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Corsair vengeance K60  - We test the K60 gamers keyboard from Corsair. The K60 keyboard is targeted at gamers and comes with a 1 ms report rate, a 20-key rollover, USB connectivity, anti-ghosting and Cherry MX Red mechanical key switches.
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Intel series 520 240GB SSD  - We review the Intel series 520 240GB SSD. They now have multiple SSDs on the market initially with their proprietary controller, then a Marvel controller, and today Intel releases the Series 520 SSDs based on SandForce, well LSI these days.
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AMD Radeon HD 7950 - AMD released the little brother of the Radeon HD 7970, the Radeon HD 7950 is now alive and kicking. Guru3D.com has prepared a several articles :

Radeon HD 7950 overclocking guide
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Guru3D Rig of the Month January 2012 - The Rig of the Month January 2012 oozes with style and design, the detail is just intense. Kerekes János who transformed one PC into a very stylish and clean build completely blew us away. What a perfect job. You'll know what i mean when you take a look at it.
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ASUS Transformer Prime  - We test the The quad-core Tegra 3 based Eee Pad Transformer Prime, an unbelievable product. Fast, thin and huge in specs, but sure... very expensive.
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AMD A6 3500 triple core APU -  Today we'll be testing a triple core APU, yes that is an APU with three physical CPU cores activated, instead of the four you expected..
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Anno 2070 VGA Graphics performance - For Anno 2070 the graphics engine has been updated, the game is now DirectX 11 compatible. And as such it is time to throw a couple of graphics cards (well we can't say that nineteen graphics cards are a couple really) at it to see how well the game performs with DX11 cards Anno 2012.
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AMD A8 3870K APU - Based on the Lynx APU architecture, the AMD A8-3870K BE APU has unlocked multipliers, that means we can not only boost the processor performance a bit, but also the internal GPU.
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Corsair Vengeance 1500 and 1100 Headsets - We review the all new Corsair Vengeance 1500 and 1100 Headsets, aimed at gamers that demand some headset queasily. Will Corsair live up to it's reputable reputation ? The Vengeance 1500 is the top of the Corsair headset line, supplanting the HS1 of a few short years ago.
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AXIOM EP125 V3 8” 125 Watt Subwoofer - Bookshelf speaker based audio systems require a subwoofer to produce the lower frequency ranges that the bookshelf speakers cannot accurate reproduce. Axiom produces a subwoofer which is said to be an excellent match sonically for the M3 speakers.
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Gigabyte G1.Assassin 2  - We test the Gigabyte G1.Assassin 2. It's the motherboard that is both loved and hated for it's gun themed design. Regardless of what you guys might thing, Gigabyte knows and certainly appreciates the fact that everybody is talking about their products.
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Point of View Protab 2 XXL Tablet - A review on the ProTAB 2 XXL 10" tablet from Point of View from their Mobi range. With a price of only 169,- EUR the specs are decent enough alright. Interesting enough for graphics, the ProTab2XXL also comes with an additional MALI-400 3D graphics chip.
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ASUS Radeon HD 7970 Crossfire  - In this review we'll show you a little about the technology, the ASUS card itself of course ... but more interestingly, we'll have a look at Crossfire performance.
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Sitecom 500 Mbps homeplug Ethernet - Powerline Ethernet adapters allow you to use your mains electricity circuit to transfer data, this way you can extend your network to wherever you have a free plug socket. The product we test today comes from Sitecom, their 500 Mbps plus Homeplug.
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MSI X79 Big Bang XPower II - MSI launched their Big Bang XPower II motherboard, we review and test it. A military themed motherboard for which they took the Intel Sandy Bridge-E chipset called X79, then they started designing a motherboard that will knock you of your feet once you place your first glimpse on it.
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Cooler Master Cosmos II  - We review the new Cooler Master Cosmos II. It is an Ultra tower, this chassis is 70cm in height -- almost 28". It has space for even the big XL-ATX motherboards, it comes with brushed aluminum side panels.
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Anidées AI-6 chassis - There is a new player in the PC casing / chassis arena, they are named Anidées and recently they have introduced their first product into the market.
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Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid 850 Watt PSU - Cooler Master launched the new Cooler Master Silent Pro Hybrid PSU series. The end result as such is enticing alright, a very nice power supply rates 80+ gold, that comes with a modular design and one big massive 12V rail.
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Crucial M4 128GB SSD - We finally test the Crucial M4 128GB SSD and will check out the performance of this very popular SSD. Obviously the M4 series is nothing other then a success story.
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Corsair Performance Pro 256GB SSD - Corsair made a wise decision as well, they will not stick to just one SSD based controller, and as such they just launched the Performance Pro series SSDs. In 128GB and 256GB capacities these drives will be unleashed just before the Christmas season is starting.
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Gigabyte X79 UD7 -  The X79-UD7 include three PCIe x1 slots, four SATA 3Gbps ports, as well as a good six SATA 6Gbps ports. The rear I/O bracket shows a pair of USB 3.0 ports and 7.1-channel audio with digital S/PDIF out, but also a special OC button, a CMOS reset switch and much more..
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OCZ Octane 512GB SSD - The Indlinx Everest based SSD is massively impressive and can compete with the best SSDs on the market.
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Seasonic 1000W Platinum power supply - We peek at the Seasonic 1000W Platinum series. It's 1000W, Platinum certified, incredibly silent, modular and can be spotted for just 235 EUR. Hell they even throw in a 7 year warranty.
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MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 core OC Power - The product reviewed today comes from MSI. It's their all new GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 core tagged under the codename N560GTF-448 TwinFrozr III Power Edition.
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GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 core review - We review the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 core. Our model is factory clocked and originates from Gigabyte. They armed it with a custom PCB and their WindForce3 cooler. Will the card be a good chunk faster then it's predecessors ?
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OCZ Synapse Cache SSD - It's armed with a SandForce 2281 controller and the means to use it, as alongside the SSD you get to use the very same cache software layer the RevoDrive Hybrid uses, Dataplex. A cache in combination with the Synapse SSD offers read speeds of up-to 550MB/s and write performance of up-to 490 MB/sec.
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ASUS TUF Sabertooth X79 - ASUS initially had a mild success with the Sabertooth series, they carefully launched just in the USA as a tryout, yet once the concept picked up, they noticed demand worldwide.
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Core i7 3960X Sandy bridge-E processor - Today an article covering the Intel Core i7-3960X (Sandy Bridge-E) processor and X79 based motherboards. An update to the true high-end six-core processor series aimed at pro-consumers.
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ASUS Rampage IV Extreme - Head on over to the review where we'll discuss the X79 chipset, the respective ASUS model. Then will throw a decent photo-shoot and a benchmark suite at the products and get an indication what performance is like with the Intel Core i7-3960X.
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EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2Win - The newfangled card is called the EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2Win. A card with cool looks, a pair of GF114 GPUs and heck it even comes a little overclocked for ya.
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Corsair Carbide 500R - Corsair went back to the drawing board and improved that 400R model towards an updated SKU, the 500R. They added more meshed vents, a new fan was added, a three step fan controller and tweaked the overall design a little as well with removable and relocatable hard drive cages. 
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Rosewill RK-9000 Mechanical Keyboard - We test the Rosewill against several other mechanical keyboards to find out it compares, and in the process, deep dive into the mechanical keyboard universe.
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CM Storm Trooper review - Cooler Master has unleashed its “CM Storm Trooper” Case. The chassis, as you noted is branded under the CM Storm series. The case features an all black and bulky design with a cool front panel.
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AMD FX 8150 - 8120 - 6100 and 4100 performance - In this article we'll look at all four processors, the AMD FX 8150 - 8120 - 6100 and 4100 in a quickie performance review. This article is nothing more then a performance overview of all four processors released yesterday.
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AMD FX 8150 processor review - We review the AMD FX 8150 processor today. As you probably know, the product tested today has eight physical CPU cores, it will have a base clock of 3600 MHz, may Turbo towards 3900 MHZ and can peak a thread or two at a cool 4200 MHz. And that makes the FX series a multi-threaded monster. 
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Corsair H100 review - The product we test today is the Corsair H100, all pimped up with a new design radiator and internally regulated control for pump and fans.
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eVGA GeForce GTX 580 Classified - eVGA released the GeForce GTX 580 Classified. It is released in three flavors, the 'regular' version with air cooling, a liquid cooled version and then for the 0.000000001% of pro overclockers a kit with LN2 sub-zero cooling pots.
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ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z - Yes, the Maximus IV Extreme-Z Intel Z68 motherboard has arrived at the Guru3D test grounds all the way up the highlands of Holland. And gosh golly, this product is absolutely stunning.
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ASUS Crosshair V Formula - Have a peek at that lovely looking Crosshair V Formula and then let's head onwards into the review.
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AMD A8-3850 APU and A75 motherboard chipset  - Combine the power of a CPU and a GPU then tie a Northbridge into that product and boom -- AMD calls the end product an APU.
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OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 review - Combine the power of a CPU and a GPU then tie a Northbridge into that product and boom -- AMD calls the end product an APU. We take a look at the AMD A8-3850 APU in combination with the new A75 motherboard chipset.
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Corsair Obsidian 650D - Plenty of space, all graphics cards to date fit in there (length wise), many drive bays, fan controller, USB 3.0 frontpanel support, easy to clean dust filters and a solution that is once again pretty much tool free and comes in that scrumptious all black design.
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Core i5 2500K & Core i7 2600K processors - Sandy bridge is here, today we'll put the Intel Core i7-2600K and Intel Core i5-2500K processors to the test, we will pair the 2600K processor with the Intel Desktop Motherboard DP67BG and also run a test with the Intel Core i5-2500K processor on a Intel DH67BL motherboard.
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium HD - This card has many aspects in common with existing X-FI designs and a few new features and modifications to appeal to the newer crop of demanding soundcards enthusiasts.
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    Reference review R7970

    CPU Scaling with R7970
    Overclock Guide R7970
    Crossfire review R7970

    Battlefield 3 VGA and CPU benchmarks - After waiting way too long before the game to be unlocked we wanted bring you guys one of our traditional graphics and processor performance articles. As such we'll take a card or ten today and have a look at DX11 performance with the newest graphics cards. We'll also show you the performance differential with a couple of different processors.
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Corsair Vengeance K60 review
Intel series 520 240GB SSD review
Intel Ivy Bridge Motherboards in Mass Production
Ubisoft DRM server downtime locks players out
Alienware X51 gaming PC Surfaces
Logitech Touch Mouse M600
NVIDIA and Rambus settle all patent license agreements
Antec One released for $59.95
Scythe Kaze Master Flat fan controller
Star Prospector Demo Released
HDDs could become 100x faster
G.Skill Launches Ares Low Profile DDR3 Memory Kits
Two new AMD FM1 Socket Athlon II X4 Processors
ROCCAT Savu mouse
Cooler Master Elite 361 out soon
Skyrim High Res Texture Pack Video
Chrome for Android Beta out
Cooler Master cuts HAF-X and 932 prices as well
Antec High Current Gamer M PSU Series
Fake Core i7-990X Surfaces on Forums being sold
AMD FirePro V3900 Professional Graphics Card
NVIDIA Kepler lineup Exposed ?
AMD to release new FX CPUs
Windows 8 UI is dropping the 'Start' button
Hawken Beta Sign-ups Open

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Corsair Vengeance K60 review
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 8, 2012 - 10:42 PM N/A - 0 Comments


 

We test the K60 gamers keyboard from Corsair. The K60 keyboard is targeted at gamers and comes with a 1 ms report rate, a 20-key rollover, USB connectivity, anti-ghosting and Cherry MX Red mechanical key switches.

Hey, it's hardware for gamers, so let's check it out. Head on over to the next page where we'll have a good look at what Corsair is offering.

You can read the article right here.

Corsair K60


  

 


Intel series 520 240GB SSD review
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 7, 2012 - 6:15 AM N/A - 0 Comments


 

We review the Intel series 520 240GB SSD. They now have multiple SSDs on the market initially with their proprietary controller, then a Marvel controller, and today Intel releases the Series 520 SSDs based on SandForce, well LSI these days.

According to Intel that will increase sequential read and write performance to 520MB/s, which makes the Series 520 the fastest SSDs they have ever produced.

Read the full article right here.

Intel 520 Series SSD


  

 


Intel Ivy Bridge Motherboards in Mass Production
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 9, 2012 - 9:56 PM via softpedia - 0 Comments


 

Well, not exactly surprizing, motherboard makers started to get ready for Intel’s upcoming release of its first 22nm Ivy Bridge processors, sources in Taiwan claiming that some companies have already begun mass production of LGA 1155 boards based on Intel 7-series chipsets.

Most of the solutions that have entered production are apparently based on the Intel Z77 chipset, the most advanced PCH in the 7-series Panther Point range.

The biggest change introduced by Intel with these new chipsets is the native support for USB 3.0, as previously motherboard makers had to rely on third party ICs in order to add this functionality to their solutions.

With the Panther Point chipset however they will get native support for a total of four such ports, which can be joined by as much as 14 regular USB 2.0 ports.

The rest of the features that are found inside Intel’s 7-series PCH controllers are largely similar to those of their 6-series counterparts, but the Z77 does allow for a more flexible PCI Express configuration.


According to some leaked info over at softpedia, the 16 PCI Express 3.0 lanes available in the Ivy Bridge processors can be split by this controller chip not only into a pair of x8 links, but also in an x8 and dual x4 links, all supporting PCIe Gen 3.0.

From what we know at this point in time, Intel is expected to launch the Maho Bay platform, comprised of the 7-series Panther Point chipsets and desktop Ivy Bridge CPUs, on April 8.

On the desktop front, the initial launch will include only Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs, while Core i3 chips will arrive later in 2012.


  

 


Ubisoft DRM server downtime locks players out
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 9, 2012 - 9:53 PM via pcgamer.com - 0 Comments


 

Recently it was mentioned that many Ubisoft games would be unplayable this week because some server shuffling at Ubi HQ. The downtime has started, locking players out of Might and Magic: Heroes VI, The Settlers 7 and Tom Clancy’s HAWX 2. Players who have just bought Assassin’s Creed Revelations, Anno 2070 and Driver: San Francisco won’t be able to activate their games while the servers are down.

According to Ubisoft’s Uplay page, Anno 2070 was one of the few games that was supposed to remain unaffected during the switch-over, but many players can’t launch the game with a “We apologize for the inconvenience, it seems some of you can’t connect to games announced as playable during migration,” said Ubisoft on Twitter, adding that they’re currently working on a fix.

Players on the Ubisoft forums say that they can’t log into Driver: San Francisco either.

They still haven’t given an estimate as to how long the downtime will last. Players who can’t get into the games they’ve paid for have been expressing their anger on Twitter.

“Dear @Ubisoft I am totally unimpressed with your server upgrade strategy. Offlining auth servers with no backup for DRM games is terrible” says CanuckStig. “When are your servers coming back online? asks HabbaDrums. “I just bought Revelations, and I have NO way of playing it.” pkyle says “Bang up job, @Ubisoft. Doesn’t save a local copy of my game so their DRM servers being down keeps me from playing my save at all.” Those are a few of the more polite ones.

What a shambles. Have you been affected by the Ubisoft DRM server down-time?


  

 


Alienware X51 gaming PC Surfaces
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 9, 2012 - 9:50 PM N/A - 0 Comments


 

Engadget snagged a photo of Alienware's new X51 gaming PC, you can check it out over here. The system is about the size of the original PS3, and at $700-$1,000 it's surprisingly affordable for an Alienware rig.

The rub? Gameplay was smooth, with the same vibrant graphics you'd expect for a PC kitted out to last beyond the current crop of Sony and Microsoft hardware. Our efforts were more hampered by the Razer Onza controllers, on which which we struggled to unleash our hadoukens. We also had a brief stint on Portal, which, although no graphics powerhouse, also ran untroubled. The Core i3 X51 will set you back $699, with a GeForce GT545 graphics card. Anyone willing to pony up more cash for the Core i5 and i7 models, you can expect to pay somewhere between $700 and $1000, with a grand netting the top-drawer model. The chance for a strong debut entry into PC gaming, minus the toying-with-internals rigmarole, could tempt some previously console-only gamers to get their wallets out.


  

 


Logitech Touch Mouse M600
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 9, 2012 - 9:49 PM N/A - 0 Comments


 

Logitech presents the Touch Mouse M600, a new mouse with a touch surface for navigating with your fingers. It will ship this month for $69.99.

TodayLogitech, the world's leading manufacturer of mice, unveiled the Logitech Touch Mouse M600, a mouse featuring a touch surface that lets you navigate intuitively with your fingers.

"People are growing accustomed to using fingertip gestures to navigate on their smartphones and tablets," said Todd Walker, brand manager forLogitech. "In fact, for many people these gestures have become second nature. The Logitech Touch Mouse M600 reflects this evolution in how we interact with the digital world and extends to the computer what have become natural, intuitive motions."

With theLogitech Touch Mouse M600 you can scroll, swipe and surf wherever your fingertips rest on the mouse. With its modern design, smooth edges and designed-for-comfort curves, this touch mouse feels comfortable in your hand and looks good wherever you use your laptop.

Logitech Flow Scroll software gives you scrolling that is fluid, much like scrolling on your favorite touchscreen smartphone. Slide your finger along the touch surface to experience immediate, continuous and free-flowing Web page scrolling.

The mouse's unique shape is designed so that it feels great doing exactly the tasks you do most - pointing, clicking and scrolling. And it's a perfect choice for right- and left-handers alike, with click areas that can easily be reassigned withLogitech SetPoint software. Additionally, the Logitech Touch Mouse M600 includes the tiny Logitech Unifying receiver, which can connect up to six compatible mice and keyboards through one USB port. Add a keyboard, switch between mice, mix and match to fit your lifestyle, without having to change receivers or sacrifice another USB port.

With smooth feet, advanced optical tracking and supreme ease of use, this sleek mouse is everything you'd expect fromLogitech, and more.

TheLogitech Touch Mouse M600 has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the Computer Peripherals product category.


  

 


NVIDIA and Rambus settle all patent license agreements
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 9, 2012 - 9:47 PM N/A - 0 Comments


 

Guru3D.com ImageRambus announced it has signed a patent license agreement with NVIDIA. The agreement lasts for five years and settles all disputes between the two firms. Details on how much money is involved weren't made public.
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the world’s premier technology licensing companies, announced today it has signed a patent license agreement with NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA).

The agreement covers the use of Rambus patented innovations in a broad range of integrated circuit (IC) products offered by NVIDIA. In addition, the two companies have settled all outstanding claims, including resolution of past use of Rambus’ patented innovations. The term of this agreement is five years; other details are confidential.

“This is an important license agreement as it settles our differences and allows us to move forward with NVIDIA, the leader in visual and parallel computing,” said Harold Hughes, president and chief executive officer at Rambus. “Looking forward, we have the opportunity to focus on developing innovative solutions in concert with our licensees to help bring compelling, innovative products to market.”


  

 


Antec One released for $59.95
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 9, 2012 - 9:46 PM N/A - 0 Comments


 

Antec unleashes the One, a new mid-tower case for gamers. Priced at $59.95, it offers an all-black design, support for video cards of up to 10.5", USB 3.0, tool-free installation features, support for up to five fans (two 120mm fans are included), three 5.25" drive bays, five 3.5" drive bays, and two 2.5" drive bays. It measures 463mm x 241mm x 530mm and weighs 5.6kg. The MSRP is $59.95.

Antec, Inc., the global leader in high-performance computer components, announces the One, the latest addition to their Gaming Series. The One is an excellent option for mainstream gamers, new PC builders and seasoned system integrators alike, as it provides user-friendly cooling and convenient features at an affordable price.

Performance Cooling Advantages – The One’s cooling system includes top & rear 120 mm exhaust fans with four additional 120 mm fan mounts. Perforated mesh construction yields additional airflow through the front of the chassis.

Extensive Compatibility and Expandability – The One is equipped with three 5.25” and five 3.5” tool-less drive bays, a bottom-mounted PSU intake with a removable air filter and a large CPU cutout. The enclosure makes it easy for users to install all the necessary parts and upgrade their PC component by component.

“The One is for anyone who has thought about building a PC or for anyone looking for a wallet-friendly, long-lasting case,” said Mafalda Cogliani, Global Marketing Director at Antec. “It’s a great option for system integrators because it has tool-less drive bays and blends well in a home.”


  

 


Scythe Kaze Master Flat fan controller
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 9, 2012 - 9:45 PM N/A - 0 Comments


 

Scythe released the Kaze Master Flat (KM06-BK), a new fan controller that will sell for 28EUR (excl. VAT).

Japanese cooling expert Scythe expands the product portfolio of fan controllers by a brand new model. Scythe chose a different path when designing the new Kaze Master Flat fan controller. Previously announced fan controller models utilized rotating knobs (potentiometer) as control system. Kaze Master Flat comes with a front panel, which is covering the buttons used for operating the fan controller.

Kaze Master Flat combines both a tidy and clean front panel design with Scythe's usual variety of functions. Hence allows it to match almost every on market PC Chassis. With only one finger tip users are able to open the front panel, which grants access to six buttons used as control system. Four of the buttons are being used to adjust the fan speed of the individual fan channel. The other two located on the both sided of Kaze Master Flat allow shutting down of the alarm signal and activating or deactivating of the built-in VF-Display (Vacuum Fluorescent Display).

Kaze Master Flat fan controller fits common 5,25 inch pc case bays and allows users to control up to 4 fans individually as well as monitoring of 4 temperature sensors. Actual fan speed and temperature values of the 4 channels are displayed on the VF-Display (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) located in the front. Temperature values can be displayed both in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. Supported temperature range is specified between 0 and 100°C respectively 32 and 199,9°F.

Voltage regulation range for the four fan channels has been kept wide, supporting a stable voltage from 3,7 to 12 volts. Hence allows more room for fan speed and airflow optimizations inside the PC Chassis. Further new technological improvements have been applied to the safety features. Kaze Master Flat fan controller gives users the option to set an individual alarm temperature in 5°C steps by using the DIP-Switch located on the rear side of the fan controller. It is possible to set the alarm temperature in 5°C or 41°F steps from 55 to 90°C respectively from 131 to 194°F. Reaching of the set temperature would result in a visual and audio alarm by the Kaze Master Flat fan controller. The audio alarm can be shut down by pressing the mute button or permanently deactivated using the appropriate jumper.

All the relevant information in regards to the built-in safety mechanisms, can be found in the supplied multilingual user manual.


  

 


Star Prospector Demo Released
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, February 9, 2012 - 9:42 PM N/A - 0 Comments


 

Cryptstone Games Sci-fi RTS/RPG, Star Prospector, has a demo available and the game is now on sale at 50% off for $9.99.

Star Prospector is a single-player strategy game set in a future science fiction universe. Star Prospector mixes elements of real-time strategy and role-playing game genres resulting in a totally new & unique gaming experience. The player takes on the role of a prospector, a one-person mining, salvage, and construction unit, taking on missions on remote planets across the galaxy in search of resources, technology, and adventure.

At the start of the game the player will choose their own prospecting rig, an all-purpose construction, combat, and mining vehicle that will be used throughout the game. The rig can be outfitted with a large selection of weapons and various upgrade modules. In each mission the player will be transported to a unique planet. There the player must build a base, gather resources, create units, and complete assigned mission objectives earning experience and credits. At each level of experience the player will get skill points and gain access to new units, buildings, and items.


  

 

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