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LaCie d2 Thunderbolt 2 Review

LaCie, a company that is well known for high end storage devices has just released the d2 Thunderbolt 2. This new upgrade to their d2 desktop storage line is a great edition to LaCie family. The d2 Thunderbolt 2 is the first single drive solution to feature Thunderbolt 2 connectivity as well as the first to include both Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0 together. If this wasn't enough for you, LaCie also allows users the to purchase an SSD Upgrade Kit to enhance the d2 thunderbolt 2's performance.

Storage Platform Migration: Mac to Windows

Storage Platform Migration Mac to Windows: The Joy. The Horror. My Nightmare. Like a lot of Systems Administrators these days I work in a mixed platform environment of Macs and Windows. In Today’s BYOD culture this subject can make your blood boil. No matter where you stand on the war you can appreciate my struggle.

Biostar Hi-Fi Z97WE Motherboard Review

Biostar, a company which has been releasing motherboards for almost three decades, has just released the new Hi-Fi Z97WE. While Biostar has been around for some time, it isn't usually the first company that comes to mind when searching for a new motherboard. Although this may be the case for most for most PC enthusiasts, the fact remains that it will be hard to find a motherboard loaded with the same new features as the Hi-Fi Z97WE for a better price. Biostar is known for having some of the most affordable boards on the market and the Hi-Fi Z97WE is no exception. You can find Biostar's Hi-Fi Z97WE on Newegg for $114.99, which is an outstanding price for a Haswell board.

Luxa² E-One Headset Holder Review

Most PC gamers and enthusiasts use expensive headsets for pristine audio quality and clarity and are often plagued by an annoying and possibly costly nuisance, there is nowhere to properly place a headset and Luxa² has found a solution to that problem. The E-One is an elegant, well built, sturdy aluminum headset holder that is capable of holding any and all headsets. With the E-One headset holder, Luxa² saved gamers and desktop users from having to hang an expensive headset on your monitor or simply leaving it on a desk where it can get scratched and possibly fall.

Asus Maximus VII Gene Motherboard Review

If you are a gamer or If you have a passion to overclock, tweak, tune and what have you, the Maximus VII line were practically made for you. The Maximus VII Gene is part of the R.O.G. Lineup in motherboards for Asus, we have the Formula, Hero, Gene and then the Impact, where you are scaling in size alone. The retail price of the Maximus VII Gene is $219.99, making it one of the more expensive current mATX motherboards currently, compared to Gigabyte, ASRock and MSI, but for what it brings you I believe it is well worth every cent.

Sapphire R9 285 Dual-X OC Video Card Review

Today we are taking a look at the Tonga-based Sapphire R9 285 Dual-X. Along with the architecture enhancements found in the new Hawaii cards, this 285 also sports Sapphire's tried and true dual-fan heat-pipe based cooler. With Tonga's lower power draw combined with a quality cooler, we can expect some low temps, quiet operation, and plenty of overclocking headroom. Read on to see how it performs.