http://news.tigerdirect.com Computer and Electronic News, Reviews and Great Deals Fri, 24 May 2013 16:39:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/31/xfx-nforce-680i-lt-sli-motherboard-cpu-bundle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=xfx-nforce-680i-lt-sli-motherboard-cpu-bundle http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/31/xfx-nforce-680i-lt-sli-motherboard-cpu-bundle/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:30:58 +0000 TigerTeam http://news.tigerdirect.com/?p=4451 The time has come for high-end PC enthusiasts and gamers to take advantage of this rare opportunity: a competent motherboard released by XFX, a company more famous for their high-performance video cards and an equally superior 45nm processor from Intel. This motherboard and CPU bundle is packed with all the right ingredients for the latest memory and graphics solutions. Even for an avid overclocker, this will prove to be a reasonable package. Let’s feast our eyes on, and look more closely at, what the XFX nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard CPU Bundle has to offer!]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/31/xfx-nforce-680i-lt-sli-motherboard-cpu-bundle/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/29/asus-m2n-mx-se-plus-socket-am2-barebone-kit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asus-m2n-mx-se-plus-socket-am2-barebone-kit http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/29/asus-m2n-mx-se-plus-socket-am2-barebone-kit/#comments Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:30:35 +0000 TigerTeam http://news.tigerdirect.com/?p=4619 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/29/asus-m2n-mx-se-plus-socket-am2-barebone-kit/feed/ 1 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/28/shuttle-kpc-k45-socket-775-barebone-%e2%80%93-black/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shuttle-kpc-k45-socket-775-barebone-%25e2%2580%2593-black http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/28/shuttle-kpc-k45-socket-775-barebone-%e2%80%93-black/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:30:38 +0000 TigerTeam http://news.tigerdirect.com/?p=4611 Whoever said that businesses can’t have a little bit of fun? A workplace doesn’t have to daunt you with dull white and silver office equipment. Work can be quite fun—especially when you equip your office with the Shuttle KPC K45 Socket 775 Barebone in black. Read on and find out what this remarkable PC can offer for you. ]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/28/shuttle-kpc-k45-socket-775-barebone-%e2%80%93-black/feed/ 1 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/18/biostar-a770-a2-motherboard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biostar-a770-a2-motherboard http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/18/biostar-a770-a2-motherboard/#comments Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:00:50 +0000 TigerTeam http://news.tigerdirect.com/?p=4422 Since motherboards directly affect the computer’s capabilities and potential for upgrades, many do-it-yourself builders scour shops and surf the internet to find the best information regarding a potential product. It is important to note, however, that computer users look for great performance and good value, things that by looking at the specs sheet could shed a light on. If you want to make the most out of your tight budget, though, you will have to select a motherboard that can provide you with enough power for handling basic office and multimedia applications running on the Vista and Vista 64 operating systems. To provide consumers of great-value speed and power, Biostar, one of the most reliable manufacturers of computer components, has released the Biostar A770 A2+ Motherboard. ]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/18/biostar-a770-a2-motherboard/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/16/asus-m2n-sli-motherboard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asus-m2n-sli-motherboard http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/16/asus-m2n-sli-motherboard/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:00:30 +0000 TigerTeam http://news.tigerdirect.com/?p=4403 Do you know what the most important part of your PC is? While the processor is no doubt important, I can argue that the motherboard is really where it all starts. Every other component that you’re planning to use on your new system critically depends on the capabilities of your motherboard. From the type of processor all the way down to the sound card—everything relies on what the motherboard was designed to support. That is why choosing a motherboard is a very crucial step. Choose one that’s inept, and you won’t be able to build much of a system. Ineptness however, is the farthest thing away from the Asus M2N-SLI Motherboard. With its right blend of power and price, the Asus M2N-SLI Motherboard is simply an inviting proposition.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/07/16/asus-m2n-sli-motherboard/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/23/evga-nforce-780i-sli-motherboard-cpu-bundle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evga-nforce-780i-sli-motherboard-cpu-bundle http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/23/evga-nforce-780i-sli-motherboard-cpu-bundle/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:00:11 +0000 TigerTeam http://news.tigerdirect.com/?p=4341 Building your own PC from the ground up allows you to choose the exact components that fit your needs. But if you buy the most powerful quad-core processor on the market and combine it with a motherboard that isn’t designed to take advantage of it, then some of that processor’s power is lost. This is where our motherboard and processor bundles come in: By choosing to buy the EVGA nForce 780i SLI Motherboard CPU Bundle, you’ll avoid the headaches product incompatibilities bring with them.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/23/evga-nforce-780i-sli-motherboard-cpu-bundle/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/17/asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-2 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/17/asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-2/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:00:53 +0000 TigerTeam http://news.tigerdirect.com/?p=4311 The motherboard is the single most important component of a personal computer. You can compare it to a human's backbone: everything is connected to it and everything your body (and in this analogy, your PC) can do relies upon it. All the other computer components—from the CPU to the audio card—relies upon a motherboard’s capabilities and features. The Asus P5N-E SLI Motherboard enables you to empower your PC with a very reliable and powerful backbone. Quality, durability and flexibility—your PC will be able to enjoy all of this with the use of this motherboard.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/17/asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-2/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/17/intel-dx38bt-motherboard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=intel-dx38bt-motherboard http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/17/intel-dx38bt-motherboard/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:00:55 +0000 TigerTeam http://news.tigerdirect.com/?p=4309 In the same way that motherboards come in all sorts of specifications and sizes, computer users themselves come with a variety of needs and requirements. There's the average computer user who only reads Internet blogs, watches videos on Youtube, uses office-type programs, and plays PC solitaire. Then, there is the business type who makes heavy use of productivity software and requires additional security options for sensitive data. And, finally, there is the user who uses a PC mainly for watching DVDs, viewing pictures, and listening to MP3s. At the higher end of the spectrum however, we have the hardcore gamer. And quite simply, he needs power. When I say power, I mean extreme computing power—fast, consistent and capable of delivering unparalleled performance in tackling resource-hungry games. With the Intel DX38BT Motherboard, that amount of power can be achieved.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/06/17/intel-dx38bt-motherboard/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/10/asus-m2n-mx-se-a-dependable-barebone-to-build-on/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asus-m2n-mx-se-a-dependable-barebone-to-build-on http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/10/asus-m2n-mx-se-a-dependable-barebone-to-build-on/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:30:34 +0000 John Gawley http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/10/asus-m2n-mx-se-a-dependable-barebone-to-build-on/ Since the Asus M2N-MX SE Plus Socket AM2 Barebone Kit is a platform already half-assembled with quality components that has the power to run an excellent dual-core system, it will definitely be so much easier for anyone to just add a few slight modifications to have what they’ve always wanted in a computer system. Simply take a gander at what the Asus M2N-MX SE Plus Socket AM2 Barebone Kit has under the hood and be impressed. Aside from having a great motherboard, a speedy processor, and a competent RAM, it also houses a spacious hard drive and a compatible power supply unit. If you consider the fact that this kit is a steal due to its top-notch components, you’ll be able to pour more money on the other add-ons and peripherals you’ll need for the customization of a killer computer. ]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/10/asus-m2n-mx-se-a-dependable-barebone-to-build-on/feed/ 3 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/07/msi-975x-platinum-motherboard-with-intel-core-2-quad-q6700-cpu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=msi-975x-platinum-motherboard-with-intel-core-2-quad-q6700-cpu http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/07/msi-975x-platinum-motherboard-with-intel-core-2-quad-q6700-cpu/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:29:59 +0000 John Gawley http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/07/msi-975x-platinum-motherboard-with-intel-core-2-quad-q6700-cpu/ Here is a high-performance motherboard designed to push the envelope of computing technology with Quad core CPU support and dual graphics card support. The MSI 975X Platinum Motherboard bundled with the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Processor is sure to give you a powerhouse bundle worth every dollar spent.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/07/msi-975x-platinum-motherboard-with-intel-core-2-quad-q6700-cpu/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/07/asus-p5e3-deluxe-motherboard-cpu-bundle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asus-p5e3-deluxe-motherboard-cpu-bundle http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/07/asus-p5e3-deluxe-motherboard-cpu-bundle/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:00:36 +0000 John Gawley http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/07/asus-p5e3-deluxe-motherboard-cpu-bundle/ To solve the growing disparity between CPU and memory performance, Intel has recently released a new chipset product that can provide maximum possible performance that allows for optimization of bandwidth secured from the memory subsystem. Called the Intel X38 Express Chipset, it is engineered to support dual-channel DDR3 memory technology for exceptional performance in even the most demanding system applications. With this breakthrough product in mind, Asus created the P5E3 Deluxe motherboard that can support Intel Core 2 Quad processors. So if you are looking for the exceptional performance the Intel X38 chipset can give, choose the more affordable motherboard and an energy-efficient, yet highly capable, processor that can accommodate it. Get an Asus P5e3 Deluxe Motherboard CPU bundled with the Intel C2Q Q6700. ]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/04/07/asus-p5e3-deluxe-motherboard-cpu-bundle/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/03/11/asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-terrific-pick-for-mainstream-enthusiasts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-terrific-pick-for-mainstream-enthusiasts http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/03/11/asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-terrific-pick-for-mainstream-enthusiasts/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:09:03 +0000 Expert: Henry L http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/03/11/asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-terrific-pick-for-mainstream-enthusiasts/ The Asus P5N-E SLI Motherboard falls under the "oldie but goodie" category, but with the added plus of a new reduced price. This is easily the smartest option for those that are seeking simple SLI support on the Core 2 platform, without all the extravagant options - just the meat and potatoes. For the most part, the nForce 650i chipset offers the same core features and benefits the nForce 680i has, but does so at a much lower price point. So lets go over the Asus P5N-E SLI layout and features, and see why I think it's a great bargain.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/03/11/asus-p5n-e-sli-motherboard-terrific-pick-for-mainstream-enthusiasts/feed/ 1 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/02/11/asus-maximus-extreme-for-the-more-discriminating-gamer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asus-maximus-extreme-for-the-more-discriminating-gamer http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/02/11/asus-maximus-extreme-for-the-more-discriminating-gamer/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:30:47 +0000 Expert: Henry L http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/02/11/asus-maximus-extreme-for-the-more-discriminating-gamer/ A slew of the latest and greatest motherboards are entering the market, all vying for your hard earned (Christmas gift cards) money. The newest, cutting edge motherboards are X38 chipset based, and Asus would like you to get familiar with their flagship model, the Maximus Extreme. It offers a high-performing cooling solution, features-galore, overclockable, highly tweakable, and performance second to none - the Asus Maximus Extreme has all of those bases covered. So let your inner Ridley Scott out, and put together the next people's champion of the Hippodrome, the Maximus Extreme is your chariot to gaming glory.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/02/11/asus-maximus-extreme-for-the-more-discriminating-gamer/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/02/06/asus-m3a32-mvp-deluxe-wifi-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asus-m3a32-mvp-deluxe-wifi-review http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/02/06/asus-m3a32-mvp-deluxe-wifi-review/#comments Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:30:06 +0000 Expert: Henry L http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/02/06/asus-m3a32-mvp-deluxe-wifi-review/ Catering to users who pursue extreme performance at a low price, Asus presents to us the the M3A32-MVP Deluxe WiFi Motherboard. This cutting-edge motherboard supports the AMD Phenom quad-core AM2+ CPU with the latest AMD 790FX chipset. It features the latest HyperTransport(tm) 3.0 (HT3) system bus with up to 5200 MT/s speed, quad PCIe 2.0 x 16 slots, and the ASUS patent pending memory heat pipe design - ASUS Cool Mempipe. Plus, the board includes an 802.11g (54 Mbps) WiFi access point, allowing you to share your Internet connection wirelessly without a wireless broadband router. All of these advantages add up to one impressive motherboard, so yes - pray to get your hands on one.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2008/02/06/asus-m3a32-mvp-deluxe-wifi-review/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/12/14/how-fast-is-your-system-learn-how-to-benchmark-your-rig/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-fast-is-your-system-learn-how-to-benchmark-your-rig http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/12/14/how-fast-is-your-system-learn-how-to-benchmark-your-rig/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:23:02 +0000 Logan http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/12/14/how-fast-is-your-system-learn-how-to-benchmark-your-rig/ Overclocking is now a mainstream term in the computer world. Every gamer either has an overclocked system or wants and overclocked system.
There are two reasons that benchmarking is important. You want to know the speed and you need to test the stability. Below are the programs that I use to benchmark every part of my system. ]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/12/14/how-fast-is-your-system-learn-how-to-benchmark-your-rig/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/10/12/tiger-in-box-the-cure-for-the-common-question-6/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tiger-in-box-the-cure-for-the-common-question-6 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/10/12/tiger-in-box-the-cure-for-the-common-question-6/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:24:47 +0000 John Gawley http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/10/12/tiger-in-box-the-cure-for-the-common-question-6/ http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/10/12/tiger-in-box-the-cure-for-the-common-question-6/feed/ 9 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/08/17/what-you-need-to-build-a-great-budget-system-using-the-machspeed-msnv-939/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-you-need-to-build-a-great-budget-system-using-the-machspeed-msnv-939 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/08/17/what-you-need-to-build-a-great-budget-system-using-the-machspeed-msnv-939/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:24:10 +0000 Logan http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/08/17/what-you-need-to-build-a-great-budget-system-using-the-machspeed-msnv-939/ So, you want to build a fast system and you don't want to break the bank. Well, the here's a great way to put together a budget system centered around the MachSpeed MSNV-939. I know a lot of you enthusiasts out there are going to scream about the AM2 being newer than the 939, but the truth is this: There is no better value than a Socket 939 CPU from AMD. There are also a lot of us that have a closet full of parts... Get them organized then use the list below to fill in the blanks as you put together your system! ]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/08/17/what-you-need-to-build-a-great-budget-system-using-the-machspeed-msnv-939/feed/ 0 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/07/29/msi-p6n-sli-platinum-perhaps-the-most-stable-nforce-motherboard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=msi-p6n-sli-platinum-perhaps-the-most-stable-nforce-motherboard http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/07/29/msi-p6n-sli-platinum-perhaps-the-most-stable-nforce-motherboard/#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:25:02 +0000 Logan http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/07/29/msi-p6n-sli-platinum-perhaps-the-most-stable-nforce-motherboard/ The P6N SLI Platinum seems to be a mix of my two favorites. It has an external ESATA port like the ASUS Striker and it has some great tweaking features similar to the EVGA 680i SLI. It also sacrifices some speed in the graphics department to gain stability.]]> http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/07/29/msi-p6n-sli-platinum-perhaps-the-most-stable-nforce-motherboard/feed/ 2 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/06/15/motherboard-mayhem-the-xfx-nforce-680i-sli-nvidia-motherboard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=motherboard-mayhem-the-xfx-nforce-680i-sli-nvidia-motherboard http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/06/15/motherboard-mayhem-the-xfx-nforce-680i-sli-nvidia-motherboard/#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:00:59 +0000 John Gawley http://www.tigerdirectnews.com/2007/06/15/motherboard-mayhem-the-xfx-nforce-680i-sli-nvidia-motherboard/ http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/06/15/motherboard-mayhem-the-xfx-nforce-680i-sli-nvidia-motherboard/feed/ 6 http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/06/08/motherboard-mayhem-the-msi-p6n-diamond-nforce-680i-motherboard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=motherboard-mayhem-the-msi-p6n-diamond-nforce-680i-motherboard http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/06/08/motherboard-mayhem-the-msi-p6n-diamond-nforce-680i-motherboard/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:48:50 +0000 John Gawley http://www.tigerdirectnews.com/2007/06/08/motherboard-mayhem-the-msi-p6n-diamond-nforce-680i-motherboard/ http://news.tigerdirect.com/2007/06/08/motherboard-mayhem-the-msi-p6n-diamond-nforce-680i-motherboard/feed/ 1