Tech News
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AMD 3000+ 3200+ 90nm CPU Review @ AMDReview
Published: Friday, November 19, 2004 | By: Dennis"Today we have more than a couple of choices in 64bit computing. It's popularity is quickly becoming mainstream. AMD has recently released it's next generation of 64bit cpu's with the introduction of the Winchester core line built on the new 90nm fabrication process. These cpu's are now made to fit in a 939 pin socket versus the 754 pin socket of previous Athlon64 cpu's which were built on a 130nm process so you will have to replace the motherboard if you want to run these cpu's if you are coming from a socket 754 setup. Today we take a look at the 300+ and 3200+ models, both socket 939."
Yep thats the quote they sent me.
. While 3200+ 939 processors are really cheap we've found that they are not really all that considering that our 754pin Clawhammer kicked its arse. 
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New PolarFLO TT Series Pumps??
Published: Friday, November 19, 2004 | By: DennisIt would seem that PolarFLO is now in the business of building custom waterpumps. They are styled after their TT line of waterblocks and look really good. (almost a must have provided you have a TT block already) I haven't seen any specs on the pumps yet though expect the info to be released soon.
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Gigabyte K8VT800 Pro Review @ PCmoddingmy
Published: Friday, November 19, 2004 | By: DennisThe board is using the VIA K8T800 Pro and comes equipped with a 754pin processor for single channel ddr support. This is actually the same chipset found on the Soltek SL-K8TPro-939 that we recently reviewed. It would seem that they didn't like it either.
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Soltek SL-K8TPro-939 Motherboard Review Posted
Published: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 | By: DennisThe growing trend for motherboard mfgs is to create something that makes their product stand out from everybody else. Soltek has done this by taking their high end products and including features that many hardware enthusiasts are looking for.
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SilverStone TJ-05 Review @ FastLaneHW
Published: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 | By: Dennis"This windowless case does feature something interesting on the left panel-- a latch. This eliminates the need for thumbscrews in the back, though some are included just in case. To open the door, simply unlatch it and pull it off as you would any other case door."
I'm not really a huge fan of cases using 2 hand operated locks on the doors, Granted by using two the panel is more secure but doesn't really make it any easier to remove. -
asetek Antarctica LGA775 @ ViperLair
Published: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 | By: DennisThe Antarctica is a pretty good waterblock despite it being based on old hat technology (microfin designs similar to the "White Water" block of old)
"One thing that is of great importance to take into consideration when choosing a water block is the area around your CPU socket. You want to make sure that there are no components that are in the way of the block. On my system, which uses the Abit AS8 motherboard, there was a capacitor that was about a millimeter too high positioned close to the socket, which caused the block to not sit level on the CPU."
They used a dremel to modify the block so it would fit, this process isn't really recommended. -
NL: Review Block - nVidia Video
Published: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 | By: DennisAnother edition of review postings without lip from me.
This time we focus on Video cards from nVidia.
- Nvidia Geforce 6800GT PCIe Review @ Tweaknews
- Nvidia GeForce 6600GT AGP @ Neoseeker
- Nvidia GeForce 6600GT AGP @ Hexus
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GeForce 6600 GT AGP @ The TechReport
Published: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 | By: DennisThe 6600GT was first released as a PCIe GPU but it would seem that market conditions and lack of PCIe adoption has forced nVidia to bridge the GPU back to AGP spec.
"Before we get into the GeForce 6600 GT AGP, I suggest you read through our review of the GeForce 6600 GT for PCI Express. The two cards are quite similar, except where they're not. "
I never would have figured that out on my own.
Beyond3D also has a 6600GT AGP review up for your reading pleasure. -
Gigabyte GA-K8NXP-9 nForce4 Ultra Review @ PCStats
Published: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 | By: Dennis"Of course there's more to the nForce4 Ultra than just PCI Express. One of the most exciting new features is the integration of four Serial ATA II channels. With compatible hard drives, SATA II can burst transfer up to 300MB/s, twice that of standard SATA drives. Sustained transfer rates will be substantially lower than that, but I'm willing to wager they will still be comfortably higher than today's fastest SATA hard drives can muster."
You may also notice that most nForce4 boards have a "I am afraid of change" layout situation going on with the 16x PCIe slot. Instead of it being close to the processor its down more in the middle of the board. I suspect this has something to do with saving money since an SLI version is likely to use the same basic PCB. -
4 Days Without News
Published: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 | By: DennisSorry for the lack of news postings over the past 4'ish days things have been crazy around here, so crazy in fact that I haven't had much time to do anything productive with Ninjalane. I would love to say that this will change in short order but to be honest I'm really not sure when things will turn around for the better.
On a happy(er) note I've updated the web gallery related to my house construction with some new photos. The project is coming along quite nicely and the house looks great. Unfortunately is also behind schedule and over budget so despite having the best looking house in the subdivision I might not be able to move in.
