Madshrimps Forum Madness http://www.madshrimps.be/vbulletin This is a discussion forum with Guides and Reviews on how to get the maximum from your PC. Overclocking and Modding to the Extreme en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:27:12 GMT vBulletin 16 http://www.madshrimps.be/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg Madshrimps Forum Madness http://www.madshrimps.be/vbulletin ECS Reveals its First Motherboard with the AMD Kabini – KBN-I http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108679 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:37:40 GMT
New Power Efficient Mini-ITX Motherboard with an Integrated Jaguar Processor


19th June 2013, Taipei, Taiwan - Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) reveals its latest Mini-ITX motherboard family－KBN-I－featuring the world 1st Quad Core SoC (system-on-a-chip) processor with the newest “Jaguar” 28 nanometer architecture. The ECS KBN-I is integrated AMD Quad Core ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108679 OCZ Vertex 450 256GB SSD Review @ Hardware Canucks http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108678 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:52:30 GMT Vertex 450 256GB is OCZ"s follow-up to the ultra popular Vertex 4 drives and is meant as an answer to the numerous competitors now vying for the sub-$275 SSD market. In order to achieve dominance, this new Vertex combines the Vector's Barefoot controller with 20nm NAND and the end result is impressive.

[url]http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/61400-ocz-vertex-450-256g ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108678 Cooler Master Announces CM Storm Havoc Gaming Mouse http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108677 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:51:57 GMT CM Storm proudly introduces its newest gaming mouse, the Havoc. This mouse has been crafted for gamers who require surgical precision in a mouse, which makes it ideally for everybody who is competing in eSports. Like on our high-end gaming mouse, the Sentinel Advance II, the CM Storm Havoc is... CM Storm proudly introduces its newest gaming mouse, the Havoc. This mouse has been crafted for gamers who require surgical precision in a mouse, which makes it ideally for everybody who is competing in eSports. Like on our high-end gaming mouse, the Sentinel Advance II, the CM Storm Havoc is equipped with an Avago 9800 laser sensor that can go up to 8200 high DPI. Sensitivity toggle lets you lowe ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108677 ASUS Z87-PRO Motherboard Review @ HiTech Legion http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108676 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:50:57 GMT The ASUS Z87-Pro supports all the latest generation 22nm Haswell Intel LGA1150 Core processors. The Z87-Pro offers 12-phase DIGI+ power, ESD guards for the USB, LAN and video ports as well as fuse ICs for the DRAM, solid capacitors rated for 5,000 hours at 105C, and a stainless steel back I/O for... The ASUS Z87-Pro supports all the latest generation 22nm Haswell Intel LGA1150 Core processors. The Z87-Pro offers 12-phase DIGI+ power, ESD guards for the USB, LAN and video ports as well as fuse ICs for the DRAM, solid capacitors rated for 5,000 hours at 105C, and a stainless steel back I/O for an all-around protection and extended motherboard lifespan. In terms of connectivity, the Z87 Pro has ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108676 PS3 users report 4.45 update locks up systems, may be tied to large HDDs http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108675 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:50:25 GMT Planning on turning on your PS3 for some The Last of Us action tonight? According to a thread on the PlayStation Support forums, if you're prompted to install the latest firmware update version 4.45 then you may want to hold off for now. A number of owners are reporting their systems locks up while booting, although the problem may only affect users with hard drives installed that are 500GBs or la ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108675 Cooler Master Seidon 240M @ PureOverclock http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108674 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:49:26 GMT AiO (all in one) CPU coolers have been around for quite some time now. These days just about every company is coming out with their own version and most of them typically look the same with only one or two distinguishing features. Then there’s the Cooler Master Seidon 240M. The Seidon on the... AiO (all in one) CPU coolers have been around for quite some time now. These days just about every company is coming out with their own version and most of them typically look the same with only one or two distinguishing features. Then there’s the Cooler Master Seidon 240M. The Seidon on the surface seems like your typical 240mm AiO CPU cooler, but Cooler Master has added their own unique style to ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108674 All Frostbite 3 Titles Will Be Optimized For AMD Only (Updated) http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108673 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:43:03 GMT According to a report from IGN, EA and AMD have entered an agreement which sees the latter benefiting from exclusive rights to optimization for games based on EA's Frostbite 3 engine. Titles like Battlefield 4, Need for Speed Rivals and Mirror's Edge 2 are subject to this rumored accord between AMD and EA, but also many other current and future EA titles. Of course, this will not completely remove ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108673 ASUS VivoBook S551 Touch Ultrabook Launches http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108672 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:42:17 GMT ASUS announced the release of ASUS VivoBook S551, a 15.6" touch Ultrabook. It offers customers much more accurate and responsive input compared to competing products, with touchscreens utilizing high-precision detection to ensure rewarding and smooth experiences.

ASUS VivoBook S551 has a stylish hairline-treated metallic design with ultra-thin dimensions, measuring just 22.5mm at its thickest p ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108672 The Next-Gen Console War is here, but should we only dream about Xbox One and PS4? http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108671 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:41:46 GMT The world has been introduced to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but we still have some competitors left... Let's discuss.

http://www.tweaktown.com/articles/55..._campaign= tt ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108671 NVIDIA to license graphics tech to other companies, starting with Kepler http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108670 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:41:00 GMT To use NVIDIA's graphics technology, you've typically had to buy gadgets using NVIDIA chips -- good for the company's bottom line, but not for influencing the industry as a whole. The firm is expanding its ambition today with plans to license some of that technology on a broader scale. Beginning with the Kepler architecture, other firms can use NVIDIA's GPU cores and graphics-related patents for t ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108670 Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) Performance Preview http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108669 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:40:17 GMT We’ve written about Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) before, for those unfamiliar, this is Qualcomm’s new flagship SoC with four Krait 400 CPUs at up to 2.3 GHz, Adreno 330 graphics, and the latest modem IP block with Category 4 LTE. Qualcomm is finally ready to show off MSM8974 performance on final... We’ve written about Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) before, for those unfamiliar, this is Qualcomm’s new flagship SoC with four Krait 400 CPUs at up to 2.3 GHz, Adreno 330 graphics, and the latest modem IP block with Category 4 LTE. Qualcomm is finally ready to show off MSM8974 performance on final silicon and board support software, and invited us and a few other publications out to San Francisco for a ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108669 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MDP benchmarks http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108668 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:39:38 GMT Today we had a chance to play with Qualcomm's latest MDP devices (tablet and phone) which pack the company's mighty Snapdragon 800 SoC (MSM8974). The tablet is slightly larger than than last year's and features an 11.6-inch 1920 x 1080-pixel display, 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 32GB of built-in flash storage (with microSD expansion), USB 3.0 support and a 12 megapixel AF rear camera with flash (2MP fixed-f ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108668 Microsoft says it freed at least 2 million PCs from Citadel botnets http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108667 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:38:57 GMT Earlier this month, Microsoft announced that it took down 1,400 Citadel botnets with the help of the FBI, and now Ballmer and Co. have divulged just how big of an impact the effort had. According to Richard Domingues Boscovich, the firm's Digital Crimes Unit assistant general counsel, the operation freed at least 2 million PCs across the globe from the malicious code -- and that's a conservative e ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108667 Wi-Fi Light Bulbs to run the Open Source Contiki OS http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108666 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:37:32 GMT The open source Contiki operating system and its commercial Thingsquare distribution are making strides towards the connected home. According to a Computerworld article, a new LED light bulb manufacturer is putting small computers into their light bulbs. Each computer runs the Contiki OS, which... The open source Contiki operating system and its commercial Thingsquare distribution are making strides towards the connected home. According to a Computerworld article, a new LED light bulb manufacturer is putting small computers into their light bulbs. Each computer runs the Contiki OS, which gives each bulb an IP address and allows them to be controlled with a smartphone application. To connect ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108666 Toshiba Announces Canvio Slim II Portable External Hard Drive http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108665 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:37:01 GMT Toshiba's Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Canvio Slim II Portable Hard Drive. With a capacity of up to 1 TB and measuring only 12.5 mm thick, the Canvio Slim II remains one of the thinnest and smallest portable hard drives available on the market-now with the ability to access and share data straight from the device. Thi ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108665 Oculus remains focused on PC first for Rift http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108664 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:36:15 GMT The Oculus Rift company is barely one year old, but it's already off to a strong start. Developers have kits from a massively successful Kickstarter campaign, said kit has support from the industry's biggest game engine creators, and the consumer-friendly HD version is already being shown off to press (we loved what we saw at E3 2013 last week). And now the company's got a solid $16 million in the ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108664 Google Drive now stores your stuff in 18 more languages http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108663 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:35:24 GMT Although Google Drive has spread far and wide, its localization hasn't always kept pace. The service just took a few needed strides forward, however, with the addition of 18 new languages. Asia gets the most recognition with support for Hong Kong Chinese, Khmer, Lao, Malaysian, Nepali, Persian, Sinhalese and Urdu. Not that Google is neglecting other corners of the world, mind you: Africa is well c ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108663 <![CDATA[EA: Your Wimpy PC Can't Handle Our Games]]> http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108662 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:34:02 GMT It's official, EA's sports line-up (Madden, FIFA, UFC and NBA Live) won't be coming to the PC because your system is wimpy and weak. Thank god for consoles or we'd never get to play these modern masterpieces. Thanks to cageymaru for the link. "Even though there were some PCs on the marketplace that could run that engine, the lion's share of PCs on the marketplace could not," said Wilson, referring ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108662 GameStick delayed until August while waiting for user UI feedback http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108661 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:30:39 GMT GameStick first appeared around the the first of this year, promising its Kickstarter supporters an Android gaming console that looks more Roku Streaming Stick than OUYA. Since then, GameStick has gathered its cash and started shipping out dev units, but its commercial release has already been... GameStick first appeared around the the first of this year, promising its Kickstarter supporters an Android gaming console that looks more Roku Streaming Stick than OUYA. Since then, GameStick has gathered its cash and started shipping out dev units, but its commercial release has already been delayed once, and today the project got pushed back another month. That means that GameSticks won't start ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108661 Google brings carousel layout to local search results on the desktop http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108660 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:30:02 GMT Google users may have already spotted the carousel design on search results while browsing on Nexus slates or the iPad, but, as of today, you can also expect this layout to show up on the desktop version of the site. Essentially, this new feature blends results in a much sleeker way, allowing you... Google users may have already spotted the carousel design on search results while browsing on Nexus slates or the iPad, but, as of today, you can also expect this layout to show up on the desktop version of the site. Essentially, this new feature blends results in a much sleeker way, allowing you to view what you're looking for (hotels, bars, etc.) in more presentable fashion and in congregation w ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108660 Xbox One Interview of the Day http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108659 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:27:53 GMT Holy cow, this Xbox One interview is a train wreck. It's one of those things where you don't want to watch but you just cant look away.

http://www.hardocp.com/news/2013/06/...interview_day/ ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108659 EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 Power Supply Announced http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108658 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:26:50 GMT The EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 power supply is here. This power supply raises the bar with an 80 Plus Gold rating, with 1300W of continuous power, exceptional efficiency and a fully modular design. Not to mention, a first class 10 Year EVGA Warranty. The entire electrical design was engineered to be... The EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 G2 power supply is here. This power supply raises the bar with an 80 Plus Gold rating, with 1300W of continuous power, exceptional efficiency and a fully modular design. Not to mention, a first class 10 Year EVGA Warranty. The entire electrical design was engineered to be efficient, silent and optimized for the enthusiast. Take your system to the max with the EVGA SuperNOVA ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108658 The Nexus 7, one year later http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108657 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:26:24 GMT "I can't find one person who has been using the Nexus 7 for an extended period of time, and hasn't seen a massive downgrade in performance. Just what kind of downgrade are we talking here? I cannot pick up my Nexus 7 without experiencing problems like a lag of ten seconds, or more, just to rotate the display; touches refusing to acknowledged; stuttering notification panel actions; and unresponsive ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108657 MenuetOS 0.99.16 released http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108656 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:25:56 GMT A new release of the hobby operating system MenuetOS! The release notes are a bit non-descript, but you'll have to take what you can get: "updates and improvements (picview, httpc, ehci, ...)".

http://osnews.com/story/27131/MenuetOS_0_99_16_released ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108656 Lenovo unveils 15-inch ThinkPad S531 Ultrabook http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108655 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:25:16 GMT As quick as Lenovo has been to hop on the Ultrabook bandwagon, it hasn't been so eager to launch big-screened models. Its new ThinkPad S531 explores that territory at last: the Windows 8 PC mates a slim profile with both a 15.6-inch, lay-flat LCD and a large keyboard. The experience will otherwise be familiar to those who've seen the S431, as it shares the same basic design language, the OneLink d ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108655 Cooler Master NotePal U2 Plus Laptop Cooler Video Review http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108654 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:24:43 GMT "The Cooler Master NotePal U2 Plus Laptop Cooler is basically a sweet looking slab of aluminum with a couple of detachable fans. It's simple, but great design that works well. It also doubles as a laptop carrier, as you can fit your laptop on the inside." ~3dGameMan.com

http://3dgameman.com/reviews/1470/co...-laptop-cooler ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108654 Corsair Vengeance Pro PC3-19200 16GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108653 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:24:01 GMT If you liked the Vengeance Pro kit we looked at the other day, but want something faster, we might have the kit for you.

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/555..._campaign= tt ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108653 Aerocool introduces the new gaming case VS-92 under PGS-V series http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108652 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:15:24 GMT 18.06.2013, Taipei, Taiwan - Aerocool Advanced Technologies Corp., one of the world leading manufacturers of gaming PC gear, expands its value gaming series "PGS-V" by introducing the new Vs-92 chassis. “PGS-V labeled products target gamers, who are looking for the very best possible cost to performance ratio when choosing their gears”, - says Tony Lin, Aerocool Advanced Technologies CEO.

Vs-92 ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108652 Building a mini-ITX Haswell System with ASUS http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108651 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:14:10 GMT For our final installment, JJ put together a bunch of components for a mini-ITX Haswell build and took us through his build process. The motherboard itself is a Z87-I Deluxe, an upcoming mini-ITX Z87 board from ASUS. Also in the video you'll see JJ install ASUS' mini-ITX optimized GeForce GTX 670 DC Mini card. Finally, the chassis is pretty cool - it's the Lian Li PC-Q30.

[url]http://www.anandt ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108651 ToughWriter prototype brings color printing to the cockpit, we go hands-on http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108650 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:13:35 GMT You might be surprised to hear that many current aircraft already have the ability to print documents at 30,000 feet. Long-haul airliners like the Boeing Dreamliner and Airbus A340 ship with a ToughWriter flight deck printer installed and ready to go, but the device has been limited to black and... You might be surprised to hear that many current aircraft already have the ability to print documents at 30,000 feet. Long-haul airliners like the Boeing Dreamliner and Airbus A340 ship with a ToughWriter flight deck printer installed and ready to go, but the device has been limited to black and white output, which can be a bit restrictive when it comes to spitting out charts and weather informati ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108650 Tablets at Work, How Important is Backwards Compatibility? http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108649 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:12:00 GMT Last week you guys did an awesome job with the discussion around the role of tablets in the workplace. There are a good number of you who have already embraced tablets for work, or who at least see the potential for the form factor at work if other hardware requirements are met. Now comes the next... Last week you guys did an awesome job with the discussion around the role of tablets in the workplace. There are a good number of you who have already embraced tablets for work, or who at least see the potential for the form factor at work if other hardware requirements are met. Now comes the next level, and honestly a question that I'm asked quite often when meeting with manufacturers. As far as ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108649 New ASIC Bitcoin Mining Products Producing 350 GHash/s, from KnCMiner http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108648 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:11:23 GMT KnCMiner, a new entrant to join the bitcoin mining hardware community, are pleased to announce their range of state of the art, bitcoin mining machines. Designed in Sweden, the first 2 models, named Jupiter and Saturn, are powered by 28nm ASIC chips and will produce up to 350 GHash/s and 175... KnCMiner, a new entrant to join the bitcoin mining hardware community, are pleased to announce their range of state of the art, bitcoin mining machines. Designed in Sweden, the first 2 models, named Jupiter and Saturn, are powered by 28nm ASIC chips and will produce up to 350 GHash/s and 175 GHash/s respectively. The custom engineered ASICs have proprietary technology enabling market leading perfo ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108648 SanDisk Enhances FlashSoft Software for Server-Side Solid State Caching http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108647 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:10:29 GMT SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced a significant upgrade to its enterprise software portfolio with a new version of its FlashSoft software for Windows Server and Linux operating systems. FlashSoft 3.2 server-side solid state caching software... SanDisk Corporation, a global leader in flash memory storage solutions, today announced a significant upgrade to its enterprise software portfolio with a new version of its FlashSoft software for Windows Server and Linux operating systems. FlashSoft 3.2 server-side solid state caching software complements and enhances the performance of existing applications, and server and storage systems.

"So ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108647 Corsair Neutron GTX 19nm 240GB SSD Review http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108646 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:07:48 GMT Corsair moves to a smaller 19nm Toshiba Toggle MLC NAND with its LAMD-controlled Neutron GTX Series of SSDs. This shrink comes amongst stiff competition from other manufacturers, and a new SSD that is very similar to the Neutron GTX. Today we see how the new GTX stacks up against its increased... Corsair moves to a smaller 19nm Toshiba Toggle MLC NAND with its LAMD-controlled Neutron GTX Series of SSDs. This shrink comes amongst stiff competition from other manufacturers, and a new SSD that is very similar to the Neutron GTX. Today we see how the new GTX stacks up against its increased competition.

[url]http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/06/18/corsair_neutron_gtx_19nm_240gb_ssd_review/ ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108646 NASA picks eight astronaut trainees that may go to asteroids and Mars http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108645 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:54:40 GMT If you like space exploration, you'll want to get used to these eight faces -- odds are that you'll see at least some of them again. They represent NASA's 2013 astronaut candidate class, and they'll start training in August for a chance at going on missions to the International Space Station, asteroids and even Mars. The trainee pool is more eclectic than usual this time around. Half the picks are ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108645 Dell Inspiron 15 and 15z review http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108644 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:53:25 GMT Ironically, the more interesting of the two laptops is the entry-level Inspiron 15. By using an UItrabook processor it created a pretty interesting combination. You have decent performance, entry-level features along with a touchscreen that works great with Windows 8. If you don't have any special requirements, then this laptop is one we can strongly recommend. Without touchscreen it only costs 39 ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108644 Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 Cube Case Review http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108643 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:52:54 GMT ‘Unique’ is a word that is reserved for only a few companies in the case market today. With a split-chamber design and cube shape, does Corsair’s Carbide Series Air 540 create a spark that could relight the flame of innovation for the chassis... ‘Unique’ is a word that is reserved for only a few companies in the case market today. With a split-chamber design and cube shape, does Corsair’s Carbide Series Air 540 create a spark that could relight the flame of innovation for the chassis market?

http://www.kitguru.net/components/ca...e-case-review/ ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108643 Pager message sniffing with RPi and SDR http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108642 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:51:30 GMT The 1990′s called, they want you to use modern technology to listen in on your friends’ pager messages. Seriously, how many people are still using pagers these days? We guess you can find out by building your own Software-Define Radio pager message decoder.

[Sonny_Jim] bought an RTL2832 based USB dongle to listen in on ADS-B airplane communications only to find out the hardware wasn’t cap ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108642 TCL launches 5-inch 1080p Idol X (S950) smartphone with 6.99mm thickness http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108641 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:50:44 GMT In a world obsessed with body image, we knew it wouldn't be long before our smartphones would start embarking on fad diets. The latest to show off its lack of curves is TCL's China-centric Idol X (S950), which can squeeze into a 6.99mm-thin pair of jeans. Just like the Alcatel version we saw at MWC, this handset comes with a 1080p display, which is bordered by an equally svelte 1.7mm bezel. Intern ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108641 ASUS GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II OC Listed http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108640 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:42:12 GMT European price-aggregator Geizhals.at sniffed out at least two retailers listing the upcoming ASUS GeForce GTX 760 DirectCU II OC graphics card. The card is priced at 316.5€ on average, including VAT and shipping; and 264€ excluding them. While the card itself isn't pictured by either store, specifications posted by Geizhals appear to check out with Monday's leaks. The card is based on a 28 nm ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108640 <![CDATA[BlackBerry Q10 (AT&T) Review @ TechReviewSource.com]]> http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108639 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:41:28 GMT There's nothing like the BlackBerry Q10. It's a messaging monster. If you're one of those "keyboard people," the Q10 is the answer to your prayers: a well-built, modern smartphone with the best physical keyboard you can get your thumbs on.

http://www.techreviewsource.com/Cell...berry-q10-at-t ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108639 MSI GTX 770 Lightning 2 GB @ techPowerUp http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108638 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:56 GMT MSI's GeForce GTX 770 Lightning uses a completely re-engineered PCB design with a large dual-fan cooler. The card is also overclocked out of the box, which gives it an extra performance advantage.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/M...770_Lightning/ ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108638 Genius Introduces the F-1000 Arcade Stick http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108637 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:40:14 GMT Genius is pleased to announce the release of the F-1000 Arcade Stick. Compatible with PC and PS3, the F-1000 Arcade Stick brings professional level arcade-control of the latest games to gamers in their living room. With an arcade-style 8-button layout, and 4-axis ball-handled joystick the F-1000... Genius is pleased to announce the release of the F-1000 Arcade Stick. Compatible with PC and PS3, the F-1000 Arcade Stick brings professional level arcade-control of the latest games to gamers in their living room. With an arcade-style 8-button layout, and 4-axis ball-handled joystick the F-1000 Arcade Stick, gives modern gamers the more precise control that an arcade layout provides - helping the ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108637 AMD details first ARM-based server chip http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108636 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:39:50 GMT It's hardly a secret that AMD has stepped out of its x86 comfort zone to develop an ARM-based server chip, but now we know a little more about it. Going by the name of "Seattle" and scheduled for launch in the second half of next year, it'll be built around ARM's 64-bit Cortex-A57 in either 8- or 16-core configurations, which will likely be clocked at a minimum of 2GHz. In an apparent acknowledgem ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108636 Tt eSPORTS Shock Headset Review @ HardwareHeaven.com http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108635 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:38:56 GMT Today we'll be taking a look at the value orientated SHOCK gaming headset a model which is available in a number of different colours, from Blasting Red and Dynamite Orange to Sunfire Yellow and Military Green. The model we will be looking at is the Marina Blue version; hopefully it delivers same high level of performance we have come to expect from other Tt eSPORTS products.

[url]http://www.ha ]]> WebNews Stefan Mileschin http://www.madshrimps.be/news/item/108635