OLED Technology by 4D Systems
Getting a nice and easy to use screen to a project can be a bit tricky as it usually involves complex fiddling with libraries etc. But don't worry, here's a nice solution to this problem: OLED displays from 4D Systems!
Steelseries World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse
Every game and game type has their own requirements for the hardware. For FPS games it may be the accuracy and tracking, for MMORPGs, macros have become important. Steelseries has approached the WoW crowd with a new mouse - The World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse.
Microsoft SideWinder X8 Bluetrack Gaming Mouse
The Sidewinder X8 is exactly what it says on the tin, a high-end wireless gaming mouse. If it fits your needs, hand and wallet, then there's no reason why not to go for the X8.
How to get started with microcontrollers - Part 2
This is the second part of the microcontroller tutorial series. This time we'll control some motors, fade some leds, interface with a computer and more.
Gainward 295 GTX
After losing the performance crown, Nvidia pulled some aces to take back the title. The newer GT200b core made it possible for Nvidia to regain the crown in the same way as which it lost it, placing two GPUs onto the same card.
Antec Fusion Remote Max
Like the Sonata Elite, also the Fusion Remote Max is an updated version of a case we've already reviewed on Metku.net once before. While the Sonata Elite still followed the footprints of its predecessors, the Fusion Max goes a bit further and the internal layout is redone to take full-size ATX motherboards.
Project: Subwoofer
I have a pair of Genelec 8030 speakers. They are good but bass reaches only 55 hz. Music sounds great but movies lack a bit of depth. This subwoofer project is based on 10" subwoofer driver made by Norwegian Seas and Hypex subwoofer amplifier.
Antec Sonata Elite
Sonata has gone through some cosmetical changes before. Let us see if the update this time is just skin-deep or has Antec made some larger changes to their very popular case.
Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Plus
The kit that arrived to our test this time is Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Plus. It's the top-spec kit from Swiftech and comes with some of the company's latest components.
Playing with microcontrollers can be fun but soon you will start to want to add a display to your project. 4D Systems OLED screens work great both with PC and MC projects. Check them out!
USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter - DragonSteelMods Multi-monitor setups are very common today because people have learned that you can be more productive with them, but sometimes, especially with laptops it's not very easy to attached another display. Most laptops only have a VGA output, but what if you wanted to output to DVI or even HDMI? Most likely you'd have to go buy adapters for your laptop and that could be quite expensive. There is another solution though, and an easier one, using your USB port you can use Displaylink to add another monitor to your computer of laptop, or even output to your TV. Today for review I've got the USB 2.0 VGA / DVI / HDMI multi-display Adapter from USBFever, this little device allows you to use your USB port and connect you desktop or laptop to either DVI, VGA or HDMI enabled monitors and TVs. It's based off the Displaylink chipset, it's easy to use, and it offers the user an easy way to add a display. This product though is much more than just to add another monitor to your system, this can be great for work, let's say you want to use your laptop for a presentation, but the screen is a bit too small. With this product you can connect to virtually any TV, most newer TVs today come equipped with HDMI, DVI or VGA inputs, it's much nicer showing a presentation on the big screen.
'Section 8' Questions Answered by Developers - OCModShop Section 8 is an intense sci-fi shooter set in the future when humans have begun colonizing alien worlds in the far reaches of the Milky Way galaxy. While it is set in the distant future, we wanted to make it feel realistic and relatable to the player. You will not find something like lasers or teleportation in this universe; everything is very mechanical. Players will be able to battle on everything from lush, green planets to barren desert planets in Section 8. Each map in the game is absolutely enormous in size and has a very unique feel for a memorable battle experience each and every time.
Lian Li PC-8 - Ocaholic.ch Lian Li setzt wie üblich auf ein schlichtes sowie elegantes Design. Das lediglich fünf Kilogramm leichte PC-8 besticht mit schwarz eloxiertem, gebürstetem Aluminum und einer von Lian Li gewohnt hohen Verarbeitungsqualität. Speziell am PC-8 ist der verhältnismässig teife Preis von lediglich CHF 99.- (ca. EUR 66.-). Dementsprechnd gespannt, sind wir ob Lian Li auch in diesem Preissegment zu überzeugen weiss.
Win a *Brand New* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle – 2 Days Left - eTeknix This is your chance to win a *BRAND NEW* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle. There is only 2 days left to enter this fantastic competition. All prizes are provided by eTeknix.com Simply visit this page for details on how to enter
VIZO Master Panel II - Pure Overclock Looking for a boatload of connectivity options in a front I/O panel? VIZO is attempting to to answer this with the Master Panel II, including just about all the connectors you could possibly want within easy reach at the front of your case.
Koolance CPU-LN2 Liquid Nitrogen Evaporator - Legit Reviews The Koolance CPU-LN2 is a "DIY" processor evaporator pot for liquid nitrogen or dry ice cooling. It features a nickel-plated solid copper cold plate that has been combined with a black acetal upper container. Read on to see how this extreme cooler does with DICE and LN2!
Microsoft Windows 7 RTM Coming July 13th - Tech Fragments Mark your calenders everyone, July 13th 2009 will be the day that Microsoft will officially announce the Windows 7 RTM. This also happens to be the same day as the Worldwide Partner Conference 09 in New Orleans. We are likely to see many more leaked builds before the July 13th date, as Microsoft engineers continue to smash bugs and other problematic showstopper issues. On July 13th, all manufactures will be able to get their hands on the RTM to begin testing with their software and hardware.
Game, Free TV Set and Match: Free TV if Andy Murray wins Wimbledon - Gaj-It.com If you’ve not been watching Wimbledon lately, here’s a new reason to get involved, Cdiscount are offering a full refund to customers who on any TV bought before the beginning of sporting series’ final match. The catch is, Andy Murray has to be holding the winner’s trophy over his head. The deal includes any set up [...]
A Look at the Samsung NC20 - Gaj-It.com The 12.1 inch ultraportable marketplace is quite crowed nowadays and is destined to become more so with more entrants like the Vostro 1220. But Samsung has always had a strong position with their NC10. Samsung announced the successor to the NC10, the aptly named NC20, a few months ago and this small laptop is now on sale in the UK and the US.
Patriot Torqx 128GB SSD Review - bit-tech.net With the latest crop of SSDs proving they've got what it takes to thrash hard disks on every level, Patriot is getting in on the action with it's new Torqx. Using the very capable Indilinx ARM drive controller, does the Torqx match up to the competition? We find out.
Open-Source ATI R600/700 3D Driver Almost Working - Phoronix AMD's John Bridgman has shared that the open-source R600/700 3D driver for Linux is becoming usable, slowly but surely. Months after releasing documentation, a programmer's guide, and sample code, their Mesa driver is beginning to do useful things -- more so than just rendering simple triangles. The ATI R600/700 3D driver is derived from the Radeon driver rewrite and is currently living in a branch off of Mesa...
Cooler Master Storm Scout Gaming Case - Tech-Reviews.co.uk The Cooler Master Storm Scout is the second case to enter the ‘Storm’ series. Alike it’s big brother, the ‘Storm Sniper’, the Scout shares all the same characteristics which targets it at the gaming market. Masses of space, efficient cooling, good cable management and fantastic looks are all what makes a gaming chassis. But for a small price of just £70, is all this possible? Let’s put it to the test…