Recent content by codyleemanofaction

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    An Unexpected CES Trend: Modularity

    I think the iPhone gives an example of modularity as opposed to the one-size-fits all that you stated: docking stations for music, cases with battery, camera lenses for macro, not to mention apps for individual needs. Now look forward to a day when your smartphone docks to a GPU and monitor via...
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    Fractal Design Reveals Define Nano S Mini-ITX Case

    Surprising price! I half expected it to be 89.99. It'll be tricky to cool that GPU, but I believe this is my next case!
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    Best Graphics Cards for the Money (Archive)

    I love the new recommendations by target resolution. I'd never have thought to break that down into 'playable' and 'maxed.' Genius! Great job guys! I do echo the sentiments of another reader... the layout is a little wonky. I think what's missing that the old accomplished is the Photos...
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    The Looming Smartphone Paradigm Split

    Why is it so hard to understand why the mobile industry (carriers) moved to a leasing option? The prices on plans were inflated to cover the loss on the phones when they subsidized them. Now the plans don't have the invisible 200-400 increase over the course of two years, it's your option...
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    What Was Apple Thinking? The New MacBook Is All About That One Port (Op Ed)

    This isn't a power laptop you'd want more than one peripheral connected to, or so it would seem. "Power Users" will have the option of the MB Pro for that, as stated above, this seems more like an iPad with a full keyboard. Price is nuts, but otherwise USB 3.1 with Type-C connector will work...
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    System Builder Marathon Q1 2015: Alternative $1750 PC

    I always want to see SLI/XFire... and now that you did it, I'd prefer the system with the 980... go figure. Thanks for putting it out there though! It was great to see the comparison and looking at the reality of power consumption. Also, as to the SSD vs HDD... I would say HDD's are...
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    Best Graphics Cards For The Money: October 2014 (Archive)

    290X (Gigabye Windforce) sells for $300 on Amazon (2/4/15). $30 difference from the Sapphire you have pricechecked, I'd say that makes it easily beat the 970.
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    Microsoft Announces 'Windows Holographic' As Wave Of The Future

    Im anti-MS - no bones about it. However- I'll be all about MS if this thing is real!!! It's not the first of its kind though- there's at least three other (less well funded) companies with working see through developer kits like this. I was surprised to see that it was Microsoft to bring it...
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    System Builder Marathon Q4 2014: $1600 Performance PC

    For q1 2015- it might be fun to pair a Xeon e5 1620 to a dual 290x ! Granted- it won't overclock- but the savings on the chip and cooling can be put into your other areas. Besides, it'll be fun.
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    Deepcool Shows Off Unique Star-Shaped Tristellar Case With CyberPowerPC Trinity Prototype

    For the price- each compartment should be sealed so that you can run a mineral oil cooling loop! That would be sexy.
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    Thermaltake’s Core X-Series Is All About Fun, Not Sensibility

    Lol- made a problem for a solution.
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    Deepcool Shows Off Unique Star-Shaped Tristellar Case With CyberPowerPC Trinity Prototype

    I think I like it in the current configuation for looks... but on end might have made for a better airflow, if they moved the vents of course. Way more than I'd be willing to pay for it though. I understand where the pricing comes from, between low marketability, difficult construction and...
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    Intel Compute Stick: Is That A Computer In Your Pocket?

    I think with proper marketing this could be huge.
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    System Builder Marathon Q4 2014: Mainstream Enthusiast PC

    How's the search for the culprit keeping you from over locking coming along?
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    System Builder Marathon Q4 2014: $1600 Performance PC

    Go go 980!!! Fun build :) I'd like to see a fourth build thrown in- maybe where all three of you collaborate to make a "Bang for the Buck" build - analyzing your monthly CPU/GPU gaming review article for the best value proposition- and see where it fits in the mix. Currently an i5 4460 with an...