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Patriot Memory 120GB Wildfire Solid State Drive (SATA3 SSD) Review @ ModSynergy.com

"Previous SSD (Solid State Drive) reviews on ModSynergy have shown the promise and improvement that an SSD can make to one’s computing experience. The noticeable leap in performance can easily be seen and fully realized the first time you start your machine. Although we have reviewed a few of them so far, those have been from the lower to mid-range offerings based on the older SATA 1.5Gb/s, and SATA 3Gb/s interfaces. Time has flown by, and advancements to technologies related to SSD controllers and flash memory have matured, and now we are in the midst of numerous SSD offerings that look to saturate and max out the latest SATA 6Gb/s interface.

Today we look to an old friend for some vision of what high-performance SATA3 SSD’s bring to the table, with the brand new Patriot Memory Wildfire series of SSD’s. In this case I present to you the review of the 120GB version of Patriot’s Wildfire SSD. Based on the SandForce SF-2200 SSD controller that is highly regarded and paired with MLC based NAND Flash memory, we will see what maximum performance and maximum IOPS performance feels like. Will the improvement in speed ever end?"

Intel Core i7-2600K 3.40GHz Processor w/Turbo Boost Technology Long Term Review @ ModSynergy.com

"A recent survey conducted by Crucial (The Memory Experts) indicated that computer owners in the United States of America, United Kingdom, and France, were electing to replace their computers after 4.5-years of purchase, meaning people are holding on to their machines for a much longer time. .

What this means is that a good chunk of you should still be running some type of Intel Core 2 offering based on the LGA775 socket, whether it be single-core, dual-core, or quad-core configuration. Unfortunately, it is no longer sufficient for a power user or a reviewer that requires the latest system. With that said, this is a perfect lead-in to today’s review.

Today I get to experience the fruits of Intel’s hard labor and share with you about Intel’s newest and top of the line offering in the form of the Intel Core i7-2600K microprocessor. Read on to see if you should be thinking of replacing your 4.5-year old computer with one from Intel."

Samsung Monochrome ML-2950ND Laser Printer Review @ Modsynergy.com

"There are some of us who come from aged inkjet printers and are on the market for an upgrade. For us there is really no need to spend much on a printer so we’re looking for something specific. Think of it as graduating and moving on. Inkjet while good for basic requirements are usually slow, noisy and replacement cartridges can add up over time. When you do swap out cartridges, you may require head cleaning before prints will look normal again. Some of us have just outgrown inkjets and need something faster and better to meet our needs.

Today I will be reviewing one of the printer models from Samsung that is affordable and has the time saving duplex printing feature (double-sided prints) that other printers often do not have unless you’re willing to pay up for it. It also has a network function for those who want to use it on their existing network. Introducing the Samsung Monochrome ML-2950ND laser printer review."

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Patriot Memory 120GB Wildfire Solid State Drive (SATA3 SSD) Review @ ModSynergy.com

Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 Socket 2011 Motherboard @ Pro-Clockers

"For the gamer there is the great G1.Assassin2, for the bencher there is the X79-UD7 and for the enthusiast there is the X79-UD5. But for those that are a little bit more budget minded there is the X79-U3. At about $260, the UD3 has quite a bit of wanted features like SLI/X-Fire support, high quality components and decent overclocking abilities. Just what one would want without having to broke the bank."

ASUS Radeon HD 7750 1 GB @ techPowerUp

"The ASUS Radeon HD 7750 OC is a custom implementation of the HD 7750 design from ASUS. It comes at reference pricing, yet features slightly increased clock speeds out of the box. We have seen its cooling solution before on other cards from the company so it is a tested design that works well and delivers low temperatures and low noise levels."

OC3D: G.Skill Ares 16GB 2133MHz Kit Review

"We take a look at the latest G.Skill kit which combines 4GB sticks with 2133MHz speed.."

SilverStone EC03 USB 3.0 adapter @ Bjorn3D

"Can adding a USB 3.0 adapter to an older system help speed up external storage access? SilverStone believes it can, and provides us with one to prove their point."

Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Chassis Review

“After the success of the original Cooler Master CM 690 II it is no great surprise that they have released a new and improved version. The reason for the success of the 690 II is that Cooler Master were able to fit full tower features into a mid tower chassis while maintaining a reasonable price point. They now claim to have raised the bar even higher, improving the colour of the interior, increasing the capacity, creating a superior cooling system and making the case more user-friendly. "

SilenX EFZ-120HA5 Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane

"Even though we try to concentrate on enthusiast level cooling solutions we are often called on to look at more mainstream heatsinks to see just how good they really are. In the case of the SilenX EFZ-120HA5 we are pleasantly surprised to see some good C/W numbers from a heatsink that would normally get overlooked by the community. “

REVIEW: Kingston SSDNow V+ 200 RAID 0 @ PureOverclock

"When we recently looked at a cost effective drive offering from Kingston, the SSDNow V+200 120GB SATA III drive, we came away impressed. Kingston’s choice of asynchronous (Async) NAND flash memory provided an excellent balance of performance and price. Today we’re looking at a pair of these Kingston drives in RAID 0. Think one is fast? Wait until you see two. Strap in for some serious speed.”

Zotac ZBOX ID80 Plus Mini PC Review @ HotHardware.com

"Zotac is emerging as a major player in the mini PC market and you'll find a boatload of ZBOX units if you visit the company's website. The one we have with us today is the ZBOX ID80 Plus, one of the newer units built around Intel's recently released Atom "Cedar Trail" refresh. It comes equipped with an Intel Atom D2700 processor, 2GB of DDR3-1066 RAM, 320GB hard drive, and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M GPU. There's also onboard Wi-Fi, Gigabit LAN, HDMI output, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 support, and an IR receiver with a media remote bundled in. All this and quite a bit more comes packed in a diminutive box that measures 7.40 inches x 7.40 inches x 1.73 inches that you can plop inconspicuously into your A/V rack or attach to the back of your HDTV via its VESA monitor mount..."

Epic Gear Meduza Gaming Mouse and Hybrid Pad @ Benchmark Reviews

"What features make the best gaming mouse? Laser or Optical? High or low sensitivity? Epic Gear has released a new technology to make it so you don't have to choose. The new Meduza Gaming Mouse uses Hybrid Dual Sensor Technology (HDST) to combine the best of both paradigms. Along with their Hybrid Mouse pad they have benchmarked high mouse performance. In this article, Benchmark Reviews evaluates the Meduza (model EGMA1H-OB) and Hybrid Pad (model EGHP1-OB-M) in preparation for their upcoming release. "

Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Computer Case Review @ APH Networks

"If you have been paying attention to the articles I have been churning out in the past couple of months, you would have noticed all of the reviews, with the exception of one, have been on computer cases. Even as I write this introduction, I am still scheduled to review yet another case in the coming weeks. So at the moment, even I have to confess that cases are becoming a chore to write about. But before you stop reading my review solely because I seem uninspired, today's editorial is on one of Thermaltake's newest addition to their chassis line-up, and I promise this case (As well as this review) will fill your ever growing appetite. In fact, many writers will agree with the statement that Thermaltake cases are always exciting to evaluate; and the previously reviewed flamboyant and loud-and-proud Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 -- also covered by yours truly -- is a perfect example of why. If one were to take a quick look at the two cases, he or she would simply say that both of them are very similar in design, inspiration, and functionality. Let me say, however, that the Overseer RX-I, today's review unit, has an improved character that is less "outgoing", and more functional, so to speak. How so? Well, to say more would rob you of the opportunity in reading the rest of the review. So without further chatter, let's move on."

Xigmatek Gigas @ techPowerUp

"Is it a mATX chassis? No! Is it a mid-tower case? No! What is it? It is the Xigmatek Gigas! Too big to be a compact mATX cube, but too compact to be considered a mid-tower. Will the Gigas end up being the Frankenstein of cases, or manage to impress with this new approach?"