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ATI Radeon CrossFire graphics technology review @ A1 Electronics
To our mind it seems more sense to have dual GPUs on a single video graphics card which would alleviate all the associated problems of having two graphics cards such as special motherboards and so on let alone that they would cost less to buy.
Check out the full read at A1 Electronics.
A new battle in budget graphics @ Tech Report
PCI EXPRESS HAS gotten a bit of a bad rap, at least on the graphics front, because it hasn’t yet offered a significant performance boost over AGP 8X. Today’s games and applications weren’t designed with PCI Express in mind, and they don’t really take advantage of its 4GB/sec of bandwidth. However, PCI-E has enabled some interesting new budget graphics cards. Rather than relying solely on on-board memory, these cards also leverage a portion of system memory, which thanks to PCI Express’ plentiful bandwidth, can offer pretty decent performance.
Head over to Tech Report for the full article.
Auto Assault: Updates for June 1
Greetings from the Central Wastelands! We’re back from E3, tired and weary, but did we have a great time! We appreciate everyone stopping by the booth, jamming with The Mutaytor (weren’t they awesome?!), and playing Auto Assault in droves. Now that E3 is done and gone, the in-depth previews, booth reviews, and
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Cooler Master Centurion 530 Case Video Review @ 3D Gameman
This product has four big attributes: it’s affordable, looks fantastic, has great build quality, & is feature loaded. There are plenty of drive bays; 5×5.25″, 1×3.5″ (Ext.), & 5×3.5″ (Int.). It has a 120mm blue LED fan at the front & an optional 80/90/120mm fan can be installed at the back. For convenience there are 2 USB, 1 Firewire, Mic & Headphone jack along with the power/reset button, & power/HDD LED at the front top. Watch the Video to find out more…
Check out the full video review at 3D Gameman.
Computex – 2005 Coverage (Day 2) @ Phoronix
Today was another extremely busy day. Tyan launched their 4+4 Opteron server motherboards. Abit hosted a tech forum which featured a shootout between Fatal1ty and some Taiwan UT2K4 champs. We even got to take a crack at Fatal1ty! Also an ATI representative talked about the new ATI Crossfire technology and we have complete coverage of that too. Afterwards there was Abit Happy Hour. Read on to find more information about this, the second day, at Computex Taipei 2005.
LOTS of great pictures from day two! Check it out at Phoronix.
The Technology Behind Dual Core CPUs @ PC Stats
Dual-core processors work pretty much as you’d expect them to. At their most basic, both Intel and AMD have taken two mostly (or in the case of Intel, fully) functional processor cores and joined them together in a single processor die. Each core functions and processes data independently, and the two are co-coordinated by the operating system software. In this article, PCSTATS is going to focus on both company’s versions of this technology, how it works, and the kind of performance boost you can expect from it. Currently only certain of AMD’s Opteron server-class processors are available with dual cores, but very shortly AMD will release the Athlon 64 X2 line of dual-core desktop processors. Intel has taken the opposite approach, already releasing the ‘Pentium Extreme Edition 840’ desktop dual-core chip, while its ‘Pentium D’ and dual-Xeons lines are not far behind.
Check out the full article at PC Stats.
Novell Kickstarts Availability of Linux Desktop Applications
MARKHAM, Ontario – June 1, 2005 – Novell today introduced the Mono® Kickstart program to provide for the first time developer support to organizations using Mono for new application development or migrations. Mono is a comprehensive open source development platform based on the .NET framework that allows IT and independent software vendor developers to build Linux and cross-platform applications (MacOS X, IBM S/390 and Sun Solaris) with unprecedented productivity, using popular programming languages such as C#, Java and VB.NET. The Mono project is a community initiative sponsored by Novell. As a result of the Mono Kickstart program, it is now far easier to build and develop applications on Linux and other platforms, allowing developers to get software to market faster and more cost effectively.
Wow, the ability to code for Linux in C#? Sounds great except it’s for professionals only.. considering it’s expensive. Check out the full press release here.
Ultra & 3dGameMan Ultra X-Connect 500W Power Supply Giveaway @ 3D Gameman
The Ultra X-Connect 500W Power Supply offers excellent power, looks great, and has two quiet 80mm fans. The modular cable connections are an extremely unique feature for this product; its modular design really makes this one stand out from other power supplies. Say goodbye to that web of cables you thought would never be neatly organized! Watch the Video to find out more…
Check out all the details over at the 3D Gameman Forums.
Logitech Extends Award-Winning Family of Notebook Mice
FREMONT, Calif. — June 1, 2005 — With sales of notebook PCs on the rise, Logitech (SWX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) today announced that its growing family of notebook computer mice includes two new mice with battery management
Features: the Logitech® V200 Cordless Notebook Mouse and the Logitech® Cordless Mini Optical Mouse.
Logitech, the world’s leading manufacturer of computer mice, now offers four mice made specifically for notebook PCs, all highly compact and portable, but differing in design and features to meet the varying needs of notebook PC users.
The Logitech V200 Cordless Notebook Mouse combines an unmatched battery life of up to one year with virtually interference-free 2.4 GHz digital cordless technology – making it ideal for mobile professionals who need the best wireless technology and don’t want to hassle with changing batteries frequently. Meanwhile, the affordable Logitech Cordless Mini Optical Mouse is a good fit for value-conscious notebook PC owners who are frustrated by using a touchpad and want a reliable cordless mouse to improve their computing experience.
Both new mice make going cordless easy. Each features a convenient battery-light indicator that notifies users when the batteries are running low. Also, both mice are plug-and-play – they include a miniature USB wireless receiver that is paired individually with the mouse during manufacturing. When the receiver is plugged in, the mouse works immediately. When not in use, the USB receiver conveniently snaps onto the base of the mouse. This action automatically switches the mouse power off, saving battery life, while also making the mouse and receiver easy to transport.
You can find out more about the V200 here, and about the Mini Optical here. I like the fact that you can easily plug away your receiver when not using it!
Computex – Day 2 Coverage Part 2 @ Hexus
Running custom gear from the cards means that the SN26P comes ready fitted with twin Leadtek PX6800GT TDH 256 MiB DDR3 PCI-e graphics cards, so this baby is going to cost a bit more than the average barebones system you’d normally be able to pick up from Shuttle. I suppose you’d call it skinny rather than barebones? Check it out here.
In Hall 4 at Computex, if you look hard enough on VIA’s joint show area with S3 Graphics, you’ll see them showing off a K8T890 Pro reference board running NVIDIA SLI. Check it here. Utilizing the Guru chip and connector on ABIT Guru mainboards, the Guru Clock lets you adjust overclocking settings on the fly without leaving the game or app you’re already in. Check it here.
You can find this and a LOT more at Hexus.
Computex – Day 2 Coverage @ Hexus
While most of the graphics talk at Computex centres on ATI’s Crossfire, it could be months before the consumer can buy it. Talking to an ATI board partner revealed that while it’s on show at Computex, it’s on show using engineering sample silicon and a driver that’s not quite ready, and they fully expect it’ll be sometime in July before they have final product to push out and a driver to rely on. Read about it Hexus.
NVIDIA’s G70 graphics processor, likely to be bound up in a range of products carrying GeForce 7 branding, may have an Ultra version waiting in the wings, to counter any ATI high-end product launch. Read about it here.
Talking to VIA yesterday confirmed that even though its board partners have mainboards out there that run an FX just fine, that board revisions may be brought out to properly support Athlon X2 from an electrical standpoint. Check it out here.
Never a company to sit back and hug the wall at the disco, CoolerMaster have unveiled what has to be one of the biggest, boldest and brashest, yet most practical cases yet. Read about it here.
Computex – Day 1 Coverage @ Hexus
When we say odd-ball we really do mean it! MSI have a dual 6800Ultra graphics board… OK we’ve seen something like that before so it’s not that odd. So, how about an X800 with an AGP and PCIe connector? Now we’re talking! Check it here.
For all of you out there currently sucking on or licking a DVD disk you’ve burned yourself, STOP. The media you just removed from your face was not safe for consumption. Read about that here.
XSPC Passive Aluminium Reservoir @ XtremeComputing
On the day of installation I had to abandon any testing as the air con was down and room temp was at 34c, this would have been slightly unfair on the product as it is passive and I normally temp test with a room temp between 24-28. once the air con was fixed it and it was time to get temp testing, Although I had left my radiator in the loop I will show a temp readout for with and without the reservoir.
Check out the full review at Xtreme Computing.
NZXT Trinity Pre-Modified cases review @ Guru 3D
I just loved the screw less design. It’s very easy to seat new HD’s or whatever inside your casing. The one slight negative though has to be the blue colored LED fan in the case with the window. It’s a little noisy where the internal backside fan simple is extremely silent. i might just be picky though. This case is also advertised as ‘Silent cooling system’ and if you state that you simply can’t include such a fan. It’s not irritating though, but clearly can be heard when enabled.
Not just a review, but a contest as well! Check it out at Guru 3D.
Thermaltake Big Typhoon CPU Cooler Review @ 3DXtreme
Today 3DXtreme is presenting a review of the latest in CPU Cooling technology from our friends at Thermaltake. Thermaltake has been delivering their world class products to 3DXtreme for some time now and we are always excited with each new product. Thermaltake’s products just seem to get better and better. The Big Typhoon is a massive CPU cooler using a 12CM Fan and six heatpipes however this Cooler only generates 16 dBa of noise.
Check out the full review at 3D Xtreme.
Foxconn WinFast NF4K8MC @ Viperlair
You want a rock solid, dependable, Socket 939, NF4, PCIe solution for your HTPC? WinFast has a motherboard with your name all over it. If you don’t expect to overclock, or to use the onboard sound, you will be happy with what the Winfast NF4K8MC has to offer.
Check it out at Viper Lair.
Realtek Audio Driver Vs. nVidia Audio Driver @ NGOHQ
Two different makes of drivers are available for the Realtek ALC onboard audio chips. Today we are putting them both inside the ring for a head to head battle. Are you ready to find out which one is suitable for you? If the answer is yes then read on.
Head over to Phoronix for the full article!
XGI Tech Volari 8300/8600/8600XT Preview @ Phoronix
If eleven pages and over 130 pictures isn’t good enough for you, for the first day of Computex Taipei 2005 coverage, we’re back today with a bit of information regarding XGI’s upcoming PCI Express VPUs, the Volari 8300 and 8600 series.
Check out the full look at the new XGI here.
Computex – 2005 (Day 1) @ Phoronix
The first day of Computex has rolled to an end. What new products are coming out? What innovations have the manufacturers come up with this year? Read more to find out!
Phoronix has a very in-depth article all about Computex. Check it out Phoronix.
DFI, Asus demo CrossFire boards @ Tech Report
COMPUTEX — DFI and Asus are showing live demos of their ATI CrossFire motherboards here at the show, and the DFI demo revealed to us some interesting possibilities for running two regular Radeon cards in a “dual slave” configuration.
This is impressive. So you can use to regular 800XT or 850XT cards in dual mode.. but you lose minor performance. Still, two 850XT cards scored 10,666 in 3D Mark 05. Read all about it at Tech Report.
Thermaltake Beetle @ ThinkComputers.org
Well being around computers for a long time, I have seen many different types of heatsink/fan combinations (HSF). We have seen all sorts of HSFs and other CPU cooling devices. Today we will be looking at a hsf that looks totally different than any other hsfs we have looked at. It does resemble its namesake. So I am proud to present the Thermaltake beetle!
Check it out at Think Computers.
OCZ EL DDR PC-3200 Dual Channel Gold Memory Video @ 3D Gameman
The OCZ EL DDR PC-3200 Dual Channel Gold gaming memory is all about speed. With a default speed of 400MHz DDR and a memory timing of 2-2-2-5 it has a clear performance advantage. While this is very impressive, it also has lots of overclocking headroom. Increasing the voltage to extreme levels will really unleash its true potential. Watch the Video to find out more…
Check out the full video review at 3D Gameman.
MSI 661FM3-V Motherboard Review @ PC Stats
The MSI 661FM3-V Micro-ATX motherboard is based on the SIS 661FX chipset and SIS 964 Southbridge. This tiny board supports all 533/800MHz FSB Intel Socket 775 Pentium 4 processors and can hold up to 2GB of DDR memory in its two slots. Notably, The SIS 661FX chipset does not support dual-channel memory. The 661FM3-V features integrated graphics courtesy of the SIS ‘Mirage’ chip, sharing up to 128MB of main memory by default, but fortunately also implements a full AGP8X videocard slot. Two PCI slots are present for expansion cards, as PCI Express is not yet supported by the SIS chipset. up to 4 IDE and 2 SATA devices can be added to the motherboard.
Check out the full review at PC Stats.
EVEREST Updated to 2.01
LAVAL, CANADA (May 30, 2005) — Lavalys today announced the general availability of EVEREST Corporate Edition, EVEREST Ultimate Edition 2005 and EVEREST Home Edition Version 2.01. This is a minor service release that brings several fixes and feature enhancements to support the latest hardware and software technologies.
The 2.01 release includes the following new features, major improvements and bug fixes:
New Features
• Firmware download links for optical drives
• EVEREST integration into Control Panel
• Orange Solid Fill and Orange Gradient Fill tests in Monitor Diagnostics
• Support for AMD Pacifica (Secure Virtual Machine) technology
Major Improvements
• Support for new 90 nm AMD Sempron processors
• Support for ATI Radeon X550, ATI Radeon X800 VE, Intel GMA 950 video adapters
• Chipset information for VIA K8M890, P4M800CE
• Improved chipset information for Intel i945/955, nVIDIA nForce4 Intel Edition
• Improved CPUID features list
• SMBus support for VIA VT82C586B south bridge
Major Fixes
• Database Manager re-opening
• Crash in CPU PhotoWorxx benchmark
• Intel Processor Number detection
• Memory clock detection for Intel i910/915/925 chipsets
• Chipset information for ATI RC300/RS300
• Windows logoff/restart/shutdown issues when EVEREST was running with /ACCEPT
• Installed programs list with control characters
• Detection of Corsair Xpert memory modules
You can download the updated Corperate Edition or Ultimate Edition.
Computex – 2005 @ Hexus
Boards with 1GiB of RAM, 512MiB Radeon X700s and the X550 replacing the X600! Read about it here. Nick Haywood writes: “It’s long been known that Intel run a little hot, so Zalman have gone extreme with a cooling solution that finally does the biz.” Read about it here.
Powercolor seek to produce dual DVI capable cards across their range of Radeon products and also have a new passive cooling solution to show off. Read about that here.