April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
It seems that when it comes to CPU cooling we’ve got literally thousands of choices, if not tens of thousands actually, but not all CPU coolers are created equal as most people know. There are a few names that stand out when one thinks of CPU coolers and most people will quickly recommend one of these names, like Thermalright, being the most popular right now. I’ve noticed it’s common for people to follow the crowd when it comes to recommending a CPU cooler even if they’ve had no experience with that particular cooler, they’ve heard it’s good so it must be is the mentality of it all. Sometimes yes there is a wisdom in the mob mentality, but other times is just that, ‘mob mentality’, meaning ‘if everyone does it then it must be right’, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right or best way…
Up on the review block today I’ve got another entry into the CPU cooling arena, this is from our friends at Noctua, it’s the NH-U9B CPU cooler. It’s essentially a revision of the NH-U9F CPU cooler that I reviewed almost two years ago here on DSM. Yes, I’ve still got it on hand as well and I’ve found that the U9B is actually a bit smaller than the U9F, but yet gets better results, so they’ve done something right…
The NH-U9B comes packaged with Noctua’s own NT-H1 Thermal Compound and their new NF-B9 92mm fan as well. It includes mounts for popular CPU platforms, and even an extra set of fan clips to add another fan for increased cooling performance. As usual Noctua goes the distance when it comes to including nice quality extras with their products, but those extras don’t mean much when the main product doesn’t perform…
So read on to see how the new Noctua NH-U9B CPU cooler performs and to see comparison shots side-by-side with the original NH-U9F…
Read Full Review HERE
Category: Air Cooling, PC Cooling, Product Reviews |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Lian Li PC343 ATX Case.
Quote: “We take a look at the Lian Li PC-343B”
Link: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews.php?/cases_cooling/lian_li_pc343_atx_case/1
Category: Pc Cases, Product Reviews |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Gainward 9800 GTX 512MB Video Card Review
“In this review we take a closer look at the latest product from Gainward, based on the recently released 9800 GTX we compare the BLISS’ performance in several games, and find out how cool and quiet this new high end video card is. Read on to learn more.”
http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=811
Category: Product Reviews, Video Cards |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
NEW CONTENT (Visual) - NVIDIA Slowing Down Graphics Upgrades?
QUOTE: “If you’ve recently found yourself thinking that you might just bite the bullet and buy a new high-end graphics card, news last week that new models from NVIDIA could be coming as soon as July may make you rethink that decision. The day before the 9800GTX was officially unveiled, rumors started to leak that NVIDIA was already preparing a new line-up of high-end cards under the 9900 naming scheme, and that the 9800 series would be discontinued in July.
With NVIDIA moving onto the CPU market in the near future, you have to wonder if the strategy will be the same when they continue to battle AMD and the even stronger Intel. If you really sit back and take a look at the big picture, you can see why consoles are so popular these days.”
For more information, please visit - http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/1374/nvidia_slowing_down_graphics_upgrades/index.html
Best Regards,
The TweakTown Team
http://www.tweaktown.com
Category: Assorted, Video Cards |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
NEW CONTENT – Frontlines: Fuel of War XB360 Review
TTGamer have today posted a review of Frontlines: Fuel of War for the Xbox 360. While not a totally innovative game, Fuel of War’s link to the once hugely popular Desert Combat mod is definitely on show.
For more information, please visit - http://gaming.tweaktown.com/articles/919/frontlines_fuel_of_war_xbox_360_review/index.html
Best Regards,
TTGamer Team
http://gaming.tweaktown.com
Category: Consoles, Game Reviews, Xbox |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
In a follow-up to our Linux Introduction TechwareLabs has published an Guide entitled “Linux: The Beginners Guide”. Here’s a clip from the editorial:
Quote: With so many options for operating systems in the world today, how do you choose? Today, we take a look at Linux and show you step by step how to try it out and see what the hype is about! We take you from selecting the distrobution to installation and configuration all in a step by step process that is easy to follow. if you ever wanted to try out Linux this guide is for you.
Please Digg this story are share the Digg with your readers: http://digg.com/linux_unix/Linux_The_Beginners_Guide
LINK: http://www.techwarelabs.com/articles/software/Intro_To_Linux
Title: Introduction to Linux @ TechwareLabs
Category: Linux Related |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Razer Destructor Gaming Mat. Below is a direct quote from the review:
“In the previous Razer review, we took a look (and listen) at the new Piranha gaming communicator. The second item they sent over for review is their Destructor gaming mat. More than just your average mouse pad, Razer says their Destructor mat has a proprietary gunmetal coating which yields a highly reactive surface. The result is superior tactility, improved responsiveness and enhanced tracking.“
Direct Link: http://www.ocia.net/reviews/razerdestructor/page1.shtml
Site Link: http://www.ocia.net
Category: Mousing Surfaces, Product Reviews |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Title: Phoronix Test Suite 0.2 Adds New Features @ Phoronix
Direct Link: http://www.phoronix.com/vr.php?view=12165
Summary: “Less than a week ago we pushed out the first public release of the Phoronix Test Suite. This GPLv3 Linux benchmarking software had received a great deal of interest, but v0.1 did have a few bugs and a number of uncompleted features. Yesterday though we pushed out version 0.2 of the Phoronix Test Suite with a number of improvements, new benchmarking profiles, and other changes. In addition to noting some of the improvements made in this release, there are also other Phoronix Test Suite highlights to share from this past week.”
Category: Linux Related |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Title: Samsung CLP-610ND Printer at Overclockers Online
Link: http://www.overclockersonline.net/?page=articles&num=1671
Quote: The Samsung CLP-610ND is an affordable option to the high end CLP-650
and a great replacement to the lifeless CLP-300. Priced at $150.00 more than
the CLP-300, you won’t be disappointed in what you pay for. First off, you
get built in network capability. This is a must have for any business! The
second and more important aspect of the CLP-610ND is the quality and speed
of each print job. The self-calibration increases some print jobs but
ensures you get top quality every time. At 21 pages per minute, you can have
your report in your boss’ hand in no time.
Category: Peripherals / Assorted, Product Reviews |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
TITLE: ASUS Eee 8G PC 8GB SSD Notebook @ Benchmark Reviews
DESCRIPTION: ASUS has created a huge wave in the sub-notebook & portable Internet device markets with their Eee PC. Sub-notebooks are normally wonderfully exotic looking hardware for delightfully high prices. Well, exotic until one looks at the specs. The MacBook air is a great example - it looks like a killer machine until one looks at the combination of the lackluster specs and a price that makes even the most enthusiastic Mac fan blush. As for portable Internet devices, the Nokia N series is the first that comes to mind. Granted, they are really fantastic machines with excellent screens and software, but I am a bit old school I suppose. I still want a real keyboard. The Nokia N810 is close, but like my HTC TyTN, the keyboard is good for casual data entry and not suitable for long sessions of messaging, IRC or typing out documents or spreadsheets. The Nokia and other portable devices tend to also be pretty light on specifications, unless one is willing to pay the obscene price that OQO wants for their sub-sub-notebook.
ARTICLE URL: http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=165&Itemid=1
Category: Laptops etc, Product Reviews |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Title: Logitech diNovo Mini @ Techgage
Link: http://techgage.com/article/logitech_dinovo_mini/
Quote: Logitech surprised us at CES with the launch of their diNovo Mini media keyboard, which is not much larger than a cell phone. But despite its size, it packs in the functionality, and is even supported by the Playstation 3. Are we impressed? Let’s just say that once again, Logitech has pulled it off.
Category: Peripherals / Assorted, Product Reviews |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Title: Gigabyte 9600 GT 512MB @ Techgage
Link: http://techgage.com/article/gigabyte_9600_gt_512mb/
Quote: If on the lookout for a good GPU at a great price, it’s easier than ever. NVIDIA’s 9600 GT packs a punch and retails for well under $200. We are taking Gigabyte’s stock-clocked solution for a spin to see how it stacks up against our other models. And yes, it overclocks like a beast.
Category: Product Reviews, Video Cards |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
Article Name: Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 Review @ Tweaknews.net
Article Url: http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/microsoft_bluetooth_notebook_mouse_5000/
Article Snippet:
“Notebook mice are getting more and more popular. They offer 100% of the functionality of a standard mouse, but have it all packed into a smaller package. In addition, seeing that most laptop buyers are consumers that like to be unplugged and free to roam (hence why you buy a laptop), it is only common sense that a wireless mouse would make a smart purchase.”
Category: Mice, Product Reviews |
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April 7th, 2008 by Kristofer
We got some exclusive information from Kinc and Elmor about their escapades last weekend when they were playing with some brand new hardware from ASUS and Intel. The final result is a new 3DMark 06 world record. The hardware is too new for the ORB though.
Link:
http://www.nordichardware.com/news,7604.html
Quote:
” With two ASUS EAH3870X2 TOP, which sports two AMD RV670 circuits on one PCB, they had four graphics cores working together to break the world record. In the end they were able to reach 32,601 points. “
Category: Assorted |
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