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Lenovo tests the waters in the LCD market with a product that we've been waiting quite some time for -- a 22" LCD monitor that offers a 1920 x 1200 native resolution. But is its resolution alone enough reason for you to give the nod to the L220X, or is it worth waiting for other manufacturers to...

At Computex 2008, ASUS has just introduced three new models into its Eee PC lineup of sub-notebook PCs, all three infused with Intel's Atom CPU technology, as well as two with larger displays. We've got all the details you want right here. Check out the original article here and discuss it here!

Intel's next-generation chipset offerings in the mid-range and enterprise-level markets have arrived in the form of three mid-range offerings in Intel's 4-Series of chipsets, including two with integrated DirectX 10 IGPs. In this article, we'll lay out the differences, and help you understand...

Hello, 'None', and welcome to our forums! Way to kick things off with an insightful, hard-hitting first post. It's my hope that you'll register, then come back to join the discussion more frequently. The real question now, in my mind, is what tactics Intel will use to push its Atom product on...

NVIDIA took the opportunity at Computex to announce a brand-new chip series: Tegra. This high-performance/low power 'system on a chip' is set out to take on Intel's Atom, and if all of NVIDIA's claims are spot-on, everyone is going to want to have the chip in their mobile device once available...

Merlin, I don't think the question Nvidia asked was what did DX 10 do for gaming -- instead, the question was, what did DX 10.1 do for gaming? And from what I've read on the subject, the main differences are subtle improvements in image quality, and some changes that simplify certain rendering...

I'd like to elaborate on Merlin's post. The recommendation to go with the C2D E8400 is based on per-core clock speed, which is important if you're running a lot of single-threaded games. You'll be able to get the E8400 cheaper than a quad-core because it's only a dual core CPU, despite its...

The thing you're encountering where the system crashes, the sound loops, and then the system restarts sounds similar to what used to happen when my dying Radeon X1650XT would overheat. Do you have another video card you could swap in?

A minor erratum, or perhaps not so minor, depending on how important DTS functionality is to you. Our ASUS rep sent us a note earlier today saying that the Xonar DX doesn't support any of the DTS DSP functionality of the D2 or D2X. So, unfortunately, I've got a little egg on my face, but there...

For those who are interested, my recent review of the Xonar DX sound card adds comparisons of gaming performance under Windows Vista. I tested the game Prey using OpenAL and EAX 5.0 on both cards. Hopefully this satisfies your curiosity. http://techgage.com/article/asus_xonar_dx_71_sound_card/5

ASUS finally antes up to the bang-for-the-buck table with a value-priced product in their Xonar family of performance audio cards. It’s got a solid feature set, and debuts with ASUS’ new DS3D GX 2.0 environmental DSP, but does it break new ground in the price/performance department? You can...

The satellite speakers don't come apart without some work, and I didn't attempt disassembly because I wouldn't be able to return the product to Razer in like-new condition like they had requested. However, if you're curious, I'm sure I can draw you a picture.

Though this drive doesn't write BDs, it is a multi-format CD/DVD writer, which may make it just the ticket for a whole host of users looking to add BD playback capability to a home theater PC, even if they have no need to master their own BDs. With a HTPC, most of the convenience factor comes...

I honestly don't see how the Creative SBS240 speakers could deliver a satisfying audio experience, given their size, their configuration (single 2.5" or 3" paper full-range driver, most likely very cheap), and the fact that they belong to Creative's low-end product line. If you've got up to...

With the X-240, it seems like Logitech wanted to repeat their previous feat with the X-540 (delivering a complete surround set for under $100) by delivering a 2.1-channel speaker system for under $50. To be sure, the X-240 would have been kicked up a notch if Logitech had simply paired two X-540...

I sense a funny Youtube video brewing, or maybe a trip to the emergency room. With any luck, both. We had a Razer Lycosa gaming keyboard in for review for a little while, but it started having serious issues with its USB connectivity, so the review was scrapped for now, but that was one...

This is silly. How can this behavior of Intel's be seen as anything less than patently anticompetitive? I suppose it's really nothing new from Intel, after reading the Inquirer article. With luck, there'll be a similar industry backlash to accompany the USB 3.0 spec as there was with USB 1.0...

That looks like my kind of keyboard. I'm very fond of the current Dell keyboards, which minimize the frame around the outside of the keypads. I'm all for reducing size and weight. One of my gripes with the Razer Tarantula keyboard was its massive size, and I only put up with the massive Logitech...

The problem here isn't with the sound card itself 'clipping', or the amplifier's output stage hitting the rails, but with the speaker preamp's input stage being driven beyond its dynamic range. If the problem is caused by the sound card overdriving the speakers' input, then maxing out the...

One concern when it comes to setting the output volume on your sound card (using the Windows volume control, or whatever control panel is supplied with your sound card's driver software) is that you've got to be careful not to overdrive the line-level input on your speaker system. In testing the...