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August 2003
8-30-2003

Cooler Master ATC-600
WebMasterP
ViperLair.com has posted a review of the Cooler Master ATC-600. This would make an excellent 'home theater' PC (HTPC) for those of you how would rather do it yourself than pay for an expensive TiVo setup with a monthly subscription.


iCute Acrylic Stand
WebMasterP
Another review of the iCute Acrylic Stand has been posed at GideonTech. Personally, I find the functional aspect of the stand useful (keeping your case off the carpet). I don't really care much that it lights up though; but, to each his own. If you plan on buying this product, I would check out this review first as it might provide some insight on misleading packaging.

8-28-2003

Female gamers outnumber male gamers
Strawberryswirl
Here's a crazy statistic, a new study shows that 26 percent of game players are women 18 or older, while 21 percent are boys 6 to 17. Click here to read more about it.


The RIAA, how do they do it?
Strawberryswirl
CNN.com has posted an interesting article on how the RIAA tracks downloaders. This RIAA stuff is getting kind of old, but this is a pretty interesting read, so head on over and check it out.

8-27-2003

Lovesan Virus Romoval
Strawberryswirl
Everyone's been swamped with virus alerts for the past couple of weeks.. and really, isn't it getting old already? Well, RipNet-UK has been so kind to put together a Virus Removal Guide for the Lovesan virus. So if you are at all interested, go read up.


Xaser LAN Bag
Strawberryswirl
Overclocker's Cafe has a neat little review on the Xaser Bag for an easier trip to those LAN parties. It looks pretty cool, so go check it out.


Xitel MD-PORT I/O
Strawberryswirl
MP3 players are all the rage, everyone has one, and everyone wants the latest and coolest one's on the market. Futurelooks has reviewed the Xitel MD-PORT I/O. Personally, I'm happy with my Sony NetMD.. but hey everyone's different. If you would like a comparison you can check out our MP3 player reviews and more here.


ABIT IC7-G MAX II Advance
Strawberryswirl
If you are in the market for a new motherboard, then you should check out the review on the ABIT IC7-G MAX II Advance Canterwood Motherboard by Tweaknews.

8-24-2003

Quiet Cooling
WebMasterP
OCModShop.com has reviewed the Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu and posted their findings. If you're considering buying this quiet cooler, you should definitely read this review. The cooler offers great performance for how quiet it is, but the reviewer had some issues with installation.


Enermax 3.5" Bay Device
WebMasterP
ModAsylum.com has posted a review of the Enermax 3.5" Bay Device. You can read our review for comparison. Personally, I think they're review is a little 'over zealous', but some of you guys like that stuff and I guess being REALLY indepth can't hurt (unless you're trying to save time). They have pretty much the same conclusion as we did.

8-23-2003

Folding@Home Team
WebMasterP
For those of you interested, we have started a Folding@Home Team. You can get all the information you need and talk about your setup, ideas, etc. on the team page. I hope to see you in there.

8-21-2003

TR2-M4 X Blower
Strawberryswirl
Heatsinks are always fun to review.. and to read about, since cooling is a very important issue. So for your reading pleasure Bjorn 3D has posted a review of TR2TT's TR2-M4 X Blower Heatsink/Fan. It looks like one powerful beast, but you should go find out for yourself.


What do you want to be?
Strawberryswirl
A recent study shows that more children would prefer a field in computer technology then anything else. If you would like to read more about it, head on over to The Register and read all about it.

8-20-2003

Doom 3
Strawberryswirl
CNN has an article up on Doom 3. It's captivating and their are some good scenes from the game itself; the graphics look pretty good. Go check it out.


GEFORCE FX5200 Ultra
Strawberryswirl
Attention hardcore gamers! I'm sure you'd all be interested in reading all about the Palit Daytona GEFORCE FX5200 Ultra Videocard. So go read up.


Case Light Mods
Strawberryswirl
Case modding is a huge thing these days... everyone's doin' it. If you're interested in doin' it too, then go check out the review on Thermaltake Perfect Light Series. It seemed pretty cool, and if you'd like to see how the peeps hanging out in the Xtreme Forums mod their cases then just head over to the case modding gallery and feel free to add your creations. Smile


Proporta Aluminium Case
Strawberryswirl
Worried that your PDA isn't safe? If you answered yes then head on over to Futurelooks and check out their review on the Proporta Aluminum case. From what I read this case is one tough mother... so go check it out!

8-16-2003

Keyless Keyboard
Strawberryswirl
Tired of listening to yourself type? Well if you are then Meet the Geeks has the review for you: Touchstream Keyboard. This keyboard has no moving parts, that's right, that means no more cleaing under the keys.. and you can type in stealth! This product is a little pricey but it's cool! Smile Go check it out.

8-15-2003

[A Chance For] Free Stuff
WebMasterP
Are you the kind of person who is not into paying for stuff? Well, check out this contest at pimprig.com to win a SC195 Case or this contest at PCReview.co.uk to win a Coolermaster Aero 7.

8-13-2003

Tech Support
Strawberryswirl
A recent survey about software tech support reveals the truth that is all too well known: it SUCKS. We know it and apparently the rest of America feels your pain. I just found it interesting that this infromation was coming out just now! Smile


Are YOU an Addict?
Strawberryswirl
Are you spending too much time online? Are you neglecting everyday activities and duties? If you answered yes, then you may benefit from the research being done by University of Florida psychiatrists. They are conducting a study to determine how much is TOO much internet exposure. If anything, this article is a bundle of laughs. Go check it out; the MOUSE acronym is hilarious.


Triplex REDai Radeon 9600PRO 128MB
WebMasterP
A Triplex REDai Radeon 9600PRO 128MB has been reviewed over at Beyond3D.com. I have not ever seen one of these cards before. It is a silver PCB and it lookds kind of odd to me, but worth a look.

8-12-2003

RIAA
Strawberryswirl
The Register has the info on a Massachusetts courts ruling that pushes back the hopes of the RIAA. The RIAA was trying to run a centralized subpoena, and the courts said, NO WAY. Here's a tidbit from the article:
...RIAA cannot run a centralized subpoena sweatshop from Washington D.C. and expect to attack all 50 states. The court has called on the RIAA to file subpoenas against file-traders in their respective jurisdictions.
It's a good piece of info, so go check it out.

8-9-2003

Steelpad 4S
Strawberryswirl
Hey all you gamers out there, RipNet-UK has reviewed the Steelpad 4S for your weekend reading pleasure. WebMasterP has also written a review of this product, XtremeTek's review, so you should check it out for comparison.


Seasonic Super Silencer 400 PSU
WebMasterP
Are you looking for a powerful power supply? Still want it to be quiet? Check out the review of Seasonic Super Silencer 400 PSU at Ohls-Place.com. Personally, I've never heard of Seasonic before, but the reivew gives you a fair amount of information on the company.


Water Cooled Packard Bell
WebMasterP
8BallsHardware.com has posted some pictures in their forums of a water cooled Packard Bell PC. There are no inside shots, but you can see a square piece of the unit (maybe a radiator?) protruding from the back.

8-7-2003

Project Blue Ice
WebMasterP
TweakNews.net has posted a 'guide' of sorts about a modded computer one of their boys put together. Their project, which is fabled in song and folklore, is called Project Blue Ice and can be described briefly as a computer with lots of blue lights. Ok, Project Blue Ice was never fabled in song or folklore. I was just trying to spice things up.


A7N8X Thermal Images
WebMasterP
BigBruin.com has posted some ASUS A7N8X Deluxe Thermal Images. It is a pretty useful guide. It shows you all the hot spots on your motherboard. You can use this data to get your computer really cool.

8-6-2003

Corsair DDR500 Reviews
WebMasterP
There are a couple new Corsair DDR500 reviews out today. Both of the reviews are of the 1GB TwinX flavor. There is one at PCStats.com and one at OCTools.com. Enjoy.

8-5-2003

Soyo P4I875P Dragon2
WebMasterP
Tweaknews.net has some Canterwood based motherboard action for you with their review of the Soyo P4I875P Dragon2. Here is a little excerpt:
"Through my testing of this particular motherboard, the system was unreliable, the BIOS couldn't be updated and would reset itself when ever it wanted, the SATA would not work through the southbridge and the overclocking and overall performance was substandard when compared to an equally equipped motherboard from another manufacturer."
Maybe this is a board to avoid.


ABIT IS7-G
WebMasterP
There is some ABIT IS7-G goodness over at NexusHardware.com if you are interested. This is a Intel 865PE based board for those of you not 'in the know'.


Ideazon Z-Board Keyboard
WebMasterP
I posted a review of one of these keyboards a while ago, but here is another review for those of you who missed it or want a second opinion. ModAsylum has the review of the Ideazon Z-Board Keyboard this time around. This is that keyboard with game specific controller inserts. What does that mean? Just read the damn review.


Ballers On A Budget News
WebMasterP
If you're on a budget but you still want to stay in the game, check out PCStats.com's review of the MSI FX5600-VTDR128 or EnvyNews.com's review of the Chaintech A-FX71 GeForce FX 5600 Ultra v2. If both of those are out of your budget, try your luck at a free Volcano 11+ Xaser Edition which is at EnvyNews, as well.


Jazz Speakers 5.1 System
WebMasterP
Technoyard has some audio goodness for you with their review of Jazz Speakers J9938B 5.1 Private Cinema Theater System. The review is pretty thorough and worth a look before buying this or any other speaker system.


Compex ReadyLink PS2216
WebMasterP
Guru3D has stepped away from the videocards for a minute to review a Compex ReadyLink PS2216. This is a very small 16-port switch. The review was very well written and will let you know if this tiny switch is what you need.

8-2-2003

ASRock K7S8XE SiS748
WebMasterP
Overclockers New Zealand has posted a review of a board I have never heard of from a company I have never heard of, the ASRock K7S8XE SiS748. It is based on a SiS chipset. Personally, I do not think it will be a big seller.

8-1-2003

WC3 Patches
WebMasterP
In case you did not notice, Blizzard has released the 1.12 patch for WarCraft 3 (both regular and Frozen Throne). Balancing and bug fixes were made this time around. Check out the patch page for more information regarding your version.

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