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  1. Rob Williams

    Coolaler Breaks 11.922s SuperPi 1M

    I think the title speaks for itself: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=100622 I am still having a hard time hitting 29s in 1M ;)
  2. Rob Williams

    HP Scanjet 4890 Scanner

    There are many scanners out there today that boast a great deal of features that would be appealing to the casual user and the professional alike. Today we are looking at the HP Scanjet 4890. It has many great features, one that most impresses me, film scanning. Want to know more? Read on...
  3. Rob Williams

    Who says 4GB can't be fast?

    Cross-posted from Xtremesystems.. Last month, I took a look at some 4GB DDR2 action, but compared to 2GB it just wasn't that interesting since they both ran in 2T. I figured it was time to pay some attention to DDR1, since I've been neglecting it for a while. /enter 4:00am overclocking...
  4. Rob Williams

    Scythe Mine CPU Cooler

    Heat is the enemy of any electronic component and most especially the CPU. If your CPU is overheating you won't get the performance you should and if your cooler is screaming to relieve that heat you'll wish there was a better way. Today we look at a cooler that offers good performance without...
  5. Rob Williams

    nForce 500 Chat

    Just to let you peeps know, if you are interested in learning more about the new nF5 chipset, straight from the mouths of NVIDIA, you may want to check out the chat that Bjorn is holding tomorrow. http://www.bjorn3d.com/forum/showthread.php?p=31445#post31445 I'll be there with bells on.
  6. Rob Williams

    Zalman 9500AT Intel 775 CPU Cooler

    Looking for the ultimate air cooling solution for your Intel 775? The Zalman 9500AT may be up your alley, but may prove a little pricey for your liking. Installation proved a little problematic, but the cooling ability is evident. After reading my review here, feel free to discuss it here!
  7. Rob Williams

    Sapphire Demo PC '06

    Usually mods don't really catch my eye, but this one did. This guy did the mod for Sapphire, to promote their Blizzard gpu cooling system. http://www.modders-inc.com/ftopict-275.html
  8. Rob Williams

    XG Viper 2

    Like most product selections, there is hardly a shortage of computer towers to choose from. The XG Viper is made out of aluminum alloy and includes many of flashy LEDs. They even threw a 400W power supply in there to get things started. Are all these features worth the semi-steep price? After...
  9. Rob Williams

    Thermaltake Hardcano 13

    What's a computer without a cool front panel? Thermaltake's Hardcano is more than just a cool LED light. It allows you to control up to four fans and also keep track of four sensors. How well does it work? Read on... Read Drews review of the Hardcano here, and then discuss it here!
  10. Rob Williams

    Corsair EPP Technology Interview

    NVIDIA unveiled a new technology designed for overclockers called EPP, or Enhanced Performance Profiles. NVIDIA chose Corsair to be their joint partner during production and in launch, so we sat down with John Beekley to ask some burning questions about the technology. After reading the...
  11. Rob Williams

    Evercool VC-RHC GPU Cooler

    Evercool is back with another graphics card cooler, and we have high hopes for this one. It looks almost like a toy, but the design could prove very smart. One immediate bonus of the cooler is that it only retails for $20, but let's see if it's worth it. After reading my review here, feel free...
  12. Rob Williams

    Kosovo music video

    I don't usually find these types of videos funny, but this one made me laugh. Link
  13. Rob Williams

    Seagate 750GB Barracuda 7200.10

    Seagate has introduced to us once again the largest consumer drive available, and we have it on our testbench. Surprisingly, not only does it have much more space than the previous 500GB model, it also proves to be much faster. Let's take a close look at the drive, and see just what...
  14. Rob Williams

    Corsair 2GB TWINX2048-4400PRO

    Corsair once again wants the top spot in the DDR market, and they have it. The 4400PRO is the only 2GB kit available at these speeds, which is reason enough to check them out. Well, they prove very fast as we had hoped, despite the somewhat loose timings. Let's take a deeper look. After reading...
  15. Rob Williams

    Interview with Larry Marchman of Solid State Networks

    "Solid State Networks was founded in Arizona back in 2005 and have their headquarters in Tempe. Solid State’s primary goal is to provide a “lightweight, portable, high performance core technology based on the BitTorrent protocol for use in the next generation content delivery systems.” As you...
  16. Rob Williams

    Who's going AM2?

    I am _considering_ it, but I'm not positive yet whether I can afford it :D Some of the motherboards due to be released look very feature rich, especially with the nForce5 chipset. So, is anyone planning to go AM2? Waiting for Conroe instead? Both?
  17. Rob Williams

    SiN Episodes: Emergence

    John Blade is back, and he's not alone. We check out the first part to this Episodic adventure, with Blade continuing his journey of defending Freeport City. Elexis is still evil, but at least JC and Jessica are by our side. Let's see if Emergence lives up to the original. After reading my...
  18. Rob Williams

    SilverStone Ensemble EB01

    Friends, Romans,Countrymen, lend me your ear. Well both ears actually as we take a look, and a listen to the Silverstone EB01 USB digital to analog converter. After reading Wills review here, you can discuss it here!
  19. Rob Williams

    Samsung SH-S162L Review

    With the DVD format wars still raging the smart money right now is firmly rooted in the current generation drives. Today we look at a current gen 16X Dual Format , Dual Layer DVD burner that offers a full-hand feature set for just over a pair of fours in price. After reading Matt's review right...
  20. Rob Williams

    Wii likes the Opera?

    In regards to our news posting, it looks like Wii will be using the Opera browser. I am all for this, but I find it odd. Nintendo always makes it will known that their systems are not out there to be an 'all-in-one' or do-all machine. They usually tout it as being a gamers game machine. The...
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