AMD’s official graphics card diagnostic and validation software was recently discovered to have a bug that failed to detect defective ATI Radeon HD 2400 and 2600 graphics cards, according to sources at graphics card makers. Continue reading “Thousands of AMD Graphics Cards Recalled From Channel – BIOS Issues”.
Corsair has just launched new 450W and 550W power supplies in a brand new series of power supplies that make up the ‘VX’ family. Corsair designed these power supplies to have efficient power management and ultra-quiet design features for mainstream users. Read on as we take a look at the Corsair VX450W and put it to the test in our HTPC.
The shine is quickly coming off Apple’s iPhone. Apple shares took a 3% dip Tuesday amid speculation about a cut in production of the trendy iPod-inspired phone. The chatter that sent the stock down was Continue reading “Apple Stock Drops Three Percent on iPhone Cutback”.
Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of DRAM memory modules and flash storage solutions, today announced the world’s fastest production DDR3 kit. W1866UX2G8 is a 2GB Kit that is tested and guaranteed to operate at Continue reading “Super Talent Extends DDR3 Leadership to 1866MHz”.
In reports similar to those for server platforms, Intel plans to ramp up its 45nm mobile processors (Penryn) and related platforms to account for over 50% of the company’s total notebook shipments in the second Continue reading “Intel 45nm notebook CPUs to account for 50% of total shipments in 2Q08”.
As a federal ban on discriminatory and access taxes on the Internet approaches a Nov. 1 expiration date, Congress is once again embroiled in a question that comes up every three or four years: To Continue reading “Internet tax debate continues – tax or no tax”.
This month we have a brand spanking new (Yes, it’s never been turned on) power supply that we are giving away to one lucky forum member. Big deal a power supply contest right? No, this Continue reading “PC Power & Cooling Forum Contest Ends In Three Days”.
VMware Inc., a unit of data storage company EMC Corp. said Cisco Systems agreed to buy $150 million worth of VMware Class A common shares. Those that have been following the VMware IPO will recall Continue reading “Cisco to buy $150 mln of VMware shares”.
ASRock has launched its ConRoe1333-series motherboards featuring FSB support up to 1333MHz. ASRock adopts the Intel 945GC A2 stepping chipset for the series. Although Intel’s official maximum FSB support for the chipset is only up Continue reading “ASRock pushes low price motherboard for entry-level market”.
Intel has issued the following statement in response to the decision by the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition to issue a statement of objections concerning the companies business practices. For the full statement be Continue reading “Intel says actions in Europe ‘benefit consumers’”.
Did you know that today is System Administrator Appreciation Day? Actually, this is the 8th annual System Administrator Appreciation Day! On this special international day, give your System Administrator something that shows that you truly Continue reading “Happy System Administrator Appreciation Day!”.
The European Commission (EC) today confirmed that it has charged Intel with violating EU competition laws by abusing its dominant position in the global microprocessor market. The Commission said in a press briefing today that Continue reading “European Commission Charges Intel with Antitrust Violations”.
After appearing to have fallen behind in the microprocessor arms race, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD – Cramer’s Take – Stockpickr – Rating) finally offered a glimpse of its next generation of chips. The two chips, Continue reading “AMD Gears Up for Future Intel Wars – Enter Bulldozer and Bobcat”.
AMD just sent us over an e-mail letting us know that they have publicly shown off their 3GHz Phenom processors to the press at the Analysts Day. AMD stated that the machine they sent pictures Continue reading “AMD Shows Off Phenom Processor Gaming @ 3GHz”.
Microsoft said on Thursday it would lower the price of the high-definition DVD player accessory for its Xbox 360 game console in the United States to $179 from $199, and add five free movies to Continue reading “Microsoft cuts Xbox HD DVD player to $179”.
