MSI Memory Lover @ PCShopTalk
“The board does also does feature pins for an extra COM connector, for a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is not included; the JFP2 features the pins for the speaker connector and the power led connector; the JFP1 features the pins for the reset switch,HDD led, power LED, power switch connector; this motherboard also has a total of 8 SATA connectors onboard and pins to connect a total of 8 USB 2.0 connectors.”
Foxconn Quantum Force X58 BloodRage @ TweakTown
“X58 based motherboards are popping up thick and fast. And why not? – Core i7 is Intel’s new cash cow and its performance is beyond anything that Core 2 could ever hope for. Thanks to the on-chip memory controller, Intel has finally abandoned the old FSB interface for this high-end CPU and move to a more data friendly bus between the Northbridge and the CPU. No longer are memory transactions between CPU and DRAM required to go across a limited bus.”
MSI G45M Digital @ HardwareZone
“Core i7 may be the latest thing in town, but it is not for everyone. The hefty cost of the Core i7 platform is such that only the well-off can afford such an upgrade at times as uncertain as now. Fortunately, Intel’s wide range of chipsets means that there’s something for everyone. And for those seeking to build a budget system or even a modest home theater PC (HTPC), the MSI G45M Digital, featuring Intel’s G45 chipset is not to be overlooked.”
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-APn @ TBreak
“Today we have a look at what is dubbed as a power saving motherboard that is also capable of above average performance. The Asus P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n (what a long model name) is an Intel P45 chipset based motherboard with DDR3 memory and ATi’s CrossFireX technology support. This variant of the P5Q3 Deluxe motherboard comes bundled with WiFi hardware, hence the extra long model name.”
Foxconn Renaissance X58 @ OC3D
“The re-worked American Megatrends BIOS is also a lot friendlier than past offerings from the Digital Life range – it’s not perfect, but definitely a lot better. Admittedly, the motherboard is targeted towards the HTPC enthusiast and the BIOS configurations reflect that. The Foxconn Renaissance was never meant to be an overclocking behemoth. If you want one of those then check out the Foxconn Bloodrage.”
Leadtek 9800GTX+ @ Bjorn3D
“With today’s newest additions to graphics cards, it seems like they keep getting bigger and bigger. And along with each rehash we usually see a die decrease, but the card doesn’t necessarily get smaller in size. This is unfortunate for people with smaller cases or mid tower cases where the hard drive cage gets in the way.”
Sapphire Radeon 4670 @ OCModShop
“And then, along comes ATI. Or is it AMD? No, it’s still ATI, I guess. Anyway. Along they come and attempt to save us penny pinchers a few bucks. And you know what? Every now and then they create a card that just possibly could do the job without the distinct sound of a snicker coming from under the heatsink.”
Gigabyte 512M 9800GT @ TechwareLabs
“Following up on our budget friendly reviews of hardware worth your hard earned cash we take a look at the video card segment. Looking to upgrade your graphics prowess but you don’t want to break the bank? Today, Jason D takes a look at the most economical performance upgrade, the 9800 GT.”
OCZ 6GB Triple-Channel 1333 MHz DDR3 @ Benchmark Reviews
“System memory is one of the most over-looked hardware components in computer systems, and with applications demanding greater memory overhead it is best to use as much memory as allowed. But not all memory is made the same; and even memory of the same speed can have different consumer targets. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of an entry-level triple-channel product for the Intel Core i7 platform.”
Crucial PC3 10600 3x2GB Kit @ OC Club
“As delivered from Crucial, the latencies on this set of modules are 9-9-9 at 1333MHz. This, of course, they will do at 1.5 volts. Surprisingly, they do 7-7-7-20 at 1333MHz at 1.58 volts as well. Running at 7-7-7 was nice at the bottom end but the modules didn’t get too much further without big volts until the CAS latency was increased to 8.”