Monthly Archives: February 2014

KHX16C9T3K4/32X RAM Review

Memory Reviews, NT IT Reviews

<![CDATA[I am reviewing one of Kingston Technologies products, a RAM chip called the KHX16C9T3K4.
Kingston Technology is an American corporation that was founded on October 17, 1987. Kingston Technology manufactures, sells and supports flash memory and other computer products. (Wikipedia)
 

 
Specs:

  • CL(IDD)- 9 cycles
  • Row Cycle Time-49.5ns
  • Refresh to Active Command Time-260ns
  • Row Active Time-36ns
  • DDR3-1600 SDRAM
  • 1.5V
  • 8GB

If you need to max out your gaming PC, then use this memory! It is a great choice for it is very high quality and is sold at a reasonable price in a set of four at Amazon for $369.72 and got a 5 star review. I think that this memory is the best for gaming and surpasses its competitors for being better.

Works Cited
“Amazon Prime Free Trial.” Amazon.com: Kingston HyperX Beast 32 GB Kit (4×8 GB) 1600MHz DDR3 PC3-12800 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM XMP Desktop Memory KHX16C9T3K4/32X: Computers & Accessories. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.
“Kingston Technology.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Feb. 2014. Web. 24 Feb. 2014.

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CPU AMD FX-9590

CPU reviews

<![CDATA[If you are looking for a great gaming CPU then the AMD-9590 is for you. This CPU is the best against its rivals because not only is it cheaper, but its quality is higher and is superior to its competing CPU's.
'The FX-9590 was developed by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD is an American company that develops semiconductor and computer processors. AMD is the second-largest supplier of microprocessors, next to Intel."(Wikipedia)

The AMD FX-9590 is good for gaming PC’s because it has:
Clock Speed:5.0GHz
Supported Bus Speeds: 5200 MHz
L2 Cache: 8Mb
L3 Cache: 8Mb
Socket: AM3+
Eight-Core
It is better than the other gaming CPU’s because it is cheap and very high quality. It is a very reliable CPU, reviewers on Newegg gave it  a 5 star, while 15% gave it a 4 star. On Tigerdirect 3 out of 6 reviewers gave it a 5/5. It costs $329.99 on Tigerdirect.

Works Cited
“Advanced Micro Devices.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Feb. 2014. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.
“AMD FX-9590 Eight-Core 5.0Ghz Processor – 16MB Cache, 1866 Max DDR3, Unlocked – FD9590FHHKWOF.” Tigerdirect. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.
“AMD FX-9590 Vishera 4.7GHz Socket AM3+ 220W Eight-Core Desktop Processor – Black Edition FD9590FHHKWOF.” Newegg.com –. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.

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CORSAIR Vengeance Pro CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R Memory Review

Memory Reviews, NT IT Reviews

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This is a review for CORSAIR Vengeance Pro CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R DRAM. This is a very  high-end memory for an intense gamer or professional use only. It would be best utilized on a gamer/professional PC. This memory is for those who want very fast memory and are fans of overclocking.
Corsair Memory is an American computer peripherals and hardware company headquartered in Fremont, California. The company was incorporated in California in January 1994 and was reincorporated in Delaware in 2007. In January 2010 the company was incorporated again in Delaware as Corsair Components, Inc. Corsair designs and sells a range of products for computers, including high-speed DRAM modules, ATX power supplies, USB flash drives, memory and case cooling solutions, computer cases, solid-state drives, and speakers. (Corsair Memory Wikipedia)
CORSAIR Vengeance Pro CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R DRAM is DDR3, 240 pin, DIMM memory. Its speed rating is PC3-24000 (3000MHz) and its SPD Latency is 9-9-9-24. When you buy this memory, Corsair includes a fan, a Vengeance Pro heat spreader, and a lifetime warranty. They sell the Vengeance Pro in two sticks of 4GB memory, adding up to 8GB. You can find this memory on Newegg.com for $539.99.
If you’re a gamer who’s looking for some top-notch, high-quality memory, then this is the stuff for you. I’d recommend this DRAM to anyone who wants fast  or just plain cool memory for their PC, although it would be best used on a high end system as opposed to a home or business PC.

Works Cited

“Corsair.” – High Performance DDR3 Memory Upgrades, 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply Units, SSD Drives, Computer Cases, CPU Cooling, USB Flash Drives, Pc Speakers, and Gaming Headsets. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014. <http://www.corsair.com/us/>.
“Corsair Memory.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Nov. 2014. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corsair_Memory>.
“CORSAIR Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 X 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 3000 (PC3 24000) Desktop Memory Model CMY8GX3M2A3000C12R.” Newegg.com -. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014. <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233640>.
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AMD GA-990FXA-UD7 motherboard review

Motherboard reviews, NT IT Reviews

<![CDATA[If you are looking for a mid-range/high-end gaming PC, then I have a treat for you.  The GA-990FXA-UD7 is made by the most superior manufacturer, Gigabyte Technology Corporation, Ltd., a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer.
"Established in 1986, its major customers include custom boutique PC manufacturers such as Alienware and Falcon Northwest. Mr. Pei-Cheng Yeh founded GigaByte Technology Co. Ltd. in 1986 and has been its Chairman since 1986. Gigabyte is considered a Tier 1 motherboard manufacturer (based on units sold) along with Micro-Star International (MSI), Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) and Asus." (Wikipedia)
GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD7 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard

  • Supports newest AMD AM3+ FX/AM3 Phenom™ II series processors
  • Advanced 8+2 phase CPU VRM power design for AMD high-TDP CPU support
  • 6 PCI-E 2.0 interfaces for 4way AMD CrossFireX and SLI multi-graphics support
  • AMD SB950 provides 6 native SATA3 ports with superfast 6Gbps link speed and RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support
  • Supports USB 3.0 with superfast transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps
  • GIGABYTE 3x USB Power with On/Off Charge USB ports
  • Ultra Durable 3 Technology with copper cooled quality for lower working temperature
  • Turbo XHD technology accelerating hard drive performance with ease
  • Revolution energy saving design with Easy Energy Saver technology
  • Hi-def 108dB Signal-to-noise ratio Blu-ray DVD audio playback
  • Patented DualBIOS with Hybrid EFI technology for 3TB HDD support
  • Supports Dolby Home Theater audio
  • Stylish Power/reset/Clr CMOS onboard button for power user needs

(Gigabyte)
This motherboard is amazing for gaming because it supports 4×240 pin DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866/1600/1333/1066. Its maximum memory that is supported is 32GB.
Its integrated components are:

  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
  • 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  • 1 x coaxial S/PDIF Out connector
  • 1 x IEEE 1394a port
  • 7 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  • 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports
  • 1 x eSATA/USB Combo connector
  • 1 x eSATA 6Gb/s connector
  • 1 x RJ-45 port

6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone)
This motherboard is a very good choice for beginning gaming on PC’s and costs about  $209.60 on Newegg or Amazon.

Works Cited
“GIGABYTE – Motherboard – Socket AM3+ – GA-990FXA-UD7 (rev. 1.x).” GIGABYTE – Motherboard – Socket AM3+ – GA-990FXA-UD7 (rev. 1.x). N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.
“GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD7 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD7 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard.” GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD7 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Extended ATX AMD Motherboard. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.
“Gigabyte Technology.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Sept. 2014. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.

 
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Patriot Signature Memory Review

Memory Reviews, NT IT Reviews

<![CDATA[Have you checked your memory lately? Are you running low (check easily at this site)? Odds are, you could use a upgrade! That’s where the Patriot signature 8 Gig sticks come in.   Currently games are starting use a lot of memory and you don’t want to fall behind on the newest games! Patriot is a company located in Fremont California that has been around since 1985. Patriot Memory makes a range of memory module and flash memory products, offering a perfect blend of quality and value. Patriot products include Extreme Performance, Signature Lines, and Flash Memory solutions. (Patriot Memory)
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The specs of this model are:

  • žDDR3 1333 SDRAM
  • ž8Gb Capacity
  • žCAS Latency: 9
  • ž1.5 v
  • žNon-ECC
  • ž7.8US Refresh Interval (8192 CYCLES/64MS)
CAS latency is especially great for this memory.  The lower the CAS latency the better! Think of the latency as a delay. For this model “9” is a really great number for the latency. It is low enough so that you will have no trouble running all those fun games.
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If you are thinking about getting that finishing touch for your gaming PC  go ahead and pick some of this memory up! You will not regret your decision. Even if you aren’t the gaming type you can still use this memory to get your computer as fast as it can be. It can be found over on Newegg as you can see it has a respectable 4/5 eggs. Also if you are building an entire machine go ahead and check out our other review for the ASUS Rampage IV Black Edition motherboard. These two products will pair up nicely!
Works Cited
“8GB PC3-10600 (1333MHz) DIMM (PSD38G13332 PSD38G13332H).” Patriot. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“About Patriot Memory.” Patriot. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“Patriot Signature Memory.” Newegg. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.

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Intel Celeron G1620 CPU Review

CPU reviews, NT IT Reviews

<![CDATA[If you need a processor for a home or business computer this could be the CPU for you! Personally I believe that Celeron processors get a lot of flak which they don't deserve. Keep in mind this should not be used for gaming, however it is great for all sorts of business uses. This processor is made by the reliable company Intel. Intel is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Intel is the world’s largest and highest valued semiconductor chip maker. It is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors, the processors found in most personal computers. (Wikipedia)
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When looking at the specs I know you will agree it’s perfect for any work assignments or home recreational uses that you might need done:

  • Clock speed: 2.7 GHz
  • Bus speed: 5 GT/s DMI

Cache:

  •  L1: 2 x 32 KB instruction caches
  •  L2: 2 x 256 KB
  •  L3: Shared 2 MB
Cache is a very important part of the entire PC. Without any cache your home computer is significantly slower! Think of it like this: Somebody ask you a question, and you can give the answer right off the top of your head. Now they ask you a question but this time you have to look through a notebook. That is a lot slower then just using your brain. That is the difference between CPU cache and RAM memory.  Cache is immediate to the CPU allowing it to finish task faster.
The CPU socket type is: Socket 1155 / H2 / LGA1155, and the CPU is dual core. (Intel)
As you can see this CPU isn’t the greatest to try and play your video games, but if all you are doing is checking email and using word this is the CPU for you! Honestly this is the best bang for your buck on those home and business systems. The price tag is a huge plus coming in at only $58.99. This is the same price as a new video game. It also has the 5 egg rating to back up the reasons for buying!
Works Cited
“Intel Celeron G1620.” Newegg.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“Intel Celeron Processor.” Intel.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“Intel.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Dec. 2014. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.

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CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB

Memory Reviews, NT IT Reviews

<![CDATA[CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B
Corsair is an American company that is located in Fremont, California. It was founded in January of 1994 by Andrew Paul, Don Lieberman, and John Beekley. They started developing the level 2 cache modules called cache on a stick. In 2002 they began shipping their products all over the world.
Corsair Vengeance

  • model- CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B
  • type- 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
  • speed- DDR3 1600
  • capacity- 8gb
  • voltage- 1.5
  • dual channel
  • Cas latency- 9

This memory would be best used for gaming or if you just want to have a lot of memory. I would recommend this memory because it is high performance for such a low price. If you want to buy two of them it will cost you $92 on Newegg. If you just get one then it will probably be around $42. If you purchase this on Newegg you will receive a lifetime warranty on parts.

work cited

 “Corsair Memory.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Nov. 2014. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 X 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 X 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B.” CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 X 4GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
 
 
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AMD Athlon II X2 280

CPU reviews, NT IT Reviews

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AMD is the second largest global supplier of microprocessors and it is located in Sunnyvale, California. It is also big in the graphics processing unit market. It was founded on May 1st, 1969. The biggest rival that AMD has is Intel. (AMD Wiki)

  • Core name- Regor
  • Processors-2
  • Threads-2
  • Frequency- 3.6 GHz
  • L1 cache- 128 KB
  • L2 cache- 2 MB
  • socket type- Socket AM2+ / Socket AM3

This is a good CPU to have at home for personal use or for gaming. It will cost you about $65 but that’s depending on where you purchase the CPU at. At Amazon it is $62.99. This CPU has been rated highly with very few reported bugs. This CPU is a very fast and consistent for the price that it is.

Work cited

“ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Memory/Device Support (Crosshair V Formula-Z) Crosshair V Formula-Z.” ASUSTeK Computer Inc. -Support- Memory/Device Support (Crosshair V Formula-Z) Crosshair V Formula-Z. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.

“AMD A4 Or Athlon II X2 280.” Tom’s Hardware. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.

“AMD Athlon II X2 280 .” CPUBoss. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.

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Intel Core i7-4930HQ CPU

CPU reviews, NT IT Reviews

<![CDATA[CPU
This is a review for the Intel Core i7-4930HQ CPU. The Intel Core i7-4930HQ is a pretty fast CPU made by Intel Corporation and launched in 2013. This CPU is predominately made for gaming purposes and would be unnecessary for a home or business PC. This CPU features some of the newest technology available and is one of the fastest CPU’s on the market. It’s much faster than the I5 processors, according to a review on the PC Mag website.
Intel Corporation is an American multinational semiconductor chip maker corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Intel is the world’s largest and highest valued semiconductor chip maker, based on revenue. It is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors, the processors found in most personal computers. (Intel Wikipedia)
Intel Corporation, founded on July 18, 1968, is a portmanteau of Integrated Electronics. Intel also makes motherboard chipsets, network interface controllers and integrated circuits, flash memory, graphic chips, embedded processors and other devices related to communications and computing. (Intel Wikipedia)
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The Intel Core i7-4930HQ is a CPU manufactured by Intel Corporation. Its an LGA 1155 socket type and quad core. It offers support for 64 bits and the integrated memory controller speed is dual channel DDR3-1066/1333. It offers integrated Intel HD graphics 3000.  The clock speed is 3.4 GHz and the maximum memory supported is 64 GB.  It has four memory channels. It doesn’t support ECC memory though.
Overall the Intel Core i7-4930HQ CPU is a high quality CPU. It’s great for gamers and professional use. On Newegg.com, 93% of people who reviewed it gave it five stars. Users described it as “Beast” and “Great for O.C enthusiasts”. You can find this CPU on Newegg.com for $339.99.
 
 

Works Cited

“Company Overview.” Intel. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. <http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/company-overview/company-overview.html>.

 “Comparing Intel Core I5 vs I7.” PCMAG. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. <http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0%2C2817%2C2404674%2C00.asp>.
“Intel® Core™ I7-4930K Processor (12M Cache, up to 3.90 GHz).” ARK Product Launch. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. <http://ark.intel.com/products/77780>.
“Intel.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Dec. 2014. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel>.

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Crossfire V Formula-Z

Motherboard reviews, NT IT Reviews

<![CDATA["ASUSTeK Computer Inc., usually referred to as Asus, and trading under that name, is a Taiwanese multinational computer hardware and electronics company headquartered in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded on April 2nd, 1989. Their chairman is Jonney Shih and their CEO is Jerry Shen. Its products include desktops, laptops, netbooks, LED/LCD panels, mobile phones, networking equipment, monitors, motherboards, graphics cards, optical storage, multimedia products, servers, workstations, and tablet PCs. The company's slogan is: "Inspiring Innovation. Persistent Perfection."Asus is the world's fifth-largest PC vendor by 2012 unit sales. Asus appears in BusinessWeer’s "InfoTech 100" and "Asia’s Top 10 IT Companies" rankings, and it ranked first in the IT Hardware category of the 2008 Taiwan Top 10 Global Brands survey with a total brand value of US$1.3 billion" (ASUS Wikipedia)
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The Crossfire V Formula-Z is a newer gaming motherboard with an AM3+ socket type.
Expansion Slots:
3 x PCIe 2.0 x16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
USB Ports:
6 x USB 3.0 port
12 x USB 2.0 port
Back  input and output ports:
1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
2 x eSATA 6Gb/s
1 x LAN (RJ45) port
4 x USB 3.0
ATX for factor 12 inches by 9.6 inches
This is a really good motherboard for gaming. It has all you need for a gaming motherboard besides a graphics card. For a gaming motherboard it isn’t a too bad price of $229.00. You can find this motherboard at NewEgg.com or at the ASUS company home page.
“ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Gaming Motherboard with 3-Way SLI/CrossFireX Support and UEFI BIOS.” ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AMD Gaming Motherboard with 3-Way SLI/CrossFireX Support and UEFI BIOS. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“CROSSHAIR V FORMULA-Z.” Motherboards –. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“Robot Check.” Robot Check. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard.” PCPartPicker. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.
“ASUS Crosshair V Formula Z Motherboard Review.” Overclockers Club. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2014.]]>