AMDs release on July 1st 2008 included the introduction to three new quad core processors. One of which is the 9950, which was released to fix the TLB erratum problems on the 9900. The other two released were products new to the market, the 9150e and the 9350e
“Since launching the GTX 200 core one year ago, nVidia have continued to enhance and develop their existing 9000 series, refining the G92 core that began life in the latter part of their 8th generation cards. But other than the fact that prices continue to fall as newer, faster revisions of chips are created, and you can now get a GTX 260 for less than half the price it launched at last year, there have been no new mid-range or low-end cards introduced to round out the bottom of the 200 series model line. Instead we’ve seen such cards appear as the 9600GSO, 9800GTX and 9800GTX+ to take up these slots. It seems nVidia decided it’s time for a new naming convention, and has basically re-released the 9800 GTX+ rebranded as the GTS 250. Let’s have a closer look at one of these new cards, the XFX GTS 250, and see if there’s anything else to the new name.”
For each component that can go into a PC, there are usually countless models to choose from, and the CPU scheme of things is no different. For those looking to spend around $250, the options are AMD’s Phenom II X4 955 and Intel’s Core 2 Quad Q9550. AMD is confident that their product delivers a better value, so let’s check to see if that’s the case.
In use the Sapphire Radeon HD4770 512MB graphics card performed admirably. It is not the ultimate gaming solution (and doesn’t claim to be), but for about $100 it is definitely impressive. It can put up solid numbers in games with the settings turned up and it won’t make your electric meter spin out of control in the process.
Experience the fascinating world of LUXA2 and Swarovski crystal @ Computex 2009
The core design theory of LUXA2 starts from simple shapes blending with luxury elements, thereby meeting the unique lifestyle for different segments within society such as Creative Pro, Mobile Blogger, Leisure Seeker, Hip Newbie and Entertainment Junkie.
LUXA2 represents an emerging trend of ĀIndividualityĀ in the world; it is an art of living incorporated with the product presentation we are looking for. People are not only in need of functions, but also aesthetic appeal. This is what LUXA2 has achieved. Exquisite craftsmanship with aesthetic and elegant design style is a promise and commitment from LUXA2.
At Computex 2009,Taipei, LUXA2 is showcasing the latest sparkling innovations, made of CRYSTALLIZEDĀ Ā Swarovski Elements, the LM200 Touch Crystal, M1-Pro Crystal, M2 Crystal and H1-Touch Crystal. In total some 56,888 polished crystals by Swarovski have been used, and inlayed by experienced craftsman with attentive hand-craftsmanship for around USD $38,000.
We look forward to seeing you at Computex Taipei 2009, please stop by the booth and have a look at these precious artifacts.
Date: June 2. ~ June 6. 2009
Booth Number: L331
Location: Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall 4 F
For more information, please visit our Computex LUXA2 website
PCWorld reports that some users are getting back big chunks of disk space after installing Vista SP2. They think that it’s because the SP2 install routine automatially removes older system files and restore points via the “compcln.exe” tool but have not received an official explanation from Microsoft yet. Interesting.
Mind you, I’m not talking about a gigabyte here or there; one reader claimed that installing Vista SP2 freed up a massive 40 GB chunk of disk space. Another reader said, “Wow! I didn’t notice that til now. I went from about 88GB free to 122GB free. That’s a significant change ‘under the hood,’ isn’t it?” And yet another reader gained back 130 GB of hard disk space.
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SilverStone Sugo SST-SG05B Mini ITX @ PCPerspective
Thermaltake Luxa² LM300 Touch Pro @ TechPowerUp
ETC.
The SMPPC – Single Moving Part PC @ SPCR
Input Devices
OCZ Behemoth gaming mouse @ OC3D
Gigabyte Ghost GM-M8000 gaming mouse @ Hi-Tech Reviews
Motherboards
ASUS Rampage II Gene vs DFI LANParty Jr X58-T3H6 @ Tom’s Hardware
Storage
Patriot Torqx MLC 128GB SSD @ BmR
LaCie 2big 1TB NAS @ TestFreaks
Video
3-Way Multi-GPU system comparison @ Xbit Labs
Gigabyte GTS 250 @ Bjorn3D
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Gizmodo put up some pics that were leaked on a Hong Kong blog of what is believed to be the next gen iPhone 3G that is rumored to be released this summer. Gizmodo believes that these photos are the real deal. What do you think?
These could very well be the first shots of the new iPhone, featuring the new compass in action—which the current iPhone lacks—and video functions, as well as the autofocus in the camera. They look like polished new Apple applications. You can also see how the camera app can change between video and still modes, as well as the autofocus overlay—I wonder if you could change focus with your finger—and MMS screens.
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Game releases for 5/31 – 6/6 @ ShackNews
Nintendo to release new Wii Fit and Mario game this year @ Gamespy
E3: The highs and lows @ Gamespot
Full artist list for Guitar Hero 5 @ 1UP
E3 from the inside @ Kotaku
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The NYTimes is telling us about the current expansion of hiring at companies that are contracted by the US government for cyberwarfare activity. Combined with the dearth of traditional IT jobs due to the economy, candidates are finding themselves working for Raytheon and Lockheed Martin instead of IBM and HP. One can only hope that the screening for these candidates is top notch.
At a Raytheon facility south of the Kennedy Space Center, a hub of innovation in an earlier era, rock music blares and empty cans of Mountain Dew pile up as engineers create tools to protect the Pentagon’s computers and crack into the networks of countries that could become adversaries. Prizes like cappuccino machines and stacks of cash spur them on, and a gong heralds each major breakthrough.
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