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Serious Sam 2 Review @ Hexus
Just how much mindless blasting can you take before it’s too much? There’s certainly plenty of enjoyment in here, but just as being given the keys to the brewery will see you in hospital with a stomach pump going full chat… Serious Sam 2’s blasting is the digital equivalent of binge drinking… binge blasting perhaps?
Of course, you have read our review first! After that, check out Hexus review here.
DFI LANPARTY UT RDX200 CF-DR Review
It has been a long time since last Fall up in Dallas that we first got a hint about ATI’s multi video card solution. Back then details were sketchy, and slowly things unraveled when finally at E3 earlier this year much more was revealed. Time came and went, and in August we were told a September launch would bring Crossfire boards and master cards in retail at launch. That didn’t happen, and an apparent product sample shortage led to no review samples for AMDZone at launch. Undaunted we bought our own master card and DFI Crossfire board at Newegg. It wasn’t the first time as we have gotten a grand total of two Xpress 200 product samples compared to numerous nForce 4 products which has lead to some motherboard buys so we had proper comparison hardware beyond ATI reference boards.
Is this board as good as the NVIDIA version? Check out the full review at AMD Zone.
Apache Webserver Surpasses 50 Million Website Mark
For the first time ever, the Apache Web Server is powering more than 50 million websites, according to Netcraft’s Web Server Survey for October. Although relative share fell by 0.67 percent, the total number of sites powered by Apache grew to over 52 million. Microsoft’s IIS finished second with more than 15 million sites served.
This website is included in that number. But wow, it just goes to show how much more popular it is than Microsoft’s IIS. Check out the posting at Slashdot.
512MB GeForce 7800 ‘Ultra’ on November 7?
On November 7th OcUK will be launch partner with NVIDIA on the new faster clocked 512MB 7800 GTX which will further establish NVIDIA as performance leader and OcUK will have priority allocation on 512MB cards which could also mean we have exclusivity, and unlike ATI, NVIDIA will be shipping plenty of stock throughout November.
A reason to be excited? Possibly. If this card costs less than ATI’s highest offering, we know who most will go with. Check out the full posting at Bit-Tech.
Blizzard Made Me Change My Name
My Azgalor Paladin is running through Stormwind when I get a message from a GM proclaiming that my account is in violation of Blizzard policy and I must change my nickname. I try to find out more information, but I am kicked from the game. I have been CmdrTaco since April, but when I log in, I choose the new name: Violated. This experience has brought up a host of feelings on matters of virtual identity and virtual worlds.
Haha, ouch! Check it out at Slashdot.
Vol. 1: Virtual Handshakes All Around
Some people hate goodbyes – me, I despise introductions.
Think about it.
How uncomfortable were you the first time you met your friends at school? The initial moment you shook hands with your significant other? The time you sat there stunned as someone plopped a Playstation 2 controller into your outstretched paws and said, “Get to know this – it’ll change your life.” (OK, so that last one’s a stretch – still, wasn’t it a pain in the ass learning that dual analog joystick setup?)
Read the article over at Design Technica.
Wolf Claw Type II Gaming Keyboard Review
When I mention the name PD Scientific Pte Ltd, most of you are probably wondering what that name has to offer in the world of PC’s. I would imagine the people who have heard of them would better recognize the company by the name of “Wolf Claw.”
Check out the full review at Extensive Mods.
Zalman Reserator 1 Plus Review
What you need to understand is that the The Reserator 1 Plus is a fanless water cooling system that unites the functions of a reservoir, radiator, and water pump into one system for easy operation. It is anodized and comes with a custom (included) coolant to prevent corrosion. The new CPU Water Block (ZM-WB3 Gold), VGA Water Block (ZM-GWB2), and as optional a Northbridge Water Block (ZM-NWB1) to enable the setup of a complete Water Cooling System.
Check out the full review at Guru 3D.
Gamer pays record-breaking 100, 000 USD for virtual space resort
(Gothenburg, SWEDEN) – Project Entropia, the fastest growing virtual world utilizing a real cash economy, today announces film-maker and director of the movie “Hey DJ!”, Jon Jacobs, a.k.a. “NEVERDIE”, as the winner of this historic auction for virtual real estate. The auction began taking bids on the 21st of October and just three days later its buyout price was met. The auction includes a virtual Space Resort. The final bid was the astonishing amount of $100,000 US, the largest amount ever spent in the massive multiplayer online gaming space, surpassing last years world record-breaking sale of the virtual Treasure Island almost four times!
Wow, some people just have too much money. It seems like this is the game to get into if you want to make some money though. Check out the full Press Release here.
Asetek VapoChill Micro Review
Asetek makes their entry into the aircooling crowd with a big bang. The VapoChill Micro performs well at minimal noise levels and
has the capability of cooling up to 150W of heat! Your toasty CPU can now thank you for prolonging its life.
Head on over to InsaneTek for the full review!
ATis great thinkers slip R580 codename
The codename of ATi’s forthcoming successor to its just released RADEON X1800 XT (R520) – the 90nm R580 is called ‘Rodin’.
Named, we think, after the great French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840–1917), whose works included ‘The Thinker’ and the exquisitely risqué ‘The Kiss’.
With memory rumoured to be like Fudo, what kind of a thinker will ATi R580 be?
Check it out at Hexus.
Vantec Stingray AMD & Intel Universal Water Cooler Heatsink System Review
But all that said we are very impressed with this complete Vantec Stingray universal AMD & Intel kit which is very easy to install and should suit a lot of people. Filling was a breeze which on some systems is not so easy and there is the point that the pump & reservoir are outside your PC computer case as a stand-alone unit making this Vantec Stingray cooler heatsink system ideal for a lot of you who have cramped PC computer cases and would not be able to install an internal pump and reservoir.
Check out the full review over at A1 Electronics.
Enermax MESH Pandora CA-3030 ATX Case
The CA-3030 boasts some impressive features not normally found in lower priced, almost entry-level cases… like: tool-less drive mounting system, fan filter, flip down drive bay covers, and it is also great looking. But the nicest feature has to be the ability to run two full sized 120mm fans. This should provide enough quiet cooling for all but the hottest running machines.
Head on over to Big Bruin for the full review!
Abit NI8 SLI Review
Intel fans who look for SLI performance now have a new choice on their motherboard list. Abit’s NI8 SLI is a solid board that
performs well without any issues. Overclocking is probably the only department that needs help.
Head on over to InsaneTek for the full review.
Corsair Announces Immediate Availability of DDR1 XMS-4000 2GB Solutions
Fremont, CA (Wednesday, October 26, 2005) – Corsair® Memory, Inc., a worldwide leader in high performance memory and cooling products for enthusiasts and overclockers, today announces immediate availability of the XMS-4000PT 2GB kit. Adding to Corsair’s comprehensive line-up of 1GB modules and 2GB kits, the new XMS-4000PT kit is designed to deliver high memory density and excellent performance at affordable prices.
Expect our full review later this week. Check out the full press release here.
CodeWeavers CrossOver Office v5.0
Complementing the release of the WINE v0.9 is CodeWeavers’
CrossOver Office v5.0 Standard and Professional. In addition to being
based upon this recent WINE release, CrossOver Office now supports the
running of Microsoft’s Office 2003 and the introduction of CrossOver
“Bottles” capabilities. Although in our initial tests we didn’t find
this v5.0 to be perfect, it’s much improved upon its previous version
and a demo of this software is always available via BitTorrent for a
full 30 day trial period. In this article we have a few snapshots of
this latest WINE (Wine Is Not An Emulator) advancement.
Check out the full pictorial at Phoronix.
Aspire X-Plorer Case Review
Aspire has delivered a very attractive design, on the outside. Once you open the case up, you run into some old fashioned design concepts with some not so thought out solutions and positioning of fans and air-ducts. Although in my situation I have a specific motherboard that causes a position issue, there should be a plan in place for that, as DFI is not exactly a small motherboard supplier in the enthusiast market space.
Check out the full review over at Viper Lair.
Icemat 2nd Edition Mousepad Review
One of the first high-end mouse pads to make a name for its was the glass Icemat. Though most expensive pads which come out are lately are metal, glass pads have been around for some time and have developed a core following. Glass has a few attributes which make it a very good mousing surface, if properly designed. This review is going to be taking a look at the Second Edition of the Icemat. I reviewed the Icemat Black just about two years ago and I have to admit, I still use it almost every day. Icemat has made a name for itself for producing very good looking mouse pads which offer solid performance and a long life.
Check it out at XYZ Computing.
Crucial Ballistix DDR2-800 Review
When it comes to system memory, Crucial Technology is a name
that comes to mind for many enthusiasts. Unlike a majority of the other
system memory manufacturers, Crucial employs its own DRAM chips
manufactured by their parent company – Micron Technology. Not only does
Crucial utilize Micron chips on its memory modules but it also brings
fourth superior technical support and competitive prices. Up for testing
in this article is Crucial’s Ballistix DDR2-800 PC2-6400 2 x 512MB
memory modules.
Read the full review at Phoronix.
XFX GeForce 7800 GT Review
All in all, the XFX GeForce 7800 GT is a stunning graphics card. The package was impressive and the bundled games are pretty good. This 7800 GT comes factory overclocked and it runs pretty cool even at overclocked speeds. Considering that the performance of a single 7800 GT is better than a single 6800 Ultra, gamers would definitely enjoy better savings going the 7800 GT way because not only the 6800 Ultra is expensive, it also requires dual slot and probably eats up more power too. We really liked the design of the 7800 GT especially its silent single slot cooler and the added aluminium strut that can only be found on XFX 7800 GT graphics card.
Head on over to PC Modding Malaysia.
ECS PA1 MVP Extreme Review
It pains me to say so but being a solid, dependable mainboard – even at a pretty excellent £90 including VAT – sometimes isn’t enough to make a recommendation. There are better Pentium 4 mainboards out there (and ECS sell some of them!) and currently Crossfire is fairly forgettable. Overclocking the PA1 was an exercise in frustration although it appears a coming BIOS might solve some of those problems. Stability was there to go with all the other upsides.
Check out the full review over at Hexus.
SilverStone LC17 HTPC Case Video Review
This product is a fantastic case to build a robust Home Theatre PC. A Standard or Micro ATX Motherboard can be installed, and installation of a standard PSU allows for a wide variety of affordable parts that fit. It’s very pleasing to the eye and well constructed. Included are two 80mm fans; however three additional fans can be installed for added air flow. Watch the Video to find out more…
Head on over to 3D Gameman for the full video review!
Logitech Z-5500 Digital THX Certified 5.1 Speaker Set Review
I don’t know where to start. These speakers are just amazing, the clarity this speaker set delivered was unmatched. Even the Logitech Z-680s could not compete with the Z-5500s. Both sets are incredibly loud and offer superior bass than anything I’ve owned before and yes, I’ve even owned Klipsch and Bose Speakers. The control over the surround effects was also impressive, turning my room into a venue many times bigger with a twist of the control knob on the Surround option.
Check out the full review over at 3D Xtreme.
Beginners Guides: Flash Memory Data Recovery and Protection
Stuck with lost data on a USB memory key or Flash card and don’t know what to do? Recovering data from flash memory devices is possible, and not to complex, so follow along and we’ll help you get those pictures back! In this Beginners Guide, PCSTATS is going to look at how flash memory works, what can go wrong with it, and how to recover and protect your data in case the worst does happen.
Check out this extremely useful guide at PC Stats.
Thermaltake Armor Full Tower Case
Thermaltake has been doing custom computer cases for years now. Over the years we have seen many different approaches to the common case from Thermaltake. From the extreme styled Xaser series cases, to the completely functional and stylish Armor case being reviewed today. Thermaltake has taken on a more subtle approach to case design, and I for one applaud the change.
Check out the full review at PimpRig.