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Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Full Tower Case :: Posted on May 17, 2012
 | The Chaser MK-1 is one of Thermaltake's latest full towers and includes some great features, such as: an internal USB 3.0 connection, a hard drive dock, color-shift fans, and an integrated fan controller. While any case can be made to include these features, having them built into the case is a great advantage when they are integrated well and the case looks great.
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Cooler Master HAF XM Mid Tower Case :: Posted on May 14, 2012
 | From start to finish the design of the Cooler Master HAF XM is top notch. There are no sharp edges, everything fits well together, nothing in it feel flimsy, and every detail that I could think of has been thought of in its design. If you're building a system with multiple video cards, hard drives, water cooling, and multiple optical drives, this case can handle it. |
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Kingston MobileLite G3 Memory Card Reader :: Posted on May 10, 2012
 | In this review we will be taking a look at Kingston's new MobileLite G3, an extremely compact USB 3.0 SDHC and Micro SDHC UHS-I card reader. In order to put this new card reader to the test, Kingston also provided one of their new 16GB UHS-I 233X SDHC cards, which takes advantage of the UHS (Ultra High Speed) transfer rates. |
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ASUS M5A99X EVO AM3+ ATX Motherboard :: Posted on April 04, 2012
 | The M5A99X EVO includes USB 3.0 connectivity, compatibility with the next generation FX processors, and support for multiple video cards in SLI or CrossFire configurations. The layout of the components on the motherboard is well thought out, and allows for all CPU coolers and multiple video cards to fit without running into issues with the motherboard components. |
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ASUS Sabertooth P67 Socket 1155 ATX Motherboard :: Posted on April 02, 2012
 | The ASUS name has always been synonymous with quality and performance, and the Sabertooth P67 doesn't disappoint. We actually got a better overclock from it than the Maximus IV Extreme we looked at previously. Not that we put all that much effort into either overclock, but getting an extra 1GHz out of the Sabertooth P67 with minimal effort was impressive. |
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Noctua and Kingwin Ultra Quiet 120mm Fans :: Posted on March 20, 2012
 | While we couldn't possibly cover even a fraction of the fans on the market, in this article we are going to compare five 120mm fans to see which one is the superior fan for keeping you computer both cool and quiet. We will be taking a look at the DB-122 and DB-125 from Kingwin, as well as the NF-F12 PWM, NF-P12, and NF-S12B FLX from Noctua. |
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| From Around The Web |
MSI Nighthawk Case :: Posted on May 18, 2012
Here at TechwareLabs, we're much more used to seeing MSI's logo on parts inside the case than on the case itself. That said, they make whole PCs, so why not cases too? Today we'll be looking at the Nighthawk, one of two cases MSI is launching its enclosure line with. Does this bird fly? Keep reading to find out! techwarelabs.com
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Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X Video Card :: Posted on May 18, 2012
Flagship gaming cards garner most of the hype, but it's the mainstream cards that often more quietly bring in the profits. Not to miss out on that opportunity, Sapphire now has the Sapphire Radeon 7770 Vapor-X for the masses. It certainly looks stylish, and the price is competitive. Nvidia doesn't have any Kepler products in its lineup to compete at this price point for the time being, so affordable graphics cards are ripe for the picking for Team AMD. Let's take a closer look at the Sapphire Radeon 7770 Vapor-X and see how it stacks up. pureoverclock.com
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Cyberpower PC Gamer Xtreme 2000 SE System :: Posted on May 18, 2012
Cyberpower PC Gamer Xtreme 2000 SE System Review In this review we will be looking at a new gaming system build from CyberpowerPC called the Gamer Xtreme 2000 SE. This is an Ivy Bridge based system designed to be an inexpensive and yet powerful gaming PC with a total price tag around $1200US. ninjalane.com
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Cubitek Mini-ICE CB-ICI-B104 Mini-ITX Case :: Posted on May 18, 2012
Designed with two pieces of aluminum for a sleek look, the Cubitek Mini ICE is a case for mini ITX boards. Unlike other mini ITX cases, it is aimed for gamers and enthusiasts who plan to watercool and use high-end GPUs.
bjorn3d.com
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Corsair Vengeance K90 Keyboard :: Posted on May 15, 2012
Today we take a look at Corsair's top of the line entry into the mechanical keyboard market, the Vengeance K90. With Cherry MX Red switches, 54 fully programmable "G-keys", multimedia controls, and laser etched backlit keys, let's see if this fully featured board will be able to stomp the competition. techwarelabs.com
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Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile CPU Cooler :: Posted on May 15, 2012
When you are building a home theater PC or small form factor PC it is really hard to find a CPU cooler that will not only fit, but provide adequate cooling as well. We know Noctua for making extremely large CPU coolers, some of the largest air coolers that we have seen actually. Today we are checking out one of their latest CPU coolers the NH-L12. What is interesting about it is that it is a low-profile cooler made for home theater PC's and smaller systems. Will this cooler still provide the great cooling power we are used to seeing with Noctua CPU coolers? thinkcomputers.org
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Cubitek HPTX-ICE Case :: Posted on May 11, 2012
All of the ICE series chassis feature a 2.5mm aluminum construction and Cubitek says this makes them stronger than standard aluminum cases while maintaining a thin and light figure. At $360, the HPTX-ICE is among the priciest cases around, so we're expecting good things -- though the competition is certainly stiff. Lian Li's PC-V2120 is $350, and it left a strong impression when we reviewed in 2010. Let's move on and see what the HPTX-ICE is made of, literally and figuratively. techspot.com
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CM Storm Sentinel Advance II Laser Mouse :: Posted on May 11, 2012
Back in September 2009, CM Storm released the Sentinel Advance Laser Gaming Mouse. It sported a 5600 DPI laser sensor, which was the top-of-the-line at the time. 5600 DPI is still very high for a gaming mouse. Now Cooler Master is releasing the next evolution of this gaming mouse, the CM Storm Sentinel Advance II Laser Gaming Mouse SGM-6010-KLLW1. Sporting an Avago ADNS-9800 laser sensor, the Sentinel Advance II has the capability to scale up to 8200 DPI and all the way down to 200 DPI. In this article, Benchmark Reviews examines the CM Storm Sentinel Advance II Laser Gaming Mouse SGM-6010-KLLW1. benchmarkreviews.com
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ZOTAC "Inner-Beauty" Small Form Factor PC :: Posted on May 11, 2012
Want a high end CPU, graphics card, large storage and full functionality yet not in a 65 CM tall PC tower case that weighs 20 KG? Well suffer no longer, Zotac the specialist vendor of Mini-ITX motherboards and Small Form Factor PCs as well as a main NVIDIA partner has shown off their concept for a PC that can prove otherwise. The system combines Intel's fastest 3rd generation Core i7 CPU and Zotac's fastest NVIDIA GTX 680 graphics to deliver the best performance possible from a small cube PC let alone a large tower. We preview Zotac's "Inner-Beauty" demo system and analyze the pros and cons that come with such a small system. nitroware.net
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