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Cooler Master GeminII CPU Cooler Review

The Cooler Master GeminII has been around for some time, but just recently they have been available free after rebate. We ordered one of these coolers in from Newegg just to see how a free cooler does compared to the reference cooler that comes with Intel Core 2 Duo processors. With the ability to run two 120mm fans at the same time this is by far one of the largest heat sinks we have ever taken a look at. Read on and see how our free Cooler Master GemniII performs!

By Shane Higgins • Dec. 10, 2007 at 12:00am

Patriot Memory Launches Memory Kits With Viper Heat Spreaders

Patriot Memory today released the “Viper”, a new and improved heat spreader design for their DDR2 and DDR3 Extreme Performance Line of gaming memory kits. Made from an aluminum-copper composite (ACC), the Viper Series heat Continue reading “Patriot Memory Launches Memory Kits With Viper Heat Spreaders”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 7, 2007 at 4:54pm

Multimedia sharing off limits on Western Digital NAS drive

Concerned about piracy of multimedia files, Western Digital has disallowed the sharing of multimedia files on its 1TB network-attached storage drive, the WD My Book World Edition. Due to “unverifiable media license authentication,” the remote Continue reading “Multimedia sharing off limits on Western Digital NAS drive”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 7, 2007 at 11:56am

AMD comments on quad-core erratum and shipments

In response to recent reports of the existence of an erratum involving the L3 cache of AMD’s new Opteron (Barcelona) and Phenom processors and that shipments of the parts have been delayed, AMD clarified that Continue reading “AMD comments on quad-core erratum and shipments”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 7, 2007 at 11:50am

XFX GeForce 8800GT 256MB XXX Edition Video Card Review

There is no doubt about it, the GeForce 8800 GT is the fastest selling card that NVIDIA has ever produced. The GeForce 8800 GT 512MB video card series fills the $199-$259 price points, but what about those that want to spend less and still have all the same features? NVIDIA didn’t forget about you guys and has just recently released the GeForce 8800 GT 256MB video card that is aimed at the $179-$199 price points. Will cutting the memory in half ruin performance or create a budget killer?

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 7, 2007 at 12:00am

ASUS Releases GeForce 8800 GT 1GB Graphics Card!

ASUS today released the worlds first EN8800GT graphics card with 1GB of Qimonda memory: The EN8800GT/HTDP/1G. This is impressive to say the least! The ASUS EN8800GT/HTDP/1G also utilizes the specially designed Glaciator Fansink that effectively Continue reading “ASUS Releases GeForce 8800 GT 1GB Graphics Card!”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 6, 2007 at 7:28pm

IBM Files ITC Complaint against ASUS – Licensing Disupte

IBM today announced it has filed a complaint against ASUSTeK (based in Taiwan) and its North American subsidiary, ASUS Computer International, with the United States International Trade Commission. The complaint details the infringement of IBM Continue reading “IBM Files ITC Complaint against ASUS – Licensing Disupte”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 6, 2007 at 2:52pm

Take-Two Interactive Struggles to Stay in the Game – Cash Reserves Down

While most video-game makers are enjoying strong holiday sales, the maker of the blockbuster Grand Theft Auto game franchise, Take-Two Interactive, is on the sidelines, struggling to stay afloat. Take-Two’s fate hinges on its much Continue reading “Take-Two Interactive Struggles to Stay in the Game – Cash Reserves Down”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 6, 2007 at 11:06am

IBM breakthrough to speed up supercomputer chips

IBM says it has made a breakthrough in converting electrical signals into light pulses that brings closer the day when supercomputing, which now requires huge machines, will be done on a single chip. IBM also Continue reading “IBM breakthrough to speed up supercomputer chips”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 6, 2007 at 11:04am

December 6 News from Around the Web

Find news from around the web by visiting our forums, including an article from [H]ardOCP on the ASUS Maximus Formula! ASUS Maximus Formula – ASUS brings us Intels X38 chipset in the form of the Continue reading “December 6 News from Around the Web”.

By amy • Dec. 6, 2007 at 9:21am

Palm Announces Unlocked Treo 750 Smartphones Shipping Today!

Palm today announced the Palm Treo 750 smartphone, previously available in the United States only on AT&T’s 3G network, is now available in an unlocked version via Palm’s retail and online stores. The unlocked GSM Continue reading “Palm Announces Unlocked Treo 750 Smartphones Shipping Today!”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 5, 2007 at 1:03pm

Air Force base in Nevada goes solar with 15-megawatt array

The U.S. Air Force on Tuesday said Nellis and SunPower have finished the first phase of the project, which will save the base $1 million a year and roughly $83,000 a month, when fully commissioned. Continue reading “Air Force base in Nevada goes solar with 15-megawatt array”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 5, 2007 at 12:53pm

Ron Paul spam traced to botnet

Ron Paul is not a botmaster. Security researchers have shut down a network of computers responsible for sending out nearly 200 million spam messages supporting the U.S. presidential candidate last month, and after analyzing the Continue reading “Ron Paul spam traced to botnet”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 5, 2007 at 12:50pm

Google unveils application for iPhone

Google Inc is releasing a new application for Apple Inc’s iPhone that combines the Web leader’s services such as e-mail, search and calendar into a single interface. Google, which aims to replicate its success in Continue reading “Google unveils application for iPhone”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 5, 2007 at 12:48pm

Intel adds low-end member to 4 series chipsets

Intel is planning to add one more member to its 4 series (Eaglelake) chipsets which will be launched in the second quarter of 2008, according to sources at motherboard makers. In addition to its original Continue reading “Intel adds low-end member to 4 series chipsets”.

By Nathan Kirsch • Dec. 5, 2007 at 12:47pm