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Windows 7 Clean Install questions

chaplndave — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:02:54 GMT

My home built computer has had Win XP Pro on it since the beginning. Here is what I have in the comp...

-Lian Li PC61B case
-Corsair HX520W power supply
-Asus P5K-E WiFi-AP edition
-Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 processor
*I have an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 proc that I just acquired...thinking about replacing
the E6750 with this...and yes, I know I would be going from a 1333 FSB to a
1066FSB ...

Geforce GT 240 gets no SLI

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:31:20 GMT

If you haven't noticed by now, there isn't a single GT 240 on the market that features the SLI connector on its PCB. We found it quite awkward that not even one partner has decided to go for it, especially considering the fact that most PCB designs are non-reference.

The story behind it is quite simple as this card is considered as a product in the low-performance segment of the market and in o

This one is for Faiakes - Dirty PCs

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:58 GMT

Lifeforms can lurk inside a PC, so with flamethrower at ready to go in, here are some of the unspeakable horrors.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11...ers/print.html

EVGA, where did your lifetime warranty go?

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:33 GMT

Most people associate EVGA with their lifetime/10-year warranty and the step-up program. Asking almost anyone who is familiar with the brand and they will associate EVGA with their lifetime warranty and their customer service. Now, if they let their lifetime warranty slip, who's to say they won't or aren't letting their customer service slip too? We heard rumors that EVGA might be letting the step

Try Google's Chome OS TODAY! Download 300Mb

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:26 GMT

After Google announced the availability of the Chrome OS / Chromium OS source code, one of our engineers (Jon Ursenbach), immediately got to work on compiling the code, trying to see if he could get an instance of Chromium OS running in a virtual machine.

http://discuss.gdgt.com/google/chrom...-vmware-image/

The French Bench 131 CPUs in 14 Benchmarks

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:24:49 GMT

Anybody who claims "the French are lazy" hasn't seen their latest master piece. hardware.fr tested 131 CPUs from both Intel/AMD Camp, with 14 benchmarks. Sure the text is still in the language of love but the charts are international.

[url]http://www.hardware.fr/articles

Confirmed: R2-D2 Finally Discovered In Star Trek

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:09 GMT

At last, here's the droid we were all looking for. In this frame you can clearly see R2-D2's cameo in JJ Abrams' Star Trek. This time there's absolutely no doubt about it: It's been confirmed by ILM.

http://gizmodo.com/5405276/r2+d2-fin...d-in-star-trek

Windows SteadyState Howto

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:37 GMT

If you have a shared access computer, it can be aggravating when other users make a bunch of changes to the settings. Today we take a look at SteadyState for Windows Vista and XP which lets you return the computer to the original state after a user session.

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/6520/...s-steadystate/

Cedarview Atom 2011 has HD support

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:05:21 GMT

If you want Intel's platform that can alone support HD content, that will be the Cedar Trail D for desktop and some other Cedar Trail for netbooks.

According to the intel we managed to gather, Cedarview 32nm Atom will feature a new graphics core that will have DirectX 10.1 support as well as HD content support.

This includes Blu-ray support and official certification as well as Dual digital

OCZ Plans USB 3.0 based SSD for CES 2010

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:04:01 GMT

Well an interesting post from an OCZ rep seems to indicate that USB 3.0 accessories are coming sooner rather than later. In a post looking for help naming the product, OCZ appears to have developed a prototype USB 3.0 portable solid state drive.

While we don't have any other specfications at this time, this

USB 3.0 vs USB 2.0 Benchmarks by Super Talent

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:09 GMT

More details about the test system in the youtube vid below:

Novatech X16 HD Pro Notebook

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:40 GMT

Today we are going to look at the Novatech X16 HD Pro notebook which is designed with multimedia and light gaming in mind. It makes use of the somewhat basic nVidia G105M GPU which is based on the 9300M G, but with a few new features.

http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews.php?reviewid=887

Sapphire Radeon HD 5970 OC Review

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:25 GMT

Overall, I was able to run the card higher than the clock speeds on the HD 5870 for a nice increase in performance, but to do so brought out the fan noise that ATI reference cards always bring to the table when you bump up the fan for additional cooling. I was able to reach clock speeds of 890MHz on the core and 1260MHz on the memory, with power consumption peaking at 486 watts on the system under

AXUS FiT 500E Five-Bay RAID DAS Server

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:08 GMT

Up until now we focused primarily on Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers, but Direct Attached Storage (DAS) seems to be a level that consumers are more eager to venture. There could be many reasons for this. DAS products cost less while offering many of the benefits of NAS servers. In this economy disposable income for many has been reduced, but the problems still remain; how is one supposed to

CoolerMaster Sileo 500 Case Review

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:31:39 GMT

A silent case may seem like a "sales gimmick" to some people, after all how can a case make noise? While it is true that the case itself isn't loud it can help transmit sound. After all it is the fans and other components that actually generate the noise. But the direct noise is only half of the battle, many of the sounds you hear coming from your case can be traced back to all of the moving parts

Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P50

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:31:25 GMT

Today we are looking at the Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P50, a well crafted and premium mid-tower case that packs some very innovative features, classic aesthetics, and impeccable quality for consumers with discerning tastes.

http://www.pureoverclock.com/article857.html

OCZ DDR3 PC3-12800 Intel XMP LV 4GB review

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:31:10 GMT

The bright side is the modules ability to run tight timings at their stock frequency. After spending a few hours with them, making sure sure I got the most out of every setting while keeping them fully stable, I was able to drop them to 7-7-7-18.

http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Ha...600_intel_xmp/

Amd Athlon 2 X3 435 CPU

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:54 GMT

AMD has been pushing out alot of different Athlon 2 versions to the market so today we are giving our attention to their tri channel 435 CPU on our test bench. We decided to run this a couple of AMD cpu's and also vs a Intel processor to give you an idea how this unit performs. We will of course push our luck when it comes to overclocking so lets take a closer look. [url]http://www.rbmods.com/con

Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 Review

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:30:40 GMT

The graphics solution world is constantly evolving with visual quality being stepped up at an ever-growing exponential rate. The launch of Windows 7 and with it the tantalising prospect of DirectX 11 games is perhaps not so much just a single step up but a whole flight of stairs designed to deliver unparalleled graphics quality.

With nVidia sliding by the way side, ATI is setting about monopoli

Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 review

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:29:39 GMT

Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 review also features Sapphire Radeon HD 5770. Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 has 18% lower clock speed, 5% lower memory speed and 10% less Shader Processors.

http://www.ultimatehardware.net/ati/...on_hd_5750.htm

InWin Maelstrom Case

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:36 GMT

The inWin Maelstrom Case is the next PC Case in the Technic3D Editorship. The case designed for gamers, a maximum of 10x120mm Fans and many more can you see in the following Review from Technic3D.

http://translate.google.de/translate...hl=de&ie=UTF-8

ATI Radeon HD 5970 2GB in CrossFireX

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:28:11 GMT

So, we've looked at the HD 5970 in single form and we've also seen the massive OC potential of the card. You have to wonder what else there is to do? - We'll, that's easy; install our second HD 5970 into the system and see how CrossFireX goes.

Since the second card arrived from big red themselves, there isn't a whole lot to look at. We'll have a quick peek at the card, just in case you haven't

HP DM3 Laptop/Netbook

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:57 GMT

When is a Laptop Not a Netbook or a Notebook? The answer is when it's the new HP DM3 powered by AMD's Athlon Neo processor. This 13.3 inch marvel combines properties of both a netbook and a notebook to achieve something truly remarkable. The DM3 has the thinness of a netbook, the resolution and size of an ultraportable laptop, the price of a netbook, and yet nearly the performance of a full laptop

Elixir 6 GB 1600 MHz CL9 Tri-Channel

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:40 GMT

Elixir is known for their standard JEDEC modules, usually found in budget and mid-range systems. Their 1600 MHz tri-channel kit tries to give you that same value with a hint of overclockability thrown in the mix, for those who want that magical 1600 MHz speed, while spending as little as possible. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/E...i_Channel_1600

Western Digital WD TV Media Player Review

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:27 GMT

The Western Digital WD TV has plenty of attributes to help it score at the top of the list of media players I have checked out so far. It has a slick but simple appearance, the user interface is attractive and easy to use, the system is quick to respond to commands from the remote control, it supports plenty of file formats, and it has HDMI connectivity.

[url]http://www.bigbruin.com/content/wdt

OCZ Agility EX 60GB SSD (SLC)

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:12 GMT

The OCZ Agility EX 60GB drive we are looking at today runs about $400 so they are pricey drives. That works out to $6.67 per Gigabyte of storage which is expensive compared to ordinary platter drives. Take your run of the mill 500GB platter drive which can easily be found for about $59.99 for a 7200 RPM 16MB cache drive, those run about $0.11 a gigabyte. The platter drives tend to run in the 60 -

Gigabyte Goes Renaissance , Holds Media Event In Rome, Italy.

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:03 GMT

GIGABYTE to Hold 333 Technology Media Seminar in Rome

333 Acceleration Technologies for next generation USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0 (6Gbps) motherboards

GIGABYTE Technology Co., LTD., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards today announced that they will hold a special European seminar to introduce and demonstrate their new GIGABYTE 333 On

ASUS P7P55D Pro

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:17:29 GMT

On the lookout for a P55 motherboard to match that shiny new Lynnfield CPU? Given the sheer selection available, deciding on one can be a hassle. ASUS' P7P55D Pro looks to appeal to a large crowd, though, by offering a slew of useful options, impressive overclocking abilities and a great design for an easy-to-stomach $170. http://techgage.com/article/asus_p7p55d_pro/

A-DATA SH93 Waterproof and Shock Resistant Portable HDD Video Review

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:17:14 GMT

We were first sent the SH93 320GB yellow waterproof and shock resistant portable HDD for video review two weeks ago or more, but on first attempt we managed to kill the device by getting a little too excited with it.

The A-DATA SH93 is a portable hard drive coming in sizes of 320GB, 500GB and 640GB with design choices of racing car style yellow or red. It is built using highly durable rubber an

Leadtek Expands into Desktop Virtualization Market with VMware Ready PC-over-IP

jmke — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:09:47 GMT

Leadtek Expands into Desktop Virtualization Market with its VMware Ready� Certified PC-over-IP� Solution

Leadtek Research Inc., known globally for extreme visual graphics technology development, is pleased to announce its newest virtual desktop certifications and solutions, strengthening its strategic partnership with VMware�.

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C2D 2,66 Ghz, Geforce 8800 GTS 320MB, 2GB DDR2

DMachiels — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:20 GMT

# Case: Antec Plus 1080amg File Server Case
# Moederbord: Asus P5k Socket 775 Intel� P35
# Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 Socket 775
# Geheugen: Corsair Twin2x2048-6400g Twinx Ddr2 2gb Pc6400 Xms2 (2x1gb)
# Grafische kaart: Asus En8800gts 320mb Pci Express Nforce 8800gts
# Scherm: Benq Fp71e Silber/Black (17" TFT)
# DVD-drive: Nec 4570 16x Zwart Dvd-Rw
# Harde schijf: Western Digita

Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 available November 24th

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:49 GMT

Power Pack 3 improves the Windows Home Server experience with Windows 7 and Windows Media Center by providing new features like: backup and restore of computers running Windows 7, Windows 7 Libraries integration, enhancements for Windows Media Center, and better support for netbook computers. Power Pack 3 will enable the most optimal experience for Windows 7 users on a Windows Home Server network.

GPU-Z 0.3.7 Released - Available for Download

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:29:04 GMT

To begin with, GPU-Z now shows the GPU Computing features your graphics cards support, including whether they support technologies such as DirectCompute, OpenCL, CUDA, and PhysX acceleration. Building on the infotips feature the previous version came with, the Sensors tab now includes handy infotips too. For NVIDIA users, GPU-Z is able to display the exact amount of video memory in use by making u

Google pulls the curtain off Chrome OS

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:46 GMT

As planned, Google showed Chrome OS to the world for the first time earlier today. The unveiling came hand-in-hand with the release of the operating system's source code under the Chromium OS project, which allows anyone to grab the code, modify it, build it, and run it. Google doesn't seem to have released a pre-built distribution, though.

Laymen might not be able to grab Chrome OS and use it

The reasons you need to buy Left 4 Dead 2 on PC

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:31 GMT

Today, we're going to deviate from our standard review format for just a bit... and we beg your indulgence for this exercise. Left 4 Dead 2 is available now, and many of you have most likely already purchased the game. Some may still have hard feelings about how quickly the game was released after the first game�which is out of character for Valve. Some of you may still be on the fence about plopp

Techsweden Gets Holds Of Exclusive Pics of MSI's H57M-ED65 Motherboard

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:43 GMT

We have now got hold of unique pictures on a new motherboard that MSI will be launching shortly. There are no specifications or the like, but we see that it is based on the H57 chip and that it is in mATX form factor. . We can also find their OC-Genie chip on the motherboard along with jump parameters for live Bclk adjustment and it is therefore motherboards designed for us enthusiasts. Two PCI-e

Driver lost on 600km shops trip due to one wrong turn

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:41 GMT

Eric Steward told police he failed to stop because he "liked to drive".

Visiting friends in Yass, a country town south of Sydney in New South Wales state, Mr Steward left to buy a newspaper on Monday morning.

More than eight hours later, after taking a wrong turn on the highway, he asked Victoria state police for help.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8365665.stm

Hands on with Office 2010 Beta

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:30:53 GMT

Office 2010 is due in a few months, but the beta release is available now. It has interface changes, bug fixes, one secret new feature � and although it's still a long way from being finished, it shows much more clearly than the technical preview what you'll be waiting for.

Like Windows 7, the Office line-up has gone on a diet; instead of six different versions, there are just three (for home u

Antec Unveils TruePower TPQ-1200 PSU

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:29:29 GMT

One of the basic components of a computer of any type is the power supply. With today's high-end video cards needing hundreds of watts of power and many computers using more than one of the power consuming cards, a high wattage PSU is a necessity.

Antec has announced its latest PSU called the TPQ-1200. The PSU, as its name implies, has 1200W of power, is the latest addition to the TruePower Qua

In 2011 we get new Atom CPU: Cedar Trail

jmke — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:36:02 GMT

We managed to find out that the successor to the Pine-trail 2010 netbook and nettop based Atom platform is codenamed Cedar Trail and this chip is set to launch at some point in 2011.We don�t have any additional details than the launch date and the name but we can suspect that after two generations of 45nm, Intel might be ready to move Atom to 32nm if not even 22nm process and get even more power e