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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Motherboards.org | Subject: Motherboard
Drop by motherboards.org for another look at the newly released 680i LT based motherboard from EVGA. It is a good implementation of simplicity, offering a solid board with great overclocking potential. Even for those who don't want to delve into the intricacies of OCing can get good results, Doc managed 14% with the bundled nTune software.
"There are really no down-side or negative aspects to this EVGA 680LT motherboard, it meets or excels the needs to be the
backbone and beginning of any desktop system in today's demanding PC world. EVGA offers their users excellent customer
service and with their lifetime warranty on their motherboards is unbeatable so when you buy EVGA you buy more than just the
product. Good Job EVGA, this is a board worthy of our Editors Choice Award for its overall effectiveness and overclocking
abilities.."
Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: HotHardware | Subject: Memory
HotHardware has posted a review of Corsair's newest Dominator, the TWIN2X2048-10000C5DF. It is a pair of 1GB DIMMs running at PC2-10000 DIMMs with timings of 5-5-5-18-2T at 1250MHz, and sports the Dominator cooling fans and shroud. Because this is pretty much the fastest RAM going, there isn't much room for OCing, but it does come out king in the review.
“In PC enthusiast circles, Corsair is a name that needs no introduction. For years, the company has consistently produced
some of the most sought after, high speed memory modules available at the time. Their XMS line of DDR memory was incredibly
popular when it was released, as were the company's Pro and Xpert modules. Today it's Corsair Dominator memory kits that are
enticing PC enthusiasts, thanks to their innovative cooling solution and high-performance.”
Here are some more Memory articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Wired News | Subject: General Tech
Several of the game designers from Remedy have left to start their own game development studio, named Recoil. They will be announcing an original game sometime this year, and it will be a cinegame, essentially trying to capture the feel of a movie in a game. With Max Payne already under their belts, it seems likely that they will produce some interesting and original games. Read on at Wired.
"Veterans of Remedy Entertainment, aka The Folks Who Made Max Payne, have created a new development studio called Recoil
Games. Ok, so they're better at game design than names, apparently. What's potential very intriguing, though, is the new
company's focus on "Cinegames," games with the scope, feel, and cast of an epic disaster movie."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: ExtremeMhz | Subject: General Tech
ExtremeMhz plugged a USB drive into a Vista machine, to find out what speed increase you get when using ReadyBoost. As it turns out, the only time you will feel it is on startup and when loading programs. As only managed to shave a few seconds off of the longest tasks, you may not even notice it then. It is very possible that a larger drive that they used would give you more benefit, so stick with larger than 512MB.
“Windows Vista has certainly gotten its fair share of criticism since its official release, and with good reason. After
playing with Vista for so long now, I remain quite frustrated, even after fiddling around with the final retail release.
There's just too many issues many will have to face and somewhat force them to take the time to research in order to work
them out and keep them sane! I've found that unless your an avid computer user, you won't be able to figure out how to
remedy many of the issues you will face with both hardware and software. However, that's not the purpose of this article.
Despite its flaws, Vista does incorporate a number of very useful features that many may not even be aware of. One of these
features happens to be ReadyBoost, which will be covered in detail in this short article, including my personal thoughts on
what an impact it may have with flash drive manufacturers.”
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: VIA Arena | Subject: Mobile
VIA Arena provide a preview of the TufTab v7112XT UMPC. Wrapped around a 7" LCD, with a 1.3MP camera that can take shots at 1280x1024 or video at 15fps in SVGA/30fps VG. The sides are where the input and output ports are, including an Ethernet LAN port, headphone jack, USB 2.0 port, VGA out, DC power jack, a PCMCIA slot and a SD-IO/MMC slot. It's also BlueTooth enabled, and will be at home in any traveler's kit.
"TabletKiosk's new eo TufTab v7112XT UMPC are now available. Pre-orders are now being taken in fact with stock set to be
ready for shipping in mid-April. TabletKiosk were one of the first UMPC manufacturers to bring a model to market. The eo
model was robust but quite basic in its feature set. This new model is IP53 compliant, making it suitable for abnormal - but
increasingly normal - applications for computing. It also includes some additional features that your average user looking
for a notebook replacement would appreciate. Let's take a tour of it..."
Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PureOverclock | Subject: Display
Buying a TFT LCD (thin film transistor liquid crystal display) will introduce you to a whole set of acronyms you may have never encountered before. PureOverclock hopes to display their knowledge by monitoring the trends and giving you the chance to view their findings. Read on to find out what Twisted Nematic + Film, Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment, Patterned Vertical Alignment and In Plane Switching mean to you, and which is better at what you want from a monitor.
“The aim of this article is to make the process of buying a monitor simpler for you, the buyer, by demystifying some of the
more important aspects to consider when looking for a TFT, as well as looking at some of the recent trends in the market
which may impact your purchasing decision -- which panel technology is most suited to your needs?”
Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PCApex | Subject: Case and Cooling
PC Apex reviews the Lian-Li PC-343B
Modular Cube Case, an 18"x18"x18" case. With all that space, you can pick up bolt-on modular add ons to increase the usefulness of the case, you aren't stuck with a default configuration for your fans, water cooling, HDD cage and other features. Head on over to take a look at this case, it can fit a beer fridge in the unused space, or you could sublet it to a contortionist.
"Today we profile a case that is so big it took not one, not two, but three sponsors in order to bring it to you! A case
that is so massive, it's constantly under the danger of imploding under its own gravitational field! So giganhugenormous we
had to make up a new words for it!?! Xoxide, FrozenCPU and Performance-PCs have teamed up to bring us the Lian-Li PC-343B
Modular Cube Case."
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: Processor
[H]ard|OCP has posted some very good slides of Intel's Penryn preview. Over a dozen 45nm Hi-k designs are being developed by Intel and they shouldn't have a problem getting them made, they will have 2 45nm manufacturing fabs up and running within 6 to 9 months and 2 more on the way.
"Marking the next step in Intel’s “tick-tock” product strategy and cadence to deliver a new process technology with an
enhanced microarchitecture or entirely new microarchitecture every year, Intel Corporation will begin producing its
next-generation Penryn family of processors in the second half of this year. These new processors benefit from enhancements
to the Intel® Core™ microarchitecture and also Intel’s industry-leading 45nm Hi-k process technology with its hafnium-based
high-k + metal gate transistor design, which results in higher performance and more energy-efficient processors."
Here are some more Processor articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Slashdot | Subject: General Tech
These new prototype glasses change colour at the turn of a tiny knob in about 2 seconds. A step up from UV sensitive glasses, which can be fooled into darkening and lightening at inappropriate times by oddly angled UV rays or by being behind UV blocking glass, these change shade when you choose. A gel of organic oxides is sandwiched between two layers of electrochromic material. It uses a watch battery to apply voltage to change the transparency. The tint will stay without power for about 30 days, and you can expect 1000's of transitions before you need a new battery. Read more by following the link at Slashdot.
"Chemists at the University of Washington have made glasses with lenses that can be transparent or dark, in shades of
yellow, green, or purple, all at the push of a button. The glasses will let the wearer instantly change the color of their
lenses to virtually any hue by tuning a tiny electronic knob in the frame."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: General Tech
The Tech Report has plenty of info on the new core from Intel, Penryn. Far more than just a shrinkage, and still on target for release later this year, you can get a sneak peek here.
As well, the Nehalem will be coming soon too. Referred to as the "first truly dynamically scalable microarchitecture", it has integrated the graphics core from the north bridge to the CPU socket. You can get mroe info, and maybe guess what they mean by the dynamically scalable moniker in the article. You can find out even more by reading through Ryan's article at the top of our front page.
Intel says Penryn is "not just a simple die shrink." The CPU will include some provisions to enhance clock-for-clock
performance over current Core 2 processors, as we explain.
We also have info on Nehalem, the next-generation microarchitecture from Intel that steals whole chapters from AMD's playbook. Nehalem will adopt an integrated memory controller, a HyperTransport-like interconnect, and even Fusion-style integrated graphics." Here are some more Processor articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: General Tech
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 27, 2007 -- Intel Corporation today announced the 10 winners of the company's most prestigious award for suppliers, the Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award. The award, for outstanding commitment to quality and performance excellence in 2006, recognizes companies that provided products and services deemed essential to Intel's business success. This select group will be honored at a ceremony tonight in Burlingame, Calif.
The 2006 SCQI winners are: Asymtek, A Nordson Company; Daewon Semiconductor Packaging Industrial Company; Disco Corporation; Grohmann Engineering; Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation; Moses Lake Industries (TAMA Chemicals); Nippon Mining & Metals Co., Ltd.; Senju Metal Industry Co., Ltd.; SUMCO Corporation; and Tokyo Electron Limited.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: General Tech
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 27, 2007 -- Intel Corporation today announced the 44 companies receiving Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for outstanding commitment to quality and performance excellence. These suppliers provided products and services deemed essential to Intel's business success in 2006. They excelled at meeting and exceeding high expectations and tough performance goals to distinguish themselves from the thousands of suppliers that work with Intel. Winners will be honored at a ceremony tonight in Burlingame, Calif.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: newegg | Subject: General Tech
Event Date & Time:March 30th, 2007, 1:30 p.m. PST
Duration:60 minutes Sign up today for a chance to win prizes during the webcast! (must be present to win) 1 Winner will receive an Intel Quad-core 6600 CPU 2 Winners will receive a copy of Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate REQUIREMENTS: To attend this Web conference event you will need: • A computer with access to the Internet to view the visual portion of the event. • A functioning sound card and speakers or headphones for your PC. • Windows Media Player 9 (WMP 9). • Test your computer: 1. To test your computer for the proper configuration click here 2. Please install and run Live Meeting Software if prompted to do so. 3. You should see a Live Meeting Console with 3 revolving slides. If you are able to see all three slides, your test was successful. 4. If you are not able to see the slides, or if your system is stalled, please contact Event Support (see below). 5. Last but not least, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!.
Head to newegg to register for a Vista webcast from Microsoft.
There are prizes for participants and exclusive promo codes for savings on Vista after the webcast.
UncleBob | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Editorial
Man, it's Wednesday and humpday already. I've got a real treat for you today. John C used to be a member advocate and is now a Mod. He's truly a great guy, so glad he agreed to talk with us....
OK, by now you know the drill: Hi there. Let me take a minute to introduce myself. I'm Uncle Bob, a Mod here at PC Perspective. We will be running a series of articles within the forum that will be called Mod Interviews. I ask revealing, embarrassing, stupid, probing questions of Mods and hopefully you get to laugh with us at ourselves and in the process get to know some of us better. Beware, not all the Mods are as forthcoming as you may like, I do my best to uncover the truth, but haven't always hit the mark! Here ya go, number 15 in the series: John C! 1. I realize many of the mods here are in a witness protection program of some sort, but can you give us your real name? John. I bet you never figured that out. 2. Why did you join PCPer/AMDMB? Abit KT7-Raid. I was moving up from my beloved Abit BP-6 with dual Celeron 400's at 570. I had no clue about AMD motherboards and CPU's. 3. Which forums do you mod? Intel Motherboards, specifically Asus, since I have one of the the suckers! 4. Why do you keep coming back? Never left. I have been visiting these forums 3 or 4 times per day since I joined. I love all the tech info, but especially the friendship and camaraderie that is the true basis of this site. Regardless of name. 5. What was your first experience with a computer? Wang 386SX-12. That puppy did scream. 2 mb memory, 20 mb hard drive. And it had both a 5 1/4 drive, and the new-fangled 3 1/2" drive! And a COLOR monitor, something like 40 x 60 resolution. Had this new Windows 3.0 on it, it was really hot stuff. 6. Do you prefer to be called a "geek" or a "nerd"? Geek. And with pride. 7. What exactly do you do here at PC Perspective? Good question. I better ask JimZ. I now mod the Intel tech sections. I was the member advocate for a number of years. But since most of you members seem to be such good citizens, I just plain got bored. So I asked for a change in venue. Mainly I try to offer tech help, and offer my experience, mostly on the hardware end. I am a bit limited when it comes to in-depth software issues. 8. What do you like most about your “job”? I realize it’s actually a rudimentary form of slavery or servitude, but you are still here…can you explain this to our readers? I love interacting with people who have similar interests. I truly love helping out younger members, whether it be computers, love life, or their cars. 9. OK, we all know this is coming…What do you like least about your job? Is there a least? Ok, getting rid of spammers. And people who just have to push the rules to get attention. 10. How long have you been active in PC Perspective? Since 2000 when I joined. 11. Where are most active here? What is it you suppose that draws you to that particular area? The politically correct answer: The Intel forums I moderate. Ok, I do a scan every time I open PCper. I start at Tech Talk and work my way down the list. I love Audio Corner, since I have a huge interest in home audio. And the HTPC forum. OT is a lot of fun, I have checked out the "Babes" thread once or twice. 12. What interests do you have outside of PC Perspective. Don't be shy, if you don’t have a life outside of here, many readers would like to know! I love airplanes. Any and all kinds. Except helicopters. Those darn things just have too much moving metal supported by a simple "Jesus nut". I have had my Airframe and Powerplant license since 1983. I love music, and high-end audio systems. Tubes Rule! I also love to read fiction, especially suspense. A large fan of science fiction also. 13. OK, it’s hardware time! Let’s start with your most, or current favorite piece of hardware. Tell us about it. I love AMD and have owned many. I also love Intel, when they get off their butts and make decent hardware. So I recently built this Core2 duo rig. Love it. Great Asus board, all SATA drives, including DVD burner. For the first time in my computing life, no floppy is hooked up. So zero ribbon cables in my system! 14. Software? Hey, if you are a closet Linux user, now’s the time to come out. (If you are a closet Microsoft user, don’t be afraid, we can keep a secret!) Ok, I finally had to upgrade to XP. I lost my beloved W2K install disc. I still hate the darn warning balloons. I do play with linux, but have just lacked the determination to figure out all the little commands to make my mouse, etc work as desired. 15. OK, let’s get real personal. Witness Protection Program be damned…Can you tell us something about yourself you’d like us to know? I have 2 wonderful kids, they are now 23 and almost 21. Love em to death. Long divorced from their mother, who is a wonderful woman and still my best friend. I was born on Cape Cod, so I do occasionally still "Pahk the cah". 16. What can you tell us about your job? Hey, if you do something illegal, now’s a good enough time as any to make a clean start! I am a licensed aircraft mechanic. I have been through many management positions, but am currently a night shift supervisor for a small regional airline. I absolutely love working with the young kids fresh out of school and helping to build their skills and confidence to succeed in this industry. 17. Where do you live? (Be fearless, your secret is safe with us..) Cheyenne, WY 18. What can you tell us about your family?? As I said, 2 beautiful kids. I am now single, and share a house with 2 wonderful people who have just been absolute gems in the 10 years I have known them. 19. Here’s a delicate one…How old are you and where did you grow up? I am 49, almost 50. I was born, and partly raised on Cape Cod. I have lived in Colorado Springs, Newark, NJ, Bangor ME, Miami, Houston, Iowa, Hawaii. I think that is it. 20. Well, we are getting to the end of it, it’ll all be over soon, I promise. What would like to say to our forum members, go ahead anything. Get it off your chest. We have all day here…. Come here, enjoy your stay. Get and give whatever info you need or have. Did I say enjoy? If you are not having fun in what you are doing, do something else. Life is far too short.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: VR-Zone | Subject: General Tech
VR-Zone has some information on the ASUS Xonar D2X, the soundcard announced at CeBIT. It is a PCIe card, that can handle 192K/24-bit with 118dB SNR for playback, and 115dB SNR for recording. They have captures from the slide show that give you a lot of information on what this card will do.
"We first broke the news about ASUS making sound cards over at CeBIT and DigiTimes followed up with an article yesterday
stating Xonar D2X is using CMedia sound chips instead of ADI we initially heard. If that the case, Xonar D2/X is most
probably based off C-Media Oxygen HD CMI8788 sound chip according to the specs we seen."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Beyond3D | Subject: Graphics Card
In a large round up, Beyond3D tests the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
and GTS 640MB
against the 7950 GX2, the 7900 GTX
and ATI's X1950 XTX. Once the resolution gets higher and AA and AF are enabled, the G80 family's claim to the crown really stands out. When the R600 hits the market, it will be quite the battle for dominance.
"We sat down with a gaggle of G80s, major competition from NVIDIA's own pre-G80 high-end stable and a SKU from AMD (quiet at
the back!) to see how the two G80 launch SKUs compared to their immediate peers. We'll cover GeForce 8800 GTS 320MiB
separately."
Here are some more Graphics Card articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Inquirer | Subject: General Tech
Police in Mexico City have started a new program that they hope will reduce certain areas reputation for violence. If you bring in a gun, the police will trade you for a new PC, as well as food or money. The idea seems like it could be attractive to hoodlums wanting to get their GTA fix; unless as The Inquirer points out, a bright one realizes that there is a different kind of trade that could be made.
"MEXICAN POLICE have launched a scheme to reduce the murder rate in a rough area of Mexico City by encouraging people to
trade in their guns for PCs, reports the Manchester Grauniad."
Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Tweaknews | Subject: System
The Zalman HD160XT bills itself as the Ultimate HTPC ... and with a 7" touchscreen it may have a case to base that on. Since it will happily fit a full ATX board the three 80mm and single 92mm fans will keep your system cool if you choose to put some serious heat producing hardware inside. Tweaknews fell in love with the screen, the remote and the case, so read on and see if you do too.
"Constructed entirely in aluminum, it comes in either a silver or black anodized finish and promises quiet cooling
performance in an elegant package. It comes complete with a 7-inch LCD display, remote control and an impressive battery of
software that should make building a top shelf HTPC a relatively easy task for the average enthusiast. Follow along as we
take an in-depth look at the Zalman HD160XT. I think you'll be as impressed as I was with this product."
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: System
[H]ard|OCP picked up a SFF gaming PC from Hypersonic, the Phantom GX. With it's $2500 dollar price tag, a GeForce 7900 seems a little light, and [H] found that the biggest customization in the box was the use of tape for wire management. Head over to read the review, and their interesting encounters when phoning HyperSonic's Tech Support.
"Premium integrator Hypersonic is back with a SFF built for gaming power. In previous evaluations, the company has had some
issues with tech support and providing a good ownership experience for the money. Does it get it right this time?"
Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: Motherboard
The new motherboard chipset from nVidia, the 680i LT is not really a new chipset. It is even reported as a 680i SLI, no LT in CPU-Z. Trimmed off are the second onboard NIC, 2 USB ports, and the BIOS going to 1200MHz for EPP automatically, though it can certainly reach that manually. However, this trimming did allow them to reduce the price to around $200, significantly lower than the price of a Striker Extreme. Learn more about the capabilities of this board at The Tech Report.
"The nForce 680i SLI's only lingering problem has been the cost of the platform—boards based on Nvidia's reference design
typically run about $250, and custom boards from other partners can cost upwards of $300. Today, Nvidia is lowering the cost
of entry into the 680i fraternity with the launch of the nForce 680i LT SLI chipset. Like its older brother, the LT arrives
on an Nvidia-designed retail motherboard. This time, though, boards are expected to sell for $200 or less.
What has Nvidia cut from the 680i SLI to slide this latest LT design under the $200 mark? How does the board fare as a result? Is this Nvidia's homage to Lawrence Taylor? Read on to find out." Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: futurelooks | Subject: Case and Cooling
The Zalman ZM-600HP 600 Watt Modular Heatpipe Cooled PSU is under review at futurelooks. It has some nice features including 4 12V rails, modular cabling, and protection for just about any fluctuation in temperature or voltage. It is also fairly quiet, sitting at about 45dBA, thanks to it's 120mm fan and heatpipe cooling. Auto-sensing 115 or 240 V is also handy, so this PSU is not a bad choice for someone not needing a full kilowatt.
"Zalman has been committed to making super quiet cooling solutions for quite some time. Their quality and near artistic
construction have made them legendary. Today, we check out one of their innovative heatpipe cooled power supplies. Does
silence have a price when it comes to power? Let's find out!"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: hardCOREware | Subject: General Tech
Drop by hardCOREware for a look at the power consumption of a PS3 while it's running Folding@Home, and also get an idea how fast the Cell processor can fold. The PS3 makes up 65% of Folding@Home’s current TFLOPS, but only 13% of active folders are PS3s. So go buy a PS3, skip out on the games and just use it to fold with PC Perspective's own Folding Frogs!
"If you were wondering how much power the best household protein folder consumes under full load, we found out! The PS3 uses
about 200W while folding, which is no more than its peak during gameplay. Considering how much better the PS3 folds than a
PC using even more power, the PS3 is looking like by far the best choice for hardcore folders."
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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: OCZ Technology | Subject: Storage
Sunnyvale, CA—March 26, 2007—OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide
leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability
memory, today released the most innovative Secure Digital™ memory
solution on the market, the new OCZ Trifecta SD card series. This
unique combination of microSD™, SD and a USB key in one unit creates a
new way of sharing files between your mobile phone, MP3 player, digital
camera, and PC.
The ultra-convenient Trifecta card combines the storage use of microSD with the ability to be converted into a standard SD card that can also be plugged into any USB port for quick access on your desktop or notebook. This eliminates the need for a card reader, allowing you to transfer images and music to and from your cell phone anywhere. Featuring three of today’s most common storage needs for digital cameras, cell phones, and PCs, the Trifecta is the most versatile memory card.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: General Tech
BEIJING, March 26, 2007 – Intel Corporation today announced plans to build a 300-millimeter (mm) wafer fabrication facility (fab) in the coastal Northeast China city of Dalian in Liaoning Province. The $2.5 billion investment for the factory designated Fab 68 will become Intel's first wafer fab in Asia and adds significant investment to Intel's existing operations in China.
"China is our fastest-growing major market and we believe it's critical that we invest in markets that will provide for future growth to better serve our customers," said Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini. "Fab 68 will be our first new wafer fab at a new site in 15 years. Intel has been involved in China for more than 22 years and over that time we’ve invested in excess of $1.3 billion in assembly test facilities and research and development. This new investment will bring our total to just under $4 billion, making Intel one of the largest foreign investors in China."
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: General Tech
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 22, 2007 – Intel Corporation today announced that Intel-powered classmate PCs are shipping in volume to emerging markets. These affordable yet fully functional PC based on the Intel® Celeron® M processor is the first education-oriented mobile computer to ship in volume to Brazil and Mexico.
The Intel-powered classmate PC supports collaborative learning environments primarily for K-12 schools and is part of Intel's on-going commitment and dedication to equip children around the world with technology that will help advance learning and development. Intel also plans to run Intel-powered classmate PC pilot programs in more than 25 countries this year, including Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam. This year, Intel plans for these classmate PCs to be available in such languages as English, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Turkish.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: HotHardware | Subject: Case and Cooling
HotHardware has posted a review of a case just perfect for LAN parties, the Thermaltake LANBOX. From the integrated handle to the ability to handle micro and miniATX motherboards. There is enough space to fit a RAID in, as well as some well thought out cooling, that make the case for this enclosure. The only drawback they found was that the front aluminium panel is attractive, but also very easy to scratch.
"We’ve just posted up a new article at HotHardware.com in which we evaluate the features, aesthetics, and overall design of
Thermaltake’s slick looking LANBOX VF1000BWS small form factor enclosure. Head on over to the site and take a look…"
Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Gamehelper | Subject: General Tech
The Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000 gives you a nice way to control your HTPC without resorting to remotes better suited for TV viewing. Gamehelper reviews this totally flat keyboard and small rechargeable mouse that also holds batteries for back up. Both are wireless and easy to carry around, as well as hide when they aren't in use, so if you've gone to the trouble to set up a nice looking HTPC, give it some matching accessories.
"The keyboard is perfectly flat which works well for ‘laptop’ use while driving your Media Center from across the room and
it’s slim profile allow for easy stowing on your shelf when not in use.The keyboard looks equally great on my office desk
and I’ve received numerous compliments on its look from my wife (a high-end residential architect and her design-oriented
friends ;) So, two bonus points for a nod from the design world Microsoft – sashay, chante!"
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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Elite Bastards | Subject: Graphics Card
The PowerColour Radeon X1950 Pro SCS3 is well named when referred to as the Silent Edition. The huge passive heatsink is larger than the actual card, and provides enough surface area to outperform the active cooling solution on an ASUS EAX1950 Pro. Elite Bastards tried it out on some of the newer games, including the newly available S.T.A.L.K.E.R., so you can get an idea how that game will perform on a system based around a X1950 Pro.
"We spoke in our introduction of the pitfalls of creating a passively cooled high-end board, and the largest of those
pitfalls is, of course, heat output. Which brings us to the monster of a heatsink we have before us - This thing is huge!
The solution employed by PowerColor is generally based around Arctic Cooling's Accelero S2 cooler, and uses quad heat pipes
to pull heat from the GPU away from the core, where it is dissipated by the large surface area and fins of the heat sink via
cold air moving through the case (thus assuming reasonable ventilation in your chassis of course). The memory on the board
also finds itself equipped with heat sinks to pull heat away from the RAM, where once again it is moved away by those
thirty-one fins."
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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Madshrimps | Subject: Show and Expo
Madshrimps has been running around CeBit, taking pictures of everything. From oddly egg shaped reservoir/pump combos and graphics cards that are watercooled by a pump/radiator that fits in a card slot, fully assembled systems and 3D displays. Head on over!
"In part 2 of our Cebit coverage we present to you the latest products from Leadtek, PNY, Lian-Li, MSI, Alphacool, Mushkin,
OCZ, Scythe, Silverstone, Sparkle, MACS, Casetek, Spire, Titan, Twintech, XFX, Zalman and ZEROtherm. Read on to learn more
about 4mm thick water blocks, V8 style CPU heatsinks, TEC Cooled GFX cards and much more..."
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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: X-Bit Labs | Subject: General Tech
X-bit Labs chats with John Byrne of the AMD Graphics Product Group, as in the old ATI. They talk about being king of the mid-range graphics cards, and the difficulty they've had overcoming the new nVidia series. They also discuss the new GPU series soon to hit the market, DX10 and General Purpose GPUs. Drop by to get to know this new part of AMD a little better.
"The merge between Advanced Micro Devices and ATI Technologies has indisputably changed the world of computer hardware in
several ways. Let’s find out more details about AMD’s strategy, business and intentions in the graphics processors’ business
from the man who is behind sales of graphics cards to the end-users."
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