Socket 939? Socket 775? DDR2? PCI Express? For those of you who are a little unattentive to the new tech around, take a look at Anandtech's guides on building a high end system, mid-range system, and entry level system.
Today Corsair introduced four new products in this family of ultra-fast modules. These memory modules offer the incredibly fast speeds of DDR2 5300 and the low latencies of 4-4-4-12.
Here we go again. More Corsair XL memory. Are they actually really good? They seem to be, but I don't like it. "Walk softly and carry a big stick... or two!
Having the right mouse is crucial to being the top fragger. It's also relieves wrist and palm stress, for those, um, hardcore gamers. ThinkComputers has the i-rocks mouse. Can they compete with MS and Logitech?
Seems like everyone is having a crave for the new low latency memory . The Rojakpots joins the crowd for the feast. They like the new Corsair? I'm sure they do. "Everyone is abuzz about the new Corsair ultra-low latency XL memory modules.
Driverheaven has a nice article to find out what video card is sufficient for your needs. Of course the X800XT PE would be the best, but then again who has the money to buy it?
The crazy shrimps takes one of the best waterblocks and test it against the Cool Cases CF1 v2. I've never heard of Cool Cases before. Perhaps it's good?
Driverheaven interviews Valve's director of marketing to find out more on the upcoming HL2 and CS. They've finally caught the bandit who stole the HL2 codes, so when is the game gonna be out???
I'll be needing some speakers since I'll be moving soon. My headphones just are cutting it. Viperlair introduces the new addition of quality speakers from Edifier. Hmmm...never heard of them.
OCIA took apart the newly released Foxconn A64 heatsink named the Guzzler. What did I mean by taking it apart? You'll be shocked at what you see. Shame shame shame.
We recently paid a visit to the Zalman USA office located in Southern California. The facility was spacious, the employees were friendly, and it was filled with Zalman products. The purpose of my visit?
Now that you've seen the fastest video cards around, the current line of CPUs seem to be our bottlenecks. So how well will our system run with it? [H] has the answers on the most common CPUs we use.
A case like this takes the fun out of modding your externals. Nonetheless it is hassle free. IMHO, it's too fancy. I like something slick and classy. "Tonite we have a case on the test bench once again.
InsaneTek is here to bring another contest giveaway. This time the prize will be 2 sticks of 256mb Geil Ultra PC3200 Platinum. The contest will end July 9th, 2004. This is a fun contest and we encourage all of you to join.
Wireless and portability seems to be the aim for a lot of companies nowadays. ThinkComputers has the new Vantec external HD enclosure. Pretty good to have if buying an external HD will burn a hole in your wallet.
I've been on OCZ's a$$ about this memory for a very long time. Unfortunately I won't be getting it. It looks like the Lan Addicts were lucky and got some. I'll have to settle with making a purchase. I deserve some right guys?
My my, everything is going wireless nowadays. r&b found a good use for this wireless DVD and video viewer. "Today it's time to look at another product from Trust. We have their wireless DVD & Video viewer on the test bench.
OCIA takes a look at what lanners and modders should spend their money on--a nice looking mousepad. It's designed for gaming, with a "light" twist. Heh, like that one? Ok nevermind.
Currently still the fastest hard drive, Systemcooling goes over the 74GB Raptor. Anandtech has already shown a peek at the new Maxtor, but the Raptor still keeps up.
Uh oh, the new Intel chipsets are already having problems. [H]ardocp has already received news about the "recall". This is certainly not a good sign for Intel.
Want an affordable hard drive with 250gb of space that runs as fast as Western Digital's 10,000RPM Raptor? There's not much to say other than Maxtor's MaXLine Plus II will probably be in your future.
OCIA has the new Vantec molex connectors. It's one of those things that case modders should definitely look into. "I inserted the molex removal tool provided in the kit.
I'm not sure that the new 775 Intel CPUs are going to be any good, but Abit has released the AS8 to support the new processor. The board is based on the current i865pe chipset.
Globalwin has been quiet in the CPU cooling department. I guess they were too busy making cool cases like this one. Systemcooling gives a look at Globalwin's new micro case. Is it just me or does the front resemble the Antec P160?
ThinkComputers.org paid a visit to the MillionMan Lan party. Those lucky guys sure got to have fun. "Well we have made it to MML3!!! Here are some pics! We will have a full article when we return.
The Cooler Master Cavalier 4 is a nice addition to have in your living room. HTPC can never look any fancier. "Cooler Master has outdone themselves, actually thinking about what would make an excellent HTPC case.
Anandtech has just put up a very interesting article which digs into why and how the new 925X chipset locks a high amount of overclocking. Is there a way around it? Find out what the boys at Anandtech found.
RojakPot tells you in detail how to voltmod that 9800 Pro you have been holding back. RojakPot proves that cooling isn't everything. I would highly recommend this to those of you who are looking to push your card to its absolute limit.
Cooler Master is not the only one with new cool looking cases. The new Thermaltake Tsunami is also catching my eye. It's classy, roomy, and provides good airflow. I drool...
Abit has now launched the AV8 based on the K8T800 Pro chipset for the new 939 A64 CPUs. Their KV8 Pro is looking mighty good nowadays. "ABIT brings a higher level of performance to the AMD platform with the release of the ABIT AV8.
Looking for a nice mouse to replace the trackpad on your notebook? Why not take a look at VirtualHideout's evaluations on this Logitech Notebook Optical Mouse Plus+?
There's a new company called Nu. Heh, I crack myself up. r&b burns some DVDs with this Nu DVD Burner. "A few months ago NU sent us their DDW-081 + dvd burner and today we have their dual DVDRW (DDW-082) on the test bench.
With the increasing amount of heat that current and future processors dissipate, traditional air cooling may not be enough to handle our need for outrageous overclocks anymore.
Abit has released some great boards in the future, all my boards are Abit boards. Their OTES is great innovation, and now they have something new. The little NB fan now helps cool the entire system. Check out the great airflow designs.
Anandtech has an article up on ATI's new HDTV Wonder. This could make a sweet entertainment system out of your rig when paired with one of ATI's TV Wonder cards. Check out their opinions on it.
Are you a hardcore gamer? If so then you should look into the Razor mice. ViperLair has one , seems pretty good. "I should point out the obvious... a piece of hardware will not convert you from a lousy gamer to a great gamer.
Adrian's Rojak Pot has an article about the missing files in your computer. Are they hidden or just bugged? "Have you ever opened up a folder in Windows Explorer, only to find all their file names have gone missing?
Here is a new motherboard for A64 users. Chaintech has been releasing some nice looking, feature rich motherboards. Is it good though? r&b gives you the results.
The [H]ard guys take a look at the new socket 775 board and CPU. It really is a shame that Intel is not making much progress. Pins in the socket rather than the CPU is a nice design, but flaws overweigh benefits IMO.
Wow, you're going to be cool if you own one of these. Overclocker Cafe has a fine Swiss army knife, that's also a USB drive! "Thumb drives are everywhere and are used as an everyday utility just as a pocket knife is.
For those who want to know what's so new about the Grantsdale and Alderwood, Viperlair has a good explanation. "Over the next several days, you'll be hearing a lot about Intel's significant upgrade to the Pentium 4 platform.
Rojak Pots have another mod guide--this time the NF7. This board is solid and better than the DFI Infinity IMO. No bios crap outs. And yes I have both and not biased. "The ABIT NF7 series of motherboards are really top-notch motherboards.
I'm Chinese myself, but these Chinese guys are just plain dirty. They play dirty and deserve no respect. Systemcooling has found out that they've been stealing content from multiple sites and releasing it as their own.
Corsair XL memory sure is getting a lot of attention. r&b samples the new low latency memory. "Tonite we have a memory kit from Corsair on the test bench.
Fremont, CA, June 17, 2004: Corsair Memory, Inc., a global leader in ultra-performance DDR memory modules for PC gamers and enthusiasts, today announced new DDR2 Value Select memory modules.
Adrian's Rojak Pot has another guide for modding your video card. This time it's beneficial for workstation people. "Want a FireGL workstation card but cant afford to pay ATIs exhorbitant prices?
Systemcooling has this in-between-aircooling-and-watercooling-heatsink. It doesn't show much promise if you ask me. Head on over and check it out yourself. "Today we are reviewing the 3R Systems Poseidon Water Cooling system.
Red and Blackness reviews this new Asetek Antarctica waterblock. This proves to be a very nice block, just about destroying the Maze 4 performance-wise. It also will work on your P4, AMD, or even your AMD64.
Viperlair got their grubby hands on the new Corsair XL memory. The new low latency has been getting a lot of attention, though I still prefer the older Winbond memory.
I'm a big fan of OCZ memory. Their PCB is pretty much the best available. The only thing coming close would be Kingston's HyperX PC3200 but that's now extinct.
Cooler Master makes some pimpin cases. I currently own 3 of them. This stacker proves to have some good airflow..but 2 exhaust fans on the bottom of the case??? "So you're looking for a new case.
Ever since the invention of optical mice, I've found mousepads to be rather useless. It causes me deaths when I frag. OCIA takes a look at this gaming mousepad that provides ample space.
InsaneTek is proud to present our first review since the launch of the site. Here's a snip: "TTIC makes a large variety of heat pipe induced heat sinks, but mainly for OEM systems.
I remember when I had my old Albatron 845 Pro. It was a solid board and paired greatly with the 2.4b I had at the time. Does this board continue the legacy? Let's see what viperlair thought of it.
Foxconn is making a big introduction for themselves recently with their budget mobos. Wait, they make heat sinks??? Look at those pretty heat pipes. "Here's where everything started to suck. Guess what folks? The fan got in the way.
Want a free keyboard? Wait that didn't sound too well, let me rephrase. Want a free keyboard that lights up? Red & Blackness is having a contest, and the prize is one spankin nice keyboard.
Adrian got to play with some pumped up Nitro ram. Those heatspreaders look cool. I'm a big sucker for looks. "SimpleTech produces memory modules as well as many other storage-related products.
I don't know about you, but there is something sweet about a $56.99 450 watt PSU with a massive 140mm fan. And the boys at virtual-hideout confirm that .
I've been looking for a PC controller to play my NFS:Underground. My USB PS controller adapter makes the game freeze. ThinkComputers takes a look at they Nyko. Maybe I should pick one up? "Do your hands get sweaty while playing games?
The folks at explosive labs have recently posted their Athlon64 Motherboard round-up. While I am going to wait for the 939 pin athlon64's, this is still worth checking out for those of you looking to pair your athlon64's with a nice board.
The Cafe boys have 1gb of Corsair memory to giveaway. IMO, Corsair makes some excellent memory, but with a high price tag. Since these are free, head on over and join in!
This looks like a very nice case that should be easy to mod. Cooler Master definitely has a winner with this case, it should attract a lot of modders who want something simple and nice to begin with.
Gigabyte is known to produce feature rich motherboards with excellent stability. The r&b boys take a look at the Gigabyte using the slightly older K8T800 chipset. "Tonite we will have a closer look at a AMD64 board that Gigabyte sent us.
ThinkComputers is giving away a pc remote. It's not hard to enter. I have no idea what you can use this for; perhaps HTPC? "Well its summer and its time to relax! What a better way to relax than with the streamzap PC remote!
Swiftech is one of the best cooling companies around. They owned everyone back in the day with their MCX462+. Our viper buddies take a look at the new A64 block.
SystemCooling has finally reviewed a Thermaltake heatsink that shows promise. That thing is HUGE! "The Petronas Towers dont have the word tower in their name for nothing; they are the undisputed tallest skyscrapers in the world.
Lian Li is certainly makes some of the finest cases around. I do have some interesting questions for their engineers though. Anyway, the Cafe boys have this classy new Lian Li V1100. It's simply beautiful.
Lan gamers are certainly going to be benefitting from this little mod. The Rojak Pot's have an article teaching you how to mod your FPIO2 header. "Many cases now come with front panels with USB ports and speaker and microphone jacks.
Although AMD Athlon XP processors see no further increase in speed in the near future, heat sink manufacturers continue to make exceptional heat sinks for consumers.
With the release of Nvidia’s GeForce FX 6800 Ultra, many people, including myself, were skeptical of ATI’s claim that the X800 series cards were faster. Many people thought that Nvidia would regain the crown for a while.
The next goal of optical drives is for DVD Burners, such as this Asus one from our buddies at Viperlair, to become faster and faster. I gotta get me one of these before they slap a law to make it illegal to burn DVD movies.
I've always been a fan of Albatron products. They're cheap, reliable, and still fast. The LAN Addicts take a look at the new midranged Albatron FX5700P Turbo. This card looks spiffy to me.
To start off the launch of InsaneTek.com, we are proud to have a contest giveaway. The prize is a Thermaltake Silent Boost heatsink for Socket A/370 motherboards.
As CPUs get hotter, watercooling becomes more popular. Viperlair takes a look at an affordable easy to assemble watercooling kit from Innovatek. Easy and fast but takes the fun out of building one yourself, if you ask me.
