Asus GeForce 7300GS Review
AusFX :: Sunday, February 19, 2006
“The results of our testing show that the Asus 7300GS performs well in most 3D applications in medium details, however we think that for games with heavy system requirements such as F.E.A.R and Far Cry, perhaps a more suitable card (and a little more cash) should be used. Unfortunately with anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering turned on, the card struggles to perform in even 1024×768, and this is when it becomes clear that the 64-bit memory bus implemented by Nvidia lets the 7300 down.”
XFX Nvdia 6600GT PCI-e
OCModshop :: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Quote: “When all is said and done XFX has what it takes to be not only the cheapest but a quality product and organization..”
HSPC Tech Station PC Test Bench review
Driver Heaven :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
“The Tech Station is made of nonconductive, scratch-resistant plastic. No metal screws or brackets are exposed in any of the sensitive areas. The motherboard sits on protective rubber standoffs, the top shelf has a neoprene surface, and the test bench sits on 4 rubber feet. These features provide testing without the worries of frying your hardware like if you were working on a metal bench, your bedroom floor or wherever else you decide to do your testing.”
Disney’s MovieBeam First Look
Designtechnica :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
“MovieBeam, a venture formerly funded by just The Walt Disney Company, but now with backing as well from Intel, Cisco and several venture capital firms, is a new set top box ready to join the array of boxes already cluttering home entertainment systems across America. This latest unit though provides some of the most interesting promise: wirelessly downloaded movies from virtually every major Hollywood studio, including 20th Century Fox, NBC/Universal Studios, New Line Cinema, Paramount Pictures, Walt Disney Studios and Warner Brothers Studios.
The MovieBeam set top box is priced at $199.99 after an introductory rebate. It comes preloaded with 100 mainstream movies across multiple genres and downloads 10 new movies a week – some new, some older popular favorites – via over-the-airwaves data casting technology which is carried on top of an existing PBS broadcasting infrastructure managed by National Datacast. As new movies are automatically downloaded, older movies are automatically deleted to keep the number at a constant 100. ”
ATI Radeon X1900 XTX Review
Hardware Secrets :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
“Radeon X1900 XTX, formerly known as R580, is the new high-end chip from ATI, replacing Radeon X1800 XT as the fastest GPU from ATI. We’ve got a reference sample for this new model from ATI, so we will compare its performance to other members of the Radeon X1000 series, to previous ATI chips and also with competing products from nVidia, namely GeForce 7800 GTX. ”
NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver v1.8363 (x32/x64)
NGOHQ :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Quote: “The NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver is a tweaked version of the NVIDIA ForceWare driver. The main purpose is to satisfy the users with better performance and image quality. The Driver has support for all GeForce cards.”
Logitech Wireless Music System for PC Review
Everything USB :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Hi folks, we just posted a review on the new Logitech Wireless Music System for PC. This kind of thing isn’t new; it basically streams media from your PC to a stereo wirelessly. Whereas most media receivers send tunes over WiFi or Ethernet, the Logitech avoids the traffic jam and configuration headaches using a widely-known wireless PAN technology – Bluetooth. And over this 2.4Ghz frequency, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (aka. A2DP) is the only option to transfer stereo audio from the USB transmitter to the receiver.
ATI v8.22.5 Display Drivers
Phoronix :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
Summary: “Yet again, the red has its monthly ritual of pumping out new display driver for its Microsoft Windows and Linux users. The drivers this month are version 6.2 for CATALYST and 8.22.5 for Linux fglrx. On the Linux side of things, support for the 2.6.15 kernel has finally been appended as well as fixing up a few IDs and preventing some crashes. Meanwhile, Windows CATALYST is prominent with its various amendments. Striking the scene this morning is our usual array of ATI Linux gaming benchmarks.”
Chaintech GeForce 6600 APOGEE VE 256MB DDR2
Techniz.co.uk :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
XFX GeForce 7800 GT 256MB DDR3 DUAL DVI VIVO PCI-E Video Card Review
Futurelooks :: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Hey, looking for an upgrade? Buying new system parts and don’t know what to get? Well, today we’re taking a look at XFX’s 7800GT. Come and see why it could be the card you’re looking to get!
HIS Radeon X1900 CrossFire Tested
TweakTown :: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
QUOTE: “With the launch of the Radeon X1900XT and X1900XTX last month, CrossFire cards of this new Radeon series have already popped up at a few places but aren’t in full swing as most people would like. Today thanks to our friends over at HIS in Hong Kong we have got ourselves an X1900 master card along with an X1900XTX as a slave card.”
HIS X1600XT IceQ Turbo Edition
ViperLair :: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
“Overall the HIS X1600XT IceQ Turbo is a good card and exudes the usual HIS quality we have come to expect but it is let down a little by the cards underlying architecture, as you are often left wondering what the card is waiting for. For the money you won’t be disappointed, but you might be happier stretching your wallet for a previous generation card that will perform as well or even better in some cases if AVIVO and ShaderModel 3.0 support isn’t big on your list of needs.”
Desktop Graphics Card Comparison Guide Rev. 10.0!
Tech ARP :: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Quote – “Covering over 260 desktop graphics cards, this comprehensive comparison allows you to easily compare 15 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!
ATI All-In-Wonder X1900 256MB PCIE Video Card Video Review #649
3dgameman :: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
“The ATI All-In-Wonder X1900 256MB PCIE Video Card is everything you need in a Video Card and then some. There’s the gaming ending of things, with a high performance R580 chip offering 48 shader architecture. Then there’s the Video In/Video Out capabilities, not to mention the TV functionality. This is a fantastic product to hook up to a high definition display for gaming, movies, and much more. Have your cake and eat it to! Watch the Video to find out more…” ~3dGameMan.com
PowerColor Radeon X800 GTO 128MB PCI Express Video Card
Bona Fide Reviews :: Monday, February 13, 2006
Today we are reviewing their X800GTO 128MB video card, a scaled down version of their X800GTO 16 which features 4 more pixel pipes and 128MB more memory. This X800GTO is considerably cheaper however listed online at $115USD from Newegg, $70USD less than the 16 pixel pipe version.
Silverstone LC17 HTPC Case Review
Bjorn3D :: Monday, February 13, 2006
Emerging from another well-known case manufacturer a few years ago, SilverStone Technology has really taken off with much success in the aftermarket computer component industry. By specializing in high-quality enclosures, SilverStone has shown that they know what they are doing. One style of case that has been growing in popularity recently is the home theater PC case. Used to hold all of the needed hardware for an HTPC, it is often times very important for the case to be very stylish, yet subtle in order to blend in with the rest of one’s audio-visual setup. The SilverStone LC17 from the company’s Lascala series does a great job of offering enough space for all of the needed HTPC components, while also presenting a look that is sure to blend in with most home theaters.
Next Generation DVD Roadmap Editorial
The Tech Zone :: Monday, February 13, 2006
Next generation DVD was going to be a beautiful marriage that produced some beautiful, brilliant kids. It has also turned out to be a dysfunctional relationship. We won’t even discuss the outside influences that are ruining the relationship, like Tellywood’s DRM issues and high speed broadband that is “everywhere”, because there’s enough going on between the two and your options.
Samsung 244T
Overclockers Online :: Monday, February 13, 2006
Quote: Samsung has once again delivered an exceptional display product that’s far superior than any of the monitors I have worked with to date. The colors are exceptionally beautiful and there was no ghosting or blurring even during the most action packed scenes tested.
NEC MultiSync 1740CX 17″ LCD
Techgage :: Monday, February 13, 2006
Quote: Are you looking for a modestly sized LCD monitor, that rolls in at a good price and really delivers the picture quality you want? We are taking a look at a 17″ monitor from NEC that offers quite a bit in a relatively small package.
X1900 Launch Analysis by NVIDIA
techPowerUp! :: Monday, February 13, 2006
After ATI’s launch of the X1900 Series the people at NVIDIA sat down and took a close look at where the weak points are and where NVIDIA’s lineup is superior. This presentation compares X1900 performance against the 7800GTX and in the second part of the presentation tells us why SLI is better than Crossfire.
Sapphire Radeon X1600XT
Bytesector :: Monday, February 13, 2006
“The release of the X1000 series from ATI garnered a lot of attention for two main reasons. The first being the long awaited and long overdue support for image quality enhancing technologies such as SM3.0 and HDR, to name a few. The second is that the X1000 series is undoubtedly going to provide a card capable of competing with NVIDIA’s upper echelon of graphics cards-and we all know a little competition doesn’t hurt.”
Nvidia 7800GTX 256MB REBORN – Volt Mod Really Works completed.
TekBunker :: Monday, February 13, 2006
Quote. With Part 1 and part 2 now completed and posted, you can find a complete guide to Voltage modification and the 7800 GTX.
ATI Catalyst 6.2 Comparison on Technic3D
Technic3d :: Monday, February 13, 2006
ATI Catalyst 6.2 Comparison on Technic3D check it out
PowerColor ATI Radeon X1300 @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Friday, February 10, 2006
Silverstone SG01 Evolution Case
Phoronix :: Friday, February 10, 2006
Quote: There are a lot of us out there that would rather have a small form factor case than some gigantic tower taken up all the room on or underneath our desk. Here is when the SFF systems come into place. This is a place where Shuttle has reigned supreme for some time. But for those that have the time and the ability to customize a system to their own personal liking enter Silverstone. The reputation of Silverstone is that it is one of the best case manufacturers around. Sleek and classy lines have always dominated all of their towers and enclosures. Putting classy lines and SFF together we have the SG01 Evolution.
Gigabyte Radeon X1800 XL (GV-RX18L256V-B) Review
Bjorn3D :: Friday, February 10, 2006
The Gigabyte Radeon X1800 XL (GV-RX18L256V-B) that I have on the test bench today competes with NVIDIA’s GeForce 7800 GT. As such, I will be comparing it directly to a single XFX 7800 GT.
ATI All-In-Wonder X1900
Designtechnica :: Friday, February 10, 2006
“ATI’s latest All-in-Wonder card, the AIW X1900 uses the company’s latest and great GPU, borrowed from the X1900 series gaming cards, and includes video capturing and editing capabilities as well as an integrated television tuner complete with PVR and TV On-Demand functions. The X1900 GPU is a remarkable processor that performs extremely well in 3D environments; perfect for gamers. We have always been impressed with the premise behind the All-In-Wonder philosophy and we are still surprised to see ATI the only video card company to implement a product-line behind a video card that basically does everything. Previous All-In-Wonder cards that we have reviewed have pretty much been hit or miss, so we are excited to see what ATI has brought to the table this time around. ”
ATI Radeon X1900 All-in-Wonder
Bytesector :: Friday, February 10, 2006
“ATI has been a strong leader in the multimedia industry with their All-in-Wonder series and TV Wonder series solutions. Only a couple of weeks ago, I was writing about ATI’s X1800XL All-in-Wonder multimedia card and couldn’t find much to complain about. Today, I have the opportunity to take a look at their latest All-in-Wonder multimedia graphics card and see how it stands up in both gaming performance and multimedia performance. While everyone was busy raving about the X1900 graphics card launch, I was busy playing around with this newly acquired card and found out some surprising details about its technical specifications. This is no ordinary multimedia card and I can definitely say it is unlike any other X1900. Read on to find out why.”
Samsung DVD-HR720 DVD Recorder with built-in 120GB HDD Reviewed
Futurelooks :: Friday, February 10, 2006
HDD/DVD recorders are becoming more and more common in the marketplace. Samsung breaks the mould by introducig a unit that does MORE than just record and play back video! Check this out to see how the DVD-HR720 performs as a PVR and all-in-one media centre.
HIS X1600XT IceQ Turbo 256MB Dual DVI Video Card
Bona Fide Reviews :: Thursday, February 09, 2006
Quote: After reviewing the Sapphire X1300, we continue the X1K line of reviews with the HIS X1600XT Turbo. The X1600XT features the effective IceQ cooler which allows for it to be branded with the “Turbo” label. With the help of the IceQ cooler, HIS has created a X1600XT card that can be overclocked with a single click using their iTurbo utility. The recent announcements of the 7800GS and X1900XT have caused the X1600XT to be pushed even further down the food chain which is a very good thing for consumers due to competitive pricing of models. Image:
