Tech News
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NL: Intel Unlocked Processors Roundup
Published: Tuesday, June 1, 2010 | By: WillThe new unlocked Intel processors are now finally hitting out into the market, and here is a roundup of what other sites had to say about them.
- Intel's Core i7-875K and i5-655K processors reviewed @ TR
- Intel's Core i5-655K & i7-875K Unlocked Processors @ Techgage
- Intel Core i7-875K and i5-655K Processor Review @ Motherboard
- Intel Core i7-875K 2.93GHz Unlocked Quad-Core Processor Review @ LR
- Intel Core i7-875K (Socket 1156) Unlocked CPU @ TweakTown
- Core i5 655K and Core i7 875K processor review @ Guru3D
- Intel Core i7-875K and i5-655K Unlocked Processors @ HotHardware
- Intel Core i5-655K & Core i7-875K Unlocked Processors Review @ Hardware Canucks
- Intel Core i7-875K & Core i5-655K Processors Review @ HardwareHeavenEnd of that roundup.
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Computex 2010 Pre Show Presentations - Day 0
Published: Monday, May 31, 2010 | By: DennisComputex officially starts June 1st and marks the 30th anniversary of the show. Aside from getting a visitors badge and studying the show floor map there isn't much to do at the actual show. In the WTC Hall 1 you can still see some booths being assembled and no carpet on the floor. This is likely to keep the carpet from getting damaged and to cover up the exposed wires afterwards.
Some companies do host pre-show meetings and/or parties; sometimes you can get an invite to these, other times you have to know the special handshake and various passcodes just to get the time of day, either way it's all about who you know, and being in the right place at the right time.
I did get an invite to the nVidia 3D Experience presentation; several things were announced including 3D PCs (complete with nVidia 3D Vision glasses). GeForce 465GTX (Fermi), and something I'm rather interested in, 3D Video streaming using Microsoft Silverlight.
The last event of the day was the media welcome party hosted by Gigabyte, its one of those events that doesn't really serve a purpose other than pulling all of the worldwide media together in one place to drink beer and have a good time.
I may have mentioned this before but one of my favorite pastimes in Taiwan is to witness what I call "scooter rage". Despite the name it is not a violent act but rather the intense sound of 50+ chainsaws running full bore when the traffic light changes.
All good fun.
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MSI 890GXM-G65 Review @ OC3D
Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 | By: WillOkay, I will admit that the quote does leave something to be desired here. I have had sometime to play with this board and a Phenom II X6, and this board is the real deal in a little tiny package. This board is able to overclock like no ones busniess.
"Want an AMD motherboard that's m-ATX and has all the latest tech? MSI might have just the thing."
Yeah, it also has USB 3.0, SATA 6.0, and its even Crossfire ready.
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Nvidia Removes Hybrid PhysX Blockage @ NGOHQ
Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 | By: WillI cannot confirm this to be true, but they are saying that NVidia has stopped the hybrid PhysX blockade. Let's hope this is true and this saga is over for everyones sake. So now everyone can have there cake and eat it too.
"It seems that Nvidia has removed the hybrid PhysX blockage in the recent 257.15 GeForce drivers. However, it is still a mystery for us if it was done intentionally or perheps it is just a bug. "I'm seriously amazed. I've tested it by myself on Windows XP and Windows 7 x64 - it really works out of the box with 257.15. And even more surprising - timebomb issue is gone too. It would be at least one respectable deed by Nvidia, and my mod would be obsolete, which is great for everyone. So we better hope this is permanent." said GenL."
Well that is if the cake is real!
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Intel's Core i5-655K & i7-875K Unlocked Processors @ Techgage
Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 | By: WillLooks like the AMD Black Edition idea is finally taking hold over in the Intel camp. Giving unlocked processors for the Intel overclocking community is going to be a huge success for them if the price is right.
"Most of today's desktop CPUs, including budget models, tend to be good for overclocking. But for those who are looking for the ultimate in tweaking ability, Intel's mainstream models have left a bit to be desired. With the K series, though, it aims to remedy that situation by offering unlocked models at affordable prices."
Which they say affordable prices, but I have to see it to believe it.
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ASUS ARES: fastest 5970 ever!
Published: Friday, May 28, 2010 | By: WillIt has been a little while since any real buzz has been heard about the new Asus ARES 5970.So I guess it is a good time to look at an article about it again to keep it fresh in our minds.
"When Asus first unloaded the EN7800GT on an unsuspecting world, enthusiasts marvelled at the sheer size of the product and the improvements it delivered. It arrived in special boxing and had KitGuru nipping to the local pro-tech store for a new PSU. Several generations and a massive R&D investment later, Asus is ready to unveil the ARES 5970. We're weak. Give it to us. Give it to us now!"
That is one sweet looking beast.
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Credit Card Theft: Dont Blame the Internet @ Hardware Secrets
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 | By: WillHere is an interesting article about credit card theft. It is funny that many people freak about the theft coming mainly from the internet. In fact many times it comes right from the people at the department store/restaurant you hand your card too.
"Even though banks and credit card companies report huge losses due to all sorts of fraud, the credit-card system in the U.S. still has huge flaws, and some would cost absolutely nothing to fix."
Good read, and an added bonus of paranoia for everyone.
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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 480 Amp! Edition @ techPowerUp
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 | By: WillI have never had the pleasure of using a Zotac video card, but this "GTX 480 AMP!" looks like the one I would like to try. The heatsink looks just killer, and the GTX 480 is just a monster at the HWBot game. Looks like a great combo just waiting to be unleashed.
"ZOTAC's GeForce GTX 480 AMP! Edition comes with a mighty Zalman VF3000 cooler strapped to it which reduces the card's temperatures by 20�C. Thanks to the new cooling solution, the card has no problems running at higher clock speeds out of the box. But is that enough to declare this triple slot card a winner?"
I want one!
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ASUS Matrix 5870 Platinum @ PureOverclock
Published: Thursday, May 27, 2010 | By: WillThe new Matrix version of the 5870 looks just sweet as ever. I wonder if it clocks anything like the reference version that Asus has. If so then Asus has a winner on its hands there for everyone.
"ASUS is known for some innovative technologies and features through their Republic of Gamers products that are geared to gamers and enthusiasts alike, and the Matrix 5870 Platinum is no exception. Featuring a full 2GB of memory, voltage tweaking capabilities, some flashing lighting effects, and a few other goodies, it promises some serious performance potential for those who crave the best."
This cards scream for a case with a window.
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Cooler Master HAF X @ LanOC Reviews
Published: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 | By: WillToday is a big day for Cooler Master for they have now released the new HAF X. Ninjalane among other websites were given the opportunity to review such an incredible case. So check out our new review and some of the other guys as well.
"Coming hot off the heels of the amazing 690 II Advanced, Cooler Master introduced today their newest case the HAF X. We have spent some time with both their HAF 932 AMD Edition and HAF 922, both getting some of our highest ratings. When the HAF X came in I was excited to find out how Cooler Master improved on the popular HAF design. Let's jump in and take a look."
Anybody want a tank for a case then step right up.
