ASRock recently launched its 2Core1333-2.66G and 2Core1333DVI-2.66G motherboards bundled with Intel dual-core processors that support a 1333MHz FSB (front side bus) and 2.6GHz overclocked core frequency, according to sources at ASRock. The two motherboards adopt Continue reading “ASRock pushes motherboards bundled with Intel CPUs”.
In its second foray into the DDR3 overclocking market, Kingston’s ultra low-latency 1375MHz, CL5 product is the first production DDR3 module to achieve CL5 at PC11000 frequencies (1375MHz). Today we compare this kit to four other DDR3 memory kits from Corsair, Kingston, OCZ and Super Talent to let the performance conscious enthusiast know how the modules fair against each other. If you are moving over to a DDR3 system in the months ahead this is a must read.
Microsoft has released what security experts are calling one of it most significant security fixes this year. On Tuesday morning, the software maker pushed out nine sets of patches, called updates in Microsoft parlance, fixing Continue reading “Microsoft releases super bundle of security patches”.
A 128-bit version of Nvidia’s GeForce 8400GS chip which was not in Nvidia’s original roadmaps has recently been reported to have surfaced in the China market, according to sources at graphics card makers. The 128-bit Continue reading “Nvidia reportedly selling 128-bit version GeForce 8400GS”.
The In-Win Mt Jade/BK623 Tiny tower case is a mATX slim form factor chassis that is just half the size of many desktop mATX PCs. This case is designed to work with micro ATX-sized motherboard and full height audio and video cards. The chassis uses Partition Plate cooling technology, which separates the CPU fan from the heatsink to reduce back draft. With this design no case fan is needed which means better acoustic performance. Read on to see if this case is what you need!
Nokia warned Tuesday that up to 46 million batteries used in some of the company’s cell phones could be faulty and pose a risk of overheating. The advisory applies to batteries manufactured by Matsushita between Continue reading “Nokia Claims 46 Million Cell Phone Batteries May Be Faulty”.
Intel has officially launched its X5365 and L5335 quad-core Xeon processors containing new virtualization capabilities. Designed for companies running performance-critical server and workstation applications, the X5365 is the industrys first 3.0 GHz quad-core processor to Continue reading “Intel launches two quad-core server processors – X5365 and L5335”.
ATI has just released Catalyst 7.8 on ati.amd.com for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Linux platforms. The driver has a number of fixes and it is worth a download if you own a recent ATI Continue reading “ATI Releases Catalyst 7.8 Video Card Drivers For Download”.
Yahoo Inc may be struggling to convince Wall Street of its future prospects, but for the first time its users gave its services overall a better rating than what Google Inc received, according to a Continue reading “Yahoo edges Google in U.S. user satisfaction survey”.
While the hot PC selling season has arrived, end demand from the spot market has remained relatively weak. A perfect example is the lackluster sales seen in China during July, which traditionally is a period Continue reading “DRAM Prices Expected to Peak in September”.
EMC Corp.’s VMware software business plans to raise as much as $1.1 billion today in what may be the largest technology offering since Google Inc. in 2004, signaling demand remains robust for computer-related companies. Last Continue reading “VMware, Biggest Tech IPO Since Google”.
Intel Corp and STMicroelectronics won permission from the European Commission on Monday to spin off and combine their flash memory units, backed by private equity firm Francisco Partners. Under the terms of the transaction, STMicro, Continue reading “Intel and STMicro memory JV approved”.
AMD schedules to launch two 2-way Opteron (Barcelona) server processors on September 10 this year, according to sources at server makers. The Opteron 2348 and 2350 will have core frequencies of 1.9GHz and 2.0GHz and Continue reading “AMD to launch two Barcelona-based processors in September”.
The ECS P35T-A motherboard is built on the recently released Intel ‘Bearlake’ P35 and ICH9DH chipsets, which provides impressive performance and better efficiency. Legit Reviews takes a look at this board to see what it offers and how it performs compared to a number of other Intel solutions that are on the market today. Is the ECS P35T-A a sub $100 monster or will it be found to be lacking features? Read on to find out!
This Weeks Web Reviews Gigabytes V-Power VGA cooler is a great looking product with good cooling and is relatively easy to install. The materials, fit and finish are very good and the cooler is compact Continue reading “August 6th through August 12th News From Around the Web”.
