Tech News
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Nvidia to launch Intel-based nForce 780i chipset in December
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 | By: DennisNvidia is planning to launch its Intel-based nForce 780ichipset in December this year, however mass shipments will not occuruntil January next year, according to sources at motherboard makers.
ThenForce 780 SLI chipset will be available to two forms, the nForce 780iSLI (C72 XE) supporting Intel and nForce 780a SLI (C72 P) supportingAMD, noted the sources.
The nForce 780i will targetIntel's X38 chipsets as its major competitor. It will support PCIExpress 2.0 and 3-way SLI technology with three PCI Express x16 slots.Motherboard pricing will be around US$200, noted the sources.
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Happy Turkey Day
Published: Thursday, November 22, 2007 | By: DennisFor those of you in the US that happen to stumble over to Ninjalane we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Eat well and enjoy the day.
BTW if you're of age we find that some good brew tends to help with the trippin fin overload.
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NL: Review Block - Mobos
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 | By: DennisWhen it comes to motherboard reviews we typically read thru and make full comments. This time around you'll have to do the reading and make comments for yourself.
Motherboards
- ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n @ InsideHW
- ASUS Blitz Formula (SE) Motherboard Review @ PC Modding Malaysia
- ECS P35T-A Motherboard Review @ Virtual-Hideout
- Asus P5K Deluxe WiFi-AP Motherboard Review @ HardwareLogic
- MSI X38 Diamond @ t-break
- Asus P5N-T Deluxe nForce 780i Motherboard Preview @ HardwareXL
- MSI P6N Diamond @ HotHardware
Of course we will also have a few motherboard reviews in the near future so stay tuned.
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NL: Review Block - Cases n Cooling
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 | By: DennisBe sure to check out our latest case review, the SilverStone JT10.
Cases
- Gigabyte iSolo 210 Case Review @ HardwareLogic
- Antec Sonata III Midsize Tower Computer Case @ Bonafidereviews
- Antec Performance One P190 @ NordicHardware
- SilverStone TJ10 Case Review @ Motherboards
- SilverStone TJ09 at Overclockers Online
- Coolermaster COSMOS - Spacey Design - ATX Case Review @ Madshrimps
- Xion Dazl Case Review @ Hardware Canucks
Cooling
- Alphacool NVXP-G8 waterblock @ Overclock3D
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NL: Review Block - Memory
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 | By: DennisJust a "small" list of memory reviews, don't forget about memory this holiday season.
- OCZ 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-12800 Platinum EB Review @ Hardware Canucks
- A-Data Vitesta DDR2-800 Extreme Edition Memory Review @ OCModShop
- A-DATA Extreme Edition DDR2 800+ 2x1GB RAM @ APH Networks
- OCZ PC2-6400 ReaperX 4GB DDR2 Memory @ Pro-Clockers
- Patriot Memory PDC32G1600LLK 2GB DDR3-1600 Memory Kit Review @ PCSTATS
- TakeMS Mach2 1066MHz 2GB Kit @ InsideHW
- Patriot Memory PDC32G1866LLK 2GB DDR3-1866 Memory Kit Review @ PCSTATS
- A-DATA Vitesta Extreme Edition DDR2-800 2GB Memory Kit Review @ PCSTATS
- Patriot PDC24G6400LLK DDR2-800 4GB Memory Kit Review @ PCSTATS
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Uniblue RegistryBooster 2 Tweaking Software Review @ Tweaknews
Published: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 | By: DennisNothing says hardware review like reviewing.. software.. humm..
This software is without a doubt one of the easiest and fastest ways to optimize system performance by cleaning up the Windows registry. I noticed an immediate improvement in startup and shutdown times and programs open faster as well. Overall, the computer just runs a whole lot smoother and it only took a few minutes from start to finish. The interface is straightforward and designed in such a way that just about anyone will feel comfortable using it, and with backups automatically performed there's little to worry about in the way of any problems arising.
software is like filling up with 110 octane fuel and changing your spark plugs. It runs better but that's about it.
oh and phj34r not we won't be posting stuff like this very often, that is unless I get one email saying that software review is the bomb, -
Swiftech Apogee Ultimate Liquid Cooling Kit @ Motherboards
Published: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 | By: DennisSwiftech has been a big name in cooling over the years and while their blocks are usually rather simple the Apogee system is a little different.
"If you want a liquid cooling system that is functional, flexible and able to be customized to whatever your needs may be, Swiftech is your kind of company. This system uses a self-powered Apogee drive water-block combined with a triple radiator, three fans and dual Stealth VGA coolers. This was done in order to make one bad ass liquid cooled super system based on NVIDIA’s SLI platform. As you can see from the results we were able to overclock our 3.0GHz QuadCore X6850 to 4.0GHz without any warranty voiding mods or outlandish voltage increases."
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Intel Core2Quad Q6600 overclocking guide @ Hardwareoverclock Austria
Published: Monday, November 19, 2007 | By: DennisEveryone thinks that the US is crazy when it comes to overclocking however the real craziness is overseas in Europe. Not sure why but damn do they go to great lengths to get some extra Mhz.
Hardwareoverclock Austria has posted a new overclocking guide. The Intel Core2Quad Q6600 is a very popular processor. Especially the G0 stepping is very interesting for various overclocking projects. Hardwareoverclock Austria shows in their article many important steps how to overclock the Q6600.
Nothing really extreme about this review but they do churn out some impressive numbers (ie 4Ghz!) -
abit IP35 Pro "Off Limits" (Intel P35) @ HardwareZone
Published: Monday, November 19, 2007 | By: DennisHere is a "plain jane" blue board from abit based on the p35 chipset. To be honest we haven't followed abit as much as we should so its hard to say if these are "really all that".
Interestingly enough, abit eschews the usual approach of tacking on feature after feature on the IP35 Pro and instead sat down to seriously develop a board that boasts quality instead of quantity. Because of this however, the IP35 Pro may look a little 'plain', more so since the board is one of those that came later in the game in the wake of ASUS and Gigabyte’s monster motherboards. Still, the build quality of the IP35 Pro stands out and abit has taken really good care to optimize its design. -
Gainward 8600GT Goes Like Hell Review @ XSReviews
Published: Monday, November 19, 2007 | By: DennisWe really liked Gainward products here at Ninjalane but when they got bought out a couple years ago the fire just wasn't there anymore.
Yes that's right, another 8600GT review from XSReviews; this time it's a Gainward. Featuring a large and interesting cooling solution, will Gainward's card be our favourite 8600 so far? Read on to find out.
On a side note after Gainward went away we switched over to XFX, however after a rather disappointing meeting with the arrogant XFX sales and marketing team at Computex I am left with the question of. "How the hell do I dump this crappy XFX gear?"
Btw its nice to see the Gainward folks still using the red PCBs
