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|Review| MSI Big Bang Xpower II

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INTRODUCTION

The Big Bang series of mainboards from MSI such as Trinergy, Fuzion, XPower, and Marshal is not new to most users. The Big Bang series is designed and tailor-made for gamers and extreme power users by utilising the best components to deliver the best performance. Each of the Big Bang series mainboards have their own focus points. For XPower, one will immediately realise that Power has always been the No. 1 feature. Evidently, MSI’s flagship X79 mainboard, Big Bang-XPower II, features the Xtreme Power Design with an overwhelming 22 phase hybrid digital power design and supports 4-way NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFireX via PCI Express Gen3.

As the top level of the Big Bang Series, the Big Bang-XPower inherits a concept of extreme power and unlimited performance, hoping to provide extreme gamers with the smoothest visual and sound experience, high-standard specifications and various MSI-exclusive technologies. Apart from powerful features, a golden color in a diamond-like metal design is used to identify its unrivaled quality and ultimate performance. The Big Bang-XPower’s unique character integrates performance and stability.

MSI

MSI Bing Bang Microsite - http://event.msi.com/mb/bigbang/index.html
Big Bang-XPower II – http://www.msi.com/product/mb/Big-Bang-XPower-II.html
Big Bang Xpower II Preview  - http://www.ocdrift.com/msi-big-bang-xpowerii-pictured/

 MSI Big Bang Xpower II received the Editor’s Choice Award from OCDrift.com

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|Preview| Gigabyte Sumo Power 1200W

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Gigabyte, one of a top player for graphics card and mainboard but also is not new in the Power Supply (PSU) market.

The most famous Gigabyte PSU in Malaysia is the Entry Level Powerock 390W. For low budget build, this model can be found in most recommendation lists.In the past years, the Gigabyte Odin series was quite popular among PC lovers due to the brand and availability. Now, Gigabyte introduced new line of Power Supply model called Sumo Power.

Gigabyte Sumo Power available in 900W and 1200W models. This product line is to serve the high power demand PC most likely for Gamers, OverClockers , Benchmarkers and PC Enthusiast.

Gigabyte Sumo Power 1200w Product Page - http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3689#kf

 

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|Review| Mushkin Enhanced Redline 1600 7-9-8 Quad Channel Kit

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Memory manufacturers has been announcing their quad-channel kits with the release of Intel X79 solutions that supports quad-channel memory. Like other memory manufacturers, Mushkin has released their own unique low latency quad-channel memory kits.

Founded in 1994, Mushkin is best known for producing memory modules, with a product range of Power Supply, Solid State Disks and Flash Drives. Mushkin categorises their memory modules into 5 different series; Redline, Blackline, Frostbyte, Ridgeback and Stiletto. We are glad to be given the opportunity by Mushkin Asia-Pacific to review the Mushkin Enhanced Redline 993982 1600 7-9-8 Quad Channel Kit and this would be the first quad-channel memory review by us.

Mushkin, Inc.: http://www.mushkin.com/
Mushkin Asia Pacific: http://www.mushkin.com/Contact-Us.aspx
Product Link: http://www.mushkin.com/Memory/Quad-Kits/993982.aspx


Mushkin Enhanced Redline 1600 7-9-8 Quad Channel Kit received Silver Award from OCDrift.com

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MSI Big Bang XpowerII Pictured

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The Package

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|Review| Asrock Z68 Fatal1ty GEN3

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INTRODUCTION

Before we begin, OCDrift.com would like to thank Zeon PC Trading for the opportunity given to test this mainboard and eventually making this review a reality.

Intel Z68 is the latest chipset supporting their 2nd Generation Core-i series. Before Z68, there’s H61, H67 and P67 chipsets. While Z68 chipset is certainly a not new but still, we reckon that it’s still a chipset worth to invest for. Why? Because the newly launched X79 chipset is mainly for enthusiast and big-spenders with high buying power as the Sandy Bridge-E processors pricing is currently on the high side now. As for the 2nd Generation Core-i series processor, widely known as Sandy Bridge is now entering the mainstream market providing one of the best price/performance ratio solution.

Asrock Z68 Fatal1ty GEN3 is the top of the line mainboard among Asrock Z68 mainboards. For ASRock high-end models, it can be easily identified via the Red-Black colour scheme and the “Fatal1ty” theme. We are glad to be given the honour to review this beast and please do continue exploring this review to know more about this mainboard.

Official Link – Enter
Asrock Fatal1ty Microsite – Enter
ZEON PC Trading (ASRock Distributor, Malaysia) – Enter

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|PR| AMD GAMING EVOLVED CHALLENGE 2011

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MALAYSIA, Kuala Lumpur –AMD, the PC gaming technology leader proudly presents AMD “Gaming Evolved Challenge”.

The core philosophy of AMD’s “Gaming Evolved Challenge” represents the brand’s deep commitment to PC gamers, PC game developers, and the PC gaming industry. As the PC gaming technology leader, AMD is dedicated to delivering the innovative technologies, open standards, and solid industry support needed to help create the best possible gaming experience on the PC.

As reiterated by Alex Tan, Country Manager of AMD Malaysia “We are dedicated to deliver a more truly immersive computing experience for PC users with the latest AMD FX & APU.”

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MSI X79 Pictured

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MSI Big Bang Xpower II

 

Board Overview

 

Under the PWM Heatsink

Back Panel I/O

  • 1x PS2
  • CMOS Clear Button
  • 6xUSB 2.0
  • 4xUSB 3.0
  • 1xCoaxial SPDIF out
  • 1xOptical SPDIF out
  • 2xRJ45 LAN Port

 

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|Review| ASUS E350M1-M Pro

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Introduction
AMD Zacate was already in the market for quite sometimes. This platform is meant to support the system that runs with low power consumption. There is a trade-off for a low power system, the performance. You have to sacrifice the system performance in order to get a low power consumption system. This system is not meant for heavy tasking user but more to light casual use. Because this system consumes very less power, it is ideal for downloading and torrenting system. The processor is equipped with a Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) AMD Radeon HD6310. The GPU is quite weak for a 3D application like gaming, but the GPU supports Universal Video Decoder (UVD) technology. This technology makes the High Definition video playback smooth. This means that this system also suitable for a Home Theater Personal Computer (HTPC)

Click here is the official link for the mainboard

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MSI X79A-GD65 Previewed

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 Introduction

This is a preview  of the upcoming motherboard from MSI that equipped with Intel X79 Express chipset, MSI X79A-GD65 (8D). This new chipset from Intel is predicted to be launched on November 2011.

This platform, X79 is designed for PC enthusiasts replacing the old X58 platform. Comes with socket LGA2011, this huge socket is made for Second Generation Intel Core i7 that comes with 6cores and 12 threads.

This platform will be interesting to many especially the overclockers as it is optimized for overclocking.

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[Review] ASUS F1A75-V PRO

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INTRODUCTION

ASUS Malaysia has given me a chance to test and review their new AMD FM1 socket motherboard which is ASUS F1A75-V Pro. Here is the official link of the motherboard ASUS F1A75-V PRO

This motherboard has normal ATX dimension, CrossfireX support and comes with DIGI+ VRM and priced at RM390.  Let we see what is so great about this motherboard.

Test Setup

  • AMD A6-3650
  • Scythe Ninja3 | Scythe Sliptream 2000RPM
  • ASUS F1A75-V PRO
  • Gskill Flare 1800Mhz 8-8-8
  • Enermax Liberty 620W

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