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Whoohoo! A Mini PC That Goes To The MaxAug 15, 2002 - in Reviews
This Shuttle Mini PC is a beauty: P4 power coupled with GeForce 4 Ti and DDR333 just blaze away. And you can hear a pin drop over the noise (or the lack thereof) from this little baby - who could ask for anything more?
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First Look Exclusive: VIA KT400 for AMD AthlonAug 14, 2002 - in Reviews
We take a first look at the VIA KT400 chipset, and it's not even launched yet, officially that is. DDR400 for AMD Athlon is fully realized, and everyone can now jump on the higher bandwidth memory bandwagon. Whoohoo! We test the first sample board with KT400; the Kudoz 7X from QDI makes its debut at the THG lab.
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IDE Training Course, Part 2: Performance and Data Security with RAIDAug 13, 2002 - in Reviews
Ever faster and cheaper IDE hard drives make it possible to conquer territory that has traditionally been dominated by SCSI. RAID for IDE has become a mass product, making it possible to efficiently connect several hard drives. We'll explain the basics and guide you along the rocky path towards the perfect RAID array.
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Back To The Future: Serial ATA Arrives At LastAug 12, 2002 - in Reviews
It will all be worth it in the end. With 150 MByte/s, simpler cabling and guaranteed compatibility with earlier parallel ATA standards, Serial ATA looks set to become the dominant interface for hard disks. There are many claims being made for this new standard - but are they justified? Here, THG puts a spotlight on the technology and checks out the first products.
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All Ports To Front: The FrontX SolutionAug 8, 2002 - in Reviews
Hold on, we may have found an even better solution to help you relocate your ports to the front of your computer. The FrontX offers a Lego-type solution with unique flexibility and design, while eliminating the majority of the guess work in finding a solution.
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British Understatement: 3Dlabs' Wildcat VP Put To The Performance TestAug 7, 2002 - in Reviews
3Dlabs is back in the spotlight with a completely new chip. The Quadro4 from NVIDIA and ATi's FireGL 8800 draw the short straw here because the P10 sets new standards in the workstation area. The proof is a performance test featuring eight OpenGL graphics cards.
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IDE Training Course, Part 1: A Detailed Look at the Basics and TechnologyAug 6, 2002 - in Reviews
IDE is the most common interface for all kinds of drives. In part 1 of our series, we'll explain all of the standards, the history and the configuration. We'll also give you some valuable hints on how to get the most out of your hard drive.
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Comparison: Seven 21" and 22" CRT MonitorsAug 5, 2002 - in Reviews
While monitors of 17 and even 19 inches are now commonplace for the average user, the larger formats are mostly still reserved for the graphics business. It's true that 21" and 22" monitors are usually beyond the reach of the ordinary wallet, though actually you can find low-range 21" models for a reasonable price. But this raises the question: is it worth making the switch to 21" and 22"?
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Xabre Rattling - SiS's New Graphics ChipJul 30, 2002 - in Reviews
In the mainstream graphics segment, the competition is most intense, not to say bloody. What counts here isn't the highest possible frame rate, but the most appealing price/performance ratio. With SiS, it seems that there is now a third serious contender entering the brawl. With the Xabre400, SiS brings a very interesting chip to market. It's got a long road ahead of it, but the first steps are more than promising.
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Entry-level Multi-channel Sound Card: Hercules Gamesurround Muse 5.1 DVDJul 29, 2002 - in Reviews
The Muse XL entry-level sound card was an interesting and simple way of acquiring sound functionality for game-playing purposes. Yet compared to the Fortissimo II Digital Edition and the Game Theater XP, it was not an economical solution to the problem of decoding 5.1 sound from DVD videos. This defect has now been remedied by the Muse 5.1 DVD. Let the music play!
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How To Customize Your PC Case & Achieve Professional ResultsJul 24, 2002 - in Reviews
In this article we talk with a professional who makes his living constructing case mods. He offers us extensive insight into a rather complex subject and at the same time provides you with an awesome tutorial on how to correctly install a window into the side panel of your case.
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DDR333 for P4: 16 Boards with Intel 845G - Part IJul 22, 2002 - in Reviews
A deluge of 845G motherboards are arriving on the market. We challenge all DDR chipsets for P4 by putting 10 boards through a rigorous test, all of which support DDR333 and include on-board graphics. Once again, it's DDR333 vs. DDR266.
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DDR400 Kills Rambus: Shooting Star SiS 648 for P4Jul 20, 2002 - in Reviews
No other chipset offers more than this: DDR400 and AGP 8x, along with a stable P4 platform and serial ATA. Also, we take a look at the first of the SiS648 motherboard series from Shuttle.
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ATi Takes Over 3D Technology Leadership With Radeon 9700Jul 18, 2002 - in Reviews
Microsoft's upcoming DirectX 9 with its huge set of new 3D specifications may still be months away. Still, the Canadian 3D chip maker ATi leaps forward to present the first product that doesn't only sport all those fancy DX9 features, but which is capable of crushing current 3D performance leaders in today's games just as well.
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The new mainstream Radeon: The 9000 seriesJul 18, 2002 - in Reviews
In addition to the coming top product R300 (alias Radeon 9700), ATI is launching a successor to the mainstream 7500 series, which goes by the name Radeon 9000. Apart from a version with a moderate clock rate, there will also be a faster 9000 PRO version on the market. ATI has already released a test sample of the Radeon 9000, although it has not yet released a test sample of the Radeon 9700. We were able to take a look at the Radeon 9000 PRO.
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Full Power: NVIDIA Attacks With nForce2Jul 16, 2002 - in Reviews
The launch of the nForce chipset a year ago did not bring about the success that NVIDIA had hoped for. It should be better this time, though, because its sucessor, the nForce2, contains technology of the highest level: dual-channel DDR400 and AGP 8x should give a bigger performance boost for PCs with AMD Athlon XP. Valuable features, such as a FireWire interface and two network controllers, are optional. Integrated graphics based on GeForce4 MX is also optional, so that the success of the chipset is not endangered by a high price tag. NVIDIA has done its homework - let's see if that's enough for top scores.
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Mobile Music: 2U4U DMR-300 WMA PlayerJul 12, 2002 - in Reviews
MP3 is beginning to show its age. We look at a new portable player that uses both Microsoft's WMA, as well as MP3, opening up the possibility of using the higher quality Microsoft codec. But, there's also Dolby's AAC to consider; which may be the best of the bunch. The age of portable audio isn't going to go away no matter how much the RIAA tries to kill it.
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How To Add Front - Mounted Ports To Your CaseJul 11, 2002 - in Reviews
Based on your suggestions, we've decided to explore the best way to add ports to the front of your case. The hunt was perhaps more difficult that we first thought. We found one product that fit the bill and we will give you an in-depth look at the install process. We'll also look at a couple of other options that are worth considering, depending on your need.
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Goodbye to Hulking PCs: Athlon Mini-PCs Set The TrendJul 10, 2002 - in Reviews
The new ultra-compact mini-PCs unshackle themselves from outmoded computer concepts and offer high performance, complete features and better ergonomics. We tested the Shuttle mini PC SS40 - a quiet system with a heat pipe. This Athlon-based system hits the mark.
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17" LCD Part II: The Heavyweights Enter The RingJul 9, 2002 - in Reviews
Hercules, Iiyama, NEC, LG, Samsung and ViewSonic have entered the lists for the best 17" LCD. Hercules has focused on the design of its PV920, NEC on price, Samsung on the tuner option...
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Testing The E-Class: 9 Pentium 4 Motherboards With The 845E ChipsetJul 8, 2002 - in Reviews
In tandem with the recently launched Pentium 4 CPUs for 133 MHz FSB, the first compatible motherboards have hit the market. The features offered by this batch are quite a step up from the previous generation. But is that also true for performance and accessories? We put nine motherboard newcomers under the microscope.
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Multifunction Devices: More Space On The Desktop!Jul 3, 2002 - in Reviews
Printers and scanners blend into one - this is the multifunctional age. Lexmark, Canon and HP jostle for the leading position, but a newcomer, Brother, attempts to change all that.
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The Third THG Video: Silent and Ice ColdJul 1, 2002 - in Reviews
Water cooling offers the best conditions for overclocking and a silent PC system. We show you how to build such a PC system, step by step. Accompanying the article is a brand new Tom's Hardware Guide video that you can download.
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Attack Out Of The Blind Spot: Matrox Parhelia-512Jun 25, 2002 - in Reviews
Matrox is back! After long abstinence Matrox wants to shuffle the 3D-Cards again. The long awaited 3D chip Parhelia-512 comes with lots of qualities.
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VPU Technology Preview: The Wildcat VP Series From 3DlabsJun 24, 2002 - in Reviews
Pure 3D chips or GPUs are out! This is the year of the Visual Processing Units (VPUs). 3Dlabs rushes ahead of NVIDIA and ATI to the market. The OpenGL cards of the Wildcat VP series are to position themselves alongside the NVIDIA Quadro4 and ATIs FireGL 8800.
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Warp Speed with Rambus: Six Boards for PC1066Jun 24, 2002 - in Reviews
The fact is that only RDRAM is capable of bringing out the very best in Intel's P4. We put six new boards with the i850 E chipset to the test, using brand new 32 bit RDRAM.
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At Last: A Hardware Decoder For MPEG-4Jun 21, 2002 - in Reviews
Until now, only reasonably fast PCs could play MPEG-4 videos smoothly. In this review, we test the first video decoder board for older computers.
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The New Speed Freak: Lexmark Z65Jun 20, 2002 - in Reviews
Lexmark has improved on its previous performance as far as speed and functionality are concerned. The new Z65 is clearly the finest printer that this American manufacturer has ever produced. But although the Z65 beats its rivals on paper, how well does it really perform when compared to the competition? To answer this question, we compared it with the Canon S520, the Epson C70, the HP Deskjet 940, as well as the company's own Lexmark Z53.
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Aaaaand Action! Video Editing with DVStorm SE From CanopusJun 19, 2002 - in Reviews
Canopus' DVStorm series can do more than just process digital video material - it can even convert analog signals from old camcorders to digital format. Add a modern PC system to the mix, and you're all set to create video effects and lettering in real time.
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Mysteries Of The CDRW and Back Ups RevealedJun 17, 2002 - in Reviews
How many times have you run into a CD that you could not back up? Often we take for granted mysteries of CDRW drives, but we at THG decided to put on our detective hats to try and solve the mystery of the un-back-up-able CDs. In the process, we revealed some of the great mysteries behind CD copy protection.
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