Podcast #115 - Slate of the Nation, Quadro 5000, silicon photonics, StarCraft II and more!

Editorial - Jul 29, 2010 | 03:00 PM

This week we talk about the Slate of the Nation, NVIDIA's Quadro 5000 card, 50 Gbps silicon photonics, StarCraft II and AMD's AA stance, Apple dropping NVIDIA from systems, emails, hardware picks of the week and more!

NZXT Phantom Full Tower ATX Case Review

Case and Cooling - Jul 28, 2010 | 10:00 AM

The Phantom is well priced at $139.99 and comes in black, red, and white colors. It includes many high-end cooling features like a built-in fan controller and 7 fan cooling options with dual 200mm, single 230/200mm, triple 120mm, and front 140mm fans. Will it exceed the gaming community's expectations?

Intel Demonstrates 50 Gbps Silicon Photonics, Could Replace Electronic Signals

Processor - Jul 27, 2010 | 03:00 PM

Today Intel held a press briefing to discuss a milestone in the development of silicon photonics reaching a reproducible 50 Gbps link between two modules. Silicon photonics is the process of creating, modulating and reading photons via lasers for communications entirely on manufactured silicon. The technology and work being done is very complex but the ideas are pretty simple: create a piece of silicon that can create a laser to transmit data and another chip that can receive and decode the data at a low cost.

NVIDIA Quadro 5000 2.5GB Fermi-based Professional Graphics Review

Graphics Card - Jul 27, 2010 | 09:00 AM

The new NVIDIA Quadro 5000 professional graphics card finally brings the Fermi GPU to the world it was originally designed for: content creators. Even though a whole new line of parts is being introduced it is really the 5000 model that will see the brunt of attention with a modest (!!) $2250 price tag. Performance might lag in gaming (clocks and specs are under a GTX 465) but in the world of CAD, design, animation and more the NVIDIA card has the edge over AMD's FirePro line.

ASUS N61Jv Optimus Core i5 16-in Notebook Review

Mobile - Jul 26, 2010 | 08:00 PM

The ASUS N61Jv notebook offers a lot for its $900 price tag including a 16-in screen, Core i3 processor, NVIDIA GT325M GPU with Optimus technology, USB 3.0 and a nice keyboard and touch pad combination. Battery life isn't going get you through a full day without plugging in but for a mid-range price and impressive feature set it could be the perfect back-to-school notebook.

Corsair Professional Series Gold AX1200 Power Supply Review

Case and Cooling - Jul 26, 2010 | 11:00 AM

Corsair Memory continues to expand their PC power supply offering with the introduction of the Professional Series Gold line of power supplies, which currently includes three models: the AX750, AX850 and AX1200. The biggest and the best – If you are looking for a high-power, high-quality PSU with 80 Plus Gold certified high efficiency, then check out Corsair's latest AX1200!

Slate of the Nation - Your Guide to Upcoming Slate Devices

Mobile - Jul 23, 2010 | 09:00 AM

This coming quarter, we are going to see multiple slate devices hit the market by different companies. With each slate unique from its operating system to screen size, it's hard to even begin digesting all the specs and features. Luckily PC Perspective has you covered in this first installment of 'Slate of the Nation'. Be sure to check out the handy downloadable PDF guide as well!

AMD Q2 2010: Financials, Fusion, and Bulldozer

Editorial - Jul 21, 2010 | 09:00 PM

AMD recently released their quarterly financial reports, and things were pretty stellar for the company as compared to previous performances. Questions were raised though about their competitiveness in the CPU market with Intel starting to churn out significant numbers of 32 nm parts. We look at their past performance, their current standing, and where they sit when looking towards the future.

Motorola Droid X on Verizon Wireless Review - 4.3-in of Power

Mobile - Jul 21, 2010 | 12:00 PM

The past year has brought forth the evolution of the Superphone. More than just smartphones, these 1GHz devices with high resolution cameras are the new hot item. Today we take a look at the newest member of this group, the Motorola Droid X and see how it stacks up to the iPhone 4, HTC EVO and more.

Psyko 5.1 Surround Sound Headphones Review

General Tech - Jul 20, 2010 | 09:00 AM

Psyko AudioLabs is bridging the gap between the benefits of a stand-alone 5.1 surround sound setup and standard gaming headphones with their Psyko 5.1 headphones. These $300 headphones were previewed at last year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and were even recognized with a 2009 CES Innovation Award. We will see if these high-end cans give us an edge in our favorite FPS games.

StarCraft II Performance Review - Even your mom can play

Graphics Card - Jul 19, 2010 | 10:00 AM

The full release of StarCraft II is nearly here and we are getting you prepared by detailing GPU performance across current and previous generation offerings. Will the new game require the likes of the GeForce GTX 480 to run or will your Radeon HD 4850 make it through? And what about anti-aliasing and its affect on NVIDIA GPU performance?

Kingwin Lazer Gold Series 1,000W Power Supply Review

Case and Cooling - Jul 17, 2010 | 12:00 PM

The Kingwin LZG-1000 PSU features Crystal Cube modular cables and is 80Plus Gold certified, which translates to high efficiency, cool operation and minimal noise. This is one of the best PSUs Kingwin has released to date.

Thermaltake Armor A90 Mid-Tower PC Case Review

Case and Cooling - Jul 16, 2010 | 04:00 PM

The days of window-less and beige PC cases are over and the age of aluminum, steel, mesh, acrylic, and LEDs reign supreme in today's mid-tower PC case market. Thermaltake has taken this evolution in case design a step further with the Armor A90 by adding multiple dimensions that create a stylish and revolutionary 3D surface that should appeal to gamers and PC enthusiasts.

ASUS U30Jc Core i3 Optimus Notebook Review - Power Envy

Mobile - Jul 15, 2010 | 02:00 PM

The Asus U30j is a brushed aluminum beauty that proves it isn't just about good looks. With NVIDIA Optimus under the hood, this slim notebook begs you to consider why you even both with netbooks in the first place. In this review, find out why you should leave your netbook at home.

MSI Big Bang XPower Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Jul 14, 2010 | 09:00 AM

MSI started the Big Bang series of motherboard to attempt to take back some of the ultra high-end market from the competition and the new XPower option takes it to a new level by offering impressive power and stability options along with overclocking goods and the ability to support as many as six graphics cards! Let's see if the performance and features on the board are worth the fairly high cost.

Enthusiast Graphics Card Comparison - NVIDIA and AMD head-to-head

Graphics Card - Jul 13, 2010 | 12:00 PM

After publishing our look at the new GeForce GTX 460 we had several requests for an article that quickly compared the relevant NVIDIA and AMD options from top to bottom for the enthusiast PC gamer. I threw together some graphs comparing the $200 cards, $300 cards and $400+ cards from both vendors and added some of our own analysis to help gauge the market as we see it today.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 Review - GF104 and the budget Fermi

Graphics Card - Jul 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM

NVIDIA has been attempt to gain ground back from AMD in the enthusiast PC gaming space since the Radeon 5000-series really put them on their heels. The release of the GTX 480/470/465 cards were one step in the right directions and the release of NVIDIA Surround was another. The new GTX 460 introduces the first new GPU redesign with the GF104 and offers top value for your $199. I think a lot of gamers are going to fall for this card!

Seasonic SS-300TFX Power Supply Review

Case and Cooling - Jul 10, 2010 | 12:00 PM

If you are in the market for a solid 300W PSU for a Micro ATX Media Center or Home Theater PC, the Seasonic SS-300TFX deserves a very close look! This is a very different form factor than standard power supplies so stop in and see if it might work for your next HTPC build!

CoolIt Systems ECO A.L.C. Water Cooler Review

Case and Cooling - Jul 08, 2010 | 05:00 PM

Liquid cooling for CPUs, graphics cards, and even hard drives used to be reserved for hardcore PC enthusiasts who also happened to be the first to paint PC cases and install plexiglass windows and case handles. In 2010, regular Joes like you and me can now have premium, self-contained water coolers for around the cost of a high-end, air-cooled heatsink courtesy of companies like Coolit Systems. Coolit Systems is the original innovator behind this self-contained water cooling systems, and this year at CES 2010 Coolit unveiled an economical water cooler called the ECO Advanced Liquid Cooling System.

ASUS ARES Dual HD 5870 Review - The Ultimate Graphics Card

Graphics Card - Jul 07, 2010 | 12:00 PM

The ASUS ARES is one of those things of legend; a card that is worth its weight in gold and actually costs just about as much. If you thought the days of the $1000+ graphics card were over, then you were wrong and ASUS would like you see one of the limited edition ARES cards that matches a pair of true HD 5870s with 4GB of memory to create the fastest single graphics card we have ever tested.

SSD Decoder Ring - an SSD comparison guide (Rev 3.0)

Storage - Jul 07, 2010 | 04:00 AM

** Updated 07 Jul 2010 ** Tired of bouncing back and forth between review sites, manufacturer sites, and retailers in search of your next SSD? Allyn has compiled a huge list of all current and popular SSD's, grouped by controller type, manufacturer, and model.

MSI H55M-ED55 LGA 1156 Micro ATX Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Jul 05, 2010 | 02:00 PM

This platform supports all of today’s latest HD formats as well like 720p, 1080i, and 1080p, which makes it a great upgrade for home theater PC builders. MSI built the H55M-ED55 around this chipset, but added more overclocking capabilities through their OCGenie technology that allows one-click overclocking through a nifty button located right on the motherboard. This board also supports overclocked DDR3-2133 memory, two PCIe 2.0 graphics cards, and 8.1 high definition audio.

Home Theater Desktops? Bah, I Say! Why notebooks are the answer.

Mobile - Jul 02, 2010 | 12:00 PM

We often talk about home theater PCs and the benefits that they can offer to users that want to connect a computer to a TV and integrate into their living room. They aren't always easy though and can come with some specific and unique complaints and issues. What if the answer has been sitting in your briefcase or book bag all along?

Industry Dirt: Pricing Drop Incoming!

Editorial - Jun 30, 2010 | 07:00 PM

AMD has had a stranglehold on the DX11 market, but with Fermi NVIDIA has seemingly loosened the grip. Today's Dirt takes a look at what prices have done for the past 9 months, and what kind of chain reaction we expect to see this month.

NVIDIA Surround with GeForce GTX 470 Results Update

Graphics Card - Jun 30, 2010 | 12:00 PM

Yesterday we looked at how the GeForce GTX 480s stood up to multi-monitor gaming with NVIDIA Surround and 3D Vision Surround. Today we do the same but with GTX 470s in the mix offering a lower priced option for consumers looking to move into the wild world of triple-monitors!

NVIDIA Surround and 3D Vision Surround Revealed

Graphics Card - Jun 29, 2010 | 08:55 AM

NVIDIA finally has their answer to AMD's Eyefinity technology and it is called NVIDIA Surround. Not only does this bring three monitor gaming to the NVIDIA platform but it also integrates support for 3D Vision so now we can get triple 3D panel action going! It truly is a one-of-a-kind gaming experience but can it best AMD in the 2D realm as well?

ASRock A330ION Mini ITX Atom + ION Motherboard Review

Motherboard - Jun 28, 2010 | 09:00 AM

Mini ITX motherboards are growing in popularity because of their low power consumption, good performance, and support for high definition video and audio. They are also a good solution for users on a budget because most (if not all) are being outfitted with integrated video and CPUs like the ASRock A330ION we are evaluating today. The A330ION brings together NVidia's MCP7A-ION platform and Intel's dual core Atom 330 processor to create a small form factor HTPC solution that's capable of lower-end gaming and Blu-ray 1080p playback right out of the box.

OCZ RevoDrive 240GB PCIe SSD Full Performance Review

Storage - Jun 25, 2010 | 12:00 PM

We have been promised PCI Express-based solid state drives almost since SSDs were first introduced and while we have had a few pass through our hands, not many have TRULY been prepared for the consumer. OCZ has been a force of change for enthusiasts in this market and they continue to be just that by releasing the new Revo PCIe SSD!

Industry Dirt: GTX 460 Saves Bacon and a Trip to Southern Islands

Editorial - Jun 23, 2010 | 09:00 PM

The summer is about to heat up again in the graphics world, and we are taking the first step in letting you know where it is all heading. NVIDIA and AMD are both preparing major products, and we take a look behind the curtain as to why the GF100 is such a hot and hungry beast, and why the GF104 could be this generation's G92. Plus a quick look at what kind of changes to expect from AMD's Southern Islands.

AMD Lisbon Opteron 4100 CPUs and FireStream GPUs Launch for Servers

Processor - Jun 23, 2010 | 12:00 AM

AMD is announcing a pair of new product lines today to address a couple of server markets. The new Opteron 4100-series of processors takes the Lisbon core and lowers price to the point of absurdity. Can a $99 server processor coupled with power-per-core efficiency spell success for AMD in the cloud computing infrastructure? Can can the new FireStream parts put a dent in NVIDIA's Tesla lineup?

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