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		<title>New Computer Build Almost Done</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:20:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>My new build is almost complete, only thing I am waiting on is a new CPU cooler. I originally bought a Noctua NH-U12P but while installing it one of the screws to hold it down broke off. I just found a Prolimatech Megahalems at <a href="http://www.crazypc.com/">CrazyPC</a> though so I am waiting on that to get here so I can swap out the stock Intel cooler I have installed at the moment. The new build is as follows:</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My new build is almost complete, only thing I am waiting on is a new CPU cooler. I originally bought a Noctua NH-U12P but while installing it one of the screws to hold it down broke off. I just found a Prolimatech Megahalems at <a href="http://www.crazypc.com/">CrazyPC</a> though so I am waiting on that to get here so I can swap out the stock Intel cooler I have installed at the moment. The new build is as follows:</p>
<ul>
<li>Case: Cooler Master ATCS 840</li>
<li>Power Supply: Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050W</li>
<li>Motherboard: EVGA X58 3x SLI</li>
<li>CPU: Intel Core i7 920</li>
<li>RAM: 6GB Corsair Dominator</li>
<li>Video Card: EVGA GTX 285</li>
<li>Sound Card: HT Omega Claro Halo</li>
<li>Hard Drives:2x WD Caviar 1TB</li>
<li>Optical Drives:LG BluRay</li>
<li>Monitor: Samsung T240HD</li>
</ul>
<p>Usually when I build a new PC I go with an Asus motherboard, BFG video card, and OCZ RAM, but decided to go a different route this time. I&#8217;ve heard good things about EVGA so decided to try them out, and the Corsair RAM has been getting extremely good reviews. Hopefully they can live up to what I am used to. I&#8217;m not sure about the sound card yet, as their drivers do not work with Windows 7 yet, so I am just using the onboard sound for now. The Claro Halo is a 2.1 soundcard with an onboard amp for headphones, so I am hoping it makes my HD650&#8242;s sound better than I am used to.</p>
<p>Everything is put together and running well, I haven&#8217;t done any benchmarks on it or overclocked it yet because I am using the stock cooler until the Megahalems gets delivered. The Cooler Master ATCS is absolutely huge and looks great. It was very easy to put everything together inside. It was also a lot quieter than I thought it would be. I couldn&#8217;t hear it at all when my Shuttle was on next to it and could hear my other desktop running downstairs louder than the new build as well. The Samsung T240HD looks great, 24&#8243; widescreen with a native resolution of 1900&#215;1200 and it has a TV Tuner built in. I played a little Left 4 Dead and it looked good, steady 60fps with no ghosting or tearing.</p>
<p>Like all my other PC&#8217;s the new build is named after a Quake 3 character, this time I went with Anarki to join the .quake network I run at home along with Phobos, Xaero, Orbb, Klesk/Flisk, Visor, Wrack, and Tank Jr.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s all I have for now, hopefully this week the new cooler comes in and I can run some benchmarks. I also got a few LED lights and a fan controller from <a href="http://www.crazypc.com/">CrazyPC</a> as well to finish the build.</p>
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		<title>New Shuttle PC Build</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:03:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The newest PC of mine finally arrived from Newegg and is put together. It was about time to upgrade my tower, but with the strafeRight LAN coming up, I decided to build a Shuttle to take instead of my Thinkpad. Spending a week gaming on the laptop would be OK, but I'd much rather have something a little more powerful. Here is the rundown of what I got:</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The newest PC of mine finally arrived from Newegg and is put together. It was about time to upgrade my tower, but with the strafeRight LAN coming up, I decided to build a Shuttle to take instead of my Thinkpad. Spending a week gaming on the laptop would be OK, but I&#8217;d much rather have something a little more powerful. Here is the rundown of what I got:</p>
<ul>
<li>Shuttle SX38P2-Pro</li>
<li>BFG Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB</li>
<li>4GB OCZ Vista Upgrade RAM &#8211; DDR2 800 PC2 6400</li>
<li>Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 &#8211; 2.66GHz</li>
<li>2x WD Caviar 250GB Hard Drives</li>
<li>SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R Burner SATA</li>
<li>Vista Home Premium 32bit</li>
</ul>
<p> And here are some pics of phobos, the newest addition to .quake (All my computers are named after Quake3 characters &#8211; xaero, klesk, visor, orbb, tankjr &#8211; and .quake is the domain I use for my network.) </p>
<div class="imgC"> <a href="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7019"><img src="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/02192008058-1600x1200.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7020"><img src="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/02192008059-1600x1200.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7021"><img src="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/02192008060-1600x1200.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7022"><img src="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/02192008061-1600x1200.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7023"><img src="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/02192008062-1600x1200.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7024"><img src="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/02192008063-1600x1200.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7025"><img src="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/02192008064-1600x1200.jpg" border="0"></a> <a href="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/7026"><img src="http://www.straferight.com/photopost/data/500/thumbs/02192008065-1600x1200.jpg" border="0"></a></p>
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		<title>2007 New Razer Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Razer, a leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle electronics peripherals, will unveil and provide hands-on demonstrations of the new Razer Mako™ 2.1 speaker system, Razer DeathAdder™ infrared sensor mouse, Razer Pro&#124;Type™ iPod docking keyboard and Razer Pro&#124;Click Mobile™ Bluetooth notebook mouse at CES, January 8 – 11, 2007, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in South Hall, Booth 35160.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> LAS VEGAS &ndash; January 8, 2006 &ndash; Razer, a leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle electronics peripherals, will unveil and provide hands-on demonstrations of the new Razer Mako&trade; 2.1 speaker system, Razer DeathAdder&trade; infrared sensor mouse, Razer Pro|Type&trade; iPod docking keyboard and Razer Pro|Click Mobile&trade; Bluetooth notebook mouse at CES, January 8 &ndash; 11, 2007, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in South Hall, Booth 35160. </p>
<p> &ldquo;Razer&rsquo;s new line of products being showcased at CES, which include the Razer Mako, Razer DeathAdder, Razer Pro|Type and the Razer Pro|Click Mobile, truly reflect the future of interactive entertainment,&rdquo; says Robert &ldquo;Razerguy&rdquo; Krakoff, president, Razer Group. &ldquo;We are proud to say that this new product lineup continues to express the originality of our ideas by aggressively pursuing what consumers want in design and engineering. We did not get to where we are today by &lsquo;playing by the rules&rsquo;; we arrived here by setting them.&rdquo; </p>
<p> Razer, the creators of the Razer Barracuda gaming audio system, is proud to introduce the Razer Mako 2.1 THX Certified bi-amplified multimedia speaker system at CES 2007. The Razer Mako represents a groundbreaking new desktop speaker design from the sound engineers and scientists of gaming industry leader Razer and audio industry pioneer THX Ltd. The Razer Mako 2.1 is the first desktop speaker system to incorporate THX Ground Plane&trade; and THX Slot Speaker&trade; technologies, which raise the bar for acoustic fidelity and performance in the desktop category. Whether the listener has connected their desktop computer, gaming console, television, Razer Unveils New Electronic Peripherals at CES Page 2 CD deck, or portable MP3 player as the Razer Mako&rsquo;s input source, the system will deliver sonic presentations that are the best-in-class for any 2.1 desktop speaker system. </p>
<p> &ldquo;The advantage of multimedia and PC speakers is that they can be conveniently positioned on desktops and bookshelves. But, sound reflecting from desktop surfaces interferes with the direct sound, creating uneven frequency response at the listener&rsquo;s ear level,&rdquo; said Laurie Fincham, chief scientist at THX. &ldquo;The Razer Mako 2.1 is the first multimedia speaker system designed from the ground up to provide optimal performance on the desktop. The THX Ground Plane and Slot Speaker technologies ensure the speaker drivers are very close to the desktop surface, doubling the output and delivering smooth and even response at all frequencies.&rdquo; </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Features:</strong></li>
<li>THX Certified for premium sound quality and performance</li>
<li>Patented THX Ground Plane and THX Slot Speaker downward-firing mid-range drivers and tweeters design which creates a spacious soundstage that turns any desktop surface from an acoustic hindrance into an integral part of the soundstage.</li>
<li>True, bi-amplified satellites with two channels of 50W with full digital DSP control.</li>
<li>An overall system frequency range of 30-20,000 Hz and Axial Response Limits of +/- 2dB at 40-18,000 Hz (-6dB at 30 and 20,000Hz)</li>
<li>300W of total system power, with 6 channels @ 50W each.</li>
<li>ClassHD&trade; Digital Amplifier technology with full DSP control that makes previous generation Class AB and Class D amplifiers obsolete.</li>
<li>ClassHD&trade; technology scales power in sync with the music, resulting in operation at a much higher efficiency curve, improved Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR), improved EMI, reduced idle consumption, and lowered amplifier delay.</li>
<li>For those moments when surrounding silence is needed, the Razer Mako offers an amplified headphone jack on the wired remote control. Allowing for improved headphone performance over the standard pass-through found in normal desktop systems.</li>
<li>The sleek Razer design created with premium materials and finishes will deliver best-inclass acoustic performance while maintaining attractive desktop aesthetics.</li>
</ul>
<p> The <strong>Razer DeathAdder</strong> 3G infrared sensor gaming mouse is a quantum leap over current generation optical technology. Fully optimized for high speed motions, the Razer DeathAdder features everything needed for high-performance gamers </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Features:</strong></li>
<li>1800 dpi 3G infrared sensor technology for enhanced precision.</li>
<li>1000 Hz Ultrapolling&trade;/1ms response providing pinpoint accuracy and lighting fast speed.</li>
<li>Five programmable, ultra-large non-slip buttons with Hyperesponse&trade;.</li>
<li>A 16-bit ultra-wide data channel.</li>
<li>Zero-acoustic Ultraslick&trade; Teflon fleet.</li>
<li>Always-On&trade; instant response.</li>
<li>Award-winning On-The-Fly&trade; sensitivity drivers.</li>
<li>Right-handed form factor.</li>
</ul>
<p> Razer has been building quality input devices since 1999, which makes it one of the select manufacturers in the industry. As the worldwide leader in high-performance input devices for the quickly growing field of motion control, Razer Pro|Solutions are precision instruments built to last, and to deliver increased productivity, control and precision to professional users that demand the best from their electronic peripherals. </p>
<p> Sleek, streamlined and functional, the <strong>Razer Pro|Type</strong> is the first keyboard to integrate a universal iPod dock into its design, facilitating a lifestyle element prevalent in today&rsquo;s culture. The pairing of the iPod dock in the keyboard allows for easy synchronization and charging of all iPods without the hassle of additional wiring. </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Features:</strong></li>
<li>10 customizable profiles where consumers can easily configure keyboard profiles according to their needs.</li>
<li>10 programmable keys where consumers can switch profiles and launch applications with just a touch of a button.</li>
<li>Ultra touch sensitive keys for enhanced and extremely precise key response. </li>
<li>On-the-fly profile switching where upon program detection, viewers can auto swap keyboard profiles.</li>
<li>A one-touch hub for multi-media programs and everyday computer functions, which includes line-out and two USB ports for convenient connection to other peripherals.</li>
<li>A full set of media hot keys that provide one-touch access to media programs.</li>
<li>A gently sloping wrist rest giving way to an ergonomic design, resulting in a mixture of comfortable usability and a clean minimalist design with a pure white exterior paired with blue ambient light.</li>
</ul>
<p> The <strong>Razer Pro|Click Mobile</strong> is the most precise Bluetooth notebook mouse in the world today, catered for individuals on the go or whenever space is a constraint. </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Features:</strong></li>
<li>1200 DPI Infrared Sensor</li>
<li>Bluetooth 2.0 (with Adaptive Frequency Hopping)</li>
<li>Ambidextrous design</li>
<li>Long Battery Life</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Razer:</h4>
<p> Razer&trade; is the world&rsquo;s leading brand in high-end computer gaming peripherals. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Razer&trade; enjoys an extensive distribution worldwide in all major countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle-East. Razer&trade; designs, engineers and markets cutting-edge gaming peripherals that provide professional computer gamers with the competitive edge through a combination of technology, innovation and design. Razer&rsquo;s research and development team collaborates with leading professional gamers to develop proprietary technology for next generation gaming peripherals. Razer&rsquo;s superiority in gaming peripherals stems from its ability to understand and conceptualize peripherals that gamers need and thereafter bring the product from drawing board to retail shelves. </p>
<p> Each Razer&trade; peripheral bears the invisible signature of hundreds of professional gamers, gaming enthusiasts and engineers and each Razer&trade; gaming product is built from single components; pieced and assembled with care and precision to optimize gameplay for all professional gamers worldwide. Engineered to near perfection, Razer&rsquo;s reputation of being the leaders in gaming technology is embodied in every single Razer&trade; product. </p>
<p> For more information on Razer, log onto www.razerzone.com. </p>
<h4>About THX Ltd.</h4>
<p> Born out of George Lucas vision to improve the movie-going experience, THX is a driving force in cinema, post-production, car audio and home entertainment. THX is dedicated to developing new ways to make the creation, delivery and presentation of entertainment content more efficient, more powerful and more enjoyable. Today, the worlds premier commercial cinemas, post-production studios, car audio systems and home entertainment products incorporate THX technologies and have achieved the coveted THX Certified status. For more information, visit www.thx.com. </p>
<p> THX and the THX Logo are trademarks of THX Ltd., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved. </p>
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		<title>Razer Unveils New Mouse</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Razer has unveiled their newest high precision gaming mouse, the Death Adder. Unlike previous Razer mice, this one is made for right handed players. Be sure to check it out. Mine is on the way, so be sure to check back soon for my review.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Razer has unveiled their newest high precision gaming mouse, the Death Adder. Unlike previous Razer mice, this one is made for right handed players. Be sure to <a href="http://www.razerzone.com/Products/Gaming-Mice/Razer-DeathAdder-Gaming-Mouse/">check it out</a>. </p>
<h4>High Precision Gaming Mouse</h4>
<p> The Razer DeathAdder&trade;, when placed in the right hands, will send enemies scurrying for cover. Its pinpoint accuracy and lightning fast speed are undoubtedly the finest in the art of fragging. </p>
<h4>Ergonomic Right-Handed Design</h4>
<p> The right-handed ergonomic design with rubber coated buttons provide slip-resistant grip and improved comfort during intensive gameplay. </p>
<h4>1800 DPI 3G Infrared Sensor</h4>
<p> Powered by Razer Precision&trade;, the new 3G infrared sensor on the Razer DeathAdder lets you move 2.25 times faster when compared to a standard 800 dpi optical sensor. Before the enemy sees you, he&rsquo;s already dead. <a href="http://www.razerzone.com/3G/">Read about the Razer 3G Infrared Sensor</a></p>
<h4>5 Programmable, Ultra-Large Hyperesponse&trade; Buttons</h4>
<p> The Razer DeathAdder allows gamers to program their button functions while Razer&rsquo;s Hyperesponse&trade; technology reduces latency. </p>
<h4>16-bit Ultra-Wide Data Channel</h4>
<p> No action is too fast for the Razer DeathAdder. Its 16-bit ultra-wide data channel allows latency-free gaming on all battlegrounds. </p>
<h4>Zero-acoustic Ultraslick&trade; Teflon Feet</h4>
<p> Watch the Razer DeathAdder glide and slide as you experience the true meaning of smooth gaming. </p>
<h4>Award-Winning On-the-Fly Sensitivity&trade; Drivers</h4>
<p> With On-The-Fly Senstivity&trade; drivers, you can switch dpi settings right in the midst of a fierce battle! </p>
<h4>1000Hz Ultrapolling&trade;</h4>
<p> The fast response time of the Razer DeathAdder means you never have to wait for the mouse &ndash; no matter how quick you are. </p>
<h4>Always-On&trade; Instant Response</h4>
<p> Always-On&trade; capabilities give gamers virtually no latency when the mouse goes back into action from idling. </p>
<h4>Exclusive pre-order program</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.razerzone.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;products_id=43">Pre-order now</a> and be one of the first in the world to own the Razer DeathAdder and get a Limited Edition Razer DeathAdder T-shirt. </p>
<h4>Join the Razer DeathAdder Challenge.</h4>
<p> Get the Razer DeathAdder from <a href="http://www.razerzone.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;products_id=43">Razer Webstore</a> and we&rsquo;re sure as hell that it&rsquo;ll pwn your current right-handed gaming mice and if you are unconvinced that the Razer DeathAdder is The Ultimate Gaming Mouse for you, just send it back to us within 30 days for a refund, no questions asked. </p>
<h4>Events</h4>
<p>Razer will be supporting both the CPL Winter 2006 Championship Finals in the US and Dimension6 in Germany. Just head down to any of these events and get a Limited Edition Razer DeathAdder T-shirt While stocks last! Terms &amp; Conditions apply. </p>
<h5>CPL Championship Finals 2006</h5>
<p>December 16-20, 2006 in Dallas, Texas.</p>
<h5>Dimension6</h5>
<p>December 14-17, 2006 in Bremen, Germany</p>
<p><a href="http://www.razerzone.com/The-News/Latest-News/Events/">Register here</a></p>
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		<title>Watercool Your RAM</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 12:51:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Just saw this today, OCZ has new RAM that you can WATERCOOL :o Might have to get me some of those sticks!</p><p>OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today unveiled the OCZ PC2-9200 FlexXLC 2x1GB Kit, a revolutionary new memory solution that offers unprecedented speed, signal integrity, and thermal management. These new modules feature the new OCZ FlexXLC heatsink that delivers superior heat dissipation via a hybrid copper and aluminum design alterable between passive air or water cooling. As the World's fastest DDR2, the PC2-9200, in combination with the innovative FlexXLC technology, is considerably the most ground-breaking and unique memory product existing today.</p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Sunnyvale, CA&mdash;November 20, 2006<br /> OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today unveiled the OCZ PC2-9200 FlexXLC 2x1GB Kit, a revolutionary new memory solution that offers unprecedented speed, signal integrity, and thermal management. These new modules feature the new OCZ FlexXLC heatsink that delivers superior heat dissipation via a hybrid copper and aluminum design alterable between passive air or water cooling. As the World&rsquo;s fastest DDR2, the PC2-9200, in combination with the innovative FlexXLC technology, is considerably the most ground-breaking and unique memory product existing today. </p>
<p> The latest generation of DDR2 modules by far exceeds the original projections of the DDR2 design triggering a need for amendments in the operating specifications. For example, operating voltage, originally defined as 1.8V, has increased to typically 2.1V or even higher to reach 1GHz+ frequencies. In the case of a DDR2 module running at 1200 MHz and 2.1V supply voltage, this entails that the power consumption increases many times over that of the same module running at 400 MHz and 1.8V supply voltage. Power consumption, in turn, directly translates into heat dissipation. </p>
<p> The extreme increase in power consumption without substantial changes in form factor increases the power and heat density, which requires serious countermeasures to maintain the thermal balance necessary for signal integrity and high performance. </p>
<p> Thanks to OCZ&rsquo;s FlexXLC (Xtreme Liquid Convention) heat management solution, the OCZ PC2-9200 operates at extreme speeds of 1150MHz without the high temperatures that inhibit or damage the module&rsquo;s ICs. The FlexXLC module was engineered with a unique &ldquo;flexible&rdquo; design which gives enthusiasts the option to run the modules passively or water cooled via the integrated liquid injection system. The concurrent use of both technologies (water-cooling) promotes maximum heat dissipation. </p>
<p><a href="http://yankeedeuce.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/watercooledram.png"><img width="628" height="190" alt="OCZ’s FlexXLC" src="http://yankeedeuce.com/wp-content/themes/striking/cache/images/watercooledram-628x190.png" /></a></p>
<p> &quot;Water-cooling is more efficient than air cooling, yet standard memory kits are usually not available in off-the-shelf water-cooled configurations,&quot; commented Dr. Michael Schuette, VP of Technology Development at OCZ Technology Group. &quot;The new OCZ FlexXLC series&mdash;featuring an exciting, novel hybrid water and air cooler based on OCZ&rsquo;s embedded copper liquid injection system&mdash;pushes thermal management of memory modules one step further to keep up with the ever-increasing frequency demands. Moreover, the FlexXLC modules seamlessly co-migrate with any system upgrade to liquid cooling.&quot; </p>
<p> Among these thermal management advantages, the PC2-9200 FlexXLC also implements a new 8-layer PCB with thermally conductive power and ground planes to guide heat away from the interconnects with the memory ICs. This facilitates less &ldquo;crosstalk,&rdquo; consequently enhancing the module&rsquo;s total signal integrity. The blend of 8-layer PCB technology and the FlexXLC surface cooler truly offers a state-of-the-art design for the extremist. </p>
<p> The PC2-9200 FlexXLC modules are optimized for the latest cutting edge platforms and will be available in 2GB (2x1024MB) dual channel kits. As part of OCZ&rsquo;s line-up of premium memory, the PC2-9200 series is backed by a Lifetime Warranty and industry-leading technical support. Harnessing the achievement of leading-edge speed, high performance heat dissipation, and enhanced signal integrity, the unparalleled design of the OCZ PC2-9200 FlexXLC is a complete, all-encompassing solution certain to set a new benchmark in enthusiast memory. </p>
<p> For more information on the OCZ PC2-9200 FlexXLC Series, please visit our <a href="http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_ddr2_pc2_9200_flexxlc_2x1gb_edition">product page here</a>. </p>
<h4>About OCZ Technology Group, Inc.</h4>
<p> OCZ Technology Group, a member of JEDEC, designs, develops and manufactures innovative, high-performance memory and components that set industry standards. OCZ memory is the first choice for users needing high-reliability, ultra-high performance memory solutions. All of OCZ Technology Groups products are available through its worldwide network of distributors, online resellers and retail stores. For more information visit our website at <a href="http://www.ocztechnology.com">http://www.ocztechnology.com</a></p>
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