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128Mb vs. 256Mb SDRAM
We all use extended RAM in our systems, and most of us performance seekers and overclockers use PC133. It has become a standard over the past few months even though PC100 has not been phased out. When DDR RAM is just around the corner you can expect to find a stick of 256 MB PC133 under $200 US. So why not load up on a bunch? We have also seen the standard amount of ram bumped up to 128MB. So what kind of performance gain would you expect to see with 256MB? That is what we are here to find out. DDR RAM gives us 5-20% increase in performance and for a person on a budget picking up a cheap stick of PC133 is a lot easier then dishing out for a new motherboard and new memory sticks.
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The CompuNurse & The CP-Vue
The CompuNurse can be used to take point reading of one of several
different locations in your computer ( video card, cd-rom, hard drive
etc...) and the CP-Vue offers a readout of the ambient temperature of your computer case.
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Optimizing your xDSL/Cable Modem Connection
Hey, I understand how much you guys pay for these broadband connections, I´m getting ripped off myself and I feel your pain... But what if you´re shelling out the big bucks and not really getting what you´re paying for? Is your @home moving along at a snails pace? DSL got ya down? Well, here´s a guide to at least try and help you get the most bang for your buck... I´m not guaranteeing any "quick-fixes" but I can say with some assurance that you´ll notice it when these settings are properly configured.
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The Mouse Bungee
Well here is the [in]famous mouse bungee that we´ve all been hearing about but had not clue if we should buy or not! The only function is simply to keep that annoying mouse cord out of your way ( cordless/trackball mouse anyone? ). It was first seen on ZDTV and from there many have also seen it on Fox Live TV Chicago and a few other shows. Seems like these TV folk are fascinated by crazy contraptions such as this. These guys come in a variety of colors : Blueberry, Strawberry, Lime, Purple, Orange, Black ( what we reviewed ). Plastic, 2 springs, more plastic...hmmm.... Well lets put it to the test.
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