Antec SX 1240 Full Tower
posted: June 27, 2001 @ 4:31 EDT by: ryan
We all know Antec has a great reputation for providing solid overclocker cases like the SX830 and SX1030, but today MikHailTech takes a look at their latest model in the performance line: the first full tower SX 1240. Sporting 6x 5.25" bays and 8x 3.5" bays along with a 400watt PSU, this is a sight to behold.
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SiS 315 Graphics Chip Review
posted: June 27, 2001 @ 4:30 EDT by: ryan
Chick's Hardware have posted their first review of the new 3D graphics chipset from SiS, the 315. Their reference card is made with the final silicon and sports 32MB SDRAM, TV-Out and DVI! The new chipset is made as a budget card and is targeted to take on NVIDIA's MX200 range. Will they succeed? Here's a snip:
"SiS are taking a step forward in the development of their graphics division, they introduce the new SiS 315 3D video chipset, will it be the next generation 3D chipset or will it just be another wild goose chase, leaving NVIDIA back at the top?"
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Turn a GF2 into Quadro 2!
posted: June 27, 2001 @ 4:28 EDT by: ryan
3DCenter Germany have released an article about the newest GeForce 1/2 to Quadro 1/2 modification: The Software mod based on a small programm called SoftQuadro.
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IDE RAID Controller Roundup
posted: June 26, 2001 @ 9:25 EDT by: ryan
X-bit labs has posted High-End IDE RAID Controllers Roundup. They tested three IDE RAID controllers, which deserve being called High-End products. They are: 3ware Escalade 6400, Adaptec AAA-UDMA and Promise SuperTrak100. The remarkable thing about these devices is that unlike all other IDE RAID controllers, they support not only RAID 0, 1 and 0+1, but also more advanced RAID 3 and 5 modes.
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BIT88 Universal Enhancer
posted: June 26, 2001 @ 9:24 EDT by: ryan
HWZ has posted up a review of this weird unit that is supposed to enhance any sound system.
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Creative DTT2200 5.1 Review
posted: June 26, 2001 @ 9:20 EDT by: ryan
T-break have just published a review of Creative/Soundworks DTT2200 5.1 Speaker System. Here's a bit from the review:
"The DTT2200 speaker set is the budget 5.1 solution for people who own the Live 5.1 cards. If you cross check the speaker and subwoofer output with the earlier FPS2000 Digital speakers model, you’ll see that the older set has a slightly higher RMS rating than the newer 2200s on both speakers and subwoofer. Total output of course for the 2200 will be higher if/when using all the 5 speakers and subwoofer."
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Hardware Price Index Update
posted: June 26, 2001 @ 9:19 EDT by: ryan
The Tech Zone has updated their Hardware Price Index Tuesday, June 26.
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ThermalRight SK6 Review
posted: June 25, 2001 @ 11:16 EDT by: ryan
IANAG finished up their review of the ThermalRight SK6:
"Above the heatsink in the middle you can see a plastic bag which contains a thermal pad, you can just throw that out, no I am serious, throw it out and get yourself some silver thermal paste. I didn't even bother testing the thermal pad on this heatsink. I was glad to see ThermalRight had the foresight not to ship it with the thermal pad on the heatsink it saves me the trouble of scraping it off."
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Lian-Li Mini PC-31 Review
posted: June 25, 2001 @ 11:13 EDT by: ryan
The Tech Zone has a case review for you today. The Lian-Li Mini PC-31 is a black mini tower case that provides two 5.25" bays and a server filling six 3.5" drive bays. Check out their full review here.
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AMK TKO-2003 Case Review
posted: June 25, 2001 @ 11:11 EDT by: ryan
NeoSeeker has posted their first review at Neoseeker with his review of the AMK TKO-2003 Full Tower Case.
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CPU/Memory Watch
posted: June 25, 2001 @ 11:10 EDT by: ryan
SystemLogic.net has updated their CPU/Memory Watch for 6/25/01.
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Thermaltake Dragon Orb 3
posted: June 25, 2001 @ 11:10 EDT by: ryan
HWZ has posted up a review of the Thermaltake Dragon Orb 3:
"With a price of only S$60 (USD 33), the new Thermaltake Dragon Orb 3 comes with a speedy 7,000RPM fan and a solid copper base for enhanced cooling. Touted to support up to 1.5GHz AMD Athlon and 2.0GHz Tualatin processors, does this new cooler have what it takes to impress the hard core overclocker? Check out the latest article from CPU-zilla as he takes the Dragon Orb 3 out for a ride."
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Matrox G450 Review
posted: June 25, 2001 @ 11:09 EDT by: ryan
With the release of the G550 closing in fast, 3dhardware takes a look at Matrox's previous 2d gem, the G450.
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Gigabyte GA-7DXR Review
posted: June 24, 2001 @ 10:32 EDT by: ryan
Our friends over at PenStarSys have posted up their review of the Gigabyte GA-7DXR AMD 761 mainboard. Here is a quote:
"The original 7DX was almost a proof-of-concept design that was sorely lacking in features, but had good performance and showed the potential of the DDR platform. Gigabyte listened carefully to the reviewers and OEM’s of the world, and decided to one up themselves and make a board that will appeal to the performance/DIY crowd, and still have the stability and useable features that OEM’s desire. Unfortunately for OEM’s, the 7DXR turned out to be more feature packed than expected, and the price tag is very unpalatable for that crowd. However, the performance users now have a very impressive platform to base their DDR aspirations upon. Lets go into the details of this board."
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Performance Enhanced RAM
posted: June 24, 2001 @ 5:25 EDT by: ryan
Adrian's Rojak Pot just posted their definitive review of the OCZ Performance Enhanced SDRAM. Just the normal warning I always give; watch out when buying from OCZ, I've heard many a horror story about them.
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87th Issue of ZZZ Online
posted: June 24, 2001 @ 5:23 EDT by: ryan
The 87th issue of ZZZ online is out. This issue includes the reports about:
- large flapping-wing aircraft
- porous pavement
- artificial UFOs
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T-Bird @ 1.82 & P4 @ 2.27!
posted: June 24, 2001 @ 5:23 EDT by: ryan
AMD Athlon Thunderbird @ 1.82 GHz & Intel Pentium 4 @ 2.27 GHz (both VapoChilled) SiSoft Sandra Benchmarks! Watch out, this one's in German.
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Case Blowhole Guide
posted: June 23, 2001 @ 11:19 EDT by: ryan
GideonTech.com just put up a long delayed blowhole guide.
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Acrylic Window Kit Review
posted: June 23, 2001 @ 11:18 EDT by: ryan
The Overclocker Cafe' just finished up a review of the new Coolview Acrylic Window Kit made by The Cooler Guys. Pretty sporty, quick, easy to install.
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Cheap USB 2.0 Upg.
posted: June 23, 2001 @ 11:17 EDT by: ryan
Over at EverythingUSB I noticed that Addonics has a nice $29 USB 2.0 upgrade plan. Here's the deal:
"Addonics USB storage peripheral owners could now jump onto the USB 2.0 bandwagon with the new USB 2.0 upgrade plan.
Before the end of August, the new Addonics USB 2.0 cable is available for only $29. Designed to fit into all Addonics External CD, DVD, DVD/CDRW and hard drive kits, the new cable will able to bump the speed of all storage devices to its full potential. Soon, Addonics USB storage products will ship with USB 2.0 cable, which is also backward compatible with USB 1.1 port."
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Another Kyro 2 Review
posted: June 23, 2001 @ 12:11 EDT by: ryan
Hexus.net has posted up their Kyro 2 review. They have had a somewhat different approach with this card to other sites and have come out with different results, showing it isn’t all that it is made out to be.
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Sky Hawk Aluminum Case
posted: June 23, 2001 @ 12:10 EDT by: ryan
Hardware-Unlimited has posted a review of the Sky Hawk Aluminum case.
Don't forget to check out our review as well.
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RumbleFX Force Headphones
posted: June 23, 2001 @ 12:09 EDT by: ryan
Maximum3D has posted a review of Evergreen Technology's RumbleFX Force Feedback Headphones and the 3D Sound Amplifier.
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BIOS Optimization Guide
posted: June 23, 2001 @ 12:08 EDT by: ryan
Adrian's Rojak Pot just posted the new revision 6.0 BIOS Optimization PDF eGuide! It includes the "missing" rev. 5.8 update.
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Gainward GeForce3 Review
posted: June 22, 2001 @ 11:49 EDT by: ryan
Overclockers AU has reviewed this GeForce 3 card from Gainward. "Golden Sample" refers to it having been picked as a good overclocker, with guaranteed higher core/memory speeds than the default product. In testing, this card reached a blistering 240MHz core and 550MHz memory!
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ThermoEngine V60-4225
posted: June 22, 2001 @ 11:45 EDT by: ryan
GideonTech has posted up a review of the ThermoEngine V60-4225 review up also, its the upgraded version of the V60-4210 that everyone is familar with.
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Asus v8200 GF3 Review
posted: June 22, 2001 @ 11:44 EDT by: ryan
IANAG has posted up a review of one of the few non-reference GeForce 3's the v8200 is a good overclocker and comes with a nice software package. I have given the v8200 the best value award so read the review and find out why:
"If you take a close look at the wires coming from the fan you will notice there is three not just two. The third is for counting the RPM's, ASUS comes with a utility that allows you to monitor fan speed as well as voltages and temperatures. This feature probably exists on other cards but this is the first video card I have reviewed that has it."
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OCZ Titan II GF2 MX Review
posted: June 22, 2001 @ 11:43 EDT by: ryan
OCZ Titan II MX GeForce 2 MX400 review over at PCStats.
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Vantec Ultimate HDD Cooler
posted: June 22, 2001 @ 11:42 EDT by: ryan
SystemLogic.net has posted a review of the Vantec Ultimate Harddrive Cooler.
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OCZ Gladiator Copper HSF
posted: June 22, 2001 @ 11:41 EDT by: ryan
TweakTown have posted a review of the impressive new OCZ Gladiator copper HSF which is their first review product to receive a perfect 10 / 10 rating and of course their Editor's Choice Award.
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Sonigistix Monsoon MM2000
posted: June 22, 2001 @ 11:40 EDT by: ryan
NeoSeeker has posted their review of the Sonigistix Monsoon MM2000 Surround Speaker System. Here's a piece:
"With the popularity and success of their other speakers – the only truly high quality Flat Panel multimedia speakers on the market, it was only a matter of time before Monsoon released a surround sound flat panel speaker system. Consumer interest was quick when the company announced the MM2000, a surround system featuring 4 flat satellites utilizing Monsoons Planar Focus Technology."
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Silver Mountain HSF Review
posted: June 21, 2001 @ 9:39 EDT by: ryan
Over at ChillBlast they have posted up a review of the Akasa Silver Mountain HSF.
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Samsung 570v TFT Review
posted: June 21, 2001 @ 9:37 EDT by: ryan
ISNAG has posted up a review of the 570v is Samsungs entry level flat screen monitor.
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MSI StarForce 822 Review
posted: June 21, 2001 @ 9:36 EDT by: ryan
Microstar enters the GeForce3 market with their new StarForce 822. Is it stable, is it fast, will it make you look cool in front of all the hotties?
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Matrox G550 Preview
posted: June 21, 2001 @ 9:35 EDT by: ryan
SystemLogic.net has posted a Matrox G550 preview. After over a year of silence and stealth, Matrox comes back to the market with a product that may not affect you much now, but could very well be the future of online interactivity. Read on for more.
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