AMD's Quad FX platform
Elite Bastards published an AMD Quad FX platform technology preview

Today sees the launch of AMD's attempt to at least restore parity in his new domain of quad-core processing, if not to take the lead in the extreme enthusiast market place, with what had originally been dubbed their '4x4' platform. The 4x4 moniker was all about building a system capable of running four CPU cores with four graphics boards, but for whatever reason this branding has slipped away, to be replaced by the phrase 'Quad FX'.

While we don't have anything Quad FX-related to benchmark here at Elite Bastards, the technology behind the platform is worthy of at least some discussion, mainly because it takes such a different approach to quad-core processing than Intel's effort. So, let's talk about Quad FX, and just how AMD have tackled the issue of moving beyond dual-core.

AMD's Quad FX platform

Palit GeForce 8800 GTX Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Palit GeForce 8800 GTX

NVIDIA's new G80 GPU is the first to implement DirectX 10 support and Shader Model 4.0. Palit is one of NVIDIA's board partners who is selling the GeForce 8800 GTX. The card comes with 768 MB of video memory and can will run whatever you throw at it at highest resolutions with maximized settings. We test the card against the ATI Radeon X1950 XTX, X1900 Crossfire and the Geforce 7900 GTX.

Palit GeForce 8800 GTX Review



Akasa AK-860SF AMD Athlon64 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted an Akasa AK-860SF AMD Athlon64 Heatsink Review

The Akasa AK-860SF is an economical socket AM2 or 939 AMD Athlon64 heatsink of the most basic sense. It's been a while since FrostyTech has seen a pure extruded aluminum cooler for a modern processor, and because there are no special copper inserts, heatpipes, fancy fans, or oversized anything... the Akasa AK-860SF heatsink is cheap and simple to use. It's thermal performance isn't particularly grand, but it should be satisfactory for AMD Sempron or any of the new lower wattage Athlon64's AMD is set to introduce.

Akasa AK-860SF AMD Athlon64 Heatsink Review

High-End DIY Computer Buyer's Guide
TheTechLounge posted a High-End DIY Computer Buyer's Guide

The big corporations of this world are starting to foam at the mouth at the thought of astronomical holiday sales. Let's be honest, we're going a little rabid ourselves. Our high-end system budget is set at $3,200, and our goal in this article is to recommend components which offer the best bang for the buck while maintaining an overall balanced system.

High-End DIY Computer Buyer's Guide

Buffalo FireStix 2x512MB PC6400 5-5-5 Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Buffalo FireStix 2x512MB PC6400 5-5-5

Throughout the extensive overclocking and testing of these modules, I could not come up with anything to complain about. They look great, they perform as they should, and they have plenty of overclocking headroom for the enthusiasts out there. Again, without a retail price anywhere it is hard to give a very concrete judgment but something tells me that these modules should be a part of anyone's buying decision if you're in the market for a 1GB memory kit. I can hardly wait to get my hands on a 2GB kit of some hot FireStix.

Buffalo FireStix 2x512MB PC6400 5-5-5 Review

AnyDrive 3 Multifunction MP3 Player FM Wireless Transmitter Review
Tweaknews.net posted an AnyDrive 3 Multifunction MP3 Player FM Wireless Transmitter Review

Overall, the AnyDrive is a mixed bag. By itself, it's a decent enough player, but very limited. Lack of file support, quirky backlighting, and all but useless instructions knock the Anydrive down a few notches.

AnyDrive 3 Multifunction MP3 Player FM Wireless Transmitter Review

Zalman ZM600-HP 600w Modular Power Supply Review
Virtual-Hideout has posted a review on the Zalman ZM600-HP 600w Modular Power Supply

The Zalman ZM600-HP accomplished what it set out to do in delivering a solid combination of power (600w), a nicely done modular cable system, and the uniqueness of the first heatpipe cooled power supply interior.

Zalman ZM600-HP 600w Modular Power Supply Review

Ricoh Caplio R5 Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the Ricoh Caplio R5

The Caplio R5 was announced in August this year, and is now the flagship of Ricoh’s zoom compact range. It has a specification unmatched by any other compact camera on the market, offering 28-200mm-equivalent optical zoom, 7.24 megapixel resolution, 2.5in 230,000 pixel monitor, 1,600 ISO sensitivity and moving sensor image stabilisation. This is all contained in a package measuring 96 x 55 x 26mm and weighing just 140g. It has a current high street price of £249.99, but is available online for around £239. This is a little on the expensive side but compares reasonably well with what is probably its closest match, the 6x zoom Canon PowerShot A710IS.

Ricoh Caplio R5 Review

Geeks.com USB 2.0 TV Tuner/Video Capture Box
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Geeks.com USB 2.0 TV Tuner/Video Capture Box

The Geeks.com USB 2.0 TV Tuner/Video Capture Box may not be for those with a desktop PC wanting high end performance from a TV card. But,
for those who want their TV tuner to be as simple as possible, this may be the ticket. It is portable, sharable between computers, compatible with notebook computers, will not require you to open your desktop computer, and you do not need to have an available PCI slot. It is just very easy to install and use!

Geeks.com USB 2.0 TV Tuner/Video Capture Box

Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi) Review
BIOS Magazine posted a review on the Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi)

Canon's next generation D-SLR, the EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi in the US), is the company's latest evolution in its 'affordable' digital SLR series. The 10-Megapixel (capable of producing A3-sized prints) EOS 400D offers up to ISO 1600 shooting, a new dust reduction system, nine area auto focus, Picture Styles, 2.5-inch LCD monitor which now also provides shooting information (the second control panel LCD is gone) and better continuous shooting buffering. Overall, it's a very sweet offering which gives Nikon's D80 and Sony's Alpha A100 and Nikon D80 a good run for their money.

Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi) Review