Tech News
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Intel Core i7: Dual-Channel vs. Triple-Channel Memory Mode @ InsideHW
Published: Friday, March 20, 2009 | By: WillHere is an interesting look at the new Core i7 memory controller. This has been a question even passed around the Ninjalane Labs. So let's get a good read on the subject here.
"Intel Core i7 CPU introduced few novelties to desktop users and one among those was triple channel memory mode. This mode is supported by memory controller that is integrated into CPU itself. If you plan to upgrade to Core i7 platform one of advantages will be triple channel memory mode and with this test we offer you a straight answer to question: Is triple channel memory mode faster and better solution than dual channel mode?..."
Yep, that is what I thought.
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Nvidia wants Palit's exclusivity
Published: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | By: DennisNot to be spreading any strange news but check this out.
Palit is a strategically important partner, as it holds almost 50 percent of the Chinese market and it has a strong presence in the rest of the world. Nvidia is trying to sweeten the deal, all in order to win Palit’s hart only for itself, but Palit likes the fact that selling ATI and Nvidia at the same time, which probably brings them more money.
What do you suppose this would mean for the market? and better yet how could that change business for Palit?? (truth be told we have always assumed that Palit was a NV builder, their ATI stuff has always been rather muted.)
We’ve learned that Nvidia is trying to get Palit to become an Nvidia only partner. For a while now, Palit has been selling selling ATI and Nvidia cards, and it's doing a reasonably good job for both GPU makers. Palit is the big company behind many brands including Xpertvision, Galaxy and probably most famous, Gainward.
We do love the Gainward, go NVidia!
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IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems
Published: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | By: DennisWell this might be one of the "coolest" mergers you will hear about this summer.
If they reach a deal, it would be IBM's largest-ever acquisition, and represent a departure from its recent strategy of focusing on deals to strengthen its software and services businesses, rather than hardware.
Now all they need is a super pimp multicore RISC chip that actually overclocks and we'll have a new enthusiast platform for NVidia to exploit. -
Liquid Nitrogen and Dry Ice CPU Cooling Insulation Guide @ Legit Reviews
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | By: DennisEver wonder how those overclocker types get away with running their systems at sub ambient temperatures?? Well here is a quick little guide to help explain how one person sets their system up.
Today we will take you through the steps of a method for insulating motherboards against the harsh elements they are exposed to during extreme overclocking. We'll be insulating the board for liquid nitrogen benching and we'll show you how effective this insulation method is in preventing harmful condensation from forming on the board.
Some guys actually use petroleum jelly to insulate their boards and then use insulating foam around the processor to keep the water out.
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Intel Notifies AMD of Cross-License Breach @ TechPowerUp!
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | By: WillWell looks like big bad Intel is going for another lawsuit. Nvidia was not enough now they are going after AMD. This is going to be an interesting fight. This is not going to win Intel any friends.
Intel Corporation today disclosed that the company has notified Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) that it believes AMD has breached a 2001 patent cross-license agreement with Intel. Intel believes that Global Foundries is not a subsidiary under terms of the agreement and is therefore not licensed under the 2001 patent cross-license agreement. Intel also said the structure of the deal between AMD and ATIC breaches a confidential portion of that agreement. Intel has asked AMD to make the relevant portion of the agreement public, but so far AMD has declined to do so. AMD's breach could result in the loss of licenses and rights granted to AMD by Intel under the agreement.
This looks very bad for AMD.
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DFI LanParty UT X58-T3eH8 LGA1366 Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | By: DennisHere is a monster of a motherboard!
As our regular readers will already know we are HUGE supporters of DFI and the LanParty series and happen to have the JR edition of this motherboard and should be going live soon.
Today we look at the crest of the LanParty mountain, and the UT series top dog. The DFI LanParty UT X58-T3eH8 is based on the Intel X58 chipset and supports all the features that has made the Intel X58 one of the most diverse and powerful chipsets to date. Features like Quad CrossFireX and 3-way SLI operation, six triple-channel memory DIMM slots, and dual gigabit LAN connections are all present on the UT X58-T3eH8. Of course, being the DFI flagship on the Core i7 ocean, DFI has pulled out all the stops in the cooling and BIOS departments.
The DFI BIOS is quite powerful and one of the best ones out there.
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NL: Review Block - Cases and Junk
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | By: DennisYou know we get 100's of emails a day from sites looking to get their news posted and we do what we can to accomidate everyone but there are only so many spots in our daily news, review blocks like this help to spread the wealth and get more outward links.
Cases
- Thermaltake V9 Gaming Case at Modders Inc
- Antec Fusion Remote Max HTPC Enclosure review in Metku
- Thermaltake Xaser VI @ PureOverclock
Cooling
- AMA Aragon 900 Liquid Cooling System @ Hardware Logic
- CoolIT Domino A.L.C. CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D (<- its good to see some sites are reviewing this cooler, we were promised one but damn if it never showed up. thanks CoolIT
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- XSPC Razor 4870 Full Coverage Water Block @ Bjorn3D
Storage
- Maxtor Central Axis Business Edition NAS Server @ HotHardware (be sure to check out our reviews of the QNAP NAS
Power
- Antec Truepower New 750W Power Supply Review @ JonnyGURUVideo
- AMD FirePro V8700 1GB @ PhoronixAnd.... thats it.
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NL: Review Block - nVidia Video Card Reviews
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | By: DennisWe all like video cards right? well here is a bunch of them for you to look over.
- Arctic Cooling Accelero XTREME GTX 280 @ Hardware Bistro
- PaLiT GeForce GTX 260 55nm Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
- EVGA GTX 280 Triple SLI Review @ Motherboards
- XFX Geforce 9800 GTX+ Black Edition Review @ TweaknewsBe sure to check out our review of the Palit GTS 250, its basically a GTX 9800 but better
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HTPC Guide @ OCC
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | By: DennisFor those of you looking to put a PC in the living room this might be the guide for you. (or not depending on your level of expertise)
The majority of you already know what goes into a computer, but there are a few extra considerations to make when it comes to building an HTPC that you might not normally think about. Things like noise and temperature begin to play a huge part in its operation, as well as physical size. When it comes to the components, you first need to examine what your use for this computer will be. Some may be building a brand new system, but you may be constrained by using spare parts you already own and coupling them with a few new ones to complete the system. Keep in mind you might be limited in functionality depending on the components you choose. Some of the typical uses of an HTPC are listed below, and depending on your needs this will greatly affect the cost and components of your project.
Keep in mind for every HTPC install you do there is prolly 100's of different ways to build and configure the system.
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NL: CoolerMaster Review Roundup
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | By: DennisSome CoolerMaster related reviews from around the News Inbox
- Cooler Master Storm Sniper @ InsideHW
- Cooler Master V10 CPU Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews
- Cooler Master Sniper case review @ DvHardware
- Cooler Master V10 Hybrid Heatpipe/T.E.C. CPU Cooler Review @ Tweaknews (<- Yep those guys again)
- CM Sniper Case Review @ RbmodsStay tuned we'll have our own CoolerMaster round up posted soon.
