Processors, Chipsets

AnandTech has posted an interesting article covering all the central processing units that have been manufactured for the last 7 years. The article contains information about CPU code names, product names, CPU sockets and clocks, number of transistors and manufacturing processes used to produce those chips. Reckon the history and the near future of the x86 architecture…

Graphics Cards

Ever wondered what is inside graphics processors? 3DCenter has posted a new article about the NV40 technology covering the chip’s pixel processors. The article is definitely a must read for those who tend to learn more about conventional graphics hardware. 

Vr-Zone Hardware has reviewed on of the latest graphics cards based on NVIDIA’s GeForce PCX 5750 GPU. MSI PCX5750 graphics card has been built with the PCI Express interconnection and boasts with huge bundle as well as impressive overclockability. If you are not looking for a high-end product, but still want to play on your PC from time to time consider this MSI made product.

Storage

Tom’s Hardware Guide has reviewed a pair of the world’s largest hard disk drives. Hitachi’s latest DeskStar 7K400 as well as Maxtor’s MaXLine III HDDs both bring up a staggering 400GB hard disc space, however, the drives are noticeably different in terms of other specifications.

Display

Bona Fide Reviews has taken a look at Samsung’s latest LCD monitor. The SyncMaster 213T LCD display comes with 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz resolution and uses Samsung’s Patterned Vertical Alignment (PVA) panel with improved viewing angle compared to other types of panels, such as TN. Probably 21.3” size can easily please even the most demanding end user.

Multimedia

Ascully.com has reviewed Philips’ PSC724 Ultimate Edge PCI sound card. This audio card sports Envy24 GT processor, Wolfson 8776 codec and 192KHz/24-bit sound output. Audiophiles and audio enthusiasts definitely should read the issue that marks Philips’ return on the market of PC audio.

Wi-Fi

In modern world you have to stay mobile in order to keep up with life. Cell phones, PDAs, notebooks, all of those devices are produced with one aim – to facilitate communications as much as possible in order to cut down the time needed for information to reach its destination. Wi-Fi hotspots are becoming a common service but with its own array of problems. PCWorld.com is trying to help you avoid them.

Modding

Flickerdown Data Systems has reviewed Thermaltake’s Polo 735 cooler. This cooling solution weights 732 grams, is equipped with the 80mm triple-blade fan and 66 copper fins. This cooler is capable of cooling down AMD Athlon XP, AMD Athlon 64 and Intel Pentium 4 for Socket 478.

Memory

OCTools has investigated what performance boost can you gain if you upgrade to Corsair’s DDR2 Twin2X1024-5400C4 Pro 1GB memory module kit. This latest XMS2 lineup product has been compared to the Corsair’s TwinX1024 PC3200XP PRO memory module kit in terms of pure performance as well as overclockability.