Gamershell posted ForceWare 163.44 beta drivers for Windows XP and Windows Vista

Just a few hours before the hot demo, NVIDIA released ForceWare 163.44 for Windows XP and Windows Vista, bringing improved compatibility for BioShock and PureVideo HD decode acceleration for GeForce 8600, 8500 and 8400 series GPUs (for Windows XP). These are beta drivers, but in case you wish to play the BioShock demo without any problems, then we'd recommend you install them, as we've heard there's a nasty problem on some configurations (with old drivers), which may cause the demo to crash. We've also added a list with the supported video cards, so be sure you check it before downloading the driver you need. You'll probably be happy to find out these drivers also fix the SLI BSOD problem.

NVIDIA Bioshock ForceWare 163.44 Now Available

Mikhailtech posted a review on the Cingular 8525 Pocket PC Phone

A nice, picture-full write up by one of our staff members about this cool phone.

Cingular 8525 Pocket PC Phone Review



TechReviewSource.com posted a review on Box.Net, an online file storage service

Box.Net is a new online file storage and sharing service that TechReviewSource.com decided to take a look at because of all the recent talk over Microsoft's beta Windows Live Skydrive. TechReviewsource.com likes what they see so far. Read the full review for all the details.

Box.Net Online File Storage Review

OCModShop posted a game review on Overlord for the Windows PC

Overlord is an adventure-RPG with solid fundamentals, beautiful graphics and tons of innovative features. But above all, its packed with humor and is quite simply a blast to play.

The game begins as a new and fairly weak Evil Overlord, controlled in a third-person view throughout the game. First off, you have to get yo ur home tower operational, and then its time to recruit an army of cackling minions to do your bidding. You do so by killing sheep, bugs, enemies and so forth, then capturing their life force which works as a currency for spawning more minions.

Overlord for Windows PC Game Review

Hardwarezone posted a preview on the Samsung Ultra Music F300 mobile phone

The Samsung Ultra Music F300 is a two-faced delight that packs two heavy functions: MP3 player and mobile communication.

Samsung Ultra Music F300 Preview

Techdomain has a new review - Depths of Peril Review

Today we take a look at something that has the potential to be a fresh outlook on the slightly tired RPG scene. Does Depths of Peril live up to its promise, or is it another clone that will end up gathering dust on your HDD? Also, before I get to mention it, we have a demo release available, so you can get your hands on that too!

Depths of Peril Game Review

Neoseeker published a review of Intel's E2140 & E2160 CPU's

Intel is now gunning for the dual core low end now, an area currently dominated by the AMD 3600 X2 and 4200 X2 processors. With the excellent microarchitecture of the Core 2 Duo, Intel is betting on the E2140 and E2160 still performing better than the low end AMD parts; basically betting that the microarchitecture will overcome the crippling effect of the 800MHz FSB that the E21xx series are targeted for.

Intel's E2140 & E2160 Review

3D Game Man posted a review on the SOYO DYLM24D6 24" LCD Monitor

The SOYO DYLM24D6 24" LCD Monitor is a no-frills display that has excellent color, brightness, contrast and sharp text quality in an affordable package. This display is lacking many of the connections you would find in higher priced monitors though. There are no HDMI, S-Video, Component connections, but it does have an analog VGA and DVI connection. If you are on a budget and need an excellent display for your computer, I would strongly recommend you check it out. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

SOYO DYLM24D6 24" LCD Monitor Review

DragonSteelMods takes a look at OCZ Reaper 2GB Kit PC2-8500 1066Mhz OCZ2RPR1066A2GK CrossFire Certified Ram

Every time I think of OCZ Reaper ram I get the Blue Oyster Cult song 'Don't Fear the Reaper' stuck in my head, why I don't know... but I hope it's stuck in yours now... Anyway, if you haven't guessed, today up on the review block is a 2 Gig kit of OCZ PC2-8500 Reaper HPC Edition CrossFire Certified ram, not only does this stuff look really cool, it performs very well also, so read on to check it out...

OCZ Reaper 2GB Kit PC2-8500 1066Mhz OCZ2RPR1066A2GK CrossFire Certified Ram Review

OCC has published a new review of the AMD 6000+ AM2 X2 Processor

If you are looking for performance out of the box and the AMD 6000+ wasn't recommended then whom ever it was that gave you the advice was truly making a mistake. The 6000+ is less expensive than its Intel counterparts has a higher clock speed right out of the box and performs within a margin of error in most benchmarks, even though it has half the L2 cache and only has a FSB of 200 MHz opposed to Intels 266 and 333 MHz. So if you are an end user looking for performance and price this should not be overlooked.

AMD 6000+ AM2 X2 Processor Review

Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the SOYO ST-SYLA04 FreeStyler 600 BlueTooth Mono Headset

Everyday I see more people talking on cell phones with wireless hands-free devices, but the days of having a wire attached to your phone to have a hands free conversation are almost gone. Now Bluetooth headsets are the choice of many for hands-free solutions, as a matter of fact I can’t remember the last time I saw someone with a wire attached to their cell phone. Most people have retired their wires and now just talk on their phones or use Bluetooth headsets. Introducing the FreeStyler 600 Bluetooth V2.0 headset, SOYO has made a product that is easy to use and is compatible with any Bluetooth enabled cell phone. Currently, the majority of newer cell phones are equipped to handle Bluetooth devices, making Bluetooth hands-free headsets an option for most. In this review, SOYO’s Freestyle 600 headset is examined.

SOYO ST-SYLA04 FreeStyler 600 BlueTooth Mono Headset Review

Techgage posted a review of Sparkle's Calibre 8500GT

Having trouble deciding on which entry-level GPU to pick up? Sparkle's Calibre series might make your decision easier with it's P850+. In addition to DX10 support and a unique LED-readout, it offers an additional 200MHz on the core and 320MHz on the memory over reference 8500GTs.

Sparkle Calibre P850+ 8500GT 512MB Review

Futurelooks checked out the Steelseries Steelsound 3H Gaming Headset

Steelseries is a company truly passionate about the needs of the gamer. Their whole product line is based on feedback from some of the world's best gamers. One category of product that they are well known for are their gaming headsets. Today we get to check out one of their entry level units, the Steelsound 3H. Let's see how it does.

Steelseries Steelsound 3H Gaming Headset Review

Howtoforge published a guide about building your own video community with Lighttpd and FlowPlayer under Debian Etch

This article shows how you can build your own video community using lighttpd with its mod_flv_streaming module (for streaming .flv videos, the format used by most major video communities such as YouTube) and its mod_secdownload module (for preventing hotlinking of the videos). I will use FlowPlayer as the video player, a free Flash video player with support for lighttpd's mod_flv_streaming module. I will also show how you can encode videos (.mp4 .mov .mpg .3gp .mpeg .wmv .avi) to the FLV format supported by Adobe Flash.

Build Your Own Video Community With Lighttpd And FlowPlayer (Debian Etch)

TrustedReviews have looked at the Sony VAIO VGN-CR11Z/R

Overall the CR11Z/R, and the whole CR series, is another excellent example of Sony design and quality. Fine, it's not the cheapest out there but then nothing in this class looks or feels quite as good, which adds its own sense of value beyond that of simply specs and raw speed.

Sony VAIO VGN-CR11Z/R Review

TrustedReviews posted a review on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 camera

Launched last month, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 has the largest zoom range you can currently find on a digital compact, with a huge 18x Carl Zeiss lens equivalent to 18-504mm, as well as the acclaimed MegaOIS image stabilisation system. But has the new Venus Engine III processor managed to beat the usual Panasonic bugbear of image noise?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18 Review

Bit-Tech published a gameplay review of BioShock

For all the fancy gameplay elements and attention to detail though, BioShock is still a game about a story. There's no multiplayer side which will give the game extra life either, so the story is doubly important.

Talking about the game's story is something made incredibly difficult thanks to the spoiler-free nature of this article, but you don't need to worry and we won't give in to the over-whelming urge to tell all. Let it only be said that the game's over-arching plot is full of twists, turns and emotional grab you by the short and curlies then yank you out of your chair moments.

The story, which is told in first person by an utterly silent narrator, is told not just through cutscenes either. Audio logs litter the ruins of Rapture, just as in System Shock 2 or the much less inspiring Doom 3.

BioShock Gameplay Review

Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Antec P182 Performance One Elite Computer Case

With the P182 chassis, Antec has proved that, “If it ain't broke, you can probably still fix it!” They've taken the proven P180 chassis, gotten rid of a few superfluous features, added some very nice convenience and appearance features and kept the quiet cooling performance that made the P180 such a great case. The new look, with its gun-metal gray panels is a big improvement and the cable management features are a welcome improvement over the original.

Antec P182 Performance One Elite Computer Case Review

Madshrimps posted a review on the iON EC-2 Aluminum ATX Media Center/HTPC Desktop Case

If you have not heard of the name iON before, I am with you. iON is a brand under MGE, a manufacturer of PC products from Taiwan. This all aluminum Media Center HPTC case has an elegant look and will fit full size ATX board; it is marketed by Eagle Tech in the U.S.

iON EC-2 Aluminum ATX Media Center/HTPC Desktop Case Review

XYZ Computing posted a review on the ThinkPad T61p notebook

People who demand more from their notebook than an internet connection, a screen, and a keyboard and who are less concerned about weight can get a surprising amount of power from the right machine. Today's processors and large amounts of RAM can be combined with high resolution displays to make for notebooks that have all the power you would need yet is still able to be moved around. The notebook we will be looking at in this article is the ThinkPad T61p from Lenovo. This is the high performance version of the ThinkPad T61, the first notebook from Lenovo to use Intel's Santa Rosa platform. The T61p is essentially an upgraded version of the T61 with certain options that are mandatory and a number of performance benefits over the rest of the ThinkPad line. This is the most powerful ThinkPad currently available- and ever released- so it's been highly awaited by tech professionals and all sorts of demanding mobile users.

ThinkPad T61p Review

PC Perspective has posted a review of the Enermax DXX 500W power supply

What makes the updated DXX units different is the inclusion of modular cables that now support PCI-Express, including the new 8-pin PCI-E 2.0 connector. The Liberty DXX 500W power supply is rated for a continuous maximum load of 500 watts at up to 40°C ambient air temperature and is cooled by a single 120mm fan. The main 24-pin power cable and +12V ATX/EPS CPU cable are hard-wired, while the remaining peripheral cables are modular.

Enermax Liberty DXX 500W Power Supply Review

PC Stats posted an Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz 1333MHz FSB Processor review

The coolest thing about the new 1333MHz Intel Core 2 Duo processors like the E6750 is its overclocking capability! The previous Core 2 Duo CPU generation could reach 3.4-3.6 GHz without much difficulty, but the new 'G0' stepping can do even better. The Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 PCSTATS tested was able to hit a spectacular 3.8 GHz while the stock Intel heatsink. We've already read reports online of other benchmarkers who have achieved close to 4 GHz on air cooling!

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz 1333MHz FSB Processor Review

I4U NEWS reviews the Hitachi P50S601 50 inch Full HD Ultravision Plasma HDTV

With great image quality, multiple HD and SD component inputs and a motorized swiveling stand the P50S601 HDTV from Hitachi is one of the best HDTV sets that I have tested. A built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner combines digital and analog channels into on e tuner. Hitachi also provides three customized settings for each input that allows you to match the picture to the viewing environment. This allows for a brighter picture during the day when the viewing environment tends to be brighter and a dimmer display at night when not as much brightness is needed.

50 inch Hitachi P50S601 1080p Plasma HDTV Review

Madshrimps posted a review on the Eagle Tech Consus W-Series 3.5" USB External HDD Enclosure

Eagle Tech carries a complete line of 3.5inch External HDD Enclosures covering connectivity via USB, eSATA and Firewire; double and single HDDs configuration in aluminum and steel casings in either IDE and SATA connection or both. Today, we are taking a detail look at their W-series, aluminum 3.5inch USB enclosure with provision for both IDE and SATA HDDs.

Eagle Tech Consus W-Series 3.5" USB External HDD Enclosure Review

Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the ePower Technology EP-1200P10 xScale 1200W PSU

It was almost a year ago when Benchmark Reviews first witnessed 1.0 kilowatt power supply units on the market. Around that same time, people were testing their SLi and CrossFire setups, and with rumor of Quad-SLi later becoming a reality it seemed like everyone would be using this much power into the future. Looking back, I am thankful the motherboard manufacturers essentially killed this idea, since it really seems rediculous to need four video cards for anything. But for those who live and die by the virtual sword (gaming), there are cost-friendly solutions such as the ePower Technology EP-1200P10 xScale 1200W PSU.

ePower Technology EP-1200P10 xScale 1200W PSU Review

Legit Reviews posted a review on the ECS G33T-M2 motherboard, which features the Intel G33 and ICH9 integrated chipsets

The ECS G33T-M2 motherboard proved to be a stable platform to build a system around and had solid performance numbers to go along with the stability. If you don't need any PATA drives then this Micro-ATX motherboard should fit the bill...

ECS G33T-M2 Micro-ATX Motherboard Review

BCC Hardware posted a review on the Zalman Z-Machine GT1000 Case

The Z-Machine GT1000 comes in two flavors - Black with Red LED fans and accents, or Titanium with Blue LED fans and accents. I was grateful to get the Titanium version as the Black/Red motif reminds me of the horrible FC-ZE1. Zalman has done more than update the color scheme of this case. They've added some much-needed features and made many improvements to this enclosure.

Zalman Z-Machine GT1000 Case Review

T-Break posted an analysis on ATI's latest Catalyst drivers

We measure the HD 2900 XT performance with ATI's latest driver in many games and find what which games perform better than the previous Catalyst release and which don't

Catalyst 7.8 Analysis

R&B Mods takes a look at the MSI K9N4 SLI Motherboard

New sockets and processors are slowly arriving to the motherboard market but the Am2 socket is still the most popular one. Today we are looking at an sample from MSI as they sent us their K9N4 SLI motherboard that seems to have most of the neat new features that are needed. We are going to compare vs an older MSI board to see what upgrades have been done.

MSI K9N4 SLI Motherboard Review

Steletch.org published a quick guide about installing Mandriva 2007 Spring on a RAID 0 configuration

I encountered some problems in setting up a RAID 0 partition under Mandriva Spring since it did not recognised my setup after the reboot.

I posted a bug report and this is now solved, the incoming 2008.0 does not have the problem any more.

Installing Mandriva 2007 Spring on a RAID 0 configuration

Tech ARP has posted an editorial about the upcoming Intel 45 nm Processors

Intel synchronizes their processor strategy on a tick-tock system. Just like clockwork, Intel switches between architectural changes and improvements in process technology every two years or so. In other words, we can count on a new microarchitecture and process technology from Intel every 4-5 years. The tick phase heralds a new architecture, or at least an improved one. That would be like the introduction of the Core microarchitecture in 2006.

Intel 45 nm Processors To Hit The Market Soon

XSReviews has reviewed the SilverStone Strider 1000W - ST1000 PSU

1000W used to only be for kettles or heaters, but now your PC can be supplied with a kilowatt of energy. Several manufactures have had a go at the 1000W supply, and I've yet to see one that really stands out from the crowd. Today I have the SilverStone Strider which builds on the success of their many other power supplies. Have they got it right?

SilverStone Strider 1000W - ST1000 Review

Steven Rosenberg published a review on Puppy Linux 2.16

Everybody loves a new Puppy. And those behind the Puppy Linux distro are happy to oblige, releasing a new version every couple of months. For the user or reviewer, it's a lot to keep up with. Luckily, upgrading is as easy as popping in a new CD. Puppy excels as a live-CD Linux distribution, and for those who want to run it in a "frugal" install to a hard drive, upgrading is as easy as copying a few new files. For traditional hard drive installs (recommended for low RAM), you have to reinstall the whole system, but just like with Damn Small Linux, even that process is quick, easy and intuitive. Or you can choose not to upgrade and stay with the Puppy that works for you.

Puppy Linux 2.16 -- our Puppy's growing up