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Sony CEO confirms spring launch plans for PS3
Microsoft may not be getting the market lead it had hoped for with the launch of its new console, as reports come in of a spring launch strategy for Sony’s PlayStation 3.
According to German website Gamefront, chairman and CEO of Sony, Sir Howard Stringer confirmed that the company plans to launch its next generation console in the spring of 2006; much earlier than most industry observers had predicted.
This could likely only be the Japanese release, and the US and Europe release will still be later in the year, right before holiday season. At least that will allow enough time to become bored of the Xbox 360 before PS3 launch! Check it out at Games Industry.
Day of Defeat Preview @ Gamespot
The original Day of Defeat first saw the light of day as a fan-made modification using the original engine for 1998’s Half-Life, just like another modification from around that time called Counter-Strike. Both modifications went on to achieve plenty of popularity–they were even snapped up by Half-Life developer Valve and became official…..
Thermaltake Tribe Water Cooling Kit Review
The Thermaltake Tribe comes with everything you need. The radiator, reservoir, cooling fan and tubing are all contained within an external Unit. The kit also includes the Water Block, an H-clip that supports most any form factor (including 478, 775, K7, K8, Socket A), 3/8″ OD Hosing, Adapter Plug, Screws, PCI Slot Cover for routing the hoses, Easy Fill tank and a beautifully illustrated manual that will walk a first-timer through the installation with ease.
If you are on the lookout to make your rig a water cooling rig, you may want to consider the one reviewed at Overclockers Cafe.
Titan Serina Stylish Cooling Pad Review
Laptops and cooling. Somehow those two words don’t seem to go together. Everyone who has a laptop knows how hot they run; which is the reason they usually are purchased out of need rather than want. They serve some practical purposes for school, work or just convenience. So when Titan offered up their newest Serina Stylish Cooling Pad for review, I jumped at the chance to check it out. The model I received was TTC-G2TZ/A that has the optional card Reader and 2.0 USB ports. Titan does offer the fan pad only model TTC-G2TZ/D, as well as a 1.1 USB option. The idea behind the Serina Cooling Pad is to pull heat away from your notebook in order to keep the temperature of the internal components down, which we all know is a major cause of hardware failures.
If you want decent cooling for your laptop, and don’t mind handing over $109 (ouch), check out this review at PimpRig.
Corsair XMS Twin2X2048 6400 Review
Today we are going to find out how these new 800MHz Corsair memory modules will impact the system. As you know, these modules operate at 800MHz at CAS5-5-5-12. However it is not the frequency or the timings that I am eager to test, rather it is the 2GB capacity.
This ends up being an excellent performer and great for overclocking. The main reason the memory didn’t get a perfect 100% is because of the expensive $400 pricetag. Read all about it at Legion Hardware.
Creative Zen Nano Plus Review
As good as Apple’s iPod range is, I think most of us technically savvy types are well aware that when it comes to pure value for money, they have been lagging behind their competitors in the last year. Creative in particular have introduced the better 20GB MP3 player model in the form of the Zen Touch and Zen Sleek, and now want to push for a piece of the action when it comes to those who don’t require that amount of storage. So here is the Creative Labs Zen Nano Plus 512MB (also available in a 1GB version) which looks set to take on the iPod Shuffle.
It’s funny that two seperate companies have named their leading MP3 player ‘Nano’. Coincidence, I’m sure. Creative has seemed to do a great job with theirs though, and is a good value. Check it out at PC Review.
Radeon X700 vs GeForce 6600 Comparison (AGP & PCIe)
The winds of change are once again sweeping across the harsh graphics landscape, as they have been doing so like clockwork almost every year. Despite the fact that there are only two main chipmakers in the market, the competition is every bit as intense as Coke and Pepsi. Of the two, NVIDIA drew first blood with its GeForce 7800 series while its rival ATI has faced delays with its next generation graphics card. When the long awaited X1800 series is released in the coming weeks, both sides would have their cards on the table and the media circus to determine who is the top dog for the next year will shift into high gear.
The higher Core Clock and extra Vertex Shaders on the X700 seem to push it above and beyond the 6600. So if you are in the market for a decent card but are on a very limited budget, check out the article at Hardware Zone.
955 Chipset Round-Up
Although Intel has had a recent chipset shortage, there’s still a demand for its 955 model that is the chipset whose prowess powers the latest and great P4 CPUs – including the P4 Dual Core chips. The reason many people look to Intel for their chipset of choice is because of Intel’s legendary stability of its platforms and because they’re typically some of the better-performing chipsets going for Intel’s CPUs.
After comparing the latest that ASUS, ABIT and Gigabyte have to offer, after the slew of benches the ASUS P5WD2 Premium came out on top. Even so, the other boards were excellent performers as well. Check out the full look at GD Hardware.
Steam Gets More Bandwidth
Valve Software’s Steam Broadband Distribution Client isn’t going to eliminate Walmart any time soon, but it is the beginning of a new publishing platform; one that will only grow with broadband penetration. This week finds the company gearing up for the Monday launch of a WW2 game dubbed Day of Defeat by upping their total available bandwidth to 19,585 Mbps (let’s hope it works this time). Valve is starting to distribute more than just Half-Life 2 mods and addons: an upcoming FPS Sin will be released via Steam in episodic format.
Since this was posted yesterday, that have upped it another 4,000Mbps! That’s enough transfer to fill a 200GB HDD in less than 10 seconds! Check it out at BroadbandReports.
Inno3D + DFI Combo Breaks 17.4K 3D Mark with FX57 @ 3860Mhz!
Our FX57 hit a new high after being stripped of its heat spreader! With a good mount, it does 3860Mhz through 3D Mark 05…. and cracks the 17.4K barrier! All cooled by my new portable Cascade. We have uploaded video clips of the full run. Drop by this thread to pick up the videos and for more details!
Very impressive, especially considering my 7800GT can barely scrape 8,000! Check it out at VR-Zone.
Vista drivers to be more stable than XP’s?
Graphics drivers developed for Vista, Microsoft’s next generation operating system, will be far more stable than their Windows XP-based counterparts, and not crash the operating system anymore, an executive of graphics chip developer ATI told Tom’s Hardware Guide.
It looks like some people may have to upgrade their cards to have full DX10 support in Vista. Maybe we all will have to. Check out the full article at Toms Hardware.
Crucial Ballistix PC2-8000 (DDR2-1000) Memory Video Review
This is some seriously fast memory! But remember, you require a DDR2 motherboard capable of reaching these tremendous speeds. With speeds up to 1GHz & a complete memory timing of 5-5-5-15, performance is fantastic. It’s also available in 1GB (2x512MB) & 2GB (2x1GB) kit sizes. A bleeding edge product that will please the hardcore computer user. Watch the Video to find out more…
Check out the full video review at 3D Gameman!
Sansun Bat Case Review
Before I got my hands on the Bat Case, I was convinced that it is a low end case by just looking it from Sansun website. However, after I checked the case myself, my mind has changed because it is a really a not bad case and it has some nice features too. The Bat Case is attractive with the fancy bat mold and the mirror finishing makes it look classier. The price might be a bit over my expectation but it is still acceptable.
Check out the full review at PC Modding Malaysia!
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 all the details at Mod The Box!
Nikon D70 Review
The Nikon D70 has been out for a bit over a year now, and has been considered by many to be one of the best low-to-mid range digital SLR cameras on the market. Despite how well it performs, Nikon decided to improve upon it with the release of the D70s. This isn’t a total remake or an entirely new camera, but rather a D70 which has been notably improved upon.
Check out the full review at Byte Sector!
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3000 Laser Review
When the review was offered for the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 3000 Laser it made me want to look at the Logitech line from a different perspective. This would be the point of view not as a personal purchase that I researched before hand, but of a reviewer putting the product through its paces for you, the consumer. So lets get to it, and see what I found out for you.
Head on over to Pimp Rig for the full review!
Asetek Vapochill Micro Review
When you ask hardcore overclockers about companies who have the best extreme cooling gear, you can bet that Asetek is among the first mentioned. Their Vapochill Extreme Cooling Units are legendary, but come with a hefty price tag. The average user is not willing to pay that much, so Asetek has engineered the Vapochill Micro series. While the principle is the same as the Vapochill, do not expect to reach sub-zero temperatures with the Vapochill Micro, it essentially is a heatpipe cooler, just with some very clever ideas. Asetek’s experience in designing high-performance cooling units sure has helped here.
Check out the full look at techPowerUp!
HEXUS PSU (Power Supply Unit) Roundup Taoyuan 2005
The vast majority of the ATX 2.0 supplies tested, and ATX 2.0 is what you should be buying these days, will comfortably power a current high-end system without any issues whatsoever. That’s great for the consumer and great for the reputable vendors selling high quality PSU designs. Hopefully our roundup has shown you who some of those vendors are and who to avoid.
This is extremely in-depth, and helpful if you need to know which PSU you should be picking up. Check it out at Hexus.
SilverStone LC17 HTPC Case
Everyone HTPC or Home Theater Personal Computer. When the concept originally came out, I really couldn’t see why I would want or need one. As time passed though, I came to realize that much more could be done with an HTPC than just watch movies. With the vast new and improved hardware and television sets, the quality just gets better and better. Of course you could go and buy an HTPC, but where is the fun in that? Better to build one yourself, that way it is customized to your needs and wants. As the popularity of HTPC has grown, more companies are making HTPC cases, and today I have the pleasure of reviewing one from Silverstone.
Check out the full review at Think Computers.
Asetek VapoChill Micro Showdown
As we can see in the testing numbers there is not a huge difference
between the three models and because of this there is no single winner.
Really, they are all winners in certain setups and situations.
Check out the full showdown at Overclockers Online.
nVidia ForceWare 78.05
NGOHQ passes along word that a 78.05 directory has been created today on the NVIDIA server. This could mean we may see a new WHQL driver tomorrow!
Edifier H800 Hi-Fi Stereo Headphones Review
Presentation of the H800 continues with the headset itself. The unit is
covered in a black matte finish that is very attractive, and the weight of the
H800 screams quality and durability. I anticipate the rugged exterior could
withstand lots of abuse. A 3.5mm jack lies native on the end of the 15 foot
cord. Also included is a gold plated 3.5mm to 6.3mm converter so you can use
the H800 on a home stereo unit.
Check out the full review at Mod the Box!
OCZ EL DDR PC-4000 2GB Gold Edition Review
Having 2GB of system memory used to be a luxury that few could
afford and was considered overkill by many, with servers and
workstations only being able to effective utilize 2GB+ of RAM. Today,
however, we have a 2GB Dual Channel kit that is not only geared toward
normal PC users, but toward overclockers and enthusiasts, the EL DDR
PC-4000 2GB Gold Edition Dual Channel.
Check out the full review at Phoronix.
SilverStone FM82 & FM121 Fans Review
Now comes the big decision, what company to buy from and what fan to get. I’m going to try and make your choices a little easier today. SilverStone has sent me 2 of their fans the FM82 and the FM121. I will see if these fans are worth buying or a waste of money.
Check out the full review over at Extensive Mods.
Guild Wars Surpasses One Million Units
NCsoft and ArenaNet’s Guild Wars surpasses one million units sold in North America and Europe Acclaimed online game hits milestone in less than five months; activations show no sign of slowing as holiday season approaches AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22, 2005—NCsoft® (KSE: 036570.KS), the world’s leading developer and publisher of online computer games…..