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April 8, 2002
Dungeon Siege Review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 8, 2002 at 2:31:22 PM
My buds at Warp2Search have reviewed Dungeon Siege, a new game from MS and Gas Powered Games.
I think the review can be summed up into this line.
If there were a platinum award Dungeon Siege would deserve it!
I think the review can be summed up into this line.
If there were a platinum award Dungeon Siege would deserve it!
502 users!!
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 8, 2002 at 2:19:54 PM
The site now has over 500 users!! This is all well and good, but most of you haven't posted in our forums. Just drop by and post a few messages, you could win a new heatsink.
The Dragon Orb 3 heatsink contest will end on the 5th of May so get your posts in! The more you post, the better your chances are to win.
The Dragon Orb 3 heatsink contest will end on the 5th of May so get your posts in! The more you post, the better your chances are to win.
April 7, 2002
OS X on x86?
Poster: Guest
Posted on April 7, 2002 at 6:07:44 PM
The Inquirer has a story about the possibility of Apple bringing the famous OS X onto an AMD based x86 system. Details aren't known, but it could likely be a x86-64 system so their arch nemisis intel can't grab that part of the market too. This would be an incredible leap for both AMD and Apple.
I don't have a problem with the Mac OS, just the hardware, and if hardware support for OS X manages, then Microsoft could be looking at problems as well as intel. Of course, Apple moving into a OS with diverse hardware could be bad, but we'll have to wait and see.
I don't have a problem with the Mac OS, just the hardware, and if hardware support for OS X manages, then Microsoft could be looking at problems as well as intel. Of course, Apple moving into a OS with diverse hardware could be bad, but we'll have to wait and see.
Daylight savings reminder
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 7, 2002 at 3:04:52 PM
US people, remember to set your clocks ahead one hour. 10am becomes 11am.
Hot CPU Tester 3.2
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 7, 2002 at 3:01:04 PM
I saw this at Warp2Search. This program is a stability tester. I'll have to try it.
Hot CPU Tester Pro is a system health and stability tester. It tests CPU, and virtually all parts of motherboard for errors/bugs and defective parts. It is a burn-in test with uniquely designed state of the art DefectTech engine. DefectTech is a technology developed by OpusWare Enterprise to diagnostic systems regarding its stability and in general computer's health. Hot CPU Tester is currently being used in many labs and governmental organizations around the world, as a reliable stability testing utility.
Goto this site for the download
Hot CPU Tester Pro is a system health and stability tester. It tests CPU, and virtually all parts of motherboard for errors/bugs and defective parts. It is a burn-in test with uniquely designed state of the art DefectTech engine. DefectTech is a technology developed by OpusWare Enterprise to diagnostic systems regarding its stability and in general computer's health. Hot CPU Tester is currently being used in many labs and governmental organizations around the world, as a reliable stability testing utility.
Goto this site for the download
When good computers go bad...
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 7, 2002 at 2:55:27 PM
Ever wanted to take a hammer to your computer? Yes, I have a few times. This guy got fed up and took a seldgehammer to it in the store he bought it from. I wouldn't have the balls to do that. He was arrested and awaits a trial.
April 6, 2002
Intel Application Accelerator 2.1 Final - Build 2124
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 6, 2002 at 6:33:31 PM
This release is WHQL certified. Intel App Accelerator is a program designed to update your IDE driver basically.
The files above contain the Intel® Application Accelerator. This utility updates Windows* XP, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT* 4.0 to reduce the storage sub-system bottleneck - enabling faster delivery of data from the hard drive to the processor and other system level hardware. The Intel Application Accelerator replaces the Intel(R) Ultra ATA Storage Driver.
Grab the English version here
The files above contain the Intel® Application Accelerator. This utility updates Windows* XP, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows NT* 4.0 to reduce the storage sub-system bottleneck - enabling faster delivery of data from the hard drive to the processor and other system level hardware. The Intel Application Accelerator replaces the Intel(R) Ultra ATA Storage Driver.
Grab the English version here
ATI RefreshFix 0.9.9.5
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 6, 2002 at 5:59:54 PM
I saw at Rage3D that Radeon2.ru has a new version of the refresh fix.
Fixes and improvements:
[*] Improved working with registry.
[+] Added new registry keys.
[+] Added registry keys deletion from program (grayed checkbox).
[-] Fixed "Driver tabs" in Windows XP.
[-] Fixed Monitor's settings autocorrection in Windows XP.
[*] Fixed first restart.
Download Link
Fixes and improvements:
[*] Improved working with registry.
[+] Added new registry keys.
[+] Added registry keys deletion from program (grayed checkbox).
[-] Fixed "Driver tabs" in Windows XP.
[-] Fixed Monitor's settings autocorrection in Windows XP.
[*] Fixed first restart.
Download Link
Apache 2.0
Poster: Guest
Posted on April 6, 2002 at 6:34:37 AM
The first general availability release of Apache 2.0 is here. You can go here to download it. Wonder how long till this server is using it, and everything else works with it.
Benefits are:
higher performance over 1.3
multiple operational models: threaded, hybrid multi-processes and multi-threaded
specific request processing for Windows, Netware, BeOS, and OS/2
integrated SSL and WebDAV support
improved HTTP proxy support
I/O layering and filtering
Benefits are:
higher performance over 1.3
multiple operational models: threaded, hybrid multi-processes and multi-threaded
specific request processing for Windows, Netware, BeOS, and OS/2
integrated SSL and WebDAV support
improved HTTP proxy support
I/O layering and filtering
April 5, 2002
Ultra Compact VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Mainboard
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 5, 2002 at 7:21:10 PM
VIA has gone one step further and is entering the small form factor area. This is part of a Press Release:
Offering the choice of a VIA Eden™ ESP processor for fanless systems with power sensitive requirements, or a VIA C3™ E-Series processor for more multimedia rich applications, the highly integrated VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard features integrated 3D graphics, AC'97 audio, Ethernet and TV-Out connectivity. Measuring only 170mm x 170mm, it is the perfect platform for developing the next generation of small footprint Digital Information Appliances and Entertainment Devices.
With an operating voltage of only 1.2V, the recently launched VIA Eden ESP processor expands on the acclaimed low-power consumption and heat dissipation qualities of the VIA C3™ processor, offering lower power consumption than any other x86 processor on the market today. Furthermore, the VIA Eden ESP processor does not require a fan, opening up endless possibilities in the design of silent PCs and other quiet running devices.
I also contacted VIA and I hope to try one of these things out. A small PC, like the Shuttle SS series, but with hardly any noise.
Offering the choice of a VIA Eden™ ESP processor for fanless systems with power sensitive requirements, or a VIA C3™ E-Series processor for more multimedia rich applications, the highly integrated VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard features integrated 3D graphics, AC'97 audio, Ethernet and TV-Out connectivity. Measuring only 170mm x 170mm, it is the perfect platform for developing the next generation of small footprint Digital Information Appliances and Entertainment Devices.
With an operating voltage of only 1.2V, the recently launched VIA Eden ESP processor expands on the acclaimed low-power consumption and heat dissipation qualities of the VIA C3™ processor, offering lower power consumption than any other x86 processor on the market today. Furthermore, the VIA Eden ESP processor does not require a fan, opening up endless possibilities in the design of silent PCs and other quiet running devices.
I also contacted VIA and I hope to try one of these things out. A small PC, like the Shuttle SS series, but with hardly any noise.
Intel's "PC Training"
Poster: Subjugation
Posted on April 5, 2002 at 6:52:32 AM
Along with many other projects to rope in new die-hard Intel fans, the company will be offering online computer training courses through the end of next week (week of 3-7-02). Not suprisingly, they're geared to newer users and will integrate enough propaganda to make everyone attending the online seminar a lover of all things Intel.
Athlon MPs vs Hyper-Threaded Xeon
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 5, 2002 at 4:51:49 AM
Anandtech has a server article up about the performance difference between the MP and Xeon. What is interesting about this article is the hyper threading. Hyper threading allows one physical cpu to have multiple logical cpus, much like you may have logical drives on one physical hard drive. The thinking is that these logical cpus can get resources faster and increase performance. It does on some of the tests.
The Swedish Hardware Question:
Poster: {ASE}MasterAron
Posted on April 5, 2002 at 1:11:56 AM
The Swedes have created a process that allows them to build anything out of one strange tool that comes with most unassembled plywood furniture.
What do you call that tool?
And don't pull that Geherberverdenneiderrandenhobengoutch crap on me!
UPDATE:
It's a crosshead screwdriver/torque thingy!
What do you call that tool?
And don't pull that Geherberverdenneiderrandenhobengoutch crap on me!
UPDATE:
It's a crosshead screwdriver/torque thingy!
April 4, 2002
KaZaA Lite build 10
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 4, 2002 at 11:35:48 PM
Download it locally. Remember, this is Kazaa with no spyware and no ads!
phpBB v2 released!!
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 4, 2002 at 11:23:33 PM
After like months of waiting phpBB 2.0 was released. This was the forum I was going to use for the site, but it didn't integrate well. But for those who use it, this is not an RC release, this is the real deal.
AMD's Thoroughbred
Poster: Subjugation
Posted on April 4, 2002 at 9:19:10 PM
AMD plans to leave Intel in the dust, combining it's new .13 micron technology with it's already-amazing architecture. The following was taken directly from AMD.com:
At CeBIT, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it plans to begin shipping AMD Athlon XP processors codenamed Thoroughbred based on .13 micron technology to customers later this month.
The move to state-of-the-art .13 process technology represents a significant evolution for the AMD Athlon processor family. With this transition, AMD expects its processors to deliver improved performance, lower power and smaller die sizes.
AMDs leadership in manufacturing technology and outstanding design capabilities helps ensure that this small die will give us even more advantage in the future, said Bill Siegle, senior vice president and chief scientist, Technology Operations, AMD. Our outstanding Fab 30 team in Dresden is already approaching mature yields for the 80mm2 Thoroughbred die.
On .13 micron technology, the Thoroughbred core of the AMD Athlon XP processor is approximately 38 percent smaller than the current AMD Athlon XP processor on .18 process technology.
Our closest competitors most recently announced processor on .13 micron technology is nearly 83 percent larger than AMDs .13 process solution, Siegle said. Moving to .13 micron technology will enable us to produce higher-performing products while lowering costs, putting us in an even stronger competitive position.
By the end of 2002, AMD expects that all of the AMD Athlon processor family will be produced on .13 micron technology. AMD also expects to begin shipping its next-generation processor codenamed Hammer, which uses a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) version of the .13 micron technology, at the e
At CeBIT, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that it plans to begin shipping AMD Athlon XP processors codenamed Thoroughbred based on .13 micron technology to customers later this month.
The move to state-of-the-art .13 process technology represents a significant evolution for the AMD Athlon processor family. With this transition, AMD expects its processors to deliver improved performance, lower power and smaller die sizes.
AMDs leadership in manufacturing technology and outstanding design capabilities helps ensure that this small die will give us even more advantage in the future, said Bill Siegle, senior vice president and chief scientist, Technology Operations, AMD. Our outstanding Fab 30 team in Dresden is already approaching mature yields for the 80mm2 Thoroughbred die.
On .13 micron technology, the Thoroughbred core of the AMD Athlon XP processor is approximately 38 percent smaller than the current AMD Athlon XP processor on .18 process technology.
Our closest competitors most recently announced processor on .13 micron technology is nearly 83 percent larger than AMDs .13 process solution, Siegle said. Moving to .13 micron technology will enable us to produce higher-performing products while lowering costs, putting us in an even stronger competitive position.
By the end of 2002, AMD expects that all of the AMD Athlon processor family will be produced on .13 micron technology. AMD also expects to begin shipping its next-generation processor codenamed Hammer, which uses a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) version of the .13 micron technology, at the e
Intel Price cuts on April 14th
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 4, 2002 at 5:29:28 PM
Remember that Intel will be slashing prices on the 14th so if you can wait to buy your CPU, do it.
The Pentium 4 2.40GHz stays at $562 but the 2.26GHz Pentium 4 with 533MHz bus will be priced at $508, the same as the 2.20GHz will cost on the 14th of April. On that date 2.0A drops to $284, the 2.0GHz to $262, and the 1.9GHz to $225. Goodbye to sped grades below that, which will all sell at around the $150-190 level for weeks before disappearing. - The Inquirer
The Pentium 4 2.40GHz stays at $562 but the 2.26GHz Pentium 4 with 533MHz bus will be priced at $508, the same as the 2.20GHz will cost on the 14th of April. On that date 2.0A drops to $284, the 2.0GHz to $262, and the 1.9GHz to $225. Goodbye to sped grades below that, which will all sell at around the $150-190 level for weeks before disappearing. - The Inquirer
KDE 3.0
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 4, 2002 at 3:06:57 PM
I saw this at Warp2Search. It looks like KDE just went to 3.0. KDE is a graphical user interface for *nix operating systems. With this new release, I think it is time for me to seriously consider making a linux box.
KDE is a powerful graphical desktop environment for Unix workstations. It combines ease of use, contemporary functionality and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Unix operating system. KDE is an Internet project and truly open in every sense. Development takes place on the Internet and is discussed on our mailing lists and USENET news groups to which we invite and welcome everyone. No single group, company or organization controls the KDE sources. Everyone is welcome to contribute to KDE. All KDE sources are open to everyone and may be distributed and modified by anyone subject to the well known GNU licenses.
Click here for the download
KDE is a powerful graphical desktop environment for Unix workstations. It combines ease of use, contemporary functionality and outstanding graphical design with the technological superiority of the Unix operating system. KDE is an Internet project and truly open in every sense. Development takes place on the Internet and is discussed on our mailing lists and USENET news groups to which we invite and welcome everyone. No single group, company or organization controls the KDE sources. Everyone is welcome to contribute to KDE. All KDE sources are open to everyone and may be distributed and modified by anyone subject to the well known GNU licenses.
Click here for the download
Microsoft Brilliance
Poster: {ASE}MasterAron
Posted on April 4, 2002 at 4:05:47 AM
In order to join their WeHaveAWayToScrewYou, the site designed to turn POSIX users to Windows users, requires that you're already using Windows.
Well, ingenious...and arrogant...Go Microsoft, Heil Vindos....feh
Well, ingenious...and arrogant...Go Microsoft, Heil Vindos....feh
April 3, 2002
Corsair XMS3000 DDR Memory Review
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 3, 2002 at 11:50:25 PM
Got an email From Bob at Warp2Search. They reviewed a Corsair stick of DDR 333mhz. Here is a snip. This is the least I can do with all the news they posted about my site. Thanks guys!
Due to the limited testing we could perform on this module we will not give a final product rating. On the other I personally can recommend this product to anyone looking for some decent memory and I found it to be reliable as well as of high manufacturing quality! And don't forget the maximum performance @ 185Mhz FSB (2-3-3, 1T Command Rate) this module will deliver. - Warp2Search
Due to the limited testing we could perform on this module we will not give a final product rating. On the other I personally can recommend this product to anyone looking for some decent memory and I found it to be reliable as well as of high manufacturing quality! And don't forget the maximum performance @ 185Mhz FSB (2-3-3, 1T Command Rate) this module will deliver. - Warp2Search
We Have The Way In!
Poster: {ASE}MasterAron
Posted on April 3, 2002 at 11:38:43 PM
If you enjoyed the humour of wehavethewayout, please visit a serious and important site, We Have The Way In.
You'll find it life altering!
You'll find it life altering!
LCD shortage pushing notebook prices up
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 3, 2002 at 4:25:43 PM
All I can really say that this is a true case of supply and demand. You raise the price when the demand is high and the supply is short.
The move had been rumoured for some time but it now appears the PC companies have gone for it, citing price rises in LCD TFT screens and semiconductor memory as the reasons. - The Inquirer
The move had been rumoured for some time but it now appears the PC companies have gone for it, citing price rises in LCD TFT screens and semiconductor memory as the reasons. - The Inquirer
Sis to release their P4 Rambus chipset soon
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 3, 2002 at 4:22:56 PM
I saw this at the Inquirer. Sis will be the first non Intel company to release a chipset to support RDRam.
Intel took it into its head not to support this memory type, despite many suggesting that Rambus is far more scaleable for big CPU sizes than DDR, which comes in 57 varieties, like Heinz products.
Intel took it into its head not to support this memory type, despite many suggesting that Rambus is far more scaleable for big CPU sizes than DDR, which comes in 57 varieties, like Heinz products.
Warp2Search in trouble
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 3, 2002 at 4:14:29 PM
Warp2Search is in danger of shutting down within the next 3 weeks. Here is the full situation. I don't have high hosting costs so I don't know what they are going through.
BIOS update from Gigabyte
Poster: DMIAD
Posted on April 3, 2002 at 8:46:04 AM
A more humble selection of BIOS updates from Gigabyte:
- GA-7VTXE BIOS v. F7
- GA-7VTXE+ BIOS v. F4
- GA-7VTXH BIOS v. F6
- GA-7VTXH+ BIOS v. F4
ASUS massive BIOS update
Poster: DMIAD
Posted on April 3, 2002 at 8:40:44 AM
ASUS is going wild with the BIOS releases. Take a look
- MEB BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- MEB-M BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- MEB-VM BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B with Hardware monitor BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B without Hardware monitor BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B98-XV BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-B BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-D BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-D2 BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-DS BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-F with Hardware monitor BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-F without Hardware monitor BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-L BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-LS BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-N with ATI Rage IIC BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-N with ATI Rage PRO BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-S BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-VM with onboard Sound BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P2B-VM without onboard Sound BIOS v. 1014 - 02 beta
- P4B266 BIOS v. 1006 - 02 beta
- P4B-LX BIOS v. 1006 - 01 beta
- P4S333-FX with onboard LAN BIOS v. 1005 final
- P4S333-FX without onboard LAN BIOS v. 1005 final
- P4S333-M with onboard LAN BIOS v. 1005 final
- P4S333-M without onboard LAN BIOS v.1005 final
- P4S333-VF with onboard LAN BIOS v. 1005 final
- P4S333-VF without onboard LAN BIOS v. 1005 final
- P4S333-VM with onboard LAN BIOS v. 1005 final
- P4S333-VM without onboard LAN BIOS v. 1005 final
- P4T-E BIOS v. 1006 - 02 beta
- TR-DLSR BIOS v. 1012 - 03 beta
April 2, 2002
Radeon 10000? R300
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 2, 2002 at 4:42:09 PM
This article at the Inquirer states that the new Radeon card, which will include DX9.1 support, will be called the Radeon 10000. I have seen other sites call it the Radeon 9500, which I think is a better name.
The card is meant to compete with the NV30 chip not the Geforce 4 TI, and we're still probing what is going to be revolutionary in NV30.
The NV30 will have 3dfx technology built into the card. Nvidia may just be heading in the right direction. I really can't wait to see what they come up with.
The card is meant to compete with the NV30 chip not the Geforce 4 TI, and we're still probing what is going to be revolutionary in NV30.
The NV30 will have 3dfx technology built into the card. Nvidia may just be heading in the right direction. I really can't wait to see what they come up with.
ASE Labs and DealTime Partnership
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 2, 2002 at 4:32:11 PM
I have partnered up with a price search engine to provide you with up to the minute pricing on the things you want. What does this mean really? It isn't advertising, just trying to help you. You also help the site if you shop through these links on the site. If you want to search for a product, scroll down and you'll see a search on the left nav bar. 
This is the link for DealTime. Please visit them and give me some feedback.
Gigabyte GA-7DPXDW Dual AMD motherboard
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on April 2, 2002 at 3:43:46 PM
This link will take you to get the pdf for the manual. Loads of info. Worth a peek if you've want dual AMDs.