Mar 31, 04 @ 08:11PM by CrimsonA in Processors

In an interesting turn of events, AMD will supposedly follow Intel's lead and use a model numbering system for the Athlon 64 line. Although it is interesting to note that AMD's markings are 1 step higher than what they are now. Confused? Read on.
X-bit Labs

Mar 31, 04 @ 08:11PM by CrimsonA in General Hardware

Hitachi has announced a more reliable 40 gig notebook hard drive that will go at 4200 rpm, the 4k40. Whether consumers are willing to pay for a slower but more reliable hard drive is up for debate.
The Register

Mar 31, 04 @ 08:11PM by CrimsonA in Video

That's what nvidia is saying anyway. Although it is still a 2-slot card, it will use that space wisely and be a quiet card.
The Inquirer

Mar 31, 04 @ 08:11PM by CrimsonA in Processors

There is a new P4 2.4A floating around based on the Prescott core and no Hyperthreading. HardOCP takes a look at this new and strange chip.
HardOCP

Mar 31, 04 @ 08:11PM by CrimsonA in Cases

AOpen's XCube line of SFF systems function good and attract people with its imac look. Shuttle has hopped onto the white case bandwagon with their new SFF.
Tech Report

Mar 30, 04 @ 04:30AM by zero in General Hardware

On Ebay you can now find the Windows XP 64 bit edition for sale. It comes with an unused product key and only works with 64-bit Opterons or Athlon 64s. Check it out.
The Inquirer

Mar 30, 04 @ 04:30AM by zero in Processors

We?ve always had shoot outs of graphics cards and compared cards with the same GPU. Today Adrian?s Rojak Pot gives us an article that will compare GPU?s rather than the graphics card.
Adrian?s Rojak Pot

Mar 30, 04 @ 04:30AM by zero in Video

A down-clocked Radeon 9600 with 128MB DDR SDRAM and working at 250Mhz/400Mhz (chip/memory) speeds is the Radeon 9550. It?s expected to be announced in April and will cost about $70-$85. More news on Xbit Labs.
The Inquirer

Mar 30, 04 @ 04:30AM by zero in General Hardware

Hard drive is dying and you need to get a new one? Tom?s Hardware has an article on what hard disks to buy. ExcelStor, Samsung, Seagate and Western digital are being compared, so let?s see what Tom?s Hardware has to say.
Tom?s Hardware

Mar 28, 04 @ 11:24AM by CrimsonA in Cases

Want to mod your case without the use of any tools? Spode's Abode has a review on PolyGFX's Caseskin, which is effectively one really really large sticker to stick on your case.