Tuesday, March 4 2008 |
Palit Geforce 8800GT Super+ 1GB Videocard Review @ PCSTATS.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:49 AM (EST) |
"Palit have taken a slightly different approach with this GeForce 8800GT-class videocard. Rather than pre-overclock the GPU and memory, it's added an extra 512MB of onboard videocard memory, bumping the total to 1GB GDDR3. The Palit 8800GT Super+ 1GB ships with its GPU running at 600 MHz and memory clocked at 900 MHz. The shader runs at the stock 1500MHz speed. For the gamers looking for a little DirectX10 action in Windows Vista, the Palit 8800GT Super+ 1GB supports SM4.0, 16x antialiasing, 128-bit HDR, nVidia quantum effects physics processing, PureVideo HD, OpenGL 2 and all the other eye candy you'd expect." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:48 AM (EST) |
"Apple's MacBook Air is super thin, sleek, and without a lot of physical connectors." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:48 AM (EST) |
"It did not take Coolermaster long to update their high end chassis, the Cosmos S is based on the Cosmos, but made from aluminum, more cooling options, comes with a massive 200mm fan and has a very unique I/O panel. We compare this S(port) version to the original to see how it stacks up." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:48 AM (EST) |
"Since 8800 GTS 512MB has the same number of shader processors as 8800 GTX, but operates at higher frequencies, its performance may come close to that of 8800 Ultra. So, it will be very interesting to examine these new products. Some of them have very original design and coolers." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:47 AM (EST) |
We’re writing to let you all know that we have just posted a new article at HotHardware in which we evaluate the features and performance of Gigabyte’s innovative GV-NX88T512HP GeForce 8800 GT graphics card. The Gigabyte GV-NX88T512HP features a nice factory overclock, the ability to increase the GPU voltage via Gigabyte's Gamer HUD software, and it uses high quality electrical components. In addition to the aforementioned items, the GV-NX88T512HP also features a custom Zalman cooler and a PCB that is shorter than NVIDIA’s reference design. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:47 AM (EST) |
The cooling performance of the Noctua NH-U12P Heatpipe CPU Cooler is exceptional. With the fan at full speed it produces minimal noise and provides excellent thermal results, and cutting the fan speed down to near silence doesn't impact the cooling at all. Even though the performance was exceptional, achieving it took more effort than I am used to needing in order to install a CPU cooler. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:46 AM (EST) |
" The EPIA series from VIA has really come a long way since its initial inception years ago. When the series was first released, it was a unique formfactor. The problem is that it was slow and the expandability was not there. Fast forward a few years and the later designs are nothing like what it was. You get speed and expandability in a great size. If Windows is your thing, this board is Vista certified. " |
Scythe "KAZE MASTER 5.25" Multi Channel Fan Controller Review @ DragonSteelMods.com |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:46 AM (EST) |
"To help gain more precise control of our fans, Scythe has sent us the KazeMaster KM01-SL Fan Controller and Temperature Monitor. This unit fits in the 5.25" bay of any standard case. The KazeMaster is capable of monitoring up to four fans and four separate temperature probes. It even features an alarm for fan failures and high temperature readings, plus, all this information is presented on a beautiful VFD screen. How well does the KazeMaster control the cooling and volume of your case fans? Let's take a closer look. Let's get started….. " |
Kingwin RVT-9225, RVT-12025, and RVT-12025D CPU Coolers Review @ Techwarelabs |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:46 AM (EST) |
"TechwareLabs tests out three new CPU coolers from Kingwin that use direct thermal transfer to integrated heatpipes. This is supposed to result in a great decrease in your CPU operating temperature. Does it work? Read our review on these three to find out." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:45 AM (EST) |
When we met AblePlanet at CES, their Clear Harmony noise canceling headphones really caught our attention. Their built-in noise canceling circuitry is intended to reduce the infiltration of ambient noise, but can they stack up sonically against some serious competition within their price bracket? |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:45 AM (EST) |
"Akasa has been around for a while and in the PSU game since we reviewed the Akasa pax power 460W which was a high end PSU back then, since then they have released some solid performers and for the right price too. Now we look at there latest offering the Akasa PowerMax 1000w PSU, will it perform as well as its predecessors, only one way to find out so let us get on with the review." |
Asrock 4Core1600P35-WiFi+ 775 Socket Motherboard @ Pro-Clockers |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:44 AM (EST) |
But what if you want a great overclocking experience at a price closer to home? A price that won’t equal that of mid range Mercedes Benz monthly payment. What if you only could scrap up the funds to obtain a Intel Dual Core 2200 or 6420? Chances are you will want a board that is packed with all the features you must have like eSATA, voltage selections, Crossfire support and the rest of the features necessary to overclock the hell out of your CPU. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:44 AM (EST) |
"GIGABYTE graphics cards seem to be few and far between these days because they like to do things a bit differently. We’re all for standing out from the pack, and the latest card from GIGABYTE to jump into that category would be the TurboForce Edition of the 8800GT. |
Monday, March 3 2008 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:50 PM (EST) |
XFX did a wonderful job with their nForce 630i and GeForce 7150 solution. The board has plenty of the features that you need to run the latest Intel CPUs and has integrated graphics that perform well for the Home Theater PC market. With a price point of $79, the board fits well into the mainstream Intel motherboard market The announcement of the 8200 integrated graphics chipset for the AMD Athlon market brings true DX10 hardware to NVIDIA motherboard chipsets but the corresponding Intel chipset has not been announced as of yet. To get excellent gaming performance the only real solution on the Intel platform is to buy a discrete graphics card and upgrade. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:50 PM (EST) |
"The d2 Quadra is one fully-loaded hard drive with eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:49 PM (EST) |
"You may remember during our CES 2008 coverage we highlighted a product from Yoggie Security Systems called the Gatekeeper Pico. The product was named "Best of Innovations 2008 - Computer Accessories" at the Consumer Electronics Show and Yoggie Security Systems has sent over a demo of the Gatekeeper Pico for our review." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:49 PM (EST) |
"Overclocking this chip has been a pure pleasure. When paired with the X38 chipset, the potential could be far out there with the correct cooling setup. I started at 400 x 9 and 1.35v and the system booted so flawlessly that I knew that it was thirsty for more. So I jumped the multiplier to 9.5 and kept raising the FSB by 15MHz while keeping the voltage the same until it would not boot. Then I upped the voltage and started again. In the end I was able to push the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 chip to 4.322GHz before the temps got high enough to make me not want to take the chance. I ended up with the E8500 at 455FSB x 9.5 multiplier for the speed I obtained with a voltage increase to 1.45v. At 4.322GHz I was able to complete SuperPI, Orthos Prime and all of the benchmarks with no problems at all." |
Princeton VL2018W 20.1-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review @ ThinkComputers.org |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:49 PM (EST) |
“Not everyone needs a top of the line LCD monitor with a 2ms response time and all of the connections imaginable. Some people just want an LCD monitor to replace their huge CRT monitor. It is much easier moving around a few thin LCD monitors than a big CRT. Today we are taking a look at the VL2018W from Princeton. The 20.1-inch LCD features a 1680 x 1050 resolution and 8ms response time. You can get it from Geeks.com for a very decent price of $179.99. Let's take a look...” |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:48 PM (EST) |
We have found a number of very practical and well constructed features making installation and maintenance a breeze. Excellent ventilation is always nice but it is nicer still with the two included 120mm case fans operating at a near silent level at full speed. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder though. The Apevia X-Supra has clean lines with enough flair to make it sporty cool without becoming gaudy. |
Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme CPU Cooler Review @ Madshrimps |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:48 PM (EST) |
"Thermalright added two extra heatpipes to their successfully Ultra-120 CPU heatsink, in order to further improve performance on the high end scale. We compare this CPU cooling beast to the best out there to see what it can offer eXtra." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:47 PM (EST) |
"Today for review I've got the Ultra M998 Mid-Tower ATX PC Case and it just might be one of those cases that offers most if not all of the things we want to see in a quality case. The M998 is named after the tough and rugged M998 HMMWV military vehicle or more commonly know as the Hummvee, the case isn't quite military standard issue but it does have some resemblance to military stylings on the outside with user friendly features inside and out as well. " |
Sunday, March 2 2008 |
DDR2 or DDR3: MSI P35 Platinum Combo Mainboard Review @ Xbitlabs |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:07 PM (EST) |
Today we are going to introduce to you a very interesting combo solution from MSI that is based on Intel P35 Express chipset and can work with DDR3 or DDR2 SDRAM. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:07 PM (EST) |
“As far as thermal grease goes, the Tuniq TX-2 is at the top of the list as it has an advantage over its competitors. That advantage is the way it spreads out over the processor. Some thermal compounds spread out like cold butter and get all clumped up, but the Tuniq TX-2 spreads out smooth like peanut butter and doesn't clump up at all. One small ribbon of paste will spread out evenly and easily over the processor.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:06 PM (EST) |
"Legit Reviews was able to snag one of Alienware's first High Definition Media Servers off the assembly line to take a closer look what could be the future of home computing and entertainment. These high-end media servers are designed for users looking to create a connected and fully-integrated home theater. The price of the media server is between $5000 and $7000 depending on the configuration that you desire. In the next few weeks Legit Reviews will partner with two custom home theater installers in Los Angeles to get their views on the functionality and operability of the Alienware HD Media Server (HDMS). Because this flagship media server is not intended for normal consumers to install, Alienware is only making these servers available to profession installers. Until our installers have a go at it and report back to us, we wanted to at least give you a sneak peak as to what you will see after our installers get through..." |
Mini Remote Control (RC) Forklift Reviewed @ DragonSteelMods |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:06 PM (EST) |
"Today for review I've got a cool little Remote Control Forklift from TrendTimes.com, it's full of features, including movable, working forklift, full movement control and it includes a pallet, warning cones and even a little storage crate to carry around on it.It's a great little toy to run around on your desktop and have a little fun during the day to help break the stresses of life up a bit... " |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:05 PM (EST) |
"Bgears (formerly known as Bluegears) seeks to be a forerunner of innovative products related with home entertainment and computer systems. Their Taiwan based R & D office and factory in China have been in operation since 2000 with a focus on OEM and ODM markets initially. Bgears USA was established in California in March 2005 and specializes in quality consumer electronics for high-class home entertainment systems." |
