OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 SLI-Ready 2GB kit
With more and more people getting into high end computer gaming some things needed to change. With Microsoft making the software part of the experience more user friendly, nVidia decided to cover the hardware part. Thus the SLI-Ready initiative was started. The goal? Provide the users with a pain free experience where all components are working without a hitch at optimal settings. The OCZ memory modules we will be reviewing adhere to the strict standards and as such allow users with SLI-Ready motherboards to fully exploit the power of their memory.
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Driver Heaven Mobility Modder.net Public Beta V 0.8.0.0 - With XP support!
Ruud, the author of (the original and the best) Driver Cleaner, has just finished his updated version of Mobility Modder, which now also runs on Windows XP ! The new version is 0.8.0.0 - Changes: Code improvements Added detection of MSXML 4.0 *Added support for modifying XP drivers* Added Settings -> Change Memory for modifying memory size
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Bluetooth Stereo Headphones
"Bluetooth stereo audio is one of the fastest growing Bluetooth applications and the second largest overall application in the Bluetooth arsenal, just behind hands free communication for cellular phones. As a result, Bluetooth stereo headphones and Bluetooth stereo headsets have become extremely popular among manufacturers and users alike."
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Computex 2007: Introduction
COMPUTEX Taipei, or Taipei International Information Technology Show is held in Taipei annually since 1981. It is the largest computer expo on the asian continent, with a constant growth every year. We took a quick look at behind the scenes to see a lot of construction work going on, even on the eve before the show.
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Computex 2007: PQI
PQI is a well known memory and flash storage manufacturer. They have a great booth at Computex and are showing off incredibly small and innovative USB storage devices, high performance DDR2 memory as well as DDR3 DIMMs. Their Intelligent Stick Mini and Card Drive have some incredible dimensions and capacities with 4 GB and 32 GB respectively.
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Computex 2007: MACS & Casetek
Even though MACS is not such a well known brand, their cooling products are very innovative and they are one of the few to implement TECs into all their products. The GPU coolers are even compatible with NVIDIA G80 graphic cards. MACS also sells cases under the Casetek brand. Their newest offering is simply such a unique case, that we could not pass up the chance to snap a few pictures and bring you all the details of the new V. Gemini case.
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Asus P5K P35 Socket 775 Motherboard
Today I'll be taking a look at Asus' first Bearlake (P35) chipset motherboard. Still based around DDR2, and with stiff competition from its elder P5B (P965) brother, how will it hold up?
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ePower EP-1200P10-T2 1200W Tiger Series XLR-Type Power Supply
"Introducing ePower's latest model: EP-1200P10-T2 1200W Tiger Series XLR-Type Power Supply with EZ modular connectors, six independent +12V Rails, 12 SATA connectors, support of 8-Pin PCI-Express and more."
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MS-Tech LT270 Keyboard Review
"The MS-Tech LT270 Keyboard arrived Technic3D. A Dream in white for a small price? See you in the following Review from Technic3D."
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Samsung Q1 Ultra Introduction
We have been getting a lot of cool gear in lately but something I have been looking forward to just arrived on my doorstep- the Samsung Q1 Ultra UMPC. This is something I have had a chance to play with before, but I will finally be able to really take a good look at this system over the next few weeks.
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Sapphire x1950 Pro AGP
"Although PCI-Express has been around for a while now, there are still plenty of people out there that haven't made the switch yet, and are therefore still using AGP cards. However, there is a problem here as a lot of manufacturers offer very few options for AGP gamers. Fortunately, Sapphire are not a company to let this lot down and have sent us their x1950 Pro AGP to let us see what it can do."
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AMD Athlon X2 BE-2350 45W CPU
"It's important to put into perspective what we're looking at today. If you're looking to build a high-end gaming PC or some sort of high-level video editing workstation, this processor isn't going to be for you. The intended market will be corporate workstations and the silent PC or HTPC market. We have a forum thread going on debating the benefits of energy efficient processors and energy bills. Unless you're a home user who leaves their PC on 24/7, you probably won't see much in the way of savings, but this won't be the case for cubicle farms."
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OCZ ModXStream 780 Watt Power Supply
Another power supply that was released around the same time as the PowerStream was the ModStream. The ModStream was OCZ's first attempt at a modular power supply. The unit faired pretty well and in the process introduced many of us to a way to clean up and organize our PC's innards. Last week OCZ sent us their newest modular power unit, the ModXStream, a newer and more powerful modular PSU boasting 780W. Let's take a look at the glory that is the ModXStream.
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Antec P182
Improving on the already popular P180, the P182 should satisfy almost everyone's needs. The design is visually appealing and also very utilitarian. To set itself apart from competitors, the case has many refinements such as the silicone-grommeted hard drive cage and sound-absorbing panels. Also, with room for five 120mm fans, cooling should not be a problem at all. Special features include the water-cooling grommets and the fan control switches.
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Soyo TechAID Review
"Well here's something that might just fit the bill. It's a little gadget made by Soyo Group (the same folks that made motherboards) and it's called the TechAID. It's a small diagnostics card that plugs into a PCI slot on any motherboard and reads and displays BIOS trouble codes during POST. Some board manufacturers offer something similar, whether it be diagnostic LED's or beep codes from an onboard speaker. But many brands do not have these features, or are not clear on their meaning, and for those this little device may come in very handy."
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Gigabyte GeForce 8600GTS Silent Pipe III Video Card Review
"While most of us wait.....and wait.....and continue to wait for DirectX 10 games to arrive, NVIDIA continues to saturate the market with videocards covering every price range supporting the highly anticipated graphics platform. As AMD/ATI struggle to find their way with their much hyped R600 arriving to little fanfare, NVIDIA has released their mainstream and budget graphics solutions in the form of the 8500GT, 8600GT, and 8600GTS."
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Patriot Extreme Performance PC2-9200 Memory Kit Review
"In our continuing coverage of high end RAM kits, today at HardwareLogic we shift our attention from the usual suspects and cast a gaze on Patriot. While no stranger to the memory market, they're relatively new to competing at the enthusiast end of the spectrum, and this is the first time we've officially put one of their products under our spotlight. Will they leave a first impression worthy of subsequent looks, or have us yearning for old reliables?"
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MNPCTech's 120mm Blowhole Kit
Trying to decide what accessories to add to your case can be a time consuming chore. When it comes to eye catching Bling Bling, make sure to head over to MNPCTech.com and check out their excellent case accessories. We took a look at their Vandal Resistant switches and Bulgin Switch mounting plate.
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How hard drives work
"SSDs feature very fast burst read/write speeds, which are periods of disk activity that are much faster than normal due to data being physically close and easy to recover. On the other hand, they are slower than today's hard drives for writing sequential clusters of information, a process known as sequential writes."
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Building a super UPS
"My application, however, demands a bit more. I have a fully kitted-out office at home with a workstation that runs two PCs, a 4-in-1 digital scanner/printer, an inkjet printer, a DSL broadband router, a wireless network router, and two sets of speakers. There are also a fax machine, and a mobile handset that is useless when its base goes dead."
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AMD Athlon X2 BE-2350 and BE-2300 Processors
Today brings us to the next step of AMD's low power strategy, with the release of AMD's 65nm Athlon X2 BE-2350 and BE-2300 processors. These 'Brisbane' based models sport a maximum power rating of 45w and weigh in below $100, making for a cost-effective processor that is cheap to buy and cheap to run.
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Mushkin DDR2-1066 XP2-8500 4(2x2) GB kit
After testing 2GB kits we want to look at 4GB kits. So why not start with the fastest and best? DDR2-1066 PC2-8500, which we took from Mushkin.
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Genius MaxFire Pandora & Pandora Pro Review
Beside the standard gamer desktop systems, there are more and more "muscled" gaming notebooks available. It is no longer strange to set all the options to "high" when playing games on a notebook, even in great widescreen resolutions. If you already have the opportunity to play the newest Need for Speed on the road or in a park, why not play it with a gamepad?
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All Core 2 Duo Models
"Intel has finally launched a successor for Pentium 4. Its name is Core 2 Duo and it is the first desktop CPU to use the new Core microarchitecture. In this tutorial we will list all Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Extreme models released so far and will talk about their main features."
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Canon HV20
"The Canon HV20 uses a 2.96-megapixel CMOS sensor combined with the DIGIC DV II processor, first found on Canon's $10,000 pro-level XL H1."
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Silverstone MS04 External 3.5" HDD Enclosure Review
"As far as 3.5" enclosures go, the MS04 is high on the list with its all-aluminum construction. The MS04 is a very solid unit that will stand up to the abuse that all things portable go through. The oval construction is a nice touch as well."
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Thecus N5200 NAS Server Review
"It's fast, it's small enough to be transported to LAN parties and has an incredibly powerful yet simple interface. While the average user isn't going to want to spend $1000 on a NAS, there is a large section of small businesses who should be VERY interested in this. LAN organizers should check this out, photographers, video editing, people with large collections of media, and anyone who wants a central file server that does gigabit speeds."
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How to Create a Windows XP Virtual Machine
"A Virtual Machine is a piece of software which emulates (pretends), to be machine (computer) to do an abnormal task such as running Windows on a Macintosh computer for example, to occur via the trapping of computer instructions. It is quite literally a computer running ON a computer. One of the by-products of this is that the two systems can be entirely separated from each other, which allows a level of security that just can't be matched. Now, lets create our own XP Virtual Machine."
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Apevia X-QPACK2 mATX Case Review
"The X-QPack 2 small form factor mATX case from Apevia is the company's latest chassis offering. Apevia is the new name for Aspire International, which was known for its X-Dreamer and X-Infinity series of cases, as well as fans and other accessories. This review checks out the X-QPack 2, which is the new version of the original X-QPack case. It features a new design, better power supply, and ever more style than the original X-QPACK. Let's take a look!"
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Steelpad QcK Heavy Gaming Mousepad Review
"Mousepads may not be a big deal to some, but for many gamers it is a key component to gaming. The Steelpad QcK Heavy, brought to you by Steel Series, offers every aspect that a gamer needs to succeed in their tournaments, clan matches, and casual gaming. Let's take a further look to see if it really stands up to the title of professional gaming equipment."
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Belkin Clear Acrylic and Brushed-Metal Case for iPod
"The first and most essential accessory a new iPod owner buys is a case to protect it--particularly the delicate, scratch-prone color display. Since the Apple iPod is the world’s leading portable media player, it’s only fitting that we take a look at a case made by a company that is a world leader in computer and A/V accessories--the Belkin Clear Acrylic and Brushed Metal Case for iPod."
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Computex 2007: Intel, Kingston, Foxconn, FIC, Gigabyte & More
We're continuing our Computex 2007 coverage with some hot items from companies like Intel, Kingston, Foxconn, FIC, Albatron, and Gigabyte. Come on by the site and check out Gigabyte's slick UMPC, FIC's Linux-based smartphone, Asus' sub-$300 Eee notebook PC, and much more.
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Computex 2007 - OCZ Technology
The OCZ Neural Impulse Actuator takes gaming to a whole new level. Instead of using a keyboard and mouse to move and shoot your way around the game, you use the impulses of your brain. The Neural Impulse Actuator is a headband with three silver dollar size pads that tracks neural movements and translates them into in gaming actions like running and shooting.
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