If you happen to be one of the many people affected by the US economy, then you really don't have money to throw around. You may be looking to upgrade from your current onboard graphics, or want to upgrade your card. Either way the GT220 may be a great option for you. This card has the power to play... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79832" target="_blank" title="Gigabyte GeForce GT220">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Video Cards</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:32:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ASRock ION 330HT-BD Nettop – Unboxing and Undressing Video @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79831</link> 
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"During the Computex Taipei 2009 tradeshow earlier this year we first got a glimpse of ASRock’s NVIDIA ION and Intel Atom based 1080p capable nettop. This is a very stylish and small system which impressed us and our readers greatly, especially considering it was ASRock’s first attempt at such a pro... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79831" target="_blank" title="ASRock ION 330HT-BD Nettop – Unboxing and Undressing Video">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<category>Notebooks</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:17:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 Review @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79566</link> 
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"Is AMD's expansion of it's DirectX 11 line accelerating its domination? Find out with our look at the Juniper architecture and review of Sapphire's HD5770."... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79566" target="_blank" title="Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 Review">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Video Cards</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:03:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sparkle GeForce GTX 260 Plus 1792MB Video Card Review  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79830</link> 
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“Today I will be looking at a GTX 260 by Sparkle, the GTX 260 Plus. This isn’t your typical GTX 260, as it sports 1792 megs of memory. I reviewed a couple of Radeon HD 4870 X2s that each had two gigs of memory, but they were actually two 4870s with 1GB of memory per GPU. This is a single GPU with no... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79830" target="_blank" title="Sparkle GeForce GTX 260 Plus 1792MB Video Card Review ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Video Cards</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:02:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Extreme Performance F3-16000CL9 DDR3 P55 Kit @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79565</link> 
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We were impressed with the 6GB kit of the same name but felt let down by it's overclocking performance. Let's see if the 4GB GSkill Trident kit can even things up...
... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79565" target="_blank" title="Extreme Performance F3-16000CL9 DDR3 P55 Kit">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<category>Memory</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:02:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Eagle Tech Arion 2.1 Speakers  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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"Today we are going to take a look at a company that has been around for a while, but is just now getting into the PC audio market as well.  Many would recognize the Eagle Tech brand name as the makers of external hard drive enclosures and other storage related needs, but  how will they fair in the ... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79564" target="_blank" title="Eagle Tech Arion 2.1 Speakers ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750w Power Supply @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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"As many experienced PC enthusiasts will tell you, the power supply is the lifeblood of your computer. If the CPU is the brain of your computer, then the PSU is definitely the heart. The quality and dependability of your entire computer is only as good as the unit that powers it. Today we take a clo... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79563" target="_blank" title="Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750w Power Supply">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Power Supply</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:00:00</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB Hard Drive @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79828</link> 
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These days we have been reviewing SSD after SSD for the simple reason that those high-end drives are literally saturating the market.  Meanwhile, standard hard drives have taken a back seat but it seems Western Digital isn’t willing to let their drives go unnoticed.  Their new Black Series 2TB drive... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79828" target="_blank" title="Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB Hard Drive">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Hard Drives</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:32:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Enermax Galaxy EVO 1250W @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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"The Enermax Galaxy EVO 1250W is a monster unit that's designed for those consumers who require a high-wattage unit that brings top performance and a price tag to match. The original Enermax Galaxy was a legend in enthusiast circles, a trailblazer of kilowatt power supplies, and the Galaxy EVO is in... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79827" target="_blank" title="Enermax Galaxy EVO 1250W">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Power Supply</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:17:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AMD is taking off the wraps of a new revision of the 45 nm Deneb @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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Taking the X4 965 down to 125 watts TDP is also a big win for AMD. 
A lot of major OEMs look down on CPUs that are above 125 watts for many
desktop setups.  Having to add a lot of cooling to a design to handle
higher TDPs is a simple fact of life, but most manufacturers do not want to
spend the ... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79825" target="_blank" title="AMD is taking off the wraps of a new revision of the 45 nm Deneb">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>CPU / Processors</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:47:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[3Q09 chip growth sets stage for 22% surge in 2010 @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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Chip sales hit US$24.0 billion in September, heralding a 20% quarterly increase on third-quarter 2009, according to Future Horizons. The UK-based research firm has raised its forecast for the 2009 chip market to a 10% drop versus an earlier estimate of minus 14%.
... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79824" target="_blank" title="3Q09 chip growth sets stage for 22% surge in 2010">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:32:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[VIA introduces next generation Nano 3000 series processors @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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VIA Technologies has introduced its new VIA Nano 3000 series processors, bringing digital media performance and low power consumption to Windows 7-based ultra-thin notebook and all-in-one desktop PC markets. Based on the 64-bit superscalar Isaiah architecture, VIA Nano 3000 series processors support... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79823" target="_blank" title="VIA introduces next generation Nano 3000 series processors">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>CPU / Processors</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:17:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AMD readies 2 desktop platforms for May 2010 @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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"AMD plans to announce a new high-end desktop platform (Leo) and mainstream platform (Dorado) in May of 2010, according to sources at motherboard makers.

Leo will consist of a 45nm Phenom II series or upcoming six-core Thuban CPU with either 890FX or 890GX (RD890) northbridge and SB850 southbridg... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79822" target="_blank" title="AMD readies 2 desktop platforms for May 2010">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>CPU / Processors</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:02:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ATI Radeon HD 5850 Graphics Card Review @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79820</link> 
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Having launched the new Radeon HD 5850, AMD didn’t really know what a mean trick they played on themselves by doing it. Read our review to find out why.
... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79820" target="_blank" title="ATI Radeon HD 5850 Graphics Card Review">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Video Cards</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:32:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition ver. 2.0: AMD Introduces C3 Processor Stepping @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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AMD promises that processors on Deneb core with the new C3 stepping will offer lower heat dissipation, improved overclocking potential and a few other enhancements. But will this make Phenom II X4 processors more attractive?... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79819" target="_blank" title="Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition ver. 2.0: AMD Introduces C3 Processor Stepping">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>CPU / Processors</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:17:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Can We Trust the 80 Plus Certification? @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79818</link> 
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"The 80 Plus certification was an important step to change the scenario from the power supply industry: now the savvy consumer knows that he or she should buy a power supply with at least 80% efficiency. New certification levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold) raised the bar even more. But maybe it is tim... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79818" target="_blank" title="Can We Trust the 80 Plus Certification?">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Power Supply</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:02:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kingston HyperX 8GB Kit 1600MHz (KHX1600C8D3K4/8GX). @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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With Windows 7 on the store shelves and shipping we are hearing that raw ram speed might not be the key to better performance in Windows 7. We've always felt that the amount of ram was just as important as raw ram speed but in Windows 7 and all 64bit OS we see advantages to more ram. Most end users ... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79817" target="_blank" title="Kingston HyperX 8GB Kit 1600MHz (KHX1600C8D3K4/8GX).">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Memory</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:47:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Verbatim TUFF-CLIP 8GB USB Drive  @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
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" Today for review I’ve got the Verbatim Tuff-Clip 8GB USB drive. This USB drive resembles a carabineer style clip that you can attach to most anything. The drive comes with software to create two partitions as well, one secure and one public so you can hide any important data so it can’t be accesse... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79816" target="_blank" title="Verbatim TUFF-CLIP 8GB USB Drive ">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<author>BY: PCSTATS</author> 
<category>Memory</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:32:29</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AMD Phenom II X4 965 - 125W TDP Processor @ PCSTATS]]></title> 
<link>http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79815</link> 
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Today AMD is releasing a revised Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition processor. The TDP has been lowered from 140W to 125W, and also happens to be the new C3 stepping. Along with this new processor launch the prices for the 965's have been lowered to an expected price of $195 USD, a savings of about $20.... <a href="http://www.pcstats.com/NewsView.cfm?NewsID=79815" target="_blank" title="AMD Phenom II X4 965 - 125W TDP Processor">[PCSTATS]</a><br>




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<category>CPU / Processors</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:17:29</pubDate>
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