TITLE: GeForce 8800 Graphics Performance: GT vs GTS vs GTX @ Benchmark Reviews

DESCRIPTION: Despite numerous reviews of every GeForce 8800 graphics card since NVIDIA first launched the series, many consumers are still left without any real information to compare their choices when shopping for their gaming system.  Graphics performance is the most importance function of a video card, and Benchmark Reviews offers this comparison of the three most popular GeForce 8800 video card models on the market.  Our tests will include benchmarks on the: ZOTAC 8800 GT vs. the FOXCONN 8800 GTS vs. the MSI 8800 GTX.

ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=137&Itemid=1

We have just posted our second HDTV review here at BCCHardware and this time Nicao looks at the Samsung LN-T4681FX LED Backlight 46″ 1080P HDTV.  This TV has a ton of inputs, and enough features to make most people uncomfortably happy.  Once you figure in a couple of DVI ports, super bright LED backlighting and a decent viewing angle, you’ve got yourself a TV that can perform quite well in a lot of different situations.  Catch our review for all the details.

Title: Samsung LN-T4681FX LED Backlight 46in. 1080P HDTV
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5180&Itemid=40


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The gaming “tests” are always the most fun part of these reviews and this is a great TV to be gaming on.  I just happened to have won an XBOX 360 this Christmas so that certainly helped out in the testing.  As I mentioned early Samsung seems to have overcome some of the early problems they had with Dynamic Contrast.  I had no problems gaming on this TV with Dynamic Contrast turned on or off.  There were also no visible signs of ghosting or image distortion. . .

Available Through Professional Installers, the Alienware High Definition Media Center Offers Exciting New Options for Digital, Home Entertainment Integration

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With the all-new Alienware High Definition Media Server, Alienware – the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook and professional systems – brings customers one step closer to a fully integrated, digital life. System integrators, distributors and home builders can now join the Alienware Digital Home Channel Program to become an authorized reseller of the media server.

The ideal product for upscale mediaphiles, the Alienware High Definition Media Server integrates seamlessly into a home entertainment system, creating a centralized source for storage, retrieval and distribution of digital content

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Subject - Apevia X-Telstar Jr. G-Style Review @ Hi-Tech Reviews

Quote - Priced around $80.00 the Apevia X-Telstar Jr. G-Style case
offers you tool-free installation and a multi-fuction display built
into the door on case. These are just some of the features this
mid-priced case has to offer you.

Link -
http://www.hi-techreviews.com/reviews/current-reviews/apevia-x-telstar-jr.-g-type-case-review.html

NEW CONTENT (Visual) - ECS GeForce 8800GT Accelero S1 512MB

QUOTE: “While we see a fair few ECS motherboards here at TweakTown, graphics cards tend to be few and far between from the company. It seems though that the wait may have been worth it with the release of a passively cooled 8800GT.

Passive cards have always been popular but it was something that was always limited to lower end cards. With the smaller design on cores these days we find that we’re able to get passive cooled solutions on higher end offerings.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1284/ecs_geforce_8800gt_accelero_s1_512mb/index.html

Best Regards,

The TweakTown Team
http://www.tweaktown.com

We have just reviewed the latest mouse and pad from Razer and this is a pretty lethal combination for gamers.  We’ve got the Razer Lachesis mouse and the Destructor pad.  The mouse boasts a ton of buttons and a resolution up to 4000 DPI.  While DPI is over rated, this is a very sensitive mouse that glides over the fantastic Destructor pad.  Take a look at this review and see how lethal it is for your virtual enemies.

Title: Lethal Razer - Lachesis and Destructor
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5163&Itemid=40


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A mouse and mousepad can’t make a crappy gamer into a gaming god, but it can make you want to play more games and get better.  The Razer Lachesis combined with the Destructor is a lethal combination that will likely improve any gamer’s accuracy, consistency and overall ability. . .

Origen S21T Motorized 12.1 inch touch screen HTPC enclosure

“Origen S21T is a high-end aluminum Home Theatre PC enclosure featuring a unique 12.1 inch motorized TFT touch screen for the utmost enthusiasts in Home Theatre experience; such feature can only be found in some server rooms. Armed with 120mm exhaust together with two 92mm internal fans, it accommodates both ATX and micro boards.”

http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=644

Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Antec Truepower Quattro 1000w ATX PSU.

Quote: “A PSU with go-faster stripes?? It looks like Antec may have just awoken the boy racer in me!”

Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/power_supply/antec_truepower_quattro_1000w_atx_psu/1

Title: ModmyMachine (powered by PC-Max und Technic3D) strikes again with Part3 Video

Link (News and Downloads):  http://www.technic3d.com/news-2935-modmymachine-ist-zurueck-mit-teil3.htm

Quote: “After doing a lot of tutorial vids on YouTube and searching for new bands for the next vid on MySpace, ModMyMachine (powered by PC-Max and Technic3D) is back again with another video full of fun and the finest modding. This time we build our very own LianLi style cube. Pure luxury with many special features, such as touchscreen TFT, gigabit switch, servos and much more.  You can download the english video in 3 different resolutions.

 Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy Trailer @ BiTT News

Sierra just released a new Trailer for Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Conspiracy. The game set to be released in Q3 of 2008, will be available for both Xbox and the PS3…
Check it out below. Or watch it here in HD

http://b1tt.com/2067/

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R Clear Sky New Screenshots and Info @ BiTT News

The folks from GSC Game World have released 3 new screenshots for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. GSC World Publishing and Koch Media have also just Signed a Publishing Agreement for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. : Clear Sky the survival style FPS. Check out the new screenshots here.
Read more about the new S.T.A.L.K.E.R Clear Sky publishing agreement Here…

Link:    http://b1tt.com/2077/

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Jumpgate Evolution To Be Playable At Codemasters Online Connect. @ BiTT News
Link:    http://b1tt.com/2074/

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1C Announces Men Of War @ BiTT News
Link: http://b1tt.com/2073/

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n Motherboard Review

Author: Doc Overclock Date: 01-30-2008

There are an abundance of new advances and available feature options with this board and it actually has so many features it could easily have a score over our 100 point limit. The notable features include support for DDR3 memory, 3 PCI Express x16 slots (2 2.0 slots), support for Intel’s Yorkfield CPUs and the ability to overclock like no tomorrow, we reached a stable 4.2GHz on air cooling alone.

Review Link: http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/motherboards/1742_1.html

Rbmods and Asus teams up for a giveaway:

Link: http://www.rbmods.com

Quote: We present another giveaway, this time we have teamed up with Asus to give away one Asus 8800GT Top videocard. What should you do? Register and enter the contest, cant it be easier?

Title: Virtualization Made Easy In Ubuntu 8.04 @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=11760
Summary: “One of the features that was introduced a year ago into Ubuntu
7.04 “Feisty Fawn” was support for KVM, which is the Kernel-based
Virtual Machine. The Kernel-based Virtual Machine provides full
virtualization support for Linux when running on x86 hardware with
either Intel’s VT or AMD-V technology, which means you can run
unmodified guest operating systems such as Linux or Microsoft Windows
within your Linux host operating system. As we had shared in benchmarks,
KVM — even back to its infancy — has been quite fast at virtualization
when compared to Xen or kqemu. However, the KVM virtualization support
found in Ubuntu hasn’t been the most user-friendly. Installing and then
managing these guest operating systems in Ubuntu 7.04 and Ubuntu 7.10
has required using the command-line interface and thus requiring the
user to be familiar with the various QEMU options. However, in Ubuntu
8.04 this has all changed for the better now that virt-manager and
libvirt are available from the main Ubuntu repository.”

The Invasion Blu-Ray Review @ Ascully.com

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“Microbial aliens survive exposure to the frozen vacuum of outer space, not to mention the violent fiery decent through Earth’s atmosphere as a space shuttle explodes delivering the infected debri and starting the invasion. Got it? It sounds amazing. I want to see any movie with that kind of by-line. The good thing is I have several to choose from. In 1956 and 1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers movies came out. Before and after there have been others from all corners of the world. It’s not an untouched subject, that’s for sure. The thing is, it’s pretty timeless, like zombies, like Bond, like love stories. There is something about the story itself that’s very inviting…”

Article Link - http://www.ascully.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=736

Podcast Link - http://feeds.feedburner.com/Ascullycast

Article Title - The Invasion Blu-Ray Review @ Ascully.com

Title: Sleet VGA Cooler Review @ FusionMods.Net

Link: http://www.fusionmods.net/index.php?theCase=viewThread&threadID=1246

Quote: “The Sleet VGA Cooler has a quick and easy installation. The results are in and it really can make a difference.”

Title: Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 CPU Cooler Review on Technic3D

Link: http://www.technic3d.com/article-624,1-zerotherm-nirvana-nv120-blankgezogen.htm

Quote: “The Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. Honeycomb structure for optimized air flow and Manual fan speed Controller Adapted. See you in the following Review the Apack Cooler with 120mm fan against others CPU Cooling.”

* Title: AutumnWave OnAir GT USB HDTV Tuner @ APH Networks

* Description: When I got my first TV tuner card on my computer back in the ATI All-In-Wonder 9600XT days, I could have almost sworn that I would get a TV tuner card on every main computer I use from that day on. Later, I upgraded to an ATI All-In-Wonder 9800 Pro (That was because the AIW 9600XT literally went on fire by itself, which was kind of sad, and it smelled really bad too!). After a while, things sort of died down as I was already running my fourth Intel Core 2 based computer already by the end of 2007. And sadly, none of them had TV tuner cards… until one day I received an email from AutumnWave. To be absolutely honest with you, I hadn’t maintained much contact with the whole world of TV tuner products, so I never really heard of the company until recently. Being that, their OnAir GT USB HDTV tuner that they offered me to review looked quite amazing on paper — all the way from its specifications to its listed capability and incredible convenience. I admit I thought about getting a new PCI or PCIe x1 TV tuner, but a USB unit? I’ve never paid much attention (Or much respect, for that regard) to USB TV tuners for various reasons. How does the latest pocket sized USB tuner capable of handling high quality digital and HDTV signals in addition to the old school low resolution, analog signal step up onto my computer screen? There’s only one way to find out — and we’ll dig into that today.

* Link: http://aphnetworks.com/reviews/autumnwave_onair_gt

With the amount of gadgets and office equipment around now-a-days, it seems that the measly two to four average ports found on a desk or laptop computer is simply insufficient. Between printers, webcams,iPods, flash drives, etc., even an additional hub with four USB ports is not enough. Well, no worries now everyone enter the Rosewill RHUB-310.

Following the philosophy of why pay for two meat patties when you can pay the same for four, Rosewill introduces a moderately priced USB hub withcount it folks 7 USB ports. Seven. All fast, all compact, and all offered in one hell of a sleek case.

Review URL ::
http://www.ocmodshop.com/ocmodshop.aspx?a=1042

Where applicable I’ve even tested these coolers without fans to see just how well they perform as truly silent cooling solutions. Since this isn’t a ‘official’ review it will be broken down differently than others I’ve done in the past, this will be divided into sections. Inside you’ll find sections with the coolers using the fan connected to a Molex, meaning running at full speed, connected to the CPU header, PWM controlled if applicable and of course a section just for coolers without their fans.

To make it all even, I’ve used Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound on all of the coolers, Arctic Cooling was kind enough to send me several tubes of their new MX-2 thermal compound to be used as I saw fit, and this fit the bill perfectly.

Of course you won’t find every cooler out there in here, but I’ve got Scythe, Thermalright, JetArt, Noctua, Coolink, Zalman, GlacialTech, OCZ and even the Intel Stock Cooler included for good measure, so it’s a nice sampling of various types of coolers available today. So let’s jump into this now and see what’s going on with these coolers…

Read Full Article HERE

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Power Partner 325-Watt ATX Power Supply
If your current power supply is not enough for your most recent upgrades, but you just can’t justify replacing your main power supply unit, then Ultra has a solution for you!

Installation is easy and the unit can be implemented in nearly any system. Simply route the power cord in through a slot in the back of the case, slide the Power Partner into a 5.25″ bay, connect the main connector in-line between your current power supply and the motherboard, connect the Power Partner’s power connectors to your graphic cards, peripherals or whatever else you need to deliver additional power to and you’re set! No more having to worry about how much overhead your power supply may have left.
Click Here for Additional Info

 m998 Mid-Tower ATX Case
Named after one of the world’s toughest and most versatile military vehicles, our new m998 ATX Mid-Tower PC case will become your ultimate gaming weapon, as well as a dynamic multimedia chassis that promises years of digital entertainment. Striking a commanding presence with its sleek design and durable 1.5mm aluminum construction, the m998 offers 11 drive bays, along with front eSATA, Firewire, and USB audio ports. Two powerful yet quiet front and rear 120mm fans, plus Ultra’s superior airflow architecture, keep even the most heat-intensive components cool and at optimum performance.

This superb new case also features removable panels for easy, tool-free access, and Ultra’s exclusive Power Bar power distribution system. Component installation and maintenance is a snap, because you can remove all the m988’s panels for simple, tool-free access. And you can replace the front Firewire/audio/microphone/eSATA bracket with virtually any PCI slot-type bracket. Whether you’re a gamer, movie buff, or someone building an extremely powerful system – the m998 is the perfect fit. A rugged and versatile warrior that’s ultra-sophisticated and military tough.
Click Here for Additional Info

Digit-Life Review: ECS GeForce7050M-M and Foxconn 945G7AD-8EKRS2H Motherboards

Excerpt #1:
“It has been a while since we have tested the first board based on GeForce 7050 chipset. Meanwhile, we noticed the low interest of the other manufacturers towards this basically good chipset that reached the market a little late. We examined a board from ECS, a renowned expert in cheap integrated solutions.”

Article #1: http://www.digit-life.com/articles3/mainboard/ecs-geforce7050m-m-geforce7050.html

Excerpt #2:
“Basically, this motherboard is a complete analog of the 945P7AD-8EKRS2H. It has a bonus in the form of an integrated graphics adapter provided by i945G northbridge. Thus you may consider this article as a review of both models.”

Article #2: http://www.digit-life.com/articles3/mainboard/foxconn-945g7ad-8ekrs2h-i945g.html

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New Site Showcases Rare Military Movie Archive with Films from WWI to Present Day

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–RealFlix Media LLC today announced the upcoming launch of www.RealMilitaryFlix.com, the world’s largest online military history film website with over 1,800 titles. Premiering February 1^st, RealMilitaryFlix.com spotlights original productions made by the military for documentary, training and propaganda purposes including World War I, World War II Allied and World War II Axis power films. The site will launch with about 500 films and roll out new ones every week. Many of the movies, such as the secret agent training films, were once top-secret but have since been de-classified.

The site was conceived by veteran television producer John Corry, a former Combat Camera Officer in the US Air Force. Corry left the service in 1990 to produce commercial television. “We began collecting these films for military history documentaries,” Corry said. “I would notice how engrossed our show producers would become when they started viewing these movies. They were usually just scanning for one or two shots to edit, but would wind up watching the entire film.”

With the permission of the US Department of Defense, Corry was able to collect hundreds of films and videos during the production of classic TV shows such as Weapons at War with George C. Scott, Sworn to Secrecy with Charlton Heston, and the first all-color WWII series The Color of War with Peter Coyote.

The RealMilitaryFlix.com library spans from the Wright Brothers’ first flight to new videos from Iraq and Afghanistan. It also features captured Vietcong, German, Japanese and Italian military films. The site also features up-to-the-minute military headlines, games and forums for members to discuss the films and other military history topics. The subscription-based site is discounted for US military veterans and retirees.

In association with www.MilitaryConnection.com, RealMilitaryFlix will run special promotions to donate to charities that assist servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. The website officially launches February 1^st at www.RealMilitaryFlix.com.

Media Notes:

The site will be opened from January 30 – 31 only to members of the media for review.

For its Opening Weekend, visitors can opt-in for a free 3-Day pass to some of the best films on the site – from February 1-3.

Mobile World Congress 2008

Azingo Booth 2.1D57

LiMo Booth 8B135

SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mobile Linux company Azingo, formerly Celunite, today announced Azingo Mobile, a comprehensive suite of open mobile software and services designed to help companies deliver web 2.0 applications, music, video, vivid graphics and more to a wide range of mobile phones. Leveraging the economies of open source innovations and based on LiMo and its ecosystem Azingo Mobile provides a less costly and more flexible platform for designing and deploying mobile devices. The platform will be demonstrated at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, (Azingo booth 2.1D57 and LiMo booth 8B135), Feb 11-14, 2008.

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