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✅ZADAK SPARK PCIe GEN 3X4 M.2 RGB 1TB SSD Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Sun, 7 Mar 2021 14:50:00 -0500

The ZADAK SPARK PCIe GEN 3X4 M.2 RGB 1TB SSD Features: - Blazing Sequential Speeds (R/W: up to 3,400 / 3,000MB/s) - Great Heat Dissipation - Sophisticated RGB Illumination - Perfect Compatibility with the Latest Intel and AMD Platforms - High Stability with S.M.A.R.T & ECC Engine - Exquisite Design Can be found on various online stores listed here https://www.zadak.biz/location

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✅GravaStar Mars Bluetooth Portable Speaker Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:44:00 -0500

The Gravastar Mars is a futuristic wireless bluetooth speaker that has all the perks and quality. All day battery life, loud volume, cool futuristic design and much more! In todays video review we will test out the new product, see if it's worth the money and figure out why this is the best new portable speaker of 2021! It is currently on sale here http://bit.ly/39JhTOL Get 20% discount with code pcwizkid20

RTX On Gaming with ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER AMP Extreme on Ca...

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:46:00 -0500

#Zotac #ModernWarfare #CallOfDuty #RTXOn

US Residents click here https://store.zotac.com
for the latest pricing on the Zotac Gaming Geforce RTX2080 AMP Extreme.

The revolutionary RTX platform maximizes your performance and visual
fidelity on PC with real-time ray tracing and super-powerful AI
processing.

The use of real-time ray-traced shadows for photo-realistic experiences
on PC. creating more accurate, diffuse shadows. shadows will appear more
accurate due to more accurate simulations of scene lighting, as area
lights will become viable, and shadows will be cast from smaller objects
which could otherwise be missed by the game's standard lighting system.

Ray tracing simulates the physical behavior of light to bring real-time,
cinematic-quality rendering to even the most visually intense games.
ray-traced shadows that improve immersion, realism and graphical
fidelity. With ray-traced shadows, the world and its characters are
accurately shadowed with a level of detail beyond the capabilities of
traditional shadow maps.

✅How to Reduce Blue Light with Windows 10 - Protect your eyesight!

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:45:00 -0400

✅MSI Trident 3 - Intel i7 VR Ready Gaming PC Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:42:00 -0400

Small Form Factor DIY PC ASRock DeskMini 310 Review ✅

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:41:00 -0400

✅iBuyPower Gaming RDY Intel Core i7 9700K Nvidia RTX 2070 Build Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:41:00 -0400

✅2018 Mainstream AMD PC Build - Recommendation

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Sat, 11 May 2019 21:39:00 -0400

iStorage diskAshur2 512GB Hardware Encrypted Portable SSD Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:22:00 -0400

The iStorage diskAshur2 SSD is intelligently programmed to protect against all forms of Brute Force attacks. After five consecutive incorrect PIN entries, the drive will freeze, requiring the drive to be disconnected and reconnected to the USB port to get a further five PIN entry attempts.

Click here https://bit.ly/2P7eFYg for the latest pricing. Employing AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, the iStorage diskAshur2 SSD seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive in real-time, keeping your data safe even if the Solid State Drive is removed from its enclosure.

Full article review is here http://pcwizkidstechtalk.com/index.php/diskashur2.html

✅Web Browser of 2017 Browser Wars is back!

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:48:00 -0500

Which browser is a clear winner? PCWizKid's Web Browser Benchmarks measure the browser's efficiency in completing a predefined list of tasks. In general the testing software is available online, located on a website, where different algorithms are loaded and performed in the browser client. Typical test tasks are rendering and animation, DOM transformations, string operations, mathematical calculations, sorting algorithms, graphic performance tests and memory instructions.

✅Best 2017 4K Action Camera for the $$$ - ThiEYE T5e Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 23:11:00 -0400

Review and test footage of ThiEYE T5e. The best cheap 4K action camera on the market for 2017. Gearbest.com has it here https://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_575345.html?lkid=11357912 on sale for $105 USD for a limited time only.

ZEROTECH DOBBY Pocket Drone with 13MP HD 1080p Camera Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Tue, 7 Feb 2017 18:45:00 -0500

Click here http://amzn.to/2kjROMg for the latest pricing on the

PCWizKid takes a closer look at the ZEROTECH DOBBY Mini Selfie Pocket Drone with 13MP High Definition Camera.

Pocket-size rechargeable drone with dual satellite positioning and high definition camera
Easily control with your phone's swipe function or use phone as a motion controller, real time image-monitoring on your phone
Innovative camera offers facial recognition, target tracking and 10s auto follow short video shooting
Synchronize photos to your phone with one click, sharing function ensures your wonderful moments last
Dimensions: With propellers in - 135mm x 67mm x 36.8mm. With propellers expanded - 135mm x 145mm x 36.8mm. Weight: Only 199grams or 7oz.

CyberPowerPC Syber M Elite 300 Gaming PC Part 1 Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:45:00 -0500

All the power you could ever want, contained in a custom designed stealth beast. VR ready out the door and capable of playing the latest titles at their highest settings. Brought to you by CyberPowerPC.com

Full parts list and link to http://tinyurl.com/syber300

Watch Part 2 here https://youtu.be/oR09L5qoNyk to see the Benchmarks video.

Gaming PC from CyberPowerPC Syber M Elite 300:

INTEL CORE I7-6700K 4.0 GHZ CPU
ASETEK 550LC 120MM CPU Liquid Cooler
GIGABYTE GA-G1.SNIPER Z170 Motherboard
CORSAIR 8GB DDR4-3000 VENGEANCE Memory
EVGA SUPERCLOCKED ACX 3.0 GTX 1070 8GB
CORSAIR CS650M 80PLUS 650W CSM SERIES PSU
256GB INTEL 600P SERIES SSD PCIE NVME M.2
2TB HDD 3.5" SATAIII 7200RPM 64MB CACHE
BLACK LG 14X BLU-RAY REWRITER
THERMALTAKE RIING 120MM HIGH STATIC PRESSURE FANS
WHITE LED USB GAMING MOUSE
SKORPION K1 RGB MECHANICAL GAMING Keyboard

GeIL - World’s First Fully RGB Illuminated DDR4 Memory Module

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:33:00 -0400

GeIL Announced World’s First Fully RGB Illuminated DDR4 Memory Module Controlled by Motherboard RGB Applications

First Launched at Newegg.com to expand market reach in the United States

Taipei, Taiwan — October 28th, 2016 -- GeIL – Golden Emperor International Ltd. – one of the world's leading PC components & peripheral manufacturers announced the availability of the world’s first fully RGB illuminated DDR4 memory module, EVO X series first launched through Newegg.com in the United States.

GeIL EVO X series memory is an irresistible addition to any rig providing stunning lighting effects with full customizability and compatibility with the latest X99 and Z170 mainboards. “GeIL is building their global sales network allowing customers better access to GEIL products. The EVO X co-cooperation with Newegg.com is a milestone for GeIL in the United States. It is successfully creating a win-win situation with competitive pricing, reliable product delivery and service.” – says Jennifer Huang, the Vice President of GeIL.

First DDR4 Memory RGB Illumination support up to DDR4 4000MHz and above
Featuring the revolutionary GeIL’s HILM™ (Hybrid-Independent-Light-Module) Design, the EVO X DDR4 memory separates the entire lighting solution and circuitry from the memory module, satisfying both, the need for stunning RGB illumination with zero interference to the module to provide maximum performance. The EVO X DDR4 series starts at a clock speed of 3000MHz, scaling up beyond 4000MHz.

HILM™ –Hybrid-Independent-Light-Module
GeIL’s own HILM™ –Hybrid-Independent-Light-Module is completely separated from the memory module and combines LEDs, microprocessor, circuits, switch and dual-power-source into a single modular solution. Performance and innovative lighting combined without compromise.

Full Compatibility with ASUS, GIGABYTE and MSI motherboards' RGB lighting control apps
The EVO X series fully supports the latest high-end motherboards’ RGB User Interfaces and applications including ASUS Aura, GIGABYTE Ambient LED, and MSI Mystic Light by simply connecting the motherboard’s 4-pin RGB header. The full customizable RGB lighting module found on the EVO X will synchronize with motherboard, graphics card and other RGB UI compatible components giving you a seamless illumination experience.

“Sliding Hot Switch” supports manual real-time control

The built-in “Sliding Hot Switch” supports manual real-time control of the RGB illumination, even on motherboards without RGB support. Connecting the EVO X to the motherboard fan connector enables the “Sliding Hot Switch”, providing Seven (7) RGB Color Rotation - breathing red, breathing green, breathing blue, blue, yellow,purple, and white.

EVO X series Memory Product Specification

Form Factor	LONG DIMM
DDR Generation	DDR4
Frequency	3000MHz - 4133MHz
Kit Capacity	4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB
Module Capacity	4GB/8GB/16GB
Channel	Single/Dual
CAS Latency	CL 15~19
Operating Voltage	1.2~1.35V
GeIL Technologies	HILM™ - Hybrid-Independent-Light-Module
Compatibility	RGB UI Support on applicable motherboards
Additional Technology	Intel XMP 2.0
Warranty	GeIL Lifetime Warranty
Country of Origin	Designed & made in Taiwan

EVO X memory supports ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI motherboard RGB lighting control apps: http://www.geil.com.tw/products/show/id/553
EVO X series memory available at Newegg: https://goo.gl/TldDde
EVO X series memory microsite: http://www.geil.com.tw/ddr4-evox/
EVO X series memory product images download: https://goo.gl/M8ympS
More GeIL memory availabilities: Newegg.com, Micro Center, ABS system, and Cyberpower PC in U.S. and Canada Computers in Canada.

About GeIL
GeIL – Golden Emperor International Ltd. – one of the world's leading PC components & peripheral manufacturers that concentrate in making the most innovative products, from memory modules to gaming peripherals, for PC enthusiasts worldwide. Established in 1993, GeIL has soon become one of the most trusted memory professionals in the industry. In the year 2000, with the vast knowledge of tweaking and producing some of the world’s fastest DRAM modules, GeIL shook the PC enthusiast market and changed it for the better. The introduction of the first ever memory heat-spreader, the dual-channel packaged memory kit and lifetime warranty are all innovative concepts GeIL introduced in the PC DIY market. GeIL has been concentrating in perfecting the technologies of IC testing, memory burn-in and quality assurance for memory products across all segments of the market. GeIL memory is now trusted and distributed in over 50 countries worldwide. In Oct. 2016, GeIL announced to expand market in North America through a co-operation with Newegg.com to provide customers more purchasing channels, and better user experience.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geilmemory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geilmemory
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/geilmemory

GeIL - World’s First Fully RGB Illuminated DDR4 Memory Module

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:33:00 -0400

GeIL Announced World’s First Fully RGB Illuminated DDR4 Memory Module Controlled by Motherboard RGB Applications

First Launched at Newegg.com to expand market reach in the United States

“Sliding Hot Switch” supports manual real-time control

EVO X series Memory Product Specification

Form Factor	LONG DIMM
DDR Generation	DDR4
Frequency	3000MHz - 4133MHz
Kit Capacity	4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB
Module Capacity	4GB/8GB/16GB
Channel	Single/Dual
CAS Latency	CL 15~19
Operating Voltage	1.2~1.35V
GeIL Technologies	HILM™ - Hybrid-Independent-Light-Module
Compatibility	RGB UI Support on applicable motherboards
Additional Technology	Intel XMP 2.0
Warranty	GeIL Lifetime Warranty
Country of Origin	Designed & made in Taiwan

2016 AMD Small Form Factor Gaming PC Build

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Tue, 4 Oct 2016 21:09:00 -0400

A10-7890K represents the very top of the low-cost APU family. It comes with the AMD Wraith cooler. This is a Quad-Core Socket FM2+ 95W AD789KXDJCHBX Desktop Processor with AMD Radeon R7 Series: A-Series APU L2 Cache: 4MB Manufacturing Tech: 28nm 64-Bit Support: Yes Virtualization Technology Support: Yes Processors Type: Desktop Max Turbo Frequency: 4.3 GHz Memory Types: DDR3

Watch the video review below for details.

Parts List
A-10 7890K https://goo.gl/rh3iwF
Seasonic 430W PSU https://goo.gl/UEyC39
ASRock A88M-G Motherboard https://goo.gl/8NYvyp
Corsair DDR3 16GB https://goo.gl/A0A4Vr
Raidmax Hyperion Case https://goo.gl/mEe4Fi
Samsung 850 Evo 120GB SSD https://goo.gl/w7aeSB
Optional AMD R9 380X GPU https://goo.gl/T7mmpw

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TENDA AV1000 P1002P Gigabit Powerline Adapter Kit with AC Pass-through R...

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Mon, 3 Oct 2016 20:21:00 -0400

The Tenda AV1000 P1002P Kit with Speeds up to 1000 Mbps over existing electrical wiring you can do video streaming and online gaming! Plug and Play with no configuration required Gigabit Ethernet port connects devices like smart TVs, game consoles & PCs to your network. Newegg.com sells it for aproximately $63 USD here http://tinyurl.com/P1002p

Tech Review - Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 ATX Black Mid Tower Case

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:52:00 -0400

From CoolerMaster, PCWizKid has the MasterBox 5 Review. Available from Canada Computers: http://bit.ly/1Qc3oFf $89.99 CAD

Unlock your build’s inner potential with the MasterBox 5: This case’s straightforward design comes with conveniently placed cut-outs, making component installation, interior expansion, and multiple interior layouts simple and easy. The MasterBox 5 can also support larger, high-end components, air and DIY water cooling. Keep your system looking clean with the possibility of using numerous routing holes and covers for your PSU.

- Flexible mounting: easily mount and rearrange SSDs, HDDs across the motherboard tray, along the bottom shelf or the back

(for SSD)

- Expansion support: motherboard tray cutouts creatively rearrange space to fit high-end motherboards, extra-long dual-slot

graphics cards and reservoir mounting for DIY cooling

- Clean cabling: all system setups have hidden space for cable management

- Compact cooling: supports four 120mm fans or a 280mm front radiator for DIY liquid cooling*

*with optional front fan bracket, supports up five 120mm fans or 360mm liquid cooling

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Star Wars BattleFront High Performance Gaming PC Guide

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Mon, 7 Dec 2015 00:59:00 -0500

AMD R9 380X & FX 8370 Gaming PC Build for Star Wars Battlefront at $1000 USD

PCWizKid has been waiting for the Star Wars Battlefront game to be released all these past weeks and finally we have it and tested on a new $1000 ATX gaming PC build aimed at those wanting a fluid gaming performance at 1080p and, to a lesser extent, 1440p at a mix of high and ultra settings. This mid range gaming PC build is fully capable of playing games like Fallout 4, Star Wars Battlefront and more at high and Ultra high graphic settings at 1080p and 1440p resolutions!

Today’s ~$1000 PC build uses an AMD FX 8370 CPU in conjunction with an AMD R9 380X graphics card. Together, the R9 380X and FX 8370 PC build outputs an FPS exceeding 60FPS in Star Wars Battlefront (1080p and 1440p), easily running most games at Ultra settings with 1080p (as seen in PCWizkid's benchmark results).

Gaming Parts List	Name	Price - USD
Graphics Card	Asus Strix R9 380X OC Edition	$240 after rebate on Newegg.com
CPU	AMD FX 8370	$179 on sale at Newegg.com(currently sold out), $200 regular price
CPU Cooler	*Zalman Reserator 3 Max Dual Ultimate Liquid CPU Cooler	$150 on Newegg.com (alternatives below)
Motherboard	MSI 990FXA Gaming	$130
Memory	Kingston HyperX Savage 8GB DDR3 2133Mhz CL11	$50
HDD/SSD	*OCZ Vector 180 - 240GB Solid State Drive	$130
Power Supply	Zalman ZM850-EBT Modular PSU	$120
Case	Zalman Z11 Neo Mid Tower Case	$70
Total		$1070 USD

*You can save an additional $180 if you get a AIR CPU Cooler and a standard hardrive instead:

Alternate Parts List - cheaper parts	Price - USD
CPU Cooler - GeminII S524	$40
1TB HDD - Western Digital Black	$70

The important thing to note here is that if you are not planning on overclocking and will run the CPU / GPU at default clocks, you can use a standard AIR CPU Cooler and perhaps add an additional fan or two in the Tower case to keep things running cool. Also you can use a standard Hard drive instead of a SSD if you believe that waiting a few more seconds for programs, apps and games to load is not an issue for you. Note that using a SSD for your Operating system will drastically improve performance and load times and is monly well spent, the downfall is that SSD's are not cheap if you are planning on getting something larger than 480GB in size.

The main 3 components delivering the high performance are the:

CPU

The AMD FX-8370 sits above the older FX-8350, both have dropped in price at Newegg.com. With eight cores and a top Turbo Core clock speed (without overclocking) of 4.3GHz, AMD’s FX 8370 chip is a decent option for those who are building a new system, or looking to upgrade an existing PC that has an older FX chip and an AM3+ motherboard. That said, it’s still a good value if you don’t care much about power consumption and are looking to step up from an older quad-core CPU or Intel Core i5 alternative.

Graphics Card

The AMD R9 380X uses a revised version of last year’s Tonga GPU core. The core used inside the R9 380X has its full set of 2,048 stream processors split into 32 compute units, which is a step up from every previous Tonga-based part; they’ve all had 1,792 stream processors inside 28 units. AMD is also taking the fight to Nvidia. Between Nvidia's GTX 960 and its GTX 970 there's a huge void for consumers that can be taken advantage of. AMD’s latest card proved adept at 1080p and 1440p gameplay – but don’t expect a giant leap forward from the standard R9 380. Good thing is that the Asus Strix OC Edition of this GPU came slightly overclocked out of the box to give it an additional boost. Overclocking the GPU manually was also done easily.

Motherboard

The MSI 990FXA-Gaming provides a very feature-rich product that appeals to gamers and enthusiasts. The cooling of the VRMS and chipset is again above average and the board runs great. The firmware is fully featured and easy to overclock. It is one of the few USB 3.1 boards currently available for the AM3+ market. It has excellent audio characteristics and the inclusion of the SoundBlaster software. The Killer NIC is a positive also for those multiplayer based gamers. Well rounded board that is priced well for the budget enthusiast.

Star Wars Battlefront Benchmarks Review - Part 1

General System Benchmarks - Part 2

Black Friday 2015 Tech Deals

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 23:18:00 -0500

The Friday following Thanksgiving kicks off the start of the holiday shopping season. PCWizKid has been getting many questions on what PC Components to buy and which items are the best value to save $$$. But why wait when you can shop right now online and avoid the hassle of crowds and lineups!

Once again PCWizKid has put together a collection of deals for 2015 you can get today when you shop online with confidence that you are getting great value.

Click below the item of your choice to get the latest Black Friday / Cyber Monday pricing deals in USD and happy shopping!

However if you are in Australia click here, for Canada click here and for the UK click here.

For USA, here are my top 10 items I found of great value to share with you on Newegg.com :

1. 50% off a 27" WideScreen LCD

$150 OFF AOC e2752She Glossy Black 27" 2ms Dual HDMI Widescreen LED Backlight Slim Monitor 300 cd/m2 20,000,000:1 (dynamic) thats 50% off!!! - $149.99 at Newegg.com, ends 11/29

2. 35% off a WD Black 1TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive

WD Black 1TB Performance Desktop Hard Disk Drive 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch WD1003FZEX - $64.99 at Newegg.com, ends 11/26

3. $50 off the Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 ATX Cube Case

Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 (CC-9011030-WW) Black Steel/Plastic ATX Cube High Airflow Cube Case - $99.99 after MIR at Newegg.com, ends 11/26

Also check out the deal on the Mid Tower Corsair Carbide Series 500R Black & white Computer Case

4. $30 off a AMD FX-8350 Black Edition 8-Core 4.0 GHz (4.2 GHz Turbo) CPU

AMD Processor FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core 4.0GHz (4.2GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W D8350FRHKBOX - $149.99 at Newegg.com, ends 11/29

To be fair, I did find a Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I54690K Desktop Processor for $60 more, that is the closest CPU to the AMD FX price tag.

5. Various CoolerMaster HAF cases are on sale such as one of my favorites the HAF 932 Advanced for $99 USD

Save $50 on the COOLER MASTER HAF series RC-932-KKN5-GP Black Computer Case for $99USD , see other Cooler Master cases also on sale.

6. 20% off + 30 rebate on a ASUS 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 12X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM Blu-ray Burner, insane!

ASUS Black Blu-ray Burner SATA BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS

7. 44% off these high end headphones from Sennheiser - $99

Sennheiser Black HD 558 Around Ear Acoustic Headphone

8. $30 off + $25 rebate on the Thermaltake Toughpower 750 Watt PSU thats 80 PLUS Gold cert and modular for only $55 USD!!!

Thermaltake PS-TPD-0750MPCGUS-1 750W Modular Power Supply

9. $30 off the OCZ ARC 240GB SSD - $60 USD only!!

OCZ ARC 100 2.5" 240GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ARC100-25SAT3-240G

10. Save $20 + $15 Rebate for the CM Storm QuickFire Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with CHERRY MX switches - $75

Cooler Master SGK-4011-GKCL2-US CM Storm QuickFire Ultimate Full LED Blue Backlight Mechanical Keyboard

For other specific PC Component deals on Newegg for this Black Friday click here.

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AMD 8-Core FX 8320e 2015 Silent Gaming PC Build

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Thu, 28 May 2015 22:13:00 -0400

The FX-8320E was sent to PCWizKid earlier this year for a silent low power gaming experience. AMD released this chip late 2014 along with the FX-8370E as a pair of lower-powered 8-core CPUs for the more power-conscious consumer. Being a lower power CPU, you dont need more than a 550Watt PSU to create a solid gaming PC, and that s exactly what PCWizKid has done.

The FX-8320E uses the AMD's Bulldozer processor technology and squeezes into a 95W TDP. It utilizes a lower base clock, but retaining the same Turbo clock as their non-E FX borthers. As you can see from the cart below, the NEW FX-8320E is running at 3.2GHz as standard, with the ability to hit 4GHz as needed. The standard FX-8320's clockspeed sits some 300MHz higher at 3.5GHz, however, PCWizKid was able to overclock very nicely the FX-8320E to a massivly high 4.5Ghz stable without sacrificing much power and noise. Also shown in the chart is the suggested AMD Graphics card to pair this system up with, the AMD R9 285. Also, note that because of the lower TDP, these "E" processors are also more aimed at the 970 chipset motherboards. This is a chipset that uses fewer GPU lanes (one PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 2.0 x4 slot) and is slightly cheaper than the 990FX range. PCWizKid will be using the R9 285 GPU and the MSI 970 Gaming Motherboard for our benchmarks as shown below.

Full article review can be seen here http://www.pcwizkidstechtalk.com/index.php/amd-silentpc

Patriot Keylite Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad mini

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:11:00 -0400

The Patriot Keylite for iPad® mini is the perfect addition for your tablet, making it a fast and productive typing tool. The Bluetooth™ keyboard features wide spaced keys for quick and efficient typing. Backlit keys with seven interchangeable colors and multiple brightness settings make typing in low light areas easy.

With an ultra slim profile measuring only 7mm thick, the Keylite adds little weight to your iPad mini, keeping it light and easy to carry. Keylite’s magnetic hinge attaches securely to your iPad and protects the screen from scratching. It’s Smart Sleep Function, wakes and sleeps your iPad when you open and close the cover. Keylite also enters sleep mode after 25 minutes of inactivity.

The Keylite charges via USB to micro USB cable and comes backed by Patriot’s full service customer support and a 1-year warranty.

Watch PCWizKid's Video review of the Patriot Keylite

Priced at retailers online from $50 USD to 70 USD depending on where you shop. Details on the Patriot website here.

Transcend JetDrive 420 - 240GB SSD Kit for MacBook Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 10:31:00 -0500

The Transcend JetDrive 420 is a upgrade kit for MacBook systems. The upgrade kit is made specifically for professional photographers, videographers and graphic artists who are looking for additional performance. The 240GB version is reviewed by PCWizKid who definitely recommends it as a easy solution for those looking for SSD performance.

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Windows 10 Technical Preview - First Look Part 1

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Sat, 4 Oct 2014 16:03:00 -0400

PCWizKid takes a first look at the Windows 10 Technical Preview, demonstrating in the Part 1 video whats new so far. Keep in mind that, like any developmental software, Windows 10 isn’t final, but as it stands, the experience is, for the most part is positive.

Sapphire Vapor-X Tri-X R9 290 4GB OC Edition Graphics Card Review

pcwizkid.tech.talk@gmail.com (PCWizKid) — Sun, 8 Jun 2014 22:09:00 -0400

The SAPPHIRE R9 290 Vapor-X Edition features several of the company’s industry-leading technologies. Based on the award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture from AMD with 2560 Stream Processors, the SAPPHIRE R9 290 Vapor-X Edition boasts 4GB of the latest GDDR5 memory running at 1400MHz (5.6GB/s effective) and high speed engine clocks of 1030MHz.

Watch the video review

Click here http://tinyurl.com/TrixR9290X for the latest pricing on the Sapphire Vapor-X Tri-X R9 290X 4GB OC Edition Graphics Card