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Soundblaster X-Fi Crackling and Popping Update

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Since it's introduction there have been a lot of people reporting crackling and popping caused by their SoundBlaster X-Fi making games unplayable. In an effort to fix this problem Creative released a new X-Fi driver (beta) and wrote a technical analysis. If both failed, which still seems to be the case for many X-Fi owners, here is a new update straight from Creative.
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Intel Core2 Duo Preview : Core 2 Memory Latencies

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After publishing this article, we got some inquiries on testing the effects of lower memory latencies and Core 2's performance. This is exactly what we've done on this page using the Corsair DDR2-1066 kit that has 2 x 1GB modules with SPD timings of 5-5-5-15. The following table shows the latencies we've used and the results with specific applications

T-Break
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AMD Confirms X2 Chips with 1MB L2 Cache are Toast

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In the wake of reports about the possible cancellation of certain Athlon 64 X2 processors, we've received confirmation from AMD that changes are indeed coming. AMD plans to simplify and consolidate its product lineup by bringing several of its current processor model numbers to end-of-life status. These products include Athlon 64 X2 processors for Socket AM2 with 1MB of L2 cache per core, but that's not the whole story.

The TechReport
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ATi RS600 IGP Chipset Info

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ATi has a live demo of their RS600 IGP chipset for Intel at Computex which is slated for launch in July and ECS is among the first board manufacturer to come out with the design. We have learned that RS600 supports AVIVO and HDCP as well as HDMI.

VR-Zone
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GeForce 7950 GX2 Update

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In some cases, an updated motherboard BIOS is sometimes necessary for NVIDIA's newly-released GeForce 7950 GX2 to function as intended. In my preview, I used an Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard, which I flashed from BIOS version 1103 to 1205. Updating a motherboard BIOS is not to be taken lightly and should not be attempted unless it corrects a specific issue, such as an incompatibility.

Nvnews.net
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ATi RV570 & RV560 w/ Crossfire Bridges

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VR-Zone check out the upcoming ATi 80nm GPU offerings which is none other than the RV560 and RV570 slated to launch in Q3 this year. Interestingly, ATi has also revealed the new Crossfire bridges which is very similar to NVIDIA SLI bridge concept.
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AGEIA Responds To ATI's Physics Hardware Solution

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Since ATI's announcement this morning about their own solution for PC game hardware physics seemed to us to be a challenge to AGEIA's PhysX hardware, we decided to contact AGEIA to get their side on things. Here is AGEIA's response via their vice president of marketing Michael Steele:

FiringSquad
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ATI GPU-based Physics Acceleration Movies

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I have a little bit of a treat for you guys today. ATI used the first day of Computex to announce its strategy for GPU-based physics processing. Radeon X1000 series graphics processors will be capable of accelerating the Havok FX physics API as a part of what ATI is calling a "boundless gaming" experience.
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300 Watt Video Cards?

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ATI and NVIDIA have been briefing power supply manufacturers in Taiwan recently about what to expect for next year?s R600 and G80 GPUs. Both GPUs will be introduced in late 2006 or early 2007.
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ATI and Physics Acceleration @ Pureoverclock

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Make no mistake, physics acceleration is going to be the next big thing in game visuals, much like when GPU's first arrived, so you may as well get used to it! ATI appear to mean business with their offering for physics acceleration and are strutting around rather confidently claiming they will hold a major performance advantage over the competition. If it does turn out to have a performance edge over Nvidia and AGEIA it will surely boost CrossFire sales. It may be just what ATI needs to get CrossFire in every enthusiasts home.
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Seagate Launches First Hybrid Hard Drive

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On Wednesday, Seagate announced its first hybrid hard drive that uses flash memory: the Momentus 5400 PSD. It incorporates 256 MB of flash memory that serves as a fast cache for booting and saving data. When booting the PC, the operating system loads data from the flash memory first, speeding bootup times and negating the need to quickly spin up the drive, a power-consuming process.

PCMag.com
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Quad SLI - GeForce 7950 GX2 Squared

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So you thought the GeForce 7950 GX2 was performance shattering? Just wait till you see the performance potential of going Quad SLI with a pair of these beauties. Though not officially ready for end-users, that didn't stop us from bridging two of the highest-performing graphics card solutions. Read on.
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Intel Core2 Benchmarks

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You know those Intel Core benchmarks floating around the internet, posted by sites that benchmarked systems prepared by Intel, supervised by Intel? Yeah, we didn't do that. Instead, we bring you independent results from Computex.

FiringSquad
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Running Two Systems with a Single PSU

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If you've wondered if it's possible to run two systems with a single power supply unit, then the answer would definitely be a YES. We took it further with Intel's Core 2 Duo processors and running them silent with passive heatsinks. Find out more about this Computex Taipei 2006 technology demo at MSI's booth right here.

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Intel Tips Core2 Duo Launch Plans, Phases Out IDE

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Intel is expected to disclose its launch plans for its next-generation Core 2 microprocessors, as well as a new low-voltage Core Duo chip that will be featured in thin-and-light notebooks from Dell and HP. Of longer-term importance will be the introduction of the Intel P965 or "Broadwater" chipset, marking the end of older parallel ATA disk drives and IDE storage within the PC.

ExtremeTech
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Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 Preview

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We got our hands on a Core 2 Extreme X6800 and an Athlon 64 FX-62 while in Taiwan. You can probably guess what we did next.
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First Official Benchmarks: Conroe vs. FX-62

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The battle between AMD and Intel is heating up. While AMD still has the performance lead with its Athlon 64 FX-60 and FX-62 processors, and also offers better performance per watt, Intel is determined to reclaim the processor market with its upcoming Core micro architecture. The countdown has begun, and we are only a month away from the Core 2 Duo launch. This processor will replace the complete Pentium 4 and Pentium D family, targeting the Athlon 64 family in the desktop space.
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Intel Core 2 Duo Vs AMD Athlon FX

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Both the AMD FX and Intel processors were clocked at 2.6GHz. The AMD machine scored 138 frames per second while the Intel Core 3 Duo machine returned a whopping 177 frames per second. A full 39 fps better comes out to over a 25% increase in gaming performance clock per clock.

[H]ardOCP
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ATI Announces GPU-based Physics Acceleration Plans

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ATI had a demo system running a pair of Radeon X1900s in CrossFire with a third X1900 card dedicated solely to physics processing. This configuration was appropriately referred to as the "meat stack," and while it produced silky frame rates in a number of demos, it's not the only Radeon configuration that will support GPU physics. In addition to supporting three-card configs, ATI will also allow a pair of its graphics cards to split rendering and physics between them.

The TechReport
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Win one of three GIGABYTE Intel 965P Express Motherboards

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We have teamed up with our friends at GIGABYTE in Taiwan to giveaway THREE of their brand new GA-965P-DQ6 motherboards based on Intel's brand new 965P Express chipset for the CPU formerly known as Conroe - Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo as well as Intel Pentium D processor.

TweakTown
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Intel Conroe Performance Preview

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We have spent some time with an Intel Conroe system - today we're bringing you some initial benchmarks as a 'performance preview'. Check in for a look at how Conroe performs against Intel's current flagship Pentium Extreme Edition 965 CPU.
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GeForce 7950 GX2 Hands-On Preview

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Quad SLI technology is almost here, and Brandon whips up some benchmarks of the GeForce 7950 GX2 in this preview. Results from F.E.A.R., Half-Life 2: Lost Coast, Oblivion, Quake 4 and more lie within.
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Dual-Layer DVD Burner Roundup

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We build a tower of cup coasters so that you can make an informed purchase: Join us as we take a closer look at four dual-layer DVD burners to compare their performance, features, bundled software, and overall value.
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AMDs Quad-Core K8L & 4x4 Lowdown

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Details of 4x4 were quite sketchy to be honest, but it's clearly designed to take our minds off Conroe. The counter-attack is a new dual-socket desktop platform called 4x4 which will allow end-users to run two dual-core socket AM2 processors in tandem.

PureOverclock
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Survey: 13 LCD 20'' 5, 6, 8, 16 ms

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5 new monitors join the 20?? monitor survey (13 in total) published last month by Behardware.com. They all deserve a good look:

Asus PW201 : MVA 8 ms panel, zero bright dead pixel warranty (ZBD)
Dell 2007WFP : just released, we know that this monitor will be one of the best sellers in the world.
Fujitsu-Siemens S20-1W : P-MVA 8 ms panel in an impressive metal bezel.
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Fix Your Dead iPod For Free

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Have a Fourth Generation iPod? Is it dead? The first ones shipped almost a year and a half ago, so chances are it might be. Sad iPod, faint clicking noise? Turns out, the problem may not be with the hard drive after all.
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Intel's Secret Weapon For Kentsfield : Bad Axe 2

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Currently, the Intel D975XBX (Bad Axe 1) rev. 304 boards out there can support the upcoming Conroe and even the quad-core Kentsfield since the board is based on VRD11 design guideline and both processors work fine with VRD11. As for thermal envelope, Conroe is 65W and Kentsfield is 95W.

VR-Zone
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ATI RD600 Details, Automatic Overclocking

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Ready to do battle with the nForce 590 SLI Intel Edition and Intel 975X Express. According to documentation from ATI, RD600 looks like a monster. The board material claims the chipset can already support 1333MHz FSB with an expectation that it should reach 1500MHz FSB.

DailyTech
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Benchmarking Conroe: First Look at Core 2 Extreme

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Intel announces the shipping clock speed for its Core 2 Extreme and the top Core 2 Duo CPUs. They also give a sneak peek into the roadmap and give us some hands-on benchmarking time.
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Intel 945 To Support Conroe Too

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We all knew that the upcoming 965 Broadwater boards will support Conroe and even the good old 865 board from Asrock with VRD11 design guideline can run Conroe. Now we have heard that at least one manufacturer will be revising their current 945 boards to support Conroe as well.

VR-Zone
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AMD launches Live! brand @ TechReport

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AMD has introduced its new Live! entertainment and media center brand. AMD defines a Live! machine as a "full-featured, easy-to-use media center PC designed to enable consumers to organize, distribute, share, and enjoy their content collection throughout the home and on the go." To achieve this type of functionality, AMD Live! machines will ship with the Live! Entertainment Suite, which contains a number of apps designed to simplify home networking and local file sharing:
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VoodooPC ENVY u:734 17

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The u:734 features a 17? display with 1900x1200 resolution, Intel Core Duo microprocessor (your choice of T2400, T2500 and T2600), 2GB of DDR2 memory, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX graphics adapter, an 8x DVD Writer and up to 160GB of hard drive space. In addition, the u:734 is also packed with a 4-in-1 media reader, GbE, 802.11a/b/g wireless standards, Bluetooth capability and an integrated webcam.
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Socket AM2, DDR2 according to AMD

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Goodbye DDR400, hello DDR2-800! With the AM2, AMD wants to double memory bandwidth. What does the new Socket that unifies the Sempron and Athlon 64 platform bring in practice? Behardware.com has tested the Socket AM2 with 50 different configurations and the least we can say is that the picture isn?t that pretty?

Socket AM2, DDR2 according to AMD
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Dell Fixes 2007WFP Image Quality Problems

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PC World reports that Dell has posted a fix for the banding problems affecting some of its wide-screen 20.1" 2007WFP monitors. The banding is most visible in color gradients, and Dell's Corporate Director of Displays Marketing says it is due to a faulty color management chip in some of the displays.

The TechReport
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GeForce 7900 Inferno ? Burn Baby Burn

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It seems that the demon art of vendor overclocking is pushing many GeForce 7900 video cards beyond their abilities and into an early grave. It's one thing when you overclock the card, and another when it comes out of the box overclocked with a warranty.

[H]ardOCP
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AMD Socket AM2 Chipset Showdown: ATI vs NVIDIA @ FiringSquad

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With the arrival of Socket AM2 comes two new chipsets from ATI and NVIDIA, the CrossFire Xpress 3200 and nForce 500 family. In today's article we go over what's new with both chipsets as well as run them through our full suite of benchmarks to see how they perform. Does NVIDIA come out on top over ATI? Find out inside!
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AMD Athlon 64 FX-62: DDR2 versus DDR1

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Curious to what degree has DDR2 memory aided AMD's latest Socket AM2 processors? Wait no more as the results are in from our extended round of testing and we've got the answers for you. It might just surprise you.
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4GB Trials and Tribulations

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to move on up to 4GB of system ram? There may not be a need for that now, but it won't take very long until it's commonplace in enthusiast PC's. I take 4GB worth of top end DDR1 and DDR2 memory, and relate my overclocking and performance reports to you.

Techgage
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Of Mice and Mats

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We have three quite different laser mice from Microsoft, Logitech and Razer, along with a couple of mice mats designed with gamers in mind. Which combination will be the fragger's new best friend?

Bit-Tech
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Dell Strikes Back

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[H]ardOCP Consumer recently made a trip to Dell?s Round Rock, Texas campus to take a look at what they are doing when it comes to reducing bloatware and increasing performance in their XPS product lines. We cover everything from bloatware to installed driver revisions.
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MSI MegaBook S271- AMD Turion64 X2 Preview

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Mobile computing has become an important way of life that enables us to do more on the go. Today?s highly powerful mobile solutions mean that there is no longer any need for down time when away from the office. This is obviously very important and the fact that using a notebook, such as the MSI MegaBook S271, means performance will not be sacrificed, is also a big deal. The MegaBook S271 is particularly impressive as it is one of the first ever notebook computers to sport the latest up and coming mobile processor from AMD.
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GeForce 7900 Series Graphics Cards Compared

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Although partner cards share the same GPU and basic board design, manufacturers are free to play around with bundled software and extras, coolers, clock speeds, and of course, pricing. Factory "overclocking" has become particularly popular of late, with some manufacturers increasing core and memory clock speeds by as much as 25% beyond "default" speeds?a margin that can have more than just a modest impact on performance. Higher clock speeds don't always come cheap, of course, but they can go a long way toward making a card stand out. So can a great game bundle, a quieter cooler, or a lifetime warranty.

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