Black Motorola Razr V3 Review
Digital Grabber :: Sunday, February 19, 2006
At first glance, the phone appears like a small PDA. It is rather wide but not high (comparable with current clamshells by this feature). When you hold the phone you will immediately see and feel that it is very thin (less than 14 mm). When opened, the phone is even thinner, especially the top. The top edge of the phone is very sharp.
A.C.Ryan – Blackfire Fans / Fan Grills
GideonTech :: Sunday, February 19, 2006
“All of the fans are made from UV reactive Acrylic and have 4 UV LED to light up the fans. One of the features of these fans are that they can be used without having to power the UV LEDs. This configuration means that there are two power rails coming off the fans; one to power the fans and a small pig tail which connects to the LED rail to save you from having to use an additional molex.”
Berry Linux v0.67
Phoronix :: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Summary: “Berry Linux, the distribution based off of Fedora Core, has released version 0.67. Inside of this LiveCD is the Linux kernel 2.6.15.4, KDE v3.5.1, Kudzu v1.2.25, hwdata v0.174, and Firefox v1.5.0.1. The previous Fluxbox desktop environment has been replaced by a custom in-house window manager called Rasp-UI v0.01. In addition to providing all of the Linux and Fedora essentials, Berry v0.67 now includes WINE v0.9.2, GIMP, Inkspace, and Sylpheed.”
Cooler Master Centurion BTX-B541 Case Review #651:
3dgameman :: Sunday, February 19, 2006
“The Cooler Master Centurion BTX-B541 Case is one a few BTX cases that are currently on the market. While most of us do not have a BTX motherboard, this form factor is slowly catching on. It still is not common place though, and the future of the form factor is uncertain. If you are in the market for a sleek affordable BTX case, be sure to have a look at this one. The overall styling is excellent and it has a tool-less design…” ~3dGameMan.com
Western Digital Raptor X
t-break :: Sunday, February 19, 2006
Western Digital officially won the heart of the enthusiast with their Raptor drives- they were the first non-SCSI hard drives that could spin at 10,000RPM and thus, produce some speedy results. It started with their 36GB version which was followed by the 74GB version and today, WD doubles that storage again to 150GB. However, doubling the storage capacity isn’t the only thing new on the latest Raptor. WD has also doubled the cache buffer which is now up from 8MB to 16MB and adds NCQ (Native Command Queuing) support.
Planon RC800 Portable Color Scanner @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Sunday, February 19, 2006
HP Color LaserJet 2550L Laser Printer
Laptop Gamers :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Evercool Silver Knight @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Kingston HyperX KHX3200AK2/2G
Think Computers :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
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Intel EIST SpeedStep
Phoronix :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Summary: “Intel’s SpeedStep Technology has origins tracing back to the days of the Mobile Pentium 3 and Pentium 2 processors with Geyserville Technology. However, at that time, the 1GHz Pentium 3 model was the fastest and required 1.7V for operation, and its maximum power consumption was 34W! Since that time, many of the processor technologies have been phased out and have brought new features in the Pentium 4, Celeron M, Pentium M, and most recently the Core Duo series. However, over six years later SpeedStep Technology remains in their mobile platform as well as some Pentium 4 and Pentium D processors. At hand today are the results from our most recent (EIST) Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology investigation.”
OCZ EL DDR PC-4000 Gold GX XTC 2GB Dual Channel Kit Review
MODTHEBOX! :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Thermaltake Mozart HTPC Case
Big Bruin :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Quote: The Thermaltake Mozart case offers a simple and sophisticated styling that will help your HTPC blend in nicely with your other audio/video components. The aluminum face includes the items you require for convenient operation, but the design does fairly well to disguise that this is a computer. Impressive styling, along with the low noise output, adequate cooling performance, and high quality construction are all things you should expect from a Thermaltake case… And the Mozart delivers.
Silverstone ST30NF 300W Silent PSU
ViperLair :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
“Initially I had some reservations of how a 300W PSU would handle our test system in real-world testing. Needless to say the Silverstone ST30NF 300W PSU got the job done efficiently and quietly, or should I say silently. It doesn’t come cheap, ringing in at close to $150, but that’s the price you pay for a high quality PSU that does not make any noise at all.”
A Guide to Coolbits
PC Mechanic :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
More and more, gamers, performance addicts, and adventurous computer enthusiasts are getting deeper and deeper into tweaking and overclocking their computers. To facilitate this process, and unlock a plethora of additional features related to the performance of your nVidia GeForce Video Card(s), Coolbits answers the call.
AMD AM2.. What We Know So Far
Techgage :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
Quote: There has not been that much info released about the AM2 yet, but there is enough to cover. Will this be a CPU that we should wait for before building another system? Let’s take a look at what we know so far and see.
Asus A8N32-SLI review
Neoseeker :: Saturday, February 18, 2006
“Features-wise, the board is packed with expansion and storage capabilities. To further distance it from run-of-the-mill nForce4 motherboards, ASUS even implemented a very creative single-heatpipe passive cooling solution — a most welcome addition for any silent-PC freaks.”
Mushkin 1GB HP3200
Techgage :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
Quote: Just because the memory package says ‘value’ doesn’t mean it has bad performance! We are taking a look at the HP3200 1GB kit, which delivers DDR400 speeds and 2-3-3 timings.
How To Maximize Hard Drive Life
The Tech Zone :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
If I asked you the question: which part of your computer is the most fragile, what would you say? What if I asked: which part is most important to you? Often, the answer to both of these questions is your Hard Drive. We’ll show you how to maximize its life.
DFI NF4 Ultra Infinity Review
Hi-Techreviews :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
DFI alone has helped make the NF4 series motherboards one of the most popular motherboards currently on the market for overclocking enthusiasts. Today we have the chance to see just how fast their NF4 Ultra Infinity can clock out at. If I were asked to describe the NF4 Ultra Infinity in just a few words, I would have to say “it’s the NF4 LANParty board without all the nice toys.” So come on along as we put it through its paces and see just how it stacks up.
Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000
The Tech Lounge :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
“And we’re down to the last one. The final laser mouse I have for review is Microsoft’s Laser Mouse 6000. This is the little brother to their Wireless Laser Mouse 6000, yet the two look nothing alike. And, also unlike its big brother, the non-wireless model is directly targeted at the gaming market.
This lighter and svelter model takes on the look of a gaming device with a smooth graphite-like color scheme and no frills button layout. Come to think of it, perhaps this is more like a first cousin to the wireless version. The sculpted contours and ergo-friendly designs are less dramatic in the wireless model yielding a simple, and ambidextrous, mouse. The big question today is, how will Microsoft’s new “gaming” mouse compete with the likes of Logitech and Razer?”
ASUS W5F Intel Core Duo Notebook Review
CoolTechZone :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
“With the launch of Intel’s Core Duo at CES, we were intrigued by the promises it made. Initially, at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF), the company changed focus from pure performance to performance-per-watt. We were not exactly sure if it was a serious strategy on Intel’s part or whether it was merely a face saving measure, though something told us that Intel was serious.”
Western Digital’s Raptor X hard drive
The Tech Report :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
ALTHOUGH WESTERN DIGITAL’S 10K-RPM Raptor Serial ATA hard drives were originally intended for enterprise-class workstations and servers, enthusiasts were quick to employ them in personal desktop systems and gaming rigs. Marketing types tend to freak out when enthusiasts show such blatant disregard for artificial product segmentation, but Western Digital took it in stride. In fact, the company has even cooked up something special for the enthusiast community with the latest Raptor refresh.
We’ve been waiting for that refresh for a couple of years now, and Western Digital finally tipped its hand in January when it announced the Raptor WD1500. The drive retains the Raptor’s 10K-RPM spindle speed and Serial ATA interface, but adds a beefier cache, larger total capacity, and support for Native Command Queuing. Just days later, Western Digital pulled back the curtains on the Raptor X, a version of the WD1500 with a window on the drive’s internals. That’s right: a hard drive window.
Windows OneCare Live Beta 2 Review
Windows A to Z :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
“Microsoft has released the beta 2 public release of its new security suite aimed at Windows XP SP2 users. The new Windows OneCare Live security program has been in beta for the past year or so and we’ve been beta testing the software for quite awhile now. Our full review below talks about the strengths and weaknesses of this highly-anticipated program and how it stacks up against competing security suites.”
Diskeeper 10 Professional Premier Review
Bjorn3D :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
Fragmentation is a term used to describe data storage areas on the hard drive(s) where files are broken into bits and randomly placed on the drive as opposed to the more optimal contiguous data file. To simplify what happens to a hard drive, imagine this scenario: You remove a program from a previously non-fragmented drive leaving a vacant area. You then install a larger program. The nature of your computer is to first fill the smaller vacant spaces and then move to the larger areas when installing the program. Voila, fragmentation has just occurred!
Alpha PAL-8150 Athlon64 Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
“The dense forrest of black anodized aluminum cooling pins and swanky copper-embedded base are what makes the Alpha PAL-8150 a pretty attractive heatsink from the get-go. The Alpha PAL-8150 heatsink is built to cool recent single and dual core AMD Athlon64/FX/X2 & AMD Opteron processors, and so it’s compatible with all socket 939/940/754 CPUs. It should be noted given the imminent arrival of AMD’s Socket AM2 Athlon64 CPU, that this heatsink won’t necessarily be compatible with the four screw hole arrangement that socket is expected to introduce.”
Ensemble Studios Age of Empires III for the PC Review
Futurelooks :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
The third installment of Age of Empires by Ensemble Studios adds more dimension to the glut of strategy games on the market. The question is, is it worth it? We’ll tell you here!
Swiftech MCX159-CU
techPowerUp! :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
Swiftech has always been known for their innovative cooling solutions. Today we will take a look at their 100% copper chipset cooler: the MCX159-CU. Its creative design allows for greater heat dissipation in even the tightest spaces, and on almost all motherboards. Not only does it cool well but the included 40mm fan is also remarkably quiet.
Sun Sells 1,000 Niagara Servers to Date
CoolTechZone :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
“We recently talked to Sun Microsystems in a bid to understand the general response to their Niagara based servers. We were told that the response was extremely positive. After requesting Sun to elaborate on the reaction, the company said it has shipped approximately 1,000 boxes fitted with the processor.”
ThermoHawk 200 Infrared Thermometer @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
Tagan EasyCon 580W Modular PSU Review
PC Modding Malaysia :: Thursday, February 16, 2006
Content: “Overall, the Tagan TG580-U15 is a decent power supply and it comes packed with feature. The power cables were completely sleeved and Tagan also took the extra initiative to shield the two PCI-E and HDD cables. The package was also decent and I really like the high quality power cord, Velcro and molex protection caps. Nevertheless, it all boils down to the performance which matters the most. We expected to see more from Tagan and their TG580-U15 isn’t delivering. Although the +12V rail was struggling to keep up with our overclocked system, we could run our system throughout the test without any hick ups or crashes. In fact, Tagan should deserve the credits as we experience zero system stabilities issues.”
