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Asetek VapoChill Micro Extreme universal AMD & Intel heatsink Review
Let us start by saying that in this review of the Asetek VapoChill Micro Extreme heatsink we have only tested with the heatsink in the horizontal fitting position which is how you would install it in your tower computer case. In our next review using the other fan choices from Asetek for the VapoChill Micro we will also test this heatsink in the vertical position for those of you with horizontal desktop computer cases and to show you the difference in cooling performance with this super Asetek VapoChill Micro heatsink.
Read the full review at A1 Electronics.
How-To: Setup a Recording Studio on Your Computer
It all started with the four-track cassette recorder, really. That gave budding bedroom musicians the chance to make their own music (it was also the start of the lo-fi movement, as if people had forgotten that much of the great music of the ‘60s was made on four-track machines, with very good sound, but that’s another story).
Check it out at Design Technica.
ECS KN1 Extreme NF4 SLI Motherboard Review
Today we take the ECS KN1 Extreme SLI motherboard out for a spin. Looking at the specifications the board is based on NVIDIA’s NF4 chipset and features SLI technology, so should we expect to see a solid motherboard if done right. ECS told us to expect more from this SLI board than the original KN1 Extreme. Read on to see the results.
Check out the full review at Legit Reviews.
Creative’s Sound Blaster X-Fi audio processor
In May of this year, Creative surprised many by announcing an all-new Xtreme Fidelity audio processor loaded with 10,000 MIPS of processing power—24 times that of the Audigy chip it would replace. A radical departure from architectures of old, the X-Fi arranged its on-chip components around a pipelined audio ring with a whopping 4096 internal audio channels. The X-Fi also upgraded EAX to support up to 128 simultaneous hardware-accelerated 3D voices, and promised to enhance compressed audio playback to sound better than the original CD.
Check out the full article over at Tech Report.
Ultra Products 2nd Generation 500W X-Finity PSU Review
One issue that Ultra Products seems to be avoiding is the power factor value. While most manufacturers are offering units with active (or passive) PFC resulting in PF values around 0.90 – 0.99… the Xconnect and previous X-Finity were both rated in the low 0.60 range, and the new X-Finity is slightly improved at 0.70, but that is still quite weak.
Check out the full review at Big Bruin!
HIS X800GTO IceQ II Turbo 256MB Review
‘the best price/performance card ever built’ How can you argue with
that statement after reading this review? If you were not impressed by the
42% overclock of the GPU core or the 22% overclock of the memory, then
surely the temperature when running this ridiculously impressive overclock
under load thanks to the IceQ II cooling technology that HIS incorporates in
their X800GTO offering has you running out the door to buy it. In addition
to the overclocking capabilities of the HIS X800GTO, the pure performance of
this new chipset is just incredible. I was surprised going through the
benchmark results just how much of a difference there was compared to the
6600GT.
Head on over to Overclockers Online for the full review!
Ark Linux v2005.2-rc3
Ark Linux, a distribution aiming to hit the systems of desktop
users, has released its 2005.2-rc3 candidate that now encompasses a
predecease of KDE 3.5 and a GNU compiler for the D programming language.
>From our initial encounter with Ark 2005.2 we’ve been impressed by its
optimizations for use as a desktop system as well as various other
improvements. This distribution is attempting to make it so easy to
install and operate, a game of Tetrix is even playable while installing
the data to your hard drive.
Check out the full review over at Phoronix!
3Dconnexion SpacePilot 3D Design Tool Review
Designed in a similar manner to Logitech’s diNovo line of keyboards, the SpacePilot is sleek, sturdy, and definitely feels expensive (and, at $450-ish, well, it pretty much is). The central focal point is the SpacePilot’s “controller cap,†a two-inch diameter, rubberized knob. The cap is somewhat motile, and allows for pushing, pulling, twisting in any direction. The SpacePilot also features twenty other buttons, and an LCD panel that displays context-sensitive information related to the use of the SpacePilot. I’ll get to these in a moment.
Check out the full review at XYZ Computing.
MTB Show Us Your Mods Contest 2005
The rules are very simple but we are adding a little twist. Case modification
has progressed from a underground hobby to the mainstream spotlight. We
believe that creative modders can adapt their skills to mod just about
anything conventional or non-conventional. This contest will allow
participants to submit up to two entries of any type of modification. A
modified component can be any type of part either computer specific or
non-computer specific. You must clearly demonstrate that you have completed a
modification and provide information on what your modification does.
Check out the full contest details over at ModTheBox!
ASUS Extreme N7800 GT Dual World Exclusive First Hands-On Test
ASUS didn’t can the idea of two GPUs on a single board in SLI mode, though. The recent release of NVIDIA G70 which powers the GeForce 7800 GTX and 7800 GT SKUs has given ASUS something new to work with. The G70 GPU, built on 110nm, is actually cooler and less power hungry than NV45, despite a large hike in transistor count and die area.
This card means business, and the few benchmarks performed prove it. It obliterates a single 7800GTX obvious. There are only 2000 of these cards available.. so it’s primarily a test. Check it out at Hexus.
Gigabyte 7800GTX Video Card Review
No more wondering what is around the corner or what will be released in the days to come, as of right now the 7800GTX video chipset is the ‘King of the Hill’. Since day one there was no shortage of available video cards containing the mammoth NVIDIA chipset. Every big manufacturer offered their version of the fastest graphic chipset known to man. Gigabyte was kind enough to send us their version, the GeForce GV-NX78X256V-B 7800 GTX. With the Gigabyte 7800GTX having so much video power I don’t think we will have any problems showing off any of its extreme benchmarks or video game playing performance.
Check out the full review at Pro-Clockers!
ATI Radeon X1000 series, X1800, X1600 & X1300 Graphics Cards Review
We start our review of this new ATI Radeon X1000 series, X1800, X1600 & X1300 graphics cards with our quick guide review table of the specifications including the X850 range for comparison.
Check out the full look at A1 Electronics.
HP PhotoSmart 475 Printer Review
At first it was enough for photo printer makers to add a portable model to their mix. Now that most companies sell one, a little more creativity is required to separate one from the pack. HP has stepped up to the challenge with the Photosmart 475 ($279), a.k.a. GoGo, an unabashedly cute tagalong that prints not only the requisite 4 x 6 prints but 5 x 7 enlargements too. GoGo went a step further, adding 1.5 gigabytes of internal storage that can pack up to 1,000 images. Take it to the next family party, hook it up to a TV and you can run a slide show that lasts all afternoon.
Head on over to DesignTechnica for the full review!
Halloween PhotoChop Contest
BigBruin.com has teamed up with ClubIT.com on our latest contest. Up for grabs are two sets of assorted Cooler Master products, including a couple Cool Drive units and some UV/EL cables. The contest requires entrants to modify the ClubIT.com logo with a Halloween theme. Entries could be scary, funny, freaky, sexy, etc… Just make them so they can be displayed in public!
Check out all the details at Big Bruin!
HIS X800 GTO IceQ II Turbo 256MB PCIe Video Card Review
This review is going to be looking at the latest addition to the X800 PCI Express lineup, the X800 GTO. Manufacturer by HIS this specific offering, the X800 GTO IceQ II Turbo has a number of features which set it apart from those available from other companies. This card has, interestingly, been launched right before the release of the highly awaited R520-based video card but given the difference in price points and target consumers this may not be that strange after all. The card has 12 pixel pipelines, 6 vertex shaders, a huge heatsink, and 256 MB of memory.
Head over to XYZ Computing for the full review.
NVIDIA’s new 512Mb card could be a Trojan
Some updates regarding one of our previous article about the 7800 Ultra. Our brother Hilbert over at Guru3D managed to find out some more information on the upcoming GeForce card based on the G70 core. However NVIDIA has denied any knowledge regarding the “Ultraâ€.
Check out the full speculation over at NGOHQ.
XG Box Vortec 600 Watt PSU Review
Sent to me by XG Box, a subsidiary of MGE Company is the Vortec 600 Watt power supply. With elegant styling, sleeved wires, adjustable fan speed, and LED fans, it’s sure to be a hit for those of you looking to snazzy up the inside of your PC, but how will it perform? Let’s get on with the review and see how it does!
Check out the full review at Extensive Mods!
Nexus NX-5000, 500 Watt PSU Review
Finally… for the power hungry…the Nexus NX-5000, 500 Watt Power supply. This high wattage 500 Watt power supply is loaded with the latest features to fulfil any of the latest pc systems needs. The NX-5000 power supply is a EPS12V and ATX 2.01 form factor PSU with a slick black and white look. All this packed in a small no nonsense package.
Head on over to Hardware XL for the full review.
SilverStone Strider ST405 400W Review
Although a great deal of the power supplies we look at on a
regular basis are designed for high-end systems, occasionally we accept
the offer to look at a lower-wattage power supply that may not be ideal
for an SLI or CrossFire setup but continues to pack a punch when it
comes to features. The power supply unit up for review today is the
Strider ST405 400W from SilverStone Technology.
Check out the full review at Phoronix.
Xbox X05 – Info and Pictures
There will be a bunch of content already insalled on the drive. This will include a custom soundtrack with some famous bands, as well as wallpapers and gamer icons for your Xbox Live Gamertag. There’s a video showing the assembly of the X360 as well as Hexic – a puzzler by the creator of Tetris. This is in addition to the software already announced, namely, the Neon light synthesizer by Jeff Minter.
Oh man, the 360 is going to rock! The more pictures I oogle over, the more I want the thing. Check out the full pictorial at Bit-Tech.
Antec TruePower II 480w Power Supply Review
As most of you already know, today’s latest hardware tends to require very reliable power sources for it to operate properly. Some video cards require as much as 200w at full load. If you are one of us dreaming of going towards an SLI or Crossfire setup, then you will have to shop carefully and make sure that you acquire a very powerful high end power supply. Most people are familiar with Antec for their high quality power supplies and cases. They have earned a high level of respect among us by continuing to offer quality product lineups.
Check out the full review at NGOHQ.
Sunbeam Tech X-1300 Gaming Mouse
Every hobbyist and gamer is looking for a mouse that helps them
improve in their computing world. Although, a $60 gaming mouse like the
Razer Diamondback, is not in their budget. That is why Sunbeam Tech
produces a 1300 DPI gaming mouse, the X-1300 Gaming Mouse. For $20, lets
find out if this mouse belongs on your desk.
Check out the full review over at A True Review.
Scythe Katana CPU Heatpipe Cooler Review
The latest cooler from Scythe is a relatively innocuous-looking heatpipe cooler. But beneath that lies a cooler with great potential.
Come and see why the new Scythe Katana heatpipe cooler is a great for both quiet operation as well as maximum cooling!
Check out the full review over at Rojak Pot. For comparison, you can check out our review of the cooler here.
OCZ Gold Gamer eXtreme Memory Giveaway Contest – 3 Days Left!
Looking for blistering fast DDR memory that can run at ultra-low latency? Well, now you can get some for FREE!
Here’s your chance to win an OCZ Gold Gamer eXtreme dual-channel memory kit for FREE!
There are only 3 more days left! So, hurry up before it’s too late!
Check out the full contest details at Rojak Pot.
Listen to Believe ProAmp 5.1 Headphone Amplifier and LTB True 5.1 Headphones Review
Listen to Believe; interesting name for a company, rather catchy actually, kind of makes you want to buy their product just to see if they are that good. With a name like Listen to Believe, you expect their products to be just awesome. Today I have for review something that I thought was pretty cool to be reviewing, I myself like good quality sound from all my audio equipment, and since my computer is such a large part of my life I feel that I need great quality from that as well.
Wow, this is a great looking set. The headphones look quite comfortable, and that amplifier is worth bragging about. Check out the full review at Think Computers.