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Sunday, February 12, 2012
12:43 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Since 1999, we have been developing the BIOS Optimization Guide, affectionately known as the BOG. From a meager beginning of a single page, it now covers over 440 BIOS options. As old BOG readers will know, we started offering two editions of the BOG since Revision 8.0 - a simplified edition and the complete edition.
Normally, the complete edition is only available to subscribers who help sponsor the development of the guide through a small fee. However, that changes today! From now on, we will post a BIOS option from the complete edition of the BIOS Optimization Guide every weekend.
This week, we will be taking a look at the PCI/VGA Palette Snoop BIOS setting.
Link : BIOS Option Of The Week - PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Friday, February 10, 2012
10:34 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
The Apple iPhone 4S might be a small upgrade if you were using the iPhone 4, but it is a huge upgrade if you are upgrading from the iPhone 3GS, as I was. Not only was the screen much sharper (albeit still the same size!), the iPhone 4S was much faster. Unfortunately, I also immediately noticed a big problem with the iPhone 4S - its terrible battery life.
Recently, my brother pointed me to a very nice app called System Monitor with Battery Max. It’s a 99 cent app that allows you to monitor the hardware and software of your iDevice. What’s really nifty about it was it was able to give me a live read of the iPhone 4S’ CPU load. What we found shocked us - the Apple iPhone 4S had a constantly high CPU load even when it idles!
DO NOT BUY THE APP. Please check out this critical update :- Added results for the Apple iPad 2.
- Added more details about this app’s failure to account for the extra processing core in the Apple A5 processor. Link : ED#131 : CPU Idling Problem In The Apple iPhone 4S? (This Stupid App Doesn’t Work!) Rev. 2.1
10:25 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Feb. 8, 2012 – Intel Corporation announced today its fastest, most robust client/consumer solid-state drive (SSD) to date, the Intel® Solid-State Drive 520 Series (Intel® SSD 520), a 6 gigabit-per-second (gbps) SATA III SSD produced using Intel compute-quality 25-nanometer (nm) NAND memory process technology. Aimed at delivering world-class performance for even the most demanding PC enthusiasts, gamers, professionals or small-medium businesses (SMBs), the Intel SSD 520 has fast throughput performance, new security features and unmatched reliability to meet even the most intensive user requirements.
Any consumer application requiring high throughput and bandwidth, low latencies and accelerated speed will benefit from the Intel SSD 520. Software developers, architects, accountants, engineers, musicians, media creators and artists are just some of the professionals that will find that the Intel SSD 520’s full package of features can make a dramatic impact on their productivity. With faster performance for graphic renderings, compiling, data transfers and system boot-ups, users can speed through multi-tasking or once-cumbersome application wait times with an Intel SSD 520 Series.
To read more, click here!
10:21 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Taipei, Taiwan, 9th February, 2012 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the VIA EPIA-M910 Mini-ITX board, the latest dual core Mini-ITX board featuring one of the richest I/O sets available for a wide range of embedded applications including ATM, kiosks, POS, digital signage, healthcare and digital media applications.
The VIA EPIA-M910 is available in both active and passive cooling configurations with the choice of either a performance oriented 1.6GHz VIA Nano X2 dual core processor or a fanless 1.0GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor and is paired with the VIA VX900 media system processor, which provides the ideal platform for today’s HD-intensive applications.
To read more, click here!
Thursday, February 09, 2012
10:52 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
There are so many CPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different models or even remember their specifications.
Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various desktop CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.
Currently covering 808 desktop CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 19 different specifications for each and every CPU.
Here’s the latest update in Revision 11.7 :- Added the AMD FX-8170 8-core processor.
- Added the AMD FX-6200 6-core processor.
- Added the AMD A8-3870K quad-core processor.
- Added the AMD A8-3820 quad-core processor.
- Added the AMD A6-3670K quad-core processor.
- Added the AMD A6-3620 quad-core processor.
- Added the AMD A4-3420 dual-core processor.
- Added the AMD Phenom II X4 960T (Non-Black Edition) quad-core processor.
- Updated the Transistor Count and HTT Speed specifications for the AMD FX-8000 series of processors.
- Updated the Transistor Count and HTT Speed specifications for the AMD FX-6000 series of processors.
- Updated the Transistor Count and HTT Speed specifications for the AMD FX-4000 series of processors. Link : Desktop CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 11.7
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
12:45 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
The Apple iPhone 4S might be a small upgrade if you were using the iPhone 4, but it is a huge upgrade if you are upgrading from the iPhone 3GS, as I was. Not only was the screen much sharper (albeit still the same size!), the iPhone 4S was much faster. Unfortunately, I also immediately noticed a big problem with the iPhone 4S - its terrible battery life.
Recently, my brother pointed me to a very nice app called System Monitor with Battery Max. It’s a 99 cent app that allows you to monitor the hardware and software of your iDevice. What’s really nifty about it was it was able to give me a live read of the iPhone 4S’ CPU load. What we found shocked us - the Apple iPhone 4S had a constantly high CPU load even when it idles!
DO NOT BUY THE APP. Please check out this critical update :- Added results for the Apple iPod touch 4G and Apple iPod touch 3G.
- Added warnings about this app.
- Added a new Mea Culpa section. Link : ED#131 : CPU Idling Problem In The Apple iPhone 4S? Rev. 2.0
10:17 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
The Apple iPhone 4S might be a small upgrade if you were using the iPhone 4, but it is a huge upgrade if you are upgrading from the iPhone 3GS, as I was. Not only was the screen much sharper (albeit still the same size!), the iPhone 4S was much faster. Unfortunately, I also immediately noticed a big problem with the iPhone 4S - its terrible battery life.
Recently, my brother pointed me to a very nice app called System Monitor with Battery Max. It’s a 99 cent app that allows you to monitor the hardware and software of your iDevice. What’s really nifty about it was it was able to give me a live read of the iPhone 4S’ CPU load. What we found shocked us - the Apple iPhone 4S had a constantly high CPU load even when it idles!
Link : ED#131 : CPU Idling Problem In The Apple iPhone 4S?
Sunday, February 05, 2012
11:55 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Since 1999, we have been developing the BIOS Optimization Guide, affectionately known as the BOG. From a meager beginning of a single page, it now covers over 440 BIOS options. As old BOG readers will know, we started offering two editions of the BOG since Revision 8.0 - a simplified edition and the complete edition.
Normally, the complete edition is only available to subscribers who help sponsor the development of the guide through a small fee. However, that changes today! From now on, we will post a BIOS option from the complete edition of the BIOS Optimization Guide every weekend.
This week, we will be taking a look at the PCI Express Burn-in Mode BIOS setting.
Link : BIOS Option Of The Week - PCI Express Burn-in Mode
Thursday, February 02, 2012
10:00 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
If you have no idea what’s different between an AMD Opteron processor and an Intel Xeon processor, then this is the guide for you.
Currently covering 564 workstation and server CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 20 different specifications for each and every CPU.
Here’s what we updated in this new release :- Added the AMD Opteron 6282 SE (Interlagos) 16-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6276 (Interlagos) 16-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6274 (Interlagos) 16-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6272 (Interlagos) 16-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6262 HE (Interlagos) 16-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6238 (Interlagos) 12-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6234 (Interlagos) 12-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6220 (Interlagos) 8-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6212 (Interlagos) 8-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 6204 (Interlagos) 4-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 4284 (Valencia) 8-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 4280 (Valencia) 8-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 4274 HE (Valencia) 8-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 4256 EE (Valencia) 8-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 4238 (Valencia) 6-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 4234 (Valencia) 6-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 4228 HE (Valencia) 6-core processor.
- Added the AMD Opteron 4226 (Valencia) 6-core processor. Link : The Workstation & Server CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 5.0
09:56 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Hsinchu, Taiwan – January 20, 2012 – Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the latest addition to its SSDNow range, the SSDNow V+200. The new Kingston SSDNow V+200 solid-state drives are the ideal high-performance upgrade solution for the performance minded yet cost-conscious business or home user.
The SSDNow V+200 features the second-generation high-speed SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) SandForce SF-2281 Processor and outstanding sequential read and write speeds of up to 535MB/s and 480MB/s. The SSDNow V+200 enables fast system start-up, rapid data access and speedy copying of large files such as videos, presentations and graphics illustrations.
To read more, click here!
09:50 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
1 February 2012 –Western Digital Corp. (NYSE: WDC) today reported revenue of US$2.0 billion, hard-drive unit shipments of 28.5 million and net income of US$145 million, or US$0.61 per share, for its second fiscal quarter ended Dec. 30, 2011.
Excluding charges and expenses related to the Thailand flooding and the planned acquisition of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST), non-GAAP net income was US$358 million, or US$1.51 per share.1 During the quarter, the company incurred charges and expenses of US$199 million related to the flooding and expenses of US$14 million associated with the planned acquisition of HGST.
In the year-ago quarter, the company reported revenue of US$2.5 billion, net income of US$225 million, or US$0.96 per share, and shipped 52.2 million hard drives.
To read more, click here!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
10:05 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
These days, there are so many mobile GPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different configurations. Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various mobile GPUs in the market as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.
Currently covering 319 mobile GPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare 20 different specifications for each and every GPU. We hope it will prove to be a useful reference. We will keep this guide updated regularly so do check back for the latest updates.
Here are the latest updates:- Added the Intel HD Graphics (6 EUs - 1050 MHz) integrated graphics.
- Added the Intel HD Graphics (6 EUs - 1000 MHz) integrated graphics.
- Added the Intel HD Graphics (6 EUs - 950 MHz) integrated graphics.
- Added two new CPU models to the Intel HD Graphics (6 EUs - 1100 MHz) integrated graphics.
- Added four new CPU models to the Intel HD Graphics (6 EUs - 800 MHz) integrated graphics. Link : Mobile GPU Comparison Guide Rev. 12.5
Sunday, January 29, 2012
08:56 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Since 1999, we have been developing the BIOS Optimization Guide, affectionately known as the BOG. From a meager beginning of a single page, it now covers over 440 BIOS options. As old BOG readers will know, we started offering two editions of the BOG since Revision 8.0 - a simplified edition and the complete edition.
Normally, the complete edition is only available to subscribers who help sponsor the development of the guide through a small fee. However, that changes today! From now on, we will post a BIOS option from the complete edition of the BIOS Optimization Guide every weekend.
This week, we will be taking a look at the PSB Parking BIOS setting.
Link : BIOS Option Of The Week - PSB Parking
Friday, January 27, 2012
09:19 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Covering 486 desktop graphics cards, this comprehensive comparison allows you to easily compare 23 different specifications for each and every card. If you need to find out about the specification of any card, just come over and check out our Desktop Graphics Comparison Guide.
We hope it will prove to be a useful reference. We will keep this guide updated regularly so do check back for the latest updates.
Here are the latest updates in Revision 24.0 :- Added the AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics card.
- Added the AMD Radeon HD 7950 (Future) graphics card.
- Added the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (Future) graphics card.
- Added the AMD Radeon HD 7670 (Future) graphics card.
- Added the AMD Radeon HD 7570 (Future) graphics card.
- Added the AMD Radeon HD 7470 (Future) graphics card.
- Added the AMD Radeon HD 7450 (Future) graphics card.
- Added the AMD Radeon HD 7350 (Future) graphics card.
- Updated the specifications of the AMD Radeon HD 7870 (Future) graphics card.
- Updated the specifications of the AMD Radeon HD 7850 (Future) graphics card.
- Updated the specifications of the AMD Radeon HD 7770 (Future) graphics card.
- Updated the specifications of the AMD Radeon HD 7750 (Future) graphics card.
- Updated the specifications of the AMD Radeon HD 6670 (Future) graphics card.
- Updated the specifications of the AMD Radeon HD 6570 (Future) graphics card. Link : Desktop Graphics Card Comparison Guide Rev. 24.0
Monday, January 23, 2012
05:48 PM MYT
| Posted by: Chai
- Seagate 3TB Barracuda XT 6Gb/s SATA III Hard Drive review @ PCSTATS
- Asus’ Eee Pad Transformer Prime tablet review @ Tech Report
- Samsung HMX-W200 Ruggedized Pocket Cam review @ DreamWare Computers
- GeIL Evo Corsa 8GB 2133CL9 Dual Channel Kit review @ Madshrimps
- Unboxing the Razer Naga Epic MMO Gaming Mouse review @ ThinkComputers.org
- Tt eSPORTS MEKA G1 Keyboard review @ TechwareLabs
- Mid-Tower Case Round-Up: Antec, Corsair, NZXT, Thermaltake @ HotHardware.com
- Gigabyte GA-P67A-UD7-B3 Intel P67 Motherboard review @ PCSTATS
- Tech Tip: Enable Concurrent Desktop Sessions in Windows @ TechSpot.com
- iBUYPOWER Gamer Paladin XLC Intel X79 Gaming System review @ ThinkComputers.org
- Unboxing the Gigabyte Z68XP-UD4 Intel Z68 Motherboard @ ThinkComputers.org
- News: Antec’s P280 enclosure review @ Tech Report
- NZXT HALE82 Series 750W Power Supply review @ ThinkComputers.org
- Synology DS-212+ Network Attached Storage Device review @ ThinkComputers.org
- SPEEDLINK Secure Skin for PS3 Controller review @ Madshrimps
- Cooler Master Cosmos II Computer Case review @ Bigbruin.com
- PC Power & Cooling Silencer MKIII Power Supply review @ DreamWare Computers
- ES 2012 Asus X79 Boards, Peripherals, and Transformer Prime TF700T In Action @ HotHardware.com
- Intel DH67BL Intel H67 Express Motherboard review @ PCSTATS
- Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 6Gb/s SATA III Hard Drive review @ PCSTATS
- Saitek Pro Flight Cessna Yoke review @ DreamWare Computers
- Solid State Drive Roundup review @ circuitREMIX
- Seagate GoFlex Desk 4TB USB 3.0 Hard Drive review @ Bigbruin.com
- Sapphire Radeon HD6450 Flex Edition Video Card review @ TechwareLabs
- Intel X79 Motherboard Roundup review @ TechSpot.com
- Tips When Calling Video Game Tech Support @ OCModShop
- Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Full Tower review @ Pro-Clockers
- Nokia Lumia 710 review @ TechSpot.com
- Epson LabelWorks LW-400 Label Printer review @ TechwareLabs
- Silverstone SUGO SG08 mITX Case review @ Pro-Clockers
- NZXT Switch 810 Case Overview @ ThinkComputers.org
- Silverstone Strider Evolution ST75F-G Power Supply review @ DreamWare Computers
- ECS H67H2-M Black Edition Intel H67 Express Motherboard review @ PCSTATS
- Crash Recovery & The Blue Screen of Death @ PCSTATS
- Cooler Master’s Cosmos II enclosure review @ Tech Report
- SoundGraph iMON SmartBay review @ Madshrimps
- Mad Catz TRITTON Gears of War 3 Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Headset review @ Madshrimps
- Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 LP Video Card review @ Bigbruin.com
- Fractal Design Define R3 USB 3.0 Case review @ circuitREMIX
- SPEEDLINK STRIKE FX-6 PS3 Bluetooth Controller review @ Madshrimps
- Lian Li PC-90 Case/Chassis review @ TechwareLabs
- Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler review @ Modders-Inc
- NZXT Switch 810 Tower Case review @ OCIA.net
- Nexus Prominent R Silent Optimized Case review @ DreamWare Computers
- Unboxing the Sapphire Radeon HD6450 FleX Edition Video Card @ ThinkComputers.org
- GE Chic 13 inch On-Lap Monitor review @ TechwareLabs
11:11 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
There are so many mobile CPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different models or even remember their specifications!
Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various mobile CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.
Currently covering 690 mobile CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 19 different specifications for each and every CPU!
Here are the latest updates in Revision 7.9 :- Added the Intel Pentium B960 dual-core processor.
- Added the Intel Celeron 807UE processor.
- Updated the specifications of the Intel Core i7-2675QM quad-core processor.
- Updated the specifications of the Intel Core i5-2450M dual-core processor.
- Updated the specifications of the Intel Celeron B847E dual-core processor.
- Updated the specifications of the Intel Celeron B810E dual-core processor.
- Removed the Intel Mobile Pentium II 400 PE processor. Link : Mobile CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 7.9
10:52 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Tech ARP would like to wish everyone a very prosperous Happy Chinese New Year!
May this year of Ox brings you lots of joy, wealth, happiness and good health. Wishing you a happy new year and the most memorable reunion with your family and friends!
The most important thing of all, may the force be with you this new year for those affected by the economy slowdown. 
Have a GREAT holiday and GONG XI FA CAI! 
Saturday, January 21, 2012
10:19 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
This article compiles the best benchmark results we collected of various CPU models using x264 HD Benchmark 4.0, a free CPU benchmark developed by graysky, Dashken and Adrian Wong. This CPU performance comparison guide currently covers 126 different CPU models with another 283 CPUs in the older comparison but this is just the beginning. We will keep updating the results as new results come in, so please contribute your results.
If you would like to participate in this endeavor, head over to the x264 HD Benchmark 4.0 page and download a copy. After you obtain your benchmark results, simply post them in the official forum thread of x264 HD Benchmark 4.0. Please post your results even if your processor is already listed in the comparison. This is because we will use your results if they are better than the results currently listed in the comparison.
Here is the list of updates :- Added the Intel Core i7-3930X desktop processor (overclocked to 4.25 GHz).
- Added the AMD Phenom II X6 960T desktop processor (overclocked to 4.0 GHz).
- Added the AMD Athlon II X2 260 desktop processor (overclocked to 3.6 GHz).
- Added the AMD Athlon II X2 260 desktop processor.
- Added the Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 desktop processor (overclocked to 2.66 GHz).
- Added the AMD Athlon 64 X2 5050e desktop processor (overclocked to 3.2 GHz). Link : CPU Performance Comparison Guide Rev. 6.5
10:13 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
20 January 2012 – Western Digital (NYSE: WDC), the world’s leader in digital storage solutions, today introduced My Book Live Duo, a personal cloud storage system that combines the benefits of shared storage and remote access with double-safe backup or increased capacity of a dual-drive system with RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology.
Double-Safe Backup
Compatible with Mac® and PC operating systems, My Book Live Duo continuously maintains a second copy of all your files for real-time data backup in mirrored mode (RAID 1). Half the capacity is used to store users’ data and half is used for a second copy. In the unlikely event that one drive fails, data is protected because it’s duplicated on the other drive. For automatic backup Windows® users can use the included WD SmartWare® software and Mac users can utilize all the features of Apple® Time Machine® backup software to protect their data.
Maximum Performance and Storage Capacity
In spanning mode the two-drive system combines both drives into one large volume acting as one drive for maximum storage capacity, while its built-in 800 MHz CPU delivers the power and performance needed for today’s most demanding applications. Designed around the most recent advances in Ethernet chip technology, My Book Live Duo personal cloud delivers best-in-class read speeds faster than traditional USB 2.0 drives. My Book Live Duo is currently available in 4 TB and 6 TB capacities.
To read more, click here!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
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