Tech News
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AeroCool AeroEngine Jr Review @ Xtreme Resources
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | By: DennisThere are some pretty crazy cases out there and this is just one of them.
"When the system is powered on, the LED fans make a nice visual effect inside and at the front of the case. Unfortunately, pictures do not make justice at all since the camera flash cancels out most of the fan lighting, but they will give you an average idea of the effect."
As I always say, the best case is one you built yourself. -
Great Xbox Accessory
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | By: DennisAvid PC gamers have typically had problems playing FPS games on a console system. Mostly due to the fact they have gotten accustomed to controlling the game via a keyboard and mouse. Well it would seem that this has changed for the Xbox with the introduction of the SmartJoy FRAG.
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Repairing your WaterChill Radiator
Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | By: DennisA concern I had with the first waterchill we reviewed was the length of the screws and how if you went thru the fan into the radiator you could easily puncture the core. So instead of using the long screws I opted for the shorter ones and all was well.
"Recently one of our forum members did just that with his Waterchill branded rad, after discussion on the forum I offered to repair it for him. The following is the process for repairing this mistake and restoring your rad to perfect working order."
The new kit we just reviewed included screws that were the perfect length. -
MSI GeForce 6600 GT SLI Review @ nV News
Published: Monday, March 21, 2005 | By: DennisWith how much I like red PCBs it kind of makes you wonder why I don't review any MSI products... When I find out I'll let you know.
"While the red PCB looks cool, the actual cooling setup was what attracted me to this particular card. A copper cooler that also covers the video memory is something that should prove to be beneficial for the card's long-term health. The 6600 GT in PCI-Express form does not require additional connections directly to my system power supply, even when running in an SLI configuration." -
Vantec UV Reactive Gear @ Viperlair
Published: Monday, March 21, 2005 | By: DennisHere is a site that has gone to great lengths to ensure that if any site copies their shite whoever reads it will know where the images came from.
Not only is the watermark really obtrusive but the photos are really washed out.
"While both products are designed to be a quick mod for your interior, the EZ-Grips primary function of making Molex plug disconnecting a simple task is a huge benefit to anyone who finds Molex plugs a pain in the a**."
Ya I like poking fun. *poke* -
New Advertiser at Ninjalane
Published: Monday, March 21, 2005 | By: DennisIn case some of you haven't noticed we have a new advertiser and sponsor here at Ninjalane, computergeeks.com. This is an online retailer that deals in computer parts and personal electronics. Ya know geeky stuff.
One thing that is a little different about this store is that instead of dealing in only new and readily available parts they have a select inventory of used components for a fraction of the cost.
Do check them out; never know you might find some used parts for that computer your sister wants you to build. -
Gigabyte GA-K8N Ultra-SLI Review @ Neoseeker
Published: Monday, March 21, 2005 | By: DennisWhat is in a name? Well when it comes to motherboard marketing the name can be almost as important as what the board does, almost.
"You keen readers out there might notice that these specifications are almost identical to the K8NXP-SLI - that's because they are. The two boards use identical PCBs, and the only features lacking on the K8N Ultra-SLI is the bundled PCI WiFi adapter, as well as Gigabyte's proprietary DPS (Dual-Power System). The contact points for the DPS connector are still present on the PCB." -
NL: Review Block - Misc Stuffs
Published: Thursday, March 17, 2005 | By: DennisMore reviews without comments, when will it ever end.
- Ultra Products Titanium Finish Fan @ PimpRig
- Swiftech MCW20-A on Intel Desktop Dothan @ InsaneTek
- The Future of Air-Cooling @ CoolTechZone
- Logitech MX518 Gaming Mouse @ Techgage
- Cooler Master Dual Storm @ Hexus
CeBit Stuff
- techPowerUp! Cebit Coverage Day 2
- techPowerUp! Cebit Coverage Day 3
- techPowerUp! Cebit Coverage Day 4
- XFX announce their next Extreme Project (Smart Car)
- CeBIT Hannover 2005 (Part 5) @ HardwareZone
- CeBIT Hannover 2005 (Part 5) @ HardwareZone
- Graphics IHV at CeBit 2005 article @ Beyond3D
Yep one of these days, we'll be there. -
asetek WaterChill KT03A Extreme Review Posted
Published: Thursday, March 17, 2005 | By: DennisThe asetek WaterChill CPU Power kit (KT03A-SL35) can be viewed in a variety of ways. The obvious and enthusiast oriented option is around overclocking. A huge radiator, 3 fans means tons of cooling and big overclocks.
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Motherboard Basics @ Big Bruin
Published: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 | By: DennisKnowing the motherboard basics won't get you hot chix (or d00ds) at the local bar but will help you if someone asks you "WTF is a chipset".
"Back in the day, AMD and Intel processors shared a common CPU socket, but those days were short lived. AMD and Intel have since been traveling down their own, relatively parallel, paths of performance and speed increases, while using different designs. Selecting a motherboard for a modern AMD processor eliminates the use of any Intel processor, and vice versa."
I remember that. Using the same socket was actually pretty cool though didn't really save you much from an upgrading standpoint.
