x-bios have manufactured their own range of CPU /CASE coolers and the first model is called hurricane storm!

I got to say this is the biggest cooler I've ever seen. LOL and it sells for 10 dollars.

So warp to x-bios and check out there hurricane storm cooler.

SUNNYVALE, CA -- January 07, 2002 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the new AMD Athlon? XP processor 2000+, reinforcing AMD?s commitment to provide the industry?s highest performing desktop PC processors to our customers. Systems featuring the AMD Athlon XP processor 2000+ are expected to be immediately available from Compaq in the U.S. Other top-tier manufacturers, including Hewlett-Packard Company and MicronPC, LLC in the U.S., and NEC-CI in Europe, also plan to offer systems soon with the AMD Athlon XP processor 2000+. Benchmark results and review links available!

Matrox has a new BIOS for abovementioned cards.
Release date: Jan. 2, 2002
Filesize: 2.04 MB
Release notes: Matrox Setup and Utilities (v.2.55.002) Fixes bug where our graphics BIOS was using DVI timings even though the hardware has no DVI connector. Fixes bug on the G550 where in some cases, any monitor conneceted to the HD15 connector would be blank either during post or blank during post and also in Windows.

Because of the positive feedback the last time I once again did some serious web crawling to dig those out. Read on to find out if your drive is among those ready to be updated. Please remember that flashing is only necessary when you experience problems with your drive. Also check that the firmware suits your drive. Wrong firmware flashes can render your drive inoperable.

The lucky boyz from VR-ZONE have got their hands on Intel's new 2.2GHz Northwood CPU!!!!!!!!

Here's what their saying

All rite, i have done some overclocking tests on the GF3 Ti200 and P4 2.2Ghz Northwood and run some 3DMark2001 benchmarks. I have managed to overclock the P4 2.2Ghz to 2.8Ghz (22x128 : multiplier locked) and GF3 Ti200 (175/400@240/540). Everything is air cooled here.

Intel 2.8GHz Northwood 3DMarks 2001 score

"C.P. Technology schedules to launch its Ultra edition for Radeon 8500 which adopts the most innovative memory technology provides up to 600MHz (DDR) clock speed. This awesome product will be launched in the first quarter of 2002." This baby will run at 300/300MHz compared to the 275/275 normal Radeon. Read the complete article over @ MaxReboot.

Liquid Crystal Displays or as they are more commonly know LCD's are made up of many different layers that are pressed together. Liquid Crystal, onto its self is a special type of fluid that has cylinder looking crystals that can alter light as it passes through it. This fluid is "pressed" between Aligning layers (which have fine grooves) and the crystals basically line up in these grooves, when pressed together. The next layer to be added would be a polarized filter. It is used to allow or block a polarized light from shining through, depending on where voltage is applied.

MSI have released some new BIOS Updates!!! Use caution when flashing your BIOS. For update details check with the appropriate MSI page.

Hit read more for the full list.

I've just got an Email from crow of the Darkcrow.co.kr that Unitec have now released the Unitec Radeon 8500 retail card. It is clocked at 275/275 MHz(core/mem) and the PCB is in jade green!!! :D

So get out your translators as the site is in Korean or just look at the pics.

Unitec Radeon 8500 retail 275/275 MHz scoopage

A bit earlier than Asus, ECS released several new BIOSes on December 31st: P4IBAS P4IBAS2 P4VXASD P4VXAS2 P4VXASD2 K7AMA K7S5A K7VTA3 As usual use caution when flashing your BIOS.

As the holidays are already over in Germany for the working people Asus Germany took over again: Bios P4B 1008 Final (=1008 - 01 Beta) Bios P4B266 1005 Final (=1005 - 04 Beta) Bios P4T-E 1005 Final (=1005 - 03 Beta) As always use caution when flashing your BIOS. You may use the Asus LiveUpdate utility for flashing under Windows.

Cool is the word that comes to my mind first here. Reduced noise is what our friend Dean achieved along the way. Here is a snip: The Thermaltake Volcano 7 [has been altered] with some modding to the thermal sensor on the fan! We've removed the thermal sensor and opened the Volcano7 up by running the 80mm at 53cfm, 5000 rpm and only 39 dB...finally we have decent cooling without all the noise! Read more @ 3DXtreme.

Here's some new bioses files that I found while surfing the net from Abit , Asus , AOpen , ECS Elitegroup , Gigabyte , Iwill , MSI , Shuttle , Soltek!!!!!!!!!!!

Maxreboot INTEL Corp.'s newest microprocessor, the next generation 2.2GHz version of its Pentium 4 chip, went on sale in Tokyo's Akihabara electronics district on Thursday afternoon, ahead of its official launch date in January.

ASUS has launched the production of their new A7M266-D mainboard, which incorporates both AMD Athlon XP and Athlon MP in a dual way. And unlike many of the other dual Athlon boards around, this one supports both non-registered and registered memory.

ReactorCritical shows the way to almost fail-safe identification of your Radeon 8500 in terms of clock specs: Look at the back of your card. Identify your card via the P/N Number on the backside sticker: RADEON 8500 (275 MHz): 1028571100 RADEON 8500 LE (250 MHz): 1028571200 RADEON 8500 LELE (230 MHz): 1028571500 The 102 in the PN means ATI. The next three numbers is a modification of PCB, "857" in case of RADEON 8500. The next four figures is technological information. Thanks to RC for the information.

The only review ever of the AMD PCNET Series of cards at Rizenet. Check them out at the following link: AMD PCNET/PCNET+ NIC Cards

I snugged some of the latest firmwares for your DVD & CDRW as well as Combo drives. Use caution when flashing drives. Flashing wrong firmwares can turn your drive inoperable. The firmwares are listed under Read More...

New BIOSes for one of the best boards out there.

Plextor has released a new Firmware for There W2410TA Burner it ìs the Revision 1.03!

visit plextor

Glurak!