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VapoChill XE [Socket 478 P4] [System Cooling]
AMD Athlon 64 3200 , VIA K8T800, nForce3 150 [AMD Mainboards]
Tyan Tachyon G9800 PRO-M 128MB [Graphics Cards]
Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz Extreme Edition [Processors]
GAINWARD FX 5200 POWERPACK PRO/660 TV/DVI PCI [Graphics Cards]
VapoChill XE [Socket 478 P4] [System Cooling] AMD Athlon 64 3200 , VIA K8T800, nForce3 150 [AMD Mainboards] Tyan Tachyon G9800 PRO-M 128MB [Graphics Cards] Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz Extreme Edition [Processors] GAINWARD FX 5200 POWERPACK PRO/660 TV/DVI PCI [Graphics Cards]ATI's CATALYST 3.8 Released
Posted on Wednesday, 8 October, 2003 by Ryszard
Another day, another driver. I wouldn't usually report a driver release, but this one is different. With a new wave of ATI hardware about to hit the HEXUS Review Dungeon and the fact the new driver adds some cool stuff, it's worth a news post.You can get the new driver (full install with everything, and split downloads for dialup users) here. Windows XP users only for that link, if you use another OS, hit here to choose it.
Also Accelenation have a new article up on the new driver, that shows you what it can do. Here's a snip.
One of the new features of the Radeon 9x00XT was the ability to safely overclock the graphics core depending on the ASIC temperatures without voiding your warranty. ATI calls this their “Overdrive” feature which is currently only supported by the 9800XT by the Catalyst 3.8’s, support for the 9600XT is planned for the next Catalyst release. Overdrive is a feature that’ll overclock your core clock up to 432 MHz if temperatures permit. Despite temperature conditions, Overdrive will not underclock your VPU below the stock 412 MHz clock.
Check out their article here.New Review @ HEXUS
Posted on Wednesday, 8 October, 2003 by Ryszard
Yikes, it broke out of the database a day earlier than I thought it would. I baked a high performance cake for this article. Take one P4 3.2EE, one VapoChill XE and a volt modified EPoX motherboard and bake at 1.52V for 2 days. The result?For those looking to get the most out of a Pentium 4 processor, especially up in the giddy heights of 4GHz operation with a 3.0, 3.2 or 3.2 Extreme Edition, VapoChill XE will suit your obviously deep pockets.
Again, thoroughly recommended for the well off overclocker, especially the Pentium 4 runner. 4000MHz is a lovely figure. The overclocking world awaits Asetek's Athlon 64 mounting hardware with baited breath, I'm sure they wont disappoint.
Check it out in full here. 4GHz and 2MB of L3 is enough to make anyone giggle.Again, thoroughly recommended for the well off overclocker, especially the Pentium 4 runner. 4000MHz is a lovely figure. The overclocking world awaits Asetek's Athlon 64 mounting hardware with baited breath, I'm sure they wont disappoint.
Wednesday News Roundup
Posted on Wednesday, 8 October, 2003 by Ryszard
A quick roundup to keep you going, if the links in the post below aren't enough.Samsung SCX-4016 Multi-Function Laser Printer @ Explosive Labs
Kingwin Thunder Cold Cathode @ Hi Tech Mods
Kingwin K-11-BK-WM Aluminum Case @ Bjorn3D
MSI nBox FX5900 Ultra-VTD25 @ Viper Lair
Cooler Master Musketeer @ Monster Hardware
Philips HDD100 @ TrustedReviews
Vantec Iceberq 4 VGA Cooler @ Envy News
Thermaltake X-Blower Kit @ The Hardware Reviewer
Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0 @ Hardware Zoom
P4 3.2GHz "Extreme Edition" @ Gamers Depot
Corsair TwinX1024-4000Pro Memory @ Legit Reviews
PNY Technologies GeForce FX 5200 Ultra @ Intelforums
Kingmax SuperRAM 512MB DDR433 @ Legion Hardware
Thermaltake XaserIII V2420U @ GruntvillE
Biostar IDEQ 200N @ AMD Zone
Matrix Orbital MX213 USB @ OC Mod Shop
Corsair Hydrocool200 @ OC Tools
Orac³ @ BiT Tech
Kamakaze CPU Cooler @ Ohl's Place
TYAN TACHYON G9800Pro-M 128MB @ Digit Life
Vantec Nexus NXP-301 @ PC Guide Australia
Pick of this 'orrible lot? For me, the Biostar IDEQ 200N review at AMD Zone. Cute little box written up well, take a look if you only pick one from the list.
Wednesday News
Posted on Wednesday, 8 October, 2003 by Ryszard
In preparation for an upcoming article, I've been scoping out the 9800XT reviews from the usual suspects. Kyle and the boys at the [H] have done a better job than most, check out their look here.While it's not a company that usually flies under the HEXUS radar, Transmeta, a favourite technology company of mine, has chosen Fujitsu for it's 90nm process transition. It'll be using 90nm in it's new CPU's, dubbed Efficeon, as soon as possible. Remember that Intel moves to 90nm with Prescott. EETimes have a good piece on that here.
Sticking with Prescott news, I've seen in a sneaky price list that it may launch on October 26th at 3.4GHz and push the current range down a notch on the price ladder. Looks like good news for early adopters and those of deep pockets, as well as benefiting the rest of us looking to grab some performance on a budget. With Prescott launch dates unconfirmed and possibly not until next year, maybe it's just a 3.4 Northwood. We'll soon see!
Lastly, the boy wonder has released part 2 of his look at the new releases from ATI and NVIDIA. If you can stomach 60 pages (good god!), put on your thinking cap and slide this link up your well lubed browser. Looks like the 52.14 Detonator XP's are pretty handy.
Tuesday News Roundup
Posted on Tuesday, 7 October, 2003 by Ryszard
Another busy news day today, with reviews on everything from SFF PC's and graphics cards, to PSU's and laptops.Lamps Electronics CCFL @ GruntvillE
Gigabyte GV-R96P128D Radeon 9600Pro @ Tec Central
Coolermaster Musketeer @ OCPrices.com
Noise Isolator Water-Cooling @ Water-Cooling.com
Vantec Vortex HDD Cooler @ 3DGameMan
X-Trac Pro HS Optical mousepad @ DV Hardware
Thermalright SLK-947-U Copper Heatsink @ A True Review
Samsung Multi-Function LCD 172MP @ Bjorn3D
Black Icemat Mouse Surface @ Big Bruin
Panasonic Toughbook W2 @ Design Technica
Thermaltake Volcano 12 Cooler @ Overclocker Cafe
Athlon64 3200+ with Gigabyte GA-K8VNXP @ Hardware Zoom
Monarch "Hornet" SFF PC @ Hardcore Ware
SilenX 400 Watt Ultra Quiet Power Supply @ Tweaknews
Gigabyte GA-8IPE1000 Pro2 GTR 865PE Motherboard @ Overclockers New Zealand
HIS Excalibur Radeon IceQ9800 Pro @ Guru3D
Swiftech MCX-462-V @ Club Overclocker
Yeong Yang YY-5601 @ Ginun
Pick of the bunch? The Tweaknews article on the silent PSU, be sure and take a peek.
Tuesday News
Posted on Tuesday, 7 October, 2003 by Ryszard
I'm going to try a different style of news today, the current mass roundup format isn't too exciting. So here goes, a bunch of mini roundups and commentary throughout the day, we'll see how it goes.AMD launched a set of their own support forums yesterday, you can find them here. Maybe I'll get an answer as to why my FX-51 isn't multi unlocked on its motherboard. Worth a look.
The Inquirer is running a couple of interesting stories and editorials just now. The first, on the HL2 code leak, covers what's happened in The Inq's usual style. They've also got a piece on Intel's current Xeon plans, some of which we hinted at earlier in the week. Find those here.
One of my favourite tech writers, MS over at Lost Circuits, has an interesting article on thermal compounds, including some cool composite stuff called Carbon Black, read more here.
Lastly, I saw on Slashdot yesterday that IBM have started producing mini airbags to protect their laptop hard drives against high impact shock. PCWorld are carrying the original story here.
Monday News Roundup
Posted on Monday, 6 October, 2003 by Ryszard
Another week, another huge roundup to start things off. Enjoy.Corsair TwinX1024-4000PRO DDR500 Memory @ xbitlabs.com
Creating a Blowhole @ Pimp Rig
Zalman ZM-WB1 @ Nexus Hardware
Nexus 305 Fan & Light Controller @ OCIA
OCZ Gladiator 3 Heatsink @ Furious Tech
Altec Lansing VS4121 2.1 Speaker System @ Mod Synergy
Aerocool Deep Impact DP-101 Rev2 @ Viper Lair
Eumax EZ-3000B Foldable Keyboard @ TechIMO
Updated System Guide @ Ars Technica
Plantronics .Audio 90 stereo PC headset @ Tech Lounge
Chaintech 7NJS Ultra ZENITH (nForce2 Ultra 400) @ Hardware Zone
ChaintechOX Hipspot Digital Camera @ Tech Tastic
Jasc Paint Shop Pro 8 @ Byte Sector
Altec Lansing VS4121 @ NeoSeeker
ATi All-In-Wonder 9600 Pro @ Hot Hardware
PCToys Cooler Master AERO 7+ @ XtReMoDs
Ahanix SilentX 300W Power Supply @ XtReMoDs
LianLi PC-73SL Aluminum Chassis *World Exclusive* @ Twisted Mods
Thermaltake Xaser Silent Purepower 480W PSU @ 3DXtreme
ATI Radeon 9100 IGP Platform @ Beyond3D
MicroCool NorthPole Northbridge Cooling Kit @ Club Overclocker
Logitech Z-680 THX 5.1 @ BiT Tech
ATI RADEON 9800 XT 256MB @ Digit Life
Active Cool AC4G @ Spode's Abode
Zippy Electron Luminescence Keyboard @ DWPG.com
Pick of that massive bunch? It's got to be Beyond3D's look at the ATI Radeon 9100 IGP bridge, be sure and check it out.
New Review : AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Clawhammer, VIA K8T800, nForce3 150
Posted on Monday, 6 October, 2003 by Justin
A mammoth review for you good people to read today. Tarinder has been playing with nForce3 150 and VIA k8T800 chipsets along with AMD's 3200+ Clawhammer CPU"It's far too early to say which chipset complements the Athlon 64 better. What's clear is that AMD has risen to a new performance plane with the Athlon 64. Multiplier unlocking (AMD permitting) and the ability to toggle DRAM timings are two of the features we're looking for in subsequent BIOS revisions. All in all, we're pleasantly surprised by the Athlon 64's performance, and we have been receptive to VIA's K8T800 design. The nForce3 150, though, seems to be a little barren by comparison. That's not an observation that's normally directed at NVIDIA. Our initial examination of the Athlon 64 reveals great promise. EPoX and Shuttle have both done well to market boards so quickly. We'll reserve our judgment of the K8T800 and nForce3 150 until a few more examples have passed through the labs. EPoX and VIA has the upper hand so far, though. Effortlessly smooth at 2.3GHz / DDR460."
To read the rest of it click hereNew Review : Tyan Tachyon G9800 PRO-M 128MB
Posted on Sunday, 5 October, 2003 by Justin
Another review from Tarinder has escaped from the database, this time it's the Tyan Tachyon G9800 PRO-M 128MB."Tyan has to be congratulated on producing a non-reference 9800 PRO card, yet we somehow cannot stop the nagging feeling that it could have gone further with the G9800 PRO-M. Give us the same model with pre-inflated clocks for both VPU and memory, a bigger, more comprehensive bundle that included a few cutting-edge games and the Tyan Tachyon G9800 PRO-M would have been an almost perfect card. As it is, it's another decent addition to the Tyan range. Solid but unspectacular."
To read the rest of it click here