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Introducing the EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2Win

2011-12-14T07:02:00.001-08:00

It may not be called a GTX 585, but it’s the next best thing. This card harnesses the power of two EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti GPU’s for blistering fast DirectX 11 performance, including tessellation performance that destroys the competition. Experience a whole new level of interactive gaming and combine up to three displays off a single card for the ultimate in 3D entertainment, or disable Surround and combine up to four displays for maximum productivity. With these features and more, the EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2Win gives you double the GPU’s and double the win.

My System Close-Up

2011-08-29T15:46:00.001-07:00

Hello World,

this video is all about the new upgrades happened to my system. I finally switched to custom watercooling and I wanted to show the changes I made. I enjoyed shooting my rig close-up so you guys are able to see the details.

I hope you like the video. If you are interested in some details please also check my Youtube Channel where you guys can find more videos about my system. In case you are planing to build a custom watercooling system yourself and need any assistance please feel free to contact me via facebook or youtube.

Take care, until next time and many greetings.

Kai aka FuenfamTag

To watch the video in better quality please follow the links below.

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Toshiba Camileo P10 Testshooting

2011-07-14T07:44:00.000-07:00

Toshiba Camileo P10 Testshooting
by FuenfamTag

The Toshiba Camileo P10 offers a 5-megapixel CMOS sensor which is capable to deliver videos in high definition on (1080p). Until this point everything is alright and sound pretty cool to be honest. You don´t even expect these features on a chepo device like this.
And so it is no surprise that there is a big But, with this device. And in this case I can´t even write it big enough.

For what ever reason Toshiba decided to go with a fixed lens. I understand the Toshiba Camileo P10 is a a very cheap cam but in these days you find better quality lenses on smartphones....

If you decide to go with the Toshiba Camileo P10 as your next cam please keep in mind that this cam has no autofocus zoom lens. This is a big issue keeping in mind that webcams has this feature included and you are able to purchase them for less money.

The lens is fixed and you are able to adjust the focus manually by switching a plastic focus ring mounted on the lens.

A 4x digital, non-autofocus zoom is possible - through the digital calculation of the zoom, the image quality, however, declined further.
You are bale to use the Toshiba Camileo P10 as an Photo-Camera also. The maximum Resolution is 3200 x 2400 pixels. The quality of the images is equal to a good perfroming cell Phone cam. So please do not expect to much.

Here are some pics taken with Toshiba Camileo P10:

The P10 saves to SD card and also has internal memory which is capable of storing 128 megabytes. The Toshiba Camileo P10 owns a 2.5-inch monitor which can be easily rotate in 180° direction. So it is easy to view at yourself during, for example vlogging.

The device has several build in video and photo editing programs to improve the image quality.

Conclusion:

For YouTube Fans
The Toshiba Camileo P10 is another camcorder that is especially suited for the use of the website YouTube. The P10 takes videos on the MPEG4 format, making the upload of videos to YouTube is easy and fast: The files must not be stored, and the included software makes it really easy to upload your footage.
For this use should the image quality of P10 Camileo handy enough to be good. Transferred to an HD TV will probably show significant aberrations.

To watch the latest video taken with the P10 please click here:
Toshiba Camileo P10 V I D E O

In case you are interested in more Videos of the P10 please visit my YOUTUBE Channel.

Just Cause 2 (Montage)

2011-07-14T04:23:00.000-07:00

I just had the idea to make a video about the pc-game Just Cause2. I just found an music-title which is fitting in just perfect in my opinion. What do you think??

Until next time, take care and many greetings.

FuenfamTag

Source: Wikipedia
Just Cause 2 is an open world action-adventure video game. It was released in

North America on March 23, 2010, by Swedish developer Avalanche Studios and

Eidos Interactive, and was published by Square Enix. It is the sequel to the 2006

video game Just Cause.

Just Cause 2 employs the Avalanche Engine 2.0, an updated version of the engine

used in Just Cause.

The game is set on the other side of the world from the original Just Cause, on the

fictional island of Panau in Southeast Asia. Panau has varied terrain, from desert to

alpine to rainforest. Rico Rodriguez returns as the protagonist, aiming to overthrow

the evil dictator Pandak "Baby" Panay and confront his former mentor, Tom

Sheldon.

Please click on this link to watch the video

Asus Crosshair IV Extreme

2011-02-19T09:30:00.000-08:00

Asus Crosshair IV Extreme

Innovative features from ASUS Republic of Gamers Guarantee Better Performance through Overclocking

The new Crosshair IV Extreme from ASUS’ Republic of Gamers brand delivers compatibility with some of the fastest processors available through the AMD890FX chipset. It further ships with CrossLinx 3 technology, which enables multi-GPU usability with graphics cards from different vendors and generations. The new motherboard also comes with a slew of user-friendly overclocking features, including ROG Connect, RC Bluetooth and ROG iDirect.

Graphics Card Flexibility

With CrossLinx 3 technology, Crosshair IV Extreme users gain the ability to mix and match multiple graphics cards from both NVIDIA and ATI, including models of different GPU generations. This technology uses the Lucid HYDRALOGIX engine, which bridges various graphics cards to enable their simultaneous usage. By removing compatibility hurdles, CrossLinx 3 makes it possible to experiment with different configurations of graphics cards for maximum performance.

On Crosshair IV Extreme, a unique layout design features a total of five PCI Express expansion slots. Two provide dedicated native graphics card support for either a single GPU or two in CrossFire configuration. The additional three feature Lucid HYDRALOGIX and CrossLinx 3 technologies, which enable a mixture of graphics cards from different vendors and generations, with a total of four detectable and working at once. Users keen on tuning their system gain greater freedom to do so with the unprecedented five PCI Express slots, and the technology maintains optimized performance whether in single or multiple-GPU arrangements.

Revolutionary User Control

Crosshair IV Extreme continues ROG’s established tradition of extreme performance, bringing much needed hardcore overclocking capabilities to the AMD side of the market. It ships with a full range of performance features, starting with ROG Connect, which enables pure hardware-level tweaking through USB from a remote notebook PC.

RC Bluetooth accesses a host of board, memory and CPU overclocking parameters from any Bluetooth-enabled device, while ROG iDirect introduces PC tuning from iPhone. This adds convenience and style to overclocking, a practice that used to be exclusive and cumbersome to get into.

These features simplify overclocking without compromising results, so that any user, novice to hardcore, can tap the full potential of Crosshair IV Extreme and related hardware with minimum difficulty and for maximum gain. All have been designed with direct feedback from the PC performance community taken into consideration.

Model

ROG Crosshair IV Extreme

CPU

AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors

Chipset

AMD® 890FX / SB850

Memory

DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/ 1800 (O.C.)/ 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory 4xDIMM, max. 16GB

Expansion Slots

*5x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (dual @ x16, triple @x16 , quad@x16 x16 x8 x8)

1 x PCI 2.2

Multi-GPU

Support HYDRALOGIX / ATI CrossFire™X Technology

Storage

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Red)
- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray)
- 2 x External SATA 3Gb/s ports at rear (SATA On-the-Go)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth V2.0/V2.1+EDR accessories card
RC Bluetooth ON/OFF switch

LAN

Intel® Gigabit LAN

Audio

8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

IEEE1394a

2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard)

USB

NEC® USB 3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear
AMD SB850 chipset - 13 x USB 2.0 ports

Form Factor

Extended ATX , 12”x 10.6” (30.5cm x 26.9cm)

If you want to have a sneak peek on this board, please feel free to visit my YouTube Channel.

Here is the link to my Channel

3DMark11, 2x5870 in CrossfireX performing just fine

2010-12-10T15:27:00.000-08:00

Hello World,

I just got the new Benchmark from FutureMark and I want to show that the "old" AMD Radeon HD 5870 is still performing just excellent in actual DX11 games and Benches.

I hope you will enjoy the video.

Take care and many greetings.

FuenfamTag

Aquacomputer Cuplex Kryos CPU Waterblock

2010-11-27T08:39:00.000-08:00

Today I just want to show the unboxing of my new Cpu Waterblock, the aquacomputer cuplex kryos in the delrin version.
AquaComputer hasn't had a new CPU block in a couple years, but the wait was worth it. The AquaComputer cuplex kryos XT is their newest flagship block, accompanying the cuplex kryos PRO, the cuplex kryos HF, and cuplex kryos Delrin, as well as super-flagship .925 silver editions of the XT and HF. All the cuplex kryos blocks use the same micropin base featuring nearly 2000 rectangular pins. The XT variant uses a nickel plated brass top with their latest mounting system; the PRO uses a plain brass top and the same mounting system, but does not include a backplate; the Delrin uses a black acetal top and uses their older and cruder mounting system and does not include a backplate. The HF has a copper top with the barbs spaced slightly further apart (the inlet has been shifted away from center a few millimeters) to accomodate a larger selection of compression fittings, it utilizes the newest mounting system and includes a backplate. The silver versions of the XT have a .925 silver top and base and should offer slightly more performance with an extremely exclusive look and pricetag.

If you are interested, I just uploaded an unboxing Video of the Aquacomputer Cuplex Kryos in the Delrin Version on YouTube.

Here is the link.

TFC Feser Triebwerk Low Speed Radiator Fan, Unboxing

2010-11-13T16:35:00.000-08:00

Hello World,

I just recieved the first parts for my planned watercooling equipment. I will use TFC Feser Low Speed Radiator fans for my system. In this blog I just want to show the content of the retail box and I want to show how the fan looks like. I hope you will enjoy my explentations and if you want to have further information about this product you might want to watch the video. (link below)

Take care and many greetings.

FuenfamTag

The TFC Triebwerk TK-121 120mm x 55mm Low Speed Fan is the low speed version of the Triebwerk Series fans. The Triebwerk fans are optimized for liquid cooled radiators with many features and abilities that normal fans do not possess. The sleeve bearings used in these fans are lifetime-optimized precision bearings for low-vibration, quiet operation, and improved reliability. Built in fan silencers are used to created the quietest possible environment and comes directly from the NB-Multiframe® technology. The silicon inserts are reversible as one side is flush with the fan housing to create a seal with radiators. The other side extends past the housing to create a barrier between fan and chassis or heatsink for maximum noise reduction. The 55mm thickness of the Triebwerks creates a larger blade size and allows much different blade angles to create a staggering CFM to dBA ratio. (61.6CFM,21dBA) Each fan comes with a "piggy back" cable to daisy chain multiple fans together without the use of cable splitters and messy cabling. This allows even quad radiators to be cooled with a single cable connection.

Specs:
Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 55mm
Weight: 190g
Rated Voltage: 12~13.2V
Starting Voltage: 5.5V
Operating Voltage: 5.5~13.5V
Input Power: 1.56W
Input Current: 0.13~0.19A
RPM: 1200±10%
Static Pressure: 1.62mm - H2O max
Air Flow: 61.6CFM
104.7 m3/h max
Acoustic Noise: 21dBA Max
Lifetime MTFB minimum: 100,000 Hours
Operating Temp: -10°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temp: -40°C ~ +70°C
Material Frame: PC (Polycarbonat)
Material Impeller: PC (Polycarbonat)
Bearing System: Sleeve
Connector: 4-Pin Molex
3-Pin Molex Tacho

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ICY DOCK Community Blogs: Free MB663UB-1S-1 2.5" SATA Mobile Enclosure!

2010-10-20T16:10:00.000-07:00

ICY DOCK Community Blogs: Free MB663UB-1S-1 2.5" SATA Mobile Enclosure!

Upgrade on my Gaming-Rig

2010-10-19T04:07:00.000-07:00

Hello world,

it is a long time since I´ve made any post here on my blog. The reason for that was that I was really busy with my move to a new apartment and I really wasn´t able to post any new stuff.

Now, the move is finished and I finally found some time to concentrate on the really important things in life.

I did some case modding on my current Gaming-System. As you guys may or may not know my gaming-system is build out of following components.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition, MSI 790FX-GD70, 4 GB Patriot G-Series DDR3 RAM, CoolIt Eco A.L.C. CPU Cooler, ATI Radeon HD 5870 Graphics Card, ThermalTake Xaser VI Full Tower Case, Sharkoon Rush Power 600 watt PSU, Sharkoon Fire-Glider Gaming Mouse, Geil Evo Cyclone Memory Cooler.

And now I thought time has come to make some upgrades. I hope you guys are interested in my actual changes.
I did some case-modding on my Xaser VI, I decided to paint the inside in a nice matt-black tint coat. In my opinion the case looks totally better now.
Because, nearly all current and actual games are very demanding I add an aditional 5870 graphics card from XFX.
To run two high-end grphics card in my system I had to make a change on my power supply too.

Keep in mind ; Never go cheap on the power supply!!! With that in mind my coice was the Corsair AX 1200 watt Gold certificated PSU. I can tell you, this PSU is worth every single penny.

I hope you guys are still interested in the changes I made. If so I would be very happy if you stay tuned and watch my video.

YOU-Tube Video LINK 1
YOU-Tube Video LINK 2

Take care and many greetings from Hamburg/Germany.

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ATI Radeon™ HD 5970 Black Edition Limited

2010-09-12T15:31:00.000-07:00

ATI Radeon™ HD 5970 Black Edition Limited

A Secret Weapon is Unveiled.
Most video cards on the market are based on the reference design of the chip manufacturer and therefore a few board Parnters surprise the gamer community with their own creations such as the XFX RADEON HD 5970 Black Edition.
Thanks to two RV870 GPUs from AMD / ATi and 4096 MB DDR5 memory, the limited edition ( 1,000 units) is able to reach the performance regions of the ASUS ARES could be considered dangerous.

Two graphics chips provide the XFX RADEON HD 5970 Black Edition with a great perfromance. Both GPUs are clocked at 850 MHz and can access to every 2,048 MB GDDR5 video memory, from which resulted in a total storage assembly of 4,096 MB. Like the single-GPU version of the memory is also in the 5970 Black Edition with 512 bit connected and clocked at 4800 MHz with effectively.

The image output is via the six mini-display port outputs. Since currently no ordinary monitor this port can be connected to the graphics card, XFX delivers a suitable adapter already, so that the RADEON HD 5970 Black Edition can be controlled via DisplayPort, HDMI or DVI . With its six outputs, the card is also ideal for multi-monitor gaming. Thanks to ATI's Eyefinitiy-6-Technology to play up to six monitors is possible.

Features:

4GB GDDR5 memory
ATI Eyefinity6 Edition
- Supports up to six panels via ATI Eyefinity technology
- Supports up to 7680 x 3200 resolutions in Single Large Surface (SLS) Mode or up to 2560 x 1600 per output.
Windows 7 support
ATI Stream technology
- Designed for DirectCompute 11 and OpenCL
- Accelerated Video Transcoding (AVT)
Compliant with DirectX® 11 and earlier revisions
Supports OpenGL 3.2
40 nm Process technology
ATI CrossFireX™ multi-GPU support for highly scalable performance
ATI Avivo™ HD video and display technology
Dynamic power management with ATI PowerPlay™ technology
6x Mini-DisplayPorts
PCI Express® 2.1 support

Mafia II , Overview and Benchmark

2010-08-24T16:18:00.000-07:00

Hamburg, 08/25/2010 by FuenfamTag

Info: Mafia 2, Mafia II is also a third-person shooter and plays in Empire Bay in the late 40s, early 50s. As Vito Scaletta their works on behalf of local families and does bloodless and bloody orders. Your longtime friend, Joe Barbaro you stands to the side.

Vito Scaletta and Joe Barbaro are good friends for a long time. Already during his school years, the two Italians have tried as thieves and committed several thefts. But they do not always come off lightly: The adult team is caught in a burglary at a jewelry store, Vito has the pitch and runs directly into the arms of law enforcement. He will put the choice between prison and military service, and pulls a short time later in the currently dominant second World War.
The year is 1946, when war veteran Vito returns home. Even taken by the fighting, he roams the Empire Bay, a city on the New York remembers at the 40s and 50s. Soon he meets up again with his old friend Joe, who is on the verge Vito back on the rails. Together they organize their friend from the workshop, Mikey, spare parts - more or less lawful means.

And as if this were not enough, Vito and Joe ride further and further into the twilight. They meet soon on Thomasino Henry, who has already built up a prosperous and has a high level in one of the three families (possibly in Luca), the Empire City in the shots. Impressed by so much property and power, Vito and Joe have in Henry quickly found a new role model. Wrench and jack soft heavier guns.

Together with Henry the two crooks went on tours. You are already so deep in the Mafia, always learn to know new Mafiosi, fight side by side with them - there is no turning back from the scene. But they should not get too comfortable with their clients, such as Luca. For, as also the other families who give the power of Empire Bay, of course, not without resistance - and certainly would always be looking for helpers. Even rapidly Vito and Joe are, therefore, between the families. Whether that is good?

Here is a the benchmark of the Game Mafia II. The demo with benchmark included is available as a free download on: steam

Take care and many greetings

FuenfamTag

This Video is available in HD on my FuenfamTag YouTube Channel.

Prompt itTM The portable teleprompter

2010-06-24T09:23:00.000-07:00

Perfect for use with laptop

Simply set up your Prompt-itTM in front of your laptop. In this image, our webcam is located at the top of the screen. Within 2 minutes, you will have your Prompt-itTM set up & the cover draped over the laptop to avoid glare.

Now simply deliver your speech/text without any problems. Simple!

Beamsplitter Glass
Prompt-itTM is supplied with one piece of professional grade Beamsplitter glass. This is the same glass used with professional teleprompter equipment in TV studios or production houses. It is HD compatible and is high grade optical quality.

The special silver coating ensures a quality image as well as highly visible text without double reflection which occurs when using low grade or normal glass.

Excellent for school projects
With this affordable auto-cue Prompt-itTM, students can now make it a part of their school projects: learn how to write a news or school report, then practise presenting it using our low-cost auto-cue Prompt-itTM.

All you need is Prompt-itTM, and your iPhone, and you are set up in minutes.
Set up in minutes...

Prompt-itTM is so light weight, it will almost fit in your back pocket! The Prompt-itTM is designed to be set up in under 2 minutes, and it all "clicks" together easily.

The cover is cleverly designed to become the carry-bag, which not only minimises the amount you have to carry, but also protects your Prompt-itTM from scratches

Perfect to use with a Handycam!

You can use your Prompt-itTM with a simple inexpensive handycam. In fact, Prompt-itTM is designed to work best with this type of handycam.

Some adjustments are needed to ensure that the borders of the glass are not seen in the footage, so you might have to "zoom in" the picture.

Webcams work a treat!
We love using our Prompt-itTM with a webcam: you can see the picture on your computer screen, which allows you to adjust the image easily.

Set it up on your desk, and prop it up on a box or a couple of books if you need more height. Place a blank or coloured screen behind you, and you are on the way to making "great videos without umms and aahs"!

All types of speeches
There are hundreds, if not thousands of uses for Prompt-itTM. Create birthday messages, school projects, pep talks to staff, online lectures, course introductions, marketing pitches and many more.

Use your creativity and let your message be heard without hesitations or umms and aahs!
Multi-function cover

The Prompt-itTM comes with a cover to stop glare. It fits neatly and tightly over the top of the glass and at the bottom using customised fasteners.

This custom designed cover comes with pockets and can be used as a carry-bag for all your Prompt-itTMaccessories (base holder, mini-tripod and glass). It will protect them from scratches and damage. Pack it up and put it in your bag... Simple!

If you interested in more details please visit my fuenfamtag wordpress blog. or the prompt it website.

Graphics for Virtually Everything – ATI Radeon 5570 from XFX

2010-06-24T08:23:00.000-07:00

Graphics for Virtually Everything – ATI Radeon 5570 from XFX

XFX Radeon™ HD 5570 graphics card offers the most features and functionality in its class. With XFX Radeon™ HD 5570 graphics cards you get a multi-purpose graphics solution for maximum versatility.

Introduction:

Entry-level graphics cards might not draw the same level

of excitement as their high-end counterparts, but don’t let that fool you. More mainstream products are sold day to da

y than the high-end gear, making these products very important to a companies bottom line. In fact, the most expensive and powerful graphics card in a series are used more for hype toward the rest of the line than they are to make a profit. Think about how many of us can spend $600 every time a new graphics series comes out. Honestly, not many people can. However, if that $600 card is the fastest around and can generates a lot of buzz, the chances are that the consumer will want to pick up a more mainstream offe

ring from the same series.

The mainstream entry that we are going to be looking at today is the HD 5570 from XFX. The HD 55XX line sits between the HD 54XX and HD 56XX series and has performance that corresponds to its positioning in the market. E

ssentially, this means that you are not going to be doing any high resolution gaming with this card; however, it should be more than enough for gaming after the settings have been scaled back. For most users this is going to be plenty as there’s actually only a small segment of the market that turns up their game settings

to the max. Also, with an economy where more and more people are having to live on a tight budget, graphics cards such as the XFX HD 5570 are starting to look like a very good option to those of with higher a premium.
Closer Look:

The XFX HD 5570 comes packaged in a small rectangular box that carries an industrial feel. This is a theme that XFX is using for the current ATI line-up and one that gives the box a nice eye catching look. Along with the nice look, there is a

lso a good deal of information found on both the front and back panels. The front mainly deals with the model name and supported technologies, whereas the back goes into a detailed explanation of the graphics card and its features. Once

you open the outer packaging, you ar

e greeted with a plain white box that houses

the graphics card and accessories. The HD 5570 is found

on the top portion of the box and comes wrapped in an antis

tatic bag.

Entry-level graphics cards usually don’t come packed with the accessories found with high-end cards and, as such, the HD5570 is true to form. What you do get is a drivers disk and a quick install guide for both the drivers and graphics card. Also included is a unique I.D. card. This card includes the GPU’s Part Code, Serial number and a personal account code all in one convenient location. With this information being readily available the end-user will not have to remove the graphics card for their system to get the info need to send in a support ticket to XFX.

Closer Look:

The XFX HD 5570 comes as a full sized black PCB that uses a large single slot active cooling solution. Since XFX has decided to use a large PCB in place of the low-profile design, this graphics card will not be able to fit into a small form factor case. However, this is really only going to a drawback for the home theater market as the size shouldn’t be an issue for most mainstream users. The connection type that is used on the XFX HD 5570 is the PCIe 2.1 standard, which is fully compatible with any PCIe x 16 slot. This makes the card fully backward compatible, so there is no need to worry if you use an older system or do know your PCIe bus type. Also, even though the board physically lacks any CrossFire connectors, it can still utilize the technology allowing the end-user to run two of these card together for added performance.Closer Look:

XFX has included a drivers disc and a easy to follow installation guide to help you through the software installation process. To get started, the first thing you will need to do is insert the disc in to the drive and wait a few seconds for it to auto-run. After it has started, the first window that you see is a welcome screen that thanks you for purchasing your product from XFX. The next screen performs a quick system check of your hardware. Once this is finished, the disc will either allow you to connect to the XFX website for up-to-date software or finish the installation using the software on the disk. If you chose to get the newer drivers that are available, you will first have go though a online registration. After you have completed the online form, the drivers will become available.

Conclusion
Pros:

* Price to performance
* 1GB of memory
* Quiet and cool operation
* Lifetime warranty
* ATI Stream Technology
* Low power requirement

Cons:

* DDR2 memory
* Performance compared to DDR3 models
* Price compared to DDR3 models

Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid Drive Is a Speed Racer. The future of Hdd?

2010-06-22T14:01:00.000-07:00

Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid Drive Is a Speed Racer
Hamburg, 06/22/2010 by FuenfamTag

Initial attempts at boosting magnetic hard-drive performance with a dose of flash memory fell flat; those so-called hybrid hard drives, released by Seagate and, in smaller quantity, by Samsung, didn't deliver on their promised speed gains. Now, nearly three years later, the concept of the hybrid drive gets new life, with the Seagate Momentus XT, the second generation of hybrid drive that mixes flash and hard disk. But does this drive deliver a measurable performance boost over its standard hard-disk cousins?

For the full review please visit www.pcworld.com

or watch the video.

Google Sidewiki

2010-05-07T05:06:00.000-07:00

Google Sidewiki: "- Mit Google Toolbar gesendet"

Thermaltake, new ToughPower Grand 80 Plus Gold Power Supply announced

2010-05-07T04:31:00.001-07:00

Thermaltake, new ToughPower Grand 80 Plus Gold Power Supply announced

Hamburg, 07.05.2010, by FuenfamTag

ThermalTake introduce the Toughpower Grand 750W power supply at CES 2010, this model features 80Plus Gold certification and delivers an efficiency of up to 90 percent. It uses Japanese solid state capacitors rated for 105°C and has double-forward switching circuitry. ThermalTake also writes they've adopted new DC to DC converters for 3.3V and 5V outputs to reach higher efficiency.

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Roccat Kave Solid 5.1 Gaming Headset

2010-04-30T03:25:00.000-07:00

Roccat Kave Solid 5.1 Gaming Headset

Hamburg, 30.04.2010 by FuenfamTag

360° Surround Storm for your ears.

A Desert Eagle isn't worth its fancy name, if you don't know where to aim. Imagine your advantage within the heat of the battle when you exactly hear where your opponents are before you can actually see them. Knowing the position of your enemy is half the frag. Realistic 3D surround sound makes you locate your opponents easily by the noise they generate. The desktop control enables you to adjust to situations quickly with sound and microphone mute buttons and volume control for different channels.

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The Psyko PC51V1 5.1 PC Gaming Headset System

2010-04-29T08:05:00.000-07:00

The Psyko PC51V1 5.1 PC Gaming Headset System

Hamburg, 29.04.2010 by FuenfamTag

Psyko Audio Labs call the Psyko PC51V1 5.1 PC Gaming Headset System "The Perfect Room", because the audio experience lets you hear where every sound comes from. They improve your positional awareness and your reaction time for improved game play. There is no DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to alter the sound, and no latency. They put you into the sweet spot. You simply hear more and play better.

This is a quantum leap in headphone technology. The Psyko PC51V1 5.1 PC Gaming Headset System creates 3D sound, in exactly the same way a room system does – with 5 speakers plus the subwoofer positioned accurately around you. You hear precisely where every sound originates, the way you are supposed to. You get naturally immersive sound with no hassles, no latency, and no limits to where and when you want to play. The Psyko PC51V1 5.1 PC Gaming Headset System really is the perfect room in headphone form.

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OCZ Vertex EX 2,5" SSD 120 GB

2010-04-28T06:41:00.000-07:00

Want to increase your computer performance?

OCZ Vertex EX 2,5" SSD 120 GB

The whole world is on solid.
Solid State Drives are a big issue at the moment when upgrading an existing computer systems or even with the purchase of an hole new computer system.
Solid state drives are able to increase the performance index of the computer system and will give the system a huge performance boost.
Today I want to have a look on a very special Solid State drive.
The Solid State Drives of the the OCZ Vertex based on powerful all EX Series SLC chips . They are developed to meet the rigorous demands on a server and enterprise environment.
This premium SSDs excel in high performance, reliable and extremely low power consumption compared to conventional hard drives. The low power consumption, high reliability thanks to no mechanical parts and make the silent mode, the EX Vertex an ideal choice in compact storage environments such as Blade centers.
This drive speeds up your computer performance like a whirlwind.

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2010-04-27T11:05:00.000-07:00

New AMD Phenom II X6 "Thuban" 6 Core CPU finally available in Germany

Hamburg, 27.04.2010, by FuenfamTag

After the last few days a lot of information on the AMD Phenom II X6 were known. Now the new Top-model from the AMD group hits the market and is finally available in Germany, too.

The Flagship of the new series based on the "Thuban" is the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T. This CPU is clocked at 3.2 GHz speed and can also ignite even a turbo, that boost the processor up to 3.6 GHz. The entire project remains in a TDP of 125 watts. The Phenom II X6 1090T assumes the position of the flagship of the former planned 1075T, which was moved into the third quarter. Because the processor is really fast and special, its price is not as favorable as that of AMD is known so far. Currently it is said that the 1090T will cost around € 300 - changes in both directions are not excluded.

Besides the four six-core models, there is also a new processor with four cores named "Zosma“.
This CPU will also have a turbo mode that can accelerate the 3.0 GHz processor to 3.4 GHz. The turbo-mode when using an AMD does this by up to half of the available cores. For the six-core processors, this means that applications work with the support of up to three cores at 3.6 GHz, hence the quad-core Phenom is still benefiting from the turbo for two cores. Since many applications are currently designed is still on dual-core processors, expected the top model Phenom II X6 1090T, despite the apparent lower clock of 3.2 GHz products, including with applications that take advantage of more cores, (clearly) faster than the current flagship AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition at 3.4 GHz. Now it is time to prove this new models of the AMD family. In first benchamrks the new X6 1090T was clearly better performing than the Intel Core I7 930, and that is amazing.

Please wath the X6 model here:

Energy saving products, new 80 Plus Gold certified psu hits the market.

2010-04-25T03:28:00.000-07:00

Hamburg, 25.04.2010, by FuenfamTag

80 Plus Gold certification, what does it mean?

The PSU is one of the most important parts in the PC. The PC upgrading and DIY market is changing rapidly and is growing more and more. Professional user are asking for more than only stable and silent PSU´s, they want efficient and energy saving products without compromises in quality. The unique combination of the world-famous German skills of designing the best products worldwide and HEC´s power and long-time experience to produce the best high quality products created innovative masterpieces in PSU history.

The efficiency of a computer power supply is the amount of energy it supplies, divided by how much energy is input. The remaining energy is converted into heat. For instance, a 600-watt power supply with 60% efficiency running at full load would draw 1000W from the mains and would therefore waste 400W as heat. On the other hand a 600-watt power supply with 80% efficiency running at full load would draw 750W from the mains and would therefore waste only 150W as heat.

For a given power supply, efficiency varies depending on how much power is being delivered. Supplies are typically most efficient at between half and three quarters load, much less efficient at low load, and somewhat less efficient at maximum load.

Older ATX power supplies were typically 60% to 75% efficient.
To qualify for 80 PLUS, a power supply must achieve at least 80% efficiency at three specified loads (20%, 50% and 100% of maximum rated power). However, 80 PLUS supplies may still be less than 80% efficient at lower loads. For instance, an 80 PLUS, 520 watt supply could still be 70% or less efficient at 60 watts (a typical idle power for a desktop computer).
Thus it is still important to select a supply with capacity appropriate to the device being powered.

Now, it is time to have a look at a new product fom cougar. The Cougar G 1050 psu is very power efficient psu which is 80 Plus gold certified.

COUGAR products are designed by COUGAR GERMANY, a professional R&D engineering team and COUGAR is part of the “HEC/COMPUCASE” Group.
The unique combination of the world-famous German skills of designing the best products worldwide and HEC´s power and long-time experience to produce the best high quality products created innovative masterpieces in PSU history.

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High-End Custom Watercooling vs. Company Pre-Build Solution, What´s the better choice?

2010-04-25T03:18:00.000-07:00

Hamburg, 25.04.2010, by FuenfamTag

"People always say that building your own water cooling loop is the way to go, but are they right? CoolIT showed us his latest water cooling technology versus a traditional Water Cooling loop that he built using off the shelf parts. The results were a little shocking to be honest."

For years, CoolIT has been working with leaders in the computer industry to research, design, and provide an affordable new cooling product that provides a comprehensive solution for end users while exceeding high OEM standards. This carefully designed and patented technology unleashes the full potential of a PC, providing superior cooling performance while reducing system level noise and improving reliability of vital components. This small, but potent, pre-assembled product can also be easily installed inside any standard chassis. The CoolIT MTEC Technology can be found in the top names in performance computing like Dell, Alienware, Velocity Micro, MAINGEAR, Hypersonic, Biohazard, Ultra, Ultraforce, Systemax, BFG, Commodore Gaming, War Machine and Shuttle.

Aside from the current product offering, there are several additional products poised for release in the coming months to service the demanding cooling requirements of high performance video cards, multi-processor computers, and servers.

CoolIT Systems is revolutionizing the electronic industry with the ECO Advanced Liquid Cooling system. This compact, elegantly engineered thermal solution is positioned at an economical price point, making it accessible to anyone looking to improve the performance of their PC. It is pre-assembled and extremely easy to install compared to other liquid cooling solutions and heatsinks, and has a universal retention system for nearly all Intel and AMD motherboards. The best part - these innovative updates to the CoolIT product line have been made with no sacrifice in quality. In fact, the ECO A.L.C. outperforms most of its competitors with ease. To top it all off, it performs very quietly and is backed by a two-year warranty, allowing the end user to enjoy their maximized system performance without worrying about what is going on inside their case.
ECO’s Features and Benefits include…

* Pre-assembled for easy installation into any chassis
* Universal retention system for Intel 775, 1156, 1366 and AMD, AMD2, AMD2+
and AMD3
* Lightweight to relieve strain on the motherboard
* High Performance Radiator for high heat dissipation at low fan speeds resulting in an
* High performance microchannel Fluid Head Exchanger that lets you reach the maximum potential of your CPU overclock
* Maintenance free pre-filled, factory sealed liquid loop of carefully chosen components
* Pre-applied Advanced Thermal Compound for easy installation
* Whisper quiet pump
* Featuring a 120mm fan

“I am here to dispel two myths; one being that a good water cooling solution can’t be had for less than $150-200. And second, that all pre-built systems are not up to par. Simply today, things are changing and companies like CoolIT are out there providing us with the simple answers to long time issues in the PC community. The ECO offers superb installation along with great performance capable of contending with extreme air cooling solutions, but it won’t break you and your wallet to get this maintenance free system to cool your processor.”

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CoolIT Systems Announces the OMNI Universal

2010-04-25T02:59:00.000-07:00

Hamburg, 25.04.02010 by FuenfamTag

CoolIT Systems Announces the OMNI Universal Liquid Cooling for AMD High Performance Graphic Cards

CoolIT Systems announces the latest development in graphics card cooling to maximize the performance capability of the latest AMD GPU technology, the ATI Radeon HD 5870. Unique to this new design is the creation of the universal liquid plate that will allow customers to use the advanced liquid cooling system to cool not only current graphics cards but also future cards. While the benefits of liquid cooling GPUs include lowering acoustics and maintaining lower core temperatures for increased reliability there is also the potential to enable higher performance clock settings. This factory sealed, maintenance free system will be demonstrated for the first time on AMD’s new Evergreen GPU architecture at the AMD TFE event in Taiwan on Oct 2010.

Here you can find more about CoolIt products.

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