ASUS Sabertooth 990FX Detailed
18-05-2011 by
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ASUS' 990FX Sabertooth has been seen on the interwebs and has been detailed. Supporting AMD's Bulldozer based FX processors on the AM3+ socket, this is ASUS' first outing with the TUF series on the AMD platform, supporting NVIDIA's SLI as well as CrossFireX, this is set to be a pretty epic board.
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NVIDIA GTX 560 RELEASE CONFIRMED
13-05-2011 by
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NVIDIA have confirmed that the GTX 560 will be released to the market on May 17th. Not to be confused with the GTX 560Ti, Nvidia have claimed that this card will be able to handle most games at 1080p and have released a sneek peek video showing off it's power.
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ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z Sneak Peek
11-05-2011 by
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With ASUS saying that they will support the complete functionality of the Z68 chipset, ASUS tease their Z68 Maximus Gene-Z. With just one HDMI port output option, the Gene-Z smells of performance. Rumours buzzing around are that the Maximus IV Extreme-Z and Gene-Z will be on display at Computex.
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Intel's Next-Gen Atom to get Higher Frequencies
11-05-2011 by
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Intel will be bumping up the speeds of the future Atom 'Cedarview' SoC to be more competitive against AMD's Fusion APUs for small form factors and netbooks. Speeds of the D2000 series are set to hit over 2GHz and are set to be released Q4 2011.
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EVGA 3GB GTX 580 FTW HydroCopper 2
10-05-2011 by
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Now if you think that is a mouthful, get a load of this. EVGA have released a 3GB varient of the current highest performing single GPU graphics card on the market and is set to have those with the cash to spend out on one drooling and others who can't, leering with envious eyes.
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PowerColor Dual 6870
10-05-2011 by
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A PCB sporting two HD6870 'BARTS' cores has been seen, giving rise to what is being dubbed as a 'HD6890'. While a 6870 currently costs around £150, if PowerColor are able to price the dual graphics card on par with a HD6970 they are on to a clear winner with potentially above 6970 and GTX580 performance!
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Leaked Bulldozer Performance Details?
10-05-2011 by
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Rumours are stirring and there is an internal screenshot discussing the latest updates of CPUZ and it happens to reveal some performance numbers of the FX-8110 Zambezi core. Whether or not they are fake or not, the numbers shown are certainly going to cause a buzz within the Enthusiast Community
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ASRock set to Unleash Z68 series
05-05-2011 by
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ASRock lash out at other board makers in an agressive manner and explain why their coming Z68 boards will offer the best solution on the Z68 platform. The Z68 platform, set to be released May 11th, has caused a stir amongst many owners of P67 boards but ultimately Z68 is coming and offers some new features.
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ASUS AMD 990X Motherboard Pictured
05-05-2011 by
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Next month at Computex AMD and their partners will be revealing a bounty of products that are set to hit the market soon after. Recently confirmed to launch at Computex is the AMD 9xx series AM3+ motherboards and here is a glimpse of the ASUS 990X
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WIN NZXT prizes at Vortez.net
30-04-2011 by
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We never cease to provide our readers with fantastic prizes month after month. This month we have teamed up with our friends at NZXT to give 2 lucky winners the chance to get their hands on some exciting products. Up for grabs is the new NZXT H2 in White!
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Intel 7 Series Chipset Details Leaked
28-04-2011 by
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Slides detailing the 7 series motherboards to come from Intel show that they have native support for USB 3.0 PCIe 3.0 and SATA 3. These motherboards are 1155 socket and will be released alongside the 22nm Ivy Bridge CPU which is a 22nm die shrink of existing Sandy Bridge architecture.
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Scythe Kama Angle Heatsink Review @ frostytech.com
27-04-2009 by
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Scythe Kama Angle Heatsink Review
"In this review Frostytech is testing out a rather peculiar heatsink from Scythe called the Kama Angle. Traditional parallel fin-to-fan relationships are thrown out the window and what we're left with is a chevron-shaped aluminum fin tower with the fan set at 45 degrees to the leading edge."
To see the full review please visit:
Scythe Kama Angle Heatsink Review @ frostytech.com
ZEROTherm Nirvana NV-120 Premium CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion
18-04-2009 by
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ZEROTherm Nirvana NV-120 Premium CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion
"The ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 Premium CPU Cooler is designed to dissipate the maximum amount of heat quickly. The Nirvana NV120 by ZEROtherm is compatible with multiple CPU types. The Nirvana comes packed with a 120mm fan and has adjustable fan speeds. The NV120 Premium has a NI-plated base and heat pipes made of copper and aluminum fins weaved in a honey comb design, which allows for maximum air flow and better heat dissipation over the surface area. The Nirvana has an extended fan controller cord that allows for easy placement anywhere inside the case."
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ZEROTherm Nirvana NV-120 Premium CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Thermaltake TMG IA1 Heatsink Review @ Hi Tech Legion
17-04-2009 by
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Thermaltake TMG IA1 Heatsink Review @ Hi Tech Legion
"Thermaltake's TMG IA1 looks like the Hulk. The TMG IA1 by Thermaltake may look intimidating at first, but it's completely harmless. The bulkiness of this heatsink can discourage a novice setting up their own computer for their first time, but if there is a will, there's a way. Thermaltake's reputation is strong when it comes to heatsinks, and computer components in general. The heatsink has four copper bars, and the bulkiness of the design is for conducting the heat coming from the CPU effectively and also, at the same time, the surfaces dissipate the heat. Let's find out if this medicine will tame the fever."
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Thermaltake TMG IA1 Heatsink Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Battlefield Heroes - Impressions, Screen Shots and Videos @ TestFreaks.com
17-04-2009 by
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Battlefield Heroes - Impressions, Screen Shots and Videos @ TestFreaks.com
"EA was kind enough to send me over an invite for the closed beta of Battlefield Heroes, and I was told to keep tight-lipped about it until 9am Eastern Time April 16th, which is today, or right now, or whatever time it is you’re reading this! So I’ve got a ton of screen shots for you, along with some of my impressions and a few HD in-game movies as well… "
The full article can be viewed here:
Battlefield Heroes - Impressions, Screen Shots and Videos @ TestFreaks.com
ASUS ENGTS250 DK Geforce GTS 250 Videocard Review
17-04-2009 by
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ASUS ENGTS250 DK Geforce GTS 250 Videocard Review
"Enter the Asus ENGTS250 DK (for Dark Knight) HTDI/512MD3/AR/A PCI Express 2.0 x16 videocard. ASUS's ENGTS250 DK videocard should draw less power and produce less heat than the Geforece 9800GTX+, and in this case makes use of a very nice and pretty quiet heatsink. It will be interesting to find out whether the Geforce GTS250 or Radeon HD 4850 offer the best value for the gaming enthusiast on a moderate budget. And just because we like you (thank you for reading our reviews!), we've nabbed a second Geforce GTS 250 from Asus so you can see how two of these bad-boys will perform in SLI mode."
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ASUS ENGTS250 DK Geforce GTS 250 Videocard Review
Thermaltake BlacX HDD Docking Station Review @ Hi Tech Legion
10-04-2009 by
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Thermaltake BlacX HDD Docking Station Review @ Hi Tech Legion
"The Thermaltake BlacX HDD Docking Station gives you the ease and convenience you could ever want. The BlacX by Thermaltake is a HDD docking station for 2.5" and 3.5" SATA HDD's. The BlacX comes in two flavors, one is USB 2.0 and the other is eSATA and USB 2.0. The docking station of the Thermaltake BlacX has a patented design that allows it to support both sizes of HDD's and keeps the cables to a minimum. The BlacX can support HDD up to 2 TB and all can be hot swappable. The BlacX is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS's as well."
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Thermaltake BlacX HDD Docking Station Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Vortez Hardware seeks new PC hardware reviewer(s)
08-04-2009 by
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We are currently looking to expand our reviewing team and an exciting new position has become available. If you have a passion for PC hardware, like to get your message across and would like to get your hands on the latest and greatest hardware then please head over to our forum to see the full requirements and how you can apply for this position.
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Job Vacancy - Hardware Reviewer - Vortez Hardware Forums
The Godfather II PC Review @ TestFreaks
08-04-2009 by
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The Godfather II PC Review @ TestFreaks
"The Godfather II was officially released by EA yesterday, I was going to try and have the review up for the release day, but honestly I spent too much time playing it and wasn’t ready, so what’s one more day right? Seriously though, I’ve been playing this game almost non-stop, and it’s addictive and a ton of fun, there were a few days where I sat down and played then the next thing I knew it was 1am, yes it’s that much fun, it’s very engrossing and you just want to keep playing to see what is going to happen next. It can get repetitive though, there’s a lot of driving around and running around really, but I think it’s worth it in the end. the Godfather II offers quite a bit for players who like GTA style games, and even if you don’t, GF II combines strategy with third-person shooter, you’re not just going to be running around whacking people off, you’ll also need to strategize and plan your way to taking over the city from the other families, and at the same time protect your rackets from being taken over by them.
*Before you continue into this review, here’s fair warning that the images might be considered NSFW, depending where you work at, though I did do a bit of censoring to the images to tone them down a notch to more of a PG-13 level."
The Godfather II PC Review @ TestFreaks
ASUS EAH4890 HTDI/1GD5/A Radeon HD 4890 Videocard Review @ PCSTATS.com
08-04-2009 by
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ASUS EAH4890 HTDI/1GD5/A Radeon HD 4890 Videocard Review
"As you might have guessed, ATI's new Radeon HD 4890 videocard is well placed to compete with enthusiast videocards like the Radeon HD 4870 1GB and Geforce GTx275. What makes the ASUS EAH4890 HTDI/1GD5/A particularly stand out from the crowd is a special tool in its overclocking feature set - GPU Voltage Tweaking. And if PCSTATS own overclocking tests are anything to go by, pushing the Radeon HD 4890 to 1000MHz core is certainly possible!"
ASUS EAH4890 HTDI/1GD5/A Radeon HD 4890 Videocard Review @ PCSTATS.com





