SM-Bot
31 Oct 2003, 7:17am
<b>It's all hallows eve and time for the world to tempt you...</b>
"The main reason for this is the chassis that Evesham has used, which is a barebone package from Biostar. Yes you read that correctly, even though Biostar isn’t usually associated with products of this type. The build quality is excellent and the materials used are first rate. Add to this Evesham’s knowledge of system building and it’s not hard to see why this is such a great machine."
<a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=109" target="_new">Evesham e-Style II (Biostar iDEQ S200) @ TrustedReviews</a>
"Water cooling has been around for a very long time. It has always been one of the best methods for lowering the temps in your computer, without too much risk or cost. Not to mention your cool factor goes up 10 fold when you have a water cooling setup installed. I love the looks I get from non-geeks and geeks when I tell them I have a water cooled computer. Usually the reaction involves some sort of comment about water and electronics. But, I'm happy to report that I've not had a single leak in the two weeks that I've been testing this system. OCZ was kind enough to send us over their latest and greatest water cooling system, the Annihilator."
<a href="http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/water_cooling/annihilator/index.htm" target="_new">OCZ Annihilator Water Cooling Kit Review @ ClubOverclocker</a>
"First, let's take a look at what items you will get upon purchasing Thermaltake Extreme Volcano 12. Behind the plastic box packaging, you will stumble upon 2 fan knob controllers, one for PCI slot while the other for 3.5" bay. Besides the heatsink fan cooler itself, you will also get a nice pack of plastic bag that contains thermal sensor cable, thermal paste as well as adhesive tape. For those who are new to Do-It-Yourself job, Thermaltake has gladly included a simple instruction manual to guide you through the installation process."
<a href="http://www.myworldhardware.com/v3/review.asp?ID=77" target="_new">Thermaltake Extreme Volcano 12 HSF Reviewed @ myWORLD</a>
"Undoubtedly the Industry Leader in Optical Technology, the Plextor name is synonymous with Quality. Being no stranger to Plextor products, I welcomed their shift to the ATAPI market. Since their introductory 12x CD-R units, their product line has kept pace and often led the market to offer both internal and external optical storage units. While DVD drive continue to advance, Plextor has not forgotten about the dedicated CD-R/W writer. The PlexWriter Premium USB is the external brother of the original PlexWriter Premium. By way of USB 2.0, the same great features found in the IDE model can now be transported and connected between machines with simplicity and stability. Looking for an External USB CD-R/W? This could quite possibly be the drive for you."
<a href="http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/drives/burners/plexwriter_usb/index.htm" target="_new">Plextor PlexWriter Premium USB @ ClubOC</a>
"Yesterday Logitech announced a wide range of new products to the UK media at an event in London. TrustedReviews was of course there to see Logitech’s new array of goodies ready for the Christmas rush."
<a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=112" target="_new">Logitech UK Press tour @ Trusted Reviews</a>
"We did an interview with Frey Technologies about their upcoming product SageTV 2.0. This new application could forever change the market for media center type PCs and Home Theater PCs. It includes intelligent recording (like tivo) and can use multiple Tuner cards for recording multiple shows all at once. When SageTV 2.0 finally comes out, we're guessing this will be a large turning point in the Home Theater and PC convergence."
<a href="http://www.htpcnews.com/main.php?id=interview1" target="_new">Frey Technologies CEO interview and look into SageTV 2.0 the TiVO killer @ HTPCnews</a>
"Overall, I have to say that Titan and Data Cooler have provided some good products here. I would definitely recommend any of these products to anyone who wants to replace a stock cooler or even some mild overclocking applications..."
<a href="http://www.3dxtreme.org/Titan_AMDCoolers_p1.shtml" target="_new">Titan / Data Cooler AMD Cooler Roundup @ 3dXtreme</a>
"The EZ-Watcher allows the end user to adjust the CPU frequency without accessing the BIOS or using any software. With an exclusive CPU speed monitor and CPU Tuner, it allows even the beginner to take full control of their system. You don't need to be an enthusiast, or read the user's manual -- just rotate the overclocking knob and you are done"
<a href="http://wwww.legitreviews.com/Reviews/watcher_1.shtml" target="_new">EZ Watcher 3060 Barebone System @ Legit Reviews</a>
"Let's be frank about this, who wouldn't want to have the best equipment in their PC? I'm going to be buying a new car soon and I'd love to get a Porsche... but my budget doesn't allow that. For the average consumer, most view buying a PC hardware in much the same way - they want the fastest gear, but then reality sets in. So what are the options? Well for one, a motherboard based on the newly introduced Intel i848P chipset could work. The i848P's feature set is almost identical to that of the i865PE except for one thing, there is only one 64 bit memory controller instead of two."
<a href="http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1485" target="_new">Albatron PX865PE Lite Pro i848P Motherboard @ PCStats</a>
"Cooler Master has taken their first step into the budget case market with a bold step. Their case is sleek and flashy, sure to catch the eye of many people. And for those of you who put your components into this case once, shut it up and leave it alone (except to clean the front filter every few years, this case is a good budget solution to a mid-tower."
<a href="http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/case_cool/coolermaster/cases/centurion/" target="_new">Cooler Master Centurion @ Viper Lair</a>
"The Eumax EZ-8000 keyboard is built for office use. It features sets of keys that surf the web, control the most commonly used file editing options, and deal with media. Specifically targeted at those who use Microsoft Office for extended periods, the Eumax EZ-8000 keyboard has productivity in mind at a low cost. However, that said, we can not recommend the EZ-8000 Keyboard to gamers, since the product does have issues in this department."
<a href="http://www.envynews.com/index.php?ID=576" target="_new"> Eumax EZ-8000 Smart Office Keyboard @ EnvyNews</a>
"To sum it up, although the GigaCube RADEON 9600 PRO may not have an attractive appearance, but it certainly performs well (overclocking included), priced reasonably and gets the job done."
<a href="http://www2.hardwarezone.com/articles/articles.hwz?cid=3&aid=874&page=9" target="_nwe">GigaCube RADEON 9600 PRO Game Buster @ HardwareZone</a>
"Before looking at temperatures, I first noticed the audible noise levels, or the lack thereof. At 7v, there’s no question that it was running quieter than my previous setup. I’m confident that the difference in noise levels would have been more dramatic had my previous setup been using a standard HSF and not a WC kit. At 12v, the fan does have a slightly higher pitched whine, however still bearable, and as you’ll soon see, the performance gain, in some cases may prove worthwhile."
<a href="http://www.monkeyreview.com/reviews/review.php?num=282" target="_new">Asetek New Generation WaterChill Review @ MonkeyReview</a>
"When playing a game or listening to music, sound plays a very important role. Poor quality speakers or headphones make it difficult to enjoy the game or song. That is why it is very important to buy quality headphones. A+ GPB provided us with their Virtual Subwoofer and 3D Surround Headphones."
<a href="http://www.atruereview.com/headphones/index.php" target="_new">Virtual Subwoofer and 3D Surround Headphones @ A True Review</a>
"The main reason for this is the chassis that Evesham has used, which is a barebone package from Biostar. Yes you read that correctly, even though Biostar isn’t usually associated with products of this type. The build quality is excellent and the materials used are first rate. Add to this Evesham’s knowledge of system building and it’s not hard to see why this is such a great machine."
<a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=109" target="_new">Evesham e-Style II (Biostar iDEQ S200) @ TrustedReviews</a>
"Water cooling has been around for a very long time. It has always been one of the best methods for lowering the temps in your computer, without too much risk or cost. Not to mention your cool factor goes up 10 fold when you have a water cooling setup installed. I love the looks I get from non-geeks and geeks when I tell them I have a water cooled computer. Usually the reaction involves some sort of comment about water and electronics. But, I'm happy to report that I've not had a single leak in the two weeks that I've been testing this system. OCZ was kind enough to send us over their latest and greatest water cooling system, the Annihilator."
<a href="http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/water_cooling/annihilator/index.htm" target="_new">OCZ Annihilator Water Cooling Kit Review @ ClubOverclocker</a>
"First, let's take a look at what items you will get upon purchasing Thermaltake Extreme Volcano 12. Behind the plastic box packaging, you will stumble upon 2 fan knob controllers, one for PCI slot while the other for 3.5" bay. Besides the heatsink fan cooler itself, you will also get a nice pack of plastic bag that contains thermal sensor cable, thermal paste as well as adhesive tape. For those who are new to Do-It-Yourself job, Thermaltake has gladly included a simple instruction manual to guide you through the installation process."
<a href="http://www.myworldhardware.com/v3/review.asp?ID=77" target="_new">Thermaltake Extreme Volcano 12 HSF Reviewed @ myWORLD</a>
"Undoubtedly the Industry Leader in Optical Technology, the Plextor name is synonymous with Quality. Being no stranger to Plextor products, I welcomed their shift to the ATAPI market. Since their introductory 12x CD-R units, their product line has kept pace and often led the market to offer both internal and external optical storage units. While DVD drive continue to advance, Plextor has not forgotten about the dedicated CD-R/W writer. The PlexWriter Premium USB is the external brother of the original PlexWriter Premium. By way of USB 2.0, the same great features found in the IDE model can now be transported and connected between machines with simplicity and stability. Looking for an External USB CD-R/W? This could quite possibly be the drive for you."
<a href="http://www.cluboc.net/reviews/drives/burners/plexwriter_usb/index.htm" target="_new">Plextor PlexWriter Premium USB @ ClubOC</a>
"Yesterday Logitech announced a wide range of new products to the UK media at an event in London. TrustedReviews was of course there to see Logitech’s new array of goodies ready for the Christmas rush."
<a href="http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=112" target="_new">Logitech UK Press tour @ Trusted Reviews</a>
"We did an interview with Frey Technologies about their upcoming product SageTV 2.0. This new application could forever change the market for media center type PCs and Home Theater PCs. It includes intelligent recording (like tivo) and can use multiple Tuner cards for recording multiple shows all at once. When SageTV 2.0 finally comes out, we're guessing this will be a large turning point in the Home Theater and PC convergence."
<a href="http://www.htpcnews.com/main.php?id=interview1" target="_new">Frey Technologies CEO interview and look into SageTV 2.0 the TiVO killer @ HTPCnews</a>
"Overall, I have to say that Titan and Data Cooler have provided some good products here. I would definitely recommend any of these products to anyone who wants to replace a stock cooler or even some mild overclocking applications..."
<a href="http://www.3dxtreme.org/Titan_AMDCoolers_p1.shtml" target="_new">Titan / Data Cooler AMD Cooler Roundup @ 3dXtreme</a>
"The EZ-Watcher allows the end user to adjust the CPU frequency without accessing the BIOS or using any software. With an exclusive CPU speed monitor and CPU Tuner, it allows even the beginner to take full control of their system. You don't need to be an enthusiast, or read the user's manual -- just rotate the overclocking knob and you are done"
<a href="http://wwww.legitreviews.com/Reviews/watcher_1.shtml" target="_new">EZ Watcher 3060 Barebone System @ Legit Reviews</a>
"Let's be frank about this, who wouldn't want to have the best equipment in their PC? I'm going to be buying a new car soon and I'd love to get a Porsche... but my budget doesn't allow that. For the average consumer, most view buying a PC hardware in much the same way - they want the fastest gear, but then reality sets in. So what are the options? Well for one, a motherboard based on the newly introduced Intel i848P chipset could work. The i848P's feature set is almost identical to that of the i865PE except for one thing, there is only one 64 bit memory controller instead of two."
<a href="http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1485" target="_new">Albatron PX865PE Lite Pro i848P Motherboard @ PCStats</a>
"Cooler Master has taken their first step into the budget case market with a bold step. Their case is sleek and flashy, sure to catch the eye of many people. And for those of you who put your components into this case once, shut it up and leave it alone (except to clean the front filter every few years, this case is a good budget solution to a mid-tower."
<a href="http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/case_cool/coolermaster/cases/centurion/" target="_new">Cooler Master Centurion @ Viper Lair</a>
"The Eumax EZ-8000 keyboard is built for office use. It features sets of keys that surf the web, control the most commonly used file editing options, and deal with media. Specifically targeted at those who use Microsoft Office for extended periods, the Eumax EZ-8000 keyboard has productivity in mind at a low cost. However, that said, we can not recommend the EZ-8000 Keyboard to gamers, since the product does have issues in this department."
<a href="http://www.envynews.com/index.php?ID=576" target="_new"> Eumax EZ-8000 Smart Office Keyboard @ EnvyNews</a>
"To sum it up, although the GigaCube RADEON 9600 PRO may not have an attractive appearance, but it certainly performs well (overclocking included), priced reasonably and gets the job done."
<a href="http://www2.hardwarezone.com/articles/articles.hwz?cid=3&aid=874&page=9" target="_nwe">GigaCube RADEON 9600 PRO Game Buster @ HardwareZone</a>
"Before looking at temperatures, I first noticed the audible noise levels, or the lack thereof. At 7v, there’s no question that it was running quieter than my previous setup. I’m confident that the difference in noise levels would have been more dramatic had my previous setup been using a standard HSF and not a WC kit. At 12v, the fan does have a slightly higher pitched whine, however still bearable, and as you’ll soon see, the performance gain, in some cases may prove worthwhile."
<a href="http://www.monkeyreview.com/reviews/review.php?num=282" target="_new">Asetek New Generation WaterChill Review @ MonkeyReview</a>
"When playing a game or listening to music, sound plays a very important role. Poor quality speakers or headphones make it difficult to enjoy the game or song. That is why it is very important to buy quality headphones. A+ GPB provided us with their Virtual Subwoofer and 3D Surround Headphones."
<a href="http://www.atruereview.com/headphones/index.php" target="_new">Virtual Subwoofer and 3D Surround Headphones @ A True Review</a>