Monthly Archives: March 2015

GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 Intel Motherboard

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This is a great Intel Motherboard created by Gigabyte. This Motherboard can function sufficiently as a mid-ranged to high-ranged gaming motherboard. Gigabyte Technology  is an international manufacturer and distributor of computer hardware products. Gigabyte is one of the the highest ranked motherboard vendors along with other products. Gigabyte was Established in 1986, and since then has been working with “core values of innovation and inspiration to become one of the world wide leaders in computer technology,” (Gigabyte).
The Motherboard I will be reviewing today is the GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 7. It has an LGA of 1150, which means it will only be occupied by a CPU that fits this type of socket. This Motherboard has 4 banks of DDR3 memory that can support up to 32Gb.  With this much memory space there is plenty of room to upgrade. This motherboard also holds 2 PCI Express x16 slots, which can both hold video cards. You can find more specifications here. I also have listed some major ones below.
Specifications:

  • LGA 1150 CPU Socket
  • Accepts  Intel® Core i7/ i5/ i3 Pentium / Celeron (LGA1150) processors
  • Support for DDR3 3200/ 3100 / 3000/ 2933 / 2800/ 2666/ 2600 / 2500 / 2400 / 2200 / 2133/ 2000 / 1866/ 1800/ 1600 / 1333 MHz memory
  • Dual Channel Memory Architecture
  • 2 PCI Express x16 slot
  • 3 x PCI Express x1 slots
  • 1 x PCI slot
  • supports 8 SATA 6Gb/s
  • Has onboard video supported by a CPU with integrated graphics
  • Realtek ALC1150audio with 7.1 channels.  motherboard blog back panel pic

Supports:

  •  4 USB 3.0
  • 4 USB 2.0
  • 1  DVI-D and 1 VGA video
  • 1 HDMI
  • 5 Audio Ports

Overall this is a great motherboard for any moderate to frequent gamer. It is extremely compatible and easy to upgrade. The Motherboard can be purchased on Newegg at a fantastic  price of $174.99.  I would highly recommend this motherboard to any gamer who is getting a new computer or plans on upgrading over time. So check out this impressive motherboard, it may just be the one for you.

Works Cited

“GIGABYTE – About GIGABYTE – Contact Us.” GIGABYTE – About GIGABYTE – Contact Us. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015. <http://www.gigabyte.us/about-gigabyte/contact-us.aspx>.
“GIGABYTE – Motherboard , Graphics Card , Laptop ,Tablet , Mini-PC , Server , PC Peripherals and More.” GIGABYTE – Motherboard , Graphics Card , Laptop ,Tablet , Mini-PC , Server , PC Peripherals and More. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015. <http://www.gigabyte.us/>.
“GIGABYTE – Motherboard – Socket 1150 – GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 (rev. 1.0).” GIGABYTE – Motherboard – Socket 1150 – GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 (rev. 1.0). N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015. <http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4959#sp>.
“GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 7 LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard.” – Newegg.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015. <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128708>.
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“What Is Dual-channel Memory?” What Is Dual-channel Memory? N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015. <http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/d/dual-channel-memory.htm>.
 

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Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core Reveiw

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This is the Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core. Intel was founded in 1968 by Gordon E. Moore. Intel is a corporation that is the leading CPU producer. This company’s headquarters is located in Santa Clara, California.
This CPU is a popular choice among high-end gaming computers. It has 4 cores at 4.4 GHz. This CPU is also and i7 which is pretty cool. This CPU is not usually for beginner users, although all Intel computers can use this CPU in them. I would recommend this CPU to anyone that is looking for a reliable and good CPU to use.
Specification:

—Max Clock Speed- 4.4 GHz
—L3 Cache- 8MB
—Socket- LGA 1150
# of Cores- —Quad-Core

 
Although this CPU is not very cheap, it well worth the price at $339.99. Before you buy this CPU I would recommend reviewing the specs before.
Works Cited:
—  “Support For Z97-G45 GAMING.” MSI USA. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. <http://us.msi.com/support/mb/Z97G45_GAMING.html#support-cpu>.
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—  “Support For H81M-P33.” MSI USA. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. <http://us.msi.com/support/mb/H81MP33.html#support-cpu>.
—  “Intel Celeron G1840 Haswell Dual-Core 2.8GHz LGA 1150 53W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646G1840 Intel Celeron G1840 Haswell Dual-Core 2.8GHz LGA 1150 53W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646G1840.” Intel Celeron G1840 Haswell Dual-Core 2.8GHz LGA 1150 53W Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics BX80646G1840. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2014. <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117301&cm_re=intel_cpus-_-19-117-301-_-Product>.]]>

Intel BOXDQ67SWB3 Motherboard

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Intel is a located in Santa Clara, California. Intel has been in business since 1968, founded by Bob Noyce & Gordon Moore on July 18th, 1968. Intel is one of the largest and highest valued motherboard chipsets, graphic chips, and motherboard producers based on revenue.  This is the Intel BOXDQ67SWB3 Motherboard, produced by Intel, and has many advantages for an average home motherboard. More about Intel as a company can be found on there website here.
Specifications:
Integrated Components:

  • Onboard Video/8 Channels: Integrated Graphics
  • Onboard Audio/ 8 Channels: Realtek ALC888S
  • Onboard LAN Chipset
  • Onboard USB: 8x USB 2.0 & 2x USB 3.0

Ports

  • 1 Display Port
  • 3 Audio Ports

Specifications

  • 24Pin Power Connector
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • SATA Storage: 3Gb/s x2
  • Bus Speed of 5.7 GT/s

Socket Type:

  • LGA 1155 CPU Socket

Memory :

  • Type of memory this board takes : DDR3 1333/1066
  • 32 Gb Storage

Expansion Slots:

  • One PCI Express 2.0×16
  • One PCI Express x4
  • One PCI Express x1
  • One PCI Slots 1

More specifications about this motherboard can be found here along side with the price of  $113.99. For a nice work motherboard that would fit the needs of any home. designed to showcase the superior performance quality of the 2nd generation Intel Core vPro processor family.

Works Cited

     “Intel BOXDQ67SWB3 LGA 1155 Intel Q67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard.” – Newegg.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015.
“Intel: Tablet, 2in1, Laptop, Desktop, Smartphone, Server, Embedded.” Intel. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Mar. 2015.

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i7-5820k Haswell E Intel 6 Core CPU

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This is the i7-5820k Haswell E intel CPU. Intel was founded in 1968 by physicist Robert Noyce and chemist Gordon Moore. Intel is a multinational corporation that is the leading CPU producer today. This company is headquartered in  Santa Clara, California. Intel is a trusted and well known CPU manufacturer.
This CPU is a popular choice among high-end gamers  and larger machines. It has a whopping six cores, at 3.3GHz. This CPU is not for the average user. Most Intel supported machines can use this CPU however, as it is conveniently an i7.  This also supports a 64 bus  machine. I’d recommend this CPU to people that are looking for a strong and very dependable CPU.
Specifications:

  • Six-core
  • 3.3GHz
  • L2 cache 6x 256 KB
  • L3 cache 15 Mb
  • 64 Bus speed
  • Thermal power- 140W

This CPU isn’t cheap, but neither is happiness. You can find this magnificent CPU at Newegg for $389.99. Be sure to review the specifications yourself before purchasing this CPU.

Works Cited:

“Intel Core I7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75820K Intel Core I7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75820K.” Intel Core I7-5820K Haswell-E 6-Core 3.3GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75820K. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2015.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117402

“Intel.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2015.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel

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ASUS P9X79 LE LGA 2011 Intel Motherboard

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ASUS is one of many Taiwanese technology industries. This particular region has grown tremendously in the market for technology. ASUS has been leading the frontline of this growth. ASUS began as a small motherboard manufacturer, however they now are the leading technology company in Taiwan and they employ over 11,000 people worldwide. ASUS sells many types of information technology including PC components, tablets, smartphones, and more. ASUS was founded April 2, 1989 in Taipei, Taiwan.
The motherboard that I will be reviewing today is the ASUS P9X79 LE LGA 2011 Intel Motherboard. It is LGA 2011 which means you need an intel CPU that has that many pins. The motherboard has in total 8 slots for memory and supports up to 64 GB. That means it is a great motherboard if you plan to upgrade your computer anytime in the future. The motherboard also has 3 PCI Express 3.0 16x slots which means that it’ll handle up to three modern day graphics cards at once, insane! Here are some more specs if you’d like to see them, however I will list a brief amount of specs below.
Specifications:
  • Quad-Channel with 8 Ram Slots (Up to 64 GB)
  • Supports DDR3 1066-1866 and DDR3 2133-2400 Overclocked
  • 3 PCI Express 3.0 16x slots, 2 PCI Express 1x slots, and 1 PCI slot
  • LGA 2011 w/ Intel Support
  • 4 SATA 3Gb/s and 2 SATA 6Gb/s
  • ATX (Side)

This motherboard is extremely compatible and easy to upgrade with. This product has a great price for what it comes with. The motherboard can be purchased at Newegg for $224.99. I would highly recommend this motherboard to anybody that plans to purchase a new computer and upgrade it overtime or even just to upgrade motherboards to a quicker and bigger motherboard. This motherboard is made for gaming and should only be bought for gaming. If you plan to buy for a business computer or typical web-surfing home computer this in’t the best option.

Works Cited
“ASUS P9X79 LE.” Newegg.com. N.p., n.d. Web.
 “About ASUS.” ASUS.com. ASUS, n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2015.
“P9X79 LE.” ASUS.com. ASUS, n.d. Web.

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AMD FX-8320E Gamer CPU

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     AMD designs and integrates technology that powers millions of devices. They are an American multinational semiconductor company who was established in 1969 when they broke from Intel. AMD  was founded by Jerry Sanders who set the standard and mindset that “customers should come first, at every stage of a company’s activities.” AMD continues to work by this standard has become a thriving computing company.
   The CPU I will be reviewing today is the FD832EWMHKBOX or the AMD FX-8320E Gamer CPU. This processor has an AM3+ socket along with 8-cores. An 8-core processor is typically faster than a smaller core processor, for instance a 6-core. When up dating your CPU, remember that your motherboard can only take a certain socket type, for instance this is an AM3+. For more in-depth information about this motherboard go here.
Specs:
  • Socket AM3+
  • 8-Core
  • Bus Speed: 3200 MHz
  • L2 Cache: 4 x 2MB
  • L3 Cache: 8MB
  • Clock Speed: 3.2GHz (4.0GHz Turbo)

This is a very good processor, made by an exremly reliable company. This CPU has the ability to handle any gamer that comes its way. Keep in mind this processor can be purchased on Newegg.com at a price of $139.99. 
This processor is highly recommended to boost your computer. Its sold at a great price for a CPU of this standard. With a speed of 3.2 GHz and 8MB of L3 cache it will have an abundant amount of storage to meet your gaming and working needs. Check out this processor, if you are looking to upgrade your  CPU this may be the one you’ve been looking for.

Works Cited

“AMD FX-8320E Vishera 8-Core 3.2GHz (4.0GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 95W Desktop Processor FD832EWMHKBOX.” – Newegg.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2015. <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113376>.
“Global Provider of Innovative Graphics, Processors and Media Solutions | AMD.” Global Provider of Innovative Graphics, Processors and Media Solutions | AMD. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2015. <http://www.amd.com/en-us>.
“Micro Center – Computers and Electronics.” Micro Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2015. <http://www.microcenter.com/product/437624/fx_8320e_black_edition_32ghz_eight-core_socket_am3_boxed_processor>.

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Intel Pentium G840 Sandy Bridge Dual-Core 2.8GHz LGA 1155 65W Desktop Processor SR05P

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Looking for a processor that is cheap, and will work with a LGA motherboard that is relatively fast for the price? This may be the option for you then!
Take at look at the Intel Pentium Deal-Core Processor! This is a great CPU, produced by Intel, a company  founded in Santa Clara, California by Bob Noyce and Gordon Moore on July 18th, 1968. Intel is one of the largest and highest valued producers of CPU’s in the world, along side producing motherboard chip sets, graphic chips, and one of the highest producers based on revenue. You can find more info about Intel as a company here.
  Specifications of this CPU :

  • Dual-Core
  • LGA 1155 Socket Type
  • Supported Buss SPeed of 2800 MHz
  • Clock Speed of 2.8 Ghz
  • 3 MB of Shared Cache

More specifications of this product can be found here. This CPU would be great for an average work or business PC but not quite what your looking for in a CPU to put in a gaming motherboard. With the low price of $60.00 this CPU could be yours today!

Works Cited

     “ARK | Intel® Pentium® Processor G840 (3M Cache, 2.80 GHz).” ARK Product Launch. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2015.
“Intel Pentium G840 2.8GHz 3MB 2 Cores 1155 Processor.” Amazon.com: : Computers & Accessories. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2015.

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ECS A85F2-A GOLDEN(1.0) FM2 AMD A85X (Hudson D4) HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard Review

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poolThis efficient motherboard for your gaming standards was made by ECS, a company in which was established in 1987 and has been in the business for 30 years. ECS specializes in not only motherboards, but now now desktop and notebook computers, graphics cards and mobile products all around. To check out more of ECS’s interesting info and more, go here.

The ECS A85F2-A Golden Motherboard is a very sleek and amazing choice for your gaming wants and needs.  With the maximum memory of 64 GB, this motherboard doesn’t fail to impress it’s customers. This slick design and gold outlook on this motherboard may in fact make your computer look nice and more professional. To learn more on the specifications of this motherboard, go here.

Specifications:

  • CPU Socket Type- FM2
  • 4×240 Pin
  • Memory Standard- 1333/1600/1866/2133(OC)/2400(OC)/2600(OC)
  • Maximum Memory- 64GB
  • Dual Channel
  • 8 Audio Channels

This efficient and well designed motherboard just went out of stock a few days ago. But at the price of $139.53, this gaming motherboard would’ve been yours. Wait for it to be back in stock and this motherboard will impress you.

Works Cited

“ECS A85F2-A GOLDEN(1.0) FM2 AMD A85X (Hudson D4) HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard.” – Newegg.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2015. <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135330>.

“ECS – Motherboard, VGA, Notebook, Tablet PC, System, IPC, LIVA.” ECS – Motherboard, VGA, Notebook, Tablet PC, System, IPC, LIVA. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Mar. 2015. <http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/AboutECS/AboutECS_Detail.aspx?MenuID=62&childid=M_62&LanID=0>.

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