Archive for May, 2010

A-DATA 32GB XPG SSD Review

Since the original hard drive was developed by the US Navy back in the 1950’s, much has changed including higher capacities, smaller form factors, and recently the disappearance of moving parts. The development of Solid State Drives (SSD) is one of the more recent ones and SSDs have only lately become affordable for the average consumer. Though pricey they provide superior performance and in some aspects, better reliability. First off we would like to thank Cooler Master for providing us...

iOne Scorpius M10 Mechanical Keyboard:A Quick Look

Out of the box the iOne Scorpius M10 looks like just another $10 cheapo keyboard that you can buy just about anywhere. So why does it cost $59? How does it differ from most keyboards on the market? Let’s read on! . . . The Keyboard Talk The iOne Scorpius M10 uses Cherry MX Blue key switches. They are “clicky” and provide noticeable tactile feedback each time a key is pressed. There are several keyboards from various manufactures that use the MX Blues key switches by Cherry,...

[Top 5] Budget Minded Gaming Mice

Just as headphones are your ears when gaming mice and keyboards are your hands and feet. Without your mouse you would not be able to aim, shoot, select, scope and dozens of other actions. Choosing the appropriate mouse is important and unlike in the case of some peripherals, the term “gaming” does make a difference in the world of mice. Basically, gaming mice tend to have higher DPI (Dots per Inch) allowing high velocity movements and immense precision. Though essential for gaming,...

ZOWIE GEAR HAMMER e-Sports Gaming Headset Review

Audio and gaming are like water and swimming, you can’t do the activity without the critical component of it. At times its importance is even overlooked by gamers, but audio reveals hidden enemies, or lets you track an enemies distance or activities while they are out of site. Audio is essential to maximize your gaming ability and the ZOWIE GEAR HAMMER e-Sports Gaming Headset sets out to accomplish just this. . Specifications Like often higher priced headphone or headsets the HAMMER...

PCGamingCorner.com’s Recent Article Roundup

Today we have a periodic update from our partner site, PCGamingcorner.com.  Read up on The Passing update to L4D 2, Project Natal’s debut date, Fear 3 and more. . . Just Cause 2 – Our Take Just Cause 2 (Released March 23, 2010), is the second game in the Just Cause series.  Like the first one, Just Cause 2 is a free-roam third person shooter, with a few twists.  Like many other contemporary sandbox shooters, it features a huge playing field (400+ miles), a variety of...