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Istanbul versus Nehalem, some extra notes | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

My last post generated quite a bit of discussion, some of it based on misunderstandings. In this post I'll try to make a few things more clear. In a previous post, I pointed out that there are a good indications that a dual Nehalem EP has a 40 to 100% advantage over Shanghai (depending on the application, based on the SAP and Core i7 workstation benchmarks). If...

Use Your iPhone to Get Yourself Out of a Parking Ticket | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

If your parking meter fails to text you when your time has run out you still may have some hope of not having to pay it thanks to Parkingticket.com. Parkingticket.com today announced full compatibility of its online service with the Safari web browser on the Apple iPhone, enabling an iPhone user to immediately contest a parking ticket the moment it is issued. The iPhone, combined with its ...

News Fragments From Around The Web | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

Below are some tid bits of news from around the web that were submitted to us or we found that might be of interest.Low Carb or Low Fat? Study Shows Calories Count More When DietingWorld's Shortest EscalatorPC Street Fighter IV Coming This Summer

Dell Unveils G2210 22 | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

Hot on the heels, or should I say out in front of the Dell SX2210 LCD Monitor, is the Dell G2210 - a 22-inch LED Wide Screen Flat Panel monitor that has environmentalists names written all over it. This ultra efficient LED monitor comes packed with power-saving features such as an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness based on the ambient brightness, PowerNap which can ...

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

NH-U12P (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=5647 Itemid=38) and modified the SecuFirm mounting system to work with the LGA1366 based motherboards. Acoustic PC (http://www.acousticpc.com/) was kind enough to send us not only the NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler, but they included the Noctua NH-C12P for comparison, which can also be mounted with the SecuFirm 2 system onto an x58 motherboard. ...

USB Panic Button: Play Games at Work | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

How often do you get so annoyed with work that you just have to go and surf the net to keep your sanity in tact? Well if you're on this site now, chances are that you do this quite a bit. The USB Panic Button is an ingenious device that will let you surf and still save your job.

Google Mail Down, Has this opened your eyes? | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

I’ve been trying to access my gmail account all morning, and it appears that both my personal account and Gaj-it.com mail account are down. According to the BBC the service went offline at 0930 GMT with Google saying its was “working hard to resolve this problem”. More than 113 million people use Google mail worldwide, according [...]

The Selk Bag: Because it’s always cold outside, even in summer. | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

I remember the good old days, back when I was Girl Guide. Camp fires, crafts, badges, chasing Boy Scouts... ah, good times. Unfortunately along with those came camping out in the freezing cold in a tent. A good sleeping bag was essential, and anyone who enjoys camping will tell you the same. Sadly, sleeping bags just aren't all they're cracked up to be. They get twisted around you in the middle ...

British Airways holds its very own ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Show | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

After all the doom and gloom in the press about the credit crunch, it always nice to hear how companies like British Airways are helping to offer a one way ticket to success to anyone with talent. How? Well, London 2012 partner British Airways has launched a £500,000 fund to help talented young people [...]

Facebook Attire: Wear your Status on a T-Shirt | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Facebook has started to move from the online sphere into real life.  Now you don’t need to log-on to tell the world how you’re feeling or what you’ve had for lunch; instead just take your sweater off. Status King have created the Status T-Shirt which allows you to wear your status loud and proud. It may [...]

Dell 10in Inspiron - not so inspiring? | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Dell is to release its new 10 inch netbook on Thursday. Initially it will have XP installed, have 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive and a 1.33GHz Intel Atom CPU.  You also get Wi-Fi in the form of 802.11 b/g. In the future, you will be able to buy the netbook with faster CPUs, [...]

Rubiks cube to get high tech make over | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Say what you will about the Rubix cube, but it's really stuck the test of time. Ok, so it might be the worlds most annoying puzzle, and they might be neigh impossible to solve (even with the help of the many YouTube videos on the subject) but whether you were born in the seventies when it was first invented or not then you're bound to recognise the iconic design and deceptively simple mechanism. ...

Naruto wannabes unite! Decorate your fridge with Throwing Star magnets | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Ninjas are eternally fascinating. They’re just so much cooler than any of our Western alternatives will ever be (Pirates Vs Ninjas? Please- the Ninjas would win every time, no matter how hot Johnny Depp makes Pirates). And our need for all things Ninja is at an all time high with the success of recent video games and certain animes. I even have a ninja tattoo (it’s a theatre thing- ...

Apple Laptop Explodes in London Office | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Talk about a smoking start to the weekend, the owner of this Apple PowerBook was lucky to get out of the way with their eye brows still in tact. The laptop first caught the notice of employees in a London marketing company when it started producing smoke from the battery compartment. When the company’s IT manager [...]

Motorola: Are They Back? | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Motorola’s mobile phones division has been….how can I say it….awkward for a while now, you know what I mean. They hardly release any new phones, and those that they do decide to release appear to be either outnumbered by other companies releasing more than one handset, or they are kicked into the dust by the [...]

Stop thief! Stolen laptops speak up | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

“Front Door Software Corp.’s Retriever program displays your contact information as your computer boots up. There’s even space for a plea to a Good Samaritan — “$50 for my safe return,” maybe… You can log on to a Web site and check a box indicating the computer is missing. Now during start-up, a big yellow [...]

Build Your Own SATA Hard Drive Switch | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

If you have a motherboard with at least two SATA hard drive connectors and have at least two SATA drives, you can build a low-cost physical switch to select multiple operating systems. Once you build and install the switch, all you have to do is select a switch position before starting your PC and your [...]

27th February 2009 Daily Roundup | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

The latest news and reviews from our affiliate partners Chieftec CH-02 case review at Icrontic.com IcyDock MB674SPF-B 4-Bay Tooless Hard Drive Bay Module @ PCSTATS.com Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3-1600 @ PureOverclock Cooler Master Storm Sniper Review at Overclockers Online OCZ Neural Impulse Actuator Mind Over Hand @ TweakTown Patriot Viper 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews Super Talent ...

Intel Plans to “Socket To Ya” in their 2009 Roadmap | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Despite the current state of the economy, there are companies making progress. These companies know when and how to make changes that benefit their future progress. Regardless of what today’s news outlets are saying, the hungriest of self motivators and innovators tend to survive these kinds of times. Intel is just such a company filled [...]

Dual-CPU Nehalem pumps up the bandwidth | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

A MONTH FROM NOW, Intel will officially introduce the dual processor Nehalem-EP, aka Gainestown. Essentially, it keeps the same format and LGA1366 socket as the uni-processor Core i7, just dual CPU support and two QPI links per chip this time - one to talk to the Tylersburg chipset, another for high speed whispering to its [...]

Doctors identify gaming related disease | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

“A 12 year-old girl was told to stop playing computer games for two weeks after she caught a serious hand infection caused by excessive gaming. “Palmare PlayStation Hidradenitis” has been identified by professor Vincent Piguet from the University Hospital of Geneva, and includes painful lesions on her palms for four weeks. She had huge red [...]

HIS HD 4870 IceQ 4+ Turbo tested | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

“Today we remind ourselves of why Radeon HD 4870 cards are as popular as they are in the gaming community. Our weapon of choice is 4870 IceQ 4+ Turbo graphics card kindly provided by HIS. We see that the card’s name contains IceQ 4+, which means that the card comes with this famous HIS’s cooler. [...]

Blu-spec CD format | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Getting a better-quality CD experience without having to upgrade your CD player sounds delightful, doesn’t it? Sony’s new Blu-spec CD format promises just that, employing the same technology used to author Blu-ray discs to master standard CDs. Blu-spec CDs are written using the shorter-wavelength blue laser diodes used in Blu-ray disc production. These blue lasers [...]

Adobe posts fix for Flash | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

“Adobe has posted a security fix for its Flash multimedia browser plug-in. The company said that the update is rated as ‘critical’ and all users are being advised to update to the latest versions of Flash 10 and Flash 9. Advertisement According to Adobe, the update addresses five different CVE vulnerability reports. Effects of a [...]

Microsoft reveals 36 changes to Windows 7 | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

“Microsoft Corp. today revealed some of the changes it has made to Windows 7 since it issued a public beta more than a month ago. In a long post to the company’s “Engineering Windows 7″ blog, senior program manager Chaitanya Sareen touted three dozen improvements and modifications to the new operating system that developers have [...]

Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Noctua designs another excellent CPU cooler - does it deliver?

VIZO Xena Mini Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

With netbooks and smaller sized laptops being so hot right now, VIZO has picked a perfect time to launch their new Xena Mini notebook cooler. It is a compact sized cooler that is perfect for your new 15.4" or smaller sized notebook. Read on as we take a closer look.

Evercool Rifling RF-8 Fan Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Evercool offers a shoot-em-up' styled fan with the Rifling RF-8.

GELID Silent 12 Fan Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

GELID breaks onto the PC hardware scene with their Silent series of fans, and the Silent 12 is their largest sized offering available at 120mm. It promises silent operation at 20 dBA while still pumping out a lot of airflow. Read on as we take a closer look.

Zagg Audio Z.buds Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Earphones and earbuds come in all shapes, sizes and designs - but today we have a unique earbud design to take a look at with the Zagg Audio Z.buds. These earbuds are designed to be paired with an iPhone, iTouch or other MP3 player / cell phone on the market and they boast some nifty features. Built-in noise canceling mic and iPhone music control? Check. Tangle-free nylon cabling? Check. ...

Evercool Formula 2 Graphics Card Cooler Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Evercool offers a slick looking VGA cooler for both ATI and NVidia based graphics cards. Read on to see how well it cools our EVGA 8800GT.

Samsung LN55A950 LCD TV | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

A few months ago I had the opportunity to review Samsung’s LN40A650. This was one of their newer models available and it featured a 40″ panel with just a Touch of Color. It was an amazing TV and is solely responsible for rekindling my love for being a couch potato. In July of 2008, it [...]

Samsung 2463UW LCD Monitor | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Today, Samsung is one of the world’s leaders in the field of electronics. Founded in 1938, they have built quite a reputation and earned the trust of their followers, especially in the realms of mobile phones, displays, audio players and household appliances. We have taken a look at quite a number of Samsung products [...]

OCZ Gold Series SDHC | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

OCZ Technology may be better known for their memory products, but they are by far a favourite when it comes to flash memory. Ever since the original OCZ Flash Rally, I knew OCZ would continue and expand their lineup. Today, we have the OCZ Gold Series SDHC, a top performer in today's memory standards.

Samsung SPF-85V Digital Photo Frame | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Digital picture frames have become increasingly popular but why stop at just displaying pictures? Samsung has come up with a digital photo frame that will play movies, songs and slideshows at your next party. It has a resolution of 800x600 pixels and even boasts a wifi connection. Excessive? You decide.

QNAP TS-209 Pro II NAS | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

QNAP is making its presence felt in the NAS industry with solutions for everyone. The QNAP TS-209 Pro II fits the bill for anyone looking for a small, flexible and powerful NAS. It provides 2 drives configurable as a bunch of disks, RAID 0 or 1 and offer a download management interface and doubles as a webserver, media & iTunes servers.

Live from the bloggers' room at VMworld Europe 2009 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Seeming as how virtualization is a technology that is still expanding exponentially, and our research is not of the kind that drops a subject once the novelty has worn off, the Belgian IT department of Anandtech is once again attending VMworld Europe, with high hopes of greatly improving our knowledge on the vast amounts of fields virtualization has...

Day 2 at VMworld Europe 2009 - Part 1 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Here we are once more, blogging away after a very interesting second keynote by VMware CTO Stephen Herrod, delving a bit deeper into the actual changes being pushed into different levels of the software. At this point, the amount of information available might actually fill up an entire article, but alas, time constraints force me to keep this...

How AMD's Istanbul might close the gap with Nehalem EP | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

The Istanbul cores are the same as those that can be found in the AMD's latest Shanghai CPU. But the "uncore" part of Istanbul is more interesting. By now, you have probably heard about AMD's "HT-assist" technology, a probe or snoop filter. Every time a new cacheline is brought into the L3-cache of for example CPU 1 on the current Shanghai Platform, a...

Cooler Master will show 5 systems in 1 at CeBIT next week | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Just a few days left until the gates of CeBIT in Germany will open. Cooler Master sent us a few pictures of what they will be showing in their meeting room at CeBIT. Cooler Master's engineers had the idea to show off what a Cooler Master power supply can handle and built a system consisting of five Mini ITX motherboards with each one Intel Core 2 Quad...

MultiGPU Update: Does 3-way Make Sense? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

For those who want the most graphics power they can pack in to a computer, 3-way multiGPU technology can seem very attractive. But is the Siren call of the solution really viable on the desktop?...

CeBIT 2009 - ASUS Marine Cool | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

CeBIT 2009 officially starts next Tuesday, but we already have some early coverage from cold and wet Hannover, Germany. ASUS has given us an early look at their Marine Cool design concept. Just like concept cars at the major automobile shows, this particular motherboard is meant to introduce new design ideas into a rather "me too" market. ASUS was...

So What’s In A 100MB Driver, Anyhow? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Last week I got an interesting email the day after NVIDIA dropped their 182.06 GeForce drivers to coincide with the launch of FEAR 2. To sum up the relevant bits of the email, the question was “Why are NVIDIA’s drivers so big?” Although the most immediate answer to that is not particularly interesting – they’re as big as...

Dell Studio XPS 16: Highest Color Gamut Ever? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Okay, let's get something out of the way right off the bat: I started work on a review of the Dell studio XPS 16 before CES 2009. Originally intended to go live at CES, I decided to hold off in order to conduct additional testing and send some questions to Dell. Ultimately, we ran into some problems with the sample laptop, which is a prerelease version with a few...

VMware's Fault Tolerance feature explained | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Now that the actual conference is behind us, and we've found our way back to the lab, it's time to finish what we started. First off, an apology for our radio silence on day 3: our schedule turned out to be quite a bit more packed than we thought it was, so finding our way to the quiet of the press room proved to be more of a hurdle than originally...

EVGA X58 Classified - First Look | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

We take a quick look at the EVGA X58 Classified and provide an early BIOS guide for getting the most out of this X58 board and others....

NASA Appoints Lead Investigator for Launch Mishap | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

The investigation of the failed Orbiting Carbon Observatory launch continues as NASA appoints Rick Obenschain, deputy director at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., to lead the investigation board. The Mishap Investigation Board, or MIB, will have four other members. NASA will announce the names of additional members as they become available. The board will gather information, ...

NASA Readies Six-Person International Space Station Crew | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

NASA will hold a media briefing at 1 p.m. CST on Wednesday, March 4, with the four future residents of the International Space Station who will usher in an era of six-person crews living aboard the orbiting research laboratory. The increase doubles the number of people who will be living and working in space.The briefing will originate from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and will be ...

Acer Jumps Into Mobile Phone Market with Acer M900 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Like we don't already have enough mobile phone providers, Acer has decided to jump in with the rest of the cool kids. Acer has launched a new line of smartphones geared towards consumers who want to make use of it from both a personal and a professional side.Acer M900 -- for all your communications on the goFor those who need to have access to email and files at all times, the M900 is an ideal ...

Dell SX2210 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor with Webcam | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

In March, Dell will be unveiling the Dell SX2210 22-inch Wide screen Flat Panel monitor with an integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam. It features an on-screen display for easy setup and configurations, 160 viewing angels, 1920x1080 resolution, 300 cd/m brightness and 1000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. With the 2ms response time, it would appear this monster is built for one thing - gaming! As far as ...

Sony PSP-4000 To Include Sliding Touchscreen? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Sony has continued to knock down rumors that a PSP2 is being built, while this is true there is possibly a PSP-4000 already built and getting ready for production release. According to VG247, they have received word that the PSP-4000 has a sliding front-screen. Whether or not it's true, will remain unknown until something official is said from Sony.They have a rendering of what the new PSP-4000 ...

NASA to Use Robotic Machines To Prep Moon Outpost Site | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Small robots the size of riding mowers could prepare a safe landing site for NASAs Moon outpost, according to a NASA-sponsored study prepared by Astrobotic Technology Inc. with technical assistance from Carnegie Mellon Universitys Robotics Institute.Astrobotic Technology and Carnegie Mellon researchers analyzed mission requirements and developed the design for an innovative new type of small ...

Google Releases Chrome Browser 2.0.166.1 Beta | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Google Chrome's Dev channel has been updated to 2.0.166.1. The highlights for this week:NewPreliminary full screen support has been added (UI still in progress).Turkish and Estonian spell checkers are available.Additional malware data collection for users opted-in to sending usage statistics and crash reports.We now perform HTTP authentication over a keep-alive connection.Fixes

Microsoft Releases Compatibility Update for Windows 7 Beta | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Microsoft has released a compatibility update for Windows 7 Beta for both 32-bit and 64-bit flavors.Application compatibility updates cause several types of behavior in Windows 7 Beta. The following are the three most common behaviors:

Apple Brings Back 'Push' Feature to iPhone | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Apple has finally brought back the "Push" feature to the iPhone and MobileMe users. Below is the email sent out to MobileMe members regarding the update to "Push":Over the past few months, we have been working hard to make MobileMe the best service it can be. Here is a summary of the improvements and performance enhancements that have recently been completed.Easy file sharing. iDisk now makes it ...

Pwn2Own Hacking Event to Offer $10k for 0-Day iPhone Exploit | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

TippingPoint, a network-based intrusion prevention system company, has announced its plans for the Pwn2Own 2009 event - for the third year running. The event will be held at the CanSecWest Security Conference March 16th - 20th in Vancouver, BC. This years contest will target two sets of technologies: web browsers and mobile devices. As usual, the ZDI will purchase all winning vulnerabilities that ...

digitec Zenon Z8000.3, Core i7 920 PC | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

In diesem Review stellen wir einen Performance/Gaming-PC, assembliert und vorinstalliert vom digitec.ch Zürich, vor, der auf ausgesuchten und aufeinander abgestimmten Komponenten basiert. Herz des Digitec Zenon Z8000 ist die neue Intel Core i7 920 CPU.

Kentech Labs Ps-Mi Portable Apple iPod Audio System Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

The Kentech Labs PS-Mi is a personal/portable audio device that utilizes Point Source Audio technology with Universal Dock for iPod. The PS-Mi has one satellite speaker enclosure section that contains 3 drivers (left, center, and right) in the top section, and a side-firing subwoofer.The Ps Mi also works on all iPod models including the iPod touch and any iPod featuring a click wheel, including ...

M-ROCK's Extreme Zion Laptop & Camera Bag | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

The M-ROCK Zion is one of the most user-friendly outdoor style laptop computer and camera backpacks on the market today. The bag holds up to a 15¼ inch laptop computer or M-ROCK's Great Lakes #550 water bladder in an insulated neoprene bag. Read on to see if this crazy bag is what you need to carry both your DSLR camera and notebook.

Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 X2 Video Card Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Today Legit Reviews looks at the new Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 X2 which features 1600 Stream processors, 2GB of GDDR3 memory running at 993MHz and two GPU’s clocked at 625MHz! Sapphire is the only manufacturer to produce and sell the 4850 X2 which competes directly against NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX280. How will the Radeon 4850 X2 do compared to comparably priced GeForce GTX 200 series? ...

ASUS N10Jc-A1 Netbook Review - Atom N270 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

The ASUS N10 is a netbook that combines both elegance and performance in a 10.2" WSVGA netbook that weighs in at just 3.1 pounds. The ASUS N10Jc-A1 offers all the standard features one would expect on a netbook, but it includes switchable dedicated graphics. With a flick of a switch you can enable and disable the NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics! Read on to check this out!

Marvell Introduces Plug Computing with SheevaPlug | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Marvell today announced its Plug Computing initiative to make high performance, always on, always connected, and environmentally friendly computing readily available for consumers. With a 1.2GHz processor and a total of 1GB of memory inside the Plug computer this little PC might be perfect for your home network.

Nyko Charge Station Quad & Kama Wireless Remote for Nintendo's Wii | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

If you have a big family or numerous friends that like to play the Nintendo Wii you might be interested in Nyko's new Charge Station Quad, which keeps four of the Wiimotes topped off till you are ready to use them. We also take a look at the Kama Wireless Nunchuk Controller which provides all the same abilities and features of the wired Nunchuk but without the need of wires.

OCZ Apex Series 120GB SATA II SSD Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Solid state drives are starting to become more affordable and offer better performance than their spinning disk hard drive cousins, but will their performance justify the current prices? OCZ has come out with a new design that just may be what people have been waiting for. Take a look at the article and see what we think.

Get Your Girlfriend into Video Games for Valentine’s Day | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Thecus N3200PRO Three Bay RAID 5 NAS Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Cyber E Sport’s Wireless Orbita Mouse Reviewed | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Intel X58 SLI BIOS Support vs. nVidia Hardware SLI Chip - FIGHT! | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB Hard Drive Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler Micro Reader Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Lowepro Classified 250 AW Camera and Laptop Shoulder Bag Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Targus Zip-Thru Corporate Traveler Laptop Case Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Inside the Mysterious World of Affiliate Marketing | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Intel Plans to “Socket To Ya” in their 2009 Roadmap | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Nanoxia FX Series Waterproof Case Fans Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Case fans are the one part of a computer that many people overlook in the midst of such techno-talk as new GPUs, SLI compatibility, and SATA hard drives. I, however, have had a very nasty experience with an overheating computer and I never wish to live through the ordeal again. In comes Nanoxia, a German manufacturer with nothing but the cool side of life on their mind. The three Nanoxia ...

Antec MicroFusion 350 Remote (2008-09-23) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Overclocking Core i7 at Intel 2008 (2008-11-03) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Intel Core 2 Duo: E0 vs C0 (2008-11-11) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Remote Control VS Tank: Crash into Christmas | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

For all big kids out there (or even for your bonafide kids) this is a gadget that will really make an impact under the tree this year. The remote control VS Tank not only looks like the perfect thing to terrorise the neighbour's dog with, its incredible maneuverability means that you will always be in complete control, even if you live on a mountain. Related posts:Funtrak Paintball Panzer: A ...

Rhythm Sticks: Air drumming gets noisy | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Here’s a gadget for the musically minded out there. Playing air drums is something that people tend to do when a rocking song comes on the radio. Unless you’re in your car in which case you may look like you’re suffering a seizure in mid-traffic. For those in a more open plan area, these Rhythm [...] Related posts:USB TV Tuner: The Pinnacle of convergance If you have a ...

Stufflive: A different kind of POP vending machine | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

As we made our way round Stufflive 2008 we came across POP; a vending machine that instead of dispensing the usual confectionery or drinks, actually allows you to buy films and games on DVD, Blu Ray or to download directly to a portable storage medium. Related posts:Gizmo Vending Machine: A New Breed. American retail chain, Best Buy will be introducing a new...The Handpresso Instant Espresso ...

Big Boys Toys: Fighting back against Girly Gadgets | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

After the cutesy Hello Kitty feature for the girls, I thought it was a little unfair trying to dominate the site with all things girly. Also before I start getting some fighting talk back from the boys about my Hello Kitty feature, here’s a macho-man, testosterone-filled feature for the boys! Arrggh! Arrggh! Arrggh! (Imagine Tim [...] Related posts:Girly Gadgets - The Best of Hello Kitty ...

Lifetimer: all of life’s countdowns in one gadget | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Life seems to get more and more complex the older we get, giving us more things we have to remember which invariably means more things we forget. Thanks to this nifty little gadget, you can remember everything important in life- even when you’re next due to eat ice cream. The Lifetimer will not only count down [...] Related posts:New Half Life Episode art on show People were gathering at ...

Noxon iRadio Cube: Internet Radio without a PC. | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

On November 3rd, TerraTec announced their launch of the Noxon iRadio Cube. It promises to bring you internet radio without being tied to your PC. The Cube connects to the internet via LAN or WLAN, preferably on a flat rate broadband connection. It promises direct access to more than 11,000 popular radio [...] Related posts:Review: Tangent Quattro Internet Radio Overview: Listening to ...

Kirill: A New Online Drama | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

If Neighbours and Lost just isn’t doing it for you anymore, we’ve come across a new online drama that may get you slightly hooked. MSN UK have come up with an interactive sci-fi thriller starring David Schofield from Gladiator and Pirates of the Caribbean. The plot may just get all you bloggers excited as finally [...] Related posts:Join the Easter Egg Hunt Online and Win Some ...

Social Fridays: Round-up of the Best Social Networking Stories and Videos this Week | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

If you’re bored at work and itching to get yourself through the day then you know the drill! Rather than surfing around trying to keep yourself occupied before you make a quick sprint to the door when it’s home time; catch up on stories that have been causing a storm on the social network sites [...] Related posts:Social Fridays: Round-up of the Best Social Networking Stories and ...

Top Ten Secret Santa Gifts: for under a fiver | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

With the end of year break-up not far off, the usual tradition of joining in with office Secret Santa looms closer and closer. Well so that you don't break the bank this year but still get kudos for a very witty gift, we've got a list of top ten office Secret Santa gifts. As an added bonus [...] Related posts:LG Announce their LG Secret Mobile Phone! After keeping it hush hush from us for so ...

Meccano Spykee Robot: A Remote Control Spy | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Meccano Spykee Robot is the perfect gadget for anyone who likes to keep an eye on things. It works as a CCTV device but is far more unique than an ordinary old camera mounted to the wall. You can monitor your home while you're away on holiday or even use it to stay in touch with the family when traveling for work. Related posts:Rovio Wi-Fi Robot: stealth just got even cooler While your ...

CyberSnipa Sonar 5.1 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

Cyber Snipa’s Sonar 5.1. design is somewhat funky, it has these flame red ear cups and the rest of the design is all black. It has the same styling as the Cyber Snipa Stinger mouse we reviewed a while back. It’s like Razer using their neon green and black theme. Cyber does it the other [...]

Razer Salmosa | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“The Razer Salmosa is the quickest entry level gaming-grade mouse armed with the fastest tracking optical sensor in the world. Designed to be one of the lightest and most compact mice of its class, it is the ideal mouse of choice for finger-tip grip gamers who seek both speed and control.” Razer [...]

Noctua NH-U12P | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“The NH-U12P continues the legacy of Noctua’s classic NH-U coolers, which won over 150 awards and recommendations from leading international websites and magazines. While retaining the successful design and the well-proven SecuFirm™ mounting system, the newest revision has been reworked for enhanced main board compatibility and now comes with Noctua’s [...]

GELID Solutions Silent-Spirit | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Silent Spirit follows an open frame structure concept whereby both design and dimensions have been improved to eliminate humming and buzzing noises while maintaining a compact overall size. The 92mm fan has been chosen for silent operation and high airflow and comes with an intelligent PWM control to allow users [...]

In Win Matrix | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

Last time we’ve seen an In Win case it was called the X710B, it was all black and it became pretty popular here in Holland and in Europe. Now In Win is back with a whole new line up of futuristic looking cases under their In Win Style brand. The case we [...]

CyberSnipa Swat | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“The S.W.A.T. gaming mouse delivers laser precision performance with a fully loaded arsenal of features. Using macro A.I. technology, program your mouse for in-game macro sequences that will have you playing like a pro! The specially designed on-board-memory means you only have to program your S.W.A.T. mouse once, and your preferences will be remembered on [...]

GMC X7 X-Station | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

The other day I was looking at this website called Hardtecs4u. It’s a German hardware review website and I saw this GMC casing being reviewed. Frankly I never heard of them before but after digging up some information I found out that they had a wide range of cases and they are [...]

GELID WING UV Reactive Fans | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“The WING UV Blue case fans are premium quality, UV reactive, ultra- quiet, dust and water proof cooling fans for gaming enthusiasts.This series features an unique bearing with patented design, winglet fans blades and low starting voltage. Only the highest quality materials have been used to manufacture this state-of-the-art cooling fan. [...]

Nexus Clodius | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Nexus Clodius Ventilation Pro Series is a great case to build an optimal ventilated computer. The Clodius case is equipped with two Real Silent 120mm case fans (black/white-version). These fans are mounted with ultra soft silicone fan mounts to prevent resonance and vibrations. When more [...]

Xigmatek HDT-SD964 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“Inherited H.D.T. series outstanding performance, HDT-SD964 offers users one more option of using Double Fans and 4pcs Φ6mm heat-pipe. With Anti-vibration rubber, light material fin design and Push-pin/Clip for Intel & AMD, HDT-SD964 is user friendly, easy to install, reliable and excellent performing.” Click on the photo to visit Xigmatek’s website Specifications ...

eXpansys Friday deals | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:18

These offers are only available through the links below which are active between 11am and 4pm UK time on Friday the 27th of February*. Normal pricing will precede this time and resume at 4pm on Friday. Nokia E71 Price drop by £35 from £294.99 to £259.99 inc VAT http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=177691&partner=tracyandmatt     Glofiish X600 Price drop by ...

Acer DX900 begins shipping | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:18

The Acer DX900 is finally here! We've known about the Acer DX900 for a while and it was officially announced at Mobile World Congress earlier this month, the DX900 will begin shipping next week. This is first main-stream dual sim device to be launched here in the UK and the world’s first Dual-SIM Smartphone to support both 3.5G (HSDPA) and 2.75G (EDGE) SIM cards. The DX900 runs ...

Silverstone Fortress & Strider 750W | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:18

The Silverstone Fortress aims to shrink the same awe inspiring and award winning uni-body construction of the legendary TJ07 to a mid-tower case, while still offering modern functionality and all the bells and whistles one should expect from an enthusiast enclosure.

Patriot Viper 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

When most shoppers compare system memory kits, they often look for the highest speeds for the best price. Everyone is different, but overclockers and performance enthusiasts generally aim for the best combination of low-latency high-speed RAM they can get find. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of a top-speed triple-channel product for the Intel Core i7 platform. The ...

ASUS P5Q3 LGA775 Intel P45 ATX Motherboard - Benchmark Reviews - MVKTech | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

Launched last summer by Intel, the P45 chipset has quickly grown in popularity, replacing the aging P35 chipset. Intended for a mid to upper mainstream consumer base, the P45 chipset boasts some impressive features, such as: full DDR2/DDR3 support, 20 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ATI Crossfire support, and a 65nm manufacturing process. By now manufacturers have had ample time to design and refine their ...

ASUS P5Q3 LGA775 Intel P45 ATX Motherboard - Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

Launched last summer by Intel, the P45 chipset has quickly grown in popularity, replacing the aging P35 chipset. Intended for a mid to upper mainstream consumer base, the P45 chipset boasts some impressive features, such as: full DDR2/DDR3 support, 20 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ATI Crossfire support, and a 65nm manufacturing process. By now manufacturers have had ample time to design and refine their ...

Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU Cooler - Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

Overclockers are always looking for the best CPU cooler made, and Benchmark Reviews has taken a new approach to determining this for them in every Cooling article we publish. Most enthusiasts are already very familiar with the Vendetta 2, TRUE, and HDT-S1283, but the landscape is going to change with the Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU cooler. Benchmark Reviews compares the top coolers using ...

Antec Nine Hundred Two Case Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 14:20

Antec has just released a new version of their famous Nine Hundred mid-tower case. Let's see the differences between the two models and if Nine Hundred Two is really a good product.

£10 PAYG SIM with £30 credit! | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

I'm not sure whether or not to file this one under deals, bargains or no-brainers? eXpansys have secured a great deal on 3 Pay-as-you-go SIM cards. Receive £30 starter top-up with a 3 Pay As You Go SIM card for £9.99. Simply put your new SIM straight into a mobile phone and you're up and running with £30 of credit to spend on calls, texts or whatever you want. 3 Pay As You Go SIM ...

Tagan SuperRock 680W TG680-U33II | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

The Tagan SuperRock 680W is a great power supply for budget aware users who are looking for a cost effective way to power their system. With 680W it should be good for almost everything you can throw at it. During our testing we found out that the PSU is running very quiet which makes it a good candidate for a silent media PC system, too.

Zotac GeForce GTX 295 1792 MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Zotac's GeForce GTX 295 comes with two NVIDIA GT200b GPUs sandwiched together in one graphics card. The card can successfully defeat ATI's HD 4870 X2 in our benchmarks and offers plenty of overclocking headroom beyond that. Thanks to the 55 nm GPU design and clever power saving methods the card even delivers in the performance per Watt segment.

Palit GeForce GTX 260 Sonic 216 SP 896 MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Palit's new GTX 260 Sonic 216 SP is based on NVIDIA's latest GT200b 55 nm graphics processor. Palit has chosen to go with a dual fan design for improved airflow and increased overclocking. Not only the thermal design has been changed but also the PCB design, which features several cost optimizations and comes in an appealing ATI-red.

Replacement iPhone earphones on test | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

The bundled iPhone earphones aren't great when it comes to sound quality and comfort, but the integrated mic and remote control is extremely handy. We take a look at six replacement iPhone earphone sets from Bose, Etymotic, Shure, Sennheiser, V-Moda, and Apple itself to see which is the best upgrade.

Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283 H.D.T. CPU Cooler | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Xigmatek has sent another cooler to the labs. This time Chad looks at the Dark Knight S1283 with H.D.T. technology.

Noctua NH-U9B CPU Cooler | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Today we mount a sample from Noctua to our T.E.C.C. test system and see what the NH-U9B can do against the rest.

ATI Catalyst Driver Release 8.12 Hotfix HD4850X2 Test | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

ATI has recently released a hotfix to their Catalyst Driver version 8.12 intended to improve DirectX10 performance in multi-core CPU systems and to resolve BSOD issues using dual ATI Radeon HD 4850 in CrossFireX configurations. With a HD4850x2 in hand, I had to see if the 10-25% performance increase in some applications was indeed possible.

OCZ 6GB 1600MHz CL7 DDR3 OCZ3P1600LV6GK | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of an top-speed triple-channel product for the Intel Core i7 platform. The OCZ 6GB 1600 MHz CL7-7-7-24 DDR3 memory kit OCZ3P1600LV6GK will be compared against several other products and benchmarked for bandwidth and gaming performance. Are the higher speeds worth the money, or can this memory kit overclock to their level? System memory is ...

XFX's Intel Core i7 X58 motherboard: delivering the goods? | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

We take a close look at the £210 board and pass judgement.

Grado iGrado Headphones Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

The demand for comfortable headphones is higher than ever before, but we don't want to exchange comfort for audio quality either. Most standard over-the-head style headphones are tolerable but not exactly comfortable. The search continues for the perfect marriage of comfort and clarity, without breaking the bank. Today we will take a close look at the budget priced Grado iGrado Headphones. Have ...

ECS G45T-M2 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

The latest motherboard is targeted toward the HTPC (Home Theater PC) crowd. It supports nearly all of the latest LGA775 based Intel processors, DVI output and a built-in Intel GMA X4500HD graphics chip. Read on as we evaluate the G45T-M2.

Tritton AX Pro 5.1 Headset Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

The Tritton AX Pro is a newly upgraded model to the previous Tritton 5.1 headphone offerings of the AX360 and AX51. Using a set of 8 distinct drivers, the AX Pro aims to offer more accurate and precise audio details to give you an advantage over your opponents. Let's get our frag on to find out how well they deliver.

Sansa Clip 8GB MP3 Player Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Sansa has recently updated their MP3 player lineup with the expanded storage capacity of the Sansa Clip 8GB. Weighing in at less than 1 oz., this is one of the smallest MP3 players on the market. Read on for our take on this tiny MP3 player.

Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Noctua designs another excellent CPU cooler - does it deliver?

VIZO Xena Mini Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

With netbooks and smaller sized laptops being so hot right now, VIZO has picked a perfect time to launch their new Xena Mini notebook cooler. It is a compact sized cooler that is perfect for your new 15.4" or smaller sized notebook. Read on as we take a closer look.

ZOTAC GeForce 9500 GT AMP! 512MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

On paper and in tests, the 9500 GT is half a 9600 GT--there's a lot missing in that last 100. It's got half the shaders (32) half the ROPs (8) and half the bandwidth (128-bit). Adding insult to injury, everything is clocked lower; GPU, memory, even the shaders are slower. It's more like two-fifths a 9600.

Far Cry 2 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Far Cry 2 is a game where you kill people for three things: diamonds, malaria pills, and fun. You're a Doom Guy in search of one man in the middle of an African shitstorm that's full of people who could care less and people who can do more. You're not there to solve problems, unless the problem is that someone stands breathing. And yeah, you got the marsh fever.

Zalman GS1000 Full-Tower Case | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

You want a big, breezy, E-ATX case. You've gone over your floor plans, moved the furniture around, checked the availability of outlets, and made sure the space next to your desk can withstand the weight. Good. You're ready. There are only a few options that don't look like recycled server equipment, and Zalman's got their entry. Of course, these enclosures get expensive. This particular ...

Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

If all you could see was the mouse, you might just buy it there. There's a lot of action on the thing, but a little studying shows not bling, but function cut down to hard lines. And then there're the hallmarks of great gaming mice, like the customizable weights and swappable feet for different kinds of resistance. But then, what about macros? Game-specific configurations? Hot red ground ...

5 Reasons I'm Holding Out on Canon's 5D Mark II | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

The Canon 5D Mark II brought with it another revolution, though it wasn't quite as universally praised, and it also wasn't the first. Video. In a DSLR. The D90 was first to this game, but Canon seems to have done a better job of it. There's more to it than just video, of course, but here's 5 reasons I'm holding out on Canon's 5D Mark II.

Griffin Streamline Armband Case for the iPhone 3G | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

With more and more iPhones being sold every day, and the rumors that Walmart might be getting into selling the phone, the iPhone accessory market is a lucrative place to be these days. Today IÂ’ll be reviewing the Streamline Armband Case for the iPhone 3G. Griffin Technologies has sent us an armband for the iPhone 3G to use while working out. So IÂ’ll dust off my elliptical trainer and ...

Griffin Wave Case for the iPhone 3G | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

As news from AppleÂ’s recent quarterly results showed, the demand for iPhones has never been higher. With almost 6.9 million phones sold worldwide from July through September, demand for the phone and its accessories are expected to skyrocket. Griffin is one of the biggest names in iPod and iPhone cases, and with the release of the new iPhone 3G, Griffin is there to provide several case ...

VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 X2 Redux | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Only after being bested by it could I ever hope to wield it'sÂ… Oh screw it, it's just a video card. I mean, it's the best video card and all, and definitely not for everybody. Actually, as you'll see, it's not really intended for mainstream gaming. You need a damn big display to really see this card make frames. If you're looking to spend serious dollars for the best gaming experience, ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 4830 512MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

I don't think there's a "stock" 4830. Sapphire usually runs that route with the non-Toxic or their other variants, but I'm pretty sure that it's up to the board partner to build a better 4830; they're all different. Each has its own heatsink and board layout. Sapphire's is, at least, true to the namesake, and mega-blue.

Diamond Radeon HD 4870 1GB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Normally, adding more video memory is a mistake. It's a ploy by the manufacturer to make their card look special, it's a way to make a card sound more capable than it is, and it's a way to tack on a significant sticker price without adding any component costs. Most often with these cards, the larger frame buffer is actually a downgrade. It's cheap, old memory, and much, much slower. The ...

XFX 9800GT 512MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Considering how long it took XSR to get it's first high end graphics card review, it's interesting that they are now one of our most oft-reviewed pieces of hardware. Not to be the exception to the rule is our recently acquired 9800GT from XFX. The smaller brother of the more well known GTX branding, the GT saw excellent sales during the 8 series for it's high end performance, with lower end price ...

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition CPU HDZ940XCGIBOX | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:11

Nearly every enthusiast who has overclocked a computer system has wished that processors weren't restricting them from the hobby they love. Even I can still recall the good old days (less than four years ago) before Intel and AMD locked the clock multiplier on their processors and overclocking was a combination of factors and no limited to the stability of a motherboard. Intel believes that their ...

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition CPU HDZ940XCGIBOX | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:11

Nearly every enthusiast who has overclocked a computer system has wished that processors weren't restricting them from the hobby they love. Even I can still recall the good old days (less than four years ago) before Intel and AMD locked the clock multiplier on their processors and overclocking was a combination of factors and no limited to the stability of a motherboard. Intel believes that their ...

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition CPU HDZ940XCGIBOX | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:11

Nearly every enthusiast who has overclocked a computer system has wished that processors weren't restricting them from the hobby they love. Even I can still recall the good old days (less than four years ago) before Intel and AMD locked the clock multiplier on their processors and overclocking was a combination of factors and no limited to the stability of a motherboard. Intel believes that their ...

AMD Phenom II 810, 805, 720 & 710 AM3 CPUs | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

AMD CPUs finally get support for DDR3, but does it make a difference? We put the latest Phenom II X4 810 and 805, as well as the X3 720 and 710 through their paces on DDR2 and DDR3 platforms to see how they stack up against the competition.

AMD Phenom II 810, 805, 720 & 710 AM3 CPUs | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

AMD CPUs finally get support for DDR3, but does it make a difference? We put the latest Phenom II X4 810 and 805, as well as the X3 720 and 710 through their paces on DDR2 and DDR3 platforms to see how they stack up against the competition.

AMD Phenom II 810, 805, 720 & 710 AM3 CPUs | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

AMD CPUs finally get support for DDR3, but does it make a difference? We put the latest Phenom II X4 810 and 805, as well as the X3 720 and 710 through their paces on DDR2 and DDR3 platforms to see how they stack up against the competition.

AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ Processor | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:54

The Dragon platform is AMDs last hope for success in a time when financial ruin is destroying every business on the planet. Perhaps the timing is right then, and consumers won't hastily spend uneccessary cash on a Core i7 processor that performs exactly the same as a much less expensive Phenom II CPU. Benchmark Reviews compares the field, and tests the AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ CPU against ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ Processor | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:54

The Dragon platform is AMDs last hope for success in a time when financial ruin is destroying every business on the planet. Perhaps the timing is right then, and consumers won't hastily spend uneccessary cash on a Core i7 processor that performs exactly the same as a much less expensive Phenom II CPU. Benchmark Reviews compares the field, and tests the AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ CPU against ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ Processor | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:54

The Dragon platform is AMDs last hope for success in a time when financial ruin is destroying every business on the planet. Perhaps the timing is right then, and consumers won't hastily spend uneccessary cash on a Core i7 processor that performs exactly the same as a much less expensive Phenom II CPU. Benchmark Reviews compares the field, and tests the AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ CPU against ...

AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE Black Edition AM3 CPU | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:52

Three is a number not normally associated with processors, although it's actually gaining momentum thanks to Intel's triple-channel memory architecture that caters to the 3GB sweet-spot for Windows XP. Dispite this, a triple-core processor just doesn't seem natural to many of us, because we're so used to seeing everything come in twos. But three isn't a bad thing at all, because AMD's Phenom II ...

AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE Black Edition AM3 CPU | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:52

Three is a number not normally associated with processors, although it's actually gaining momentum thanks to Intel's triple-channel memory architecture that caters to the 3GB sweet-spot for Windows XP. Dispite this, a triple-core processor just doesn't seem natural to many of us, because we're so used to seeing everything come in twos. But three isn't a bad thing at all, because AMD's Phenom II ...

AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE Black Edition AM3 CPU | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:52

Three is a number not normally associated with processors, although it's actually gaining momentum thanks to Intel's triple-channel memory architecture that caters to the 3GB sweet-spot for Windows XP. Dispite this, a triple-core processor just doesn't seem natural to many of us, because we're so used to seeing everything come in twos. But three isn't a bad thing at all, because AMD's Phenom II ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810: DDR3 vs. DDR2 | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 22:19

Newest K10 core was from start designed to support DDR3 memory standard, but from unknown reasons (to us) AMD decided to disable that support for 65nm revisions of this CPU. Even first Deneb 45nm cores had disabled support for DDR3 memory. Deneb cores that have DDR3 support are the same C2 revision that initially appeared on Socket AM2/AM2+. Same mistake with transition to new memory standard AMD ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810: DDR3 vs. DDR2 | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 22:19

Newest K10 core was from start designed to support DDR3 memory standard, but from unknown reasons (to us) AMD decided to disable that support for 65nm revisions of this CPU. Even first Deneb 45nm cores had disabled support for DDR3 memory. Deneb cores that have DDR3 support are the same C2 revision that initially appeared on Socket AM2/AM2+. Same mistake with transition to new memory standard AMD ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810: DDR3 vs. DDR2 | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 22:19

Newest K10 core was from start designed to support DDR3 memory standard, but from unknown reasons (to us) AMD decided to disable that support for 65nm revisions of this CPU. Even first Deneb 45nm cores had disabled support for DDR3 memory. Deneb cores that have DDR3 support are the same C2 revision that initially appeared on Socket AM2/AM2+. Same mistake with transition to new memory standard AMD ...