Audio codec is a small chip measuring 0.25 sq. in. (7 mm2) located on the motherboard in charge of the analog audio functions. Knowing the specs of a codec will permit you to compare the audio quality of different motherboards, allowing you to choose the right product for your needs. For further details on audio codecs, including [...]
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Intel DH61AG Media Series Mini-ITX Motherboard
Not that long ago it was a significant challenge to build a small and quiet home theater PC (HTPC). Mini-ITX was an option, but case selection was limited and more importantly the form factor was held back by the lack of decent integrated video performance and the power/heat dissipation requirements of the processor (CPU) and [...]
TRENDnet’s First Dual-Band Router Supports 450Mbps on Both Bands
TORRANCE, Calif. -July 12, 2011-TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, today announces the availability of the first to market 450Mbps Concurrent Dual Band Wireless N Router, model TEW-692GR. This is the first router to offer full 450 Mbps speeds on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands concurrently-for a total [...]
Mushkin Ridgeback Redline Enhanced DDR3
Started in 1994 Mushkin Enhanced has been well received for years by enthusiasts for their RAM’s overclocking ability and sharp aesthetics. Mushkin has many different lines ranging from their Essentials for budget conscious consumers all the way to their Redline series which utilizes the cream of the crop integrated circuits to get the fastest speed [...]
Zotac GTX 550Ti AMP!
The cooler for the GTX 550Ti AMP! is completely different than a reference card in every aspect. Unlike the reference design their cooler blows both into the case and out the PCI slot. Around the fan you have a sharp orange mesh covering each vent. The shape of the cooler is different also, lacking the [...]
ASUS Maximus IV Gene-Z (Intel Z68) mATX Motherboard Review
I’m not sure why, but I’m such a sucker for the mATX format when it comes to computing. I say I’m not sure why because I don’t have an mATX system, nor do I have a need for one, but it doesn’t stop me from being interested in the layout. For years we saw companies [...]
Patriot Javelin S4 4-Bay Media Server Review
In the world of computing (and nerd-dom in general), there is an air of elitism and taking pride in the fact that you know more than the average person when it comes to technology. The downside of this is that some aspects of computing remain needlessly complex and daunting to average users. Apple computers knew [...]
Matrox Turns Heads at InfoComm 2011
Orlando, Florida, USA — Matrox recently showcased its popular graphics solutions and introduced new technologies at InfoComm 2011, attended by 33,000 AV professionals from all over the world. Located in the Digital Signage Pavilion, the Matrox booth featured products that caught the attention of AV professionals interested in optimizing their digital signage, control room, and [...]
Enermax MaxRevo EMR1350EWT 1350W Power Supply Review
True enthusiasts know that their selection of power supplies is limited. High output units that deliver well over 1000W of power just don’t have the demand that the 700-850W units do and as such, we don’t see a new, full blown enthusiast grade power supply hit the market that often. Today, however, is one of [...]
Enermax Hoplite Mid-Tower Chassis Review
Even though the days of the ‘beige box’ are over, there still aren’t a huge number of cases on the market that have a visual wow-factor. A number manufacturers like Lian Li and Fractal Design produce very elegant looking cases which are easy on the eye but aren’t exactly exciting. Other manufacturers like Cooler Master [...]
Epicor Announces Support for SQL Server “Denali”
Epicor Announces Support for SQL Server Code Name “Denali” at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Next Release of Epicor Enterprise Performance Management Suite to Leverage “Denali” In-Memory Capabilities and Empower Faster Business Intelligence Data Analysis Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today [...]
Coolink SWiF2 Fan Series Review
At eTeknix we like to cover the full range of components for your computer and case fans are one of those things that are essential but rarely discussed for reasons such as; it is much more important to have a good CPU cooler than good case fans. However, that in itself is not quite strictly [...]
Zotac Z68-ITX Wifi Review
After five years in the market, ZOTAC has set itself apart from others in the industry, slowly building itself up as THE company to go to for mini-ITX motherboards and mini-PC kit, with the “AMP!” series of videocards making their presence felt in that segment of the market as well. With the Intel Z68 chipset [...]
Photo Voltaic Wifi Charging For Your Products
So there’s this brand new phenomenon flowing along side our passion with the very best wire less tools and it’s the best way to keep their batteries totally full. With most of the newer pads and tablets, mobile phones, and laptop computers the only universal drawback is the most practical approach to keep them recharged. [...]
AcoustiFan DustProof 120mm PC Fan
We review a lot of fans and other computer cooling equipment here at OCModShop. In some ways, testing fans are quite straightforward, and in other ways they are very subjective. The noise and airflow ratio produced by any given fan changes as the blades and motor gather dust. Debris on the blades can actually chip [...]
Dominoe’s Pizza Chooses Rackspace
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – July 6, 2011) – Rackspace Hosting (www.rackspace.co.uk), the service leader in cloud computing, has been selected by pizza delivery expert Domino’s Pizza to provide them with RackConnect™, an integrated cloud hosting and dedicated managed hosting service. The service will give Domino’s a scalable and cost-effective platform that will support the execution [...]
10 Commandments of Cable Management
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL–(Marketwire – Jul 7, 2011) – Give a cable an inch, and it’ll take a mile. Like people, cables and wires tend to run wild and get into some messy situations if they’re not subject to a few rules and regulations every now and then. It’s time to lay down the law with [...]
iiNet Pioneers 100GbE With New Juniper Networks Backbone
PERTH, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – Jul 7, 2011) – Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR) today announced that its routers are being used by iiNet (ASX: IIN), a leading Australian DSL Internet service provider. iiNet migrated its backbone to Juniper Networks® T1600 Core Routers at the beginning of this year and started a two-month trial of Juniper’s 100GbE interface [...]
Cooler Master NotePad Infinite EVO Laptop Cooler
Looking back when I was a stubborn and arrogant little child (Some 3-4 years ago), it was almost crystal clear to me that laptop cooling pads were a waste of money. Reason? Well, at the time, it seemed ludicrous as to why and how adding additional cooling to the underside of a notebook could improve [...]
QNAP TS-219P+ NAS Network Server
Network storage is a concept that many people use without a second thought in corporate environments, but what about at home? In addition, a larger number of people are beginning to utilize cloud services, and most of those services include some storage capability. What if you could implement both, easily and with one device? All [...]
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