Daily Reviews Summary 03/28/07

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techPowerUp posted a new review on the Sapphire X1950 GT

Sapphire's new X1950 GT is based on ATI's RV570 GPU. It comes with 256 MB of GDDR3 memory and is cheaper than the Radeon X1900 GT. Of course you can not expect performance wonders from a $140 card, but it is a great way to survive the wait for ATI's next-gen products while being able to play all the latest games.

Sapphire X1950 GT Review

Apple Inc.'s new Apple TV runs a modified version of the Mac OS X operating system that hackers have already managed to extract and boot on an Intel-based MacBook and an external USB drive.

AppleTVHacks.net, a website documenting the various Apple...

Apple TV OS running on MacBook and booting from USB drive

Neoseeker has published a review of the Abit IN9 32X-MAX 680i motherboard.

When it came to overclocking the Abit IN9 32X-MAX, it was one of the most forgiving boards you can find. Typically, a successful overclock will have the board boot into the OS, but with yet to be seen stability issues. But with this Abit beast, if I pushed the FSB to a frequency that the chipset didn't like, it simply wouldn't post, just a black screen and the sound the the optical drive clicking. Once back in the BIOS, I could see that it had loaded the last known good configuration for me. That is quite the blessing; having the last functional attempt loaded up so I don't have to re-insert all of my previous timings and settings.

Abit IN9 32X-MAX Review

HardwareLogic posted Hiper 1K18A and 1S18A Black and Silver Keyboard Reviews

Sleek, stylish, silent, sexy; we could only be talking about one thing right? No, get your mind out of the gutter, we are here to review the unique keyboard line from Hiper! Let's find out of these little gems are worth your while or still a little rough around the edges...

Hiper 1K18A and 1S18A Black and Silver Keyboard Reviews

PureOverclock posted an article about TN Film, MVA, PVA and IPS

The aim of this article is to make the process of buying a monitor simpler for you, the buyer, by demystifying some of the more important aspects to consider when looking for a TFT, as well as looking at some of the recent trends in the market which may impact your purchasing decision -- which panel technology is most suited to your needs?

TN Film, MVA, PVA and IPS - Which one's for you?

Motherboards.org posted an EVGA 680i LT SLI Motherboard Review

There are really no down-side or negative aspects to this EVGA 680LT motherboard, it meets or excels the needs to be the backbone and beginning of any desktop system in today's demanding PC world. EVGA offers their users excellent customer service and with their lifetime warranty on their motherboards is unbeatable so when you buy EVGA you buy more than just the product. Good Job EVGA, this is a board worthy of our Editors Choice Award for its overall effectiveness and overclocking abilities..

EVGA 680i LT SLI Motherboard Review

Viper Lair posted Hiper HPU-4M730 730Watt PSU Review

The Hiper HPU-4M730 is designed to be a no nonsense, all business, Quad SLI capable PSU that won't break the bank, and it would seem that Hiper have succeeded. While no one is saying a PC that needs 730Watts of power is great for the environment, Hiper have also done their bit for the green team and kept the packaging to a minimum as well as used recycled cardboard for the box. RoHS compliance rounds out the green side of things.

Hiper HPU-4M730 730Watt PSU Review

Techgage posted a review of the N2100 NAS from Thecus

If you are looking for a quality NAS, the N2100 from Thecus is worth your consideration. It can act as a music and photo sharing hub and even an FTP server, among others. Though, the best part might be it's price.

Thecus N2100 NAS Review

BlueTomorrow.com has posted a new review on the Logitech FreePulse Bluetooth Headphones

Fremont, Calif.-based Logitech Inc. is clearly going after the mobile iPod user with its FreePulse Wireless Headphones, but its Bluetooth-enabled stereo headphones work with any device that has a 3.5-millimeter audio jack.

Logitech FreePulse Bluetooth Headphones Review

Virtual-Hideout posted ABIT Fatality FP-IN9 650i-SLI Motherboard Review

Gamers of all styles will appreciate its stability, layout, and design. The Supercharged System Bus is quite the benefit which helps keep those frame rates and bandwidth up, while keeping the price down. It's really an easy choice and fills a void many gamers have been waiting for.

ABIT Fatality FP-IN9 650i-SLI Motherboard Review

Tweaknews.net takes a look at the Xclio A380 Super Tower ATX Computer Case

Xclio's A380 chassis certainly lives up to its “ Super Tower ” nickname. It's a big case with huge fans and lots of room for components. The jet engine look is striking, to say the least, and the large window shows off a few of the interior components not blocked by the 25cm blue LED fan. The size and tool-free features make installation relatively easy and the cable management features make for a tidy install with little effort.

Xclio A380 Super Tower ATX Computer Case Review

TheTechLounge checked out the Foxconn 8800GTS 320MB Overclocking Edition

Since the release of NVIDIA's 8800-series, NVIDIA has proven that they are kings of quantity -and- quality. Gone are the days of speckled texture processing, along with spiking and dropping framerates. Here are the days of unmatched performance. NVIDIA did good with their new architecture. But the release wasn't for everybody; only people who could afford the ultra-high or ridiculously-ultra-high performance. Only now have they rolled out a potentially mainstream card: the 8800GTS 320MB. At three hundred or so bucks, it's not cheap, but if it's three-quarters as good as its closest brethren, then it's got to be worth the money.

Foxconn 8800GTS 320MB Overclocking Edition Review

Overclockers New Zealand has posted a review on Gigabyte N680SLI-DQ6 680i Motherboard.

Gigabyte's N680SLI-DQ6 is 680i on steroid; the motherboard offers quad Gigabit LAN, 10x SATA II ports, quad 3-phase power circuit, silent heatpipe cooling, Dolby Digital Live, DTS Connect encoding, and lots of small improvements over the reference Nvidia 680i design.

Gigabyte N680SLI-DQ6 680i Motherboard Review