Sparkle 9800 GTX+
MadShrimps reviews the Sparkle 9800 GTX+, noting its improved cooling performance and overclocked sweetness. Add comment
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EXT4 file system benchmarks
Phoronix tests the EXT4 file system. Add comment
Xilence RAM Cooler HP Duo memory coolers
The Xilence RAM Cooler HP Duo brings heatpipes and fins to your otherwise boring DIMMs. Add comment
E-Power Thunder 650W PSU
Overclockers Online tests the E-Power Thunder 650W PSU. It’s a good ‘un. Add comment
Silent computing
RB Mods builds a silent system. Add comment
NZXT introduces new Zero2 case
The NZXT Zero2 is under $100 and designed with gamers in mind. Add comment
Core i7 920 overclocking
TweakTown pushes the Core i7 to 3.8 GHz fairly easily. Add comment
Phenom IIs for Christmas?
TheInq is reporting that Phenom IIs will be available Dec. 18 in Europe and Dec. 20 in North America, just in time for Christmas. No word from AMD to confirm or deny it, so take the rumor with a grain of salt. The Phenom II X4 920 should hit the streets for $235, with it’s […] Add comment
ITC moving forward with NVIDIA investigation
On November 11, Silicon Valley memory technologies firm Rambus filed an injunction with the ITC alleging that NVIDIA was infringing on key patents related to Rambus’ memory technologies portfolio. Fast forward to today where Rambus has announced that ITC has agreed with a request for investigation and is proceeding on that front. Add comment
ESET NOD32 gets nod for best AV
After releasing their performance analysis for today’s top anti-virus solutions, security firm AV Comparatives is back (PDF) to evaluate the efficacy of the tested solutions. While solutions like those from Kaspersky and AVIRA proactively detected 60% and 67% of all new virus strains introduced into the system over four weeks, they were plagued with moderate […] Add comment
Top 10 failures in tech for 2008
As we draw into the blustery month of December, we enter a period of reflection before we move to embrace the coming year. While the new year will be all about righting wrongs and changing our habits, we’ll take this time of giving and considering to look back and snicker at all the firms who […] Add comment
Windows Vista SP2 beta released
The first beta of Windows Vista SP2 has just been released to the public via Microsoft’s Customer Preview Program. Microsoft blogger Mike Nash reminds us that this CPP release is a way for enthusiasts and professionals to do compatibility testing in advance of SP2’s release date. “The CPP is intended for technology enthusiasts, developers, and […] Add comment
Holiday Avatar time at Icrontic Forums
Every year we get a bit festive and bust out our best Photoshop and Google Image Search skills to add some holiday decoration to our forum avatars. Show us yours! Kwame looks good in his hat. Think he has one in jail? Maybe I’ll stop by and give him one. If they let me. Add comment
Escape the GPU info dark ages
Today’s download of the day, a fan-favorite here on Icrontic, eliminates the guesswork when it comes to figuring out what’s soldered onto that video card. From core and memory speeds to shader counts and code names, techPowerUp’s GPU-Z application demystifies the entire process. You may have an 8800GTS, but do you know if it’s a […] Add comment
The impact of memory speed on Core i7 performance
Tech Report studies the impact of memory speed on Core i7 performance. Add comment
MSI P6NGM mATX motherboard
Viper Lair reviews the MSI P6NGM mATX motherboard. Add comment
Brando 2.4GHz wireless keyboard
The tiny Brando 2.4GHz wireless keyboard with trackball is perfect for HTPCs. Add comment
OCZ Platinum Edition PC3-16000
OCZ’s Platinum Edition PC3-16000 2GB kit comes highly recommended from Hardware Logic. Add comment
MSI GeForce 9800 GT
Ultimate Hardware reviews MSI’s revised GeForce 9800 GT. Add comment
Dell Studio XPS: Intel’s Core i7 system for £699
Hexus examines the Dell Studio XPS Core i7 system. You get a lot for £699. Add comment
Burning up graphics cards
Lemonlime’s hardcore ATI X850 video card overclocking project is going full speed ahead. Last night, he picked up some soldering equipment to volt mod the card, but prior to putting it under the knife, he had to run some baseline benchmarks. Read on to find out how one man went from being ranked 30th in […] Add comment
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