Tech News
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MSI K8N Diamond Plus (NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16) @ Hardware Zone
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 | By: DennisTwo things are most always true, blondes rarely make their hair darker and MSI will always get a favorable review at Hardwarezone.com.
"Feature-wise, the K8N Diamond Plus is set to wow. Besides the obvious nForce4 SLI X16 chipset, the board comes with dual Gigabit Ethernet, VIA 3-port IEEE 1394a and a total of six SATA II ports. Both additional Ethernet (Marvell 88E8053) and SATA II (Silicon Image SiI3132) controllers are PCI Express based for better throughput performance. The most touted addition to the board's repertoire of features is the embedded Sound Blaster Audigy SE, setting the board apart from all its competitors."
Yep, pretty pimp. The board also got the most overclockable Product Award, though I couldn't tell what that ment. -
Galaxy GeForce 7800GTX 512MB @ TweakTown
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 | By: DennisYou don't see Galaxy much in the US since their primary market is in Europe and Asia however with the advent of the Internet we can sample a little bit of their goodness.
"Galaxy is a new brand for us here at TweakTown and are a Hong Kong based company that we should start seeing down here in Australia. The big thing about this card is the RRP that we have been given - at $999 Australian Dollars, this is the cheapest 512MB 7800GTX card that we have seen to date." -
Intel EM64T Technology Explained @ Hardware Secrets
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 | By: DennisIt isn't a secret anymore.
"Intel has released their “64-bit technology” in order to compete with AMD’s 64-bit technology. This technology, officially called EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology), is present on Pentium 4 6xx models. In this article we will explain what is this technology and how it works."
Not sure how well you can really explain the ins and outs of 64-bit processors in 3 pages or less but they try. After reading it over one thing becomes very clear. (which most of us already knew)
You require a 64-bit OS and 64-bit programs to use the 64-bit extensions in both the Intel and AMD processors. There I said it. hheh
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Edifier e2100 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System Review @ ModSynergy
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 | By: Dennis"The subwoofer is the weakest link. There is not enough power allocated to it. It generally feels weak when you play music on the lower volumes and when you make your way up you can hear the bass, but cannot feel it. You need to position the subwoofer box next to you to even get the chance of feeling it."
You have to keep in mind the sub is only 4" with a total RMS output of 8W. you can't expect much.
Be sure to check out Our Edifier Review it isn't the same system but in the same class. -
Raidmax RX-9 Gaming Case Review @ 3D Game Mang
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 | By: DennisThis case is very similar to the Raidmax Samurai that we recently reviewed with the inclusion of aluminum construction, LED display, and side window.
" Oh, I almost forgot another feature of this case. It also comes with a remote. The remote enables the user to start or shutdown the system and/or control the fan(s). It's a rather tiny remote, resembling a large biscuit. So be careful not to misplace it or eat it for breakfast!"
They also think the case looks "cheap". -
Swiftech APOGEE Extreme Performance Review @ OCIA
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 | By: DennisIt has been awhile since anybody has done much related to watercooling. I suspect that much like mainstream casemodding the art of watercooling will soon be exploited and forgotten much like the Ford Pinto and Britney Spears.
"The base of the block is made of copper and is very nicely finished and appeared to be flat when checked with a machinists rule. Overall fit, finish and build quality are very good. My only complaint is the finish on the mating surface between the top and base. I think that they could have done a better job making it smoother, but the 2 halves do make a water tight seal, so I guess it's good enough for it's intended purpose."
Warning: LOTS of photos. -
Phj34r my Lack of N3wz - K1nd4
Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 | By: DennisThings have been pretty busy around here the past couple weeks and instead of updating the daily news I opted to get caught up on some outstanding tasks.
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ULi to help Nvidia’s high-end chipsets
Published: Friday, December 16, 2005 | By: Dennis"Nvidia will adjust its chipset roadmap following the acquisition of ULi Electronics, according to company president and CEO Huang Jen-hsun. Nvidia is looking to enhance its high-end chipset line for the Intel platform, but has no plans to participate in the entry-level segment for the short term, said Huang.
Nvidia’s takeover of ULi, which was announced yesterday, is set to take effect on June 30, 2006, according to ULi’s company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Under the terms of the agreement, Nvidia will pay NT$19 for each outstanding ULi share and stock option, for a total of approximately US$52 million (USD), an Nvidia press release stated." -
nVidia to Aquire ULi Electronics
Published: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 | By: DennisD00d 1: Surly this will help out the chipset business.
D00d 2: Yes, it will help out the chipset business, and don't call me surly.
"Under the terms of the agreement, NVIDIA will pay 19 New Taiwan Dollars in cash for each outstanding ULi share and stock option, for a total of approximately $52 million (USD). The acquisition, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2007, remains subject to the satisfaction of regulatory requirements and other customary closing conditions.
Alex Kuo, president and chief executive officer, ULi, will join NVIDIA as a senior executive responsible for MCP sales, marketing, and support functions in Asia. NVIDIA intends to supply ULi customers with current products for the foreseeable future." -
Gigabyte GV-3D1-68GT Dual-GPU Review @ PCStats
Published: Monday, December 12, 2005 | By: DennisNow that 6800GT chips are easier to come by it was only a matter of time before Gigabyte came out with a dual 6800GT card.
"In a move first pioneered by the long departed 3dfx, parallel operating videocards are all the rage now. Both nVIDIA and ATi's latest and greatest have the ability to run together with a second card of the same class, which in theory increases 3D performance. In reality the performance gain by running SLI or CrossFire is a lot more subdued.
While the Gigabyte GV-3D1-68GT unit we tested experienced some stability issues, the card still has a lot of potential. At the moment, the Gigabyte GV-3D1-68GT only works with Gigabyte branded SLI motherboards."
Too bad it only works on Gigabyte mobos.
