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O HTPC, where art thou?
Subject: Systems | February 20, 2008 - 03:15 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Techware Labs takes on the mystery of the HTPC, and why it hasn't caught on. Sidestepping the Linux issue, as learning even the small but of Linux needed to set up an HTPC can be daunting, they focus on the 4 flavours of Windows Media Center Edition. One the biggest mysteries that they touch on, and that has always bothered myself, is the cost. To buy a DVD player, DVR and cable box costs far more than building a pre assembled HTPC. See what light they can shed on the mystery in the full article
Intel Delivers 'Hard-Core' Eight-Core Platform for PC Performance Aficionados
Subject: Systems | February 19, 2008 - 06:51 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE, San Francisco, Feb. 19, 2008 - For those who crave more performance than what four processing cores and a single graphics card can deliver today, Intel Corporation has introduced the Intel Dual Socket Extreme Desktop Platform.
Guaranteed overclock for less
Subject: Systems | February 19, 2008 - 12:09 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Uberclok is a relatively new PC builder, who offers prebuilt overclocked PCs for a fair amount less than what you pay at other suppliers. AnandTech did the math, and there is only a $400 difference between building one of these rigs yourself. The premiums Uberclok offer are a 3 year warranty, 30 day guarantee and a tech support line, so it's up to you to decide your preference. Take a look at the full review of the Ion to see how well it performs.
Mobile HTPC made easy
Subject: Systems | February 11, 2008 - 12:14 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The AutumnWave OnAir GT can turn your laptop into an HDTV and PVR with just a few simple steps. It's USB connection makes it very handy to base an HTPC system around your laptop without having to give up lugging it around with you. A few plugs and you are free to go, offering an alternative to people who want a PVR but aren't interested in buying and building a purpose built system. See how easy it is over at Overclockers Online.
Finally we get some numbers
Subject: Systems | February 5, 2008 - 12:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The other project from Intel this weekend was the release of the NDA hardware reviewers have signed about Skulltrail. We can finally see just how powerful their flagship system will be, for those few that can get one. [H]ard|OCP's testing proves that this machine can really do a lot, especially when multitasking. They did have some issues with Crysis and with SLI, but all in all, they still had a lot of fun testing this machine.
Asustek announces Eee family product lines
Subject: Systems | January 30, 2008 - 09:47 AM | Ryan Shrout
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It should come as no surprise that Asus wants to capitalize on the Eee PC branding that has been so damn popular. Would you be interested in an E-DT (desktop computer), an E-TV or an E-Monitor?
ASUS is thinking small
Subject: Systems | January 25, 2008 - 01:15 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The ASUS Nova is a nicely sized system, good as an HTPC or better as a SFF office PC. It has an Intel 2160 (1.8GHz Dual Core) on an Intel 946GZ chipset with intgerated graphics, 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, and a DVD rewriter drive. It is about the same size as the Mac Mini, which seems to be it's natural prey. Drop by t-break for a preview.
The instant HTPC
Subject: Systems | January 23, 2008 - 06:08 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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One laptop, plus one OnAir Solution GT Mobile HDTV Tuner equals the easiest HTPC to set up on the planet. Thanks to it being external and hooking up via USB, the tuner can also be used to update an analogue HTPC to accept digital signals with no fuss, and still retain video capture. See what else ASELabs discovered about this handy little tuner in their review.
Intel Launches New Modular Server Building Blocks for Worldwide System Builder Channel
Subject: Systems | January 11, 2008 - 01:51 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2008 - Intel Corporation today announced the launch of its first modular server building block products that support a server specification announced last July by the Server Systems Infrastructure (SSI) organization.
Dell's new tiny tower
Subject: Systems | January 8, 2008 - 11:40 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The XPS 630i from Dell is making an appearance on the floor of CES. It is a relatively small case that hides an Intel C2D processor, the choice between SLI or Crossfire and a choice between air and watercooling. All for around $1300, Dell is moving into gaming in a much more serious way than we have seen from them in the past. The 630i won't put paid to more powerful gaming rigs, but it does offer an easy entrance into PC gaming.
Forthcoming AMD LIVE! Ultra Desktop and Notebook PCs
Subject: Systems | January 8, 2008 - 11:16 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- January 8, 2008 --AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced AMD LIVE! Ultra, a new PC brand to help consumers identify forthcoming desktop and notebook PCs designed to deliver the ultimate visual entertainment experience. AMD LIVE! Ultra-branded PCs will be powered by AMD multi-core platforms for desktop and notebook PCs, codenamed "Spider" and "Puma", respectively.
Turn any PC into an HTPC with one little stick
Subject: Systems | December 5, 2007 - 03:26 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Tech Zone was a little leery trying out the Pinnacle PCTV HD Ultimate Stick, as they have been disappointed in the past by similar products.
It looks good coming out of the package, though it only has support for basic I/O cables but it does come with a remote and the stick itself even sports an antenna. You'll have to read the full review to see if this is more of t
Silverstone's new HTPC offerings
Subject: Systems | November 23, 2007 - 12:09 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Silverstone has two new HTPC enclosures out the cheaper LC17 which lacks an LCD and the GD01 which does sport a display, as well as some other extras*. Either choice offers enough space inside to fit a full ATX board, and the cooling will keep your rig cool, which becomes
The lighter side of the Spider?
Subject: Systems | November 21, 2007 - 05:43 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Over at PenStar Systems there is a lighter look at AMD's Spider, and the components we have heard so much about lately. A lot of the information you can garner from reading the review may be stuff you have already seen, bu I bet you have not heard the Phenom referred to as "the big girl with attractive friends".
Reach your HTPC's full size with this new expansion product
Subject: Systems | November 15, 2007 - 03:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Sonys' VAIO VGP-XL1B3 Media Changer gives you the ability to hold 200 DVDs in an enclosure, which you can play on your PC or HTPC. While OCModShop found it far from perfect, if you are looking to tidy up your DVD collection or can't fit anymore HDD into your HTPC, it is a far better solution than rental storage or deleting old movies. Besides, you may like the sound effects.
The new budget computer
Subject: Systems | November 8, 2007 - 02:28 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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With new parts coming out for almost every component in your PC in the recent past, low priced parts to build a PC have undergone a significant change. Some parts that were considered high end have had their prices reduced to levels the budget PC builder can reach, and there are lower cost parts that did not exist until now. AnandTech has revamped their budget PC builders guide, and one of the biggest surprises is the cheap DDR800.
An HTPC of a different colour
Subject: Systems | November 8, 2007 - 11:58 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The NEC Home Entertainment Concept is a different take on the HTPC. The POWERMATE P5000 looks like the new iMacs, it is a large monitor that conceals an AMD Turion 64 X2 processor and RS690MC chipset with integrated ATI Radeon X1200 graphics. The POWERMATE X is a more traditional looking box, playing the role of a powerhouse media server with a C2Quad processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 8600-series GPU plus 2TBs of storage. Read on at Hardware Zone to see how CyberLink's SoftDMA and Media Server applications are used in tandem with these units to get you your music, TV and movie f
OCZ Technology Group Announces PC Power & Cooling's Adoption of Enthusiast System Architecture
Subject: Systems | November 5, 2007 - 06:34 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Sunnyvale, Calif. - November
5, 2007 - OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high
performance and high reliability memory and power supplies, today announced PC
Power & Cooling's adoption of ESA (Enthusiast System Architecture), the new
and exciting initiative to enable PC components to communicate operational
information in real-time and provide enthusiasts with unprecedented software
control to manage the conditions within their high-end system.
Extra-Sensory Apparatus
Subject: Systems | November 5, 2007 - 12:43 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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There are going to be at least 2 camps immediately forming after nVIDIAs new Enthusiast System Architecture hits the market. There are those who own a laser thermometer and already run a half dozen voltage and temperature tracking programs congruently and average the results will leap for joy at the chance to add yet another set of reading to their statistics. Then there will be those who want to save clock cycles for gaming and consider stability testing a weekend project, not the purpose of their build. Whichever camp you decide you fall into, you need to know what nVIDIA i
How to shove peices into your PC, the right way
Subject: Systems | November 2, 2007 - 01:41 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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R&B Mods has published the second article in their 2 piece series on building PCs. The first installment took you through the list of parts that you will want to get, this article focuses on the assembly of the pieces you chose into the case, and getting it to that first boot. If building a PC from scratch has you feeling overwhelmed, then read on and put your mind at ease.
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