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Nvidia's G80 Screenies

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A resourceful guy in our forum has spotted some pics of the G80 card. There appears to be 2 types of cooling employed; air or hybrid water/air cooling but both took up 2 slots. There are 2 power connectors on the card and has 1GB of GDDR4 memories onboard. We have heard that the hybrid water/air cooler might not be available this time round but slated for later stage.
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ATi RD600 hits 520MHz FSB, NVIDIA C55 hits 510MHz

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We have received some hints from a motherboard engineer who has been testing out overclocking capabilities of the soon-to-be in market ATi RD600 chipset motherboard and NVIDIA C55 chipset motherboard for the Intel platform.

VR-Zone
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Nintendo Wii Multiplayer?

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Nintendo has been hesitant to join the online console crowd, with minimal support for the GameCube and a whole lot of question marks for the Wii. For all its exciting new features, the Wii's online capabilities are completely uncertain. JCal discusses the issue in detail, interviews Nintendo and has them comment on our article. A must-read

FiringSquad
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Zune and iPod Photo Comparison

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I got face time with a Zune this weekend and decided to look at how the form factor compares to the 80GB iPod I picked up a few days ago. The Zune weighs considerably less than the iPod, although I didn't have a scale on hand to get exact comparison.
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Kentsfield Quad-Core Performance Preview

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Intel has allowed for controlled benchmarking of their next generation Extreme series processor and Legit Reviews was on hand to take it out for a test drive. The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Processor operates at 2.66GHz and shows some serious processing muscle even though it's all run on pre-production hardware. Read on and see if Intel's quad-core processor is a Quadzilla or a bunch of hype.
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Microsoft Zune device to retail for $249.99

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Today Microsoft announced that the Zune? digital media player and online service will be available to consumers in the U.S. on Nov. 14, 2006, just in time for the holidays. The Zune device will retail for $249.99 U.S. Users can purchase songs individually using Microsoft Points for 79 points per track. Similar to a pre-paid phone card, Microsoft Points is a stored value system that can be redeemed at a growing number of online stores, including the Xbox Live® Marketplace.
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Buffalo Keyboard That Can Call People

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Buffalo Japan has introduced a new keyboard with 109 standard keys, USB 2.0 connectivity and 13 hotkeys that can call people using Skype. Yes, you read that right; this keyboard can make calls with a built-in receiver. In addition, the keyboard also has an external speaker, measures 498 x 205 x 28mm and weighs 855g.
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Video: Gigabyte Factory Tour

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Ever wondered what the inside of a major computer component manufacturer looks like and how it's run? Gigabyte opened their doors to our own Alex Meb.

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Intel Shows D975XBX2 BIOS and QX6700 Overclocking

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Intel showed off their Intel D975XBX2 'Bad Axe 2' motherboard BIOS and did some overlocking with the upcoming Intel Core 2 Quad QX6700 processor here at IDF and Legit Reviews was on hand taking the exclusive shots of the presentation while it happened. If you know that Bad Axe is the code name for Intel's enthusiast motherboard then this article is a must read.
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Sapphire Quietly Launches an AGP Version of X1300XT

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The AGP market has been heating up a lot recently. Only a few weeks ago we reported that nVidia is planning to introduce an AGP version of 7300GT with DDR2 memory. Now it seems that Sapphire is ready to release a shipment of a RADEON X1300XT AGP card to a few distributors, according to a worldwide distributor.
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GeForce 7950 GS?

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We have just received a word from a video card manufacturer. Speaking off the record, the source claims that Nvidia is working on a GeForce 7950 GS . The details are still blurry at this moment due to the premature revelation. As you probably figured from the name, the 7950 GS will be a bit slower then 7950 GT, and it will be cheaper in order to counter ATI?s X1900?s price.
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Three New Athlon 64 FX CPUs in mid-November

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Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to launch three 90nm Athlon 64 FX processors intended for its 4x4 platform. The three Athlon 64 FX processors will be marketed under the FX-70, FX-72 and FX-74 names and have clock frequencies of 2.6GHz, 2.8GHz and 3.0GHz, respectively, with all models having 2MB (2x1MB) L2 cache and a TDP (thermal design point) of 125W, the sources indicated.

DigiTimes.com
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G84 & G86 Info

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We heard faintly about two new codenames of the G8x family; G84 and G86. Information is really scarce at this point of time so take this with a pinch of salt.

VR-Zone
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65nm Athlon 64 X2s to have 512KB caches after all?

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Last week, Dutch site Tweakers.net posted a roadmap of AMD's upcoming 65nm Athlon 64 X2 processors that listed 4000+, 4400+, and 4800+ models with the same clock speeds and 1MB-per-core cache sizes as previous 90nm models. Moles over at motherboard manufacturers seem to have different information.

The TechReport
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Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 - Review

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I have reviewed Microsoft's first rechargeable, wireless mouse. The new mouse uses Microsoft's second-generation laser optical technology, has a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth connection, a stylish brushed-aluminum finish and has updated IntelliPoint 6.0 software features.

ActiveWin
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ASUS P5B Deluxe at 490MHz x 6 Aircooled

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Looks like we have a serious competitor to the Gigabyte GA-965P-DQ6. The ASUS P5B Deluxe at 490 x 6 aircooled using X6800 CPU. The CPU is run at 6 x 490MHz with ram running at 1:1 at DDR2-980 CAS 5, 6-6-15 2T. DDR2 voltage at 2.15v and the rest is default voltage. SuperPI completes running without an issue.

OCWorkbench
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Asus Exposes Nvidia Physics Card Product

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Nvidia is developing a standalone games physics processing card, motherboard maker Asus has let slip. Announcing a new mobo equipped with three PCI Express x16 slots, the Taiwanese firm said the third connector was specifically for "Nvidia's upcoming Physics card".

RegHardware
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Win an Asus P5WDH Deluxe

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To celebrate the opening of our new forum, we're giving away an Asus P5WDH Deluxe motherboard! all you have to do is make the highest entry in the Intel Orthos league table by Midnight GMT on October 31, 2006.. By highest entry we mean the highest speed dual Orthos stable overclock.

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Core 2 Chipsets Compared

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The prospect of a Core 2 system build can seem a bit daunting for enthusiasts who have spent years focused solely on the Athlon 64. Core 2 processors need new motherboards for those switching from the Athlon 64, and that requires navigating a whole new world of core logic chipsets. Since the Core 2 processor relies on the chipset for its memory controller, one's chipset choice can also have a much more profound impact on performance.
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Beautiful High Performance Coolers

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Some very very nice looking Ultra high-end CPU and GPU Coolers, Silent to boot, from German Company Noctua and Korean Company ZeroTherm, are undergoing testing... here's a sneak preview!

VR-Zone
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AMD Quad Core Discussion & Editorial

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A chat with AMD's CTO about the upcoming K8L Quad Core AMD processor gives us some new insight as to just how AMD is looking to handle the newly competitive market served up by Intel's Core 2 Duo and beyond.

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Low Voltage Quad-Core Xeon has 50W TDP Only

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According to the latest roadmap for server processors, Intel upgraded its series naming to be more clear and easy to read. The new naming will also include the power class such that users are clearer in mind that what kind of chassis is suitable to their need. The new series naming will begin in the next quad-core Clovertown based Xeon coming in November.
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ATI's R600 Will Consume Over 250W

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We learned that ATI's highly anticipated next GPU will consume up to an incredible 250 W to work. No wonder we reported on many occasions that the chip will be one of the hottest ever.

TheInquirer
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CrossFire and SLI Dongle-less / Bridgeless Performance Analysis

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How much impact is there to SLI and CrossFire performance when the cards communicate over PCIe rather than dedicated links? We have some fun with high-end dongle-less and bridgeless multi-GPU rendering in an effort to find out. Our discoveries are quite interesting.
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3D Performance with Battlefield 2142 Beta: Part 3 Mainstream NVIDIA Cards

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Interested in a graphics upgrade for Battlefield 2142 but you have less than $200 to spend? If so, you may want to check out this article. We've got both single-card and SLI benchmarks for NVIDIA's mainstream offerings ranging from the GeForce 6600 GT up to the recently released 7900 GS. See how the various cards perform in today's article!
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Microsoft?s Zune Delivers Connected Music and Entertainment Experience

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Available this holiday season in the United States, Zune includes a 30GB digital media player, the Zune Marketplace music service and a foundation for an online community that will enable music fans to discover new music. The Zune device features wireless technology, a built-in FM tuner and a bright, 3-inch screen that allows users to not only show off music, pictures and video, but also to customize the experience with personal pictures or themes to truly make the device their own. Zune comes in three colors: black, brown and white.
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GeForce 7950 GT Performance Preview

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NVIDIA's fall refresh continues with the GeForce 7950 GT. The card features 24 pixel shaders and 8 vertex shaders, as well as 512MB of memory.
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ATI and NVIDIA Correct Twinkling Effects of LCDs in movies

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ATI and NVIDIA no longer only accelerate games as video is now also one of their objectives. And if that wasn?t enough, they decided to improve the quality of the images. The last generation of graphic cards now compensates one of the major downside of these monitors: the twinkling effect in movies!
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Intel Core 2 Duo Vs. AMD AM2?Top to Bottom

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We run our benchmark suite across the entire line of Intel Core 2 Duo and AMD AM2 CPUs, from the budget priced products to the ultra-high end. Which CPU is right for you? Check out our massive roundup and find out.

ExtremeTech
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BIOS Transplant 101

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Ok, so we heard the Intel C19 Board from DFI has been cancelled while we have just finished our preview of it, based on a beta BIOS. I liked the board in comparison to the rest of the C19 boards, but the raw BIOS is headache for me.
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Kinc Flexes ATi CrossFire Muscles

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Kinc of Nordic Hardware has put up a benchmark monster setup, consisting of a Cascade Cooled Intel Core 2 Duo X6800 running at 4.7GHz, and an ATi X1950XTX Master Card bundled with a X1900XTX running in CrossFire mode. The most impressive thing is that both cards are running different clockspeeds and the X1950XTX Master Card was just watercooled.

VR-Zone
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GeForce Go 7900 GTX vs. GeForce Go 7900 GS: Mobile GPU Battle

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Looking at an NVIDIA gaming GPU but can't decide on the GeForce Go 7900 GTX or the GS? We pit two similarly configured Dell XPS M1710 laptops against each other to test everything from performance to power consumption to see which GPU you should get.
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5.5G IPOD Announced

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Apple has announced the latest and greatest IPOD yesterday, an "improved" IPOD Video. Too bad many won't find it all that great.. Head over to Engadget for the full scoop.
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Battlefield 2142 Beta CPU Shootout

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Which CPU runs Battlefield 2142 faster, AMD or Intel? Does a larger L2 cache really play a huge role in performance, or is it minor? We've rounded up the latest CPUs from AMD and Intel to answer these questions. See the results inside!
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Abit AW9D-MAX Overclocking Review

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NordicHardware has posted one of the first reviews of the Abit AW9D-MAX motherboard. A board designed for overclockers and tested as such. The board displays some excellent performance and it truly a credit to Abit's good work.
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Canon Pixma mini260 vs HP Photosmart A516

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Behardware.com has tested the two inkjet printers, compared their results to the previous generation of products, to other manufacturers Samsung, Epson, Sagem, Lexmark and even filmed some of the tests. Many things are improved starting with the price, speed, and cost per photo, however, some of the marketing arguments proved to be very bold, even too bold (HP's video of ink resistance to water is pretty funny!).
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RD600 is Scheduled for October

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We learned that the contradictory RD600 based boards with three PCIe 16X slots are still in the works. The ATI's acquisition delayed things for a few weeks but the boards are not cancelled.

The Inquirer

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