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  1. Rob Williams

    Ultra X-Finity DR 500W

    Power supplies come in just about every conceivable configuration. High wattages, single 12V rails, dual 12V rails, triple, quad. You name it, you can find it. One of the newer things we're seeing here in the states is active PFC (power factor correction). Today we take a look at an existing PSU...
  2. Rob Williams

    Danger Den TDX Block, MAG Pump, DD MAG II & Maze 4 GPU Block

    Are you looking to delve into the world of water cooling, but don't know where to start? Danger Den has sent us a slew of products to get our rig up and running, including the new AMD TDX block. Since this is also my first high-end water cooling rig, I relay my experiences to you. After reading...
  3. Rob Williams

    Spire DigiPanel SP203B

    Temp reporting and fan control, it gets easier to do both all the time. Not long ago we brought you a look at a high dollar system that did it all but was a bit pricey. Today we look at an entry level setup that does less and more at the same time. Discuss Matts review here!
  4. Rob Williams

    NVIDIA Quadro Plex

    Ok, this is not for gamers, but rather hardcore 3D artists... huge companies only. The graphical power behind this beast is incredible though, and they can even be stacked together for more power, or so it seems. http://www.nvidia.com/page/quadroplex.html It's too bad they don't show the...
  5. Rob Williams

    Freespire RC1

    Linspire recently announced a free version of their popular distribution, appropriately called Freespire. Though early in testing, we take a hard look to see if this will be a distro you should be considering. After reading the article, feel free to discuss it here.
  6. Rob Williams

    Thermaltake Kandalf VA9000B

    The Kandalf is virtually an Armor with some additions, but are these additions worth the extra cash? We are also taking a look at the new A2400 with 250mm fan to see if it improves on the original. Discuss Gregs review here!
  7. Rob Williams

    Better know a district..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHsOrFwIZ8Y&search=colbert Colbert at his finest.
  8. Rob Williams

    Mushkin 2GB EM6400 DDR2-800

    With C2D and AM2 out, many are looking for the right DDR2 kit to choose. If you are on a budget, then you will want to check out the Mushkin EM6400, which retail for around $200. Though they are surrounded with a 'value' cloak, they deliver surprising overclock-ability. Read the review here!
  9. Rob Williams

    Logisys Aluminum HDD Silencer

    With the quiet computing push that's becoming more and more popular today users are finding that the last hurdle in truly silent computing is the HDD. While there are many ways of quieting the noise generated by your drive some only help to decouple the vibrations generated by the drive from the...
  10. Rob Williams

    Proporta DS Lite Accessories

    We all like to take care of our stuff, and the DS Lite is no exception. In that light, I am taking a look at the DS Lite screen protectors and leather case from Proporta. Discuss the review here.
  11. Rob Williams

    Kate OS 3 Beta

    Kate OS 3 is nearing it's final stages, so I thought I would take a look at the recent beta. This is a lightweight distro with the goals of providing what you need to get a great system up and running, and also the security and efficency you need. After reading the article, feel free to discuss...
  12. Rob Williams

    AMD buys ATi for $5.5 Billion

    It's official, AMD has the means to purchase ATi. Now it's up to some groups to approve, such as the shareholders and the Canadian Competition Bureau. I pretty much summed up that's going through my head here, but I am interested to see what you guys think. This change could result in huge...
  13. Rob Williams

    Wacom Graphire4 6*8 Pen Tablet

    Have you ever been tempted to give a pen tablet a try, but were worried about the cost or the fact of getting used to the new control? I am taking a fresh look at the Graphire4, which is easy to do since this is the first time I've used one. Read the review here!
  14. Rob Williams

    Real-life Gaussian Blur

    Warning, this CAN induce a seizure. http://ultraseizure.ytmnd.com/ Stare at the center for 45 seconds then stare away from the monitor.
  15. Rob Williams

    AMD + ATI: What could it mean for us?

    If there was ever a merger to pay attention to, it should be this one. If the acquisition goes through, what does that mean for consumers and the PC hardware industry in general? Will things get better, or turn out for the worse? After reading the article, feel free to flame me here.
  16. Rob Williams

    HL2 Episode 2... new trailer!

    A new, extended version of the Episode Two trailer is now available for download. Half-Life 2: Episode Two advances the 16-million unit selling franchise, as Valve's trilogy of episodic single player releases continue the award-winning story of Half-Life 2. Armed with new weaponry and vehicles...
  17. Rob Williams

    Should you wait for Quad Core?

    I believe that these architectural features will allow Kentsfield to succeed in the short term against both the 4x4 platform and AMD's own quad-core architecture when it arrives later in the year. By that time though, I would hope that Intel's architects were well on their way to completing a...
  18. Rob Williams

    Razer Armadillo

    Are you a serious gamer? Does your mouse cord ever get in the way of your perfect kill? Razer believes that they have come up with the ultimate solution, and it's name? The Armadillo. Read Gregs look at the Armadillo here and discuss it here!
  19. Rob Williams

    Nikon Coolpix P3 8.1MP Digital Camera

    If you are looking to spend a little extra money for a camera that provides many features and great image quality, you will want to take a look at the P3. It's capable of 8.1 megapixel images that are actually quite clear at full resolution. In the arsenal is also VGA video quality, vibration...
  20. Rob Williams

    A-Data 2GB PC2-8000 Vitesta Extreme Edition

    If you are thinking of jumping onto the PC2-8000 bandwagon, there is surprisingly much more choice now than there was just two months ago. Like other PC2-8000 kits we have tested, A-Datas is seriously fast, but is it worth your hard earned cash? Peeps, we've been down this road 220 times...
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