The Cooler Master HAF XB is built on the HAF (High Air Flow) principle which favors multiple fan positions and strategic chassis venting. The idea is that with better chassis cooling you can improve system performance and minimize noise.
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In this review we will be looking at the next generation of OC motherboards from Gigabyte called the GA-Z77X-UP7. Those of you familiar with the Gigabyte lineup will have noticed the UD has been replaced in the product name with with a UP. This was done to draw attention to the Ultra Durable 5 technology which has also been dubbed, Ultra Power.
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In this episode we talk about the current state of the enthusiast gaming keyboard market and our plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season
Read This ArticleBe sure to check out our review of the HAF XB, I found it to be pretty cool though was missing a few key "must haves" for any high-end system.
Cooler Master HAF XB Case Review @ Ninjalane
Web Reviews
- Cooler Master HAF XB @ LanOC Reviews
- Cooler Master HAF XB Case Review @ Hardware Secrets
- Cooler Master HAF XB Review @ Pro-Clockers
- Cooler Master HAF XB Lan Box and Test Bench Case Review @ Legit Reviews
- Cooler Master HAF XB Review @ Hardware Canucks
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This story at c|net has me wondering. Do games sell based on "what" they are or based on what they "were"?? Its true that the last few Call of Duty games made a mint and set back to back sales records but were the games any good??
Some, myself included, say no. Call of Duty Black Ops was nothing more than a FPS "movie" that involved shooting and walking down a path. In fact you could get thru one of the first missions without firing a single shot until the game made you fire to continue. I'm going to blame the console market for this one since a "real" FPS would be too complex for your average 10 year old to operate with a trigger and two thumb sticks but does that excuse game developers from actually trying to make a good game?
Over the last several years, each Call of Duty game has set a new entertainment sales record. Last year, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 generated over $400 million in revenue during its first 24 hours on store shelves. That game followed the $360 million Call of Duty: Black Ops made in its first day. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 posted $310 million in launch-day sales.
Given that trajectory, it would appear that Black Ops II will beat out last year's Call of Duty game. Just yesterday, Amazon announced that Black Ops II broke its record for most pre-ordered game. The e-retailer didn't say how many customers pre-ordered the device, but its announcement portends to a major launch.
I for one will be boycotting this game and will do whatever I can NOT to buy it. Of course if someone gives me a steam key that is a different story but for now I'll just hold on to my $60US.
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Not much to say here, we have a list of cool CPU chillers and a few HIS brand video cards.
Coolers
- Cooler Master Seidon 120M Liquid CPU Cooler @ PureOverclock
- Thermaltake Water 2.0 Performer Liquid Cooling Heatsink Review @ Frostytech
- Zalman CNPS9900DF Silent CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion
- Thermalright True Spirit 120M CPU Air Cooler Review @ [H]
- Thermalright HR-02 Macho 120 CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D
Cards
- HIS 7950 IceQ X2 @ PureOverclock
- HIS Radeon HD 7750 IceQ X Turbo 1 GB @ techPowerUp
- HIS HD7970 IceQX Turbo & HIS HD7950 IceQ Review
Of course more to come, or is there
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Oh Trinity, why do you spite me so?
The Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 Motherboard isn't a misfortune to anyone. The GA-F2A85X-UP4 sits with the top AMD Trinity motherboards. The Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 uses the latest FM2 CPU socked and AMD A85X chipset. This chipset supports up to 64 GB of 1866MHz DDR3 memory. It also supports AMD Memory Profiles and XMP modules. Audio is controlled by a Realtek ALC892 codec and networking is done with a Realtek 8111E Gigabit LAN chip. Storage interface includes seven SATA 6Gb/s connectors and 1 eSATA 6Gb/s connection. Peripheral interface is done with up to 6 USB 3.0, up to 10 USB 2.0, and a PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Two of the USB 3.0 ports are controlled by an Etron EJ168 chip. Internal expansion is done with 3 PCI Express x16 slots (x16, x8, x4), 3 PCI Express x1 slots, and 1 PCI slot. Features include Gigabyte's Ultra Durable 5 technology, Digital Power Engine, 3D BIOS, Dual UEFI BIOS, and 333 onboard acceleration. The Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 also includes Lucid Virtu MVP support.
That is pretty much the review, enjoy
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We all know that your choice in video drivers can have a profound impact on gaming and benchmark performance. The question is, how do you know which ones to use? Video cards mfgs will tell you "download the latest", which is a good rule of thumb but, will that give you what you are looking for?
With the recent release of new beta drivers from both AMD and NVIDIA, and the upping of clocks by AMD, significant performance gains have been claimed by both parties for current generation video cards. We will investigate with a 6-way roundup comparison to see if we can crown a champion.
Seems legit,
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Earth-like planet and only 42 light years away?? I'd say sign me up but I'd rather keep my feet planted right here.
It's only 42 light years away, it could have liquid water, and it's more than seven times bigger than our planet (in mass). So once we destroy this one, we're all set.
This latest super-Earth is called HD 40307g. It may sound like a tax form, but it's almost guaranteed to be paradise. It's right in a sweet spot orbit around HD 40307, a smaller star than the sun in the constellation of Pictor, where liquid water is possible. And the IRS can't reach you.
If you check out this story be sure to read the comments, some are to die for
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I caught this story on Digitimes stating that Foxconn was thinking about expanding in the US and woudl be setting up a factory in Detroit or LA. While I think this might be a good thing I highly doubt it will ever happen.
The reporter at CNet tends to agree.
With unemployment close to 8 percent, you can understand why this headline would grab peoples' attention. A story in Digitimes reports that Foxconn is scouting prospective sites in the United States for future manufacturing plants.
I was skeptical about this story -- which talks about production of LCD TVs, not iPhones -- and that might have been the end of it.
But maybe it's not quite as crazy as it seems. A spokeswoman for Foxconn told me in an e-mail that the company "already has multiple facilities based in the U.S." but she also went on to say that "there are no current plans to expand our operations there at this time."
It wouldn't have ever worked out anyway, Americans are too expensive I mean just look at the old 80's film Gung Ho that explored the Japanese take over of the American car industry.
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Motherboard Reviews, get your motherboard reviews right here
- Biostar Hi-Fi Z77X review: Z77 board with unique audio features
- ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 BIOS MIA @ MHW
- Gigabyte Z77X-UP7 LGA 1155 Motherboard Review @ [H]
- ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets
- Z77 Overclocking Motherboard Shootout - MSI vs ASRock (really?)
- ASUS Maximus V Extreme @ Bjorn3D
- EVGA Z75 SLI Motherboard Review @ HCW
- GIGABTYE Z77X-UP7 Motherboard @ Bjorn3D
- Gigabyte Z77X-UP4-TH LGA1155 Motherboard Review @ [H]
Power, ohh the power
- Cooler Master Silent Pro Platinum 1000W Power Supply Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Some of these are kinda old but age isn't a factor with reviews, they will be valid for as long as you can buy the product. Which in some cases might be a week or 6 months.
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Awesome heatsink! Be sure to check out our review of the Silverstone HE01 Performance Heatsink.
Occupying every square millimeter of space above the CPU that a cooler possibly could, the Silverstone Heligon HE01 heatsink is a novel approach that seems designed to accommodate motherboards with excessively large VRM heatsinks. From the center-point of the CPU, the Heligon HE01 extends ~48mm to the fore, ~71mm towards the aft. The six heatpipes converge at a chunky nickel plated copper base plate, eschewing the whole exposed-heatpipe-trend-thing. Noise wise, Heligon HE01 heatsink ranges for loud to whisper quiet.
I would fully expect to see more dual tower designs like this in the near future.
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I have recently been looking at what has changed in the world of watercooling and EK has been one of the front runners in market penetration. Jury is still out on performance but based on the results of this review. Well, you'll just have to check it out.
Supremacy means to dominate, control, and that one is superior to others. EK claims the Supremacy outperforms its legendary Supreme HF block by 2°C, and has better hydraulic flow by 20%. Today we’re going to put this water block in the ring with some of today’s top CPU water blocks to see how it defends against the other ruthless arse-kicking water blocks. Read on to find out what this new flagship cooling block is all about.
From a style standpoint I'm not a fan but the block design looks pretty good.
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