Looks like Firefox 1.0.2 is doing pretty damn good, because in two months they gained a million visitors to their website and everything seems to be going good. More than 2.6 million people visited the Continue reading “Firefox draws 2.6 million surfers in March”.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) plans to lower the unit prices for Socket 754 Sempron processors in early May, with the maximum cut being 15%, according to Taiwan motherboard makers. Good news to those looking for Continue reading “AMD may cut Sempron prices in early May”.
Looks like Intel is showing off some new chipset technology over at IDF Taiwan this week. The first hot item shown off was a bunch of products using the Intel 854 chipset. This chipset is Continue reading “Intel debuts 854 chipset for CES Market”.
AMD’s exclusive hold on SLI (Scaleable Link Interface) came to an end last week with NVIDIA’s release of it C19 solution. Will Intel fans be jumping for joy, or considering a major shift in their next hardware purchases? LR puts NVIDIA’s newest chipset solution to the test against the upcoming Intel i955X chipset and reveals some surprising, and some not so surprising results.
“Intel , the world’s largest chip maker, said on Monday it has begun shipping the first of a new generation of personal computer microprocessors that combine the power of two chips into one. Intel’s arch-rival, Continue reading “Intel Begins Shipping First Dual-Core Chips”.
Big news today for all the console gamers as May 16, 2005 looks to be the date that the embargo lifts on the consoles. Can you say PS3 and Xbox 2 ownage? Head on over Continue reading “PlayStation 3 & Xbox 2 to debut on May 16th”.
Looks like the Microsoft software test purchase program really does work! I don’t think these eight lawsuits are going to reduce the 22% of pirated software currently being used by consumers. “Microsoft Corp., the world’s Continue reading “Microsoft Files 8 Counterfeit Lawsuits”.
After doing standard benchmarking on the Intel Dual Core system, Legit Reviews tests the multi-tasking abilities of the Intel 840 versus the Intel 640. Both processors are 3.2GHz, have 2MB cache, and are built on the 90nm manufacturing process. Let’s see how they perform when running common applications at the same time.
“The race between Intel and Advanced Micro Devices to be first to market with dual-core processors is about to come to a close. AMD is expected to introduce its first dual-core Opteron processors an event Continue reading “Will AMD Win the Dual-Core Race?”.
Featured Review Of The Day: HIS X850 XT IceQ II Dual DVI VIVO 256MB PCIe @ Bjorn3D “ Just as the HIS X850XT PE, this is not a cheap card. The best price I could Continue reading “Thursdays Reviews From Around The Web”.
“As computer makers move to embed security features deep within PCs, a fight is erupting over a rarely noticed but crucial piece of system software. The construction and installation of the BIOS–the basic input/output system Continue reading “Battle brews over unlocking PC secrets”.
“More information is dribbling out about the exercise of extraordinary powers granted to federal police nearly four years ago as part of the war on terror. As the Bush administration this week called on Congress Continue reading “Feds uncloak the Patriot Act”.
By using the just released Corsair XMS PC-5400UL modules Legit Reviews has managed to surpass the 1000MHz memory barrier by a hair. This was done by running at 500.3MHz or 1000.6MHz DDR2 at loose 5-5-5-15 timings. Did we mention that this was also done on the new Intel Dual Core CPU?
Today’s Must Read Review: motherboards.org has a couple of really good reviews up covering a pair of Foxconn motherboards. If you are in the market for a new board, make sure you stop by and Continue reading “Reviews From Around The Web”.
“ A JAPANESE COMPANY has developed a way of exchanging heat that will use a magnetic fluid and will be used to cool down your microprocessor without needing electricity. “
