How To Perform a BIOS Upgrade
Hardware Secrets :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“Sometimes, especially when upgrading your PC, you may need to perform a BIOS upgrade in order to update your system to accept a new hardware part or to fix a bug. For the average Joe, this procedure is quite obscure. In this tutorial we will give step-by-step procedures on how to upgrade your system BIOS.”
Alienware M5500 review @ DH
Driver Heaven :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“Alienware is a name synonymous with high performance machines. We’ve had a fair few come in for review and almost every one has been a fantastic kit to use. In fact myself and Driver Heaven’s Editor in Chief (Zardon) use Alienware systems for review and design work as they generally provide first class performance and great stability. Often these high performance systems come with a downside, that being size and weight, whilst the Area 51m desktop replacement is an amazing machine it is not great for using on the move. Alienware do offer more portable machines though and that’s where today’s product is aimed. The M5500 will try to be portable whilst still providing some excellent performance, the question is though … can it be done?”
Logisys Office, Internet and Multimedia Pro Illuminated Keyboard
Bjorn3D :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Computer keyboard is probably one of the components that has not been updated or changed as much dramatically as every other components. Despite the lack of huge improvement, having the right keyboard is critical because not only a right keyboard can greatly enhance the productivity, an ergonomic keyboard also reduces the potential of repetitive stress injury. Today, we have received a Logisys Internet, Multimedia, and Office Illuminated Keyboard (KB608BK) from CrazyPC. I was pretty excited when I receive the keyboard as it’s a nice looking keyboard and it has a lot of extra features. Now let’s take a look to see if this keyboard lives up to the expectation.
GIGABYTE GC-RAMDISK i-RAM
Hexus :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Start hurling harsh queues of somewhat random read/write requests at the RAID arrays and their performance drops right down. Meanwhile, the i-RAM wonders what all the fuss is about, tackling the requests around 11 times faster than the RAID-0 array. Put simply, the i-RAM trounces the hard disks.
OCZ Tempest Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“The OCZ Tempest heatsink weighs in at 580 grams, and is built upon a design that relies heavily on copper components. The design is a fairly predictable mix of copper, heatpipes and a big low RPM fan, so it will be interesting to see how OCZ’s product fairs against the strong lineup of socket AM2/939 AMD Athlon64 heatsinks on the market right now. Below the OCZ Tempest’s 95mm diameter blue LED illuminated fan is an array of nickel plated copper fins which are joined to the base of the heatsink by four 6mm heatpipes. If you have a upgrade plans penciled in for the near future, the Tempest can certainly accommodate all CPUs.”
Mushkin 2GB EM6400 @ Techgage
Techgage :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Quote: With C2D and AM2 out, many are looking for the right DDR2 kit to choose. If you are on a budget, then you will want to check out the Mushkin EM6400, which retail for around $200. Though they are surrounded with a ‘value’ cloak, they deliver surprising overclock-ability.
Sansun Galaxy ATX/BTX Black Computer Case Review
Tweaknews :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“Based on the success of the Bat case they released earlier this year, Sansun has jumped headlong into the gaming case fray, with the newly introduced Galaxy case. Sporting eight 5.25” bays and an innovative cooling system, the Galaxy is intended to be a gamers joy.”
Smarthumb 2.0 Software
Think Computers :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Quote: “A little while back, while at CES this year I received a cool little USB drive called the Smarthumb. It had lots of cool and useful software on it. Smarthumb has release new versions of that software and totally overhauled the user interface to make it more user friendly. Smarthumb asked me if I would like to take a look at their new software and of course I said yes, so come along as we check out a bunch of new and useful software programs that can be used on any portable storage device to make life much easier, secure and more organized…”
Review: Crucial Ballistix DDR2 PC2-6400 2x1gb Kit
Eclipse OC :: Friday, July 28, 2006
When the subsidiary of the company making the most overclockable DDR2 chips makes enthusiast oriented memory, do you pay attention? We definitly did take notice of Crucial’s PC2-6400 Ballistix, and we’re impressed by what we see.
The TechZone reviews the Logitech G15
The Tech Zone :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Logitech has come up with a really solid product for gaming enthusiasts. Although there is nothing revolutionary about the keyboard, it has more than enough features to warrant a purchase. You can easily tell that Logitech did their homework before designing this keyboard. While reviewing the G15, I was most impressed by the wide spectrum of features. Minor features like the ‘Game Mode’ switch are a nice bonus. Who would’ve thought that a feature to disable your Windows keys would help enhance your gaming experience?
OCZ Ultra-Slim Mini-Kart USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review @ OCIA.net
OCIA :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“After getting the Mini-Kart out of the packaging, you find that it has it’s own clear plastic carrying/storage case. This storage case does come in pretty handy really and will help you keep track of the drive. If you have any sort of clutter at all on your desk, you stand a good chance of losing track of the drive; it’s that small. Trust me, it happened to me more than a few times. You’ll learn very quickly to either put it back in the case, your wallet or leave it connected to the computer.”
Shuttle’s XPC SN27P2 mini-barebones system
The Tech Report :: Friday, July 28, 2006
The dearth of new small form factor barebones designs nicely sets the stage for a Shuttle comeback, and although the company may never match the frenetic pace of barebones development it achieved a few years ago, it does have a couple of all-new small form factor systems for the enthusiast market. First out of the gate is the XPC SN27P2, a tweaked successor to Shuttle’s P series chassis with Socket AM2, an nForce 570 Ultra chipset, and a beefy 400W power supply under the hood.
Proporta DS Lite Accessories @ Techgage
Techgage :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Quote: We all like to take care of our stuff, and the DS Lite is no exception. In that light, I am taking a look at the DS Lite screen protectors and leather case from Proporta.
Cooler Master eXtreme Power 650W at Modders-Inc.com
Modders Inc. :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Summary: Cooler Master has long been know for its cooling products and excellent cases. Today we get the chance to take a look at one of their newest power supplies, the eXtreme Power 650W. The eXtreme Power is designed to enhance system reliability while protect from spikes and surges. The eXtreme Power is also based off the Green power design to meet energy star and blue angel requirements.
Foxconn C51XEM2AA Mainboard Review on Technic3D
Technic3d :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Quote: ” The Foxconn C51XEM2AA AM2 590 Sli Mainboard arrived Technic3D. The new Socket AM2 Mainboard for Enthusiast? See you in the following Review on Technic3D”
Bart – The UV Head Step Child
GideonTech :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“I was looking through Lynxmotion’s forums and getting some questions answered on the strength of servos when the owner of Lynxmotion posted about a new project they were working on, a 6 servo biped robot. I saw their parts list and as I was getting ready to order parts for my next set of spider legs anyway, I opted to get a pair of biped feet with my order.”
Wolf Claw Devour and ZBoard Fang Gaming Boards Competition – XSReviews
XS Reviews :: Friday, July 28, 2006
XSReviews is proud to present our latest competition to our friends around the world The competition is for the Zboard Fang, and the WolfClaw Devour gaming boards.
Enermax Chakra ATX Case with 25cm Fan
Big Bruin :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Quote: The Chakra is very quiet in its operation, despite having the biggest fan I have ever seen on a computer case. The fan is so quiet it is only audible if you put your ear next to it while in motion. Even with the case loaded up with the 25cm fan and two of Enermax’s new 120mm Enlobal fans, it is extremely quiet while keeping all system components nice and cool.
Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6 Core 2 Duo ready motherboard review
Neoseeker :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“As Gigabyte’s top of the line Intel P965 based motherboard, the GA-965P-DQ6 does not disappoint. Gigabyte has been making great pains to push the envelope for enthusiasts and hobbyists and the DQ6 shows the fruits of their labour. From sporting heatpipes (which most manufacturers are doing now, except DFI), to superb connectivity, and huge overclocking stability, the GA-965P-DQ6 appears to be a nearly ideal board for enthusiasts and for overclocking Conroe’s. I suspect there is still room for improvement in its BIOS, particularly where it comes to memory write performance, and with further tweaks I’d like to see memory performance reach at least 75% theoretical bus throughput for at least reads… but only the future will tell how much memory performance can be increased on 965 based boards.”
TEAM Group Factory Tour – RAM Production from Start to Finish
TweakTown :: Friday, July 28, 2006
QUOTE: “Today in this article we’ll show you the production stages of a memory module from the very beginning until the point where it is ready to be shipped off to the customer. We’ll also show you how memory is tested for stability before testing along with how heat spreaders are installed on TEAM’s range of Xtreem memory modules.”
FOXCONN C51XEM2AA AM2 Motherboard Review @ Virtual-Hideout
Virtual-Hideout :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Quote: “The platform is powerfully stable and has all the BIOS features any power user could want. It is efficiently designed and even presents a aesthetically pleasing motherboard that would be a shame to hide. Would I recommend this motherboard to the extreme or standard users? Absolutely!”
Intel’s Core2 Duo Processors
Lost Circuits :: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
By the end of the day (or this review), we have some real CPU power measurements that put the Conroe a.k.a. Core 2 Duo at the very top of processing efficiency with performance improvements over the Smithfield core of up to 560 %.
MALIBAL(TM) Unveils New Lightweight Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo Notebooks
Malibal :: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Powerful Lotus and Bodhi Series Laptops Excel with Great Mobility and Performance
PowerColor X1600 PRO HDMI
Tul Corporation :: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
High-Definition Video Playback from PC just got real easy and worry-free
Corsair Launches Flash Readout USB Drive with Bi-stable Cholesteric Display
Corsair :: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
— Shipping now, the New CMFUSBREADOUT in 1GB and 2GB capacities —
New Matrox PowerSpace
Matrox :: Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Virtual desktop management software enhances usability of Matrox graphics cards
SilverStone ELEMENT ST50EF 500w Power Supply Review
NGOHQ :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Quote: Everything is just right, cables are aplenty and just the right length. Dual PCI-E connectors assure smooth dual video card operation. The motherboard connector fits both 20 and 24 pin motherboards, and of course it has the 4 pin 12v lead for the CPU. The SATA, Floppy, and Peripheral (incorrectly known as Molex) connectors are there as well, could always use more of those but there are enough to be adequate. Did I mention that this product has both ATi and Nvidia’s stamp of approval for operating their Dual-GPU technology?
NZXT Apollo Case Review on Technic3D
Technic3d :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Quote: “Beautiful Design for Gamer. The NZXT Apollo is the next pre-modded Case in the Technic3D Editorship. See you in the following Review which qualities the case presents”
Wilson Software Inc.Turbo Texas Hold’em V6.0 Review
Futurelooks :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Do you want to earn your way to the World Series of Poker and play against the best poker players in the world? Well we may have a tool to help you along your road to the big show.
The Pricing Of High Tech Products
The Tech Zone :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Pricing is always an interesting topic, but even more so in the High Tech and Software worlds. In the consumer products business, if there is a package of frozen peas from Green Giant that’s priced at $3.99, you’re not likely to see someone else’s same-size package of peas priced at $14.99. But in High Tech, things are different.
Enermax Chakra ATX Case:
3dgameman :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“The Enermax Chakra Case will lift your spirits. At least with a name like chakra, it should! What does chakra mean, you ask? Well, look up chakra at www.thefreedictionary.com and you’ll get, “One of the seven centers of spiritual energy in the human body according to yoga philosophy”. In this case I believe the spiritual energy comes from the massive 250mm fan. This is one of the few cases on the market with a reversible 250mm fan. It’s a very welcome addition in today’s high-performance computers and it will have no problem keeping everything cool. Another unique feature is the External SATA port. The case also has lots of drive bays, places for two optional 120mm fans, looks nice, and is quite inexpensive. Watch the Video to find out more…”
OCZ GameXStreme 600 Watt Power Supply Unit Review.
3dXtreme :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
OCZ is back up to their old tricks again, market presence and domination. Since the inception of the OCZ Power Stream Series ask any true enthusiast what Power Supply is the best, or what are they running in their system (http://XtremeSystems.org/forums) and you will most likely get the same response. OCZ. I have reviewed numerous Power Supplies since I reviewed the OCZ Power Stream 520 Watt and I have always reinstalled it after the review. I had a few PSUs that died after 30 mins of stress testing, I’m not quite sure if it was a quality issue or the amount of juice my system requires but I have never had a problem while using my trusty OCZ Power Stream Power Supply Unit. Until someone can deliver me a PSU more stable and reliable the OCZ 520 will remain my main Power Supply Unit.
Powerware 5125 1000VA UPS Review – Ready for Blackout Season?
PCStats :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“It’s power blackout season, and during the first few seconds of power outtage countless computers will fall silent, causing untold gigabytes of data loss. For most people, a power failure simply results in a ‘data integrity check’ by the operating system the next time the PC boots up. For others, a blackout may cause the loss of an unsaved document, or in the worst case, total file corruption on the harddrive. Now I’m sure you can imagine that after a power failure thoughts instantly turn to the topic of UPS backups for more than just key systems, and why oh why didn’t the PC you were using have one!! This is where the Powerware 5125 1000VA UPS kicks in with additional Electronic Battery Modules (EBMs) can increase its overall power capacity to 2200VA or thereabouts should your future requirements increase. The UPS features Powerware’s own advanced battery management console, “buck and double boost” regulation to deliver constant voltage, hot swapable batteries, the ability to power up the UPS without utility power, sequential shut down and load management and much more…”
News – nMedia Mute Power MP-400
Overclockers Online :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Quote: Although only a 400W version, it should be fine for a decent low-end to mid-range system. For the higher-end PCs, nMedia offers the more powerful 500W version of the Mute Power. If there is one shortcoming, it would have to be the fact that the MP-400 is not modular. As people always say: caveat emptor.
Beginner’s Guide to Manual Photography
The Tech Lounge :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“Some might ask why you would want or need to modify camera settings manually when the camera can do it for you ‘just fine.’ It is certainly possible to get a nice photo just snapping away in automatic mode, but more often than not what you’ll end up with is a snapshot rather than an expressive photograph. It’s all in the eye of the beholder, really, but if you want to consistently end up with photographs instead of snapshots, you’ll need to grab the wheel and take control. The purpose of this article will be to lay out some of the most basic (and important) manual settings which can be found on most cameras. While this is hardly an exhaustive list of manual settings, bare in mind that this is an introduction to manual settings. The things I’ll be focusing on are Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO (sensitivity).”
ECS RS482-M Motherboard Review
Hardware Secrets :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“ECS RS482-M is a very simple socket 939 motherboard based on ATI’s chipset with embedded graphics, Radeon Xpress 200 – which uses the same graphics engine from Radeon X300 –, supporting Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 X2 CPUs. We were very curious to benchmark Radeon Xpress 200 and compare its performance to cheap add-in video cards, like GeForce 6200, and also to its main competitor, nVidia’s GeForce 6100.”
Vizo Paragon 2.5″ One Touch Backup HDD External Enclosure @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Quote: “Vizo is a relatively new company and I’ve had the chance to review a few of their products. I’ve found that they are all excellent in quality and performance and they look really good. Today for review I have another item from Vizo called the Paragon, it is an enclosure for 2.5″ HDD’s, it is made for portable storage but has a unique feature which is a button that provides a one-touch backup of your files. What’s cool is Vizo included software that allows you to program the one-touch button to only backup what you want.”
$300 Gaming CPU’s: AMD 5000+ Versus Intel E6600
Legit Reviews :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“Our testing showed that when gaming at high resolutions the limiting factor is not the processor, but is actually the graphics card. This was shown to be true in three out of the six games that we benchmarked. We used the ATI Radeon X1900XTX graphics card, which is the fastest single card GPU on the market (not counting the NVIDIA 7950GX2) and comes priced at a healthy $499 so it’s not like we put in a weak video card by any means. The reason we didn’t run X1900 CrossFire is because how many people can really afford it to start with?”
Enermax Crystal Keyboard review
Neoseeker :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“We have gotten the opportunity to review the Enermax Crystal USB keyboard. This Aluminum keyboard has the most unique finish I have seen in years, and I work with metal all the time. Called their ‘Diamond Cut Finish’, you’ll spend hours simply running your fingers over top the beautifully bare metal. And for added note, I have taken a break from my ordinary keyboard and decided to write the entirety of this article on the Enermax Crystal keyboard.”
Zalman ZM-RF1 Reserator Fan Kit Review
OCIA :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“I located mine next to a return vent in my house, and in summer or winter months when the system is heating or cooling, the Reserator receives a good amount of circulating air. In the spring and fall however, the handler runs only infrequently, and during those months average water temperatures typically climb a few degrees. More than once I wondered if there wasn’t some practical way to attach a fan to the Reserator fins. Well the folks at Zalman must have read my mind.”
Sapphire Ivory MP3 Player Review on Technic3D
Technic3d :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “The new Sapphire Ivory MP3 Player arrived the Technic3D Editorship. See you in the following Review which the small MP3 offers”
New interactive Intel processor product ID guide v1.3
OCInside.de :: Monday, July 17, 2006
All current Intel processors can be now again simply identified. Because for the launch of the new product models, the brand-new Intel Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme, as well as the Intel Core Duo and Core Solo processors are now integrated in the latest interactive product ID guide. This interactive Intel product ID guide is used for the fast and easy identification of the current Intel processors and will show on the basis of the processor number immediately the exact values like e.g. frequency, L2 Cache, etc.
Plextor 760A DVD±RW Dual Layer Burner
PC Apex :: Monday, July 17, 2006
“The spec sheet gives a small description of two key features that Plextor provides with 760A; those being AUTOSTRATEGY and PoweRec. Simply put, these two technologies work together to ensure that the blank media you supply is burned at its maximum speed with the fewest errors. A very welcome technology for anyone who has a good amount of experience with burners in general since experience has shown me that some burners simply don’t like certain media. This technology aims to allow burning on ALL media.”
Core 2 Duo E6700 and Core 2 Extreme X6800 Review
Hardware Secrets :: Monday, July 17, 2006
“Core 2 is the new desktop CPU family from Intel, based on the new Core microarchitecture. For desktops Core 2 comes in two flavors: Core 2 Duo, which replaces Pentium D, and Core 2 Extreme, which replaces Pentium Extreme Edition. Core 2 desktop version was formerly known as Conroe and in this review we will check the performance of two models, Core 2 Duo E6700, which runs at 2.66 GHz, and Core 2 Extreme X6800, which runs at 2.93 GHz. We will compare them to the most high-end CPUs from AMD to date, including Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and Athlon 64 FX-62. Who has the fastest desktop CPU, Intel or AMD? Read on.”
News – ooler Master Mystique 631 Contest
Overclockers Online :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: Mystique—Fascination, Attitude, Mystery are the perfect words to describe the identity of Cooler Master’s new chassis series. Now is your chance to win one for free!
How to Purchase a World of Warcraft Account on eBay, and Not Get Ripped Off
The Tech Zone :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Anyone playing World of Warcraft knows that in comparison to other MMOs the leveling time is vastly reduced. While getting a character to 60 is not nearly as hard, getting the high-end gear can be just as time consuming as any other game on the market. Even the PvP route now takes a time investment that most players can’t dedicate. The solution for players who want the nice gear, but don’t have the time, is to buy an account. Unfortunately, any time money is involved in an online transaction, so are the fraudsters. This guide will show you how to protect yourself against people whose sole intention is to rip you off.
Titan Quest Game Review on Technic3D
Technic3d :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “The Game Titan Quest from THQ comes into the Editorship from Technic3D. We will clear in this Review: so good how Diablo 2 ?”
NorthQ 4775-500S “Godzilla” PSU review @ DH
Driver Heaven :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Today we have another product from North Q on our review bench, the best power supply unit they offer, the 4775-500S “Godzilla”. While it is not likely to be crowned the best power supply unit that was ever built, it has several distinctive features and boasts specifications which should satisfy all but the most demanding enthusiasts.”
HEXUS.reviews :: MESH Elite Extreme SLI System – Core 2 Extreme X6800
Hexus :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quake 4 fans will be able to enjoy fantastically high framerates with the MESH system. The Elite Extreme SLI is some 40% faster than the HEXUS Sturgeon FX-62 setup.
Razer Mantis Gaming Surfaces Review
Virtual-Hideout :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “If I could change anything about the Mantis “Control” and “Speed” I would either make them much smaller, or much larger. For high sensitivity gaming, where you don’t need much movement, so why make it so big? If it were bigger, enough that I could fit my keyboard onto it, I think it would also solve the space problem.”
Intel Core 2 Duo is here – could it be Intel’s day to shine?
TweakTown :: Monday, July 17, 2006
QUOTE: “So far Intel has already released one CPU series based on this new architecture. Core Duo and Core Solo for the mobile sectors have already emerged; today we are looking at Core 2 series for the desktop section. In our labs we have Intel’s twin Core 2 components, the Core 2 Extreme (X6800) and the Core 2 Duo (E6700).”
Ultra 1200W Backup UPS
3dgameman :: Monday, July 17, 2006
“An Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) is something many people forget when building a computer system. For most it’s not an essential item and the majority opt for just a quality surge protector. That’s fine, unless you are concerned about losing data and/or time when there is a power failure. Ultra has a wide range of UPS models. They range from 600 watts to 1200 watts and carry a $125,000 guarantee against damage to your connected equipment. Get backed!” Watch the Video to find out more…” ~3dGameMan.com
Corsair Nautilus 500 Overclocking Review
Madshrimps :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “Corsair’s Nautilus 500 was the darling at several electronic trade shows and compared to similarly size external units boasts specs which have them running home to momma. Today we overclock an Opteron-148 under Nautilus 500 thermal management, read on to see if it can handle the heat”
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 & Core 2 Duo E6700 Review
Sharky Extreme :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Today on Sharky Extreme, we’ve reviewed the Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 & Core 2 Duo E6700 processors:
Intel Unleashes Conroe: X6800 and E6700 Reviewed
Legit Reviews :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Article Quote: “Five Intel Conroe parts will ship initially: the E6300, E6400, E6600, E6700, and X6800. All of these parts follow Intel’s new processor numbering scheme, introduced when the Core Duo mobile processor family arrived earlier this year. The five dual-core Conroe processors are clocked at 1.86, 2.13, 2.40, 2.67GHz and 2.93GHz, respectively, run on a 1066MHz front side bus and contain either 2MB or 4MB of cache shared between the two cores.”
Intel’s Core 2 Duo E6700 and X6800 on OCAU!
Overclockers New Zealand :: Monday, July 17, 2006
The E6700 for example has a multiplier range of 6x ~ 10x. Under full processor load the system runs at 10 x 266 MHz = 2.66 GHz. When the system is idling or running with low load the multiplier can be dropped down to 6x and the processor runs only at 1600 MHz. At the same time the CPU voltage is lowered as well. Intel is claiming that thanks to all these measures the Core 2 Duo thermal design power is at least 40% lower than Pentium D.
Matrix Orbital MX610 LCD Panel
Techgage :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: Are you looking to spice up your case mod with a multi-function LCD panel that gives you tons of tweaking ability? While the MX610 is not for the novice, it gives plenty of power to those who want it… and are willing to learn the LCDC software.
Antec SOLO Case
Beyond3D :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Today we are going to an in-depth look at the new Antec SOLO Case; the newest member of their LifeStyle Series of computer enclosures. In this review we’ll focus on determining how well this case fits each of the above captioned criteria which hopefully will answer most if not all of your questions about whether this case is right for you. We’ll also look at whether a case of this stature would solve the common complaints that ever present.
ECS C19-A SLI 30-day Test Drive @ techFEAR
TechFEAR :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Summary: “The C19-A SLI is still one of the best value boards available. At less than US$80, it offers a feature-to-performance ratio that most manufacturers can only dream about. That doesn’t mean it is perfect, but it may be as close as one can get.”
OCZ GameXStream 600W Power Supply Review @ PC Modding Malaysia
PC Modding Malaysia :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Content: “As far as I can say, the OCZGXS600 is an excellent performer. It is certainly refreshing to see such a compact design that packs a powerful punch while being virtually silent. The good news is, all that comes at a price you can afford. Thanks to OCZ, there is also a 3-year warranty with worldwide coverage. Although the +12V rail was a little on the high side, which could be due to factory tweaking to keep the +5V rail up to par, the higher voltages could still allow some slack to cater to the high +12V power draw EPS systems.” check it out
“Intel Core 2 Performance, Overclocking, Power Usage Review”
Madshrimps :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “The most anticipated CPU of the year is here! Intel has released the Core 2 which promises amazing performance at low watts. Does it live up to expectations? Find out in this review where we focus on overclocking, CPU scaling and power consumption.”
Intel’s Core 2 Duo, leveling the playing field
Hardware Analysis :: Monday, July 17, 2006
After months of heated discussion about their prospective performance Intel’s Core 2 processors finally make their official debut. We explore how these new processors compare to AMD’s offerings and previous Intel processors.
Multi-GPu World Tour 2006 – Part3, Picking out the motherboards
Bjorn3D :: Monday, July 17, 2006
‘When building a complete system the choice of the components of course is very important. Many concentrate on picking a good CPU and video card but forget that the road to a stable and fast system starts with the motherboard. If you plan on building a system for two video cards the choice is pretty simple; a motherboard using NVIDIA’s SLI-technology or a motherboard using ATI’s Crossfire technology. ‘
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800
Bytesector :: Monday, July 17, 2006
“When Intel announced the code named Conroe processor, hundreds of unapproved reviews leaked onto the internet boasting infinitely small SuperPi calculation times under 20 seconds. That sounds pretty extreme to me, but I had suspicions. Preproduction units rarely truly represent the actual performance of a production processor. Especially 6-8 months before the chip gets into production. Now with only a month left, Intel has supplied me with their latest and possibly the last engineering sample that will be designed before these chips hit a production life. Today, I will take a look at Intel’s latest Extreme Edition processor. Dubbed the Core 2 Extreme X6800, this chip sports a sub 3GHz clock speed, a 1066MHz FSB, a shared 4MB L2 Smart Cache and a whole new architecture designed to launch this chip ahead of the competition and into the hearts of performance enthusiasts.”
AlphaShield X2 Professional Firewall @ Phoronix
Phoronix :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Summary: “Two years ago to this day we had first reviewed the AlphaShield Hardware Firewall. This product was unlike anything we had ever come across, as it was personal dedicated hardware firewall designed for consumer use. The firewall is designed to be placed between the cable/DSL modem and router, or to be placed as the intermediary on the network to a specific computer, in order to add an additional layer of security. In fact, the AlphaShield Firewall claims a 100% guaranteed level of security or your money back. Since we first had the AlphaShield Firewall at Phoronix back in 2004, they have continued to revolve around improving network security, and have recently unleashed the AlphaShield Professional Edition.”
Ultra MicroFly Case at Modders-Inc.com
Modders Inc. :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Summary: Ultra Products has entered the fast growing Small Form Factor (SFF) case market with the MicroFly. This case is made to be lite yet strong for traveling to LANS. Does it make the grade and have enough features to compete with the other SFF cases?
Aerocool PowerWatch @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “A little bit ago we took a look at Aerocool’s multifunction Power Panel. It was a great product and it was really useful. Well today we have another multifunction panel from Aerocool, it’s the PowerWatch. It has a lot of the same features as the Power Panel, but adds a cool circular LCD and it fits into two 5.25″ drives instead of one. Let’s check it out…”
GNOME v2.15.4 @ Phoronix
Phoronix :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Summary: “The fourth development release for GNOME 2.16.0 has been released. In GNOME 2.15.4 are several enhancements (mainly under the hood for this release) but it is certainly attention for GNU/Linux desktop enthusiasts. For those not wishing to take this unstable exploration of GNOME 2.15.4, we have provided screenshots of this release today at Phoronix.”
Intel E6700 Core 2 Duo @ t-break
t-break :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Its time to officially unveil the benchmarks of Intel\\\\\\\’s Core 2 Duo CPU. Today, we take a look at the 2.66GHz Dual Core E6700 model and see how it compares to other high-end CPUs.
News: Abit and Foxconn: Opposite approaches to the nForce 590 SLI
The Tech Report :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Awkward name aside, the Foxconn board is essentially the nForce 590 SLI as NVIDIA intended it. Other mobo makers have a slightly different take on the chipset, though. While the Foxconn is a lean nForce 590 SLI implementation with few frills, Asus’ M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition is an orgy of indulgent extras, including external Serial ATA, passive chipset cooling, integrated Wi-Fi, tinted windows, and spinners.
The C51XEM2AA and M2N32-SLI Deluxe represent opposite ends of the nForce 590 SLI motherboard spectrum, but are they really so different? Join us as we explore what these two extremes share, where they diverge, and which one is right for you.
How to Create PDF Files without Adobe
The Tech Zone :: Monday, July 17, 2006
One way to create a PDF file is to use the Adobe suite of software. These programs can be costly and I will provide a way to create a PDF file by using some capabilities on your computer and some free software which can be found on the Internet.
Direct link: http://www.thetechzone.com/?m=show&id=582
AZIO BTD603-122 USB Bluetooth Adapter
Think Computers :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: “Bluetooth is one of the most popular upcoming technologies today. Many companies are making all different types of products for Bluetooth from mice to headphones. Almost every new laptop that comes out has Bluetooth built in. Well what if you have an older laptop? Well you are in luck; Azio has a Bluetooth USB adapter that will suit all your Bluetooth needs. So let’s take a look…”
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe WiFi
Phoronix :: Friday, July 07, 2006
ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews :: Friday, July 07, 2006
The A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard supports dual PCI Express x16 slots running at full speed to help liberate ATI based graphics cards through ATI’s CrossFire Xpress 3200 chipset. ASUS claims that this board shows off the real potential of the ATI CrossFire Xpress 3200 chipset, Legit Reviews takes a look and finds out that ASUS might be right!
Quote: “Of all the recent s939 boards that I have had on the test bench, I would have to say that this board ranked right at the top. It certainly has been my favorite ATI chipset board, due to the sheer ease of overclocking. If looks mean anything to you, the black PCB has to catch your eye. Performance is on par with other ATI 3200 boards, as the only real difference these days seems to be the bundle and overclocking ability, of which Asus tops when it comes to overclocking, and only so-so with the bundle. Running in Crossfire was also a breeze on this board, with the included instructions being very clear and thorough…”
Blackberry 8700c Review
Designtechnica :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The 8700 series devices, primarily the “c” model available from Cingular, are Blackberry’s most advanced models yet, making them even more “Crackberryish.” The quad-band 8700c is the first broadband Blackberry, operating on Cingular’s EDGE network in the U.S., which results in even faster email downloads. The 8700 also has twice as much internal memory as any other Blackberry. But RIM (Research in Motion) has introduced a little amusement into the 8700 — it can play MP3 ringtones.”
Spire DiamondCool II and VertiCool II coolers review
Driver Heaven :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Title: SteelPad S&S
Techgage :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Zalman VF700-AlCu LED VGA Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The Zalman VF700-AlCu LED videocard graphics processor heatsink is intended to cool quietly, with a little blue LED illumination to spice things up. The heatsink is constructed of the same fan-shapped fin design that has made Zalman a well know manufacturer, and it’s a design that has many positive thermal attributes.”
Belkin Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Adapter
Blue Tomorrow :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“For us, the whole idea of using Bluetooth technology to print wirelessly from our computers was just way too cool, and it was something we had to try. So, we gave it a go and decided to see for ourselves if Belkin?s Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Adapter is as great as it sounds. ”
Corsair Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review
The Tech Zone :: Friday, July 07, 2006
The Corsair Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive is very compact, and durable enough for you can carry it with you anywhere. Because it uses Corsair solid-state flash memory, it has no moving parts inside, making it shock resistant. The rubber casing makes the drive virtually indestructible. We dropped it off a 10 story building onto a concert sidewalk and it survived without so much as leaving a mark! The Voyager is easy to install and use, you can use it to replace your floppies, ZIP drives, MO drives, and even CD-RW discs.
Super Talent T800UX2GC4 Review
Overclockers Online :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Super Talent has made a grand entrance here at Overclockers Online. The T800UX2GC4 entered the ring with high expectations and it didn’t disappoint. The free boost up to 1000 MHz is one thing no one will complain about. The one downside, it didn’t take long for me to literally kill the sticks.
Fantec LanDrive 3,5 Review
Technic3d :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: “The Fantec LanDrive 3,5 arrived the Technic3D Editorship. See you in the following Review whether the new external 3,5″ HDD LanCase with RJ-45 works satisfactorily.”
Spire VertiCool II CPU Cooler
Think Computers :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Review: Sunbeam Silent Whisper
GideonTech :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“It seems like the new trend for heatsink design is a high rise tower utilizing heat pipes for moving the heat away from the CPU. This particular HSF utilizes this same principal and comes in two versions: one for the Intel LGA 775 and one for AMD K8 CPUs. Today I’ll be testing the K8 version in one of my Socket 939 machines.”
Mushkin XP2-6400 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Byte Sized Reviews :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“AM2 has now hit our shores, effectively making DDR-2 the primary memory type for all PC enthusiasts, be they fans of either Intel or AMD. Top of the range X2 and FX chips are able to make full use of DDR2-800, also known as PC2-6400. We recently looked at Mushkin’s XP2-5400 and found it to be the best DDR2 tested here at BSR so far, but today in the labs we have their latest XP2 product, the 6400 variant. Whilst AM2 is fully compatible with PC2-5400, for the highest possible performance users should be looking for 800MHz DDR2 alone.”
Zalman VF900-Cu Videocard Heatsink
Frosty Tech :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The companies newest videocard heatsink is called the Zalman VF900-Cu, and it offers wider GPU compatibility with the large variety of ATI and nVidia videocards that on the market. In fact, five different mounting hole styles are supported! Unlike the ZM80D-HP which used heatpipes and front and rear mounted aluminum cooling fins, the Zalman VF900-Cu occupies space on the front of the videocard only. Measuring about 96mm in diameter, the VF900-Cu is entirely constructed of copper components, with two 5mm diameter heatpipes looping around the outside of its many thin cooling fins.”
MSI K9N SLI Platinum – nForce 570 SLI Review
Hexus :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Low-cost webcam – MSI StarCam 370i
Hexus :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Can any webcam costing little more than a couple of pints and a pie be anything other than pants? We checked out MSI’s oh-so-affordable StarCam 370i and discovered that it’s rather good.
Corsair Twin2X2048-8500C5 2GB DDR2 Review
Virtual-Hideout :: Friday, July 07, 2006
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Crucial Ballistix PC2-5300 DDR2-667 2GB
PCStats :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The memory that we’ll be checking out today is Crucial’s 2GB PC2-5300 Ballistix set of memory. Rated in a dual channel configuration at 667 MHz with default timings of 3-3-3-12, the memory comes in a kit of two 1024MB modules. DDR2 memory is bringing the AMD Athlon64 socket AM2 architecture to new levels of performance, and modules like Crucial’s 1GB Ballistix PC2-5300 RAM is spearheading that change.”
Super Talent 2GB MEGA Screen MP3 Player Review
TechFEAR :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“Super Talent offers consumers a digital media player that includes a terrific feature-to-price ratio. Is the low purchase price enticing enough to put this on your shopping list?”
XG Laser 2500 & Optical 2000 Mice Review
3dgameman :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Title: Super Talent 2GB MEGA Screen MP3 Player
TechFEAR :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Summary: “Super Talent offers consumers a digital media player that includes a terrific feature-to-price ratio. Is the low purchase price enticing enough to put this on your shopping list?”
Zalman CNPS8000 Low Profile Heat Pipe CPU Cooler
Big Bruin :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: The Zalman CNPS8000 brings a new look to the heatpipe cooler which could be quiet desirable to many users. A good number of the coolers on the market today are massive towers that may provide excellent, low noise cooling, but their shear size limits the number of systems that can house them. The CNPS8000 is a 108mm square that is only 62.5 mm tall, meaning it should fit in most cases, including slim desktops and HTPCs. The universal design only adds to this broader compatibility, as it will fit AMD Socket 754, 939, 940, AM2 and Intel Socket 775.
Enermax Aurora Aluminum Keyboard Review
Virtual-Hideout :: Friday, July 07, 2006
News: Abit and DFI tackle ATI’s CrossFire Xpress 3200
The Tech Report :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Looking back, the timeline of Abit’s decline nearly matches the rise of DFI. For years, DFI was best known for OEM and industrial products, but recently it’s built a series of exceptional enthusiast-oriented LANParty boards. Those boards have offered unique designs, plenty of BIOS options, and a penchant for running at higher-than-stock speeds that’s made them particularly popular among overclockers.
With some calling DFI the new Abit, we thought it only fitting to pit these two companies’ latest Athlon 64 motherboards against each other head to head. Can the LANParty UT CFX3200-DR continue DFI’s streak of killer Athlon 64 mobos, or will Abit’s AT8 32X rise like a Phoenix to retake the enthusiast motherboard crown? Read on to find out. check it out
Enermax Aurora Aluminum Keyboard Review
Virtual-Hideout :: Friday, July 07, 2006
ICute 0508ULA Computer Case Review
Overclockers Online :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Dell 19″ UltraSharp E196FP LCD Review
Techgage :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Super Talent MEGA Screen MP3 Player:
3dgameman :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“One of the first things that you will notice about the Super Talent MEGA Screen MP3 Player is its size. At 87 x 42 x 9 mm, and weighting in at only 36 grams, it is really small and light weight. It comes with a large 128×128 pixel 262k color LCD which is bright and easy to read. The buttons are in the correct location so it makes navigating the menus a breeze. It can play regular music files, has an FM tuner, records voice, displays pictures, and much more. It’s also available in 120MB to 2GB capacities. The only downside to this player is the maximum capacity of 2GB. There are many larger capacity MP3 players on the market. Although, considering the features and price, it’s an excellent product. Watch the Video to find out more…” ~3dGameMan.com
Bluetooth A2DP and Music Phones
Blue Tomorrow :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Quote: “The ability to wirelessly stream stereo music is finally finding its way into music phones sold in the United States thanks to Bluetooth A2DP. You may not know about A2DP now, but you will. Trust us.”
Logitech V450 Cordless Notebook Mouse @ ASE Labs
ASE Labs :: Friday, July 28, 2006
” Logitech has just released the V450 cordless mouse for use in mobile computing. The ergonomics of this new mouse are a step above the previous V400, but that may not be enough to justify another purchase. Read on… ”
Microsoft Zune, Coffee, and the News of the Day
Designtechnica :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“Waaaay too much coffee! Check out CoffeeGeek.com if you love coffee, too, and be sure to take a look at the Capresso CoffeeTEAM Therm. This has to be the coolest coffee machine I have ever seen. On to the Digital Trends website related items! ”
Samsung T609 Mobile Phone
Designtechnica :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
“Samsung has always produced quality phones for all service providers. The T609 is no exception to this norm and is a stylish, easy to use cell phone that comes with the perfect amount of features. Bluetooth, IM, and a 1.3megapixel camera are some of the standout features that make this phone a winner. The Samsung T609 is available for T-Mobile customers currently, and won’t break your bank at only $150 ”
Nikon Coolpix P3 8.1MP Digital Camera @ Techgage
Techgage :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Quote: If you are looking to spend a little extra money for a camera that provides many features and great image quality, you will want to take a look at the P3. It’s capable of 8.1 megapixel images that are actually quite clear at full resolution. In the arsenal is also VGA video quality, vibration reduction and more.
Logitech MX610 Laser Mouse
GideonTech :: Monday, July 17, 2006
“Logitech was kind enough to send over the MX610, which is what they called the “World’s first smart mouse”. By smart, they are referring to it’s ability to communicate with the host computer. When your machine is off, the MX610 turns off as well, thus preserving power. It even alerts you when your battery is low and needs replacing. Let’s see what other smart things it can do.”
SilverStone NT04 Cooler:
3dgameman :: Friday, July 28, 2006
“Silverstone has quickly become a name along the lines of quality greats like Lian Li. This quality is starting to branch out of the case realm and starting to accessorize! Today, we check out the new SilverStone NT04 CPU cooler.” ~3dGameMan.com
SilverStone NT04 CPU Cooler @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Quote: “Today’s CPU coolers features exciting new technologies like micro fins, and copper heat pipes, but do you remember the old fashioned aluminum fin types that most CPU’s came with stock? Is there still a place for them in today’s high temperature CPU’s? Well today for review I have a CPU cooler from SilverStone that reminded me of something I would have seen on an older type of CPU, all aluminum with a fan on top of it. It is the NT04 CPU cooler, is it any good? Can it do the job? Let’s find out…”
MSI NX7600GT HD Review at nV News
NVIDIA :: Friday, July 28, 2006
Review Quote: “My last review was on the MSI NX7600GT-VT2D256E. Just when I thought that I couldn’t get a cooler budget card than the NX7600GT-VT2D256E, MSI sends me an upgraded version of the card to review. The NX7600GT-VT2D256E HD has all of the power of the original, but it includes two capitalized letters, H and D. High-Definition.”
Logitech Z-5450 Digital 5.1 Speaker System Review
The Tech Zone :: Friday, July 28, 2006
I decided to try the Z-5450s with a few PC games and also with a few Xbox games. On the PC side, I gave it a run with titles such as Half-Life 2, Doom 3, and Battlefield 2. Gaming with these speakers was a delight to my audio senses. The surround performed beautifully and the precision of the sounds coming through really enhanced the overall gaming experience. The results were the same when I switched it over to the Xbox. I only chose titles with support for Dolby Digital and ended up playing half of the games in my collection just to see how much better they would sound. Before I knew it, half my day was gone and I didn’t regret it one bit. Now I can’t wait to receive my Xbox 360 so that I can enjoy what next-gen gaming will sound like on these speakers!
Sapphire’s liquid-cooled Toxic X1900 XTX graphics card
The Tech Report :: Thursday, July 20, 2006
Fortunately, there are a few pockets of originality in a landscape of cookie-cutter reference designs. One such beacon of hope is Sapphire’s Toxic X1900 XTX, a hot rod rendition of ATI’s Radeon X1900 XTX that boasts higher clock speeds and an integrated liquid cooler. That’s right: this card comes with liquid cooling in the box, and there’s no extra assembly required.
Can the Toxic’s liquid cooler help to set a new performance standard for the Radeon X1900 XTX? What about its impact on noise levels and overclocking? Read on to find out.
Saitek A-350 Wireless Headphone Review
Futurelooks :: Monday, July 17, 2006
No wires to my headphones from my CD player or mp3 player: Is that possible? Yes it is! Saitek has produced a wireless head phone for everyone that hates the wire that gets caught on their jacket, bag or even their arm. Let’s check it out!
HIS CrossFire Radeon X1600Pro Turbo 128MB Dual DVI Video Cards
Bona Fide Reviews :: Monday, July 17, 2006
we review a pair of X1600Pro’s in CrossFire mode. A post on your site would be greatly appreciated!
nMedia ZE-C26 External USB 2.0 All-in-1 Card Reader
Think Computers :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “There are many, many card readers out there, what makes one stand out from the other? How about speed and durability? How about how it looks or it’s designed? For me an external card reader is something that I will be taking with me places and needs to be durable and fast. Today for review I have one that looks cool, is fast and is very durable. It’s from Nmedia, yep Nmedia, they are known for excellent HTPC cases, so I expected their card reader to be excellent as well and I was right” check it out
ATI – Windows vs. Linux Driver Performance @ Phoronix
Phoronix :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Summary: “To be quite frank, the numbers speak quite clearly for themselves when it comes to the performance delta between the ATI Windows and Linux drivers. Even for the Linux drivers being based upon the ATI Windows Catalyst suite, the frame-rate performance under Linux is one of the critical areas for improvement in this graphics battle.”
NGO ATI Optimized Driver
NGOHQ :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The NGO ATI Optimized Driver is a tweaked version of the ATI Catalyst driver. The main purpose is to satisfy the users with better performance and image quality. The Driver has support for all Radeon cards.”
ATi makes a “Cool” move
NGOHQ :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: “ATi has just made a very cool decision regarding their AIB partners. They have chosen to stop adding their stock coolers to some of their regular shipments to AIB’s. They will still provide them if AIB’s choose to use them, but default shipments will not contain coolers. This could very well be a win-win scenario for everyone.”
PowerColor Radeon X1600 XT BRAVO Video Card Eval
[H]ardOCP :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Would you like a powerful video card but are on a strict budget? We’ve got the card for you; PowerColor’s X1600 XT BRAVO edition packs a punch at a very affordable price.
“Overall the PowerColor Radeon X1600 XT BRAVO offers mixed performance results for its price compared to the competition. The NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS chimes in at $30 less than the PowerColor Radeon X1600 XT BRAVO in e-tail. In one game they are dead even, in one game the X1600 XT is faster, but in the majority the 7600 GS is faster. The PowerColor Radeon X1600 XT BRAVO does have the advantage of offering superior texture filtering image quality in games however.”
nVidia GeForce 7900 GTX Review
Hardware Secrets :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“GeForce 7900 GTX is a very high-end graphics chip provided by nVidia. In fact, before the release of GeForce 7950 GX2, GeForce 7900 GTX was nVidia’s fastest graphics chip. In this review we will compare GeForce 7900 GTX to other products from both nVidia and ATI. Check it out. ”