2007-01-24 13:18:44
The need for cpu-memory synchronicity has paved the way for faster DDR2 modules to emerge. Mushkin is one such company that has been known to come out with such modules. Throughout the years, we have come to love their products and the performance it brings to our systems. Today we will once again test their latest DDR2 offering, the Mushkin XP2-8500 2GB Dual Pack.

2006-12-14 13:43:39
We test ABITs AW9D-MAX to find out if ABIT still has the goods to deliver a board that can keep up with the new overclocking gem from Intel, the Conroe.

2006-11-26 22:55:35
We take a closer look at Corsair's foray into the PSU market. We'll find out if brand Corsair can extend the same commitment on quality, reliability and performance they have given on their modules to the HX Series Power Supply. Introducing, the Corsair HX620W Power Supply unit.

Review Snipit: So yesterday we took a look at a very nice USB to VGA/DVI and HDMI Graphics adapter, today I thought Id post another review of a similar product. This one is direct from DisplayLink, its the DVI/VGA USB Graphics Adapter. Like the one I looked at yesterday, it features the ability to add another display to your system via USB. So lets just jump right on in...
2009-07-04 21:08:42
*Quote:* *Today we are taking a look at the new ASUS P6T SE motherboard. The new P6T SE motherboard is the latest and newest edition from the ASUS P6T motherboards. The Second Edition P6T motherboard included all the necessities that a computer enthusiast looks for. Instead of adding new features to the P6T SE, ASUS decided to remove some features that are not that necessary. Because of this, consumers on the budget have a chance at buying a very nice motherboard without breaking their wallet.
2009-07-04 20:12:49
Quote: Today for review I=E2=80ve got the Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 2.5=E2=80 =B3 External Hard Drive. The PS 110 is much more than just a way to transport your data to an d from places. Continue on as I take a look at not only the drive itself and its=E2=80 performance when compared to others, but also I=E2=80ve tak en a look at the software suite that=E2=80s included with the drive.
2009-07-04 20:08:11
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2009-07-04 13:07:20
There are two basic camps when it comes to notebook computers. So me users want a tiny notebook or netbook that they can easily take with t hem on the road or around the house. Other users want a full-size desktop replacement notebook that can do most everything that a typical desktop system is capable of. Today we are going to check out a notebook from ASUS called the N90Sv tha t falls squarely into the user group of those who want a machine with a b ig screen and power. The rig isnt something you would want to tote aro und campus all day, but it just might make you the envy of the dorm or ne ighborhood when it comes time to watch movies.
2009-07-04 12:57:18
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2009-07-04 10:22:19
Apple is still selling boatloads of iPods of all variations and sizes. But I would say the majority of these are coming from the iPod Touch and iPhone. These latest devices from Apple have already set a trend and all other companies have tried to follow. Integrating Wi-Fi, iTunes and an APP store in a PDA-like enclosure have really set the Touch and iPhone above the competition. Today I will start off by introducing you to a protective casing from OtterBox. If youre looking for the ultimate case to protect your iPod, look no further and see if this case is for your needs. The OtterBox Defender Case for iPod Touch 1st Generation. OtterBox also makes the Defender Case for the new iPod Touch 2nd generation, iPhone 3GS and various cell phone models.
2009-07-04 04:54:47
Power Supply. Below is a direct quote from the review: Here at OCIA.net, were no strangers to power supplies. However, Ive personally only had the chance to look at one BFG PSU before, the impressive performance series LS-680: a non-modular unit aimed towards the middle-of-the-line crowd. Today, were going to have a look at a higher end unit, the EX-1000, enthusiast series modular power supply weighing in at 1KW of power.
2009-07-04 03:08:50
Review Snipit: Today for review Ive got the USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter from USBFever, this little device allows you to use your USB port and connect you desktop or laptop to either DVI, VGA or HDMI enabled monitors and TVs. Its based off the Displaylink chipset, its easy to use, and it offers the user an easy way to add a display.
2009-07-03 21:50:56
SATA RAID seems to be the rage these days. Practically all motherboard manufacturers have at least a few motherboards with SATA RAID features built-in. With RAID support built into most motherboards and hard disk drive prices continuously dropping, more and more people are opting for RAID solutions as a cheap way to improve performance and/or reliability. Today, we are going to take a look at how you can optimize your SATA RAID solution. Lets see whats the best RAID solution for your needs!
2009-07-03 21:19:38
*Its easy to get lost in the sea of infinite Piano and Piano Li te applications available on the apple app store. Many of these piano apps attempt to bring the real piano experience to the user but often fail miserably. The fact of the matter is that no company will bring a comple te piano experience to the iPhone. Voice Keyboard doesnt attempt to do t hat, rather it attempts to create a fun music experience. And it accomplishes just that.
2009-07-03 20:13:17
Quote: So Optimization World sent me an email asking me to check out their low-cost HDMI cables, and normally Id say no to such as small product, but Ive been meaning to compare HDMI cables to see really if there was any differences between them. I told them go ahead and send it along, so they sent me their 3 Ft. Ultra-High Speed 28 Gauge Gold Plated HDMI Cable to check out. With the Optimization World HDMI cable Ive got five total on hand from the likes of Sony, Vizio and Homer and Cirago and I compared them to each other to see how much of a difference there is between a $10 cable and ones that go up to $70. So yes this is a review, but its more of a comparison of HDMI cable.
2009-07-03 19:01:24
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2009-07-03 17:54:51
This afternoon we were invited to the GIGABYTE headquarters in Taipei to get a look at its very latest revision and full range of Intel P55 Express based motherboards. In fact, the four motherboards we looked at only arrive at their office today and are super fresh off the production line - still crispy even.
2009-07-03 17:06:13
If youve decided to use an online backup service, Carbonite is the best in the business. There are many positive points that the service provides including ease of use, the security of off-site storage, and low cost. On the downside, some people may get nervous about having their complete data in the hands of others and feel out of control, and you need a fast always-on broadband connection - the service would be totally impractical on a slow connection and impossible on dial up. But the same can be said about all online backup services. The long initial upload is also worth remembering as is can take many hours and perhaps days to complete if you are backing up a large hard disk drive. On the plus side, the upload operates in the background which means that your computer can still be used, but it does mean that the computer needs to be on with constant access to a high speed broadband connection during this time. Backing up a computers hard drive is becoming an increasingly important part of digital life. Theres no better online solution than Carbonite. Its hand-holding approach and close integration with Windows makes it accessible to all.
2009-07-03 16:59:51
2009-07-03 16:44:03
The times are a-changin. In the past for extreme overclocking co oling solutions your options were rather limited. You could pay an arm an d a leg to a machine shop to make a one-off pot or turn to the handful of pot makers and wait till they had another batch complete. With Koolance things have been simplified to directing your browser to Koolance.com and swiping(typing in) your credit card. Within a week you could be up and r unning, easily pushing your processor beyond what is possible with air, w ater, or simple phase change cooling systems. Koolances CPU-LN2 is a nic kle plated copper pot designed to be used with dry ice and liquid nitroge n for extreme overclocking...
2009-07-03 15:55:53
Zalmans new tower design is the CNPS10X Extreme with a unique and innovative fan controller built right into the cooler itself. I know a bunch of coolers have inline fan controls with a peg type dial ad apted in and usually offer very rough control of the fans speed. Zalman t akes all this a large step forward and builds it into an all black nickel plated cooler. The fins, the heatpipes, the base, everything gets plating. This with a s triking blue LED in the 120mm accompanying fan puts on quite a show for t he eyes. Lets discuss the specs and get to the images and the testing, as Im sure you are as eager as I to see what the Zalman CNPS10X Extre me is capable of.
2009-07-03 15:44:44
*Recently I built a decent AMD/ATI based system for gaming that was built in the NZXT Guardian 921 case, which is a normal size mid tower gaming case. This case, though roomy enough to accommodate a 4870 X2 graphics card, was unable to house a tall heatsink, such as the Titan Fenrir or Thermaltake ISGC 300, comfortably without removing the cases side fan and having the heatsink touching the side panel acrylic window. Now this left me considering taking the system back out and using a different case, but then I realized that I had received a new heatsink that might just fit and provide the performance I would need, and it was even a part of the silent gaming series from Thermaltake./
2009-07-03 12:50:32
SNIP: With portability and space constraints becoming a nessecity in todays busy world, people are leaving their desktops behind for powerful laptops. To keep those powerful laptops cool, NZXT has released the Cryo LX and most recent the Cryo S. We give the Cryo S a test drive to see how well it does with a work-focused based laptop.
2009-07-03 11:54:27
2009-07-03 10:27:26
Expanding the lineup we see that Corsair has added a PC3-16000 ki t which offers a stock clock of 2000MHz. This for most people is simply u nnecessary. But if youre serious about your benchmarking or simply want the fastest stuff on the market, they could be worth looking at. What well do is have a look at the package before checking out the modul es and see what exactly theyre capable of before seeing what 2000MHz l ooks like and what it means in the performance department.
2009-07-03 07:38:15
Quote: Asus has designed a card that uses what it calls the Ultimate Armaments to build a card that performs well not only at stock speeds but to push the envelope when overclocked. Lower RDS on MOSFETs that run cooler, solid capacitors for a longer service life, shielded DVI connections for improved clarity and covered chokes for cooler operation and better efficiency are the things that ASUS uses to separate its products from the reference design cards. Pricing on the reference HD 4770 cards runs anywhere from $99 to $119, which is right at the price point for many of the reference design HD 4850s, which could put a crimp in the sales of the 4770. Rumors of a shortage of 40nm chips may have prompted AMD/ATI to drop the price on the HD 4850 to keep the pressure on nVidia at this price point since really this is where the money is made for the most part. What you have in the Asus EAH4770 is a video card that performs above its price point when overclocked, delivers cooling performance without the noise penalty associated with AMD/ATI reference heatsinks and is built with high quality components for a price that wont break the bank.
2009-07-03 06:48:24
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