August 2006

by Rafael Hernandez on August 23, 2006 · 0 comments

Xbit labs has some details on AMD’s “freshening-up” of their Athlon 64 (K8) core. The K8L features a number of improvements which should help it compete with Intel’s current Core 2 Duo and will work with the current AM2 socket…

Read more AMD's Chip Plans

by Rafael Hernandez on August 23, 2006 · 0 comments

AnandTech has a look at the ASUS P5NSLI motherboard. The board is designed for Intel’s Core 2 Duo CPU and uses the Nvidia nForce 570 SLI chipset to do the dirty work. It’s right up there with the competition and…

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 21, 2006 · 0 comments

Legion Hardware has a look at the VIA P4M890 chipset on the ASUS P5VD2-MX motherboard. VIA has almost disappeared from the high-end chipset market and seems to be content in the low-end and their own brand of processors. The chipset…

Read more VIA vs. Intel on the Core 2 Duo

by Rafael Hernandez on August 21, 2006 · 0 comments

HardOCP has a look at the ASUS P5B Deluxe WiFi-AP motherboard. The board makes use of the Intel P965 chipset and supports the latest Core 2 Duo processors. It’s jam-packed with accessories (you may or may not need) and its…

Read more ASUS P5B Deluxe WiFi-AP Reviewed

by Rafael Hernandez on August 21, 2006 · 0 comments

Nordic Hardware has a look at the ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 barebones PC. The system attempts to go for that stylish and slim look which can lead to some cramp quarters. A good choice for a media PC or office/school work…

Read more ASUS Pundit P1-AH1 Reviewed

by Rafael Hernandez on August 18, 2006 · 0 comments

PCSTATS has a look at the OCZ DDR2 PC2-7200 Platinum XTC SLI-Ready mouthful of a 2GB memory kit. The memory contains EPP settings which some newer Nvidia chipsets can take advantage of but the most important part about the memory…

Read more OCZ DDR2 PC2-7200 Platinum XTC Reviewed

by Rafael Hernandez on August 18, 2006 · 0 comments

Hot Hardware has an early look at the ATI Theater 650 Pro and Catalyst Media Center. The hardware and software combo will, theoretically, support digital TV tuning bringing over the air HD stations to your PC. It’s shaping up to…

Read more ATI Theater 650 Pro Preview

by Rafael Hernandez on August 17, 2006 · 0 comments

Sierra has released the multiplayer component/update for its popular title F.E.A.R. The Combat expansion is being released for free, oddly enough, for anyone to play which could net the main title a few new purchases. A nice offer which you…

Read more F.E.A.R. Combat Released

by Rafael Hernandez on August 17, 2006 · 0 comments

PCSTATS has a look at the ASRock AM2V890-VSTA motherboard that pairs AMD’s AM2 socket with the VIA K8T890 chipset. ASRock has been mixing and matching odd combinations for a bit over a year now and while they seem strange they…

Read more ASRock AM2V890-VSTA Reviewed

by Rafael Hernandez on August 17, 2006 · 0 comments

The Tech Report has a look at the MSI K9N SLI Platinum motherboard. The board supports AMD’s AM2 processors and Nvidia’s SLI technique and makes an attempt to go for the silent route with a massive northbridge cooler. A solid…

Read more MSI K9N SLI Platinum Reviewed

by Rafael Hernandez on August 16, 2006 · 0 comments

HardwareZone has a look at the confusingly small Sony VAIO VGN-TX37GP ultra portable. The PC includes an Intel Core Solo processor and an 11.1″ screen, they even made room for an optical drive. A miniature system that can handle your…

Read more Sony VAIO VGN-TX37GP Reviewed