Tech News
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Gigabyte X79 UD7 review @ Guru3D
Published: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 | By: DennisWhat is orange and black and difficult to find? Yep you guessed it the Gigabyte X79 UD7 motherboard designed for the enthusiast in all of us.
Gigabyte X79 UD7Gigabyte as well launched several X79 motherboards like the G1.asassin, the UD3, UD5 and sure .. the UD7. That last one we'll be looking at today. A very complete motherboard I must say, with all kinds of gadgets and fresh looks.
You will see four PCI Express x16 slots, the rest of the expansion options available in the X79-UD7 include three PCIe x1 slots, four SATA 3Gbps ports, as well as a good six SATA 6Gbps ports. The rear I/O bracket shows a pair of USB 3.0 ports and 7.1-channel audio with digital S/PDIF out, but also a special OC button, a CMOS reset switch and much more.Be sure to check out our preview article featuring the X79 UD7.
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Thermaltake Overseer RX-I @ techPowerUp
Published: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 | By: DennisNew case from Thermaltake based on a case familar to us, the Thermaltake Chaser MK-I.
The Thermaltake Overseer RX-I is positioned just below the Chaser chassis. It costs slightly less, is slightly smaller, but still has a very similar feature set. We take a close look if there is more to it than meets the eye or if the Overseer RX-I offers the same price/performance value as its bigger counterpart.
Not sure why they added a window but to each their own.
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NL: Review Block - Cases and Coolers
Published: Monday, December 5, 2011 | By: DennisThis particular review block has become quite common in recent months, not sure why but I would bank on these reviews being the lull before the storm.
Coolers
- Noctua NF-F12 Focused Flow fan @ Hardwareoverclock (maybe the coolest fan ever!)
- Funky Kit Review: Jou Jye BW-1225P-LV Low Voltage 120mm Fan
- Prolimatech Lynx CPU Cooler @ Pro-Clockers
- be quiet! Dark Rock Advanced CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D
Cases
- NZXT Phantom 410 @ techPowerUp
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Configuring a LAN party network @ LanOC Reviews
Published: Monday, December 5, 2011 | By: DennisThere are several things to consider when setting up a LAN Party and one of the most important is the network. Proper planning of this crucial element can make or break the event though don't be suprised when nobody swings by to congradulate the network guy when everything rolls off without a hitch
Nearly five years ago when we hosted our first LAN party we had no idea what to expect or any idea on how much it would grow in the future. Research online as far as what other LAN’s were using was one of the most helpful things. Because of that, as we prep for our 10th event I wanted to give everyone a look behind the scenes at our network. This should help give you an idea of what to start with if you plan on growing in the future.
Of course power would be a close second if not the first most important thing to plan for, nothing like tripping a breaker in the middle of a match to get everyone all pissed off.
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nVidia GTX 560 Ti 448 Core Edition
Published: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 | By: DennisQuite a few reviews for the new and upgraded version of the GTX 560 Ti. Not only did it get a core boost (that it really needed) but they opened it up to Threeway and Quad SLI configs.
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores Launch Roundup with SLI @ HardwareHeaven
- Gigabyte GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores WindForce
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 TI 448 Core Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
- ASUS ENGTX 560 TI 448 DCII/2DIS/1280MD5 @ ocaholic
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448-Core GPU Review @ HotHardware
- OC3D: MSI GTX560Ti 448 Core Review
- ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores Direct CU II 1280 MB @ techPowerUp
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 Cores Review @ Hardware CanucksAhh finally a card we can appreciate.
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AMD FX-8150 CPU reviewed in Metku
Published: Sunday, November 27, 2011 | By: DennisSome say this processor is a total failure, while others say it simply is too "different" to compete.
The Bulldozer has to be one of the most anticipated PC hardware launches of recent times, and now, after being "just around the corner" for ages, it's finally here! Now testing the flagship of the 8 core lineup - the FX-8150!
I say you can't go wrong with 8 cores but it had better be faster than the 6 core version.
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Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Review @ Techgage
Published: Sunday, November 27, 2011 | By: DennisI was one of the lucky ones that had to buy this processor for launch, but you know I don't mind.
To those looking to build the biggest, baddest high-end PC around, the wait for Sandy Bridge-E was no doubt painful. But, it's finally here, and much to our expectations, Intel has once again solidified its position as the performance leader. So let's take a look at what it offers, and compare it to the i7-990X, i7-2600K and AMD FX-8150.
Sandy Bridge E is, by far, the most powerful architecture available but with only marginal overclocking ability. With any luck you'll be able to see this in our next motherboard review.
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NL: Review Block - Cases and Coolers
Published: Sunday, November 27, 2011 | By: DennisCases
- NZXT Tempest 410 PC Case @ Pro-Clockers
- Corsair Carbide 500R Case @ Rbmods
- Fractal Design Define XL Black Pearl Case Review @ Legit Reviews
- OC3D: CM Storm Trooper Review
- Silverstone Raven 2 Evolution USB 3.0 @ techPowerUp
- Cooler Master Storm Trooper Case Review @ Madshrimps
- Rosewill Ranger Mid Tower ATX Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews
- Antec Eleven Hundred (1100) Super Mid Tower Case Review
Coolers
- Noctua NH-C14 @ LanOC Reviews
- XSPC EX360 Radiator @ PureOverclock
- Prolimatech Panther CPU Cooler @ Pro-ClockersBe sure to check out our own reviews of Cases and Coolers, you might be suprised.
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Happy Thanksgiving
Published: Thursday, November 24, 2011 | By: DennisFor those of you in the United States Happy Thanksgiving.
. There will have some news items a little later today. In the mean time go eat some Turkey, watch the game and look forward to a great day of shopping tomorrow.On a related note Darren and I will be recording the next podcats in the next couple of days. If you have any questions be sure to send them in.
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Organization of the Artist - A simple management concept that works
Published: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 | By: DennisHere is a concept that I tend to live by when it comes to running web dev projects for my clients. It was never very popular with them since it didn't give them the opportunity to voice their opinions during the development stage but it allowed me to concentrate on delivering a good product and within their budget.
Gehry initially developed the concept of the organization of the artist as a reaction against what he calls the "marginalization of the architect/artist." Gehry explains:
There's a tendency to marginalize and treat the creative people like women are treated, 'sweetie, us big business guys know how to do this, just give us the design and we'll take it from there.' That is the worst thing that can happen. It requires the organization of the artist to prevail so that the end product is as close as possible to the object of desire [the design] that both the client and architect have come to agree on.While architecture isn't exactly the same as web development the concepts are almost identical, and you wouldn't believe how quickly projects can go sideways when your clients start asking for chances from the initial design. Yes, sometimes these changes are a good thing, and should be celebrated but that is not always the case. In those instances I have to ask, "if you are such an expert why did you hire me?"
