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The Intel Core i7 Processors are the fastest in comparison with the other two families, Core i5 and Core i3, in the Core brand of processors. They are manufactured using Nehalem Micro Architecture and targeted for the business and high-end users in the market, although, the excellent graphics display, memory and processing capacity of the Core i7 processors also make them the most ideal desktop computers for home use. It has a multi-core technology that ensures a very fast processing speed for multitasking computer work.

Its features, some of which are similar to the i5 and i3 Core series, are combined to give the best and fastest computing services for users.

1. 32 nm quadcore processors
2. Core speeds of 2.66 GHz, 2.93 GHz and 3.06 GHz
3. Processor frequency of 2.66 GHz (i7-920 processor) and 3.06 GHz (i7-950 processor)
4. Intel Turbo Boost Technology increases processing frequency where needed
5. Intel Hyper-Threading Technology with 8 processing threads, 2 of them leading to each of the 4 cores. This multiple threading enables faster completion of tasks, even if done simultaneously.
6. Integrated Memory Controller
7. 8 MB Smart Cache shared by the four cores provides a large memory for data storage and management applications
8. Intel HD Boost which has the SSE4 Instruction Set that enables easy and fast use of multimedia applications
9. Intel QPI (Quickpath Interconnect) increases bandwidth for faster transfers of data up to speeds of 25 GB per second. This feature is present in the i7-900 series.
10. Microsoft Windows 7 – ready

The Intel Core i7 was first introduced with quad-core processors, first in 2008 with the Bloomfield processors, and later in 2009 with the Lynnfield processor for desktops and Clarksfield for mobile processors. A dual-core Arrandale mobile processor is also available. The most advanced was launched on March 2010, the six-core Gulftown processor, which is the Extreme Edition of the Intel Core i7.

Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Gives You Powerful Cooling Power, Quality, Flexibility and Low Cost

The Antec Three Hundred is the best casing for dedicated gamers who want lot of ventilation in their system and need to install multiple drives in their pc to house all the 3D computer games and multimedia gadgets they play

The front of the casing is perforated. This is to increase the flow of air within the computer. It has the standard pair of USB ports and jacks for audio and video equipment. A filter is located just behind the front cover to catch dust coming in through the holes. The filter is washable, easily removed and just as easily installed.

The casing has nine racks for hard drives in all. Six of these may be used for internal hard drives while four as designed to be occupied by external drives. The casing has a total of seven slots for expansion cards. This leaves plenty of room for extending the functionality of your system.

At the back of the casing is a 120 mm fan which draws out the hot air from the memory chips and the video cards. To complement the action of the back fan, a 140 mm fan is installed on top of the case. This ensures a strong and steady flow of cool air within the casing.

A fan may also be installed in front. This fan serves to keep the hard drives cool in case a number of them are installed close to one another. Additionally, in case multiple video cards are used, another auxiliary fan may be placed close by.

The case, as it is originally, is cheap. This lets the user install additional fans without feeling that he has paid too much for the unit.

The Antec Three Hundred will definitely be a casing that you will not regret investing in if you use your computer a lot for games.

The OCZ Fatal1ty, once you get past the unconventional naming system, is a good value for the money. It has pretty good functionality built-in and pretty good ergonomics, but the one thing I love about the most is the outer design—it’s awesome! With the large fat atop the case and mess grille around the body, the red tint that it gives off is what sold me!

And before I get in trouble for talking all-style and no function, I digress! The Fatal1ty (I still have to discover why that 1 is there instead of the obvious “i”) OCZ550FTY is rated at 80% energy efficiency, which is pretty good—if not fairly normal—for this unit. 50 amps, also, is very generous for a PSU in this price range.

The cables are long-enough and tastefully braided (as is most of the whole package, from the box to the accessories—very sleek and stylish), the uglyness-factor of which has been a long time gripe for many of my fellow gamer friends, and included 6 SATA, 5 Molex, a 6 pin PCI express + a 6/2 pin conversion, the standard 20-24 pin ATX, the 8 and 4 pin and a 3.5 disc connector.

It’s extremely quiet, especially for one costing only roughly $70 and supports SLI/Crossfox as well—something that’s really becoming standard in the gaming/high-end computing world. The four rails keep the power consumption/efficiency in-check very well. The only issue I really have with it is the PCI express cables are a little on the short side and really should be longer; additionally, while 80% energy efficiency is still very good, many other comparable PSU’s have an 85% of slightly-better rating.
The OCZ Fatal1ty 550FTY is more than adequate for most gamers and mid-level computer builders. Just do not try to hook up it up to a 25 kilowatt generator and you are definitely covered!

The HannsG Hi-221DPB 22” widescreen LCD monitor is ideal for those who wish to make the most of their widescreen images and digital formats. Very easy to assemble by simply slotting the plastic support in to the unit base and attaching the power and relevant video cables you are ready to start your work. In spite of its large screen it weighs a comfortable 4.9kg and can be moved around when necessary. Simple in design yet stylish and chic in its own way in jet black with only the logo visible and the “blue energy star” which implies its complicity with the environment.

The picture quality seems satisfactory without being exceptionally bright which could have been due to the fact that there is only limited control over color contrast since pretty much everything seems to happen automatically. Great for gamers, multimedia users with its 160 (H)/160 (V) degree viewing angle for comfortably watching movies as well.

The HannsG Hi-221DPB 22-inch widescreen LCD monitor Active Matrix Hi-221DPB supports 1680 x 1050 WXGA+ resolutions. Enjoy true 1080p HD-quality video through the DVI port with HDCP ready functionality. The high 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 300 nits brightness produce remarkably bright and rich colors. The integrated digital speakers and VESA wall-mount compliance save desktop space.

Most buyers were very satisfied with this monitor calling it the best screen owned thus far. They were happy with the wide, beautiful picture, simple design and the sturdy base. Many people had not heard of Hanns and had been rather wary about buying an unknown brand while others say that Hanns G has really made a name for themselves with this particular monitor. One reviewer is of the opinion that this is the perfect monitor to handle all new graphics hardware you purchase and is sure that it can do a lot more. The only negative comment was that there was no DVI cable included. All in all most everyone was satisfied and went on to say that it was better than what they expected for that low price.

I recently purchased a Patriot Gamer Series kit. It’s the 4 gig DDR3 type that Patriot touts “works flawlessly with AMD Black series processors”. I don’t have an AMD processor, but I’ve got a Pentium i7 that’s designed for online gaming.

I ordered it back in late May and didn’t receive it until June 7, which aggravated me to no extent; but that really has no bearing on the performance and reliability of the RAM itself. I was actually pretty shocked at what I found out.

With the Patriot Gamer Series, I have frequently—over the last couple of weeks—attempted to overclock my Dell XPS system. It’ll sure get past the 1600Mhz standard, and with flying colors I may add. If you’d like to see the screenshot, just email me and I would be glad to show you.

The “enhanced” latency of 9-9-9-24 almost sounded too good to be true, especially considering my past experiences dealing with DDR2 (as well as the legacy DDR1). But, ALAS, it passed that test as well. I’m not saying it’ll always be that fast, but it’s a pretty good indicator that it’s on top of its game.

Henceforth, I feel compelled to review it to a couple of other RAM producers—Kingston and Mushkin (a couple of other highly-esteemed products, and of which Kingston I’ve actually used in the past). What I found out, in summary, is that I can’t say that the Patriot modules “far exceeded the other two”—but its definitely right-on par with the other two (with similar configurations).

When I finally got it, it arrived in tastefully-designed plastic covers—good for static electricity prevention (which will, subsequently, almost guarentee you don’t destroy a stick). Other than that, though, and the late delivery issue, it’s a well-rounded, awesome product.

Demands for high performance and reliable computers are constantly rising, especially with the new developments of technology and the internet. In this fast paced world, computers are not only useful in businesses and schools but also in the day to day activities. For this reason, it is wise to invest in a hard drive that will suit your computing needs.

The Western Digital Caviar Blue Hard Drive is ideal for homes and businesses. It offers high performance and is reliable for everyday computing that is surely a value for money. Depending on the operating environment and other factors such as file size, settings, formatting, features and soft ware, the hard disk is capable of storing up to 200,000 digital photos, up to 250,000 MP3 files, 25,000 songs that are uncompressed CD quality, digital video of up to 76 hours, DVD quality video of up to 380 hours, and up to 120 hours of High Definition Videos.

Its key features include the PATA or Parallel ATA interface and the Serial ATA or SATA. A PATA drive usually supports data transfer rate of 100MB/sec while all the Western Digital Caviar Blue SATA drives support a transfer rate of 3Gb/s. This hard drive caters to people with varying storage requirements as the hard drives are available in capacities from 80 Gigabyte to 1 Terabyte. The cache size is up to 32 MB, ensuring that you will have enough storage space and solid performance from your hard drive.

One very good feature of this hard drive is its capability to protect your data through the Data Lifeguard which is a set of protection features that include shock protection, environmental protection, and the real time error detection and repair that is embedded in the hard drive’s system. These features make the installation, diagnostics and repair a simple and worry free process.