Archive for October, 2010

Sparkle Computer Gold Class 850W Power Supply Review

Our friends at Sparkle Computer, manufacturer of some of the best non-reference geForce graphics cards in the industry, has recently gone into the power supply business, and have released their Gold Class series of power supplies. All of these PSUs are modular and 80Plus Gold certified. Today I will be looking at Sparkle Computer’s Gold Class 850 watt power supply, which is not only 80Plus Gold and modular, it sports a full five +12v rails. Read on to check out the Sparkle Computer Gold Class 850!

Techbargains Deals for 10-29-10

Computers & Peripherals:
• Lenovo Coupon Codes 15% to 20% off Select Lenovo ThinkPad Laptops.

• 17.3” Acer Aspire AS7745-5602 Intel Core i3-350M 2.26GHz Laptop with Blu-Ray for $649.99 plus free shipping (normally $799).

• OCZ Agility 2 60GB 2.5in Internal Solid State Drive SSD (SandForce Controller, TRIM) for $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $193 – use coupon code: BTEYXNV23 and use this form).

Gaming:
• Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction Game (Xbox 360) for $19.99 plus free shipping (normally $39).

• Sony Playstation 3 Slim 160GB Gaming Console (now with Disc-Less 1080p Netflix Streaming!) for $269.99 plus free shipping (normally $299).

• Nintendo Wii Fit Plus Game w/ Balance Board for $77.00 plus free shipping (normally $99).

Home Entertainment:
• 46” Samsung UN46C6500 LED-Backlit LCD HDTV + Blu-Ray Player + USB Wifi Linkstick for $1189.00 plus free shipping (normally $2199).

• 32” Coby TFTV3225 32in LCD HDTV + Tivo Premier Personal DVR for $382.08 plus free shipping (normally $599 – use coupon code: AFL4COUPON).

• Yamaha RX-V667BL 7.2ch 90W/ch 3D AV Receiver + Polk RM75 5ch Speaker System for $499.95 plus free shipping (normally $699).

Personal Electronics:
• Olympus Stylus 7010 12MP 7X Digital Camera (PINK, IS) for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $179).

• Sony ALT-SA31IR Wireless Multi-Room Music System for $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $399 – use coupon code: PYN7315).

• Bose Around Ear Headphones for $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $139).

God Mode in Windows 7

It may be hyperbolically named, but Windows 7’s God Mode is indeed omnipresent. It conveniently puts hundreds of settings from all around the operating system all in one place. It is really easy to setup and use. Read on to see how to turn on God Mode and make your Windows 7 experience even better….

Techbargains Deals for 10-28-10

Computers & Peripherals:
• GoDaddy Coupon Code – $1 Year Domain Name Registration (Including .COM) (normally $11 – use coupon code: SCARYONE).

• 2TB Samsung Spinpoint F4 5400RPM/32MB 3.5in Internal Hard Drive (667GB Platters) for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $129 – use coupon code: EMCZYNW48).

• 800GB Western Digital Caviar Green 800GB Internal Hard Drive + Rosewill USB HDD Dock for $49.99 plus free shipping (normally $69).

• Asus BR-04B2T Blu-ray Reader Internal SATA Drive for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $59 – use coupon code: EMCZYNW49).

• Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student DVD Software (3-Licenses) for $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $149).

• Lenovo Multimedia Remote w/ Keyboard & Mouse (Trackball) for $29.99 plus free shipping (normally $59 – use coupon code: USPCO56336).

• 22” Asus MS228H LED-Backlit LCD Monitor (1920×1080, HDMI, 2ms) for $129.99 plus free shipping (normally $219 – use this form).

• Logitech G9x Wired Gaming Laser Mouse (Adjustable DPI/Weights/Grip) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $99 – use this form).

• OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-800MHz PC2-6400 Desktop Memoery w/ 4GB USB Flash Drive for $66.99 plus free shipping (normally $86).

• Biostar A880G+ AMD 880G HDMI AM3 Micro ATX Motherboard for $44.99 plus free shipping (normally $69 – use coupon code: EMCZYNT76).

Gaming:
• Amazon Buy 2 New Release Video Games, Get An Additional Game Free!.

• Call Of Duty Black Ops Game Preorder (Xbox 360) + Xbox Live Gold 3-Month for $49.99 plus free shipping (normally $69).

Home Entertainment:
• 32” LG 32LD350 LCD HDTV (720p) for $315.99 plus free shipping (normally $443).

• Pioneer VSX-1120-K 7.1ch 120W/ch AV Receiver w/ Networking, iPhone Control w/ App (THX, 3D-Ready) for $479.99 (normally $549 – use coupon code: EMCZYNW43).

• Harman Kardon BDP-1 Blu-Ray Player for $129.99 plus free shipping (normally $499).

• 46” Panasonic TC-P46S1 Plasma HDTV (1080p) for $670.08 plus free shipping (normally $1199 – use coupon code: AFL4COUPON).

Personal Electronics:
• Canon 50mm/f1.8 Camera Lens + Tiffen UV Filter for Canon DSLR Cameras for $94.83 plus free shipping (normally $129 – use coupon code: geico10).

• Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18MP SLR Digital Camera w/ 18-55mm & 75-300mm Lens + Filter Kit for $840.94 plus free shipping (normally $1033).

Wednesday News Post 10-27-10

The week is half over! If you haven’t seen it yet make sure you check out our review of the BitFenix Colossus Full Tower Case. It is one of the best cases we have reviewed all year! Here is a quote from the review…

“I’ve been reviewing computer hardware for quite some time now and it is safe to say I’ve seen my fair share of cases. When it comes to purchasing a case most people go with the big players; Thermaltake, Antec, Cooler Master etc. It is not often we have a new company come into the case market and impress us. Well today is that day and BitFenix is the company. The case in question is their Colossus Full Tower case, which features a very unique lighting design, USB 3.0 ports, great cooling, tons of room inside and much more. Read on to check out this truly unique case.” Read On…

Now for some affiliate news!

Cases
NZXT Vulcan Mini Case Review @ OCModShop
AZZA Tech Hurrican 2000 Full tower Enthusiast Gaming Chassis Review @ OverclockersHQ
Lian Li PC-8FI Mid Tower @ Pro-Clockers
InWin Dragon Slayer m-ITX Case @ TechwareLabs
BitFenix Colossus E-ATX Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

Cooling
CoolerMaster NotePal U3 Laptop Cooler Review @ Club Overclocker
Thermaltake Jing CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets

Gaming
GIGABYTE Aivia K8100 Gaming Keyboard @ Techgage.com

Motherboards
ASUS Sabertooth X58 (Intel X58 Express) Motherboard @ TweakTown
ASRock 870i Cafe @ PureOverclock

Storage
Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 32GB Flash Drive Review @ Futurelooks

Video
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 470 Super Overclock Edition Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
Sapphire HD6850 Video Card @ Club Overclocker

DeepCool Gamer Storm CPU Cooler Review

Today we get the chance to check out a new product from a new company. The company is DeepCool and the product is the Gamer Storm CPU Cooler. As you can probably expect from the name, DeepCool offers a wide variety of cooling products, with a main focus on CPU coolers. The Gamer Storm is their most expensive CPU cooler, features an elegant packaging and product along with plenty of features. How well will this cooler perform with others we’ve tested? Read on further to find out.

Techbargains Deals for 10-27-10

Computers & Peripherals:
• Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Wide-Format Color Inkjet Photo Printer (up to 13in x 44in Prints) for $283.99 plus free shipping (normally $549 – use coupon code: review12).

• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go USB Sound Card for $19.99 plus free shipping (normally $49 – use this form).

Gaming:
• Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare, Liars & Cheats, and Legends & Killers Packs for 1600 Xbox Live Points (normally $39).

• Kirby’s Epic Yarn Game (Nintendo Wii) for $42.49 plus free shipping (normally $49 – use coupon code: 15SHIP).

Home Entertainment:
• 32” Sharp AQUOS LC32D47U LCD HDTV (720p) for $314.99 plus free shipping (normally $549).

• Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 1080p Projector (REFURB) for $659.12 plus free shipping (normally $1299 – use coupon code: review12).

• Sharp BD-HP210U AQUOS Blu-ray Player (REFURB) for $39.99 (normally $119 – use this form and this form).

• Monster MCC AVL300-S Advanced Universal Remote Control (also controls lights) w/ Omnilink for $59.99 (normally $399).

Personal Electronics:
• Nokia 2720 (Refurbished) Flip Design w/ Bluetooth and 1.3MP Camera for $4.99 plus free shipping (normally $49).

• Sennheiser RS 110 Wireless Stereo Headphone for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $99).

iBUYPOWER Launches Three Systems with New AMD Radeon 6800 Series Graphics Cards

El Monte, CA – October 26, 2010 – iBUYPOWER, a leading innovator in gaming PCs, is excited to announce three systems featuring the powerful new AMD 6800 series graphic cards – Gamer Mage D295, Gamer Mage D355, and Gamer Paladin F820.  The new DirectX11 compatible cards help create a truly immersive gaming experience by supporting up to 6 monitors with an external display-port hub and 3D video.

Speck’s Complete Collection of All-New Case Colors and Styles for the iPod touch 4th Gen Unveiled

PALO ALTO, CA — October 26, 2010 – Speck promises new iPod touch owners one thing – no matter their mood, style or view of the world, Speck has a full complement of vibrant colors, styles and choices to protect and personalize their favorite new device.

Among Speck’s new cases for the recently released iPod touch 4^th Gen device are:

The Cooler Master CM Storm SF-19 Notebook Cooler

October 26th, 2010- Extreme gamers continue to seek high performing gaming notebooks to keep up with an ever increasing demand from the e-sports scene. However, notebooks tend to have cooling that is almost insufficient for the high-end hardware that they contain. The SF-19, the first in a new series of gaming notebook coolers, uses a highly effective and customizable cooling design. CM Storm seeks to target users of large notebooks with sizes of 19” and beyond.