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.
Confessions of a multimedia packrat
Subject: Systems | November 1, 2007 - 12:11 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Just because your HTPC system is full to overflowing, even thought it has several terabytes of storage doesn't mean you have a problem. All it means is that you have to figure out a way to organize all your files better. OCModShop offers a suggestion on what to do as an alternative to actually deleting some of your favourite shows.
HTPC on the cheap
Subject: Systems | October 16, 2007 - 02:29 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The good news is that you can build yourself a perfectly capable HTPC for the cost of parts, or cheaper if you have some lying around. The bad news is you will have to learn some Linux.
SkullTrail will have an extremely limited run
Subject: Systems | October 16, 2007 - 01:14 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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TechARP has gathered together everything they could find out about SkullTrail in this list. The major problem seems to be that Intel is only planning on running 2000 of them off the production line.
Since you probably won't be able to get your hands on one, check out the newly updated PC Perspective Hardware Leaderboard, and get some ideas on building your own dream machine.
I swear, it's not an iMac
Subject: Systems | October 1, 2007 - 05:47 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Gateway's One looks a bit like an iMac, with the system contained in the screen. Thankfully, it is more like the new one, with a nice flat panel. That is where the similarities stop, other than the design, it is pure PC. The Techgage article has pictures of the machine, both inside and out, so go on a take a look ... you know you are curious.
Stealthy HTPC system and cooler
Subject: Systems | September 27, 2007 - 02:44 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Check out the Antec Veris Fusion Black 430 Media Centre HTPC case and it's A/V cooler, which are up for review at OCC. The case's design will look right at home in an entertainment center, and should have no problems fitting into a cabinet. Antec has als
Getting more from your system with the new CPU prictng
Subject: Systems | September 20, 2007 - 02:48 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The Tech Report revisits their systems guide in the wake of new pricing from Intel and AMD. While we may not be able to buy all the fancy new toys we are hearing about at the IDF for quite a while, this price war is a boon on anyone building a new system, or looking to upgrade an existing one. See what new components you can get without breaking the bank.
Heavy duty Blackbird
Subject: Systems | September 6, 2007 - 06:30 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Hewlett Packard has released a very powerful machine that stems from VoodooPC. The Blackbird 002's components are hugely modifiable, allowing an AMD X2 or you can go with an Intel C2D or Quad, and the other components are just as customizable. There is a completely self contained watercooling system inside of it, and installation of all components are totally tool-less.
Plus, the case is able to support 600 pounds ... just cause.
A tale of two titans
Subject: Systems | September 6, 2007 - 02:28 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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It's hard to say that either the AMD 4X4 platform, or Intel's V8 lack in performance, as they are going to be a huge jump from current platforms. Not that motherboards.org is going to let that stop them. They take reference models of both out for a test drive and benchmark them. Head over a get a good look at what these platforms will be capable of when they are released to market.
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