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Always wondering where you get fragged from? Did the sound of that bouncing grenade come from the wrong direction? We take a look at the Sennheiser PC 350 to see what gamers need for that acoustic edge when gaming.

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Intel Corp. has decided to postpone the release of its central processing units (CPUs) with built-in graphics core to 2010 because of the “customer feedback”, according to a slide from a roadmap of the chipmaker published by a web-site. “Intel remains committed to delivering stable, high quality, industry leading platforms on a predictable cadence. Based on 2008 client platform learnings and customer feedback, we have realigned our features and schedules for 2009 mainstream Nehalem chips,” a statement published on a slide that resembles a slide from Intel’s roadmap, reads. The slide was revealed by HKEPC web-site.

Originally planned to be released in 2009, code-named Auburndale processor for mobile computers and Havendale chip for desktop PCs (both based on Nehalem micro-architecture) are now scheduled to be launched in early 2010, based on the information from the slide. The delay is hardly critical for Intel in terms of revenue, but since those chips greatly simplify the company’s production process, it is strange that Intel decided to delay such products.

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Is wireless audio now the definite replacement? We take a look at the Sennheiser RS 130 to see what good it can do for the ears of its users wanting to say goodbye to cables.

Advanced Micro Devices plans to return its premium class FX-series processors to the market sometime in the middle of next year. The question is whether the new central processing units (CPUs) will truly be capable of successfully competing against rivals. AMD Athlon 64 FX processors were first release back in 2003 to address the market of computer enthusiasts and gamers, however, when Advanced Micro Devices lost its performance crown on the x86 chip market in 2006, the firm had to cease production of “FX” parts since they were not competitive against Intel Corp.’s products. There were no new “FX” chips in 2007 and in 2008, but AMD hopes that in mid-2009 the “FX” will return.

The code-named Deneb FX microprocessors that are projected to be launched sometime in the middle of next year will feature four processing engines, shared level-three cache, dual-channel DDR2 (up to PC2-8500, 1066MHz) and DDR3 (up to PC3-10666, 1333MHz) memory controller, according to sources with knowledge of AMD’s plans. The new chips are projected to utilize AM3 form-factor, which means better system flexibility.

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Today we’ll be taking a look at the GMC Noblesse K-2 ‘EBONY’, one of the newest released products by GMC.

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After much waiting we can finally now announce the two lucky winners of the Antec Twelve Hundred Gaming Case and Antec Truepower Quattro 1000W power supply.

Thanks to everyone who entered the competition. We know you all love Antec Twelve Hundred and rightly so. Who doesn’t want one? Just look at it!

Congratulations to Karl Regin-Johnston of Toronto, Canada and Ricky Wilmott of Oxfordshire, England. They have both bagged themselves a great case and power supply.

Again, many thanks to all those who participated and remember there is always a chance to win in future competitions.

We’ve just released our second video review in high definition (720p) of the Antec TruePower Quattro 1000W Power Supply.

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We’re giving away not one, but two Antec 1200 gaming cases and TruePower Quattro 1000W power supplies courtesy of Antec.

It’s not going to be long and is an opportunity not to be missed! Tech-Lobby.com will be giving away two Antec Twelve Hundred gaming cases including two Antec Truepower Quattro 1000 watt power supplies to two lucky winners. This prize draw is sponsored by Antec. Visit antec.com for more great Antec products.

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We’ve just released our very first video review in high definition (720p) of the Antec 1200 ATX Gaming case. Much like the 900, the 1200 sports the same sleek black finish and industrial look of the 900 but with more space and better cooling. It’s a master of space and cooling in one.

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Update: We are giving away two of these cases along with two 1000W power supplies! Be sure to check it out!

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