Antec SOLO Mid-Tower Enclosure Review
Virtual Hideout :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“As I mentioned in the introduction about the style and performance, well, I’m sold on both. I placed my AM2 components along with 2 hard drives and a CD-ROM in the Antec SOLO. I fired up the system, and I was truly surprised at how quiet the overall system noise was.”
ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard Review
MaXit Mag :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“As the search for the best Core 2 Duo supporting motherboard continues, we decided to take the feature-packed ASUS P5W DH Deluxe for a test drive. This board sports Intel’s flagship Crossfire-enabled 975X chipset and the tried and tested ICH7 southbridge. The price tag of over £170 will put it out of reach of quite a few buyers even if it does come with a lot of toys like a remote control and integrated Wi-Fi.
So, is the mammoth price tag justified by the level of performance it offers? ”
XTracPads Ripper XXL Mouse Mat
PC Apex :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Out of their impressive selection of mousing surfaces (some are simply to large to be called just a “pad”), we will be taking a look at the Ripper XXL which is a LARGE cloth mousing surface which measures a whopping 36″ x 18″! If you’re like me you’ve stopped using a mouse pad because you’re tired of falling off the damned thing. Nothing is more frustrating than losing control during an intense frag session. With the Ripper XXL small size is no longer an issue.”
Cooler Master Mystique 631 Review
GruntvillE :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Case manufacturers are finally getting away from the “pre-mod” frame-of-mind and designing intuitive, functional enclosures to accommodate the latest computer technology rather than the token side window and cheap chrome plastic bezel. For a modest C-note, you can now get a sturdy, light-weight aluminum case with tool-less fasteners, dual 120mm fans, and provisions for water-cooling. The Mystique is Cooler Master’s latest effort in their push away from the “pre-mod” mainstream.”
Coolmax 700W & 1000W Power Supplies
3d Game Man :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“There is a clear difference between these two power supplies. The CTG models are pretty plain looking, offer lots of power, and are not modular, so they are really targeted towards the server side of things. On the other hand, the CUG models look great, have a quiet 120mm fan, and are modular, so they are going to appeal to the gamer. What both of these power supplies have in common is their clean, stable, and quality power. Watch the Video to find out more…”
OS X vs. Windows: The Advertising Competition
OS Weekly :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Advertising sure has changed quite a bit over the years. For larger companies, the days of nonstop corny (but memorable) jingles have pretty much gone the way of the dodo, although you’ll still hear a few from time to time. Print, radio, and television advertising has had to adapt to our culture, and observing these trends helps you to put a finger on the pulse of what the United States and other countries all over the world are currently into.”
OCZ Mini Kart USB Drive Review
OC Cafe :: Friday, August 18, 2006
One thing is certain. OCZ has produced an extremely small and low profile USB drive. With a thickness of that of a penny’s width and a length about half that of a standard thumb drive it’s safe to say the Mini-Kart does indeed fit the definition of portable. However, it’s small size can also be a bad thing. The Mini-Kart is very hard to keep track of simply because of it’s small size.
E3: R.I.P.
Digital Trends :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“As you have heard, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is officially dead. How did this come to happen though?”
Desktop CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 1.1 Posted!
Adrian’s Rojak Pot :: Friday, August 18, 2006
Currently covering over 570 desktop CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 14 different specifications for each and every CPU!
Webroot Spy Sweeper 5 Review
Windows A to Z :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Webroot’s Spy Sweeper has been one of the best spyware protectors and removers that we’ve ever reviewed here at Windows A to Z. Its past versions has received many editors’ choice awards and has been at the top of its class every time. Webroot has just updated Spy Sweeper to version 5 and has included many improvements, including a revamped user interface as well as many spyware detecting/protecting features.”
Multi-GPU World Tour Part 7 @ Legit Reviews
Legit Reviews :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Now, on to our experiences with the hardware. First and foremost I can’t help but be impressed at just how easy to set up and well mannered the SLI systems are. You just pop in the cards, install the driver, click the balloon to enable SLI and you’re off and running. While CrossFire is an extremely competitive platform it is still not to the level of SLI in user friendliness.”
Silverstone Element 500W PSU Review
XS Reviews :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Silverstone. They make the widest range of PSU’s I have ever seen; from server redundant supplies to silent passively-cooled units. But today I test their Element ST50EF 500w supply, with the tag line ‘Power through efficiency’ which hopefully means it’ll be as groundbreaking as their other products.”
OCZs PC2-7200 Platinum XTC SLI Ready Memory Benchmarked!
PC Stats :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“OCZ’s 2GB PC2-7200 Platinum XTC SLI Ready memory offers users an interesting mix of high speeds and low latency. With a retail price of $397 CDN ($354 US, £186GBP) for the 2GB kit, the 240 pin OCZ PC2-7200 Platinum XTC SLI Ready DDR-2 memory modules are pricey. What you get for your cash is a pretty alluring package, teamed up with potentially explosive specs. This is PC2-7200 DDR-2 after all! Next up, we get down and dirty with the OCZ PC2-7200 Platinum XTC SLI Ready memory and overclock it way past 1000MHz!”
Cooler Master Real Power 550W SLI PSU
PC Apex :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“The fan’s RPMs are controlled based on the PSU’s load. According to the users manual, it does this by using a circuit that “typically senses the temperature of an internal heat sink and/or incoming ambient air and adjusts the fan speed as necessary to keep power supply and system component temperatures within specifications.”
Gigabyte GA 965P DS3 Review
MaXit Mag :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3. At about £100, it’s one of the cheaper motherboards which natively support Intel’s new line up of CPUs. However, don’t be fooled by the price tag – this board really is a sheep in wolf’s clothing. We were gobsmacked with the performance of the Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3. Despite it’s price, this is one of, if not the best overclocking Core 2 Duo motherboards on the market.”
Modern Video Cards
PC Mech :: Friday, August 18, 2006
Wanna play the latest video games at the highest resolutions with all the eye candy turned up? Well then, you better buy your self an ATvidia XYZ990000XT-ROLF or better yet, a pair of them. If you have a mere XYZ980000XT-LOL running in your system, you probably need to go out and spend your life savings on a new card for that extra 5 frames per second you’re missing out on. As you’ve probably noticed, the world of video
Thermaltake Watercooling
Technic 3d :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“More Watercooling from Thermaltake arrived Technic3D. Thats all for BigWater 745 or Symphony mini? See you all in the following Review from Technic3D.”
OCZ Tempest
Overclockers Online :: Friday, August 18, 2006
While the CPU cooler does look very nice with the four heatpipes and the shiny fins, its performance was marginally worse than the CNPS-9500. The only real downside to this cooler is the lack of availability. What I did determine was the MSRP, at a whopping $49.99. In my opinion, the premium is a bit high and once this cooler goes global, we’ll probably start seeing it at a more reasonable 40 dollar level.
DDR Memory Kit Roundup: Last of the Mohicans
Madshrimps :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“DDR is on its last legs with both AMD and Intel now supporting the newer DDR2 modules for their latest platforms. We present you with our most likely last DDR module review; two 2Gb high end memory kits from A-DATA and Team Group strive to help you get the most out of your Athlon 64 setup.”
Titan Eagle Copper VGA Cooler
Friday, August 18, 2006 :: Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“Do I really need a new VGA cooler? Overclockers and modders will appreciate the benefits of the Titan Eagle. It’s good looking and looks to be a good performer. Our test results show a significant decrease in temperatures from a standard cooler you would find on a basic graphics card.”
AMD AM2 5000+ Review
Techware Labs :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“AMD recently introduced a new batch of processors to the market, along with their new Socket AM2. While the new socket means compulsive upgraders need to buy another new motherboard (doesn’t it seem like it’s always the way?), perhaps this is a good time for all the Socket A users out there to start paying attention. Some impressive results of artificial and real-world benchmarks can be found in this review, so check it out.”
MSI K8N Diamond Plus Motherboard Review
Byte Sized Reviews :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“MSI is certainly one of the “big three” enthusiast motherboard manufacturers along with Asus and Abit, so it is always a pleasure to look at their flagship products. Today we are testing the company’s Socket 939 swansong; the K8N Diamond Plus. This motherboard features the latest nVIDIA Nforce 4 SLI 16x chipset and therefore has two full PCI-E 16x PEG slots that will provide extra bandwidth for a pair of powerful cards like the 7900GTX or 7950GX2.”
HT Omega Striker 7.1 Sound Card
Think Comptuers :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Today for review we will be looking at the new HT Omega Striker 7.1 sound card. HT Omega first showed its new Striker 7.1 sound card via C-Media’s booth at this year’s Computex Tradeshow in Taipei. The Striker 7.1 appears to be HT Omega’s first product in the sound card market. Until I was offered this review I had never heard of HT Omega so I did some research online and I discovered that HT Omega was a US based company operating out of California and their engineers have been designing soundcards for the past five years. Their website says they have their own dedicated research and development division and they specialize in professional audio components. The Striker 7.1 sound card is their initial offering into the consumer PC audio market and it is based on Dolby Digital and DTS Technologies.”
Revoltec HDD Silencer
Think Computers :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“Today for review I have the Revoltec Hard Drive Silencer, most hard drives claim to be quiet but not many really are, or they are quiet at idle but get loud when being accessed and who really wants to hear their hard drive rattling around in their case? Not me, I like me system quiet. Last year I purchased a Maxtor 200Gig SATA drive, yes it’s silent at idle, but when it really gets going you can hear it rattling around in their, I learned to ignore it eventually but now I can silence it for good!”
ASUS EN7600GT Silent Video Card Review
Motherboards.org :: Friday, August 18, 2006
The 7600GT supports all DirectX 9.0 features including Pixel Shader 3.0 and Vertex Shader 3.0. These are the features that one should look for when purchasing a video card today, as virtually every game released today require them to operate. People with integrated GMA 950 from Intel are not able to play many of the latest games, for while the integrated graphics do support PS2.0, Hardware T+L or Vertex Shaders are not supported.
Forceware 91.xx driver comparison with a 7950 GX2
Hardwareoverclock Austria :: Friday, August 18, 2006
Hardwareoverclock Austria has posted a new forceware driver comparison. With a geforce 7950 GX2 they have tested 4 91.xx drivers, 1 official and 3 beta versions. The most importend theme was the performance in games and benchmarks.
Corsair Twin2X 2048-8500C5
Overclockers Online :: Friday, August 18, 2006
Everything about the Corsair Twin2X 2048-8500 C5 screams power and speed. Right from the on-set with sleek black heatspreaders that seem smaller and thinner than most, these modules are truly evil and dark, producing some staggering frequencies… and I couldn’t even top the modules out with a 3GHz processor.
Xbox 360 Sales Figures Update and Forecast
Team Xbox :: Friday, August 18, 2006
Microsoft released today an update to retail Xbox 360 sales figures and forecast for the current fiscal year. By holiday 2006, Microsoft expects to ship in excess of 10 million Xbox 360 consoles along with a library of 160 games. And by the end of their fiscal year in June, 2007, between 13-15 million consoles worldwide are forecasted to ship.
Xbox 360’s accessory attach rate held steady for the fourth consecutive month at 2.9 accessory units sold per console. At nine months into the lifecycle, Xbox 360 is still setting a record with the highest accessory attach rate of a console launch in the US.
Xbox 360’s software attach rose this month to 4.6 games per console. This surge continues to show the depth and breadth of Xbox 360’s video game library.
Neoseeker Review of Super Talent PC2-6400
Neoseeker :: Friday, August 18, 2006
“With their recommended voltage rating of 2.2V the modules had no difficulty reaching 1040 MHz with 5-5-5-15 timings, reaching an impressive PC2-8320 rating — WELL above the module’s PC2-6400 rating. Of course, the higher latencies took their toll, and I’d personally run these modules at their rated 800 MHz with the amazing 4-4-3-8 timings.”
