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NVIDIA 9600 GT 512MB Review - First look at G94

Reviews · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · March 2, 2008 · 1953 reads · ★★★★★ (2 votes)

NVIDIA may have won the mid-high end video cards market with their 8800 GT, but AMD definitely got the mid-end with HD 3850. NVIDIA's answer in manner of 8800 GS was inadequate and anyway it was a temporary weapon against HD 3850. Now 9600 GT is on the market and we check it out in detail in ModReactor's latest review…

NVIDIAs shady trick to boost the GeForce 9600 GT

Affiliates · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · March 2, 2008 · 1882 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

When our colleagues from techPowerUp! first reviewed NVIDIA's new GeForce 9600 GT they noticed a discrepancy between the advertised core speed and the frequency reported by the clock generator. After further investigation they can now answer what causes this. You may read the article HERE . Source: techPowerUp!

MSI P7N ZILENT Available

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · March 2, 2008 · 2570 reads · ★★★★★ (2 votes)

The MSI P7N ZILENT motherboard based on the NVIDIA nForce 750i chipset is now available. This limited edition motherboard is bundled with the award winning ZALMAN NP9500 Cooler. MSI offers with the MSI P7N ZILENT great value for money. The motherboard is equipped with the MSI Circu-Pipe cooler, combined with the…

GeForce 8800 GS/GT/GTS Voltmods

Hardware · Author Stuyo · February 29, 2008 · 2233 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

You want to push up even further your new NVIDIA 8800 GS, GT or GTS 512MB than you'va already did? Well, you're lucky, with little voltmodding you can do it. Our colleagues at Techpowerup have provided you with a guide, according to which using only soldering iron and some simple transistors you can reach new graphic…

Shuttle Introduces Attractive Mini-PC Solution for Demanding Gamers - XPC P2 3500G

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 2335 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

Shuttle Inc, in the run-up to CeBIT, is now supplying a Mini-PC Complete System specifically suited to gamers with its optimally-tuned configuration. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 4GB DDR2-800 takeMS (TMS2GB264C081-805) 750 GB Serial-ATAII Samsung Spinpoint F DT Series HD753LJ ATI Radeon HD3870 512 MB XPC P2 3500G costs…

ASUS Launches Triton 79 AMAzing CPU Cooler

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 2226 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

In celebrating a milestone of High-end CPU coolers, ASUS is proud to announce the new release of 3,200 sets of limited-edition Triton 79 AMAzing CPU coolers to commemorate its popularity among global gaming enthusiasts.

Corsair Announces 1000W 3-Way SLI Certified Power Supply

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 2221 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

Corsair today announced the HX1000W power supply unit (PSU), the world’s first 1000 watt PSU to be certified under the newly-created 3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology Certification Program from NVIDIA Corporation. The Corsair HX1000W will be debuted at the CeBIT 2008 show next week in Hanover, Germany on Corsair’s stand.

ASUS Launches Silent HD 3650

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 2618 reads · ★★★★☆ (2 votes)

Catering to users who require quiet computing environments, ASUS has today introduced the latest thermal solution – the V-Cool Heatsink, which will be incorporated with the EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/512M and EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/256M graphic cards. Featuring the V-Engine concept and Intercooler technology, the V-Cool…

Corsair Launches New High Performance 16GB Flash Drive

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 1905 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

Corsair today announced a new 16GB high performance “GT” Flash Voyager USB 2.0 drive. The new Corsair 16GB GT Flash Voyager USB drive will be debuted at the CeBIT 2008 Show next week in Hanover, Germany on Corsair’s stand.

ASUS Launches Xonar DX Sound Card

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 2895 reads · ★★★★☆ (4 votes)

In order to provide an alternative to flat and murky sounding onboard audio, ASUS has today released the new ASUS Xonar DX audio card. Impeccably designed for fine-tuned audio quality with 116dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), it is equipped with innovative technologies like Dolby Home Theater Technologies and DS3D GX to…

DFI Changes X48-T3R PCB Layout

Hardware · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 1797 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

In order to further improve the soon released X48-T3R motherboard, DFI has changed the 2nd and 3rd PCIe slots position. In the first revision they were too near to each other, which prevented using three dual-slot air cooled video cards. DFI wll show the MP version with the new layout with ThermalRight heatpipe cooler…

Apevia X-Jupiter Jr. G Type @ techPowerUp

Affiliates · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 1651 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

The Apevia X-Jupiter Jr. is a very cool looking case at a very low price point. This means you can expect a flashy exterior with a traditional interior, making it a great budget LAN party case. The case comes features a door with integrated LCD temperature display and is available in a wide range of colors. The rest…

MSI invites you to the ECOlution experience at CeBIT

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 29, 2008 · 2137 reads

MSI’s main theme for this year’s CeBIT is “ECOlution”, short for eco-friendly and environmental evolution. MSI invites you to experience the MSI ECOlution at the world’s largest digital business trade fair. CeBIT is taking place in Hanover, Germany from 4 until 9 March. End-users who are not able to visit the actual…

MSI GX600 Extreme announced at CeBIT

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 28, 2008 · 2879 reads

This is an updated version of MSI's unique gaming on-the-go overclockable laptop - GX600. Now GX600 Extreme has Blu-ray DVD optical drive and 1680x1050 widescreen display becoming the ultimate HD ready portable device. The notebook also supports HDMI output in case you want to watch HD movies on your LCD 1080p / HD…

Review: XFX GeForce 8800 GS 384MB DDR3 XXX

Reviews · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 28, 2008 · 1758 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

In our latest review we test in detail XFX GeForce 8800 GS 384MB DDR3 XXX to check if this new card might take Radeon HD 3850's crown in the mid market price range for graphic cards. The review is currently available only in Bulgarian but the English translation will be up in day or so HERE . Anyway, you'll probably…

Nokia Morph - concept nanotechnology mobile phone

Press Releases · Author Stuyo · February 27, 2008 · 2617 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

Morph - a concept phone developed by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in cooperation with the Cambridge University. It demonstrates the abilities of nanotechnology, which can find its place in the moblie devices of the future. For more detailed pictures and a video, look here . Source: http://mobbit.info

Corsair TX650 Review

Reviews · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 24, 2008 · 2326 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

Our colleagues from eXtreme OuterVision have posted a review regarding Corsar TX650 PSU. "Honestly, Corsair has surprised me with this unit. After examination of its simple internal design and small heatsinks I was not sure if unit will be able to perform well. But TX650 has exceeded my expectations! During my…

GeForce 9 Series Roadmap Updated

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 23, 2008 · 2164 reads · ★★★★★ (2 votes)

Enjoy. The little dashes indicate unavailable data, and the asterisks indicate unconfirmed data (which should still be reasonably accurate). Source: techPowerUp!

StarMouse GS-502 review - the MSI gaming weapon

Reviews · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 22, 2008 · 4842 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

In its long journey mice suffered many metamorphoses and from simple cabled "roden" now it has became an aesthetically beautiful product with ergonomic design and additional functions. We've all seen huge mice, tiny mice, office mice, notebook mice, laser, optical, and even mice that don't look much like mice... The…

BFG Announces NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 22, 2008 · 5912 reads · ★★★★★ (1 votes)

BFG Technologies, the leading North American and European supplier of advanced NVIDIA-based 3D graphics cards, power supplies and other PC enthusiast products, announced today the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT OC 512MB PCI Express 2.0 graphics card for a suggested retail price of $229.99 USD. “The BFG NVIDIA GeForce 9600…

Sapphire HD 3870 X2 reviewed at ModReactor

Reviews · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 22, 2008 · 1831 reads · ★★★★★ (4 votes)

Probably most of the serious hardware and gaming enthusiast among you already know AMD's new HD 3870 X2. This is the first AMD card of this kind, combining two cores on a single PCB working in CrossFire mode. In ModReactor's latest review, we have tested Sapphire HD 3870 X2 in 7 different DirectX 10 game tests to…

Black Novint Falcon and pistol accessory

Hardware · Author Stuyo · February 21, 2008 · 2233 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

There's no denying the coolness of the Novint Falcon revolutionaryt gaming controller, but it looks like realness factor is getting upped a notch - the company just announced the separate availability of that pistol grip it's been demoing for a while, as well as a black version. The pistol grip is a $20 add-on for any…

Alien or zombies threat averted: satellite maybe destroyed

WTF · Author Stuyo · February 21, 2008 · 2440 reads · ★★★★★ (3 votes)

Just like the Navy told us, they shot that nasty satellite out of the sky with the kind of laser-like precision they've been claiming they're capable of for years. At right around 10:30 this evening, expensive missiles were fired from the deck of the USS Erie, traveling into space at an excess of 5,000mph, which then…

ARCTIC COOLING Launches Accelero Xtreme Series

Press Releases · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 20, 2008 · 2391 reads · ★★★★★ (2 votes)

ARCTIC COOLING today announced the launch of the Accelero Xtreme series, which is specially designed for ATI HD 2900XT/Pro and NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra/GTX/GT graphic cards as stock cooler replacement.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 Hits March 18th

Games · Author Dimitar Dinchev a.k.a. Veseliq · February 19, 2008 · 3819 reads · ★★★★☆ (3 votes)

Ubisoft has announced that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 for PC, PS3 and X360 will hit North American retailers on March 18th, with the publisher offering up special limited edition for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. Priced at $69.99, the limited edition of the Sin City shooter will pack a poker chip…

Corsair TX750W PSU review

Hardware · Author Stuyo · February 19, 2008 · 1936 reads · ★★★★☆ (3 votes)

Corsair expandс its popular PSU range with a high-end 750 watt model in its new TX-series. It's manufactured by a different OEM to the HX-series' everyone is so fond of, so has Corsair managed the same level of quality? Let's find out: Source: http://www.bit-tech.net

Angstrom phone works on water

Press Releases · Author Stuyo · February 19, 2008 · 2404 reads · ★★★★★ (2 votes)

Okay, yet another misleading title, in fact Angstrom Power teamed up with Motorola to produce a headset prototype that runs on hydrogen, stored in an internal metal hydride cell. It is rumored that it will be selled under the "Jesusphone" trademark. Source: http://www.bit-tech.net

Watercooling Fluid comparisson

Modding · Author Stuyo · February 18, 2008 · 2647 reads · ★★★★★ (6 votes)

We all heard about non-conductive fluids for watercooling systems, which are supposed to be better than water, at least safer. But are they cooling better? Lets see this review of three of the best NCFs and check who is the king of the proverbial hill... and whether any is better than the good old water? Source:…

PowerColor Radeon HD 3850 Xtreme PCS 512MB

Hardware · Author Stuyo · February 18, 2008 · 1648 reads · ★★★★★ (4 votes)

PowerColor threw the Radeon HD 3850's reference design out of the window with its HD 3850 Xtreme PCS 512MB graphics card. Are a decent factory overclock, a new cooler and an interesting display output choice enough to win us over? Let's find out: Source: http://www.bit-tech.net

Nvidia will make GeForce for mobiles

Press Releases · Author Stuyo · February 18, 2008 · 2264 reads · ★★★★★ (4 votes)

Nvidia announced they are making new mobile processor, targeted at the rich-feature mobile headset market - they even built a working prototype. The APX 2500 is a low-power ARM11-based processor designed to support multimedia functionality on a handset-like device. Supporting OpenGL ES 2.0, the mobile flavour of…