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Rumor: Sony?s Next PlayStation Coming in 2013, Will Limit Used Games | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 19:24

The successor to Sony’s PlayStation 3 is code named Orbis and it’s coming in time for the holidays next year, according to a report from gaming site Kotaku. The next-generation game console won’t be play PS3 games, Kotaku reported Friday, citing unnamed sources. And, as is also rumored with Microsoft’s follow-up to the Xbox 360, [...]

Razer to make left handed Naga Mouse | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 19:24

Razer announces it will make the left handed Naga after immense amounts of Facebook activity by the community.

Nextivity Cel-Fi RS2 3G Coverage Booster Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 18:12

With the need to constantly stay connected, we take a look at the Nextivity Cel-Fi RS2 3G Coverage Booster.

EVGA announces GTX 680 Hydro Copper | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 18:12

EVGA GTX 680 Hydro Copper Edition is available for $699.99. Block can be purchased separately.

Deal of the Day ? Intel Core i5 2500K Unlocked Combo | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 18:12

Build your own crossfire capable i5 rig for under £400.

S206 APU-Powered Ideapad gets shown off by Lenovo | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 17:12

Brief product overview video released to show off the upcoming product launch.

Review: Philips Fidelio SoundRing DS3880W | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 16:12

Philips' penchant for simple, robust design is noticeable, with the Fidelio SoundRing DS3880W circular speaker featuring the same grey and metal aesthetics as the Fidelio DS9010. In fact, the DS3880W looks a little like the Dyson Air Multiplier fan, except that the round top lifts off its base, leaving you with a totally wireless speaker solution. It's smart, certainly, but is also hugely ...

ASMedia to target Thunderbolt production | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 16:00

Company president says ASMedia will work towards producing Thunderbolt compatible products.

Enermax Staray Silence PC Case goes on Sale | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 15:00

Retailing close to expected RRP price at ?51 for a well equipped silent mid tower case.

Transcend introduce PSD320 PATA SSD | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 13:48

An SSD built for legacy PATA/IDE systems, still offers about 100MB/s on the read and write.

LG begins production of plastic ?E-Paper? displays | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 13:48

The 6" 1024 by 768 flexible e-ink displays expected to revolutionise the ebook market.

Silverstone introduces the Grandia GD07B and GD08B HTPC cases | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 12:36

Designed to support SSI CEB and E-ATX motherboard form-factors as well as very long graphics cards.

Swiftech announces the KOMODO-HD7970 full cover VGA water block | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 11:24

Now available, the company also released CrossFirceX series bridges.

Leaks for Call of Duty Black Ops 2 reveal details and release date | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 10:24

While the launch date is unsure, the game itself should offer a new game mode and more.

Best & Worst Case Power Usage On Ubuntu 12.04 | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 9:12

Depending upon your hardware, the power consumption when running Ubuntu 12.04 LTS can either be at its best or worst. Here's a look at the two power consumption extremes of the Precise Pangolin...

Some of Intel?s low end processors facing retirement | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 9:12

The list includes three Core i3, one Pentium and four desktop Atoms.

Sony?s next gaming platform codenamed ?Orbis? and running on AMD CPU/GPU | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 8:00

Named after a Latin word, the next Playstation may also impose used game restrictions.

Wine 1.5.1 Likes Its Built-In JavaScript | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 6:48

Wine 1.5.1 was released today as the second development release following last month's stable Wine 1.4 release...

Btrfs In Linux 3.4 Kernel Has Big Changes | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 6:48

As the latest work queued up for merging in the Linux 3.4 kernel is the Btrfs file-system pull, which Chris Mason describes as "pretty big, picking up patches that have been under development for some time."..

Max Payne 3 to come with a multiplayer mode | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 6:48

Multiplayer will include various game modes and will also enable bullet time.

Lepa announces new entry level PSU?s | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 6:48

Lepa unveiled the N300 and N350 entry-level PSUs.

Intel quietly unveils its new 7-series motherboards | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 5:37

vr-zone.com - With just over a week until the official launch of the Z77, H77 and B75 chipsets, Intel has posted details of its upcoming motherboards on its website. Generally Intel motherboards aren't all that much to get excited about, but the new Skulltrail board, known and the DZ77GA-70K looks better than what we've been used to see from Intel.

Qualcomm Clarifies Killing Proprietary Drivers | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 5:36

Qualcomm has clarified their views today regarding the presentation of two of their Atheros developers proposing that all proprietary drivers be killed for good across all platforms and replaced with open-source drivers...

Phanteks launch PH-TC14CS Cooler | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 5:36

Phanteks expands its product portfolio with the PH-TC14CS C-Type CPU Cooler.

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:41

.@Vortez has an advanced look at the upcoming #Z77 #Extreme4 #motherboard from @ASRockInfo. It's still a little while before the new Z77 motherboards are released and some elements remain under Intel NDA, but as you can see the Extreme4 looks great and is just as feature-packed as you would expect. Dave takes us on a tour in this video preview now available from our VortezTV microsite.

Half of phones are now smartphones | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:36

Almost half of US mobile subscribers now have a smartphone in their pocket.

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 680 2GB Card Video Card Review at TweakTown is Hilarious! | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

The guys over at tweak town have got their gloves off in a NDA dispute with Nvidia and honestly it is one of the funniest reads I have read in a long time. I do hope they sort out their … Continue reading →

Lamptron FC10 special edition first look | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

Wow check out this new product about to hit the shelfs from the guys over at lamptron. Wireless remote fans, awesome tube display, up to 30W per fan channel. This sure looks like a solid product. The special edition comes … Continue reading →

Wing Commander Saga: The Darkest Dawn is LIVE and FREE | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

The fan-made project Wing Commander Saga: The Darkest Dawn has been cleared by video game publisher Electronic Arts for public launch and those who love the space simulation franchise will be able to play the game right now and for … Continue reading →

SteelSeries Kinzu v2 Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

Ambidextrous gunplay The world of gaming mice is filled with bright multicoloured LED’s, crazily higher and higher DPI’s and more side buttons than a keyboard but SteelSeries are going back to basics. Today we will be looking at the SteelSeries … Continue reading →

Battlefield 3 Huge Game Update will drop on the 27th of March for PlayStation 3. Xbox 360 and PC will come soon. | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

The huge Battlefield 3 patch that has been on the horizon for quite some time has now been finished and a final change log as been posted. read on to see the changes… FIXES FOR PC SERVER OPERATION - Having … Continue reading →

POSTAL 2 Patch Released | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

A multiplayer patch for Running With Scissors’ POSTAL 2 ? is now available via download as a very special gift to the POSTAL Community. Co-created by RWS and Res-Studio.net member Jon Merchant and Kamek, with support from various members of … Continue reading →

Leetgion Project 0515 sneak preview | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

Here’s something that popped up today in my email box. Looks like Leetgion are making a mouse called Tyrael… Yep Leetgion are bringing a Diablo 3 Mouse to the table! EDIT: Its now up on their website here Please check … Continue reading →

Battlefield 3 PC Patch Announced for Tomorrow (Thursday, March 29) | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

The PC patch is finally coming with many fixes plus a tone of surprises… A detailed change log can be found HERE But many fixes and changes have been added that are not on the list including Moved AA on … Continue reading →

Alienware Aurora R4 Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

Rosewill Hive 750 Watt PSU review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:27

Biostar TZ77XE4 Motherboard | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H Z77 Motherboard Preview @ eTeknix.com | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

MSI X79A-GD65 X79 Motherboard Review @ eTeknix.com | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Gigabyte HD 7770 OC with CrossFire @ Bjorn3D | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Xilence Interceptor Pro Review @ XSReviews.co.uk | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Topower 8GB Black Edition 1333mhz Memory Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Intel X79 Motherboard Overclocking Guide @ Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Top 5 Travel Apps for Android | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

In today’s Android app roundup, we’ll be looking at some of the very best travel apps. Whether they’re specific apps for a specific mode of travel like trains or planes, or more general purpose apps that let you organise or record a journey, your Android smartphone can prove invaluable while you’re travelling – if you [...]

Nokia to release two low-end MeeGo phones? | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - The Nokia N9 was the first MeeGo phone to go to market last year. But after that, the Finnish company said that it would focus on Windows Phones. While Nokia had gone quiet for many months with regards to the development of new MeeGo devices, rumors had it that the manufacturer could be launching two low-end MeeGo phones.

RIM admits defeat in consumer smartphone space | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - Canadian based BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has just made a statement indicating that it will recede from most consumer markets due to Apple and Google dominating most of the market share - nothing unsurprising there. RIM has said that from here it will be focusing more so on what it believes to be its primary strength, security, which is of more significant ...

ViewSonic's ViewPad 10E hits FCC's database, coming to the U.S. soon | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - Following availability in limited parts of the globe post its initial sighting at CES early into the new year, ViewSonic's VS14445 (also known as the ViewPad 10E) looks to be coming to the states soon with an entry appearing via the FCC's database that tends to indicate the item's presence on store shelves within a few weeks.

HTC Asia launches One X in Singapore | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - The HTC One X is one of the Android smartphones that was announced at the Mobile World Congress last month. And today, the phone has officially landed in Singapore.

BlackBerry maker RIM denies consumer market exit claims | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - Research In Motion (RIM), maker of the BlackBerry smartphone range, has denied reports that it is abandoning the consumer market, accusing the media of blowing a quote out of proportion.

Apple and Foxconn agree worker condition improvements | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - Apple and Foxconn have agreed to improve working conditions in Chinese factories after an independent investigation found a number of labour law violations.

Facebook working on social search engine to rival Google | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - Facebook is secretly working on huge improvements to its as yet untapped search engine, with the project being spearheaded by a former Google engineer.

Most desktop Ivy Bridge systems won't support three displays | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - Despite the fact that Intel has been banging its drums about support for up to three displays on the upcoming 7-series motherboards in combination with a shiny new Ivy Bridge based CPU, this isn't likely to be the case. The simple reason behind this is that very few, if any motherboards will sport a pair of DisplayPort connectors.

iRiver set to launch touch enabled B100 PMP | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - By now the market for PMP's have to have shrunk to one that's barely worth making new products for, although a dedicated PMP still has one advantage over your average smartphone, battery life. iRiver is getting ready to unleash its B100 PMP upon the world come the 6th of April and with 36h battery life for music playback and a touch screen interface, there might still be some ...

ASMedia is aiming for Thunderbolt compatible solutions | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

vr-zone.com - What can only be called a very recent addition in the world of peripheral IC makers, ASMedia has quickly made a name for itself, thanks to in to small part to its USB 3.0 host and device controllers as well as its SATA 6Gbps controllers. Now the company is said to be aiming to product solutions that are compatible with Intel's Thunderbolt standard.

Giada F101 Mini-PC Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Giada stellt den F101 Mini-PC vor. Basierend auf Intels neuester Cedar Trail PC-Technologie und dem ...

Pantech Element Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Review of the ATT Pantech Element 8-Inch 4G LTE Tablet. The Pantech Element is an Android Honeycomb ...

Oster 2012 Gewinnspiel | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Das Redaktion ocinside.de Oster-Gewinnspiel hat begonnen und man kann wieder tolle Preise gewinnen. ...

Antec HCG-620M 620W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Antec has an MSRP of 99 USD on the HCG-620M unit. We were able to find it cheapest at Provantage at ...

Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 850W Netzteil Test | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:26

Getestet wurde das Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 850 Watt Netzteil. Mit der Silent Pro Hybrid Seri...

Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 1000W PSU Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Review of the Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 1000W PSU. The Silent Pro M2 line of power supplies come w...

Kingwin Lazer Platinum LZP-1000 Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Review of the Kingwin Lazer Platinum LZP-1000 1000-watt Power Supply. Kingwin has an MSRP of 229 USD...

Seasonic Platinum 1000W im Test | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Getestet wurde das Seasonic Platinum 1000 Watt Netzteil. Mit dem Platinum 1000 Watt präsentiert Seas...

Kingwin Lazer Platinum 1000W Tested | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Kingwin is a company located in the U.S. with presence only in this region. Their product's portfoli...

Enermax Revolution 87+ 650W Testbericht | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Getestet wurde das Enermax Revolution 87+ 650 Watt Netzteil. Die neue Netzteilserie von Enermax hört...

D-Link Xtreme N DGL-4500 Gaming Router Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

If you are in the market for a new router, the top of your tech wish-list needs to be Wireless N and Gigabit transfer speeds. D-Link has a wide range of options with those features, but one model that should interest all the gamers is the Xtreme N Gaming Router. In addition to the latest technology, it also has an advanced quality of service (QOS) filtering called GamerFuel. Throw in an LCD ...

NVIDIA Launches GEFORCE GTX 680, aka Kepler | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Find out how NVIDIA's new Kepler GPU performs!NVIDIA Launches GEFORCE GTX 680, aka Kepler is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: TiN’s Guide to NVIDIA GTX 680 Modifications NVIDIA GTX 580 Launch Round-Up Nvidia releases its latest GPU, meet the GTX 590!

XSPC 120 mm Xinruilian Fans Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

It seems that the water cooling company XSPC is selling fans now. They have released a line of Xinruilian fans based on the RDL1225S and the RDM1425S. Now Koolertek has sent me a third 120 mm fan in the same lineup to add to my others, and now we can take a look at the whole line of XSPC fans.XSPC 120 mm Xinruilian Fans Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community No ...

G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3-2133 32GB (4x8GB) Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

G.Skill is no stranger to pushing the limits of what RAM is capable of. Recently we showed you a DDR3-2666 kit they displayed at CeBit. Today we look at some of the fastest 8 GB DIMMs on the market ? a 32 GB kit (4 x 8 GB) rated at DDR3-2133 that even comes with decent timings of 9-11-11-31-2T.G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3-2133 32GB (4x8GB) Memory Kit Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance ...

Gigabyte G1.Assassin2 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Gigabyte brought the G1-Killer gaming series to the community early 2011 focusing on gaming features specifically in it's design. Both the G1.Sniper and G.Assassin variants seemed to have become quick favorites with the avid gamers out there. In this review we will be looking at the X79 version of the G1 series, the Gigabyte G1.Assassin 2. Gigabyte G1.Assassin2 ...

TiN?s Guide to NVIDIA GTX 680 Modifications | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

This is a guide for people who aren't shy with a soldiering iron to really unleash the Kepler-based GTX 680. It is not necessarily for the faint of heart!TiN’s Guide to NVIDIA GTX 680 Modifications is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: NVIDIA Launches GEFORCE GTX 680, aka Kepler Nvidia releases its latest GPU, meet the GTX 590! NVIDIA GTX 460 Review ...

HIS HD 7770 GHz Edition Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Today we will be looking at the big brother of AMD's Cape Verde architecture, the HD 7770. This time its HIS that was kind enough to send a sample to be punished by our review staff. The HIS HD 7770 GHz Edition comes in with more shaders and a much higher clock speed (1GHz, hence the name!) than its little brother the HIS HD 7750. Let's take a more detailed look at the card and see just how much ...

NZXT Switch 810 | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

The Switch 810 is NZXT's latest Crafted Series' flagship model. High-end systems require a large dose of both space and cooling, and the Switch 810 supplies it all with its nine expansion slots, multiple radiator support, and pivotal fans - all tied together with massive looks.

Review: Philips Brilliance 273P3QPYES | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Low-cost 23-inch IPS panels are all the rage right now, but what if you've a little more to spend on a monitor and fancy something bigger, something more dramatic, perhaps something more cinematic? If that sounds like your bag, the new Philips Brilliance 273P3QPYES would like a moment of your time.It's a 27-inch beast with a premium panel. But this time, it's not IPS but AMVA. If you're wondering ...

Review: Apple TV | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

IntroductionAt the same time as announcing the new iPad in March 2012, Apple also issued an update to its Apple TV.It wasn't the full on Apple iTV, the rumoured Apple television that many had hopped for, rather it was a small revision to the existing media streamer of last year, retaining the same form factor but with an updated menu system and faster processor.The biggest change though is its ...

Review: Toshiba AT200 | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

IntroductionThe Toshiba AT200 (originally known as the Toshiba Excite) flaunts itself as the world's thinnest tablet, and it's the follow up to the Toshiba AT100, which scored 3/5 in our review back in August of last year.We first saw the AT200 all the way back in September at IFA 2011 in Germany and it has taken a long 6 months for it to reach the UK.In the UK the Toshiba AT200 is exclusively ...

Review: Adonit Jot Pro | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

There are lots of times when a stylus is really handy, especially when using an iPad. Great apps such as Noteshelf, or Brushes turn the iPad into brilliant notebooks and painting canvases, but if you just use your finger, it can be tricky to make precise movements. The problem with styluses for touchscreens such as the iPad's is that the screens are designed to recognise fingers - and without ...

Review: Updated: Sony Alpha a57 | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

IntroductionWe have now received a production sample of the Sony Alpha a57 and are currently putting it through its paces. In the meantime, you can find some sample images shot with the camera on the next page, each with links to the full high-res image.ExplainedWhat is an SLT? Fixed mirror cameras detailedSony announced the a57 in March 2012, with it featuring a 16.1 million pixel Exmor APS HD ...

Review: Spire Gemini Rev. 2 | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Introduction and benchmarksThe Spire name is one that's going to be familiar to enthusiast PC folk, so the Spire Gemini Rev. 2 ought to have some serious cooling chops to back up its not inconsiderable girth.We've seen a lot of CPU coolers sitting in the £40 bracket recently. All of them claim superior cooling performance across a wide range of stupidly powerful (and hot) processors and ...

Review: Panasonic TX-L47ET50B | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

IntroductionHas Panasonic lost its lovin' feeling for plasma TVs? The 47-inch Panasonic TX-L47ET50B is the Japanese manufacturer's biggest ever LCD TV by some distance, and as such represents a major shift in what it thinks is the right tech for home cinema. For long a manufacturer mainly of plasma panels, Panasonic LCD TVs have thus far only been made in sub-37-inch screen sizes. So the ...

Review: IK Multimedia iRig MIX | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

Budding DJ lurking in there somewhere? Then the IK Multimedia iRig MIX mixer enables you to create a traditional DJ configuration with an iOS-based twist. Instead of plugging two turntables into the mixer, the iRig MIX provides two mini-jack inputs for two iOS devices (or one iOS device and another audio source such as an MP3 or CD player, or one iOS device alone). Two RCA outputs enable you to ...

Review: LG 47LM670T | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:25

OverviewThe 47-inch 47LM670T is the first of LG's eagerly awaited new Cinema Screen connected TVs to land in the UK. Available also as the 42-inch 42LM670T and the 55-inch 55LM670T, it's the entry level set in arguably the brand's most attractive range yet. Positioned above it are the similarly attired LM860V and LM960V models. While all share the same core feature set, significant differences ...

Review: Nikon D4 | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:24

IntroductionThe Nikon D4 is the camera that Nikon is hoping will be the camera of choice for professional sports photographers and photo journalists shooting the Olympic games this summer. Consequently, it is designed as an all-purpose, go anywhere, shoot anything camera with improved low-light shooting capability and enhanced video technology. While the Nikon D4 replaces the D3S in Nikon's DSLR ...

ASUS GTX 680 Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:24

Dup? lungi a?tept?ri, noul vârf de lance al celor de la NVIDIA, încarnat în varianta de la ASUS a ajuns ?i pe mâna noastr? s? ne-arate de ce e în stare. A?adar, în paginile ce urmeaz? ve?i vedea dac? GTX 680 este noul ?ef de trib al pl?cilor single-GPU sau nu, c? eu ?tiu, da? nu v? spun! Sâc!

Bambi Cantrell Official Press Conference | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:24

The Press Conference was held on the 22nd of March, ushering the 3-days of wedding & portrait photography workshops conducted by Bambi Cantrell, one of the most decorated and celebrated professional photographer. Many thanks to Epic Voyage for organizing yet another great event, following the previous workshop with Nigel Barker. Event details are here – [...]

Remember to Clean Your Computer | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:24

Yessur Yessur, your computer isn’t just a bundle of joy for your computer games, your movies, Internet browsing, 9gag-ing, Facebook-ing (are there such a terms?) and so on so forth. A computer is not without maintenance! When was the last time you clean your computer? I didn’t clean mine for quite a bit, so I’d [...]

Chrome 18 Released to Stable Channel | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 4:24

Google Chrome 18 is working its way out to users' computers today after its release to the stable channel. As usual, the update brings a number of small feature and security enhancements to all users running the browser. The new features both relate to graphics acceleration in the browser: it enables GPU-accelerated Canvas 2D to Windows and OS X users with supported GPUs. Canvas 2D is ...

Gaming Friday: Tribes Ascend Beta | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 3:24

This week on our Gaming Friday segment we are back to a first-person shooter!  A lot of people may not believe me, but this is my first time playing a Tribes game.  Tribes Ascend is a upcoming free-to-play multiplayer-only first-person shooter.  I?m sure many of you are familiar with the Tribes franchise.  The Beta for the game is currently out and available for everyone to download.  I have ...

THQ sack 118 Jobs across Relic and Vigil Games | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 3:24

THQ is to cut 79 full-time jobs at Texas-based, Darksiders 2 developer Vigil Games and a further 39 positions at Vancouver-based Company of Heroes maker Relic Entertainment.

ASUS Radeon HD 7870 DirectCU II 2 GB Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 3:24

The ASUS Radeon HD 7870 Direct CU II is a highly overclocked custom version of the Radeon HD 7870. Coming at clock speeds of 1100 MHz GPU and 1250 MHz memory, it is a good deal faster than the AMD reference design. Thanks to aggressive pricing, the card retails at $360, which means there is no price increase for overclocking.

Arctic MC001-BD HTPC Media Center | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 2:15

BenchmarkReviews.com: Home entertainment is quickly changing, and computer techology has become integrated with the personal space. Data storage and playback is becoming more diverse and streamlined by the second. More and more entertainment can be found on the Internet; TV shows, movies, music... the list goes on. To keep up with the demand for instant entertainment, manufacturers such as ARCTIC ...

Techbargains Deals for 3-30-12 | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 2:12

Computers & Peripherals: ? TRENDnet TV-IP410 640x480 MAX Resolution RJ45 SecurView Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Camera for $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $149 ? use coupon code: EMCNGHA224). ? Synology Disk Station DS212J 2-Bay NAS Serverfor $182.99 plus free shipping (normally $249 ? use coupon code: DISTRICT20). ? Samsung 830 Series MZ-7PC128B/WW 2.5in 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State ...

Skyrim patch 1.5.26 released | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 2:12

Bethesda has released patch version 1.5.26 for Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which adds onto the fixes introduced in version 1.5.

MSI R7970 Lightning Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card Review | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 2:00

Earlier this month MSI launched the companies AMD Radeon HD 7970 based Lightning series video card, the R7970 Lightning. The MSI R7970 Lighting is clocked at 1070 MHz on the core and 1400 MHz on the memory (5600 MHz effective). This is an impressive 15.7% clock increase on the core and a mediocre 1.8% on the memory. Read on to see how this $599 video card performs against the NVIDIA GeForce GTX ...

XboxFL.com registered by Microsoft | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 1:12

Microsoft has registered domains for XboxFL.com and XboxFL.net.

Massive Security Breach Hits MasterCard, Visa; 10M Accounts at Risk | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 0:48

Where’re just hours away from the $640M Mega Million lottery drawing, but it appears that some nefarious parties were looking to cash in a bit early at the expense of Visa and MasterCard cardholders. KrebsonSecurity is reporting that a “massive” security breach at a credit card processor has put 10 million accounts at risk. According [...]

Google Drive Leak Tips 5GB of Free Cloud Storage | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 0:48

Google’s rumored cloud service is reportedly on track for a mid-April release, with 5GB of free storage for every user, according to leaked screen shots obtained by TalkAndroid.com. The blog posted a shot of the landing page for Google Drive, the purported name of Google’s upcoming cloud-based storage offering. “Access files on your computer from [...]

Nano-SIM Battle Between Apple, Nokia Delayed | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 0:48

The world will have to wait a bit longer for a new SIM card standard, as officials on Friday failed to adopt a proposal from Apple. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) said in a statement today that its smart card platform technical committee decided at a meeting in France to postpone a decision on [...]

Baldur?s Gate: Enhanced Edition gets a Mac version | Posted on: 31/03/2012 @ 0:12

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition will also be released on Mac OS X this summer, developer Overhaul Games has announced.

A Message From Valve's Gabe Newell | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 23:00

Gabe Newell of Valve, the company behind Steam and the Source Engine, has allegedly sent over a message to Phoronix...

Unboxing the Samsung 830 Series Solid State Drive | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 23:00

Samsung is not really a name many people consider when it comes to solid state drives, but maybe people should. Today we are unboxing their 830 Series solid state drive that is built on all Samsung Parts. It is running Samsung's own 3-core ARM-based processor, Samsung's own cache chip and of course Samsung's own flash memory. Because Samsung is using their own parts they not only have full ...

Raspberry Pi UK launch delayed | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 23:00

Two UK distributors are refusing to ship the groundbreaking Raspberry Pi Linux microcomputer until it gets a CE mark to prove it complies with EU regulations.

Toshiba Portege R835: Less Ultra, More Notebook | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 22:24

With the deluge of ultrabooks stemming from Intel's initiative over the past few months, it's easy to forget ultraportables have been a part of the Windows PC landscape for quite some time. One of the unlikeliest sources was Toshiba; in 2010, a company that had been spending the last few years aggressively pursuing budget consumers produced a remarkably compelling ultraportable in the form of the ...

Last Minute For Linux 3.4: DMA-BUF PRIME Support | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 22:00

David Airlie has a last-minute pull request for the Linux 3.4 kernel following last week's main DRM pull. This latest Git pull request is set to introduce DMA-BUF PRIME support in the mainline kernel...

DRM Render-Nodes Work Back Underway | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 22:00

The DRM render-nodes work has been revived. This DRM branch originally started out when working on support for enabling two X.Org Servers to run off of a single graphics card...

GAME and Gamestation back Online with big sales | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 22:00

The GAME and Gamestation websites are back online, following a three day outage as GAME Group entered administration.

Review: SilverStone Temjin TJ04 | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 21:12

Mit dem Temjin TJ04 hat SilverStone einen Midi-Tower im Sortiment, der auf die gehobene Mittelklasse zielt. Ein dezentes Design, mit einer Frontplatte aus Aluminium sowie einige interessante Features sowie erstaunlich viel Platz im Innenraum sollen Käufer anlocken.

Phanteks introduces the PH-TC14CS C-Type CPU Cooler | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 21:12

A bit of PR to start the day off with?! The new Phanteks PH-TC14Cs comes in several colors like silver, black, blue or red but I think I'm partial to the red, it would look great in my system...

Roccat Kave Headset Review | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 21:12

Foldable model features 5.1 surround sound and comes with an independent unit for volume control. See how the headset fared in our test.

Qt 5.0 On Apple iOS Might Be In Trouble | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 20:48

One of the targeted mobile platforms to target with Qt 5.0 has been Apple's iOS, but it looks like some technical problems may prevent Qt5 from coming to your iPhone or iPad...

AMD release CAP 12.3 profiles | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 20:48

Fixes CrossFire X profiles for 5 games including Dirt 3.

BitFenix Shinobi XL Review | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 20:45

In our latest XL-ATX chassis review, @Vortez puts the new @BitFenix #Shinobi #XL #case under the microscope. With a recent glut of extremely high-quality XL-ATX cases the Shinobi XL is up against some stiff competition, but a sleek look and competitive price sets up a strong challenge. Dave gives his considered opinion.

MediaTek announces Bluetooth 4 and 802.11ac Wireless mobile combo chip | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 19:36

Allowing for up to 433mbps in data transmission with "wake-on-WLAN/Bluetooth" technology to reduce power consumption.

Noctua NF-F12 PWM Focused Flow Cooling Fan Review | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 19:24

Introduction    First off let me start by saying I have been a huge fan of Noctua products since they sent me my first cooler to test so many years ago. In the time gone by, Noctua was one of the only companies driven to the perfection to search for a noise free user environment while still delivering some of the best cooling results on the market. To be bluntly obvious, there is only so long a ...

Report: Google Planning Online Store for Android Tablets | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 18:48

Google is reportedly preparing to get back in the hardware retailing game with an online store to sell co-branded tablets running its Android mobile operating system that could launch this year. The search giant had mixed results with a brief, earlier effort to sell its own Android smartphones, but the pressure is on to get [...]

AVADirect adds GTX 675M to their gaming notebooks | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 18:36

The Clevo P270WM gets the "new" GTX 675M which is an old GTX 580M with PCI-E 3.0 support.

Nox Xtreme Hummer Zero hits the shops next week | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 18:36

Coming in at just ?119.99 for a full tower case, an ideal alternative to more expensively priced Cooler Master full towers.

HIS launch HD 7850 Fan 2 GB | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 17:24

Custom cooled variant of AMD's HD 7850 GPU, support for Quad HD resolutions via HDMI.

MSI X79A-GD65 X79 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 17:24

With X79 still a strong contender, we see if the X79A-GD65 can keep up from MSI.

Sparkle introduce their GTX 560 SE | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 16:12

Offering 36% more performance than the GTX 550Ti whilst boasting a 25% lower price than the GTX 560.

AMD Radeon HD 7950 On Linux Redux | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 15:24

Here are some updated benchmarks of the AMD Radeon HD 7950 "Southern Islands" graphics card under Linux with the proprietary Catalyst driver.

Deal of the Day ? 23.6? Acer LCD Monitor | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 15:12

1080p, HDMI, 2ms, 300cd/m², 80,000:1 for only £120.29

New Sleeping Dogs Trailer released | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 14:12

Square Enix has released a new Sleeping Dogs gameplay trailer highlighting the vehicle sections in the game formerly known as True Crime: Hong Kong.

GAME reward and Elite cards have been reactivated | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 13:00

Gamestation Elite Cards and GAME Reward Cards have both now been reactivated.

Crytek announce their first iOS game | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 11:48

Crytek is dipping its toes into casual waters for the first time, with the impending release of Fibble: Flick 'n' Roll.

List of remaining 211 GAME stores still open | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 10:48

GAME has published a list of all GAME stores across the UK that are "still open and trading".

Only 112 Gamestation stores left in the UK | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 10:48

GAME Group has published a list of Gamestation stores still open and trading in the UK.

AMD Releases Catalyst 12.3 Drivers, Adds 7800 Series Support | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 9:48

AMD has released the latest version of its Catalyst graphics driver package for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Vista, and 7. This version of the drivers introduces support for the Radeon HD 7800 series under Windows Vista and 7 - the 7700 and 7900 series cards were added in the last release, meaning that the Catalyst drivers now support the complete lineup of 7000-series cards. Windows ...

RIM Shakes Things Up After Another Poor Quarter | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 8:36

Research in Motion on Thursday announced the departure of several top executives, while promising that big changes are coming at the struggling company in the wake of another disappointing financial performance. Former co-CEO Jim Balsillie stepped down as board director. The BlackBerry maker plans to abandon efforts to penetrate certain consumer markets while refocusing on [...]

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Beta 2 Officially Released | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 8:36

Canonical's Kate Stewart announced the official release of Ubuntu 12.04 "Precise Pangolin" Beta 2 earlier this afternoon...

Gdev: A Competitive Open-Source CUDA Implementation | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 8:36

Shinpei Kato, the developer that last year at XDC2011 Chicago presented TimeGraph as an open-source GPU Linux command scheduler and PathScale's GPGPU run-time, has something new to share. Shinpei's latest project is Gdev, which comes down to being an open-source CUDA implementation that's competitive to NVIDIA's proprietary stack...

GK106 based GTX 660 on the way this summer | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 8:36

GTX 690, GTX 670Ti, GTX 670, GTX 660 and other low range models all on the way by summer.

Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 OC 3GB Graphics Card Review | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 8:36

With the 7970 reigning as AMD's fastest single core card on the market, Gigabyte push it even faster and hope to take the crown as GPU king.

Revised Dell XPS 15 to get Ivy Bridge | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 8:36

With a choice of Core i5 or Core i7 as well up to 16GB of RAM and Nvidia Kepler mobile GPUs.

Lite-On announces its first SSD in the UK market | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 7:24

Aimed at small to medium businesses, it provides fast, consistent and reliable performances.

Bartels Media intros ShareMouse, sharing mouse and keyboard across multiple systems | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 6:12

Offering number of advantages compared to Microsoft's "Mouse without border".

Half of American Homes Own at Least One Apple Product | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 5:00

The beast that is Apple is infiltrating American homes by way of its iPhones, iPods, iPads, MacBooks, and other now-iconic products. According to a CNBC survey, more than half (51 percent) of U.S. households own at least one Apple product. That comes to 55 million homes with some kind of Apple gadget, and that number is [...]

Foxconn Probe Uncovers Excessive Overtime, Unsafe Conditions | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 5:00

A month-long investigation of Foxconn plants that produce Apple products like the iPhone and iPad uncovered problems with excessive overtime, compensation, unsafe working conditions, and communication. Auret van Heerden, president and CEO of the Fair Labor Association (FLA), which conducted the probe, said the group “gave Apple’s largest supplier the equivalent of a full-body scan” [...]

Best Buy Reports Earnings, Announces the Closing of 50 Stores | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 5:00

Best Buy may have dominated its former competitors to the point where Circuit City went out of business, but it appears Best Buy itself is now under pressure. The electronics giant recently offered up its financial details and among the profits and losses was a tidbit that the company intends to save $800 million in costs. Some [...]

April 29 will see mostly desktop Ivy Bridge chips with a few mobile as well | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 5:00

April will be dominated by desktop chips, June seeing the mobile wave of chips.

Pictures of Zotac?s GTX 680 Extreme Edition surface | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 4:00

No word on the rumoured 2GHz clock speed, but the company says this card will break records.

Soundscience Rockus 3D, Corsair SP2500, Microlab FC360 | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 3:34

The @Vortez 2.1 #Speaker Grouptest pits products from #Antec, #Microlab and #Corsair head-to-head. Corsair's SP2500 has a formidable reputation to justify; the Rockus 3D from Antec's Soundscience subsidiary is the pretender to the throne; and the Microlab FC360 surly can't compete as a £50 2.1 alternative. Dave finds out that not everything is quite so clear cut as the pricetag might imply.

AMD HD7870 2GB GDDR5 | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 3:26

@AMD_Unprocessed's latest #GPU, the #AMD #HD7870 2GB variant, is on the @Vortez test bench today. Built on the same 28nm process and GCN architecture as the 7970 and 7770, the 7870 should hit a gamer's sweet-spot of price and performance. Rich discovers whether it can live up to that billing following recent price drops from their chief competitor.

Rosewill RK-9000RE Mechanical Keyboard | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 3:17

@Rosewillinc's RK-9000RE #Mechanical #Keyboard goes under @Vortez's spotlight. We were impressed with Rosewill's Thor V2 case, but a mechanical keyboard is a very different beast. Richard puts it to the test - will too many corners have been cut with this, the cheapest keyboard in its class, or is it simply cracking value?

Microsoft Talks Windows 8 Touch Experience on Windows 7 Tablets | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 3:00

Microsoft's Jerry Koh and Jeff Piira gave some insight into the Windows 8 touch experience in yet another Building Windows 8 blog post yesterday. They talked specifically about the type of touch hardware that would be required for Windows 8-certified tablets - the touchscreens in Windows 8 and Windows on ARM tablets will need to recognize at least five simultaneous inputs, have good edge ...

Western Digital publishes ?World Back-Up Day? findings | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 2:36

68% of UK consumers now back up their data thanks to advancements in back up software and portable storage.

Corsair wins two manufacturer of the year awards | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 2:36

Comes top in the PC Games Hardware magazine manufacturer of 2011 awards for CPU cooling and PC memory. 15,000 voted.

Introducing Our 2012 Case Testbeds and Revised Methodology | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 1:48

Over the past year we've tested more than twenty different enclosures using our existing testbed and produced a mountain of comparative data. The goal of the undertaking is produce actual case reviews rather than testing enclosures in a vaccuum. Our approach has allowed us to compare both cooling performance and acoustics between the cases we've tested. That said, it was really our first ...

Corsair Obsidian 550D: Starting to Specialize | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 1:48

We've been keeping track of the evolution of Corsair's line of enclosures since the Graphite 600T was released. Even as the newer enclosures generally found themselves lower and lower in price, there was a clear evolution as Corsair's engineers gained more experience and confidence with their designs. Yet each new design up to this point has been a little bit of refinement and a little bit of ...

PCR Award names AMD winner of the UK Components Vendor award | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 1:24

Proving that the company is among the preferred for channel partners and customers in the UK.

If You're Lucky, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Can Boot Faster | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 0:48

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" can boot faster... sometimes. If you are not lucky, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS can boot more than twice as slow as Ubuntu 10.04, the previous LTS release. Here are boot performance results of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS running on six distinct notebooks and comparing the Bootchart results upon clean installations of Ubuntu Linux going back as far as six years from the days of the ...

Spotify Extends Free Listening Period in U.S. | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 0:36

Spotify fans, rejoice! The streaming music service has nixed plans to cap unlimited listening for free users for the time being. “We’ve been so overwhelmed by the U.S. response to Spotify that we’ve extended the honeymoon for unlimited free listening,” Spotify wrote in a blog post. Spotify previously said it would cut off unlimited free listening [...]

Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard Review | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 0:12

When you find a keyboard you like you never want to change, my keyboard is the one component of my main system that has not changed since 2007!  Logitech released the diNovo Edge keyboard back in 2007 and even since it has been my main keyboard.  Surprisingly enough logitech still makes it and it sells for just about the same price.  I think after 5 years it is time to move on to a new ...

Inside Recon: third video for Ghost Recon Future Soldier | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 0:12

The third video presents the Guerilla multiplayer mode inside Future Soldier.

Huntkey expand their mobile charging product line | Posted on: 30/03/2012 @ 0:12

Huntkey PBA3500 provides 3500mAh of power to help keep your mobile devices charged on-the-go.

Amazon Intros Silk Browser Upgrade and More with Kindle Fire Update | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 23:24

Amazon on Wednesday released a software update for its Kindle Fire tablet that implements several convenient technological upgrades, student deals, and service fixes for users of the Android-powered mobile device. Kindle Fire Software Update Version 6.3 is a free, over-the-air update that can be downloaded at a link provided by Amazon, but it will also be rolled [...]

Android to Outpace Windows Devices by 2016 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 23:24

Sales of Android-based devices are on track to eclipse Windows-based gadgets by 2016, according to new data from IDC. A separate report from Nielsen, meanwhile, finds that just about half of U.S. mobile subscribers now own smartphones, and the majority of those who purchased a mobile device in the last three months opted for a smartphone over a feature [...]

iPhone 4 Owners Can Now Collect $15 ?Antennagate? Settlement | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 23:24

Apple iPhone 4 owners who did not collect a free bumper from Apple following the so-called “Antennagate” scandal can now collect their $15 settlement payment. Users can file a claim for their cash payout at the iphone4settlement.com website, which just went live. According to the site, iPhone 4 owners have from now until Aug. 28 to file [...]

Bitfenix?s Shinobi and Colossus Window now including USB 3.0 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 23:12

Bringing the speed enhancement to the popular cases, now offering two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0.

Clar1tyOne EB110 Earphones Review | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 23:12

Clar1tyOne is a brand new in-ear company. Their only product is a set of in-ears dubbed the EB110 which feature a new driver design which should minimize EMF effects. According to their studies this will significantly improve square-wave performance of the driver. We take them for a spin and see how they fare against the usual suspects.

Microsoft's Lessons Learned From Linux | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 22:36

Another session taking place next week at the 6th Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit, besides Qualcomm allegedly wanting to kill all proprietary drivers, is two Microsoft engineers talking about their Linux driver development experiences...

Lenovo C325 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 22:12

The Lenovo C325 is a basic all-in-one desktop PC for those that would rather have a bigger screen than portability. Its energy-saving processor is sufficient for Web surfing duties, and the system's utility is higher than the relatively modest price tag suggests. It is basic computing through and through, but it is certainly sufficient for regular users.

Review of CrazyOnDigital Silicon Skin Case for Sony PlayStation PS Vita | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 22:12

Link: http://reviewthetech.com/2012/03/29/review-of-crazyondigital-silicon-skin-case-for-sony-playstation-ps-vita/ (http://reviewthetech.com/2012/03/29/review-of-crazyondigital-silicon-skin-case-for-sony-playstation-ps-vita/) Quote: The Sony PS Vita is a gorgeous looking device and if you want it to stay that way you need a case for it. I do have the official Sony PS Vita case that works well for ...

Futurelooks Quick Look ? iStarUSA BPN-DE110SS Trayless Hard Drive Cage (Video) | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 22:12

We’ve been checking out a lot of iStarUSA products lately. That’s because they make so much cool stuff! Our latest Quick Look is of something that allows you to throw a hot swap 3.5 inch hard drive bay in any… No related posts. [If you're sufficiently teased, click the title, or head to Futurelooks.com for the rest!]

Gainward GTX 680 Phantom launched | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 22:12

Gainward officially announce the availability of the uniquely designed GTX 680 Phantom.

MSI Radeon HD 7970 Lightning 3GB Video Card Overclocked Review | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 22:12

Introduction    The Lightning series of video cards from MSI are just one of those series that I look forward to probably a little bit more than most other series on the market. MSI are consistent with the series and we have never been disappointed with any model that gets the Lightning treatment.  The latest video card to get the Lightning treatment is the AMD Radeon HD 7970 and as always we ...

Titan Fenrir Siberia Edition CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 22:00

We tested the Titan Fenrir Siberia Edition, a huge CPU cooler with two heatsinks, one 120 mm fan, and one 140 mm fan. Check it out!

Fedora Needs Your Help Hitting On GNOME Software Rendering | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 21:36

If you have a few minutes to spare today, the Fedora developers have organized a test day where they're looking for users with either no Linux graphics driver support (or just troubled drivers) to try their systems with a new spin of Fedora 17 that's taking advantage of Gallium3D LLVMpipe-powered software rendering for the GNOME Shell...

QNAP TS-879U-RP 10GbE NAS Server Review | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 21:36

BenchmarkReviews.com: There is a glass ceiling in the world of NAS devices, and like all glass ceilings it's not that obvious until you bang your head against it a few times. The standard-issue network interface in the IT world is a one Gigabit Ethernet connection. Convert bits to bytes and you end up with a less impressive sounding 125 MB/s interface. The ceiling comes into play quickly, ...

xf86-video-ati 6.14.4 Has New Features | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 21:36

AMD has released the xf86-video-ati 6.14.4 X.Org driver, which brings a few new features to their DDX component...

Topics For Next Week's Linux Foundation Summit | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 21:36

Next week the Linux Foundation's 6th Annual Collaboration Summit will be taking place in San Francisco. Several interesting topics are set to be discussed at this three-day event...

Qualcomm Calls To "Kill All Proprietary Drivers For Good" | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 21:36

Next week at the 6th annual Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit in San Francisco, two Qualcomm Atheros engineers will be speaking about their Linux device driver development experiences and will go as far as calling for all proprietary drivers to be killed for good. They talk not just about killing proprietary drivers for Linux, but for all operating systems. Can the plans they lay out to kill ...

Genius DeathTaker USB Laser Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 21:32

BenchmarkReviews.com: Taiwan-based Genius may not be a well known brand when compared with other established companies such as Steelseries and Razer, but they have been around for a long time. They were credited for shipping the first mouse with a scroll-wheel, and currently manufacture products for other brand-name companies. The GX Gaming series is their first stab at entering the gaming ...

RAIDMAX announce Raptor PC Case | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 21:00

$99.99 for a strikingly designed mid-tower case. You'll either love it or hate.

Palit announce GTX 680 Jet Stream | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 20:00

Features triple fan cooler and factory over clock as standard. Requires 6+8 pin for additional overclocking headroom.

News for 3-29-12 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 19:36

Time for the news from around the world...

Gaj-it Guide: When Will Your Device Get Android?s Ice Cream Sandwich ? | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 18:48

Google?s Ice Cream Sandwich is a sore talking point for millions of Android device owners across the world at the moment ? Google's plan to get all handsets running on the same software has been a quite a ride. Well, we're here to help - we'll run through all the manufacturers who have promised ICS and see how they have faired on the "first-quarter" promises.Gaj-it Guide: When Will Your Device ...

Apple granted HDTV LCD patent ahead of expected Apple iTV release | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 18:48

Apple is granted a patent for new high refresh rate LCD HD TV displays.

Latest SimCity requires Origin and constant internet | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 18:48

EA's forthcoming new SimCity title will require gamers to maintain a persistent internet connection while playing, developer Maxis has revealed.

Kingston SSDNow V+200 120GB SATA III 2.5? SSD @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 18:24

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-kingston-ssdnow-v200-120gb-sata-ii-2-5-ssd/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-kingston-ssdnow-v200-120gb-sata-ii-2-5-ssd/) Quote: "Keeping with the recent slew of SSD reviews at TestFreaks, today we will be looking at the most recent solid-state drive release from Kingston. The SSDNow V+200 Drive is a SATA 3.0 drive that is targeted ...

Sainsbury Eyes Up GAME Customers | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 17:36

The chain has announced not only that it has increased its video game stock but also that it has kicked off an aggressive new promotion.

Prolimatech Genesis CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 17:36

Can Prolimatech's innovation win over the CPU cooling market with their uniquely designed Genesis?

Review: ASRock Z77 Extreme 6 mit Sandy Bridge | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 17:24

Auch ASRock gehört zu den Mainboard-Herstellern, die bereits über zahlreiche Z77-Hauptplatinen verfügen. Als erstes nehmen wir uns dem neuen Extreme 6 Mainboard an, das zu den High-End-Boards aus ASRocks Z77-Line-Up gehört und dementsprechend mit zahlreichen Features aufwartet. Zudem sind wir natürlich auch gespannt, wie diese Platine in Punkto Performance abscheiden wird, verglichen mit dem ...

Ozone Gaming gives a sneak preview at their Xenon Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 16:36

Releases a short trailer video that hints at what is to come.

Gainward?s Phantom GTX 680 pictured | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 15:24

Features behind-the-heatsink placement of the fans which gives a unique aesthetic.

Deal of the Day ? EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FTW Edition | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 14:12

Today’s deal of the day is for those of you who really want a GTX 680 but only have less than half of the budget required, I’ve picked for you the tried and tested EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti FTW 1280mb graphics card. It may not be that budget friendly but it does pack some solid specs, I’m a big fan of EVGA products and you should be too, with their renound customer service and ...

Corsair Vengeance M90 Performance MMO and RTS Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 14:12

Introduction    Since the inception of the first point and click device for computers, there has been someone sitting in a corner thinking to themselves "what can I do to make this better and more useful?" Over many years of evolution we went from mice with just one button on them, to mice with a pair of buttons and a scroll wheel. For many users this is more than enough to deal with as far as ...

AMD adds RTOS support to its G-Series APUs | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 13:12

Signs a deal with Green Hills Software to use their Real Time Operating System for G series embedded systems.

AMD releases Catalyst 12.3 drivers | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 12:00

Fixes Skyrim AA issues and adds support for all released 28nm GPUs.

ASUS to release U82U ?Ultra-Thin? AMD APU laptop | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 11:00

An AMD E450 powered laptop featuring a "Ultrabook-esque" design.

FBI buys licences to Unreal Engine 3 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 9:48

Epic just notched up another big-name licensee for its Unreal Engine 3 tech, but this one's a little different - it's the FBI.

OMAP, Radeon, Valley View Linux DRM Updates | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 8:36

There's a number of DRM-related updates today in the open-source Linux graphics world...

Phillips announce new ErgoSensor Monitor | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 8:36

Philips has now introduced the 24-inch Brilliance 241P4LRY, its very first monitor to feature the ErgoSensor technology which not only saves power but also helps the user have a healthier experience.

Scythe Grand Kama Cross CPU gets upgraded to revision B | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 8:36

Improved compatibility to include Intel's LGA 2011 socket.

Novatel MiFi 4620L Jetpack Available on April 12th for $49.99 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 8:00

We got a chance to check out Novatel's next generation MiFi at CES this past January, and came away impressed with the update. Officially titled the Novatel Wireless MiFi 4620L 4G Global Ready Jetpack, it has big shoes to fill as the successor to the Wireless MiFi 4510L, which was our favorite LTE hotspot device when we reviewed it late last year. The Jetpack 4620L includes global WCDMA and ...

PNY announces 2133MHz and 1866MHz additions to the XLR8 lineup | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 7:24

The 2133MHz and 1866MHz kits come in 8 and 16GB with respective timings of 9-12-11-27 and 9-12-9-27.

Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H Z77 Motherboard Preview | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 7:24

With higher-end Z77 boards coming into our labs, we start the ball rolling by taking a first look at the Gigabyte Z77X-UD5H.

House Votes Against Facebook Password Amendment | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 6:48

House Republicans on Wednesday defeated an amendment that would have banned current or prospective employers from requiring workers to hand over personal passwords as a condition of keeping or getting a new job. “What this amendment does is it says that you cannot demand, as a condition of employment, that somebody reveal a confidential password [...]

A new car pack coming for Forza 4 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 6:12

Ten cars in the Alpinestars Car Pack will arrive on April 3rd.

On Old Hardware, Think Twice About Ubuntu 12.04 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 5:00

With the official release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin" being less than one month away, the feature freeze having long passed, and the kernel freeze being imminent, it's time for the usual biannual Ubuntu Linux benchmarking festivities at Phoronix. In the coming days and weeks there will be numerous articles looking at the performance of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS when it comes to its ...

Requirement details for Intel?s Smart Response, Rapid Start and Smart Connect surface | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 5:00

Manuals for Asus upcoming board revealed information the new 7 series chipset.

Google begins Android 4.0.4 Rollout | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 4:24

Just today, Google announced that it was rolling out Android 4.0.4 to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for download, with build IMM76D. The note at that point by JBQ was that the timeline for ROM push for the final build was unknown.  In a tweet and Google+ post, Google has now noted that Android 4.0.4 images are beginning to push out for the GSM/UMTS Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S, and Xoom ...

Unboxing the Corsair Vengeance M60 Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 4:12

Just last week we took a look at the Corsair Vengeance K60 Gaming Keyboard. It is made for FPS and fast-paced games. Today we are checking out the Corsair Vengeance M60 Gaming Mouse which is meant to be teamed with the K60 for the best combination for these types of games. The M60 features 5700 DPI laser sensor, unibody aluminum design, select-able response time and lift detection. Read on to ...

Maingear?s Titan 17 equipped with GTX 675M | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 3:48

A gamer oriented desktop replacement starting at the price of $2,599.

Ivy Bridge to offer five desktop Core i3 in Q3 | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 3:48

Divided into three transactional and two low-power processors. The former comes with integrated graphics.

EVGA?s dual-fan Signature 2 GTX 680 in the works | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 2:36

Two 80mm fans to cool a SuperClocked version of the Kepler GPU.

The Apple iPad Review (2012) | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 2:12

It has a display resolution that dwarfs most high-end desktop displays. The panel also puts a real emphasis on quality, not just resolution. For a computing device targeted squarely at the consumer market, both of these things are rarities. Its SoC is the absolute largest ever squeezed into an ARM based tablet. The chip itself is even bigger than what you find in most mainstream notebooks. ...

Free Wifi coming to the London Overground | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 1:36

London Overground stations will offer commuters web access free of charge.

Report: Steve Jobs Didn?t Like the Name ?Siri? | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 1:00

Apple’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, was notoriously opinionated, and one thing he didn’t like was the name Siri, the voice assistant app on the iPhone 4S. Dag Kittlaus, one of Siri’s co-founders, said in a recent talk that while Jobs saw promise in the technology behind Siri, he wasn’t thrilled about the name, Network World reports. Kittlaus, [...]

Why I Chose Bose QC15 Over Beats Studio Headphones | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 1:00

Both of these headphones compete very well against one another, and each has their own features that may or may not be a deal-breaker for you.

Battlefield 3 ?Paid unlocks? announced | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 0:24

Battlefield 3 players can now pay to unlock items that would normally take lot of playtime to acquire.

Google Drive rumored to launch in April | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 0:24

According to the fresh leaks and rumours, Google Drive is set to launch sometime in April.

Assassin?s Creed III: Connor?s weapons on display | Posted on: 29/03/2012 @ 0:24

Connor's new weapons goes from long range to close combat, including the assassin's trusty hidden blade.

PosR.us Custom Screen Protector for Idolian TouchTab 10 Review | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 23:48

Link:http://reviewthetech.com/2012/03/28/posr-us-custom-screen-protector-for-idolian-touchtab-10-review/ (http://reviewthetech.com/2012/03/28/posr-us-custom-screen-protector-for-idolian-touchtab-10-review/) Quote: A little bit ago I reviewed a screen protector (http://reviewthetech.com/2011/11/05/posrus-antiglare-antifingerprint-screen-protector-for-le-pan-tc-970-review/) for the Le Pan Android ...

Palit JetStream GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card Review | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 23:24

Introduction    It's been ages since we've seen anything from Palit and really it's for good reason. Let's be honest, up until now, it's been a quiet succession of months for NVIDIA when it comes to the video card market and that means for NVIDIA GPU only partners, it's been very quiet for them.  We should start to see that all change over the coming months, not only because we have the new ...

Biostar TZ77XE4 Motherboard | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 22:24

Let's take a look at this top mainstream socket 1155 motherboard from Biostar based on the forthcoming Intel Z77 chipset, targeted to "Ivy Bridge" processors.

AMD Catalyst 12.3 For Linux Officially Released | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 22:24

AMD has officially released Catalyst 12.3 for Linux as its March 2012 update for those relying upon this binary graphics driver...

Sainsburys cuts gaming prices | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 22:24

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's looks to be moving in on GAME's territory with aggressive pricing discounts on a number of new games and console hardware.

Apple to Issue New iPad Refunds in Australia Over ?4G? Issues | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 21:36

An Australian consumer group said Wednesday that Apple has agreed to issue refunds to new iPad buyers who are not satisfied with the device’s “4G” speeds. The new iPad is not compatible with existing Australian 4G LTE and WiMax networks and therefore defaults to 3G speeds. The 4G LTE networks available in Australia operate on [...]

iPhone Password Hacking is Easy (With the Right Software) | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 21:36

That four-digit passcode you have installed on your iPhone might slow snoops down, but it won’t stop them. Forbes is reporting that in some cases, it takes less than two minutes to crack the code. Micro Systemation is a Swedish company that sells software capable of skirting privacy controls on iOS and Android gadgets. Law [...]

Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Google?s vision of Android | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 21:36

Nexus is a smartphone family signed by Google, while the OEM manufacturer is variable ? for Nexus One, it was HTC, and for the next one, Nexus S, Google picked Samsung; the latest member of the family, Galaxy Nexus, is signed by Samsung yet again. As is customary, Nexus-family devices contain no custom UIs, such as TouchWiz or Sense, and the entire environment is kept just as Google originally ...

In Win BUC 101 Mid Tower Case Review | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 21:36

Today, we?ll be looking at one of In Win?s latest cases, the BUC 101. An upgrade from the original BUC, the BUC 101 comes equipped with two USB 3.0 ports, three 120mm fans, and an external SATA port. The case has plenty of tool-free implementations, not only for setup, but for maintenance down the road for those long-time users. Read on further to see what else this case has in store.

OCZ releases firmware update for Indilinx SSDs | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 21:24

Gives greatly reduced response time and better write speeds, But reduces capacity through over-provisioning.

GNOME 3.4.0 Officially Released | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 21:12

GNOME 3.4.0 has been officially released this morning as the latest biannual update to the GNOME 3.x Shell-based desktop...

Apple Claims New iPad?s Battery Charging is Perfectly Normal | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 20:24

The new iPad’s battery performs within the normal parameters of an iOS-based device, thank you very much. At least that’s the story Apple is telling in the face of criticism of the way the company’s latest tablet deals with battery charging. Apple told All Things D on Tuesday that there’s been some “confusion” about the [...]

XtremeMac Microshield Silkscreen SC for the new iPad @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 20:24

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-xtrememac-microshield-sc-for-the-new-ipad/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-xtrememac-microshield-sc-for-the-new-ipad/) Quote: " The release of the New iPad means a slew of new accessories are going to hit the market. One of the first items to come across my desk for review is the XtremeMac Microshield Silkscreen SC for the new iPad. ...

Official PlayStation Vita Starter Kit @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 20:24

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-official-playstation-vita-starter-kit/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-official-playstation-vita-starter-kit/) Quote: "The PS Vita is the newest handheld gaming system and with that, like anything else, comes accessories. Sure you could buy them from other companies but Sony had theirs ready at launch and on of them is what I have ...

?Shoot Many Robots? PC release announced | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 20:12

Four player co-op run and gun RPG shooter Shoot Many Robots launches on PC on 6th April, Ubisoft has announced.

Ubuntu 12.04 KVM/Xen Virtualization: Intel vs. AMD | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 20:00

With the upcoming availability of Ubuntu 12.04 "Precise Pangolin" being a Long-Term Support (LTS) release that will be quickly making its way into many enterprise environments, here's a look at the virtualization performance of this popular Linux distribution. In particular, being looked at is the Linux virtualization performance of KVM, Xen, and Oracle VirtualBox compared to bare metal when ...

KMSCON: A DRM-Based Terminal Emulator | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 20:00

Announced yesterday was the release of kmscon, a terminal emulator for Linux that's similar to what's offered inside the kernel, but instead it's in user-space and relies upon the kernel's DRM interfaces as well as Mesa...

AT&T Pantech Element 8-Inch 4G LTE Tablet Review | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 19:24

AT&T has been steadily growing the number of 4G LTE devices they offer and one of the more recent 4G LTE tablets has caught our attention. Besides being a very portable and affordable ($299) 8-inch tablet, the Pantech Element also happens to be waterproof! We haven't ever had the chance to play with waterproof electronics here on Legit Reviews! Read on to see how the Pantech Element performed!

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 19:12

The Canon PowerShot SX260 HS delivers an impressive 20x zoom ratio and very good image quality in a compact package. Integrated GPS is a boon for geotaggers, but the camera's video prowess and high ISO performance aren't best in its class.

Eurocom Panther 4.0 X79 mobile computers are here | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 19:12

Eurocom releases teaser video showing off the world's most powerful "notebook" / mobile computer series

Battlefield 3 PC Patch goes live tomorrow | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 19:12

The biggest Battlefield 3 patch yet that launched yesterday on PlayStation 3 hits PC tomorrow, Thursday, 29th March, developer DICE has confirmed.

Hasbro loses case against ASUS over Transformer branding | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 18:00

Trademark doesn't apply because of the dissimilarity between ASUS and Hasbro products.

Corsair Vengeance K90 Performance MMO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 18:00

Introduction    It's been a couple of years since I had the desire to want to try out mechanical keyboards, but like many, sticker shock to acquire one was what sent me packing back to keyboards with rubber dome switches. I was being told by a couple of close friends, for the amount of typing that I do with my reviews, they were shocked that I tolerated the rubber switches as long as I did. ...

ASUS HD7970 DirectCU II Top | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 16:48

Normalerweise erscheinen bei ASUS sozusagen drei Stufen von Grafikkarten. In einem ersten Schritt kommen die "langweiligen" Referenzkarten mit ASUS-Logo auf den Markt. Als zweites erscheinen dann die bereits etwas "spassigeren" DirectCUII-Karten, wobei eine solche hier vorliegt. Zu guter Letzt kommen dann die mehr oder weniger "verrückten" Matrix-Karten. Bei dieser Ausgabe der DirectCUII scheint ...

Zalman to release a HD 7950 with VF3000 cooler | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 16:48

Does what it says on the tin, a VF3000 slapped onto a HD 7950 and shipped for retail.

Galaxy developing single slot GTX 680 | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 15:48

Features a single slot cooler that's slightly longer than the reference GTX 680 design.

DICE explains BF3 PC Patch delay | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 14:48

Earlier today DICE released a massive patch for the PS3 version of Battlefield 3. PC gamers will have to wait a while to get it though

Deal of the Day ? NZXT Phantom Enthusiast | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 14:48

White Full Tower Performance Gaming Case with USB 3.0 w/o PSU £103.30

Sniper: Ghost Warrior devs announce ?World of Mercenaries? a F2P PC FPS | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 13:36

City Interactive, the developer behind Sniper: Ghost Warrior, has announced World of Mercenaries, a new free-to-play PC FPS powered by Unreal Engine 3.

Kingwin Absolute Platinum 550 W Review | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 13:36

Kingwin's most recent Platinum PSU comes at only $99. Making it the most affordable choice out there if you want to power a typical system the green way, with little power wasted in the PSU. Thanks to a great component design we see record low power consumption, even at just 40W, which is important for systems that are lightly loaded all day.

ANNO 2070 ?Global Distrust? DLC revealed | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 12:24

Ubisoft announced downloadable content for Anno 2070, Global Distrust is now available

Novatech unveils the 14? nFinity ultrabook | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 11:12

Equipped with components of your choosing, it offers i3, i5 and i7 processors to cater for everybody's preferences.

Intel tops Semiconductor rankings for 2011, Qualcomm has huge growth | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 10:12

Intel grows 20.6%, Qualcomm 41.6%, Nvidia 12.9% and AMD 1.4%. DRAM giants make losses.

MSI B75MA-P45 Ivy Bridge motherboard explored | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 9:12

SATA III, USB 3.0, PCIe 3 and Ivy Bridge support. To be in the sub $100 market.

U.S. Music Sales Flat, But Digital Music Sales Soar | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 8:48

Sales of digital music climbed sharply both internationally and especially within the United States, which is consuming more and more digital music even as total music revenues remain flat. Both the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and the Recording Institute of American Artists (RIAA) released their reports for the international and American music industry, [...]

Report: Amazon Plans Three New Kindle Fire Tablets | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 8:48

Amazon plans three new models of the Kindle Fire, according to a report from the China Economic News Service. The service, citing reports from suppliers, claims that Amazon plans three new models of its popular tablet: three new models, a low-end 7-inch, 1,024-by-600 model; a midrange, 7-inch model with a higher 1,280-by-800 resolution; and a high-end, 8.9 inch [...]

Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 OC 2GB Graphics Card Review | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 8:00

With the 7800 series now launched, Sapphire have brought a factory overclocked edition to market, but can it keep up in this fast-paced graphics market?

Logitech reveals the UE Air Speaker for Apple products | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 8:00

This speaker allows you to stream uncompressed music through your Wi-Fi network.

Fedora Is Still Unsure About ARM Support | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 7:36

While Ubuntu support for ARM hardware is in great shape with Canonical investing significantly in the rapidly-growing ARM-based mobile market and the to-be-growing ARM server-space, plus other Linux distributions taking on ARM, official support for Fedora on ARM hasn't been quick to come by. In fact, Fedora developers still remain unconvinced about taking on ARM as a primary architecture...

NZXT announce Phantom 410 Special Edition | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 6:48

NZXT introduce variants of the Phantom 410 in 4 new colours for $100.

More info on Powercolor?s HD 7970 Vortex II edition | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 6:48

Already spotted more than once, more specifications show up, including a factory OC.

Nvidia GTX 670 Ti and GTX 670 coming late April/May | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 5:36

GTX 670Ti to cost £320 whilst the GTX 670 is to cost £240. Both to be price competitive with AMD.

Unboxing the Sapphire HD 7850 OC Edition Video Card | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 4:24

It has been quite a while since we have done an unboxing video of a video card! Well our friends at Sapphire have sent us their new Radeon HD 7850 Overclocked Edition 2GB Video Card! Just as the name says this video card is overclocked having a core clock of 920MHz over the stock 860MHz. The memory is overclocked too moving up to 1250MHz from the stock 1200MHz on reference cards. Sapphire has ...

SAMA offers its value Nighthawk 2 with high-end features | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 4:24

This mid-tower case offers what you would expect to see on more expensive chassis'.

U.S. Flat Panel TV Shipments to Decline for First Time Ever in 2012 | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 4:12

Demand for flat-screen televisions in the U.S. is expected to decline for the first time ever this year, and continue falling for at least the next three years, according to a new report from IHS iSuppi. The market research firm projected that shipments of flat-panel TVs to the American market will decrease 5 percent, or [...]

Razer to make a left handed Naga in exchange for your ?Like? | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 3:12

In exchange for your Like on Facebook, Razer could re-make its Naga for the left handed gamers.

Techbargains Deals for 3-27-12 | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 2:00

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? Western Digital Elements SE 1TB Portable Hard Drive w/ Software $99.99 (normally $199) Computers & Peripherals: ? D-Link DNS-325 2-Bay NAS Enclosure w/ USB $99.99 (normally $199) ? Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/ Upgraded USB 3.0 $69.99 plus free shipping (normally $105 ? use coupon code: EMCNGHC52 and this form) ? Symantec Norton Antivirus ...

EVGA announce GTX 680 Superclocked | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 2:00

EVGA announces the immediate availability of the EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Superclocked.

Good old Games relaunches as GOG | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 2:00

Good Old Games relaunched this morning, and shall henceforth simply be known as GOG

Most Users Satisfied With Apple?s Siri, Are You? | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 1:48

When Apple introduced the iPhone 4S last fall, Siri was advertised as its killer feature. But how do users feel about the phone’s voice assistant? According to a new report from Parks Associates, more than 50 percent of iPhone 4S owners are “very satisfied” with Siri. Another 21 percent are “satisfied” with the feature. About [...]

Temple Run Finally Jumps On To Android | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 1:48

One of the most popular games on iPhone (no, not Draw Something), Temple Run, has finally made the jump to Android tablets and handsets, and can be downloaded for free from the renamed Google app store, Google Play.Temple Run Finally Jumps On To Android is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Games are UK No.1 Entertainment media | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 0:48

Videogames software sales topped video sales for the first time in 2011 to become the UK's biggest entertainment category

Plextor M3 Pro 256GB (PX-256M3P) Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 0:48

Introduction    As I'm sitting here looking over the performance numbers Speed Channel is airing a documentary on the Porsche 911. Around 1963 Porsche released their iconic two door sports car. The 911 name lives on today, but so does the exterior design. When you see a 911, be it a model produced in 1969, my favorite, the 1982 slant nose turbo with the big whale tail to the new 2012 you know ...

HTC to Close Their Cloud Backup Service HTCSense.com | Posted on: 28/03/2012 @ 0:36

HTC customers that use HTC?s cloud-based backup service, HTCSense.com, should download a backup of their contacts, messages and call history as HTC is shutting down the service while it performs some upgrades. The … [visit site to read more] HTC to Close Their Cloud Backup Service HTCSense.com is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech [...]HTC to Close Their Cloud Backup Service HTCSense.com is a post ...

Full list of GAME stores closing | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 23:48

GAME and Gamestation stores have been closing their doors since yesterday, as GAME Group's move to enter administration began.

Preview: ASRock Fatal1ty X79 Professional | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 23:36

Wie mittlerweile alle grossen Hersteller von Hauptplatinen hat auch ASRock ein "Gaming-Mainobard" im Programm. Dabei handelt es sich um das X79 Professional Fatal1ty. Nebst Features speziell für Gamer, wartet die Platine auch in einem ansprechenden Design auf.

HP TouchSmart Elite 7320 | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 23:36

The HP TouchSmart Elite 7320 is an inexpensive all-in-one touchscreen PC that offers good performance thanks to the Intel Core i5 CPU and 4GB of RAM. It is a fairly standard 22-inch all-in-one PC, so there's little that it offers to help it stand out from the rest of them on the market.

Hama Arezzo 50F Leather Style Compact Camera Case Review | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 23:36

camera cases (http://www.lovecases.co.uk/camera-cases-bags.html) from our friends at Love Cases. This one is rather stylish in that it looks like leather. It’s called the Arezzo 50F Leather Style Compact Camera Case and it’s from a company called Hama. The case is very basic, just a spot to hold your camera and a memory card or two. It’s a no frills case that should do a decent job of ...

XWayland Updated Against X.Org Server 1.12 | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 23:36

Kristian Høgsberg has pushed updated patches this morning for XWayland in the X.Org Server that re-base this work to the X.Org Server 1.12 series. He's also updated the XWayland support for the xf86-video-intel graphics driver. XWayland is the effort for allowing an X.Org Server to run as a Wayland client...

Overgrowth For Linux Is Almost Ready | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 23:36

The Linux port of Overgrowth, a forthcoming title from Wolfire Games, is nearly ready...

RAIDON introduce 2 Bay 3.5? USB 3.0 NAS box | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 22:48

Supports RAID 1, RAID 0 and has additional eSata connectivity.

TiVo Sues Motorola, Time Warner Cable Over DVR Patents | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 22:25

TiVo has sued Motorola and Time Warner Cable for DVR-related patent infringement. The suit, filed in Texas district court on Monday and unveiled in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is in response to “a patent infringement suit that Motorola initiated against the Company in the Eastern District of Texas in 2011 that [...]

NZXT. HAVIK 140 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 22:24

About two years ago, we discovered that NZXT was working on their brand new CPU cooler that didn’t have a code name. Later, we were fortunate enough to witness a prototype that cooled the hottest hexa-core processors… Related posts: Futurelooks Unboxes the NZXT Havik 140 CPU Cooler (Video) GELID Solutions GX-7 CPU Cooler Review NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler Review NZXT Cryo S Notebook ...

Samsung Galaxy S2: When Can You Expect Android Ice Cream Sandwich? | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 22:24

Google?s master plan with its new version of its Android: Ice Cream Sandwich was to solve the ongoing issue of fragmentation. But in a cruel twist of fate and rather ironically the roll out of the new … [visit site to read more] Samsung Galaxy S2: When Can You Expect Android Ice Cream Sandwich? is [...]Samsung Galaxy S2: When Can You Expect Android Ice Cream Sandwich? is a post from: UK Gadget ...

Intel Looks To Be Working On Open-Source GPGPU | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 22:24

A mailing list message this morning raises the possibility that Intel's open-source graphics developers could soon be working on GPGPU/OpenCL support...

Arctic readying the Accelero Xtreme III for a May launch | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 21:48

$120 for a triple fan, 5 heat pipe and 85 aluminium fin cooler design. Compatible with the GTX 680.

Razer Naga Hex Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 21:48

Today we look at the Razer Naga Hex, designed for RPG players. With performance and comfort as top priorities for gamers, we put the Hex to the test.

Rovio Entertainment acquire Futuremark | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 21:48

Makers of Angry Birds acquire the benchmarking specialists Futuremark.

3R System AK6-600M Power Supply Review | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 21:36

Let's now test the 600 W version of the new AK6 power supply series from the South-Korean 3R System, which comes with a modular cabling system and the 80 Plus Bronze certification.

KDrive, Xnest, Xvfb Called For Removal From X.Org | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 21:12

X.Org developers are currently discussing the possibility to remove the KDrive, Xnest, and Xvfb technologies from the X.Org Server, citing that their functionality has been superseded by better alternatives and this could lead to trimming the xorg-server by over 30,000 lines of code...

G.Skill RipjawsZ DDR3-2133 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 20:48

With Intel?s X79 chipset we started to see quad channel DDR3 memory.  It is crazy to think that in just a short period of time we have gone from dual channel to quad channel memory.  Not long after Intel released the X79 platform we started to see quad channel kits designed and certified specifically for the platform.  Today we are taking a look at one such kit, the G.Skill RipjawsZ DDR3-2133 ...

Skype Open-Source Back In Action, Breaks v5.5 | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 20:00

After a several month hiatus, the individual(s) working to reverse-engineer Skype's binary client have successfully "deobfuscated" the Skype 5.5 release...

Running Ubuntu 12.04 With The Liquorix Kernel | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 20:00

After performing a fresh Linux installation, most users are concerned with customizing their desktop or application set for their needs, but an increasing number of enthusiasts tend to be looking at their kernel. The Zen kernel was once very popular, but of increasing popularity amongst die-hard Linux enthusiasts is the Zen-related Liquorix kernel. While it claims to offer superior performance ...

Lian Li introduce PC-Q12 and PC-Q18 cases | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 19:36

Both targeted at home users who want something small and stylish for a HTPC or server.

Ivy Bridge 3770K gets overclocked to 7GHz | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 19:36

Engineering sample of the i7 3770K reaches nearly 7GHz across all four cores.

Report: Ivy Bridge Ultrabooks Are a Go for Computex | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 19:00

Computer makers will showcase plenty of ultrabooks sporting Intel’s next-generation Ivy Bridge mobile processor platform at June’s Computex electronics show in Taiwan, DigiTimes reported late last week. The Taiwan-based tech journal noted that the very first ultrabooks with Ivy Bridge will likely turn up when the chip giant launches the platform a month or so [...]

Tales of Xillia coming to U.S.? | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 18:24

Namco Bandai may be planning it.

Xbox 360 Gets New Video Apps | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 17:24

Comcast, HBO and MLB.tv arrive on the console today.

Sapphire introduce A55 Pure Platinum FM1 board | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 16:12

Gets a feature packed design for such a value orientated chipset.

Deal of the Day ? Intel Pentium G620 Combo | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 15:12

A back to basics build it your self system for under £200.

Galaxy GTX 680 ?Hall of Fame? edition pictured | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 15:12

To feature impressive 8+2+2 phase VRM as well as totally custom cooling and voltage software.

Princeton introduces two new monitors | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 14:00

A 19" and 24", LED backlit featuring TN-films, 5ms response time and integrated speakers.

Digital Storm announces the Aventum custom PC | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 13:00

Digital Storm, unveils Aventum, the first system to feature its patent pending chassis and CES Innovations Award-winning Cryo-TEC cooling system.

Logitech reveals the ConferenceCam | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 13:00

This All-in-One audio and video options makes video conferencing better and easier.

Samsung Teases announcement for 30/03/12 | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 11:48

As we approach the expected announcement of the Samsung GALAXY S III, Phones 4U has placed a notice in its Oxford Street store, displaying the Samsung logo and the message 'Coming 30.03.12'.

HIS Radeon HD 7870 IceQ Turbo Overclocked Video Card Review | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 11:24

Introduction    Outside of the HD 7970, we've seen companies jump straight on the upgraded cooler bandwagon almost instantly since the launch of the HD 7000 series. Of all the brands there are a few key coolers that stand out to us, though, and the popular IceQ series from HIS is one of them.  The latest card to get the IceQ treatment from the team over at HIS comes in the form of the HD 7870 ...

Xbox Lite rumored to release before next Xbox | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 10:36

Microsoft will release a cheaper 'Xbox Lite' before its true next-generation console launches, it's been claimed.

Syndicate Dev set to make F2P Cold Mercury | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 9:24

The developer of The Darkness, Riddick and Syndicate is making a free to play game called Cold Mercury.

Angry Birds Space reaches 10 million downloads in 3 days | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 8:24

Angry Birds Space, the latest in the phenomenally popular franchise, has seen incredible early success.

Windows 8 to support ultra high resolution | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 7:12

Said to support up to 2560x1440 on 10.1" tablets, whilst a 17" could support 1920x1080.

Study: LTE iPads, The Toys of the 1 Percent | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 6:36

Just a tiny portion of the new iPads sold to date have been 4G-enabled, a report claims, with the majority of buyers preferring cheaper, Wi-Fi-only models. But those that own them use them extensively. Using its own analytic tools, Localytics found that six percent of the new Apple iPad models are equipped with cellular connections from AT&T [...]

Elderly Woman Breaks Nose on Apple Store, Sues For $1M | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 6:36

Apple Stores are known for their beautiful, minimalist glass facades ? an iconic look that has become synonymous with the company’s retail side. In fact, a number of the Mac maker’s retail outlets have earned top architectural honors. But at least one person isn’t so impressed. Eighty-three-year-old Evelyn Paswall failed to notice that a store [...]

A new trailer of Risen 2: Dark Waters sees the day of light | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 6:12

A new trailer from Deep Silver about the upcoming pirate RPG.

LAMPTRON FC10 | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 5:59

Lamptron have released news of their new FC10 and the special edition version of the same product, to great acclaim. For months case modification enthusiasts and system builders have been waiting the arrival of this product and finally it is here in full fury:

Interesting Features Of GNOME 3.4 | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 5:12

GNOME 3.4, the latest major update to the GNOME3 desktop, is set to be officially released on Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the most interesting features of this biannual GNOME update...

MSI?s R7970 breaks world record of 1800MHz GPU core clock | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 5:12

Achieved thanks to MSI's Unlocked Digital Power Architecture, and some liquid nitrogen obviously.

Gigabyte B75M-D3H B75 Motherboard Preview | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 5:12

With a large business sector waiting to be tapped into, we take a quick look at the B75M-D3H motherboard from Gigabyte.

EVGA giving away freebies for the first 200 GTX 680 registered | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 4:00

Giving away a free High-Flow Brackets designed by EVGA to the first 200 registerers

The Latest Humble Bundle Grows In Size | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 2:48

A week after the debut of a new Humble Indie Bundle, a bonus game has been added to the pay-what-you-want collection after crossing $500k USD in sales...

Techbargains Deals for 3-26-12 | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 2:48

Computers & Peripherals: ? Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Internal SATA SSD $139.95 plus free shipping (normally $299) ? Western Digital Elements 2TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive $109.99 plus free shipping (normally $179 ? use coupon code: WD15US) ? Lenovo G570 Intel Core i5-2450M Dual-Core Sandy Bridge 15.6" Laptop $499.99 plus free shipping (normally $599) Home Entertainment: ? Refurbished Logitech ...

TP-Link announce 450mbps Wireless-N dual band PCIe adapter | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 2:48

Up to 450mbps over 2.4GHz or 5GHz. $44.99 RRP, connects via PCI-E 1X.

Game.co.uk website down, Game issues 2 statements regarding it?s operations | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 2:48

Game website is down for maintenance and damning statement issued to all customers.

Antec ONE Review | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 2:48

Antec is rebooting their entire case line-up and the Antec ONE successfully manages to place itself in the sub 50 Euro market with a unique approach in tooling. Is this the one to rule them all, or will other cases take the cake?

Some Details Of NVIDIA Kepler Range Outlined | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 1:58

#NVIDIA #Kepler roadmap and range has been outlined. Speaking in the wake of the GTX 680's release last week, OcUK Procurement Manager Andrew Gibson AKA "Gibbo" has posted on the OcUK forums about expected releases from NVIDIA in the coming months:

Genius debut SP-i250G portable speakers | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 1:36

Two high quality portable USB speakers with 8 hour battery life and quick recharge.

Tim Cook Is Apple?s First CEO to Visit China | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 0:48

Tim Cook is currently visiting China, marking the first time an Apple CEO has traveled to the country in an official capacity, many sources are reporting. Cook met with government officials on Monday in Beijing to discuss Cupertino’s plans for expansion in China, the Wall Street Journal said. The CEO “had great meetings with Chinese officials today,” [...]

AMD R600 LLVM Back-End Called For Inclusion | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 0:36

Tom Stellard of AMD has called upon the LLVM developers to include the R600 GPU back-end into the LLVM project, which is the code for generating compute and graphics shaders inside the LLVM compiler infrastructure for targeting Radeon HD 2000 through HD 6000 series graphics processors...

AdvancedIO announce quad 10GE networking card | Posted on: 27/03/2012 @ 0:36

Features four 10Gbe ethernet ports on a single PCI express expansion card.

NoiseHush NX70 Multimedia Headset | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 23:36

The NoiseHush NX70 is a multimedia headset that features a noise-cancelling microphone, an adjustable headphone and mobile phone calling capabilities. It comes with a converter that lets you quickly switch it from a computer-based headset to a mobile phone headset. It has good playback audio quality, but the microphone could be better.

FSP Aurum Pro 850 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 23:36

The Aurum Pro is the latest 80 Plus Gold power supply series from FSP, with a completely new design, featuring a modular cabling system and single +12 V rail. Let's see how the 850 W model fared on our tests.

New screens for Assassin?s Creed 3 revealed | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 23:24

Ubisoft has just released new screens for Assassin's Creed III.

Ubisoft reveals Assassin?s Creed III Collector?s Editions | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 23:24

The three editions have been revealed: the Freedom Edition, the Join or Die Edition and the Special Edition.

Microsoft?s Plan for a Faster Web (and Apps) | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 22:24

In late 2009, Google came out with its SPDY protocol that the search giant intended to replace the basic Web protocol HTTP, with the intention of speeding up the Internet. Now Microsoft wants to build on that protocol in the sanctioned forum of Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) meetings on HTTP 2.0 this week. Called [...]

Unboxing the Zoom H1 Portable Digital Recorder | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 22:24

When you start getting into recording videos after time you will realize that most microphones on your digital camera or camcorder are not that great, especially if you want high quality audio. There are quite a few external microphone and digital recorders out there, but one of the most popular ones is the Zoom H1. The H1's onboard microphones are configured in an X/Y pattern for stunning ...

Centon announce SATA III Sandforce SSDs | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 22:24

Perform a signficant way behind the 550-500MB/s Sandforce 2281 threshold.

ASUS Rampage-IV Formula Motherboard BF3 Edition Review | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 22:04

BenchmarkReviews.com: Within the world of personal computing, there is a group of people referred to as enthusiasts. This generalization can be a little confusing, so let's explore it. An enthusiast is someone who uses their computer for much more than the average user. An enthusiast can usually be further categorized as one of two types of people; a gamer or a performance tuner. For enthusiasts, ...

Corsair TX vs. OCZ ZT 550W | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:13

In this review we will compare two almost identical products from OCZ and Corsair. Even so, there are still some differences between the offerings. With 550W both PSUs deliver more than enough power for most current systems. On the following pages we'll find out which handle overload situations the best, who has the highest efficiency, and which PSU provides the best voltage regulation. With ...

Preview: ASRock Z77 Extreme 6 | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:13

Auch ASRock gehört zu den Mainboard-Herstellern, die bereits über zahlreiche Z77-Hauptplatinen verfügen. Als erstes nehmen wir uns dem neuen Extreme 6 Mainboard an, das zu den High-End-Boards aus ASRocks Z77-Line-Up gehört und dementsprechend mit zahlreichen Features aufwartet.

Micron RealSSD P400e 200GB Enterprise SATA III SSD Review | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:13

Micron's P400e RealSSD drive is designed specifically with the enterprise user in mind with extra overprovisioning and a firmware tailored to business applications, and the popular Marvell 9174 controller. As an entry level drive, performance is not going to be top notch but how does it compare to its peers? Have a look at the article to see.

Testing Out The Btrfs Mount Options On Linux 3.2 | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

Earlier this month I benchmarked all the major Linux file-systems of Ubuntu 12.04: ReiserFS, JFS, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, Btrfs, and XFS. While Btrfs performed well with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, it was not always the fastest although it does offer the most advanced feature-set. For those looking to tune a Btrfs file-system for performance, published now are some reference benchmarks showing the Linux Btrfs ...

Cairo 1.12 Released With Major New Features | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

At a time when new graphics libraries are popping up like Enesim, Fog, Azure, and others, there's a major new release of Cairo. The Cairo 1.12 2D vector graphics library was released on Friday after being in development for the past year and a half and it introduces several major features...

Cyborg M.M.O.7 Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

Cyborg release a new RAT style mouse aimed at the MMO market and we put it to the test.

Rasurbo SC-08 case goes on sale | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

?32 for a decent budget micro atx case with solid connectivity, storage and cooling options.

Deal of the Day ? Asus GeForce GTX 680 | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

The last part in a trilogy of GTX 680 deals, this time it's from Asus.

Micron to acquire Elpida | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

After winning bidding which set a price in the region of $1.3-1.5 billion.

Celeron 877 Mobile Comes In Q3 | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

32nm Sandy Bridge 17W TDP.

Epic Mickey HD Post Possible | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

What if the first Epic Mickey had been multiplatform rather than a Wii exclusive?

Forza 4 Gets Patched | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

Slow memory leak problem resolved.

Assassin?s Creed Wii U Information | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

Multiple uses detailed for Nintendo's new controller.

Galaxy 4GB GTX 680 revealed | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

Features custom dual fan cooler, custom PCB and VRM designs.

What is the best water-cooling coolant? | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

We take a look at four of the latest non-colour coolants to see which is the best

Plextor M3 Pro 128GB (PX-128M3P) Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 21:12

Introduction    You may not have noticed but there's been a changing of the guard when it comes to SSDs based on Marvell controllers. The first Marvell SATA 6G drive to enter the market was the Crucial C300. The C300 battled it out with the first generation SandForce controller which at the time were limited to SATA 3G speeds of 285MB/s read. The C300 took advantage of SATA 6G and mustered an ...

XBMC Eden out of Beta | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 9:36

Latest edition available to download now for OSX, Linux, Windows, ATV, iOS and XBMCbuntu.

Massive GTA 5 leak? Possible Spoilers | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 8:36

Numerous gaming sites are reporting the alleged GTA V info leak.

Colorful to release iGame Kudan GTX 680 | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 6:24

Features custom triple slot, triple fan cooler, large VRM/Memory heatsinks and add in VRM board.

Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 3:00

It seems lately many companies have been coming out with power supplies that are very efficient and are made to be installed and just forgot about.  Well Antec has had a line of power supplies like this for a long time, the EarthWatts series.  Today we are going to be taking a look at one of the newest power supplies in the EarthWatts line the Platinum 650W.  This 650W power supply has an ...

Suldal, GeForce GTX 680, NVIDIA Tegra 3 On Linux | Posted on: 26/03/2012 @ 0:48

There's a few updates concerning Linux benchmarks of NVIDIA's brand new GeForce GTX 680 "Kepler" graphics card, the ARM-based NVIDIA Tegra 3 platform, and other Linux performance topics...

Trying Out Wayland With Rebecca Black | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 23:48

For those that may have extra time this weekend and have been meaning to try out the experimental Wayland Display Server, one of the easiest ways to try out this eventual X.Org Server replacement is by using a Wayland LiveCD that's dubbed Rebecca Black. Besides including a recent snapshot of Wayland, it also integrates the support for various tool-kits and other applications...

News for 3-25-12 | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 23:00

Yep, time again for th news!

Bethesda cans Prey 2 (rumour) | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 22:36

Human Head's first-person horror sequel apparently in the bin.

Deal of the Day ? Gigabyte Geforce GTX 680 | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 21:36

If your looking for some serious performance and you have the budget for it, you can't go far wrong with the GTX 680.

A New BFS "Smoking" Scheduler For Linux 3.3 | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 20:36

Con Kolivas announced this weekend the release of an updated BFS scheduler for the recently-released Linux 3.3 kernel. The new BFS scheduler is at version 0.420 and is codenamed "Smoking", with "a fairly large architectural change" since earlier versions of this out-of-tree kernel scheduler...

eTeknix Insider Edition #6 | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 19:12

The 6th edition of the eTeknix weekly round up, where we will be showing you the best news, reviews, competitions and more from around the eTeknix site.

John Carter 3D (2012) Cinema Review | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 14:36

 Disney has had a great run for the last two summers, with two very mediocre films that printed a ton of money. 2010 bought Tim Burton's anemic Alice in Wonderland and 2011 bought the latest entry in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Both films grossed over $2 billion at the box office. Unfortunately for the company, John Carter won't be breaking any records. It also is going to struggle ...

XBMC 11.0 Eden Brings Many Multimedia Changes | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 11:36

XBMC, the very well known open-source multimedia / HTPC project, has finally reached its XBMC 11.0 (codenamed "Eden") milestone...

Intel Remains Confident In Fixed-Up RC6 | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 8:24

Intel's open-source Linux graphics developers remain confident that we're likely to the final chapter of the lets-try-rc6-by-default-one-more-time saga. The RC6 power-savings feature for Sandy Bridge graphics hardware should hopefully be -- finally -- sane to keep enabled by default...

New Enlightenment EFL Package Releases | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 6:00

There's new releases of some key EFL -- Enlightenment Foundation Libraries -- packages. This round of Enlightenment package updates has also introduced some new components...

Open Source Tools for Game Development | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 6:00

Ryan "Icculus" Gordon will be talking about using open-source tools for game development next weekend at the 2012 Flourish conference...

Micron RealSSD P400e 200Gb SATA III 2.5" Enterprise SSD @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 5:12

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-micron-realssd-p400e-200gb-sata-iii-2-5-enterprise-ssd/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-micron-realssd-p400e-200gb-sata-iii-2-5-enterprise-ssd/) Quote: " Today for review I’ve got another SSD, this time it’s from Micron and it’s an entry level enterprise product. The drive is the RealSSD P400e and it has a capacity of 200gb. ...

Another MMO going free-to-play: SOE?s Vanguard | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 3:12

After 5 years, the F2P membership system will be similar to the other F2P MMOs.

Blacklight Retribution (Beta) PC Review | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 2:00

Battle it out in this Free-to-Play Multiplayer FPS from Perfect World.

SilverStone brings a white version of the PS07 chassis | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 2:00

White, both in and out, the PS07 chassis sports an inverted motherboard tray housing micro-ATX and mini-ITX form factors.

Leaked slides reveals Intel?s next-gen ?Valley View? to sport Ivy Bridge graphics | Posted on: 25/03/2012 @ 0:00

Part of the Balboa Pier platform, set for early 2013 launch, it'll be a follow-up to the Cedar Trail platform.

Next Battlefield 3 patch arriving on March 27 for PlayStation 3 | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 23:00

Game update for Xbox 360 and Windows PC to arrive later.

Unboxing the Razer Chimaera Gaming Headset | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 21:48

Razer is one of the top brands that gamers go to for their gaming gear. Razer has a full line of gaming headsets for not only PC gamers, but console gamers as well. Today we are checking out the Chimaera gaming headset that is geared for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 users. This rechargeable headset gives you 12 hours of gaming time, is wireless, and features extra large 50mm neodymium drivers. ...

EK?s water block for Asus?s HD7970 DirectCU II has been tested | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 21:48

Specially designed for Asus's PCB design, the EK team, along with 'tiborrr', put it to the test.

The GTX 680 limited to PCI-E 2.0 on X79 until the next driver update | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 21:48

Due to the lack of uniformity in X79 motherboards, this should be resolved after validation by Nvidia.

Cooler Master intros the Sentinel Advance 2 mouse and the Speed Rx mousepad | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 20:36

The re-engineered version of the Sentinel Advance paired with a high end grade gaming mouse pad.

Best Buy Sells Nearly As Many iPhones as Apple | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 20:00

Apple back in 2008 teamed up with Best Buy to start peddling more iPhones, and it seems the partnership is paying off. Best Buy sells almost as many iPhones as Apple itself, according to new data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. The firm surveyed iPhone buyers in December 2011, January 2012, and February 2012, asking [...]

Report: Facebook Selling Log-Out Ads for $700K a Pop | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 20:00

Facebook would prefer if users never left the data-mining confines of its website, but when they do, the social networking giant is determined to still make some serious cash at the exit door. The company’s new log-out page ads are selling for $710,000 for a day’s run in the U.S. market, according to Ad Age [...]

AMD Completes Acquisition of SeaMicro | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 18:12

SeaMicro will now become AMD's Data Center Server Solutions.

Deal of the Day ? MSI GeForce GTX 680 | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 17:00

Amazing deal on the latest power house from Nvidia.

Review: Toshiba Portege Z830-10N | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 16:24

Don't be put off by the dull, grey styling: Toshiba's Z830-10N Ultrabook is quite a remarkable computer. At 1.1kg, it's unbelievably light, even by Ultrabook standards. Likewise, the 13.3-inch screen is one of the thinnest we've seen. However, this lightweight chassis has some drawbacks. The hinge between the lid and the rest of the laptop doesn't extend the whole way across, so every time we ...

EK launches its GTX 680 water block | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 8:48

EK has launched its new water block along with a test report showing what it's capable of.

Most of the GeForce 600 mobile GPUs are Fermi | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 7:36

Most of the mobile GPUs currently branded under the 600 series are nothing more than rebrands.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 ? The Nitty Gritty | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 6:24

The GTX 680 is here, and here's a guide to explain the nitty gritty details about it.

Price drop of the Intel 7 Series boards | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 6:24

Motherboard makers are tying to make an effort to compete for market share.

The 3GHz memory barrier broken | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 5:24

This speed was achieved on Gigabyte's Z77X-UD5H using G.Skill's F3-2666CL10-4GBZHD memory kit.

Co-op walkthrough video for the upcoming Ghost Recon | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 4:12

This new video shows you how co-op mode works in Future Soldier.

Zotac working on 2GHz GTX 680 | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 3:00

Card will be based on a non-reference design and availability is expected for mid-late April.

ASUS RT-N66U Dual Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router Review | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 2:59

BenchmarkReviews.com: Building on the success of the RT-N56 Dual Band WiFi router, ASUS has been hard at work trying to create the next 'next-best' wireless router. Today, Benchmark Reviews brings you the ASUS RT-N66U Dual Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router. As you will see in the images that follow, the ASUS RT-N66U certainly looks the part and is different in that way from 99% of routers on ...

VIA announce new ?System-On-Module? motherboard solutions | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 1:48

Featuring dual core 1.2GHz processor, hardware accelerated multimedia GPU and up to 4GB of RAM.

Btrfs & Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 1:24

What does the Linux Btrfs file-system and Valve's Counter-Strike: Global Offensive game have in common?..

New GeForce R300 driver welcomes the GTX 680 | Posted on: 24/03/2012 @ 0:48

This is the official launch driver for the GeForce GTX 680 graphics card.

DisplayMate: New iPad Lies About Charging Status | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 23:48

The new Apple iPad is displaying a full battery when it still has an hour to charge, Dr. Raymond Soneira of DisplayMate Technologies said after testing the new tablet’s display. “The new iPad continues to charge for about 1 hour after it claims to reach 100%. This affects the battery run time if you stop [...]

NVIDIA GTX 680 Drivers Limit Card To PCI-E 2.0 On X79 | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 23:28

#NVIDIA GTX 680 Drivers Limit Card To PCI-E 2.0 On X79. Citing patchy support for PCI-E Gen 3 on the SB-E/X79 platform, NVIDIA have taken the step of only supporting Gen 2.

3R System AK6-500M Power Supply Review | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 22:48

Let's test this 500 W unit from the South-Korean 3R System, which comes with a modular cabling system and the 80 Plus Bronze certification.

New Apple iPad Launching in 25 More Countries Today | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 22:36

Apple’s new iPad is arriving in 25 additional countries on Friday. The full list of places where the third-gen tablet is launching today includes Austria, Belgium Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and ...

Gaming Friday: Getting to Level 20 in Realm of the Mad God | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 22:36

Just a few weeks ago we talked about Realm of the Mad God, the ?co-op fantasy mmo shooter? from Wild Shadow Studios.  Even since then a lot of us here at ThinkComputers have been playing the game.  I myself have unlocked all of the character classes, had many level 20 characters, explored many of the dungeons and even defeated Oryx a few times.  Even though I?ve had some awesome characters ...

ECS releases new H61 and Atom mini-ITX motherboards | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 22:36

Support for H61 Ivy/Sandy Bridge CPUs or Cedar Trail Atoms in a mini-ITX form factor.

Eurocom add GT 600M series graphics to their notebooks | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 22:36

Their Desktop replacement notebooks now have either single or SLI cards up to the GTX 675M.

Intel Core i7 AVX GCC Compiler Tuning Results | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 22:00

For those owners of Intel's latest-generation Core i3/i5/i7 "Sandy Bridge" processors, here's a quick look at the impact of some GCC tuning options specific to these latest AVX-enabled Intel processors...

Early AMD Catalyst 12.3 Linux Drivers Seep Out | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 22:00

As Phoronix Forums readers have been quick to discover, early "beta" builds of AMD's Catalyst 12.3 proprietary Linux driver have begun to appear publicly...

Corsair Carbide Series 300R Gaming Case Review | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 21:24

Today we are looking at the smallest of Corsair?s Carbide series, the Carbide 300R. The Corsair Carbide 300R is a compact midtower gaming chassis that can support long graphics cards, large air coolers, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and up to seven 120mm fans. Not bad for a case that can be found online for $80 shipped. Join us to see if the Carbide 300R from Corsair would be a good fit for your next PC ...

Lamptron To Launch New Fan Controller | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 21:24

Customisable steam punk styled fan controller coming April 10th.

Biostar introduce TA970XE AM3+ motherboard | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 21:24

Support up to 32GB of 2000MHz memory, USB 3.0, UEFI BIOS and CrossfireX.

ASUS GeForce GTX 680 SLI Review | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 21:24

Yesterday NVIDIA introduced their new groundbreaking GeForce GTX 680, which was very well received. Today we bring you testing of a $1000 dual card SLI setup. We also use the latest WHQL driver to provide up-to-date performance numbers.

News for 3-23-12 | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 20:12

Happy Friday! it's time for the news...

Wii U to get Darksiders II | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 20:12

Title said not to be a direct port of the 360 / PS3 versions to take advantage of unique hardware features of Wii U.

PCI-E ASPM Change For The Linux 3.4 Kernel | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 19:36

The PCI pull request went in yesterday for the Linux 3.4 kernel. Overall it's a fairly uninteresting pull for the 3.4 cycle, but there's two basic exceptions...

Setting Up A Xen Graphics Card Pass-Through | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 19:36

For those wanting to setup a Xen VGA pass-through configuration whereby your host graphics card can be controlled by a guest operating system, like Windows within Linux, here's a guide how to setup this interesting feature...

Unboxing the In Win BUC 101 Case | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 19:36

It has been quite a while since we have taken a look at a case from In Win. Actually the last In Win case we reviewed was the original In Win BUC. Today we are unboxing the new upgraded version of the case, the BUC 101. The BUC 101 has many new features that were not on the original BUC. Some of the features of the BUC 101 are USB 3.0 connectivity, three 120mm cooling fans and a top mounted ...

Grand Theft Auto V Multiplayer News | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 19:00

Social Club lets you carry across 'crews' from Max Payne 3.

The Witcher 2 Assassins of Kings Developer Diary | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 17:48

The games creators detail everything from the story to the new game engine.

Micron reports second quarter results for 2012 fiscal year | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 16:36

Makes a loss of $224 million after spending a hefty $429 million on capital investments. 20% increase in sales volume of NAND products.

Halo 4 video introduces the 343 team | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 16:36

343i staff discuss why they want to work on the future of Halo in new behind the scene video.

Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X220 | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 15:25

Say hello to the Lenovo ThinkPad X220, a splendid example of the Chinese manufacturer's commitment to powerful business machines. Weighing only 1.7kg, the ThinkPad X220 can easily be carried around for a day and its briefcase-friendly 306 x 232 x 33mm dimensions make it an excellent choice for a regular traveller. The laptop itself would even be slightly smaller if it didn't have the battery ...

Super Talent introduce RAIDDrive upStream PCI Express SSD range | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 15:24

Featuring up to 1GB/s with a four way Sandforce RAID array via the PCI-E 2.0 bus.

2012 ? The year of the HD re-releases | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 15:24

Taking a look at the best looking HD remakes and re-releases coming to consoles in 2012.

Lucid Logix announce Lucid DynamiX CPU optimisation software | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 14:24

Claims to be able to make Skyrim playable on integrated graphics by software converting GPU tasks to the CPU.

Deal of the Day ? Intel i5 2500k Unlocked Combo | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 14:24

8GB Corsair ram, i5 Quad Core CPU and Crossfire Ready Gigabyte Motherboard for well under £300.

Cyborg MMO 7 Gaming Mouse now shipping | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 13:24

Now shipping in North America, Europe and the UK for $129.99/£99.99/?119.99 respectively.

Radeon Gallium3D Still Long Shot From Catalyst | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 13:00

Following recent advancements in the open-source Radeon Linux driver like 2D color tiling support, I've carried out some new benchmarks of the open-source Radeon Gallium3D driver compared to AMD's official Catalyst driver. This time around, the open-source driver is seeing tests against AMD's binary blob when various performance-optimizing tweaks are enabled to see where the performance stands ...

Patriot Wildfire (SandForce SF-2281) 4x SSD RAID Report | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 11:00

Introduction    We first saw the Patriot Wildfire back in June of 2011 and at the time it was one of the hottest new SSDs on the market. That was around 9 months ago so while no longer new, Wildfire is still competitive with, and considered one of the best on the market today. The key to Wildfire's longevity is the Toshiba Toggle Mode flash Patriot chose to use on this SSD.   Toshiba and ...

Mono 2.11 Release Brings Many Changes | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 8:24

Miguel de Icaza has announced the immediate release of Mono 2.11, which brings many changes for this controversial open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET platform for Linux and other operating systems...

Gallium3D Compute Infrastructure Is On Approach | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 8:24

The Gallium3D compute infrastructure, which is the underlying work for supporting OpenCL over this open-source graphics driver architecture, is on approach for landing in the very near future. This has been one damn good day for open-source Linux graphics drivers following the earlier Nouveau surprise announcements...

T-Mobile To Lay Off 1,900 Call-Center Workers, Hire Back 1,400 | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 6:12

On Thursday, T-Mobile said that it would slash 1,900 jobs as part of a consolidation of its call centers, although it will hire back as many as 1,400 of those employees who were laid off. The company said that it would trim its call-center facilities from 24 to 17 by the end of June. It [...]

Futurelooks Previews the NZXT. Switch 810 Hybrid Tower Chassis (Video) | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 6:12

At CES 2012 this year, we had our first look at a case that NZXT. has been working on for a while now. The reason it’s taken so long is because this new case would have to take over the… Related posts: CES 2012 – NZXT Shows Off Phantom 410 in New Colors and the Switch 810 Hybrid Full Tower Chassis (Video) Futurelooks Goes Hands On With the NEW Cosmos II Ultra Tower Computer Chassis (Video) ...

Intel planning on 1.6TB 20nm Wolfsville SSD in Q1 2013 | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 5:36

Expected to replace the 520 series, Wolfsville should be branded under the 500 series.

Facebook Photos: Now High Resolution, Four Times Larger | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 5:36

Facebook has frequently changed the way it displays photos. Now Facebook is rolling out its greatest photo update yet.

Jen-Hsun's Email to NVIDIA Employees on a Successful Kepler Launch | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 5:12

The road to any new microprocessor design is by no means simple. Planning for a major GPU like NVIDIA's Kepler starts four years prior to the chip's debut. In a world that's increasingly more focused on fast production and consumption of everything, it's insane to think of any project taking such a long period of time. Chip planning involves figuring out what you want to do, what features you ...

NVIDIA Releases 295.33; Kepler Gallium3D Soon | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 5:00

On the same-day as releasing the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 as the first GeForce graphics card based upon the new Kepler architecture, there's a binary driver update from NVIDIA that ushers in the official Kepler Linux support. There's also more surprising news out of the reverse-engineering Nouveau camp, on top of their surprises earlier today...

Inno3D planning water cooled hybrid GTX 680 | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 4:24

Features Arctic Cooling's hybrid liquid cooling solution over a reference Inno3D GTX 680 card.

The Main DRM Pull Hits The Linux 3.4 Kernel | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 4:00

The main DRM graphics pull landed this afternoon for the Linux 3.4 kernel. David Airlie of Red Hat sent in the main DRM pull, which was followed-up by the Radeon HD 7000 / Trinity pull and then an unexpected Nouveau Kepler / de-staging pull. All of the code made it into the kernel, though Linus is complaining about some GCC warnings...

EVGA, Inno 3D, Club 3D, KFA2, Palit, Galaxy, PNY, MSI, ASUS, Zotac and PoV all launch reference GTX 680s | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 3:24

More reference sticker designs than you can shake a stick at.

Rumor: New iPhone to Have Larger 4.6-Inch Retina Display | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 2:48

Rumor has it that the next version of the iPhone will have a significantly larger screen. Reuters on Wednesday reported that Apple’s new iPhone will have a massive 4.6-inch “retina display”. Reuters obtained the tip from a report in the South Korea’s Maeil Business Newspaper citing an “unnamed industry source.” If the rumor is true, it would [...]

AMD Trinity A10-5800K APU benchmarked | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 2:24

50% faster than the A8-3850 when comparing 3D Mark 06 scores at stock speeds.

Acer AX1930-UR10P | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 1:36

The Acer AX1930-UR10P certainly looks like a standard issue budget desktop on the outside, but thanks to its 3.3GHz Intel Core i3 and 4GB of RAM, it is one of the best performing computers in its category. It does lack connectivity options and has limited storage capacity at 500GB, but what can you expect from a sub-$500 desktop?

Ubuntu Continues With Upstart, Releases v1.5 | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 1:36

With Ubuntu remaining uninterested in systemd, the Upstart init system continues to be developed. Released today was Upstart 1.5 with a few new features...

ADATA launch DDR3L ECC SODIMM modules for Microservers | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 1:24

1.35v DDR3 SODIMM modules for small form factor servers based on Intel Atom/Bromolow platforms. Up to 1600MHz speeds.

Techbargains Deals for 3-22-12 | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 0:24

Computers & Peripherals: ? Belkin BE108200-06 6ft 8-Outlets 3390-Joules Surge Protector w/ Phone/Fax Protection $14.99 (normally $19) ? Samsung M3 Station 2TB External Hard Drive $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $129 ? use coupon code: EMCNGHH57) ? Samsung NP-QX411-W02UB 14" Intel Core i5 Laptop $549.99 w/ Free Shipping (normally $799) ? ZyXEL PLA4205KIT Powerline Kit Gigabit Ethernet ...

POV and TGT launching the GTX 680 BEAST featuring water cooling | Posted on: 23/03/2012 @ 0:24

Featuring POV's graphics card and TGT's slim line water cooler.

OCZ VERTEX 3 240GB SATA III 2.5" SSD @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 23:12

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-ocz-vertex-3-240gb-sata-iii-2-5-ssd/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-ocz-vertex-3-240gb-sata-iii-2-5-ssd/) Quote: "Up for review today I have something that I haven’t reviewed in a long time, an SSD drive. Yes it’s been about 2 years actually, wow time just flies doesn’t it?! So for review today I have the OCZ Vertex 3 240GB ...

MSI?s upcoming G-Series laptop equipped with Nvidia GPUs | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 23:12

Powering the machines will be Nvidia's GTX 670M and GT 650M as well as the 3rd generation Intel Core processors.

Photoshop CS6 Beta Unveiled With Video, Content-Aware Tools | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 22:00

The future of creative image editing is upon us: Adobe Systems today announced the availability of a Photoshop CS6 Beta. The new version of the leading image-editing software for Windows and Macintosh updates the interface, adds some stunning new image-manipulation tools, brings video editing into the program, and ratchets up performance. Most impressive among what’s [...]

Acer Unveils Quad-Core Iconia Tab A510 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 22:00

After a bit of a lull following CES and MWC, tablet announcements are back in full swing, with Acer officially debuting its newest tablet on Thursday. The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is the first from the manufacturer to feature Nvidia’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor and will also run Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” right out of the [...]

Nouveau Project Has Huge Surprises Today | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 22:00

The reverse-engineered Nouveau driver project has two huge surprises to share with the NVIDIA-using Linux desktop community today. One announcement concerns new hardware enablement (Kepler!) and the other concerns the Nouveau driver's position within the Linux kernel...

EVGA intros its GeForce GTX 680 along with EVGA Precision X | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 22:00

EVGA introduces its re-branded version along with the new version of its overclocking software.

Review: Popcorn Hour C-300 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:49

Overview and featuresThe dedicated media streamer has thus far been a niche product, but that's changing fast. With the latest Apple TV embracing 1080p streaming for the first time, consider the ante well and truly upped in the world of media streamers. The new Popcorn Hour C-300's maker Syabas is a regular class leader, priced at £340 in the UK and $350 in the US. With smart TVs able to stream ...

Microsoft Talks Screen Resolution in Windows 8, Suggests "Retina"-esque Tablets | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:49

Microsoft's David Washington has penned another informational tome on the Building Windows 8 blog, this one about Windows 8 and its support for varying screen resolutions. The above chart lists the common (but not the only) resolutions that Microsoft is planning for, and while most of the listed display types won't surprise anyone (wall-to-wall 1366x768 and 1920x1080 for most desktops and ...

ASUS GeForce GTX 680 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:49

Heute ist der offizielle Launchtermin für NVIDIAs neue High-End-Grafikkarten der GeForce GTX 680 Serie. In diesem Zuge haben wir von ASUS eine GTX 680 nach Referenzdeisgn erhalten. Bereits im Vorfeld wurde viel darüber diskutiert ob NVIDIA das Design sowie das Logo der Referenzkarten anpassen werden. Nun ist die Katze aus dem Sack und es gab effektiv Änderungen.

Huntkey Win7 6600 Power Supply Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:48

Let's test the Huntkey Win7 6600 that, despite its name, is a 500 W power supply. Check it out.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Rumour Roundup: The Feasible to the Farcical | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:48

Now that Apple has launched its two flagship products for the next 6 months, the tech world?s attention shifts its focus to Samsung. The success of the Korean tech company?s current flagship phone the S2 has seen the handset … [visit site to read more] Samsung Galaxy S3 Rumour Roundup: The Feasible to the Farcical [...]Samsung Galaxy S3 Rumour Roundup: The Feasible to the Farcical is a post ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 "Kepler" On Linux? | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:48

NVIDIA has finally introduced their first Kepler-based graphics card: the GeForce GTX 680. The new Kepler graphics architecture is an exciting successor to Fermi, but how well does this new graphics processor work under Linux? Here's a glimpse in what to expect for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 series on Linux...

Corsair Vengeance K60 Gaming Keyboard Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:48

Corsair: They make memory, right? Wrong! They make everything. Well, everything is regards to the computer part/peripheral realm. The big question is; how well do they make these ?everything? products? Today I?m looking at the Corsair Vengeance K60 Keyboard and I hope to shed some light on that subject. In the past I?ve looked at Corsairs line of speakers and they faired quite well in the ...

CM Storm Trigger Gaming Keyboard launched in Europe | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:48

The ultimate gaming keyboard, but it should be for ?130.

NVIDIA Launches First GeForce GPUs Based on Next-Generation Kepler Architecture | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:48

GeForce GTX 680 for PC Gamers Is Fastest, Most Efficient GPU Ever Built; GeForce GT 640M for Notebooks Puts the "Ultra" in Ultrabooks

Gigabyte launch AIRE M77 wireless optical mouse | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:48

Adjustable 800-1600 DPI wireless optical mouse with an ergonomic design.

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 680 (Kepler) 2GB Reference Video Card Overclocked | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:24

Introduction    Earlier today we bought you a review on the NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 680 2GB, and for all our personal issues with NVIDIA, we made it pretty clear that this is an absolutely awesome video card from the green team that offers some serious power.  Since that went live we've been hard at work overclocking the new model to see just how much performance we could get out of it. To do that ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Graphics Card Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 20:09

BenchmarkReviews.com: Of the many platforms available for gamers to enjoy video games, there's no question that the highest quality graphics come from PC. While game developers might not consider PC gaming as lucrative as entertainment consoles, companies like NVIDIA use desktop graphics to set the benchmark for smaller more compact designs that make it into notebooks, tablets, and smartphone ...

Review: Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:37

OverviewIt may have been a long while coming but the Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 is on the way to balance up the next-generation graphics market.AMD launched its Radeon HD 7970 in December (well, the cards were nominally available to buy in January actually) so it's a bit of gap that Nvidia has to make up with its latest top-end GPU.So has it used the intervening time wisely, or has Nvidia missed its ...

NVIDIA's GeForce 600M Series: Mobile Kepler and Fermi Die Shrinks | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:37

While the desktop-bound GeForce GTX 680 is undoubtedly the most exciting release from NVIDIA today and the true flagbearer for their new Kepler microarchitecture, NVIDIA actually has a whole host of releases ready to go on the notebook front. We've already had a chance to check out the GeForce GT 640M in action, but it's far from the only member of the old/new GeForce 600M series. Today we have ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Review: Retaking The Performance Crown | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:37

“How do you follow up on Fermi?” That’s the question we had going into NVIDIA’s press briefing for the GeForce GTX 680 and the Kepler architecture earlier this month. With Fermi NVIDIA not only captured the performance crown for gaming, but they managed to further build on their success in the professional markets with Tesla and Quadro. Though it was a very clearly a rough start for ...

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Video Card Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:37

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 graphics card was designed for gamers who want to enjoy their games at the maximum graphics settings and screen resolutions, with high levels of AA enabled. To accomplish this, the GeForce GTX 680 ships with 1536 CUDA Cores that have base clock speed of 1006MHz and typical Boost clock speed is 1058MHz. The GeForce GTX 680 also comes with 2GB of GDDR5 memory that are ...

Acer TimelineU M3: The first ultrabook with Kepler discreet graphics | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

If you just want to read about new Kepler GPU right now click here !   Design, portability, low weight and good battery autonomy are the selling points of the new ultrabook category. Yet different users have different needs, and due to the manufacturers? insisting on an APU-integrated graphics chip up to now, gamers just couldn?t find them even remotely interesting. However, Acer?s latest ...

An Extremely Large Patch Hits The X.Org Server | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

Hitting the X.Org Server Git repository on Wednesday was an extremely large patch: 259,934 lines of code were removed with 264,651 lines of code being added, but don't get too excited...

LLVM 3.1 Will Be Released In May | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

LLVM 3.0 was just released in early December, but the release of LLVM 3.1 (along with Clang 3.1 and co) is quickly approaching...

GCC Turns 25 Years Old, GCC 4.7 Released | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

Richard Guenther of SUSE on behalf of the GNU Compiler Collection development community has announced the official release of GCC 4.7.0...

Palit GEFORCE GTX 680 2GB Kepler Graphics Card Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

With the GTX 680 being released today, we take a look at what Palit have to offer in terms of features and performance.

MSI GEFORCE GTX 680 now listed in Europe for 492 Euro | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

Price for MSI branded GTX 680 surfaces on website.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 Kepler New Features With Tom From Nvidia | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

We get a bit of insider information from Tom at Nvidia about the new GeForce GTX 680.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 Pricing For the UK | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

Scan reveal pricing on the Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 graphics cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Kepler 2 GB Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:36

Today NVIDIA released their new GeForce GTX 680 which is based on the company's brand-new Kepler architecture. The card comes with massively improved performance per Watt. It also introduces an automatic dynamic overclocking method which gives the card the leading edge, making it the fastest single GPU graphics card in the world.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 2GB Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:24

Nvidia finally unveils the first graphics card based on its the 28nm Kepler GPU, the GeForce GTX 680.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 19:17

Is the Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 fast? It certainly is, but that's not really unexpected. So what's really intresting and impressive? How about providing twice the performance per Watt? What about dynamically adjusting clock speeds, voltages, and power consumption hard-wired into the card? What about Base Clocks and Boost Clocks, and automatic overclocking out of the box?

ASUS HD7850 DirectCU II Top Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 18:13

Zi mare pentru mul?i, poate chiar pentru toat? lumea ce au ca pasiune / ocupa?ie calculatoarele. Ocazie special? cu care PCMHZ v? ofer? un review al pl?cii video ASUS HD7850 DirectCU II Top, cea mai puternic? implementare, din portofoliul companiei taiwaneze, a nucleului grafic AMD Pitcairn. Mainstream here we go!

Acer Iconia Tab A510: Tegra 3 Hits $450 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 18:12

Asus's Transformer Prime just got some company. Available for pre-order today, the Acer Iconia Tab A510 brings the price of entry for a 10.1" Tegra 3-powered tablet down to a cool $449.99, $50 less than the similarly equipped Asus offering. Like the Prime the A510 features a 10.1" 1280x800 display, the 1.3 GHz Tegra 3 SoC with 1 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage expandable by microSD. The base ...

Zynga acquires OMGPOP | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 18:12

Developer of Draw Something purchaced for US$200 million.

UK Games Industry To Get Tax Breaks | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 17:00

The UK government has announced it's to introduce a tax break policy for games development, after years of campaigning from the domestic industry.

Review: Archos 70 Internet Tablet 8GB | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 16:00

The Archos 70 internet tablet is a middle of the road Honeycomb affair with a design that hardly sets our hearts alight. But, its tiny appearance and price is enticing. Touted as the first Android Honeycomb tablet available under £180, the 70 internet tablet positions itself as a media device more than anything. Its 7-inch size and solid battery life mean this could be just the right device for ...

Western Digital Reveals Industry?s First 2.5? Hard Drive with 2TB Capacity | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 16:00

WD Launches 2TB My Passport Portable HDD

Quick Look: ASUS 1025C and Cedar Trail | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 14:48

We've known about Cedar Trail for quite a while now, the next iteration of Intel's Atom processor line. As far as the CPU is concerned, not a lot has changed from the previous generation Pine Trail. Cedar Trail is manufactured on Intel's 32nm process technology, but the CPU architecture is still in-order. You can read more of our Cedar Trail coverage in our initial look at the platform. It's ...

Intel?s 32nm Atom ?Valley View? has Ivy Bridge graphics core | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 14:48

Dual-core Atom chip with DirectX 11 support

GlobalFoundries celebrates 250k shipments of 32nm wafers | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 14:48

32nm yields are now a problem of the past

Deal of the Day ? Seagate 3TB Performance Hard Drive | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 13:36

Barracuda 7200.14 SATA III 6GB/s 7200rpm 64MB Cache 8ms

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 680 (Kepler) 2GB Reference Card Video Card Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 13:36

Introduction    This industry, like every other industry loves drama. As if we didn't create enough this week with our slew of Ivy Bridge content that saw us test the Intel Core i5 3570K and Intel Core i7 3770K . If that wasn't enough we checked out the latest G.Skill RAM and achieved some massive overclocking performance. To finally round it all off we then took the time to overclock both ...

HP Restructures, Combines PC and Printer Units | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 11:24

Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday morning confirmed that it will be rolling its printer business into its personal computer unit to “improve performance and drive profitable growth.” As part of the realignment, long-time imaging and printing group head Vyomesh Joshi will retire from the company. Todd Bradley, who has served as the executive vice president of the PC group [...]

Apple: We?re Making Progress to Reduce Excessive Working Hours | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 11:24

Apple said it made progress in February to reduce excessive employee overtime at its suppliers’ factories. In a recent update to its Supplier Responsibility website, Apple said that in January, supplier-collected data about 500,000 employees showed that 84 percent complied with its maximum 60-hour work week rule. Last month, that compliance rate increased to 89 percent, [...]

Apple Poised to Pass Intel as Top Mobile Chipmaker | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 11:24

Apple is on pace to surge past Intel this year as the top seller of mobile processors used in a variety of computers and handheld devices, ranging from laptops to smartphones and tablets, according to new research from NPD In-Stat. In a report scheduled for a March 27 release, NPD In-Stat defines “mobile processor” as [...]

Twitter Turns Six With 140 Million Active Users | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 11:24

Happy Birthday, Twitter! The wildly popular micro-blogging platform turns six today. On its sixth birthday, the site now boasts more than 140 million active users, Twitter announced on its blog Wednesday. Users now send 340 million tweets a day, which is more than 1 billion every three days. Six years ago, on March 21, 2006, Twitter founder [...]

Thecus N4200 Pro 4-Bay NAS Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 11:24

Thecus claim to be the storage leader in the NAS market, but can their N4200 Pro live up to this reputation?

Apple TV 3 (2012) Short Review - 1080p and better WiFi | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:13

The iPad (3) took front row during the recent launch extravaganza, however Apple also refreshed their Apple TV with a new model sporting a single core A5 SoC and some other noteworthy tweaks. We've spent some time with the new model since its launch, and have found a few interesting new things lurking inside. In addition to decoding 1080p iTunes content and Netflix streams, the new Apple TV also ...

Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V Review | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:13

Today we are looking at the Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V, the first A55 motherboard to hit the AnandTech test beds. In comparison to the A75 platform which we have covered extensively, although the A55 lacks a few features such as USB 3.0, SATA 6 Gbps and a second full length PCIe slot, the A55 motherboards are usually aimed at low end, low budget system builders. The Gigabyte GA-A55M-S2V comes in at a ...

Preview: Biostar TZ77XE4 T Overclocker | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:13

Intels Prozessoren der kommenden Generation sind noch lange nicht auf dem Markt, trotzdem haben wir bereits ein TZ77XE4 T Overclocker Mainboard von Biostar erhalten. Der hierzulande eher unbekannte Hersteller ist immer wieder gut für eine Überraschung. Von dem her sind wir gespannt auf diese Platine.

Fabrix Denim Blue Compact Camera Case @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:13

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-fabrix-denim-blue-compact-camera-case/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-fabrix-denim-blue-compact-camera-case/) Quote: "Today I’ve got another camera case for review from our friends over at Love Cases and it’s from a company called Fabrix. The case is made from denim which is something I never expected to see a camera case made ...

ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:13

Let's take a look at this top mid-range socket 1155 motherboard from ASRock based on the forthcoming Intel Z77 chipset, targeted to "Ivy Bridge" processors.

Intel Valley View: Atom SoC With Ivy Bridge Graphics | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

It's a very good week for open-source graphics drivers. Besides AMD releasing open-source support for Southern Islands and Trinity, Intel released the first bits of open-source Haswell support too. This afternoon, Intel has released open-source driver support for Valley View. Valley View is a CedarView-like Atom SoC, but rather than being crippled with PowerVR graphics, it has Ivy Bridge ...

Intel Publishes More Haswell Graphics Driver Code | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

While Intel's Ivy Bridge launch is imminent, and I'm still digging through information concerning today's Intel Valleyview code drop that brings Ivy Bridge graphics to their next-generation Atom as they do away with PowerVR graphics for their SoCs, more graphics driver code to enable Haswell support has landed this evening...

Asus announced its 18.4? K93SM notebook | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

Priced between ?849 and ?1,149, it's powered by Intel and Nvidia processors.

Intel to control the high-end processor market during 2013 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

Intel's plans far ahead for 2013 while AMD doesn't have much in store in the high-end section.

Kaveri 28nm APU planned for January 2013 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

Set to be launched at CES 2013, Kaveri will offer from 2 to 4 cores and good DirectX 11 graphics.

MSI Afterburner 2.2.0 Beta 15 is now available | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

The new version brings support for Nvidia's upcoming Kepler GPU and its features.

I-O Data introduces three new anti-glare HD monitors | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

Priced between ¥21,800 and ¥17,800 ($260.4/$212.6), they all offer Full HD, two 23", one 21.5".

Weekly Giveaway #24: Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 and Saphira Mouse | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

We team up with Thermaltake to give two lucky readers the chance to win a Chaser MK-1 chassis or Saphira mouse.

Antec launch High Current Pro Platinum 1000W Power Supply | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

The power supply they showed off at CeBIT 2012 will be available in early April for $270.

Biwin debut Elite Series SATA III SSDs | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

Sandforce 2281 driven, with TRIM support and capacities up to 480GB.

Evercool introduce the YOHO Laptop table/cooler combo | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

Features a 80mm cooling fan, adjustable height/angle and USB cable management system.

Nvidia?s GK 110 specifications compiled | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

87% larger than the GK104 GTX 680 chip but only 37% faster.

Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card tested with Catalyst 12.2 | Posted on: 22/03/2012 @ 10:12

Introduction    At the launch of the new HD 7950 we checked out a pair of pre-overclocked Sapphire cards in CrossFire. Today we check out the other HD 7950 the company is offering and see how it goes with the latest WHQL driver from AMD which is the first official driver for the HD 7900 series.  Outside of our normal Catalyst article we expanded upon our testing when we looked at the Diamond ...

Amd A8-3870 FM1 CPU | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:49

Blizzard acknowledges Star Wars: The Old Republic effect on World of Warcraft | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:49

vr-zone.com - Blizzard has admitted that the launch of rival massively multiplayer online (MMO) game Star Wars: The Old Republic has had a negative effect on its leading title, World of Warcraft, and the company has some plans up its sleeve to bring players back.

HP to merge PC and printer businesses | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:49

vr-zone.com - Hewlett-Packard (HP) will merge its PC and printer businesses in an effort to cut costs, marking the latest stage in the company's restructuring.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Prime Review: A tablet in its prime | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:49

vr-zone.com - The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer was launched about a year ago, and it stood out from the rest with its optional docking station with a standard keyboard and touchpad. This year, the company launched their Eee Pad Transformer Prime which claims to be the first tablet device to incorporate Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor. We managed to get one in to see how good it really is.

Independent tests verify iPad 3 overheating claims | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:49

vr-zone.com - Several independent tests have verified claims by iPad 3 users that the latest Apple gadget is overheating.

Review: B&O BeoVision 7-40 | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:48

OverviewNotwithstanding some prototypes and product showcases from the likes of Sony, Toshiba and Sharp, the flatscreen TV with built-in Blu-ray player has yet to really emerge as a genre. Until now, that is. Trust Bang & Olufsen. With a money-no-object approach that's almost unique in the world of flatscreen televisions, the latest incarnation of its BeoVision 7-40 has a built-in Blu-ray player ...

Apple TV (2012) | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:48

Two years later the set-top box Apple TV is back, and it's new and improved. An overhauled iOS-like interface gives the Apple TV a fresh menu system, but that's available to last-gen Apple TV owners through a software update. Still, the new model supports 1080p video and keeps its under-$100 price.

Linux Kernel May Gain VMUFAT File-System Support | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:48

A patch has been proposed for the Linux kernel to introduce the VMUFAT file-system...

An Updated Look At Radeon Gallium3D 2D Color Tiling | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:48

In continuation of the Using The New Radeon Gallium3D 2D Color Tiling article from January, here's updated benchmarks of the latest Radeon Linux driver code with this performance-boosting feature enabled.

Asetek shows off its water cooled laptop | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 21:00

Asetek managed to cram water cooling into an Alienware laptop, allowing for a 4.4GHz CPU overclock.

Video Connectors Tutorial | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 20:37

New iPad Performance Disappoints: Peacekeeper Benchmark Scores Remain the Same | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 20:37

vr-zone.com - While Apple did an untypical thing and attacked NVIDIA and their Tegra 3 quad-core chip, claiming 4x better performance, the first benchmark results tell a different story, especially in Futuremark’s Peacekeeper benchmark.

MSI R7970 Lightning Review | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 20:37

vr-zone.com - Equipped with their brand new Twin Frozr IV cooling system and various other overclocking-oriented components, is the MSI R7970 Lightning the best graphics card that money can buy?

Cinavia DRM: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Blu-ray?s Self-Destruction | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 20:36

DRM (Digital Rights Management) is intended to protect media from being played in an unauthorized manner. However, more often than not, it fails to serve the purpose. Today, we will take a detailed look at Cinavia, a DRM mechanism which has recently become mandatory for all Blu-ray players to support.   We will see how Cinavia is different from other Blu-ray DRM mechanisms, and find out ...

Microsoft?s Marketing Unit Bans Company-Expensed Macs, iPads | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 20:36

It appears there is a trace amount of dog food going uneaten at Microsoft. The software giant is banning all purchases of Macs and iPads by its marketing and sales organization, according to an internal email seen by ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley. The email that purportedly comes from Alain Crozier, chief financial officer of Microsoft’s Sales, Marketing, [...]

GIGABYTE?s GA-X79-UD3 and GA-X79-UD7 (OC) LGA2011 ATX Sandy Bridge-E Motherboards Reviewed | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 20:36

  Adopting a new Intel processor usually means you are adopting a new chipset. This means a new motherboard and memory are also part of the deal. Since the X79 platform is the latest to power the Intel… Related posts: Intel’s NEW X79 LGA2011 Socket Platform and Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Sandy Bridge-E Processor Reviewed ASUS P9X79 Deluxe Sandy Bridge-E LGA2011 ATX Motherboard ...

NZXT Sentry Mix Fan Controller Review | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 20:24

Fan controllers come in all shapes in sizes, but it?s not every day you see one that looks like a DJ?s mixer. Today we?ll be looking at the NZXT Sentry Mix Fan Controller, which supports up to six fans. The fans can be controlled very easily with each having its own slider. Each slider is individually marked and can be easily spotted in one of five LED colors.

MSI Lightning HD 7970 overclocked to 1800MHz | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 19:48

With a core voltage of 1.7v and LN2 cooling.

Review: Panasonic DMP-BDT320 | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 19:25

Overview and featuresOver £200 is an awful lot to pay for a simple Blu-ray player, but Panasonic has loaded the DMP-BDT320 disc spinner with a host of extras and made it something of a streamer. Now fitted with the same Viera Connect interface that adorns its plasma and LED-backlit LCD TVs, the Panasonic DMP-BDT320 is stuffed with Netflix, Skype and BBC iPlayer, all of which are controlled by a ...

Rosewill Capstone 450W and 650W 80Plus Gold | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 19:24

We tested the Hive 550W a short while ago, and now Rosewill is following up with their Capstone series, which should be more efficient (80 Plus Gold certification). In this article we will see if the quality of this power supply can match the flawlessness of brands like Seasonic. The Capstone 450W and 650W are little different internally compared to the Hive models. All of the Capstone power ...

KDevelop 4.3 Does Basic C++11 | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 19:24

After spending nearly a year developing the IDE, KDevelop 4.3 is now available. Among the features of this updated program is support for basic C++11...

Will H.264 Codec Support Come To Fedora? Nope. | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 19:24

Following Mozilla's decision this week to support H.264 via system codecs in Firefox, it's been brought up within the Fedora camp whether H.264 support will finally be instated. To no surprise, don't be holding your breath waiting on H.264 within the Fedora repository...

Wubi Is Likely To Wobble Back In Ubuntu | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 19:24

Brought up on the Ubuntu development list yesterday was a proposal to disable Wubi installations from Ubuntu 12.04...

A Linux Game That's Still Not Selling Well | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 19:24

While the new Humble Bundle is already pulling in hundreds of thousands of dollars, there's a new Source Engine game coming to Linux, and Wasteland 2 is likely coming to Linux, as just some of the recent Linux gaming achievements, there's still not a surplus of Linux-native games. Even without there being excessive amounts of Linux-native games, not all of the titles that do come are destined to ...

Intel unveils its new ?Berryville? Atom CE5300 Media Processor | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

Intel's fourth-gen SoC is set to power the next generation of set-top boxes and media gateways.

The new iPad is hotter?literally | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

Tweakers.net revealed a 18.7% increase in temperature where the processor is located

Deal of the Day ? Plantronics GameCom 380 Stereo Gaming Headset | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

Wired Gaming Headset with Noise Cancelling MIC for £16.79

TechPowerUp?s GPU-Z reached v0.6.0 | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

The new version brings support for the upcoming Kepler GPUs and latest HD 7800 series of graphics card.

Hydrophobia Developer Enters Administration | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

Manchester-based Dark Energy Digital reportedly set to close.

Thermaltake Commander MS-I Snow Edition Mid-Tower Chassis Review | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

With gamers wanting the very best on a budget, we take a look at the Thermaltake Commander MS-I Snow Edition chassis.

Microsoft holds patents for some crazy peripherals. | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

Could we see Xbox branded video glasses / helmets?

EA and Maxis release new SimCity 5 Video | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

SimCity developers show off some of the inner workings of their new game engine "Glassbox".

AMD preparing two more FX-series CPUs | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

AMD set to add two new CPUs to the FX lineup, the FX-4130 and the FX-6130.

QPAD launch 5K LE Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:36

True 8200 DPI gaming mouse with a next generation Avago 9800 sensor.

GIGABYTE X79-UD5 Motherboard | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

G.Skill RipjawsX F3-2133C9-32GXH 32 GB PC3-17000 1.6 V DDR3 | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

Apple TV (2012) Review @ TechReviewSource.com | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

Sapphire Radeon 7750 Ultimate @ PureOverclock | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

Intel Ivy Bridge Overclocking with the Core i7 3770K and Core i5 3570K CPUs | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

Arctic MC001-BD HTPC Media Center @ Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

Topower Gold Vapour Injection-HD DDR3 1866MHz 8GB Memory Kit Review @ eTeknix.com | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

OCZ Fatal1ty 1000W Modular Power Supply Review @ HardwareHeaven.com | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

10 Things to Consider Before Setting Up RAID. | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

MSI's R7970 Lightning lives up to the name with 1800MHz core o/c | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

vr-zone.com - MSI certainly wasn't kidding anyone with all the marketing hype it ran with to put its Radeon R7970 Lightning graphics card up on a pedestal, as Swedish overclocking pro Elmor demonstrated when pairing up this lovely highly non-reference HD 7970 with liquid nitrogen cooling measures.

ASUS launches K93SM 18.4-inch notebook in Europe | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

vr-zone.com - ASUS has just officially released its latest K-Series notebook into the European market boasting an 18.4-inch sized LED-backlit Full HD (1920 x 1080) display. The K93SM can now be found online at various EU e/retailers with stock showing and pricing that ranges from 849 Euro to 1,149 Euro depending on the chosen configuration.

Nokia Lumia smartphones get Maps and Drive updates | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:13

vr-zone.com - Nokia has just rolled out updates for two of the most popular Windows Phone apps on its Lumia smartphones, Maps and Drive. Nokia Drive 2.0 provides the ability to do offline route planning and navigation as well as taking notice of speed limits.

Review: Novatech nFinity 2367 Plus | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 18:12

OverviewWe've recently been inundated with a torrent of Intel Ultrabooks from big-name brands, such as the Toshiba Satellite Z830, Asus Zenbook UX31, HP Envy Spectre and Lenovo IdeaPad U300S. These ultra-portable and powerful laptops all come equipped with solid-state drive (SSD) storage, long battery life and a chassis that's thin enough to give the Apple MacBook Air a run for its money. Smaller ...

Expect shortage in supply for the Nikon D800/D800E | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 16:01

vr-zone.com - Last month, Nikon announced the 36.3-megapixel D800/D800E digital SLR camera which is scheduled to be available end of March, next week. But for photographer enthusiasts who are looking to get the camera, don't be surprised if the popular D800/D800E is out of stock in stores.

Review: HP ProBook 4535s | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 16:00

There's no shortage of quality in the laptop market at present, which is a great thing for those looking to buy a new machine. However, the explosion of Ultrabooks has served to expose the swathes of poor quality, bulky and slow laptops that have plagued consumers over the last few years, and the HP ProBook 4535s is one such machine. The polished silver lid offers a hint of quality when you first ...

G.Skill RipjawsX F3-2133C9-32GXH 32 GB PC3-17000 1.6 V DDR3 Review | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 15:48

G.Skill sent us a little surprise, in a 32 GB package. The G.Skill RipjawsX F3-2133C9Q-32GXH kit not only offers huge capacity and speed, but also a little something extra. Intended for P67/Z68, the GSkill F3-2133C9Q-32GXH maxes out the speed, but also the size those platforms offer.

Choiix Wave Stand Tested | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 14:49

Tablets are all the rage these days. If you don't have one, someone you know certainly does. At my h...

Teufel iTeufel Air Test | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 14:49

Mit der iTeufel Air Anlage hat der Lautsprecherhersteller Teufel ein System auf den Markt gebracht, ...

Genius DeathTaker Reviewed | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 14:49

Review of the Genius DeathTaker USB Laser Gaming Mouse. Taiwan-based Genius may not be a well known ...

Microsoft Windows 7 und Office 2010 Backup Anleitung | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 14:49

Seit Windows XP müssen die Betriebssysteme von Microsoft für die dauerhafte Nutzung innerhalb von 30...

Synology DiskStation DS412+ Review | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 14:49

Review of the Synology DiskStation DS412+ 4-bay All-in-1 NAS Server for SMB Users. The DiskStation D...

Samsung Serie 5 Ultrabook Testbericht | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 14:49

Getestet wurde das Samsung Serie 5 Ultrabook. Kann Samsung trotz des geringen Preises die Fehler der...

Zinio now available on BlackBerry PlayBook | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 13:37

vr-zone.com - For those of you who aren't familiar with Zinio, it is an application that brings digital magazines to your Apple iPad, iPhone, Android devices, Mac and the PC. And BlackBerry Playbook owners will be pleased to know that Zinio is now available on the tablet.

Puget Systems Echo: Intel and AMD Showdown at 65 Watts | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 12:24

Just about anyone can put together a solid computer using a decent midtower and the right parts. What we don't see as often is just how fast a computer can be assembled in a small form factor. More and more, too, the term "fast" isn't an all-encompassing one; as the GPU becomes increasingly important, the definition gets foggier and foggier. Today, all of these considerations collide as we test ...

Samsung partners Viki to offer users high quality video content in Singapore | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 11:13

vr-zone.com - Samsung Smart TV owners in Singapore can enjoy more quality content in the comfort of their homes. The Korean company has partnered with international video site, Viki, to offer a wide variety of TV shows, movies and entertainment news, all for free.

Samsung GALAXY S III appears in Visa commercial? | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 11:13

vr-zone.com - There have been many rumors about the Samsung GALAXY S III circulating on the web, especially with its launch coming closer each day. And it seems that the Android smartphone may have made an appearance in a Visa commercial recently.

Microsoft Xbox projector helmet patent shows game console plans | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:01

vr-zone.com - It has come to light that software developer Microsoft has patented a gaming helmet and projector eyeware for the Xbox, which could be a planned feature for the company's next-generation console.

Intel announces the Atom CE5300 media processor family | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:01

vr-zone.com - About a month and a half ago VR-Zone revealed Intel's Atom CE5300 series of media processors (also known as Berryville) as well as Intel's plans for Tizen and now Intel has officially announced the Atom CE5300 platform at the IPTV World Forum in London. Intel also had some of its partners at the show, displaying their very first set-top-boxes based on the new platform.

Windows 8 is expected to launch in October | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:01

vr-zone.com - Not entirely unexpectedly, Microsoft is aiming for an October launch for Windows 8 and we should see both the x86 and ARM versions launch at the same time. This would give Microsoft ample time to get its new OS out into the channel in time for the holiday shopping season, be it on new devices or in retail boxed versions.

Fairchild Semiconductor shrinks Driver MOSFETs for Ultrabooks | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:01

vr-zone.com - Driver MOSFETs, more commonly known as DrMOS are a key part in the VRM design in modern computers and despite being smaller than traditional MOSFET designs, once you start looking at notebooks and even more so at Ultrabooks, these chips actually take up quite a lot of space. Now Fairchild Semiconductors have managed to shrink the foot print of its Generation II XS DrMOS by 50 ...

Intel cans 3.4W TDP Cactus Ridge Thunderbolt chip | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:01

vr-zone.com - We're not sure if this is good news or bad news, but Intel has decided to cancel one of its planned Thunderbolt chipsets in the upcoming Cactus Ridge range of chips. The company has canned the 3.4W TDP part, also known as the L3510H in favour of the lower power L3510L.

OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid 1TB PCI-E SSD Review | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:01

vr-zone.com -  SSD drives undoubtedly are extremely fast, with their speeds being only limited by the bandwidth of the SATA bus interface. However they also remain disproportionately expensive per GB when compared to mechanical drives, forbidding mainstream customers from purchasing large capacity drives. For those who require a fairly large primary drive and want to reap the benefits of SSD ...

Report: HP to Fold Printing Biz into Personal Systems Group | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:00

Hewlett-Packard is preparing to announce that it is folding its printer business into its PC unit, according to AllThingsD. The report, published Tuesday, cited unnamed sources as saying that long-time Imaging and Printing Group (IGP) head Vyomesh Joshi will leave HP as part of the rumored reorganization. An HP spokesperson told PCMag that the company was [...]

Dear Esther: A Source Engine Game On Linux | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:00

You may have heard a few days ago that Dear Esther, a game built upon Valve's Source Engine, would be ported to Linux and released in the coming months. Well, here's more details about that Source-based game is getting to Linux...

AMD Publishes Open-Source HD 7000, Trinity Code | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:00

AMD has finally released the open-source driver code to support the Radeon HD 7000 "Southern Islands" GPUs and next-generation Fusion "Trinity" APUs under Linux with their open-source driver...

Intel Ivy Bridge Overclocking with the Core i7 3770K and Core i5 3570K CPUs | Posted on: 21/03/2012 @ 10:00

Editor Note: Intel or GIGABYTE did not sanction this preview in any way. We are posting this well ahead of launch since some other well-known tech sites have already covered Ivy Bridge performance and the CPU is readily available and for sale right now.  Introduction    I literally feel like a zombie right now. In the last 48 hours I've done so much testing it passes the threshold of being ...

Users report iPad 3 overheating problem | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 23:48

vr-zone.com - A growing number of users are reporting that Apple's third-generation iPad, which launched last week, is overheating to such an extent that it cannot be held.

Review: Asus P8Z68-V LX | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 23:36

OverviewA budget board with a premium chipset. Is that the most effective combination for achieving maximum bang-for-buck? If so, the Asus P8Z68-V LX is positioned perfectly.It sells for as little as £75 but it packs Intel's Z68 chipset. OK, that means at best you're stuck with mainstream LGA1155 processors and a quad-core cap, rather than the six (like the Intel Core i7 3960X) and eight-core ...

Unboxing the Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:48

Logitech has always been the go-to brand when it comes to keyboards and mice. They always have great products and products geared towards both gamers and casual users. The keyboard we are checking out today is more for casual users, but still have some great features. It has laser-etched backlit keys with adjustable backlighting, Logitech's Incurve keys, hand proximity detection and did we ...

Notch: Forget DRM, ?focus on the honest people? | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:48

Minecraft creator Marcus 'Notch' Persson has joined the band of devs in opposition to DRM, calling it futile and intrusive.

Topower Gold Vapour Injection-HD DDR3 1866MHz 8GB Memory Kit Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:48

With memory prices at an affordable level, we take a look at an 8GB 1866MHz dual-channel kit from Topower Memory.

Has Dragon Age III production started? | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:48

The team has fully moved onto The Next Thing

Free mobile apps drain battery power | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:37

vr-zone.com - Free mobile apps use considerably more battery power than their paid equivalents, due to resource-hogging advertisements, according to a study by Purdue University.

Project Titan stealing World of Warcraft developer talent | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:37

vr-zone.com - Blizzard, the game studio behind the popular Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo series, has revealed that its Project Titan massively multiplayer online (MMO) game is taking developer talent away from its highly-successful World of Warcraft (WoW) title.

Review: Acer Aspire 5750 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:36

Acer Aspire 5750The won't win any awards for design or craftsmanship, but with the power and performance on offer, it's hard to ignore for anyone looking for a decent laptop on a budget. Low cost laptops are notoriously bland-looking, but the Aspire 5750 at least does a good job of adding a little personality and fun. The body is an attractive electric blue colour, which looks classy and ...

Review: MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:36

OverviewIs there such as thing as too much system memory? In the context of the new MSI X79A-GD65 8D, that's the first question that leaps to mind.As an X79 motherboard compatible with the latest Intel Core i7 processors for the LGA2011 socket, it forms part of the highest performing PC platform on planet Earth. But you still have to wonder whether support for 128GB of DDR3 memory split over ...

Seasonic Platinum 1000 Watt | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:36

Mit dem Platinum 1000 Watt präsentiert Seasonic ein absolutes High-End-Netzteil, das nicht nur über eine sehr gute Ausstattung sondern auch über höchste Effizienz verfügt. Ebenso verlässt sich Seasonic bei diesem Netzteil ausschliesslich auf hochwertige Bauteile, die eine maximale Lebensdauer garantieren sollen.

Report: New iPad Burns 10 Degrees Hotter Than iPad 2 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:36

The new iPad is not just a hot commodity, it is literally burning hotter than its predecessor, a report has found. According to thermal images from Dutch site Tweakers.net (via Google Translate) first discovered by Engadget, Apple’s third-gen iPad is heating up 10 degrees hotter than the iPad 2. Using an infrared camera, Tweakers measured [...]

openSUSE 12.2 Will Bring Plymouth, GRUB2, GCC 4.7 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:00

OpenSUSE 12.2 Milestone 2 is available today with several new features as the German-founded Linux distribution prepares for its official release this summer...

Fedora 18 Picks Up New Features, Rejects Systemd-Journal | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 22:00

There's still two months prior to the official Fedora 17 release -- Fedora 17 Beta isn't even out yet -- but besides coming up with a new codename, we have our first technical glimpse at new features to Fedora 18, which will be released by Red Hat and the community in Q4'2012...

Mark Reins Discusses Unreal Engine 3 & 4 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 21:36

Epic Games VP Mark Reins discusses the present and future of Unreal Engine.

Noctua and Kingwin Ultra Quiet 120mm Fans | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 21:36

While we couldn't possibly cover even a fraction of the fans on the market, in this article we are going to compare five 120mm fans to see which one is the superior fan for keeping you computer both cool and quiet. We will be taking a look at the DB-122 and DB-125 from Kingwin, as well as the NF-F12 PWM, NF-P12, and NF-S12B FLX from Noctua.

Sony Singapore offers integrated entertainment across devices and screen sizes | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 21:25

vr-zone.com - Today, Sony Electronics Singapore showcased their new products including BRAVIA TVs and Xperia Android smartphones, which bring about integrated entertainment and communication to users, and letting them have the convenience of sharing the content on different platforms.

Review: Gigabyte X79-UD3 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 21:24

.OverviewPlotting a performance PC? Snag a high end motherboard. That's the conventional wisdom challenged by the new Gigabyte X79-UD3.Of course, any board based on Intel's X79 chipset hardly rates as poverty item. At £175, the Gigabyte X79-UD3 ain't exactly cheap, but it is within a fiver of the cheapest X79 motherboards on the market. Everything, therefore, is relative. Consequently, the ...

ASUS P9X79: Golden middle | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 21:00

  As it usually happens, when Intel presents a new chipset, ASUS is quick to follow with a torrent of new models within a short timeframe, in order to cover as much ground as possible in terms of user profiles. This makes it possible for them to meet the needs of virtually anyone, and we end up with a confusing string of suffixes that contain hints at the level of equipment and performance ...

Naming Fedora 18, The Beefy Miracle Successor | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 20:48

There's two months until Fedora 17, which is codenamed the Beefy Miracle, is officially released. However, already getting underway is the codename proposal period for Fedora 18. What will succeed the Beefy Miracle?..

Direct Rendering For Qt Compositor & More | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 20:48

Frederik Gladhorn of Nokia has made public a mini status report about what various developers from Nokia's Qt office in Oslo, Norway are working on at the moment...

Mesa 8.1-devel Performance With Intel's DRI Driver | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 20:48

Recently I published benchmarks showing performance boosts for Intel Sandy Bridge with the Linux 3.3 and future 3.4 kernel DRM code, but how's the Mesa 8.1-devel performance looking?..

ASUS USB-N53 Dual Band Wireless-N300 USB Adapter Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 20:45

BenchmarkReviews.com: Built on the same design slate as the black diamond series, comes the ASUS USB-N53 Dual Band Wireless-N300 USB Adapter. The USB-N53 has two built in antennae and can operate on 2.4GHz and 5GHz signals at up to 300Mb/s. On the box ASUS claim that the USB-N53 has a "Superior antenna design for extensive wireless coverage more than 150%" and this does show through in our tests, ...

Intel Core i7-3820 Extreme Edition CPU Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 20:41

BenchmarkReviews.com: Not quite a year after Intel released Sandy Bridge with the new LGA-1155 platform they upped the performance bar again. This time around, the Sandy Bridge-E LGA-2011 platform is bigger, faster, and represents the top-of-the-line for consumer computing. Intel "Extreme Edition" processors have always brought out the best that the company has to offer, but the Extreme moniker ...

iPad 3 sells 3 Million in 3 days | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 20:36

The latest iPad tablet sold three million units in its first three days on sale.

HP Pavilion Phoenix h9 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 20:12

The HP Phoenix h9 is a desktop PC designed with gaming in mind as well as having a small footprint and an affordable price. It does have limited interior space for future expansion and slightly below average gaming performance.

Cideko Air Conqueror Keyboard / Gamepad Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 19:36

Cideko originally created the Air Keyboard and Mouse for HTPC users. Now they?ve decided to step up their game, expand the size and include a PlayStation 3 style controller on top. The result is an amazing all-in-one solution that will leave all user bases satisfied, albeit, some more than others. Check out the full review to find out why Cideko has dubbed their latest all-in-one product the ...

Google?s own tablet currently in production | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 19:36

A 7" tablet powered by Nvidia's Tegra 3, Google is aiming at Amazon's Kindle.

Review: Asus P8Z68-V Gen3 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 19:00

OverviewIntel's Z68 chipset, which is at the heart of this Asus P8Z68-V Gen3, has been around for a little while now, so what's with a new motherboard built around it? Especially from a technology leader like Asus - it's not like it hasn't got a least half a dozen boards in its Z68 range already. There's even a couple that, like the P8Z68-V Gen3, already have PCIe 3.0 support?The launch of yet ...

Review: Olympus VG-170 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 19:00

Overview and featuresThe new Olympus VG-170 packs a host of features into an affordable, compact camera body. With a recommended UK price of £100 and available to buy for just £80 if you shop around, this camera falls firmly into budget compact territory - but comes with many more premium functions. These include the ability to take 3D photos and HD videos, plus a 5x optical zoom that starts ...

Apple announce dividend and share repurchasing program | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:24

$2.65 dollars dividend per share and $10 billion share repurchasing scheme.

Unboxing the G.Skill RipjawsZ 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit @ ThinkComputers.org | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:01

Genius DeathTaker USB Laser Gaming Mouse @ Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:01

Powerful personal projector for iPhone ready to launch | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:01

Get Prepared for World Backup Day with LaCie | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:01

Xeon E5-2600 vs 3960X vs 2600K ? Intel 8 Core vs 6 Core vs 4 Core Gaming Performance @ ocaholic | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:01

Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i7 3770K | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:01

Corsair Carbide 300R Case Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:00

Kingston SSDNow V+200 Enterprise 120GB Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:00

Cooler Master GeminII M4 CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:00

First retail GEFORCE GTX 680 pixelated | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 18:00

vr-zone.com - The first images of a retail GTX 680 have appeared online thanks to Overclock.net forum member "ironman86" - a lucky lad who managed to get hold of a GIGABYTE model, box and all. The card with a designated model name of GV-N680D5-2GD-B strictly follows NVIDIA's reference design apart from some exclusive GIGABYTE sci-fi themed artwork.

Report: Windows 8 to Ship in October | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 17:48

Microsoft plans to finish up Windows 8 this summer, in time to launch it in October, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday. The wire also reported that under five Windows on ARM devices will join the rollout, with more than forty Intel machines. Microsoft has not announced a ship date for Windows 8, but [...]

Nox launches the new Hummer Zero Limited Edition | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 17:24

Nox Xtreme launched a Hummer chassis limited edition, the latest addition to the products series Hummer.

AMD Catalyst 12.2 Windows 7 Video Card Driver Analysis | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

While AMD released a Pre-Certified version of the driver earlier in the month, which they say is exa...

XFX Radeon HD 7770 Black Super Overclocked Edition DD Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

Review of the XFX Radeon HD 7770 Black Super Overclocked Edition DD Video Card. The Radeon HD 7770 B...

Sapphire HD 7970 OC Edition Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

Die SAPPHIRE HD 7970 OC Edition verfügt über SAPPHIREs neue Dual Extractor Technologie Dual-X - ein ...

Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 OC Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

We review the Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 OC. The GV-R787OC-2GD as we test today, makes use of a long Ul...

Sapphire HD 7770 GHz OC Edition im Test | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

Getestet wurde die Sapphire HD 7770 GHz OC Edition. Die Sapphire HD 7770 GHz OC Edition ist eine sch...

PowerColor PCS+ Radeon HD 7870 GHz OC Edition 2GB Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

Review of the PowerColor PCS+ Radeon HD 7870 GHz OC Edition 2GB Video Card. Today, though, we get to...

Gigabyte HD 7870 Overclock Test | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

Getestet wurde die Gigabyte HD 7870 Overclock Grafikkarte. Gigabyte ist einer der ersten Hersteller ...

nVidia GeForce GTX 680 Vorschau | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

Was vom nVidia GK110-Chip zu erwarten ist. Erste plausible Informationen zum GK110-Chip von nVidia m...

AMD Radeon HD 7750 1GB CrossFire Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

AMD Radeon HD 7750 1GB Reference Video Cards in CrossFire. Looking at the AMD website for the HD 775...

Sapphire HD 7870 GHz OC Edition und HD 7850 OC Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:49

Bei der Produkteinführung werden zwei Modelle der HD 7870 Serie vorgestellt. Zuerst in die Läden kom...

Review: Ricoh GR Digital IV | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:48

Overview and featuresThe Ricoh GR Digital IV is a high-end, premium priced compact camera that, superficially at least, appears to be little more than a re-badged version of 2009's GR Digital III.To be fair, when Ricoh began designing the follow-up to the finely-tuned photographer's compact that was GRD III, it was always going to be a question of 'where to now?'Like its predecessor, the Ricoh GR ...

Seagate reaches 1TB per square inch milestone | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 16:12

Promises to double the capacity of current storage drives.

Lenovo preparing the ThinkCentre M92z Slim All-in-One PCs | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 15:12

This Ivy Bridge powered AIO will be available in 20 and 23" and feature a slim profile.

Report: AMD Radeon HD 7990 Specifications | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 14:37

vr-zone.com - AMD is preparing to release the Southern Islands / HD 7000 flagship, codenamed New Zealand, to be branded Radeon HD 7990. As expected, the 7990 will be a dual-GPU card, based on 2 x Tahiti.

Liquid Cooled FX-8120 finally available | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 14:00

$310 for FX 8120 with a liquid CPU cooler, cooler works out at $110, same as the Corsair H100.

Deal of the Day ? 23 inch ACER 3D Monitor | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 14:00

Stunning 2ms responce 1920x1080 120HZ 3D monitor Inc Glasses for under £160

Microsoft hiring for major ?AAAA title? | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 14:00

Microsoft is hiring for a new AAAA title, yup you heard it right, 4 A's. We're not even sure what that means.

Orico unveils its HS-01 series of SSD | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 12:48

This 256GB, SF-2281-driven SSD comes in four different shell design.

GeChic?s 13.3? portable monitors extends the display of your devices | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 11:36

Powered via USB (or a separate battery pack), it offers VGA and HDMI connection with 1366x768 resolution.

Lian Li PC-Z70 Case Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 11:00

When computer enthusiasts think about high-end, ultra quality cases, what's the first name that comes to mind? Yes, that's rhetorical; we all know it's Lian Li.Lian Li PC-Z70 Case Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: Lian Li PC-V1020 Case Review Lian Li PC-Q25 mITX Case Review Lian Li PC-Z60 Case Review

Nvidia expecting good results from Kepler | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 10:36

However, the company is not getting as much wafers as it would like.

New Power Management Phases For Linux 3.4 Kernel | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 9:24

Just one day after the Linux 3.3 kernel was released, the power management pull request for the Linux 3.4 kernel has already been submitted...

Intel Haswell Graphics Code Begins Appearing | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 9:24

The open-source Intel Linux graphics driver code for Intel's 2013 platform, Haswell, has begun to surface...

Adata had a profitable last quarter in 2011 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 9:24

40% of the company's revenue came from their DRAM.

Study: Free Android Apps Can Steal Your Phone?s Power | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 8:36

A study by Purdue University and Microsoft has revealed that as much as 75 percent of the power a smartphone application draws is used for third-party ad serving. The study examined several popular smartphone applications, including the Android browser and Angry Birds, Rovio’s popular smartphone game. The New York Times app’s download manager also appeared to consume a great [...]

AMD Radeon 7870 2GB Graphics Card Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 8:12

Rounding off the 7000 series line-up, can the 7870 offer a fair balance between price and power?

New Left 4 Dead 2 DLC ?Cold Stream is almost finished? says Valve | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 8:12

The development of the Cold Stream DLC for Left 4 Dead 2 is almost finished, however there is no release date announced yet.

Corsair Performance Pro 128GB RAID 0 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 8:02

The Corsair Performance Pro 128GB SSD contains an updated Marvell controller that continues to use a SATA 6G interface, able to take advantage of the insane speeds offered by the new standard. At 128GB capacity, these drives looks to be affordable and fast, satisfying the top performance that enthusiasts crave. Corsair is responding the enthusiast’s growing demand for a top tier drive that ...

PowerColor PCS+ 7870 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 8:01

Pitcairn is the codename for this bourgeois of AMD's graphics card lineup, and it brings the Radeon 7850 and 7870. Today we're interested in the latter, and specifically we're examining the PowerColor PCS+ 7870. It comes with core speeds well over a GHz, and also comes with a customized air cooler to tame the temperatures that often come with higher speeds

HIS 7870 IceQ X Turbo | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 7:59

W're examining the HIS 7870 IceQ X Turbo. It comes with core speeds well over a GHz, and also comes with a customized air cooler to tame the temperatures that often come with higher speeds. Can it beat a GTX 580 while costing less?

Gigabyte GTX 680 pictured | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 7:12

Features a 3 year warranty, nvidia reference design and new GEFORCE GTX branding.

EA shuts down online servers for some Online Pass games | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 7:12

EA has announced that they will be shutting down the online multiplayer servers for a number of games, some of which required Paid Online Passes to play.

Tablet?s Screen Size Determines How It?s Used | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 6:24

The screen size on a tablet can actually dictate what type of content its owner is consuming and creating on the device, according to a new report from NPD In-Stat. Owners of smaller tablets with a screen less than 7 inches most often use their device for basic entertainment purposes, such as listening to music and watching [...]

GAME will enter administration within a week | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 6:00

If you've got any discounts or vouchers or coupons or GAME points of any sort, now is the time to use them.

World?s lowest power multi-gigabit wireless chip from Panasonic | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:48

Provides multi-gigabit speeds on a chip that uses just 1W of power.

Max Payne Official Trailer 3 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

Just in a new official trailer from the boys and girls over at Rockstar Studios The explosive, brand new official trailer for Max Payne 3 is here – revealing more of the game’s story, beginning with the kidnapping of Rodrigo … Continue reading →

New Unreal Engine Powered MMO ?Bless? | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

Bless is a new mmo powered by the Unreal Engine been made by Korean company Neowiz and it sure looks pretty! Tasty Screenshots and trailer to follow… A medieval-inspired fantasy, Bless boasts ten races, each with its own territory, across … Continue reading →

More Kepler Rumours, Partners Have Stock, Cards Arriving March/April. (updated with photo of pcb) | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

New rumours about Nvidia’s new kepler series gpu’s have been circulating the internet today. Read on to see spec’s Pic’s and possible release date… First of all here are the leaked PCB and power connector pictures Originally from expreview.com The … Continue reading →

Valve Said To Be Working On ?Steam Box? Gaming Console With Partners, Could Announce At GDC | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

Valve said to be working on ‘Steam Box’ gaming console with partners, could announce at GDC… Recently there’s been chatter that Valve ? the company behind the massively popular gaming service Steam ? has been considering getting into the hardware business. … Continue reading →

Medal of Honor Warfighter Official Announce Trailer And Info | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

A new trailer for the new upcoming Medal of honor game made by Danger close and running on the beautiful frostbite 2 engine has been released. Read on for more info and the trailer… Gameplay The game will run on … Continue reading →

3 New DLC?s Announced For Battlefield 3 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

DICE have just announced 3 new DLC expansion packs coming to BF3 read on for more detailed info… 1: Battlefield 3: Close Quarters In Battlefield 3: Close Quarters, players are dropped into a frantic, infantry-only theatre of war. Frostbite 2 … Continue reading →

Thermalright Leetgion Hellion Gaming Mouse First Unboxing Here, review soon | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

Hi guys yesterday we got Thermalright’s new gaming mouse through the doors here at Rigmods. We couldnt resist to give you guys a quick unboxing before we go to press with a full test and review. specs before video TECHNICAL … Continue reading →

Battlefield 3: Close Quarters First Screenshots and Gameplay | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

The first official gameplay footage of the Battlefield 3: Close Quarters DLC has been released along with a few shiny screen shots too. Read on to see the carnage… With the new DLC comes 10 new weapons including the AUG,LSAT,ACW-R,SPAS-12 … Continue reading →

Leetgion Hellion Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

Hi and welcome to the Leetgion Hellion review here at Rigmods. Leetgion have kindly sent us a sample today to test and test it we shall! We game hard at rigmods and know what we like when it comes to … Continue reading →

OC-Windforce Takes intel i7 3770k To 6.2Ghz | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

Oc-windforce over at Kingpin cooling has taken a intel Ivy Bridge i7 3770k sample to a huge 6.2Ghz on liquid nitrogen using a MSI Z77A-GD65 and 4Gb of GSKILL DDR3 2000 CL6 running at a crazy 2316mhz! Also he picked … Continue reading →

SSD: One for all or two for RAID? @ APH Networks | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

AMD FX-8120 Bulldozer | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid Solid State Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

Intel Sandy Bridge Shapes Up On GCC 4.7 Compiler @ Phoronix | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:03

Gigabyte X79-UD3 Motherboard Review @ OCIA.net | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

New Apple iPad | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

PowerColor PCS+ 7870 @ PureOverclock | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

Corsair Performance Pro 129GB RAID 0 @ PureOverclock | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

Apple iPad 3 Review (64GB) | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

TechwareLabs Grooveshark Bluetooth Car Adapter Give Away Contest | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

Arctic Silver 5, Ceramique, and Ceramique 2 Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

Arctic Silver 5, Ceramique, and Ceramique 2 hit the TIM testbed. How do the offerings from the biggest name in thermal paste fair? Read on to find out.

EVGA Frostbite, Phobya HeGrease, and TIM Consultants Quantum Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

EVGA Frostbite, Phobya HeGrease, and TIM Consultants Quantum hit the testbed. One thoroughly impresses, another sets the benchmark for new best paste, and the last turns out to be a repeat of a lackluster paste.

2011 Thermal Compound Roundup ? Results Compilation | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

The full collection of results from our 2011 Thermal Compound Roundup, updated with each installment. Also lists the upcoming TIMs in our queue.

HWLabs GTX 360 Radiator Review ? Data Supplement | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

HW Labs GTX360 data supplement for our V2 Radiator testing. Not a full review, just the data and recap that feeds the radiator comparison.

Intel's Direct I/O in Xeon E5 - Workstations and servers today, gaming systems tomorrow? | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - The new generation dual Socket 2011 Xeon E5 platform has one rarely mentioned, but important, capability - receiving the I/O data from, say, storage or network, directly into the CPU cache, rather than going to and from the main memory. Direct I/O (DDIO) could be used even beyond workstations and servers, though... how about low-latency high end gameplay?

Samsung GALAXY S III to launch in May? | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - The Samsung GALAXY S III is going to be launched soon, and there have been many leaked photos of the Android smartphone online. But the latest one seems to be the real deal, from a Powerpoint slide with the name of PR agency (WeberShandwick) at the bottom.

HP let slip a three Ivy Bridge notebook models | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - Despite not being expected to launch until June after Intel pushed back the date for its upcoming Ivy Bridge processors, HP has revealed three new notebook models featuring the new processors. Two of the models feature the same quad core Core i7-3610QM processor with the third sporting a Core i7-3720QM, suggesting that it's possible that the quad core mobile processors will launch ...

ASUS launches Eee PC 1025 Flare series, world's fastest netbook with 2 sec resume | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - Who says netbooks are going to extinction? ASUS has recently announced their new Eee PC 1025 Flare series which claims to be the world's fastest netbook that can resume in just two seconds.

Huawei strikes back at Creative with countersuit | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - Last month, Creative Technology sued Chinese networking and telecommunications equipment and services company, Huawei, over the failure of the WiMAX broadband project. And Huawei has filed a countersuit against Creative for US$8.23 million over the termination of the project.

iPad 3 and other tablets causing injury | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - The growing number of tablet computers, including Apple's new iPad launched last week, are causing  increasing reports of neck and shoulder injuries, according to a leading doctor in the field.

EA to cut online support for several games | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - Electronic Arts (EA) has decided to pull online support for a number of its games, including some popular older sports titles.

Judge rules Megaupload court order was unlawful | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - A New Zealand judge has ruled that the court order used to seize a number of possessions belonging to Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom was unlawful, which could see the items being return to him.

Download Windows Server 8 Beta and SQL Server 2012 RTM Final | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - Keeping in line with its strategy of releasing public previews of their next-generation software, Microsoft has released public beta versions of their next generation operating system and SQL for the enterprise.

Seagate hits 1Terabit per square inch | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

vr-zone.com - SSDs might still be the hot topic in storage, but considering the high costs per GB, hard disk drives aren't going anywhere any time soon. Seagate has announced that it has managed to reach storage densities of 1 Terabit per square inch, something the company claims will allow for twice the hard drive capacity of today within the next few years.

Sapphire HD 7750 Ultimate Tested | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

Review of the Sapphire HD 7750 Ultimate video card. I had a good idea of what to expect when we got ...

HIS 7750 iCooler 1GB Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

Review of the HIS 7750 iCooler 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E Video Card. Up for review today I have the HIS 7750 i...

Gigabyte HD 7770 OC 1GB Tested | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

Review of the Gigabyte HD 7770 OC 1 GB video card. Gigabyte's HD 7770 OC comes with a massive clock ...

Zotac GTX 560 AMP! Edition und GTX 560 Ti im Vergleich | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:02

Vergleichstest der ZOTAC GTX 560 AMP! Edition vs. GTX 560 Ti Grafikkarte. Nvidias GeForce GTX 560 Fa...

Microsoft Windows 8 Metro vs Desktop Compared | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Metro vs Desktop Windows 8 Power Struggle. We've been looking forward to Windows 8's Consumer Previe...

Epson Stylus NX430 Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Review of the Epson Stylus NX430 Small-in-One All-in-One Printer. Up for review today I've got anoth...

Icy Box IB-MP3011Plus Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Review of the Icy Box IB-MP3011Plus. With the groaning trend of smart TV's and media streaming to yo...

Apple iPad 3 Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

The new Apple iPad is finally here and we've got the 16GB Wi-Fi version to review for you. The new A...

ComputerBase März 2012 Gewinnspiel | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

In Zusammenarbeit mit Aquatuning möchte ComputerBase diesen Monat ein Wasserkühlungs-Set unter die L...

Apple iPad3 Test | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Getestet wurde das Apple iPad 3. Das Apple-Tablet mit beeindruckendem Display samt Video ausprobiert...

How to Turn a High-Speed Gentle Typhoon Into a PWM Fan | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

What if you want to control the speed of your high-speed Gentle Typhoon fan? Maybe you're tired of it going full-blast all the time. It is quite noisy after all... What to do? You could buy an expensive fan controller, but there is a better way. Actually, there are a couple of better ways, and they involve a hidden capability of your high-speed Gentle Typhoon's PCB.How to Turn a High-Speed Gentle ...

SilverStone PS07 mATX Case Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

SilverStone is considered by many PC enthusiasts to be in the top tier of case manufacturers from the quality and aesthetic appeal of their designs. Today, we'll be having a look at a case from SilverStone's Precision line of cases, which is described as high-value tower chassis. The PS07 is the first mATX case in the Precision line and is geared toward a balance between size and ...

Sapphire HD 7750 Ultimate Review (with CrossFireX Results) | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Shhh...what's that? I can't hear anything? In this case, you are actually not supposed to! Sapphire has brought to you the HD 7750 Ultimate video card. What makes this card a bit different from all other 7750's available on the market, is that it is passively cooled, which brings with it the promise of true silence. Sapphire HD 7750 Ultimate Review (with CrossFireX Results) is a post from: ...

OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid 1TB Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

What do you do when you?re addicted to the speed SSD?s provide, but you need more space than your budget will allow in an SSD? You look to OCZ's RevoDrive Hybrid 1TB. OCZ has come up with an all-in-one HDD/RevoDrive caching solution for those power users that NEED all that space OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid 1TB Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community ...

ARCTIC Freezer 13 Pro CO Heatsink Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Today, I will be taking a look at my second cooler from ARCTIC. This one is named the Freezer 13 Pro CO and it looks to be a higher performance offering than the last cooler I reviewed from ARCTIC, the Freezer 13.ARCTIC Freezer 13 Pro CO Heatsink Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: Arctic Freezer 13 Heatsink Review Arctic Accelero Xtreme Plus ...

Scythe Kaze Master II Fan Controller Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Scythe, known for their cooling products and accessories such as heatsinks, fans, and fan controllers, has recently added a new fan controller to their products. The fan controller featured today is the Kaze Master II, the successor to the original Kaze Master. Scythe Kaze Master II Fan Controller Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: Scythe ...

ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-z Motherboard Review | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

We're back today with another feature-packed ASUS board for your viewing pleasure - the Intel Z68-based Maximus IV Extreme-z.ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-z Motherboard Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: Asus P8P67 Pro Motherboard Review ASUS Crosshair IV Extreme Review ASUS Rampage IV Extreme Review

Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

The Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 has turned out to be an impressive machine. It's capable of high speed printing and copying. Its eco friendliness extends to how much noise it produces in the office and how much power it consumes. Any business owner looking for a low total cost of ownership device should definitely consider it.

Review: D-Link Home Network Camera DCS-942L | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

The D-Link Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera DCS-942L is obviously aimed at first-time users of network cameras. The setup was one of the quickest and easiest we've experienced, with a clear walkthrough guiding us through the process - a far cry from the complex and time consuming installations of older and more advanced network cameras. The camera is supplied with an Ethernet ...

Review: Glidetrack HD Hybrid Slider | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Overview and featuresThe rise of HD video-capable DSLRs has led to a thriving market for accessories to help the professional or aspiring videographer achieve high quality moving camera shots. Alongside a slew of steady cams and cranes, the portable dolly slider is becoming increasingly popular as a must-have tool for achieving smoother camera moves, and higher production values.The HD Hybrid ...

Review: Updated: HTC Sensation XE | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Overview, design and feelThe HTC Sensation XE built well on the success of the original Sensation, but since the launch of Ice Cream Sandwich toting handsets at MWC 2012 it is in need of an update to keep up with the pack.HTC has done just that providing the Sensation XE with Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, coupled with its own Sense 3.6 overlay update. A new Sensation XE should now run Ice ...

Review: Panasonic TX-L42ET5B | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

OverviewAs arguably the biggest driving force behind full HD, 'active' 3D technology, you can understand why Panasonic has been so vocal with its attacks on LG's passive 3D alternative.Why on earth, has argued Panasonic, would anyone want to buy a full HD TV only to then watch 3D on it at a reduced resolution?So it's fair to say Panasonic's TX-L42ET5 comes as something of a shock. For the fact ...

Review: August DTV700B | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

The idea of watching live TV on the move has taken a back-seat recently, with on-demand services on tablets such as the new iPad and big smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Note being the more popular way to catch up with your favourite TV shows. But some people still want to watch TV as it happens, either because they're old fashioned, or because there's something that's worth watching live - ...

Review: D-Link Network Video Recorder DNR-322L | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

The D-Link Network Video Recorder DNR-322L is a NAS (network attached storage) device specifically for recording network video. Although it works with other brands, it's best used with D-Link's own cameras (like the DCS-942L) via the mydlink service. The DNR-322L doesn't come with a hard drive installed, though it supports two SATA hard drives that can be configured for RAID 0 or RAID 1. If you ...

Review: Kodak Office Hero 6.1 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

The wheels haven't completely fallen off for Kodak - a recent loan of $950 million has been granted for the company to restructure itself and adjust its priorities. This has resulted in a cull of its digital camera business and a renewed focus on printers. This is a risky move, so its new printer, the Kodak Office Hero 6.1, had better impress. This printer's headline features revolve around its ...

Review: Updated: Samsung Galaxy Ace | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:01

Overview, design and feelUPDATED: With a year on the market and multiple price drops / firmware upgrades, we re-test the Samsung Galaxy Ace to see if it can still cut it as a popular smartphone.Once a bit player on the smartphone scene, famed more for questionable construction than standout handsets, Samsung has turned a corner in recent years, establishing itself as a genuine player on the ...

Choosing Your Social Media Username | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:00

Back in 2007 I published the article Choosing a Nickname, nowadays nicknames (or more appropriately, usernames) are available over all the social networks. Depending on how you use social media, choosing a username could be THE MOST important step! Why Is Username Important If you already have a nickname some place else, chances are you [...]

Archos 80 and 101 G9 Turbo 1.5 GHz Available Now In US | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:00

Quick update, to the Archos news we've had rolling lately. US buyers can now pick up the Archos G9 Turbo line of tablets at their promised 1.5 GHz; the US store is now offering the 8" and 10.1" variants for $269 and $329 respectively, with 8GB of NAND on board. These TI OMAP 4460 powered tablets will be our first chance to see what kind of performance can be wrung out of OMAP 4 when pushed to ...

The new iPad: Retina Display Analysis | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:00

We're hard at work on our review on the new iPad but with a fair bit of display analysis under our belts I thought a quick post might be in order. One of the major features of the new iPad is its 2048 x 1536 Retina Display. Apple kept the dimensions of the display the same as the previous two iPad models, but doubled the horizontal and vertical resolution resulting in a 4x increase in pixels. As ...

Tested: Battery Life on the new iPad | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:00

Hot on the heels of our Retina Display analysis we have some more data for you: battery life of the new iPad. The chart above is our revamped web browser battery life test that we introduced in Part 2 of our Eee Pad Transformer Prime review. Despite the huge increase in battery capacity, battery life seems to be a bit lower than the iPad 2. The drop isn't huge but it does echo what we've seen in ...

Apple Sells 3 Million New iPads | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 4:00

Apple on Monday revealed that it sold 3 million new iPads since the tablet hit stores on March 16. “The new iPad is a blockbuster with three million sold?the strongest iPad launch yet,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, in a statement. “Customers are loving the incredible new features of iPad, [...]

Trinity arrives in HP G4-2000 series notebooks | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 3:36

2 Cores, 3GHz turbo, 2.6GHz stock and HD 7520G graphics.

ASUS GTX 680 goes on pre-order in USA | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 2:36

Pricing puts it in direct competiton with the HD 7970's price point.

Unboxing the G.Skill RipjawsZ 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 1:36

It is not often that we do an unboxing of a memory kit, but since G.Skill has recently released their RipjawsZ Extreme Performance Quad-Channel Memory kits we have decided to show you what they are all about. Today we are checking out the F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH kit. This quad-channel 16GB kit runs at 2133MHz with timings of 9-11-10-28 at 1.65V. These kits are made and certified exclusively for ...

ASUS launch Eee PC 1025 flare series | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 1:36

2GB of RAM, Cedar Trail Atom and 500GB hard drive.

Techbargains Deals for 3-19-12 | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 0:24

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for $27.99 plus free shipping (normally $50). Computers & Peripherals: ? Microsoft CyberPower Systems CP1350AVRLCD 1350VA/850W UPS Battery Backup $114.99 plus free shipping (normally $169 ? use coupon code: CYPO319). ? Lenovo G570 Intel Core i3-2350M Dual-Core Sandy Bridge 15.6" Laptop $369.99 plus free shipping (normally ...

BioWare ?doesn?t have plans to change Mass Effect 3 ending? | Posted on: 20/03/2012 @ 0:24

However they have stated that they are taking all feedback seriously and have not yet decided on anything.

Xeon E5-2600 vs 3960X vs 2600K - Intel 8 Core vs 6 Core vs 4 Core Gaming Performance | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 23:36

In diesem Artikel nehmen wir uns Frage an, wie unterschiedlich die Real-Life-Gaming-Performance zwischen aktuellen Intel Octa-Core, Hexa-Core und Quad-Core Prozessoren ausfällt. Getestet wird in mit einer Radeon HD 7970 von XFX. Wir sind gespannt darauf ob ein Acht-Core-Monster gegenüber einem schlanken Quad-Core einen Vorteil beim Spielen bringt oder nicht.

Apple Uses Part of Cash Hoard for Dividend, Share Repurchase | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 23:36

Apple on Monday announced plans to use part of its “war chest” for a dividend and stock repurchase program. The program, which will be executed over three years, will utilize about $45 billion of domestic cash. The company will start a quarterly dividend of $2.65 per share at some point in the fiscal fourth quarter, [...]

Dell Looking to Challenge Apple With New Windows 8 Tablets | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 23:36

After ditching its Google Android-powered Streak tablets, Dell is now gearing up to take on the tablet market once again. Dell’s chief commercial officer Steve Felice told Reuters in London over the weekend that Dell is testing new tablets running Microsoft’s forthcoming Windows 8 operating system, which is expected later this year and will include a new touch interface. [...]

The New iPad: Ten Helpful Tricks And Tips For Your New iPad | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 23:24

Apple?s latest iPad went on sale on Friday and from the early reports it sold out in record time. Now that you’ve had a full weekend with the best tablet on the market we thought we?d collate every possible tip and trick we?ve ever come … [visit site to read more] The New iPad: Ten [...]The New iPad: Ten Helpful Tricks And Tips For Your New iPad is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

The Impact Of Radeon DRM On Linux 3.3, DRM-Next | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 23:24

Recently I showed off some Intel DRM benchmarks from the Linux 3.3 kernel along with what will be in the Linux 3.4 kernel via drm-next. These results indicated some performance improvements on the side of Intel Sandy Bridge hardware, but how do the new kernel and Linux 3.4 impact the discrete Radeon graphics? Here's some benchmarks covering that side of the graphics table.

No Ivy Bridge-E till late 2013 | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 23:24

In the meantime Intel could plan an 8 core Sandy Bridge-E launch to appease enthusiasts.

Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i7 3770K | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 23:24

Editor Note: Intel or GIGABYTE did not sanction this preview in any way. We are posting this well ahead of launch since some other well-known tech sites have already covered Ivy Bridge performance and the CPU is readily available and for sale right now.  Introduction    We just finished testing the upcoming Intel Core i5 3570k Ivy Bridge processor from Intel and we really thought that's where ...

Corsair Carbide 300R Case Review | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 22:24

Let's take a look at the most entry-level case from Corsair, the Carbide 300R, targeted to users on a budget who want a good quality case with several fans.

Battlefield 3: Close Quarters has no Rush mode | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 22:12

The upcoming Battlefield 3 Close Quarters Expansion Pack has a few interesting changes from the main game

Microsoft Security Essentials is 3rd most used Antivirus | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 22:12

The free anti virus software, Microsoft Security Essentials is ranking up on the charts.

Corsair Carbide 300R Review | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 22:12

Corsair is extending their case line, further pushing the price down to jump on the bandwagon with the 300R. We take the smallest brother of the Carbide series for a spin to see if it packs the punch of the 400 and 500R, or if other cases offer more performance for your money in this market segment.

Kingston SSDNow V+200 Enterprise 120GB Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 21:12

A few weeks ago, I took a close look at Intel’s own premium 520 series SSD which uses a SandForce SF-2281 controller and 25nm synchronous NAND inside. Like any premium performance SSD, it also carries a premium… No related posts. [If you're sufficiently teased, click the title, or head to Futurelooks.com for the rest!]

Talk Of GCC 5.0 To Be Modular, More Like LLVM | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 21:12

Last week a large discussion began among GCC developers about their hopes and plans for GCC 5.0. The common theme is for GCC 5 to be more like the increasingly-popular LLVM compiler infrastructure project...

A New Humble Bundle Launches Today | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 21:12

A new Humble Indie Bundle will launch this morning with the usual criteria: multi-platform, DRM-free games where you pay what you want...

FIFA Street boots Mass Effect 3 from #1 Slot | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 21:12

FIFA Street has kicked Mass Effect 3 off the top spot in the UK's all-format chart. It scored the best launch week for any FIFA Street game to date.

Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i5 3570K | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 21:12

Editor Note: Intel or GIGABYTE did not sanction this preview in any way. We are posting this well ahead of launch since some other well-known tech sites have already covered Ivy Bridge performance and the CPU is readily available and for sale right now.  Introduction    The Ivy Bridge launch has got off to a bit of a shaky start with the dates changing a lot over the last few weeks. If you ...

DDR2 Memory Database | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 20:00

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Intel CPU Scaling on an AMD Radeon HD 7950 Video Card | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 20:00

When we look at the graphics cards that we review, we use the latest Intel X79 motherboard and the Intel Core i7 3960X processor. One of the primary reasons that we do this is to remove as much of the CPU bottleneck that we can. Though not everyone has the funds available to buy a processor that retails $1049.99. Today, we take a look at the performance scaling between six different Intel LGA1155 ...

HP Envy 14 Spectre | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 20:00

The HP Envy 14 Spectre joins the popular category of ultrabook laptop computers. It offers a vibrant 14-inch display, a glass lid and a very sleek design. In terms of power, the Spectre has an Intel Core i5 CPU, a 128GB SSD HD and overall good performance.

Phoronix Test Suite 3.8-Bygland Officially Arrives | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 20:00

Phoronix Test Suite 3.8-Bygland has been officially released with many new features to enhance the Linux benchmarking experience...

NetBSD Beta 6.0 is now available | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 20:00

The people behind the NetBSD Project have released the first Beta of NetBSD 6.0.

The Retail Radeon HD 7870 Review: HIS 7870 IceQ Turbo & PowerColor PCS+ HD7870 | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 18:48

Two weeks ago AMD officially unveiled the Radeon HD 7800 series. Composed of the Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition and Radeon HD 7850, AMD broke from their earlier protocol with the 7700 and 7900 series and unveiled the cards ahead of their actual launch in order to beat CeBIT and GDC. The result was a pair of impressive – if expensive – cards that cemented AMD’s control of the high-end video card ...

Deal of the Day ? Logitech G19 Gaming Keyboard | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 18:48

When you?re gearing up for battle, you never compromise.

Fractal Design Arc Midi Mid-Tower Chassis Review | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 18:48

Can Fractal Design hit the heights reached by their Define series with the elegant Arc Midi?

Borderlands 2 to have many improvements on PC | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 18:48

Claptrap details the updates to the PC version for us, with a love letter.

Shenmue 1 & 2 Already Completed | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 18:48

Sega will decide future of Shenmue 3 before release.

GTX 680 SLI testing reveals results | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 18:48

Racks up over 6000 points in the Extreme 3D Mark 11 testing.

Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i5 3750K | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 18:48

Editor Note: Intel or GIGABYTE did not sanction this preview in any way. We are posting this well ahead of launch since some other well-known tech sites have already covered Ivy Bridge performance and the CPU is readily available and for sale right now.  Introduction    The Ivy Bridge launch has got off to a bit of a shaky start with the dates changing a lot over the last few weeks. If you ...

New Apple iPad | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 12:00

Still the finest large-screen tablet on the market, the third-generation Apple iPad delivers an unmatched array of excellent apps on a truly gorgeous screen. The high-res display and fast 4G LTE are the best of what's changed from the wildly popular iPad 2, and the little improvements like a better rear camera and a new dictation feature only help sweeten the deal.

OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid Solid State Drive Review | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 10:48

We have already seen one hybrid solid state drive solution in the Synapse Cache drive from OCZ.  You pair it with your normal hard drive and it acts as a cache drive doing most of the work to speed things up.  If you are familiar with OCZ?s RevoDrive series of drives you know they offer some of the fastest transfer speeds available on the consumer level when it comes to solid state drives. ...

Whoops, There's A Big Problem For Wayland GTK+ | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 8:24

It turns out there's a rather serious issue for some systems when having Wayland support within GTK+ exposed, which may hinder the Wayland GTK+ availability in the near-term...

Linux 3.3 Kernel Officially Released | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 8:24

Linus Torvalds officially released the Linux 3.3 kernel on Sunday afternoon...

New Intel Hardware Context Support Patches | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 7:24

Arriving this weekend for the open-source Intel DRM graphics driver for the Linux kernel were new -- nearly re-written -- hardware context support patches...

FAA To Take ?Fresh Look? At Using Electronics on Planes | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 6:12

Attention technophiles ? and really, everyone. The Federal Aviation Administration is allegedly going to start looking into the (antiquated) rules it employs against those looking to use their electronic devices during any and all portions of airline flight. But don’t flick on your tablets, music players, and e-readers just yet. While the FAA is interested [...]

Apple to Announce Plans for Cash Hoard in Monday Morning Call | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 6:12

It’s as if, suddenly, millions of Apple investors cried out at once. Apple has just announced that it will hold a conference call tomorrow morning (6 a.m. PST, 9 a.m. EST) to share what it plans to do with the company’s significant cash reserves ? $97 billion, as of the company’s record-breaking Q1 earnings report [...]

HBO for Xbox 360 with Kinect Support trailer shown | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 6:12

Xbox owners and HBO fans will be looking forward to the upcoming release of HBO Go on Xbox Live, and a new trailer for it has just been released.

The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition gets a new trailer | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 5:00

The Witcher 2: Enhanced Edition gets a new trailer ahead of it's release on Xbox 360

Google to Penalize Over-SEO?d Sites | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 3:48

The never-ending chicken-and-egg issue of gaining ground in Google results is about to take another abrupt turn. According to Google’s Matt Cutts, the company is working on a new set of tweaks to the fabled “GoogleBot” that will penalize sites that over-optimize for prime Google results. Search Engine Land’s Barry Schwartz reports that Cutts let the impending [...]

Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Stats shown | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 2:36

Gamers have played 1,800 years of Mass Effect 3 in just 10 days, EA just released some numbers related to Mass Effect 3 multiplayer.

Mark Rein: Wii U Is Destined to Be Successful | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 2:36

Epic Games Vice President Shares His Wii U Experience, Believes in Success.

HIS reveal new IceQ X² and IceQ GPUs | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 1:59

#HIS reveal #AMD #IceQ branded HD 7970 and 7950 graphics cards, each with with a reference and Turbo variant.

MSI Release the R7970 Lightning | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 1:54

MSI announce new #AMD R7970 Lightning which utilises the new Twin Frozr IV cooler and digital power.

Diablo III Release Date Announced | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 1:53

#Blizzard reveal #Diablo 3 release date for much anticipated title. A good three and three quarter years after being announced at Blizzard's 2008 World Wide Invitational, Diablo III finally sees a release date of May 15th 2012. In conjunction with this announcement, the game is now also available for digital pre-orders from Battle.net, where you will also have the option of downloading an ...

Metal Gear Franchise sells over 31 Million | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 1:24

Snake and the Metal Gear series is just about 25 years old now and, despite it's age, is still going strong.

Sega to release Dreamcast titles in HD for Xbox Live and PlayStation Network | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 1:24

Sega is resurrecting some of its old Dreamcast titles by making high-definition versions of the games for the Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.

New Intel Xeon E5 to offer ultra-dense high speed compute solutions | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 1:24

The freshly launched Xeon E52 socket.

Scientists Retest Faster-Than-Light Neutrino Claims, Find Otherwise | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 0:12

In what’s hopefully the final page to the story that wouldn’t die ? at least, not until someone takes a cue from Star Trek and invents a warp drive ? scientists have gone and performed a retest of last year’s experiment that suggested some subatomic particles were travelling faster than the speed of light. The [...]

Sorcery for PS Move Gameplay Footage Released | Posted on: 19/03/2012 @ 0:12

Sony give us a video of over 4min of the game in action.

Intel Sandy Bridge Shapes Up On GCC 4.7 Compiler | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 22:00

Back in January I wrote about how open-source compilers are quickly maturing for Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs and offering early support for Intel Ivy Bridge and Intel Haswell processors. Both GCC and LLVM have been quick to take advantage of the new instruction set extensions and other capabilities of these latest -- and very impressive -- Intel processors. With the release of GCC 4.7 quickly ...

Unboxing the NZXT Sentry Mix Fan Controller | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 21:00

When we posted our overview of the NZXT Switch 810 many people had asked us what fan controller was being used on the case and it was NZXT's own Sentry Mix fan controller. This controller fits in an open 5.25-inch drive bay and features six 50w channels and five LED colors for you to choose from. It also has a nice rubberized finish, unlike many fan controllers. Read on to check out our ...

IHS iSuppli Breaks Down Cost of Parts in the New iPad | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 19:48

Apple is building its new 32GB LTE iPads at a cost of about half of what the company is charging consumers for them, according to a preliminary teardown analysis by IHS iSuppli. The iPad maker isn’t making quite as much in profit with its new 16GB tablets featuring 4G LTE wireless capability and somewhat more [...]

eTeknix Insider Edition #5 | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 19:48

The 5th edition of the eTeknix weekly round up, where we will be showing you the best news, reviews, competitions and more from around the eTeknix site.

Deal of the Day ? MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Frio Advanced CPU Cooler Bundle | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 18:36

MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Frio Advanced CPU Cooler Bundle Intel X79 Socket 2011 Motherboard

This Just In: PowerColor PCS+ HD7870 | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 15:24

Though AMD announced the Radeon HD 7800 series nearly two weeks ago, it won’t be until Monday that the cards officially go on sale. While we’re still at work on our full launch article, our first retail card, PowerColor’s PCS+ HD7870, recently arrived and we’ve just finished putting it through its paces. The PCS+ HD7870 is fairly typical of what will be launching; it’s a factory ...

Icy Dock introduces a quad bay SATA 6Gbps backplane | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 12:00

Tthe MB994SP-4SB-1 allows for four 2.5" drives to be installed in a single 5.25" bay.

iPad 3 Jailbroken on release day | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 10:48

Within a day of being released, the iPad 3 has already been jailbroken by several different people in several different ways.

F1 2012 will be released in September | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 9:48

The new settlement in the series will feature new gaming modes.

AMD 7990 rumored to release after Nvidia?s Kepler | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 8:36

With Nvidia's new Kepler set to release this month, we are now hearing that AMD has the Radeon HD 7990 ready in the wings.

EK working on new motherboard water blocks | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 8:36

New water blocks planned for some of EVGA and MSI motherboards.

More benchmarking of the GTX 680 surface | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 7:36

Once again, they reveal Kepler to be on top, however these weren't run by Nvidia or its partners, but by a HKEPC reviewer.

Transcend releases new SSD720 | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 6:24

Transcend showcase the new higher capacity of the next generation SATA III 6Gb/s SSD720 solid state drive (SSD). Built with24nm toggle-mode MLC NAND flash chips and now available in extra-large capacities up to 512GB.

Satechi unveils 12 port USB ?strip? | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 6:24

Satechi are the first to come up with a power strip designed 12 port USB Hub.

Wheels of Destruction coming to SEN | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 5:24

Take on the World in the Premier Downloadable Car Combat Game for SEN.

New Nvidia technologies detailed | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 4:12

The new AA is confirmed, the Kepler GPUs will also support up to four displays on a single GPU.

Final GTX 680 PCB shown | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 3:12

A new picture of the GTX 680 PCB has been shown, its colouring and design suggests that it is the final version.

News for 3-17-12 | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 2:12

Happy St Patrick's Day! I'm here and here's the news for you from sites around the world!

iPad 3 torn down and examined | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 2:12

The iPad 3 launched this morning to queues at stores around the world, and it's already been ripped apart

How To Begin Using OpenCL With Radeon Gallium3D | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 1:00

Earlier this month I wrote about how you can sort of begin using OpenCL acceleration out of the Radeon Gallium3D driver, but in the short time since, the code has continued to advance and now here's a guide for trying out this GPGPU computing technology on the open-source Radeon Linux driver...

Bioware promises to talk about Mass Effect 3?s Endings | Posted on: 18/03/2012 @ 1:00

BioWare has promised to discuss the controversial Mass Effect 3 ending when more have finished the game.

Mass Effect FPS was cancelled | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 23:48

BioWare was at one point planning a standalone competitive FPS called Mass Effect: Team Assault, the developer has revealed.

Zotac?s GeForce GTX 680 listed for pre-order | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 23:48

Now pulled from the website, the product page revealed a price of ?507.18.

Microsoft confirms no new Xbox at E3 2012 | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 22:36

Microsoft has moved to manage expectations ahead of its E3 show in June and announced that it will definitely not unveil an Xbox 360 successor at the event - "or anytime soon".

GAME informs customers of store closures | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 21:24

GAME has begun sending out letters to its customers notifying them of impending store closures.

Rosewill Hive 550W | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:13

Rosewill sent us their newest model Hive with 550W. The rated power makes these models good for most common GPUs as well as powerful CPUs. Features such as 80 Plus Bronze certification and modular cables are quite common these days, but such characteristics say little about how good a PSU really is. What about the internal design and components for example? Who built this PSU? On the following ...

MFX Screen Protector for PS Vita @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-mfx-screen-protector-for-ps-vita/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-mfx-screen-protector-for-ps-vita/)Quote: " I am a firm believer in screen protectors, every device I own must have one. Personally I think companies should provide them with the products they sell, especially considering the price of most new gadgets these days. The ...

X.Org Was Not Accepted To GSoC 2012 | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

Well, here's a surprise, Google has decided to not accept the X.Org Foundation into participating in this year's Google Summer of Code. Any students interested in contributing to X.Org / Mesa / Wayland over the summer will not be part of Google's annual arrangement...

NVIDIA Tegra 3 Makes For Fast Ubuntu On ARM | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

Here are the first set of Phoronix.com benchmarks of the quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3. Needless to say, four Cortex-A9s combined with NVIDIA graphics leads to a fairly fast ARMv7 experience when running Ubuntu Linux...

Ryan "Icculus" Gordon Will Be Speaking In Two Weeks | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

Ryan "Icculus" Gordon, the well known independent Linux game developer that's single-handedly brought many games to Linux, is set to be giving a presentation in two weeks on a to-be-announced topic...

APB Reloaded (Free-to-Play) PC Review | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

I spend the week with the free-to-play MMO shooter All Points Bulletin - Reloaded

Deal of the Day ? 12GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3 1600MHz | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

12GB (3x4GB) 1600MHz 9-9-9-24 for only £60.14

Portal 2 wins Best Game at the BAFTA?s | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

Portal 2 won Best Game at last night's British Academy Video Game Awards.

GTX 680 will be hard to get | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

Expect it to sell out fast upon release.

Into the Universe with Steven Hawking (2010) Blu-ray Movie Review | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 20:12

 What happens when you take arguably the world's smartest man, some cutting edge CG animation, and the funding of the Discovery Channel? Well you get Into the Universe; one of the most thought provoking and engrossing documentary series' that has ever graced our television screens.  Combined, the three episodes Aliens, Time Travel and The Story of Everything total just on three hours, but there ...

New Apple iPad Now on Sale | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 12:24

After months of rumors, the much-hyped big reveal, and – for some – time spent in line at various retailers, the new Apple iPad is here. Apple opened its doors at 8am local time today in the U.S. and nine other countries this morning – Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland and [...]

Digg Founder Kevin Rose Joins Google | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 12:24

Google on Friday confirmed that Digg founder Kevin Rose, and several of his Milk co-workers, have joined the company. Rose, along with Milk designer and co-founder Daniel Burka and several others, are now officially Googlers. “I’ve had a chance to get to know Kevin and Daniel a bit over the years, and have been truly [...]

iPhone Tops Smartphone Satisfaction Survey (Again) | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 12:24

For the seventh consecutive year, Apple is sitting atop J.D. Power and Associate’s smartphone satisfaction survey. The survey found that most mobile users consider battery life to be one of the most important factors in their choice of device. J.D. Power and Associates polled consumers based on factors like performance, ease of use, features, and physical [...]

Verizon iPad Works On T-Mobile Too! Sort Of | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 12:24

If you buy the new 4G iPad, it comes with an unlocked MicroSIM card slot. That means the Verizon Wireless iPad will work on AT&T’s HSPA+ 21 network, as MacRumors discovered. (It won’t work on AT&T’s LTE network because it’s missing that frequency band.) More to the point, it’ll also work with foreign SIM cards when [...]

Archos Shipping 1.5GHz 80 G9 Turbo Across The Pond | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:13

UK readers have one more thing to lord over their colonial cousins. Starting today, Archos has made available the long promised Archos 80 G9 Turbo in its full 1.5 GHz glory. Positioned as relative bargains in the Android tablet space, the updated slate can be bought from the UK Archos Store for £199.98 or £239.99, in 8 GB and 16 GB models, respectively. The updated line is shipping with Ice ...

Apple A5X Die Size Measured: 162.94mm^2, Samsung 45nm LP Confirmed | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:13

Contrary to what we thought yesterday based on visual estimation of the A5X die, Chipworks has (presumably) measured the actual die itself: 162.94mm^2. While the A5 was big, this is absolutely huge for a mobile SoC. The table below puts it in perspective. CPU Specification Comparison CPU Manufacturing Process Cores ...

Apple's A5X Floorplan | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:13

Apple's A5X SoC Today has been pretty exciting. Not only did we confirm the die size of Apple's A5X SoC (162.94mm^2) but we also found out that it's still built on Samsung's 45nm LP process. Now, courtesy of UBM TechInsights, we have the first annotated floorplan of the A5X (pictured above). pple's A5 SoC You can see the two CPU cores (ARM Cortex A9s) as well as the additional two GPU ...

Infographic: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for iPads | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:13

Not every first-time tablet buyer planning to purchase one in the coming days is lining up for the new iPad, but Apple's rivals shouldn't rejoice just yet?a whole bunch of them say they've got their eyes on the recently discounted iPad 2 instead.

ASRock Z77 Extreme4 Motherboard | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

Let's take a look at this mainstream socket 1155 motherboard from ASRock based on the forthcoming Intel Z77 chipset, targeted to "Ivy Bridge" processors.

Multi-GPU, Remote Wayland Might Be Summer Work | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

There's a chance we might see multi-GPU and remote support heading to Weston / Wayland this summer...

Wine 1.5.0 Released, Begins Bringing Back Changes | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

Wine Wine 1.4 having been released two weeks ago, it's now time to kick-off the development of Wine 1.6 via the Wine 1.5 development series. Wine 1.5.0 was released this Friday afternoon with the first set of changes...

Wasteland 2 Looks Towards Linux Client | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

It looks like another game is likely to come to Linux: Wasteland 2. Wasteland 2 is the sequel to the wildly successful post-apocalyptic role-playing video game from 1988...

Kubuntu 12.04 To Drop KDE Support For Firefox | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

Besides Canonical no longer sponsoring the Kubuntu distribution following the 12.04 LTS release of this KDE-focused Ubuntu derivative, there's some more changes this cycle. As a last minute change prior to next month's Kubuntu 12.04 release, Mozilla Firefox support is being dropped...

Gaming Friday: Rage Quit | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

I'm sure many of your are familiar with the term "Rage Quit". Basically what it means is playing a video game, getting so mad at it and flipping out before quitting. I'm sure if you play games you have seen this happen or even done it yourself. It is hilarious when it happens. The guys over at Rooster Teeth (makers of the Red vs. Blue series) actually have a show called Rage Quit. In the ...

A new Anti-Aliasing algorithm to come with Nvidia?s Kepler? | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

The rumour has it that the new AA could perform as well as MSAA without the performance drag.

Concept art for Nokia?s Windows 8 tablet arrive | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

Concept reveals a stretched out version of the Lumia 800, set to rival with the iPad.

Skyrim?s new 1.5 patch to bring new kill cams | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

Currently available in beta through Steam, the new patch will also bring a bunch of bug fixes.

The Elder Scrolls to become an MMO | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

ZeniMax Online Studios and Bethesda will officially announce Elder Scrolls Online in May 2012.

Low-Value Consignment Relief to be abolished by April 1st | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

Companies such as Play and Amazon will no longer be VAT exempt.

EVGA introduces its new and improved global warranty | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

Included in the new features is the availability of RMA without registration.

Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 1000 W Review | Posted on: 17/03/2012 @ 11:12

Recently Cooler Master decided to update their Silent Pro M series and what better name to choose than Silent Pro M2! The new series includes six new semi-modular PSUs with capacities ranging from 420W to 1000W. All are made by CM's favorite OEM, Enhance electronics, feature a single +12V rail and come with a five year warranty. Today we will evaluate the strongest of the M2s with 1 kW capacity.

HTC Vivid Android 4.0 Sneaks Out For Some | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 21:00

  The long road to Android 4.0 for US subscribers seems to be getting shorter; and for some lucky users the time has come. AT&T's HTC Vivid was one of their first LTE devices, and made the list of HTC devices that would be receiving Ice Cream Sandwich. Typically these OTA updates are pushed after extensive testing and to a handful of devices at first. However, as first reported on ...

Canonical Publishes Apple Hybrid Graphics Driver | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 20:36

On Thursday there was a new upstream contribution by Canonical for an Apple GMUX device driver, which can provide hybrid graphics support under Linux for certain Apple MacBook laptops...

Iron Front: Liberation 1944 gets release date | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 20:00

To be released May the 25th exclusively for PC, based on the ARMA 2 game engine.

MSI announce HD 7970 lightning version | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 19:00

Features MSI's new GPU Reactor technology, custom BIOS and redesigned power circuitry.

Sapphire?s Dual-X HD 7970 now ready | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 19:00

Custom dual fan cooler, voltage tweaking and overclocked to 950MHz core and 5.7GHz memory.

X.Org Foundation Elects New Board Members | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 18:12

Members of the X.Org Foundation have elected new members to their board of directors to oversee this project that's critical to the Linux desktop...

Deal of the Day ? Intel 2500k Unlocked Combo | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 17:48

Intel core i5 system with a Coolermaster CM 690 II Lite case.

Scosche reVOLT c2 Dual USB Car Charger Review | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 17:36

Scosche Industries recently introduced the reVOLT c2 ? dual USB car charger. The reVOLT c2 is the first and only shotgun shell sized car charger to fit two 2.1 Amp USB ports into such a compact form factor and pack enough juice to refuel two power hungry tablets simultaneously. Read on to find out more about it and to see if it sits flush in our cars 12V accessory charger!

Gigabyte ready with their HD 7870 and 7850 OC cards | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 16:48

Featuring around 10% factory overclocks and custom Windforce cooling.

Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H Z77 Motherboard Preview | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 16:48

With Z77 fast approaching, we take a look at the Gigabyte Z77M-D3H to see what it has to offer.

Antec Advance TrueQuiet Pro 120mm Fan Review | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 15:36

With Antec developing a new TrueQuiet fan branded under the Pro branding, can a simple fan really kick up much of a fuss?

Trendnet ships 500mbps powerline adapter | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 15:36

Up to 500mbps across four gigabit LAN ports, $109.99 retail.

Review: Exclusive: Panasonic TX-L32ET5B | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 15:12

OverviewThe Panasonic TX-L32ET5B is the first model off the 2012 Viera production line, ushering in what Panasonic hopes will be a golden year for its TV portfolio. Significantly, the Panasonic TX-L32ET5B is also the company's first television to feature passive 3D technology. Passive 3D is the lower-cost, more convenient alternative to the active shutter system, albeit at lower resolution. ...

AOC reduce portable 16? USB monitor to $99 | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 13:24

$99 for a 16" 1366 by 768 monitor that connects via a USB 2.0 port with plug-n-play.

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS - Benchmarking All The Linux File-Systems | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 12:36

When running Linux file-system benchmarks at Phoronix it is most often a comparison of EXT4 vs. Btrfs, since they are the "hot" Linux file-systems at the moment. Sometimes others like ZFS, Reiser4, and XFS also join the party. In this article is a look at all of the Linux file-systems with install-time support under the forthcoming Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. When carrying out clean installations each time ...

EA?s C&C Tiberium Alliances launches as free to play | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 12:12

EA's C&C Tiberium Alliances browser-based beta goes live and is set to become free to play.

HP ZR2740w - High Resolution IPS that Doesn't Break the Bank | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 11:36

Almost 15 years ago I set up my first multiple monitor system, using a 17” and a 15” CRT. At that time it was a very uncommon setup, but now it seems that many people use multiple displays to manage their workspace. No matter how many displays you hook up, there are always some things that benefit from having a single, large, high resolution desktop, such as the spreadsheets that I use for ...

Rumor: Lenovo Vows to Have First Windows 8 Tablet | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 11:36

It looks like there may be a race to be first to market with a Windows 8 tablet. Lenovo is “internally planning to be the very first manufacturer to release” a consumer tablet running Microsoft’s forthcoming operating system upgrade, according to the Verge, which notes that Dell earlier this month promised to deliver an enterprise-targeted Windows [...]

Report: RIM Confirms BB10 for PlayBook | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 11:36

Research in Motion will make its upcoming BB10 operating system available for its PlayBook tablet, Tech Radar reported Thursday. RIM, which released PlayBook 2.0 for the 7-inch device last month, is expected to launch the QNX-based BB10 OS alongside a new slate of BlackBerry smartphones sometime this fall. “We’ve said publicly a number of times that our [...]

Intel already planning to launch Haswell processors and Lynx Point chipset | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 11:12

Ivy Bridge isn't even out yet but Intel is planning way ahead.

Deepcool launches the GAMMAXX 400 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 10:00

With four direct touch heatpipes and 50 aluminium fins, it's priced at ?28.99.

HIS?s IceQ X² version of the HD 7970 pictured | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 8:48

The first IceQ edition featuring two fans aims at providing a better cooling solution.

Released: 0 A.D. Alpha 9 Ides of March | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 8:24

It's time for another release of 0 A.D., the game that had been under development for nearly one decade before it was open-sourced in 2009. The developers, however, are expecting this real-time strategy game will finally go into beta by late 2012...

WD now shipping My Book Thunderbolt Duo | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 7:48

Up to 6TB of storage connected through Thunderbolt for higher transfer speeds.

Mass Effect 3 petition raises $40k in one day | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 6:48

A petition to change the endings to Mass Effect 3 has raised $40K in just one day.

Portal 2 Puzzle Creator reaches open Beta | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 6:48

The Portal 2 puzzle creator will let players make their own test chambers without having to dive into Valve?s complex level creation tools.

PulseAudio 2.0 Is Set To Be Released Very Soon | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 6:24

While many Linux desktop enthusiasts still have nightmares concerning the early days of PulseAudio, the developers behind this common open-source audio server are planning to do a major 2.0 release before month's end...

New iPad 4G Data Plans: AT&T vs. Verizon | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 4:36

The new iPad will be available tomorrow, so make sure to set your alarm early and take the morning off if you want to be first in line. But when you log online or arrive at the store, which iPad do you plan on getting? Along with that dazzling Retina Display, the new iPad marks the [...]

Mozilla Promises Silent Updates With Firefox 13 | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 4:36

One day after the release of Firefox 11, Mozilla on Wednesday provided an update on its progress and gave fans of its browser a peek at what’s to come in 2012. That includes silent updates with the release of Firefox 13, the company revealed. Mozilla touted the 2011 addition of “do not track” technology, the release [...]

iFixit Teardown of New iPad Reveals Samsung Display, A5X Chipset | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 4:36

A trip to Australia helped iFixit land the new iPad this morning and the subsequent teardown reveals a Samsung-manufactured LCD and A5X processor, among other things. Co-founder Luke Soules flew to Melbourne and was the first person in line at a local Telstra store to nab the updated iPad. The tablet was quickly dismantled, however, [...]

Blizzard announces Starcraft 2 1.5 Update | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 4:36

Blizzard has announced details for an upcoming major update for StarCraft 2.

New Medal of Honor is improving Frostbite 2 | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 4:36

Following in the footsteps of last year's Battlefield 3, Medal of Honor: Warfighter is another stunning looking Frostbite 2-powered shooter.

Apple's A5X Die (and Size?) Revealed | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 3:36

iFixit saved us all a whole lot of trouble and performed a teardown of the new iPad announced last week. The internals were mostly what we expected, down to the Qualcomm MDM9600 LTE baseband. Despite many of the new iPad's specs being a known quantity prior to launch, there were a few surprises in the teardown. First and foremost, Apple has moved away from a PoP (Package-on-Package) stack ...

Microsoft covers tracks about next Xbox | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 3:24

Microsoft's inadvertently dropped the latest indication that it's ramping up development of a successor to the Xbox 360.

Square Enix trademarks ?Mini Ninjas: Hiro?s Adventure? | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 2:24

Square Enix has trademarked the name Mini Ninjas: Hiro's Adventure and registered related website domains such as minininjahirosadventure.com.

The Prominent Changes For The GCC 4.7 Compiler | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 2:00

With GCC 4.7 being released soon, new compiler benchmarks at Phoronix will be published in the coming weeks (beginning next week Monday), but for those wondering what's different on the feature side, here's a look...

RIM BlackBerry PlayBook (2012) | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 1:12

RIM's much-maligned tablet computer, the BlackBerry PlayBook, is finally a viable choice, thanks to its heavily revised OS and a massive price drop. The PlayBook's user interface is beautiful, graceful, and operates with a simplicity that rivals that of the Apple iPad 2 and bests current Android tablets like the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime. The tablet is also much less expensive than before, ...

Forza Dev reportedly hiring for ?Next-Gen Games? | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 1:12

Forza developer Turn 10 is hiring for its "Next Generation of games".

Unboxing the Cideko Air Conqueror Keyboard / Gamepad | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 0:48

Today we are taking a look at a pretty interesting product from a new company here at ThinkComputers called Cideko. Cideko makes a few different types of products, but are mainly known for their wireless keyboards. Today we are taking a look at an all-in-one keyboard / gamepad that is designed to work with your PC and Playstation 3. Read on to check out our unboxing and overview video.

Techbargains Deals for 3-15-12 | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 0:48

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? Asus Zenbook Ultrabook Core i5 13.3in Laptop (1600x900, 128GB SSD) for $899.99 plus free shipping (normally $1199). Computers & Peripherals: ? Asus U36SD-RBK5 Intel Core i5-2410m 2.3GHz 13.3" Ultra Portable Laptop for $599.00 plus free shipping (normally $999). ? Asus Zenbook Ultrabook Core i5 13.3in Laptop (1600x900, 128GB SSD) for $899.99 plus free shipping ...

Wasteland 2 Kickstarter reaches $900k in 48 hours | Posted on: 16/03/2012 @ 0:00

The Wasteland 2 Kickstarter drive has shot past its $900,000 goal in just 48 hours - leading creator Brian Fargo to declare this the "best week of my life!"

Review: Panasonic Lumix FT4 | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 23:00

Overview and featuresIt's a tough life being an armoured camera; your chunky, flight case-like exterior invites careless owners. Announced alongside the 16 megapixel Panasonic FT20 comes the 12.1MP Panasonic FT4. Confusingly, despite the lower headline resolution, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 has the tougher attributes. It's water resistant to a depth of 12 metres, which is twice that of most ...

Diablo 3 release date revealed | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 23:00

Diablo III will release on May 15 for the price of £44.99 with an exclusive collector's edition sold exclusively in retail stores.

Risen 2: Dark Waters coming late April for PC | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 23:00

Coming to PC as expected on 27th April, consoles get it May 25th.

Mozilla to counter ?Update Fatigue? with Silent Updates | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 22:00

That will download and install in the background. All add ons compatible with 4+ versions will work.

The Launch of Asus ROG Tytan Gaming Desktop | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 21:48

“Inspired by ballistic missile submarines, each element is created exactly according to its purpose – war domination.” – says the brochure………. wow, WAR? LOL. Nah, it’s WAR in computer games. That’s exactly the tagline used in the brochure, and the bunting. The launch was held today at around 4:30pm at KLCC. Before we get to [...]

Preview: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 21:48

Intels kommende Prozessoren der kommenden Generation sind noch lange nicht auf dem Markt, trotzdem haben wir bereits ein Sabertooth Z77 Mainboard von ASUS erhalten. Für die Serie typisch kommt es mit zahlreichen Features, die vor allem der Lebensdauer der Hauptplatine dienen. Mit dabei ist auch wieder das sogenannte Thermal Armor sowie auch der Thermal Radar.

Corsair Obsidian 550D Case Review | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 21:48

The 550D is the latest mid-tower case within Corsair's Obsidian series, with an aluminum front door, eight expansion slots, and several interesting features.

KDE Spark Tablet Is No More, Now It's Vivaldi | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 21:12

Back in January there was the announcement of the KDE Spark Tablet. This was a re-branded Chinese tablet that was loaded up with a KDE Plasma Active desktop rather than Google's Android. While the "Spark" has yet to begin shipping, the name's been canned and now it's called the Vivaldi...

Antec HCG-620M 620-watt Power Supply Review | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 21:12

Introduction    We've taken a look at each iteration of the Antec High Current Gamer series that Antec has launched so we thought it would be a great idea to take a look their latest entry to the HCG product line as well.  This time around, Antec has introduced modular cabling to the lineup. Let's dig deep inside of the new HCG-620M to see what it is made of.  Specifications, Availability ...

Phillips introduce the Blade 2 IPS monitor | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 20:48

24" IPS panel that's just 12.5mm thick with a DCR of 20,000,000:1.

Diablo III Coming on May 15 | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 20:36

After a few delays and many recitations of Blizzard's "We'll release it when it's ready" mantra, Diablo III finally has a release date: May 15th. On that date, Blizzard's click-heavy action RPG will be available on PC and Mac for $59.99 USD in almost every region. Latin American and Russian players will need to wait until June 7th. Digital presales for Diablo III start today, World of ...

Trade In Your Old iPad for Apple Gift Card | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 20:36

Apple didn’t make that part of its March 7 announcement, but Cupertino has now quietly added the iPad to its reuse and recyling program. Apple will let you send in your iPad for evaluation and if it has any monetary value, Apple will offer up an Apple gift card. To see how much your older iPad [...]

Review: The New iPad | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 20:00

Apple has made the new iPad dramatically better than its previous iteration by changing two things: the screen and the speed in which content is delivered – but is it enough to shell out £400 on Friday? What’s new The first thing you?ll be taken … [visit site to read more] Review: The New iPad [...]Review: The New iPad is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and ...

Powercolor introduce HD 7770 PCS+ edition | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 19:48

Factory overclocked HD 7770 to 1150MHz core with a custom direct touch heat pipe cooler.

PSN Security Cheif talks about new security measures | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 19:48

The man entrusted with ensuring the ongoing safety of PlayStation Network following last year's devastating security breach has outlined his basic strategy for keeping the system safe.

Kingston SSDNow V+200 120GB SSD Review | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 19:24

As SSD manufacturers continually pump out new drives that push the performance ceilings in an attempt to gain the top performer crown, Kingston has quietly introduced their SandForce powered SSDNow V+200 line that they refer to as the "everyday business SSD". With solid performance and an economical price point, should this be your choice for your single or fleet of PC?s? Have a read to find out.

Wayland Is Not For End-Users In Ubuntu 12.04 | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 19:00

Two days ago I wrote about Wayland's Weston compositor landing in the Ubuntu 12.04 repository, which excited many Linux desktop users. However, for those thinking that Wayland/Weston is ready for end-users with next month's Ubuntu 12.04 LTS "Precise Pangolin", that is not the case...

Cinnamon 1.4 Brings Back More GNOME2 Memories | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 19:00

Cinnamon, the project by the Linux Mint developers to make the GNOME Shell more like the old GNOME2 experience, is up to its version 1.4 release. Similar to earlier releases, version 1.4 introduces several new features to further enhance this tasty desktop experience...

EA thinking about Subscription based content | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 18:36

EA is considering adopting a subscription model for future Battlefield titles, according to the publisher's games chief Patrick Soderlund.

LM_Sensors 3.3.2 Brings Linux Sensor Improvements | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 18:00

It's been a while since having anything to talk about concerning LM_Sensors, the user-space side to Linux hardware sensor monitoring, but yesterday they finally put out a new release. The LM_Sensors 3.3.2 release is about two months behind schedule but comes with several changes...

Raidmax debut Agusta Gaming case | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 17:36

$120 for a full tower gaming case supporting 7 fans, 8 storage drives and long graphics cards.

Epson Stylus NX430 Small-in-One All-in-One Printer @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 17:00

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-epson-stylus-nx430-small-in-one-all-in-one-printer/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-epson-stylus-nx430-small-in-one-all-in-one-printer/) Quote: "Up for review today I’ve got another Epson printer that’s called the Stylus NX430 small-in-one, it’s a play on words of course as it’s an all-in-one printer that’s very small. ...

28nm GT 640M gets benchmarked | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 16:24

Performs better in Direct X 11 games than the GT 555M and its 5 series equivalent the GT 540M.

Review: HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 15:49

Hewlett Packard's TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 is a multifunction device with a difference. Instead of a scanner, it captures images using an 8MP digital camera located on a foldaway arm. It takes six quick exposures at various settings, and compiles them into a single composite image. It's not the first MFD to swap its flatbed scanner for a digital camera; Lexmark's Genesis S815 took a similar ...

Deal of the Day ? OCZ Technology 128GB Petrol SSD | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 15:24

Stunning SSD SATA III Hard drive for around £100.00

Eurocom Ships the World?s Most Powerful 3D On-the-Go 12 lbs Notebook | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 15:24

A power SLI equipped laptop for people who need serious power.

Dead of the Day ? OCZ Technology 128GB Petrol SSD | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 14:12

Stunning SSD SATA III Hard drive for around £100.00

iBUYPOWER Erebus GT: Custom Cooling for Less | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 13:37

Boutique gaming desktops are nothing new around here; while enthusiasts may readily dismiss them, it's easy to forget they do serve a purpose and a market beyond the do-it-yourself crowd. There are certain things even a lot of enthusiasts, myself included, aren't able to do that boutiques can; specifically, assembling custom liquid cooling loops. The last one of these we saw was Puget Systems' ...

Lian Li PC-100 "The Hammer" Mid-Tower Chassis Review | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 13:36

Introduction    Lian Li has been known for building sleek and sexy cases with simple aesthetics that make them a fit in almost any situation for many years now. Don't get me wrong, Lian Li has also had some designs for BTX and even designed cases to look like either a Hotel or a seashell, but in the realm of squared off cases, most of what Lian Li sells now is pretty straight forward designs, ...

Sega joins list of Origin partnerships | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 13:12

Sega's PC games now coming to EA's digital service.

The Razer Blade Review | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 12:36

Razer is, first and foremost, a gaming company. From the company slogan (“By gamers, for gamers”), to partnerships with a number of the most popular game development studios, even the job title on the CEO’s business card (it reads Chief Gamer), nothing about Razer is shy about who the target market is. But it’s key to note that Razer is a gaming company which has focused on gaming-related ...

Verizon Expands 4G LTE, Plans to Double Footprint by Year?s End | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 12:36

Verizon this week plans to launch its super-fast 4G LTE network in seven new markets, and it aims to double its number of LTE markets to 400 by the end of the year, the company has announced. Verizon will introduce its 4G LTE network on Thursday in Dothan, Ala., which will be its 200th LTE [...]

Can Apple Hit $600? Try $700, Says Wall Street | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 12:36

On the heels of unveiling its shiny new iPad, Apple stock is fast approaching $600 per share. That milestone would be remarkable enough for a company that was trading at under $7 prior to a stock split less than ten years ago, but several Wall Street analysts are now tipping the company to crack the $700 [...]

MSI announce 7 series motherboards | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 10:00

Announces its full range of Z77, H77 and B75 motherboards for Ivy Bridge CPUs.

Fedora Wants Your Help To Improve GNOME's Shell | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 9:12

The Fedora Project is seeking your help to improve the GNOME Shell and its extensions...

Double Fine Kickstarter reaches 3.3 Million | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 8:48

The total amount donated to help Double Fine fund a classic adventure title reached $3,336,371.

Playstation Store now available on the Sony Xperia S | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 7:48

The PlayStation Store has arrived on the new Sony Xperia S smartphone.

Mass Effect 3 Datapad now available for iOS | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 7:48

The Mass Effect 3 datapad app has a number of features to appeal to hardcore fans of the series, including myriad codex entries from all three games, messages from characters within ME 3, and in-universe updates from the Alliance News Network.

iPlayer suspected to launch on Xbox Live next week | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 6:36

The BBC iPlayer launches on Xbox Live next week, according to a report.

Obsidian fire staff, cancel next-gen project | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 6:36

RPG specialist Obsidian Entertainment has reportedly made a number of staff redundant and canceled work on an unannounced next-gen project.

Monster World XBLA collection seen | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 6:36

It looks like Sega's classic Monster World platforming series is set for a return next month via an Xbox Live Arcade collection.

Marvell reveals its third-generation of SATA 6Gbps SSD controller | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 5:24

Marvell's newest controller brings the newest technology to provide the best for each product.

AMD working on a new A4-3420 Socket FM1 APU | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 4:24

A perfect APU for consumers that don't require lightning fast performances.

Ivy Bridge i7 3770K reaches 6.2GHz and breaks PiFast World Record | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 4:24

Impressive results that were achieved on a sample from a bad batch.

GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ ATX Motherboard Review | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 3:36

There are a lot things to take into consideration when you are ready to build your own custom PC. I personally find the best strategy is to start with PC features you need and want. Then, starting with your… Related posts: GIGABYTE 990FXA-UD5 AM3+ ATX Motherboard Review GIGABYTE GA-890FXA-UD7 (Rev 2.0) AM3 Motherboard Review COMPUTEX 2011 Video Coverage – GIGABYTE Unveils New AMD 990FX and ...

GCC 4.7 RC2 Released; The State Of C99 Support | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 3:36

The second release candidate of GCC 4.7 is available today for those wishing to try out this open-source compiler that will be officially released in the coming weeks. Separately, there's also updated documentation concerning the state of the C99 language support...

Intel Thunderbolt optical cables scheduled for later this year | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 3:12

The optical variant will be restricted to select usage, but its price could also restrict buyers in general.

Ubuntu Plans To Drop Non-SMP PowerPC Support | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 2:24

As a last minute change prior to next month's release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, Canonical is planning to drop the non-SMP version of Ubuntu's PowerPC Linux kernel...

Techbargains Deals for 3-14-12 | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 2:24

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? EVGA Geforce GTX 480 (Fermi) 1.5GB HDCP PCI-E Video Card for $209.99 plus free shipping (normally $299 ? use coupon code: EVGA48315). Computers & Peripherals: ? 18.4? Acer Ethos Intel Core i7-2670QM 2.26GHz Quad-Core 1080p Laptop (8GB/750GB/Win7) + $200 Microsoft Store Credit for $999.99 (normally $1499). ? 15.6? HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition Intel Core i7-2670QM ...

Asus reveals new technologies for its Intel 7 series chipsets-based boards | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 2:12

These technologies will bring improvement in performance, efficiency and convenience.

Patriot Pyro SE 120GB SSD | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 1:27

@patriotmemory known for #RAM and USB flash products. Their SATA 2 SSDs Inferno and Torqx, may not be that well known but their SATA 3 SSDs – Wildfire and Pyro have a strong reputation in the industry. Today we will be looking to the next step in their SATA 3 endevours as we consider the Pyro SE. An SSD that slots right in between the Wildfire and Pyro. Using the SandForce SF-2281 Controller ...

ECS A55F-A2 | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 1:25

#AMD #ECS A55F-A2 .ECS aim to set a standard in performance and reliability while being committed to delivering environmentally friendly products, the A55F-A2 is no exception. Coming in with the now familiar greyscale aesthetic, the A55F-A2, while being ignorant to the synonyms used to market the latest high end products, focuses more on reliability and longevity. The Hudson D2 A.K.A the A55 ...

Compatibility issues arise with EK?s blocks after HD 7970 design change | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 1:12

AMD's new reference HD 7970 design has compatibility issues with EK's original water block.

News for 3-14-12 | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 0:12

It's Pi Day and it's time for the news!

ASUS Maximus IV Extreme-Z Motherboard | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 0:12

Let's take a look at the most high-end motherboard from ASUS for the Intel socket 1155 platform based on the Intel Z68 chipset.

Gigabyte HD 7770 OC 1 GB Review | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 0:12

Gigabyte's HD 7770 OC comes with a massive clock improvement over the AMD reference design. Operating at 1100 MHz ensures that the card has a healthy performance advantage over other boards. Memory clock is also increased at 1250 MHz.

Inno3D GTX 560SE on the way | Posted on: 15/03/2012 @ 0:00

8% faster than a HD 7770 with 80W more power consumption, but £10 cheaper.

Review: Samsung Series 5 Ultra | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 23:01

OverviewSamsung has plenty of experience in crafting slim, powerful laptops, but unlike its premium Samsung Series 9 ultraportable, the Samsung Series 5 Ultra appears to be more of an "everyman" device. It won't out-power Ultrabook rivals such as the Dell XPS 13, Acer Aspire S3 or Asus Zenbook UX31, and it doesn't look A jaw-droppingly attractive. But importantly, and some would say crucially, it ...

HTC Publishes Updated Ice Cream Sandwich Rollout Plans | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 23:00

About a month ago, Brian wrote about HTC's initial Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) release plans. Yesterday HTC published a blog post which added a few models to the list - the complete list is below: DROID Incredible 2 by HTC HTC Amaze 4G HTC Desire S HTC Desire HD HTC EVO 3D HTC EVO Design 4G HTC Incredible S HTC Sensation ...

GTX 680 Transistor count and density revealed | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 22:48

800 million less transistors than the HD 7970 but with a similar density.

Marvell's 3rd Generation 88SS9187 SSD Controller | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 22:00

  Today Marvell is announcing its third generation SSD controller with the 88SS9187. Its predecessor, the 88SS9174 was used in many drives including Crucial's m4 and Intel's SSD 510. The 9187 appears to be mostly a feature update, adding support for the following:   - SATA 3.1 - On-chip RAID (allowing for failure of defective NAND block, plane, die or device) - DDR3 memory ...

HIS launch 1GB 6670 iSilence 5 graphics card | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 21:48

Featuring a totally passive cooler on a HD 6670 graphics card. RRP around £72.

Toshiba launch world?s fastest SDHC cards | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 21:48

95MB/s read and 90MB/s write with capacities up to 64GB.

Apple: New iPad Hits Stores at 8am Friday | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 20:48

Apple on Wednesday confirmed that its new iPad will hit stores at 8am local time on Friday. The updated tablet will be available on March 16 in the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland and the U.K., along with Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Apple said. Apple promised a [...]

After Delay, Firefox 11 Arrives With Add-on Sync, Dev Tools | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 20:48

After a delay caused by an investigation into a Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) vulnerabilty report and concerns about conflicts with Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday security updates, Firefox 11 has finally seen the light of day. The new browser version was scheduled for launch on March 12, and was indeed available as a manual update, but now [...]

Report: AOL?s AIM Division Hit Hard by Job Cuts | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 20:48

Is this the beginning of the end for AOL Instant Messenger? The New York Times is reporting that AOL is cutting more than 100 employees across the board, most of whom are in the AIM division. AOL reps did not immediately respond to questions from PCMag, but confirmed the layoffs to the Times. “We are making some strategic [...]

Review: Philips Fidelio L1 | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:48

Philips Fidelio L1The Philips Fidelio L1 headphones represent the famous Dutch company's latest offering in the world of premium headphones.Designed for use in the home as well as on the move, Philips is hoping to strike a chord with that rare beast: the iPod owner who cares deeply about clear, natural sound quality.You only need to look at the number of people still rocking the bundled white ...

CeBIT 2012 - Eindruck und Messeneuheiten | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:48

Seit 2009 besuchte ocaholic dieses Jahr wieder die CeBIT. Dabei waren wir während der ersten Beiden Tage mit nicht weniger als vier Mann vor Ort und haben allem voran zahlreiche Bilder geshossen, so dass wir von den Komponentenhallen eine durchaus umfangreiche Coverage bieten können. Sollte ihr die diesjährige CeBIT also verpasst haben, ist das halb so schlimm, denn wir haben weit über 2000 ...

Antec Three Hundred Two Midtower Case Review | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:36

Today we are looking at the newest addition to Antec's Gaming Case line, the Antec Three Hundred Two. The Three Hundred Two is a updated version of the popular Three Hundred. The updates include cable management, tool-less drive bays, cooling, and USB3. So join us as we look over Antec's budget friendly Three Hundred Two and see if it has what is needed to stick out in the sub $75 market.

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:36

Under the right conditions, the Canon PowerShot A4000 IS is a camera capable of capturing some very nice photos, although you'll quickly lose detail if you set its ISO too high. Its optically stabilized 8x zoom lens is impressive when you consider the under-$200 price, and the 16-megapixel camera can record video 720p30 HD video.

Half-Life 2 Benchmarks On Linux Are Imminent | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:36

Pushed publicly yesterday was the test profile to run benchmarks of the popular Half-Life 2 game under Linux. As a result, coming out soon will be benchmarks of Half-Life 2 on Linux with an assortment of graphics cards and drivers...

The Synaptics Driver That Does Multi-Touch, ClickPads | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:36

Following last weeks release of the new X.Org EvDev input driver that introduces support for multi-touch and smooth scrolling, the updated Synaptics input driver is now available for Linux users. Key features, of course, are multi-touch and ClickPads support...

Sandy Bridge Become Quicker With Linux 3.3, 3.4 | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:36

With the release of the Linux 3.3 kernel being imminent and the Linux 3.4 kernel drm-next already offering lots of changes, here are some Intel Sandy Bridge benchmarks comparing the Linux 3.2 kernel to a near-final Linux 3.3 kernel and then the drm-next kernel that's largely a 3.3 kernel but with the DRM driver code that will work its way into Linux 3.4.

Tt eSPORTS Black Element Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:36

Today we?ll be looking at one of the many new mice from the Thermaltake brand Tt eSPORTS. The Tt eSPORTS Black Element Gaming Mouse is designed with MMORPG and RTS gamers in mind with up to 6500DPI, rubber coating finish, and highly customizable interface.  Not only does this mouse have a comfortable feel, but is has a great look to it. This mouse can be illuminated in one of five different ...

Sonic 4 Episode 2 to be the last. | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:36

The company is ?not planning? to release any additional episodes for Sonic 4 after episode 2 is released

Elpida?s bankruptcy protection causes DRAM prices to rise | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:36

Knock on effects have caused a 5% rise in RAM prices across the board.

24nm Flash SSD Faceoff - SanDisk Extreme Retake and Plextor M3 Pro | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 19:00

Introduction    On February 28th we published our first review of the SanDisk Extreme 240GB, the first 24nm flash drive on the market with a SandForce flash processor unit. In the review we focused mainly on the low price point of the drive since the performance was still very close to the large number of Team SandForce drives using 25nm IMFT flash. What we didn't know at the time was our test ...

Intel Reportedly Working on Internet TV Service | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 18:36

Is Intel building it's own rival to Google TV?

New Final Fantasy Versus XIII Info? | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 17:24

Tetsuya Nomura apparently spoke to Japanese game magazine Famitsu/

Deal of the Day ? Coolermaster Hyper TX3 EVO CPU Cooler | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 16:24

Fantastic Coolermaster CPU cooler for £16.67

Ex-PlayStation boss Phil Harrison joins Xbox | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 16:24

One of the former faces of PlayStation, Phil Harrison has switched allegiance to join the Xbox team as head of Microsoft's European Interactive Entertainment Business, it's been confirmed.

Review: Datacolor Spyder4 Express | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 15:24

The Datacolor Spyder4 Express monitor calibration tool marries straightforward operation with extensive display compatibility. It can be used with standard LCD, LED and wide-gamut displays, and OLED panels and iPhones and iPads. The Spyder4 incorporates a seven-colour sensor, which promises more accuracy over the Spyder3, while double-shielding over the colour filters is said to stop colours ...

CPU Coolers Battle - Venomous-X vs Phanteks vs Megahalems | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 15:24

Ast?zi mi-am propus s? fac o compara?ie între vechi ?i nou, între Thermalright, Prolimatech, Noctua ?i noul pretendent la titlu, Phanteks, dat fiind faptul c? în Liga mare clasamentul pe podium este înc? în disput?. M? voi rezuma, din lipsa fondurilor ?i a "dona?iilor", s? compar urm?toarele modele din gama high-end a r?cirilor pe aer: Phanteks PH-TC14PE, Thermalright Venomous-x ?i ...

3DMark gets LucidLogix support | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 15:12

Allow 3D Mark scores to increase when users enable Lucid Logix technology.

Silverstone Kublai KL04 Mid-Tower Chassis Review | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 15:12

Silverstone have released the KL04, a chassis aimed at storage enthusiasts, but how does it stack up?

Acer Aspire TimelineU M3: Life on the Kepler Verge | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 14:12

Some of our editors recently had the opportunity to take part in NVIDIA's Editor's Day in California's "sunny" San Francisco to be briefed on new products. While we can't go into any great detail on NVIDIA's new Kepler architecture (as that information is still under embargo), what we can provide you with is a review of Acer's new Aspire TimelineU M3 notebook, complete with a shiny new GeForce GT ...

More Businesses Eyeing Tablets, Mostly iPads | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 14:12

More and more businesses are looking to buy tablets for their employees, and most are considering Apple’s new iPad, according to a new survey from ChangeWave Research. Of the 1,604 business IT buyers surveyed by ChangeWave, 22 percent said they will buy tablets for workers during the second quarter. Of those buyers, 84 percent will purchase iPads [...]

One-Third of Smartphones Sold in Q4 Had 4G Connectivity | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 14:12

Smartphones are getting faster, with 35 percent sold during the fourth quarter of 2011 equipped with 4G connectivity, up from 6 percent during the same quarter a year earlier, according to new data from market research firm NPD Group. That, of course, depends on how you define 4G: HSPA+, WiMAX, or LTE? Twenty-two percent of [...]

Samsung Official Says Apple Readying iPad Mini | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 14:12

A Samsung official may have just let the cat out of the bag about Apple’s plans for a smaller iPad. An unnamed Samsung official reportedly told The Korea Times that Apple is planning to launch a smaller iPad with a 7.85-inch screen by the end of the year. Current iPads have 9.7-inch screens. The Samsung official, who asked [...]

End of a 244-Year Era as Encyclopedia Britannica Goes Web-Only | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 14:12

The venerable Encyclopedia Britannica is ending its 244-year run of publishing printed volumes and going to an online-only model this week. Chicago-based Encyclopedia Britannica Inc. is expected to make an official announcement Wednesday, according to The New York Times. The Britannica, the oldest continuously published English-language encyclopedia, doled out its first edition of three ...

Total War Battles: Shogun revealed | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 14:12

Sega has unveiled Total War Battles: Shogun, a mobile spin-off of the PC real-time strategy series due for release on 19th April.

Aleratec debut hard drive cloning dock | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 13:00

Copy the contents of a single hard drive to 3 other hard drives easily. Costs $525.

MSI Big Bang XPower II (Intel X79) Motherboard Review | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 12:36

Introduction    It's been a while since we've looked at a motherboard and since that one it was a while before then we looked at one as well. Like how we went on this massive run of X79 motherboards towards the end of last year, this year has been dominated by video cards.  While the motherboard side of things has been a bit quieter recently, a couple of good looking ones have arrived that we ...

Antec debut the TrueQuiet 120mm Fan | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 11:48

$19.95 for a 600-1200RPM fan that connects via 3pin.

MechWarrior Online gameplay shown | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 11:48

Here's a new trailer for the upcoming multiplayer shooter, MechWarrior Online.

Synology introduce the DiskStation DS112j NAS Server | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 10:36

1 bay NAS server with 1GHz CPU, 128MB of RAM up supports 4TB in maximum capacity.

CM Storm Quickfire Rapid Keyboard Review | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 10:14

BenchmarkReviews.com: Although mechanical keyboards have been making a comeback in recent years many of the design are quite bulky in comparison to their rubber dome counter parts. Looking to fill this area of the market Cooler Master designed the Storm QuickFire Rapid mechanical keyboard using the venerable Cherry MX Blue switches, fit into a comfortable 14" x 5" design. This makes the QuickFire ...

NetBSD 6.0 Moves Close With Beta Release | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 9:48

Just weeks after DragonflyBSD hit version 3.0, the NetBSD community has announced its 6.0 beta. NetBSD 6.0 brings forward several new features to this BSD camp...

Zotac announce GTX 560 SE | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 9:24

288 CUDA cores with 1GB of GDDR5 across 192bit interface, based off last-gen 40nm process.

Wayland's Weston Lands In Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 8:48

Landing today within Ubuntu's 12.04 "Precise Pangolin" repository is Weston, the reference compositor for the Wayland Display Server. Unfortunately, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS won't have a full-on Wayland preview as was originally hoped for last November...

NVIDIA Releases 296.10 GeForce Driver, Introduces Windows 8 Driver Support | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 8:13

NVIDIA has just posted the WHQL-certified GeForce driver 296.10 for Windows 7 and Vista desktops and laptops and Windows XP desktops, and has also released a 296.17 driver specifically for the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. The new driver package replaces the weeks-old 295.73 driver package, and both it and the Windows 8 driver support all GeForce 8, 9, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 series cards and ...

Resident Evil HD Chronicles Collection announced for PS3 | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 8:12

Capcom today confirmed the release of Resident Evil: Chronicles HD Collection this June for PlayStation 3.

Hard Reset: Extended Edition announced | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 7:12

Developer Flying Wild Hog has announced the US retail release of Hard Reset: Extended Edition on PC.

Reports of widespread 360 Achievements deletion | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 6:12

The internet is abuzz with reports from Xbox 360 owners claiming they've had their Achievements reset to zero.

Google and Mozilla Working on Metro-Enabled Browsers, Opera May Follow Suit | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 5:00

Both Mozilla and Google have confirmed to various sources that they have begun (or are planning to begin) work on Metro-style versions of their Firefox and Chrome browsers for Windows 8. Google also mentioned that it would be tweaking the desktop version of Chrome to make it more touch-friendly on the platform. Opera wouldn't confirm that a touch-enabled version of its browser was in the works, ...

UK 4G to possibly to launch this year | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 5:00

Super-fast 4G mobile broadband may be up and running in the UK later this year, according to service regulator Ofcom.

Wasteland 2 gets Kickstarted | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 5:00

Taking a cue from Double Fine's Tim Schafer, InXile Entertainment's Brian Fargo now wants to create a Wasteland sequel.

Streacom FC8 Fanless Case Review | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 3:48

The Streacom FC8 Fanless is a unique all-aluminum, small form factor/HTPC case compatible with Mini-ITX motherboards, designed for quiet computing. Let's take a look at it.

Deal of the Day ? Intel Core i5 2500K Unlocked Combo | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 3:48

i5 Rig with 8gig of ram and 1TB hard drive for well under £500.

Guild Wars 2 pre-order packages shown | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 3:48

Pre-purchase any version of Guild Wars 2 and receive guaranteed entry into all beta weekends, plus three days head start on the live servers at launch.

The Old Republic is free to play this weekend | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 3:48

New players can dip their toes into Star Wars: The Old Republic this weekend without reaching for their wallets, developer BioWare has announced.

Techbargains Deals for 3-12-12 | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 3:24

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? Battlefield 3 (PC) for $29.99 (normally $49). Computers & Peripherals: ? BlackBerry PlayBook 7" WiFi Tablet 32GB for $199.99 (normally $399). ? Refurbished Logitech K250 Wireless Keyboard for $12.99 plus free shipping (normally $29). ? Refurbished HP TouchPad 9.7" 32GB Wifi Tablet Computerfor $219 plus free shipping (normally $399). ? Asus USB-BT211 Mini ...

Velodyne vPulse Earphones Review | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 3:00

An in-ear earphone developed by the subwoofer experts at Velodyne, the vPulse follows the recent trend of loudspeaker manufacturers applying their Hi-Fi expertise to portable audio. Outfitted with a flat cable, in-line mic, an iDevice remote and tagged with the catchphrase "bring the bass", the vPulse seems to be a recipe for success. Does it leave anything behind in the quest for bass? Read on ...

The NZXT. Premium Cables Starter Kit Reviewed | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 2:36

Let me start off this review by pointing out the picture above. That is your standard 24 pin ATX power connector. Inside a mainly white and black case, it definitely clashes. The tight bundling of the cables… Related posts: CoolerMaster CM Storm Trooper Premium Gaming Case Review NZXT Tempest Midtower ATX Case Review NZXT Panzerbox Classic Series Aluminum ATX Case Review NZXT LEXA S Crafted ...

New pictures of the GTX 680 and GTX 690 due in May | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 2:36

New high resolution images emerge of the GTX 680 and speculation suggests May launch date for the dual-GK104 GTX 690.

GTX 680 performance and specifications confirmed | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 2:36

1006MHz core clock, 80W less power than the HD 7970 but 10% more performance on average.

PowerColor PCS+ Radeon HD 7870 GHz OC Edition 2GB Video Card Review | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 2:36

Sound Test    Pulling out the TES 1350A Sound Level Meter we find ourselves quickly yelling into the top of it to see how loud we can be.  After five minutes of that we get a bit more serious and place the device two CM away from the fan on the card to find the maximum noise level of the card when idle (2D mode) and in load (3D mode).    While running a little warmer at load, you can see ...

ASRock posts solid 2011 financial results | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 1:24

8% growth in revenues and 36.8% growth in net operating profits for ASRock in 2011.

Unboxing the Corsair Vengeance K60 Gaming Keyboard | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 1:12

Corsair's Vengeance line of gaming products combine superior responsiveness, precise accuracy, and reliable controls to allow you to perform at your highest level. Today we are taking a look at one of their two newest gaming keyboards in the Vengeance K60 Gaming Keyboard. This keyboard is geared towards FPS gamer's with its Cherry MX Red mechanical key switches, contoured, textured WASD and 1-6 ...

Fusion-IO 2.4TB SSDs on the way | Posted on: 14/03/2012 @ 0:24

3000MB/s read and write, 0.000015ms latency and 850K IOPS.

The Frequency of Apple A5X in the New iPad Confirmed: Still Running at 1GHz | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 23:24

While Apple's new iPad won't be available until Friday, some users have gotten their hands on the new models and done some preliminary benchmarks. A Vietnamese site, tinhte.vn, posted a screenshot of GeekBench running on the new iPad (model iPad3,3) which showed a score of 756 and a 1.00GHz ARMv7 processor. For comparison, the GeekBench score of iPad 2 is 751, which confirms that the GeekBench ...

Notch set to fund more games ? Dungeon Keeper 3 | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 23:24

Minecraft man interested in investing in more sequels.

Making Compiler, Disk Testing More Reproducible | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 23:00

There's some enhancements to share that make compiler and disk testing more reproducible under Linux, plus many other features...

A cheaper Tahiti: Sapphire, ASUS, MSI | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 22:12

  Although it?s been more than a month since we presented the first Radeon HD 7950, everything about it was pretty rushed due to a very tight deadline; this time around, though, we?ve had the chance to hang out with several different models, making for a proper way to get acquainted with the new chip. As we?ve already mentioned on a few occasions, the latter is AMD?s newest chip in the upper ...

Assassin?s Creed 3 further details revealed | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 22:12

AC3 will have a seasonal cycle which - along with the obvious visual changes - will impact gameplay too.

Patriot Viper Extreme PC3-16000 CL9 1.65 V DDR3 Review | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 22:12

Today we take a trip back through time, and visit an older product, that just might have more relevance in today's market than first meets the eye. The Patriot Viper Xtreme PX523G2000ELK kit may appear familiar and for good reason, as they were launched nearly 18 months ago, back on October 19th, 2010. Does this Viper from Patriot still have some bite on the modern X79 platform?

Samsung Has G2D Driver, Virtual Display For Linux 3.4 | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 21:48

Besides the DRM work already piling up for Linux 3.4, there's more. The Samsung developers responsible for the Exynos graphics driver have sent in their "-next" pull request, which brings several new features, including the basis of 2D acceleration for this open-source ARM graphics driver. There's also a virtual display driver that could be used for handling wireless displays...

Alan Wake sells over 2 Million, future games speculated | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 21:12

The original Alan Wake has topped two million sales across Xbox 360 and PC, developer Remedy has confirmed.

Review: Samsung Series 9 | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 21:00

OverviewWhen you think of the thinnest and lightest laptops in the world, a few names immediately spring to mind. For most people, the Apple MacBook Air would be the first, and for those in the know, the first Samsung Series 9 900X3A would be second.Samsung has now released an update, concisely named the Samsung Series 9 900X3B, but the similarities between the two Series 9 codes doesn't really ...

DragonflyBSD 3.0 Performance Benchmarks | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 20:36

Near the end of February marked the release of DragonflyBSD 3.0 with multi-core speed boosts and other improvements, but how does this correlate to performance improvements in our usual open-source benchmarks?..

Rosewill Thor V2 White Edition Full Tower Case Review | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 20:36

We all know Rosewill as Newegg?s house brand.  They made all different types of products from cases to network adapters.  What?s great about Rosewill is many of their products are very low cost and help you save money when you are building a new system.  Today we are taking a look at one of the largest Rosewill products we have ever looked at.  The Thor V2 is a Full Tower case that is ready ...

New ME3 multiplayer characters leaked | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 20:12

An image posted on Reddit shows what appears to be some new DLC multiplayer characters for BioWare's Mass Effect 3.

Review: Dell XPS 13 | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 19:49

OverviewThere's no doubt among many that, so far, the Asus Zenbook UX31 13.3-inch has been the best of the Ultrabook bunch. Despite the detestable trackpad, it offers Core-i7 goodness and a fantastic design for £999, while you can get the 11.6-inch Asus Zenbook UX21 version for £800. Dell hasn't been quick to get into the market, but it has waited for rivals to make their move - something that ...

ZyXEL NBG-416N Review | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 19:49

Pentru acest început de s?pt?mân? avem la review router-ul wireless ZyXEL NBG-416N ?i suntem bucuro?i s? v? prezent?m acest model destinat utilizatorilor mainstream / entry-level produs de un specialist cu state vechi în domeniul echipamentelor de re?elistic? a?a cum este ZyXEL.

ASUS HD 7870 DirectCU II Top Review | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 19:49

Cele mai recente nuclee grafice AMD Pitcairn lansate de foarte pu?in? vreme au primit rapid mai multe implement?ri specifice ASUS iar azi avem în fa?? modelul HD 7870 DirectCU II Top, variant? ce aduce nu doar sistem de r?cire eficient dar ?i frecven?e modificate din fabric? pentru GPU / memorii.

Firefox 11 Due Today, Features Chrome Migration, Add-on Sync | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 19:48

Mozilla is due to release Firefox 11 to the stable channel today, and like every Firefox release since 4.0 the new version adds a handful of new features and fixes without drastically changing how the browser works. Firefox 10, the current Firefox Extended Support Release, will see a new 10.0.3 patch that will implement Firefox 11's security patches but not its new features. Firefox users ...

Gewinne Samsung Speicherkarten | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 19:48

In Zusammenarbeit mit Samsung verlosen wir 30 Samsung 16 Gigabyte SDHC Class 10 Speicherkarten Speicherkarten im Gesamtwerk von über 1'200 Schweizer Franken.

Intel Xeon E5-2600 Sandy Bridge-EP Server Processors | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 19:48

The Intel 'Grizzly Pass' server was just recently released by Intel. Today we are going to put it through it's paces. We are going to run several Intel 710 series SSD's in a RAID 5 array and test the system as a web server with several different operating system configurations. We will also be looking at the performance of the new Intel Xeon E5-2660 LGA2011 processors! Join us as we take a look ...

Sony VAIO VPCSE13FX | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 19:48

The Sony VAIO VPC-SE13FX is a laptop that has a full HD resolution 15.5-inch display, a lightweight design and a comfortable keyboard. It also has solid performance as well as excellent battery life that beats out most other 15-inch models. It also has dual AMD graphics, but it doesn't work all that smoothly.

Battlefield 3: Close Quarters DLC Trailer revealed | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 19:00

DICE has delivered the first trailer for June's Close Quarters expansion pack for Battlefield 3.

Dell XPS 13: A Different Kind of Ultrabook | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 18:36

Late last year, before CES, we had the opportunity to check out Dell's then-upcoming entrant to Intel's nascent ultrabook market, the XPS 13. Dell has been refocusing their XPS line with an eye on sophisticated notebooks that straddle the line between the consumer and business classes, while at the same time emphasizing slimmer, more powerful machines. Thus, the XPS 13 seems like a natural fit ...

Silicon Motion Has Open-Source Driver, But Fails | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 18:24

For those that don't closely follow the various development lists, at the end of February a Silicon Motion developer came to the DRI list announcing he had "a kernel driver for all our graphics chips" that he was looking to mainline. It sounds nice, but in the end it's a let-down and the most you'll probably get out of it is a few laughs...

GDC 2012 has record attendance of 22,500 | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 18:00

GDC 2012 has a new record of attendance since it started, the new record is set at 22,500.

Genius release SW-G2.1 3000 ?Gaming? Speakers | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 18:00

2.1 70W speaker system aimed at gamers.

Acer introduce new ultra-slim monitors | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 16:36

Featuring 20", 23", and 27" models. All widescreen and LED backlit.

FIFA STREET GETS ?MESSI? (VIDEO) | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 16:00

Those who are familiar with street football will understand why EA have chosen Messi as the face for their latest installment of FIFA STREET. With over 50 brand new skill moves, FIFA STREET offers a revolutionary way to play video-game football. Turn on your Xbox 360/PS3 and take … [visit site to read more] FIFA STREET GETS [...]FIFA STREET GETS ‘MESSI’ (VIDEO) is a post from: ...

Lian Li Announces PC-Q05 Mini-ITX Case | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 15:36

Supports two 2.5" drives, mini-ITX motherboards and very low profile CPU coolers. Ideal for a HTPC.

GTX 680 to offer same performance and price as HD 7970 | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 14:24

But Nvidia claims a design win with better performance per watt according to Fudzilla.

Enermax DreamBass Genie Review | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 14:24

Enermax have decided to delve into the audio market with the DreamBass USB amplifier, but is it just a gimmick?

HighPoint launch RocketStore SMART BackUp device | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 13:12

Provides 10Gb/s bandwidth via two USB 3.0 ports. Supports two 3.5" or 2.5" SATA drives.

Yahoo Sues Facebook Over Patents | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 13:00

Yahoo on Monday filed suit against Facebook over patents related to its ad network, privacy, customization, messaging, and social networking as a whole. “Yahoo has invested substantial resources in research and development through the years, which has resulted in numerous patented inventions of technology that other companies have licensed,” Yahoo said in a statement. “These [...]

Report: Amazon Sells More Than 2 Million Kindle Singles | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 13:00

Amazon said it has sold more than 2 million Kindle Singles since first launching the collection of short-form e-books last January, Paidcontent is reporting. Amazon did not reveal its total revenue from those 2 million singles, Paidcontent said. However, the Web giant keeps a 30 percent cut of each sale, while the author or publisher gets [...]

Class-Action Suit Claims False Advertising for Apple?s Siri | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 13:00

Is Apple’s Siri digital assistant on the iPhone 4S everything it’s advertised to be? Not according to a New York man who is suing the iPhone-maker for what he alleges are intentionally misleading Apple ads promoting Siri’s capabilities. Frank Fazio filed a class-action suit on March 6 with the U.S. District Court in San Jose, Calif., claiming that in [...]

New Eee PC on the way from ASUS | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 12:12

Featuring the new Intel Atom with the same cruddy 1024X600 resolution with a paltry 1GB of RAM.

AMD Radeon HD 7750 1GB Reference Video Cards in CrossFire | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 12:12

Introduction    I grabbed our reference AMD Radeon HD 7750 video card from the package, installed it in my testbed and thought I'd see how overclocking went. Firing up MSI Afterburner it came as no surprise that we didn't have voltage adjustment. So, heading into the Catalyst Control Center I maxed out the core clock and memory clock which was +100MHz and +400MHz QDR respectively.  3DMark 11 ...

DC Universe Online ?Battle for Earth? DLC out tomorrow | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 11:00

Sony Online Entertainment will release 'The Battle for Earth' downloadable expansion for DC Universe Online tomorrow.

GAME will be stocking ?some? new games | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 10:00

PlayStation 3 exclusive Twisted Metal will be sold by GAME in the UK, Sony has confirmed.

Enesim: A Flexible, Extensible Graphics Framework | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 9:00

Earlier this month I wrote about the Fog Framework, a high-performance graphics library alternative to the well-known Cairo. The principal developer of another open-source library, Enesim, has since written in about this project that works with the Enlightenment Foundation Libraries and focuses upon flexibility and extensibility...

Risen 2 delayed release date announced | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 8:48

Risen 2, the promising pirate RPG by Gothic creator Piranha Bytes, has been delayed from April to May, according to a new report.

Story in mind for Halo 5 and 6 says 343 Industries | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 7:48

343 Industries already has "a definite story arc in mind" for Halo 5 and 6, the studio's told the media

Activision confirms CoD Elite 2.0 is just an update | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 6:48

Activision has clarified exactly what it was talking about when it mentioned "Call of Duty Elite 2.0" in an investor call last month.

Sony announces PSP Power Sale | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 5:48

Sony has announced a sale on a range of PSP titles that are downloadable from the PlayStation Store.

Co-Founder of id Software interested in making a new old school FPS | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 5:48

John Romero, co-founder of id Software and key designer of Doom, Wolfenstein, and Quake, has confirmed he is still interested in creating a new, ?old school? FPS.

iPad 3 Pre-Orders sell out | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 4:36

The initial batch of pre-order stock for Apple's new iPad has sold out.

DirectFB 1.6 Is Coming Soon While 2.0 Is Far-Out | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 3:36

Back in January the release of DirectFB 1.6 was imminent, but then the developers behind this frame-buffer project ended up dragging the release on for stabilization reasons. This month is now the project's revised target for doing the first DirectFB 1.6 stable release...

Bethesda and Mojang settle on ?Scrolls? copyright | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 3:24

The Zenimax/Bethesda versus Mojang court case has been settled - Scrolls will still be called Scrolls.

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand Patched on PS3 tomorrow | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 2:24

A new and patched version of Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand will be available to download tomorrow, developer DICE has announced.

Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 OC Video Card Review | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 1:24

The Gigabyte Radeon HD 7770 OC (GV-R777OC-1GD) is a custom AMD Radeon HD 7770 video card that uses a custom PCB and GPU cooler to make it stand out from the rest. It is also factory overclocked to 1100 MHz on the core clock to ensure that it is faster than the reference design. Radeon on to see how this video card does when compared to two other Radeon HD 7770 cards on our test bench. We also ...

QNAP TurboNAS TS-419P II 4-Bay NAS Review | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 1:24

With storage at a premium and the need to centralise data, what solution has QNAP got to offer to solve this ever growing need?

GAME not stocking games won?t affect sales says EA | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 1:24

GAME Group's share price was below 1 pence this morning. However EA is sure that their failure to stock games won't affect sales.

Gigabyte X79-UD3 Intel X79 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 0:12

Gigabyte?s lineup of Intel X79 or Sandy Bridge-E motherboards is only made up of four boards.  For gamers there is the G1 Assassin 2, X79-UD7-OC for overclockers, and X79-UD5 for enthusiasts.  This brings us to the X79-UD3 which is Gigabyte?s entry-level and least expensive Intel X79 motherboard coming it at $249.  Sandy Bridge-E is Intel?s high-end platform and the X79 chipset is much ...

TechBargains Deals for 3-12-12 | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 0:12

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No PVP in Diablo 3 at launch | Posted on: 13/03/2012 @ 0:12

There won't be any player versus player (PVP) combat in Diablo 3 at launch, Blizzard has announced.

usbfever.com's new launches (week 10, 2012) | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 23:01

New stuff for a new week from USBFever!

Roccat Isku Gaming Keyboard Review | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 23:00

The new gaming-grade model features the same EasyShift[+] technology from the Roccat Kone[+] mouse, which increases the number of programmable functions. Let's test it.

Top Features Of The Linux 3.3 Kernel | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 23:00

With the final release of the Linux 3.3 kernel expected to happen in in a matter of days, here's a recap of some of the most prominent Linux 3.3 kernel features that were introduced this cycle...

Mass Effect 3 tops charts, sells more than previous 2 games combined | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 23:00

Mass Effect 3 is the UK's new all-formats chart number one.

Apple: Samsung Only ?Partially? Complied With Source Code Order | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 21:48

Apple has accused Samsung of only “partially” complying with an order to produce source code in the companies’ ongoing patent battle. In December, a Northern California district court ordered Samsung to produce source code for nine functionalities found in its devices – from pop-up windows to scroll lock – by Dec. 31. “Samsung only partially [...]

AMD Radeon HD 7950: Southern Islands Isn't Yet A Penguin Holiday | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 21:48

The Radeon HD 7900 series were announced at the end of 2011 and since then the Linux support status for this hardware has remained a big question. For the Radeon HD 7000 series "Southern Islands" GPU launch, they did not send over any hardware samples so Linux consumers have left to be confused over the state of the non-Windows support for AMD's hardware based on the "Graphics Core Next" ...

GK104 Chip similar size to the G92b | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 21:48

Measuring in at around 300mm squared.

Crytek to announce ?spectacular? console/PC project in April | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 21:48

Crysis dev, Crytek is set to announce a "spectacular" console/PC game next month

BitFenix Shinobi XL Review | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 21:48

The BitFenix Shinobi really put BitFenix on the map for the majority of users with its sleek design and SofTouch surface. Thus it is only natural that BitFenix gives the chassis the growth hormone treatment and offers a full tower variant. We take the XL size Shinobi for a spin and see if it is all fat or mean and lean functionality

GTX 600 on way? NVIDIA GTX 580 Price Drop | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 21:07

With #NVIDIA #Kepler GTX 600 series on its way, NVIDIA has dropped the price of the GTX 580 below the price of the latest AMD graphics cards.

GIGABYTE HD7950 Windforce x3 | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 20:38

#GIGABYTE #HD7950 Winforce X3 - The AMD HD7950 has impressed us thus far with its fantastic performance so when GIGABYTE offered up their Windforce cooled HD7950 we were understandably excited. The Windforce cooler we first saw last year on their GTX560 was held in high acclaim thanks to it's ability to keep heat at bay thereby allowing higher overclocks while not sounding like a jumbo jet mid ...

Boston Releases Intel Xeon E5-2600 Based Setups | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 20:36

Quattro 1264-T Intel's Xeon E5-2600 lineup was released last Tuesday and as expected, several manufacturers have released products based on these processors. Today we are looking at Boston's offerings, which is one of the largest resellers and partners of SuperMicro (see our article on SuperMicro's Xeon E5 solutions). This means Boston does not design or manufacture the motherboards they use ...

Preview: ASUS P8Z77-I Deluxe - mini ITX Powerhouse | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 20:36

Beim P8Z77-I Deluxe handelt es sich um ASUS' erstes mini-ITX-Mainboard, basierend auf Intels kommendem Z77-Chipsatz, das für Overclocking geeignet ist. Besonders beeindruckend in diesem Fall ist die Stromversorgung, die auf insgesamt acht Phasen bezüglich der CPU zurückgreifen kann. Darüber hinaus handelt es sich um eine Deluxe-Platine und somit wird auch die Ausstattung umfrangreich sein.

OWC Mercury On-The-Go FireWire 800 / USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive Kit @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 20:36

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-owc-mercury-on-the-go-firewire-800-usb-2-0-portable-hard-drive-kit/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-owc-mercury-on-the-go-firewire-800-usb-2-0-portable-hard-drive-kit/) Quote: "Instead of placing your old 2.5” hard drive into a slow USB 2.0 enclosure, why not try something faster. OWC offers the Mercury On-The-Go FireWire 800 / ...

Unboxing the OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 20:36

OCZ's RevoDrive series of storage solutions has always been on the cutting edge. They offer some of the fastest storage speeds you can purchase on the consumer level. Today we are checking out the latest version of the RevoDrive, the RevoDrive Hybrid. This drive takes the super-fast speed that the RevoDrive solid state drives are known for and the capacity of a normal drive and melds them ...

Nvidia?s GTX 580 to get price cuts ahead of Kepler launch | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 20:36

A 10-15% price cut across all models and variants by all Nvidia partners.

Intel discontinue Xeon 5500 processors | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 19:24

Last orders to be taken in may for these processors that were introduced back in 2009.

Antec EarthWatts 650-watt Platinum Power Supply Review | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 19:12

Introduction    Antec is back on our test bench this time around with the newest addition to their EarthWatts series of power supplies.  The new EarthWatts series represents a huge step for Antec as these new units are their first 80Plus Platinum rated units to come to market. Antec currently offers the latest iteration of EarthWatts power supplies in 450W, 550W and 650W varieties.  Antec is ...

Gigabyte announce the Whitebox All-In-One PC | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 18:24

Supports dual slot graphics cards and 95W CPUs.

HP Omni 27 Quad | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 17:24

The HP Omni 27 Quad offers a huge 27-inch 1080p HD display that makes it the largest Windows-based all-in-one available. The display looks really great as well as the design, but with Windows 8 on the horizon, you might want to wait on purchasing a computer like this one.

Art from the Mass Effect Anime | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 17:24

First look at the artwork for the upcoming Mass Effect anime.

New Prototype 2 trailers released | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 16:12

Activision releases not one but two very short videos of their new game.

CD Projekt: ?We will never use DRM? | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 15:00

The Witcher 2 dev dismisses "over-complicated" anti-piracy measures.

What is the best UV water-cooling coolant? | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 15:00

We take a look at six of the latest UV coolants to see which glows and cools the best

Ship Date for New iPad Slips to March 19 | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 11:36

Not surprisingly, demand for the new iPad has pushed ship dates for newly ordered tablets several days. Apple fans pre-ordering their new iPad will see their new devices arrive at March 19 rather than March 16, according to Apple’s website. That applies to all versions of the iPad, in both colors. Those who don’t want [...]

AMD Releases Catalyst 12.2 Drivers, Supports Radeon HD 7000 Series | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 10:24

AMD has released the WHQL-certified version of its Catalyst 12.2 driver package for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Vista, and 7. In addition to the fixes and enhancements we'll discuss below, this is AMD's first unified driver package that has added support for members of the Radeon HD 7000 series in Windows Vista and Windows 7, specifically the 7900, 7700, and OEM-only 7300 series. ...

Diamond Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card tested with Catalyst 12.2 | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 10:24

Introduction    I have had this Diamond video card floating around for a little bit now, but wanted to make sure when we got around to testing it that we did it in a way that stands out and makes it a bit more interesting than just running it at stock through our lineup of benchmarks.  Since we knew that the Catalyst 12.2 drivers weren't far away we figured it was a good chance to look at the ...

Mass Effect 3 Day 1 DLC included on disk despite Bioware?s claims | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 8:24

Fans of the series have shown evidence that the Day 1 DLC was already included on the disk.

GAME ?has two weeks? to turn itself around | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 7:24

Embattled high street shop GAME "has two weeks to turn its fortune around", according to a new report.

Binned Portal 2 opening shown, alongside other changes | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 7:24

Not all of Valve?s discarded ideas are great, the binned competitive multiplayer mode for Portal 2 is one such example, but some of them are.

Tribes: Ascend given a release date | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 6:12

Tribes: Ascend launches on 12th April, Hi-Rez Studios has announced. The fast-paced sci-fi FPS goes live on PC. It's free to play.

Cooler Master show off their latest products at CeBIT 2012 | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 6:12

Cooler Master show off their latest products and lines at CeBIT 2012

Cooler Master show off a new water cooling product line at CeBIT 2012 | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 6:12

Jens from Cooler Master talks us through their latest all-in-one water cooling solutions.

Mass Effect 3 Ships 3.5 Million | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 5:00

EA has announced it has shipped over 3.5 million units to retailers worldwide.

CeBIT Daily Roundup #5 | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 4:00

Roundup and videos of the fifth day at CeBIT.

eTeknix Insider Edition #4 | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 4:00

The 4th edition of the eTeknix weekly round up, where we will be showing you the best news, reviews, competitions and more from around the eTeknix site.

X.Org's XDS2012 Will Celebrate 25 Years Of X11 | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 2:12

Some new details have emerged concerning the 2012 X.Org Developers' Summit, which will take place this September and commemorate 25 years of X11...

Could the rumored Steam Box from Valve change gaming as we know it? | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 1:36

Introduction    It's funny, one of my previous editorials, "The Future of Gaming - Are Developers and Console Makers Ready?" covered how there needs to be a change in gaming, with my next editorial, "The state of gaming - What will be the next big push in the world of games?", covering it in detail, of where it could possibly go.  I cited not only specifically Valve, but, Half-Life 3 as this ...

The Unigine Heaven Benchmark Now With 3D Vision Surround Support | Posted on: 12/03/2012 @ 0:36

Good news for all the (lucky) owners of a 3D multi monitor setup that have a passion for benchmarking.

FSP shows fanless PSU at CeBIT 2012 | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 21:34

#FSP reveal fanless PSU at #CeBIT 2012. At CeBIT 2012 we took a look around at FSP's showcase and saw their new AURUM 80 PLUS Gold rated power supplies. A line up that caters for silence lovers, with the AURUM Xilenser to the power hungry enthusiast with the AURUM Pro. The AURUM family feature a 5 year warranty, modular low profile cables and a unique rugged 'granite-touch' texture which help ...

ROCCAT live demo Power-Grid | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 21:32

At #CeBIT #ROCCAT show innovative Power-Grid application. Choosing to reveal their products to invited partners, ROCCAT, just like last year at CeBIT 2011 did not disappoint. One of the significant products they were keen to showcase was Power-Grid - a unique software suite that allows the user to monitor and control their computer via a smartphone. ROCCAT's CEO René Korte kindly introduced ...

CM reveal Silencio 650 and coolers at CeBIT 2012 | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 21:27

#Coolermaster reveal #Silencio 650 chassis, the TPC 812XS tower cooler, and Eisberg - closed loop liquid coolers with a twist.

Logitech Wireless Headset F540 Review | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 20:36

Logitech is a brand that virtually every computer user and PC gamer knows and associates with quality products. While Logitech has a stronghold in the PC gaming market, their share in the console world is a bit smaller. The Wireless Headset F540 is ready to change that. The F540 is equipped to deliver game and voice audio wirelessly for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Featuring independent ...

DRM Work Piling Up For The Linux 3.4 Kernel | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 19:36

While it looks like there's still another week before the Linux 3.3 kernel will be released and thus marking the merge window for the Linux 3.4 kernel opening, here's some of the DRM graphics changes you can expect to see merged...

Magicka PC Review | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 19:12

Magicka, do you have what it takes to master the elements?

Andy At Thecus Gives An In-depth Look Of Their Latest Products At CeBIT 2012 | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 19:12

Andy from Thecus gives us an in-depth look on their latest products at CeBIT 2012

Top 10 Must Have 3D Blu-ray Discs - Part 2 | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 19:00

Blu-ray 3D has now been on the market just shy of two years and this time has been marred by the infuriating tactic of manufacturer exclusives; that is, content made available only when purchased with 3D equipment. Sony inked deals with Disney, Panasonic with Universal and Twentieth Century Fox and Samsung with DreamWorks. Thankfully, this practice has all but ceased and now there around 50 3D ...

What's Left For LLVMpipe Before OpenGL 3.0 | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 18:36

One of the Gallium3D drivers yet not fully supporting the OpenGL 3.0 specification is the LLVMpipe software rasterizer. However, if you're curious of what's left before this CPU-based graphics driver can handle GL3, here's a list...

Acer VA40 notebook spotted with Ivy Bridge and Kepler | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 17:12

Features quad core Ivy Bridge mobile CPU and 28nm Nvidia Kepler mobile GPU.

Rasperry Pi experiences production issues | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 16:00

Initial wave of them get made with faulty RJ45 ports, products sent back to the factory to be fixed.

The Linux 3.3 Kernel Is Not Yet Ready | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 8:36

While last week it looked like the final release of the Linux 3.3 kernel was imminent, this didn't end up exactly being the case. Due to an up-tick in patches being merged this week, Linus Torvalds decided to go ahead and tag Linux 3.3-rc7 on Saturday afternoon...

Unboxing the Tt eSPORTS Black Element Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 7:24

Thermaltake's gaming brand Tt eSPORTS has quite a few different gaming mice. Today we are going to be checking out their Black Element mouse that is marketed towards MMO and RTS players. This mouse features a powerful 6500dpi laser engine, 128KB of onboard memory, high-quality OMRON switches, a removable weight system, gold plated USB connectors and much more! If you play MMO's or RTS type ...

CeBIT Daily Roundup #5 | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 5:00

Roundup and videos of the fifth day at CeBIT.

Like Pittco and ThinkComputers on Facebook and win! | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 4:12

We are having a contest with our friends over at Pittco. The contest is extremely simple to enter and we have some great prizes you can win. Up for grabs is 16GB Kingston Wi-Drive, 4GB kit of Kingston HyperX DDR3-1600 memory and 50%/25% off coupons to Pittco's next event, which is April 20-22. Read on to see what you need to do to be entered into the contest. Good luck everyone!

Codemasters Dirt 3 Complete Edition now available | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 2:36

The base Dirt 3 game with all released DLC included for £29.99.

Gigabyte Ivy Bridge motherboard round up from CeBIT 2012 | Posted on: 11/03/2012 @ 1:24

No less than 12 motherboards for a wide range of consumer demands and price points.

EVGA gives a small preview of their Z77 motherboard | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 23:12

SATA III, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt and five PCI-E 16X lanes of which at least 2 are Gen3.

PC shipments for 2012 to grow 4.4% | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 22:12

Emerging markets will drive growth in PC shipments, developed markets will be mainly replacement sales.

AVADirect now offering Sandy Bridge-EP based workstations | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 21:00

Up to 512GB of RAM, 2 processors, 2 graphics cards and 6 SAS/SATA drives. Starting from $1700.

Highpoint RocketCache 3420X8 caching solution now shipping | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 19:48

Coming in at £137 for an advanced RAID and SSD caching solution.

News for 3-10-12 | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 19:36

Time for the news once again, enjoy!

FUSE For FreeBSD Nearing Completion | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 19:36

The FUSE kernel module for the FreeBSD kernel to support file-systems in user-space is -- finally -- nearing completion...

Radeon UVD Support Going Through Code Review | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 19:36

If you have been desiring better video playback support on the open-source ATI/AMD Radeon Linux graphics stack, the days of being frustrated may be limited. There's some code concerning UVD -- the GPU's Unified Video Decoder engine -- that will be going through internal code review at AMD this coming week...

Apple?s iPhone Tops in Japan for the First Time | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 18:24

Add another notch to Apple’s belt?the iPhone is now the top-selling phone in Japan, according to research firm IDC Japan. Propelled by the release of the iPhone 4S last October, Apple enjoyed the largest share of mobile phone shipments in Japan in the fourth quarter of 2011, a first for the company. The research firm [...]

Tribes: Ascend Release Date Announced | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 17:36

#Hi-Rez Studios announced that #Tribes : Ascend will be released on April 12, 2012.

GIGABYTE live demo Lucid Virtu MVP | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 17:34

#GIGABYTE live demo #Lucid Virtu MVP at #CeBIT . During our recent visit to CeBIT 2012 GIGABYTE were on hand to deliver an interesting demo of this latest revision of Virtu that will come as standard on all Z77 motherboards. Below is an exclusive look at this demo, giving you a great overview of what Lucid Virtu MVP is capable of.

Lenovo Recalls ThinkCentre Desktops | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 13:36

Lenovo said Thursday that the company has recalled just over 50,000 ThinkCentre desktops because of the risk of a fire hazard. Only a single fire incident has been reported, and one that includes smoke, Lenovo said, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to Lenovo and the CPSC, the recalled PCs, are [...]

T-Mobile: Subsidized Phones Hurt Mobile Industry | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 13:36

T-Mobile’s chief marketing officer suggested Thursday that the carrier phone subsidies actually hurt the entire telecommunications industry. Cole Brodman, T-Mobile’s CMO, did not suggest that his company would not be ending carrier subsidies, however. A carrier subsidy allows the carrier to offset some of the cost of the phone by offering it for an up-front [...]

Say Hello To Julia, A New LLVM-Based Project | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 11:00

Shared with the LLVM developers on Thursday was an introduction to Julia, a new fast dynamic language with the JIT compiler being built around LLVM. Julia is focused on technical computing, distributed parallel execution, cloud computing, and extensive math abilities...

A Brief Look at Some Upcoming 7-Series Motherboards | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 4:00

With Intel's next generation processors firmly on the horizon, we should also turn to what motherboards will be on offer when we have the opportunity to root around in our pockets to invest in an next generation system.  With appropriate vendor support, 6-series motherboards will support these new processors with little more than a BIOS update, however to get the most out of the new processor, ...

APITrace 3.0 Brings Graphics Tracing Goodness | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 4:00

APITrace, the versatile open-source utility for tracing OpenGL calls from games and other programs, is now at version 3.0 with the introduction of several useful features...

Intel Preparing GLSL 1.40 Support For Mesa | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 4:00

Eric Anholt of Intel has just published the first patch-set for supporting version 1.40 of GLSL, the GL Shading Language, for Mesa...

CeBIT Daily Roundup #4 | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 4:00

Round up and videos of the fourth day at CeBIT

Gaming Friday: Payday The Heist | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 2:48

Have you ever thought about robbing a bank, c?mon I know you have.  This is just one of the scenarios that you are able to play out online with friends or in single player mode on Payday: The Heist.  This first-person shooter is unlike others where you are fighting in a war, against aliens, or in some arena.  Here you are able to play the bad guys and break the law and six action-packed and ...

X-Mini II Capsule Speaker Review | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 2:00

The X-Mini II is the 2nd generation mini speaker from X-Mi that promises top-notch sound quality, 11+ battery life and versatile connection options. Let's see if it delivers.

Techbargains Deals for 3-9-12 | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 1:48

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 128GB 2.5" Internal SATA 6Gbps MLC Solid State Drive (SSD) for $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $249.99). Computers & Peripherals: ? Synology Disk Station DS212J 2-Bay NAS Server for $184.99 plus free shipping (normally $49 ? use coupon code: EMCNGNA75). ? Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 128GB 2.5" Internal SATA 6Gbps MLC Solid State Drive (SSD) ...

New iPad vs. Top Android Tablets Available Today: Specs Compared | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 0:36

This time around, the Apple iPad rumor mill was mostly right on. With the Apple’s third-generation tablet, we got a super-high-res 2,048-by-1,536-pixel Retina Display powered by a beefed-up A5X CPU, a better camera, and fast 4G LTE on AT&T or Verizon. This all brings up the eternal tablet question again: iPad or Android? Though the battle might [...]

Editorial: XBOX720 and PS4 Consoles To Revive PC Video Games | Posted on: 10/03/2012 @ 0:29

Electronic video games became a trillion dollar industry once they made the leap from quarter-gobbling cabinets to console and later PC. Home entertainment turned into a business dominated by the desktop PC platform for decades, but once seventh-generation Sony PlayStation and Microsoft XBOX gaming consoles debuted the market share quickly dimenished. Now many years later, modern mobile devices ...

Satechi Audio Move SD Portable MP3 Player Stereo Speaker System @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 23:36

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-satechi-audio-move-sd-portable-mp3-player-stereo-speaker-system/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-satechi-audio-move-sd-portable-mp3-player-stereo-speaker-system/) Quote: "When is a pair of speakers not just a pair of speakers? When it’s the Audio Move SD from Satechi! Today for review I have the Audio Move SD which is a small ...

Angry Birds Space given release date | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 23:24

Angry Birds Space has been announced by NASA astronaut Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station (video below). Angry Birds Space will be released for Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC on 22nd March, according to The Guardian. There will be 60 levels and six new characters. And new levels will be added for free as well as for a price.

Xonotic 0.6 Offers Impressive Game Improvements | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 22:24

The open-source Xonotic gaming community has released version 0.6.0 of their DarkPlaces-powered Nexuiz-forked game. Xonotic 0.6.0 offers up some mighty improvements as Xonotic nears version 1.0...

Next Xbox won?t use Disks | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 22:24

The next Xbox won't have a disc drive, according to a new report.

GIGABYTE Z77 Motherboard Preview | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 22:08

#GIGABYTE reveal #Intel Z77 motherboards at #CeBIT2012 - an exclusive interview and sneak preview pictures show off the upcoming Intel Z77 motherboards by GIGABYTE.

Lord of the Rings Online for Browser-Based Gameplay | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 22:05

#LOTR .Warner Brothers and #Gaikai team up to launch 'World's First Cloud-Based Streaming #MMO Game Experience'.

ASUS Z77 Motherboards in the Spotlight | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 22:03

#ASUS showcase #Intel Z77 motherboards at #CeBIT2012. If ASUS is not a familiar name to you then you have indeed been living in a cave. That being said, if you have not yet seen the coming motherboards based on the cross platform LGA 1155 socket supporting both 2nd Generation and 3rd Generation Intel Core processors, then we have a treat for you.

ZOTAC Showcases New ZBOX | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 22:02

#ZOTAC invited our #CeBIT 2012 team into a closed door session today to view some of the new products the firm have waiting in the wings for release later this year. Unfortunately much of what was seen and heard will be under NDA for some time, but we were able to smuggle out a few images of a new pre-release ZBOX we spotted with two others officially unveiled today.

ASRock showcase Z77 and Extreme11 | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 22:00

#ASRock had a strong prescence at #CeBIT2012, displaying Intel Z77 motherboards and the new Extreme11.

In-Depth with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 21:12

Windows has changed a lot since Windows 95 ushered in the modern era of the desktop operating system almost two decades ago—the underlying technology that makes Windows what it is has completely changed since those early days to keep pace with new technologies and usage models. Despite all of those changes, though, the fundamental look and feel of Windows 7 remains remarkably similar to its ...

MSI Big Bang XPower II Motherboard Review | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 21:12

I'm sure you're all familiar with the theory of the Big Bang. The whole creation of the universe theory. Anything that uses the Big Bang name sure has a lot to live up to! MSI has released their second revision of the Big Bang XPower. The first XPower was the Intel X58 chipset, the MSI Big Bang XPower II is built around the latest and greatest Intel X79 chipset. Today we are going to take an ...

Linux 3.4 Kernel Will Support Intel Medfield Graphics | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 21:12

The merge window for the Linux 3.4 kernel will open up this month assuming the latest Linux 3.3 release plans work out. One of the features to look forward to out of Linux 3.4 will be the DRM driver support for Intel Medfield graphics...

Walton-Chaintech brand to make a comeback | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 21:12

After signing a partnership with Chinese giant Colorful.

SilverStone TJ04-Evolution Mid-Tower Chassis Review | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 21:12

Introduction In SilverStone's own description, they bring to light that the original chassis concept was introduced in 2004 for this specific Temjin chassis. The original TJ04 looks like a relic at this stage in chassis design as well and is a great candidate to take everything out of the box that made is so past tense in today's market and introduce it as something much better equipped to ...

Gaj-it Face-off: iPad 2 vs The New iPad ? Which One is Right For You | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 20:00

Apple hosted the world’s tech journalists in San Francisco to show off their new iPad this week, the device is pretty much as many had expected – with 4G the only feature that probably wasn’t expected. But how does the new iPad really compare to the iPad 2 ? which … [visit site to read [...]Gaj-it Face-off: iPad 2 vs The New iPad – Which One is Right For You is a post from: UK Gadget ...

TitaniumGL: A Faster Multi-Platform Graphics Driver Architecture? | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 20:00

After first being introduced on Windows years ago, and then FreeBSD and ReactOS support added last year, this week finally marked the release of TitaniumGL for Linux. TitaniumGL is self-described as a "freeware driver architecture" and carries a goal to support OpenGL on graphics cards with broken, bad, or missing OpenGL hardware drivers. Here are some benchmarks of TitaniumGL compared to ...

VMware's Linux 3D Guest Driver Is Ready | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 20:00

The xf86-video-vmware 12.0 driver was officially released yesterday, which now means all of the components needed for 3D Linux guest acceleration are now available and stable...

Western Digital complete Hitachi GST takeover | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 20:00

WD announces completion of deal as of March the 8th for $3.9 billion cash and $0.9 billion shares.

GTX 680 benchmarks, fake or real? | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 18:48

Apparently beats the HD 7970 in every test but has a clock speed of 1050MHz not the expect 705MHz...

Razer launch Goliathus e-Sports edition mouse mat | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 17:48

A Razer Goliathus mouse mat featuring Team Liquid branding for $19.99/?19.99

AFOX preparing single slot HD 7850 at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 17:48

Yet still manages to cram one HDMI, two display port and one DVI onto the back panel.

Lenovo recall ThinkCentre computers because of fire hazard | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 16:36

Due to a power supply issue that has caused one fire so far. Over 50000 units to be voluntarily recalled.

Lord of the Rings Online for Browser-Based Gameplay | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 15:49

#LOTR .Warner Brothers and #Gaikai team up to launch 'World's First Cloud-Based Streaming #MMO Game Experience'.

ASUS Z77 Motherboards in the Spotlight | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 15:47

#ASUS showcase #Intel Z77 motherboards at #CeBIT2012. If ASUS is not a familiar name to you then you have indeed been living in a cave. That being said, if you have not yet seen the coming motherboards based on the cross platform LGA 1155 socket supporting both 2nd Generation and 3rd Generation Intel Core processors, then we have a treat for you.

ZOTAC Showcases New ZBOX | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 15:44

#ZOTAC invited our #CeBIT 2012 team into a closed door session today to view some of the new products the firm have waiting in the wings for release later this year. Unfortunately much of what was seen and heard will be under NDA for some time, but we were able to smuggle out a few images of a new pre-release ZBOX we spotted with two others officially unveiled today.

ASRock showcase Z77 and Extreme11 motherboards | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 15:34

#ASRock had a strong prescence at #CeBIT2012, displaying Intel Z77 motherboards and the new Extreme11.

Cooler Master show off the Silencio 650 at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 15:24

Successor to the Silencio 550 case, with integrated fan controller, 4 fan mounts and sound-dampening foam.

Analysis of the new Apple iPad | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 12:12

Yesterday Apple unveiled its third generation iPad, simply called the new iPad, at an event in San Francisco. The form factor remains mostly unchanged with a 9.7-inch display, however the new device is thicker at 9.4mm vs. 8.8mm for its predecessor. The added thickness was necessary to support the iPad's new 2048 x 1536 Retina Display. Tablet Specification Comparison ...

AMD Radeon HD 7770 1GB Reference Design Video Card Review | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 12:00

Introduction During my hospital stay last month we saw the AMD Radeon HD 7700 series launch and while most the time we would look at the reference card and then follow them up with partner cards, because the launch happened while I was away, when I got out we wanted to quickly work through the partner cards we had on offer. First we checked out the XFX offering which was called the HD 7770 Black ...

Samsung Announces SGS2 GT-I9100 ICS Update Hitting March 10th | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 9:00

Not to be outdone by Apple with its recent iOS 5.1 announcement, nor HTC with its rollout to Sensations in Nordic countries, Samsung has announced that it will make the Android 4.0 ICS update for the International SGS2 (GT-I9100) available through Kies 2.0 on March 10th.  The update will be also available OTA, but Kies 2.0 usually ends up being the most advisable way to go for Samsung device ...

Windows Mobile Marketplace Shutting Down May 9 | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 7:36

Microsoft announced today that its Windows Mobile Marketplace will shut down on May 9. The closure affects devices running Windows Mobile 6.x and not the more current Windows Phone devices, which access the Windows Phone Marketplace for their apps. Those with older Windows phones, however, have two months to download or update any apps from [...]

Gartner Dials Back PC Market Forecast for 2012 | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 7:36

Gartner has again dialed back its short-term forecast for global PC shipment growth due to a combination of macroeconomic factors, hard disk drive shortages brought on by last year’s flooding in Thailand, and the disruption in the PC market caused by mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. In January, the research firm reported that PC unit shipments had grown [...]

Linux teams up with Nvidia, Mocano, Lineo solutions and Fluendo | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 7:36

In an effort to help accelerate the growth of Linux in the mobile and enterprise markets.

Spire introduce SkyMax VGA cooler | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 7:36

High end VGA cooler featuring 5 heat pipes and 3 fans. $60/?45 RRP.

CeBIT Daily Roundup #3 | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 7:36

Roundup of the third day CeBIT

Intel 311 and 510 series SSDs get the chop this autumn | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 6:24

Orders for the products will run until June, last shipments will be made in September.

Facebook Launches Its ?Web Newspaper?: Interest Lists | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 5:24

Facebook threw its hat into the ring of curated newsfeeds on Thursday, offering a new “Interest Lists” feature that will allow Facebook users to subscribe to interesting, topical content. For example, users who want to keep up with the 2012 presidential candidates can subscribe to a list of updates from the candidates themselves, and the [...]

Intel Core i7-3820 Quad-Core Core Processor Review | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 5:12

When Intel released their new Sandy Bridge-E Processors late last year there was the flagship processor the i7-3930K which has a price tag of $599 and the I7-3930X which has an even more staggering price tag of $999.  When these processors were announced there was word of a more budget-friendly processor that would be out in Q1 of this year.  It is here in the form of the Core i7-3820.  This ...

Drobo to put OCZ Talos SAS SSDs in their devices | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 5:12

3.5" SAS 6GB/s 200GB SSDs to feature in the B1200i Drobo, aimed at small-medium businesses.

Nvidia designs new GeForce logo | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 4:00

New Logo for a new start?

Archos give G9 tablets Ice Cream Sandwich | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 3:00

Update to be delivered Over-The-Air (OTA) to all Archos G9 tablet owners.

Crucial announce Adrenaline SSD caching solution | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 1:48

$117.99 for a 50GB M4 adrenaline SSD supporting third party caching software for Windows 7.

Intel announce 10GbE X540 ethernet controller | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 1:48

Will offer 10Gb (1.25GB) per second of bandwidth to the mainstream market.

Hands On With the New iPad | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 1:00

Apple didn't actually need to release an iPad to stay on top of the tablet game. The company dominates the tablet market; its top competitor, Google, has been doing a notoriously poor job of cultivating third-party apps for its tablets. The new iPad model has a Retina display, an improved processor, 4G LTE connectivity and more.

New evdev Handles Multi-Touch, Smooth Scrolling | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 0:36

Following the release of X.Org Server 1.12 earlier in the week, the evdev input driver has been updated and released. The two big features for this common input X.Org driver is to take advantage of multi-touch and smooth scrolling, which is now supported by the latest X Input extension updates...

Open-Source Skype Effort Is Dormant Or Dead | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 0:36

In June of last year Phoronix delivered the news that the Skype protocol was reverse-engineered and that there was already a working open-source code example for interfacing with Skype to send messages. While it seemed promising at first for potentially resulting in an open-source Skype client, the Microsoft-owned Skype vowed to take action. In the end they did go after the open-source / ...

Techbargains Deals for 3-8-12 | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 0:36

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? EVGA Geforce GTX 460 2WIN 2GB DDR5 HDCP PCI-E Dual GPU Video Card $239.99 (normally $399 ? use coupon code: STB56812 and this form) Computers & Peripherals: ? Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p High Definition Webcam $33.99 plus free shipping (normally $69 ? use coupon code: EMCNGNB48). ? Dell Inspiron 560 Intel Pentium Dual-Core E6700 Desktop Computer for $299.99 ...

David Cage stuns GDC with PS3 demo | Posted on: 09/03/2012 @ 0:36

Prepare your PS3 for an emotional rollercoaster.

Archos Rolls Out ICS Update to Entire G9 Line | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 23:48

  We saw a preview build at ICS and now it's here. Archos announced today a worldwide rollout of its Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the G9 line of tablets. We've been waiting expectantly for the Archos G9 Turbo editions, with their TI OMAP4460 SoC's tuned to 1.5GHz, since the line was first announced last fall. We still haven't seen one so tuned, but the current edition ...

Linux 3.4 Kernel Will Gain More Android Patches | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 23:24

Towards the end of last year a new effort was initiated to mainline more of the Android changes inside the Linux kernel. Work has been progressing on that front and with the Linux 3.4 kernel more of these changes will land...

Six upcoming trends for the RAM and NAND markets predicted | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 23:24

NAND prices to continue to fall, SATA III to potentially be upgraded to a more PCI-e like interface.

AMD Catalyst 12.2 Windows 7 Driver Analysis | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 23:24

Introduction Well it was only a matter of time until AMD missed a month in their monthly driver and while the Catalyst 12.2 driver today is the "February" driver, the bottom line is that it didn't come out in February, instead it came out this month - March. I hate to say it, but since Terry Makedon left the AMD driver team it just hasn't felt the same and if there was any situation that would ...

Apple Unveils 4G LTE Data Pricing for New iPad | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 22:48

One of the big additions to Apple’s new iPad is 4G LTE capability via AT&T and Verizon, and today Apple unveiled how much it will cost you to tap into the providers’ networks from your brand-new tablet. Each carrier is offering three data plans that range in price from $14.99 per month to $50 per [...]

Futurelooks Previews the NEW ASUS Z77 LGA1155 Motherboard Series | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 21:36

I recently took a quick trip down to visit ASUS to see their new Z77 motherboards that support Intel’s upcoming 3rd Generation Core Series Processors. In my opinion, it really says something a company’s confidence in its… Related posts: Futurelooks Previews the NEW MSI Z77A-GD65 Military Class III LGA1155 ATX Motherboard Video – Futurelooks Unboxes the ASUS P8P67 EVO INTEL LGA1155 Sandy ...

Zalman Z11 Plus Case Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 21:12

Let's take a look at the latest mid-tower case from Zalman, the Z11 Plus, which comes with a very affordable price tag.

Toshiba launch new Satellite C Series notebooks | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 21:12

Featuring LED 720p or higher monitor, USB 3.0 and up to 1TB of storage.

AMD Radeon HD 7950 Running On Linux | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 20:00

Here's the first bits of information following Phoronix tests of the "Southern Islands" AMD Radeon HD 7950 graphics card running under Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with the Linux 3.2 kernel and the AMD Catalyst driver...

Choiix Power Fort 5600 Portable Battery Charger Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 20:00

I hate when my phone dies, it feels like I?m disconnected from the rest of the world.  I always carry a charger with me and I have a car charger.  There are times where these 2 chargers are useless though.  It seems when I?m at the airport I cannot find an outlet and if I do its taken and people kill for those outlets!  That is why I?ve been really enjoying the Choiix Power Fort 5600 Portable ...

Gigabyte announce the GR-EZM0H series of NAS products | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 20:00

2 or 4 bay NAS boxes with up to 1.6GHz processor and 512MB of DDR3 RAM.

Analyst Trims Android Tablet Forecast After iPad Launch | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 19:12

Congratulations, Apple. One analyst firm was so enamored with the launch of the new iPad that it claims Apple will be the dominant tablet supplier through 2014, in part due to confusion among Android suppliers. During the fourth quarter of 2011, Apple held a 57 percent market share in the tablet market, analyst firm IHS [...]

The Evolution Of Enterprise Linux Performance | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 18:48

Curious to know how the performance of enterprise Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Scientific, etc) evolves over time? Here's a look at the performance of Scientific Linux 5.7, the recently released Scientific Linux 6.2, and then Fedora 16 as representative of what will eventually work its way into Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.

Unigine update Heaven DX11 benchmark to version 3.0 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 18:48

Features Mac OS X compatibility and improved support for multi-monitor configurations.

Kingwin Lazer Platinum LZP-1000 1000-watt Power Supply Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 18:48

Introduction Kingwin is back with some more Platinum efficiency love but with much more power and a little extra something. The new Kingwin Lazer Platinum 1000W unit offers excellent efficiency, modular connectivity, quiet cooling and lots of power. Kingwin has yet to do anything but impress us in the past and we expect no less from their latest unit, the LZP-1000. Let's take a close look at it ...

CeBit rumours: AMD?s FM2 platform to arrive in June on A85 chipset | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 17:36

According to motherboard-industry representative at CeBit. Trinity APUs should launch in June too.

ASRock unveils AMD motherboard with Lucid Virtu at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 17:36

Allows performance boost of up to 45% by combining integrated and discrete GPU.

AMD Catalyst 12.2 WHQL drivers now ready | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 16:24

The latest signed driver package which brings support for latest HD 7900 and 7700 series GPUs.

Samsung 30 nm Green PC3-12800 Low Profile 1.35 V DDR3 Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 16:24

Several tech forums are buzzing about Samsung's lastest "Green" 30 nm DDR3, that sips the voltage, and sits on a tiny low-profile PCB. We snagged a pair to see what all the fuss is about, and boy, were we surprised!

ASUS dual socket Z9PE-D8 WS motherboard is ready | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 15:12

ASUS' equivalent to the EVGA SR-X is here.

Rosewill Blackhawk-Ultra Super Tower Computer Case Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 13:36

If you are tired of banging your knuckles in that cramped case it might be time to look at a full tower. Rosewill just might be the cure with their latest super tower the Blackhawk Ultra. Room for a SR-2 and 420mm radiator for starters. Check out the rest of the case as Legit takes a closer look.

The new iPad 4G contains Qualcomm's MDM9x00 Baseband | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 12:24

A while back we speculated that Apple would use Qualcomm's 28nm MDM9615 basband for future iDevices with 4G LTE. The part made logical sense at the time, in part because of its 28nm process and compatibility with all the relevant air interfaces. Now that the restore .ipsw images have been posted and are available for download, I took a peek inside and did a little bit of forensics. It turns out ...

Unigine Releases New Heaven For Linux | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 10:24

Our friends at Unigine Corp released version 3.0 of their very impressive OpenGL tech demo and benchmark today. Unigine Heaven 3.0 works on Linux and Windows platforms along with support being introduced for torturing Apple's Mac OS X...

Patriot shows off the Phison-powered Magma SSD at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 10:24

Yes that's right, an SSD that's not Sandforce.

Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 Dual-X 3GB OC Video Card Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 10:24

Introduction We're getting to that point where's it's been long enough after the launch of a new high-end video card model that we start to see companies mixing it up a bit and while XFX came out the gate early with the custom cooled Black Edition Double Dissipation model, we haven't seen anyone else do anything. Well, that's till today! Today we're looking at the brand new Sapphire HD 7970 ...

CeBIT Daily Roundup #2 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 9:24

Round up of the second day at CeBit 2012

Acer Talks Up $499 Ultrabook by 2013 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 8:48

Acer may be prepared to take a loss on ultrabooks in order to better compete with Apple’s iPad, according to media reports from the CeBIT technology show in Germany. Despite the difficulty that Acer is having generating any profit from its $799 Aspire S3 ultrabook, according to The Verge’s recent conversation with Christoph Pohlmann of the Acer laptop unit, the PC [...]

Origin now offering Overclocked and Professional Workstations | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 8:12

From small form factor to full-tower including mobile for professional use.

5 Things You Need to Know About the New iPad | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 7:36

This morning Apple unveiled its widely anticipated new iPad at an event in San Francisco. At a glance, it may not look like much has changed, but indeed the "new iPad" appears identical to the iPad 2?it is a few millimeters thick and just a smidge heavier. But they ARE 5 important differences.

Some of Office 15?s features revealed | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 7:12

New features added to Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and OneNote.

Apple?s new iPad ? What you Should Know | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 6:00

Earlier today Apple announced their 3rd generation iPad, not called the iPad 3 or iPad HD, just simply ?the new iPad?.  Just like all Apple announcements and keynotes it was very impressive and filled with information and demos.  The biggest changes are obviously the display and new processor.  With the new iPad you get the A5X  processor (dual-core CPU and quad-core GPU) and Retina Display ...

Shuttle?s XPC Z77R5 barebone on display at CeBIT | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 6:00

Shuttle's new XPC mini-PC offers a Z77 mainboard with full Ivy Bridge support.

Antec High Current Pro Platinum 1000W power supply pictured at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 4:48

Features 80 Plus platinum certification across four 12v Rails with a fully modular design.

AMD Catalyst 12.2 For Linux Brings Few Changes | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 3:48

AMD has released their belated Catalyst 12.2 Linux driver today. Unfortunately, it's not too exciting of a release...

GTX 680 is10% faster than the HD 7970 in Battlefield 3 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 3:48

But falls behind the HD 7970 in 3D Mark 11.

MSI displays it?s HD 7970 Lightning at CeBIT | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 3:48

Equipped with custom PCB and Twin Frozr IV cooler.

Apple updates software for iPad 3 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 3:13

vr-zone.com - Apple has announced a plethora of new and improved software, apps and games for its iPad range, all with better graphics, to coincide with the announcement of the iPad 3.

Micron Announces 2.5" PCIe SSD for Enterprise | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 3:12

Micron has announced the first 2.5" SSD which utilizes PCIe interface instead of the more common SATA interface. The 2.5" form factor allows for easy serviceability because the drives can be placed into the front end of servers. Traditional PCIe cards are harder to service and are not hot-swappable, requiring the server to be powered down. Furthermore, using PCIe instead of SATA eliminates the ...

Medal of Honor?s new Warfighter debut trailer released | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:36

The new Frostbite 2.0 FPS will hit the stores on October 23rd.

Intel Ivy Bridge i7 3770K Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:36

Anandtech puts the new 22nm chip through its paces, appears to be the fastest quad core on the market.

SMART Modular Technologies announces its load-reduced 64GB DDR3 DIMM | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:36

Optimized for high performance Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge based servers.

Epic Gear Meduza Gaming Mouse and Hybrid Pad Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:03

BenchmarkReviews.com: What features make the best gaming mouse? Laser or Optical? High or low sensitivity? Epic Gear has released a new technology to make it so you don't have to choose. The new Meduza Gaming Mouse uses Hybrid Dual Sensor Technology (HDST) to combine the best of both paradigms. Along with their Hybrid Mouse pad they have benchmarked high mouse performance. In this article, ...

Apple announces iPad 3 with retina display, quad-core graphics and 4G | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:01

vr-zone.com - Apple has announced the iPad 3, which will feature a retina display that the Cupertino, California-based company is promising will be “amazing,” in addition to a quad-core graphics and 4G.

Apple: iPad 2 is Now $399 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:00

The iPad 2 is going to stick around - starting today its pricepoint drops down to $399.

Apple TV Next and The New iPad Tech Specs Pages Post - Single Core A5 in Apple TV | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:00

Finishing off their special iPad and Apple TV announcement, Apple has just set the tech specs pages live for both the iPad and Apple TV, and the only major surprise is inclusion of a single core A5 in the new Apple TV.   Considering the die size (and thus cost) of the A5 SoC, it isn't altogether surprising to see Apple go with an A5 with one Cortex A9 fused off for the new Apple TV. ...

Physical Impressions of the New iPad, Retina Display Shots | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:00

We just got some time with the new iPad, have a look at the gallery below for some shots of the device including macro shots of the new Retina Display.

Apple: 1080p Apple TV uses a Single-Core A5 SoC | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:00

Details are scarce, but the new 1080p Apple TV does use a single-core Apple A5 SoC. I'm assuming the video decode engine is identical to what we have in the iPhone 4S today. The chassis design and remote remain identical to the previous 720p model. Gallery: Apple: 1080p Apple TV uses a Single-Core A5 SoC

Apple Posts iOS 5.1 Final - Build 9B179 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 2:00

A full 1 month and 27 days since iOS 5.1 B3 was posted for Apple Developers to try out, iOS 5.1 final has posted online for download and installation. The final build is 9B179, up from 9B5141a on iOS 5.1B3. Download links are available and live through iTunes and for OTA on devices already running iOS 5.0, or check e-lite for direct links to the Apple-hosted IPSW files based on ...

OCZ Octane SATA 6GB/s Indilinx Everest SSD Review | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 1:59

Nearly one year since acquiring well-known flash controller manufacturer Indilinx, OCZ has debuted their first storage product based on the Indilinx infused Everest platform with NDurance technology: welcome OCZ's Octane SSD. Offered in 1-terabyte capacities, the OCT1-25SAT3 series is designed to deliver optimized performance for mainstream users wanting to capitalize on near-instant solid state ...

New iPad Announced: All The Details You Need To Know | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 1:36

Tim Cook took to the stage in San Francisco to unveil the next iPad in front of the world?s top tech jounalists. Like most Apple keynotes Cook waxed lyrical about Apple?s continued success in the post-pc world. ?We think that iPad is the poster child of the post-PC … [visit site to read more] New [...]New iPad Announced: All The Details You Need To Know is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, ...

MSI unveils Ivy Bridge line up at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 1:36

Six Z77 boards along with a single B75 board.

CeBIT Daily Roundup #1 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 1:36

Round up of the first day at CeBit 2012

Apple planning post-PC future | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:49

vr-zone.com - Apple is planning a post-PC future, according to its CEO, Tim Cook, who took over after the death of co-founder Steve Jobs last year.

Apple announces new high-definition Apple TV | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:49

vr-zone.com - Apple has announced its new Apple TV today, which can play high-definition video and will go on sale next week for just $99.

Apple announces iPad 3 with retina display, quad-core processor and 4G | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:49

vr-zone.com - Apple has announced the iPad 3, which will feature a retina display that the Cupertino, California-based company is promising will be “amazing,” in addition to a quad-core processor and 4G.

G.Skill DDR3-2666, EVGA SR-X, Z77 Boards @ CeBIT ? Plus Ivy Bridge! | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:49

We've consolidated a ton of eye candy from CeBit for your viewing pleasure, plus one great bonus - a link to an unsanctioned Ivy Bridge preview!G.Skill DDR3-2666, EVGA SR-X, Z77 Boards @ CeBIT – Plus Ivy Bridge! is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: New AMD CPUs, Intel’s Ivy Bridge Timeline, and Elpida is Bankrupt Preview – G.Skill Ripjaws Z ...

Apple: We Shipped More iPads Last Quarter than Any PC Maker Shipped PCs | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:49

Here's an interesting chart Apple just threw up at its iPad event today. Apple shipped 15.4M iPads last quarter, more than any PC vendor was able to ship PCs out of their own product lines. Granted the implication here is that PCs and iPads are replacement goods for one another, but I'm not entirely sure that's true. The two categories seem very complementary to me. What does seem to be happening ...

Apple Announces the New iPad with 2048 x 1536 "Retina Display" | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:49

Apple just announced the new iPad with a "Retina Display". The screen size remains unchanged at 9.7-inches measured diagonally. The resolution is an expected 2048 x 1536, with 3.1 million total pixels at a density of 264 pixels per inch. Apple is also claiming a 44% increase in color saturation on the new iPad.  Gallery: Apple Announces the New iPad with 2048 x 1536 "Retina Display"

Apple's A5X SoC: Quad-Core Graphics | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:49

Apple just confirmed the new iPad uses an Apple A5X SoC. Its main improvement? What Apple is calling quad-core graphics. Our guess? Dual-core Cortex A9 plus a PowerVR SGX543MP4, an upgrade over the 543MP2 used in the iPad 2. Clock speeds are still unknown, however Apple is claiming 2x the performance over the iPad 2 implying equal GPU clocks.  It's also very interesting that Apple used ...

The New iPad's iSight camera with 1080p HD Video Recording | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

The new iPad also features a 5MP rear facing iSight camera. It uses the same 5-element lens and hybrid IR filter from the iPhone 4S, the sensor is obviously different. Apple's ISP in the A5X supports 1080p HD video recording with real time image stabilization.  Gallery: The New iPad's iSight camera with 1080p HD Video Recording

Apple: New iPad Supports LTE & Voice Dictation | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

Also as expected, the new iPad supports HSPA+ (21Mbps), DC-HSPA+ (42Mbps) and LTE (Category 3, 73Mbps). The new iPad also launches with Voice dictation support. 

Apple's new iPad will support LTE on AT&T, Verizon, Rogers, Bell and Telus | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

Apple will offer two LTE versions of the new iPad in the US, one for use on AT&T and one on Verizon. The tablet will also support personal hotspot mode, similar to what's already enabled on the iPhone with supported carriers. Both US models are 3G world ready.  Gallery: Apple's new iPad will support LTE on AT&T, Verizon, Rogers, Bell and Telus

The New iPad: Same Battery Life, Same Price, Slightly Thicker | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

Apple delivered the final details of the new iPad. It will be available on March 16th at the same prices as its predecessor (starting at $499 for WiFi). Preorders start today. Capacities up to 64GB will be available and there are the same two color options (black and white). As we already announced it will use Apple's A5X SoC - likely a dual-core Cortex A9 based chip with a PowerVR SGX543MP4.  ...

Apple: Introducing iPhoto for the iPad/iPhone | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

Apple announced updates to its iWork and iLife suites for the new iPad, supporting the new Retina Display. It also announced the introduction of iPhoto for iOS. Although there's an existing photo management application built into iOS, iPhoto brings multitouch editing to the table. The iOS version of iPhoto supports up to 19MP images for editing. The iPad Retina Display should make for a good ...

The New iPad vs. ASUS' Transformer Pad Infinity in Specs | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

ASUS actually beat Apple to the punch in announcing a greater than 1080p ARM based tablet, but today we have most of the specs on Apple's new iPad. How do the two stack up? The table below summarizes what we know thus far: Tablet Specification Comparison   ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity Apple's new iPad (2012) Apple iPad 2 ...

Epic Announces Infinity Blade Dungeons: Diablo-Style Gaming for iPad | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

  Epic is really at the forefront of driving iOS gaming. Today it announced Infinity Blade: Dungeons, an Unreal Engine based title for the iPad. The gameplay is very Diablo like, check out the gallery below for the first shots.  Infinity Blade Dungeons will be available "soon". Gallery: Epic Announces Infinity Blade Dungeons: Diablo-Style Gaming for iPad

iPad 3 Announcement: Live From the Apple Keynote Event | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

Whether it’ll be called the iPad 3, the iPad HD, or something else altogether, Apple is set to debut its third-generation tablet today. Since Apple almost never provides video broadcasts of its keynote addresses, PCMag, one of our content partners, is live at at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco to [...]

EA to Revive ?SimCity? Franchise in 2013 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

At long last, Electronic Arts will resurrect the SimCity franchise. The company announced Tuesday at the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) in Los Angeles that SimCity 5 will arrive on the PC in 2013. “Using our proprietary GlassBox Engine, SimCity for PC will equip players with the tools to play the most sophisticated simulation of its [...]

Report: Netflix Looking to Partner With Cable Companies | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

Netflix chief Reed Hastings is in talks with U.S. cable companies to add the movie-streaming service to their cable packages, Reuters reported. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters said that Hastings met with senior executives at “some of the largest U.S. cable companies” in recent weeks in an attempt to add Netflix as an on-demand [...]

$99 Apple TV With 1080p Coming Next Week | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new Apple TV that supports 1080p and boasts a new, streamlined user interface. That new interface looks quite a bit like iOS, including icons, apps, and cover flow. The update also means that iTunes in the Cloud now supports movies, providing access to already-purchased movies via iCloud. The revamped Apple [...]

Apple Unveils New iPad With 4G LTE, Retina Display | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:48

Apple on Wednesday unveiled a new iPad complete with a Retina Display, quad-core processor, 4G LTE, and an improved camera. The updated iPad will hit stores on March 16. With 4G LTE, the new tablet will provide up to 73 Mbps download speeds, Apple said. Partners include Verizon, Rogers, Bell, Telus, and AT&T, and optional [...]

Unboxing the Rosewill Thor V2 Full Tower Case | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:24

It has been quite sometime since we have taken a look at a product from Rosewill, today we are checking out one of the largest! The Rosewill Thor V2 is a full tower case with all of the features you would want in a full tower case and many more. The case can fit XL-ATX motherboards, has 10 expansion slots, has three 230mm fans and a single 140mm fan, supports long video cards up to 330mm, a ...

ASUS ROG Maximus V Formula pictured at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 08/03/2012 @ 0:24

Features liquid cooling for the VRM area and dual PCI-E 3.0 16X lanes.

The tablets finally beat PCs in both graphics resolution and format | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 23:37

vr-zone.com - From this week onwards, nothing is same again - if you want better resolution AND better aspect ratio format, go smaller! What's going on with this world?

Live at Apple's iPad Event | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 23:36

We are live and in the audience at Apple's iPad event today. Check back for updates and analysis of its announcements as they're made. 

Bringing Up Advancements In Compiler Testing | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 23:12

For those interested in compiler testing and tuning performance, there's some notable advancements to share that will benefit the community...

Wine 1.4 Officially Released After Two Years | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 23:12

To finally replace the stable Wine 1.2 release after nearly two years is Wine 1.4...

G.Skill demonstrates 2666MHz 16GB kit at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 23:12

Quad channel kit designed for Intel X79 systems.

Corsair Vengeance 1300 Headset Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 22:00

Corsair releases Vengeance, a new line of headsets that replaces the old digital HS1 model, which we tested before. Let's take a look at the analog model, the Vengeance 1300.

How-To Bang On VIA Hardware With Linux KMS | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 22:00

Here's a video by James Simmons, the community developer that's near single-handedly been working on providing VIA kernel mode-setting (KMS) support and in-kernel memory management (via a GEM-ified TTM implementation), talking about the Linux KMS and GEM/TTM infrastructures for those wishing to learn more about Linux graphics driver programming...

Synology announce DiskStation Manager 4.0 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 22:00

90,000 downloads were recieved on the beta.

Lenovo IdeaPad A1 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 21:24

With the IdeaPad Tablet A1, Lenovo has attempted to make a fun and easy-to-use 7-inch tablet for the masses. Unfortunately for Lenovo, Amazon has already cornered that market with the Kindle Fire. The IdeaPad A1 is not only $50 more, but it offers up a subpar, lower-resolution screen, an aging OS, and middling performance.

HIS 7750 iCooler 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E Video Card @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 21:24

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-his-7750-icooler-1gb-gddr5-pci-e-video-card/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-his-7750-icooler-1gb-gddr5-pci-e-video-card/) Quote: "Up for review today I have the HIS 7750 iCooler edition video card that features 1gb of DDR5 ram on board. This card features DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort connections on it and it’s more of a budget style ...

OCZ Vertex 4 SSD tested at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 20:48

Features synchronous flash, Indilinx controller, up to 550MB/s and 90K IOPS.

GELID DarkForce Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 20:48

Gelid is expanding their product range to include cases. Their DarkForce is the first entry into this crowded market segment. Will it force our head to take notice or is it just another simple blip on our radar?

SilverStone Strider Gold Evolution 850-watt (ST85F-G) PSU Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 20:48

Introduction We recently took a look at the SilverStone Strider Gold Evolution 1200W power supply and were quite pleased with the results of the unit and found it to be quite a solid power supply. We were given the chance to also take a look at the 850W model so we hopped right on the opportunity to see if it represented the same value and performance offered by its bigger brother. The ST85F-G ...

A New OpenCL Back-End For LLVM Is Published | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:36

Besides the open-source AMD Radeon support for OpenCL finally taking shape, there's more good open-source OpenCL news: a newly open-sourced LLVM OpenCL back-end...

Western Digital gets approval to take over Hitachi?s hard drive business | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:36

Approval given after Western Digital sold some assets to Toshiba last week.

Corsair Vengeance M60 Review @ XSReviews.co.uk | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

ASUS USB-N53 Dual Band Wireless-N300 USB Adapter @ Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 850W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

GIGABYTE Motherboards ? Reviewing Beyond the Hardware Experience | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

VisionTek Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Cards in 4-Way CrossFireX | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review @ HardwareLOOK | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Cebit 2012 HardwareHeaven Coverage | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Kingwin Lazer Platinum 1000 W | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Digital Innovations Accessories | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus Mini PC Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Review of the Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus Mini-PC. Zotac is emerging as a major player in the mini PC marke...

SteelSeries Kinzu V2 Pro Edition Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Review of the SteelSeries Kinzu V2 Pro Edition Gaming Mouse. Keeping the family familiarity, a lot a...

Samsung Galaxy Note Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.3-Inch Android Superphone. Yeah, it's pretty mega. The first rea...

Karotz Smart Rabbit Tested | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

The Karotz is an electronic device shaped like a white rabbit that is designed to connect to the Int...

CM Storm Trooper Test | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Getestet wurde das Cooler Master CM Storm Trooper Gehäuse. Diesmal schauen wir uns ein Modell aus de...

Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Dell does a nice job of striking a balance here, between features, performance and cost. The team ob...

AirLive WN-220R and AirLive AirMax2 Case Study Announced | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

AirLive announced a Networking Solution for Hotel - Case Study in Argentina with AirLive WN-220R and...

Apple iPad 3 Preview | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Preview of the Apple iPad 3. As you should all know by now, Apple sent out its invitations to the Ma...

Asus Eee Pad Transformer und Asus Transformer Prime | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 19:01

Vergleichstest der Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 und Asus Transformer Prime TF201 Tablets. Die Tran...

Prolimatech Panther CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 18:36

Can Prolimatech hit the price vs performance sweet spot with their first quad heatpipe CPU cooler?

Yahoo restructuring to cost thousands of jobs | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 18:36

Research, Marketing and PR to be the hardest hit.

Enermax working on new ELC-120 CPU cooler at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 18:36

120mm fan closed loop liquid CPU cooler that is 'coming soon'.

Gigabyte announces Ultra Durable 4 components | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 17:24

Featuring dual bios, humidity, power failure, electrostatic and high temperature protection. Plus the 2oz copper PCB.

Sony Xperia S, now available in Singapore | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 16:48

vr-zone.com - Sony has acquired Ericsson's shares in the venture last month, and the Xperia S is the company's first smartphone that was announced earlier this year. Well, good news for those of you waiting for this phone, the Xperia S is now available in Singapore.

Gigabyte displays its first LGA-2011 workstation board at CeBIT | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 16:48

vr-zone.com - Traditionally Gigabyte's consumer motherboard division has steered clear of the entry-level workstation market, so we were quite surprised to see its GA-X79S-UD5 board on display at CeBIT, although we'd been told that the company was working on such a product. The S in the model name apparently stands for server, although this is much more of a workstation product than a server ...

Icy Dock announce 5.25? to 3.5?/2.5? hot swap bay | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 16:24

Connect and hot swap one 3.5" and one 2.5" drive at the same time.

Genius shows off interesting projector screen at CeBIT | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 15:37

vr-zone.com - If you're familiar with Genius, then you've mostly likely encountered their input peripherals which are generally quite affordable, if not exactly being the best kit you can get out there. At CeBIT the company was showing off something that we didn't really expect to see, a portable projection screen with built in speakers.

Adobe launches Photoshop Lightroom 4 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 15:37

vr-zone.com - Adobe has announced the availability of their new Photoshop Lightroom 4, the essential digital photography tool for amateur and professional photographers. The latest version offers various new features including new adjustment controls that can maximize dynamic range from cameras, recovering exceptional shadow details and highlights.

Boston teams up with Asetek to deliver water cooled workstation | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 15:37

vr-zone.com - It's fairly likely that you've never heard of Boston Ltd, a UK distributor and white box server and workstation manufacturer. The company has teamed up with Danish Asetek to deliver a fully water cooled workstation using Asetek's famous water cooling solutions with four Nvidia cards and two brand spanking new Intel Xeon E5 processors.

Review: SteelSeries Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 15:36

Subtle the SteelSeries Simraceway SRW-S1 Steering Wheel certainly isn't. Taking its cues more from the professional steering wheels found in Formula 1 cars than from your average Skoda, this wheel is awash with buttons and dials. It's aimed at racing simulation enthusiasts rather than the more casual arcade racing games. This is why it comes with the free to play Simraceway racing sim, rather ...

GTX 680 to have higher computer performance than HD 7970 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 15:12

But lower bandwidth, ROP and texture performance.

IT Show 2012 Promotions: PROLiNK | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 14:25

vr-zone.com - Check out the great offers from PROLiNK by Fida International at this IT Show 2012. Their booth can be located on Level 6, Hall 603, booth number 6108, and their star products include the WNR1004 Wireless-N Green Pocket AP/ Router, PCML-5307G Wireless Multimedia Laser Desktop Combo and PKB-3811U illuminated keyboard.

Xeon E5 (Romley-EP) Launch: Interview with Intel APAC team | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 14:25

vr-zone.com - Finally, the wait seems to have been worthwhile - Intel is today launching its new generation Socket 2011 dual CPU Xeon E5-2600 platform based on the Sandy Bridge architecture. Here we talk to Intel's regional honchos about some of the opportunities and challenges Intel faces.

IT Show 2012 Promotions: HP | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 14:25

vr-zone.com - Besides their printers, HP is also popular with their laptops and desktop PCs. If you are looking for some great promotions on their new laptop, ultrabooks or all-in-one PCs, you may want to pop by their booth on level 4, booth 8150, 8245 and 8428.

NZXT Switch 810 Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 14:00

NZXT's £150 Switch 810 can fit a huge triple radiator. We find out how it measures up elsewhere.

Notebook vendors to intro cheaper Ultrabook alternatives | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 13:13

vr-zone.com - A report from Digitimes suggests the still quite exxy Ultrabook market is about to see some stiff competition that will attract folks who don't mind a small trade-off in some areas to retain Ultrabook slenderness while pocketing a good chunk of change.

ECS to offer Z77 on a budget with Z77H2-A3 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 13:13

vr-zone.com - Details are out on yet another Z77 based board coming to market; the Z77H2-A3 from ECS which caters to the more budget focused crowd. A couple "Black Extreme" series boards in the Z77H2-AX and Z77H2-A2X were spotted from the vendor at CeBIT yesterday, but the Z77H2-A3 is trimmed down in features and price to nestle into the sub-$150 bracket.

Toshiba gearing up for Ivy Bridge + Kepler in 17.3-inch 3D Qosmio X870 laptop | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 13:13

vr-zone.com - A new gaming weapon reminiscing of Alienware's design cues is on the horizon from Toshiba under its Qosmio series, the X870. While now unveiled, all that is waiting for its arrival in store shelves is the availibity of Intel's next-gen Ivy Bridge processors and an NVIDIA (Kepler) GeForce GPU with 3GB of GDDR5 memory on tap.

Shuttle displays Z77-equipped XPC Z77R5 barebone at CeBIT | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 13:13

vr-zone.com - While certainly not as popular these days as they were going back seven years or more, Shuttle is still polishing off its XPC line of small form factor rigs from time to time with updated units and its latest jumps on the Z77 bandwagon.

Wednesday Affiliate Roundup | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 12:48

Wednesday Affiliate Roundup

IT Show 2012 Promotions: SanDisk | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - SanDisk is making its usual appearance at the IT Show 2012 with some great promotions on their products such as the SanDisk Memory Vault, Extreme SDXC UHS-I Card and Cruzer Edge USB Flash Drive. You can find their products at many of the resellers booths on level 3, 4 and 6.

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Belkin | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 11:01

vr-zone.com - Belkin has a wide range of products from accessories for your phones, tablets tonetworking devices. If you're dropping by their booth (Level 6, booth number 6121) at the IT Show 2012, be sure to check out their star products - Belkin Keyboard Folio,  Belkin LiveAction Camera Remote, and Belkin Galaxy 10.1-inch Keyboard Folio.

MSI Z77A-GD65 Quick Preview | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 11:01

vr-zone.com - With CeBIT getting underway in Germany, manufacturers are taking the wraps off of their Z77 motherboards. MSI are preparing to release their boards, one of which is the Z77A-GD65 which we are going to preview today.

Experience the Ultimate Speed with Kingston, at the IT Show 2012 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 11:01

vr-zone.com - Don't miss the Kingston's “Experience the Ultimate Speed with Kingston” activity at the upcoming Singapore IT Show 2012 at Suntec City (Kingston’s Redemption Booth: No. 6435, Level 6). Read on for details.

VisionTek Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Cards in 4-Way CrossFireX | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 10:24

Introduction For a while I've wanted to install a forth AMD Radeon HD 7970 video card into our testbed and see how four way CrossFireX performance went as we had already looked at the performance of two and three cards setups. Installing a fourth was just a natural progression and while it would've been nice to have our old Eyefinity setup up and running over here in my test area in Taiwan, ...

Western Digital To Sell Hitachi's 3.5? Hard Drive Business To Toshiba, Complete Hitachi Buyout | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 9:48

Almost exactly a year ago, Western Digital announced that they would be buying Hitachi’s hard drive division from Hitachi for $4.3 billion. Since then, the two companies have been working on closing the deal, one that would effectively consolidate the hard drive industry to just 3 companies. This in turn attracted the attention of regulatory agencies across the globe. Of particular interest was ...

NVIDIA Is Joining The Linux Foundation | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 9:24

NVIDIA will be joining the Linux Foundation, per an announcement coming out in the morning. But for open-source Linux fans, will this be a reason to rejoice about NVIDIA potentially moving forward with open-source drivers? Don't break out the champagne quite yet...

Intel Sandy Bridge-EP Xeon E5-2600 processors released | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 9:24

8 cores, 16 threads and up to 768GB of RAM per CPU. Large performance increases over last generation.

Verizon Announces ?Ice Cream Sandwich? Upgrade Plans | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 8:36

Fourteen Verizon Wireless smartphones and tablets are going to get a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich this year, the wireless carrier announced. Verizon on Tuesday released a list of devices currently slated to be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, this year. The upgrade will be coming [...]

Mad Catz now shipping its Street Fighter X Tekken fighting game controller | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 8:12

Mad Catz brings back the arcade-style controllers.

G.Skill shows off its Z77 extreme dual channel DDR3 memory kits | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 8:12

The company shows it's latest product of and announces more Z77-optimized products.

Sapphire wants to bring Vapor-X to the CPU cooler market | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 7:25

vr-zone.com - It's funny how one product can lead to a new and quite different product and in the case of Sapphire the company feels that it's Vapor-X graphics card coolers have been so popular that it's highly likely that we'll see CPU coolers using the Vapor-X technology from the company. As such the company was demoing a new cooler at CeBIT which is very likely to go into mass production ...

The Ivy Bridge Preview: Core i7 3770K Tested | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 7:24

I still remember hearing about Intel's tick-tock cadence and not having much faith that the company could pull it off. Granted Intel hasn't given us a new chip every 12 months on the dot, but more or less there's something new every year. Every year we either get a new architecture on an established process node (tock), or a derivative architecture on a new process node (tick). The table below ...

Plugging X.Org GPU Hot-Plugging Into Mainline | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 7:00

Earlier today was the first round of comments by David Airlie regarding the finishing and up-streaming of his X.Org GPU hot-plugging support. This allows for new GPUs to be dynamically added to a running X.Org Server environment...

VTX3D launches its HD 7800 series of graphics card | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 7:00

For now, the company starts with a re-brand, we shall see what comes later.

Kingwin Lazer Platinum 1000 W Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 7:00

Kingwin is a company located in the U.S. with presence only in this region. Their product's portfolio includes many noteworthy PSUs with the flagship being the Lazer Platinum Series which consists of five units with Platinum efficiency and top notch performance. In today's review we will test the strongest member of this series, the LZP-1000 which like all LZPs is built by Super Flower, a company ...

Sapphire demos 6GB Radeon HD 7970 card at CeBIT, might be the next Toxic card | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 6:13

vr-zone.com - One of the most frustrating things when you're at a trade show isn't the crowds, the noise of even the bad lighting when you're trying to take pictures, but actually the Perspex used to cover the hardware, so apologies for the fairly poor pictures of Sapphire's otherwise utterly and totally over the top graphics cards. For whatever reason, Sapphire decided to demo a pair of Radeon ...

NVIDIA Finalizes CARMA, Its Tegra 3 + Quadro Development Kit | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 6:13

vr-zone.com - Last November, NVIDIA announced CUDA on ARM during the unveiling of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, which is powered by combination of ARM based Tegra 3 SOC and the CUDA GPUs (prelude of Project Denver). Today, the company launched a developer kit based on this combination named CARMA.

WD now shipping its third-generation enterprise 2.5? SAS HDDs | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 5:48

Designed to provide better performances for enterprise grade applications.

Report: Microsoft?s Office 15 Gaining Touch Modes | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 5:00

Features that Microsoft is building into Office 15 include a new Read and Touch Mode for Word, as well as adding “Peeks” and a weather bar to Outlook. The disclosures were part of a report from The Verge, which claimed to have worked with developers and others with access to the software’s Technical Preview. Microsoft disclosed the existence [...]

EA forms studio to focus on Frostbite 2 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 4:36

The publisher is apparently so happy about the engine that powers Battlefield 3 that it is creating a whole studio focused on exploiting the technology.

MSI displays its commercial All-in-One PCs at CeBIT | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 4:36

Four models total, two from the Professional series, two from Entertainment, ranging from 16" to 22".

Female Shepard gets her own Mass Effect 3 Trailer | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 4:36

No buzz cuts or Bruce Campbell-like jawlines are to be found anywhere in this version of the Take Back Earth trailer for Mass Effect 3.

HIS Radeon HD 7750 iCooler Video Card Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 4:23

BenchmarkReviews.com: If the you have read the reviews of the AMD Radeon HD 79xx series of video cards here at benchmark reviews you will know that owning the fastest single GPU video card will hurt your wallet. While we can all aspire to (or dream of) owning one or more of these high end video cards, the simple fact is that not everyone can afford such luxuries. In this article we take a look at ...

Verizon Wireless Announces its Android 4.0 Update List | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 3:48

Getting Android devices updated to the latest version of the OS is something of an arduous prospect, and in recent months we've been getting an even clearer view of how the process works. For devices on the big carriers in the US, the procedure involves not just the OEM's willingness (or monetized incentive) to update a device, but also carrier testing, certification, and other hurdles. ...

Corsair Releases Accelerator Series SSDs | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 3:48

Corsair released a new SSD series today branded Accelerator. Like the name suggests, this series is aimed for caching purposes and is bundled with NVELO's DataPlex caching software. Corsair actually showcased the Accelerator series at CES 2012 but it hasn't been available until today. Corsair Accelerator Series Specifications Capacity 30GB ...

Registrations for Microsoft?s ?Dream, Build, Play? now open | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 3:24

Microsoft's annual contest for the indie game development community is open for business. Do you have what it takes to win the prize?

I Am Alive launches tomorrow, here?s a trailer! | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 3:24

Set in a fictive city after a worldwide cataclysmic event, you're main objective is to survive.

Diabolical Pitch for Kinect available April 4th | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 2:24

No More Heroes man Goichi 'Suda51' Suda will release his Kinect game, Diabolical Pitch, on April 4.

SteelSeries announce the Sensei [RAW] gaming mouse at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 2:24

5700DPI, high quality gaming mouse for $59.99.

Griffin Beacon for Android @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 2:00

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-griffin-beacon-for-android/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-griffin-beacon-for-android/) Quote: " I have too many remotes, I’ve got seven of them for my home theater system, that’s just too many and it can get confusing at times. I need a universal remote, but I’ve yet to find one that works with everything I own. Today for ...

Google Rebrands Android Market, Google Music as ?Play? | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 1:24

Google said Tuesday that it rebranded its Android Market, Google Music, and its online eBookstore as a single brand, Google Play. Over the next few days, Google will upgrade its Android Market app to Google Play, the company said in a blog post. Likewise, Google Play Music, Google Play Books, and Google Play Movies will [...]

A Java-Based X11 Server Comes To Android | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 1:24

An X Server written against the X11 protocol in Java has been made available for Google's Android platform...

Microsoft?s Skulls of the Shogun is being delayed | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 1:24

Microsoft's retro-inspired XBLA strategy game Skulls of the Shogun has been delayed, developer Haunted Temple Studios has confirmed.

GTX 680 clock speeds revealed | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 1:24

1536 CUDA cores at 705MHz core and 1410MHz shader with 6000MHz memory.

Google Rebrands and Renames Android Market to Google Play | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:13

The Android Market has slowly evolved to become much more than a place for vending Android applications, and today Google announced that it is rebranding the Android Marketplace to the somewhat more service-agnostic Google Play. It's a move that is sure to solicit some heated and perhaps valid opinions, given the solid foundation and mindshare that Google has carved out with the Android ...

Verizon Wireless?s Fake Broadband Should Fool No One | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

Verizon Wireless today announced “HomeFusion Broadband,” a totally uncompetitive home broadband service that delivers pretty good 4G speeds to the residents of Birmingham, Alabama, at the punitive price of $59.99 for a mere 10GB. Nobody who’s ever dealt with home broadband thinks that 10GB is an acceptable amount of monthly data for a high-speed, primary [...]

Android, iOS Make Up 91 Percent of Mobile OS Market | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

While Android and iOS continue to ride high, their competitors represent just a fraction of the smartphone market and will have trouble changing that this year, new data from mobile advertising firm Jumptap indicates. During the month of January, 91 percent of all smartphone traffic on Jumptap’s U.S. mobile ad network came from Android and [...]

Qt 5.0 Alpha Is Just About Two Weeks Away | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

Lars Knoll, the well known Norwegian open-source developer for his Qt/KDE efforts, has proposed releasing the Qt 5.0 Alpha tool-kit in just two weeks...

CodeWeavers Unveils Wine 1.4-based CrossOver XI | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

CodeWeavers has today unveiled CrossOver XI as their latest Wine-based commercial software to run Windows programs under Linux and Mac OS X systems. Besides being based upon Wine 1.4, there's several other fundamental differences with this new product...

February 2012 in Review | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

Even though there were only 29 days in February it seemed to go so slow. Probably because it is winter! Anyways we had another great month here at ThinkComputers, we even had the chance to sponsor and attend a LAN party! We posted a total of 31 posts in February, but my favorite would definitely have to be the Cooler Master Cosmos II Ultra Tower Review. Not only is it one of the biggest cases ...

Corsair announce the availability of the Accelerator series SSDs | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

Available immediately starting at $69 for the 30GB and $99 for the 60GB models.

Thermaltake show off their products at CeBIT 2012 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

Thermaltake show off their latest cases, coolers and power supplies at CeBIT 2012.

EVGA announce SR-X Dual Socket LGA 2011 motherboard | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

Featuring so many feature we couldn't possibly list them in this tiny sentence.

EA comments on GAME not stocking games | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

EA has called the GAME situation "unfortunate", but said "we don't anticipate any delay getting our titles to market".

Acer debut Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 07/03/2012 @ 0:12

GT 640M graphics, Intel mobile CPU and 8 hours of battery life.

CoolerMaster Silent Pro M2 1000W PSU Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 23:13

vr-zone.com - CoolerMaster has a long standing reputation as a power supply designer and manufacturer, much of which came from their Silent Pro M series. The Silent Pro M series saw the light of day a little over 3 years ago and, as the series name suggests, the units were designed with optimum acoustics performance in mind, quickly making them a favorite among enthusiasts who cared about ...

Intel Xeon E5-2690 and E5-2660 8-core Sandy Bridge-EP Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 23:13

vr-zone.com - Its been almost two years, an eternity in our IT circles, since the release of the Gulftown/Westmere-EP Xeon 5600 series. After several delays, the Socket 2011 based Xeon E5 2600 series (formerly codenamed Romley) is officially launched today, with Intel porting over the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture to its 2P Xeon offerings. Featuring IPC improvements and two additional ...

Assassin's Creed III to feature four-player online co-op mode | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 23:13

vr-zone.com - Assassin's Creed III, Ubisoft's upcoming back-stabbing adventure, will include an online co-operation mode for up to four people.

The Xeon E5-2600: dual Sandybridge for Servers | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 23:12

Eight improved cores, 16 threads, integrated 40 lane PCIe 3.0: the new socket 2011 Xeon E5-2660 manages to package it all in a very modest power envelope of 95W TDP (at 2.2 GHz). If you read the Intel Xeon E5 paper specs, it becomes more and more likely that Intel has pulled off another "Nehalem": much better performance, richer features while consuming less power. Yes, as much as we like a ...

ECS debut G24 all-in-one PCs | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 23:00

23.6" full HD touchscreens running Intel H61 platform.

Intel Xeon E5-2670 Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 23:00

32 cores of dual CPU awesomeness, but are they worth the upgrade for workstation owners?

Adobe launches Photoshop Lightroom 4 for digital photographers | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 22:01

vr-zone.com - Adobe has launched Photoshop Lightroom 4 for digital photographers using either a Mac or Windows-based computer.

Yahoo to axe thousands of jobs | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 22:01

vr-zone.com - Yahoo is planning to lay off many of its employees, with the figure potentially numbering into the thousands, according to people close to the matter.

iPad Hack Offers Warning Against Jailbreaking iPads | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 22:00

In October of 2011, McAfee researchers brought an iPad on stage, and in full sight of the audience, remotely watched as a user accessed his email and even interacted with the device. Since then, the vulnerability that researchers used to create the hack has been patched, meaning that the methods the researchers used won’t work. [...]

Intel Los Lunas 2, Ivy Bridge Details | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 22:00

As the latest chapter of the pre-launch Intel Ivy Bridge story, here's some details on Intel's Ivy Bridge reference motherboard, the Los Lunas 2 with the Panther Point chipset. There is also some cpuinfo data on one of the forthcoming Ivy Bridge models.

Mach Xtreme Technology announce MacBook Air SSD enclosure | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 22:00

Supports an external drive over USB 3.0 connection, optimised for the MacBook Air.

Rambus still going strong, MediaTek the victims this time | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 22:00

Legal dispute is settled with MediaTek paying some unknown amount for a license agreement.

ZTE takes top patent slot in 2011 with nearly 3,000 PCT patent filings | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 20:49

vr-zone.com - ZTE filed the most international patent applications in 2011, earning it the top spot in the World Intellectual Property Organization's rankings for Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filings.

ASUS Intel Z77 Motherboard Preview: P8Z77, Formula, Gene & Sabertooth | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 20:48

ASUS recently allowed us to take a look at their upcoming motherboards that uses the Intel 7-series chipset and supports the 3rd generation Intel Core processor. Read on to see what innovative ideas the hardware engineering team over at ASUS has come up with for this new motherboard series. If you've been waiting on Intel to release their upcoming 22nm 'Ivy Bridge' processors, this is a must read!

MWC 2012 Roundup: Nokia, Samsung & LG | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 20:48

One of the biggest surprise announcements at MWC came from an unlikely source: Nokia. The embattled Finnish mobile phone maker managed to get the tech world waxing lyrical about their new Nokia 808 PureView.MWC 2012 Roundup: Nokia, Samsung & LG is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

Radeon Gallium3D Now Sort Of Works For OpenCL | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 20:48

While AMD is behind the ball on supporting Radeon HD 7000 series hardware, they're finally beginning to catch-up with supporting OpenCL for GPGPU computing on their open-source Linux graphics driver with Gallium3D...

Intel introduce Graphics Performance Analyzer tools | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 20:48

Will support mobile and android based devices.

Gigabyte shows off Z77 motherboards at CeBit 2012 | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 20:48

Gigabyte finally gets around to implementing its 3D BIOS alongside new Ultra Durable 4 components.

Mass Effect 3 ?From Ashes? DLC Achievements leaked (SPOILERS) | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 20:48

Mass Effect 3's day one DLC pack From Ashes will award players with two extra Achievements. SPOILERS INSIDE

ZyXEL Launches Cloud-Enabled HD IP Surveillance Cameras | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 19:36

ZyXEL announced the retail availability of the two latest members in its IP camera lineup today. With 'cloud' being all the craze it is right now, the units carry enough features to warrant them being described as 'cloud-enabled'. The video from these cameras can be viewed on any device anywhere with a connection to the Internet.   ZyXEL IP4605N ZyXEL IP3605N The two new ...

Turning Mesa Into JavaScript For The Web? | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 19:36

Besides the recent talk about using Gallium3D's LLVMpipe for Mozilla Firefox, there's another interesting technical discussion happening now about using Mesa on the web to emulate the full OpenGL API using the WebGL API...

Spire BlackDragon 400W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 19:36

Spire, a company known for their cooling products, is branching off into alternative products. Today we?ll be looking at one of three new power supplies in their newly released BlackDragon series. This line of PSU?s is geared towards enthusiasts and PC gamers. A black coloring and blue LED fan are some of its visual features. Read on further to see if this is power supply is worth the price.

GAME not stocking even more games | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 19:36

If you're interested in picking up Capcom's Street Fighter X Tekken or Asura's Wrath this week, you may want to plan ahead as specialist high-street retailer GAME won't be stocking either title.

Colorful Announces Its First Mini-ITX Barebones for Gaming | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 19:36

Contains a mini ITX chassis, motherboard, HD 6750 and 250W 80 plus PSU.

Antec Three Hundred Two Mid-Tower Chassis Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 19:36

Introduction I'm sure a lot of you are fully aware of the Antec Three Hundred because Antec states it has been one of their best selling designs. However with the first iteration of things, there are little issues that come about as people try to stuff more and more components into these mid-tower chassis. Some of the larger complaints of the original design were the lack of room behind the ...

A sneak peek at Asus? next-gen Intel motherboards | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:25

Windows 8 Tricks, Tips and Shortcuts | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:25

Futurelooks Previews the NEW MSI Z77A-GD65 Military Class III LGA1155 ATX Motherboard | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:25

Intel Core i7-3820 Extreme Edition CPU @ Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:25

Radeon HD 7870 Overclock Guide | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:25

Satechi SCH-121 Cup Holder Mount for Smartphones & Tablets @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:25

Logitech G105: Made For Call of Duty Gaming Keyboard Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:25

ToughTech mini-Q Encrypted Portable Drive | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:25

Acer Aspire AS5755-6647 | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:24

The laptop market is definitely a crowded one, but the laptops with an affordable price without sacrificing performance are the ones that stand out. The Acer Aspire AS5755-6647 is a 15-inch notebook that doesn't break the bank yet offers solid performance, good battery life and a nice-looking display.

Case Logic DCB-304 High Zoom Bridge Camera Case Review @ Review the Tech | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:24

Link: http://reviewthetech.com/2012/03/06/case-logic-dcb-304-high-zoom-bridge-camera-case-review/ (http://reviewthetech.com/2012/03/06/case-logic-dcb-304-high-zoom-bridge-camera-case-review/) Quote: Up for review today our friends at Love Cases have sent me over a dslr camera bag (http://www.lovecases.co.uk/camera-cases-bags/slr-and-dslr-1.html) from Case Logic called the High Zoom Bridge Camera ...

AMD Launches Pitcairn GPUs, Open-Source Not There | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:24

Yesterday AMD officially launched the Radeon HD 7800 "Pitcairn" series as the latest hardware in their Southern Islands family to reside between the Radeon HD 7700 series and their flagship Radeon HD 7900 cards. Unfortunately, the open-source support for these latest AMD GPUs remains unavailable...

Xigmatek present Asgard Pro Mid-tower chassis | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 18:24

Retailing for just £34.99 exclusively at Overclockers UK.

A quick look at the P8Z77-V range from Asus | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 17:13

vr-zone.com - At the launch of the 7-series chipset Asus is expected to have three different P8Z77-V models ready, the P8Z77-V, P8Z77-V Pro and P8Z77-V Deluxe. The differences between the three models are fairly subtle, yet there's enough difference that any potential buyer will have to pick carefully to get the right board.

Meet Seiko Astron, the world's first GPS solar watch | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 17:13

vr-zone.com - It can be quite tedious to adjust your watch's time especially when you are flying to other parts of the world, and that you watch isn't digital. With this Seiko Astron GPS solar watch, you can get an accurate time no matter where you are on Earth.

The Old Republic 1.2 Patch in April, Friend trials start tomorrow | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 17:12

We already have a pretty good idea of what the big 1.2 update for Star Wars: The Old Republic will contain.

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Lenovo | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 16:12

vr-zone.com - Lenovo's star products at the IT Show 2012 include the IdeaPad U400 ultraportable laptop, IdeaCentre B320 all-in-one desktop, and ThinkPad Edge E420 business laptop. The Lenovo booth can be located on Level 4, booth number 8358.

Asus continues the TUF series with the Sabertooth Z77 | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 16:12

vr-zone.com - As far as going after niche markets, Asus' TUF series is one of those peculiar products that isn't necessarily selling towards its intended target market, nor does the product range really fit in as it sits on its own as a side-line to many of Asus' other board ranges. The latest addition is the Sabertooth Z77 which builds on previous TUF boards and then adds a few features of its ...

Review: HP Slim Keyboard | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 16:00

Getting a keyboard that suits your computing needs and is comfortable to use is one of the most important purchases you can make. There's a huge variety of PC keyboards on offer, from huge ergonomic ones with hundreds of buttons for media playback and gaming alongside standard typing, to more simple mechanical keyboards that professional gamers swear by, thanks to their responsiveness and ...

All Zombies Must Die! available on Steam 12th March | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 16:00

Downloadable zombie kill 'em up All Zombies Must Die! launches on Steam, on 12th March, developer doublesix has announced.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 Specifications Revealed | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 15:12

vr-zone.com - NVIDIA's much anticipated GK104 release is finally impending and we have specifications and details for the first SKU - GeForce GTX 680.

Asus HD7770-DC-1GD5 (Radeon HD 7770) Graphic Card Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 14:48

The much awaited (or so) HD 7770 is here, is it a good card? This review was made possible by Asus The Card Plain looking card. I’ve never liked heatsink cases that cover the PCI-E connector. It comes with DirectCU cooling. Dual mini-DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI. More details at the Official Product page. Test Setup [...]

Fable: The Journey release date leaked | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 14:48

Xbox.com accidentally announced a 4th September release date for Fable: The Journey this morning.

SSX tops UK Charts | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 14:48

EA snowboarding reboot SSX has claimed first place in the UK all-formats chart.

Halo 4 screenshots leaked | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 13:36

The first in-game Halo 4 screenshots have leaked online ahead of a Microsoft-planned announcement later today.

Asus' Maximus V Gene gets some interesting additions | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 12:48

vr-zone.com - As far as motherboard sub-brands go, Asus' R.O.G. series of motherboards are part of what must easily be the most recognized series of motherboards. The latest mATX addition to the series is the Maximus V Gene based on Intel's Z77 chipset and it brings with it a couple of interesting features that made us scratch our heads a little.

Asus brings back water cooling for the Maximus V Formula | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 12:48

vr-zone.com - Although not available at the launch of Intel's new 7-series chipset, we can see a lot of Asus R.O.G. fans waiting to upgrade until Asus releases the Maximus V Formula. Not only has the company brought back water cooling to the R.O.G. platform, but there's plenty of other features on offer, some that were weren't even told about at the preview event we attended.

Dust 514 going free to play | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 12:24

Dust 514, the exclusive PS3 MMOFPS that will exist within Eve Online, will now be free to download and free to play.

HannsG launching a new 27? LED monitor | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 11:12

For £199.00, you get a Full HD LED backlit, 27" monitor with 1920x1080 resolution.

More games now supporting full motion play with the Razer Hydra | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 11:12

Now supports Left 4 Dead 2, Half-Life 2 and Team Fortress 2 as well as Mac and Linux operating systems.

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Microsoft | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 10:24

vr-zone.com - Come to the IT Show 2012 and check out the great promotions from Microsoft - from Xbox 360 game console, Kinect, to peripherals including mouse, keyboard and webcam. The Microsoft booth can be located on level 6, number 6115.

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Jabra | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 10:24

vr-zone.com - With Jabra wireless noise-cancellation headsets, you can have voice conversation wherever you are, be it noisy food centres or on the move. The company is showcasing their Jabra EXTREME2, Jabra SUPREME and Jabra WAVE and others at the IT Show 2012 (booth 6711 and 3001).

Valve working on a gaming console running on Steam | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 10:00

Curiosity arose after the company took out a patent for a controller.

AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB Reference Video Cards in CrossFire | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 10:00

Introduction Already really impressed with what the new HD 7800 series can offer, it's time to throw a second HD 7870 into the mix and see what kind of performance this $700 CrossFire setup brings to that table. If previous HD 7000 series cards are anything to go by, though, we should get some great performance with impressive scaling. If you haven't looked at our individual reviews of the new ...

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Trend Micro | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:13

vr-zone.com - Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security is all you need to have the protection for your devices and data. The security software vendor will be having a great promotion at the IT Show 2012, and their booth can be located at Level 6, booth number 6266.

IT Show 2012 Promotions: ASUS | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:13

vr-zone.com - ASUS will be showcasing their range of products from laptops, tablets, to routers and desktop at this week's IT Show 2012. Their booth can be located on Level 4, Booth 8310 and 8220, 8405 and 8498 (Newstead).

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Fuji Xerox | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:13

vr-zone.com - Aside from laptops, cameras, accessories and displays, printers are also one of the most sought after products at the IT fairs. Well, many of us still need to print our documents and even scan or fax. Check out Fuji Xerox's promotions on the DocuPrint P205 b, DocuPrint M205 fw and DocuPrint CM205 fw.

NZXT Switch 810 Hybrid Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:13

NZXT Switch 810 Hybrid Full Tower Chassis. Today I've got a big review of a big case for you; It's t...

Enermax Hoplite Gehäuse Test | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:13

Die Firma Enermax ist bereits seit über 20 Jahren im Geschäft und durch die Herstellung qualitativ h...

Corsair Carbide 300R Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:13

The latest in the Carbide series of PC cases from Corsair would be the 300R, Corsair markets the pro...

Aerocool Vs-3 und Aerocool Vs-3 Advance Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:13

Aerocool Advanced Technologies präsentiert mit dem Aerocool Vs-3 und dem Aerocool Vs-3 Advance zwei ...

MS-Tech CA-0280 Testbericht | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:12

Das MS-Tech CA-0280 Frozen Longhorn ist schon für rund 40 Euro erhältlich und gehört damit zu den gü...

Xilence Black Hornet Case Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:12

Xilence is a new player in the case market since 2011. Hence one of the reasons their lineup is limi...

Cooler Master Cosmos II Testbericht | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:12

Getestet wurde der Cooler Master Cosmos II Big Tower. Welche Intention will uns Cooler Master mit de...

Cougar Evolution BO im Test | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:12

Unser heutiges Testobjekt ist der frisch überarbeitete Gamer-Tower Cougar Evolution, der Anfang des ...

AZZA Fusion 3000 Chassis Review | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:12

Review of the AZZA Fusion 3000 Full-Tower Chassis. This chassis I have been describing is the Fusion...

Abee DX4 Gehäuse Test | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:12

Der Hersteller Abee dürfte nur den wenigsten Lesern bekannt sein. Die japanische Edelschmiede hat es...

Gigabyte prepares a gaming 24? AIO barebone PC | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 9:00

Supporting LGA1155 CPUs on a H61 chipset, it offers an empty dual-slot PCI-E 16x slot.

Report: Tablets Putting a Big Hurt on Ereader Sales | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 8:36

Global ereader shipments are pegged to drop precipitously in the first quarter of 2012 as the availability of cheaper tablets with similar functionality appears to have had a “substitution effect” in the market, according to a new report from DigiTimes Research. Ereader manufacturers are expected to ship just two million units in the first quarter of [...]

Report: Yahoo Prepping to Lay Off Thousands | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 8:36

Yahoo’s new CEO, Scott Thompson, is planning a major company restructuring that could result in thousands of layoffs, AllThingsD is reported. The layoffs could be announced as early as the end of this month, AllThingsD’s Kara Swisher said Monday, citing multiple unnamed sources inside and outside the company. Much of the changes Thompson is planning will [...]

Android Market App size raised to 4GB from 50MB | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 8:00

If you've tried any of the bigger, beefier Android games, chances are good you likely have come across an initial asset preload method which goes something like this: The application APK downloads and installs from the market, then on first launch, the app reaches out over HTTP and downloads assets over the web which it locates in /sdcard. A good example of this behavior is GTA III which does ...

The Level 10 M Mouse, a new creation from Thermaltake and BMW | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 8:00

The Level 10 brand is back with the M Mouse, offering an innovative design on a gaming mouse.

A quick look at Asus's P8Z77-I Deluxe mini-ITX motherboard | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 6:49

vr-zone.com - If you're a fan of mini-ITX motherboards, then Asus' upcoming P8Z77-I Deluxe is likely to blow your mind. We've seen a few high-end mini-ITX motherboards in the past from Zotac, but so far no-one has come up with anything like what Asus has created with the P8Z77-I Deluxe.

Gigabyte announces its first Ultrabook at CeBIT, we go hands on | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 6:49

vr-zone.com - There's no denying that Ultrabooks haven't taken off like Intel hoped they would, but it looks like we looks forward to some much more interesting machines once Intel launches its Ivy Bridge ULV processors and Gigabyte has come up with an interesting take on the Ultrabook theme. The company's first foray into the Ultrabook market space is with the U2442 series which is a 14-inch ...

Asus presents its DirectCu II version of the new HD 7800 GPUs | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 6:48

Equipped with the signature cooler and a 5-10% factory overclock.

Patriot introduce Wildfire Pro and Wildfire SE Sandforce SSDs | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 5:48

Featuring the latest SandForce controller with 550MB/s read and 500MB/s write speeds. Up to 5 year warranty.

Assassin?s Creed 3 Trailer revealed | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 4:36

The first trailer for the upcoming Assassin's Creed III announces a possible best in the whole series.

LLVM's Clang Is Almost Good Enough For Debian | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 4:00

Clang, the C/C++ front-end compiler for LLVM, is progressing quite quickly and is capable of building the Debian archives quite well, at least for a majority of the packages and on popular architectures...

GIGABYTE Motherboards ? Reviewing Beyond the Hardware Experience | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 3:48

As reviewers, we’re all guilty of grabbing the new hardware, tossing the box and contents aside, and heading straight for the benchmarking machine. This often leaves us completely oblivious to the effort put into things like packaging,… Related posts: CES 2010 – GIGABYTE Refreshes Their Motherboards With USB 3.0 and SATA 3 Futurelooks Video Unboxes and Previews the New GIGABYTE P67A-UD7 ...

AOC to launch ?Almost Frameless? 23? 3D Display in April | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 3:36

23", thin frame, 3D, LED backlit monitor for £205.

MSI debut their flagship industrial QM77 mini-ITX board | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 2:24

Support for Ivy Bridge and Sandy Bridge mobile CPUs on the QM77 chipset.

Techbargains Deals for 3-5-12 | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 1:24

OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY! ? Sling Media SB260-100 Slingbox SOLO Network Media Player for $119.99 plus free shipping (normally $199). Computers & Peripherals: ? Patriot LX 8GB SDHC Card (Class 10) $7.99 (normally $19). ? 6-Pack of Apple iPhone/iPad/iPod Sync Cables $5 plus free shipping (normally $20). ? Asus K53E-RBR4 Intel Core i3-2330M Dual-Core Sandy Bridge 15.6" Laptop $399 (normally ...

HIS introduce three custom cooled HD 7800 series cards | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 1:24

All three cards feature the ICEQ cooler and 2GB of GDDR5. Up to 26 degrees cooler than the reference model.

CoolerMaster Cosmos II | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 0:36

When talking about the history of PC enclosures, it would be very difficult to talk about outstanding or revolutionary models in this segment without mentioning one incredibly avant-garde creation by Cooler Master, namely Cosmos 1000. It?s unlikely that even the folks at Cooler Master had expected this enclosure to constantly be named one of the best-designed enclosures ever as much as five years ...

Phalanger: Stuffing PHP With Mono, .NET | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 0:36

The last time that Mono was talked about on Phoronix, which is a re-implementation of Microsoft's .NET platform for Linux and other operating systems, was when Miguel de Icaza was calling for more Mono-based C# games. This time around, Miguel is highlighting Mono when it comes to Phalanger, a .NET-based PHP implementation...

Assassin?s Creed 3 Trailer shown | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 0:12

Ubisoft has sent over the first trailer for Assassin's Creed 3, which you can watch below.

Global Foundries become fully independent from AMD | Posted on: 06/03/2012 @ 0:12

AMD sells its remaining stake in Global Foundries, but the company remain strong partners.

Release date for Diablo III leaked | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 23:37

vr-zone.com - Amazon has let slip the release date of 17 April for Blizzard's highly-anticipated hack-and-slash RPG Diablo III.

Is Android Key Lime Pie In the Works? | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 23:36

Full of ice cream sandwiches? Not too fond of jelly beans? How about a little key lime pie? According to The Verge, the next iteration of Google’s Android operating system after Jelly Bean will be codenamed Key Lime Pie. The blog said its source is the same person who tipped the Jelly Bean name last year. “We don’t [...]

Satechi SCH-121 Cup Holder Mount for Smartphones & Tablets @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 23:36

Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-satechi-sch-121-cup-holder-mount-for-smartphones-tablets/ (http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-satechi-sch-121-cup-holder-mount-for-smartphones-tablets/) Quote: " Up for review today I have a combination product from Satechi called the SCH-121 which is a dual mount for both phones and tablet for your car that fits into most any size and ...

Patriot Memory Introduces the New Supersonic Boost XT USB 3.0 Drive | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 23:12

USB 3.0 drive in up to 32GB capacities supporting 90MB/s speeds.

Sapphire launch their HD 7850/7870 cards | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 23:12

To feature a mix of custom coolers, overclocks and reference designs. Availability from 19th March.

US files extradition request for MegaUpload founder and staff | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 22:36

vr-zone.com - The United States has filed a formal application for the extradition of MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom and three staff members from New Zealand over allegations of profiting from the illegal hosting and sharing of files.

Senator Calls for FTC Probe Into iPhone, Android Data Privacy | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 22:24

Sen. Charles Schumer is once again turning the spotlight on privacy, and this time the subject is Apple and Android phones. The senator’s office on Sunday called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate reports that some apps on iPhones and Android handsets allow your entire photo library to be uploaded without your knowledge. In the statement, Schumer said, [...]

Debian: kFreeBSD 9.0 Kernel Competing Against Linux 3.2 | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 22:24

The Debian GNU/kFreeBSD project has been quite interesting as one of the official Debian operating system ports. Debian GNU/kFreeBSD pairs the FreeBSD kernel with the Debian GNU user-land so that users can enjoy their traditional Debian applications while taking advantage of the FreeBSD kernel. With the recently released FreeBSD 9.0 kernel having worked its way into Debian Wheezy, how is the ...

Club 3D announces HD 7800 series based cards | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 22:00

2 reference cards and 2 custom cooled cards, using the HD 7850 and HD 7870 designs.

A quick look at Gigabyte's GA-B75M-D3V motherboard | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 21:25

vr-zone.com - Despite more and more features being integrated into the CPU, motherboard prices haven't exactly gotten any cheaper, although at least part of the reason for this is increased costs for the motherboard makers. However, Gigabyte has come up with an interesting board for those that are looking for something for a small business computer or similar in the shape of the GA-B75M-D3V ...

Apple achieves milestone 25 billion App Store downloads | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 21:25

vr-zone.com - Apple has reached a landmark figure of 25 billion downloads in its App Store and is offering a prize of a $10,000 iTunes gift card to one lucky user to celebrate.

AMD Launches Pitcairn HD 7870 and HD 7850 GPUs | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 21:25

AMD launched their Pitcairn HD 7870 & HD 7850 cards today. Let's see how they stack up against the competition.AMD Launches Pitcairn HD 7870 and HD 7850 GPUs is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts: ASRock Launches AMD Llano A75 Chipset Motherboards AMD Partners Ready Overclocked 6870s, Plus Catalyst Update AMD HD6990 Preview ? Photos and Screenshots!

AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition & 7850 Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 21:24

AMD today announced the AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition and AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics cards! The AMD Radeon HD 7800 series is designed to perform for serious gamers and we try them out on a number of games to see how they perform when put to the test. We also overclock them, test the acoustics, and see how efficient these new cards are!

Linux 2.6.32 Kernel Is Nearing An End | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 21:12

On Sunday marked the release of the 58th point release for the Linux 2.6.32 kernel by Greg Kroah-Hartman. The Linux 2.6.32.58 kernel now marks the passing of this kernel series into its extended-long-term maintenance window...

Thecus Announces iPhone based NAS management App | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 21:00

The Thecus-Disk iPhone App which allows you to manage, stream and view all your shared folders and contents.

Dell XPS 13 | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 20:12

The Dell XPS 13 is a 13-inch ultrabook that is extremely good-looking and sturdy. While it is entering both a crowded and emerging category of computers, it does a lot of set itself apart from the rest of the pack. It has an extremely thin footprint, a glass-covered screen and an SSD hard drive.

News for 3-5-12 | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 20:12

Hey, hey it's Monday.. Eh, it's time for the news again...

Zalman CNPS12X CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:48

When it comes to CPU coolers there are some companies we know and trust and Zalman is one of them.  We have been reviewing Zalman CPU coolers for quite sometime now and they always seem to impress us.  Their radical designs, quality materials, ease of use and great performance make them one of the premier brands when it comes to CPU cooling.  At CES this year we got a glimpse of Zalman?s ...

MSI launch Twin Frozr III HD 7800 series cards | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:48

Equipped with Twin Frozr III cooler which reduces noise by 9dBA and temperatures by 15 degrees.

AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:24

With lower clock speeds and fewer stream processors than the HD 7870, how does the HD 7850 fare?

Logitech G105: Made For Call of Duty Gaming Keyboard Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:24

Introduction Not too long ago, my Microsoft Ergo board gave up the ghost and decided not to work anymore. Being a writer I was really looking into mechanical keyboards at first, but with the daunting prices that come with those keyboards, I decided since my last rubber dome switch keyboard lasted almost 5 years, I would shop for one of those instead. At that time, the keyboard we are about to ...

Akasa Venom Voodoo Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

AMD Radeon HD 7850 and AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB Tested | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

Today AMD released their new Radeon HD 7800 Series, which is based on their new 28 nm Pitcairn graph...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 and HD 7850 Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

Review of the new AMD Radeon HD 7870 and HD 7850 video cards. With today's release of the HD 7870 an...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 and 7850 Preview | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

Here we are, less than three weeks removed from the launch of the Radeon HD 7700 series, and AMD is ...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

Review of the AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition Video Card. The new Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition is targe...

AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

Review of the AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB Reference Video Card. We've got our fingers crossed that the HD...

AMD Radeon HD 7800 Serie Spezifikationen Vorschau | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

Lange hat es gedauert, nun endlich liegen die Spezifikationen zum Pitcairn-Grafikchip bzw. zur Radeo...

AMD Radeon HD 7850 and AMD Radeon HD 7870 Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

We review the AMD Radeon HD 7850 and 7870. These two new mid-range cards are going to shift the dyna...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 und HD 7850 Testbericht | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

Getestet wurde die AMD Radeon HD 7870 und die AMD Radeon HD 7850 Grafikkarte für den preisbewussten ...

AMD Radeon HD 7850 and HD 7870 Video Card Announcement | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:13

Today, AMD's Radeon HD7870 and HD7850 video cards are announced and already extensively tested.

AMD Radeon HD 7870 und HD 7850 Grafikkarten Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:12

Heute wurden die AMD Radeon HD7850 und die AMD Radeon HD7870 Grafikkarten vorgestellt und bereits um...

iPad 3 More Tapered, But iPad 2 Smart Cover Still Fits | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:00

Can’t wait until Wednesday for the big debut of Apple’s iPad whatever-its-called? The jury might still be out on whether Apple’s officially going with the “iPad 3″ or “iPad HD” moniker, but at least we now know what the iPad 3 will look like come Wednesday. At least, that’s if the pictures provided by the [...]

Google to Debut ?Open Siri? for Android by Q4? | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:00

Watch out, Siri: There’s going to be a new friend in town. A new report indicates that Google’s allegedly working on a virtual assistant for Android that would allow users to “accomplish real-life goals” in a manner presumably similar to the voice commands iPhone 4S owners enjoy shouting at their smartphones. TechCrunch’s Alexia Tsotsis, speaking [...]

MythTV 0.25 Will Finally Be Released Next Month | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:00

After quite a long development cycle, which saw MythTV forked into a new project called Torc by one of its lead developers, the upstream MythTV 0.25 release is finally becoming a reality...

X.Org Server 1.12 Released With Multi-Touch | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 19:00

X.Org Server 1.12 is now officially available with X Input 2.2, which is the X Input extension update that formally introduces multi-touch support...

ASUS announce DSL-N55U router | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:36

Tri antenna, supporting up to 600mbps wireless at up to 5GHz.

MSI Z77A-GD55 Motherboard Review @ HardwareHeaven.com | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Patriot Memory Pyro 120GB 2.5? SATA III SSD Drive Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

How to Buy an External Hard Drive | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

MSI Z77A-GD65 ?Ivy Bridge? Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Patriot Pyro SE 120GB Solid State Drive Review @ ThinkComputers.org | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Street Fighter X Tekken (XBOX 360) Game Review @ HardwareHeaven.com | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

MSI Z77 Motherboard Preview @ eTeknix.com | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

GeIL Enhance Corsa and Evo Corsa Memory Roundup on Technic3D | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Dear Esther for PC (Steam) | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Noctua NF-F12 PWM Tested | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Review of the Noctua NF-F12 PWM Fan. Is a quiet fan strong enough to keep a CPU cool? Noctua believe...

NZXT Sentry Mix Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Review of the NZXT Sentry Mix Fan Controller. For enthusiasts out there who want to keep performance...

Cooler Master, NZXT und Zero CPU-Kühler Vergleich | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Getestet wurden die CoolerMaster Gemin II SF524, CoolerMaster Hyper 412S, NZXT Havik 120 und Zero In...

Coolermaster Hyper 612S Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Review of the Coolermaster Hyper 612S CPU Cooler. The Coolermaster Hyper 612S CPU cooler is one of t...

Cooler Master Hyper 412S Testbericht | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Getestet wurde der Cooler Master Hyper 412S CPU-Kühler. Ob der Hyper 412S Kühler den angestrebten Sp...

Gelid Solutions GX-7 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

CPU coolers are an interesting section of the PC market. It is one of the few categories where, barr...

Xigmatek Prime SD1484 Test | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Getestet wurde der Xigmatek Prime SD1484 CPU-Kühler. Lange Zeit hörte man in Deutschland nichts von ...

SilenX EFZ-120HA5 Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

Review of the SilenX EFZ-120HA5 Heatsink. Even though we try to concentrate on enthusiast level cool...

be quiet! SilentWings 2 Neuvorstellung | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 18:01

be quiet! stellt seine neue Lüfterserie SilentWings 2 vor. Mit einer neuen Lagertechnologie wird der...

AMD announce HD 7800 series cards | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 17:36

And debut the HD 7850 and HD 7870 GHz edition graphics cards.

ASUS intros beefed up DirectCU II HD 7800 variants | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 16:49

vr-zone.com - Amongst the mass of AIBs that handed out press releases marketing their new HD 7800 series graphics cards following AMD's official launch earlier today, ASUS released new HD 7850 and HD 7870 models that are worthy of mentioning in their own right as they steer away from the reference oriented mass.

Review: HP 2.4GHz Wireless Laser Mobile Mouse | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 16:48

Trackpads on laptops are all well and good for day-to-day computing, but they can be awkward and uncomfortable to use for some tasks. The HP 2.4GHz Wireless Laser Mobile Mouse is a small mouse that has been designed to be as easy to use as a normal desktop mouse, while being small enough to be carried around with a laptop. Making small mice comes with pitfalls, as the size of the mouse can make ...

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Lexmark | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 15:48

vr-zone.com - At the IT Show 2012, Lexmark will have some great promotions for their range of printers including the Lexmark C540n, E260d and Interpret S405. The Lexmark booth can be located on Level 4, Hall 403, Booth 8433.

Samsung says no to Galaxy S III launch in April | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 15:48

vr-zone.com - A tweet from Samsung has let us know that previous rumours indicating its highly anticipated Galaxy S III smartphone would launch next month are false. We know the phone isn't all that far away and it's safe to say it should surface by mid-year, but April is a definite no go.

GIGABYTE readies "gaming-friendly" AIO 24-inch Barebone | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 15:48

vr-zone.com - GIGABYTE is preparing another All-in-One barebone PC for market which is geared more toward gamers with its vacant PCI-E x16 slot that can accomodate dual-slot cards. The GB-AEGT All-in-One boasts a 24-inch LED backlit 2-point multi-touch display, while housed inside is a Mini-ITX motherboard based on Intel's H61 Express chipset offering support for Core i3/i5/i7 LGA-1155 ...

SingTel to acquire Amobee to strengthen mobile advertising | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

vr-zone.com - Singapore Telecommunications company, SingTel, is planning to acquire mobile advertising company, Amobee, for a hefty US$321 million, with the purchase finalizing by June this year.

Game on with the new Motorola ATRIX 2 | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

vr-zone.com - The new Motorola ATRIX 2 is now retailing in Singapore, and comes with ten free EA games for your enjoyment. With a fast 1GHz dual-core processor and 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen, you can have a seamless gaming experience.

Epic Gear Meduza Gaming Mouse Tested | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

Review of the Epic Gear Meduza Gaming Mouse EGMA1H-OB and Epic Gear Hybrid Pad EGHP1-OB-M. What feat...

Epic Gear Meduza HDST Gaming Mouse and Hybrid Pad Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

This mouse offers something that has likely been thought of to some extent, but is something I have ...

Microlab FC 362W Test | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

Getestet wurden die Microlab FC 362W Satellitenlautsprecher, Subwoofer, Verstärker, USB Dongle und F...

SilverStone EC03 USB 3.0 Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

Review of the SilverStone EC03 USB 3.0 adapter. Can adding a USB 3.0 adapter to an older system help...

Shuttle SA76R4 Test | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

Getestet wurde das Shuttle SA76R4 AMD AM3 Barebone. Shuttles Mini-PCs waren zu Zeiten von AMDs Athlo...

Cyborg M.M.O.7 Mouse Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

Cyborg already had the R.A.T. mouse line for FPS games in its catalog. Now the company releases the ...

Samsung Galaxy Note Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

Review of the Samsung Galaxy Note Smartphone. While many of today's better smartphones offer dual-co...

Mobile World Congress 2012 Bericht | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:37

Auch in diesem Jahr führte der Mobile World Congress in Barcelona wieder eine Branche zusammen, in d...

Gear4 PocketLoops Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:36

Review of the Gear4 PocketLoops Portable Music Creation Studio. For anyone interested in creating mu...

Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 Testbericht | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:36

Getestet wurde das Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 Smartphone. Neben Apples iPhone ist das Galaxy S2 von Sam...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 14:00

AMD brings the benefits of 28nm to the mid-range, but does the price live up to the performance?

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Philips | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 13:25

vr-zone.com - Philips will be at the IT Show 2012 with their range of products including earphones, iPhone/iPod and Android phones docking speakers as well as displays. If you're going, their booth can be located in Hall 4, booth number 8161, and Hall 601, Harvey Norman Booth 6137.

Gigabyte G1.Assassin 2 @ ocaholic | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:14

Unboxing the Patriot Pyro SE Solid State Drive @ ThinkComputers.org | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:14

Patriot Memory 120GB Wildfire Solid State Drive (SSD) Review @ ModSynergy.com | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:14

A Quick Look at Windows 8 Consumer Preview @ Techgage | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:14

Be Quiet! Shadow Rock Pro SR1 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:14

Logitech Cube Grab-and-Go Mouse Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:14

ASUS Zenbook SSD Review ? Not Necessarily SandForce Driven Shows Significant Speed Bump | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:14

Corsair Carbide 300R Case Review @ HardwareHeaven.com | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Hands on with the StreamHD from Warpia | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Computex 2011 Day 1 Roundup | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Gigabyte's GA-Z77X-UD3H and GA-Z77X-UD5H hands on pictures | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - After the gaming boards, we're moving slightly further down Gigabyte's new range of 7-series motherboards to the GA-Z77X-UD3H and GA-Z77X-UD5H. The Z77X-UD5H will for the time being at least be Gigabyte's high-end non-gaming specific model and the Z77X-UD3H is a slightly more wallet friendly version.

Samsung 17.3-inch Ivy Bridge notebook gets a Pre-Order listing | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - Online US retailer J&R have jumped the gun on an unannounced Ivy Bridge-equipped Samsung notebook reminiscent by design of the company's Series 7 Chronos range, with a listing already on its website sharing out a good deal of detail on the upcoming model.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview reveals nine SKUs | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - Following the release of Microsoft's Windows 8 Consumer Preview on Wednesday which was super quick to see over a million downloads within the first 24 hours, through some deeper investigation via the system registry it's been discovered that there will likely be no less than nine variations of the operating system when it hits shelves later this year.

A pre-CeBIT peek at upcoming SFF Uni-box from Giada | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - Giada is planning to launch a new small form factor PC once CeBIT 2012 kicks off next week which it calls the Uni-box. The unit looks mildly Apple-inspired with a boxy aluminum chassis with internals that together are said to pull just 30W of power during 1080p video playback.

AMD Radeon HD 7800 Specifications Revealed | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - A specifications slide for AMD's upcoming Radeon HD 7800 series has been leaked by a Japanese website. The Pitcairn chip effectively doubles up on Cape Verde, featuring 1280 SP in 20 CU, 80 TMU, 256-bit 2GB memory and 32 ROP. Transistor count also nearly doubles to 2.8 billion.

iPad 3 configurations and pricing revealed | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - According to a fresh report over at 9to5Mac it appears that iPad 3 pricing structure at launch will be identical to the current gen iPad 2 lineup. While this is of no real surprise from the likes of Apple who almost never inflate pricing, there have been a few rumours circulating of late which indicated that we might see US pricing increase by as much as $70-$80 for the new iPad 3 ...

IT Show 2012 Promotions: Incase | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - If you're looking for accessories for your iPhone, iPad or Macbook, you may want to check out the stylish cases and bags from Incase. Distributed by EQuest International, the Incase accessories can be found at Nubox booth on Level 3 (booth 3001).

IT Show 2012 Promotions: TomTom | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - TomTom’s latest GO and Via GPS range will be available at the IT Show 2012. In addition, The manufacturer will also be offering an extra two-year South East Asia Map Update Service, as well as a 10% discount on all TomTom accessories with the purchase of a TomTom GO or Via GPS. The booth can be found on level 6, booth number 6711.

AMD Radeon HD 7800 Series enters the fray just in time to fight GK104 | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - The tropical island adventure continues, this time with Pitcairn - after addressing both the high end and the "mainstream" with the HD7900 and HD7700 series respectively, AMD now goes for the sweet spot in-between with the HD7800...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 and HD 7850 Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

vr-zone.com - Coming in at US$249 and US$349, the AMD Radeon 'Pitcairn' HD 7870/7850 fills the gap in the middle of the increasingly crowded Southern Islands family. If you are on a specific budget and not looking for absolute performance and don't want to wait for the impending arrival of Nvidia's Kepler to apply performance and price pressures, then you may be interested in having a look at ...

Cooler Master Cosmos II Test | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Getestet wurde das Cooler Master Cosmos II Gehäuse. Kaum ein Gehäuse ist von Enthusiasten zuletzt mi...

Coolermaster Hyper 412S Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

To conclude these last few Cooler Master reviews, I'm going to look at the Hyper 412S. It's the only...

NZXT Havik 140 Heatsink Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

In this review we will be looking at the NZXT Havik 140 heatsink. This is a tower style heatsink tha...

Arctic MX-4 Thermal Compound Tested | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Review of the ARCTIC MX-4 Thermal Compound. If you're in the market for thermal compound you've got ...

Maingear EPIC T1000 Thermal Cooling Solution Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

EPIC T1000 is a precision engineered Phase Change Metal Alloy (PCMA) that maintains high contact wit...

Coolermaster Gemini II M4 Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Review of the Coolermaster Gemini II M4 Cooler. The Coolermaster Gemini II M4 is a super low profile...

Arctic Accelero Mono Plus und Accelero S1 Plus mit Turbo im Test | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Getestet wurde der Arctic Accelero Mono Plus und Accelero S1 Plus mit Turbo Modul. Arctic hat vor ku...

Aqua Computer Aquaero 5 XT USB Fan Controller Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Aqua Computer Aquaero 5 XT USB Fan Controller. We expected a lot given the price point of the Aquaer...

Coolermaster Hyper 612 PWM Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Review of the Coolermaster Hyper 612 PWM Heatsink. On the test bench today is a boxy tower-style pro...

Thermalright Silver Arrow SB-E und Scythe Mine 2 im Test | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:13

Getestet wurde der Thermalright Silver Arrow SB-E und der Scythe Mine 2 Doppelturm-CPU-Kühler. Im Ra...

Geil Evo Corsa 4x2GB 1866Mhz DDR3/Evo Cyclone Memory Cooler Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:12

Geil has been a long time player in the ram market and with the birth of the X79 platform came with it the need for quad channel ram. They, like most other RAM manufacturers, jumped in to this burgeoning market and sent us 2x4GB DDR3 1866Mhz 1.5v from their Evo Corsa (from the Gaming Series) series as well as the Evo Cycle Memory Cooler to play with.Geil Evo Corsa 4x2GB 1866Mhz DDR3/Evo Cyclone ...

Cubitek HPTX Tank Case Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:12

Today will be a bit of a change for me, in that I won't be reviewing a heatsink. Instead, I will be doing a case review of the Cubitek HPTX Tank. As the name suggests, it's a monster sized case that can accommodate any size motherboard and a whole lot of hardware. We'll be seeing if the HPTX Tank can live up to its name.Cubitek HPTX Tank Case Review is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance ...

Review: AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:12

OverviewAt long last the line up is complete, with the AMD Radeon HD 7870 and AMD Radeon HD 7850 finishing things off for AMD's next generation graphics family.Yes, we've seen the (almost) very top-end of AMD's graphics stack, with the AMD Radeon HD 7970 and Radeon HD 7950, and recently we've seen the bottom end of its Graphics Core Next (GCN), 28nm Southern Islands set with the AMD Radeon HD ...

Review: AMD Radeon HD 7850 | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 12:12

OverviewThe Pitcairn little lad has arrived in the shape of the AMD Radeon HD 7850 and it could well be a pint-sized powerhouse.The HD 7850 pretty much finalises AMD's current plans for the Southern Islands line up, bar the crazy-expensive dual-GPU New Zealand card which is likely waiting on Nvidia's new cards.We may see some other odd little revisions once Nvidia's Kepler cards start trickling ...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB Reference Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 11:48

Introduction Already really impressed with what the AMD HD 7850 2GB is able to offer us, it's time to see what its big brother, the brand new Radeon HD 7870, is able to bring to the table with its higher $349 price tag. If what we've already seen from the new series is anything to go by, though, we're expecting some good things out of the higher end model. We've mentioned a lot about our ...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition & Radeon HD 7850 Review: Rounding Out Southern Islands | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 11:00

In 2009-2010, AMD launched the entire 4 chip Evergreen series in 6 months. By previous standards this was a quick pace for a new design, especially since AMD had not previously attempted a 4 chip launch in such a manner. Now in 2012 AMD’s Southern Islands team is hard at work at wrapping up their own launch with new aspirations on quickness. Evergreen may have launched 4 chips in 6 months, but ...

MSI Z77A-GD65 Motherboard Review - Intel Z77 w/ Sandy Bridge | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 11:00

The Intel 'Ivy Bridge' platform is quickly approaching on the horizon. We may not have the new 22nm processors in the test lab today, we do have the first of the Intel Z77 motherboards. The MSI Z77A-GD65 features the latest Intel Z77 chipset that natively supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0! We may not have the new processor we do have our Intel Core i7 2600K processor which is easily supported by the ...

AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 10:36

Let's check the performance of the new Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition, a USD 350 video card based on the latest architecture from AMD.

AMD Radeon HD 7850 Video Card Review Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 10:36

The Radeon HD 7850 is a more affordable version of the Radeon HD 7870, competing with the GeForce GTX 560 Ti. Let's check it out.

AMD Radeon HD 7850 & HD 7870 2 GB Review | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 10:36

Today AMD released their new Radeon HD 7800 Series, which is based on their new 28 nm Pitcairn graphics processor. The HD 7850 and HD 7870 offer a significant performance increase over the previous generation - up to 40% faster in our testing. Power consumption is also at a new record low, putting these cards in the leading performance per Watt spot.

GlobalFoundries Granted Independence, Acquires Remaining Stake from AMD | Posted on: 05/03/2012 @ 8:36