GamePC tests out more than just games on Intel’s Pentium 4 660 CPU. The chip includes Intel’s 64-bit extensions as well as some power saving/heat reducing tricks which comes in handy when it runs at 3.6GHz. A fast CPU in…
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Hexus.net has a look at the ATI ALL-IN-WONDER X800XT graphics card TV/FM tuner. The multimedia device is decked out with all manner of video in and out options as well as a stellage GPU making it a home theater PC…
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Sudhian Media has an interesting comparison between VIA’s C3 processor and AMD’s Geode GX embedded CPU. A glorified Cyrix MediaGX against one of the weakest processors on the market….not the prettiest of comparisons but the “winner is apparent….
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Cool Tech Zone asks the very important question “What’s up with all of these ugly cases?”. Far too many hideous plastic clad PC enclosures have been popping up and it’s about time someone addressed the issue. All that’s left now…
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Intel has a new batch of tools for game developers which should make it easier for them to take advantage of their future dual-core CPUs. The processors will be capable of increasing performance but it does require applications to create…
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Extreme Overclocking has tested a pair of Astak Team Research’s PC4800 512MB DDR memory modules. The RAM sticks are capable of hitting very high speeds, a must for the performance hungry crowd. Pricey memory but you get room to work…
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Hexus.net has some thoughts on the BTX case form factor Intel had been pushing over the past year. The layout attempts to improve airflow and CPU cooling while keeping noise levels at a tolerable level. It works well although very…
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amdgamer has a look at the eVGA e-GeForce 6800 Ultra cards in an SLI setup. The cards host Nvidia’s current top-end chip and when it’s paired with a similar card on an SLI supporting motherboard all sorts of speed records…
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HotHardware has a look at the Silverstone LC11 MicroATX case. The enclosure has a footprint similar to that of home theater gear and includes a riser card for your PCI and AGP cards. A nice, sleek design which should fit…
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Bytesector has run Intel’s 660 and 3.73GHz XE CPUs through a number of tests. The two chips represent the current top-end consumer desktop chips Intel makes which introduce 64-bit extensions and other enhancements to their processor lineup. The best choice…
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AnandTech has a look at Sony’s DRU-720A DVD+-RW drive. The burner has improvements to burn speeds over previous models, of course, mainly to its -R and RW writing capability. An impressive drive which has maintained its distinctive front bezel….
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