Albatron KX18D Pro II Nforce2 Motherboard Review @ Tweaknews.net
Article Snippit:
"I am thoroughly impressed with this motherboard. Part of what one has to consider when purchasing any type of hardware is what they are getting for their money. What you are getting with the KX18D Pro II is a stable, feature-packed motherboard that overclocks like a dream. I know that a lot of people do not overclock their systems, and so care very little about such things. Frankly, that doesn't matter. The board has so much to offer that even if you never stray from the default settings, you will still be very happy with your investment." Read More over here
"I am thoroughly impressed with this motherboard. Part of what one has to consider when purchasing any type of hardware is what they are getting for their money. What you are getting with the KX18D Pro II is a stable, feature-packed motherboard that overclocks like a dream. I know that a lot of people do not overclock their systems, and so care very little about such things. Frankly, that doesn't matter. The board has so much to offer that even if you never stray from the default settings, you will still be very happy with your investment." Read More over here
Princeton VL 1715 LCD Monitor
Just got word from the guy's over at Bit BenderTech, that their Princeton VL 1715 LCD monitor review is out!
The VL Series of displays from Princeton offer a combination of value and performance. Today we'll be taking a look at their 17" model with built in speakers, and decent specs for the price. The front of the panel is very good looking with a 1" silver bezel all the way around and the On Screen Diagnostic (OSD) buttons easily accessible without the need of hiding behind a drop-down door panel.
The VL Series of displays from Princeton offer a combination of value and performance. Today we'll be taking a look at their 17" model with built in speakers, and decent specs for the price. The front of the panel is very good looking with a 1" silver bezel all the way around and the On Screen Diagnostic (OSD) buttons easily accessible without the need of hiding behind a drop-down door panel.
Enermax UC-A8FATR4 Fan Controller Review
OCIA.net checks out the Enermax UC-A8FATR4 Fan Controller in their latest review! Here's a snip
The package came with a healthy supply of adhesive labels for labeling the thermal probes as well as a 3 pin adapter for the CPU fan that allows you to control the speed of the CPU fan and keep track of the fan RPMs. I placed my thermal sensors on my RAM sink, my CPU Cooler, and my video card cooler. I was impressed with the accuracy as the temps all registered within 2-3 degrees F at idle when compared to the temps registered in motherboard monitor.
The package came with a healthy supply of adhesive labels for labeling the thermal probes as well as a 3 pin adapter for the CPU fan that allows you to control the speed of the CPU fan and keep track of the fan RPMs. I placed my thermal sensors on my RAM sink, my CPU Cooler, and my video card cooler. I was impressed with the accuracy as the temps all registered within 2-3 degrees F at idle when compared to the temps registered in motherboard monitor.
Plextor PX-708A Dual-format DVD writer Review
Plextor PX-708A Dual-format DVD writer Review at Gamingin 3D. After reviewing the Plextor Premium, I was pretty satisfied: it was a fast, quality, and future-proof burner. Why on earth would I want a DVD burner? So I could "backup my movies"? Please....Things have changed quite a bit with DVD recorders in just the last few months. It seems price-slashing and technology updates have been...
HIS Excalibur IceQ 256Meg DDR2 Radeon 9800pro Review @ Tweaknews.net
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"The Excalibur IceQ 9800 pro embodies everything I have ever wanted in a videocard. The card is packed full of 256megs of fast DDR2 memory, includes a quiet and efficient monster cooler and for once there are memory sinks installed throughout the card. The performance numbers and results would easily make even the pickiest of gamers happy with the ability to handle quality settings and pump out great framerates without breaking a sweat."
"The Excalibur IceQ 9800 pro embodies everything I have ever wanted in a videocard. The card is packed full of 256megs of fast DDR2 memory, includes a quiet and efficient monster cooler and for once there are memory sinks installed throughout the card. The performance numbers and results would easily make even the pickiest of gamers happy with the ability to handle quality settings and pump out great framerates without breaking a sweat."
Leadtek WinFast A350 Ultra TDH MyVIVO Video Card Review at 3DXtreme
Hey Everyone,
After a short break we are back with a new look, new name and a new review. We are now 3DXtreme located at www.3dxtreme.net (no more .org) and we've updated our site layout to something a bit more professional and stylish!
..and here is our first review
Leadtek WinFast A350 Ultra TDH MyVIVO Video Card Review at 3DXtreme
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"The A350 differs from the all the other standard 5900 boards by integrating ViVO features on the Leadtek model. The Leadtek A350 ViVO includes features like PIP, Direct Burn and it's a damn fast gaming card...."
After a short break we are back with a new look, new name and a new review. We are now 3DXtreme located at www.3dxtreme.net (no more .org) and we've updated our site layout to something a bit more professional and stylish!
..and here is our first review
Leadtek WinFast A350 Ultra TDH MyVIVO Video Card Review at 3DXtreme
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"The A350 differs from the all the other standard 5900 boards by integrating ViVO features on the Leadtek model. The Leadtek A350 ViVO includes features like PIP, Direct Burn and it's a damn fast gaming card...."
Diabolic Minotaur Mid-Tower ATX Case Review
OCIA.net checks out the Diabolic Minotaur Mid-Tower ATX Case in their latest review! Here's a snip.
You will notice the monster 120mm fan that provides for most of the case?s airflow. There is always a debate over whether negative pressure or positive pressure is better for airflow. I personally prefer negative pressure because it allows cool air to be pulled from any opening in the case. This is not the case with CPU coolers, however, but that is a different story all together. One other thing to point out here is the mechanism above the expansion card slots. This is a hold-down for the expansion cards that replaces the normal screw hold-downs. A very nice feature IMO, as I tend to change out PCI/AGP cards on a regular basis.
You will notice the monster 120mm fan that provides for most of the case?s airflow. There is always a debate over whether negative pressure or positive pressure is better for airflow. I personally prefer negative pressure because it allows cool air to be pulled from any opening in the case. This is not the case with CPU coolers, however, but that is a different story all together. One other thing to point out here is the mechanism above the expansion card slots. This is a hold-down for the expansion cards that replaces the normal screw hold-downs. A very nice feature IMO, as I tend to change out PCI/AGP cards on a regular basis.
I-Star D300 Storm Rackmount Case Review
OCIA.net checks out the I-Star D300 Storm Rackmount Case in their latest review. Below is a direct quote from the review:
"The case cools just as well as the YY-Cube I was currently using. All of the aluminum on this case is definitely appealing to the eyes, as is the overall design of the chassis. There were no sharp edges on the case that I could find, or at least not any place that you would normally have an extremity near, hehe. I also looked at the specifications for this case on the manufacturer?s website. Everything seems to be in order there."
"The case cools just as well as the YY-Cube I was currently using. All of the aluminum on this case is definitely appealing to the eyes, as is the overall design of the chassis. There were no sharp edges on the case that I could find, or at least not any place that you would normally have an extremity near, hehe. I also looked at the specifications for this case on the manufacturer?s website. Everything seems to be in order there."
Cooling 3D Style - Gigabyte cool the clocks
When we think of processor cooling devices most of us would first think of Thermaltake, CoolerMaster or OCZ. What about if we told you to think of Gigabyte? Start thinking about it! Gigabyte has just released their very first cooler for AMD Athlon XP and 64 as well as Intel Pentium 4! TweakTown have got Gigabyte's 3D cooler on the test bed. Come see just what it is capable of when we push some more MHz through the processors!
MADDOG Multimedia Entertainer 8 Channel Soundcard Review @ Tweaknews.net
Article Quote:
"The Entertainer is a great soundcard with a good price, solid performance and extreme compatibility. You can plug every audio toy you have into this card and enjoy them all in heart-pounding 8 point surround sound. The Entertainer does everything a soundcard should do and more, which makes it an exceptional product that I would recommend to anyone who...."
"The Entertainer is a great soundcard with a good price, solid performance and extreme compatibility. You can plug every audio toy you have into this card and enjoy them all in heart-pounding 8 point surround sound. The Entertainer does everything a soundcard should do and more, which makes it an exceptional product that I would recommend to anyone who...."
Chill Vent I
OCIA.net checks out the Chill Vent I in their latest review! Here's a byte.
Now that we are familiar with the concept behind this product, let?s do some testing to see how it performs. First let?s go over the installation. This is where the fun begins. I could not fit this product into my case. Granted, I am running a YY Cube case, but this product was too wide to fit in there. However, it says on their site that this is designed for a mid-tower ATX case, so no point deductions here. I went ahead and installed it into a different computer using a typical mid-tower ATX design. It fit into the case as advertised.
Now that we are familiar with the concept behind this product, let?s do some testing to see how it performs. First let?s go over the installation. This is where the fun begins. I could not fit this product into my case. Granted, I am running a YY Cube case, but this product was too wide to fit in there. However, it says on their site that this is designed for a mid-tower ATX case, so no point deductions here. I went ahead and installed it into a different computer using a typical mid-tower ATX design. It fit into the case as advertised.
Samsung ML-2151N & ML-2150 Digital Laser Printer Reviews @ Tweaknews.net
Article Snippit:
"The two Samsung laser printer models I will be reviewing today would make a perfect addition or upgrade for office environment needing top performance, quality and reliability. If you only require a normal stand alone printer that pumps out a quick 21 pages per minute, the ML-2150 would be perfect for you.
But, if your company/office has an internal network which you would like to connect to the printer via a wireless or wired interface, the ML-2151N's built in network server printing capability can have your whole office printing through one convenient location."
"The two Samsung laser printer models I will be reviewing today would make a perfect addition or upgrade for office environment needing top performance, quality and reliability. If you only require a normal stand alone printer that pumps out a quick 21 pages per minute, the ML-2150 would be perfect for you.
But, if your company/office has an internal network which you would like to connect to the printer via a wireless or wired interface, the ML-2151N's built in network server printing capability can have your whole office printing through one convenient location."
Athlon 64 3400+ CPU
AMD's new Athlon64 3400+ CPU is finally out and so are the reviews!
AMDZone AMD-MB.com Anandtech Tech Report Hot Hardware Gamer's Depot Firingsquad Hardtecs4u
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Transcend JetFlash USB 2.0 Drive Review
OCIA.net checks out the Transcend JetFlash USB 2.0 Drive in their latest review! Here's a snip.
The JetFlash comes with everything you need to get started. The nice neck strap to choke the folks trying to steal your JetFlash, or to hang the unit around your neck so you don't lose it; whichever you choose. A USB extension cord is provided as well. The standard user manual, product overview, and warranty card has also been supplied. You get a driver CD to install the JetFlash. This CD is only used for Windows 98, 98SE and below. Every other version recognizes it automatically. Then, of course, the JetFlash itself.
The JetFlash comes with everything you need to get started. The nice neck strap to choke the folks trying to steal your JetFlash, or to hang the unit around your neck so you don't lose it; whichever you choose. A USB extension cord is provided as well. The standard user manual, product overview, and warranty card has also been supplied. You get a driver CD to install the JetFlash. This CD is only used for Windows 98, 98SE and below. Every other version recognizes it automatically. Then, of course, the JetFlash itself.
DriverHeaven Reviews & Guides
Just got word from our bro's over at DriverHeaven that they've thrown up some new Hardware and Games reviews and two new guides!
Read More for the Full List.
Read More for the Full List.
Volari Duo V8 Ultra
Just got word that HardwareOC have thrown up their review of Club3D's Volari Duo V8 Ultra graphics card! Here's a snip.
The Volari V8 series come with the support for 8 processing pipelines, compared to 4 in the V5 series. It's important to point out, that this chip has double the amount of pixel shader units (4) but remained at 2 vertex shader units which is quite a shame. It's a shame when we compare it to either the ATI Radeon 9800 series (4) or the NVIDIA GeForce FX 59x0 3 vertex shaders oppositely with the Volari's 2. The Volari V8 and V8 Ultra has the same operating frequency as the V5 series: 300/650 for the V8 and 350/750MHz for the Ultra version.
The Volari V8 series come with the support for 8 processing pipelines, compared to 4 in the V5 series. It's important to point out, that this chip has double the amount of pixel shader units (4) but remained at 2 vertex shader units which is quite a shame. It's a shame when we compare it to either the ATI Radeon 9800 series (4) or the NVIDIA GeForce FX 59x0 3 vertex shaders oppositely with the Volari's 2. The Volari V8 and V8 Ultra has the same operating frequency as the V5 series: 300/650 for the V8 and 350/750MHz for the Ultra version.
Jasc PaintShop Photo Album 4 Review @ ExtensionTech.net
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"The next best feature of Photo Album 4 was the Quick Fix function. You simply select your picture (or pictures), hit Quick Fix, and you're done. Quick Fix automatically adjusts brightness, color balance, saturation, sharpness, etc. You can use the manual adjust or the Adjust Wizard, but I found that 99% of the time, Quick Fix did the job just as well as my manual tinkering did, if not better. The color was richer, the light levels were perfected, and it made okay pictures look good and good pictures look great..."
"The next best feature of Photo Album 4 was the Quick Fix function. You simply select your picture (or pictures), hit Quick Fix, and you're done. Quick Fix automatically adjusts brightness, color balance, saturation, sharpness, etc. You can use the manual adjust or the Adjust Wizard, but I found that 99% of the time, Quick Fix did the job just as well as my manual tinkering did, if not better. The color was richer, the light levels were perfected, and it made okay pictures look good and good pictures look great..."
Evercool K802-715 (AMD K8 & Athlon64) CPU Cooler Review at 3dXtreme
3dXtreme would like to inform you that we've just posted our Evercool K802-715 (AMD K8 & Athlon64) CPU Cooler Review
"There is also something to be mentioned about the noise levels that each produced. While the Thermaltake was producing about 45dB, the Evercool was producing just under 30dB. This alone is something to consider, especially if you?re concerned with pc noise..."
Evercool K802-715 (AMD K8 & Athlon64) CPU Cooler Review at
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"There is also something to be mentioned about the noise levels that each produced. While the Thermaltake was producing about 45dB, the Evercool was producing just under 30dB. This alone is something to consider, especially if you?re concerned with pc noise..."
Evercool K802-715 (AMD K8 & Athlon64) CPU Cooler Review at
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ATI Radeon 9600XT @ 3dXtreme
The benchmark scores clearly tell the tale of this video card, however, there is also basically user experience that can?t be quantified here with graphs. Not only does this card perform by sheer numbers, but the quality of the video and smoothness of the graphics are among the best. These are things that can only be experienced by actually seeing the card in action.
