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Counterfeit Intel Boxed Processors
Tech ARP posted an article on Counterfeit Intel Boxed Processors.

"To get an even better price from Intel, many OEMs and system assemblers order tray processors in bulk. They do not make use of all of these processors so a large number find their way into the DIY markets. Howevere, that is not the problem."
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OCZ PC3-10666 ReaperX 4GB Memory Kit
3dGameMan reviewed OCZ PC3-10666 ReaperX 4GB Memory Kit.

"At first glance this memory is very impressive and it's doesn't just stop at great looks. At PC3-10666 speeds the memory can generate a fair amount of heat. Thankfully the heatpipe/heatsink combo used works extremely well and it allows the modules to remain cool. Of course excellent case ventilation is required for it to work to its full potential�K"
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MSI GX600 Performance Laptop Review
Madshrimps posted MSI GX600 Performance Laptop Review.

"MSI laptops are becoming more popular with good reason, offering excellent performance at competitive prices. Their latest gaming laptop comes with retro style Turbo button which overclocks the CPU on the fly. Equipped with 8600M GT and 2Gb ram this multimedia power house aims to impress."
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XFX GeForce 9800GTX Video Card Review
Motherboards.org posted XFX GeForce 9800GTX Video Card Review.

"NVIDIA has to have something more noteworthy up their sleeves, but with PC games on the wane maybe this is a turning point for the industry at large and their focus is on the next generation console systems. XFX makes good products and this card is just that a good product, but not a great one. I would buy a pair of XFX 9600GT 740m cards that are priced at $169.00 each and run them in an SLI configuration if my budget was in the $350 - $400 range as they outperform both the 800GTX and 9800GTX when ran in a single card situation. That's my take on all this so until later folks.."
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EVGA e-GeForce 9800GTX 512MB Video Card Review
Gamepyre posted EVGA e-GeForce 9800GTX 512MB Video Card Review.

"The 9800GTX is a fast card. Of that there is no doubt. Compared to a 9600GT single card or a HD3870 single card the 9800GTX has performance that is near double those cards. The problem becomes when looking at the price of a 9800GTX, you can buy 2 9600GTs. 2 9600GTs from XFX in SLI outperform a single 9800GTX in every benchmark, making the choice quite clear in my mind. For now, a faster 8800GTX with 512MB just doesn't seem like much of an upgrade for the high end enthusiast wanting the fastest performance bar none."
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Intel Atom Processor Officially Announced - More from IDF
PC Perspective posted their IDF report.

"We still have much to learn about Intel's new Atom processors but the way I see it Intel is serious about this ultra mobility market for the first time and is no longer going to sit back and let VIA have their way. The Menlow platform looks to be a great stepping stone for bringing traditional x86 power to the areas it has not been able to physically squeeze into like cell phones. I would also expect faster versions of these very inexpensive processors to find their way into all sorts of consumer electronics devices to enable easy software development and quicker times to market."
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ASUS EN8800GTS TOP 512MB Review
Techgage posted ASUS EN8800GTS TOP 512MB Review.

"NVIDIA's 9-series might be brand-new, but the 8-series should not be overlooked. Most 8800 GTS 512 cards cost less than the 9800 GTX, and can be easily overclocked to overpower it. In the case of this pre-overclocked ASUS card, the 9800 GTX doesn't have a fighting chance."
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Nesteq ECS 7001 700 Watt Power Supply Review
OCIA has posted their review of the Nesteq ECS 7001 700 Watt Power Supply.

"Wouldn��t it be cool to be able to build your own cable? A modular-designed power cable, that allows you to use only the connectors you need, in the order that you need them? Nesteq has answered that call with their ECS series of power supplies. Today we will be looking at the Nesteq ECS 7001, a modular 700 watter that allows you to do just this."
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ATI HD 2400 XT 256MB Video Card Review
TheTechLounge posted ATI HD 2400 XT 256MB Video Card Review.

"It's hard to believe, but there are actually many people who don't want the trappings, and cost, of gaming hardware. Integrated graphics aren't always an option and, when they are, they use precious system resources that, for only a little extra cash, can be un-tethered. Which is exactly what an entry-level video card is supposed to do. They're not intended to play video games, and their 3D processing capacity is misleading. Good enough doesn't mean gaming; it's about low power consumption and decent features. So, for those of you looking for "good enough," is this vanilla HD 2400 XT it? Or does it come up short where it counts?"
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Asus 9800 GTX 512MB EN9800GTX
Overclock3D takes a look at Asus 9800 GTX 512MB EN9800GTX.

"Nvidia launches the 9800 GTX to a baying crowd. Is it worth the GTX moniker that the 8800 GTX has rightly made famous? Take a look inside..."
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XFX 9800 GTX Graphics Card Review
I4U checks out XFX 9800 GTX Graphics Card.

"Today we are looking at a second of the new NVIDIA 9800 GTX graphics cards. The card up for review now is the XFX 9800 GTX. This card shares virtually the same specifications with the BFG 9800 GTX we looked at before. In the end the XFX 9800 GTX was so close in performance to the BFG 9800 GTX that it was a dead heat. This is to be expected since the cards are identical save the stickers on their heatsinks. What does set the XFX card apart from the BFG card is the fact that XFX includes a game with their offering. XFX provides the full version of Company of Heroes. Too bad the 9800 GTX doesn’t include Call of Duty 4 like the 9600 GT XXX Alpha Dog does."
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RAID and Gaming Performance
TechwareLabs has published an analysis of RAID and Gaming Performance.

"Today we take another look at Raid as it applies to gaming. Does using a Raid array benefit FPS, game loading, and level loading? We attempt to answerthese questions and put them into the perspective of price vs performance under a single drive, two drive, and four drive scenarios. If you want blazing transfer rates and enhanced system performance then Raid may well be a good otion for you. "
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XFX 9800 GTX review
Neoseeker posted XFX 9800 GTX review.

"In the end, the rest of NVIDIA's current line-up is the 9800GTX's own worst enemy, but it can not be denied that the while perhaps not as exciting as the 8800GTX was, the 9800GTX is a worthy successor to that 'old' performance crown, and while perhaps it is not as ground-breaking in its design, the 9800GTX is still a damn fine piece of engineering, with enough positive features to leave a lasting impression."
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GeForce 9800 GTX 512 review
posted GeForce 9800 GTX 512 review.

"A respin product series aimed at the enthusiast gamer, that is what the 9800 GTX is all about. Minor tweaks, some improvement, pretty equal to GeForce 8800 GTX performance is what the 9800 GTX is all about. So what's so hot about the GeForce 9800 GTX you ask ? The price .. expect a 249-299 EUR / 299-349 USD sales price."
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Sapphire HD 3870 TOXIC Edition
Modders-Inc checks out Sapphire HD 3870 TOXIC Edition.

"Sapphire is always trying to figure out how to out do itself with their graphic cards and this holds true with the HD3870. Once they take a card and kick it up a notch or two they brand it with the now familiar Toxic label. Does the Sapphire HD3870 Toxic Edition live up to it namesakes?"
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XFX and Palit GeForce 9800 GTX Video Cards
Legit Reviews takes a look at XFX and Palit GeForce 9800 GTX Video Cards.

"This is by far one of the toughest cards that we have had to draw a conclusion on since we started reviewing video cards when the site started back in 2002. The GeForce 9800 GTX is not faster across the board than the GeForce 8800 GTX that came out back in 2006 as the benchmarks showed. To many readers this may be a disappointment and we'd be lying if we said it doesn't bother us too. When it comes to just raw gaming performance the GeForce 9800 GTX is more of an evolutionary advancement than revolutionary. If you are looking to play at high resolutions with high anti-aliasing it seems that the GeForce 8800 GTX is still the best choice in the majority of the game titles we looked at here today..."
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NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX Round-Up: BFG, EVGA, Zogis
HotHardware takes a look at NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX Round-Up: BFG, EVGA, Zogis.

"Thankfully, there's no longer a need to make any assumptions. We've got a trio of GeForce 9800 GTX cards in-house from NVIDIA's partners BFG, EVGA, and Zogis and have put them to the test with some of today's popular games running at XHD resolutions in single card, SLI, and 3-Way SLI configurations. Head on over to the site and take a look..."
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XFX 9800GTX 512MB
Bjorn3D reviewed XFX 9800GTX 512MB video card.

"Today, April 1, 2008 less than two weeks since the 9800GX2 became reality, the 9800GTX is born. We at Bjorn3D are honored to have the opportunity to review XFX's version of the 9800GTX. The biggest question we asked ourselves before beginning this review was, is there a large enough void between the aforementioned cards to warrant the introduction of an entirely new card? Stick around we'll have the answer to this and hopefully many other of your questions in short order."
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