After releasing the world’s first heatpipe heatsink in 2000, Cooler Master announces that it will begin to phase in Vertical Vapor Chamber technology into its upcoming retail CPU heatsinks; a technology initially developed by Cooler Continue reading “Cooler Master To Use New Vertical Vapor Chambers in Upcoming Heatsinks!”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 19, 2012 at 9:10am
Since its release in April 2011, the BitFenix Shinobi has proven the companies most popular case design. We reviewed the BitFenix Shinobi case back in the summer and found it to be a very nice Continue reading “BitFenix Introduces Shinobi XL Gaming Case”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 19, 2012 at 8:09am
Gigabyte Technology has officially added the AMD Radeon HD 7970 Ultra Durable VGA to its website. The GV-R797OC-3GD features an industry standard dual-slot heatsink design utilizing 3 fans with triangle cool technology. Gigabyte has also Continue reading “Gigabyte Ultra Durable Overclocked AMD Radeon HD 7970 Now Official”. …more
By rlemar •
Jan. 19, 2012 at 7:21am
Aeolus Gamer Storm, the creators of the Dracula GPU heatsink, have created a new variant specifically for the AMD Radeon HD 7970. The heatsink was designed to withstand thermal loads of up to 250W when Continue reading “Aeolus Gamer Storm Retools Dracula GPU Heatsink For AMD Radeon HD 7970”. …more
By rlemar •
Jan. 19, 2012 at 7:21am
G.Skill RipjawsZ PC3-12800 16GB Memory Kit Review @ TweakTown and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums! “Back in the BIOS we started to mess around with the BCLK Continue reading “January 19, 2012 News from Around the Web”. …more
By amy •
Jan. 19, 2012 at 7:13am
XFX recently released a new marketing video that is worth a quick look. The company made a spoof of the Power Rangers and came up with what they are calling the X-Rangers. The X-Rangers had Continue reading “XFX Power Rangers Viral Marketing Video Makes Buzz”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 9:42pm
It appears that an Intel Core i7-3770K ‘Ivy Bridge’ 22nm processor landed in the hands of Taiwanese overclocker TOPPC. He must not be under an NDA as he disclosed having it and while he didn’t Continue reading “Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge Processors Reach Overclockers”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 8:20pm
LG a market leader in digital display products is now the first manufacturer to have a 3D glasses-free monitor that passes UL (Underwriters Laboratories) product safety tests. The new CINEMA 3D monitor the D2500 passed Continue reading “LG Cinema 3D Glasses-Free Monitor Certified By Underwriters Laboratories”. …more
By rlemar •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 3:12pm
The PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 has surfaced, and according to reliable sources speaking to TechPowerUp the GPU pictured below is PowerColor’s HD 7950 PCS. This model will be the first GPU in PowerColor’s Radeon HD Continue reading “PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 PCS Spotted”. …more
By rlemar •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 2:35pm
We didn’t find that the AMD Radeon HD 7970 ran that hot when we reviewed it, but it appears that Yeston is releasing a custom cooling solution that looks to be large enough to cool Continue reading “The Largest GPU Cooler Ever Seen on an AMD Radeon HD 7970”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 2:33pm
BioWare announced today that the demo for 2012’s first blockbuster game, Mass Effect 3 will be available beginning February 14, 2012. The extensive demo will allow players to experience the all-out galactic war against an Continue reading “Free Mass Effect 3 Demo Coming Out February 14”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 1:02pm
AOC has released the e2352Phz, a slim high-definition 23-inch monitor that brings flicker-free 3D to your PC for the ultimate PC gaming and film watching experience. The monitor uses FPR 3D technology to display bright, Continue reading “AOC Releases 23-inch Flicker-Free 3D Monitor For Under $300”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 12:53pm
Cooler Master has announced the X6 CPU cooler, which is a unique heatsink as it employs a unique honeycomb fin structure to maximize surface area for cooling and an angled base to improve overall airflow Continue reading “Cooler Master X6 CPU Cooler Announced”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 12:48pm
Alienware officially launched its latest desktop gaming PC, the Alienware X51. The Alienware X51 is a very slick looking Small Form Factor (SFF) gaming PC that uses an Intel H61 chipset based Mini-ITX motherboard and Continue reading “Alienware Announces X51 Small Form Factor Gaming PC”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 12:21pm
Intel has formally announced a new program called the Performance Tuning Protection Plan (PTPP), which provides full warranty protection for select K, X, and LGA2011-socketed boxed processors processors no matter how you kill it. This Continue reading “Intel Launches Performance Tuning Protection Plan On Select Processors”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Jan. 18, 2012 at 8:04am