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Vista SP1 vs SP2 @ TestFreaks

"So… Service Pack 2 arrived with not a lot of celebration, not much has been really mentioned about it at all anywhere. Being who I am though I like to know things, so I decided to run a whole bunch of tests before and after the upgrade and compare them to see just what, if anything, might have changed."

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Fremont, CA, May 27th, 2009 – Corsair®, a worldwide leader in high-performance power supplies, and computer and flash memory products, today announced the launch of the new Corsair Professional Series HX850W and HX750W modular power supply units.

The Corsair Professional Series power supply units have been designed by Corsair and engineered to the highest quality standards to meet the demands of enthusiasts that expect the very best. The Corsair Professional Series HX850W and HX750W PSUs utilize advanced DC-to-DC circuitry and meet 80 PLUS SILVER certification standards for up to 90% energy-efficiency, reducing wasted energy and lowering the amount of excess heat generated.
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XTracPads Logic Precision Mousepad @ TestFreaks

"Today for review I’ve got a new pad from XTracPads, it’s the Logic. There are a couple things that set the Logic apart from any other pad out there. The first being that it’s thin, probably the thinnest pad out the on the market today. The second is that it has an adhesive backing that allows you to stick it most anywhere and it will stay there, but it can be easily removed as well and re-stuck elsewhere if need be. So read on to learn more…"

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HONG KONG, 27 May, 2009 Thermal Solutions specialist GELID Solutions adds a 28mm high 1U Slim ITX heatpipe CPU Cooler with PWM fan to its popular line of Silent CPU coolers.

With a compact heatsink design for Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX, HTPC, Panel PC, Car PC and 1U server the “Slim Silence” is equipped with a high performance heatpipe and a silent fan.

The high performance heatpipe ensures a fast and efficient heat transfer from core to aluminium fins. The frameless silent fan includes a ball bearing and a GELID intelligent PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control which ensures a silent operation at low CPU temperature and accelerates the fan speed when necessary.
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Sparkle GTX260 Core 216 GeForce GTX 260 Videocard Review

"Sparkle has teamed up with nVidia to produce the Sparkle GTX260 Core 216, a graphics card that stands as a direct challenger to AMD's Radeon 4870 graphics card. The "Core 216" part of the Sparkle GTX260 Core 216 videocard's name refers to the GPU having additional shader processors enabled. While the original Geforce 260 GTX had 192 shader processors, the Core 216 variant has an additional 24 enabled, for a grand total of, you guessed it, 216 shader processors."

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EVGA GeForce GTX 275 FTW Edition Review @ Hi Tech Legion

"FTW! A common acronym used by gamers which means: For the Win. But do they know where FTW was derived from and how long it has been in use? The phrase actually started back in the 70’s with the popular game show Hollywood Squares, when a contestant was positive that he was going to beat his opponent he (she) would say For the Win, which was later made an acronym FTW. There was another meaning for FTW, but this was more negative and, as of late, it is not used as commonly. (Use your imagination)

The EVGA GeForce GTX 275 FTW Edition is an overclocked version of the GTX 275 NVIDIA based GPU. The EVGA GTX 275 FTW Edition has a 713 MHz GPU core clock speed and 1260 X2 MHz of Memory clock, as opposed to the standard GTX 275, which comes with 633MHz (core) and 1188 X2 (memory). The EVGA GeForce GTX 275 FTW Edition comes standard with 896 MB of DDR3 Memory and has 240 processing cores, as well as a maximum digital resolution of 2560 X 1600."

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Nexus WaveAir @ DragonSteelMods

" Today for review I've got the Nexus WaveAir. This product attaches to a free PCI slot, mounted on the outside of your case and either blows cool air in or extracts hot air from inside of your case. It's an interesting little product that I had high hopes for, but in the end I was let down by the underwhelming performance of the WaveAir..."

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Thermaltake Armor Plus Full Tower Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion

"Every once in a while, a unique experience comes your way, and gives you a story that you'll be able to tell for years to come. The story usually carries with it some bizarre and unusual occurrence that gives most that hear it a really good laugh. Sometimes the outcome is good, other times it is bad, but almost certainly, every time the story will bring a smile to just about everyone’s face. Well, I would like to tell you one such story that centers on the “case of the locked up case."

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Fremont, CA, May 20th, 2009 – Corsair® http://www.corsair.com announced today that Corsair Labs has set the world record for DDR3 frequency on a Core i7 system.

Corsair Labs achieved an astounding speed of DDR3-2533MHz with the aggressive memory timings of 7-8-7-20 using a triple-channel 6GB memory kit. This new world record, verified and validated by CPU-Z, the industry-standard tool for verifying overclocking results, is the first time this frequency has been achieved on a Core i7 system with 6GB of memory using three modules; most world record attempts use only a single 1GB module. Corsair Labs engineers used the award-winning Dominator GT 2000C7 memory with eVGA’s X58 3X SLI Classified motherboard to shatter the world record for memory frequency. Validated results and setup details can be viewed here: CPU-Z Validator 3.0
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NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler @ TestFreaks

" Up on the review block today I’ve got the NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebooks Cooler and this thing is huge, meant to handle notebooks up to 19". The Crylo LX features three 120mm fans to move air, and keep your notebook cool, along with the fans it also features a built-in USB hub as well. So how does it perform?"

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NZXT PP-800 800Watt Power Supply @ TestFreaks

"Today for review I’ve got the NZXT PP-800, an 800watt power supply that offers stable power and a lot of connections for most any system out there today. The PP-800 power supply features two fans for cooling, one 80mm and one 120mm to make sure things stay cool, and is certified by Nvidia for SLI gaming."

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Gigabyte GV-R477D5-512H-B Radeon HD 4770 Videocard Review

"PCSTATS is testing out Gigabyte's GV-R477D5-512H-B Radeon HD 4770 videocard alone, and in Crossfire mode so you'll know exactly what two of these mainstream cards can do for you! We already know one Radeon HD 4770 graphics card offers great performance for under a hundred bucks, the real question is what level of gaming performance will two 4770's teamed up under Crossfire deliver?"

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GlacialTech UFO V51 Silent Heatsink Review

"At it's core, Glacialtech have equipped the 136mm tall UFO V51 Silent heatsink with two 1600RPM fans surrounding a large aluminum fin array, and framed in by a plastic casing that acts like a shroud to duct air through it. The heatsink weighs 780grams and is compatible with both Intel socket 775, 1366 and the entire family of AMD socket 939/AM3 processors."

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Cooler Master V10 CPU Cooler @ TestFreaks

"Up on the review block today I’ve got a massive CPU cooler from Cooler Master, this isn’t just any cooler though it features a TEC that kicks in when the temps get high. The V10 is large, it features three different heatpipes coolers inside the stylish shroud, and it extends or your ram slots to help keep them cool as well. The V10 is a cooler that will make sure your CPU and ram stay nice and cool during the hot summer months."

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50 Ways Skype Can Connect You with the World @ TestFreaks

" The latest edition, Skype 4, recently became available with new features. It’s uses are vast, ranging from keeping in touch across the oceans to international business relations. Best of all, it is free to download and, all charges are reasonable and worthwhile. Items 1-45 are all free tips, and we will also show you how to save money with additional Skype features at the end of the document"

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NZXT Zero 2 Crafted Series PC Case Reviewed @ DragonSteelMods

"Today we will be looking at the first of three PC cases from NZXT. Their original Zero case was well received as it was designed for quiet cooling and performance. The follow up to this acclaimed case is the aptly named Zero 2 which is designed for the home enthusiast and gamer in mind. Unlike its predecessor which was made of relatively light aluminum, the Zero 2 is 10.2 KG of hardened steel."

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THQ and Disney Pixar’s UP the Videogame Preview @ TestFreaks

"THQ was kind enough to send me over some stuff pertaining to their latest game UP, which is based on the new Disney Pixar movie of the same name. So I’ve got information, a bunch of screenshots and in-game videos that I grabbed for you to check out. The game is primarily a kids game of course, but I had fun playing it. UP is a platform style game basically with aerial and water based levels as well included to mix things up, along with a multiplayer mode thrown is for extra added fun. So read on to learn more… "

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Antec P193 Case Review @ Hi Tech Legion

"The Antec P193 is just the case I have been talking about. The P193 by Antec is designed to take care of the small things while still looking sophisticated. The P193 has been designed with layered construction and silicone grommets for the bays to reduce noise from the case. The Antec P193 can hold up to seven fans for maximum cooling and air movement through the P193. And the Antec P193 has been designed not only to hold a standard PSU, but also Antec's own CP series like the reviewed CP-850. The Antec P193 also features an external 200mm fan, so you get both maximum cooling and space for your components. Also, the Antec P193 has had several filters put in place to reduce the amount of dust and debris that sneak their way in to the average case. The P193 features a dual chamber system to keep the PSU and motherboard components separate and reduce the heat in each compartment."

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ASUS ENGTX260 Matrix GeForce GTX 260 @ Benchmark Reviews

"The breakneck pace of product development for graphics cards doesn't always generate bigger, faster, more powerful chips and cards. Sometimes a new product gets developed and introduced to the market that isn't a barn burner. Such is the case with this GTX260-based video card, the ASUS ENGTX260 Matrix. That doesn't mean it isn't a worthwhile product, or isn't worth the attention of Benchmark Reviews. Instead, it's usually a more focused design that is aimed at a tighter target market. As if the high end PC graphics card market isn't tight enough, ASUS has carved out a niche in their product line called Matrix, and adopted it into their Republic of Gamers."



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Gigabyte GV-R477D5-512H-B Radeon HD 4770 Videocard Review

"If you missed the launch of ATI's Radeon HD 4770 GPU you're in for a special treat today. PCSTATS is testing out Gigabyte's GV-R477D5-512H-B Radeon HD 4770 videocard alone, and in Crossfire mode so you'll know exactly what two of these mainstream cards can do for you! We already know one Radeon HD 4770 graphics card offers great performance for under a hundred bucks, the real question is what level of gaming performance will two 4770's teamed up under Crossfire deliver? Mainstream videocards often scale faster and farther than pricey flagship videocards, so it'll be interesting to see where two Radeon HD 4770's stand against videocards several times their price."

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