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XFX Radeon R9 295×2

Video Card Reviews

<![CDATA[XFX Core Edition R9-295X-8QFA Radeon R9 295x2 8GB 1024 (512 x 2)-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support ...
Ever wondered what it would be like to have the ultimate gaming GPU but they all cost over a grand? Well then the Radeon R9 295×2 is the perfect choice for you. This video card is an absolute monster, the specs can be seen here:

  • GPU: XFX Radeon R9 295X
  • Memory Size: 8 GB (GDDR5)
  • PCIe 3.0 Interface
  • 1018 MHz Core Clock
  • 5000 MHz Effective Memory Clock
  • 4 x Mini DisplayPort
  • 1 x DVI-D
  • Custom Water Cooling Attached
  • Max Analog Resolution: 2048 x 1536
  • Max Digital Resolution: 4096 x 2160
  • CrossFireX Ready
  • 500 + Power Supply Required!
  • DirectX 11.2

If you want to know anything else about this video card you can find it here for $689.99 (31% off!) This video card is perfect for a long-term investment as it will run most games on ultra settings for years to come. If you’d like to know more about AMD and their company you can visit them here.

Works Cited

“XFX Core Edition R9-295X-8QFA Radeon R9 295×2.” – Newegg.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2015.
“Company Information.” AMD.com. AMD, n.d. Web.
“What Is DirectX? – Definition from WhatIs.com.” SearchWindowsServer. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2015.
“AMD CrossFireX.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2015.

 

 

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Western Digital BLACK SERIES WD4003FZEX Review

Hard Drive Reviews

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22-236-622-V01
“We, the thousands of members of the Western Digital community, are here to provide you access to the best storage and collection devices worldwide,” – Western Digital. They sell high-quality SSD’s as well as HDD’s. Their customers range from high-class companies to everyday users such as yourself. Western Digital’s business began on April 23, 1970. Out of many storage device companies Western Digital is very well-known for their quality and reliability of their hard drives and solid state drives. More information about Western Digital can be found here.
The hard drive that I will be reviewing today is called the Black Series WD4003FZEX. It is a SATA III drive which means it’s the latest generation for newer motherboards and that it transfers data at 6.0 Gb/s. The hard drive can also store up to 4 TB of storage, that is massive for storing games, music, or anything else your heart could possibly desire! I will sum up the specs but you can find them more in-depth here.
Specifications:
  • 4 TB Capacity
  • 7200 RPM
  • 1,416 ms Latency (How long it takes to process a request)
  • 128K Read/Write
  • SATA III 6.0 Gb/s
  • 64 MB Cache
  • 1,000,000 Hour MTBF Warranty

This product has extreme potential for storing next-gen games. Many games that are being released now request much more space in order to install them and update them. This hard drive is perfect for the typical gamer. The price for this marvelous drive is only $219.99 on NewEgg! The price and power of this hard drive make it an extremely good deal and I would highly recommend it.

Works Cited
“WD Black Series 4TB.” WD Black Series Spec Sheet (n.d.): n. pag. Western Digital. WDC.com. Web.
“WD BLACK SERIES WD4003FZEX.” WD BLACK SERIES WD4003FZEX. NewEgg.com, n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.
“For PC.” About WD. Wdc.com, n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.

 

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ASUS P9X79 LE LGA 2011 Intel Motherboard

Motherboard reviews

<![CDATA[ASUS P9X79 LE LGA 2011 Intel X79 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard with USB BIOS

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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BX80633i74960X CPU Review (Intel Core i7-4960X)

CPU reviews

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4960X
›Intel was created in 1968 by two scientists, Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore. Intel made the first microprocessor in 1971. Intel continues to create and advance the reach of computing while advancing the everyday lives of how people work and live all around the world. The Intel Core series is very well-known for quality and performance and is currently used by many people across the world. Their main goal as a company is to simply expand the world of technology in the computing department and to simply let others thrive with their products.
The CPU that I will be reviewing today is the BX80633i74960X, or the Intel Core i7-4960X. The processor is a 6-Core as well as being LGA 2011. The number in front of core is simply the number of cores within the processor. (The more there are can potentially mean that it is faster!) The number following LGA is simply the number of pins that the motherboard will accept from a CPU, therefore being the required type of motherboard that the CPU must have. If you would like to look more in-depth you can find more information here.
Specifications:
  • ›CPU Clock Speed: 3.6 GHz
  • ›Supported BUS Speeds: 5 GT/s
  • ›Cache:
  • ›L1: 6×32 KB Instruction / 6×32 KB Data
  • ›L2: 6×256 KB
  • ›L3: 15 MB
  • ›Socket type: LGA 2011
  • ›Number of processors: 6
This processor has extremely quick speeds and is one of the best processors of its kind. Keep in mind that this product is very expensive and is recommended for either High-End gaming or video/photo rendering at high rates. This product can be purchased for $1025.99 over at Newegg. I would highly recommend this processor to anyone willing to spend the extra cash to have an immense performance boost. Overall, this CPU is very expensive, however the speeds it brings to the PC crushes its competitors and is definitely worth the extra money put into it.
Works Cited
“ARK | Intel® I7-4960X Processor.” ARK Product Launch. Intel.com, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
“Newegg.com.” Intel Core I7-4960X Ivy Bridge-E 6-Core. Newegg.com, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2015.
“Intel Facts.” Intel. Intel.com, n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.

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HX324C11T3K4/32 RAM Review

Memory Reviews

<![CDATA[HyperX Beast
Kingston is an American owned, multinational computer technology corporation that manufactures flash memory products and other computer-related memory parts. Kingston was founded in 1987. Kingston is known mainly for their flash drives, SSDs, and other flash memory, but it also has a series of high-class RAM that goes by the name, “HyperX”. HyperX is no ordinary technology and is best suited for serious gamers with a high-end budget. If you’d like to know more about Kingston, go here.
The RAM that I will be reviewing today is called the HyperX Beast (HX324C11T3K4/32). It is quad-channeled which means that the complete package comes with 4 sticks, so make sure if you purchase this product that you have a motherboard that can support them all. More in-depth specs can be found here.
Specs:

  • Non-ECC (Non-Error Correction Code)
  • Quad-Channeled (4 Channels of RAM)
  • CAS Latency: 11
  • DDR3-2400 (PC3 -19200)
  • Gold Lead Plating
  • 32 GB (4x8GB)

This product is extremely quick and should be in mind if you are looking to build or upgrade your computer. If you are looking to spend $291.99 on brand new RAM, this is the perfect RAM for you. The speeds are immense and the quad-channel only makes your memory perform faster than dual or single channeled.  Overall this RAM is a great product and is indeed pricey, however it is definitely worth the money put into it.

Works Cited

“About Kingston.” About Kingston. Kingston Technology, n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
“Kingston Technology.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
“Kingston HyperX Beast HX324C11T3K4/32.” HX324C11T3K4/32 Kingston HyperX Beast DDR3-2400 32GB(4x8GB). Superbiiz.com, n.d. Web. 12 Feb. 2015.
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