XFX GeForce 8800 GT XXX 512MB Alpha Dog Edition Review
NV News :: Friday, January 18, 2008
“It’s been over two months since NVIDIA has launched the GeForce 8800 GT. The new Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) has ushered in a new era of performance within the midrange market. An era, where a video card with an MSRP of $259 can be neck and neck with the GeForce 8800 GTX, a card with an MSRP nearly double that of the 8800 GT. It’s easy to understand why these cards have been flying off the shelves.”
ATI HD 2600 Pro 256MB Video Card Reviewed
The Tech Lounge :: Friday, January 18, 2008
“ATI’s HD 2600 XT is a pretty nice card. It plays games acceptably well, consumes a negligible amount of power, and has flawless video acceleration. It’s my first choice for the mainstream. So where does that leave the HD 2600 Pro? Being a cut-down, budget version of a cool card, what, then, is missing? The HD 2600 Pro is targeted to anyone who wants a discreet video card, the casual gaming ilk, but doesn’t really want either the lowest-end model or to spend over a hundred dollars. All that seems reasonable, but it’s just not true. I think the GDDR3, 256MB HD 2600 Pro should be skipped altogether. It does a couple things right, but misses the mark too often.”
Next-Generation Content War Continues to Ravage HD DVD
Madshrimps :: Thursday, January 17, 2008
“The fallout of an apparent Blu-ray victory over HD DVD continued all week, even after the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) ended on Thursday evening. Is the war for next-gen supremacy over? Can everyone look to go buy a Blu-ray player now?”
Gainward BLISS 8800 GT 1GB Golden Sample Review
MVK Tech :: Thursday, January 17, 2008
“Welcome to the world of Gainward, a world beyond your senses! Gainward is a world leading producer of high-quality, high-end 3D accelerators for the personal computer market. Yes for quite some time the G80 graphics chips have been ruling as kings on the high-end graphics market, and in fact they still do. Though since not so long, meaning since the last months of last year NVIDIA has refreshed their GeForce 8800 series by reducing the die and came up with the G92 chipset which is produced at only 65nm. These smaller, more optimized G92 chips are now reviving the GeForce 8800 range with a GT and GTS version, replacing the G80 based versions.”
Zerotherm Hurricane HC92 CU 8800 VGA Cooler Review
Tweaknews :: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
“In the final analysis, ZEROtherm’s Hurricane HC92 Cu 8800 VGA cooler showed a marked improvement over the OEM solution while adding some style and bling into the mix. The inclusion of a fan speed controller, along with the three configuration options, gives the user some control over cooling performance and noise levels; always a plus.”
CES 2008: ViewSonic
Think Computers :: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
“ViewSonic had a lot to show us this year at CES. They had an entire ballroom to themselves at the Bellagio. After being shown their products I was very impressed, they seem to be one of the only companies taking display technology to the next level. They showed us some of their new HDTV’s, LCD monitors, projectors, and their new HDTV/PC display combos. Read on to see what new products to expect from ViewSonic in 2008.”
Goldmund’s Media Room: A Dream For Audiophiles
Phoronix :: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
“Last week I had received a unique CES invitation from Rogers & Cowan, a PR firm representing an array of entertainment and technology companies, about one of their clients that advertises itself as the makers of the “world’s most extravagant and technologically advanced systems for audio-video purists.” For the Consumer Electronic Show, participating companies will either have a booth or suite somewhere in Las Vegas, but that wasn’t the case for Goldmund, this Rogers & Cowan client that specializes in high-end audio/video systems. Their systems are so advanced that they simply cannot be built in a day or even a week, but for each of their media rooms they spend extensive time planning and constructing the rooms that are slated to be perfect, even an imperfect world. With that said, it was easier and more cost effective for Goldmund to just have four other writers and I check out their luxurious home theater systems in a demonstration home near Los Angeles.”
ASUS EN8800GTS 512MB Graphics Card Review 
Tech ARP :: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The ASUS EN8800GTS 512MB is based on the NVIDIA G92 GPU, which is the leaner, meaner version of the ground-breaking NVIDIA G80 GPU that powered graphics cards like the GeForce 8800 GTX and the GeForce 8800 Ultra.
The ASUS EN8800GTS 512MB looks set to blaze a new trails in both performance and value for money. It not only boasts the smaller, cooler and faster G92 GPU, it also comes with the VP2 PureVideo HD video processor. As such, it offers significant advantages in performance and features over the older GeForce 8800 graphics cards.
But just how much faster is the EN8800GTS 512MB compared to the new GeForce 8800 GT or the higher-end GeForce 8800 GTX? Let’s find out in this comprehensive review of the ASUS EN8800GTS 512MB.
Icemat Audio Black Siberia Multi Headset Review
Motherboards.org :: Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The Black Siberia headphones represent a good midrange option when it comes to gaming headsets. The extra long cord, detachable microphone as well the independent controls are great additions that set these headphones apart from most. Add to that the quality of construction of the headphones and you have setup that is well worth your money and probably outlast most other headsets in the same category. While the sound from the speakers could have been better for the price they are well within the accepted standards.
PC to HDTV the Right Way
PC Magazine (HDTV) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
The typical home PC is no longer just for homework and accounting. It’s now the entertainment hub of the household. So why are all your videos and photos still locked up inside there? Why not hook your PC up to your HDTV and move your content to the big screen?
PC to HDTV the Right Way
PC Magazine (HDTV) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
The typical home PC is no longer just for homework and accounting. It’s now the entertainment hub of the household. So why are all your videos and photos still locked up inside there? Why not hook your PC up to your HDTV and move your content to the big screen?
Logitech Z Cinema
PC Magazine (Speakers) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
These speakers produce some solid low end and work well with Windows Media Center, but controlling software remotely is not always intuitive.
Vizio’s TV Line Adds Premium Features
PC Magazine (HDTV) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
Advanced video processing and 120-Hz technology find their way into Vizio’s latest flat panel televisions.
JBL Dock Designed for iPhone
PC Magazine (Speakers) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
The On Stage IIIP is the second speaker dock to support the Apple iphone standards.
Altec Lansing Unleashes First Certified iPhone Dock
PC Magazine (Speakers) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
The “Works with iPhone” Speaker System is the first to get Apple’s Official Blessing.
Sony Bullish on OLED TVs
PC Magazine (HDTV) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
Sony Bullish on OLED TVs
PC Magazine (HDTV) :: Monday, January 14, 2008
Sony’s new 11-inch OLED TV is now shipping in the US. Also announced for the US was the Rolly robotic music player, plus a host of new HDTV and other products.
HIS HD 3850 IceQ 3 Turbo 512MB
Inside HW :: Saturday, January 12, 2008
“As usually, after the basic models all made in the same fashion as the referent one, the first cards with more exotic cooling systems begin to arrive. Not that it is an imperative with such cold weather at the moment, but an overclocker values each degree Celsius. This time, we got a graphics card from HIS, made in cooperation with ArcticCooling, the (in)famous manufacturer of different advanced cooling systems for PC components. The full name of the graphics card we present you with today is HIS HD 3850 512 MB DDR3 IceQ 3 Turbo.”
Auzentech X-Tension HDMI 1.3 Board Pics
Hardware Canucks :: Saturday, January 12, 2008
After a long wait, Hardware Canucks has finally got our hands on pictures of a prototype of Auzentech’s upcoming X-Tension HDMI 1.3 board. As well as pictures we have also have a rundown of all the known (and some new) info about this eagerly-anticipated product.
EVGA e-GeForce 8600GTS 256MB 256-P2-N761-AR Video Card Review
Dragonsteel Mods :: Saturday, January 12, 2008
“I went with these specific cards mainly because of the DDR3 that is on them, there are other cards at this price point but not many that have the DDR3 memory. I shopped around quite a bit and did a lot of research before buying them. Originally when I was upgrading my system with the EVGA motherboard I was sort of set on getting the EVGA video cards as well to make it sort of a matched set, but there were others of the same model that were cheaper and I was considering getting those, but in the end after my research I finally decided that the EVGA 8600GTS offered the best bang for the buck. ”
SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Gaming Headset Review
Tweaknews :: Friday, January 11, 2008
“With sound quality almost as good as professional studio headsets you really can’t go wrong with the Siberia Neckband Headset. If you have a big head like me and comfort is a concern for you however, I would suggest you look for a more conventional headset design.”
XFX 8800GT Alpha Dog Edition Review
NV News :: Friday, January 11, 2008
“The hot new graphics cards right now are based on the affordable 8800GT chipset from nVidia. I recently received an XFX 8800GT Alpha Dog Edition graphics card for review. This card came in at standard 8800GT clocking with 256MB of DDR3 memory.”
NVIDIA Hybrid SLI, nForce 780a and GeForce 8200
Legit Reviews :: Monday, January 07, 2008
Legit Reviews looks at new Hybrid SLI-capable products from NVIDIA! Included is the NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI, nForce 750a SLI, and nForce 730a media and communication processors (MCPs) for AMD CPUs, which will be released next month, as well as the new GeForce 8200—the industry’s first micro-ATX motherboard solution with an onboard Microsoft DirectX 10-compliant motherboard GPU
V7 D24W33 24 Inch (HDMI) LCD Monitor Review
Gamepyre :: Monday, January 07, 2008
Overall I would have to say that if you are looking for large monitor over the 22″ size, the V7 D24W33 is something to seriously consider. If price is also a point in your buying plans the D24W33 also offers an excellent price point and you will be able to find this model on line in the $399.00 range shortly after it spreads around the various retailers and e-tailors. The MSRP is set so that the V7 group does not compete with its own partners and deals will be available through many companies soon. Like almost every monitor I have ever owned the onboard speakers are adequate at best and not high-end by any means. For all the good that is here though and the addition of a 3-year warranty this monitor deserves an Gamer’s Choice Award as its few drawbacks equal to about zilch in the big picture.
Warner Home Video Fallout Hits CES 2008
Madshrimps :: Monday, January 07, 2008
“There has been a lot of discussion pointing towards a long-term HD DVD, Blu-ray war, but Time Warner may have prematurely ended the war. After the Warner announcement last week, in which the company announced it would end HD DVD support later this year, the North American HD DVD Promotion Group ended up canceling press conferences and meetings during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).”
Desktop Graphics Card Comparison Guide 
Tech ARP :: Monday, January 07, 2008
Covering over 310 desktop graphics cards, this comprehensive comparison allows you to easily compare 18 different specifications for each and every card. If you need to find out about the specification of any card, just come over and check out our Desktop Graphics Comparison Guide.
Windows SlipStreaming Guide
PC Apex :: Monday, January 07, 2008
One of our members at PC Apex has posted a new basic guide for “SlipStreaming” your windows install disk. “What is SlipStreaming”, you ask? SlipStreaming allows you to update/customize your windows install disk by including service packs, drivers, programs and even custom settings you would normally apply after a default windows install. As you can imagine, this can be a huge time & trouble saver! Need to Hit F6 to provide RAID drivers via floppy disk but you kicked that old floppy format to the curb years ago (like I did)? NO PROBLEM! You can SlipStream your RAID drivers into the install disk and never need a floppy again! Here is a snip from the guide:
