Intel launched the 7 series chipset in preparation for the upcoming Core processor. The new chipset brings with it a few “Smart” features that Intel has introduced. Keep reading to find out more!
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Gigabyte HD 7770 OC with CrossFire
Gigabyte’s HD 7770 OC is the cheapest factory overclocked HD 7770 available. It strikes a good balance of price and performance. We put the card to the test and also pair it up with XFX HD 7770 to assess its CrossFire performance.
Read More »ASUS F1A75-V EVO
The ASUS F1A75-V Evo is one of the most feature-rich boards for the Llano platform. We put it toe-to-toe against the Gigabyte A75-UD4H. See which one comes out on top.
Read More »GIGABYTE Z77 Motherboards: A Preview
GIGABYTE has revealed a total of 10 Z77 boards for the next generation of Intel chipsets and CPU’s. Among them is the elite gamer G1.Sniper 3. Keep reading to check it out!
Read More »MSI Z77A-GD65: A Preview
MSI has debuted their upcoming Z77A-GD65 board, supporting Socket 1155 processors. The board features PCIE 3.0, USB 3.0, and plenty of other features for overclocking. Check out the pictures for more info.
Read More »XFX R7770 Black EditionS Super Overclocked (FX-777A-ZD)
Overclocked to 1.12 GHz, the XFX R7770 Black Super OC Double Dissipation is one of the fastest factory overclocked cards available for the HD 7770.
Read More »Intel SSD 520 240GB
This drive has been advertised as the fastest SSD to date. Does it really pack the punch Intel claims it does? Keep reading to find out!
Read More »AMD A8-3870K: Black Edition Llano
The new Llano with its unlocked multiplier allows even greater overclocking versatility. Keep reading to find out more!
Read More »OCZ ZT Series 650W Power Supply (OCZ-ZS650W)
Available in 550W, 650W and 750W, the latest ZT model PSU from OCZ is targeted toward enthusiasts and main-users. We put the 650W unit to the test to see how well it performs.
Read More »Crucial RealSSD C400 256GB
Crucial’s latest m4 SSD is packed with the same controller as the first 6Gbps SSD. We put it against OCZ Vertex 3 (SandForce 2281) to see if it can the drive for you in this holiday.
Read More »Zotac A75-ITX WiFi
If you plans to build an ITX system with latest AMD Llano processor, be sure to check out the Zotac A75-ITX Wifi board.
Read More »Seagate Momentus XT 750GB Gen 2 (ST750LX003)
The second generation Seagate Momentus XT marries a large amount of drive capacity with the lightning-fast performance of 8GB NAND flash. Keep reading to find out how it performs.
Read More »Silicon Power Diamond D05 USB 3.0 External Drive
Need to carry your data with you on the go? If so, then check out the Silicon Power Diamond: a slim, portable USB 3.0 storage that brings you portability and performance.
Read More »QNAP TS-219P II
The TS-219P II is the latest NAS from QNAP, featuring a speed bump in the processor and a bunch of new features. We took a closer look at its new features such as QMobile, MyCloudNAS, and tested the unit to see well it performs.
Read More »Seagate Barracuda 3TB (ST3000DM001)
Seagate relaunched the world first high-density platter drive: the Barracuda XT. The new drive can fit a whopping 1TB per platter, but does the higher density really make a difference? Keep reading to find out.
Read More »Arctic E461-BM Earphone
Sporting a chrome looking in-ear bud, the Arctic E461-BM headphone comes with in-line control and has a response frequency of 17Hz to 26KHz. Is this shiny gadget worth your money? We take a look.
Read More »AMD FX-8150 CPU: Bulldozer
The long-awaited Bulldozer is finally here. How does it stack up against its biggest competitors? Does it live up to our expectations? Keep reading to find out!
Read More »Cubitek XL-Tank Full Tower Case
The Cubitek XL-Tank case supports motherboards up to the XL-ATX form factor, and yet retains a small footprint.
Read More »Sapphire Pure Platinum A75 (PT-A8A75)
The Sapphire Pure Platinum A75 is packed with quite a few special features that make it stand out from the crowd. Keep reading to find out how well Sapphire’s new Llano board performs.
Read More »OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS (VTX3MI-25SAT3-240G)
The Vertex 3 MAX IOPS with 34nm NAND offers higher IOPS than the Vertex 3. We put the drive against the 25nm NAND Vertex 3 to see the performance difference between the two drives.
Read More »MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III 1GD5 Power Edition/OC
We put the MSI R6950 Twin Frozr III 1GD5 Power Edition/OC against the HD 6950 2GB to see which matters more: 1GB of memory, or a higher clockspeed. Keep reading to find out which came out on top!
Read More »Silicon Power Velox V30 60GB SSD (SP060GBSSDV30S25)
Silicon Power Velox V30 60GB SSD is a nice budget SSD. We put it against top performers like the OCZ Vertex 3 to see how well it does.
Read More »GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3-iSSD Motherboard
GIGABYTE Z68XP-UD3-iSSD makes setting up Intel Smart Response an easy task with the bundled Intel SSD 311 mSATA SSD. We put it through our test to see how it performs.
Read More »GIGABYTE GTX 580 SOC
The GIGABYTE GTX 580 SOC is one of the fastest factory overclocked GTX 580’s available. Let’s take a deeper look, and see how it stacks up in testing.
Read More »OCZ Vertex 3
The OCZ Vertex 3 uses the new SandForce SF-2000 controller, and is now the fastest SSD on the market. Keep reading to find out exactly how fast this drive can perform.
Read More »GIGABYTE A75-UD4H: CrossFire for Llano
GIGABYTE A75-UD4H is designed to bring CrossFireX to AMD’s new Llano platform by splitting the x16 PCI-E into dual x8. Keep reading to find out whether Llano is fast enough for gaming.
Read More »AMD Llano: Fusion for the Mainstream
AMD Fusion is ready for prime-time with the launch of the desktop processor: Llano A8 and A6. Packed with a quad-core processor and a DX 11 GPU, it is armed to take on Intel Sandy Bridge. How does it perform? Let’s find out.
Read More »SLI Tests: Intel Sandy Bridge vs AMD Phenom II
AMD’s new 990FX chipset natively supports SLI, so we decided to test its impact in games. Keep reading for more.
Read More »GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD7: Bulldozer Ready!
The Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7 targets enthusiasts with plenty of features. Ready or not, Bulldozer is coming…
Read More »In-Win Buc Mid Tower Case
In-Win’s latest case, Buc, packs with plenty of features that aimed to make assembling your computer system as simple as possible. This ATX mid-tower case puts functionality over looks and is cheap, with retail price of $100.
Read More »ASUS P8Z68-V Pro
ASUS has launched its latest motherboard: the P8Z68-V Pro, using the Intel Z68 chipset. Like the P67 boards, the P8Z68-V Pro has plenty of features, ports, and the performance to back it up.
Read More »G.Skill RipjawsX F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL Memory Kit
This G.Skill RipjawsX kit brings 8GB of memory at the relatively cheap price of $99.99. It runs at 1600MHz, and is a great choice for budget users who still want great performance.
Read More »AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition
AMD launched the Phenom II X4 980BE, bumping the clockspeed of its processor to 3.7GHz. Priced at $195, how does this processor compete against Intel’s newest Sandy Bridge?
Read More »Zotac ZBOX AD02-Plus-U
Zotac’s latest ZBOX AD02 Plus U features AMD’s E-350 Fusion APU packed in a tiny little enclosure. Featuring plenty of features and low power consumption, it maybe an ideal HTPC for those who need a simple device to stream their digital content.
Read More »Intel Core i3 2100
Priced at $124, the Intel Core i3 2100 is the cheapest Sandy Bridge processor. For its price and performance, it may just be the best budget processor on the market.
Read More »Seagate Barracuda XT 3TB
Seagate’s latest Barracuda XT brings high capacity to computers. But how well does it really perform? Keep reading to find out.
Read More »OCZ RevoDrive 80GB
OCZ RevoDrive is a PCI-E storage SSD that brings excellent performance with its SandForce controller in RAID 0 configuration. Read on to see just how much extra performance this card packs.
Read More »HornetTek Showcase: An Updated Phantom
HornetTek’s Showcase is an update of the earlier Phantom, adding support for 3.5” hard drives and Component output. We are taking a quick look at the player and the new firmware.
Read More »SAPPHIRE Edge Mini PC
The Sapphire Edge Mini PC is a tiny computer with an Intel Atom D510 processor and NVIDIA ION graphics. It is lightweight and consumes very little power, and we’ll see how it stacks up in utility.
Read More »Kingston HyperX Genesis Special Edition
Kingston’s latest KHX2133C9AD3X2K2 features a gray heatspreader, and is designed to support the new Sandy Bridge architecture. The memory runs at speeds up to 2133MHz with 9-11-9-27 timings at 1.65V.
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