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by Rafael Hernandez on September 7, 2009 · 0 comments

We all enjoy cheap PC components as much as the next guy but there’s a reason they’re cheap, they stick to components and designs that are stable at or around their shipped speeds. That won’t cut it for the speed…

Read more ASUS GeForce GTX 285 Matrix, eeking out the best performance

by Rafael Hernandez on September 7, 2009 · 0 comments

As with any new CPU platform you’re going to need a whole host of upgrades to keep it running fast…well not just fast, the level of fastness that tweakers demand. Kingston has announced their new 4GB dual channel DDR3…

Read more Kingston Launches HyperX 2133MHz DDR3 Memory, keeps Core i5 happy

by Rafael Hernandez on August 18, 2009 · 0 comments

AMD has a habit of putting reasonably powerful graphics cores into a number of their chipsets. Their upcoming 785G is another example sporting a custom built Radeon HD 4200 core that might enable your low-power build to do something other…

Read more AMD's 785G Chipset Graphics Performance AKA Your HTPC can Game

by Rafael Hernandez on August 11, 2009 · 0 comments

Most sound cards are all about how many discrete channels of audio they support and their fancy spec sheets that tout features which will make your speakers sound like the top notch audio equipment that they are. The reality is…

Read more Xonar Essence STX and X-Fi Forte 7.1, Headphone Miracle Workers

by Rafael Hernandez on August 6, 2009 · 0 comments

There’s that fine line in overclocking where a few more MHz here and there add up to an unstable computer. Spending hours in the BIOS finding all the right settings then trawling around forums for those specialized overclocking tools that…

Read more Asus ROG OC Station, Overclocking With Ease

by Rafael Hernandez on July 29, 2009 · 0 comments

It used to be that motherboard manufacturers would release their products and allow for the enthusiasts and tweakers to get the most out of their products, now they’ve started to take all of that fun for themselves before the boards…

Read more Asus Demonstrates P55 Motherboards, Enjoys the Overclock As Well

by Rafael Hernandez on July 22, 2009 · 0 comments

Home Theater PC owners are a picky bunch. They expect performance and rich feature sets out if increasingly smaller computer parts. Their graphics needs are being well served by integrated graphics chips on their motherboards of choice but the audio…

Read more The ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 Slim, Big Sound Small Profile

by Rafael Hernandez on July 18, 2009 · 0 comments

A collection of computing hardware links for you to peruse, just don’t drool over any of your sensitive electronics.Cases, Cooling, and Power SuppliesEnermax Revolution 85+ 1050W Power Supply Review – Hardware CanucksIKONIK System Cases Taran A20 and Zaria A20 SIM…

Read more Hardware Roundup: Saturday July 18th, 2009

by Rafael Hernandez on July 15, 2009 · 0 comments

So you’ve come back for more have you? Well here’s another batch of links to feed your insatiable thirst for computing knowledge.Cases, Cooling, and Power SuppliesCooler Master UCP 700W Power Supply Review – Hardware SecretsLian Li PC-B70 Full Tower Case…

Read more Hardware Roundup: Wednesday July 15th, 2009

by Rafael Hernandez on July 15, 2009 · 0 comments

Tablet computers fill that sweet little niche of gadgetry where you feel infinitely cool walking around and using one bringing many geek kudos…while everyone looks at you as an oddball.HotHardware has a look at the Asus Eee PC T91 swivel-screen…

Read more Asus Eee PC T91, The Netbook Goes Tablet

by Rafael Hernandez on July 14, 2009 · 0 comments

A gaggle of links to cure your computer hardware information perusing needs.Cases, Cooling, and Power SuppliesCoolerMaster 600, OCZ 600 and Zalman 660W PSU roundup – MADSHRIMPSGMC AVC-S7 HTPC Case Review – Hardware BistroSilverstone Sugo SG04 Case Review – HI-TECH REVIEWSVIZO…

Read more Hardware Roundup: Tuesday July 14th, 2009