PC Perspective Podcast #118 - 08/19/10 

This week we talk about Quakecon 2010, the VIA ARTiGO Pico-ITX kit, BFG Radeon Graphics cards, Intel's leaked roadmaps , Viewer questions, Our Hardware/Software picks of the week and more!

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Hosts:  Ryan Shrout, Jeremy Hellstrom, Josh Walrath and Allyn Malventano

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Program length:  1:09:50

Program schedule:

• 0:01:02 Introduction   
  
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• 0:02:45 Quakecon 2010: Day 1 Coverage
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• 0:20:28 Quakecon 2010: Day 2 Coverage
• 0:22:20 PC Perspective Hardware Workshop 2010 @ Quakecon 2010
• 0:24:28 Quakecon 2010: Day 3 Coverage
  
• 0:27:00 Video Perspective: VIA ARTiGO A1100 Pico-ITX Builder Kit
• 0:28:53 The Exclusive First Look at the BFG Tech Radeon Graphics Card
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• 0:36:00 Leaked Intel roadmap details Sandy Bridge CPUs, expands SSD lineup?
  
• 0:44:36 Email from Ken about GTX 460 bottlenecks
• 0:46:25 Email from Scott about external eSATA ports
• 0:49:37 Email from Toran about low power GPUs and SSD writes
• 0:54:36 Email from Terry about OCZ and their lack of support for consumers
• 0:57:15 Voicemail from Darryl from Virginia about a motherboard for K-series CPU around $200
1. The HWLB mid-range board?  GigaByte GA-P55A-UD3P $153
• 1:00:57 Hardware / Software Pick of the Week
1. Ryan: Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 Flex
   
2. Jeremy: http://www.online-convert.com/ 
   
3. Josh: Asus BD-reader $69 after rebate
   
4. Allyn: Chenbro rack mount storage / server cases
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• 1:09:50 Closing

PC Perspective Podcast #117 - 08/12/10 

This week we talk about the Puget Systems Serenity SPCR Edition, Antec Notebook coolers, 20nm flash production, QuakeCon 2010, Viewer questions, Our Hardware/Software picks of the week and more!

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Program length:  1:03:09

Program schedule:

• 0:00:47 Introduction   
  
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• 0:01:32 Puget Systems Serenity SPCR Edition Ultra Quiet Gaming PC Review
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• 0:13:00 Antec Notebook Coolers Triple Treat - Basic, Mini, and Designer Review
• 0:17:06 PC Perspective Hardware Workshop 2010 @ Quakecon 2010
• 0:20:01 This Podcast is also brought to you by MSI Computer, and their Big Bang XPower Motherboard.
• 0:21:28 Steve's Tron mousehttp://www.pcper.com/comments.php?nid=9126
• 0:23:35 Eurocom Debuts Gaming Notebooks with NVIDIA Optimus - Optimus. Done Your Way.
• 0:27:23 Hynix begins mass production of "20nm class" NAND Flash @ SemiAccurate  
  
• 0:29:29 Email from John about a 2GB GTX 460
• 0:33:35 Email from Tom about Vertex 2 speeds
• 0:38:44 Email from Shawn about APUs and NVIDIA
• 0:43:48 Email from FoamysKing about Radeon 6000s
• 0:49:32 Hardware / Software Pick of the Week
1. Ryan: Not the Sprint Overdrive, or the HTC EVO Hotspot
   
2. Jeremy: moddable games!!  http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=374565   http://wiki.spaceempires.net/index.php/Balance_Mod_(SEV)   http://store.steampowered.com/app/630/
   
3. Allyn: Osmos for iPhone / ipod touch
   
4. Jon: Loctite ODC-Free Cleaner & Degreaser
   
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• 1:05:01 Closing
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• 1:26:45  Closing