Category Archives: Reviews

Mar 23, 2012
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Intel X79 Review

At first glance, the Intel X79 chipset looks pretty similar to the X68 Express chipset. However, the main difference between the platforms lies with the sockets. This chipset is easily one of the most advanced chipsets on the market. The Intel X79 supports PCIE 2.0 in 40 lanes while the Z68 only supported 16 lanes. This gives the Intel X79 the ability to support up to 5 graphics cards. When you buy the motherboard, you get a full box that will open to reveal the motherboard through a plastic sheet. The motherboard comes with SATA cables, I/O shields, an ASUS Q-Connects cable, CrossFireX and SLI bridges and a driver disk. (more…)

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Mar 16, 2012
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GeForce GTX 580 Review

The GPU can make or break a gaming computer. Although there are not too  many people who will spend as much money as a brand new lower end laptop on their graphics card, for the few that will, the GeForce GTX 580 takes the cake. This single GPU from GeForce and offers one of the best solutions for gaming enthusiasts. The GeForce 580 comes with an 855Mhz core as well as 3072 Mhz of memory. When put to the test, this card boasted 816 Mhz at the core while 1.5 GB or RAM was clocked at 4008 Mhz. This 10.8% improvement over the last model should give your games the boost needed for better graphics across the board. (more…)

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Mar 9, 2012
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Star Wars: The Old Republic Review

Star Wars: The Old Republic allows you to get the ultimate Star Wars experience to date. Although users were teased for years with cinematic trailers, this game has finally been released. BioWare, the game’s publisher, is no stranger to ambition. They have long stated that they wanted to release a massively multiplayer game that would not disappoint even the most hardcore gamer. SWTOR takes place 3500 years before the movies, so some users might have a hard time understanding the premise. However, even if you’re not familiar with Star Wars mythology, you will be able to get the gist of what is going on. (more…)

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Mar 5, 2012
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Why Go With Scalable Link Interface (SLI)

Graphics are everything when it comes to PC gaming. Only second to processing power, graphics offer the proper resolution for playing a game to keep the player aware of everything around them. Scalable Link Interface (SLI) is a multi-GPU solution that was developed by 3dfx before the company was bought by NVIDIA. SLI has been on the market since 1998, but made a big comeback in 2004 when computers were beginning to use PCI Express slots on motherboards. If you are looking for a GPU solution for your gaming PC, SLI is a great choice. (more…)

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Mar 2, 2012
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Top Ten Worst PC Games

Over the years PC gaming has evolved from single player, two-dimensional games to multiplayer 3-D games. However, with all of the advances in technology, there have still been some terrible games released for the PC. Here are the top 10 worst PC games ever. (more…)

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Feb 20, 2012
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AMD or Intel, What’s the Best Processor for my Gaming Computer

Choosing a processor for your gaming computer is one of the most important aspects of getting the best processing speed. If you’re thinking about buying a new gaming computer or you’re interested in building your own gaming computer, you are probably wrestling over whether or not you should buy an AMD or an Intel processor. Both of these processors offer great features, however, your processor choice will determine the rest of your build. If you are not building a gaming computer, you could have a system that only supports one of these so looking to your motherboard compatibilities beforehand. (more…)

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Feb 6, 2012
Top Ten RPGS

Top Ten RPGS for Your Gaming Computer

RPGs are some of the most in depth games for the PC gamer. These games require strategy, skill and logic to bring the gamer into a different world. There are a lot of different RPGs on the market and while some are amazing, others can be quite underwhelming. Here are the top 10 RPGs for your gaming PC. (more…)

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