Is it live, or is it Linux? PVR build guide

Subject: Systems | March 29, 2006 - 06:52 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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In the third part of their Mini-ITX/HTPC series, XYZ talks about how to set up a Linux PVR.  If you wouldn't pay the premium to have a normal PC setup for you, why do the same with a personal video recorder?

"For the past few months I have been spending a lot of time using my Mini-ITX computer.

Intel Launches New Ruggedized PC Platform For India

Subject: Systems | March 29, 2006 - 12:56 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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NEW DELHI, March 29, 2006 — Intel Corporation today officially launched an innovative PC platform that has been developed exclusively to meet the needs of rural villages and communities in India.

A PSU built for extreme gamers

Subject: Systems | March 28, 2006 - 03:13 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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The XG Duro 900W Power Supply comes with 4 +12V rails, perfect for trying to get a pair of dual core graphics cards up and running as fast as they can go.  3dGameMan provides their usual comprehensive review, and proves that this is a well thought out PSU, and not just another pretty phase.

'The XG Duro 900W Power Supply with Quad +12V rails is obviously going to turn heads.

Corsair HTPC system build guide

Subject: Systems | March 28, 2006 - 11:27 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Following up on their guide to build the ultimate gaming machine, Corsair has posted a system build guide for HTPCs.  Follwoing the easy instructions and detailed photos, you will end up with a very stylish and quiet component.

"Dive into the details of building a home theater PC.  From component selection, system build, software installation, to watching and recording TV - we have every step covered in great details!

Dude, this one isn't a DELL

Subject: Systems | March 27, 2006 - 01:22 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Just in the nick of time [H]ard|OCP purchased and tested an AlienWare Aurora 550.  They managed to miss buying a DELL by a matter of days, although the recent sale may give them a reason to buy another AlienWare machine in the future, and test them head to head.

"We purchased the Aurora 5500, the baseline AMD-based gaming computer from Alienware. Among the

mid-range of Alienware's offerings, the Aurora 5500 is marketed towards gamers but it could also

be a good family computer.

A spring breeze goes well with the smell of new components

Subject: Systems | March 20, 2006 - 06:13 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Springtime, when the flowers bloom, the skies clear and the grass wants to be cut ...

Silverstone's extends their quality to PSUs

Subject: Systems | March 16, 2006 - 06:40 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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3DXtreme likes Silverstone's new PSU, the Zeus ST56ZF 560W.  Silverstone claims this PSU is built around an industrial core, which seems to refer to the rock solid voltage delivered by this unit.  If you aren't building a silent machine, and are looking for a high efficiency, low fluctuation PSU, this might be one to consider.

"Today 3DXtreme is taking a look at the Zeus 560 Watt Power Supply.

Best of the budget PSU's

Subject: Systems | March 14, 2006 - 06:15 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Looking for a good, stable PSU, but you can't spend $200 or more to get it?  Get to TECHGAGE, where they have rounded up 3 of Ultra products value PSUs, and see how well they can perform under load.

"All too often we read reviews of power supplies that are not cheap. Some good power supplies can

run between $100 and $150, if not higher!