Month: January 2013
- News
Users Brick Samsung Laptops by Booting Linux on Them
Upon taking ownership of a new computer, especially a laptop, may of us like to make radical changes. I, personally, install a fresh copy of Windows 7, free of the bloatware than many OEMs like to install. There are a growing number of people however, that like to run their…
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Gigabyte Z77X-UP7 (Z77) Motherboard Review
Gigabyte’s top level motherboards have always stood out from the rest of their motherboard offerings, not just on paper with the best specifications that they have to offer, but they also physically stand out with striking designs and colour schemes to suit. To accompany the new UP7, dubbed as “A…
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Evercool Silent Shark (HPO 12025) CPU Cooler Review
Here at eTeknix we are always looking to work with a wide variety of companies. Big or small, we will always take the time to give their products a thorough going over and produce an honest and objective review on it. On that same theme it is clear to see Evercool are…
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Microsoft’s 64GB Surface Pro will have only 23GB of usable storage space
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro tablet which is expected to be released on the 9th of February is set to have a very disappointing amount of storage space available out of the box. A spokesman for Microsoft has confirmed that the 64GB Surface Pro will only have 23GB of usable space left over for storage after the…
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China’s video gaming console ban maybe lifted soon
Since 2000, the Chinese cultural ministers have implemented a ban on gaming consoles as (according to the ministry) it causes potential harm to the physical and mental development of the young. But according to China Daily’s sources, the Chinese maybe re-thinking on that policy, even lifting the ban. It should…
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Newegg scored a major victory against “online shopping cart” patent troll
Online retailer Newegg successfully defeats a well-known patent troll who was trying to collect licensing fees from one of the well-known online shopping stores. The ruling was passed in a Texas district court last week where the case was filed by Soverain software against Newegg for over $2.5 Million. Soverain…
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Google to Release it’s Next-Gen Nexus 7 Tablet with a Full HD Display
After the enormous success following the release of the Nexus 7 tablet, Google are said to be debuting their ‘next-generation’ of the popular tablet in May, teaming up with Asus. This updated tablet is said to include a 1080p HD display and feature a narrower bezel along with other tweaks. Changes to…
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Steelseries Mobile Gaming & Headphone Review
Today I decided I would take a look at something a little different, a change of pace if you will. As many of our readers already know, we recently spent some time in Las Vegas at International CES, providing coverage of some product launches and keeping tabs on what’s hot in 2013. While we…
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Asus’ ESC4000/FDR G2 powers up 2nd most energy efficient super computer “SANAM”
The Asus ESC4000/FDR G2 HPC server which is currently used by Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies in Germany and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia is now ranked #2 in the Green500 List. The list is maintained to rank supercomputer on the basis of energy efficiency.…
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Microsoft and Qualcomm developing Windows 8 reference design
According to a report, Microsoft is working with Chipset makers such as Qualcomm to develop a Windows 8 reference design. This is done so that they can attract the Chinese smartphones makers to product WP8 phones in entry level and mid-range smartphone segments in China and other markets. The reference design is expected for…
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Sega get serious in PC Gaming business, acquires game developer “Relic”
Sega recently spent US $26.6 Million to buy THQ’s Canadian based game development firm Relic Entertainment Studio during the bankruptcy auction, therefore acquiring titles such as “Company of Heroes” and “Warhammer 40K”. Warhammer 40 Dawn of War sold over 7 Million copies worldwide and Company of Heroes sold over 4…
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Logitech continues with PC Gaming peripherals despite losses
Logitech recently announced their 3rd quarter results for fiscal 2013 which showed that their sales were down from $715 Million in Q3 FY 2012 to $615 Million in Q3 Fiscal 2013, reflecting a 14% loss. Bracken Darrel, president and chief executive officer of Logitech said that they plan to expand…
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- Cases
NZXT Phantom 630 Ultra Tower Chassis Review
Today we have something a little special in the eTeknix office, the brand new Phantom 630 ultra tower from NZXT. Many of you will already be fully award of the existence of this premium grade chassis, especially since it was launched at CES earlier this month and anyone who was following our…
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Google Transparency report reveals U.S government seeking number of user data
Like every year, Google has published their latest transparent report which reveals that the Federal government and many police agencies have been pushing Google to give numerous amounts of user data. The data statistics reveals that the authorities are not just only looking for personal information, but even search data. According to the…
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AMD phase out FX-4100 CPU, replaces it with FX-4130 with and improved stock heatsink
AMD will no longer be offering the AMD FX-4100 processor from now onwards. However, with the same price of £80 including VAT, you will be getting the FX-4130 in its place. AMD’s FX 4100 is a processor with a 125W TDP whereas the 4130 uses a 95W TDP. According to…
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