OCZ 1GB Mini-Kart USB Thumb Drive
Techgage :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Quote: As flash memory becomes a more mature technology we see physical sizes going down while capacities go up. Today we take a look at a product that takes the reduced physical size to the extreme and find out at what premium does this reduced size come.
ECS C19-A SLI Motherboard Review
Hardware Secrets :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
“C19-A SLI is a socket 775 motherboard from ECS based on nForce4 SLI XE chipset, which is a new version of nForce4 SLI Intel Edition from nVidia, correcting its incompatibility with Pentium D 820 processor and also adding support for Intel high definition audio. ECS C19-A SLI apparently offers an excellent cost/benefit ratio, let’s see if this is true in our review. Let’s check it out.”
DS Lite First Impressions
Think Computers :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
AlphaGrip AG-5
TechFEAR :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Summary: “AlphaGrip took the traditional keyboard and morphed it into a compact, handheld device. techFEAR spends a few months with the AG-5 learning to type all over again.”
Dell Ultrasharp 1707FP 17″ LCD
The Tech Lounge :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
“Dell is proud of the fact that they are the world’s largest flat panel provider, and being the biggest has some benefits. Number one is that when dealing with large volumes of a product they can put more pressure on their suppliers to drive prices down and sell you products cheaper than the competition. The 1707FP is their high-end 17” model sporting an improved 8 ms response time and increased brightness over the previous model. The LCD has a maximum resolution of 1280×1024 and a contrast ratio of 600:1. It also supports both VGA and DVI inputs, which is very nice for a LCD monitor at this price point.”
Sunbeam Tech Nuuo 550 SLI PSU
Hi-Techreviews :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
While Sunbeamtech maybe best known for their computer accessories they now have added power supplies and high-end computer cases to round out their line-up. The power supply we are reviewing today is their model Nuuo 550 watt SLI version, so come on along as we test it in our Crossfire system and see just how well it handles some heavy duty benchmarking.
Quick guide to removing WGA notifications
TweakTown :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
QUOTE: “Using a not so legitimate version of Windows XP? MyGQ, one of our forum members, has discovered a way to remove the annoying Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) notifications and so forth from Windows XP. The quick and painless two step guide will guide you through how to stop the WGA notifications coming up.”
Sony Vaio UX50 Review
Designtechnica :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
“The Sony VAIO UX50 trumps the Microsoft Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) initiative before it even gets off the ground. Not content to just run with the crowd, Sony reminds us all that they were doing UMPC since before UMPC was even an acronym in Intel’s techy little dreams. So, what happens when a seasoned veteran takes on the buzzword heavy world of specialized PCs? Read on to find out”
Intel DDR2 FB-DIMM Performance
Phoronix :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
“Intel was first to adopt DDR2 memory when they had launched their LGA-775 socket nearly two years ago with the Grantsdale and Alderwood Chipsets. Intel Corporation is first again to introduce the latest in memory technology: FB-DIMM. FB-DIMM is short for Fully Buffered Dual Inline Memory Module, and is primarily designed for mission-critical server environments that require maximum performance with minimal errors. FB-DIMMs are designed to bring the best traits from DDR2 memory while combining a new point-to-point serial memory interface. Some of the key benefits for Fully Buffered DIMMs include enhanced reliability, greater bandwidth, improved scalability, and higher capacity per memory channel. We at Phoronix have the first performance preview of the new DDR2 FB-DIMM memory modules on the Xeon Greencreek platform.”
What? More E3 Booth Babes??
Futurelooks :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
One Futurelooks’ Forum Members “AutoPilot” managed to get all his pictures developed up and digitized to bring us a very fine, and professional selection of booth babes from E3. Some of which, I never saw before. I guess I wasn’t looking hard enough.
ViewSonic VX2025wm 20,1″ Widescreen LCD Review
Technic3d :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Quote: “ViewSonic VX2025wm 20,1″ Widescreen LCD. See you Movies and play Games in a new Dimension.”
Tuniq 2 PC Case
Think Computers :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
SilverStone Zeus ST75ZF 750w Power Supply Review @ OCIA.net
OCIA :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
“Late last year I had the opportunity to review SilverStone’s 600w Strider power supply. The unit held its own very well and didn’t even break a sweat, regardless of how far I pushed my hardware. It was clear that SilverStone had a winner on their hands with the 600w Strider, but we all know that you can’t sit idle in the computer hardware industry or you will be left in the dust. Not wanting the latter to happen, SilverStone went to work and developed what is currently considered one of the most powerful power supplies on the market today, the Zeus ST75ZF 750w.”
Everglide s-500 Professional Gaming Headphones
FastLaneHW :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Description: When it’s time to game, those speakers can help you stay focused on the task at hand – taking out enemy strong points without having somebody creep up to stab you in the back. But what about those of us who are not living alone? This is a good time to put on some gaming headphones. How about the times you bring your gaming system over to a LAN party? Are you going to pack a 7.1 speaker system in your car too? Heavens no. You are going to bring a set of gaming heaphones.
Kingwin 600w Mach 1 Power Supply Review
Virtual-Hideout :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Quote: “The Kingwin 600w Mach 1 power supply is certainly a unique unit with lots of “bling” to bring to the party. When lit it’s without a doubt the nicest looking power supply I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing. However all that lighting and unique cabling comes at a cost.”
Gigabyte X1900 XTX Review
Bjorn3D :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Gigabyte seems to make just about everything you need for your PC and more, but the company is most widely known (in the U.S. at least) for its motherboards and video cards. Gigabyte is one of only a few companies that sells both ATI and NVIDIA graphics cards. Typically, the cards closely resemble reference designs and match the reference clock speeds. While some buyers seek out the factory overclocked cards, others aren’t comfortable with them. Recent issues with overclocked cards has given buyers of non-overclocked cards a stronger argument, and many of Gigabyte’s offerings happen to be good solutions for these gamers.
Today, it’s time to look at Gigabyte’s flagship ATI-based card, which happens to be the GV-RX19X512VB-RH, which is of course a Radeon X1900 XTX and the main competitor to NVIDIA’s GeForce 7900 GTX. Like other X1900 XTXs, the GV-RX19X512VB-RH is a 512MB, dual-slot, VIVO-enabled powerhouse.
Atelier Iris 2 – The Azoth of Destiny
Techgage :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Quote: AI2 is a completely new game, based in a different world than its predecessor. Yet, with its 2D sprites, can this game really stand up to the ever popular 3D games? I think so, and it’ll go to prove that 2D is far from dead, and is still just as fun as ever.
VIZO Gemini Cordless Optical Mouse
Think Computers :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
OCZ Game XStream 600W PSU
Driver Heaven :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
It’s always fun to wake up at the crack of noon after hearing a loud knock at the door and opening it to discover the postman bearing gifts, and I didn’t even have to blackmail him for a change! Clutched in his sweaty hands was the object of my review, the Game XStream PSU sent to me from the nice folks at OCZ. OCZ are very well known for their excellent line of memory for overclockers and enthusiasts who want to get the most from their machines and have recently branched out into offering other quality products such as power supplies.
Computex 2006 – The Best & Worst
The Tech Zone :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Computex is over and we’ve assembled some of the best and worst that we saw during the week long trade show. Some of the stuff includes a compute desk made of pure aluminum and one really hot dancing booth babe.
Nimzy Vibro Blaster Review
Technic3d :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Quote: “The Nimzy Vibro Blaster! A new Sound for mobile?. See you in the following Review from Technic3D.”
Thermaltake Silent Water Cooling Kit Review
PC Modding Malaysia :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Content: “Priced at just USD$100 / RM360, the Thermaltake Silent Water kit is one of the cheapest entry-level water cooling kits out in the market. Its performance was also decent as it managed to keep our highly overclocked Opteron 144 processor running at 2.8GHz with temperatures of only 41ºC at full load. There’s no way you can get this sort of performance in a water cooling kit which uses copper water block, copper reservoir and semi-copper radiator for such a good value.”
Gigabyte GA-M59SLI-S5 review – a 3rd PCI-E 8X slot makes things interesting
Neoseeker :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
“The M59SLI-S5 is not based on the much lauded NVIDIA reference design that was sent out in Foxconn garb last month, though it does use the identical chipset and comes packing very similar features. What is important to note is that this board supports all of the new features found in the 590 SLI MCP, although it does not include the NVIDIA BIOS that 590 SLI reference boards ship with. Gigabyte did not send this board to us in a retail package and included absolutely no documentation, but we can confirm that the board that they sent us for review matches the specifications listed on their website for the production unit.”
GPU Coolers from Sytrin and Thermalright Reviewed
MetkuMods :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
“This time we received two VGA-coolers for reviewing; from Sytrin and Thermalright. These manufacturers share one thing in common which makes reviewing these particular products very interesting. Both manufacturers have never done VGA-coolers before. Both coolers have copper bases, heatpipes and aluminum fins, but that’s pretty much all they share in common as the designs are totally different from each other.”
Xtrac Ripper XXL MouseMat
TechTastic :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Quote: Some say bigger is better. When it comes to mouse pads it seems Xtrac also believes so. Today we take a look at one of the biggest mouse pads that we’ve ever come across.
Lian-Li PC-G50B
techPowerUp! :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Lian-Li is known for the great computer cases they make. Now they offer the new V series of cases, but even the classic ones have not remained unchanged. The Lian-Li PC-G50 may look absolutely tiny and cute from the outside with its perfect, sturdy build quality and paint job. Given the small size we were surprised that we could stuff a full sized ATX board equipped with a huge CPU cooler into the case comfortably and managed to keep it all cool and quiet with the two included 12cm fans.
Swissbit S.BEAT MP3 Player
Think Computers :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
SilverStone TJ08
Techgage :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Quote: SilverStone is back again with another great looking case, but this time it’s for you BTX users. The pure black case has a brushed aluminum surface, and is one of the classiest looking you can find on the market. Is the performance up to par with it’s looks?
FujiFilm FinePix F470 6MP Digital Camera
Bytesector :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
“Today, we’ll be looking at the Fuji Finepix F470. This is your run-of-the-mill point and shoot camera with average features and functionality aimed at the everyman rather than the pro-sumer or the trendy person out for the smallest camera around. Fuji provides their standard user interface, which is one of the most intuitive on the market and offers competitive pricing to put this into the market as a mid-range digital camera. Considering the average feature list and price point, is this camera …”
Phoronix Linux Forums Launch
Phoronix :: Sunday, June 18, 2006
Summary: “Coming out almost two months earlier then was originally anticipated is the long-awaited Phoronix Forums. Yes, they are finally here! We have expanded upon our leading Linux-based hardware reviews and articles to now include more community involvement through the use of our brand spankin’ new web-forums. While we will classify our forums as Beta until early July, when they shall be officially announced, they are ready for public testing today. During this time, we welcome any user feedback — positive or negative — about our forums so that we are able to prepare the appropriate changes in a timely fashion. We anticipate that this will shortly turn into one of the largest Linux-centric enthusiast hardware forums. Feel free to check out our forums, sign-up, and provide any feedback.”
