Items tagged with Asus
Hey folks, it's that time again. Before getting to the news, I'd like to direct you to Marco's review of the ATI All-In-Wonder X800 XT, which combines the power of the Radeon X800 XT, with the media capabilities of the All-In-Wonder series. Enjoy the rest :) Ultra Products XL PC3200 Low Latency Memory @ SystemCooling "Today we're going to look at one such manufacturer, Ultra Products that has just released their new low latency PC3200 ram into the market place. And they are doing it with a little twist, Ultra Products has specified speeds and timings for their PC3200 XL ram up to PC4200 speeds." ASUS 6800GT SLi @ t-break "One of the problems we initially faced with SLI was the...
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Good Evening Folks! Just in case you're the type that just jumped right to the news, we wanted to let you know that we've just posted a new review of Asus' Z80K. This Athlon 64 powered desktop replacement notebook is equipped with an ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 and sports a 15.0" SXGA+ TFT LCD with a native resolution of 1400 x 1050. Click here and check it out......
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Centrino based notebooks are the mobile computing industry's current bread and butter. There is really no denying the huge market share that Intel has claimed in the notebook arena. Centrino is synonymous with mobility and power efficiency, and it is generally regarded as the present gold standard when it comes to mainstream mobile computing. So where does this leave AMD? While both companies hold their own in the desktop market, the North American notebook market is dominated by Intel. Until the Turion 64 is widely available, there just aren't any strong AMD products that compete directly against Intel's low power Centrino platform. Of course, there are still a few DTRs (Desktop Replacement...
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Hey folks, after a long day of battling internet problems, I'm here to bring you a news update. Feel the need for speed? Check out the review Madshrimps has sent us, which takes the FX-55 through some serious overclocking. Also on the list is a SFF system from ASUS, X-Bit lab's Best of 2004, Zalman's CNPS7700-Cu Heatsink Fan, and a review of Gigabyte's GA-K8NXP-SLI. Read on, and enjoy the news! Gigabyte GA-K8NXP-SLI (NVIDIA nForce4 SLI) @ hardwarezone "Need more SLI motherboard options? If you do, then sink into this review as we find out what Gigabyte's SLI motherboard had in store and how it fared against MSI's own option. Supporting 12 storage devices, DPS, Dual BIOS, WLAN, FireWire-800...
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Good afternoon folks! If you advert your eyes to the top of the page, you'll notice that We've just posted a new review of Asus' excellent P5AD2-E i925XE based motherboard. This board comes loaded with an impressive array of bundled accessories, and has a full compliment of overclocking tools available via its BIOS. Click here and check it out......
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Refinements and performance optimizations in PC motherboard designs often track chipset re-spins and tweaks, as a new base architecture matures. Intel is absolutely famous (or shall we say infamous) for releasing a new chipset only to set sail with a re-spin or further characterization of the product, just a few months later. Such was the case for Intel's i925X chipset. PC Motherboard OEMs first to market with new i925X "Alderwood" offerings are now trying to shift gears and react to Intel's characterization and branding of the chip at 1066MHz Front Side Bus speeds. The i925X now has an "E" revision denoting "official" support for this...
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Hello All! I just got back from CES in Las Vegas and am trying to get back into the swing of things. I should be updating my blog shortly and will also be working on a review of a sweet little small form factor PC from Soltek. For not though, I think it's time for some news. We're going to try something a little new with this post. Consider it an experiment... Evercool WC-202 Water Cooling Kit Source: https://www.madshrimps.be Monday - January 10, 2005 - 6:47PM EST by, Marco Chiappetta "Ready to take an adventure into water cooling your computer system but don't know much about the subject? Have a desire to mutilate your case, or crave a Dr. Frankenstein approach...
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Hey folks, anyone up for some nighttime news? I'm half asleep myself, but that's never stopped me from using the computer ;) CaseBuy EZ Power Supply Tester @ HardwareHounds.com "Today's review is for all you technically inclined readers out there or for anyone who just seems to have a lot of bad luck when it comes to computers. I have in front of me the EZ Power Supply Tester from CaseBuy Tech. Simply put, this device is a must have for anyone who repairs, builds and/or troubleshoots computers on a regular basis." Ultra X-Connect 500W @ Bytesector "Today, I have the opportunity to take a look at Ultra's 500-watt X-Connect modular power supply. This power supply has a high polish,...
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Hey folks, it's hard to believe that the new year is upon us. 2004 has flown by in my opinion, with a lot of changes in my life occurring. I hope 2005 will be a good one, with a few goals set, it could be. I'm not big on the whole "resolution" thing, but there is that sense of a clean slate, starting fresh. I have to say, I always get a bit of a chuckle this time of year when you suddenly start seeing more joggers than usual on the road. I guess getting in shape is the most popular resolution out there. Well, I'm running a little slow today, woke up with no coffee in the house. So let's get the news going so I can go get my java! DFI LANParty...
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Good afternoon to all of you, it's certainly a great afternoon for me. According to FedEx, my Athlon 64 package is supposed to arrive today. With all of my excitement, I realize I'm still a little kid a Christmas time. The cold weather, the snow, and of course the new toys... it still brings back that same feeling. Though now that I'm older, I'm able to appreciate the family gatherings a little bit more, but the gathering of new hardware is almost as good :) Mushkin PC2-5300 vs. Corsair PC2-5400 review @ MetkuMods "With the latest chipsets there have been many new terms and technologies introduced to the public. In system memory this meant the introduction of DDR2 memory modules. With lower...
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It's only around 10:30PM right now, but my eyelids feel like bricks... how about you? I still have to do some shopping on Newegg for a client, so I'll get straight to the news... Arctic Cooling NV Silencer 5 Video Card Cooler @ Systemcooling "Arctic Cooling manufactures a line of GPU coolers designed to combat not only the heat issues, but noise issues as well, and we know from experiencing the original VGA Silencer that they have succeeded in the past on both counts. Today, we're looking at one of their newest offerings, the NV Silencer 5, and we'll find out if this new generation of Silencer is as good as the old one." Basic System Buyer's Guide - Holiday Season 2004 @ Mikhailtech...
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We've got NVIDIA's SLI for PCI Express Graphics on showcase today, along with Asus' ever fabulous A8N-SLI Deluxe nForce 4 motherboard for the Athlon 64. Dual GeForce 6800GTs and 6800 Ultras punching out the pixels in a big way. You've just gotta love it. ...
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There's a certain allure in being able to make the claim that you can double the performance of anything. All too often, overzealous marketing campaigns in the high-tech field have made a "theoretical" claim of this sort, all the while falling well short in real-world performance metrics. The PC graphics industry has had its hand at blurring this line, as well, but the last new architecture launches from both NVIDIA and ATi have in many cases actually delivered on this bold statement as compared to their respective previous-gen product offerings. Another way you can make this claim without totally having to sling the snake oil is to pair up two of your latest and greatest products...
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Good afternoon all! Jeff takes a look at two new i915 Motherboards for the Pentium 4 that do a nice job of straddling the line between legacy and leading edge Intel architectures. Want to use that DDR RAM you have, instead of buying new DDR2 sticks? No problemo amigo. Check them out here......
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In recent months, Intel's i915G/P and i925X chipsets have taken center stage as the premier chipsets for the Intel P4 desktop platform. With the new "Grantsdale" and "Alderwood" chipsets came the next major shift in computer technology. The latest designs employ the newest Pentium 4 LGA775 packaging, while bringing PCI Express and DDR2 to the forefront of the Intel-based market. With so much change, making the move to Intel's latest offerings requires a little more planning and cost consideration. Unlike previous chipset updates, the decision of migrating to the newer platform involves more than just a motherboard upgrade. User's will need to...
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Good evening everyone, how are my friends doing? The past few weeks have been crazy in my end of the world. But, with things now calming down and the x-mas season fast approaching; you will be seeing much more of me. Whether you want to take that as a threat or promise, is your discretion. Nonetheless, it is getting late and our news-bin is filling up. Here is your traditional HH Nightcap... Asus A8N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard Review @ PC Perspective "Moving on past the graphical aspects, we see that Asus has stacked the A8N-SLI Deluxe quite well with a lot of storage options. How does eight SATA channels and two IDE channels sound? That should satiate...
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Hey everyone, as my first news post I'd like to remind you all it's November 2nd, so if you haven't already, get registered to vote and support your candidate! But that's politics, and I know why your really here, so get ready for your mid-afternoon fix of tech news. Thermaltake Tsunami Dream Case @ PimpRig.com "If it weren't for the lights it would be difficult to know the case was on. Yes, that is how silent it is. What more could you want? Looks, performance, and silence..." RaidMax Cobra Gaming Case @ ViperLair.com "Cooling is very well done, but we think they could have substituted the sheer number of 80mm fan options with fewer larger fans. While the cooling is...
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Good Afternoon Folks! If you take a gander at the top of the page, you'll see that we've just posted a new review of ASUS' DRW-1604P Dual Layer DVD+/- R/RW drive. This drive sports a very complete list of features, including the ability to burn DVD+R and -R discs at 16X speeds, and the ability to burn dual-layer discs at 4X speeds. And it's affordable too! Click here and check it out......
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Choosing a recordable DVD drive has always been somewhat of a difficult task. There was a bit of initial uncertainty as some wondered which format would win out, DVD+R or DVD–R. After all, each format has its advantages. In the end, however, unlike the Beta vs VHS battles of the early 80s, this war was quelled as OEMs moved quickly to offer both capabilities with Dual Format drives. Today, we have another addition to the mix with the long awaited arrival of Dual Layer recordable DVDs. This iteration of writable media supports a full 8.5GB of storage capacity. And unlike previous market evolutions, Dual Layer DVD drives have entered the market at very...
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Good morning peeps, how was your night? Things around the Canadian portion of the HH labs should be backup and running this the afternoon with the return of my High-Speed connection. No more dialup for this fool ;) Nevertheless, it is getting late and I need to start thinking about heading to work so here is your AM news shot... 10,118 Points!! ASUS nForce4, SLI Motherboard Shatters 3DMark05 Record Oct 22, 2004- The ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe motherboard set a new 3Dmark05 record with a stunning 10,118 points during the recent Nvidia nForce4 launch conference. As the worldwide leader of motherboards, ASUS created the world's first motherboard with the capability to support SLI (Scalable...
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Good morning all! Man, last night was a tense evening around the HH labs. With the Yankees "blowing it" and the Red Sox making history, emotions were high. Needless to say, Yankees fans are pretty cranky and Davo, our lone Sox fan, (correction Jeff, Tom is one too!) is laughing all the way home. It was fun to watch, even for a non-fan like myself, but after the Sox put up 8 runs, I knew it was time to call it a night. Oh well, at least NY still has two football teams doing really good right now. Heck, the Jets are undefeated! Who would've guessed that one?!?! (want to put some money on the Pats/Jets game this weekend? ;) ) Anyhow, here is your news...
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Hello everyone, how is your day going? With a cold weather front hitting the Canadian portion of the HH labs, I have a feeling my good friend Mr. Coffee will be getting an extra large workout today. The news front seems to be moving at a fairly steady rate, so there should be tons of goodies heading your way today.... SilverStone TJ04 case review @ OCModShop "The profile picture below of the case shows how nice it looks and precise diamond cut edge that reflected from the flash. The back of the case features an exhaust which can accommodate an 80mm, 92mm, or 120mm fan. The first thing that came to my mind when seeing the possibility of easily adding a 120mm fan was watercooling....
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