Toms Hardware Guide have posted their 24 Board Intel 865/875P Roundup! Here's a snip.

In the next few months, two chipsets will set the pace for the Intel P4 platform, namely the 875P as the top model and the somewhat cheaper 865 with its derivatives. It is also apparent that the Grantsdale chipset, which is not due to be released until mid 2004, will expand the current generation. The two modules are therefore designed to last a long time and are ideal as upgrades or for OEM use.

Xbitlabs have thrown up their Contemporary Socket A Chipsets: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400, NVIDIA nForce2 400, SiS748 and VIA KT600 article!

We reviewed 4 new chipsets for Socket A processors. Hopefully you will find our article helpful when deciding on the configuration of your future Athlon XP platform.

Der Hardwarehersteller EPoX hat für sechs seiner Pentium-4-Mainboards BIOS-Updates herausgebracht, die Knackser bei der Musikwiedergabe über den Onboard-AC97-Soundchip beseitigen sollen. Von Sound-Problemen erlöst sein sollen nach BIOS-Update die Mainboards EP-4PCA3+ (BIOS-Datei: 4PC33703.ZIP), das EP-4PCA3I (4C3I3703.ZIP), das EP-4PGAI (4PGA3703.ZIP), das EP-4PDA und die Varianten EP-4PDAI sowie EP-4PDAEI (jeweils 4PDA3703.ZIP). EPoX stellt seine BIOS-Updates unter www.epox.de/techsupp/downloads.asp zum Herunterladen zur Verfügung.

Kingston Technology released two specialty DRAM modules designed specifically for high-end PC enthusiasts on Tuesday. The official press release is still not available though. Although no memory controller currently supports either DDR466 or DDR500 memory, Kingston is releasing "HyperX" branded modules based upon both types of specialty PC memory manufactured by Winbond, according to a Kingston company spokeswoman. But customers should be prepared to pay for the extra performance; the modules are about twice as expensive as Kingston's more standard DDR400 memory modules. Users will have a choice of 256-Mbyte, 512-Mbyte, and 1-Gbyte unbuffered modules. Kingston will offer "kits" of the 512-Mbyte and 1-Gbyte module offerings, providing paired DRAM modules that have been specifically tested for compatibility with one another. Both modules will use a 184-pin pinout and use 3-4-4-8-1 timings, or CAS Latency 3, and will include an aluminum heat spreader. The modules run at 2.65V. You can order those here.

XabreGamers has more info regarding the upcoming S3 DeltaChrome, including the release schedule of the VPU. The DeltaChrome is S3 Graphics' upcoming GPU which supports both DX9 and OpenGL 1.4, PS and VS 2.0 and a lot of other goodies.

AMDZone's Chris Tom writes down performance numbers from the nForce 3 Pro powered Asus SK8N. He compares it to the Athlon XP 3200+ and the P4 3.2GHz performance using 242 and 244 Opterons at default and overclocked speeds. Enjoy.

Xbitlabs Andy Yaschenko has thrown up his 10 page CPUs With 64bit Architecture: Evolution or Revolution? article. Here's a byte (or two):

We are facing the transition from 32bit to 64bit technology. But are we ready for that? In this article we are going to take a look at the processor market to see if there is real need in this transition and what the solutions will be the pioneers in the 64bit world.

Laut US-Presseberichten hat der Prozessorhersteller AMD aus Versehen eine Zusammenfassung seiner geplanten Veröffentlichungstermine für weitere 64-Bit-Prozessoren an Journalisten geschickt. So wurden nun die genauen Einführungstermine für die Athlon-64-Prozessoren für Desktop- und Notebook-PCs sowie für einen schnelleren Dual-Prozessor-fähigen Opteron bekannt. Der Opteron 246 soll am 4. August 2003 sein Debüt feiern, um dann das schnellste Mitglied der bisher aus den Modellen Opteron 240 (1,4 GHz), 242 (1,6 GHz) und 244 (1,8 GHz) bestehenden 2-Wege-Serie zu werden. Eine Taktrate wurde noch nicht genannt, die bisherigen Taktraten lassen aber auf runde 2 GHz schließen. Für den 22. September 2003 gelistet wurde der 8-Wege-fähige Opteron 846 und - kurioserweise - nochmal der Opteron 246. Vermutlich war stattdessen eher der 1-Wege-Opteron 146 gemeint und ein Vertipper die Ursache. Eine weitere Erklärung wäre, dass die Termine noch nicht ganz feststehen. Mehr Infos: Golem.de

Xbitlabs.com reports that the initial pricing of Intel code-named Prescott processor was revealed by an unofficial source today. The fastest Socket 478 chip from Intel with 800MHz Quad Pumped Bus and 1MB of L2 cache in addition to loads of other improvements will cost you $640 in quantities starting from 1000 units at launch this year.

Just spotted this scoop at Adrian's Rojakpot.

Has anyone heard of the new AMD Athlon FX? No? That wouldn?t be surprising since I have never heard of it until now! Athlon FX is apparently going to be AMD?s official name for the new Athlon XP Thorton core.

Iwill has revealed a new Pentium 4 mini PC system called ZPC. With delicate appearance, stylish design and profound performance, ZPC is quite suitable for today's fashion geeks. Iwill's ZPC comes with a slim and light box as a book-sized P4 barebone. The dimension is ultra-compact as 18.4 x 26.3 x 5.4(cm) which perfectly matches even the smallest of spaces in home or office. The ZPC features an advanced method of cooling system called Radiator Cooling Technology to solve the thermal issue in a mini PC. It let heat disappear directly from the bladed heat sink to the chassis.

Thermaltake Technology announced their most advanced air cool heat sink fan: Silent Boost. Their latest offering is said to incorporate a highly complex Hydro Wave Bearing fan along with high density all copper heat sink. From this product, Thermaltake also designs the series label to present the features of the cooling solution. Silent Boost can match both "low noise" and "performance" functions.

Microstar International, a.k.a. MSI, is going to introduce a new retail package for Nvidia GeForce FX products. The new bundle includes 3 AAA game titles. Currently on the list are Battlefield 1942, Command & Conquer Generals and Unreal 2: The Awakening as well as a wired USB mouse. The mouse appears to actually be a Logitech model. According to MSI the mouse features an 800dpi optical sensor. It's aluminum made and brings a blue LED scroll wheel. Nboxes will be available for the whole FX series. Read more for some pictures.

UK's Hexus.net have snagged a scoop on Intel's upcoming Tejas CPU.

Want to know what the new P4 will look like after Socket 478 and Prescott has come and gone? Tejas is its name and it's a scoop on the packaging. Take a look at it right here. Looks like rumours were correct, the "waffle iron" to swap out chips is present and correct.

Some polish sight frazpc.pl did a review of the Coolermaster Musketeer. Great photos and a video of how it works! Thanks to Mr A. It appears that the Musketeer is a temp and voltage monitor.

VR-Zone has posted some pics and info on the Tejas processor in 775 LGA (Land Grid Array) scheduled for launch in second half of next year.

I was just over at Nordic Hardware.com when I noticed that they've snagged some details and a photo of Abit's IC7 MAX III motherboard.

VR-Zone.com have specially selected several 865PE boards in the market that came equipped with PAT feature and put them together for a roundup.

No doubt the boards that we are going to look at today are the best performing 865PE boards around and these are the boards that consumers should be considering seriously. Among the candidates are ABIT IS7-G, ASUS P4P800 Deluxe, AOpen AX4SPE Max, Albatron PX865PE Pro II, EPoX 4PDA2+ and MSI 865PE Neo2. We will take a close look at the board features, BIOS features, performance and most importantly their overclockability.

Hexus.Net have snagged some photo's and details about AMD's upcoming Thorton CPU.

Well we have heard a lot about this, today HEXUS got some exclusive shots of this new CPU. Basically it is a Barton but with 1/2 the L2 cache - 256 instead of 512KB we have not heard anything from AMD in regards to this CPU. The Thorton is an AMD Athlon XP part; it does not replace the AMD Duron.

Intel Corporation today introduced a new version of the Intel Pentium 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology at 3.2 GHz. Pentium 4 processor-based PCs and Intel® Xeon?-based servers with HT technology are now available across a range of mainstream and performance system price points. With a 512K Level 2 cache, a choice of 400, 533 and 800 MHz system bus speeds, and manufactured on Intel's leading 0.13-micron process technology, the Intel Pentium 4 processor is the leading microprocessor for consumers and business users.