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Gigacube R9800 128MB Game Buster R9800 VGA Review @ OverclockersNZ
"ATi R9800 exceeds my expectation offering an excellent bang for buck factor. At stock speed, it is around 2~10% slower than the R9800Pro. In addition, the R9800 is very overclockable due to the good chip yield and in our case, reaching a core speed of 432MHz. Isn't that impressive or what?"
See more about this topic here.
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CNPS7000A cpu cooler from Zalman @ R&B
"Another Zalman product on the test bench tonight. We are trying out the CNPS7000A cpu cooler which has a weird shape and is supposed to be really quiet. This cooler works on both Intel and AMD. As we all know Zalman makes some great quality silent products. Let's have a look and see how this cpu cooler can take on the new p4 processor."
See more about this topic here.
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ABIT IC7-MAX3 @ HardOCP
"I almost feel like I am saying too many "nice things" about the board, but it really just left me that impressed. The IC7-MAX3 truly reminded me of the ABIT boards from the BX chipset days. There were simply none better."
See more about this topic here.
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ATI All in Wonder Series (9700 Pro) @ PirateSoftware
"Every so often, ATI bring out various new cards - and a few months later pop out the All in Wonder variants with a TV tuner whacked on the PCB. The model I'm in proud possession of at the moment is the 9700 Pro AiW card and I have confirmation from ATI that the same TV tuner modules appear on the 9800 Pro AiW, so pretty much everything I cover (TV tuner wise) will be present on the 9800 Pro AiW card."
See more about this topic here.
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Western Digital Caviar SE 250GB SATA @ MetkuMods
"If you are need of a fast and big drive, WD Caviar SE Serial ATA (SATA) 250GB is very good choice. Especially RAID performance was very good and although price is quite high you get what you are paying for: fast, a lot of storage space and reliable drive with 3 year limited warranty."
See more about this topic here.
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CrazyPC Stealth Case Mod Review @ Bjorn3d
"I can't stress the high quality of this mod job enough. The laser cut Stealth design is a flawless, and just having a laser cut side panel is pretty cool in my books. Plus the job on the top window was top notch as well. The black molding and acrylic look great, and the fan hole was cut precisely. I had no issues with any of the modding aspects of this work of art."
See more about this topic here.
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(1 Week Left) Xport1.com Laser Etched GIVEAWAY @ TwistedMods
"So you've gone out and bought a nice window to spice up that boring steel (maybe aluminum) side panel. That's great! The window is a great beginning, but you know you have more in mind for that case. So you buy an applique to add to the window for additional customization. Unfortunately, there are a couple of problems with this. Window appliques can grow old and brittle over time. Also, what happens if you put it on sideways, or end up with folds, creases, or air bubbles in it? I hope your hands are more steady than a tree on a windless day. Wouldn't it be nice to forget all the hassle and just get a laser-etched window? Xport1.com has teamed up with TwistedMods to give laser etched windows to three lucky winners! So what are you waiting for? All you need to do is enter your full name and Email Address below! If you want to increase your chances of winning, enter ONCE per day, every day. Everybody is eligible."
See more about this topic here.
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Cooler Master Aerogate II Review @ HardwareZoom
"Now what happens if suddenly one of the fan went dead? In that case, the Aerogate 2 will emit an alarm so that you know something ain't quite right. To simulate this, we purposely disconnect the cable of one of the fans. Immediately, Aerogate 2 emit an highly annoying alarm which you can off it by gently pressing down the knob."
See more about this topic here.
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iCute 400watt PSU @ Mikhailtech
"This is no enthusiast's model so don't expect scores of cables. There's the ATX, a couple floppies, a P4 connector, an AUX connector (used on some server boards), and four molex plugs. Length is average with possible issues if dealing with full towers. The vent holes are pretty restrictive but given the fact that a secondary 80mm intake fan is present this is really of no concern. Coming in at $36 alone, the 400watt model from iCute is a budget PSU and we're here to see how stringent the rails are and how reliable the model is in general."
See more about this topic here.
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Geil Dragon Series PC3700 @ Nexus Hardware
"Always radical and different, Geil uses "Wafer Level Chip Scale Package" WLCSP. Essentially, this is removing the typical chip packaging. On any other module you can see the packaging and "legs" which connect the chip to the PCB. This is different from the typical BGA/TSOP packaging."
See more about this topic here.
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Ultra-X Winstress reviewed @ Ohls-Place
"WinStress(W.S.T.) is a Windows based utility for exercising and measuring the stability of a system's overall performance. The program can be run directly from a CD. No installation is required. To me this is one of the best features of Winstress. There is no need to install it on every machine we are testing whether it be a motherboard or a heat sink. Just place the CD in the machine and it will then auto start and you are on your way."
See more about this topic here.
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Zalman HDD Heatpipe Cooler @ HiTechMods
"Lately heatpipes have become quite common in cooling products They were first seen in CPU coolers, then video card heatsinks, and now we have them used in hard drive coolers. There have been many hard drive coolers in the past although most rely fans and/or a standard heatsink design. Today at HTM we will be looking at Zalman's latest product in their Computer Noise Prevention System (CNPS) line: the ZM-2HC1 Heatpipe HDD Cooler."
See more about this topic here.
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Seasonic Super Silencer 400 Watt Power Supply Review @ BigBruin
"Who is Seasonic? Their web site has this to say: “Since the incorporation of Seasonic in 1975, we have maintained our focus on research and development and the production of quality power conversion products. For the past 30 years, backed with cutting edge technology based upon a strong R&D team, Seasonic has provided prompt and professional solutions to meet our customer’s requirements.”"
See more about this topic here.
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1GB OCZ EL PC-4000 Dual Channel Review @ Legit Reviews
"On the block today we have another product from OCZ Technologies. OCZ has had some great product releases as of late, and this time around is no exception. We have a dual channel kit of OCZ's 4000EL DDR to look at. OCZ Technologies is not new to us here at Legit Reviews. You can find out more about them at their website. This kit contains two 512mb sticks, each obviously rated at speeds of 500MHz DDR. Can this product actually do that? We are going to find out!"
See more about this topic here.
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Chaintech 7NIF2 nForce 2 @ Viper Lair
"When Nvidia first released the nForce chipset in June 2001, many people were hoping that this would be THE chipset for the Athlon processor. But as happens there were lengthy delays and nForce based motherboards didn't appear until some months later. The performance of the chipset, while good was not earth shattering, and the late release helped dampen much of the enthusiasm that people had about the nForce chipset. The other factor in its less than stellar sales was the fact that the first north bridge released were the ones with integrated graphics, which drove up the price of the motherboards based on them. This increase in price of these boards wouldn't have mattered much, but the target group for the higher priced motherboards, the enthusiast, for the most part already had a good video card and didn't want to waste money on something they would never use."
See more about this topic here.
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Cooler Master Aero 7+ CPU Cooler @ OCC
"Today we'll be taking a look at one of CoolerMaster's latest heat sinks, the Aero 7+. The major difference with this heat sink and the others that we've reviewed here before is the use of a new type of fan. Will the blower fan help cool better by eliminating "blind spots" caused by traditional fans? Read on to find out."
See more about this topic here.
"ATi R9800 exceeds my expectation offering an excellent bang for buck factor. At stock speed, it is around 2~10% slower than the R9800Pro. In addition, the R9800 is very overclockable due to the good chip yield and in our case, reaching a core speed of 432MHz. Isn't that impressive or what?"
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
CNPS7000A cpu cooler from Zalman @ R&B
"Another Zalman product on the test bench tonight. We are trying out the CNPS7000A cpu cooler which has a weird shape and is supposed to be really quiet. This cooler works on both Intel and AMD. As we all know Zalman makes some great quality silent products. Let's have a look and see how this cpu cooler can take on the new p4 processor."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
ABIT IC7-MAX3 @ HardOCP
"I almost feel like I am saying too many "nice things" about the board, but it really just left me that impressed. The IC7-MAX3 truly reminded me of the ABIT boards from the BX chipset days. There were simply none better."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
ATI All in Wonder Series (9700 Pro) @ PirateSoftware
"Every so often, ATI bring out various new cards - and a few months later pop out the All in Wonder variants with a TV tuner whacked on the PCB. The model I'm in proud possession of at the moment is the 9700 Pro AiW card and I have confirmation from ATI that the same TV tuner modules appear on the 9800 Pro AiW, so pretty much everything I cover (TV tuner wise) will be present on the 9800 Pro AiW card."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Western Digital Caviar SE 250GB SATA @ MetkuMods
"If you are need of a fast and big drive, WD Caviar SE Serial ATA (SATA) 250GB is very good choice. Especially RAID performance was very good and although price is quite high you get what you are paying for: fast, a lot of storage space and reliable drive with 3 year limited warranty."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
CrazyPC Stealth Case Mod Review @ Bjorn3d
"I can't stress the high quality of this mod job enough. The laser cut Stealth design is a flawless, and just having a laser cut side panel is pretty cool in my books. Plus the job on the top window was top notch as well. The black molding and acrylic look great, and the fan hole was cut precisely. I had no issues with any of the modding aspects of this work of art."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
(1 Week Left) Xport1.com Laser Etched GIVEAWAY @ TwistedMods
"So you've gone out and bought a nice window to spice up that boring steel (maybe aluminum) side panel. That's great! The window is a great beginning, but you know you have more in mind for that case. So you buy an applique to add to the window for additional customization. Unfortunately, there are a couple of problems with this. Window appliques can grow old and brittle over time. Also, what happens if you put it on sideways, or end up with folds, creases, or air bubbles in it? I hope your hands are more steady than a tree on a windless day. Wouldn't it be nice to forget all the hassle and just get a laser-etched window? Xport1.com has teamed up with TwistedMods to give laser etched windows to three lucky winners! So what are you waiting for? All you need to do is enter your full name and Email Address below! If you want to increase your chances of winning, enter ONCE per day, every day. Everybody is eligible."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Cooler Master Aerogate II Review @ HardwareZoom
"Now what happens if suddenly one of the fan went dead? In that case, the Aerogate 2 will emit an alarm so that you know something ain't quite right. To simulate this, we purposely disconnect the cable of one of the fans. Immediately, Aerogate 2 emit an highly annoying alarm which you can off it by gently pressing down the knob."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
iCute 400watt PSU @ Mikhailtech
"This is no enthusiast's model so don't expect scores of cables. There's the ATX, a couple floppies, a P4 connector, an AUX connector (used on some server boards), and four molex plugs. Length is average with possible issues if dealing with full towers. The vent holes are pretty restrictive but given the fact that a secondary 80mm intake fan is present this is really of no concern. Coming in at $36 alone, the 400watt model from iCute is a budget PSU and we're here to see how stringent the rails are and how reliable the model is in general."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Geil Dragon Series PC3700 @ Nexus Hardware
"Always radical and different, Geil uses "Wafer Level Chip Scale Package" WLCSP. Essentially, this is removing the typical chip packaging. On any other module you can see the packaging and "legs" which connect the chip to the PCB. This is different from the typical BGA/TSOP packaging."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Ultra-X Winstress reviewed @ Ohls-Place
"WinStress(W.S.T.) is a Windows based utility for exercising and measuring the stability of a system's overall performance. The program can be run directly from a CD. No installation is required. To me this is one of the best features of Winstress. There is no need to install it on every machine we are testing whether it be a motherboard or a heat sink. Just place the CD in the machine and it will then auto start and you are on your way."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Zalman HDD Heatpipe Cooler @ HiTechMods
"Lately heatpipes have become quite common in cooling products They were first seen in CPU coolers, then video card heatsinks, and now we have them used in hard drive coolers. There have been many hard drive coolers in the past although most rely fans and/or a standard heatsink design. Today at HTM we will be looking at Zalman's latest product in their Computer Noise Prevention System (CNPS) line: the ZM-2HC1 Heatpipe HDD Cooler."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Seasonic Super Silencer 400 Watt Power Supply Review @ BigBruin
"Who is Seasonic? Their web site has this to say: “Since the incorporation of Seasonic in 1975, we have maintained our focus on research and development and the production of quality power conversion products. For the past 30 years, backed with cutting edge technology based upon a strong R&D team, Seasonic has provided prompt and professional solutions to meet our customer’s requirements.”"
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
1GB OCZ EL PC-4000 Dual Channel Review @ Legit Reviews
"On the block today we have another product from OCZ Technologies. OCZ has had some great product releases as of late, and this time around is no exception. We have a dual channel kit of OCZ's 4000EL DDR to look at. OCZ Technologies is not new to us here at Legit Reviews. You can find out more about them at their website. This kit contains two 512mb sticks, each obviously rated at speeds of 500MHz DDR. Can this product actually do that? We are going to find out!"
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Chaintech 7NIF2 nForce 2 @ Viper Lair
"When Nvidia first released the nForce chipset in June 2001, many people were hoping that this would be THE chipset for the Athlon processor. But as happens there were lengthy delays and nForce based motherboards didn't appear until some months later. The performance of the chipset, while good was not earth shattering, and the late release helped dampen much of the enthusiasm that people had about the nForce chipset. The other factor in its less than stellar sales was the fact that the first north bridge released were the ones with integrated graphics, which drove up the price of the motherboards based on them. This increase in price of these boards wouldn't have mattered much, but the target group for the higher priced motherboards, the enthusiast, for the most part already had a good video card and didn't want to waste money on something they would never use."
See more about this topic here.
<hr>
Cooler Master Aero 7+ CPU Cooler @ OCC
"Today we'll be taking a look at one of CoolerMaster's latest heat sinks, the Aero 7+. The major difference with this heat sink and the others that we've reviewed here before is the use of a new type of fan. Will the blower fan help cool better by eliminating "blind spots" caused by traditional fans? Read on to find out."
See more about this topic here.