Tech News
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Kingston HyperX PC3500 Review @ MetkuMods
Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 | By: Dennis"PC3500 modules are rated for 217MHz, which is somewhat less than for example PC4200 (267MHz) modules from OCZ. But as we know memory speed isn't everything and low latencies combined to quite high memory speed can catch even big speed difference measured just in megahertz. In this review I'm going to find out how much low latencies really make difference."
Slightly?? I see a huge difference in rated speed but like they say its not really speed that matters most, but the memory timings and stability at a given speed are what is important. -
DFI 875 Infinity Review @ t-break
Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 | By: DennisThe Infinity series strikes again.
"Along with the floppy connector, DFI places the additional RAID connectors as well as the Serial-ATA connectors powered by the ICH5R Southbridge. DFI also places two USB headers here along with the clearing CMOS jumper for easy access. Lastly, DFI places a reset and power switch onboard which certainly makes our job of evaluating stuff a little easier."
I wouldn't be too surprised if you don't find any power and reset switches on the retail Infinity boards, but you never know. Check out our review of he DFI Infinity 865 (Springdale) for comparison. -
Memory Review Two-way
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 | By: DennisOCZ DDR PC-4200 Dual Channel @ Madshrimps
"I've been running OCZ PC4200 at a constant 285FSB for six days now. Since were using DDR (Double Data Rate) memory, this infers our bus speed to be 570MHz. Ergo 8 x 570 = PC4560. Since I paid for PC4200, and been running the memory completely stable at PC4560 speed, I'd say things are good. Yet when we look at the screenshot below one becomes befuddled."
Mushkin 1GB PC4000 Dual Pack Review @ Legit Reviews
"The Mushkin PC4000 memory modules came with flat black Aluminum Heat spreaders that covered Mushkin’s black painted PCB's. Under the heat spreaders Mushkin uses Revision B Hynix IC's on both 256mb and 512mb memory modules in their PC4000 series."
I suppose the only thing better than a two would be three but that will happen later.
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NL: Review Block
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 | By: DennisHere are just a few of todays reviews.
- XPCs Compared! @ Dans Data
- Chieftec Dragon Alu Case Review @ BitBenders
- VGA Silencer Review @ Nordichardware
- Thermaltake X-View Review @ Hardware Lab
- Thermalright SLK947U Review @ PCAbusers
Come back now, ya hear? -
Auras T6C Golden Heatsink Review Posted
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 | By: DennisHeat pipes are not a new technology but in the past have been reserved for laptops and small form factor applications due to space restrictions. So what do you get when you take the heat pipe concept and combine it with hint of industrial style?
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Corsair TwinX1024-4000 Pro Series Memory Review @ ExtremeMhz
Published: Monday, October 27, 2003 | By: Dennis"Here at ExtremeMHz, we highly praise Corsair memory for their high performance and reliability that allowed us to take our systems to new levels. They have earned a good reputation among PC enthusiasts and overclockers with the introduction of the XMS series. Today, we not only look at one of their new XMS Pro series modules, but their current flagship product, the TwinX1024-4000PRO."
For those of you that do not know the new XMS Pro memory from Corsair features the same hand picked memory chips as before with the addition of a LED memory activity meter that lights up when your computer is processing data. -
MSI FX5900SP VTD256 Review @ 3DChip
Published: Monday, October 27, 2003 | By: DennisThe review is in German but has plenty of English style graphs.
" Wie schon bei unserer Short Review zum Leadtek WinFast A350 TDH LX erhofften wir uns vom Ultra-Design eine gute Übertaktbarkeit der FX5900SP.
Um die Taktfrequenzen anzuheben, schalteten wir per Coolbits ein Taktmenü im Detonator frei. Danach war es uns möglich in 5 MHz Schritten den Takt zu erhöhen."
I'm not sure what that says but it looks good.
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NL: Review Block - Monday Edition
Published: Monday, October 27, 2003 | By: DennisJust a few review links that came in over the weekend.
- Was ist Modding? @ Modding-Station (gr)
- ThermalTake Volcano 12 Review @ 3dXtreme
- Thermaltake Venus 12 Review @ TechTastic
- Vantec Iceberq 4 Pro Review @ GruntvillE
- Criticool Powerplant 2 PCI Relay Card @ Crazymodders
- CaseArts Brown Marble Alu Case Review @ Furioustech
- Zalman TNN-500A Heatsink Case @ enscape
- Antec Minuet Micro-ATX Review @ Epiacenter
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BFG GeForce FX 5700 Ultra Review @ Bjorn3D
Published: Friday, October 24, 2003 | By: Dennis"A lot of people have been anxiously awaiting the replacement of the 5600 Ultra since it didn't quite impress customers as much as NVIDIA had hoped. In addition to the new card, new drivers (version 52.16) are also bringing hope back into the NVIDIA camp. The mid-range performance market is certainly about to get more interesting."
I can attest to that, the FX5600 was an utter disappointment though still made for a good midrange video card. Check out our Gainward review for more information. -
Cascade and AquaGold Waterblocks Review @ Pimprig
Published: Friday, October 24, 2003 | By: Dennis" The polycarbonite top and center plate is not a as shiny and clear as acrylic. But it is also much less likely to ever crack and leak over time. It's not a overtly showy block, but the poly top is a nice touch for a windowed case. The polycorbonate was chosen as a machining convenience, not a asthetic choice."
According to the text, the blocks did pretty well. Though if you are using a Mozilla based browser you might have trouble getting the popups to open.
