NVIDIA Legalgrams Makers and Host of SLI Patch
Subject: Graphics Cards | April 15, 2006 - 09:41 PM | Jonathan Hung
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NVIDIA has sent NGOHQ.com, the makers and host of the "SLI Patch", a Cease and Desist letter requesting (demanding) NGOHQ stop distributing the software that NVIDIA alleges circumvents their copyrights afforded to them under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA). The "patch" in question is software derived from the PowerExpress utility created by ULi that allowed "SLI" operation on ULi M1697 chipsets.
The new trend in videocard pricing
Subject: Graphics Cards | April 12, 2006 - 06:25 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Tech Zone is not impressed with the current state of videocard sales. Maybe I'm just suspicious, but it sounds like they bought a very expensive, top of the line video card just before Christmas.
What R600s are made of
Subject: Graphics Cards | April 11, 2006 - 06:22 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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CoolTechZone takes a sneak peek at Radeon's upcoming R600, the successor to the current R580. Much of the technology has simply increased in number or speed, though it is reassuring to hear it is expected to be fully compliant with Vista and DirectX 10.
Help for freezing manufacturer OC'd 7900GTXs
Subject: Graphics Cards | April 10, 2006 - 02:48 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Ryan has managed to get nVIDIA to work on a fix for the freeze issue with the first run of factory overclocked 7900GTXs. If you bought one, and don't seem to get what you paid for, read this article, and read it now.
The end of overclock?
NVIDIA had an issue on their hands with their flagship 7900 GTX retail cards consistently freezing and locking -- we finally have the answer and NVIDIA's response.
7900GTX is more than just a fast 7800
Subject: Graphics Cards | April 7, 2006 - 05:04 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Tech-Hounds tested the Leadtek 7900GTX, against a 7800GTX from ASUS. While the frame rates certainly increase, they focus on image quality and other benefits that the 7900 offers.
Crossfire under the spotlight
Subject: Graphics Cards | April 5, 2006 - 04:37 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Motherboards.org put Crossfire to the test. They set up X1900's, 1800's and 1600's and tested them against an XFX 7900GTX and a Gigabyte 7900GT. See how they stack up in this performance race.
Tiny TV to take travelling
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 31, 2006 - 06:13 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Compro VideoMate U900 is a tiny TV tuner that accepts coax and antenna signals, and hooks up to a PC or laptop. While being able to carry a device to eceive a TV signal in a pocket sounds great, read the full review at [H]ard|OCP before you run out and buy one.
"The thing about the two is that, traditionally, people want larger television screens and
smaller electronics.
VGA cooling waterfight
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 29, 2006 - 03:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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If you have moved beyond 3rd party air cooling for your newest graphics card, 3DXtreme presents a 3 way watercooling shootout. The participants are the DangerDen Maze 4, the AquaXtreme MP-1 and Swiftech's MCW60. Drop by to see which can provide you with the most extra frames and craziest overclock.
"From this we have come across forums where certain products are recommended for their
performance with very little performance data to stand on.
Overclock your way to savings
Subject: Graphics Cards | March 27, 2006 - 06:33 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Legit Reviews points out one of the best values in video cards right now. The GeForce 7900GT isn't the fastest card out there, but with the overclock that most people can acheive, it comes close. If you are more worried about breaking the bank than voiding warantees, take a close look at this card.
"As an enthusiast and overclocker I have to say that if you were planning to upgrade or building
a new system I highly recommend looking long and hard at the 7900 GT.
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