RAID 0 Stripe Sizes Compared with SSDs: OCZ Vertex Drives Tested
Madshrimps posted a review on the OCZ Vertex Drives

We all know that two is better than one, we have dual core CPUs, dual GPU video cards, and if you really want to get the most out of your storage, a set of SSDs in RAID will boost your performance noticeably. We tested 6 different RAID stripe sizes and 3 different RAID configs in 4 different storage benchmarks, some synthetic, others real world operations. More than 1200 benchmarks results summed up in a few charts.

RAID 0 Stripe Sizes Compared with SSDs: OCZ Vertex Drives Tested

Mushkin DDR3-1600 7-9-7-24 Blackline Memory Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Mushkin DDR3-1600 7-9-7-24 Blackline Memory

The Mushkin Enhanced Blackline Series defines what 'performance' RAM truly is. The Blackline Series will bring your computer to a new plateau, giving you that extra edge on your artboard, on that battle map, or in the studio. Read on as we take a look at a 1600MHz dual channel CL7 kit with part number 996782 that is aimed at Intel P55 and H57 motherboard users!

Mushkin DDR3-1600 7-9-7-24 Blackline Memory Review



Intel Turbo Boost Technology - Trapping The Unwary
TechARP takes a look at the Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Many reviewers and hardware enthusiasts have either migrated to the Intel Core i7 and Core i5 platforms, or are in the process of doing so. Unfortunately, this upgrade is not without its pitfalls for the unwary. When it comes to the Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors, the biggest pitfall you have to watch out for is the Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

Most of us would have heard of this innocuous-sounding feature. Unfortunately, it is this passing familiarity that causes most of us to virtually forget all about it. Even as seasoned reviewers and hardware enthusiasts, we were once caught with our pants down and we have no doubt that many other reviewers and hardware enthusiasts too would have made similar mistakes. It is even possible that many are still unaware of the problems that Intel Turbo Mode can cause.

Intel Turbo Boost Technology - Trapping The Unwary

Epson WorkForce 1100 Printer Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Epson WorkForce 1100 Printer

Although all-in-one printers that can copy, scan and print have become the most popular segment of printers, there are many other types of printers currently available. One of these specialty types of printers, called wide-format, has the often useful ability to print on large sizes of paper. Epson's WorkForce 1100 is a new wide-format printer. This specialty type of printer has to be especially heavy duty. So we set out to find out if this WorkForce is a workhorse or a wimp.

Epson WorkForce 1100 Printer Review

Moneual Labs MonCaso Y601W Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Moneual Labs MonCaso Y601W

We've reviewed two Moneual HTPC cases previously here at OCIA.net, the MonCaso 972 and 932, and found them to be very stylish and extremely rich on features. With touch screen LCD, front panel knobs and remote control, these enclosures look more like traditional home theater components rather than cases for computer parts. But with all that gadgetry comes a price, to the tune of around $500 or so, which may be out of range for many potential HTPC builders. To that end Moneual introduces a new line of micro-ATX HTPC cases, the MonCaso 600 series.

Moneual Labs MonCaso Y601W Review

Verbatim Tuff N Tiny 8GB Flash Drive Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Verbatim Tuff N Tiny 8GB Flash Drive

The Tuff N Tiny is designed to be portable, rugged and resistant to dust, water and static discharge. It includes a key ring lanyard allowing it to attach to one's mobile phone or keychain. This miniature USB Flash Drive is composed of a durable light plastic and is perfect for carrying around on one's keys meaning your data is always nearby and readily accessible.

Verbatim Tuff N Tiny 8GB Flash Drive Review

Thrustmaster Ferrari Motors Gamepad F430 Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Thrustmaster Ferrari Motors Gamepad F430

We've all heard about Ferrari, the very powerful and equally expensive racing car manufacturer off in Italy. Well, strangely enough, Ferrari has joined teams with Thrustmaster, a manufacturer of PC and console accessories to bring us their new Ferrari Motors Gamepad F430 Challenge Limited Edition. So, how does this gamepad differ from a regular PS3 controller? Other than a sleek new look, a couple more buttons, and the Ferrari brand name, there isn't much difference. However, with a price point $10 below that of a Dualshock 3 controller and support for both the PC and PS3 - the Ferrari Motors Gamepad becomes a direct contender in the gamepad market.

Thrustmaster Ferrari Motors Gamepad F430 Review

Asus UL30A Laptop Review
InsideHW.com has reviewed Asus UL30A laptop

Quick view of the specifications suggest that the Asus UL30A is another accessible model in a series of small notebooks based on Intel CULV processors. A little closer study reveals that the list of components is not all that common, but after a few seconds of work it is obvious that UL30A differs from the competition for several very important parameters. However, the UL label itself, which comes from the word "Unlimited", sounds promising…

Asus UL30A Laptop Review

Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1.0 TByte Review
ocaholic posted a review on the Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1.0 TByte

With the HD103SJ Samsung shows its latest drive from their Spinpoint series. The 1.0 Terabyte drive is based on two 500 Gigabyte platters. On one hand the F3 Series should be energy efficient and durable but on the other the performance might be a bit lower.

Samsung Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1.0 TByte Review

Lacie iamaKey 8 GB Flash Drive Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Lacie iamaKey 8 GB Flash Drive

Lacie's latest line-up of flash drives mashes design and ultimate convenience into one great product. Shaped just like a traditional key and with a capacity of up to 32 GB, this may well be the last flash drive you will ever place on your key chain.

Lacie iamaKey 8 GB Flash Drive Review

In Win AMMO Review
PureOverclock posted a review on the In Win AMMO

The In Win AMMO has some very unique features, particularly its use of RFID technology and encryption. Looking for something out of the ordinary, durable, and sleek for your drive enclosure? The AMMO might be just the thing for you.

In Win AMMO Review

NVIDIA GeForce GF100 Architecture
techPowerUp posted an article on the NVIDIA GeForce GF100 Architecture

After months-long DirectX 11 extravaganza by AMD, it seems to be time when NVIDIA declares itself to have a competing GPU, based on its spanking-new Fermi GPU architecture. The GeForce Fermi 100 (GF100) is promising to take over the legacy built by its ancestors, the G80 and GT200, to become yet another monster high-performance silicon which will reignite competition in the upper-quadrant of the market. We look at what NVIDIA is putting on offer, before we get to test NVIDIA's assertions.

NVIDIA GeForce GF100 Architecture

NVIDIA's GeForce GF100 Under the Microscope
Hardware Canucks posted an article entitled NVIDIA's GeForce GF100 Under the Microscope.

NVIDIA has finally revealed their upcoming GeForce GF100 architecture that brings the Fermi product family into the GeForce lineup. In this article we go over the architecture of this new GPU, the features it brings to the table and preview its performance in a few games.

NVIDIA's GeForce GF100 Under the Microscope

Xigmatek Lighter 60Gb Portable Pocket Hard Drive Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the Xigmatek Lighter 60Gb Portable Pocket Hard Drive

With so many portable hard drives currently on the market, competition is fierce and consumers are always on the lookout for the best bang for the buck. The Xigmatek Lighter is a stylish, low cost option that easily stands out. Not only does it look like an actual lighter, it's not much larger than one and provides an impressive 60GB of storage that fits in your pocket.

Xigmatek Lighter 60Gb Portable Pocket Hard Drive Review

NVIDIA GF100 GPU Fermi Graphics Architecture
Benchmark Reviews posted an article on the NVIDIA GF100 GPU Fermi Graphics Architecture

NVIDIA's latest GPU is codenamed GF100, and is the first graphics processor based on the Fermi architecture. In this article, Benchmark Reviews explains the technical architecture behind NVIDIA's GF100 graphics processor and offers an insight into upcoming Fermi-based GeForce video cards. For those who are not familiar, NVIDIA's GF100 GPU is their first graphics processor to support DirectX-11 hardware features such as tessellation and DirectCompute, while also adding heavy particle and turbulence effects. The GF100 GPU is also the successor to the GT200 graphics processor, which launched in the GeForce GTX 280 video card. NVIDIA has since redefined their focus, and GF100 proves a dedication towards next generation gaming effects such as raytracing, order-independent transparency, and fluid simulations. Rest assured, the new GF100 GPU is more powerful than the GT200 could ever be, and early results indicate a Fermi-based video card delivers far more than twice the gaming performance over a GeForce GTX-280.

NVIDIA GF100 GPU Fermi Graphics Architecture

LSI MegaRAID 9280-8E SAS 6G PCIe 2.0 RAID Controller Review
TweakTown posted a review on the LSI MegaRAID 9280-8E SAS 6G PCIe 2.0 RAID Controller

Seagate and LSI Logic teamed up to bring SAS 2.0, 6Gb/s technology to enterprise and prosumer users in late 2009. The Seagate 15K.7 3.5 inch form factor and 15K.2 2.5” drives both showed performance improvements with the new 6G interface. We have already tested both drives on the internal version of the card we are reviewing today, the LSI 9260-8i, and saw large single drive performance increases just by moving to SAS 2.0.

External SAS enclosures are categorized as Direct Access Storage (DAS) and the technology has now trickled down from enterprise and is a popular way of adding very large disk arrays to professional Audio / Video users. Small companies with a small number of users have found that DAS offers the same disk redundancy features of NAS servers, but offers higher data transfer speeds and in many cases lower costs.

LSI MegaRAID 9280-8E SAS 6G PCIe 2.0 RAID Controller Review

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5670 1GB Video Card Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5670 1GB Video Card

A few months ago, ATI released their new 5000 series of gaming cards. On January 14, 2010, they released the first of the mainstream cards of that series, the Radeon HD 5670, sporting the 40nm process, with 400 streaming processors and a 775mHz clock. Sapphire has built three versions of the HD 5670, a 1GB model and two 512MB models. Today I will be looking at the top of the line HD 5670, which has a full gig of GDDR5 memory clocked at 1000mHz. Read on to check out the Sapphire Radeon HD 5670!

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5670 1GB Video Card Review