Thursday Hardware Roundup March 1st

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Written by Maxit

Alienware Aurora m9700 17-inch Laptop Review

"The last time we took a look at an Alienware laptop it was the Area-51 m5550 15.4-inch laptop. The m5550 is more of a mid-range budget system. The Aurora m9700 is on high-end being Alienware's 2nd most expensive laptop they sell. This notebook is built for gaming with dual 256MB Nvidia Geforce Go 7900 GS video cards in SLI mode! This is the first and only 17" laptop with a dual graphics card system. Before I reveal anymore about this laptop let's get the review started!”

REVIEW URL: http://www.thinkcomputers.org

GeForce 8900GTX and 8950GX2 Pricing and Information

"News just hit our bench about upcoming information regarding nVidiaÙs upcoming G80 based graphics cards. We want to first clearly state that weÙre not sure if the information is accurate and at best it would just be estimated prices.

Our friends over at OCW seem to be talking to the right people here in Taiwan and have a bunch of information regarding the most expensive GeForce 8950GX2 that will be sold for $599 USD. It is rumored to be a dual GPU solution much like the 7950GX2 and will come with a total of 512MB GDDR-4 memory per GPU."

DIRECT URL: http://www.tweaktown.com

Overclock, Benchmark, Backup, Diagnostic Software and Tools Roundup

"The ocinside.de overclocking software page got an extensive update with dozens of small tools to tune, benchmark and test the PC hardware. If you like to overclock, backup, or monitor your PC or if you just like to check your components, this is the right place for you.
There are useful older Shareware and Freeware tools, as well as the latest tweakting tools to change the CPU multiplier or FSB and to overclock current nVidia or ATI video cards. The overview contains direct downloads, links to the developers, a small description and the size of the respective software."

ARTICLE URL: http://www.ocinside.de

ifrogz Silicone iPod Case

"Now that you have joined the iPod revolution, you need to keep your new iPod in the best shape possible; you need to get a cover. But how do you choose a cover that is right for you with all the different types, styles, and colors available? Ifrogz has tried to address the need for a functional case while offering an extensive selection of styles and colors with their line of Silicone iPod Cases. Offered in thousands of color combinations, you are sure to find your color of choice for just about any iPod on the market."

DIRECT URL: http://www.bigbruin.com

Leadtek WinFast PX 7950GT Videocard @ MHW

"I am sure you have all heard the line “it is not the size that matters it is how you use it”. Well, that statement doesn't apply when you are talking about videocards. When I finish therapy remind me to tell you, the readers, my adventure trying to fit a GeForce Ti 4600 into a micro tower case. Sorry I am not able to finish the story now but I just recently stopped having nightmares about it. Fortunately you shouldn't encounter any such problems with any reasonable sized case with the Leadtek WinFast PX 7950GT, as it is quite a bit smaller than the XFX GeForce 6800 GS. Size matters. There, I said it."

REVIEW URL:http://www.monster-hardware.com

MSI NX8800GTX-T2D768E-HD Geforce 8800GTX Videocard Review @ PCSTATS.com

"The MSI Computer NX8800GTX-T2D768E-HD is the companies' flagship nVIDIA-GPU based PCI Express x16 videocard. This massive slab of chips and thermal solution is built around an equally large nVidia 'G80' GeForce 8800GTX core. The videocard has a 768MB frame buffer, and supports both DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, and 128-bit HDR standards. The Geforce 8880GTX GPU operates at 575MHz, and the 768MB of memory runs at 1800MHz. As you might expect, the NX8800GTX-T2D768E-HD is High Definition compatible in every way that counts. The NX8800GTX-T2D768E-HD is fully HDCP compliant too."

REVIEW URL: http://www.pcstats.com

Rosewill RCX-Z2 Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com

"The Rosewill RCX-Z2 heatsink is designed for socket 775 Intel Pentium D and Core 2 Duo processors, and as with most heatsinks vying to push the stock Intel heatsink out of the PC, it comes equipped with a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan. The fan on the RCX-Z2 spins at speeds of 500-3400RPM, and is internally illuminated with blue LEDs."

REVIEW URL: http://www.frostytech.com

SilverStone Tundra TD01 Water Cooling System Review

"SilverStone is best known for their exceptional, elegant and functional case products. This craftsmanship can be found in the SilverStone Tundra TD01 external water cooling system. This styling fits very well with audio components and therefore would be an excellent option for a HTPC setup. It's performs very well, looks great, and is completely silent. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end." ~3dGameMan.com

REVIEW URL: http://www.3dgameman.com

The TechZone reviews the ATP SD Trio Professional Plus

"One of the latest products that ATP has added to their product line is the SD Trio Professional Plus, a solution which is effectively compatible with all three sizes of SD cards: standard SD, miniSD, and microSD. Even the "Trio" moniker is a bit of a misnomer, because there is also a microSD card reader included in the package, and when you insert the smallest of the SD family in there, you get a device that could very easily be used as a standalone USB Flash drive."

REVIEW URL: http://www.thetechzone.com

AzenX X-Cruzer Flexible 70mm Fan Review

"Today's high-speed computer hardware produces more heat than ever before, but how do you target a specific component while also looking good? This is where the AzenX X-Cruzer comes in with its highly adjustable neck and 360 degree rotational 70mm fan, allowing it to attack the heat at its source no matter where it's at. All the while looking pretty neat with blinking LEDs and maintaining functionality with a built-in fan controller."

REVIEW URL: http://www.overclockersclub.com

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