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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 |
G.Skill Ares 16GB 1866Mhz DDR3 Memory Kit :: Posted on May 21, 2012
Some people want or even need the most memory that they possibly can get into a system, for those users a simple 16GB of RAM may not be enough. Thankfully, due to rapidly dropping prices having as much RAM as servers of yesteryear is neither overly expensive, nor that unreasonable to have. Benchmark Reviews will be looking at the G.Skill Ares 1866MHz 2 x 8GB kit designed specifically with those people in mind. Named after the Greek god of war the G.Skill Ares kit looks like it is ready for war with its heat sinks glistening in the sun but is it really the warrior it claims to be or a just imposter with nice armor. Benchmark Reviews will evaluate the merit of the Ares name and determine if this kit is truly worth of the name it has been given. benchmarkreviews.com
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Kingwin Duro Bearing Silent Series Fans :: Posted on May 21, 2012
Kingwin one of our favorite companies as they tend to think out the box with a lot of their products. Rather is a power supply with lighted end on the extensions or their funky shaped HDD enclosures. Their newest break-thru product is neither of those, it's a cooling fan. Their new fans add a bit of flash as well as ease of installation to its list of credentials. pro-clockers.com
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Dune HD TV-301A Universal FullHD Network Media Player :: Posted on May 21, 2012
Spending less than 3 hours with the retail version of Diablo III (finally) in 4 days is not really what i had in mind for the 14th of this month (certainly not after waiting for so long) but for good or bad business comes always before pleasure (I know, i know) especially when you have a schedule to keep. Now how many of you recall me saying that so far there have been more media players delivered to us inside 2012 than any other year in one of my last media player reviews? Well while i was writing those lines we also received the latest network/hdd media player by Dune HD, the TV-301A which naturally has been under our scope ever since. nikktech.com
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GIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 Motherboard :: Posted on May 21, 2012
If you're a gamer looking to build a high-end multi-GPU PC, GIGABYTE's X79 G1.Assassin 2 deserves a look. Built from the ground up for gamers, it features onboard Creative X-Fi audio and Killer NIC solutions, supports three GPUs, has a proper EFI and sports aesthetics that perfectly complement the goals of the board. techgage.com
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Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR3-1600 16GB Quad Channel Kit :: Posted on May 21, 2012
Crucial's line of Ballistix memory made for enthusiasts has gone through many different revisions over the years. Now they are running with 3 different types of modules, Ballistix Sport, Ballistix Tactical and Ballistix Elite. Today we are taking a look at one of their Elite kits. These kits are designed for extreme enthusiasts, demanding gamers, and uber-power users. The kit we are checking out today is a quad channel 16GB kit with timings of 8-8-8-24 at 1.5v. This kit also has some of the largest heatspreaders we have seen in a while! Read on as we test this kit out! thinkcomputers.org
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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.
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