Tech News November 2004

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Corsair TWINX1024-4400C25PT DDR Memory Review @ Madshrimps
Madshrimps :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004
“Corsair´s second foray into Samsung TCCD modules brings about higher levels of performance onto the DDR scene. Validating the ram for both Intel and AMD Athlon 64 platforms at timings of Cas 2.5 4:4:8 with 2.75v there is certainly the promise of memory Valhalla.”

Thermaltake BigWater Watercooling Kit @ Bjorn3D
Bjorn3D :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004
“Thermaltake has a reputation of being on the front line when it comes to new technology for the PC enthusiast market, and their BigWater watercooling kit helps them stay out front. With its easy to configure design, great looks and awesome performance, the BigWater should be considered by everyone looking at getting into watercooling.”

Thermaltake HARDCANO 13 @ Techniz
Techniz.co.uk :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004

“Thermaltake already has become the global leader in Thermal Industry. Initial focussed primarily on CPU Coolers, high performance heat sinks, DC fan, PC chassis and power supply. Now, we are reviewing the HardDisk Drive Cooler Series – HardCano13. The HardCano 13 is a multi-functional media panel with intelligent Thermal Management System and Smart Card Reader. The Intelligent Thermal Management System monitors fan speeds, temperatures at 4 different locations in real-time with “Thermal Alarm”. The smart card readers support 6 popular Flash Memory Card formats.”

ATake Phantom Robot ChipsMod IV @ Phoronix
Phoronix :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004
“Roughly a week ago we examined the ATake Phantom Robot Accipiter, which was only geared for low-end systems, but performed respectable considering its conservative price tag. In the testing ring today, we have the ATake Phantom Robot ChipsMod IV, which is designed for cooling your toasty Northbridge.”

X-Micro WLAN 802.11g Wireless Router @ hi-techreviews.com
Hi-Techreviews :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004
“Having the ability to use your laptop anywhere in your home or office without the need for it to be tethered to a switch or hub with a piece of CAT5 cable is something that some of us can’t live without now that we have tried it. One of the keys to having a reliable and trouble free wireless network whether it be at home or at your office is the choosing the right wireless router for your application.

The router we are looking at today is the X-Micro WLAN 802.11g which offers a number of standard features but also offers something called ‘Super G’. On paper X-Micro claims this router is capable of speeds up to 11 Mbps using 802.11b increasing up to 54 Mbps for 802.11g and an amazingly fast speed of 108 Mbps using Super G. But that’s on paper, what will it do in the real world?”

Ultra 8 in 1 MP3 Player @ Raptor-Mods
raptor-mods.co.uk :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004

“MP3 Players are quickly becoming the new “must have” gadget, with good reason they are cheap, capacity and sound quality and features are constantly increasing. Today I am taking a look at Ultra’s newest 8 in 1 MP3 unit.”

Scythe Kamakaze 2 HSF Review @ ap0calypse.com
ap0calypse :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004

“I learned of the importance of cooling CPUs while learning to overclock a P3 733Mhz processor. The cooler I bought then had a 60mm fan that screamed at 6800RPM at an ear shattering 50dBA. Sure it kept things cool, but what a noise. Things have definitely come a long way since then. Enter the Scythe Kamakaze 2. Kamakaze is a Japanese term meaning “Devine Wind”. Will this “Devine Wind” help keep my CPU cooler? Let’s find out.”

Powerplant PCI relay card review @ ModdersHQ
ModdersHQ.net :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004

“Raise your hand if you’re guilty of the following. You turn on your water-cooled rig and after about 3 minutes the bells and whistles start going off, warning you that your system is overheating. It’s at that point you realize that you forgot to turn on your 110/220 volt pump…again!!! I’ve personally done this on more then one occasion. One way around this is to use a PSU with an switched accessory plug but not many PSUs offer this option. Well, the crew at Criticool have come up with a solution; the powerplant PCI pump relay.”

Enermax Multi-function Panel Review @ GruntvillE.com
GruntvillE :: Wednesday, November 24, 2004

“The device arrived in an attractive, retail-shelf package. Nice graphics and details listing the box contents. The Enermax Multi-function Control Panel is complete with everything needed for installation and is packed well enough to stand up to severe handling during shipping. It will arrive at your door intact, short of the delivery truck running it over.”

Gigabyte GV-RX30128D X300 PCI-E VGA Review
Overclockers New Zealand :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“Well, not much can be said about its performance, as it is a budget 3D accelerator. Users will not be able to enjoy newer game at or above 1024*768, as the FSP is consistently below 30FPS. By extrapolating the results, I think the X300 should handle newer games fine at 640*480 and 800*600. This is an adequate performance from a card of its price.”

Logisys Assembled UV Red Acrylic Clear Case Review
MODTHEBOX! :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“The structural support of the Logisys Assembled UV Red Acrylic Clear Case is very good and uses a two stage solution to keep the unit together. In each corner of the case is an acrylic block that has been pre-drilled with two knurled brass inserts and mounting screws. The acrylic blocks are used to keep the top, rear and front panels together. The left are right side panels are held in place thanks to a series of metal angle braces that are situated on the top and bottom panels.”

Silvertone Temjin TJ06 Full Tower Case
SystemCooling :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“Prior to the last few months, it had been a very long time since there were any true innovations in the PC case world. Oh sure, there were certainly some very nice cases that were produced, but the same basic design always applied. That situation has changed recently, primarily due to the new BTX motherboard standard pioneered by Intel. The platform really hasn’t taken off yet, due the lack of supporting hardware, but what it HAS done very quickly is inspired ATX case manufacturers to some new creative heights regarding case and cooling design. The case we’re looking at today, The Silverstone Temjin TJ06, epitomizes many of those new concepts, and endeavors to take case cooling to a new level with some very interesting design twists on the old ATX theme.”

ViewSonic ViewMate KP102 Keyboard & MC201 Optical Mouse Review
Mikhailtech :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“On the left side are more useful buttons. Up top are the Forward and Back keys. Below that is a multidirectional pointer, used for scrolling and moving through documents. Unfortunately it doesn’t act like a mouse, but it’s still a nice addition. Below that are Cut, Paste, Copy, and Mark keys. The Mark button I don’t understand; it doesn’t seem to have any particular purpose and makes some applications act strange. At the very bottom are the Application (same function as Alt + Tab) and Close (same function as Alt + F4) keys. This arrangement is incredibly helpful if you’re 1337 and use your keyboard more than your mouse.”

Using Flash SSD In a Blade Server
The Tech Zone :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“Flash SSDs are high-performance, rugged plug-and-play storage devices that contain no moving parts. Using flash memory chips for storage, these devices are available in the same industry-standard form factors (2.5-inch, 3.5-inch and PMC) and interfaces (Fibre Channel, SCSI, ATA/IDE) as hard disk drives, but instead use flash memory chips in lieu of rotational magnetic disks to store data. This article seeks to explain and illustrate how flash SSDs stack up against other storage devices in blade server applications.”

Mushkin Dual Chan 1GB CL4 PC2-4200 DDR2
GideonTech :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“Today we have some DDR2 from Mushkin to take a look at. With a history of producing some of the best RAM available, I have no doubt that they will be able to continue the tradition with their DDR2 offerings.”

Asante FR1104-G Wireless Router
Hi-Techreviews :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

At first glance most wireless router seem to be about the same, that is until you have a chance to look at how many different setting there are available to configure. If you were basing the quality of a product on the shear number of options the Asante FR1104-G would outclass most other wireless router hands down. With over 20+ screens from which to configure your wireless network you are insured the maximum security when teamed with a good firewall package. Thankfully the massive number of options does not make for a complicated setup procedure either, with the built in network wizard the total time to setup the system takes less than 3 minutes.

Spire Cooler’s Verticool Heatsink
HardwareHounds :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“Today we got our hands on Spire coolers newest heatsink for the socket A platform….the Verticool. This is Spire coolers first trip out into the world of heatpipes on your heatsink and l have to say that right out of the box this is one impressive looking device. It has a dual heatpipe design and, as you can probably guess from the name, is tower based. This makes for one big, scary looking heatsink.”

1GB Mushkin PC3200 222 LII V2 Dual Pack Memory Modules Review
Tech ARP :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“When the famous Winbond BH-5 chips were sold out, there was little hope for a worthy replacement because most memory manufacturers were moving on to DDR2. Until Samsung turned up with their superb TCCD chips, that is!

Today, we are going to take a close look at the 1GB Mushkin PC3200 222 LII V2 Dual Pack memory modules! Based on the famous Samsung TCCD memory chips, these modules have the distinction of being the only modules to officially support a voltage of only 2.5V! Let’s see what else is different!”

Clever Power SPS-400 & SPS-500 Power Supplies
Bjorn3D :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“With ever more demanding hardware constantly appearing on the market, computer users are finding that ignoring the power supply is a serious mistake. Fortunately, relative newcomer Clever Power Inc. is onboard with a new and innovative solution for your power needs. Featuring a unique built-in power strip and surge protector, these nearly-silent power supply units offer a great value for those especially with limited power outlets or who already have jam-packed power strips.”

Cooljag 2QC/180 1U Socket 478 Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“Following along with our look at some new 1U coolers, Frostytech will be testing out the CoolJag 2QC/180 1U socket 478 skived copper heatsink in this review. The 2QC/180 is actively cooled with a 15mm-thin squirrel cage fan that intakes air through the body of the heatsink, before exhausting it out through another set of copper fins.”

SilverStone Temjin SST-TJ06 Case Review
MODTHEBOX! :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“The SST-TJ06 can handle motherboards in mATX, ATX and Extended ATX format with a maximum size of 14″ in width. The chassis design takes full advantage of the BTX format by flipping the motherboard location and relocating it towards the bottom of the case. What is also interesting to note about the design is that each specific portion of the case has been sanctioned into different usable thermal management areas.”

OCZ Announces EL PC-3200 Voltage eXtreme Gold Edition
OCZ Technology :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004
OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the release of PC-3200 Voltage eXtreme Gold series memory, a ground-breaking line of high-performance DDR.

With the introduction of OCZ’s PC-3200 EL Gold with Voltage eXtreme (VX) technology, users will be able to utilize computer memory in a way that outshines traditional DDR. Voltage eXtreme memory is designed to operate at a high voltage in order to increase the speed and stability that is usually unobtainable when conventional modules are pushed to run at a higher voltage.

Running at the standard 2.6 volts, OCZ PC-3200 Gold VX already boasts 2-3-3 timings, but at 3.2 volts the memory is capable of blistering timings of 2-2-2! Additionally, the modules are more stable and exceed normal performance capabilities at the intensified voltage.

Link: http://www.ocztechnology.com/aboutocz/press/2004/116

AMD 3000+ 3200+ 90nm CPU Review
AMD Review :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“Today we have more than a couple of choices in 64bit computing. It’s popularity is quickly becoming mainstream. AMD has recently released it’s next generation of 64bit cpu’s with the introduction of the Winchester core line built on the new 90nm fabrication process. These cpu’s are now made to fit in a 939 pin socket versus the 754 pin socket of previous Athlon64 cpu’s which were built on a 130nm process so you will have to replace the motherboard if you want to run these cpu’s if you are coming from a socket 754 setup. Today we take a look at the 300+ and 3200+ models, both socket 939.“

Flexiglow UV Reactive Neon Paint
ViperLair :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“Flexiglow’s Reactive Neon UV Paint come in 15ml bottles, complete with applicator brush, apply in a thick clear liquid, dry to a transparent and barely visible coating, and only require a blacklight or UV light to excite the colours. The green and yellow paints are definitely the most dominant of the 3 colours available, providing a very intense and strong glow. The blue follows close behind but with a paler shade than I expected.”

Asus eXtreme EAX600XT Videocard Review
PCStats :: Tuesday, November 23, 2004

“When it comes to videocards, a souped-up deluxe version that caters towards enthusiasts is usually the best bet. This is all well and good, but sometimes just a few extra features are all we really need. Overclocking is nice, but with a videocard forming the basis of a home theatre system, overclocking isn’t a very important consideration. With that in mind, PCstats will be putting the Asus eXtreme EAX600XT videocard through its paces today. The card is based on the ATI Radeon X600XT graphics processor, which allows it to bridge the gap between PC and home entertainment with a little thing we like to call ‘HDTV.”

8COM BH220 Bluetooth Phone Headset Review @ Mikhailtech
Mikhailtech :: Saturday, November 20, 2004

“Measuring 120mm x 30mm x 20mm and weighing in at only 14 grams, the BH220 is smaller and lighter than most car door remotes. After wearing it for a while you forget it’s even there. There are three buttons on the front, the biggest one being the function key, with a pair of volume keys below. Each button has several functions. You’ll notice a clear casing between the lower buttons; this is where two LEDs (red and blue) reside. The tiny hole at the bottom is the microphone. It does a surprisingly good job of picking up close range audio. The backside has the speaker, a pair of screws for maintenance, and a socket for inserting the ear hook (the L and R labels dictate from which side the hook should be inserted, depending on ear preference).”

Giveaway – 1.5 Weeks Left/33 Prizes! @ Mikhailtech
Mikhailtech :: Saturday, November 20, 2004

“Heads up; there’s a bit over a week left our November Antec-sponsored giveaway. There are still 33 prizes up for grabs, including a couple PSUs and an aluminum case!”

Thermalright SI-97 @ InsaneTek
InsaneTek :: Saturday, November 20, 2004

“Thermalright has been reigning king of aircooling for quite some time now. The SP-94 and SP-97 were proof that aircooling still has a future. The only competition Thermalright is facing seems to be themselves, and with the release of the XP-120 and XP-90, no other manufacturer is capable of reaching their level of performance. The XP-120 and XP-90 were great solutions for Intel Socket 478 and AMD K8 CPUs, but Thermalright has not forgotten about the widely owned Socket A platform. Thermalright now introduces the SI-97, a cheaper and lighter solution than the previous SP-97 as part of the Light ‘N’ Easy tradition”

Kingston HyperX KHX3200ULK2/1G Review @ PCmoddingmy
PC Modding Malaysia :: Saturday, November 20, 2004

“The Kingston HyperX Ultra Low Latency kit was able to do 2-2-2 timing and maximum stable frequency up to 217MHz and 2.5-3-3-5 at 245MHz. This is might be impossible for most memory modules in the market to achieve 2-2-2 timing when running above 200MHz. Since the price for this 1GB kit is not that expensive yet cheapaer than the Kingston HyperX DDR500, I’ll certainly recommend it to anyone who needs a pair of high performance memory modules.”

Chenbro Xpider II case review @ Hexus
Hexus :: Saturday, November 20, 2004
“All in all, the Xpider II is a very solid piece of kit. It does everything that is asked of it, and does it well – The build is sturdy, the screw-free drive bays and PCI/AGP slots are easy to use, and there is plenty of nice attention to detail in the overall layout, from the drive rails neatly stored at the bottom of the case to the positive feel of the push-button panel to access the front USB ports and the like. The side panel window is the perfect example of this thoughtfulness in the design process – The option of having a window into the case which can be covered with the provided tin plate inside for those of us ashamed of the tangle of cables within is not far short of genius.”

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