Show MODTHEBOX your mods & win

Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 11, 2005 - 11:48 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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What better contest could their be?   You get inspiration to start on that mod you've been considering, in the form of prizes from SilverStone Technology, Cooler Master, Sunbeam Technology, Vantec and Ultra Products, and when you are done, you've still got your modded ... whatever ...

Wireless Industry Leaders Promote Next-Generation Wi-Fi Technology to Accelerate IEEE Standards Deve

Subject: General Tech | October 11, 2005 - 11:36 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 10, 2005 — Twenty six Wi-Fi* industry leaders today announced a coalition formed to accelerate the IEEE* 802.11n standard development process and promote a technology specification for next-generation wireless local area networking (WLAN) products. By introducing a specification with widespread industry support, the Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC) hopes to speed ratification of an 802.11n standard, while enabling an ecosystem of high-performance WLAN products built to a common set of guidelines.

Intel Ships Multi-Core Server Platforms

Subject: General Tech | October 11, 2005 - 11:34 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 10, 2005 — Intel Corporation today announced the availability of its first dual-core, hyper-threaded Intel® Xeon® processor for dual processor servers.

Affordable High Performance Mouse

Subject: General Tech | October 10, 2005 - 03:00 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Have you been hearing about mice with extremely high DPI or precision, but haven't been curious enough to spend $60 to $80 or more, just to finf out if it's worth it?   A True Review has found a solution for you, in the form of the Sunbeam X-1300 Gaming mouse.

"Every hobbyist and gamer is looking for a mouse that helps them improve in their computing world. Although, a $60 gaming mouse like the Razer Diamondback, is not in their budget.

Vista glimpsed through open Windows

Subject: General Tech | October 10, 2005 - 02:44 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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CoolTechZone has a huge write up on the changes you will see from Vista Beta 1 to Vista Beta 2.  If you want to know what to expect, or to see how the OS changes during Beta testing, then they've got your answers.

"At the recent PDC, Microsoft started a new way of launching software, and we aren't complaining.

t-breaks talk with with David "Tabasco" Nalasco (from ATI)

Subject: Graphics Cards | October 10, 2005 - 02:31 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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t-break speaks with Davud Nalasco about Crossfire, the new X1000 series, and future plans for ATI, like will the cards work properly on Vista.

Don't forget to read Ryan's BFG 7800 GT OC Water Cooled Card Review as well!

"The compositing engine is really only necessary on a master board. Its only necessary if you want to use CrossFire.

Good CPU cooler ... if slightly modified

Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 10, 2005 - 02:21 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Lexcool may not be the first name that comes to mind when you mention heatsinks, though that won't stop Overclockers Online from reviewing their newest, the Lexcool XC-801.  It hasn't got a MSRP price yet, so it is unlikely you'll see it in stores, read the review and see if you want to wait for it.

"The biggest drawback from the Lexcool XC-801 is the mounting issues that I ran into but I have a very simple solution to alleviate the pressure on the motherboard and to make mounting a lot eas

$44,000 MP3 Player

Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 10, 2005 - 02:06 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Maybe when you are looking for an MP3 player, you aren't looking to spend a lot.  If that is not the case, well, CoolTechZone may have found the player for you.  Head over to see what you get for the price of a Luxury sedan.

"We know how crowded the MP3 player market is. We have the king of MP3 players, the iPod from Apple and the "little" players like Sony, Creative, iRiver and many more.

SUPERMICRO ACTIVATES CHANNEL WITH AMD64 TECHNOLOGY-BASED SERVER, MOTHERBOARD SOLUTIONS

Subject: General Tech | October 10, 2005 - 01:45 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF.-Oct. 10, 2005-AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced general availability of a broad range of AMD64 technology-based server and motherboard solutions from Supermicro Computer, Inc., through three leading distributors, offering Supermicro solution providers and technology buyers greater choice in the x86 server market.

Asus Preps Dual 7800 7800 GT on a Single Card!

Subject: Graphics Cards | October 7, 2005 - 06:20 PM | Ryan Shrout
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You have got to see this!  Asus has nearly completed their dual-7800 GT card and is nearly ready to ship!  This card features not one, but TWO 7800 GT cores on a single card, running at 489 MHz core and 1.358 GHz memory clocks!  I have included some more pictures below!!

It does use an external power supply but that might actually be a good idea as power requirements on the PSU will go down because of it.  Here is a thread in our forums to discuss this new technology.

X850 CrossFire and X1000 Series Cards on Newegg

Subject: Graphics Cards | October 7, 2005 - 05:36 PM | Ryan Shrout
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I just got an email in from Newegg.com announcing the availability of

What's next for the Web? Ask these folks

Subject: Shows and Expos | October 7, 2005 - 03:19 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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CNET has put together several articles talking about the Web 2.0 conference, and what it mught mean to the future of the internet.

At the Web 2.0 conference in San Francisco, Internet executives sound off on the future of entertainment and media. Also: You're nobody if you're not blogging.

WA And NJ Schools Named Top Winners At Intel And Scholastic Schools Of Distinction Award

Subject: General Tech | October 7, 2005 - 03:07 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Full release available in the Intel Press Room.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 6, 2005 — John Stanford International School in Seattle and Academy of Allied Health and Science High School in Neptune, N.J. have been named the 'Best of the Best' winners in the 2005 Intel and Scholastic Schools of Distinction Awards. Both earned honors in the 'Collaboration' category for their innovative use of local, national and international partnerships to promote student achievement.

Intel Announces Agreement To Acquire Digital Broadcast Technology Assets, Expertise From Zarlink Sem

Subject: General Tech | October 7, 2005 - 03:05 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Read the full press release from Intel.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct.

King of the X800 XL's

Subject: Graphics Cards | October 7, 2005 - 03:03 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Tech-Hounds have decided they need to know which of the many X800XL based cards is the best.  Head on over to see who wins between ABIT, ASUS, GeCube and Gigabyte.

"After some time off, we're back with a round up - this time it's the Radeon X800XL cards. Compared to the just recently released X1600s, we think these are still the better buy - at least if you're more concerned with AA and AF.

A virus by any other name ...

Subject: General Tech | October 7, 2005 - 12:57 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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El Reg reports on the attempt by the CME to provide all viruses with common names.  If you have ever suffered mental trauma trying to figure out just which virus it is that has infected you, because Norton, Symantec and all of the others give different names to the same virus, these guys may be able to help.

"A group dedicated to curing virus-naming confusion enjoyed its official launch on Wednesday.

Shh, It's A Silent Cooling Shootout

Subject: Cases and Cooling | October 7, 2005 - 12:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Red&Blackness Mods has a comparison between the Asetech VapoChill Micro & the Zalman CNPS9500.  Both are lightweight coolers, who try to provide good cooling, and be almost silent doing it.  See which one you think is right for you.

"This new Vapchill Micro has been very anticiped by many since this is a part of the Vapochill technology.

Music to your ears

Subject: General Tech | October 7, 2005 - 11:50 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Dan, from Dan's Data, has found a pair of high quality headphones from HeadRoom, and seems amazed at their quality, see what you think about his mental state after reading about them.

HeadRoom's Micro Amp and Micro DAC cost a mere $US600 between them. They provide supposedly superb headphone sound from various analogue and digital sources (including computers, via USB). They're the gateway drug for the heavier HeadRoom electronics. I was expecting them to sound very much the same as the cheaper headphone amps I've reviewed.