Saturday, June 14 2008 |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:37 PM (EDT) |
The Silverstone TJ07 has been on the market for quite some time, but still impresses every time you lay eyes on it. This is the reason you will see the case at every show, always filled with the latest and greatest in hardware. That is certainly enough reason for us to take a close look at the TJ07. |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:36 PM (EDT) |
The number one goal of most computer cases is keeping cool. We can add many fans, but the case becomes loud and we have a whole new problem! The folks at Tagan have thought of an innovative way of keeping their case cool, why not have two enormous fans on the side? Artiom takes a look. |
Kingston 2GB 800MHz HyperX FB-DIMM Memory Kit Review @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:36 PM (EDT) |
"The Kingston 800MHz HyperX FB-DIMMs are hands down the most innovative cooling design that we have seen Kingston bring to market. The design is flawless and the modules run cooler than any other FB-DIMMs that we have seen. For those that want even better cooling, simply place a fan on the modules like we did and you'll notice another massive temperature reduction. When it comes to building a high-end enthusiast platform using the Intel Skulltrail motherboard having the right memory modules is critical and Kingston should be the top brand on the short shopping list..." |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:36 PM (EDT) |
Price is a major consideration with a lot of people but with cases I tend to take the long view. It's well worth spending a few extra bucks on a case if you can use it through several evolutions of that killer gaming rig you've got in the computer shrine. Thermaltake has been making cases and cooling products for quite a while now, they've managed to combine their cooling expertise with their case design and come up with mid priced quality Chassis that takes cooling into consideration from the word go. |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:35 PM (EDT) |
The EliteXStream is the example of what two companies can think up when they get together. The EliteXStream is a single 12 volt rail behemoth that is sure to raise some eyebrows. The EliteXStream belongs to the crowd of people that believe all the power should be in one main 12 volt rail. This is a philosophy that we have seen for many years from PC Power and Cooling. But if you are a member of the multi-rail power supply club, OCZ has the ProXStream for you. The EliteXStream is available in to varieties, an 800 and 1k models. Each is enough to power the biggest of gaming systems. And today we will be reviewing the 800 watter for you. |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:35 PM (EDT) |
With the myriad of cases out there today it's hard to find a case that shows your components, keeps your rig cool, and lets you have some thing a little bit different than the next guy. |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:35 PM (EDT) |
"Moving up to the top of the Tempest, you'll notice something that will catch your eye - there are two 140mm exhaust fans here to whisk the hot air out of the case and keep those critical components cooler. Also on the top of the case are the Power and Reset buttons, two USB 2.0 ports, audio ports, and eSATA port. It's nice to see the inclusion of the eSATA port, since it is becoming a standard for external hard drives these days. Your motherboard does not need an eSATA port to use this feature, as it connects with a bridge from a standard SATA port on the board." |
Posted by Nathan @ 2:34 PM (EDT) |
"Everyone recommends the GeForce 9600 GT first, and they should. It's got a price-to-performance ratio unlike any card before. I'm not exaggerating. This card could very well be the best deal NVIDIA has ever put to market. I spent a day with Chaintech's factory-overclocked card... And I found a couple things I didn't like. Deal breakers? Hardly." |
Friday, June 13 2008 |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:04 AM (EDT) |
The Geforce 9800 GTS has been around for some time now and the maturing of the product brings with it a selection of cards which look to improve on the reference specification or design. We have one such card on our test bench today, XFXs 9800 GTX Black Edition from a handpicked range of cards which feature enhanced core and memory speeds for exceptional performance and stability. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:04 AM (EDT) |
"Noctua changed things up a little this time around by going to a down draft style cooler, but in the process they made several improvements. The biggest, and most noticeable, is the reduction of the overall height. The NH-C12P is 2.63 inches or 67mm shorter than its predecessor, the NH-U12P. At an overall height of 4.5 inches or 114mm (with the fan), it can fit in cases that the NH-U12P could never think of, such as desktop mini tower..." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:03 AM (EDT) |
"Only just the other day we looked at the GIGABYTE 9600GT TurboForce 512MB; today we look at the 1GB version of this card. While we’ve never been a huge fan of 1GB mid-range cards, the GIGABYTE TurboForce version carrying with it a hefty core and memory increase seemed to help the card out a little bit more. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:03 AM (EDT) |
Sapphire HD 3870 X2 Atomic Edition comes with pre-filled, pre-sealed and maintenance free watercooling. This allows Sapphire to ship the card with higher clocks, making the card the fastest HD 3870 X2 on the market today. As you would expect from such a premium product the presentation is outstanding, and so is the price. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:02 AM (EDT) |
I have used an array of KVM switches over the years both in my work as a database administrator and also at my home to run multiple computers simultaneously with one mouse, monitor, and keyboard. These, however, were not DVI based and had very few features other than a few that used USB instead of PS2 for keyboard and mouse connections. I had also come to know that each of the KVM switches I had used, including the professional quality ones at my workplace, had idiosyncrasies that in some cases compromised their efficiency. So my quest to find a switch that would meet my rather heightened needs at home continued in silence and up until recently I had all but given up. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:02 AM (EDT) |
With two GPUs on-board, needless to say power requirements for the GeForce 9800 GX2 are large. Thus, you'll need to power this board via both six-pin and eight-pin PCI Express power connectors in tandem. This board's bundle does include an adapter which converts two six-pin PCI Express power connectors into a single eight-pin connector, but either way you'll need a reasonably powerful and modern PSU for this part. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:02 AM (EDT) |
Basically, they took two cooler units and fused them together. Not only does it cool the processor, but also surrounding components like memory and chipsets. We know that Thermaltake makes some great coolers, but how does this new one stack up against units like the Ultra-120 and Scythe Zipang? |
Silverstone Kublai KL03B-W Mid-Tower Case @ Benchmark Reviews |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:01 AM (EDT) |
Silverstone's third Kublai mid tower chassis is made for aficionados and serious computer enthusiasts that require a high level component with no trade-offs for cooling and quietness. Following the designing concept of previous chassis from Kublai series, the KL03 also possess many features borrowed from the Temjin series. Constructed using steel and aluminum, this chassis strikes a great balance between external aesthetics and excellent structural rigidity. Benchmark Reviews tests the Silverstone Kublai KL03B-W mid-tower ATX computer case in this article. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:01 AM (EDT) |
One of OCZs offerings, the OCZ Rally2 Turbo USB 2.0 Flash Drive allows you to transfer large music, picture, videos, and data files to your laptop or desktop in record times. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:00 AM (EDT) |
"When it comes to HDTVs, bigger and more expensive means a higher profile in the press and a much greater techno-lust factor. Everyone would love to own a 60-inch Pioneer Kuro plasma set but who has $7K to buy one? Enter the real "meat and potatoes" of HDTV Land, sets like the 32-inch Vizio VO32L, one of the current best sellers. This 720P LCD HDTV has a list price of $649 USD and is readily available online or the local Costco and other warehouse clubs for around $599 USD. This is a good price and one of the reasons Vizio has come out of nowhere to garner serious market share from the likes of Sony, Samsung and Sharp. According to research firm DisplaySearch, Vizio had the strongest year-to-year growth of any top-five flat panel TV brand. Low prices and good distribution will do that for you in today's tough economic climes. Now is this 32-inch LCD HDTV any good? That's what we were determined to find out." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:00 AM (EDT) |
"Next to video, sound is probably one of the most important aspects of a PC. And if sound is important to you, it should be of decent quality too. Today I'll be looking at the Logitech Z Cinéma Advanced Surround Sound System. Although not a true surround sound setup, which typically include six, seven or more speakers laid out in a circle around the listener, this is a 2.1 setup, with two satellite speakers comprised of dual mids and tweeters, and a single high-power subwoofer for the bass." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:00 AM (EDT) |
"If you are in the market for a power supply in the 650W range, I certainly could not recommend this one for a high performance system. Like its name suggests (Atrix 500T), 500W is probably a more realistic maximum than the stated 650W. The efficiency and power factor are very poor and the failure of the unit to maintain the 3V3 and 5V0 lines at heavy loads, just reinforces my case. I should also bring to your attention a really irritating noise coming from the unit at high load - a sure sign of a stressed out low-end power supply. I am convinced this unit would fail within a short period of time if constantly loaded above 500W. The casing of the power supply got far warmer than the temperature of the air leaving the enclosure suggested, but with such a poor efficiency of 57.7%, this is not surprising." |
Thursday, June 12 2008 |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:03 PM (EDT) |
External hard drives seem to flood the market these days, but how many come with an automatic backup utility? Of those, how many are plasticky? Today, Justin looks at a strudy metal external, the new V1 external Hard Drive by VOX. |
OPPO HM-31 Advanced 3x1 HDMI Switch Review @ Motherboards.org |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:02 PM (EDT) |
The idea of a switch box to switch between video signals has been around for many years on the PC. We've used D-sub switch boxes for years until the current DVI switch box we use today was installed. The HM-31 is an excellent switch box well worth the $99 price tag, especially if you're hurting for places to plug in another HDMI or DVI device as the modern HTPC owner might have with PS3, X360, BRD, HDTV, and a HDMI equipped video card can quickly lead to having too many connections. OPPO offers a 1 year warranty on their HM-31 device and for the cost of a few dollars you get a very functional product. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:02 PM (EDT) |
"ASUS looks to have again built a monster of a motherboard that is not based on a "flagship" chipset. The P5Q3 showed to have a great layout, extremely good overclocking prowess, and was stable as well. While the P5Q3 showed some of the best performance we have seen in a motherboard to date, there is no doubt that improvements can be made in the areas of ease-of-overclocking, stability, and certainly hard drive compatibility." |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:01 PM (EDT) |
The guide is rounded out with a range of troubleshooting tips and other information which should be of great use to Mass Effect players. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:01 PM (EDT) |
" I've always been keen to recommend Crucial in the past when people wanted RAM with a lifetime warranty that works as expected. Not until a few years ago did Crucial start offering their Ballistix overclocking RAM. Fast forward to the new DDR3 days of today and we find a new Ballistix PC3-16000 kit that offers speeds of 2000MHz! You'll be pressed to find a board that can even handle this speed, I know I didn't have one. " |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:01 PM (EDT) |
QNAP's attention to the quality of the components used in the construction of the TS-409 is refreshing to see, and still they have proven quality doesn't automatically mean a higher price. At $550 for the non-Pro and $600 for the Pro version the TS-409 is priced well below most of their competitors. The TS-409 incorporates many Enterprise-grade features one would expect to see in a NAS that costs almost half again this amount, and as such literally blows away four-bay NAS solutions within its price range by offering a better value, feature set, and very strong performance. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:00 PM (EDT) |
"We mentioned the other day when we reviewed the BFG 9600GT OC2 that BFG had recently expanded its OC line-up with the addition of the OC2 and OCX models. While the 9600GT only goes to OC2, the 9800 GTX is the first model to make use of the OCX naming scheme. |
Posted by Nathan @ 4:00 PM (EDT) |
Palit's GeForce 9800 GTX follows the specifications of the NVIDIA reference design to the letter. Even then it is one of the fastest cards out there that you can buy, constantly delivering excellent FPS in games. Our sample allowed up to 16% additional overclocking on the GPU for a final clock speed of 784 MHz. |
Wednesday, June 11 2008 |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:45 PM (EDT) |
“ASUS has had many similar designs come and go. The last revision that came to mind was the Artic Square which was actually more round than square. The names don't really coincide with the shapes of these coolers, but then people don't buy them for their names. We buy them for their performance. While this isn't the first cylindrical CPU cooler released by ASUS, it has made a bigger difference in the battle against heat and does its job very well.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:44 PM (EDT) |
Yuin OK2 is the name of the second best earphone from the Chinese brand Yuin. Unlike their bigger brother these earphones are easy to drive, and are also optimized for use with a normal modern DAP. The OK2s can function both as normal earbuds and as in-ears which makes them quite unique. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:44 PM (EDT) |
"German headphone maker Ultrasone's HFI-580s block out noise without plugging up your ear canals or using active cancellation circuitry. The S-Logic "natural surround" technology and radiation shielding may seem gimmicky, but these great-sounding cans give our trusty Sennheiser HD280 Pro's a serious run for their money. To our ears, they're best suited for applications where sonic accuracy is key; though we'd have virtually no qualms about recommending them for casual as well as critical listening." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:43 PM (EDT) |
We're writing to let you all know that we have just posted a new article at HotHardware in which we expand our coverage of the GeForce 9600 GT by doing another round-up of three retail cards: the PNY Verto 9600 GT, the MSI N9600GT OC, and the ASUS EN9600GT SILENT. As you might expect, all three of these cards sport 512MB of GDDR3 and a 256-bit memory interface. What you may not expect is how different these three cards actually are. Two feature custom coolers, one of which is passive, making it silent. Because of their custom coolers, two of the cards are dual-slot solutions while the third uses the single-slot reference cooler. Only one of them ships with a factory overclock while the other two utilize NVIDIA's reference clocks. |
AMCC Storage 3ware 9690SA SAS/SATA RAID Controller @ TechwareLabs |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:43 PM (EDT) |
Looking for storage at mega fast speeds and a lot of functionality? Michael Bosse gets inside the 9690SA speedster and shows you how to shift gears into the fastlane with this SAS solution at a budget price. We drop a few SAS drives under the hood and let loose the rpm's with this card to bring you the skinny on how the 9690SA stacks up? Will you be crossing the finish line in the end? |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:43 PM (EDT) |
"...The ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi+AP may not appeal to the hardcore extreme enthusiast, but for the rest of us mainstream user it's near perfect and offers great value for money." |
Thermolab Micro and Nano Silencer CPU Coolers @ Legit Reviews |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:42 PM (EDT) |
ThermoLab recently introduced the Micro and Nano Silencer PCT (Power Clamping Technology) CPU coolers aimed at those of want to lower noise levels. 'Power Clamping Technology' is a new technology developed by ThermoLab that helps the heat sink cooling fins make better contact with the heat pipes. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:42 PM (EDT) |
"Thermaltake played a large role in the evolution of the water-cooling phenomenon. With their manufacturing capability and R&D teams, the company has made improvements in the quality of components used and the level of skill needed to install a unit successfully. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:41 PM (EDT) |
"With both AMD and Nvidia readying a new arsenal of videocards, the real battle for GPU supremacy won't be fought until later this summer. In the meantime, gamers are enjoying attractive price points nearly across the board, and unlike days of yesteryear, enthusiasts needn't plunk down $600+ for a high end gaming experience. Remarkably, AMD's HD 3870 has nestled into the $150ish tier, unheard of territory for a higher performance part." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:41 PM (EDT) |
This article serves only one purpose: test three of the industry's most coveted coolers. Not very long ago Benchmark Reviews published the article Best CPU Cooler Performance - Q1 2008. At the time, the effort we gave in producing our test results seemed well worth the trouble. However, months later we see that there's a lot more to a cooler than just measuring performance with the same common fan. So after even more testing, we now have a full understanding of each CPU coolers individual characteristics and deliver the results to you. Benchmark Reviews is proud to present a three-way fight to the finish: The OCZ Vendetta 2 vs. Thermalright's Ultra-120 eXtreme vs. Xigmatek's HDT-S1283. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:40 PM (EDT) |
"This motherboard was a breeze to overclock. To OC this board, I attempted to get the highest Front Side Bus that I could. After many different settings, the highest I could get stable was 470x7. This motherboard booted up at 500x7 easily, but Windows didn't like that overclock. I could get into Vista with 485x7, but it wasn't stable enough to run benchmarks. 470x7 is not a bad overclock at all in my book, but I was thoroughly surprised that this motherboard had no issues booting up with the FSB set at 500. The BIOS' "Extreme Tweaker" made it extremely easy to overclock the ASUS Rampage Formula, because all the options that I needed, and many more, were all conveniently located on the same tab." |
Tuesday, June 10 2008 |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:09 PM (EDT) |
"Phillips' most recent entry into the earbud market touts an expert tuned and angled acoustic design, which reportedly provides remarkably "crisp, detailed and transparent" audio with "extended precision highs delivering the ultimate in pure sound." But seriously - are the headphones really all that? Read on to find out." |
CoolIt Eliminator Liquid CPU Cooler Review @ Motherboards.org |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:08 PM (EDT) |
Some things are just simple, straightforward and efficient; this describes the CoolIt Eliminator in a few words as that is just what it is. No filling of a reservoir, no messing with a bunch of tubes that may leak and absolutely no problems with any assembly, as none is needed here. For those who have ever installed a custom liquid system, you know the vigorous details it entails to take on this task. The Eliminator is a stress saver in the very least in that respect. The Eliminator is also very silent and makes your system run much quieter than one using a large blowing fan to keep CPU temperatures down to their minimum. |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:08 PM (EDT) |
"Logitech continues to innovate and redesign one of the most basic elements of computing: the mouse. I've been fortunate enough to have reviewed several of their offerings over the past few years and have been impressed with nearly all. It's been several months since I first received the MX Air, and my schedule has finally slowed enough for me to get some words down. Rather than give a detailed account of every last feature, I thought I would share a little about what life is like with this quality mouse." |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:07 PM (EDT) |
"With the ever growing technologies such as quad SLI and quad core CPU’s; the need for more power also grows. However, not only have PSU manufacturers got the task of creating a power supply which pumps out plenty of watts, they’ve also got the task of making their units silent and aesthetically pleasing – to compete with similar models on the market. One such power supply that boasts to do all this is the 1000W Kingwin Mach 1; let’s see how well this beefy unit performs." |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:07 PM (EDT) |
Greetings once more, my good readers. We're continuing our magic theme here at jonnyGURU.com by taking a look at the NorthQ Black Magic 850W unit. This is my second encounter with NorthQ after reviewing the Giant Connector 850W not long ago, which you may recall that I gave high marks to. Will the Black Magic be able to ensorcel me into giving it as good of a score? We shall see. Meantime, let's all look at the box. |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:06 PM (EDT) |
The Zeus ZM1200M is not a revamped version of the Decathlon DA1200 unit; its an entirely different design down to the core. It is also one of the very few PSUs which have six 12V lines, but it also has the ability to merge all six lines into one, manually. |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:06 PM (EDT) |
With the new age in technology, touch-screen items are becoming more and more mainstream. Couple that with a QWERTY keyboard, and you now have one of the best phone out there, the LG Voyager. Come along and check out what Jason Dumbaugh thinks about this new phone. |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:05 PM (EDT) |
"The iChill is one series of cards that I’ve really liked from the word go. Inno3D’s attention to detail by using only the best quality coolers and a good line-up of cards make this series really stand out when compared to what’s on offer from other companies. |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:05 PM (EDT) |
First off, lets have a little background on our subject. The QNAP QBack-35S Automatic File Backup Station is an encrypted data backup center designed for people who want a little more security for their data. Namely, an AES 256-bit data encryption. QBack-35S is a 3.5 single SATA drive external enclosure which is compatible with major hard disk drive brands. It supports up to 1TB capacity, USB 2.0, and eSATA high-speed data transfer. It offers hands-free and real-time automatic file backup along with Email backup. Four backup modes are provided including auto-sync backup, instant backup, one-touch-button backup, and schedule backup. |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:04 PM (EDT) |
OK, so most of you probably don't go running to the local electronics store to check out the latest in network storage devices. I'm also guessing that a lot of you don't even think about owning one. I know I didn't - but that was before I received the Tagan Icy Box IB-NAS4220-B to review. Having owned several external hard drive enclosures, I've been perfectly happy with my single-drive boxes with pretty blue LEDs that easily connect to a single computer. After all, about the only use for an external hard drive is for backing up critical data on my PC, right? Not so, as I think you'll agree after taking a closer look at the latest Icy Box provided by Tagan. |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:02 PM (EDT) |
"If you have been reading XtremeComputing for a while, you will know that we have already reviewed an AK965 cooler from Akasa, and found it to be very good performance for the money. So what is different about this AK965? Well the last version of the cooler was intended for the OEM/system builder market, and because of demand for the AK965 Akasa has released a slightly updated version (blue leds and fan) straight to retail. This should mean that it will be available to buy in even more places." |
Monday, June 9 2008 |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:27 PM (EDT) |
"The Striker II Extreme can overclock, but unfortunately, not quite to the level I have achieved on several other boards with this processor. Given the dearth of settings in the BIOS, it does take time to find a nice stable overclock. Pretty much every voltage and many of the memory sub-timings needed to be tweaked for maximum performance. My CPU is capable of 470MHz FSB, but due to the way the dividers are managed, I was only able to get stable at 450 MHz (1800MHz); the memory, on the other hand, was good up to 1000MHz (2000MHz). These speeds did not require massive voltages to get the job done. In fact the memory only needed 1.86 volts to hit that number. While 450 and 1000MHz are nice, the performance hit from running the memory unlinked is noticeable on this Nvidia board. With that in mind, I went to the well again and set the memory to Linked and Synced, which matches the memory and CPU FSB and essentially gives a 1:2 CPU to RAM ratio. By doing this, the performance increases dramatically, and this is how I ran the overclocked benchmarks." |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:27 PM (EDT) |
"Most computer users have a reminiscence of overclocking whenever they hear name DFI. This brand became famous during nForce4 chipset period. Even today, DFI doesn't have real competition in field of motherboards attended for AMD processors. In case of Intel platforms they are still competing with prestige ASUS models and some other top manufacturers.This time we have tested DFIs last generation "network party" motherboard with greatest novelty being Intel X48 chipset. We have tested model DFI LanParty LT X48-T2R, but we must say that it is also available UT version with advanced cooling solution..." |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:26 PM (EDT) |
“The Apevia X-Jupiter is an excellent entry into the full-tower market. Besides being very attractive and stylish, the X-Jupiter delivers a multitude of features such as four included 120mm fans (with an option for a fifth) a built in LCD temperature monitor and two fan controllers. The fans, while not ultra quite, serve the case well and the fan controllers will help keep down the noise; as an added bonus, the LED fans also glow brighter when spinning faster! Another big bonus is the aluminum construction, which does a great job of keeping the weight down, and as a result, keeping your back from getting angry at you.” |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:25 PM (EDT) |
The Sunbeam Core Contact Freezer has shown itself to be an able competitor in the Air Cooling market. Not only did it out perform a cooler that I'd consider a very able competitor, it was also extremely easy to install, very well built, and pretty nice looking to boot. If that isn't enough, the package contained plenty of a top-of-the-line thermal paste, and a very quiet fan to round out the cooler. |
Aeneon XTUNE and Kingston ValueRAM DDR3-1333 Review @ Hardware-Mag.de |
Posted by Nathan @ 6:24 PM (EDT) |
“After reviewing the OCZ PC3-10666 ReaperX HPC Enhanced Bandwidth Kit, we would like to present two further DDR3-1333 kits to you. The memory packages from Aeneon and Kingston have an overall capacity of 2 GB (2x 1 GB) and belong to the category of the favorable DDR3-1333 products. Manufacturer Qimonda sent a kit from the XTUNE series, while from Kingston two bolts from the well-known ValueRAM series found the way on our testbench. Who will win the contest, we clarify in our detailed article to the topic. Like always we were on the hunt for maximum frequencies, lowest timings and extreme speeds!” |
Sunday, June 8 2008 |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:50 PM (EDT) |
Players can also alter their load out in a specific class. For example, the human soldier can have a machine gun, rocket launcher, shotgun, or other weapons as their primary weapon. When you need to get down and dirty, the machine gun is often my default choice as between this and my grenades and heavy explosive charges; I can often do what I need to. When the tide of battle changes, I often sacrifice some speed for a rocket launcher, which enables me to destroy large vehicles and defenses from afar. |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:50 PM (EDT) |
"Today I have for review a new motherboard model from Biostar, the TF8200 A2+. This board is part of Biostar's TForce lineup, which are upscale versions of their regular motherboard series, featuring better components and more options for enthusiasts and overclockers. The TF8200 A2+ uses the GeForce 8200 design, part of nVidia's most recent release of 8000 and 700 series chipsets for AMD." |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:50 PM (EDT) |
"AMD’s progress of late has been rather slow. With Phenom being initially delayed due to poor clocking, and then being bitten by the TLB bug in its B2 stepping core, AMD’s Phenom has been a late bloomer. Although it has now come out of its shell, it’s still not able to kick Intel off the performance ladder. |
MSI P6N SLI Platinum NF650i SLI Motherboard Review @ DragonSteelMods |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:49 PM (EDT) |
"Today for review I've got an MSI P6N SLI Platinum Motherboard, it's packed with tons of features that you'll see on most higher end motherboards, including eSATA, 8-Channel Audio, 1333FSB Support and SLI support as well. My only complaints about this board would have to be that SLI only runs at 8X, and you have to use a card to switch between SLI and NON-SLI configurations, this can be a real pain. So continue on as I put the MSI P6N NF650i motherboard up against the competition.. " |
Posted by Nathan @ 3:49 PM (EDT) |
"This time we have tested projector Sanyo PDG-DSU 20E. First |
