Daily Reviews Summary 03/22/07

Yes I was impressed, yes I didn't think this kit would be that good, and yes If I were a consumer looking for a new water cooling kit than I would definitely keep this one in mind. Gigabyte paid great attention to detail, the parts used are not flimsy or any way cheap. Except for the radiator that could have been better, for example a Black ice radiator or something. Gigabyte also included their own fluid, because mixing aluminum ( radiator ), and copper ( block ) is not a good option unless your using some kind of fluid that makes it work together. Overall im very pleased with this kit, it looks great and it performs great as well. Also check out their web site for more water blocks and accessories.

We have been a fan of SabayonLinux for quite some time, so we could not pass up a chance to tinker with their heavily anticipated new version. In addition to updated software, 3.3 brings about a new color scheme. It's also touted as being more stable, so let's put it to the test.

It's definitely the ultimate VGA for an entusiast in a budget, it does not only include a great Russian Avant Garde design, but it also overclocks like hell! What about 640/930? We even tried this beauty under water

When it comes to gaming, Razer is on the forefront, taking care of enthusiasts with amazing products. The company shines again with its newly announced Razer Tarantula gaming keyboard for gamers. This keyboard has it all, from custom profiles to stability and custom keys. But that’s not all, however.

I just wrapped up a productive dialog with an individual who heads a company tasked with video distribution. During the dialogue, I found myself questioning the wisdom of GPL in all things. That’s not because I don't believe that the GPL is a solid open source license mind you, but rather how it can encourage creation while inhibiting growth at the same time.

While being relatively new to the cooling market, Thermalfly has come up with quite a few cooling solutions that have begun to rock the boat in the industry, most of which boast a build quality that has been largely unseen for some time. Featuring four heat pipes and a near pure copper base, the F1-IACSHA is already looking like a serious contender.

Despite the efforts of Alienware and its imitators, the average gaming PC remains a big, ugly beast. It’s so huge that it has to be hidden in a study or back bedroom, and so noisy that some people can’t bear to be in the same room. If you live in a cramped space or have a style-conscious partner, it can be hard to justify why you keep one in the house at all.

These are the same factors that have led to a dramatic swing away from desktops to notebooks in the home. Notebook PCs are expected to take over 50 per cent of overall PC sales in 2007, and much of this is down to the consumer market. Even if the average consumer doesn’t need mobility in the classic sense, there’s something about a system that can be carried from room to room, used on the sofa, and packed neatly away at the end of the day that we find irresistible. The only problem for gamers was that the vast majority of notebooks have – until fairly recently – been utterly useless for playing games.