“Intel Core 2 Performance, Overclocking, Power Usage Review”
Madshrimps :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “The most anticipated CPU of the year is here! Intel has released the Core 2 which promises amazing performance at low watts. Does it live up to expectations? Find out in this review where we focus on overclocking, CPU scaling and power consumption.”
Intel’s Core 2 Duo, leveling the playing field
Hardware Analysis :: Monday, July 17, 2006
After months of heated discussion about their prospective performance Intel’s Core 2 processors finally make their official debut. We explore how these new processors compare to AMD’s offerings and previous Intel processors.
Multi-GPu World Tour 2006 – Part3, Picking out the motherboards
Bjorn3D :: Monday, July 17, 2006
‘When building a complete system the choice of the components of course is very important. Many concentrate on picking a good CPU and video card but forget that the road to a stable and fast system starts with the motherboard. If you plan on building a system for two video cards the choice is pretty simple; a motherboard using NVIDIA’s SLI-technology or a motherboard using ATI’s Crossfire technology. ‘
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800
Bytesector :: Monday, July 17, 2006
“When Intel announced the code named Conroe processor, hundreds of unapproved reviews leaked onto the internet boasting infinitely small SuperPi calculation times under 20 seconds. That sounds pretty extreme to me, but I had suspicions. Preproduction units rarely truly represent the actual performance of a production processor. Especially 6-8 months before the chip gets into production. Now with only a month left, Intel has supplied me with their latest and possibly the last engineering sample that will be designed before these chips hit a production life. Today, I will take a look at Intel’s latest Extreme Edition processor. Dubbed the Core 2 Extreme X6800, this chip sports a sub 3GHz clock speed, a 1066MHz FSB, a shared 4MB L2 Smart Cache and a whole new architecture designed to launch this chip ahead of the competition and into the hearts of performance enthusiasts.”
AlphaShield X2 Professional Firewall @ Phoronix
Phoronix :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Summary: “Two years ago to this day we had first reviewed the AlphaShield Hardware Firewall. This product was unlike anything we had ever come across, as it was personal dedicated hardware firewall designed for consumer use. The firewall is designed to be placed between the cable/DSL modem and router, or to be placed as the intermediary on the network to a specific computer, in order to add an additional layer of security. In fact, the AlphaShield Firewall claims a 100% guaranteed level of security or your money back. Since we first had the AlphaShield Firewall at Phoronix back in 2004, they have continued to revolve around improving network security, and have recently unleashed the AlphaShield Professional Edition.”
Ultra MicroFly Case at Modders-Inc.com
Modders Inc. :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Summary: Ultra Products has entered the fast growing Small Form Factor (SFF) case market with the MicroFly. This case is made to be lite yet strong for traveling to LANS. Does it make the grade and have enough features to compete with the other SFF cases?
Aerocool PowerWatch @ ThinkComputers.org
Think Computers :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Quote: “A little bit ago we took a look at Aerocool’s multifunction Power Panel. It was a great product and it was really useful. Well today we have another multifunction panel from Aerocool, it’s the PowerWatch. It has a lot of the same features as the Power Panel, but adds a cool circular LCD and it fits into two 5.25″ drives instead of one. Let’s check it out…”
GNOME v2.15.4 @ Phoronix
Phoronix :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Summary: “The fourth development release for GNOME 2.16.0 has been released. In GNOME 2.15.4 are several enhancements (mainly under the hood for this release) but it is certainly attention for GNU/Linux desktop enthusiasts. For those not wishing to take this unstable exploration of GNOME 2.15.4, we have provided screenshots of this release today at Phoronix.”
Intel E6700 Core 2 Duo @ t-break
t-break :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Its time to officially unveil the benchmarks of Intel\\\\\\\’s Core 2 Duo CPU. Today, we take a look at the 2.66GHz Dual Core E6700 model and see how it compares to other high-end CPUs.
News: Abit and Foxconn: Opposite approaches to the nForce 590 SLI
The Tech Report :: Monday, July 17, 2006
Awkward name aside, the Foxconn board is essentially the nForce 590 SLI as NVIDIA intended it. Other mobo makers have a slightly different take on the chipset, though. While the Foxconn is a lean nForce 590 SLI implementation with few frills, Asus’ M2N32-SLI Deluxe Wireless Edition is an orgy of indulgent extras, including external Serial ATA, passive chipset cooling, integrated Wi-Fi, tinted windows, and spinners.
The C51XEM2AA and M2N32-SLI Deluxe represent opposite ends of the nForce 590 SLI motherboard spectrum, but are they really so different? Join us as we explore what these two extremes share, where they diverge, and which one is right for you.
How to Create PDF Files without Adobe
The Tech Zone :: Monday, July 17, 2006
One way to create a PDF file is to use the Adobe suite of software. These programs can be costly and I will provide a way to create a PDF file by using some capabilities on your computer and some free software which can be found on the Internet.
Direct link: http://www.thetechzone.com/?m=show&id=582
AZIO BTD603-122 USB Bluetooth Adapter
Think Computers :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: “Bluetooth is one of the most popular upcoming technologies today. Many companies are making all different types of products for Bluetooth from mice to headphones. Almost every new laptop that comes out has Bluetooth built in. Well what if you have an older laptop? Well you are in luck; Azio has a Bluetooth USB adapter that will suit all your Bluetooth needs. So let’s take a look…”
ASUS M2N32-SLI Deluxe WiFi
Phoronix :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Summary: “Introduced back on May 23, 2006 was AMD’s Socket AM2. While these processors really did not bring too much to the table other then a DDR2-800 memory controller several motherboard vendors began offering up their new AM2 supportive products. One of the manufacturers that had began offering new products in late May and early June during Computex Taipei 2006 was ASUSTek Computer Inc. ASUS is certainly no newcomer to Phoronix as we have had their products in our labs in the past, and they are renowned with computer enthusiasts and gamers. While the AM2 processors at this time do not deliver too many direct benefits over Socket 939, in front of us today is the M2N32-SLI Deluxe WiFi motherboard, which does deliver on several new ASUSTek enhancements. Not only does this motherboard come with all the usual ASUS innovations we have been accustom to seeing for some time now on their enthusiast products, but also they are now making it more versatile than ever before. Of the extras is an array microphone, 802.11g WiFi-AP Solo, Q-Connector Kit, and the ATX motherboard being powered by an NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI Chipset. With all of the features as well as the price tag for this beast ASUS is certainly targeting the high-end enthusiast market. However, is it a hit or a miss for this award winning company?”
ASUS A8R32-MVP Deluxe Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews :: Friday, July 07, 2006
The A8R32-MVP Deluxe motherboard supports dual PCI Express x16 slots running at full speed to help liberate ATI based graphics cards through ATI’s CrossFire Xpress 3200 chipset. ASUS claims that this board shows off the real potential of the ATI CrossFire Xpress 3200 chipset, Legit Reviews takes a look and finds out that ASUS might be right!
Quote: “Of all the recent s939 boards that I have had on the test bench, I would have to say that this board ranked right at the top. It certainly has been my favorite ATI chipset board, due to the sheer ease of overclocking. If looks mean anything to you, the black PCB has to catch your eye. Performance is on par with other ATI 3200 boards, as the only real difference these days seems to be the bundle and overclocking ability, of which Asus tops when it comes to overclocking, and only so-so with the bundle. Running in Crossfire was also a breeze on this board, with the included instructions being very clear and thorough…”
Blackberry 8700c Review
Designtechnica :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The 8700 series devices, primarily the “c” model available from Cingular, are Blackberry’s most advanced models yet, making them even more “Crackberryish.” The quad-band 8700c is the first broadband Blackberry, operating on Cingular’s EDGE network in the U.S., which results in even faster email downloads. The 8700 also has twice as much internal memory as any other Blackberry. But RIM (Research in Motion) has introduced a little amusement into the 8700 — it can play MP3 ringtones.”
Spire DiamondCool II and VertiCool II coolers review
Driver Heaven :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The two CPU coolers which we received from Spire are the VertiCool II and DiamondCool II coolers. They are both designed to offer above good cooling performance while maintaining a good price to performance ratio. The DiamondCool is just slightly more expensive, so we would expect it to be a correspondingly better performer as well.”
Title: SteelPad S&S
Techgage :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: There is no shortage of mousepads to choose from when you are looking for a new purchase. That makes it difficult to figure out which one, is the right one. The S&S has potential, as it was co-developed by actual gamers.
Zalman VF700-AlCu LED VGA Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The Zalman VF700-AlCu LED videocard graphics processor heatsink is intended to cool quietly, with a little blue LED illumination to spice things up. The heatsink is constructed of the same fan-shapped fin design that has made Zalman a well know manufacturer, and it’s a design that has many positive thermal attributes.”
Belkin Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Adapter
Blue Tomorrow :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“For us, the whole idea of using Bluetooth technology to print wirelessly from our computers was just way too cool, and it was something we had to try. So, we gave it a go and decided to see for ourselves if Belkin?s Bluetooth Wireless USB Printer Adapter is as great as it sounds. ”
Corsair Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review
The Tech Zone :: Friday, July 07, 2006
The Corsair Flash Voyager USB 2.0 Flash Drive is very compact, and durable enough for you can carry it with you anywhere. Because it uses Corsair solid-state flash memory, it has no moving parts inside, making it shock resistant. The rubber casing makes the drive virtually indestructible. We dropped it off a 10 story building onto a concert sidewalk and it survived without so much as leaving a mark! The Voyager is easy to install and use, you can use it to replace your floppies, ZIP drives, MO drives, and even CD-RW discs.
Super Talent T800UX2GC4 Review
Overclockers Online :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Super Talent has made a grand entrance here at Overclockers Online. The T800UX2GC4 entered the ring with high expectations and it didn’t disappoint. The free boost up to 1000 MHz is one thing no one will complain about. The one downside, it didn’t take long for me to literally kill the sticks.
Fantec LanDrive 3,5 Review
Technic3d :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: “The Fantec LanDrive 3,5 arrived the Technic3D Editorship. See you in the following Review whether the new external 3,5″ HDD LanCase with RJ-45 works satisfactorily.”
Spire VertiCool II CPU Cooler
Think Computers :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: “Spire is known for making really great CPU coolers. Almost every cooler that I have seen performs well. Today I have a new cooler from Spire, it is the VertiCool II, it looks really cool and performs very well. I did run into one slight problem though with installation on my LGA 775 motherboard, read on to find out…”
Review: Sunbeam Silent Whisper
GideonTech :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“It seems like the new trend for heatsink design is a high rise tower utilizing heat pipes for moving the heat away from the CPU. This particular HSF utilizes this same principal and comes in two versions: one for the Intel LGA 775 and one for AMD K8 CPUs. Today I’ll be testing the K8 version in one of my Socket 939 machines.”
Mushkin XP2-6400 2GB Dual Channel Kit
Byte Sized Reviews :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“AM2 has now hit our shores, effectively making DDR-2 the primary memory type for all PC enthusiasts, be they fans of either Intel or AMD. Top of the range X2 and FX chips are able to make full use of DDR2-800, also known as PC2-6400. We recently looked at Mushkin’s XP2-5400 and found it to be the best DDR2 tested here at BSR so far, but today in the labs we have their latest XP2 product, the 6400 variant. Whilst AM2 is fully compatible with PC2-5400, for the highest possible performance users should be looking for 800MHz DDR2 alone.”
Zalman VF900-Cu Videocard Heatsink
Frosty Tech :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The companies newest videocard heatsink is called the Zalman VF900-Cu, and it offers wider GPU compatibility with the large variety of ATI and nVidia videocards that on the market. In fact, five different mounting hole styles are supported! Unlike the ZM80D-HP which used heatpipes and front and rear mounted aluminum cooling fins, the Zalman VF900-Cu occupies space on the front of the videocard only. Measuring about 96mm in diameter, the VF900-Cu is entirely constructed of copper components, with two 5mm diameter heatpipes looping around the outside of its many thin cooling fins.”
MSI K9N SLI Platinum – nForce 570 SLI Review
Hexus :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Rather than being based on the highest-performing nForce 590 SLI chipset, this AM2 board utilises the nForce 570 SLI, which NVIDIA categorise as being best-suited to “performance gaming” rather than “enthusiast” usage. We take a look at MSI’s new board and see just how much difference there is with nForce 570 SLI.
Low-cost webcam – MSI StarCam 370i
Hexus :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Can any webcam costing little more than a couple of pints and a pie be anything other than pants? We checked out MSI’s oh-so-affordable StarCam 370i and discovered that it’s rather good.
Corsair Twin2X2048-8500C5 2GB DDR2 Review
Virtual-Hideout :: Friday, July 07, 2006
Quote: “If you’re in the market for one of the best DDR2 memory kits that money can currently buy, you should put this Corsair Twin2X2048-8500C5 on your short list. Cheap it isn’t, but Corsair is one of the few names in the industry that it’s actually worth paying more for, because you know you’re getting top quality.”
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Crucial Ballistix PC2-5300 DDR2-667 2GB
PCStats :: Friday, July 07, 2006
“The memory that we’ll be checking out today is Crucial’s 2GB PC2-5300 Ballistix set of memory. Rated in a dual channel configuration at 667 MHz with default timings of 3-3-3-12, the memory comes in a kit of two 1024MB modules. DDR2 memory is bringing the AMD Athlon64 socket AM2 architecture to new levels of performance, and modules like Crucial’s 1GB Ballistix PC2-5300 RAM is spearheading that change.”
