Can You Run Nvidia Dual Graphics Without SLI?
Nvidia says you need an SLI motherboard to support dual- and quad-Nvidia graphics. But will a cheaper mobo from Epox do the job that isn't SLI certified?
Intel DDR3 and Multi-GPU Desktop Chipsets Next Year
DailyTech has received a new Intel roadmap that outlines more details on Intel?s upcoming Bearlake chipset family, which is the successor to the recently released Broadwater 96x chipset family.
Nvidia to Expand Lineup with GeForce 7950 GT
As rumors swirl about ATI prepping a new Radeon X1950 XTX and its Radeon X1900 XT inches closer to the $299 mark, Nvidia apparently has a surprise in store for next month. Leaked Nvidia slides obtained by Chinese site IT.com.cn reveal the existence of an upcoming GeForce 7950 GT planned for September 14.
Intel Quad-core Kentsfield Coming in Q4 @ $999
Sources tipped that Intel has confirmed to release Quad-core Desktop processor earlier to Q4. The price is set at $999, following the traditional price for the most high-end Core 2 Extreme product. Its performance-to-cost would sure be in great advantage than AMD Athlon 64 FX-64, the high-end product from AMD releasing in Q4 also. The first Desktop quad-core processor is originally scheduled in 2007 Q1, yet it has been pushed earlier to 2006 Q4, according to the latest roadmap from Intel.
D-Link Hardens Firmware For Wireless Bug
D-Link on Wednesday said it's preparing final versions of firmware updates that address a buffer overflow vulnerability in several of its consumer-grade wireless routers. final versions of the firmware will be available for the four routers: the DI-524 Rev A, DI-524 Rev D1, WBR-1310 Rev A and WBR-2310 Rev A models.
CRN
CRN
G965 updates
According to our sources, the about to be shipped boards will be carrying with the older drivers for its integrated X3000. Thus, the performance will not be as good if compared to 945G. It is expected that the new driver will be available by October 2006. This is also the month where we will see E4xxx 800MHz FSB series Core 2 Duo processors.
OCWorkbench
OCWorkbench
ASUS P5WDH Deluxe Testing
We have ran some tests on a modified ASUS P5WDH Deluxe. Results are quite impressive. Take a look.
VR-Zone
VR-Zone
Dell's Massive Laptop Battery Recall
Dell plans to announce a voluntary recall of 4.1 million lithium-ion batteries used within its laptops because the batteries could overheat. The batteries, manufactured by Sony, were found in 25 Dell laptops and eight Dell "mobile workstation"-class notebook PCs. Here's what you need to do if you're a Dell laptop owner.
AMD Launches Socket F Opterons
AMD has finally unveiled its "next-generation" Opterons for Socket F. Like existing Socket AM2 Athlon 64 chips, the Socket F Opterons support DDR2 memory and hardware virtualization features known as AMD-V. The processors slip into a new land grid array-style socket called Socket F. This new socket increases pin count from the previous 940 pins to a massive 1,207 pins.
The TechReport
The TechReport
Bigfoot Networks Killer Nic Card Seen For The First Time
I'm sure you've heard about it. I'm sure that you have seen the software rendered pictures. And I'm pretty sure you've seen people saying that the Killer NIC by Bigfoot Networks is nothing more than vaporware. Today Legit Reviews has the exclusive on the first pictures of the card.
BOSS: FX57 by TechDaddy
Inspired by the Mustang muscle cars of yesterday, Craig Tate whips out the bondo and the spray paint to create a horsepower-heavy case mod that has what it takes under the hood.
Bit-Tech
Bit-Tech
ATI Radeon X1950 XTX 512MB DDR4 Performance Preview
ATI takes another stab at restoring parity in the high-end graphics segment with an improved version of the Radeon X1900 XTX. Reinforced with an enhanced R580+ core and DDR4 memory, the Radeon X1950 XTX 512MB promises a lot but can it deliver the win for ATI? Here's a sneak peak at its performance.
Zune Price Revealed?
TWICE claims to have learned the price of the upcoming portable media player from Microsoft.
Team Xbox
Team Xbox
SoundBlaster X-Fi Crackling and Popping Update from Creative
A new update from Creative on the crackling and popping issues some people are experiencing with their SoundBlaster X-Fi cards. According to Creative the sound glitches only arise on nForce 4 motherboards and only nVidia is able to fix them.
Core 2 Performance with GeForce/SLI
Over the past several weeks, we've conducted extensive Core 2 testing with Intel's 975X chipset and Radeon X1900 CrossFire, but what about NVIDIA's GeForce cards? That's what we're here today to find out.
Intel Core 2's reign will not be long! AMD's Technology pulls the plug
According to AMD engineers, Dual Stress Liner and SOI together should ensure about 16% increase in the frequency potential of Athlon 64 processors. This means Athlon64 90nm chips that are implemented with both SOI and DSL should achieve at least 2.8Ghz nominal clock frequencies. Those opterons which can reach up to 3Ghz on air are more likely golden chips with DSL and Strained SOI on 90nm.
Xpentor
Xpentor
ATi X1950XTX Pic's
Here are some pictures of ATi's upcoming X1950XTX. Our pictures compare the physical difference between the X1900XTX and the X1950XTX. The overall simpler PCB layout of the X1950XTX points towards a less power consuming card.
MSI 7600GT Diamond Plus granted the World's First HDMI Certification
MSI 7600GT Diamond Plus is the World's first VGA card granted the World's First HDMI Certification. Along with simple connectivity, the audio/video signals on PC can be transmitted to LCD or Plasma TV under HDMI. MSI NX7600GT Diamond Plus has also an exclusive function called D.O.T. II over clocking technology, which enable user to adjust the accordance of power-consumption and performance dynamically.
HKEPC Hardware
HKEPC Hardware
ATI Vendor Supplied Radeon X1950XTX Benchmarks Leaked
DailyTech has received early benchmarks of ATI?s upcoming Radeon X1950XTX and X1950 CrossFire graphics cards. ATI?s upcoming Radeon X1950XTX and X1950 CrossFire is expected to make its debut on August 23rd.
Cornice 1" Mobile HDD with 12GB Storage Capacity
Cornice, Inc., known for its ultra slim mobile hard disk drives, has released a 5th generation of its Dragon series mobile hard drive that can now store 12GB of data. Other than being robust, durable and less power consuming, it is equipped with technologies that we now expect as a standard in desktop and mobile drives alike.
