Ever since the first dual-core desktop CPUs started rolling out in 2005, the race to bring more computing cores to desktop processors has been on. Now, nearly a decade later, Intel has pushed ahead further than ever before with the release of the Core i7 5960X, their first ever consumer socketed eight-core CPU. While, this isn’t the first time we’ve …
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Entry-Level Gaming PC Under $450 (US) – Our Build Of The Week
As a long time PC gamer, one thing I’ve heard countless times from non-PC gamers is, that PC gaming is “too expensive” and that you’d need to spend $2,000 just for a respectable system. This week, we’re going to address this by providing our readers with an entry-level gaming build for under $450 USD! ENTRY-LEVEL GAMING PC UNDER $450 BUILD …
Read More »4K Gaming PC Under $1500 (USD) – Our Build Of The Week
With the recent arrival of relatively inexpensive, high quality 4K ultra high-definition displays, 4K gaming is becoming more common and a lot easier to get into. The only problem is, many users don’t know exactly what kind of hardware they’d need in order to push their games at 4K. What’s worst is that many also think a 4K capable machine …
Read More »Thermaltake NiC L32 CPU Cooler Review – Compact Design w/ 140mm Fan
Whether you’re an overclocking enthusiast or a gamer looking for a cooler quieter solution to cooling your system, a good custom CPU cooler can be one of the most important components in your system. It can solve over-heating issues, noise issues and even make your system look cooler and more personalized. In this report, we’ll be taking a look at …
Read More »Intel’s Pentium G3258 – Budget Overclocker’s Dream or Big Bust?
INTRODUCING THE NEW PENTIUM G3258 The Intel Pentium G3258 Anniversary Edition CPU represents the first time Intel has allowed for overclocking on a Pentium series part since the introduction of it’s Core family of processors in 2009. What makes this worth writing about is the fact that this is Intel’s first enthusiast grade processor to be released at under $100, …
Read More »Understanding Graphics Cards – a Laymen’s Guide
Have you ever shopped for a graphics card before? Maybe it was your first graphics card, maybe you didn’t buy a card and decided to stick with the integrated graphics that accompanied your fancy motherboard. Maybe you went out upgraded to the new AMD Radeon R9 295X2. Whether you are a graphics guru or new to the graphics market, this …
Read More »KingFast E-Drive Pro KF2510SCF 120GB SLC SSD Review – Blistering SLC Performance At The Enterprise Level
If you are a novice regarding SSDs and SSD technology, the names ‘Runcore’ and ‘KingFast’ should at least strike a chord. The two companies recently merged, with KingFast becoming the sub-brand of RunCore; neither have shown signs of slowing down. Being two of the top SSD manufacturers, we will be looking at their newest SLC creation. Between the three NAND …
Read More »Indilinx BF3-Equipped OCZ PCI-E Vector SSD Highlights Computex 2013 Product Showcase
We got a treat from OCZ at Computex 2013, but not necessarily from the new Fatal1ty PSUs. Mind you, the new power supplies, that come in both 550W and 750W models, are Intel Haswell-ready, alongside a fully-modular design and 80 PLUS Bronze rating. The real stars of the show came in the form of OCZ’s ever-popular SSD product line. The …
Read More »Corsair Announces Vengeance Pro Series At Computex 2013; Available In 64GB Capacities And 2933MHz Speeds
Corsair today announced the Corsair Vengeance Pro Series of high-performance DDR3 computer memory for PC overclockers, enthusiasts, and system builders. Available initially in capacities up to 64GB and speeds up to 2933MHz, the Vengeance Pro Series memory modules are designed to set new levels of value and overclocking performance with the 4th generation Intel Core processor family (codenamed Haswell) and previous …
Read More »Cooler Master Assures Their PSUs Are Ready For Intel’s Upcoming Haswell Processors
Cooler Master’s PSUs are Haswell-ready. There has been a lot of talk about PSU compatibility for Intel’s upcoming 4th Generation Core Processors (code named Haswell). CM has observed a large amount of misinformation being spread, and would like to clarify the situation by reassuring customers and partners that they will be able to upgrade safely. A full list of Cooler Master …
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