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Exclusive ASRock P43DE Intel P43 Mainboard Review Exclusive Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5 with Intel Core i7 940 processor Review Intel Core i7 Overclocking Guide More Reviews Gigabyte N295-18I-B NVIDIA 295 GTX card Preview Link Posted on 01/08/2009 @ 06:27 PM 
Today, NVIDIA officially announces their fastest consumer grade graphics card, the NVIDIA 295 GTX. Gigabyte also launched their Gigabyte N295-18I-B graphics card based on this graphics chipset.This new card comes with 2 PCB and 2 GTX200 GPUs on on card. It is fully DX10 compliant. Supports SLI, PureVideo, PhysX, CUDA. It has native HDMI support, dual link HDCP and OpenGl 2.1 supported.Core Clock 576MHz, Memory Clk 2GHz. Memory Size 1792MB GDDR3. Memory Bus is 896 bits wide with 480 Stream processors.http://www.ocworkbench.com/2009/giga...-B-295-GTX.htm Gigabyte to release GV-N295-18I-B NVIDIA GTX 295 graphics card Link Posted on 01/08/2009 @ 04:54 PM Gigabyte to release GV-N295-18I-B NVIDIA GTX 295 graphics cardThis new card comes with 2 PCB and 2 GTX200 GPUs on on card. It is fully DX10 compliant. Supports SLI, PureVideo, PhysX, CUDA. It has native HDMI support, dual link HDCP and OpenGl 2.1 supported.Core Clock 576MHz, Memory Clk 2GHz. Memory Size 1792MB GDDR3. Memory Bus is 896 bits wide with 480 Stream processors. XFX Releases First Radeon™ HD-Powered 4000 Series Graphics Cards. Link Posted on 01/08/2009 @ 04:46 PM XFX Releases First Radeon™ HD-Powered 4000 Series Graphics Cards. Bad-Ass Performance Never Looked So Good. Hong Kong, January 6, 2009 – XFX, following its recently announced collaboration with AMD, today introduced its first Radeon™ HD-powered 4000 series cards, the XFX Radeon™ HD 4870, 4850, 4830, 4650 and 4350. All five models feature exceptional memory bandwidth, board power and compute power as well as a number of industry-firsts. For example, the XFX Radeon™ HD 4870 is the first graphics card with GDDR5 memory. To introduce the new GPU line, XFX selected these five models for their highly desirable gaming features, including superior scalability, state-of-the-art DirectX® 10.1 graphics capabilities, optimal power performance and HDMI support. Designed for serious HD gaming, these graphics cards offer exceptional performance at a variety of price points.
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MSI Wind Neton all-in-one PC Source ASUS S101, S101H, Rampage II (ROG),Lamborghini notebook VX5, Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe at CES 2009 Link Posted on 01/07/2009 @ 10:09 PM Embrace the Exciting Eee Life Inaugurating with an “Easy to Learn, Work and Play” concept, the first Eee PC™ released in 2007 paved the way in the new digital era with its user-centric features like its small size for extreme portability, shockproof design outdoor computing, and ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine (SHE) for all-day computing. During CES ASUS will showcase the latest offering in its Eee PC™ line with the Eee PC™ S101 and S101H (hard disk version)—a stylish and exquisitely designed netbook for fashion forward individuals who view style as much of a factor of success as substance. Additionally, ASUS will also be displaying the Eee Stick – a Plug and Play full motion wireless gaming controller for the PC platform; the Eee Top – an all-in-one touchscreen computer that boasts full regular desktop PC functionality, and the Eee Box – a compact, power-saving 1L-sized PC that provides low-power computing with a minimal footprint—all providing ease of use for complete computing convenience anytime at home. Eee PC™ S101Eee TopEee Box with Eee Stick Extreme Gaming Solutions Specifically designed with gamers in mind, the ASUS G71 offers full-tilt performance as the leading Intel® Quad Core™ gaming notebook. Packed with extreme graphics capabilities, the G71 delivers a total gaming experience in a highly portable package, with an emphasis on audio clarity and stunning graphics performance. As a dedicated gaming notebook, the G71 sports an impressive array of high performance components, to deliver uncompromising multimedia entertainment and games while on the move. Other models in the G-Series line of gaming notebooks include the G50Vt and G70Sg gaming laptops; which feature extreme performance graphic cards to offer superb gaming visuals, as well as built-in ASUS exclusive features like Direct Messenger - a second display that lets gamers keep updated on any emails and instant messages, or system information like CPU loading while they game. ASUS G50VtASUSG70SgASUS G71 The ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Rampage II Extreme is a motherboard that embodies the pinnacle of extreme gaming, and holder of several world records for over-clocking. Keeping in line with ROG’s commitment to producing cutting-edge, boundary-redefining products for the serious gaming and over-clocking community, the ROG Rampage II Extreme incorporates the latest innovations and components into its architecture to push the boundaries of the new Intel Core™ i7 platform to the limit; allowing continual improvements to existing over-clocking world records. Comprising other innovative features like the ROG Extreme Engine and the premium Multilayer type Polymer Capacitors (ML Caps), gamers the world over will be able to enjoy blistering speeds and performance for their every gaming need. Designing the Complete Lamborghini ExperienceRadiating desire and evoking envy with just a look, the ASUS-Lamborghini VX5 notebook is designed to deliver not only the notion of the Lamborghini spirit, but also advanced technological innovation and practicality. By utilizing exceptional materials and details to make the notebook look, feel and run like a supercar, the VX5 transports the user to a realm where power, speed, strength and beauty all complement each other perfectly. The breathtaking design starts with a LCD cover designed to remind users of the Lamborghini’s aluminum alloy fuselage; while its piano painted mirror surface is reminiscent of an automobile’s finish. Upon opening the notebook, users are immediately drawn to the glare-type LCD display; and a subtle LED backlit lighting provides an appealing aura for both the keypad and touchpad that just exudes stylish computing. To complete the Lamborghini experience, the exclusive luxurious feel of the genuine leather bound palm rest area provides the sensation akin to a car interior – perfectly capturing the Lamborghini luxury in a fresh tactile manner. With speakers designed to look like its on-road cousin’s air-intakes and a sapphire crystal camera surface that is almost as hard as a diamond for protection against scratches, the VX5 is truly an extreme and spectacular expression of ASUS and the Lamborghini spirit. Award-winning Design for Exceptional Media EnjoymentThe P4-P5N9300 barebone system is designed to be a user’s companion in daily life. With a small footprint that comprises a simple and elegant profile, it seamlessly fits into any environment, especially home offices. The design also reflects on providing a better user-experience, with minimal LED lighting to prevent user distraction; and an easy-to-use optical drive door access feature. It also supports the latest graphic technologies to fulfill its role as a media center—making the ASUS P4-P5N9300 is the most attractive system for easier and more colorful digital living! Technological Innovations for the FutureAmong the technological advances that will be displayed, ASUS’ new M4 Series motherboards – which will support the latest AMD® processors, will be unveiled. Utilizing a brand new motherboard design built from the ground up, this series of motherboards will feature a revolutionary 8-Phase power design to fully complement the next generation processor. The Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe audio card features Protected Audio Playback Systems (PAPS) and full Advanced Access Content System (AACS) certification for non-downsampled Blu-ray audio. It is capable of decoding Blu-ray movies and takes full advantage of lossless digital audio formats such as Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ for professional, high-fidelity 24bit, 96-192Khz sounds. Designed specifically for next generation home theater PCs (HTPCs); and equipped with a proprietary AV200 audio processor, HDMI1.3a certified Splendid HD video processor and an embedded HDMI port – the Xonar HDAV1.3 Deluxe delivers high definition audio and video for superb entertainment. Article Wireless Broadband Comparison - HSPA vs Wimax (M1 Broadband vs Qmax) Link Posted on 01/07/2009 @ 07:47 PM Are you thinking of cutting away your copper line or jumping ship to a mobile broadband. In this article, we take a look at two emerging wireless broadband providers and benchmark their performance on a peak period on a Sunday night. How will they perform ? Check it out.http://my.ocworkbench.com/2009/artic...A-WIMAX/g1.htm
GECUBE Statement on How to Identify Genuine HD4000 series Graphics Cards Link Posted on 01/07/2009 @ 02:52 PM GECUBE Statement on How to Identify Genuine HD4000 series Graphics Cards (January 7, 2009, Taipei) GECUBE, the world-leading graphics card maker, stated that it recently received a large number of customer reports of purchasing GECUBE HD4000 series products but finding non-GECUBE produced graphics cards inside the box . These have turned out to be counterfeits and a large number of these have now ended up on the market. To protect consumers against problems caused by the use of these counterfeit GECUBE graphics cards, GECUBE has now issued a press statement to help customers identify genuine GECUBE graphics cards. All GECUBE products proceed through professional R&D and manufacturing processing and rigorous quality tests before shipping, including ATI quality certification. Not only are the boxes printed with GECUBE's certification logos but the graphics cards themselves also feature fan stickers printed with the GECUBE certification logo and production serial number (see Pic. ). Info-Tek/GECUBE emphasized that all GECUBE products undergo the strict quality assurance process of AMD/ATI. The company reserves the right to take all necessary legal action against anyone producing counterfeit HD4000 series products to protect GECUBE's reputation.The GECUBE brand includes various hardware compatibility testing procedures to ensure that ATI® partner graphics cards meet the highest quality standards during the manufacturing process, and that only when they meet all requirements are they approved and receive certification. Thus, the "Certified By ATI" mark not only attests to ATI's backing of GECUBE products, it signifies Info-Tek's commitment to quality and consumer rights, as only by purchasing an ATI-certified graphics card can consumers be sure of a product's stability and reliability.For a full listing of ATI Certified GeCube products, go here: http://ati.amd.com/products/certified/infotek.html For more information, please visit Gecubehttp://www.gecube.com CES 2009 D-Link DIR-685 all ine one 802.11n home network router with NAS, print server and 3.2" LCD Link Posted on 01/07/2009 @ 01:38 PM D-Link on Tuesday outlined its CES 2009 game plan, unveiling a host of products designed to make digital home networking simple and convenient.The new D-Link offerings, which include an all-in-one green router with storage built in, a mini PC companion monitor and the vendor's fastest 802.11n router, will be highlighted throughout the weeklong Las Vegas show.First up, D-Link announced the Xtreme N All-In-One 11 Router (DIR-685), an all-in-one 802.11n home network router that ties together all of the standard Wi-Fi features with network attached storage (NAS) via a built-in slot for a 2.5-inch hard drive, print server and 3.2-inch LCD monitor for displaying digital photos and network diagnostics. The router offers an upright design and touch-sensitive buttons letting users view the LCD screen that displays device status, digital photos, streamed video, weather forecasts and other information in nearly 1.6 million colors.At CES, D-Link also will release its fastest router ever, the Xtreme N450, which can offer data speeds of up to 450 Mbps. According to D-Link, current 11n home routers run at 300 Mbps. As with other D-Link 11n devices, the Xtreme N450 features both WAN and LAN gigabit ports, D-Link's SharePort technology for printer sharing capabilities, simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz performance, three antennas and D-Link Green technology to save power through wireless scheduling and cable and port detection technology. VIA To Demonstrate Innovative Notebooks and Small Form Factor PCs during CES 2009 Link Posted on 01/07/2009 @ 12:16 PM VIA To Demonstrate Innovative Notebooks and Small Form Factor PCs during CES 2009VIA redefines PC user experience with stylish desktop, notebook and ultra mobile systems based on the high performance, low power VIA Nano™ processorTaipei, Taiwan, 7 January 2009 - VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced that it will participate in the annual Lunch@Piero's media event, to be held during CES in Las Vegas on January 8th and 9th.Attendees will be able to see a host of high performance mini-notes, thin and light notebooks, eco-friendly PCs, and power efficient embedded systems designed for a new digital world where Small is Beautiful, all made possible through VIA's expertise in platform miniaturization.Recent reports show that notebooks are outshipping desktops for the first time, with mini-notes the fastest growing segment of the mobile market, and VIA will be demonstrating why with a host of exciting new mobile systems based on the VIA Nano processor, as well as VIA C7® processor-based mini-note designs from the Global Mobility Bazaar program, an innovative industry infrastructure program aimed at driving the rapid global adoption of affordable mobile computing devices.Among the key mobile systems to debut at Piero’s is the new Dr. Mobile FreeStyle 1300n thin and light notebook. Powered by a choice of 1.2GHz and 1.3GHz VIA Nano processors, this stylish new device weighs less than 1.3kg and delivers stunning HD video performance through its superb 11.6” screen.Also on show will be a variety of small form factor desktops from leading global manufacturers such as Foxconn and Shuttle, which couple a power efficient VIA Nano processor with one of VIA’s highly integrated unified digital media chipsets, and an optional S3 Graphics Chrome™ discrete GPU to deliver an optimized visual computing experience in a low power, space saving form factor.VIA Embedded, the pioneering division of VIA that brought you Mini-ITX, Nano-ITX and Pico-ITX boards, will showcase the latest ARTiGO builder kit, the A2000 barebone storage system, while an innovative home server set-up based on the touch-screen VIPRO will show how the digital lifestyle in the home is starting to happen.S3 Graphics will demonstrate the latest HD video and image applications using the all-new Chrome 500 series graphics cards running on a VIA Nano processor-based board, including an innovative application visualizing the future of movie and other HD content streaming.“Consumers have made it plain that what they want in a notebook or desktop PC is full functionality in a stylish, compact package,” said Richard Brown, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “At this event we want to give media a first look at the range of systems that will be driving the market in 2009.”Rounding out the Lunch@Piero’s media event, Jeffrey Stephenson will debut his most recent case mod, the highly-acclaimed “Ingraham”, the first to be based on a VIA Nano processor. HP introduces 12.1" mini notebook based on Athlon Neo Processor Link Posted on 01/07/2009 @ 11:39 AM AMD Delivers Groundbreaking Platform for Ultrathin Notebooks—The AMD Platform for Ultrathin Notebooks Delivers Balanced PC Performance with True HD Entertainment1 in a Surprisingly Affordable, Amazingly Thin Notebook—LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- January 6, 2009 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the availability of the AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks, enabling exceedingly thin and light OEM designs with rich entertainment capabilities at an affordable price. Previously codenamed “Yukon,” the platform is based on the new AMD Athlon™ Neo processor, ATI Radeon™ X1250 integrated graphics and optional ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3410 discrete graphics2 and brings true HD entertainment1 to a new category of stylish notebook PCs. The AMD platform debuts within the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC ultrathin notebook, which measures less than one-inch thick and weighs less than four pounds. The HP Pavilion dv2 also comes equipped with a 12.1-inch diagonal LED BrightView display, nearly full-size keyboard, and optional external optical disc drive with Blu-ray capability.“Before today, there was a compromise associated with selecting a highly portable notebook, forcing consumers to choose either the full PC experience of an ultraportable at a high price or the limited PC experience of a mininotebook at a low price,” said Chris Cloran, corporate vice president, client division, AMD. “In introducing the AMD ultrathin notebook platform, AMD enables balanced PC performance, including the option of advanced graphics and video for true HD entertainment, all in an affordable, ultrathin notebook, bringing consumers uncompromised mobility."Meeting Consumers’ Needs and Pioneering New MarketsWith the dominance and rapid growth of notebooks in the PC market, many consumers have grown accustomed to being productive on the go, but now desire ever-increasingly lighter, sleeker and more stylish designs that suit their mobile lifestyle. Additionally, consumers want a notebook that provides entertainment options, such as enjoying and manipulating photos, watching videos and listening to music. Designed with consumers in mind, the AMD ultrathin notebook platform presents consumers with a new choice in a highly portable notebook with rich media features.“We believe there is a significant market opportunity that lies between the less-capable mininotebook and higher-priced ultraportable notebook segments,” said Bob O’Donnell, program vice president, Clients and Displays, IDC. “Integrating the right kind of technologies will enable companies to pioneer a new category of ultrathin notebook PCs, offering consumers the value they seek in a challenging global economy.”The AMD platform for ultrathin notebooks allows consumers to enjoy true HD entertainment with available smooth 1080p HD playback, sharp images and vibrant colors.3 The platform also delivers a robust casual gaming experience with realistic 3D graphics, enabled by the optional ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3410 Premium graphics.2 Likewise, with advanced digital outputs including HDMI and DVI, consumers can connect to their favorite devices such as an HDTV for an immersive home theater experience.4A Stylishly Entertaining NotebookNotebooks have moved from being a PC shared by the family, to each member of the family having their own individual notebook. As a result, consumers want their notebook to be a reflection of their personality and style.“Together HP and AMD identified an opportunity and designed a platform to bring consumers an affordable notebook that is a perfect balance of performance and style,” said Kevin Frost, vice president, Notebook Global Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP. “With an exceptional visual experience, rich features, and robust graphics and processing capabilities, consumers will be thrilled by the sleek design and reasonable price of the HP Pavilion dv2 Entertainment Notebook PC based upon the AMD ultrathin notebook platform.” Exclusive 2 X Radeon HD 4870 running on o/ced Phenom II X4 940 at 3.8GHz Link Posted on 01/05/2009 @ 06:42 PM Last few weeks, we presented benchmarks of the Phenom II X4 with 4850 4850 CrossFire. Today, we present to you the testing of this processor on 2 X 4870 running CrossFire on an overclocked Phenom II X4 940 at 3.8GHz. Click the link below to view the benchmarks http://www.ocworkbench.com/2009/amd/...benchmarks.htm 
GTX285 launch date is 1/15 GTX 295 launch date is 1/8 Link Posted on 01/05/2009 @ 05:26 PM We have got the official news that the NVIDIA GTX285 launch date is JAN/15 GTX 295 launch date is JAN/8, the same day of the CES 2009 trade show.So, will you be getting ready your cash to buy the two high end cards? SingNet (ISP) service disrupted on Friday 2 Jan 2009 Link Posted on 01/02/2009 @ 10:32 PM SingNet service disruptedMANY users at home and in the office were left without Internet access for about an hour on Friday as SingTel's fixed line broadband service went down.Customers reported that their Internet outage had started as early as 12.25pm, with the problem reaching many corners islandwide.The problem has since been 'resolved', a SingTel spokesman said at 4.15pm on Friday. ASRock Intel 45nm Yorkfield / Wolfdale CPU Motherboard Support List Link Posted on 01/02/2009 @ 06:12 PM 
ChipsetModelPCB VersionBIOS VersionIntel X48X48TurboTwins-WiFiAllAllIntel P45P45R2000-WiFiAllAllIntel P45P45R2000AllAllIntel P45P45TurboTwins2000AllAllIntel P45P45TS-RAllAllIntel P45P45TSAllAllIntel P43P43R1600Twins-WiFiAllAllIntel P43P43R1600Twins-110dBAllAllIntel P43P43R1600TwinsAllAllIntel P43P43D1600Twins-1394AllAllIntel P43P43D1600TwinsAllAllIntel P43P43Twins1600AllAllIntel G43G43Twins-FullHDAllAllIntel P354Core1600P35-WiFi+AllAllIntel P354Core1600P35-WiFiAllAllIntel P354Core1600Twins-P35DAllAllIntel P354Core1600Twins-P35AllAllIntel P31 / G314Core1333-eSATA2AllP1.10Intel P31 / G314Core1333-GLANAllAllIntel P31 / G314Core1333-GLAN R2.0AllP1.10Intel P31 / G314Core1333-GLAN/MAllAllIntel P9654Core1333-ViivAllP1.40NVIDIA nForce 680i SLIPenryn1600SLIX3-WiFiAllAllNVIDIA 740i SLI / 650i SLIPenryn1600SLI-110dBAllAllATI RS6004Core1333-FullHD1.03P1.50
ChipsetModelPCB VersionBIOS VersionIntel X48X48TurboTwins-WiFiAllAllIntel P45P45R2000-WiFiAllAllIntel P45P45R2000AllAllIntel P45P45TurboTwins2000AllAllIntel P45P45TS-RAllAllIntel P45P45TSAllAllIntel P43P43R1600Twins-WiFiAllAllIntel P43P43R1600Twins-110dBAllAllIntel P43P43R1600TwinsAllAllIntel P43P43D1600Twins-1394AllAllIntel P43P43D1600TwinsAllAllIntel P43P43Twins1600AllAllIntel G43G43Twins-FullHDAllAllIntel P354Core1600P35-WiFi+AllAllIntel P354Core1600P35-WiFiAllAllIntel P354Core1600Twins-P35DAllAllIntel P354Core1600Twins-P35AllAllIntel P31 / G314Core1333-eSATA2AllP1.20Intel P31 / G314Core1333-GLANAllAllIntel P31 / G314Core1333-GLAN R2.0AllP1.10Intel P31 / G314Core1333-GLAN/MAllAllIntel P9654Core1333-ViivAllP1.40Intel 945P / 945GConRoe1333-eSATA2AllP1.50Intel 945GC A2ConRoe1333-1394AllP1.40Intel 945GC A2Wolfdale1333-GLANAllAllIntel 945GC A2Wolfdale1333-GLAN/MAllP1.10Intel 945GC A2Wolfdale1333-GLAN/M2AllAllIntel 945GC A2Wolfdale1333-DVIAllAllIntel 945GC A2ConRoe1333-DVI/H R2.0AllP2.00Intel 945GC A2ConRoe1333-DVI/HAllP2.00Intel 945GC A2Wolfdale1333-D667 R2.0 AllP1.20Intel 945GC A2Wolfdale1333-D667AllAllIntel 945GC A2ConRoe1333-D667 R2.0AllP1.60Intel 945GC A2ConRoe1333-D667 R1.0AllP1.60Intel 945GC A22Core1333DVI-2.66GAllP1.20Intel 945GC A22Core1333-2.66GAllP1.10Intel 945GC A2P4FSB1333-650AllP1.10NVIDIA nForce 680i SLIPenryn1600SLIX3-WiFiAllAllNVIDIA 740i SLI / 650i SLIPenryn1600SLI-110dBAllAllATI RS6004Core1333-FullHD1.03P1.60 ASRock AMD AM3 / AM2+ 45nm CPU Motherboard Support List Link Posted on 01/02/2009 @ 06:09 PM 
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With AMD AM3/AM2+ CPU expected to be launched the end of the year, ASRock, the worldwide leader of motherboard production, has released to a wide range of high-performance AMD motherboards that supports the upcoming AMD AM3/AM2+ CPUs. By simply updating the latest BIOS, users may take advantage of AMD's latest 45nm process technology, and be equipped with C1E halt states for advanced power savings. The most distinguishing feature of the AM3 CPUs is the support of DDR3 memory, which is a major upgrade for users looking for high-performance platform.The list below shows the latest models that support AMD AM3/AM2+ CPU. For users who have purchased the following motherboards, you may just update the BIOS to support future AM3/AM2+ CPUs. The list will be continuously updated and more AM3/AM2+ CPU-ready motherboards are expected to be announced soon.» AMD SeriesSocketChipsetModelBIOS VersionBIOS DownloadAM2+AMD 790GXAOD790GX/128MP1.30
AM2+AMD 780GA780GXE/128MP1.30
Leap Year 2008 software bug kills Microsoft Zune players worldwide Link Posted on 01/01/2009 @ 10:34 PM Owners of 30-gigabyte Zunes began flooding Zune-related Web sites with complaints early Wednesday morning. They said their players had suddenly stopped working, displaying only a frozen start-up screen. After spending much of the day digging into the problem, Microsoft said that it had traced it to a software bug “related to the way the device handles a leap year.” Apparently the Zune was expecting 2008 to have 365 days, not 366.The fix for the glitch? Patience. The company said the internal clock on the players should reset itself at 7 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday. Microsoft advised Zune owners to drain the battery and then turn the players back on after that time. Those who were hoping to provide the soundtrack to New Year’s Eve parties had no choice but to find a friend with an iPod.Source Announcement : Forum Private Message Storage Increase Link Posted on 01/01/2009 @ 02:04 PM In this new year, we have increase the Private Message Limits for all users. Just be registered as a user and you can start using Private Messaging feature of the forum. Join in now. Firework display at New year Count Down 2009 @ Taipei 101 Link Posted on 01/01/2009 @ 03:52 AM Firework display at New year Count Down 2009 @ Taipei 101 Happy New Year 2009 from OCWorkbench team Link Posted on 12/31/2008 @ 11:57 PM %20copy.jpg)
Windows 7 M1 first beta in the wild; available on torrents Link Posted on 12/30/2008 @ 12:16 PM What's being called the "first and only beta" of Windows 7 has made it onto BitTorrent tracking sites, and one early review, with screenshots, is already out. Get a preview of both below. Windows 7 beta 1 (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400)What's being called the "first and only beta" of Windows 7 has made it onto BitTorrent tracking sites, and one early review, with screenshots, is already out. Get a preview of both below.The leaked beta build, known as Windows 7 M1, was supposed to make its initial public release at the International Consumer Electronics Show (running Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas), but, well, you know how the internet works by now. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes at ZDNet's Hardware 2.0 blog says the M1 build is strikingly similar to the M3 "preview" builds some folks (including one or two editors at this site) have been previewing for weeks. One big difference: The features previously hidden away (though un-lock-able with the "Blue Badge") are all offered by default in M1Kingsley-Hughes says Windows 7 installs faster than XP or Vista, and likes many of the features we ranked as our Top 10 to look forward to, as well as the pared-down default apps in the system. Here's his summation, after using and stretching out Windows 7 a bit:Here's a preview of just a few of the wealth of Windows 7 screenshots posted over at ZDNet LG electronics to showcase LG-GD910 3G WristWatch at CES 2009 Link Posted on 12/29/2008 @ 10:02 PM LG Electronics plans to debut a wristwatch-style 3G phone at the Consumer Electronics Show next month, it said Sunday. The LG-GD910 phone will go on sale first in Europe and builds on a prototype shown at CES 2008. 
As we all know, most AMD 790GX boards out there are designed to accommodate two full length slots to support CrossFire. The DFI lanparty JR 790GX M2RS is probably the first mATX board to feature a 2 full length PCIe slot for CrossFire function. Not only that, it also supports Hybrid CrossFire and other features like DDR2-1066, Marvell 88E8056 PCIE Gigabit LAN controllers, Realtek ALC885 8-channel HD Audio Codec7.1 ch audio etc. This board supports the AMD® AM2+ processors: Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon / Sempron AMD® AM2 processors: Athlon series / Sempron with HyperTransport 3.0 (5200MT/s for AM2+) HyperTransport 1.0 (2000/1600MT/s for AM2). The AMD OverDrive provides tuning options using the new “Advanced Clock Calibration” overclocking feature is also supported via SB750. The new BIOS available also supports the new 45nm Deneb core AM2+ processors e.g. Phenom II X4 Read Full Review of the board benchmarked with AMD PHenom II X 4 940 http://my.ocworkbench.com/2008/dfi/L...GX-M2RS/g1.htm ECS A780GM-A Ultra AMD 780G+SB750 Mainboard Review Link Posted on 12/29/2008 @ 07:21 PM The latest ECS Black Series A780GM-A Ultra is based on the AMD 780G chipset with onboard ATI graphics from AMD with 160W(OC) Phenom™ processor (Socket AM2+) support. The A780GM-A Ultra has an integrated ATI™ Radeon HD3200 graphics IGP, which includes AMD Hybrid CrossfireX technology and DirectX 10 capabilities.In addition the motherboard features convenient Multimedia HDMI capabilities, while supporting 6x Sata ports, with RAID 0, 0+1, & 5 configurations using SB750, There are also PCI-E x1, 3 PCI as well as a RealTek ALC888 7.1CH High Definition audio, Gigabit Lan and proprietary ECS BIOS tweaking through the M.I.B Overclocking utility or using the AMD Overdrive utility. Read Review 
window.google_render_ad(); Qmax 2mbps WIMAX Broadband speed tested Link Posted on 12/26/2008 @ 09:45 PM If you are in Singapore, you can also subscribe to this 802.16d pre-wimax service from Qala. Although it uses the non mobile Wimax, it remains a competitive alternative to Wireless Broadband plans from Singtel, M1 and Starhub for home broadband.Here are some test results tested. 
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