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Sapphire HD 7770 GHz Edition Vapor-X Graphics Card Review @ HardwareHeaven.com
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 Sapphire HD 7770 GHz Edition Vapor-X Graphics Card Review @ HardwareHeaven.com Today we see the first Vapor-X 7000 series card in the shape of a Sapphire Radeon HD 7770 Vapor-X OC Edition. This enhanced version of the 7770 runs at significantly higher clock speeds than the reference model on both core and memory and combines this with a dual fan, vapour chamber cooler and we will be putting it head to head against the GTX 560 in a selection of real world gaming and multimedia tests."
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Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X @ LanOC Reviews
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Earlier this year when AMD introduced the HD 7770 we took a look at cards from both Sapphire and XFX. Although we were impressed with the cards performance it was a little ill-timed due to AMD still clearing out discounted back stock. Three months later we are able to revisit the situation with todays release of Sapphires new HD 7770 Vapor-X. With Sapphires Vapor chamber cooling technology along with a nice overclock over the reference design, the Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X could be a great option for a gamer on a limited budget. Lets take a look."
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Sapphire HD 7770 Vapor-X OC Edition Review
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In the end, I`m impressed with the card for what it is. It`s a perfect card for a mid-range/mid-budget gaming build. The price point really sells it; the graphics are there to play what you want; just not at the highest Ultra settings. The factory overclocks don`t leave a ton of room to play the overclocking game, but you are guaranteed 1100/1300 delivered to your door. Whatever you get after that is just an added bonus and you won`t hear it when you crank the clocks either thanks to the Vapor-X cooler. It also being a member of the 7000 series and with not much competition in the same price range from NVIDIA makes this card a winner for any builder or gamer on a tight budget. This card sells itself."
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SSD News: The SSD Optimization Guide Redesigned and Improved!
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Originally published when SSDs were in their infancy, The SSD Optimization Guide has become one of the world`s most read SSD resources, having been read by over a million worldwide since it`s publishing in 2010. Due to this popularity, The SSD Optimization Guide has undergone a facelift of sorts where new SSD enthusiasts can be as comfortable as those serious tweakers fine tuning their SSDs. Visit this guide to, not only learn what works and how to optimize your system, but also to follow our lead in learning about SSDs, how they can benefit you, how to purchase followed by after purchase installation."
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Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Full Tower Case Review @ Bigbruin.com
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* The Chaser MK-1 is one of Thermaltake`s latest full towers, and includes some great features, such as: an internal USB 3.0 connection, a hard drive dock, color-shift fans, and an integrated fan controller. While any case can be made to include these features, having them built into the case is a great advantage when they are integrated well and the case looks great."
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ZOTAC D2700-ITX WiFi Supreme Review @ Vortez
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Succeeding the renowned ZOTAC IONITX, ZOTAC have taken Intel`s latest `Cedarview` Atom CPU and hardwired it to a NVIDIA GT 520 GPU to create a low power system perfect for creating your own small form factor home media system. ZOTAC add a 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth mPCIe combo, synonymous with the `WiFi` naming and have even added in an extra mSATA port to house an mSATA solid state drive. The D2700-ITX WiFi Supreme, ticks many boxes those on the prowl for a low power HTPC/media system require, but does it deserve the `Supreme` name it has been given?"
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[Tech ARP] Desktop Graphics Card Comparison Guide Rev. 24.6
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Covering 499 desktop graphics cards, this comprehensive comparison allows you to easily compare 22 different specifications for each and every card. If you need to find out about the specification of any card, just come over and check out our Desktop Graphics Comparison Guide. We hope it will prove to be a useful reference. We will keep this guide updated regularly so do check back for the latest updates. Here are the latest updates in Revision 24.6 : - Added the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 graphics card. - Added the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 graphics card. - Added the NVIDIA GeForce GT 645 graphics card. - Added the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 (GDDR5) graphics card. - Added the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 (DDR3) graphics card. - Added the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics card. - Added the NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 graphics card. - Added the NVIDIA GeForce GT 620 graphics card. - Added the NVIDIA GeForce 605 graphics card."
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Corsair 550D Case
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"In all honesty the 550D performed just as well under load as any other midrange mid-tower chassis that has come through my hands. It truly is one of the quietest cases I’ve ever had. I’d use it for a home theater case if my setup allowed me to have an upright tower…it was so quiet I had to literally check to see if it was on, it just didn’t make enough noise. With all the sound-proofing and closed up holes, you would think it would be really hot, but somehow Corsair really won this one out. It’s relatively cool and sure as heck quiet; great performance overall."
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ASUS RT-N66U review: Lightning-fast 450mbps router
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The ASUS RT-N66U is one of the best routers we have ever tested in our lab, if not the best. In terms of wireless performance this router leaves its competition in the dust. Moreover, the RT-N66U has a huge number of features such as the option to download files via Usenet and bittorrent, the support for 3G sticks and the ability to perform the initial configuration from a mobile device. The average price of £149 certainly isn't low, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 670 AMP! Edition 2 GB @ techPowerUp
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ZOTAC`s GTX 670 AMP! Edition is built around an unmodified NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 PCB which provides a great foundation, on top of which ZOTAC is using a large triple slot cooler. GPU clock has been bumped by well over 100 MHz, which lets the card surpass GTX 680 in our testing, with a 3% performance lead."
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Diablo III Performance Test: Graphics & CPU
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After 11 years in the making and more setbacks than we care to count, Blizzard has finally unleashed a third installment to its cult classic dungeon crawler. Having waited over a decade, the arrival of Diablo III was a bittersweet moment for eager fans. In what must've felt like a cruel joke, missteps in Blizzard's execution prevented many users from accessing content throughout last Tuesday.
While we disagree with making single player components online-only, there isn't much mere mortals like us can do about it. What we can do, however, is beat the hell out of Diablo III with today's finest hardware. Blizzard has somewhat of a reputation for making highly scalable titles that run on virtually any gaming rigs, so that's largely what we expect from the developer's latest offering...
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Intel to launch US$699 ultrabook
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Intel will launch four entry-level Celeron processors including the Celeron ULV 877 and 807 for sale at US$86 and US$70 respectively and targeting ultrabooks in the third quarter of 2012. The CPUs could enable vendors to offer ultrabooks at a price level of US$699 in the third-quarter, and falling to US$599 at the end of the year or beginning of 2013, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
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