Aluminium AL4377D-SL SkyHawk Case Review!

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Just got an email from Matt@OverclockersClub.com that he's been burning the midnight oil finishing his Aluminium AL4377D-SL SkyHawk case review!

Here's a byte from his review.

Aluminum cases are so much more lighter than metal cases, you can easily see why they have became so popular. There seems to be more and more aluminum cases showing up on the market today.. ..My first "Full tower" case was a Sky Hawk, and ever since then, I have been fonded of Sky Hawk cases. The case I am reviewing today is the all aluminum AL4377D-SL sky hawk. This model includes the front redirect ports such as, dual usb, audio ports, game port, volume control, and a firewire connection.

They're also giving this fine case away! Just fill out your name and email on their contest page for your chance to win!

GeForce 4 Review @ HardOCP!

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The guys over @ HardOCP have written a review about the GeForce4 Ti4600 as well as the GeForce4 MX460 cards. Here´s a scoop:We reference much of the GeForce4 technical data in order to keep focused on what's important about this launch, instead of mindlessly rehashing information you most likely are already familiar with. Also what you will see here that is most likely to be different from the norm is the fact that we are not going to drag you through countless GeForce4 demos. While specific demos built to serve the abilities of a specific GPU can certainly show its power, those demos shoot way above what you will see on your monitor when playing the games available today. We want you to know what the GeForce4 is going to bring to you in gameplay. And after all, gameplay is pretty much the only reason to buy one.... So head over to HardOCP and read the complete review.

The Tech Report Looks @ GeForce 4 Chips!

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I saw this @ The Tech Report. This is something they said:
JUST ABOUT ACCORDING TO schedule, NVIDIA has unveiled a top-to-bottom refresh of its entire desktop graphics product line. The new NVIDIA chips, dubbed GeForce4 Ti and GeForce4 MX, bring with them a number of new features and better performance, which is always a good thing. However, they do little to advance the state of the art in 3D graphics, nor has the GeForce4 Ti unambiguously recaptured the technology lead from ATI's Radeon 8500. Click on Read More... for a link to go to the review.

Nvidia GeForce4 Six Card Review!

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Tomshardware.com have a review of the whole range of Nvidia's GeForce 4 from the GeForce4 MX420 to the flagship GeForce4 Ti4600!

Here's a byte from their review.

Today NVIDIA launches two new graphics chips and 3 new cards for each, making it six new products. While the GeForce4 Ti series of cards will be using the new high-end chip with the code name 'NV25', the GeForce4 MX value series will be based on NVIDIA's new low-cost solution 'NV17'.

First Review of The GeForce 4!

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I saw @ 3DChipset that PCPOP reviewed the GeForce 4 already!!
This is what 3DChipset said:
You know what that means right? Reviews of GeForce 4's will be stock piling high in the next few days. Anyways. PopBoy's review is lenghty and it is in great detail of the many versions of the GeForce 4 chips. Want to check this one out? Follow the link below and stare at the benchmark charts and pictures!
The only minor thing is.. it's in Chinese!
So, here is a translator (Babelfish) Click on Read More... for direct link to the review

Envy News and MouseWars: Everglide Giganta Vs. Ratpadz!

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My older setup consisted of my precision pad smacked right in the middle of my huge GamePC cloth pad. Which brings me to one of the two shortfalls of the 3M Precision pad; it's size. Puny little thing it was? I sure beat that pad to death. After some use the pad tended to warp, which was its other gripe. I've know a few people that went through more than a couple of these. It was upon these flaws that the next generation of gaming mats was created. So, without further adieu, I present the Ratpadz and the Everglide Giganta.

Multifunction Transfer Panel Reviewed!

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Just got an email from Matt@OverclockersClub.com that he's just finished the Multifunction Transfer Panel review.

I have been wanting to get one of those Compunurse temperature probes for sometime now.. One reason is because I don't really trust the "on-board" temperature reading diode, and I would like to have another temperature to compare with. However, right before I was about to buy one of those Compunurse probes, I found a company called KingWin, which had a familiar looking device, which came with a compunurse temperature monitor's

Envy News reviews OCZ Goliath w/Delta8K!

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Check out their review of OCZ' Goliath cooler with the addition of Delta's 8000rpm 50CFM 54dB monster fan. Copper base, aluminium shroud, and screaming loud make for a phenomenal cooler for its price.

Nvidia Detonator Comparison!

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Ray Adams of Nvidia BIOS Collection compared a whole bunch detonators:
22.50, 23.10, 26.35, 26.53 & 27.20.
Tested under Windows XP. With using Quake as OpenGL and 3DMark 2000 & 2001 as D3D benchmarks.
Click on Read More... for direct link, if you wanna know the scores!

Shuttle AS40GTR Board Review!

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Visionary@vr-zone.com sends word they got a new review up of the Shuttle AS40GTR MainBoard!!!

Here's what he's saying

The new Shuttle AS40GTR board based on XP4 HT7645 (SiS645) chipset. This board supports DDR333, 6 Channels Hardware Sound and HighPoint HPT372 RAID. Overall, this board is targeted at the budget conscious consumers yet it is a good performer against Intel 850 and 845B0 boards.

Vantec CCK-6035D Socket A Cooler

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Today 3dXtreme take a look @ the Vantec CCK-6035D socket A cooler.
Here´s a blurb: "Overall the Vantec CCK-6035D is an excellent choice heat sink for anyone. It has one of the easiest installations you'll see with a heat sink, which is important if you are switching heat sinks often. It also provides great cooling at a low price. That's if you can bear the loud noise of the Delta Fan on it." Read More

iFree RF Black PS2 Wireless Keyboard review!

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Just had an email from Kory Titbits@OverclockersClub.com!HEHE like the name ok I change it from Tibbets sorry , that he has just finished his review of the iFree RF Black PS2 Wireless Keyboard , I need one of theses anyway here a byte from their review.

The RF Wireless Keyboard comes with many features, the biggest is its wireless capabilities. Included in the box is the keyboard, antenna, receiver, 2 floppies, one for 98/ME users, the other for Windows 2000 along with the instructions. ..Overall I am very happy with the keyboard and just hope I never have to sit thru that slow floppy disk install again (I put floppy's on a CD)

nVidia Detonators 26.25 & 26.53 COMPARED!

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Well.. there are new Detonators again. So I've tested these drivers too. I used the scores of my earlier NewsPost. My system hasn't changed a bit so the scores are the same. These 2 new drivers are challenged against Detonator 23.11, 27.00, 27.10 & 27.20.
The test was done under Windows XP. I tested the drivers with 3DMark2001 with all options on. And I can say the 27.20 still rocks!
Wanna see the results? Click on Read More...

AMD Athlon XP 2300+ vs Intel Pentium 4-3000!

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I saw this review @ Tom's Hardware. Here is a snippet:
It might sound like a standard topic, but in reality it's quite dramatic: the AMD Athlon XP 2300+ challenges the Intel Pentium 4/3000. We've overclocked these two processors to the extreme, and in the end, they bedazzle with performances that will not be available on the market for another nine months. After all, with their latest offerings, the two manufacturers tout their respective processors as representatives of maximum performance levels. The task of coaxing that maximum performance out of the two competitors presented us with a particular challenge, but it was all done under conditions for absolutely stable operation.
They overclocked these CPU's. And they compared them.
Wanna read the whole review? Click on Read More...

Creative SoundBlaster Extigy Review!

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I was just over @ T-Breaker.com and I noticed they have a review for Creative's new Extigy! Looks cool I got to say.

Here's a byte from their review:

Think of a Sound Card. Now think of this sound card as one that can be hooked up to your PC through the USB port instead of popping it in a PCI slot inside your computer. Add to this, the option of using this sound card without a PC- or in other words, directly connecting it to your home entertainment center like an amplifier. That, in a nutshell, is Extigy.

SOYO P4S DRAGON Ultra Review!

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Just had an email from Visionary@vr-zone.com that there been busy lads cos they just finished their review of SOYO P4S DRAGON Ultra Mainboard that supports DDR333!! :D

Here's a byte from the review

It is touted that SiS645A2 chipset will perform 15% better than the current SiS645A1 chipset so we will investigate whether this statement is true.

Envy News Reviews Zen CPU Radiator!

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The Zen CPU Radiator is one of these exotic heatsinks that uses a fairly new cooling method (for CPU's anyway). While the name gives away its special distinguishing feature, the heatlane radiator used to transfer heat from CPU to the surrounding air isn't your average radiator.

nVidia Detonator 27.20 Performance Comparison!

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So I've tested this driver. I challenged it against Detonator 23.11, 27.00 & 27.10.
This was a good test for my new mainboard (Epox 8KHA+). Damn that board is stable as hell!
But now for the tests. I tested the drivers with 3DMark2001 with all options on. And I can say the 27.20 rocks!
Wanna see the results? Click on Read More...

ProtectorXP CPU Shim Review!

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Envy News has a review of CoolingFlow's gold-plated Athlon XP CPU Shim.
Sporting a design that allows the placement of a thermistor probe, this excellent metal shim protects your AMD XP investment against ghastly and unwanted core destruction. Plenty of pics that compare the ProtectorXP with shims from Tweakmonster, XMP and Thermaltake.

CaseAce GearGrip Pro review!

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Kory@OverclockersClub.com has just finished his review of the CaseAce GearGrip Pro.

Here's a byte from his review

The gear Grip is very easy to install and looks really nice too. It is a great way to carry your computer from place to place without the hassle of back packs of cables and devices. Overall I am very pleased with this little wonder!!!