March 20 News from around the web
Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 11:15 am
NVIDIA SLI Physics Tech Preview
What is most interesting is that we have Ageia to thank for this gaming physics awakening. But Ageia have also awoken the sleeping giants, ATI and NVIDIA in terms of physics. From what we have seen, both Red and Green teams look to be better poised to truly ignite a new world of in-game physics that will benefit gamers. It may be Ageia?s party, but I am not so sure they are going to get the last dance.
@ [H] Enthusiast
DFI NF4 SLI-DR Expert Motherboard Review
This is not a motherboard for the mainstream DIYer that has a hankering to build his own box. It is also not marketed that way by DFI. DFI markets the NF4 SLI-DR Expert as an expert overclocker motherboard board and that is exactly what it is. If you are into overclocking and are going to be going for high processor bus speeds this DFI motherboard will fit your hard core enthusiast needs.
@ [H] Enthusiast
Monday Web Reviews:
HARDWARE
Sapphire X1600 Pro PCIe Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
Creative's Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty audio card @ The Tech Report
Turbine Card Cooler XT @ Driverheaven
Super Talent DDR2 PC2-6400 Low Latency Dual Channel Memory Review #659 @ 3dGameMan
XFX GeForce 7600 GT XXX Edition @ TweakPC
NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX @ Trusted Reviews
SimpleShare: Memory for the network @ TweakPC
Turbine Card Cooler XT review @ DH
DragonModz Aluminum Dragon Mesh @ PCApex
Noctua NH-U12 Cooler Review @ MadboxPC
Thermaltake Matrix VX @ techPowerUp!
Retail 7900 GTX roundup @ bit-tech.net
XFX GeForce 7900GTX @ t-break
Thermaltake Toughpower 550W Power Supply Review @ Bigbruin.com
7900GT Workstation Performance @ Phoronix
Intel's Conroe, it's good, but don't hold your breath? @ Hardware Analysis
Spire SP-600W - RockeTeer VI Power Supply @ Pro-Clockers
Lapworks Laptop Desk 2.0 and Ultralite Review @ Virtual-Hideout
"Make Way for the UMPC" @ XYZ Computing
Cooler Master Wave Master TAC-T01-PB Review @ hi-techreviews.com
CaseGears Acrylic X-Plug Modular 450 Watt Power Supply @ LAN Addict
Thermaltake Golden Orb II CPU Cooler @ ThinkComputers.org
Roku Soundbridge M1000 Audio Bridge @ TheTechLounge
ECS PA1-Extreme Review @ LFC
Lian Li PC-V600 Mini Tower Case @ Systemcooling
Acer Aspire 1691 WLMI Notebook @ BLiNK infotainment
Thermohawk 200 @ moddin.net
Zalman HD160 HTPC Enclosure Review @ Madshrimps
Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router Review @ WindowsAtoZ.com
Zalman CNPS9500 AT @ Rbmods
Shuttle SN25P review @ Nordic Hardware
Gainward 7900 GT Review @ Technic3D
MSI NX 7800GT Short Review @ 3DChip
Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack Review @ MODTHEBOX.COM
ASUS EAX 1900XTX Video Card Review @ motherboards.org
Cooler Master CM Media 260 HTPC Case @ PCApex
CoolerMaster Musketeer III review @ DH
SilverStone SST-ST56F Power Supply @ Bjorn3D
Zalman CNPS 9500AT Socket 775 Heatsink @ Pro-Clockers
ASUS EN7800GT TOP Silent video card review @ Elite Bastards
Antec Take 4 Quiet 4U Rackmount Enclosure Review @ Virtual-Hideout
OCZ Gold XTC 2GB PC2-4200 @ Techgage
[url=http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/300]Cooler Master NotePal Laptop Cooler @ hardwaresecrets
Cooler Master Real Power 550W Power Supply Review @ Bigbruin.com
Gigabyte Geforce 7800GT 256MB VIVO Review @ XSReviews
Vantec Iceberg 5 VGA Cooler @ GideonTech.com
Desktop Graphics Card Comparison Guide Rev. 10.3 Posted! @ Adrian's Rojak Pot
Corsair XMS 2048-3500LL Pro 2GB Kit @ VelocityReviews.com
Corsair TwinX 2048-4000PT review @ DH
XG Magnum 600 External Power Supply @ Hardware Secrets
HDA X-Plosion 7.1 DTS Connect Sound Card @ A True Review
Thermaltake's Big Typhoon Heatsink @ TechTastic.ca
Seagate 160GB Momentus 5400.3 Hard Drive Pictorial Review Posted! @ Adrian's Rojak Pot
HIS X1600 Pro IceQ Turbo DL-DVI 128MB PCIE Video Card Video Review #660 @ 3dGameMan
Sapphire X1600 Pro PCIe @ TweakPC
Seagate 500GB Barracuda 7200.9 SATA II HDD @ Bjorn3D
ATI FireGL V7350 Graphics Card Review: Radeon X1800 XT for Professionals? @ X-bit Labs
Two External Hard Disk Drives with 400GB and 500GB Storage Capacity. @ X-bit Labs
AplusCase Trooper Case Review @ Technic3D
Leadtek WinFast PX7300 GS TDH Review @ Beyond3D
Thermaltake BigWater 735 water cooled AMD & Intel heatsink system review @ A1 Electronics
NVIDIA SLI Physics Technology Report Posted! @ Adrian's Rojak Pot
Peripherals
Altec Lansing AHS302USB Headset @ TweakPC
Unitek AV-999 5.1 Surround Speaker Set Review @ Technic3D
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3000 Laser Review @ The TechZone
Steelpad QcK+ @ Techgage
Samsung SyncMaster 970P LCD Monitor @ DreamWare Computers
Icemat Siberia Headphones @ ThinkGaming.org
Logitech Driving Force Pro Force Feedback Wheel @ BRnR
Saitek P990 Dual Analog Gamepad Review @ Futurelooks
Sennheiser HD 435 Headphones @ TheTechLounge
Logitech MX510 Gamers Mouse Review @ XSreviews
Saitek Eclipse Illuminated Keyboard Review @ The TechZone
Editorials
[Distro1] The Godfather Q&A @ Strategy Informer
The Reader's Guide To Using RSS Posted! @ Adrian's Rojak Pot
Getting The Most Out Of Your Digital Camera Memory @ Digital Grabber
Why We Play Games @ Laptop Gamers
Memory OverClocking Guide @ eclipseoc
What if piracy stopped tomorrow? @ bit-tech.net
ThermalTake PurePower Power Station 520W @ Bytesector
Enermax Noisetaker 701AX 600 Watt Power Supply @ Pro-Clockers
Gigabyte GA-G1975X Turbo S775 Motherboard Review @ Madshrimps
Origami, PS3, and the Big Dell-Alienware Rumor! @ Designtechnica
The Future of the TV Remote Control @ BlueTomorrow
Software
ATI Catalyst 6.3 Performance Analysis @ TweakTown
Antispyware: HitmanPro 2.4 is released! @ HardwareXL
Windows Live Messenger preview @ Elite Bastards
Events
CeBIT Hannover 2006 (Part 5) @ hardwarezone
X-bit labs CeBIT 2006 Coverage: Day 6.
X-bit labs CeBIT 2006 Coverage: Day 5.
More from CeBIT** Pimp my PSU @ HEXUS
IDF Spring 2006 Enterprise Wrapup @ hardwarezone
Cebit 2006: Day 1 @ techPowerUp!
"Why Ubuntu Needs CNR" @ XYZ Computing
Cebit 2006: Day 3 @ techPowerUp!
Cebit 2006: Day 2 @ techPowerUp!
X-bit labs CeBIT 2006 Coverage: Day 7.
Interviews
An Interview with Greg DeKoenigsberg (Fedora) @ Phoronix
Interview with Ctrl-Alt-Del Writer Tim Buckley @ ThinkComputers.org
Contests
Techgage Birthday Contest Reminder
Ultra Fan Commander + 3 Titanium Fans Giveaway @ Virtual-Hideout
NGOHQ Birthday Contest: 3 DAYS LEFT @ NGOHQ
Electronics
Sapphire Ivory 512MB MP3 Player @ Trusted Reviews
Sony VAIO VGN-TX2XP @ Trusted Reviews
Samsung A950 Mobile Phone Review @ Designtechnica
Slim Devices Squeezebox Network Media Player @ ThinkCE.net
EPIA-N8000E Review Nano-ITX review @ Epiacenter.com
Mustek MP100 Portable DVD Player @ ThinkComputers.org
Games
Xbox 360 Skinning Mod
DecalGirl?s Xbox 360 skinning kit is a top-notch product at a very reasonable price. Their customer service proved very helpful too, both via email and on the phone. If you were considering a faceplate to spruce up the looks of your Xbox 360, we say skip the faceplate and step up to a full skin. You will be glad you did.
@ [H] Console
Mercenaries for Xbox Review
The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Mercenaries is that it is simply worth my money, and I want to see more. I easily put twenty plus hours into the game without even noticing the time pass, or regretting spending so much time playing.
@ [H] Console
Screenshots & Preview @ Strategy Informer
PS3 Delayed - Is it game over for Sony? @ Bona Fide Reviews
Act of War: High Treason Demo @ gamepyre
What is most interesting is that we have Ageia to thank for this gaming physics awakening. But Ageia have also awoken the sleeping giants, ATI and NVIDIA in terms of physics. From what we have seen, both Red and Green teams look to be better poised to truly ignite a new world of in-game physics that will benefit gamers. It may be Ageia?s party, but I am not so sure they are going to get the last dance.
@ [H] Enthusiast
DFI NF4 SLI-DR Expert Motherboard Review
This is not a motherboard for the mainstream DIYer that has a hankering to build his own box. It is also not marketed that way by DFI. DFI markets the NF4 SLI-DR Expert as an expert overclocker motherboard board and that is exactly what it is. If you are into overclocking and are going to be going for high processor bus speeds this DFI motherboard will fit your hard core enthusiast needs.
@ [H] Enthusiast
Monday Web Reviews:
HARDWARE
Sapphire X1600 Pro PCIe Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
Creative's Sound Blaster X-Fi Fatal1ty audio card @ The Tech Report
Turbine Card Cooler XT @ Driverheaven
Super Talent DDR2 PC2-6400 Low Latency Dual Channel Memory Review #659 @ 3dGameMan
XFX GeForce 7600 GT XXX Edition @ TweakPC
NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX @ Trusted Reviews
SimpleShare: Memory for the network @ TweakPC
Turbine Card Cooler XT review @ DH
DragonModz Aluminum Dragon Mesh @ PCApex
Noctua NH-U12 Cooler Review @ MadboxPC
Thermaltake Matrix VX @ techPowerUp!
Retail 7900 GTX roundup @ bit-tech.net
XFX GeForce 7900GTX @ t-break
Thermaltake Toughpower 550W Power Supply Review @ Bigbruin.com
7900GT Workstation Performance @ Phoronix
Intel's Conroe, it's good, but don't hold your breath? @ Hardware Analysis
Spire SP-600W - RockeTeer VI Power Supply @ Pro-Clockers
Lapworks Laptop Desk 2.0 and Ultralite Review @ Virtual-Hideout
"Make Way for the UMPC" @ XYZ Computing
Cooler Master Wave Master TAC-T01-PB Review @ hi-techreviews.com
CaseGears Acrylic X-Plug Modular 450 Watt Power Supply @ LAN Addict
Thermaltake Golden Orb II CPU Cooler @ ThinkComputers.org
Roku Soundbridge M1000 Audio Bridge @ TheTechLounge
ECS PA1-Extreme Review @ LFC
Lian Li PC-V600 Mini Tower Case @ Systemcooling
Acer Aspire 1691 WLMI Notebook @ BLiNK infotainment
Thermohawk 200 @ moddin.net
Zalman HD160 HTPC Enclosure Review @ Madshrimps
Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router Review @ WindowsAtoZ.com
Zalman CNPS9500 AT @ Rbmods
Shuttle SN25P review @ Nordic Hardware
Gainward 7900 GT Review @ Technic3D
MSI NX 7800GT Short Review @ 3DChip
Icy Dock MB452UK-BK External Removable HDD Rack Review @ MODTHEBOX.COM
ASUS EAX 1900XTX Video Card Review @ motherboards.org
Cooler Master CM Media 260 HTPC Case @ PCApex
CoolerMaster Musketeer III review @ DH
SilverStone SST-ST56F Power Supply @ Bjorn3D
Zalman CNPS 9500AT Socket 775 Heatsink @ Pro-Clockers
ASUS EN7800GT TOP Silent video card review @ Elite Bastards
Antec Take 4 Quiet 4U Rackmount Enclosure Review @ Virtual-Hideout
OCZ Gold XTC 2GB PC2-4200 @ Techgage
[url=http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/300]Cooler Master NotePal Laptop Cooler @ hardwaresecrets
Cooler Master Real Power 550W Power Supply Review @ Bigbruin.com
Gigabyte Geforce 7800GT 256MB VIVO Review @ XSReviews
Vantec Iceberg 5 VGA Cooler @ GideonTech.com
Desktop Graphics Card Comparison Guide Rev. 10.3 Posted! @ Adrian's Rojak Pot
Corsair XMS 2048-3500LL Pro 2GB Kit @ VelocityReviews.com
Corsair TwinX 2048-4000PT review @ DH
XG Magnum 600 External Power Supply @ Hardware Secrets
HDA X-Plosion 7.1 DTS Connect Sound Card @ A True Review
Thermaltake's Big Typhoon Heatsink @ TechTastic.ca
Seagate 160GB Momentus 5400.3 Hard Drive Pictorial Review Posted! @ Adrian's Rojak Pot
HIS X1600 Pro IceQ Turbo DL-DVI 128MB PCIE Video Card Video Review #660 @ 3dGameMan
Sapphire X1600 Pro PCIe @ TweakPC
Seagate 500GB Barracuda 7200.9 SATA II HDD @ Bjorn3D
ATI FireGL V7350 Graphics Card Review: Radeon X1800 XT for Professionals? @ X-bit Labs
Two External Hard Disk Drives with 400GB and 500GB Storage Capacity. @ X-bit Labs
AplusCase Trooper Case Review @ Technic3D
Leadtek WinFast PX7300 GS TDH Review @ Beyond3D
Thermaltake BigWater 735 water cooled AMD & Intel heatsink system review @ A1 Electronics
NVIDIA SLI Physics Technology Report Posted! @ Adrian's Rojak Pot
Peripherals
Altec Lansing AHS302USB Headset @ TweakPC
Unitek AV-999 5.1 Surround Speaker Set Review @ Technic3D
Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3000 Laser Review @ The TechZone
Steelpad QcK+ @ Techgage
Samsung SyncMaster 970P LCD Monitor @ DreamWare Computers
Icemat Siberia Headphones @ ThinkGaming.org
Logitech Driving Force Pro Force Feedback Wheel @ BRnR
Saitek P990 Dual Analog Gamepad Review @ Futurelooks
Sennheiser HD 435 Headphones @ TheTechLounge
Logitech MX510 Gamers Mouse Review @ XSreviews
Saitek Eclipse Illuminated Keyboard Review @ The TechZone
Editorials
[Distro1] The Godfather Q&A @ Strategy Informer
The Reader's Guide To Using RSS Posted! @ Adrian's Rojak Pot
Getting The Most Out Of Your Digital Camera Memory @ Digital Grabber
Why We Play Games @ Laptop Gamers
Memory OverClocking Guide @ eclipseoc
What if piracy stopped tomorrow? @ bit-tech.net
ThermalTake PurePower Power Station 520W @ Bytesector
Enermax Noisetaker 701AX 600 Watt Power Supply @ Pro-Clockers
Gigabyte GA-G1975X Turbo S775 Motherboard Review @ Madshrimps
Origami, PS3, and the Big Dell-Alienware Rumor! @ Designtechnica
The Future of the TV Remote Control @ BlueTomorrow
Software
ATI Catalyst 6.3 Performance Analysis @ TweakTown
Antispyware: HitmanPro 2.4 is released! @ HardwareXL
Windows Live Messenger preview @ Elite Bastards
Events
CeBIT Hannover 2006 (Part 5) @ hardwarezone
X-bit labs CeBIT 2006 Coverage: Day 6.
X-bit labs CeBIT 2006 Coverage: Day 5.
More from CeBIT** Pimp my PSU @ HEXUS
IDF Spring 2006 Enterprise Wrapup @ hardwarezone
Cebit 2006: Day 1 @ techPowerUp!
"Why Ubuntu Needs CNR" @ XYZ Computing
Cebit 2006: Day 3 @ techPowerUp!
Cebit 2006: Day 2 @ techPowerUp!
X-bit labs CeBIT 2006 Coverage: Day 7.
Interviews
An Interview with Greg DeKoenigsberg (Fedora) @ Phoronix
Interview with Ctrl-Alt-Del Writer Tim Buckley @ ThinkComputers.org
Contests
Techgage Birthday Contest Reminder
Ultra Fan Commander + 3 Titanium Fans Giveaway @ Virtual-Hideout
NGOHQ Birthday Contest: 3 DAYS LEFT @ NGOHQ
Electronics
Sapphire Ivory 512MB MP3 Player @ Trusted Reviews
Sony VAIO VGN-TX2XP @ Trusted Reviews
Samsung A950 Mobile Phone Review @ Designtechnica
Slim Devices Squeezebox Network Media Player @ ThinkCE.net
EPIA-N8000E Review Nano-ITX review @ Epiacenter.com
Mustek MP100 Portable DVD Player @ ThinkComputers.org
Games
Xbox 360 Skinning Mod
DecalGirl?s Xbox 360 skinning kit is a top-notch product at a very reasonable price. Their customer service proved very helpful too, both via email and on the phone. If you were considering a faceplate to spruce up the looks of your Xbox 360, we say skip the faceplate and step up to a full skin. You will be glad you did.
@ [H] Console
Mercenaries for Xbox Review
The first thing that comes to mind when I think about Mercenaries is that it is simply worth my money, and I want to see more. I easily put twenty plus hours into the game without even noticing the time pass, or regretting spending so much time playing.
@ [H] Console
Screenshots & Preview @ Strategy Informer
PS3 Delayed - Is it game over for Sony? @ Bona Fide Reviews
Act of War: High Treason Demo @ gamepyre