AMD Athlon64 6000+
tBreak :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
AMD has used their older 90nm based Windsor core with an increased voltage of 1.44v for this CPU. It’s clocked at 3.0GHz by using a default multiplier of 15x and has 1MB L2 cache per core. The question today is whether this higher clock speed allows AMD CPUs to compete with Intel’s current Core 2 lineup. Its funny putting this question forward as we were asking the same thing in our reviews a year ago, however, at that time, it was Intel that was ramping up the clock speeds for their Pentium 4 CPUs to catch up to the Athlon64 CPUs:
The Last of the K8: The AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
HW Upgrade :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“With the end of the K8 nearing, AMD releases its last Athlon 64 X2 processor based on the K8 architecture. The new processor is the fastest Athlon 64 to date, and reaches 3GHz, all at a cost lower than $500.”
CoolIT Freezone
Bjorn 3d :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
There is always a balance between keeping a system cool and keeping the noise down. Most of us are trying to keep our system cool by adding multiple fans and replace inefficient stock CPU fan with aftermarket CPU coolers and fans. There are also the option of using a watercool setup to keep the components cool and quiet. One thing that is always bugging me about water cooling is the need to connect all the cables and keep maintaining the fluid. Recently, there has been a trend of “all-in-one” type of water cooling, such as Cooler Master’s Aquagate, which really simplified the whole liquid cooling installation and free from maintenance. Last year, a new company, CoolIT Systems has made a splash into the computer cooling scene with their “all-in-one” liquid cooling. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the Freezone from the CoolIT Systems.
Foxconn N570SM2AA-8EKRS2H nForce 570 SLI AMD Socket AM2 Motherboard Review
OC Inside :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The brand-new N570SM2AA-8EKRS2H motherboard from the company Foxconn reminds on the recently awarded C51XEM2AA-8EKRS2H motherboard. However, the current pendant with a nForce 570 SLI chipset is more inexpensive and offers a better equipment. Unfortunately this board is not as well overclockable, but the results are still very nice compared to the 25 previously tested AMD Athlon 64 motherboards!
Cooler Master X Craft 250 and 350 Hard Drive Enclosures Review
Big Bruin :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The Cooler Master X Craft 250 and 350 hard drive enclosures are very stylish portable storage devices. Except for the physical size of each unit and the connections in the rear, they look like twins. High gloss black or silver finishes will have anyone that has not seen one before asking what this cool looking device is. Both drive enclosures offer a reasonably fast USB 2.0 interface, while the X Craft 350 adds a USB Hub and an eSATA connection.
ECS PN2 SLI2+ (680i SLI) Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“ECS did a good thing with the release of the PN2 SLI2+ motherboard. It is a solid board that performs very well and overclocks well when leaving the multiplier alone. If you are in the market for a new motherboard, and are looking for a 680i board, you will want to take a look at the ECS PN2 SLI2+ for sure…”
Security Boot Camp
Tech ARP :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“If you are always worrying about the security of your computer but do not know what to do about it, then this is the boot camp for you.
Join Empire23 as he goes through the simple ways of checking for malware and cleaning your PC of them. “
Asus P5N32E-SLI Plus Review
Neoseeker :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
eeker has published a review of Asus’ P5N32E-SLI Plus board. Based on the 680i chipset, this board is chock full of features and sports the an 8X PCI-E slot in addition to the two 16X PCI=E SLI slots for triple video card goodness.
Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Processor Review
Sharky Extreme :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Today, we’ve posted our review of the 3.0 GHz Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor, which held few revelations on the performance side, but certainly has a surprising retail price:
SoundGraph iMON Ultra Bay
techPowerUp :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Soundgraph has updated their own VFD series with a new display which is not only twice as big, but one could say twice as good as well. The one aspect which did not get bigger, but in fact, smaller is its price. While the original Soundgraph VFD had a price tag of ~$100 the new Ultra Bay sells for $95. The new graphical LCD is a great choice to display any type of font, while the new buttons make navigating even easier than before.
Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF Memory Review
PC Stats :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“The 2GB Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF kit is the companies current flagship DDR-2 memory part…. and boy is it fast! The enthusiast game of overclocking computer hardware has become a very mainstream affair. Manufacturers use high end computer hardware to impress us, to dazzle us with fast numbers, jaw dropping features, and luxury options that grab everyone’s attention. It takes a special kind of computer enthusiast to recognize that one must look past the flash, the verb-ladden names, and stare right into the heart of high speed low latency memory. The latter is quite important, and quite difficult to achieve.”
Thermalfly I75DUB Bifurcated Fin Socket 775 Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“Thermalfly have come out with a couple really nice Intel thermal solutions of recent, and the Thermalfly I75DUB heatsink is the latest in its series. The I75DUB is based loosely on the Intel reference design, and features ultra thin bifurcated fins, a large and powerful fan and inset aluminum base.”
Asus P5W64 WS Pro Motherboard Review
CDR Info :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
P5W64 WS Pro is the first Asus motherboard for Socket 775 that supports 4x PCI-E slots aiming for specific target group and enthusiast users. We test this motherboard under several synthetic and gaming benchmarks and evaluate the test results. In addition, we installed four (4) VGA cards and 8 monitors and we describe our experiences with this setup with Crossfire/SLI modes. Overall a good products, with specific features, high price and specific target group.
HEC Zephyr 650 Power Supply Review
PC Stats :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“The Zephyr line is HEC’s high end series of power supply. It has achieved both ATi CrossFire and nVIDIA SLI certification. That itself should tell you that HEC power supplies are pretty good. The Zephyr 650 model is HEC’s flagship power supply, and it comes in a cool dark chrome finish,. The HEC Zephyr 650 pumps out a maximum of 650W of power, and that is sufficient for most enthusiast-level PCs. “
OCZ ProXStream 1000W Power Supply Review
Overclockers Online :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
This power supply isn’t meant for everybody, it is aimed at those who truly demand performance at any cost after all, those are the ones who run enough fans that their computer system needs to be chained down. Those who are willing to sacrifice anything and everything to squeeze out every drop of performance – meet your future power supply.
AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor reviewed
The TechReport :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
IF YOU FOLLOW CPUs at all, you already know that Intel has been pretty much cleaning up with its Core 2 processors. Since this past summer, Intel has had the drop on AMD thanks to an excellent new microarchitecture that delivers high performance with low power consumption–a killer combo. AMD has been creeping slowly ahead itself toward a 65nm manufacturing process and its own new microarchitecture, due in the middle of this year. In the meantime, though, the Athlon 64 has fallen out of favor with enthusiasts somewhat, only making the one of the four primary configs in our latest system guide–and the low-end one, at that.
AMD is looking to stem the tide with the only tools available to it in the short term, and they’re both very old-school: a price cut and a clock speed increase. Can these time-worn techniques put the Athlon 64 back on the map in this age of fancy-pants architectural tweaks and CPU cores multiplying like guppies? The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is a great test case. It now costs less than its natural competitor, the Core 2 Duo E6700, and it has quietly become the first Athlon 64 X2 processor to reach the 3GHz milestone.
The X2 6000+ debuts amid a changing landscape, as well. Windows Vista is here, and the conversion to Vista will likely mean increased uptake for 64-bit software on the desktop. Accordingly, we’ve moved our CPU testing to Windows Vista x64, with a healthy mix of 64-bit and multithreaded code to run on it. Keep reading to see how the X2 6000+ fares in this new environment.
Antec SOLO Case Review
Techgage :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
In a world of gratuitously flashy enthusiast PC cases, Antec sets itself apart by focusing on elegant design and a superb user experience. Their new SOLO case embodies these two ideals, offering a blend of style and substance as well as some thoughtful features aimed at convenience and low noise. Is this perfection in a computer case?
EnzoTechnology Ultra-X Heatsink Review
OCIA :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“I will be installing the Ultra-X heatsink in my Intel test system. You can see just how large the Ultra-X is compared to the stock Intel cooling solution. The hardware needed for this install includes the backplate, four spring-loaded thumb-screws and four clear washers. Be extra careful when handling these washers, since they are very difficult to see. I lost one during installation and it took me half an hour to find it. Colored washers would have worked much better.”
OCZ Technology ProXStream 1000 Watt Power Supply Review
Tweaknews :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“OCZ has a solid performer here. Plenty of solid, stable power will satisfy even the most hardware-laden system, while the quad SLI connectors are a welcome addition for a top-level rig. Add in sleeved cables, a casing no bigger than a lower wattage PSU, and a good price point for the power, and you’ve got a definite winner in the PSU battles.”
Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer Case Review
Big Bruin :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The “biggest” feature you will notice on the top of the Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer Case is the dominating 200mm TriCool exhaust fan. Another special feature worth mentioning is the accessory holder, which Antec markets as a good place to store CDs, cell phones, or digital cameras. It is also a convenient place to hookup your digital camera through the two top-mounted USB connections.
Kingston PC6400CL4 and PC8500CL5 2GB Memory Kits Review
Madshrimps :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“When it comes to high performance memory, Kingston has a name to keep up in the business. We already took some of the memory kits from Corsair, Team Group and OCZ for a spin, but Kingston was noticeably absent. About time we set this right, and we do this today by looking at two of their products: the PC6400CL4 and PC8500CL5, both 2Gb memory kits. Let’s see how they stack up against some fierce competition.”
Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3: Overclocking
Nordic Hardware :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
You look around at several retailers, just to realize that there are more or less only boards with the 965P chipset available. Then it all takes a turn for the worse; which one of all these should you choose? We hope to find out if Gigabyte’s competitor, the GA-965P-DS3 is up to the challenge.
ten CS 1762 USB/DVI KVM Switch Review
Virtual Hideout :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“For those who have a file server or second machine that isn’t used as often, the Aten 1762 would work great. When used with the simpler setups, the KVM makes life a lot easier and your desk a lot less cluttered. For my uses, it still works, but has enough issues that it keeps reminding me of its flaws whenever I use it.”
Asus P5N32-SLI Premium nForce 590 SLI Motherboard Review
PC Stats :: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
“In this review PCSTATS is testing out an Intel motherboard based on an nVidia chipset slightly older than the nForce 680i, but it’s still wickedly fast. The Asus P5N32-SLI Premium is an nVIDIA nForce 590 SLI Intel Edition motherboard. The nForce 590 SLI Intel Edition chipset supports all Socket 775 processors from the lowly Celeron D to the Pentium 4/D/XE and of course Intel’s flagship Core 2 Duo/Quad/Extreme Edition CPU (FSB 533/800/1066MHz).”
Alphacool Cool Answer 3 Watercooling kit reviewed
Burnout PC :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“What can I say. I wasn’t impressed, nor disappointed with this water cooling kit. It has all the ingredients to be a real performer. It has an excellent radiator, and it has a powerful enough pump to get things going in there. Stick a better fan on there, keep the airflow circulating inside your casing and you probably won’t be disappointed by this water cooling kit. If you want higher performance, check their web store and pick your own parts for your water cooling kit, but that doesn’t give you the advantage of having a pre filled kit that any one can install.”
Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
GideonTech :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“Having the fan pull the hot air right off of the back of my video card certainly isn’t going to give me the best cooling. If I turned it around 180 degrees, I’d be pulling hot air from the top of the case (remember, hot air rises) and off the PSU. Therefore, I decided to change things around a bit. First I removed the screw holding the mounting bracket tension lock on, and then everything comes apart easily.”
Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
GideonTech :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“Having the fan pull the hot air right off of the back of my video card certainly isn’t going to give me the best cooling. If I turned it around 180 degrees, I’d be pulling hot air from the top of the case (remember, hot air rises) and off the PSU. Therefore, I decided to change things around a bit. First I removed the screw holding the mounting bracket tension lock on, and then everything comes apart easily.”
OCZ Technology ProXStream 1000w Power Supply Review
OCIA :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“One of the good things about the ProXStream that sets it apart from other 1kw power supplies is its small footprint. We measured the unit to be 5 1/2” in length. Most other 1kw units (and even some not as powerful) are much longer, which will cause problems with optical drives and in cases that use a top-mounted exhaust fan. Slotted vents on the “inside” of the unit provide plenty of airflow for the 80mm fan inside to draw air in, across and out the rear.”
Lite-On SH-16A7S SATA DVD Drive Review
Overclockers Online :: Monday, February 19, 2007
The SH-16A7S replaces the large bulky 40-pin flat IDE ribbon with a slim SATA cable and this small but important change helps put Lite-On above the rest of its competitors. IDE is slowly disappearing and the way of the future is SATA, not only because it’s faster, but because cable managers will love its flexibility and ease of re-configurability.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Review
Techgage :: Monday, February 19, 2007
What do you get when you take one of the best performing CPUs from last year and double it? Twice as much to love, of course. We are taking a look at Intels latest Quad-Core processor, the Q6600. Let’s see how it performs when compared to it’s siblings.
Thermaltake Lanbox Computer Case Review
Tweaknews :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“Thermaltake has a real gem in the Lanbox chassis. The design and styling elements join to produce a small, portable case that not only performs very well, but also is relatively easy to work in, given the space limitations. And, it looks as good as it performs. Its sleek, classy look garnered a lot of attention around here, and it’s easy to see why. The all aluminum construction keeps the Lanbox light while the modular design keeps it strong…..”
In Win F430 PC Case Review 
Think Computers :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“When I hear F430 I instantly think of one of my favorite exotic cars, the Ferrari F430. So when In Win named a case the F430 you would assume it would take on some of the characteristics of the real F430 and it does. The In Win F430 has an amazing car-like paint job, Ferrari-like stylish features, and even something that makes you feel like you are inside of a real F430!”
In Win F430 Xtreme Series ATX Gaming Case Review 
Big Bruin :: Monday, February 19, 2007
So you’re dying to own a Ferrari F430 but that $168,000 price tag is putting just a bit of a hitch in your plans. Well In Win has the answer and it will only set you back about $95 (US). OK, this may be a huge and outrageous stretch, but the styling cues, Ferrari red paint job, and even the name of the new In Win F430 Xtreme Series ATX Gaming Case leave little doubt where the inspiration for this case came from.
Kingwin JET External 3.5″ SATA HDD Enclosure Review
Virtual Hideout :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“The Kingwin JET external enclosure is part of the next generation of portable hard drive enclosures; with IDE going by the wayside, it’s now all about SATA drives. Kingwin stepped up and produced a very nice, clean looking enclosure that is sure to get looks of envy from those who spot it.”
Beginners Guides: Decrypting Document & Zipped File Passwords
PC Stats :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“Quick and simple ways to unlock those Microsoft Word, Zip, or PDF files that you’ve forgotten the password to. If you want to make sure that only you and your compatriots can access certain documents, encrypting and password protecting said documents is the obvious way to go. To this end, many popular software packages provide a method of safeguarding files, generally based on a password. This is fine, but what if you forget the password? You might as well have deleted your work, right?”
Enzotech Ultra-X Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“We might as well get to the point in the first sentence of this review, the Enzotech Ultra-X heatsink performs really well on Intel and AMD processor platforms with its fan at full speed. It doesn’t hurt that the Ultra-X has a large 120mm fan, plenty of aluminum cooling fins, and just enough large diameter heat pipes to get the job done. The heatsink eschews the typical 6mm diameter heatpipes for four 8mm diameter copper heatpipes, resulting in an increase in its capacity to move heat.”
Zalman Reserator 2 Water Cooling System
3dgameman :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“The Zalman Reserator 2 Water Cooling System is the next installment in the Reserator line. The Reserator V2 is quiet different looking than their pervious Reserator 1, but it has many of the same key features. The exterior of the Reserator 2 is basically a very large aluminum heatsink with many fins. This design works very and will have no problem radiating heat without the use of fans. Being fanless is the big plus with this water cooling setup because it means effective silent cooling. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.”
OCZ XTC Memory Cooler
techPowerUp! :: Monday, February 19, 2007
OCZ’s XTC Memory Cooler is a plug-on cooling module for your motherboard’s memory modules. With people pumping more and more voltage through their memory, temperature becomes a concern and often limits the maximum overclock. In our testing we saw about 20°C decrease in memory temperature and increased overclocking capability.
Full P35 Intel chipset Specs & Pictures
Chile Hardware :: Monday, February 19, 2007
We got more info and Specification of the new Intel P35 chipset, with full support for DDR3 & DDR2, if you think your readers will be interested please publish it as news.
Superflower Fan Master SF-609
Overclock 3d :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
Looking for a rheobus fan controller capable of taming even the highest CFM fans? Today I’ll be looking at Superflower’s SF-609 coupled with a pair of Delta EFB1212SHE monsters courtesy of sidewindercomputers.com.
Spire BlackFin Case Review
RB Mods :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
When I choose a computer case, I typically am drawn towards a couple of things: good looks and cool features that will make building and using the computer enjoyable. Spire, makers of a wide variety of computer products, sent us a sample of one of their new cases, the Spire BlackFin mid-tower computer case, which claims to combine stylish looks with a sophisticated design. Can their case live up to these lofty claims? Let’s find out in this case review.
