Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 945G Express Core 2 Duo Motherboard Review
PC Stats :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“The Gigabyte GA-945GM-S2 motherboard is built around the newly Core 2 Duo compatible Intel 945G Express northbridge and ICH7 southbridge chipsets. The solution is ideal for cash-strapped consumers and not so great for AMD… The microATX board accommodates a maximum of 4GB of DDR2 400/533/667 memory in a dual channel configuration. The GA-945GM-S2 supports all existing Socket 775 processors on a 1066MHz FSB. On the short list of the GA-945GM-S2’s hardware goodies we find an integrated Gigabit network card, Intel Azalia High Definition 7.1-channel audio codec, four USB2.0 jacks, four 3GB/s SATA connections and of course the onboard Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 videocard at the rear I/O.”
Kingston 1GB HyperX PC2-8500 DDR2 Memory Kit Pictorial Review Posted!
Tech ARP :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“If you are looking for the fastest DDR2 memory kit from Kingston, look no further! Introducing the new HyperX PC2-8500 DDR2 memory kit!
Join us as we take a look at this DDR2 memory kit that Kingston claims can do 1066MHz @ timings of 5-5-5-15 with a 1T command rate! ”
SiS 771 Reference Board Review
Techgage :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“SiS 771 is a chipset with integrated graphics targeted to the AMD platform to be released by the end of this year. We’ve got from SiS a reference board for this chipset and since motherboards based on the same chipset usually achieve similar performance, you can have a clue on what performance to expect from motherboards based on the forthcoming SiS 771.”
Thermaltake Ruby Orb CPU Cooler Review
PC Modding Malaysia :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
” Well well, the Ruby Orb is certainly not too heavy, not too light, looks great, and performs decently. Although having a aluminum core, the performance is still good enough to decently tame down a super hot Prescott, bringing it down lesser than 60 Celsius. I have yet to receive a pricing detail about this cooler, but I am very sure Thermaltake will make it priced decently for the market. ”
Revoltec File Protector review
Driver Heaven :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“Today we will have a look at their new line of enclosures, the File Protector. The File Protector enclosures range from 3.5” IDE drive enclosures down to 1.8” Hitachi drive enclosures. But the big selling point about the File Protector is that special backup software is bundled with them, which in theory should result in no lost files should a main hard drive unexpectedly die.”
Cooler Master ITower 930 ATX Case
PC Apex :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“I have seen so many ways to have a tool-less design for the PCI slots. This design is new to me, and pretty damn simple. A simple push to the back on the tab and it clicks and pivots out of the case. Pull the tab back and push towards the motherboard till it locks in place. If the PCI device is not set properly the tab won’t lock. I have to give Cooler Master credit, this is the easiest design I have used to date.”
FOXCONN 975X7AB-8EKRS2H (LGA775) Motherboard Review
Virtual Hideout :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“The board’s design and layout are well thought out making it very nice to work with. Configuring the motherboard and its BIOS are simple and easy to understand. The more avid over clocker who wants access to every option will find the current BIOS some what limiting which can easily change with future updates.”
Making Computer Diagnoses
Technibble :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“Making diagnoses is probably one of the toughest parts of owning a computer. This guide will help you go though the right steps to diagnose the problem”
Enermax Phoenix Case
3d Game Man :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“This Mid-Tower ATX case has lots of features at an affordable price. There are plenty of drive bays, an attractive aluminum front, tooless design, and great build quality. It also has fantastic air circulation with the included 250 mm fan. If that’s not enough cooling power, two optional fans can be added. This case may be targeted at the budget market, but it’s big on functionality. Watch the Video to find out more…”
ECS EliteGroup KN1 SLI Lite Extreme
DragonSteel Mods :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
” With the introduction of the Socket AM2 some people might be thinking that the 939 is going to go to the wayside, eventually yes it will, but I don’t think it will happen for quite some time. With companies like ECS introducing new 939 boards, there is proof that there is still life left in the socket 939. Personally I haven’t upgraded to the AM2 yet, but I am going to be forced to shortly, due to doing reviews etc you need to be on the cutting edge of things. I’m very happy with my 939 setup, and ECS EliteGroup has sent me their new KN1 SLI Lite Extreme motherboard for review, coming from a DFI NF4 LanParty SLI-DR board, I found that I actually prefer the ECS board, it’s easy to use, easy to setup, and there aren’t as many “problems” as the DFI board, while it’s not as feature packed as the DFI, I found that I really didn’t actually need or use all those features. So sit back , relax, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the review as we take a closer look at the ECS KN1 SLI Lite Socket 939 motherboard… ”
OCZ PC2-5400 Special Ops RAM Review
OCIA :: Sunday, October 22, 2006
“To get the Special Ops kind of feel, the PC2-5400 SOE modules feature XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) camouflage motif heatspreaders, appealing to cyber-soldiers worldwide. Afterall, what simulated Special Operations mission is complete without camouflaged RAM? The modules are rated for 333Mhz (DDR2-667) @ 4-4-4-12 with 1.9v. They are backed by OCZ’s lifetime warranty, with an EVP protection rating allowing up to 2.2v +/- 5% to be used without voiding the warranty.”
McDonalds: “Would You Like a Trojan Horse with That?”
Cool Tech Zone :: Monday, October 23, 2006
“McDonalds and Coke recently teamed up in Japan to giveaway 10,000 self-branded music players with 10 songs as a means of promotion. So far so good, right? But here comes the mess up.”
Corsair TWIN2X2048-8500C5 2GB Kit
OC Tools :: Monday, October 23, 2006
“Overclocked, these modules can run up to 1162MHz (DDR2-1162) or better even at default voltages. If synchronicity is what you’re aiming for to experience the full potential of your system, then look no further. At these speeds, you have just turned your PC2-8500 investment into PC2-9300 modules.”
Google, YouTube, and Apple
Design Technica :: Friday, October 20, 2006
With everyone focused on the incredibly expensive acquisition of YouTube by Google, attention once again drifted away from the Apple connection to Google and what may be the big long term plan jointly being executed by both companies. So let’s take a moment to lay it out. ”
Ewido Anti-Spyware
PC Mech :: Thursday, October 19, 2006
These days anti-spyware apps are a dime a dozen, but the PCMech forum members frequently recommend Ewido, in addition to AVG, Ad-Aware, and Spybot. So, for this week’s FreewareFrenzy, I will be looking at Ewido Anti-spyware 4.0.
Select the Right Hosting Service
PC Mech :: Wednesday, October 18, 2006
As a developer of web applications and websites, I often have to deal with (and sometimes, live with) the hosting service providers my clients choose. Some select one with the most “features”. Others choose one that is the cheapest.
Latest MSI’s RX1950PRO Launch!
MSI :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Presenting the Highest Technology into Realistic 3D World
GIGABYTE Unveils Special Edition Radeon 1950 Pro Graphic Accelerator with Call of Juarez
Gigabyte :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
World’s First Advanced 80 Nanometer Graphic Accelerator With All Solid Capacitors
MSI MEGABOOK S262 provides the best performance
MSI :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
New generation /Intel Dual 2 Core inside/ ultra portable
HIS launches the IceQ 3 Turbo edition of X1950Pro
HIS :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
HIS X1950Pro IceQ 3 Turbo 2x Dual Link DVI + VIVO card, delivers even faster, cooler and quieter, high-definition entertainment experience to the enthusiast gamers.
OCZ Technology Announces the PC2-6400 Gold Rev. 2 GX for gamers
OCZ Technology :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
OCZ Technology Announces the PC2-6400 Gold Rev. 2 GX designed with a superior balance of speed and reduced latencies for gamers
Corsair Expands Flash Memory Line with New 2GB microSD Removable Card 
Corsair :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Aimed at the growing ultra-compact MP3 mobile phone market, the new microSD products meet the demand for high density storage and small footprint design
Titan Amanda TEC Cooler
Pro Clockers :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
There are times when air-cooling is just not enough. At the same time you might not want to deal with the financial and maintenance costs of dealing with a water-cooling setup. What else is there? There is extreme cooling which may consist of phase change or chilled water or even LN cooling. All three are great forms of cooling but can be very hazardous to your equipment. That leaves us with TEC cooling. The method of using a thermoelectric plate, or peltier, to cool your processor has being around for ages, and it can be completely safe if done right. Well Titan may have made it as simple as it can be with their new cooler, the Amanda.
YLE suing YouTube for Illegal Programme use? Editorial
Metku Mods :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
“Oct. 11, 2006; Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE announced that they are looking into illegal programme use on YouTube. Director of Corporate Affair’s state that legal actions in the U.S. court is not out of the question.”
Gigabyte 7600GT Silent-pipe II
Club Overclock :: Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Having the latest and greatest video card is something most gamers dream about. Unfortunately, not all of us can part with $500 just to get that extra few frame rates. For those of us on a budget, we look to the midrange and budget cards for some of the latest features, but a little less horsepower. The 7600GT is a great example of a card that delivers the features of the high-dollar cards and still has enough horsepower to play your games.
