Tech News
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MSI GTX 770 Lightning in the Wild
Published: Saturday, June 1, 2013 | By: DennisI was wandering thru the Guanhua Digital Plaza looking at all of the Asus Z87 motherboards for sale (slightly before the NDA lift) and noticed that several of the shops had GTX 770 Lightning edition cards on display.
It is really no surprise that this card would be on the market so soon after the launch given that it is identical to the GTX 680. The only real change is a faster memory path and new memory chips. Cost for this card is $550 USD making it $150 bux more than the base model, my only phjear is that MSI flashed the bios on the GTX 680 and resold it as the faster card.
On a related note there was a single R7970 Lightning for sale too making it one of the rarest cards in existence that you can still buy in Taiwan.
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NL: Review Block: Haswell System Launches
Published: Saturday, June 1, 2013 | By: DennisThe rumor is that all of these reviews have been launched early,
Motherboards
- GIGABYTE Z87X-UD3H Intel Z87 'Haswell' Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews
- 33 Haswell motherboard group test: 26x Z87, 4x H87 and 3x B85
- Z87 Motherboard Charts: 13 Models tested @ OcaholicProcessor
- Intel Haswell i7-4770K & i5-4670K Review @ Hardware Canucks
- Intel Haswell i7-4770K IPC and Overclocking Review @ [H]
- Intel i7-4770 Haswell @ LanOC Reviews
- Intel Core i7-4770K HD Graphics 4600 GPU Performance @ techPowerUp
- Haswell Launch Coverage: Intel Core i7-4770K and GIGABYTE G1.Sniper 5 Motherboard Review @ HHBe sure to check back for more Haswell information, it will be the star of the Computex show.
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Silverstone Argon AR03 @ techPowerUp
Published: Saturday, June 1, 2013 | By: DennisThe Cooler Master Hyper 212 is one of their most popular designs due to the price, performance and simplicity. The design has been so good that 3 versions of that heatsink have been sold around the world.
Well by the looks of it CoolerMaster has some company in the mid-range tower cooling solution called the Silverstone Argon AR03.
Silverstone has expanded their portfolio of CPU coolers with the all new Argon series AR03 cooler. Featuring a blue and white fan and six heatpipes, this traditional tower cooler serves up exceptional cooling performance with solid acoustics.
This should be a good cooler. The Hyper 212 only came with 4 heatpipes to reduce cost but also reduced cooling capacity,
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NL: Review Block - GTX 770 Super Mega Launch Day
Published: Friday, May 31, 2013 | By: DennisLots of reviews out there. Hardcore hardware peeps may get a little annoyed at this card given how similar it is to the GTX 680 but nobody should be complaining about the price.
400 bones and you too could own a GTX 770 and be happy to know its like the famous 680 but with a new catback exhaust system and NOS Fogger for a little added boost.
Be sure to check out our review of the nVidia GTX 770 and see how it stacks up to the R7970 Lightning (that nobody can buy anymore)
Web Reviews
- EVGA GTX 770 SC 2GB with ACX Cooler Video Card Review @ HiTech Legion
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 @ Bjorn3D
- Gigabyte GTX 770 OC Windforce @ PureOverclock
- MSI GTX 770 Gaming @ PureOverclock
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 @ PureOverclock
- EVGA GTX 770 ACX @ LanOC Reviews
- Nvidia GTX 770 @ LanOC Reviews
- MSI GeForce GTX 770 Gaming and ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II Review @ Legit Reviews
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 Review With Gigabyte & MSI @ HotHardware
- ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II OC Review @ Ocaholic
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 review incl. 3-way SLI and frametimes
- Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 OC 2GB Video Card Review @ HiTech Legion
- Move Aside, GTX 680: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 Review @ Techgage
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 Review @ Hardware Canucks
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 Graphics Card Review (MSI, Palit and ZOTAC) @ HardwareHeaven
- ASUS GTX 770 DirectCU II OC 2 GB @ techPowerUp
- Palit GTX 770 JetStream 2 GB @ techPowerUp
- Gigabyte GTX 770 WindForce OC 2 GB @ techPowerUp
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2 GB @ techPowerUpThis isn't the end of the GTX 770, fully expect there to be custom board designs and with any luck a rebuilt of the Lightning edition.
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NL: Review Block: Video Round Up - EVGA ACX Cooling
Published: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | By: DennisRumor has it I have one of these cards on its way and until it shows up you'll have to check out what others have to say about the new cooler.
What EVGA Says:
The new double ball bearing ACX cooler from EVGA redefines traditional enthusiast coolers. Starting with a 40% increase in heatsink volume, the EVGA ACX is more efficient at dissipating heat, allowing for 15% lower GPU temperatures. A reinforcement baseplate maintains a straight PCB, and helps lower mosfet temperatures by 7% and memory temperatures by 15%.
EVGA also spent time to ensure that even the fan blades were of the highest quality; with a 700% increase in strength, and 25% lower weight when compared to competitors dual fan designs. This makes the fans 20% more efficient by requiring lower power levels. Of course, EVGA is also using double ball bearing fans which offer a 12 year lifespan, this is 4X longer when compared to competitors!
Do not settle for the low quality materials found in competitors cooling solutions on your high end product, EVGA offers the best!
Web Reviews
- Jacked-Up: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 SC with ACX Cooling
- EVGA GeForce GTX 780 SC ACX review
- EVGA GTX 780 Superclocked w/ ACX Cooler 3 GB @ techPowerUpSounds like a good thing, and it has two fans to boot!
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Crucial Ballistix Tactical & Sport – Low Profile Performance Memory Review @ HCW
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | By: DennisCrucial is the one local memory company I just love to hate but, hate to say I love. In fact there was a time when Crucial memory was all I bought.
We take a look at the Crucial Ballistix Tactical LP and Crucial Ballistix Sport VLP, both with low profile heatsinks, and run at DDR3 1600 @ 1.35v. We found plenty of overclocking headroom in both!
1.35v! That is crazy low. Then again these are DDR3 1600Mhz modules meaning the chips binned well for voltage but had some issues with speed. Under normal conditions these might actually be 2133Mhz chips it just depends on what the company is looking for.
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Mozilla and Foxconn working on Firefox OS tablet
Published: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | By: DennisThis seems a little shady but the rumor is they will be showing something at Computex.
According to a Taipei-based Mozilla spokeswoman, speaking to Reuters News Agency, Mozilla and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd (Foxconn) are teaming up to launch a new mobile device. The relationship could be good for both players as Mozilla is seeking to establish a mobile platform for its popular PC browser while Foxconn is seeking to diversify and be less reliant upon Apple. The new device is rumoured to be a tablet rather than another smartphone. The new Firefox OS device will debut pre-Computex at a press event on 3rd June.
I know a person or three at Foxconn and the current rumor is that Foxconn won't have a booth this year but will likely entertain customers outside the show venue. This is likely where the tablet will be shown, assuming there is one.
If I happen to see one at the show I'll grab a photo or two.
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NVidia GTX 780 Launch Day: The Little Titan That Could
Published: Thursday, May 23, 2013 | By: DennisNot gonna sugar coat it, this card rocks. The GPU is basically the GTX Titan with a few SMX processors disabled and less onboard memory. Does it hurt? hardly, the pocketbook will be happy with your decision and your games will be all like "BLAM!"
Web Reviews
- Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 WindForce 3x OC review @ Guru3D
- ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780 Graphics Card Video Review with Stuart Davidson @ HardwareHeaven (omgsuperlongmegawordusagelinkofdoom)
- nVidia GeForce GTX 780 Video Card Announcement @ Hardwarespot
- ASUS GeForce GTX 780 Review @ Ocaholic
- The Almost Titan: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Review @ Techgage
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Review @ HotHardware
- Nvidia GTX 780 @ LanOC Reviews
- KFA2 GeForce GTX 780 in SLI @ Hexus
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Video Card Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 review: Titan Light @ HardwareInfo
- Nvidia's GeForce GTX 780 graphics card reviewed @ TR
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 SLI @ techPowerUp
- Gigabyte GTX 780 WindForce OC 3 GB @ techPowerUp
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Review @ Hardware Canucks
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 3 GB @ techPowerUpMore GTX 780 news next month!
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NL: Review Block - Cards Coolers and Stuff
Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | By: DennisI need to start doing these more often but with pending product launches, Computex and a super secret project in the works I hardly have the time.
Cards: The Video Type - 3D Even
- Sparkle Calibre X660 Review @ Technic3D
- Sapphire HD7990 QuadFireX Review @ KitGuru
- ZOTAC GeForce GTX TITAN AMP! Edition 6144 MB @ techPowerUp
- PowerColor PCS+ HD7870 Gaming Video Card @ TechwareLabs
- Club3D GeForce GTX 670 royalQueen @ ChipLoco
- PowerColor 7790 Turbo Duo @ PureOverclock
- HIS 7790 iCooler Turbo 1GB GDDR5 Video Card Review @ Madshrimps
Coolers: Its Chilling
- SilverStone AR01 @ PureOverclock
- SilverStone AR01 CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Thermaltake Non-Interference Cooler NiC F4 CPU Cooler Review @ Pro-Clockers
- Noctua NF-S12A FLX, NF-S12A PWM, NF-S12A ULN Cooling Fan Review @ APH Networks
Cases: To hold stuff
- Thermaltake Armor Revo Gene Mid Tower Computer Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Storage: To remember what we have
- Seagate Desktop HDD.15 4TB Hard Drive Review @ Hardware Canucks
- G.Skill RipjawsX F3-2133C9D-16GXH @ Bjorn3DI guess its time to stop playing games and start playing hardware.
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HOT Raspberry Pi DIY Mini Desktop PC Build @ HotHardware
Published: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | By: DennisPretty sure this isn't a sexual thing but knowing how American media and film likes to spin innuendos you cannot be sure.
We recently set out to design mini desktop computer with the wildly popular Raspberry Pi single board computer. The Raspberry Pi is a Linux-driven, ARM processor-based micro computer that is known for its low cost and small size. People use the device for a variety of projects, from micro-servers to low cost media players.
Basically our goal was to turn what is currently one of the cheapest bare-bones computer boards into a fully enclosed mini desktop computer that could be taken anywhere without the need for cabling or setup. One of the high level goals of this project was also to learn about programming with Linux and get a good feel for programming in the Debian interface...I have always been curious about Pi computers, not because they are super small and programmable but rather the purpose of them. They aren't all that powerful so playing COD4 on one might be a challenge and while they say it can do full motion video so can my purpose built OPPO Blu-Ray player.
I guess HotHardware figured it out.
