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Saturday, July 04, 2009
03:08 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
SATA RAID seems to be the rage these days. Practically all motherboard manufacturers have at least a few motherboards with SATA RAID features built-in. With RAID support built into most motherboards and hard disk drive prices continuously dropping, more and more people are opting for RAID solutions as a cheap way to improve performance and/or reliability.
Today, we are going to take a look at how you can optimize your SATA RAID solution. Let’s see what’s the best RAID solution for your needs!
Link : RAID Optimization Guide Rev. 2.0
Thursday, July 02, 2009
01:16 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
The new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 comes with 216 stream processors, 24 more than the original GeForce GTX 260. This gave it a small 12.5% boost in texture fillrate while everything else remained the same. This small improvement, however, gave the GeForce GTX 260 new life and allowed it to better compete with the Radeon HD 4850.
Of course, there were many who felt that the increase in stream processors wasn’t good enough. Not only overclockers but even graphics card manufacturers saw the potential in overclocking the improved GeForce GTX 260. The larger number of stream processors would only mean much greater improvements in performance with every hike in core speed.
Galaxy is one of those manufacturers who saw the potential in offering factory-overclocked versions of the GeForce GTX 260. Their Galaxy GeForce GTX 260+ OverClocked graphics card offers factory-certified clock speeds of 625 MHz core, 1350 MHz shader and 1050 MHz memory. Let’s take a look at the card and see how it fares!
Link : Galaxy GeForce GTX 260+ OC Graphics Card Review
Monday, June 29, 2009
10:47 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
There are so many CPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different models or even remember their specifications.
Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various desktop CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.
Currently covering 703 desktop CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 18 different specifications for each and every CPU.
Here’s the latest update in Revision 7.1 :-- Added the AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition and 905e processors.
- Added the AMD Phenom II X3 705e processor.
- Updated the specifications of the AMD Phenom II X4 945 processor.
- Updated the Release Date and Voltage specifications of the AMD Phenom II X4 and X3 processors. Link : Desktop CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 7.1
Sunday, June 28, 2009
04:29 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
We have more news of Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008! In this update, we updated the Release Schedule with the postponed RTW dates of the Wave 1 release of Service Pack 2.. Check it out!
Link : ED#106 : Windows Vista Service Pack 2’s Latest Release Schedule Rev. 4.6
02:28 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Since 1999, we have been developing the BIOS Optimization Guide, affectionately known as the BOG. From a meager beginning of a single page, it now covers over 400 BIOS options. As old BOG readers will know, we started offering two editions of the BOG since Revision 8.0 - a simplified edition and the complete edition.
Normally, the complete edition is only available to subscribers who help sponsor the development of the guide through a small fee. However, that changes today! From now on, we will post a BIOS option from the complete edition of the BIOS Optimization Guide every weekend.
This week, we will be taking a look at the PCI 2.1 Compliance BIOS setting.
Link : BIOS Option Of The Week - PCI 2.1 Compliance
Saturday, June 27, 2009
11:04 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
As the Windows 7 GA (General Availability) date approaches, Microsoft is releasing regular updates to OEMs on the Windows 7 operating system. Here are the latest updates on the impending launch of Windows 7!
In this revision, we updated the Windows 7 Launch Schedule with the latest RTM date for Windows 7 and improved the language wave release schedule for Windows 7.
Link : ED#105 : The Latest Microsoft Windows 7 Roadmap Rev. 4.2
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
04:26 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Microsoft finally made a public announcement on June 2 confirming that the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program will be offered. Of course, we already knew this as far back as November 9, 2008! Back then, it was known as the Tech Guarantee Program.
We received even more details of the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, and have updated and expanded this article with the following information :- Added two new pages on the impact of the new E & N versions of Windows 7 on the Windows 7 Upgrade Option program, detailing the Eligible Upgrade Paths in Europe, inclusion of a web browser and the Clean Installation Requirement for the upgrade. Link : The Microsoft Windows 7 Free Upgrade Option Program Rev. 4.0
Monday, June 22, 2009
07:40 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Thanks to EU laws, Microsoft has to come up with new E and N variants of Windows 7. With that, Microsoft will have finalized their SKU (stock keeping units) for the Windows 7 operating system, barring any last minute demands by other countries (special firewalls for China?).
Let’s take a look at the choices Microsoft will be offering us, the consumers, when Windows 7 is launched. Let’s start with some highlights of the finalized Windows 7 SKU strategy and finish it off with a summary of the Windows 7 SKUs.
In this latest update, we added a small update on the issuance of new Blue and Rose PC COAs for Windows 7 Starter products, instead of the usual Green PC COAs.
Link : The Microsoft Windows 7 SKU Strategy Revealed Rev. 5.1
Saturday, June 20, 2009
10:11 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
Thanks to EU laws, Microsoft has to come up with new E and N variants of Windows 7. With that, Microsoft will have finalized their SKU (stock keeping units) for the Windows 7 operating system, barring any last minute demands by other countries (special firewalls for China?).
Let’s take a look at the choices Microsoft will be offering us, the consumers, when Windows 7 is launched. Let’s start with some highlights of the finalized Windows 7 SKU strategy and finish it off with a summary of the Windows 7 SKUs.
In this latest update, we added the latest Windows 7 Product Map as well as a new page detailing the new E and N versions of Windows 7!
Link : The Microsoft Windows 7 SKU Strategy Revealed Rev. 5.0
Friday, June 19, 2009
12:22 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
As the Windows 7 GA (General Availability) date approaches, Microsoft is releasing regular updates to OEMs on the Windows 7 operating system. Here are the latest updates on the impending launch of Windows 7!
In this revision, we updated the Windows 7 Launch Schedule with the latest compressed release schedule and revised language waves for Windows 7.
Link : ED#105 : The Latest Microsoft Windows 7 Roadmap Rev. 4.1
Thursday, June 18, 2009
11:26 PM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
How ironic. Microsoft’s new Internet Explorer 8 browser is reportedly not compatible with their own OEM extranet portal!
Our sources recently complained that they have not been able to access the Microsoft OEM Communications Extranet after installing Internet Explorer 8. All IE8 does is "wait" for the portal to load, but the portal never actually loads, leaving these IE8 users frustrated and absolutely pissed.
Link : Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Disrupts OEM Communications
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
08:37 AM MYT
| Posted by: Chai
- Helldorado (PC) review @ GamingHeaven
- Ikonik Ra X10 Liquid review @ Bjorn3D
- OCZ Technology 6GB PC3-12800 Blade Triple Channel Memory Kit review @ Bigbruin.com
- Overlord 2: Gamingheaven @ E3
- Diamond Radeon HD 4870 X2 XOC review @ HotHardware.com
- Rosewill Fort120 CPU Cooler review @ Driverheaven
- Azza Solano 1000 Mid-Tower Case review @ BCCHardware
- Piracy as Free Advertising @ OCModShop
- Palm Pre Hands-on Impressions @ Digital Trends
- Best of E3 2009 @ Digital Trends
- i3DSpeed, May 2009 @ iXBT Labs
- Overclockers HQ Featured Build Ballistix and Asus @ OverclockersHQ
- Sapphire HD4890 1GB Toxic PCI-e Video Card review @ Club Overclocker
- OCZ 30GB Vertex (OCZSSD2-1VTX30G) SSD review @ CCE Reviews
- Foxconn New Products – Quantum Force and DigitLife @ Ninjalane
- Patriot DDR3-1600MHz Triple-Channel 6GB Kit review @ BCCHardware
- Computex 2009: ASUS Eee, motherboards, graphics cards and more! @ PC Perspective
- AKAI ATT023U Professional USB Turntable review @ TweakTown
- Computex 2009: Show Girls @ techPowerUp
- A bevy of new desktop processors arrives @ Tech Report
- Thermaltake Element S Mid-Tower ATX Computer Case review @ Tweaknews
- Computex 2009 Show Coverage Wrapup @ Ninjalane
- HIS HD 4890 Fan TURBO review @ Bjorn3D
- Budgeting for Your Home Theater @ Digital Trends
- Palit GeForce GTX 275 896MB Graphics Card review @ TweakTown
- Ghostbusters: The Video Game (PS3 & X360) review @ Gamingheaven
- QNAP TS-119 Turbo NAS review @ HotHardware.com
- Sennheiser CX 300-II PRECISION Noise Isolating In-Ear-Canalphone review @ ModSynergy.com
- Thermaltake ISGC-200 Heatsink review @ frostytech.com
- June 2009 PCSTATS ShoppingList is up! @ PCSTATS.com
- Hottest Trends from E3 2009 @ Digital Trends
- Computex 2009: Gigabyte pushes motherboard boundaries @ PC Perspective
- Thermaltake ISGC-200 cooler review @ Neoseeker
- Rock Band Unplugged review @ OCModShop
- IN WIN Ammo 2.5 inch SATA HDD Enclosure with RFID review @ TweakTown
- NZXT Cryo S Notebook Cooler review @ BCCHardware
- Cooler Master Sileo 500 Case review @ motherboards.org
- Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Nehalem Processor review @ TechwareLabs
- DeepCool Ice Blade Pro Heatsink review @ frostytech.com
- OCZ Vendetta 2 review @ Bjorn3D
- Prototype (PS3 & X360) review @ Gamingheaven
- Galaxy GeForce GTX 275 OC 896MB review @ PC Perspective
- Best Budget PC Speaker Systems @ Digital Trends
- Yamaha RX-V665 review @ Digital Trends
- Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 review @ Digital Trends
- Flip UltraHD Pocket Camcorder review @ HotHardware.com
- Antec Nine Hundred Gaming PC Case review @ OverclockersHQ
- Building A PC: Step By Step Guide @ Driverheaven
- Panasonic Lumix FX150 Digital Camera review @ OCIA.net
12:00 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
There are so many mobile CPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different models or even remember their specifications!
Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various mobile CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.
Currently covering 474 mobile CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 17 different specifications for each and every CPU!
Here are the latest updates in Revision 5.0 :-- Revamped the entire guide, improving the layout and design.
- Added Full Lists for all four processor companies.
- Added the Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4200 processor.
- Added the Intel Pentium SU2700 processor.
- Added the Intel Pentium Dual-Core T3400 and T3200 processors.
- Added the Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2410, T2390, T2370, T2330 and T2310 processors.
- Added the Intel Pentium Core Duo T2350 processor.
- Added the Intel Pentium Dual-Core T2130, T2080 and T2060 processors. Link : Mobile CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 5.0
Monday, June 15, 2009
12:14 AM MYT
| Posted by: Adrian Wong
There are so many CPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different models or even remember their specifications.
Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various desktop CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.
Currently covering 700 desktop CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 18 different specifications for each and every CPU.
Here’s the latest update in Revision 7.0 :-- Added the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s and Q8400 processors.
- Added the Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 processor.
- Split the AMD and Intel split tables into separate pages to greatly reduce loading time and improve navigation. Link : Desktop CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 7.0
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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