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Overclocking: 875 = 7205 + XApr 29, 2003 - in Reviews
Unofficially, Intel's old chipset offers similar features to the new high-end 875 Canterwood. 200 MHz (800 MHz) FSB is no problem for the old platform. So who really needs the expensive 875?
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Spring Case Madness: 24 Of The BestApr 28, 2003 - in Reviews
The avalanche of cases that arrived in our lab for review nearly buried us, but we sorted through all of them and in this review we bring you 24 of them. Innovation runs wild with case manufacturers finding more ways to separate you from your cash. Exciting new features, designs, and the promise of more to come. So, get your favorite beverage, get comfortable and read on.
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Hard Drives Instead of Tapes? 70 TB Backup RAID at the University of TübingenApr 25, 2003 - in Reviews
While backing up data may be a minor chore for many, backing up vast quantities of data is a major operation. At the very top of the food chain, you generally have complex tape systems operated with automated robots. However, Dr. Koch Computertechnik AG has developed a cheaper, yet very flexible solution for the University of Tübingen: 70 TB backup capacity on standard IDE hard drives.
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Entry-Level Printer: Canon i320Apr 24, 2003 - in Reviews
No, despite the way it looks, this is no toy. The general public may even like the color scheme chosen for it. In any case, the inner workings of a printer are more important than the cover. And it's those workings that we were determined to test.
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Duel of the Titans: Opteron vs. XeonApr 22, 2003 - in Reviews
We pit AMD's Opteron against Intel's Xeon. We try to fathom the secret behind 64 bit computing. We'll supply extensive server and workstation benchmarks to give you some idea of what to expect in the 64 bit computing universe. And we have an extra treat, download our THG Opteron video and take a look at our Opteron test system.
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nForce2 Dethroned? VIA's KT400A Chipset ReviewedApr 17, 2003 - in Reviews
Only a few months before the release of VIA's new dual-channel Athlon chipset, a new version of the KT400 was released. The KT400A comes with an improved memory interface called FastStream64, and aims for the Socket A crown. Is it fast enough to get it?
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Introducing ATi's New Middle Class: The Radeon 9600 PROApr 16, 2003 - in Reviews
The product line was announced back in March; we're now beginning to see the first retail boards. We took a good hard look at the new Radeon 9600 PRO to see what it's made of, how it compares to its ancestor, the 9500 PRO, and how it stacks up against NVIDIA's GeForce FX 5600 Ultra.
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All Aboard! P4 with 200 MHz FSB and the i875P Dual DDR400 ChipsetApr 14, 2003 - in Reviews
With its 875/ Canterwood, Intel increases its bandwidth to 6.4 GB/s through Dual DDR400. The Pentium 4 takes off with 200 MHz Quad-FSB and declasses Rambus to the lower ranks. Serial ATA is now integrated on the ICH5, and Gigabit LAN has migrated to the Northbridge.
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Flexible All-Rounder: External Drives from Western Digital with 200 and 250 GBApr 11, 2003 - in Reviews
External hard drives from Western Digital have been around for some time now. What's new is that they now support FireWire and USB 2.0 in the same device, allowing the 200 GB and 250 GB top-of-the-range models, which we look at here, to work with virtually any PC. At the same time, an 8 MB cache is now also available. Let's see how they score in performance.
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USB 2.0: High-Speed Devices from D-LinkApr 9, 2003 - in Reviews
D-Link has several high-speed USB 2.0 devices that you can pick up for under $30. We take a look at the DUB-A2, a USB 2.0 two-port PCI adapter, the DUB-H4, a USB 2.0 four-port hub, and the DUB-E100, a USB 2.0 fast Ethernet adapter.
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Scanning, Copying, Printing and Faxing: Multifunctional DevicesApr 7, 2003 - in Reviews
We test the latest multifunctional devices available on the market. Although they're less expensive than individual units, some models will rack up huge consumables bills. We put ten units to the test.
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How Good Are AMD's Bundled Coolers For The Athlon XP ?Apr 4, 2003 - in Reviews
No matter what core (Thoroughbred A/B or Barton) may be lurking in your Athlon XP, AMD has a cooler bundled just for you. THG measured the effectiveness of AMD's coolers and gives you the low-down on whether you should keep your eyes peeled for alternatives.
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A Standalone, at a Price: hp photosmart 7350Apr 3, 2003 - in Reviews
The 7350 may have card readers and turn out magnificent photos, but it still leaves something to be desired. Read on for the pros and cons we found with HP's version of direct printing.
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Decision at 250 GB: Maxtor MaXLine Plus II vs. Western Digital WD2500JBApr 2, 2003 - in Reviews
The race for the biggest hard drive has just been taken to the next round: both Maxtor and Western Digital are now offering new models with 80 GB per platter and a total capacity of 250 GB. 8 MB cache and 7,200 rpm promise high performance. So what are the differences between the two flagship products?
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RAM Wars: Return of the JEDECApr 1, 2003 - in Reviews
DDRAM comes into its own right for mainstream and performance PC applications while muscling out SDRAM and Rambus. Here's our analysis of the world of PC memory as it is being shaped by DDR. We also take a look at GDRII and GDRIII.
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Rambus Is Alive: SiS 658 In An Exclusive TestMar 31, 2003 - in Reviews
Alive and kicking, SiS/Rambus challenge the DDR chipsets from Intel. Does 850E and the dual platforms still have a chance? We put the latest RDRAM platform with PC1200 to the test.
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Bluetooth: A RundownMar 28, 2003 - in Reviews
Everyone has heard of Bluetooth by now. After all, this technology has been in the making for more than seven years. Now that Microsoft has released the first Bluetooth keyboard and mouse set, this seems like a good time to have a proper look at the technology. While we're at it, we'll also take a good look at that first keyboard and mouse set, the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop for Bluetooth.
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Hop To It: Kanguru Micro Drive With USB 2.0Mar 27, 2003 - in Reviews
Portable USB flash drives with 256 or 512 MB are no longer a rarity. But it doesn't take long before you start hankering for faster transfer rates, especially since USB 1.1 maxes out at just under 1 MB/s. The USB 2.0 Kanguru drive promises to transfer even more data from and to the PC in less time. Here, we compare it with the smallest of the new drives, the Axis Mobile Disk from Hana Micron.
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Compact All-Rounders: VIA's Eden Mini ITX Format BoardsMar 26, 2003 - in Reviews
They are the size of a book, and yet they have all the functionality of a modern PC. We are talking about VIA's ultra-compact Mini ITX format motherboard based on the C3 processor. The latest generation works with DDR RAM and is said to handle multimedia well. We checked it out.
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New Drivers: ATi FireGL X1 & Z1 with High Performance - FinallyMar 21, 2003 - in Reviews
The results in our previous tests were quite modest. Now ATi has a new driver for better OpenGL performance, which puts the graphics card in a different position. Here, we give you the results of the FireGL Z1, as well as details of the X1 with 256 MB.
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Penalty: An Autopsy Of Dead LCD PixelsMar 19, 2003 - in Reviews
Sales of LCD flat panels have gone through the roof and their prices go down by the day, but there still remains a point that is not exactly emphasized in the specifications: how many dead pixels does it take before the manufacturers agree to replace a monitor We asked 36 manufacturers this question. The answers came back in dribs and drabs. Looks like there are some things they are not too proud of.
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Battle of the Minis: Soltek vs. ShuttleMar 18, 2003 - in Reviews
The Leader of the Mini-PC Market, Shuttle, Gets Some Competition: Soltek Sends the Qbic for Intel P4 and 845E Chipset into the Fray. How Does it Perform?
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Maxtor Goes Serial ATA: The DiamondMax Plus 9 Gets Put to the TestMar 14, 2003 - in Reviews
Maxtor is supplying its first hard drives with a Serial ATA interface now. However, the DiamondMax Plus 9 was primarily designed for UltraATA/ 133, meaning that a converter chip is required to build the bridge to the new interface. This does not, however, have an adverse effect on performance.
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Twice The Power: SiS655 With Dual DDR333Mar 12, 2003 - in Reviews
The Taiwanese manufacturer SIS follows Intel's footsteps with a Pentium 4 chipset that supports two DDR channels. The SiS655 has been developed from the Sis648, and it now has APG 8X. Unlike the Intel E7205, it not only supports DDR 266 but DDR 333 as well, finally. This gives the newcomer an edge, at least on paper. Can it live up to expectations?
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NVIDIA GeForceFX 5600 Ultra & FX 5200 Ultra: PerformanceMar 11, 2003 - in Reviews
We brought you a first look at NVIDIA's new GeForceFX 5600 Ultra and GeForceFX 5200 Ultra cards, and now, we'll take a close look at the performance of the new FX family. We'll show you how the 5600 Ultra does against the already established ATi DirectX 9 cards, as well as how the 5200 Ultra sizes up.
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Serial ATA Controller Untamed: The Silicon Image 3112Mar 7, 2003 - in Reviews
The Serial ATA controllers available till now have generally been bridged solutions based on parallel ATA chips. The 3112 from Silicon Image breaks the mold by making better use of Serial ATA's features. Moreover, it is already widely available.
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Strike Force: The new ATI Radeon 9800, 9600 and 9200 SeriesMar 6, 2003 - in Reviews
Only a month has passed since the introduction of NVIDIA's GeForceFX 5800 Ultra, and already ATi is preparing its counter-offensive, launching the Radeon 9800 PRO alias R350, the successor to the Radeon 9700 PRO. At the same time, the 9500 and 9000 series are being replaced by the 9600 and the 9200. Here is a first test of the new Radeon 9800 PRO and an outlook on the 9600/9200.
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GeForceFX for the Masses: The GeForceFX 5600 and 5200 SeriesMar 6, 2003 - in Reviews
After launching the GeForceFX 5800 for the enthusiast segment, NVIDIA now brings the new DirectX 9 technology to the mainstream and entry level segments. Here's a first look at the features in the new GeForceFX 5600 and 5200 series.
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Swift Acquittal: NVIDIA QuadroFX 2000Mar 5, 2003 - in Reviews
Even before ATi brings out its revised driver for the FireGL X1, NVIDIA has upped the ante with its QuadroFX series. In contrast to the GeForceFX, the eighth OpenGL card in the test field was a surprisingly solid performer in the gaming section.
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Then and Now: Athlon Platforms ComparedMar 3, 2003 - in Reviews
Up till now, there has been four generations of Athlons; the fifth, called Barton, has just begun. Equally important, however, is the platform: there's a total of 11 chipsets, from KT133 to nForce2, which have contributed much to the success of Socket A Athlon. We put these chipsets in a side-by-side comparison in order to take a look at the progress made with regard to the platform.
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