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Speed on the Cheap: Seagate Momentus XT RAID 0

Now we are going to take it a little further with the Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid drive. This little guy is a standard 2.5" 7200 RPM laptop drive with 32MB cache and a beautiful 4GB SSD attached. This SSD brings the performance up considerably. So, what are we going to do with it? Well Seagate gave us two, so we are going to RAID them in a RAID 0 and short stroke them to see what kind of performance we can get. Just like Artiom did with the VelociRaptor. We are directly comparing this to the SSD in Artiom's last editorial using the VelociRaptors.

Ikonik Optimus 1200 Mid Tower Computer Case

Looking for a case that looks kinda like the leader of the Autobots? Look no further than the Optimus 1200 by Ikonik. It's got all the things you need to get your new rig going.

AMD Phenom II x4 840 3.2GHz CPU/Processor

AMD has released a new processor into their lineup. This time around we have the introduction of a new series, Phenom II x4 840 3.2GHz. This new chip brings the Athlon II architecture over to the Phenom II space by not providing any L3 cache. So, what can this newbie do? Lets find out.

Sparkle Geforce GTS450 OC 1024MB Video Card

The Sparkle GTS450 comes packed with 1GB of RAM and Sparkle has gone ahead and overclocked this card for that little extra kick. If you are looking to upgrade your machine and not break the bank, the Sparkle GTS450 might be for you.

OtterBox iPhone 4 Defender Series Case

We are back again with Otterbox and their Defender Series case for iPhone 4. The Defender is their most rugged case, and comes complete with a belt clip for those with small pockets. It's big, sturdy, and has a built-in membrane to protect the screen, so you don't have to worry about applying a sticky one.

AZZA Hurrican 2000 Full Tower Case

Here we have Azza's Hurrican 2000 full tower case. Perfect for those that really just like the room, or for anyone looking to really put a lot in their case.