Tech News
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Abit Fatal1ty AN8 @ InsaneTek
Published: Thursday, March 24, 2005 | By: DennisWhen Abit first announced the Fatal1ty series of gaming hardware I was a little skeptical, the initial revisions were just rebranded Abit products with a red and black color scheme. And while basic motherboard offering hasn’t changed much the entire package has. I’m almost upset we didn’t follow this change more closely, almost.
"The most attractive part of the motherboard is the fiery red PCB paired with the red LED's. Gamers like to have modded cases and windows to show off internal parts of the system. The motherboard LED's add to the overall effect. Its glow is nothing like a mod you can do inside a case. Pair it with the Corsair Xpert or Crucial Ballistix Tracer memory and you'll have one dazzling gaming system."
Now this is something I would love to see in person.
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XFX geFORCE 6600GT AGP Review @ Futurelooks
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | By: DennisXFX does get some pretty bitchin props from the crew here at Ninjalane and to be honest it's the attention to detail that really makes the company stand out.
"Actually, I'd like to talk about the box first. XFX gets huge props for creating a truly unique packaging experience. Shaped like an "X", the box is colourful, and contains all the information that a consumer needs to know about what's inside. Flipping it over, the box gives you a quick tease of the contents through a window." -
Foxconn Winfast NF4UK8AA-8EKRS @ Viperlair
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | By: DennisPrice is usually not something we discuss here at Ninjalane but every once in awhile a really fugly board comes along that just screams. "Hey whats up?"
"The Box is pretty generic and has nothing of value to note. It comes in a flat color as opposed to being glossy. Opening the box reveals a pile of cables and the all important instruction manual. Underneath the cardboard divider is the motherboard itself." -
AeroCool AeroEngine Jr Review @ Xtreme Resources
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | By: DennisThere are some pretty crazy cases out there and this is just one of them.
"When the system is powered on, the LED fans make a nice visual effect inside and at the front of the case. Unfortunately, pictures do not make justice at all since the camera flash cancels out most of the fan lighting, but they will give you an average idea of the effect."
As I always say, the best case is one you built yourself. -
Great Xbox Accessory
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | By: DennisAvid PC gamers have typically had problems playing FPS games on a console system. Mostly due to the fact they have gotten accustomed to controlling the game via a keyboard and mouse. Well it would seem that this has changed for the Xbox with the introduction of the SmartJoy FRAG.
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Repairing your WaterChill Radiator
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | By: DennisA concern I had with the first waterchill we reviewed was the length of the screws and how if you went thru the fan into the radiator you could easily puncture the core. So instead of using the long screws I opted for the shorter ones and all was well.
"Recently one of our forum members did just that with his Waterchill branded rad, after discussion on the forum I offered to repair it for him. The following is the process for repairing this mistake and restoring your rad to perfect working order."
The new kit we just reviewed included screws that were the perfect length. -
MSI GeForce 6600 GT SLI Review @ nV News
Published: Monday, March 21, 2005 | By: DennisWith how much I like red PCBs it kind of makes you wonder why I don't review any MSI products... When I find out I'll let you know.
"While the red PCB looks cool, the actual cooling setup was what attracted me to this particular card. A copper cooler that also covers the video memory is something that should prove to be beneficial for the card's long-term health. The 6600 GT in PCI-Express form does not require additional connections directly to my system power supply, even when running in an SLI configuration." -
Vantec UV Reactive Gear @ Viperlair
Published: Monday, March 21, 2005 | By: DennisHere is a site that has gone to great lengths to ensure that if any site copies their shite whoever reads it will know where the images came from.
Not only is the watermark really obtrusive but the photos are really washed out.
"While both products are designed to be a quick mod for your interior, the EZ-Grips primary function of making Molex plug disconnecting a simple task is a huge benefit to anyone who finds Molex plugs a pain in the a**."
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New Advertiser at Ninjalane
Published: Monday, March 21, 2005 | By: DennisIn case some of you haven't noticed we have a new advertiser and sponsor here at Ninjalane, computergeeks.com. This is an online retailer that deals in computer parts and personal electronics. Ya know geeky stuff.
One thing that is a little different about this store is that instead of dealing in only new and readily available parts they have a select inventory of used components for a fraction of the cost.
Do check them out; never know you might find some used parts for that computer your sister wants you to build. -
Gigabyte GA-K8N Ultra-SLI Review @ Neoseeker
Published: Monday, March 21, 2005 | By: DennisWhat is in a name? Well when it comes to motherboard marketing the name can be almost as important as what the board does, almost.
"You keen readers out there might notice that these specifications are almost identical to the K8NXP-SLI - that's because they are. The two boards use identical PCBs, and the only features lacking on the K8N Ultra-SLI is the bundled PCI WiFi adapter, as well as Gigabyte's proprietary DPS (Dual-Power System). The contact points for the DPS connector are still present on the PCB."
