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  1. Rob Williams

    OCZ 4GB PC2-6400 Platinum Edition

    Like a fine wine, installing 4GB of RAM requires an acquired taste. Not everyone likes wine, and not everyone needs 4GB of RAM. However, with Vista and the future looking to change that, many are considering a move on up. Today we are taking a look at a kit that's not only priced right, but has...
  2. Rob Williams

    Logitech G9 in the wild?

    Nothing says that this is a true leak or not, because the styling of this supposed G9 is such a stark contrast to Logitech's proven design, it makes you wonder what they were thinking. If real though, it's going to be interesting to see how it takes off. Besides, where in the world is the G8...
  3. Rob Williams

    Steam backup issues

    Steam is a great platform, but riddled with glitches and bugs, one being that when you create backups of your favorite games to restore later, there is a good chance that it will not output the file required to restore the backup later. For those unaware, when you use Steam, you have the...
  4. Rob Williams

    Intel's 1333FSB line-up hits NCIX

    Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 Dual Core Processor LGA775 Conroe 2.33GHZ 1333FSB 4MB Retail - $184.99 Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Dual Core Processor LGA775 Conroe 2.66GHZ 1333FSB 4MB Retail - $206.99 Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 Dual Core Processor LGA775 Conroe 3.0GHZ 1333FSB 4MB Retail - $292.99 And the new...
  5. Rob Williams

    Far Cry 2 Announced

    From the morn's news: At a time when every FPS-diehard is shaking in anticipation for Crysis, Ubisoft comes along and announces the next game in the Far Cry series, creatively called Far Cry 2. Well, at least they didn't call it 'Far Cry 2.0'. Want some info? Screenshots? Video? Teasers? Well...
  6. Rob Williams

    Thirteen OS X Widgets You Should Be Using

    As attractive as OS X is, one reason most people have fun with it is by adding a slew of widgets to help keep things interesting. Among the thousands available, you should have no problem finding a handful that you enjoy. To help get you started, we are taking a look at our personal favorites...
  7. Rob Williams

    OCZ releases DDR3-1800 modules

    Man... when is this going to end! I am still having a difficult time justifying the benefits of DDR3-1333, but DDR3-1800 (900MHz, PC3-14400) is just insane! Sunnyvale, Calif—July 19, 2007-OCZ Technology Group, the worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability...
  8. Rob Williams

    Porsche Targa stolen... then stolen again...

    This story is hilarious. Some guy in Malaysia tricks the saleswoman at a Porsche dealer to give him the keys, so he can hear the engine. He storms out of the building, right through the glass. Of course, the dealership is not going to keep much fuel in the car, for obvious reasons. It has...
  9. Rob Williams

    Noctua NF-R8 and NF-S12 Fans, NC-U6 Chipset Cooler

    There are many companies that exist for the sole purpose of helping your PC keep it's cool, but Noctua believes they do that better than anyone. So, we are putting their 80mm fan, 120mm fan and chipset cooler to the test, to see if they live up to the hype. You can read the full review here and...
  10. Rob Williams

    Mentos and Carlsberg

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  11. Rob Williams

    Firefox 2.0.0.5 Now Available

    Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5 has been released and is currently being distributed to Firefox 2 users via the application's built-in software update system. The browser upgrade fixes several security bugs, which are detailed in the Firefox 2.0.0.5 section of the Mozilla Foundation Security Advisories...
  12. Rob Williams

    Kid buys PS2 on eBay, receives $90K

    A British teenager who bought a Sony PlayStation 2 on eBay for £95 ($194) got more than he bargained for when he opened the package. Instead of a shiny, happy gaming console, there was a whole heap of euros - €65,400 ($90,000) to be precise - stacked neatly inside. A spokesman for eBay said that...
  13. Rob Williams

    Zalman ZM-MFC2 Fan Controller

    Good fan controllers can be an excellent addition to any PC, but it's hard for companies to differentiate their own controllers from the others. Zalman tackles that problem with their MFC2, which in addition to controlling your fans, can also tell you how many watts your computer is hogging...
  14. Rob Williams

    abit AirPace WiFi PCI-E Card

    abit is well known for their graphic cards and motherboards, especially to the enthusiast crowd. However, network cards was a new one on us, but that changed now that we've taken a look at their reliable PCI-E WiFi card. The best part : It's currently available for $6 after MIR at one popular...
  15. Rob Williams

    45nm Xeon specs leaked

    DailyTech has received leaked specifications for the upcoming 45nm Xeons, and they look sweet. I think of most interest, to me at least, is the E5450 3.0GHz Quad-Core, with a TDP of just 80W. In speed, it's similar to the QX6850 that we posted a review for today, but with better power efficency...
  16. Rob Williams

    Who enjoys Windows Vista?

    It's clear by now, I'm sure, that I dislike Vista. In fact, I cannot write enough bad things about it, and I rarely ever use it. However, I am constantly told by many people who do use Vista every day, that they never run into any issues. This is surprising to me, since I can't boot into it...
  17. Rob Williams

    Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 Quad-Core

    Intel today is announcing their 1333FSB Core 2 line-up, which consists of three dual-cores, including the E6750 we previewed a few weeks ago, and also the 3.0GHz quad-core that we are testing out today. Read on as we explore all of what Intel's latest flagship processor has to offer. You can...
  18. Rob Williams

    Anyone paying attention to E3?

    Seeing as how E3 is now an invite-only event, I seem to have been ignoring it for the most part this year, although there are a slew of games I cannot wait to come out: Tony Hawk's Proving Ground Project Gotham Racing 4 NFS: Pro Street (Much <3 for NFS series) Gran Turismo 5 Wipeout (It's...
  19. Rob Williams

    Friends restore Lotus Espirit in secret

    A sports car enthusiast who suffered a mini stroke while restoring a Lotus Esprit was amazed when online friends finished the work for him in secret. Simon Pritchard, 36, from Abergavenny, had been in the process of rebuilding the 25-year-old car when he fell ill. When members of the Lotus...
  20. Rob Williams

    Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 7000

    If you have a media PC, chances are you are looking for the perfect keyboard and mouse to compliment it. Microsoft's prime offering is the Wireless Desktop 7000, which uses Bluetooth technology and is perfectly suited for Windows Vista. You can read the full review here and discuss it here.
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