Cooler Master Real Power 550W Power Supply
Big Bruin :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Quote: Cooler Master did not wrap the cables (other than the 24 pin power cable), which for me, is the biggest issue with this power supply. However, they did do a nice job keeping the cables separated, and used many cable ties to keep them secure. The cables are pretty long, and I had no issues routing them, and reaching any location within my full tower case.
Cleaning Up Your Windows-Based PC
Hardware Secrets :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“Everybody that uses Windows knows that from time to time we need to perform a major clean-up to remove unused junk in order to not only freeing hard disk space, but also to make Windows run faster and make our computer to run more stable. This tutorial is a step-by-step guide on how to make a major clean up on your PC.”
Antec P150 Case Review Review
Bjorn3D :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Today we are going to an in-depth look at Antec’s P150 Case; the newest member of its Performance One line of computer enclosures. In this review, we’ll focus on determining how well this case fits each of the above captioned criteria which hopefully will answer most if not all of your questions about whether this case is right for you.
GAIN (Gator) – Program Or Virus?
Digital Grabber :: Monday, March 20, 2006
A virus is legitimately defined as an executable program, however, any script or macro should be included in that definition in my opinion. If they are written with the intent of causing harm to a user’s computer or they are written and installed on a user’s computer in order to gather information on that user, then they are no better and no different than a virus, and should fall under the same laws that apply to viruses.
If these programs like GAIN, Gator, and WinFixer are so legitimate, why are the techniques they use to install it on a user’s computer so sly? Why are they using these sneaky tactics, such as downloading it onto someone’s computer without disclosing what it actually is to the user in a clear manner?
Beginners Guides: Essential USB Memory Drive Projects & Tips
PCStats :: Monday, March 20, 2006
The USB memory key appears well on its way to replacing the floppy drive completely; as flash memory prices have dropped, these devices have become cheap enough that anyone can afford them. This, coupled with the easy support of such drives in Windows XP, has made them an extremely attractive device for anyone that needs to move files from place to place. USB memory drives are not just geek toys anymore!
Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router Review
Windows A to Z :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“The Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router takes wireless routers to a whole new level by being the first to use the new MIMO technology. MIMI stands for multiple input/multiple output and it uses a single channel for multiple data streams, which in turn, produces greatly enhanced range and throughput of wireless networking based on a new specification called 802.11n. It’s also compatible with both the standard 802.11b and 802.11g wireless specs.”
Western Digital Raptor X – Return of the 10,000 RPM King
TweakTown :: Monday, March 20, 2006
QUOTE: “Hard drives are vacuum sealed from the factory to prevent the entry of foreign matter on the drive platters. When you open a drive you allow air, moisture and foreign matter into the drive, which results in bad sectors, data corruption and eventually, rendering the drive totally useless. The Raptor X has a factory built in window allowing you to view the drive platters and heads at work, which is a much safer option than doing the mod yourself.”
Corsair TwinX 2048-4000PT review
Driver Heaven :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“They (Corsair) still produce the TwinX 2048-4000PT kit, which consists of two modules of 500MHz RAM, 1GB each. This kit is aimed at mid-range overclockers, enthusiasts and gamers. According to Corsair, it has good overclocking potential and provides a hefty amount of RAM for today’s applications and games. 2GBs of RAM is certainly large enough for everything today, so let us see how well the modules perform.”
“Zalman HD160 HTPC Enclosure Review”
Madshrimps :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Quote: “With the HD160 Zalman is expanding their product range, this HTPC enclosure is of high quality and aims to deliver a good balance between cooling and noise generation; it has support for full size ATX motherboards, and comes with a VFD display and Windows Media Center remote control.”
Intel’s Conroe, it’s good, but don’t hold your breath?
Hardware Asylum :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Intel released preliminary performance results for their new Conroe processor last week, we take a few steps back and look at the bigger picture, including AMD’s position.
Super Talent DDR2 PC2-6400 Low Latency Dual Channel Memory Review #659:
3dgameman :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“You would think by now that DDR2 would have better latencies. Well, it does now, at least that’s the case for this memory anyway! Fact is, most other DDR2 memory still have high latencies. With an impressive 4-3-4-8 memory timing at 800MHz DDR2 it really stands out. If that’s not enough, it can be overclocked much higher at this low latency. Of all the DDR2 memory I’ve tested so far, this one takes the cake…” ~3dGameMan.com
Aluminus ATX Mid-Tower Case
Overclockers Online :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Quote: Ultra, however, has managed to design a case that can be both be trusted with my hardware and also stand out at a LAN party. There is a lot to like about the Aluminus. Somewhere between the amazing paint job, flawlessly finished, the super easy and efficient installation, the roomy interior, the wiring options, the oversized window, and the rubber grommets, greatness ensues.
Cooler Master NotePal Laptop Cooler
Hardware Secrets :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“Everyone that has a laptop computer knows how hot it can be, especially if you are using it on your lap. Cooler Master has an all-aluminum laptop cooler, called NotePal, to cool down your machine. Let’s take a look on this laptop cooler.”
Thermaltake Matrix VX
techPowerUp! :: Monday, March 20, 2006
The Matrix VX is a new budget case from Thermaltake with a great amount of features borrowed from high-end cases. It is specifically designed for LAN party users with full aluminum, screwless drive installation, two 120mm fans for case ventilation, side panel with large transparent plexiglass and net weight only of 3.8kgs.
SilverStone Zeus ST56ZF 560W Power Supply Review @ 3DXtreme
3dXtreme :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“Today 3DXtreme is taking a look at the Zeus 560 Watt Power Supply. The SilverStone Zeus has been designed around an industrial core and features 38a on the 12 volt rail at 50 C. Other features include Active PFC, dual 6 pin PCI-E connectors (SLI) and four Serial ATA connections. Taking a break from their amazing creations like the TJ07, the Case used for last years Maximum PC’s Dream Machine, SilverStone has brought some amazing Power Supply Units to the market.”
DH Review: Turbine Card Cooler XT
Driver Heaven :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“Fast-forward to today, PC modding has hit mainstream big time. Nowadays companies sell pre-modded cases, pre-modded PSUs, pre-modded pretty much everything, with impressive neon lights, UV-coated material and cool-looking fans becoming the norm these days. Today on DriverHeaven we?re going to take a look at a very cool set of fans for your PC, called the Turbine Card Cooler XT and manufactured by The Card Cooler, a company specializing in cooling solutions and based in Ohio, USA.”
Ultra Fan Commander + 3 Titanium Fans Giveaway @ Virtual-Hideout
Virtual-Hideout :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Quote: “It’s time for the VH Weekly Giveaway #2! Each giveaway will run from Sunday to Saturday, with a new one each Sunday morning. This week we’re giving away the super cool Ultra Fan Commander and I’m throwing in 3 Ultra Titanium Fans to get you going!”
DragonModz Aluminum Dragon Mesh
PC Apex :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“My first impression of the product was actually of a little concern. DragonModz states that “our aluminum mesh is very easy to form, very light weight” and my initial thoughts after handling it (in it’s 12″X12″ form) were that this stuff was not going to be substantial enough to take even a slight blow. This thought however was soon dismissed after I cut a few smaller pieces to start shaping for a mod I am currently working on.”
Thermohawk 200
Mod Guidez :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Quote: ” All in all I’ve very impressed with this temperature sensor as it is accurate, convenient, and even fun to use. Trust me, you’ll be testing everything you come across for days once you get your hands on one ;) ”
OCZ Gold XTC 2GB PC2-4200
Techgage :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Quote: Are you in the DDR2 market and want a speedy kit at a good price? The kit we are looking at today have a modest DDR2-533 stock speed and fantastic 3-3-3 timings. They also turn out to be good overclockers, making them a good value.
The Future Of Wireless Technology
Laptop Gamers :: Monday, March 20, 2006
If you are a part of the modern information age today, you would have noticed that everything these days is moving at a blistering pace. It wasn’t that many years ago that we were tethered to our walls if we wanted to talk to someone that wasn’t within earshot. These days you are hard-pressed to find a place that average everyday users like you or I would go where a mobile phone will not get coverage. If we indeed do happen to find such a place, we are outraged at the inconvenience. It is surreal to think that something that sounded like science-fiction such a short time ago is now so ingrained in our society today that we seemingly cannot live without it. Well brace yourself for Round Two, because Internet connectivity is about to come of age as well.
StarTech.com PEXSATA22
Overclockers Online :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Quote: As we saw in the testing section, the StarTech.com PEXSATA22 is a very good performer as far as software RAID controllers go. The PEXSATA22 performs on par or better than all of the onboard controllers that were tested and did so using less of the CPU in most instances.
Cebit 2006: Day 3
techPowerUp! :: Monday, March 20, 2006
In this Cebit report you will find coverage of Albatron, Corsair, Tyan, Akasa and Powercolor. One highlight is Albatron’s new i975 motherboard which is designed to run with two PSUs and comes with 10 SATA ports and 7-phase CPU power.
Archos Gmini XS 100 MP3 Player
CoolTechZone :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“I’ve always noticed this, but only recently I’m making an entry about this. We all know Apple’s iPod is a headline grabbing device, and what you read in the news is generally what you pay attention to, and thus buy. While it’s all well and good for Apple, there’s an unfortunate side effect to the overall economics of MP3 players and the industry.”
Turbine Card Cooler XT review
Driver Heaven :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“Fast-forward to today, PC modding has hit mainstream big time. Nowadays companies sell pre-modded cases, pre-modded PSUs, pre-modded pretty much everything, with impressive neon lights, UV-coated material and cool-looking fans becoming the norm these days. Today on DriverHeaven we’re going to take a look at a very cool set of fans for your PC, called the Turbine Card Cooler XT and manufactured by The Card Cooler, a company specializing in cooling solutions and based in Ohio, USA.”
Sennheiser HD 435 Headphones
The Tech Lounge :: Monday, March 20, 2006
“Sennheiser is a name most are familiar with even if you don’t own any of their products. I know I’ve seen more than my fair share of people recommending their headphones on various forums as well as countless positive reviews of Sennheiser products as well. Since I’m apparently one of the few people who doesn’t own a pair of Sennheiser headphones of my own, I was eager to take a look at their HD 435s which are up for review today.”
Cooler Master Wave Master TAC-T01-PB Review
Hi-Techreviews :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Some people say the Wave Master is the signature series case for Cooler Master, while it may be an older model it remains one of their best selling cases. What makes the Wave Master so special is it the removable motherboard tray, or the 100% aluminum construction or perhaps it is just the overall good looks the case has to offer. Look for the Wave Master to remain an integral part of Cooler Master’s line-up for years to come.
Unitek AV-999 5.1 Surround Speaker Set Review on Technic3D
Technic3d :: Monday, March 20, 2006
Quote: “sounded better good price? see you in the following Review from Technic3D over Unitek AV-999 5.1 with elegant Design ”
Epson PowerLite Cinema 550 LCD Projector
Home Theater Magazine :: Sunday, March 19, 2006
The TW100 was Epson’s first home theater projector. It cost $4,999 and produced an attractive image, but its features and aesthetic still reflected the company’s business roots. Epson has come a long way since then. Their latest entry to the PowerLite line, the $2,499 Cinema 550, is the complete home theater package. Underneath that sexier, more curvaceous body is a 720p LCD projector with HDMI connectivity, an auto iris, vertical and horizontal lens-shift options, and a ton of picture adjustments.
The Future of the TV Remote Control
Blue Tomorrow :: Sunday, March 19, 2006
Quote: According to Mike Foley, President of the Bluetooth SIG, the TV remote control could benefit from Bluetooth technology due to the significant advantages it offers over standard infrared remotes.
