Tech News
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NL: Review Block - Cooler Master Redux
Published: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 | By: DennisWe do love it when Cooler Master stuff comes in. Here are a few reviews that landed in our inbox.
- CPU3D Review: Coolermaster V10 Hybrid TEC CPU Cooler
- Coolermaster Hyper N520 Heatsink Review @ frostytech
- Cooler Master Storm Scout - the smaller Lanparty Case @ TweakPC
- Cooler Master Sniper CM Storm Case Review @ MotherboardsOf course we have already taken a look at the Cooler Master Storm Sniper and have the lil Scout in the lab as well
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Lian Li PC 7FW - fresh design from Lian Li @ TweakPC
Published: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 | By: DennisA fresh new design that looks a little like a Chenbro
The Lian Li PC 7FW is the new case from Lian Li. It is an eye catcher, especially with the new front. But is it only nice to see? We took a look at the Lian Li PC 7FW.
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Supermicro SuperServer 5035L-IB Review @ Virtual-Hideout
Published: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 | By: DennisWe have a variety of servers here at Ninjalane and so far none of them are "name brand", in fact all of them are home brew using retail parts and server class gear (hot swap, hardware raid, etc)
but there is just something about the added power a retail server can bring to the table that puts any home brew server to shame.
"Server" and "Desktop" are words that are used all the time, a lot of times I think that not everyone really understands what they really mean. In fact there is no standard that makes every server different from every desktop. There is nothing stopping the average user from using Supermicro’s SuperServer 5035L-IB as an everyday "Desktop" computer. It can do all the web surfing, email, word documents and spread sheets you could throw at it. When looking at the 5035 as a server, at least for a small/home business system, it makes even more sense. Dual networking makes using it as a router/firewall a breeze. Also having a web server connected to a database with no other online access is a very common security "Best practice". Most small businesses and home offices will also not have a dedicated sever room, so noise levels end up being a much bigger deal, in this aspect it really excels."
Sadly this doesn't appear to be one of them but it does save you from having to gather up parts.
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DFI expects casino machines to be largest source of 2009 revenues
Published: Monday, April 27, 2009 | By: DennisGambling anyone? Direct from Digitimes
Taiwan-based industrial PC maker DFI saw 35% of revenues coming from casino gaming machines in 2008 and expects the product line to account for 38% of its 2009 revenues, followed by POS (point of sale) devices with 25%, application computing platforms with 20%, and ATMs and high-end motherboards each with 8%, according to the company.
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OCZ Blade DDR3 6GB 2000MHz CL7 Memory Review @ Legit Reviews
Published: Friday, April 24, 2009 | By: WillLooking around at some of the super pricey RAM kits out there reminds us to look at the lower priced GSkill setup we just reviewed here.
"When it comes to pricing the OCZ Blade DDR3-2000 7-8-7-20 6GB Triple Channel memory kit will set you back a cool $415 shipped, which is a high price to pay in this day and time. The OCZ Blade DDR3-2000 9-9-9-30 6GB Triple Channel memory kit retails for just $134.99 shipped after a $20 rebate. Is paying an extra $280.01 for CL7 versus CL9 timings worth it? To many it may not be, but to those looking to build the fastest system and have the money to spend then it sure is..."
Holy smokes $415!
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NL: Gaming Review Roundups
Published: Friday, April 24, 2009 | By: WillHere we are once again hitting on the PC game door. Let's see what is up on the plate today.
Runes Of Magic (PC) Review @ Gamingheaven
"Runes Of Magic is a new game from Taiwanese developer Runewalker Entertainment. As a free to play MMO we were immediately concerned that it would be rubbish, but during testing we found many positive qualities."
The Godfather Part II - PC Review @ Gamepyre
"Now, if you are not a big fan of the Mafia, you may find The Godfather II quite a bit redundant. The point of the game is to take over businesses from rival families in order to weaken them to the point of extermination. There's a lot of back and forth battles over turf and after your 4th or 5th visit at the same business location might be a bit boring, since I really enjoy mobster movies and even documentaries, I don't find this back and forth aspect of the game annoying. Also, keep in mind that this game is rated M (mature 17+) for Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Themes and Strong Language so if you find the things on the rating list offensive, you may want to stay away from this title because there is a plethora of all the above things. Also, if you're getting this game just because you saw the multiplayer capabilities, let me tell you now that the multiplayer games are rather boring. This game really is about the single player storyline and about controlling organized crime."
Battleforge (PC) Review @ Gamingheaven"Battleforge is an ambitious title from Electronic Arts which combines the competitive and social nature of online multiplayer games with the addictive and compelling nature of collectible card games to combine them into a meticulously presented strategy experience. Is this unusual hybrid any fun to play however?"
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NL: Review Block - AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE Reviews
Published: Thursday, April 23, 2009 | By: WillWell AMD looks like they have come back to play ball with the new found power of the Phenom II and DDR3. Here is a few reviews around the web on it.
- AMD Phenom 2 X4 955 BE @ Bjorn3D
- AMD's Phenom II X4 955 processor reviewed @ Tech Report
- AMD Phenom II X4 955 AM3 CPU Review @ OCC
- AMD Phenom II X4 955 @ Icrontic
- AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE, 3.2 GHz Deneb Review @ ocaholic
- AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Processor @ HotHardware
- AMD Phenom II X4 945 and 955 BE Review @ Guru3DNow time for us to put our review out. Oh wait! AMD must have forgot again.
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ThermalTake "Twitter" Product Giveaway
Published: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | By: DennisWe are hosting an awesome giveaway in the Ninjalane Message Forum where 3 lucky winners will walk away with some great Thermaltake products.
Contest prizes include:
Thermaltake BlacX
ISGC 400
Litepower 450W
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Instanbu Die and Info(AMD) @ PCPerspective
Published: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | By: WillWell it looks like AMD is ramping up another great processor. A six core marvel is on the way.
"Today AMD also announced a series of EE Opterons which run at 40 watts ACP (likely around 55 watts using a more traditional TDP method) as well as some new HE models. The other big announcement was the use of the HT 3.0 connections on these new platforms with EE, HE, and the new Istanbul processors. While the Shanghai core supports HT 3.0, it was not utilized in servers until today. This will only be available in new designs which are fully validated for HT 3.0 speeds/features in server applications."
Yes, yes we wonder how well it will overclock too.
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NL: Review Block - Graphic Cards
Published: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 | By: WillHere is a few Graphic Card reviews that have come flooding in.
- Sapphire Radeon HD 4850X2 @ HardOCP
- Asus EAH4870 Dark Night Review @ OCC
- Zotac Liquid-Cooled GeForce GTX 285 Infinity Edition @ HotHardware
- NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 1024MB @ iXBT Labs Review
- BFG GTX-275 OC Edition & SLI Testing @ Bjorn3D
- Zotac GTX285 Infinity Edition PCIe Graphics Card @ OC3D
- ASUS GeForce GTS 250 Dark Knight Graphics Card @ TweakTownAlso keep checking out NInjalane for new reviews.
