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Prepare for Dual-Core Desktops
Feb 29, 04 @ 09:24PM by zero in Processors

It is rumored that giant chip maker, Intel is going to start making dual-core chips for desktops and laptops. The first dual-core product will be the Itanium 2 (code named Montecito) and is set out for launch in mid-2005. And look, it's got a 24MB L3 cache!
Xbit Labs

Soldering Guide
Feb 29, 04 @ 09:23PM by zero in Tweaks

Noob at soldering? Madshrimps gives us an article for us noobs. If you want to learn more and you've got all the tools, read this article! I'm sure I'll make you a pro!
MadShrimps

International Overclockers Day
Feb 29, 04 @ 09:23PM by zero in Tweaks

Well, it's just an idea which we all overclockers got and don't you think we should make some special day for this occasion? Actually, everyday is overclockers day, ain't it? ;)
Overclockers

China's anti-Microsoft law
Feb 29, 04 @ 09:22PM by zero in Trade Shows

Newspapers in Indian reports that China will pass a law making it illegal for government organizations to buy more than a certain amount of foreign software. More news on the Inquirer.
The Inquirer

Hercules to quit making video cards
Feb 27, 04 @ 03:55AM by CrimsonA in Video

Sad to say, but Hercules will exit from the video card market (which is even more cutthroat than the CPU market) due to the extra competition.
The Register

Excellent mod case (perfect for trekkies
Feb 27, 04 @ 03:55AM by CrimsonA in Cases

Gotta take a look at this baby.
Tweakers

Watercooling for beginners
Feb 27, 04 @ 03:55AM by CrimsonA in Watercooling

Fast Lane Hardware has a n00b guide for entering into the world of watercooling. It provides a starting point for those of you who have no idea of where to start.
Fast Lane HW

P4 2.4E Sighted in Asia
Feb 27, 04 @ 03:55AM by CrimsonA in Processors

Considering that the P4 2.4 ghz chip has been discontinued for a long time, it's surprising that some 2.4E (Prescott) CPUs have been sighted in Asia.
X-bit Labs

nv40 specs confirmed?
Feb 27, 04 @ 03:55AM by CrimsonA in Video

Over at the Inquirer, it seems like they managed to get a hold of full specs for nv40. Most interesting is the claim that it will have 16 full pipelines and not the crippled stuff that's in the GeForce FX line.
The Inquirer

More on the 4300MHz Prescott
Feb 25, 04 @ 11:41PM by zero in Tweaks

Yesterday we saw how a 32-bit Window operating system detected a Pentium 4 at 10Mhz. Well, after some proper cooling, the Inquirer was about to run some tests and show off the true power of the Prescott.
The Inquirer

Applied Materials introducing their 65-nm test chip
Feb 25, 04 @ 11:41PM by zero in Processors

Not long ago Applied Materials has made a 65-nm test chip using diagonal and right-angle Manhattan interconnects. More news on EE Times.
EE Times

Security Partners
Feb 25, 04 @ 11:41PM by zero in Processors

AMD and Microsoft are planning to pair up for computer security. AMD unveiled its Alchemy Au1550, a processor that comes with a security engine. While MS plans to release Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP later this year.
ZDNet
X-bit Labs

Spinning Fast, Storing Big
Feb 25, 04 @ 11:41PM by zero in Benchmarking

Hitachi introduces the first 300GB hard disk drive. And it?s not just BIG, it?s also 10,000 rpms?so it?s FAST too! Read more from Internet News.
Internet News

DDR II ? Explained
Feb 25, 04 @ 11:41PM by zero in Trade Shows

Since this product is coming soon, it?s best for us to know what it actually is. And maybe how it works! Hexus has an article giving us all the details on the upcoming memory module.
Hexus

Silencing your PC
Feb 24, 04 @ 11:48PM by CrimsonA in SilentPC

Bit-tech has an editorial on how-to silence your PC. With fans making obscene amounts of noise now, it's worth taking a look.
Bit-tech


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