Tech News
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Thermaltake Shark Aluminum PC Case Review @ Ascully
Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | By: DennisThis isn't really a modders case but does have some potential for drawing some attention.
"Thermaltake are well known for their high quality products and this is no exception. Even before you open the box you know you are in for a treat. The retail packaging clearly shows all the features of this case, of which there are many, and the water theme is carried out with an aqua blue color scheme. Inside the box the case is poly bagged, then book ended in two large thick pieces of polystyrene."
Call me crazy but I really like the modders mesh in place of a window on the side panel, This is pretty creative IMO. -
Intel Dual Core: Pentium EE 840 Arrives @ Legit Reviews
Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | By: Dennis*sniff*
"Today, for the very first time, Intel is letting the media show off the Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 840. Legit Reviews has the pleasure of being among the first to use the Intel 955X Express chipset, the I/O Controller Hub (ICH7/R), and the Pentium Extreme Edition 840 processor."
One thing I have started to notice is that Kyle over at the [H] hasn't been doing many of these reviews... Kind of makes you wonder why. -
Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 840 and 955X Express Chipset @ Hexus
Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | By: DennisIntel dual core info just released. I dunno about you but I think Intel could have done well if they allowed the Pentium 4 to do SMP out of the box.
"Dual-core processing is literally what it sounds like. Two independent execution cores on a single piece of silicon and, consequently, in one processor package. Sounds like an intriguing proposition, doesn't it? Intel thinks so, and has invested heavily in research and development for an entire family of soon-to-be-released dual- and multi-core CPUs." -
A-DATA Vitesta PC4800 1GB DC Kit @ InsaneTek
Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | By: DennisI suppose this is one way to get some sweet review samples. On a side note I've seen ads for this kind of memory all over in Taiwan though didn't know enough about the company to put 2 and 2 together.
"Because A-DATA high performance memory can't be easily found, I took advantage of my vacation back to Taiwan and picked up a couple of sticks of their TCCD based memory. Their highest rated TCCD based memory is rated to run at a stunningly high 300HTT." -
Abit AN8 Fatal1ty Review @ Marns CDA
Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | By: DennisNow this is what I'm talking about.
" I must say this motherboard is one of the flashiest AMD boards I have yet to come in contact with. "ABIT" and "Wendel" do a great job of adding lots of extras for your gaming enthusiast.. The entire back side of the board appears to have LED's spaced out so that the board glows a sick red."
I can just imagine what this might look like in a clear acrylic case though unless you are very clean with your cables any amount of glow from behind a motherboard would not be seen by anyone. -
Athlon64 3500+ Overclocking Adventure @ PC Stats
Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | By: DennisOverclocking the Athlon64 is actually quite a challenge when you think about it, not only do you need to keep memory and HT clocks in check but LDT speed is also a factor once it starts approaching 1000Mhz.
" With air cooling, the Athlon64 3500+ maxed out at 242 MHz (2.66 GHz). Anything higher and the processor was unstable at any chipset voltage. Temperatures were a bit high for my taste too; the DFI LANParty NF4 SLI-DR motherboard reported CPU temps as high as 55 degrees Celsius." -
Techsolo TC-90 Case Review @ OC-Service
Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | By: DennisI wonder where we have seen this case before... Maybe here?
"Computer cases' market right now is pretty well developed. Some manufacturers managed to establish a solid position and now continue to offer some great products. Other manufacturers offer elegant and often expensive cases - trying really hard to be seen. It's really hard to satisfy every single one, potential user due to different demands and expectations." -
Coolermaster Aquagate Mini R120 Review Posted
Published: Tuesday, April 5, 2005 | By: DennisThe biggest drawback to watercooling is the high initial cost related to the equipment you need to buy. This is where the Coolermaster Aquagate Mini is different.
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Nvidia nForce4 for Intel to arrive on April 6
Published: Monday, April 4, 2005 | By: Dennisw00t!
"Nvidia will launch its nForce4 Intel Edition media and communications processor (MCP), which supports Nvidia’s scalable link interface (SLI) graphics architecture on April 6, according to the company.
The new MCP for Intel’s Pentium 4 platform, which was unveiled at CeBIT 2005, will be featured on motherboards from at least eight Taiwan-based motherboard makers.
Motherboard makers Abit Computer, Asustek Computer, Gigabyte Technology and Micro-Star International (MSI) said they have already prepared Nvidia nForce 4 SLI-based motherboards supporting Pentium 4 CPUs for their high-end product lines, especially for the gaming segment." -
Happy April 1
Published: Friday, April 1, 2005 | By: DennisHello fellow Ninjalane'ers welcome to the first day of April, commonly known as April Fools day.
Aside from that, I got nothing.
