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AMD demos dual core CPU
Aug 31, 04 @ 11:09PM by CrimsonA in Processors

AMD, readying to release its dual core system in 2005, has started demoing the product to prove that it will be released on time.
X-bit Labs

GATEWAY to intro BTX
Aug 31, 04 @ 11:09PM by CrimsonA in Cases

Unexpectedly, the first major systems manufacturer to push forth the idea of BTX will be Gateway. BTX will succeed ATX and replace all that it's done.
Internet News

New iMac design unveiled
Aug 31, 04 @ 11:09PM by CrimsonA in General Hardware

While this site does not generally cover Macs, it is worthy to take a look at the new iMac, which has the entire computer built into the display, not unlike some of ECS' offerings a while back.
News.com

New Celeron-Ms take on Banias
Aug 31, 04 @ 11:09PM by CrimsonA in Processors

The Dothan Celeron-Ms will have 1 mb of L2 cache, which is the same amount as a Banias chip. However, the model numbers are completely screw up and impossible to understand.
The Register

LCDs in huge oversupply
Aug 31, 04 @ 11:09PM by CrimsonA in General Hardware

LCD monitors have already seen a noticeable decrease in prices, especially for the 17 and 19 inch sizes. With supply racing ahead of demand, prices can only go down. With BenQ leading the way.
The Inquirer

ATI + Doom 3 == Trouble
Aug 30, 04 @ 11:29PM by zero in Video

ATI?s drivers seem to have a problem with Doom 3 and ONLY Doom 3. The problem has to do with the texture filtering. >_< More on the Tech Report.
Tech Report

65 nanometer breakthrough
Aug 30, 04 @ 11:29PM by zero in General Hardware

Intel has claimed to have successfully produced an SRAM using 65 nanometer technology. Only when you thought 90nm was small, the circuit gates for the 65nm are said to be a third smaller than the 90nm!
The Inquirer

Faster Hard drives
Aug 30, 04 @ 11:29PM by zero in General Hardware

With some novel polyester lubricant, a computer hard drive will perform better as well as last longer. Look out for this stuff in next generation hard disks!
EurekAlert

Longhorn's Target Date
Aug 30, 04 @ 11:29PM by zero in General Hardware

The all famous Windows client operating system, ?Longhorn? has been targeted to be available in 2006.
Microsoft

13 games using Shader Model 3.0
Aug 27, 04 @ 10:03PM by zero in Video

While ATI throws all sorts of reason why SM 3.0 is not important, Nvidia does the opposite. So far 13 games can use Nvidia?s SM 3.0. Guess what? Half Life 2 is on the list too.
The Inquirer

Memory $ falls
Aug 27, 04 @ 10:03PM by zero in General Hardware

We all thought memory would rise in price when it comes to ?back to school? season, but it seems like supplies have increased leading to price drops. Sounds good to me though!
Xbit Labs

SP2 issues with Athlon 64
Aug 27, 04 @ 10:03PM by zero in General Hardware

Microsoft released a knowledge based article on SP2 and the Athlon 64. Some people have constant rebooting after the installation of SP2. Beware Athlon 64 users!
Microsoft

2 more weeks until 3Dmark05
Aug 27, 04 @ 10:03PM by zero in Video

That?s right, only 2 more weeks.
The Inquirer

Preload Half Life 2
Aug 27, 04 @ 10:03PM by zero in General Hardware

Sounds like Half Life 2 is nearly ready! Steam allows you to preload it! Check it out!
HardOCP
Stream

ATi/nVidia cards in shortage situation
Aug 26, 04 @ 05:55PM by CrimsonA in Video

Not since the release of the original Radeon 9700 Pro has there been such a large number of purchases of video cards in the upper-high-end market. As a result, shortages are rampant. Or we could just blame the companies instead.
The Inquirer


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