Feel like Trying Windows XP 64-bit?

Subject: General Tech | August 25, 2005 - 12:30 AM | Ryan Shrout
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The fine folks over at VIAArena have put together an article that that outlines their experiences using the new Windows XP x64 Edition OS.

After installing Avast I transferred my emails that I had saved from my previous system, into Microsoft Outlook Express. Microsoft Outlook Express comes bundled with WinXP x64. I always run spell check before I send an email. But as soon as I hit spell check, I received an error message… Error. Spell Check could not run.

More Intel Press Releases

Subject: General Tech | August 24, 2005 - 07:33 PM | Joe White
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Zalman's CNPS9500 Standing Tall & More

Subject: Cases and Cooling | August 24, 2005 - 11:59 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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If you can fit all 125mm (5 inches) in, the CNPS9500 LED will certainly satisfy you.  X-Bit Labs has the numbers to show just how well this thing cools.

"We would like to introduce to you a real masterpiece of the air cooling art designed by Zalman. This new baby, which was first showcased at the Computex 2005 has now reached our lab and simply impressed us with its cooling potential.

Interesting IDF Thus Far

Subject: Editorial | August 24, 2005 - 11:46 AM | Ryan Shrout
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Even though I wasn't able to make it out to this fall's Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, I was still able to get a hold of the same information being presented to those in attendance.  Intel is introducing the world to a totally new micro-architecture that replace both the desktop NetBurst and mobile Banias architectures in the second half of 2006.  This new architecture looks like it is taking the best from both of Intel's current architectures and melding them into one that will be more than competitive with AMD's K8

Intel Press Releases

Subject: General Tech | August 24, 2005 - 06:26 AM | Joe White
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• Dust Storms, (Real) Bugs, Intermittent Electricity Or No Phone Lines? Intel Says 'No Problem'


• Innovation In Mobility, Ubiquitous Wireless Broadband To Drive Opportunity


• Cisco and Intel Collaborate to Improve Wireless and Security Solutions for Businesses

INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, San Francisco, Aug.

HyperThreading Goes the Way of the Dodo

Subject: Processors | August 23, 2005 - 06:32 PM | Ryan Shrout
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More info from IDF for you at the Inquirer; it looks like Intel's much touted HyperThreading technology is NOT going to be implemented into their next generation core technology.  What?  You mean HT isn't all it was cracked up to be???

THERE WAS ONE THING that did not make the cut for the Merom cores, and for some reason Intel isn't shouting about it.

Intel CEO Outlines New Platform Directions

Subject: General Tech | August 23, 2005 - 03:57 PM | Joe White
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INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM, San Francisco, Aug. 23, 2005 - Noting that high-tech companies are growing again as a result of delivering exciting new products, Intel Corporation CEO and President Paul S. Otellini said the industry is on a new "performance per watt" course that will deliver powerful Intel-based computers that are increasingly smaller, sleeker and more energy-efficient.

More on New Intel Architecture

Subject: Processors | August 23, 2005 - 03:10 PM | Ryan Shrout
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Charlie over at The Inquirer has a bit more information and analysis on the new Intel architecture for you to look over. 

The basic structure is a four issue wide core, without going into specifics, they said the Merom cores can keep up a sustained 4 ops from issue to retire. This probably has a bunch of caveats, addenda and asterisks, but it is clear that wider is the course for the day. Each pipe is a full pipe versus the old P6 derived simple and complex pipe structures.

Intel Reveals Bits of New Architecture

Subject: Processors | August 23, 2005 - 03:00 PM | Ryan Shrout
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Anandtech has some early coverage from IDF that goes over what little Intel has released about their new, upcoming core architecture arriving in late 2006.  So far the highlights include a much shorter pipeline, shared L2 cache between dual cores and a single architecture between mobile, desktop and server platforms.

You can also catch what Scott at Tech Report has seen on this information, here. 

The new architecture will featu

AMD Challenges Intel To A Dual-Core Duel

Subject: Processors | August 23, 2005 - 09:52 AM | Joe White
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Live Shoot-Out to Focus on Server Workloads and Energy Consumption

SUNNYVALE, CA -- August 23, 2005 --In the spirit of fair and open competition, AMD (NYSE:AMD) today issued a challenge to Intel to conduct a head-to-head competition of dual-core x86 server processors.

MORE POWER !!!

Subject: Cases and Cooling | August 22, 2005 - 12:41 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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At 1000 Watts of power, the Enermax Galaxy is the Toolman's dream PSU.

Currently in final production at the time of writing, the two samples in the photos are engineering samples so we couldn't get out hands on one for testing, but having run the figures past Rys, they add up to just a little over 1000W output, drawing 1400W from the mains… so no need for a dimmer switch in the lounge anymore!

BTX case with an ATX centre & More

Subject: Cases and Cooling | August 22, 2005 - 12:20 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Antec's P180 will give you a classy look in the BTX style, while still accepting the installation of ATX boards.  Washable filtres and 4 120mm fans make it a top air cooler to start with, and the extra space inside could easily fit a pump and reservior, if you were so inclined.  The full story is at Legit Reviews, go read it.

"In the end, the P180 is one of the finest cases I've ever seen.

AMD Turion(TM) 64 Mobile Technology Is A Fierce Contender For Mobile Gaming

Subject: Processors | August 22, 2005 - 08:42 AM | Joe White
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SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- August 22, 2005 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today revved up the performance of AMD Turion™ 64 mobile technology with the introduction of two new models, MT-40 and MT-37. These new additions to AMD's popular 64-bit mobile processor family are expected to be available in new ENVY Featherweight and ENVY Middleweight notebook computers from VoodooPC.

AMD Press Releases

Subject: General Tech | August 20, 2005 - 10:13 PM | Joe White
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Intel Press Releases

Subject: General Tech | August 20, 2005 - 10:02 PM | Joe White
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Waterchill Complete Kit & More

Subject: Cases and Cooling | August 19, 2005 - 11:54 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Asetek has a WaterChill 3/8" ID Power Kit, which includes CPU, GPU and NB Waterblocks with a 120mm Radiator cooled by 3 fans.  The CPU waterblock is designed for Intel's LGA 775 (Socket T), thought the GPU block should fit almost any card.  Read the full review at PimpRig.

"My initial expectations of this kit is that in it's complete configuration it will provide very reasonable performance but that better performance could be achieved with a little "tw

Secret Overclocking In ASUS Motherboards

Subject: Motherboards | August 18, 2005 - 01:22 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Rojakpot examines why exactly the ASUS P5AD2 Premium, based on the old i925X chipset, constantly out performs the A

BIT AW8-MAX, based on the new i955X chipset.

"It's no secret that ASUS motherboards perform very well. But what's their secret to success? Great engineering? Or something more than that?

Multi-core CPU Development Slows Graphics Field?

Subject: Processors | August 17, 2005 - 04:50 PM | Ryan Shrout
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This article at The Inquirer points to an interview with Chief Scientist at NVIDIA, David Kirk, saying that because game developers will no be spending more time working on utilizing the multiple cores of the CPU, improvements in graphics and the utilization of the GPU will slow down.  Interestingly, this is a very similar statement to what we heard echoed by John Carmack at his recent keynote at this year's Quakecon event.  Citing the use of multiple cores in the consoles a