Ok, another Monday is here… blah, I didn’t want to get out of bed this morning…
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Quote: Asus release an Audiophile sound-card…we play music LOUD. Is this the sound-card to rock out to? Check it out
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/audio/asus_xonar_essence_stx_-_pci-e_audiophile_soundcard/1
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Title: OCZ Throttle 16gb eSATA Flash Drive @ TestFreaks
Review Link: http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/ocz-throttle-16gb-esata-flash-drive/
Review Snipit:
” Yes, another USB drive review, why sort of, but not really, but then again yes it is? Confused? Well what I have for review today is the OCZ Throttle 16gb Flash Drive, it has both USB and eSATA connections on it for blazing fast transfer speeds. The Throttle is a sleek black flash drive that is a bit larger than most out there today, but that’s because of the eSATA connection on the end, it also has a mini-USB connection as well that can be used for standard USB transfer or additional power for the eSATA port. ”
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Title: Warhammer Dawn of War II PC-Game Review on Technic3D
Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-830,1-dawn-of-war-2-im-dienste-des-imperators.htm
Quote: “Dawn of War II PC Game from THQ arrived Technic3D. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II transports players into Games Workshop’s vast Warhammer 40,000 universe, where an intergalactic war between ancient races has raged on for countless millennia. Better than the first version? See you in the following Review.”
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Title:Â Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050W Power Supply Review
Summary: A couple weeks ago, I took a look at a new line from Enermax, the Liberty Eco series. Today, I’ve set my sights on something much bigger and badder, the Revolution 85+ 1050W. This is a unit promising top notch performance at 80 Plus Silver levels of efficiency. You’re going to not want to miss this one.
Articles URL: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=138
Site URL: http://www.jonnyguru.com
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TITLE: Noctua NH-U9B 92mm Heatsink @ LanOC Reviews
DESCRIPTION: Today we are looking at the Noctua NH-U9B. This of course is far from the first product from Noctua that we have tested; in fact, we have looked at just about everything from their current product lineup. The NH-U9B is similar to the NH-U12p but smaller. Replacing the 120mm fan with a 92mm the NH-U9B is the perfect size for smaller more compact setups. If it’s anything like my past experiences I’m sure I won’t be disappointed.
ARTICLE URL: http://lanoc.org/reviews/noctua-nh-u9b-92mm-heatsink/
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In an alternate 1985, where Nixon is president, The U.S. won the Vietnam War, and costumed heroes have been banned by an act of the Senate, a superhero is killed. The death of the mercurial entity known as The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) sets a string of events into motion that will soon see the world poised on the edge of nuclear annihilation, and the few remaining heroes locked in a life or death race against time to save the world. In the gritty and compelling new movie ?Watchmen? by Director Zack Snyder, a clever blend of film noir and gumshoe style films of old combined with action and adventure as well as a deep examination of human frailties to create a film like no other.
Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1493
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TITLE: G.Skill Triple-Channel 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews
DESCRIPTION: With 64-bit Operating Systems nearing popularity as Windows 7 approaches, the 4GB system memory barrier is going to be a relic of the past. Still, there are several enthusiasts using 32-bit systems with Windows XP or Vista, which makes the G.Skill Triple-Channel DDR3 1600MHz CL8-8-8-21 memory kit F3-12800CL8T-3GBHK a perfect fit for overclockers. Benchmark Reviews tests the performance against synthetic and gaming benchmarks, and reports the results.
ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=287&Itemid=67
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NEW CONTENT (Storage) – Super Talent Godfather Series USB Flash Drives
QUOTE: “In saturated markets a company needs to do whatever they can to stand out from the crowd. Just the other day we looked at the Super Talent Luxio, a high capacity flash drive that packs a luxury design with hardware encryption options rarely seen on competing products. The Godfather Series, also by Super Talent, as the name implies is themed after Paramount Pictures iconic trilogy, The Godfather.
For some, a themed flash drive is just as sexy as a 64GB hardware encrypted drive. To each his own; I can’t see my wife toting around a Godfather themed drive, maybe one with a picture of Chris Cornell. Themed items are an extension of ourselves and the things that we enjoy. To my knowledge The Godfather by Super Talent is the first movie themed flash drive and you have to hand it to their marketing to think outside of the box and come up with such a unique idea.”
For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1779/super_talent_godfather_series_usb_flash_drives/index.html
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OCIA.net has posted their review of the AMD Phenom II 720 X3 Black Edition Processor. Below is a direct quote from the review:
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Date: 03-08-2009Â By Vlad Mihaiescu
I’ve seen way more violent games, games with stronger language and more mature themes get less of a rating but add one evil child in the mix and all changes. As a shooter alone, this game is week. As a shooter based around a storyline, this game is great. The choice is yours. I just want to be perfectly clear that regardless of a headshot or a bullet in the toe, in F.E.A.R. 2 – Project Origin bullet location does not matter. All that matters is the amount of times that a bullet hits the target. I really miss the days of Soldier of Fortune; now that was a real brain-buster.
Link: http://www.gamepyre.com/reviewsd.html?aid=1065&p=1
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We have just posted up our review of the Tuniq Potency 750W non-modular Power Supply. While this PSU lacks modular connectors, it makes up for it by providing a very solid platform on which to build a good PC. We managed to pull over 730W from this PSU consistently without any issues. If you’re looking for a good PSU for a good price, make sure you catch our review for all the details.
Title: Tuniq Potency 750W PSU
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6856&Itemid=40
Quote:
The Tuniq Potency 750W PSU is a nice step up from the first Tuniq Potency (550W) unit we looked at a few months ago. It pleasantly surprised us with its ability to pump out the wattage and keep our test system running solid at 736W. While it’s not for extreme systems, it can certainly power many decent gaming rigs without breaking a sweat. . .
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“On every presentation of new GPU generation that we attended in past few years, systems with more than one graphics card were presented as ultimate performance setup. Problem with those configurations was their price in a real world environment. Even now there are more users that have only one graphics card in their rig but the times has changed and now even low-budget users can have Crossfire of SLI system thanks to price drops. First of all, motherboards that support Crossfire or SLI are not too expensive anymore as they were a year ago. Secondly, graphics cards have become also cheaper so users now face a dilemma: if they already have a graphics card from mid or high-range class with motherboard that supports CrossFire/SLI, is it better to sell that one and buy new one, or to buy same graphics card and make CrossFire/SLI system?…â€
Article link:
http://www.insidehw.com/Reviews/Graphics-cards/CrossFire-vs.-SLI.html
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Those of you interested in the i7 platform know Triple Memory is the way to go. We look at Corsair’s i7 Dominator and compare it’s performance in 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
“From an enthusiast point of view, 3GB is the minimum most should consider when choosing a kit. For a long while, 2GB was the recommended amount, but since two does not devide into 3 memory sticks, we’re now at 3GB. The question is now, do you need 3GB or 6GB. If you are really rich, you can even get yourself a 12GB Triple Memory kit but be prepapred to sleep on the couch if the significant other was budgeting that joint bank account for something important like rent or food.”
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Title: Asus Axe Square CPU Cooler Review @ Tech-Reviews.co.uk
Briefing: Last week at Tech-Reviews we reviewed Asus’ Silent Knight II CPU cooler; today we have another Asus CPU cooler for review: the Asus Axe Square. As I’m sure you’re fully aware, the computing industry has evolved massively in the last few years. One form of product which has seriously advanced – to keep up with the newer processors – is the CPU cooler. This product has not just developed in terms of cooling the CPU to lower temperatures, it’s also improved in design and not to mention, noise. Today, we have a seriously ‘class’ cooler for review, the Asus Axe Square… shouting royalty all round and kindly donated by QuietPC.
Link: http://tech-reviews.co.uk/reviews/asus-axe-square-cpu-cooler/
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Title: Samsung SE-T084 Slot-in External Slim DVD-Writer Review at
Overclockers Online
Link: http://www.overclockersonline.net/?page=articles&num=2601
Quote: With the rise of the Blu-Ray and the steady downfall of the DVD,
Samsung still backs up the DVD format by producing attractive internal and
external drives. The Samsung SE-T084 is very well designed with its small
form factor, sleek design, and quick connectivity. TruDirect is also a great
program for users who want to write discs directly from their video camera.
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Evercool RF-8 Rifling 80mm Fan:
Link: http://www.rbmods.com/content/6860/evercool-rf8-rifling-80mm-fan.aspx
Quote: Case fans come in a wide variety of sizes, with the most popular ones being 80mm and 120mm. But is there any way to squeeze more fan blade area in a standard size fan? Evercool, makers of a wide range of fans, has produced a new product, the Evercool Rifling RF-8 80mm Case fan, that provides 92mm fan blades in an 80mm housing. Will this design provide the best of both worlds? Read on to find out more.
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InsideHW.com has some news right from the CeBIT 2009. Today we present you second part of Asus products and our impressions with Biostar’s booth.
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“When it comes to real news there is model Marine Cool that is still in concept phase and it was exhibit on ASUS booth. This is motherboard suited for Intel CPUs, has integrated memory and SO-DIMM memory expansion slots while cooling system is made out of ceramics. Ceramics are used as base for production of PCB with intention to provide rigidity of motherboard and also to improve heat distribution on hot-spots…â€
Article link:
http://www.insidehw.com/Editorials/Events/CeBIT-2009-Day-4-ASUS-and-Biostar.html
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Title – What is the difference between DVD+R and DVD-R? @ eTeknix
Link – http://www.eteknix.com/2009/what-is-the-difference-between-dvdr-and-dvd-r/
Quote – “What is the difference between DVD+R and DVD-R?
This is quite a common question asked around the internet, so here is the answer.
First things first, no single company “owns†DVD.
Secondly, there are two ways of answering this question.
The Commercial Answer
The two competing technologies use different formats, hence the name -R and +R. Sounds simple enough?“