| Source: Angelic-D |
by crossbow on Sun Nov 17 2002 |
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Dual Channel DDR P4 Benchmarks
Ocworkbench has their claws on an Asus DCDDR board...and they pitted it up against a variety of systems. Its nice to know we can finally get Rambus bandwidth, without all the negatives. :)
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| Source: Adam Barody |
by crossbow on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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Sony DRU500 Firmware Update
A firmware update increases read/write performance, with a future update promising 4x writing support!
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| Source: Intel |
by maximum3d on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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Intel Chipset Installation Utility
This utility allows the operating system to correctly identify the Intel chipset components and properly configure the system. The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility installs specific Windows INF files. The INF files inform the operating system how to properly configure the chipset for specific functionality, such as AGP, USB, Core PCI, and ISA PnP services.
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| Source: Inquirer |
by maximum3d on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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Epox offers KT400, unlocked
Epox recently announced a BIOS for its KT400 boards, branded as the 8K9A, that offers a feature for those wanting to overclocking Athlons without changing the processor itself. This makes it an easier task to overclock AMD chips, given that there's always a danger of losing the warranty on the microprocessor if you dabble too much. Epox has made it possible to have processors that are multiplier unlocked on AMD retail Athlons. This means you will be able to overclock your CPU just by plugging in it into the board, and then overclocking at will, because of the voltage and other settings Epox includes. The BIOS works for all Thoroughbred processors -- including revision B -- that support FSB 333. All processors from 2200+ up to the still unavailable 2800+ are supported.
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| Source: detnews |
by maximum3d on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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87gigabytes DVD soon?
Boston College researchers have found a way to store about 19 times more data on a disk than a common DVD can hold, using optical media made with common products, the December issue of Nature Materials reports. An epoxy glue sold at hardware stores and a glass-like substance were formed into a DVD-size disk able to hold about 87 gigabytes, equal to 87,000 paperback books. A typical DVD holds about 4.7 gigabytes. The discovery is unique because the materials remained stable, keeping data intact, the project's leader said.
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| Source: ATi |
by maximum3d on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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ATI Introduces Next Gen IMAGEON 3200
ATI today introduced IMAGEON 3200, the most advanced multimedia co-processor for handheld electronic devices such as PDA and the new generation of data-enabled Mobile Phones. It integrates an advanced 2D graphics engine and an MPEG/JPEG decoder alongside a powerful and versatile set of peripheral I/O functions.
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| Source: DigiTimes |
by maximum3d on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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AMD postpones 90nm products to 2004
Affected by the delayed launch of K8-core processors, the introduction of 90-nanometer (nm) products by AMD will be pushed back to the first half of 2004, the company's latest roadmap showed. Originally, AMD scheduled to roll out its 90nm, SOI (silicon-on-insulator) process-based Athens core (for servers and workstations), San Diego core (for desktops) and Odessa core (for notebooks) in the second half of 2003, following its introduction of 0.13-micron K8 products from the end of 2002 to the first half of 2003.
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| Source: DigiTimes |
by maximum3d on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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VIA said to delay KT400A & P4X600
VIA Technologies has reportedly decided to delay volume production of its KT400A and P4X600 chipsets from the fourth quarter to early 2003, according to sources at motherboard companies
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| Source: Infosync |
by maximum3d on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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Wireless IRC for the Nokia 7650
Germany-based mobileways has now released version 1.52 of WirelessIRC, an application which lets Nokia 7650 owners connect to IRC networks to chat and share files by means of DCC. As an IRC client, WirelessIRC allows users to connect to Internet Relay Chat (IRC) networks all over the world, where they can chat with thousands of other people that have connected either via PCs, mobile phones or handhelds. WirelessIRC provides menu shortcuts to most common IRC commands, and with version 1.52 offers users the option to send and receive files by means of a DCC relay proxy. Possible applications include taking a picture or recording a voice note, for then to send it to another person on the network. A free trial version of WirelessIRC 1.52 is available, while the full version of the application can be purchased for $9.95 USD.
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| Source: ebn |
by maximum3d on Fri Nov 15 2002 |
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Group proposes 1066MHz PCI bus spec
The industry group behind the widely used PCI specification announced plans to extend the roadmap to support 1066MHz bus speeds. PCI-X 1066 will be developed as a backward-compatible follow-on to the recently announced PCI-X 266 and PCI-X 533 specifications, though the PCI Special Interest Group will consider adding new features such as enhanced power management, full isochronous support, redundant paths support, and modular form factors, according to the Portland, Ore.-based organization.
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