Archive for January, 2011
With mini-ITX systems becoming more and more powerful and mini-ATX motherboards offering the same features as full ATX boards it is hard to decide what type of system to build. At the same time if you are going to build one of these smaller systems there really are not that many cases that offer all the features you expect from a normal PC case. Well Lian Li noticed this and came out with the PC-V352. A small cube style case that packs in a lot of features and has all of the quality you expect from Lian Li. Let’s check it out and see if it is perfect for your next small system build.
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Well it is already a busy week here at ThinkComputers. If you missed it make sure you check out our review of the Intel Core i5-2500K LGA 1155 “Sandy Bridge” Processor. Here is a quote from the review…
“The word Sandy Bridge is what we have been hearing for the past 3 months. In forums, on different websites and even on the news. Sandy Bridge is the codename for Intel’s new 32nm processor architecture. This new architecture brings on-die graphics to a whole new level and still has all of the same features we saw on the Nehalem architecture. It adds even more with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel InTru 3D, and AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) instructions. With this new architecture Intel is releasing 11 desktop processors, we will be taking the Core i5-2500K through the paces, read on to check it out!” Read On…
Now for some affiliate news….
Cooling
Zalman CNPS5X-SZ Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com
Arctic Cooling Freezer 13 CPU Cooler Review @ eTeknix.com
Motherboards
Gigabyte P67A-UD4 Socket 1155 Motherboard @ Pro-Clockers
ASRock P67 Fatal1ty Profess1onal Series Motherboard Review @ KitGuru
ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution (Intel P67 Express) Motherboard @ TweakTown
Video
ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti DirectCU II TOP Review and SLI Performance @ HardwareHeaven.com
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Video Card Review @ Hardware Secrets
Zotac GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1 GB @ techPowerUp
EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Titanium Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews
ASUS GTX 560 Ti DirectCU II TOP @ PureOverclock
NVIDIA, ASUS GTX 560 Ti Review @ OCC
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560Ti DirectX 11 Video Card Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Nvidia GTX 560 Ti @ LanOC Reviews
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti Review @ TechSpot
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB SOC Video Card @ TweakTown
AMD Radeon HD 6950 1GB Review @ Hardware Canucks
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The word Sandy Bridge is what we have been hearing for the past 3 months. In forums, on different websites and even on the news. Sandy Bridge is the codename for Intel’s new 32nm processor architecture. This new architecture brings on-die graphics to a whole new level and still has all of the same features we saw on the Nehalem architecture. It adds even more with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel InTru 3D, and AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions) instructions. With this new architecture Intel is releasing 11 desktop processors, we will be taking the Core i5-2500K through the paces, read on to check it out!
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It’s Friday and that means the weekend is upon us! Are you looking for a great speaker system? Check out our review of the Antec Soundscience Rockus 3D 2.1 Speaker System. They are some of the best sounding speakers I’ve heard in a while! Here is a quote from the review…
“We all know Antec for making great PC cases and power supplies. We all know someone with an Antec case and that just shows the quality of their products. Antec knows a lot about making cases and power supplies, but when I heard they were going to making speakers a was a little bit skeptical. We have seen so many companies just use an OEM to get into another market, and what comes out is a very poor product. Luckily Antec is not one of those companies, they introduce you to Soundscience an Antec subsidiary that is set to produce audio and video lifestyle products. Their first product is the Rockus 3D 2.1 Speaker System and we have them up on the testing block today.” Read On…
Now for some affiliate news…
Cases
Cooler Master HAF 912 Plus Review @ ocaholic
Thermaltake Level 10 GT Chassis Review @ HEXUS
Galaxis ARES Mid Tower Chassis @ TweakTown
Zalman Z9 Plus Computer Case Review @ Benchmark Reviews
Enermax Volcanus mid-tower case review @ Club Overclocker
Cooling
Corsair H50 Water Cooling System @ Pro-Clockers
Sunbeamtech Rheosmart 6 Fan Controller Review @ OCC
Zalman CNPS9900 MAX CPU Cooler Review @ Hardware Secrets
Displays
Samsung FX2490HD 24″ LED Hybrid HDTV & Monitor Review @ Hardware Canucks
Input
Arctic M571 Mouse Review @ Technic3D
Razer Naga Epic MMO Gaming Mouse Review @ HardwareHeaven.com
Memory
Kingston HyperX Genesis 4GB 2133MHz DDR3 Memory Kit Review @ Legit Reviews
Storage
NZXT Bunker @ PureOverclock
Video
HIS Radeon HD 6970 2GB Video Card Overclocked @ TweakTown
MSI HD 6950 Twin Frozr II @ techPowerUp
ASUS Radeon 6950 and 6970 @ PureOverclock
Sapphire Radeon HD 6970 BFBC2 Vietnam Edition @ Techgage
Zotac Amp! Edition GeForce GTX 480 Graphics Card Review @ OCIA.net
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Each year at CES we get a ton of swag, sometimes too much swag. This year we decided to give some of it away to you our readers. So what does this swag bag contain? I think the best item in the bag is a 16GB USB 3.0 flash drive. Other items include Zalman USB speakers, a Corsair emergency charger, CA Anti-Virus Plus, CA Internet Security Suite Plus, CA PC Tune-up, the CMHD.TV 2011 girls calendar, a Kingston T-shirt, Zotac T-shirt, Zalman hat and iBUYPOWER hat. This giveaway is going to run much like our other giveaways.
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OUR FAVORITE DEAL OF THE DAY!
• Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128GB Internal SSD Drive (2nd Gen w/ Trim Support) for $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $234 – use this form).
Computers & Peripherals:
• 17.3” HP dv7tqe Intel Core i7-2630QM [New Sandy Bridge] Laptop w/ Blu-Ray, Radeon 6570 for $904.99 plus free shipping (normally $1404 – use coupon code:NBK4267893).
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• 24” Dell UltraSharp U2410 Widescreen LCD Monitor for $489.00 plus free shipping (normally $599).
• 500GB Cavalry USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive for $44.99 plus free shipping (normally $69 – use this form).
• 2TB Iomega Prestige USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $149).
• Kingston SSDNow V-Series 128GB Internal SSD Drive (2nd Gen w/ Trim Support) for $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $234 – use this form).
• Brother HL-2270DW Compact Laser Printer w/ Wifi, Duplexing for $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $139).
Gaming:
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• EA Store Winter Sale 50% off + Free Shipping on ALL Titles.
• Gran Turismo 5 Video Game (PS3) for $44.00.
Home Entertainment:
• 55” Vizio VF552XVT LED-Backlit LCD HDTV (1080p, 240Hz, Netflix Streaming) for $1299.99 plus free shipping (normally $1999).
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• Pioneer VSX-1120-K 7.1ch 120W/ch AV Receiver w/ Networking, iPhone Control w/ App (THX, 3D-Ready) for $461.12 plus free shipping (normally $749 – use coupon code: AFL4COUPON).
• Panasonic SC-BT230 5.1ch 1000W Blu-Ray Home Theater w/ Blu-Ray Player for $219.00 plus free shipping (normally $399 – use coupon code: AFLPAN219).
Personal Electronics:
• Nokia E5 Smartphone (Unlocked, Quad-Band GSM) w/ Symbian OS 9.3 & Bonus Navigation for $149.99 plus free shipping (normally $249 – use coupon code: K140H5WFQ0GK30).
• Samsung ST600 14MP 5X Digital Camera w/ 3.5in Touch Rear LCD + 2in Front LCD for $169.99 (normally $329).
• Ooma Hub VoIP Phone SystemUnlimited US Calling + $50 International Credit for $159.99 (normally $199).
iPhone Apps:
• Yoo! Sports Customizable iPhone Game App for $0.99.
• City Maps 2Go Offline iPhone Navigation App for $0.99.
• Guerrilla Bob Action Shooter iPhone Game App for $0.99.
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