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Memory News |
Wednesday, 28.05.2008 |
Mushkin 2GB XP3-16000 Xtreme Performance Kit Neuvorstellung
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Mushkin Enhanced gibt die Verfügbarkeit aktueller 2x 1GB Highend DDR3 XP3-16000 Speicher Kits bekannt. Das Besondere an den Modulen ist zum einen die hohe Taktfrequenz von DDR3 2000MHz, die bei niedrigen 1,9- 2,0V VDIMM erreicht wird, zum anderen wird bei diesen Modulen erstmalig in Europa der neue ...
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Corsair Flash Voyager GT 16GB Review
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Today we are going to look at the Flash Voyager GT with 16GB of memory and since it is the GT line it's supposed to be a bit faster than the ordinary Voyager from Corsair. This line of flash memory have shown itself to be extremely durable and still has been able to perform well. We have tested the ...
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Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 4GB USB Stick Review
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We take a closer look at the Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 4GB USB stick, testing performance and durability in this article which is first in a series. Can this supercharged USB stick serve as a portable HDD, available in sizes up to 8Gb there definitely is potential.
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Super Talent Launches DDR3-1333 Laptop SO-DIMM Announcement
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Super Talent Technology announced immediate availability of DDR3 SO-DIMMs. Super Talent's new 1GB DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM supports transfer rates up to 10,664 MB/sec. That equates to 66 percent higher bandwidth than DDR2-800 SO-DIMMs, making this the world's fastest production DDR3 SO-DIMM. In addition to...
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OCZ 4GB PC2-8500 Reaper HPC DDR2-1066 Tested
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During the real world results the OCZ Reaper PC2-1066 kit gaming performance felt smoother to me. Overclockers will appreciate and utilize the extra headroom DDR2-1066 provides.
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Kingston KHX14400D3K2-2GN DDR3-1800 NVIDIA SLI Review
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Kingston, the life time warranty ram maker delivers its first SLI-Ready DDR3-1800 memory modules for the NVIDIA 790i platform supporting EPP 2.0. SLI-Ready memory also supports Enhanced Performance Profiles EPP 1.0 and 2.0. When paired with a compatible NVIDIA nForce 790i, 780i, 680i SLI, 680i LT SL...
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Aeneon XTune 2GB DDR3 1600 MHz Memory Tested
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We have just taken a look at a fairly speedy DDR3 kit from Aeneon. We've got the XTune PC3-12800 kit on the bench and see how this kit performs at its stock DDR3-1600 as well as with tighter timings and faster clock speeds. Overall, it is a stand up kit that should work in just about every system. P...
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Aeneon Xtune 2GB DDR3-1600 Dual Channel Memory Kit Review
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A few months ago I reviewed the Aeneon Xtune DDR3-1333 2GB kit from Qimonda. It was an impressive pair of memory modules from a company we'd never heard of. The kit was very flexible, gaining tighter timings at lower clockrates, and overclocked reasonably well, all at the PC3 standard of 1.5v. Today...
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Aeneon XTune 2GB DDR3-1600 CL9 Review
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The Aeneon XTune DDR3-1600 certainly met their specifications, and worked well at the rated DDR3-1600 9-9-9-28 setting. Moreover, the memory profile worked well on the Asus board, automatically configuring the memory for DDR3-1600 without user intervention.
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OCZ 32GB ATV USB Flash Drive Review
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When it comes to using the OCZ ATV Flash drive, it was found to be a solid performer over the months. We've used it on the test bench, for Ready Boost on Windows Vista, and for travel with no problems at all. As for the durability of the drive, it has survived being put through the laundry wash and ...
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Corsair Dominator PC2-9136 4GB Memory Kit Review
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Corsair knows enthusiasts and the performance we demand from our components. Since 1994 the guys over in Fremont, California have met that demand by providing some of the highest quality memory in the market. Within the past couple of years, Corsair has also sailed into the power supply scene and ca...
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A-DATA X-Series DDR3 1600 MHz CL7 2GB Kit Tested
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The A-DATA X-Series is available in DDR2 and DDR3 flavors. Their DDR3 1600 MHz is set at a solid CL7 and comes with graphite colored heatspreaders in a very elaborate package. If 1600 MHz is not enough, you may go for the 1900 MHz version instead.
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Misc News |
Tuesday, 27.05.2008 |
Cyber Snipa Sonar 5.1 USB Surround Headset Review
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All in all, not a bad showing from Cyber Snipa, the Sonar 5.1s offer a reasonably priced solution with astounding bass and good surround sound. The headset is comfortable and has as many adjustments as you could possibly ask for, both physically for comfort and via software for the sound.
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Synology Disk Station DS107+ Review
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The DS107+ is a great solution for small businesses or home users that are looking for a reliable easy to use NAS setup. Plus being able to run a web server, FTP, Multimedia server and more makes this a must have solution for your home network.
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Sony MDR-AS50G sport headphones Tested
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Sony has a winner with its MDR-AS50G sport headphones. They're lightweight, they fit securely, and they sound good indoors and outside. Their in-ear design is definitely geared towards fitness nuts rather than commuters; they don't block out a whole lot of sound, which could be a plus or a minus dep...
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Futuremark 3DMark Vantage Benchmarking
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Late in April 2008, Futuremark Corporation released the long-awaited new version of 3DMark. While the previous versions featured years of announcement in their names, the new series got a proper name of 3DMark Vantage. Like its predecessors, this suite should become an industry standard for gaming P...
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Crucial 32GB 2.5" SSD Review
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We have taken a look at the first SSD to cross our bench. We have the Crucial 32GB SSD that supports the standard SATA interface and fits in virtually any system that can take a standard 2.5 inch HDD. What is not standard though is performance. This is a high performing unit that can achieve consist...
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3DConnexion SpaceNavigator for Notebooks Review
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With the proliferation of multi core processors, many home computers are capable of running powerful 3D programs such as Google Earth, NASA World Wind, Blender, Maya, Google SketchUp and others. Using a regular mouse with these programs requires additional inputs either with the keyboard or interfac...
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CPU News |
Tuesday, 27.05.2008 |
AMD Phenom X3 8450 Review
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In our review today we test the AMD Phenom X3 8450 and compare it to an AMD X4 9850 and Intel C2D Wolfdale E8200 and Intel Yorkfield Q9300. The AMD Phenom X2 was announced quite some time ago but still hasn't seen the light of day. Instead we were greeted by the X3 Phenom, a new breed of processor, ...
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Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, E7200 and Core 2 Quad Q6600, Q9300 Compared
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It's very interesting to compare quad-core and dual-core processors, as the cheapest Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 already costs about 200 USD. This price border separates more expensive CPUs from popular products in the market. So, common users may be tempted to buy a real quad-core processor, even if it...
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Intel energy efficency and ultra quiet computing Review
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We recently built an energy efficient AMD based HTPC using the AMD 4850e processor to demonstrate what you can achieve. Today we are doing an energy efficient Intel based system that is for the same purpose; energy efficency and ultra quiet computing. As of recently the market focus has moved away f...
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AMD Phenom X3 8750 Triple-Core CPU Review
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From the very beginning of computer epoch, opinion was that parallelization and everything connected to computers needs to be scaled to the second power, although it doesn't matter if you have 1, 2 or even 73 cores. In any case, everything will work properly, unless we are talking about some old ver...
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Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Processor Review
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We've posted an evaluation and showcase of Intel's cost and power-efficient new Core 2 Duo E7200 Processor. Wolfdale is Intel's first 45nm based dual-core design, and is an interesting product beyond first glance. When it was first announced, there was a bit of doubt throughout the industry of the c...
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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 overclocking Report
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The Intel E8500 is the highest end dual core CPU currently on the market, it doesn't get any faster than this… or does it? In this Overclocking report we take a retail E8500 sample for a spin with high end air cooling, than mount a modified phase change cooling on it, and to finish it off pour a few...
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Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 budget Penryn Tested
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Today we will be testing out what the Core 2 Duo E7000 series is capable of and will pit it against its direct competition AMD's Phenom X3. The original Core 2 Duo based on Conroe architecture had 2MB of shared Level 2 cache. Whole Penryn based CPUs came with 6MB. This is a huge jump in size, but wh...
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