Tech News
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TR blog roundup: iPods, vintage PC hardware, and keeping constantly high
Published: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 | By: DennisWe're actually working on getting editor blogs posted here at Ninjalane so that you can get a better idea as to what we do during the day.
Until then enjoy some of the blogs posted over at TechReport
"Stickin' it to the sat man" by Jason Fox
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/16523
"Thermaltake website leaves me dazed and confused" by Geoff Gasior
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/16534
"Google Latitude: a stalker's wet dream" by Matt Butrovich
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/16557
"The weird world of Faces in iPhoto '09" by Jason Fox
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/16562
"Latest iPod shuffle the quintessential Apple product" by Geoff Gasior
http://techreport.com/discussions.x/16571
"My first PC... R.I.P." by Adam Eiberger
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Nvidia cancels Nvision this year
Published: Monday, March 16, 2009 | By: DennisSad times, they go and create a show, then up and cancel it the next year.
Nvidia has recently decided to cancel plans to host Nvision 2009 in order to reduce costs, according to the company.
Nvidia originally planned to hold Nvision in the third quarter, but the economic decline has reduced the number of attendees considering visiting the show, Nvidia said.
The chipmaker added that it will still host several smaller forums in the fall.Maybe we'll see them at Computex
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NL: Review Block - Daily Roundup 3-13-2009
Published: Friday, March 13, 2009 | By: WillNinjalane Hardware Review Block for Friday 13th.
Motherboards & Processors
- ASRock X58 SuperComputer Intel X58 Motherboard Review @ ThinkComputers
- CPU3D Review: Asus M4A78T-E (AM3) Motherboard @ CPU3D
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S Processor Review @ Legit ReviewsMemory
- Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR3 PC3-12800 6GB kit @ OC3D
- A look at DDR2, DDR3 and SSD At Cebit 2009 @ MadshrimpsVideo Cards
- XFX Geforce 9800 GTX+ Black Edition Video Card w/ Far Cry 2 Review @ Tweaknews
- AMD FirePro V8700 1GB @ PhoronixCases, Cooling, & PSUs
- Cooler Master V10 CPU Cooler Review @ Legit Reviews
- XSPC Razor 4870 Full Coverage Water Block @ Bjorn3D
- Cooler Master Storm Sniper @ InsideHWMisc.
- Microsoft Sidewinder X8 Wireless Mouse @ DragonSteelMods
- LinkSys Cisco Media Hub 405 Review @ Driverheaven
- Toshiba Portege R600 @ InsideHW -
XFX Radeon HD 4870 XXX 1GB video card review @ Elite Bastards
Published: Friday, March 13, 2009 | By: DennisOhhh perdy!
We've already mentioned that XFX have stuck steadfastly with AMD's reference cooling solution for this board, but that aside we see clock speed increases similar to those previously noted on the Radeon HD 4850 XXX - In this particular case, the board's RV770 GPU gets a 25MHz speed boost up to 775MHz, while the 1GB of GDDR5 memory on the board gets a 50MHz increase to give it a final clock of 950MHz.
Notice how the card looks like their NVidia designs?
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Interview with Nvidia's Chris Daniel - Product Manager for GPU's @ DriverHeaven
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2009 | By: WillHere is a great little interview for all of you NVidia fans out there. Gives a view on what to see on the horizon for new NVidia products. Also what to expect from Windows 7 using NVidia hardware.
"Today we had a chance to speak to Chris Daniel, Software Product Manager for Nvidia's Geforce GPUs. Chris speaks about CUDA, PhysX and details Windows 7 driver support and development."
Good Read!
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AMD Phenom II DDR2 vs. DDR3 Performance @ TweakTown
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2009 | By: WillThis is for you guys out there that is on the fence on the RAM question for your next AMD setup. DDR3 is getting cheaper and looking pretty tasty in a new AM3 setup.
"AM3 based processors from AMD are designed with two integrated memory controllers; a 128bit wide DDR2 memory controller and a 128bit wide DDR3 memory controller. This is made possible thanks to DDR2 and DDR3 having the same mount of pins as DDR2 modules, just differently spaced. AMD has designed AM3 processors to be able to slot into AM2+ boards to run with their DDR2 memory controllers. However, you can also place the CPU into an AM3 based board to take full advantage of the DDR3 memory controller.
Now, this is a time of transition. AMD wants to get the AM3 based Phenom II's out there and current AM2+ boards have already been given support for it. But what about users who don't want to spend a fortune? - Jetway has come to the party with its AM2/AM3 combo board supporting both DDR2 and DDR3 memory slots onboard. Today we will see just how much difference there is in performance between using DDR2 and DDR3 memory thanks to this very board."DDR3 FTW!
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Foxconn launched “Flaming Blade” - “Flaming Blade GTI”
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 | By: DennisFound this on the interweb so it has to be true right?? Based on my current grapevine information network the posting is correct and should be available soon.
The global economic downturn nowadays affects maybe people’s consumption habit but doesn’t restrain enthusiasts’ passion on lusting computing performance. This is the core motive to inspire QF team to develop Flaming Blade (i.e. FB) and Flaming Blade GTI (i.e. FB GTI) another two models listed in enthusiast criteria but with competitive price.
We can't wait to get our hands on this slick new board version and see just what they changed and what has remained unchanged.
So stay tuned!
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NL: Review Block - Daily Roundup 3-10-2009
Published: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 | By: WillNinjalane Hardware Roundup for March 10, 2009.
Motherboards & Processors
- ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Review @ Virtual-Hideout
- eVGA X58 3X SLI Review @ OCC
- AMD Phenom II 720 X3 Black Edition Processor Review @ OCIAVideo Cards
- GeForce GTX 260 or RADEON HD 4870 1024MB @ iXBT
- Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 X2 1GB @ HardOCP
- Palit GeForce GTS 250 2GB Graphics Card @ TweaktownMemory
- Crucial Ballistix Triple Channel DDR3-1600 3Gb kit @ CPU3D
- Mushkin 6GB (3x2GB) XP series DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz @ OC3DCases, Cooling, & PSUs
- Corsair TX850 850W Power Supply Review @ ThinkComputers
- Rosewill Conqueror Case @ Bjorn3D
- Asus Axe Square CPU Cooler Review @ Tech-ReviewsMisc.
- Sharp Aquos LC-46D65U Review @ Digital Trends
- NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse @ PureOverclock
- Revoltec FightMouse PRO and FightMat PRO2 @ TweakPC -
CrossFire vs. SLI @ InsideHW
Published: Monday, March 9, 2009 | By: WillSLI or Crossfire? This question never seems to get a good answer. Yet, we love to keep asking it, and checking it out.
"On every presentation of new GPU generation that we attended in past few years, systems with more than one graphics card were presented as ultimate performance setup. Problem with those configurations was their price in a real world environment. Even now there are more users that have only one graphics card in their rig but the times has changed and now even low-budget users can have Crossfire of SLI system thanks to price drops. First of all, motherboards that support Crossfire or SLI are not too expensive anymore as they were a year ago. Secondly, graphics cards have become also cheaper so users now face a dilemma: if they already have a graphics card from mid or high-range class with motherboard that supports CrossFire/SLI, is it better to sell that one and buy new one, or to buy same graphics card and make CrossFire/SLI system?..."
I'll take one of each.
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NL: Gaming Review Roundups
Published: Monday, March 9, 2009 | By: WillWell this roundup once again has my favorite game FEAR 2. Yet, I'll leave it alone to hit on the Dawn of War II RTS game. This looks to be a real awesome looking RTS. What other RTS do you get to see the chracters ripping each other apart. I cannot wait to give this title a try.
"Dawn of War II PC Game from THQ arrived Technic3D. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II transports players into Games Workshop's vast Warhammer 40,000 universe, where an intergalactic war between ancient races has raged on for countless millennia. Better than the first version? See you in the following Review."
"I've seen way more violent games, games with stronger language and more mature themes get less of a rating but add one evil child in the mix and all changes. As a shooter alone, this game is week. As a shooter based around a storyline, this game is great. The choice is yours. I just want to be perfectly clear that regardless of a headshot or a bullet in the toe, in F.E.A.R. 2 - Project Origin bullet location does not matter. All that matters is the amount of times that a bullet hits the target. I really miss the days of Soldier of Fortune; now that was a real brain-buster."
Oh, did I menton FEAR 2 allows you to rip guys apart with grenades. FEAR 2 FTW!
