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ABIT IC7 MAX3 (875P): New Overclocking Champion? @ EOC
"OTES for the MAX3 is designed to keep the power regulation mosfets and capacitors cool, which are some of the hottest components on a motherboard. Some people have performed tests showing that the cooler you can keep these parts, the better the power and overclocking experience. So is this board going to be the new overclocking king? Read on to find out."
See more about this topic here.
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Power Supply Testing Unit Mod @ ExtensionTech
"There are two forms of modding in the computer world today; aesthetically appealing, and functional. While I do not consider myself an artist by any means, I think that a mod that is clean, functional, and has a generally sharp look to it is a success. In this article I will show you the process I went through to convert a $7 250w ATX power supply into an invaluable testing unit that comes in hand for both modding and hardware review."
See more about this topic here.
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New Swiftech MCX462-V Heatsink @ ipKonfig
"Swiftech, as we all know, is very well known for its extreme Heatsinks that feature cooling pins with small ribs on a thick copper base, exceptional products for air cooling. MCX heatsinks use the thick copper bases that Swiftech is known for using on most of its product.
Swiftech isn't known just for its thick base and cooling pins, either. The introduction of its first heatsink with cooling pins was quite a surprise to the consumer, and they quickly took off due to the performance gains it gave. Now, Swiftech MCX series is known as the heatsink 'that performs', considered one of the world's premier heatsinks. . . As you can see the MCX462-V heatsink looks rather odd compared to previous product we've seen from Swiftech, an Onion-Blossom type design with angled cooling pins. This allows for a wider cooling area for larger fans, without being a nuisance for interfering with other motherboard components. The circular cooling pin design allows more airflow than its predecessors."
See more about this topic here.
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Zalman ZM400A-APF 400W Power Supply @ HardwareZoom
"Our first impression - The package is exceptionally heavy! Flip up the cover and we found a black PSU wrapped in a bubble bag together with a manual and power cable. This is definitely one of the heaviest PSU we have ever seen. There are 4 pieces of velcro strip, which can be use as cable tie. Very neat and reusable too! The casing of the PSU is nicely anodised to black, very smooth and even."
See more about this topic here.
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OCZ 512meg Platinum Dual Channel PC3200 Memory Kit Review @ Tweaknews
"Being an unbiased website, I have to report to the reading population as to how a product performed and I am never about to sugarcoat a review to make a product sound better than it is. The OCZ Platinum Dual Channel Memory Kit would be an expensive stock or mild overclocking alternative to generic memory, but honestly any informed consumer would be better off putting your money into the Corsair TwinX PC3200 kit for the SAME money and be able to push your system to the edge. Because of this, OCZ's Dual Channel Kit being reviewed today will get the "Good Product Award" because it does perform perfectly at it rated speed, just not too much more."
See more about this topic here.
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Corsair Twinx512x-3200LL reviewed @ R&B
"Corsair is a name many of us know nowadays! They make this wonderful high overclocking memory and even watercooling kits nowadays. Tonite we are reviewing 2 sticks of memory called Twinx512x-3200LL which run as dual memory."
See more about this topic here.
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PC Power and Cooling 510W Deluxe Power Supply @EOC
"PC Power and Cooling is known for their excellent power supplies. For the last five years Maximum PC magazine has chosen PC Power and Cooling power supplies as their top pick for the "Dream Machine" because they are of the highest quality, reliable, and come with a nice warranty."
See more about this topic here.
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Samsung SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor Review @ MODTHEBOX
"As previously mentioned, consumers have two options for attaching the included 5 watt speakers when setting up the SyncMaster 211MP. In order to conserve space, I opted to attach the speakers to the left and right hand sides of the monitor using the magnetized double sided screws. One point that should be made about a product of this nature is that you need to have the necessary free desk space required to accommodate the size of this monitor as evidenced when I placed it next to my gaming rig."
See more about this topic here.
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Zalman ZM400A-APF 400watt PSU @ Mikhailtech
"The implementation of active PFC (Power Factor Correction) means a higher power factor (94% at full load, up from 75%) and less harmonic resonance. Active PFC uses active elements such as IC, FET and diodes to create a PFC circuit, whereas passive PFC uses passive elements (as the name implies) such as an iron core inductor. Although the passive method is more cost efficient, the power factor is significantly lower and harmonics are greater and harder to control, leading to higher levels of EMI. Another advantage of active PFC is that it can accept a full range (90-260v) of AC input, so no 115/230v switch is necessary (notice the sticker between the on/off switch and the plug)."
See more about this topic here.
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BeanTech BT-9023 Memory Reader Review @ Furioustech
"Memory card readers mostly are external readers that plug into your computer and take up space on your desk or workstation. I was sent a 6 in one reader from the BeanTech people, one of the best things about it is that it fits into a floppy drive bay. YES, less clutter, what a wonderful thing. So check it out and read on, by the way there are pictures too, you know what they say, “Show Me."
See more about this topic here.
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Swiftech Fill/Bleed Assembly and Inline Pump @ MODTHEBOX
"The MCP600 is an Inline 12V DC pump. Some of the features it shares with the MCP300 pump are the blue anodized finish to compliment other Swiftech components and its compact design. Additionally, it too, is a centrifugal pump with a brushless motor for quiet operation. Although it is larger than the MCP300, it certainly is much smaller than other pumps currently being used for water cooled systems, with a mere 3" x 4" x 4" footprint."
See more about this topic here.
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DFI LanParty NForce II Ultra @ The Tech Lounge
"You may remember our review of the DFI Lan Party KT400a with it's unique looks and numerous accessories. If you frequent LAN parties or like to show off your rig, you might have considered this great board. Sadly, there was one disadvantage, the board overclocks a bit better than a poundcake with a processor jammed in it.. Thankfully, DFI produces a NForce II Ultra based motherboard in the Lan Party series, and if the board makes good use of the NForce II chipset, your overclocking worries may be over. So follow along my friends, as we venture into the mysterious world of... well... umm... motherboards. Yeah."
See more about this topic here.
"OTES for the MAX3 is designed to keep the power regulation mosfets and capacitors cool, which are some of the hottest components on a motherboard. Some people have performed tests showing that the cooler you can keep these parts, the better the power and overclocking experience. So is this board going to be the new overclocking king? Read on to find out."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Power Supply Testing Unit Mod @ ExtensionTech
"There are two forms of modding in the computer world today; aesthetically appealing, and functional. While I do not consider myself an artist by any means, I think that a mod that is clean, functional, and has a generally sharp look to it is a success. In this article I will show you the process I went through to convert a $7 250w ATX power supply into an invaluable testing unit that comes in hand for both modding and hardware review."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
New Swiftech MCX462-V Heatsink @ ipKonfig
"Swiftech, as we all know, is very well known for its extreme Heatsinks that feature cooling pins with small ribs on a thick copper base, exceptional products for air cooling. MCX heatsinks use the thick copper bases that Swiftech is known for using on most of its product.
Swiftech isn't known just for its thick base and cooling pins, either. The introduction of its first heatsink with cooling pins was quite a surprise to the consumer, and they quickly took off due to the performance gains it gave. Now, Swiftech MCX series is known as the heatsink 'that performs', considered one of the world's premier heatsinks. . . As you can see the MCX462-V heatsink looks rather odd compared to previous product we've seen from Swiftech, an Onion-Blossom type design with angled cooling pins. This allows for a wider cooling area for larger fans, without being a nuisance for interfering with other motherboard components. The circular cooling pin design allows more airflow than its predecessors."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Zalman ZM400A-APF 400W Power Supply @ HardwareZoom
"Our first impression - The package is exceptionally heavy! Flip up the cover and we found a black PSU wrapped in a bubble bag together with a manual and power cable. This is definitely one of the heaviest PSU we have ever seen. There are 4 pieces of velcro strip, which can be use as cable tie. Very neat and reusable too! The casing of the PSU is nicely anodised to black, very smooth and even."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
OCZ 512meg Platinum Dual Channel PC3200 Memory Kit Review @ Tweaknews
"Being an unbiased website, I have to report to the reading population as to how a product performed and I am never about to sugarcoat a review to make a product sound better than it is. The OCZ Platinum Dual Channel Memory Kit would be an expensive stock or mild overclocking alternative to generic memory, but honestly any informed consumer would be better off putting your money into the Corsair TwinX PC3200 kit for the SAME money and be able to push your system to the edge. Because of this, OCZ's Dual Channel Kit being reviewed today will get the "Good Product Award" because it does perform perfectly at it rated speed, just not too much more."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Corsair Twinx512x-3200LL reviewed @ R&B
"Corsair is a name many of us know nowadays! They make this wonderful high overclocking memory and even watercooling kits nowadays. Tonite we are reviewing 2 sticks of memory called Twinx512x-3200LL which run as dual memory."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
PC Power and Cooling 510W Deluxe Power Supply @EOC
"PC Power and Cooling is known for their excellent power supplies. For the last five years Maximum PC magazine has chosen PC Power and Cooling power supplies as their top pick for the "Dream Machine" because they are of the highest quality, reliable, and come with a nice warranty."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Samsung SyncMaster 211MP TFT-LCD Monitor Review @ MODTHEBOX
"As previously mentioned, consumers have two options for attaching the included 5 watt speakers when setting up the SyncMaster 211MP. In order to conserve space, I opted to attach the speakers to the left and right hand sides of the monitor using the magnetized double sided screws. One point that should be made about a product of this nature is that you need to have the necessary free desk space required to accommodate the size of this monitor as evidenced when I placed it next to my gaming rig."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Zalman ZM400A-APF 400watt PSU @ Mikhailtech
"The implementation of active PFC (Power Factor Correction) means a higher power factor (94% at full load, up from 75%) and less harmonic resonance. Active PFC uses active elements such as IC, FET and diodes to create a PFC circuit, whereas passive PFC uses passive elements (as the name implies) such as an iron core inductor. Although the passive method is more cost efficient, the power factor is significantly lower and harmonics are greater and harder to control, leading to higher levels of EMI. Another advantage of active PFC is that it can accept a full range (90-260v) of AC input, so no 115/230v switch is necessary (notice the sticker between the on/off switch and the plug)."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
BeanTech BT-9023 Memory Reader Review @ Furioustech
"Memory card readers mostly are external readers that plug into your computer and take up space on your desk or workstation. I was sent a 6 in one reader from the BeanTech people, one of the best things about it is that it fits into a floppy drive bay. YES, less clutter, what a wonderful thing. So check it out and read on, by the way there are pictures too, you know what they say, “Show Me."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Swiftech Fill/Bleed Assembly and Inline Pump @ MODTHEBOX
"The MCP600 is an Inline 12V DC pump. Some of the features it shares with the MCP300 pump are the blue anodized finish to compliment other Swiftech components and its compact design. Additionally, it too, is a centrifugal pump with a brushless motor for quiet operation. Although it is larger than the MCP300, it certainly is much smaller than other pumps currently being used for water cooled systems, with a mere 3" x 4" x 4" footprint."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
DFI LanParty NForce II Ultra @ The Tech Lounge
"You may remember our review of the DFI Lan Party KT400a with it's unique looks and numerous accessories. If you frequent LAN parties or like to show off your rig, you might have considered this great board. Sadly, there was one disadvantage, the board overclocks a bit better than a poundcake with a processor jammed in it.. Thankfully, DFI produces a NForce II Ultra based motherboard in the Lan Party series, and if the board makes good use of the NForce II chipset, your overclocking worries may be over. So follow along my friends, as we venture into the mysterious world of... well... umm... motherboards. Yeah."
See more about this topic here.