OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 2GB DDR2 Kit
With heatpipe technology becoming a very popular way of passively cooling modern PC components it's no surprise that several memory manufacturers have started using this design on their modules. Today I'll be taking a look at OCZ's first memory kit utilizing this design - the Reaper HPC's.
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Hot Gadgets! Scythe 18-in-1 USB 2.0 FDD & Card Reader Combo
"So you go out and get a floppy drive and maybe even just install it for OS installations then put it away. But what if you could get some added functionality from your device? Would that make a difference? After all, floppy drives are pretty handy for BIOS flashes and hardware firmware updates too. Enter Scythe, a company that has been around since late 2002 and are well known for their cooling products. Its aim is to give the DIY crowd something workable at a reasonable price. One of Scythe's latest projects was to create a device that works with a lot of different media types but also includes the functionality of a floppy drive. Basically the YD-8V08 is a 3.5-inch device that combines a card reader (18 formats according to the marketing media) and a floppy drive. Does it all work together? Read on to see for yourself."
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3RSystem R240 "Zion" Mid-Tower Enclosure with LCD display
"One of the big selling points of this enclosure is going to be cost. With a MSRP of only US$66, this makes an excellent choice for an entry level case. Granted, it is not the best on the market, but from a price versus performance viewpoint, it does well for itself. Add in the fresh look of the front display and you have got yourself a decent find on your hands. Bottom line... If you are a budding enthusiast or are a value minded person and are looking for something that provides both serviceability and a unique look at a very reasonable price, the 3RSystem R240 may be just what the doctor ordered. If, on the other hand, you are an experienced builder or are looking for something a bit more high-end, you will be better served by looking elsewhere."
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Fujitsu Lifebook P7230 Notebook Review
This review will be looking at Fujitsu's P7230 ultraportable. This tiny system is part of a new crop of ultraportable's that use LED backlighting in order to get great display performance while maintaining a long battery life. That is the main technological achievement of the system but it is by no means all it has going for it. The P7230 is built on an ultra mobile platform that includes an Intel Core Solo U1400 processor, an optical drive, and a 10.6" display. This smaller format factor allows for a very light weight and great portability but limits the power of the system as well as aspects that affect usability, like the size of the keyboard.
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Rantopad Mammoth
"Rantopads aren't particularly well-known, in fact this is my first insight into their products. Offering several types for different gamer's tastes, there is sure to be one that suits your playing style. Today I have the Rantopad Mammoth; a hard plastic pad."
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Rantopad P4
"Hard or cloth, it's a problem that faces gamers looking for a new mouse pad. Fortunately, there are some manaufacturers that give you the best of both worlds. Rantopads is one of them, with their Rantopad P4 they aim to please both camps."
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Rantopad Super C4
"In general, mouse pads are very hard to choose. The surface you prefer is very different from the guy sat next to you, and often the worlds greatest pad can be loved by one and hated by another. Today I have the Rantopad Super C4."
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MSI 8600GT graphics card
"Recently Nvidia's G86 and G84 based cards have been doing the rounds on review sites and XSR was no different. However, we thought what better way to compliment our review of the 8600GT than to give one away in a competition? So that's just what we've done."
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Arctic Cooling PWM Fans
"Arctic cooling produces some of the worlds better heatsinks and their products can be found in many an enthusiasts humming rig. However heatsinks are not the only product they focus on, they also put a lot of R n 'D into their fans. Today I have two of them, their 120mm and 90mm PWM Arctic Fans; lets see how they perform."
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Noiseblocker Fans
"Noiseblocker have been around the block a few times when it comes to cooling fans. They are hailed the world over for their near silent operation and cooling ability. Let's see what all the hype is about."
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OCZ PC2-8500 Reaper HPC Memory
Damn man! OCZ is at it again with some new memory and a new style of cooling. For those who need a refresher course on OCZ ram cooling, first they hit us with the XTC heat spreaders and then out of nowhere came the FlexXLC. All great memory that added some style and finesse, along with advanced cooling to ram modules. But just when you figure they could not add another twist to their lineup OCZ presents us with the Reaper HPC lineup. The specs of the new memory are PC2-8500 with 5-5-5-15. Is this new memory in your future? Well, for about $300 it could be. But read the article and see if it is worth it.
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Beantech BT-3045 RAID Subsystem Enclosure Review
"The Beantech BT-3045 RAID Subsystem Enclosure arrived Technic3D. Up to 5 SATA 300 3,5" HDDs and two Terrabyte Raid Systems, see you in the following Review. We looks how good is this in Benchmarks"
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Windows Server "Longhorn" Beta 3 Review
Most IT administrators are familiar with Windows 2000 and 2003 server. Server 2003 is relatively new and was a leap in technology over 2000 server offering significant advances in terminal services and Active Directory support over its older Windows 2000 brother. Window Server code name "Longhorn" offers a similar advancement in technology over Server 2003. As the successor to Windows Server 2003 the new Windows Server "Longhorn" will be known as Server 2007/2008 depending upon its actual release date. We installed "Longhorn" on two servers and bring you observations and a first look at the newly released Beta 3 as well as our comments on its overall functionality and viability as a replacement server OS for 2003.
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Samsung 275T
Some people say big may not be necessarily better. I guess they haven't had the luxury of working with a 27" LCD monitor. In this case, big has definitely been a huge plus in my book. Samsung once again brings a smile to my face and makes friends envious of the toys I get to play with.
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The Day Digg Was Defeated
"A day earlier, Digg moderators pulled a story from the site that contained the hacked HD DVD encryption key. Digg did not want to put itself in a position to "break the law" and potentially be sued. Diggers caught wind of this "act against Democracy" and, in a fight against what many considered unjust censorship, began submitting story after story that contained the HD DVD key... and they were all getting dugg to the front page! And thus, the revolution was kick into warp speed."
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Ultra E-Torque ATX Case
The brushed aluminum front panel gives it a stylish and pleasing look. The E-Torque offers more than acceptable cooling utilizing two 120MM fans and the CPU duct / VGA vents. It also gives the user the 100% tool-less design, which makes installation a breeze.
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NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver v1.15819
"The NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver is a modified version of the NVIDIA ForceWare driver. The main purpose is to satisfy the users with better performance, image quality and compatibility. The NGO NVIDIA Optimized Driver can enhance your experience in games, multimedia and general usage. This project is especially suited for enthusiasts and gamers that want to have the best gaming experience. This driver includes NVIDIA's old Control Panel. We’ve preferred to include the old Control Panel over the new one due to flexibility and performance reasons. The Driver has support for all GeForce/Quadro cards – including mobile series (Go) as well. This driver has a special compatibility mode option that provides better stability, and workaround for some known bugs."
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NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra SLI
NVIDIA has officially taken the wraps of their new flagship GeForce 8800 Ultra graphics card. As you probably expect, it's similar to the GeForce 8800 GTX it replaces at the top of NVIDIA's GPU line-up, but offers better performance thanks to its higher clock speeds and improved cooler. We took a pair of GeForce 8800 Ultra cards for a spin in SLI mode and have our thoughts and performance data posted for all to see. You can check everything out right here:
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USB Flash Drive Round-Up
Although they are very common nowadays and they all seem to offer pretty much the same functionality, USB flash drives can actually differ in a number of ways. In this USB flash drive roundup, we take a close look at the features and performance of a 4GB OCZ Rally2, a 16GB OCZ Mega-Kart, a 1GB Kingston DataTraveler ReadyFlash, and an 8GB Corsair Voyager GT. Head on over to the site and check them out. You may be surprised by what you see.
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P35 Series from Gigabyte
"P35 (codename ?Bearlake?) is the next Intel chipset family that will be launched on June 4th. The main new features include support for DDR3 memories, a new south bridge chip, ICH9, and support for 1,333 MHz external bus. All major motherboard manufacturers will be launching P35-based motherboards on that date, and today we could take a look on the main P35-based products that Gigabyte will be releasing then. Check it out!"
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Scythe Kama Cross CPU Cooler
"The Japanese high-end CPU cooler manufacturer Scythe will be launching a new CPU cooler in the next few weeks, called Kama Cross. We had the chance to take a look on this forthcoming CPU cooler before its official release, check it out."
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nVidia Chips Comparison Table
"If you don't follow almost daily the video card market it is really complicated to understand the differences between the several different nVidia graphics chips available on the market today. To facilitate knowing and understanding the difference among these chips, we have compiled the following table:"
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
"Wondering how much to spend? Studies have estimated that men will spend an average of nearly $170 USD on their mothers, whereas women are expected to spend roughly $110 USD. Of course, it's hard to put a price on a gift that will adequately communicate how much you love, respect, and appreciate your mom. As the saying goes, "No gift to your mother can ever equal her gift to you - life." So whether you're on a budget or you've got plenty of cash to spend, remember that the best gift is one that genuinely comes from the heart (and not just the wallet). Let's take a look at some fun options."
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Olympus Stylus 770 SW
"The Olympus Stylus 770 SW is waterproof down to 33ft and is tough enough to be dropped from 5ft up. But does it take good pictures?"
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Zalman CNPS9700 LED CPU Cooler Review
"A little while back we took a look at the Zalman CNPS9500 AM2 CPU cooler. It really performed well and we gave it our 10 out of 10 rating. So when I got the CNPS9700 LED in to review I was excited to see what it could do. The CNPS9700 LED is basically a larger version of the CNPS9500. Because it is larger it has a 110mm fan compared to the 92mm fan on the 9500. So this cooler should perform just as good if not better than the 9500. Read on to see if it does..."
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