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.

The flagship ATI card from ASUS

Subject: Graphics Cards | March 24, 2006 - 07:12 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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PCStats examines ASUS' EAX1900XTX a 512 MB card with dual-DVI outputs and some really impressive clocks, the GPU is 650 and the memory runs at 1550Mhz.  It will cost you a lot, but there isn't much out there that can come close to saturating it's bandwidth.

Plus, Ryan has been busy this week, dropping by the Game Developers Conference, and talking with ATI about their take on Physics accleration ...

Third Party VGA cooler shootout

Subject: Graphics Cards | March 22, 2006 - 06:21 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Looking to overclock that shiny new video card, but feeling the heat, or just trying to quiet it?  Legion Hardware has a 6-way shootout between Thermalright, Zalman and Arctic Cooling.  Drop by and find out which one can do you right!

Also, Ryan has a look at 2 upcoming cards from nVIDIA, the 7600GS and the 7300LE.

"When it comes to high-end air-cooled VGA coolers the six tested here today are amongst the best.

Let's get physical

Subject: Graphics Cards | March 22, 2006 - 12:19 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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First we had no physics cards, and now we have a battle royal between nVIDIA and Ageia to get their physics acceleration to the market first.   The Inquirer feels that there is already a clear winner, and are quite happy to tell you who.

Ryan has also gathered a bit of information on Ageia's plans, and can even tell you how to get your hands on the cards first!

"So, the SLI physics engine can make water fall, ripples move, and rocks from the exploding cliff

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Ageia's PhysX SDK v2.4 for PC's and consoles

Subject: Graphics Cards | March 21, 2006 - 11:49 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Ageia has announced their progress with the PhsyX physics accelerator card, and the Software Development Kit that goes with it.  City of Villains is ready to incorporate the technology into their game as soon as people have the card installed.  They aren't going to stop at PC's either, their card, and the drivers will be supported on consoles as well!

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