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Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 LP Video Card :: Posted on January 16, 2012
 | If you are looking for a video card to power your new HTPC project, or if you are looking for an upgrade to your existing setup that uses integrated video, the Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 LP card is a fairly good choice. If you are looking for a card like this that has to fit a low profile case, this is pretty much your only choice! |
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Seagate GoFlex Desk 4TB USB 3.0 Hard Drive :: Posted on January 11, 2012
 | The massive capacity of the Seagate GoFlex Desk 4TB USB 3.0 hard drive could probably store your entire media collection with room to spare - and with the USB 3.0 interface it can transfer it with lightening speed. The included software is more of a basic solution; if you want something a bit more robust you'll have to pony up $50 or find another third-party solution. |
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Cooler Master Cosmos II Computer Case :: Posted on January 09, 2012
 | The Cooler Master Cosmos II is definitely a case for those who won't settle for the run-of-the-mill. It is an extremely well thought out case that combines great convenience features with appealing aesthetics, and low noise/high performance cooling. In the end I have to agree with Cooler Master's assessment that it was "inspired by luxurious supercars". |
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Rosewill Ranger Mid-Tower Case :: Posted on December 10, 2011
 | The Rosewill Ranger has all the basic features necessary to make for a good mid-tower case at a reasonable price. However, it does offer other features you might not expect on a case like this which only improve its value. With the solid build quality, flawless finish, and custom red interior, it is definitely an interesting new option for those shopping for a computer case. |
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Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive :: Posted on December 08, 2011
 | If transfer speeds are important to you, this is certainly the drive to purchase. Our tests show you can write a 1GB file in less than ten seconds and read that same 1GB file in six seconds. Kingston has done a tremendous job of releasing a product that achieves the advertised 225MB/s read speed and came within 10% of the published 135MB/s write speed. |
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ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Z68 LGA 1155 Motherboard :: Posted on December 01, 2011
 | X79 motherboards are just starting to hit retailers now, and at this point the Z68 series motherboard architecture remains one of the better performing and more affordable options on the market. In this review we will take a look at the ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe Z68 LGA 1155 motherboard which supports the very latest second generation Intel Core i7, i5, and i3 processors. |
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| From Around The Web |
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler :: Posted on January 27, 2012
To sum it all up, Cooler Master's new Hyper 212 Evo CPU cooler has great performance, yet leaves a relatively small acoustic footprint. The included mounting solution is very robust, if a bit fussy to install, and Cooler Master includes an extra pair of fan clips should the user wish to add another fan. tweaknews.net
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Lian Li PC-90 HPTX Chassis :: Posted on January 27, 2012
Whether you are building a gaming rig, a general purpose desktop, a home server, or even a home theater PC (HTPC), the case you choose will vary greatly depending on your personal needs and taste. Recently, I was given the opportunity to review the Lian Li PC-90 full tower desktop case. While this may not be the HTPC case for many, it has some unique qualities about it that make it a compelling choice for housing a full size HTPC or Windows Home Server. missingremote.com
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XIGMATEK GIGAS Micro ATX Case :: Posted on January 27, 2012
This is XIGMATEK's hybrid PC chassis. With great looks and solid build combined it already looks to be a promising case. Those with top end hardware in mind can rest assured they will be able to create a class system setup within a smaller form factor case. tech-lobby.com
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Sony BDX-S600U Portable 6x Blu-ray Disc Writer :: Posted on January 26, 2012
The BDX-S600U is the first portable drive from Sony with the ability to write to both BD-R and BD-R DL media at 6x. At this speed, it took a little more than 22 minutes to burn an entire 25GB BD-R disc. The drive also performed fairly well when writing to BD-R DL media, burning a full 50GB BD-R DL disc in about 44 minutes. The BDX-S600U wasn't as fast when writing to BD-RE media. However, its performance was on par with the other Blu-ray Disc writers I've tested. cdrlabs.com
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ASUS P9X79 WS Workstation Motherboard :: Posted on January 26, 2012
Generally when we here at Benchmark Reviews get a motherboard in to test, it's aimed at a specific market: it might be an enthusiast-oriented motherboard for gaming, or a micro-ATX motherboard designed for a HTPC, or even just an inexpensive motherboard for users on a budget. Today, though, we have one of ASUS' "Workstation" motherboards: the ASUS P9X79 WS. How does it differ from other X79 motherboards, what's the performance, and should this board be on your short list for your X79 rig? benchmarkreviews.com
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JLab B-Flex X-Bass USB Laptop Speaker :: Posted on January 26, 2012
If you're reading this on a laptop, the odds are good that your speakers can cause an audiophile to suffer severe internal bleeding. And while that's not necessarily a bad thing, you could probably still stand to upgrade your speakers to a nice USB alternative with a little more oomph. Today we're taking an in-depth look at JLab's B-Flex X-Bass, an odd little system that incorporates a subwoofer into a package smaller than a can of Red Bull. Press on to see how it stacks up in our review. everythingusb.com
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Antec P280 Case :: Posted on January 25, 2012
Today we are looking at the latest offering in the Antec Performance One lineup … the P280 chassis. We have reviewed many Antec cases in the past and have generally been impressed with their combination of cooling efficiency, build quality and wide ranging component support. kitguru.net
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Sapphire Radeon HD6450 FleX Edition 1GB Video Card :: Posted on January 25, 2012
The thing about getting Eyefinity setup is it can be difficult and confusing, especially if you don't have the right displays off the bat. To make things easier Sapphire has come out with the FleX series of cards. Each FleX card allows you to plug in and run 3 monitors simultaneously from a single card. Today we will be taking a look at their low-cost solution the Radeon HD6450 FleX Edition. thinkcomputers.org
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Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 Portable USB Monitor :: Posted on January 25, 2012
The Lenovo ThinkVision LT1421 14" portable widescreen LCD monitor gives mobile professionals a second screen for on-the-go use for displaying spreadsheets and making presentations. The mobile monitor works great for ad hoc meetings in places like hotel lobbies or cafes that lack access to a projector and even for extra screen space for work that requires multitasking on the go. legitreviews.com
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