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NL: Review Block: Mobos and Memory
Published: Sunday, October 17, 2010 | By: DennisI'll refrain from talking about peas and carrots when I say Memory and Mobos were made for each other. The fact of the matter is memory is made for a processor; it just uses the mobo (and mobo bios) to make the connection.
Memory
- G.Skill Trident 12GB DDR3 1600 CL7 Memory Review on Technic3D
- G. Skill DDR3 2000 Flare II for Phenom X6 on ASUS boards review
Motherboards
- ASUS Rampage III Formula @ PureOverclock
- Gigabyte 890FXA-UD7 AM3 Motherboard Review @ Hardware CanucksWhat are your favorites Memory/Motherboard combos? Let us know in the forums.
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NL: Review Block: Cases
Published: Sunday, October 17, 2010 | By: DennisSome Cases for you to check out.
- Corsair Graphite 600T mid-tower chassis review @ HEXUS
- NZXT Phantom Full-Tower Case Review @ BURNED iN
- VidaBox CubeCase MiniITX Server Case Review @ Madshrimps
- Vidabox CubeCase Mini-ITX Chassis Review @ MissingRemote -
NL: Review Block: Cooling - Heatsinks n Stuff
Published: Sunday, October 17, 2010 | By: DennisWe often forget how important proper cooling is, heck even guys that for years said you didn't need to cool a hard drive have seen the light.
- Swiftech H20-320 Edge Review at Overclockers Online
- Thermalright HR-02 Passive Heatsink @ PureOverclock
- A quick look at Corsair's A50 and A70 CPU coolers @ The Tech Report
- Thermalright Silver Arrow CPU Cooler Review @ Real World Labs
- Corsair H70 – Water Cooling for the Masses? @ TechREACTIONProper cooling is what keeps us alive, just remember that the next time you buy a motherboard with small boardsinks.
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EVGA Classified Super Record 2 SR-2 Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews
Published: Friday, October 15, 2010 | By: DennisThis was by far one of the most anticipated motherboards of the year, the first dual processor motherboard designed with overclocking in mind. It may be big and slightly insane but if you can afford to populate it with components, you'll have one of the fastest consumer systems for many years to come.
So you need more CPU power than what a single Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition processor can provide? Look no further than the EVGA Classified SR-2 motherboard. Anyone who has been following along the enthusiast motherboard industry knows exactly what this motherboard is all about. We take it for a spin with two high end Hexa-core Xeon processors and look what kind of performance you can expect if you can afford a platform like this!
The downside to the SR-2 (aside from us not getting one for review) is that it to take advantage of the board you really do need 2 processors, and at least 2 video cards. Granted the board supports single processor operation but if you decide to go big, you really need to take it all the way.
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NZXT Phantom Case @ Rbmods
Published: Monday, October 11, 2010 | By: DennisPlenty of people like this case, the design is unique, it comes in white (unheard of in case design) and it has plenty of places to put stuff.
However they forget, the case is still a steel box wrapped in plastic.
For most people a computer case is a nondescript box that houses their computer components. It accumulates dust under their desks, and the only time they pay attention to it is when they are hunting for a port to plug in their USB drive. There are a few cases however that make a statement. They go above and beyond to make installation as easy as possible. They provide extra mounts for different sized fans. They provide tool-less installation and extra space for those large graphics cards. The NZXT Phantom manages all of this and more while wrapping it in a sleek angular case.
I do like the color, super sharp.
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HEXUS :: KFA2 GeForce GTX 480 LTD OC Anarchy graphics card
Published: Monday, October 11, 2010 | By: DennisMost every review site that has used a GTX 480 will complain about how hot the GPU gets. While it is true, the GPU does get hot, it is only hot when compared against other GPUs Past, Present, and Future. So, what is the best way to cool a super heated GPU? Our first thought is with water; however other companies would rather throw more fans at the situation.
A GeForce GTX 480 that's both cool and super-fast? Find out how KFA2 has achieved this feat.
The cooler looks familiar, could it be an off the shelf cooler from Arctic?Yep prolly is
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Pictures of Radeon 6870 leaked
Published: Monday, October 11, 2010 | By: DennisYou knew it was bound to happen; someone paid someone to "leak" a photo to exploit current keyword searches for the next generation of ATI graphics cards.
Of course the best part of "leaked" info is that it requires no credibility since there is no way to validate it. Simply post the pic, call it the AMD Radeon 6870, and eat some crisps.Only days away from suspected launch, could this be the next-gen card?
At least they posted some rumored spec details, so it's not all bad.
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Thermaltake and CoolerMaster Heatsink Reviews
Published: Sunday, October 10, 2010 | By: DennisHere we have a couple of CPU heatsink reviews that look strangely familiar. What never ceases to amaze me is how varied the testing methods are from one site to the next, and how some of the results can be correct, yet incorrect at the same time.
- Cooler Master V6GT CPU Cooler Review @ Real World LabsThe Cooler Master V6GT is a massive CPU Cooler designed to continue the successful V-Series line launched by its predecessors the award winning V8 and V10
- Funky Kit Review: Thermaltake Frio CPU CoolerIn this review, we'll be taking a look at the Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler. It's designed for both AMD (AM2, AM2+, AM3) and Intel processors (LGA 775, 1156, 1366), and features a nickel-plated copper base and large Aluminum fins, along with five heat-pipes for great cooling capacity.
Be sure to check out our review of these cooler using the links below.
- Cooler Master V6 GT Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane
- Thermaltake Frio Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane -
NL: Memory Extravaganza - Review Style
Published: Sunday, October 10, 2010 | By: DennisSystem Memory
- Crucial Ballistix 1600MHZ MOD Review @ XSReviews
- OC3D: Mushkin PC12800 6GB Ridgeback Review
- OCZ ELV Platinum DDR3 1600 4GB RAM Kit @ TechwareLabs
- Kingston HyperX H2O 6GB DDR3-2000 @ PureOverclock
- OC3D: G.Skill FLARE PC3-16000 Memory Review
Solid State Drive
- Mach Xtreme MX-DS 120 SSD Review @ TweakPC
- WD SiliconEdge Blue: WD on the SSD Market @ InsideHW
- Corsair Force F40 40 GB @ techPowerUp
- Crucial RealSSD C300 with SATA III Review @ TweakPCYep, a couple of those companies are a might close to the Ninjalane Lab.
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Cyborg's Rat 7 adjustable gaming mouse @ The Tech Report
Published: Friday, October 8, 2010 | By: DennisBack when I used to target shoot competitively I was often awestruck by the technology that went into target rifles. It may not sound like much to shoot the center of 5 quarter sized targets at 50 feet with a .22. but once you factor in precision free sights (4-6 clicks to move the bullet a half a line), and that the heartbeat in your thumb could move the rifle enough to totally miss the target you can appreciate when your equipment could be adjusted to fit you, instead of the other way around.
The Tech Report has an article posted featuring the Cyborg Rat 7, which is basically a precision gaming mouse that can adjust to fit any operator, much like the rifles I always wanted to have.Cyborg's Rat 7 gaming mouse offers loads of adjustment options, plenty of precision, and a distinct visual style. We find out if it's any good.
The trick is you still need to be able to control the mouse, and that takes skill
