Revoltec Hard Drive Freezer
Think Computers :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“If you’ve been paying attention you will know that this is the third in a series of four reviews of Revoltec products. Thanks to our friends at Bluegears who are the official US supplier/distributor for sending these products to me for review. Anyway, today for review I have the Revoltec Hard Drive Freezer; I have found that it not only looks really cool it performs pretty nicely too!”
MSI K9N SLI Platinum nForce 570 SLI Motherboard Review
PC Stats :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“The nVIDIA nForce 570 SLI chipset is busting to the seams with a whole bunch of features that position it just behind the high end nForce 590 SLI chipset. With the nForce 570 SLI you get 8-channel High Definition audio, onboard dual Gigabit Ethernet network connections, six Serial ATA channels and of course the option to take advantage of SLI via dual PCI Express x16 slots! On top of all that, the MSI K9N SLI Platinum motherboard PCSTATS is testing today includes three PCI slots, two PCI Express x1, a single IDE channel and a staggering 10 USB 2.0 jacks. With the nForce 570 SLI chipset you do not get nVIDIA’s LinkBoost but you do get several new technologies such as FirstPacket, DualNet, MediaShield and an assortment of network connection tweaks that can make gaming a hell of a lot faster over the internet! ”
FEAR v1.07 Patch Released
Gamer’s Hell :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Apple: Surprising Us With Crap-Proof Hardware at WWDC 2006
OS Weekly :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“It’s always an exciting time in Apple Land (close relative of Candy Land) when Apple conferences are rapidly approaching. Right now, all of the Apple news sites are almost exclusively discussing what’s potentially coming down the pipeline at this year’s WWDC. This speculation is fun and all, but it’s a shame when it builds up so much anticipation that the actual announcements can’t possibly deliver the amount of excitement that people are counting on. I’d rather not hear any of the rumors at all and be completely surprised by whatever is unveiled.”
Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 Review Part 4 Posted!
Adrian’s Rojak Pot :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Wanna see what the upcoming Microsoft Windows Vista operating system is all about? Then join jwsk as he takes the latest Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 operating system for a ride and more! ”
Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi AP Review
Neoseeker :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“With its sights clearly set on home-theatre/multimedia implementations, the P5B Deluxe also ships with an 802.11g wireless card installed right alongside its rear I/O panel (you can see the antenna connector on the far right in the above photo), riding off two USB 2.0 port headers. ASUS provides an external antenna/stand unit for use with the card, though users in a walled-in location may want to buy something with better reception, as the small antenna provided might not cut it.”
ATI Catalyst 6.7 Performance Analysis
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“Coming out on the last day of July, ATI only just sneaked in being able to call the latest release driver version 6.7 but they probably would have anyway even if they were released in August. We saw the previous Catalyst 6.6 come out quite late in the month and while we expected the 6.7 drivers to come out late, we didn’t expect them to be here on the last day.”
OCZ 2GB PC2-7200 “Special Ops” DDR2 Review
Virtual Hideout :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“Today I have for you the newly released OCZ 2x1GB PC2-7200 “Special Ops Edition” DDR2-900 dual channel memory kit. This particular 2x1GB kit is rated at speeds of 900mhz (PC2-7200) at a timing of 5-5-5-15. Let me just say right now that this is not an overclockers dream kit. What this is however is a fabulous looking kit rated at 900mhz.
AlphaCool Xtreme 360 (Rev.2) 12V Water Cooling Kit
PC Apex :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“So when I was informed Voyeurmods had added the German-engineered AlphaCool product line to their shelves, I was hardly surprised. Not so long ago I had the pleasure of reviewing the center piece of this kit, the impressive NexXxos XP CPU water block. The XP block is simply one of the best pieces of water cooling gear that has ever passed over my work bench. A combination of impingement and pin fin design, the NexXxos XP consistently scores near or at the top of commercial water block rankings. When I was asked if I could arrange a review of one of the AlphaCool full kits and what size radiator would I like I said, “Well okay, twist my arm. And I’ll take the big one please. =) ” Minor twisting of appendages ensued and a very short time later the top-of-the-line AlphaCool Xtreme 360 Rev.2 12V kit showed up on my doorstep.”
AMD AM2 3800 x2 Review
XS Reviews :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
” As computer enthusiasts we are currently entering a new era of CPU performance with the launch of Intel’s new processor range, Core 2 Duo (Conroe) and AMD’s new socket, the AM2. There has been much praise directed towards the whole range of Conroes available, and some criticism thrown towards the higher end AM2s at our disposal. However, what of the lower end of the AM2 market? Today here at XSR we are testing the X2 3800+ CPU from AMD, to see just what it can do.”
Kingston HyperX 2GB PC2-6400 CL4 DDR2 Review
Virtual Hideout :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“Overall though, taking in this kit for what it is, it’s a high quality DDR2 800mhz memory kit capable of running at 900mhz @ CL4 and maybe more. It’s a good looking and solid entry from Kingston and they’re a name you can trust. If you’re looking for a high quality DDR2 kit, give this Kingston HyperX kit a look”
Corsair Twin2X2048-8500C5 Memory
3d Game Man :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“Corsair has a complete line of DDR and DDR2 memory for your every memory requirement. With DDR2 memory finally taking off with the new Intel and AMD processors and motherboards, it’s in demand. There is a lot of DDR2 memory on the market and many companies to choose from. But if you are looking at getting an nVIDIA nForce 590 SLI chipset based motherboard, Corsair’s EPP memory currently stands alone…”
Point of View Geforce 7950GX2
Hardware Overclock Austria :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Hardwareoverclock Austria has reviewed the Point of View Geforce 7950GX2 videocard. the most importend themes in this review was the comparison between the other 7900 cards GT and GTX.
Corsair CMPSU-620HX 620W PSU
Viper Lair :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“In terms of in-use reliability, the CMPSU-620HX did not waver at all under testing, and maintained highly efficient numbers throughout. We put it up against some of the best PSUs we’ve tested and it did not embarrass itself. Compared to the Enermax Liberty, its numbers were more or less on par. Where we feel the Corsair has a clear advantage is the warranty and the cabling.”
Albatron 6600 PCIE Video Card
3d Game Man :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“The Albatron PC6600Q2 is not for everybody, but if you are looking for a budget card under $100 that will be compatible with newer games, the 6600 GPU is a great solution. If you are looking to play HL2 or games of the like at higher resolutions, you may want to consider a 6800 or higher solution. For all around work related activities, this card performs like a champ and with dual monitors, the PC6600Q2 makes it a pleasure…”
Zalman CNPS8000
Overclockers Online :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
With its four heatpipes, numerous fins, and a large 92mm fan, Zalman’s CNPS8000 is a full-size cooler disguised as a small one. At less than half the height, its performance matches even the legendary Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro! In the end, the CNPS8000 pulls itself together thanks to its awesome performance, quiet operation, and Zalman’s good name.
Intel Core 2 Duo & Core 2 Extreme Review
Hardcoreware :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
With ties to mobile computing, it’s no surprize that Core 2 Duo offers improved performance per clock speed than NetBurst, and generates far, FAR less heat. What we want to find out though, is how it compares to AMD’s X2 CPU, now that AMD has cut their prices dramatically.
AMD Sempron 3400+ AM2
Eclipse OC :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
AMD’s quiet launch of AM2 Semprons has created a gem for the budget overclocking world. Read about my adventures with this processor.
Phylon 7F2WE-1G5 Mini-ITX Mainboard Review
Epia Center :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
The Phylon 727FWE-1G5 is a versatile and economical 1.5 GHz Mini-ITX mainboard equipped with the new VIA C7 processor. With the optional add-on boards, a variety of additional features can be added: CardBus/CF reader, Serial ports, additional LAN ports etc.”
VisionTek Radeon X1600XT 512MB AGP
Bjorn 3d :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Today we’ll have an opportunity to see if the resurrection of the AGP video card, even if its only a temporary measure was a sound move on the part of at least one of the manufacturers involved. Join us as we investigate the latest AGP release from VisionTek®, the Radeon™ X1600XT 512MB XGE (Extreme Gamer Series)video card.
Xilence HDD Icebox Cooling Review
Technic 3d :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“The new Xilence HDD Icebox arrived the Technic3D Editorship. See you at Technic3D Review whether also the temperatures and noises from the HDD are low.”
MSI NX7900GT-VT256E-HD HDCP-enabled Geforce 7900GT Videocard Review
PC Stats :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“MSI has just released its NX7900GT-VT256E-HD which is HDCP compatible – this is the first HDCP-enabled PCI Express x16 videocard from that company. The MSI NX7900GT-VT2D256E-HD videocard is backed up by 256MB of high speed GDDR3 memory. The videocard supports a whole host of TV output options including S-Video, Composite, Component output (Y, Pb, Pr) and the NX7900GT-VT2D256E-HD is also HDMI compatible if a DVI-to-HDMI cable is used. The videocard supports video input as well, which truely makes the MSI NX7900GT-VT256E-HD one of the best multimedia cards around on paper.”
Zalman ZM460B-APS review
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“We recently reviewed the Zalman CPU coolers CNPS8000 and CNPS9500 AM2 here at Driver Heaven, and were very pleased with how they performed. Now its time to have a look at another of Zalmans recent products: the 460W Noiseless Switching Power Supply.”
Antec 2U26ATX400XR-2 Rackmount Case
Think Computers :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“We were in the process of buying parts for our second server and we had got everything except for a case. This server will be put in our local datacenter so it had to be a rackmount case. Looking at different cases I discovered that Antec made rackmount cases. After talking with them they sent us over the 2U26ATX400XR-2 rackmount case. This is my first time working with a rackmount case so I will see if the 2U26ATX400XR-2 shows us the same quality and excellence Antec is known for.”
Guide to Instant Messenger Clients
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“Communication is important to most people. Since the late 1990s, Instant Messaging (IM) has become an increasingly popular way to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. Though history traces IM’s origins back to Internet Relay Chat (IRC), it is very different now with new protocols, video messaging, file sharing, and more. We’ll be covering the most- used mainstream IM clients and services so that you can decide who’s using what and which one you should use.”
Behind Closed Doors: Power Supply Pricing Guide
Legit Reviews :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“If you are an enthusiast that is looking to purchase a power supply we wish you the best of luck, because it’s a pain in the ass digging through the marketing fluff and getting the information you need. If you are making a feature shopping list as you are looking for the ultimate power supply then these points of interest should be on your list.
Zalman CNPS-9500AT
Overclockers Online :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Much like all the other Zalman products around, what came first was cooling a hot processor quietly, followed by cooling it effectively. The only problem with this cooler and all other Zalman products is the high premium you need to pay. The $63USD may be too much for some to bare, but fine engineering never comes cheap.
Ultra X-Finity DR 500W
Techgage :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Power supplies come in just about every conceivable configuration. High wattages, single 12V rails, dual 12V rails, triple, quad. You name it, you can find it. One of the newer things we’re seeing here in the states is active PFC (power factor correction). Today we take a look at an existing PSU that’s been souped up with APFC and a hidden difference.
NZXT Apollo Orange Midtower Case Review
Big Bruin :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
This was the first time I have looked at an NZXT case, and I have to say I am impressed. The construction of the case is well done, and as for cooling, it does a decent job, although not as good as the other referenced cases. If you are not big into modding, but want a case that will stand out, the NZXT Apollo is a great option.
