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OCZ Throttle 32Gb eSATA and USB Memory Stick Review @ Madshrimps
Published: Thursday, January 21, 2010 | By: WillWith a claim of being the "fastest memory stick on earth" we have to read right. To be honest as much as all of us use these little flash drives anything faster is just awesome. So OCZ has given the masses faster speed, well until USB 3.0 comes around in full tilt speed.
"The fastest memory stick on the face of the earth? OCZ is definitely gunning for the title with their Throttle eSATA 32Gb unit, we measured read speeds up to 85.9Mb/s, almost three times as fast compared to your standard USB variation. More performance numbers and stress testing inside."
That is going on my wish list.
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2333MHz Corsair® Dominator™ GTX confirmed as World’s Fastest Intel® XMP-certified memory
Published: Thursday, January 21, 2010 | By: Will- Intel stamp of approval reinforces Corsair's status as the leading supplier of performance memory -
FREMONT, California, January 21, 2010 - Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced that the Dominator GTX1 ultra-high performance DDR3 memory module (CMGTX1) has passed Intel's XMP-Ready certification at the blistering speed of 2333MHz, surpassing Corsair's 2000MHz modules as the fastest XMP-certified memory in the world.
Corsair Dominator GTX modules are individually hand-screened and tested to ensure unmatched performance. They are designed specifically for enthusiasts and overclockers who want to achieve the highest performance possible, and to break benchmark world records.
Intel's engineers awarded the XMP-Ready certification to 2 x 2GB Corsair CMGTX1 modules running at the incredible frequency of 2333MHz using low timings of 9-11-9-27 at a voltage of just 1.65V. The test platform was a GigabyteTM GA-P55A-UD4P motherboard. The successful XMP certification is a testament to the performance capabilities as well as the stability of both the memory and the target platform.
"Building the fastest memory for extreme overclockers and enthusiasts requires considerable engineering expertise, combined with a unique understanding of the complexities of overclocking," said Kevin Conley, VP of Engineering at Corsair. "Intel is one of the most meticulous and sophisticated technology companies in the world, and so achieving XMP-Ready certification at the astonishing frequency of 2333MHz once again clearly demonstrates Corsair's performance leadership."
Corsair Dominator GTX1 modules are individually screened and tested on multiple high-performance Intel P55 chipset platforms. In addition to the XMP-Ready certification at a frequency of 2333MHz, they are guaranteed by Corsair to operate at up to 2400MHz at timings of 9-11-9-27 at 1.65V.
Corsair Dominator GTX modules are available exclusively from Corsair's Online Store. They utilize Corsair's patented DHX+ heatsink and are supplied with extra-tall cooling fins to maximize heat dissipation. They are sold as a single module, allowing enthusiasts to simply buy the number of modules they require. Corsair recommends using the GT Airflow fan with tall mounting brackets, also available from the Corsair Online Store (part number CMXAF2 GTL).
As Corsair Dominator GTX1 modules are screened by hand, in multiple passes, at Corsair's lab in Fremont, California, availability is extremely limited and is on a first come, first served basis only.
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Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5670 1GB Video Card Review @ ThinkComputers
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 | By: WillWell have our review up of the Sapphire Radeon HD5670 too, but we want our readers to get more on this product then just our take on it. Still remember to read ours first before you go read the other guys stuff.
"A few months ago, ATI released their new 5000 series of gaming cards. On January 14, 2010, they released the first of the mainstream cards of that series, the Radeon HD 5670, sporting the 40nm process, with 400 streaming processors and a 775mHz clock. Sapphire has built three versions of the HD 5670, a 1GB model and two 512MB models. Today I will be looking at the top of the line HD 5670, which has a full gig of GDDR5 memory clocked at 1000mHz. Read on to check out the Sapphire Radeon HD 5670!"
We ninjas know when you are not reading our reviews first.
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Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Mid-Tower @ Techgage
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 | By: WillWith the incredible style and the pricing of the Cooler Master 690 it was a sure thing for flying off the shelves. Now after looking at the CM 690 II in person, and understanding how much work Cooler Master took into engineering it for their exact customers taste. Well this case is going to rock everyones socks off.
"When Cooler Master released its 690 chassis over two years ago, we're doubtful that even it could have predicted just how well-received it was going to be. It did a lot right in terms of design and function, and with the 690 II, those two factors are pushed even further. The result? The best $100 chassis we've ever looked at, bar none."
Oh yeah! I liked it too.
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LSI MegaRAID SATA and SAS 9260-8i RAID Card Review @ Legit Reviews
Published: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 | By: WillHere is someting that might interest the guiys with extremely deep pockets and the need for seious Hard Drive speed. Using an Adaptec and a LSI RAID controller card to push the limits for the throughput of a SSD to incredible speeds.
"Besides the small file random read/write the LSI 9260-8i surpassed the Adaptec 5805 in nearly all the SSD tests while the two cards were roughly equal in the HDD tests. What really helps the LSI 9260-8i is the SAS/SATA 6Gbps support enabling maximum performance on upcoming storage drives. This will be quite important with SATA 6Gbps SSDs easily pushing 500MB/s in sequential reads. It is a close call between the two cards but consideration must also be taken regarding firmware maturity. The Adaptec 5805 has been on the market for a while but the LSI 9260-8i is still relatively immature. There is a possibility that the small file random read/write performance could be bolstered, making the Adaptec 5805 effectively obsolete..."
Enjoy the read.
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Taking a Deep Look at NVIDIA's Fermi Architecture @ Techgage
Published: Monday, January 18, 2010 | By: DennisDetails of the biggest GPU release in NVIDIA history where released today both by members of the media and by NVIDIA itself. Techgage has posted some details of Fermi they obtained from a deep dive conference that occurred after CES.
It has taken a bit longer than we all had hoped, but last week, NVIDIA gathered members of press together to dive deep into its upcoming Fermi architecture, where it divulged all the features that are set to give AMD a run for its money. In addition, the company also discussed PhysX, GPU Compute, developer relations and a lot more.
Now we just sit back and wait for the GPU to be released. -
Pepsi Throwback - Kickass Logo Edition
Published: Monday, January 18, 2010 | By: DennisThis is a little old and slightly off topic but I wanted to share the great thing Pepsi has done with the latest "Throwback". It is a well known fact that I almost always have a Pepsi in hand so it is no wonder that I would get excited to see something from my High School days come back, if not for a limited time.
Yes I am talking about the traditional Pepsi logo, this was before the Pepsi "ball" logo and long before the squished up, smacked, flipped, and reversed logo we see today. If you don't believe me, well here is proof that Pepsi was sold with the old logo and even back then was made with high fructose corn syrup. (not pictured)
Due to all the Throwback tweets, Facebook fan pages, videos, blog posts, pics & pleas, Pepsi Throwback is back for a limited time only! From December 28, 2009 to February 22, 2010, Pepsi and Mountain Dew Throwback will be available again with the same formula and real sugar, but this time with an even more rad vintage look!
The big question is where to buy this stuff, as with anything limited edition it can be difficult to find so your best bet is to hit the local grocery store and look for the smaller display featuring the red white and blue box. -
NVIDIA's Fermi GF100 Facts & Opinions @ HardOCP
Published: Monday, January 18, 2010 | By: WillThe new NVidia GPU is just around the corner for release. So let's start getting the rumormill fired up. Well that was going to be the normal run till this article came out and killed some of that fun off.
"The GF100 is NVIDIA's next big investment, and it is yet to be seen if it will pay off for them. The GF100 is more than just a GPU for gaming; we all know that based on the recent information that has been given. However, don't let this GP-GPU nonsense fool you, NVIDIA made it clear to us...finally...the GF100 is built for gaming."
I real killjoy here.
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Mushkin DDR3-1600 7-9-7-24 Blackline Memory Review @ Legit Reviews
Published: Friday, January 15, 2010 | By: WillNinjalane has a very short list of RAM manufactures that we love to personally use in our machines, and Mushkin always seesm to be on high on the list. Let's check out what this site has to say about them.
"If however you are like me and enjoy overclocking every bit of kit you can ever lay your grubby paws on then the Mushkin kit is definitely a good buy. I don't often get to play with mid-range memory kits, in fact it has been a while since my boards have seen under DDR3-2000C7, but I was impressed by these Mushkin Blackline modules. It was especially a lot of fun when I loosened up tRCD and the kit really began to scale, each notch up was a blast and I enjoyed the sensation of exploring what I felt was uncharted territory. Lately it has felt like all I do when overclocking is plug in pre-tested values for memory speeds and timings, this was a breath of fresh air for me..."
I do like the timings on these.
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Radeon HD 5670 Launch Day
Published: Thursday, January 14, 2010 | By: DennisFor those of you that haven't figured this out yet the new mid-range chip from ATI/AMD was launched today and from what I can tell you'll find 2 different kinds of reviews out there.
First you will find the 512MB version that is ATI reference spec an Second you will find the Sapphire HD5670 which is slightly custom and comes with 1GB of memory. We were fortunate enough to review the Sapphire edition which you can view below.
Sapphire Radeon HD5670 Video Card Review
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