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Thecus N2310 @ techPowerUp
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 Good NAS servers don`t have to cost an arm and a leg. Case in point is Thecus` fresh N2310 for use at home. It is equipped with an 800 MHz SoC processor and 512 MB of DDR3 RAM and can take up to two HDDs. Not here to break performance records, its very high price/performance ratio is simply amazing."
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XFX TYPE01 Bravo Midi-Tower Gaming Chassis Review
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XFX are better known for their award-winning power supplies and graphics cards, in fact that’s ALL they’re known for, or at least that was true until this arrived in the eTeknix office! We’ve seen the case before at a couple of trade shows, but back then it was just a prototype, and we’re no stranger to seeing things like this at shows, then the products never seeing the light of day in terms of retail.
XFX are moving into the chassis business with the launch of the XFX TYPE01, a premium class midi-tower chassis and with some already fierce competition in this sector of the market, it’s certainly a bold move. The question is, can XFX compete with the likes of Corsair, NZXT, Coolermaster and many others in this sector of the market? Well if this case is anywhere near as good as their other PC components, then the answer is certainly yes and we’re confident that they’ve got the expertise and industry knowledge to create something spectacular.
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Avexir Blitz Series 1.1 4GB 1600MHz Memory Review
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Avexir may not be the biggest name in the world of performance desktop memory but they have certainly been gaining in popularity and reputation over the past year, and rightly so. Today we are taking a look at a variety of DDR3 modules from Avexir that form part of their new Blitz Series 1.1. Instead of just sending us a traditional kit Avexir have sent us one module from each of the different designs they offer in the Blitz Series 1.1. Avexir offer the following styles:
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Gigabyte GTX 780 GHz Edition Review
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“We’ve been impressed in the past with Gigabyte Windforce graphics cards, and we suspect this new GTX 780 GHz Edition will be no different. It’s constructed in metal rather than cheap plastic, comes with three fans, heatpipes, and a boatload of cooling potential in a stylish gaming package. Factor in a very aggressive overclock on this card, and we are eager to see just how fast this thing can go. Looks like a great card so far, so let’s get the Gigabyte GTX 780 GHz Edition on the bench and see how it performs.
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BitFenix Flo Headset Review
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“There’s a new audio product on the market. Bitfenix has released their new Flo headset. The Flo is supposedly optimized for stellar sound. They claim that its precision-tuned acoustic chambers (equipped with 40mm Neodymium drivers) ensure great dynamic balance. The 40mm drivers are complimented by a detachable microphone and the headset is compatible with PCs, mobile devices and gaming consoles. Continue reading to find out if this headset delivers the audio quality and decibels gamers are waiting to hear.”
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MSI GTX 750 Ti Twin Frozr Gaming Review
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“Today’s launch of Nvidia’s Maxwell products sees the GTX 750 Ti looking to take over the budget range for Team Green. Promising better energy efficiency and lower power consumption, MSI’s GTX 750 Ti Twin Frozr Gaming is a boon to anyone considering an HTPC, or even better, a small form box that can pull double duty as a media box and still handle moderate gaming without being reduced to a slideshow for framerates. This card looks very promising on paper. And MSI looks to have put quite a bit of tech into the budget-oriented card, so let’s take a closer look and get it on the bench to see if real world tests can fulfill Nvidia’s aspirations.”
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Tesoro Lobera Review
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With Lobera, Tesoro have brought their first gaming keyboard with rubber dome switches to market. Apparently it looks like Tesoro is ramping up for a wider portfolio addressing gamers, that don't want to spend over 100 Euro on a gaming keyboard. At a first glance the Lobera looks like a Colada but without being made from aluminium and, as we already mentioned, without mechanical switches. Overall this sound like an interesting product. So let's have a closer look at it.
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ASUS Z87 WS Motherboard Review
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“In the world of custom PC Building, consumers and builders frequently ask what the best motherboards are for Gaming PC Builds. While these are always valid questions, some folks are looking to build a high end rendering or workstation PC. The Z87 series chipset has plenty of options from the budget friendly models to enthusiast gaming motherboards; however, workstation motherboards are not as readily available. We are going to be looking at a motherboard from ASUS, one of the few manufacturers who created a Z87 chipset-based WS (workstation) motherboard to meet this niche market. We have the ASUS Z87 WS on our test bench, and we are going to put this baby through the ringer. There are also tons of features that we typically don’t see with your “typical” Z87 chipset motherboard. Does this bode well for this unique new board? Read on to find out.”
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NVIDIA GTX 680 vs GTX 770 - Should I upgrade
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A gamer simply can't get enough graphics power in their rig, which makes the upgrade question omnipresent. To show you whether it makes sense to upgrade from one generation to another we created this series of articles, where we will compare graphics cards from different generations. Today we're having a close look at the differences between the GTX 680 and the GTX 770.
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iolo Technologies System Mechanic PC Tune-Up Software Quick Look
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PC maintenance is one of the most overlooked aspects of owning and using a Windows-based computer system. Just like any other "machine", your PC requires regular and periodic maintenance in order to keep it performing at its optimum levels, and to extend its useful life. Microsoft has incorporated quite a number of diagnostic and maintenance tools into modern Windows operating systems such as Windows 7 and Windows 8, however accessing many of these can be a tad difficult for less experienced users. By utilizing a third-party software solution, you can simplify the ability to utilize these tools to repair, optimize and protect your PC. Iolo Technologies' System Mechanic PC Tune-Up software can do exactly this, and much more.
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Intel’s 3rd Generation SSD Controller Manufactured By LSI
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We asked the question once again, this time unexpectedly receiving confirmation from Intel that their 3rd Generation controller, “has been architected by Intel with Intel firmware. It is manufactured exclusively for Intel. Intel contracts LSI for the manufacturing of this controller.”
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