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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Frosty Tech | Subject: Case and Cooling
Xigamatek is new to cooling, and their first device on the market is a self contained watercooled heatsink. It comes with a mix of anti-corrosive and antifreeze liquids mixed with water, and all pre-installed in the reservoir. The waterblock/pump/reservoir comes with brackets to fit any socket size, and it makes installation a breeze. At 55dB it is a little loud, but an interesting feature is separate power sources for the fan and the pump, so you can put a rheostat on the fan power to give you control over it's speed. Drop by Frosty Tech to see how it's performance compares to other heatsinks.
"In this review Frostytech will be testing out the Xigmatek AIO-S80DP self contained watercooling heatsink. The AIO-S80DP is both a new approach to watercooling, and the first salvo from an entirely new heatsink manufacturer. What makes the Xigmatek AIO-S80DP heatsink unique is that it is an all-in-one watercooling based thermal solution. Coolant runs through the metal veins of this heat exchanger, and it is only this liquid which works to transfer the heat absorbed from the processor into the surrounding environment. The heatsink is set up with two 80mm sized radiators, positioned with direct connections to the reservoir below, and a fan set dead between them." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Big Bruin | Subject: General Tech
Don't know your Ogg Vorbis from your FLAC? Confused about what lossless compression is, and if you could even tell the difference? Head to Big Bruin where they give you an overview of 5 of the most popular codecs, what they are and who uses them for what. Get over there and get in the know.
"Outside of the government and the military, the computer world uses the most acronyms. This is especially true for the names of audio formats. There are dozens of formats, each with its own reason for being and with its own strengths and weaknesses. But what do all of those names mean? And how do you deal with an audio file that you're not familiar with?" Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: X-Bit Labs | Subject: Motherboard
nVIDIA seems to be taking the world of chipsets by storm, with only Intel's newer chipsets for Core 2 competing. There is another player trying to make it's name though, and is mostly due to scarcity that it hasn't. The RD600 chipset supports Crossfire, and as X-bit Labs discovers, it likes overclocking just fine. Head on over for the full review of the DFI LANParty UT ICFX3200-T2R/G.
"The mainboard we are going to talk about today is the most unusual platform for the Intel Core 2 processors. It is not only based on the rare AMD Crossfire Xpress 3200 chipset, but also offers the enthusiasts an unprecedented set of overclocking-friendly options." Here are some more Motherboard articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: CNet News.com | Subject: General Tech
CNET reports on a flaw that can cause smart phones running Windows Mobile 2003 and Windows Mobile 5.0 to crash. The good news is that this vulnerability was discover by researchers at Trend Micro, it was not discovered in the wild.
"A security firm has found a pair of security bugs in Microsoft's Windows Mobile which, if exploited, could crash phones and other devices running the software. The vulnerabilities lie in Windows Mobile Internet Explorer and Windows Mobile Pictures and Video, Trend Micro, a Tokyo-based security vendor, said in a pair of security alerts. Viewing a rigged Web page or malicious JPEG image file on a Windows Mobile device will cause it to fail, according to Trend Micro." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: General Tech
So you ran out and spent $1800 on a pair of overclocked 8800GTX's and then bought a copy of Vista Ultimate Edition. Now you are sitting in front of the computer foaming at the mouth because they won't play nicely together. As Ryan has pointed out and linked to, the 100.59 drivers add ... beta support anyways, but ...
It isn't enough to satisfy you, or [H]ard|OCP. For one thing, the 64-bit edition of Vista demands WHQL certified drivers to run, which these ain't. They are also ticked off that owners of the GeForce 7 series cards running in SLI still don't know if there will ever be able to do so under Vista. They point out a few more issues/demands/reasonable expectations in their full article. "GeForce 8800 series video card owners are up in arms as NVIDIA has left them out to dry in terms of WHQL certified Vista drivers. GeForce 8 series SLI owners have been completely shut out of Vista DX10 gaming support. What to expect now?" Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: VIA Arena | Subject: Chipset
INF V2.80A (updated from 2.60A)
AGP V4.60A (same as the previous package) V-RAID V5.40A and RAID Tools v5.40 (Updated from 5.30C) PATA/SATA IDE Driver V1.60A (Updated from 1.40A which did not support Vista) VIA Hyperion Pro drivers are suitable for ANY VIA chipset - but they are particularly recommended for KT4## series, P4X4## series and newer, for example:
Get 'em at VIA Arena.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: VIA Arena | Subject: Case and Cooling
VIA Arena has a contest just starting and gallery of the entrants so far. From Bender the robot to an XP retail box to a gingerbread house, these EPIA based mods are fantastic. If you have a modded something, based on an EPIA board, or know someone who has, get your submissions in. If not, keep an eye on the contest, you are going to see some outstanding work.
In a little over one week VIA Arena will be starting a competition to determine the greatest VIA EPIA based mod so far - as voted by the online community at large. One lucky random voter will win a prize. There is a gallery of 31 mods on VIA Arena which will be in line for the grand prize but that doesn't feature every VIA EPIA mod out there. If you know of a great VIA EPIA based mod then please check the gallery and if it's not there make sure it is in with a chance for the competition. Contact details are at the start of the gallery. Don't delay, the contest will start late next week.
Ryan Shrout | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Graphics Card
Late last night NVIDIA released an updated version of their GeForce 8800 Vista drivers, up to 100.59. This version adds SLI support, but ONLY for GeForce 8-series cards. Release Highlights:
UncleBob | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Editorial
Hi there! Let me take a minute to introduce myself. I'm Uncle Bob, a Mod here at PC Perspective. We will be running a series of articles within the forum that will be called Mod Interviews. I ask revealing, embarrassing, stupid, probing questions of Mods and hopefully you get to laugh with us at ourselves and in the process get to know some of us better. Beware, not all the Mods are as forthcoming as you may like, I do my best to uncover the truth, but haven't always hit the mark! 1. I realize many of the mods here are in a witness protection program of some sort, but can you give us your real name?
Have fun with what you do no matter what it is. Start posting even if you don't have a problem. We are a community! (Corrected by one recently fully awake UB...liquidsoul doesn't repeat himself!! Q20 really had a good response, I goofed!)
UncleBob | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Editorial
Afternoon to ya all! It's Wednesday afternoon and we already have another interview to pass on. I tell ya, I never knew these Mods were gonna be so anxious to tell you a little about themselves. It seems that the first Moderator Interview with Electric Bill was indeed well received, and why not. He\'s a like able fella! Go figure, huh? By the way, over in one of the areas I spend some time, the Gigabyte Intel Section there is a small but rapidly growing thread Faces of DS3 (meet the gang) worth checking out. It seems many of the Mods are anxious to "reveal" themselves to you all, but have no fear, we'll do our best to keep everything PG-13! We enjoy this and are glad you seem to. OK, let me get to posting!
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: TECHGAGE | Subject: System
NZXT usually focuses on cases for high end gaming systems, with lots of room for components and cooling. Today, TECHGAGE reviews the Duet, a HTPC enclosure. They have stuck with what they though, this case has two 80mm fans included, space for 2 120mm at either end and another 80mm fan in a duct, so overheating should not be a problem. Read on to take a look at this fashionable case, and what TECHGAGE managed to get into it.
"Home Theater PCs are the fastest-growing trend in home computing. Here’s an in-depth look at enthusiast case maker NZXT’s first HTPC case, the Duet. With its tasteful looks, clever design, and ample cooling, this case has serious potential." Here are some more Systems articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: General Tech
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2007 – Forty high school seniors today were named finalists for the Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) 2007. The competition is America's oldest and most prestigious high school science competition; six former finalists have won the Nobel Prize and others have been awarded the Fields Medal, the National Medal of Science and MacArthur Foundation fellowships.
Since the inception of the company in 1968, Intel Corporation has been committed to promoting math and science education. Today, through its foundation, Intel invests $100 million annually to promote education and technological literacy around the world. Intel assumed the title sponsorship of Intel STS in 1998, increasing the annual awards and scholarships from $207,000 to $1.25 million. Since then, interest in the competition has risen significantly. In fact, the 1,705 entrants in this year's competition represent record participation for the Intel sponsorship.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Hexus | Subject: General Tech
Back in the '80s, Rampage was a big arcade game, putting you in control of George, who was very King Kong-like, Lizzie the Godzilla lookalike, or Ralph who was a giant werewolf. You fought the military and each other in a huge monster free for all. The Wii has it's reincarnation already, Rampage: Total Destruction, but now there is a new game in the same genre.
Hexus has posted a bit of news about Godzilla: Unleashed, a new game that takes this genre further, into a non-linear story, and with a license to use Godzilla. You can also get more info straight from Toho! "Atari today announced the development of Godzilla: Unleashed, the ultimate giant fighting monsters game. Godzilla: Unleashed will tear its way onto Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP system in autumn 2007. Godzilla: Unleashed is a fighting game on a giant scale. The game stars the legendary Godzilla and a slew of the most renowned monsters of all-time. Gamers are challenged to ultimately save the planet from mayhem and destruction. Set in urban arenas, Godzilla: Unleashed’s interactive 3D cityscapes, big destructible buildings, soaring skyscrapers and towering alien formations provide the backdrop to epic worldwide destruction. " Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: techPowerUp! | Subject: General Tech
The Razer DeathAdder is a relatively small mouse when compared to some of the other gaming mice on the market. It is shaped much like the new Habu, as well as having LED lighting similar to it. Considering the Habu is a joint effort between Microsoft and Razer, this is not really a huge surprise. The software that comes with it has the features you would expect, with programmable buttons, tweakable on-the-fly DPI changes and as an added benefit, you can change the lighting as well. Head to techPowerUp to get the full dtory on this new mouse.
"Razer has always been known to produce some of the best mice and sensors on the market. They established their reputation with the Razer Diamondback which has now found a worthy successor. The Razer DeathAdder is the best mouse we ever tested, in both low sensitivity and high sensitivity. The bundled control panel is a breeze to work with and boasts a huge number of features. With a price of $59.95 this mouse also offers an excellent price/performance ratio." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: Memory
Corsair continues to push the boundaries of RAM speed, most recently with their 2GB Dominator PC2-10000, running at DDR-1250 and 5-5-5-18 timings. They also come with a recommendation to use a board based on an NVIDIA 680i chipset to get the full speed out of these DIMMs, noting that other chipsets are going to have a hard time getting up to speed. AnandTech was even more impressed when they tried overclocking, managing DDR2-1315 without changing the timings and managed to tighten it up to 5-4-4-12 at 1250MHz by bumping the voltage up to 2.4.
"Corsair seems determined to hold the record for the highest memory speed in production memory. We recently reviewed the highest speed memory available at the time in Corsair Dominator DDR2-1111 (PC2-8888). Several other memory makers tried to match or surpass the Corsair speed record and Corsair responded with PC2-10000 (DDR2-1250) which was first demonstrated at CES earlier this month. A few short weeks after CES we have production PC2-10000 fresh from Corsair for testing." Here are some more Memory articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: OCMODSHOP | Subject: General Tech
OCMODSHOP examines Vista's history and it's release. They look back a few years to Longhorn, and the expectations that were created during the development process and beta testing, then follow Vista forward into release. Looking not only at Aero and the newly updated games, they delve into what has changed about the core technology behind Windows the difference between the versions and details about the security.
"According to Microsoft, Windows Vista contains hundreds of new features; some of the most significant include an updated graphical user interface and visual style dubbed Windows Aero, improved searching features, new multimedia creation tools such as Windows DVD Maker, and completely redesigned networking, audio, print, and display sub-systems. Vista also aims to increase the level of communication between machines on a home network using peer-to-peer technology, making it easier to share files and digital media between computers and devices. For developers, Vista introduces version 3.0 of the .NET Framework, which aims to make it significantly easier for developers to write high-quality applications than with the traditional Windows API." Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: OCZ Technology | Subject: Memory
Sunnyvale, CA-January 30, 2007-OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in
innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today
announced their Vista Value Upgrade series which includes the highly
anticipated 4GB (2x2048MB) dual channel kit. The new lineup of memory is
optimized for perfect compatibility for those transitioning from Microsoft
Windows XP to Vista.
CZ is dedicated to providing memory solutions for the latest industry milestones, and the Vista launch is the ideal platform for OCZ to provide a necessary system component for all Vista advocates. The OCZ Vista Upgrade series was developed to convert a sluggish recently upgraded system into a superior computing experience ensuring the best possible gaming and productivity on Vista systems.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Hardware Zone | Subject: Case and Cooling
The next time you pick up a Lian Li case, you may find it contains a Lian Li power supply. Usually, PSUs that come bundled with cases are frowned upon as being below par. With modular cabling, 3 12V rails and a 120mm cooling fan, this isn't exactly a poor PSU. Head to Hardware Zone for a look at Lian Li's 600W debut.
"It's only natural for a chassis manufacturer like Lian Li to branch into related products like power supply units. The question is, are they any good? We take a look at Lian Li's 600W offering." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: Mobile
Two years ago nVIDIA announced an easy way to upgrade video cards in laptops, a socket design they labeled MXM. Without MXM, [H]ard|OCP describes the process as involving "screwdriver, pliers, thermal compound, Dremel rotary tool, two resistors, variable resistor, wire strippers, soldering iron, double-sided tape, BIOS upgrade" and even more.
Read on to find out more about MXM technology and why the major laptop makers have not included it yet. "Two years ago, NVIDIA announced its MXM socketed initiative for the GPU mobile market. This new technology would allow for a modular GPU slot in all laptops, thus making servicing and upgrades much easier. Two years later, still nothing. Why?" Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Madshrimps | Subject: Case and Cooling
The Thermaltake Kandalf seems to have a lot of space inside. Enough to fit an Asus P5B Deluxe and E6600 based system with a MSI NX7900GTO and an original XBox, plus lighting, a 5" TFT screen, and lots more.
Head over to Madshrimps to sit in awe of this case mod, or use it to inspire your own creations. "Guest writer Olivier tackles this high end enclosure, building an XBOX 1 game console inside, a small TFT, a truckload of LEDs and custom made PCB to control them all. Read on to find out how he turned a run of the mill Thermaltake Kandalf into an entertainment center." Here are some more Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
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