Nvidia to release an AGP version of GeForce 7300GT
NgoHQ reports that Nvidia will release an AGP version of GeForce 7300GT

According to sources the GeForce 7300GT AGP will be using the HSI AGP Bridge like the 7600GS and 7800GS. However, Since Nvidia has already added support for this card in ForceWare 91.48, and there are already a few stores in Asia that are selling this card already; we can assume that the official release is very close.

Nvidia to release an AGP version of GeForce 7300GT

Debian etch beta 3 graphical mode installation with screenshots
Debian Admin posted a Debian etch beta 3 graphical mode installation walkthrough

Debian etch beta3 installation using graphical interface this is really nice installation walkthrough with each step screenshots.This is new feature in debian upcoming release version called etch.This article contains nearly 50 images of this installation process.

Debian etch beta 3 graphical mode installation with screenshots



Building A KICKASS Gaming Rig (Part 3/3)
3D Game Man posted part 3 of Building A KICKASS Gaming Rig

This Video is part 3 of 3 on "Building a KICKASS Gaming Rig". In this video I will show how to overclock and post the system benchmark results. Watch the Video to find out more...

Building A KICKASS Gaming Rig (Part 3/3)

Corsair and Cooler Master PSUs
Bit-Tech posted a review on Corsair and Cooler Master PSUs

The Corsair was relatively more solid, with neither 12V rail blinking when asked to pump juice to our hungry components. We were particularly impressed with the performance of the PCI-Express 12V rail which didn't so much as waiver, despite the graphics work our hot CrossFire cards were doing.

Corsair and Cooler Master PSUs

Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 Review, Part 3
Paul Thurrott published part 3 of his Windows Vista review

My original plan was to present some performance data in the third part of this review. There's just one problem: At least half of the games I intended to put through the benchmark paces wouldn't work correctly--or in one notable case, install at all--on Windows Vista RC1. After fretting over this for a bit, and then blowing away all of the games I did manage to install during a VMWare Workstation-induced system restore (which was causing blue screens), I decided to move on. For now.

I'll still try and present that data at a later point. In the meantime, I've got bigger fish to fry. More specifically, there are two issues I'd like to discuss in this part of the review. First, let's take a week-old look back at RC1 and see how it's held up under pressure and the passage of time. Second, I did something scary and thought you might be interested in hearing about it: I upgraded a perfectly serviceable (if dirty) Windows XP installation--complete with months and months of installed applications and data--to see what would happen. The results surprised me. And, interestingly, they have some bearing on that first issue I just mentioned as well. And you thought they were completely unrelated.

Windows Vista Release Candidate 1 Review, Part 3

Altec Lansing M602 iPod Speaker System Review
Hardware-Review posted a review on the Altec Lansing M602 iPod Speaker System

Using an iPod when you're working out at the gym or just lounging around the house is fine, but what if you want to pump up the volume a bit and hear your favorite music without headphones or being connected to your PC? Altec Lansing has created a complete speaker system called the M602 to detach peoples iPods and give users the full experience they’ve been craving for. This high-definition audio device delivers clear sound and has a universal MP3 cradle so the M602 will work with any type of MP3 player. There’s also a remote control, headphone jack, and even a composite video output to play movies on your TV from your iPod. Let’s dive into the rest of this creative device and see what makes it more than just another set of speakers.

Altec Lansing M602 iPod Speaker System Review

Revoltec Procyon Multifunction Panel Review
Hardware-Review checked out the Revoltec Procyon Multifunction Panel

Multifunction panels have added loads of extra functionality to otherwise lack-luster PC cases for several years now. I’ve seen panels with fan buses, USB and Firewire ports, and card readers. One product that falls into this category is the Revoltec Procyon Multifunction Panel. This device fits snugly into an empty 5.25” optical drive bay and sports two USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire port, and a 7-in-1 card reader. The panel also comes with three interchangeable face plates to match almost any PC enthusiast’s paint scheme.

Revoltec Procyon Multifunction Panel Review

Das Keyboard II Review
TechFEAR has posted a new product evaluation on Das Keyboard II

When is what isn't there almost more important than what is? The Das Keyboard II is a quality mechanical switch keyboard without key labels. Its creator contends that the design will improve typing speed and accuracy. techFEAR determines if the keyboard holds true to that promise.

Das Keyboard II Review

High End Power Supply Roundup - Summer 2006
Madshrimps posted a High End Power Supply Roundup

Today's computers desire more and more power, and that power has to be clean and stable. For those that want to push their computers a little above their specifications, these devices have become a deciding factor for reaching maximum performance. We have models from Silverstone, OCZ and Sharkoon on our testbed.

High End Power Supply Roundup - Summer 2006

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera Review
The TechZone has posted a review of the Canon PowerShot S3.

The PowerShot S3 IS digital camera's 12x zoom lens has an equivalent film focal length of 36-432 mm (f/2.7 at wide angle and f/3.5 at telephoto). Despite the extraordinary range of the zoom lens, it retracts securely into the camera when it is powered down. The optical zoom can be augmented by the camera's 4x digital zoom raising the maximum (35mm equivalent) focal length to that of a 1728mm lens. What's more, this UD lens features a high-speed silent zoom function powered by a micro motor USM drive, increasing ease of quiet, non-intrusive image capture. For extreme close-ups, the camera's macro and super macro mode permit shooting a subject as close as zero inches from the end of the lens barrel.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS Digital Camera Review

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB Review
Techgage posted a review on the Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB

Though there are larger drives available, they do not fit into everyones budget. Simply going from 500GB to 320GB cuts the price in half, which makes this almost a steal. We will compare with one of our recently reviewed 500GB drives and see how it stacks up.

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB Review

What To Look For In A Gaming LCD Monitor
Laptop Gamers has posted a new article: What To Look For In A Gaming LCD Monitor

You have probably heard it before, but it bears repeating...the best way to know if a computer monitor is right for you is to view it in person. Specs are a great tool for narrowing down your choices, but they are no replacement for hands-on experience. Plenty of large resellers stock a wide range of monitors and some are on display. Go down to every shop you can and see if you can find the monitor you are thinking of buying. You never know, that slightly low spec one you shunned in favour of that extra inch of screen may beat everything else hands down in 'real world' performance. This is a check list of things to consider when shopping for a new LCD for gaming.

What To Look For In A Gaming LCD Monitor

How To Make Windows XP Run Faster
Digital Grabber has posted a new guide: How To Make Windows XP Run Faster

A friend told me: "My computer startup seems to be taking a long time. And when the hard disk finally stops churning, everything just seems slower than when it was new. Can you suggest any maintenance tips to reduce the startup time and make Windows run faster?

How To Make Windows XP Run Faster

Altec Lansing M602 Mobile Audio System For iPod
ThinkComputers.org takes a look at the Altec Lansing M602 Mobile Audio System For iPod

Altec Lansing has been around since 1928 and they are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and support for most audio systems. They are also a household name for most consumer audio like PC Speakers and headphones. You may remember that in the middle of the summer we reviewed the Altec Lansing inMotion iM500, which was a mobile speaker solution designed for the iPod Nano. Today we will be taking a look at the Altec Lansing M602 Mobile Audio System for the Apple iPod.

Altec Lansing M602 Mobile Audio System For iPod

Samsung SPH-A640 Camera Phone Review
BonaFideReview posted a review of the Samsung A640 Cell Phone

Today in the BFR labs we have the Samsung SPH-A640 cell phone. The A640 is one of Samsung's newest phones on the market and belongs to service provider Sprint. The A640's form is a flip-phone where the front cover flips upwards to expose the keypad. It features Sprint's ReadyLink walkie-talkie technology, web browsing capability, SMS messaging, text messaging, Bluetooth connectivity, and a built-in camera.

Samsung SPH-A640 Camera Phone Review

Vizo Paragon 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure Review
XYZ Computing has posted a review on the Vizo Paragon 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure

In this review we will be looking at Vizo's Paragon 2.5" One Touch Backup HDD External Enclosure. This product uses a notebook hard drive in order to store a lot of data in an extremely small package. While 2.5" drives are expensive, they are extremely light and small enough to fit in a pocket or briefcase. While you have to pay a lot for this portability and the capacity is currently limited to 160GB this is the perfect accessory for storage on-the-go. The Paragon not only acts a portable hard drive, but can perform one touch backups, data synchronization, and data restoration.

Vizo Paragon 2.5" External Hard Drive Enclosure Review

MSI K9N nForce 570 SLI Platinum Review
nV News posted a review on the MSI K9N nForce 570 SLI Platinum

On the whole, I am very pleased with the MSI K9N SLI Platinum nForce 570. The board has a plethora of features, and considering that it can be found for less than $130, the deal is quite awesome; it brings nForce 5, socket AM2, DDR2 memory and SLI to the masses for a very affordable price.

MSI K9N nForce 570 SLI Platinum Review

Why you Should Avoid Cheap Power Supplies
Technibble.com has now posted an article about "Why you Should Avoid Cheap Power Supplies"

The computer power supply is not only one of the most important parts on a PC; it is also the most overlooked. This article tells you why you should avoid cheap power supplies.

Why you Should Avoid Cheap Power Supplies

OCZ Mini-Kart Flash Drive Review
CoolTechZone.com put up an OCZ Mini-Kart Flash Drive review

Not only is the Mini-Kart the world’s smallest flash drive, but it’s also competitively priced, which makes it a wonderful resource for those of you who are looking to quickly transfer files back-and-forth without really a need for security options or other features that tend to drive up the retail price.

OCZ Mini-Kart Flash Drive Review

Puppy Linux 2.02 Review
MadPenguin.org posted a review on Puppy Linux 2.02

Lately, it feels like the world is being overrun with otherwise outdated PCs. With landfills overflowing with unwanted computers, it's great to find that Linux developers have taken it upon themselves to offer a viable solution to simply throwing away older computers. In today’s review, we’ll look closely at Puppy Linux and how well it does from a compatibility point-of-view. Since a number of other reviews have already explained how well Puppy Linux can do with outdated hardware, we figured it might prove valuable to see how well Puppy Linux functions on newer hardware with the needs of today's notebook user.

Puppy Linux 2.02 Review

Titan Amanda TEC Cooler Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the Titan Amanda TEC Cooler

With all that said, the Titan Amanda performed well under some extreme situations, and although stock users really won't see much of difference, I can certainly recommend this cooler for the over-clocker or power user.

Titan Amanda TEC Cooler Review

Apack Zerotherm CF800 Intel Core 2 Duo Socket 775 Cooler Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Apack Zerotherm CF800 Intel Core 2 Duo Socket 775 Cooler

The ZEROtherm CF800 did a great job of taming a very hot processor while keeping noise to an absolute minimum. I like it. A lot. If Intel shipped one of these with their retail CPUs, just imagine how much customers would appreciate it. This cooler does what the Intel OEM cooler is supposed to do, but doesn't.

Apack Zerotherm CF800 Intel Core 2 Duo Socket 775 Cooler Review

Danger Den nVidia Watercooling Kit & MAG II-LE Pump Review
OCModShop.com posted a review on the Danger Den nVidia Watercooling Kit & MAG II-LE Pump

As our faithful readers might know we have a small history to reviewing DangerDen products (henceforth referred to as "DD"), and OCMS is proud to review yet another piece of fine craftsmanship in watercooling: the first NVIDIA-recommended watercooling kit in the world! Yes, that's right! DD got the NVIDIA recommended seal, making it the first ever watercooling company to be honored.

Danger Den nVidia Watercooling Kit & MAG II-LE Pump Review

Scythe Infinity CPU Cooler Review
Pro-Clockers has posted a review on the Scythe Infinity CPU Cooler

The Infinity is Scythe newest entry on the list of high end cooler market. Its closely resemble the Ninja but on steroids. Boasting five heat pipes and tons of tiny aluminum fins, the Infinity is screaming to be the best and the top cooler on that same list.

Scythe Infinity CPU Cooler Review

ASUS A8N-SLI Bios Mod
NGOHQ.com has posted an ASUS A8N-SLI Bios Mod

Are you stuck with an old ASUS A8N-SLI (Non-Deluxe and Deluxe) motherboard? If you are, then we have some good news for you. As you probably know, ASUS has stopped releasing BIOS updates for these motherboards. The last BIOS update was at the end of 2005. We've discovered that it's possible to flash the Premium BIOS on the normal A8N-SLI motherboard, or even the deluxe version.

ASUS A8N-SLI Bios Mod

Vantec NexStar 3: USB & Firewire external enclosure Review
OCModShop posted a review on the Vantec NexStar 3: USB & Firewire external enclosure

By just looking at the boxart you know instantly what your dealing with, so the box shows us this version has a USB 2.0 and(!) a firewire connection and additional information is on the back.

Now as showed on the box is that you can get anything up to 480Mbps on USB2.0 and looking in the manual we can get up to 400Mbps for firewire, so it's a bit slower, but we'll see how much in the benchmarking.

Vantec NexStar 3: USB & Firewire external enclosure Review