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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TechwareLabs has published a review of the Thermaltake NBcool T2000 Notebook Cooler. Here’s a clip from the review:

Quote: “If you own a notebook then you are probably aware of how hot they get. Heat is well known as the number 1 killer of computer components so it is important to keep your investment cool and among the living. Justin has a look at the T2000 notebook cooler by Thermaltake and approaches it with from the unique perspective of not only its cooling properties but also how it affects your battery life and the battery savings due to the cooling effect on your CPU and components.”

LINK:
http://www.techwarelabs.com/reviews/cooling/Thermaltake_T2000/

Title:
Thermaltake NBcool T2000 Notebook Cooler Review @ TechwareLabs

Article Name: Uniblue SpyEraser Spyware Removal Software Review @ Tweaknews.net
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/uniblue_spyeraser_spyware_removal_software/

Article Snippet:

“This program has probably the most intuitive and attractive interface of all the anti-spyware programs out there. For less advanced users it is simple to use, offers real-time protection, and works well at removing known threats. Customization options and explanations about spyware types and infected areas should satisfy the more savvy users as well, furthering its appeal.”

Title: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz - Wolfdale Arrives @ Techgage

Link: http://techgage.com/article/intel_core_2_duo_e8400_30ghz_-_wolfdale_arrives/

Quote: Intel’s 45nm Dual-Cores have finally arrived, so it’s only fitting that we take one for a spin. Our test subject is the 3.0GHz E8400, offering 6MB cache, SSE4 and more. Overclocking is impressive, with 3.8GHz stable being possible without even raising the voltage! This chip definitely proves itself a winner.

-This thing looks really cool… I’ve got to get me one of these, and according to their review it’s a pretty good product as well… I used to have a cable tuner/pvr card in my PC but then I dropped cable, but this is something that can be used all the time

If you’re looking for a solution to satisfy your HD needs, be it stationary or mobile, this little gadget is worth a look.

http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/multimedia/onairgt/

Quote: “Unlike satellite or cable HD, OTA HD is fully uncompressed. What this means is the picture quality should be better than subscription based HD. The downside of uncompressed HD is that if you have plans of recording this type of video, be prepared to have a lot of disk space used. the included OnAir software, a mere 10 second capture used up 25MB of disk space, 30 seconds eating up 57.3MB. For a 60 minute show, you’ll probably use up about 9GB of space. However, the picture quality is simply amazing. Let’s just say with LOST premiering tomorrow night, it’s going to be quite an experience.”

NEW CONTENT (Casing & Cooling) - Seasonic M12II 500watt Power Supply

QUOTE: “The M12II features the ability to sustain a steady 500 watts of power flow. Both the 3.3v and 5v rails are rated at 24A power draw. This model has a dual 12v rail system with one rated at 17A and the other rated at 18A draw.

All cable assemblies included with the M12II are mesh wrapped to keep that beast called “Cable Management” at bay. There is also a decent selection of cable harnesses that come with this power supply.”

For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/1283/seasonic_m12ii_500watt_power_supply/index.html

Best Regards,

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

-I’ve got to get me a motherboard that supports DDR3.. I think it’s time to do another upgrade, even though I just did in September… keeping up with this stuff is getting expensive!

We have just posted another DDR3 review and this time around we’ve got some speedy DDR3-1600 from Crucial on the bench.  It is pretty fast at stock settings but we manage to tighten up the timings and crank up the MHz to almost 1800 at stock voltage.  If you’re thinking of going with DDR3 in the near future, take a look at our review to see if the Crucial kit is worthy.

Title: Crucial Ballistix DDR3 PC3-12800 2GB Memory
URL: http://www.bcchardware.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=5156&Itemid=40


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At the end of the day I was very happy with the Crucial Ballistix memory kit that I tested, it ran extremely stable, and was able to run at some great timings, and if you’re looking for a good kit of DDR3 memory that is able to overclock easily and give you some extreme performance, the Crucial Ballistix DDR3 PC3-12800 memory is a great choice. . .

Title: R500 XAA/EXA RadeonHD Performance @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=11753
Summary: “The public release of AMD’s “tcore” sample code is imminent,
thereby steering the open-source development efforts toward R600 2D
acceleration and the basis of the 3D support for the RadeonHD driver.
However, in somewhat of a surprise, this afternoon XAA and EXA support
was added to the RadeonHD driver for the R500 series. For those that
aren’t X enthusiasts or Linux veterans, XAA and EXA are architectures
for providing 2D graphics acceleration. With this accelerated 2D
support, we have benchmarked both XAA and EXA on the xf86-video-radeonhd
driver as well as with the xf86-video-ati driver and the binary fglrx
driver.”