Maxit Mag

If your PC has slowed to a crawl, error messages and blue screens of death are the norm or your computer just seems to have lost it's edge, help is at hand. Uniblue have some nifty registry booster software to give your operating system a complete overhaul.

"Even new PCs start to slow down and not work properly with extended use. The symptoms could be error messages, crashes, decreased performance and more. Most of the time these problems are software based and caused due to corrupt registry entries or settings, bad or unused drivers and residual files. Computer downtime can be very stressful and annoying, but thankfully Uniblue came up with a solid solution for this problem. Formerly known as LIUtilities, Uniblue was founded in 1999 with the objective of delivering data protection and recovery solutions for both personal and business use. Uniblue Registry Booster is an easy to use and flexible program for clearing and repairing the registry and fixing errors."

While it can't turn your PC into a mega gigahertz monsta it might just help prevent hair loss from the OS gremlins.

MaXit's look at the best laptops for road warriors and gamers on the go. If you need to take your computing with you, have a look at our pick of the best notebooks and buyers checklist before you splurge.

If you haven't heard of CellFactor, chances are you soon will. This game has enough "next-gen" to make your eyes pop. With support for the Ageia PhysX card right out of the box, this game is set to be one of the first games to demonstrate the power of the new technology. Can it compete with the likes of Valve, Epic and id software?

If you need to replace your old salsa and beer covered keyboard, Logitech have a LCD keyboard to impress your mates at the next LAN party.

"The LCD screen was the main thing that peaked my interest initially. When opened, the hinged screen at the top center of the unit can be used to show time, date, cpu usage, ram usage, current song playing and in game stats depending on the game. These are far more useful options than I thought they would be. I really liked seeing the details from Real Player under my currently running apps. The play, pause, stop and track buttons were probably the best feature of the entire keyboard."

We can't decide at MaXit if this is cool or plain stupid. Why on earth would you need a LCD on a keyboard? Okay, overclockers and gamers might find the extra stats useful like game stats, cpu useage but can it show pictures of Salma Hayeks boobs on demand. You'd better check out the review before we get carried away with more nonsense.

Hardware Secrets gets to grip with the high-end CPU from AMD, the Athlon 64 FX-62, a dual-core CPU running at 2.8 GHz with two 1 MB L2 memory caches. It's based on the new AM2 socket and supports DDR2 memories.

Here is a snippet:

"Athlon 64 FX-62 is right now the most high-end CPU from AMD, incorporating dual-core technology, socket AM2 (i.e. DDR2 memory support), 2.8 GHz internal clock and 1 MB L2 memory cache for each core. We had the chance of reviewing this beast and compare it to other dual-core CPUs from AMD: Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (socket AM2, 2.6 GHz, 512 MB L2 memory cache), Athlon 64 X2 4600+ (socket 939, 2.4 GHz, 512 MB L2 memory cache) and Athlon FX-60 (socket 939, 2.6 GHz, 1 MB L2 memory cache). Let’s see how this new CPU performs. "

With Conroe right around the corner, it looks like AM2 and the FX-62 is due for a serious Intel spanking.

Quick, close that window!   Pass me a tissue, pleeze!   It's allergy season.

For some unfortunate people, summer doesn't just bring balmy days and sensuous nights.  When those gentle breezes waft clouds of pollen your way, you can say goodbye to romance.  It's hard to concentrate on sweet talk when you're sneezing and spluttering, with swollen eyes and a general feeling of misery. So what can you do to make life bearable during the summer months?

Try our handy allergy tips to banish the pollen count blues.

Another day, another graphics card upgrade. We can't help wondering why people buy a £400 graphics card to play a £30 game that lasts for a little under 10 hours. That's £43 a hour. Crazy eh. You could have a wild weekend with enough debauchery to leave you recounting tales to your mates down the local for the next six months. Go on, treat your joystick and head down to Spearmint Rhino's to gawp at the babes while they gyrate round your lap rubbing baby oil into your trousers. Best thing is you'd still have enough change to buy the latest Sugar Babes cd to throw at your neighbours cat. Or you could just spend £400 on a graphics card that will be obsolete in a few months time.

Decisions, decisions. Should you spend the money on the latest hardware powerhouse from the graphic card stables of ASUS or stuff it down some nubile blondes knickers as she manoveurs around your manhood. It's a big dilemma for every hardware enthusiast but don't worry, this review might just help you decide. Read on.

Tweaksnews kicks up a storm with their review of the S8 Black Computer Case from iStarUSA.

"I'm quite honestly impressed with the the S8. For a low-priced case, iStar has included a lot of bang for the buck, including some features much more expensive cases skimp out on. Tool-free drive bays all the way around, a solid expansion card retaining slot, and great cooling all make for a case that's easy to live with. The S8's clean, discreet looks make it as easy on the eyes as it is on the hands."


Read full review at: http://www.tweaknews.net

Hardware Secrets have a review up of the ASUS m2N32-SLI Deluxe motherboard. One of the most high-end socket AM2 motherboard from ASUS based on nVidia nForce 590 SLI chipset, which supports SLI technology, targeted to the new Athlon 64 CPUs supporting DDR2 memory.

"M2N32-SLI De Luxe is the most high-end socket AM2 motherboard from ASUS, targeted to the new Athlon 64 CPUs supporting DDR2 memory. It is based on the new nVidia nForce 590 SLI chipset, supporting SLI technology. Let’s see how the performance of this latest release from ASUS is."


Read full review at: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com

Picking up where Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner left off, German company ESG has developed a rigid wing system to allow special forces paratroopers to glide at high speeds for great distances away from their drop-off point before opening their parachutes.

That's right: Batwings!

Mushkin Enhanced continue to push the boundaries of memory performance with the release of XP2-8000 DDR2 memory.   With the launch of AM2, AMD's new platform using DDR2 and the long established use by Intel, DDR2 is the choice for many hardware enthusiasts seeking the best performance in memory.

On the 1st June, 2006, Mushkin announced the availability of DDR-2 REDLINE memory modules.

The eXtreme Performance 1GB XP2-8000 REDLINE module (DDR2-1000) offers enhanced second generation memory throughput and stability for the most demanding DDR2 computing platforms. A product of Mushkin's exclusive EPIC (Enhanced Performance IC) selection process, the XP2-8000 is hand-tested to the highest quality and performance standards. The module is an unbuffered 240-Pin Double Data Rate x2 (DDR2) Synchronous DRAM Dual In-Line Memory Module (DIMM), organized as a dual-bank 128Mx64 high speed memory array using 64Mx8 chip density. This DIMM achieves high-speed data transfer rates of 1000MHz at latencies of 4-5-4-11 (CAS-TRCD-TRP-TRAS). The XP2-8000 REDLINE is enhanced by Mushkin's red Frostbyte heatspreader to ensure superior thermal performance and system reliability. With extreme performance and Mushkin's renowned reliability, the XP2-8000 REDLINE is the memory upgrade of choice for those DDR2 enthusiasts demanding more out of their high-performance system.

For more information head on over to the Mushkin Website.