Adopting a new Intel processor usually means you are adopting a new chipset. This means a new motherboard and memory are also part of the deal. Since the X79 platform is the latest to power the Intel…
A few weeks ago, I took a close look at Intel’s own premium 520 series SSD which uses a SandForce SF-2281 controller and 25nm synchronous NAND inside. Like any premium performance SSD, it also carries a premium…
There are a lot things to take into consideration when you are ready to build your own custom PC. I personally find the best strategy is to start with PC features you need and want. Then, starting with your…
Let me start off this review by pointing out the picture above. That is your standard 24 pin ATX power connector. Inside a mainly white and black case, it definitely clashes. The tight bundling of the cables…
I recently took a quick trip down to visit ASUS to see their new Z77 motherboards that support Intel’s upcoming 3rd Generation Core Series Processors. In my opinion, it really says something a company’s confidence in its…
As reviewers, we’re all guilty of grabbing the new hardware, tossing the box and contents aside, and heading straight for the benchmarking machine. This often leaves us completely oblivious to the effort put into things like packaging,…
At CES 2012 this year, we saw MSI unveil their new INTEL Z77 series motherboards, which supports INTEL’s 2nd generation and up and coming 3rd generation LGA1155 CPUs. The MSI Z77A-GD65 is now in the labs…
CPU coolers are an interesting section of the PC market. It is one of the few categories where, barring size restrictions, there is often a clear king of the mountain. Many PC enthusiasts spend hundreds on top contenders, but…
Over the last three years, ASUS motherboards have offered standard physical features across the entire range of boards on top of consistency in stock performance. This has created a very favorable performance experience all around thanks to…
One question I often hear is what brand and model motherboard would I recommend for someone looking to spend the least amount of money to upgrade. The answer always comes down to the user’s particular purpose and…
What separates a true Silverstone premium case from any other? It’s mainly the creative orientation and placement of system components to yield the best thermal performance. Instead of the common mounting methods, Silverstone engineers use something called…
The number one question for Intel a few months ago was where were their higher end, fast SATA6 SSDs. There were plenty of Sand Force SF-2281 controlled SSDs pushing 6Gb/s speeds on the market yet many were…
