Acer TravelMate 8000 Review
Hardware-Pacers :: Monday, December 13, 2004
Mountain Mods Twice7 Aluminum Case Review
MODTHEBOX! :: Monday, December 13, 2004
Crucial Ballistix Tracer Giveaway Contest
Tech ARP :: Monday, December 13, 2004
EPoX 915P Motherboard under the scope
TweakTown :: Monday, December 13, 2004
“For those who have had an interest in performance computing for several years, you’ll remember the name EPoX as being one of the several companies who really pushed overclocking in the beginning stages and worked hard on competing with the best in the motherboard business. Today we are taking a look at their 5EPA+ board which is based around Intel’s 915P chipset with DDR memory support. Does the overclocking trend still exist today or does EPoX have a little more work to do? Read on and find out as we take a closer look!”
Sunbeam Wherever PCI Rack
OCIA :: Monday, December 13, 2004
“Looking at the thumbnail sized photos on the box, I tried to figure out some of the other configurations of the rack. Some of them appeared to have the rack “arms” mounted perpendicular to the rack. In this particular case, the “arms” were much too long to mount that way, even without a motherboard installed, so I assume that it is not one of the configurations. The only way I can see to mount anything in front of the PCI slots is to mount one “arm” parallel to the rack, and only have screws in one side of the drive, radiator, etc.”
1GB PQI Intelligent Stick USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review
The Tech Zone :: Monday, December 13, 2004
Hiper Type-R Series 480W Power Supply
Hexus :: Monday, December 13, 2004
“Looking at the overall package available here, it’s hard to fault Hitech’s Type R offerings – A fantastic bundle coupled with a very nice looking and relatively lightweight power supply, all for a reasonable price. What is even nicer to see is the subtle yet understandable variety in the three packages we’ve seen here – For those who want a case full of LEDs, the red bundle offers both a red LED equipped PSU and fan.”
AMD Athlon 64 Socket 754 Motherboard Roundup
Madshrimps :: Monday, December 13, 2004
“While the s754 platform might seem to lose its appeal with cheap s939 based A64 processors around the corner, the s754 platform is still good for a budget friendly overclocking thrill with just a minor performance loss compared to the newer s939 platform. The recent release of the some excellent OC boards have spiced up the s754 world, making the choice between going for s754 board now or to waiting for a good s939 setup even harder.”
Thermaltake Shark Full Tower Aluminum Case Series
Techniz.co.uk :: Monday, December 13, 2004
Thermaltake Shark Case @ Bjorn3D
Bjorn3D :: Monday, December 13, 2004
“Dun dun. Dun dun. Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun. Ahhhhhhhh!!! The whole Jaws phenomenon caused quite the stir back in the day, keeping many beaches empty for the summer. Thermaltake incorporates the whole shark theme into its new aluminum Shark case and causes quite a stir in the water. Stay there at the safety of your computer, as I get a closer look at the all new Thermaltake Shark.”
SUPER PimpRig Holiday GiveAway 2004! Over $4,500 worth of Prizes!
PimpRig :: Friday, December 10, 2004
This is a simple scavenger hunt giveaway. I provide links for you to find words that will stand out a bit and then form a sentence to email me for entry. You are then eligible for one of over 50 random prize drawings totalling over $4,500! Enter once and you are entered for the entire month! No registration required!
PDP Systems Patriot PC2-4200 DDR2 XBL Memory Review
PCStats :: Friday, December 10, 2004
“Called the Patriot DDR-2 eXtreme Bandwidth and Latency Kit, each of these 1GB PC2-4200 XBL sticks of memory have official timings of 3-2-2-4. When those timings are loosened up to 4-3-3-12, PDP Systems PC2-4200 XBL RAM is almost able to ‘fly’ at 700 MHz, or PC2-5600 speeds! If you’re wondering what “XBL” stands for it, it’s the acronym for “eXtreme Bandwidth and Latency,” and looking at the specs for these 1GB modules… it sure does look that way!”
Wireless Bluetooth Mouse Battle: Microsoft vs. Logitech
hardCOREware :: Friday, December 10, 2004
If you’re looking to add Bluetooth connectivity to your system, why not add a nice wireless mouse at the same time? Both of these products from Logitech and Microsoft do just that.
Today we’re going to find out which of these two mice is most suitable for different applications; desktop, mobile, and gaming.
Thermaltake XaserBag Review Posted!
Tech ARP :: Friday, December 10, 2004
So, what’s the answer to that problem? A LAN Bag! And today, we will be looking at Thermaltake’s award-winning Xaser Bag.”
HEXUS.net Review: Inno3D GeForce 6600 GT 128MB
Hexus :: Friday, December 10, 2004
“There’s decent pixel-pushing power that’s aided and abetted by 16GB/s memory bandwidth, albeit from a 128-bit memory bus. Sheer card grunt is augmented with a full set of DX9.0c/OpenGL 1.5 features, including Shader Model 3.0 and High Dynamic-Range (OpenEXR 64-bit) rendering, along with the possibility of adding another in SLI mode. Our benchmarks have shown it to be at least as fast as ATI’s X700 variants, and much, much faster in OpenGL titles such as DOOM 3.”
Ultra UV X-Connect Modular 550watt Power Supply Review @ GruntvillE.com
GruntvillE :: Friday, December 10, 2004
SilverStone Temjin TJ04 Review @ Ninjalane
Ninjalane :: Friday, December 10, 2004
Feel free to sample a small quote from the article or use the one provided below. Quote: “The front panel is really the key design element on the SilverStone TJ04 and defines the entire case as a modern piece of computer hardware. The elegant lines and brushed finish are very clean and require no further modifications.”
Review: Sunbeam Samurai Mid-Tower Case @ GideonTech.com
GideonTech :: Friday, December 10, 2004
“Today we will be taking a look at the Samurai Mid-Tower case from Sunbeam Tech. Featuring a unique look and an assortment of features, the Samurai might be what you are looking for.”
Epox 8KDA3+ Motherboard Review PCmoddingmy
PC Modding Malaysia :: Friday, December 10, 2004
Sunbeamtech Transformer Full Tower Case Review @ Madshrimps
Madshrimps :: Wednesday, December 08, 2004
“From the dull look beige office type chassis; enthusiasts´ high-grade in both classic and not so tranditional look alumimum tower; Business Application Server with 5 or more hard drives capacity to the latest Gamer Chassis can be found in ordinary household, consumer computer cases have come a long way. Let´s take a look at the latest Gamer Chassis from Sunbeam”
MSI DR16-B Dual Layer DVD Writer Review @ Designtechnica
Designtechnica :: Wednesday, December 08, 2004
“The MSI DR16-B is a definite improvement in MSI’s DVD writer line and has a lot of promise, but the company still has a lot they need to work on. While the DR16-B proved to be fast at writing CD, DVD+R, and DVD+R DL media, it struggles when it comes to DVD-R media. We experienced random burn errors and slower-than-anticipated write times with DVD-R media.”
ASRock 775V88 VIA PT880 Motherboard Review @ PC Stats
PCStats :: Wednesday, December 08, 2004
“Built for Intel’s new Socket 775 Pentium 4 ‘Prescott’ processor (533/800MHz FSB), the ASRock 775V88 is a no frills motherboard and does not come with many features. With a retail price of just $76 CDN though, pretty much all can be forgiven. The only onboard components included are built-in 5.1 audio, two Serial ATA ports, and a VIA 10/100 Ethernet adaptor. Not a lot, but really quite perfect for building office PCs.”
Cooler Master Cavalier 3 Mid-Tower Case @ TheTechLounge
The Tech Lounge :: Wednesday, December 08, 2004
While Cooler Master is well known for their higher-end cases such as the Wave Master and Praetorian, they also have a few lower-end cases such as the Cavalier, Centurion and CM Stacker. Cooler Master’s aim seems to be providing the best possible aesthetics and functionality without jacking up the price. The higher-end cases are constructed out of aluminum and have features such as a removable motherboard tray while the lower-end cases are built out of steel and focus on more budget-friendly features.
Today I will be looking at the Cooler Master Cavalier 3 mid-tower case. Coming in at just under $100, the Cavalier features a steel chassis, aluminum front and many tool-less features to aid in the installation process. Because of Cooler Master’s history and the quality of their other cases, I already have fairly high expectations for the Cavalier 3. I will be paying close attention to the materials, construction, quality, usability and aesthetics of this case.”
Ultra 256MB 8-in-1 MP3 Player Review @ MODTHEBOX.COM
MODTHEBOX! :: Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Corsair Announces Entry Into Flash Media Market
Corsair :: Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Corsair Memory, Inc., a global leader in ultra-performance DDR memory modules for PC gamers and enthusiasts, today announced the company’s entry into the flash media market with new families of USB 2.0 flash drives and Secure Digital (SD) cards.
Corsair’s USB Flash Voyager products are high capacity thumb-sized portable storage devices that are ideal for transporting presentations, photos, MP3’s, and other files. These USB drives are as stylish as they are durable, featuring a unique retro looking rubber casing that is water resistant. Capable of blazing fast 19 Megabyte per second sustained read speeds, these devices are fully Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant, and are backward compatible to USB 1.1.
Further information on Corsair flash media products can be found at www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/flash_memory.htmlM
ASUS WL-330 Pocket Access Point Review @ PC Stats
PCStats :: Wednesday, December 08, 2004
“In this article, we’ll be looking at the ASUS WL-330 Pocket Access point. This nifty little gadget’s main purpose is as a massively portable 802.11b wireless access point; hook it into any wired Internet source and you have an instant hotspot. This diminutive device also doubles as a USB-powered 802.11b wireless adaptor. We haven’t looked at many of Asus’ network offerings recently, so we were interested to see how the Asus WL-330 Pocket 802.11b wireless access point would stack up to comparative Wi-Fi solutions. Not that there’s a lot of competition in the area of ultra-portable wireless access points, but we digress.”
Mainstream PCI Express Shootout – Radeon X700PRO vs. GeForce 6600GT
TweakTown :: Tuesday, December 07, 2004
“What will be going on your Christmas wish list to send to Santa Claus in the North Pole this year – ATI Radeon X700PRO or nVidia GeForce 6600GT? Today we are comparing both mainstream PCI Express graphics cards to work out which one should find its way into your stocking this year in our usual array of benchmarks. If you’re on the market for a new graphics cards and Santa can’t afford a high-end card, one of these cards is your next best bet!”
OCZ DDR Booster – Your aid for real RAM overclocking
TweakTown :: Tuesday, December 07, 2004
“You’ve just gone and bought a brand new CPU, motherboard and memory. Once you finish setting up your new system you are ready to begin overclocking the system only to find that your motherboard doesn’t have enough voltage to supply the memory. OCZ have come to the rescue with an intuitive device called DDR Booster which provides you with extra DIMM voltage up to 3.9 volts and a cleaner power supply to the memory. It’s your aid for real RAM overclocking!”
Ultra Portable HDD Enclosure 2.5″
ViperLair :: Tuesday, December 07, 2004
“The Ultra Hard Drive case was an interesting product. This product is aimed at the portable market. Including a Li-Ion battery allows you to expand the battery life on your notebook if you are on the go, and also allows more options in where you can hook the drive up. Looks wise the drive was pretty good. It has a nice outer shell, built from plastic with aluminum accents.”
Raidmax Cobra 822
Overclockers Online :: Tuesday, December 07, 2004
“It isn’t often that you see a case of this type turning up on our desks. Indeed, I have never personally owned one and could not see the lure to the bright lights, odd styled windows, and themed bezels. I’m talking about heavily pre-modded cases; Thermaltake, Raidmax, Cooler Master, Antec, and so many more all do it in some form. These are the cases that were built to grab attention.””
