Tech News
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DFI Revolutionizes the Concept of Overclocking
Published: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 | By: Dennis"The Revolutionary Change Since Jumperless
Changing the way enthusiasts “tweak”, CMOS Reloaded removes the need to manually record settings on paper and reset configurations during the trial and error process. Unlike conventional motherboards that allow for only one set of CMOS configuration, DFI’s new technology offers up to 4 sets per computer. Depending on the application used and the processing power needed, users can choose between configurations to maximize resources and take full advantage of what PCs have to offer.
Advanced CMOS Functionality
Combining hardware design and software engineering, CMOS Reloaded allows users to save their desired configuration settings using the Backup command. Variable between motherboard models, the user can save from 2 to 4 sets of configurations with different operating systems associated with each. Whether it is used for intensive gaming, complicated computer development environment or simple Word processing, the user can choose to Load any one of the previously saved configurations to meet the requirements. To further provide a seamless switch between configurations, users are now able to define their own “hot keys” and bypass the lengthy process. Echoing the trend and to satisfy the need for personalization when a perfect “tweak” is achieved, CMOS Reloaded’s Rename feature allows configurations to be saved to reflect their significance. Be it the overclocker’s name, a date, or a high score, CMOS Reloaded offers complete customization for the true enthusiasts."
CMOS Reloaded will be officially launched at Computex on September 23, 2003 and is available in the upcoming LANParty and INFINITY models: LANParty PRO875 (Rev. B), LANParty NFII Ultra (Rev. B), 875P INFINITY, 865PE INFINITY, and NFII Ultra INFINITY.
Not to mention that Ninjalane will be there to cover the entire event.
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Kingston HyperX PC4000 Review @ Extreme Overclocking
Published: Monday, September 15, 2003 | By: DennisI've been trying to get some of this HyperX memory in the Ninja Lane Labs for testing but haven't had much luck in getting a reply from them folks at Kingston. I would appear that I will continue using the uber Corsair mems.
"These modules are also single sided meaning that the semiconductors are only on one side. Some believe that single sided memory is able to overclock higher than double sided because they are less dense and have less noise. HyperX PC4000 is rated to run at DDR500 at 3-4-4-8-1 timings at 2.6V. The timings are relatively conservative but allow for the higher speeds. It is extremely difficult to find memory that can run significantly tighter timings at the same speeds unless extreme voltages are used." -
MSI 865PE Neo2-FIS2R Review @ Bjorn3D
Published: Monday, September 15, 2003 | By: Dennis" One final thing I want to mention about the board is that the fan on the northbridge actually has several different colored LEDs in it that light on and off in some type of pattern while the system is on. It looks pretty cool through a case window, but it might get on your nerves if you can see into your case window as you are trying to game or get work done. Personally, I think it's cool, and I doubt it would bother many people. But... I just wanted to warn you about it. "
If you are easily distracted I would suggest not putting a window in the side of your case to begin with.
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Corsair XMS ProSeries
Published: Monday, September 15, 2003 | By: DennisCorsair has announced a new product to their line of memory called the XMS ProSeries. The memory is similar to the standard XMS memory with the addition of a reworked PCB, larger alu heatspreaders and two banks of LEDs that show real time memory activity.
" XMS ProSeries is available as single modules in a variety of speeds and as matched memory pairs especially tested and optimized for today's dual channel motherboards."
The following XMS Pro Series modules and module pairs are available immediately.
- TwinX1024-4000PRO – matched pair of 512MB, DDR500 modules
- TwinX1024-3200C2PRO – matched pair of 512MB, DDR400 modules
- CMX512-4000PRO – 512MB, DDR500 module
- CMX512-3200C2PRO – 512MB, DDR400 module -
Server Reboot Cr4ppyn3ss
Published: Monday, September 15, 2003 | By: DennisWell it would appear that the issue of IIS restarting the Ninjalane website is back, though not as annoying as before.
Just to let you know the reboot only takes a couple of minutes to complete. After of which the site is back up and running in a fresh memory space. I'm hoping that this problem will be solved when the site gets moved to the new server. Fortunately that will happen when I get back from Computex.
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Thermaltake Silent Boost Review Posted
Published: Monday, September 15, 2003 | By: DennisWith fans being the major contributor of noise in any PC you need to decide, what do I want more, good cooling or quiet heatsink? With the Silent Boost you might be able to get both.
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Nvidia NV38 outed as Geforce FX 5950 Ultra
Published: Saturday, September 13, 2003 | By: Dennis"Hardware site X-Bit Labs says the latest Detonator FX 45.33 drivers designed to address the flickering issues of the GeForce FX 5900-series we wrote about here, sport identification strings for the chip that give the game away. Nvidia has declined to comment.
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is expected to be much faster than the current GeForce FX 5900 family. Though big performance gains are expected with the next big revamp of the Detonator drivers, version 50. "
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Mobo makers: August revenues
Published: Friday, September 12, 2003 | By: Dennis"Asustek Computer shipped 2.56 million motherboards worldwide in August, on par with its July shipments, according to sources. Its global sales for August reached NT$19.555 billion.
The company’s notebook and graphics card shipments both fell below July’s figures, at 150,000-200,000 and 430,000 respectively, while its game console and optical storage drive shipments rose."
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NL: Review Block - Extended Edition
Published: Friday, September 12, 2003 | By: Dennis- Seasonic Super Versatile 200W Review @ BigBruin
- SilverStone 400W SST-ST40F @ Bjorn3d
- CoolerMaster Musketeer Review @ LittleWhiteDog
- Crucial Gizmo! 128MB USB Flash Drive Review @ Extreme Overclocking
- Xoxide PC Tachometer Review @ Crazymodders
It's a shame that I have to keep doing these. -
Geil PC-4200 1024Mb Review @ Dans Data
Published: Friday, September 12, 2003 | By: Dennis"Did Geil's RAM perform as advertised? Did it have embarrassing flaws? Do I think it's a waste of money?
(Spoiler: No. Yes. Yes.)"
I think that pretty much sums it up.
