http://metku.net/ MetkuMods - Computer Hardware Modding and Reviews. Because You Love Your Hardware! en-us Metku Copyright 2008, Jani Ponkko jponkko@metku.net jponkko@metku.net http://metku.net/metku_title_new_100.gif 100 24 MetkuMods Logo http://metku.net/ http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/silverstonetek-ts01b/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/silverstonetek-ts01b/index_eng">As 2,5" laptop drives already range up to 320 GB in storage space, in worst case scenario they can contain virtually endless amounts of classified material that in wrong hands can lead to huge problems. Silverstonetek has come up with a nice product aimed at the markets of secure external hard disks - RFID protected TS01B 2,5" hard disk enclosure.</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/silverstonetek-ts01b/index_eng" title="Silverstonetek TS01B"><img src="http://metku.net/reviews/silverstonetek-ts01b/index.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="Silverstonetek TS01B" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Review jponkko@metku.net Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 As 2,5" laptop drives already range up to 320 GB in storage space, in worst case scenario they can contain virtually endless amounts of classified material that in wrong hands can lead to huge problems. Silverstonetek has come up with a nice product aimed at the markets of secure external hard disks - RFID protected TS01B 2,5" hard disk enclosure. http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/silverstonetek-ts01b/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/supertalent-pico-8gb/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/supertalent-pico-8gb/index_eng">Don't panic even if the topic triggers a strong déjà vu feeling in you, because indeed we have already reviewed one Super Talent Pico A USB flash drive. The difference this time around is that now Super Talent has come up with a new model in the same product family and now the Pico series ranges from 1 GB up to 8 GB in capacity.</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/supertalent-pico-8gb/index_eng" title="Super Talent Pico A 8 GB"><img src="http://metku.net/reviews/supertalent-pico-8gb/index.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="Super Talent Pico A 8 GB" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Review jponkko@metku.net Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Don't panic even if the topic triggers a strong déjà vu feeling in you, because indeed we have already reviewed one Super Talent Pico A USB flash drive. The difference this time around is that now Super Talent has come up with a new model in the same product family and now the Pico series ranges from 1 GB up to 8 GB in capacity. http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/supertalent-pico-8gb/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/xigmatek-xp-2964-hdt-s1283/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/xigmatek-xp-2964-hdt-s1283/index_eng">A few years back some aftermarket cooler manufacturers introduced copper core- and full copper heatsinks to the world of CPU-cooling. Copper is better at conducting heat than aluminum, so this was a logical step forward. It's also known that heatpipes get the job done even better than pure copper ones, so why not remove the copper base completely? Now we're going to take a look at couple of coolers that do exactly that.</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/xigmatek-xp-2964-hdt-s1283/index_eng" title="Xigmatek Coolers (XP-S964 & HDT-S1283)"><img src="http://metku.net/reviews/xigmatek-xp-2964-hdt-s1283/index.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="Xigmatek Coolers (XP-S964 & HDT-S1283)" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Review jponkko@metku.net Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200 A few years back some aftermarket cooler manufacturers introduced copper core- and full copper heatsinks to the world of CPU-cooling. Copper is better at conducting heat than aluminum, so this was a logical step forward. It's also known that heatpipes get the job done even better than pure copper ones, so why not remove the copper base completely? Now we're going to take a look at couple of coolers that do exactly that. http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/xigmatek-xp-2964-hdt-s1283/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/antec-mini-p180/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/antec-mini-p180/index_eng">The original P180 case was launched already three years ago and has since been replaced by a new and improved P182 model. The P1-series also includes the P190, which is a larger case including same design features as the P180, but it also offers room for EATX-motherboards and dual power supplies. Now the performance 1 series also includes a long awaited mATX-case - say hello to the P180 Mini!</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/antec-mini-p180/index_eng" title="Antec Mini P180"><img src="http://metku.net/reviews/antec-mini-p180/index.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="Antec Mini P180" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Review jponkko@metku.net Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The original P180 case was launched already three years ago and has since been replaced by a new and improved P182 model. The P1-series also includes the P190, which is a larger case including same design features as the P180, but it also offers room for EATX-motherboards and dual power supplies. Now the performance 1 series also includes a long awaited mATX-case - say hello to the P180 Mini! http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/antec-mini-p180/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/passive/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/passive/index_eng">I have wanted to build a fully passively cooled computer case since I had my first Athlon Thunderbird 800 MHz. That time the fan noise was amazingly high, and manufacturers didn´t much care about the noise levels, and didn't offer products for building a quiet PC. Nowadays a quiet PC is not much of a challenge to build, but totally silent?</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/passive/index_eng" title="Project: Passive"><img src="http://metku.net/mods/passive/index.jpg" width="100" height="96" alt="Project: Passive" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Modification jponkko@metku.net Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0200 I have wanted to build a fully passively cooled computer case since I had my first Athlon Thunderbird 800 MHz. That time the fan noise was amazingly high, and manufacturers didn´t much care about the noise levels, and didn't offer products for building a quiet PC. Nowadays a quiet PC is not much of a challenge to build, but totally silent? http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/passive/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/8800-gt-gts/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/8800-gt-gts/index_eng">Last year nVidia came up with a new G92 GPU core and two new graphic cards based on it - the 8800GT and the 8800GTS. The names are confusing to say the least as there were already two 8800GTS models with differing memory configurations. Despite its top-of-the-range performance, the GTS is rather cheap, which makes it a tempting choice for everyone looking for a new graphics card.</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/8800-gt-gts/index_eng" title="8800GT 1GB vs. 8800GTS"><img src="http://metku.net/reviews/8800-gt-gts/index.jpg" width="100" height="96" alt="8800GT 1GB vs. 8800GTS" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Review jponkko@metku.net Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Last year nVidia came up with a new G92 GPU core and two new graphic cards based on it - the 8800GT and the 8800GTS. The names are confusing to say the least as there were already two 8800GTS models with differing memory configurations. Despite its top-of-the-range performance, the GTS is rather cheap, which makes it a tempting choice for everyone looking for a new graphics card. http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/8800-gt-gts/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/multilayer-animation/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/multilayer-animation/index_eng">Most of the engravings today are done to a single sheet of acrylic but there is no reason why one couldn't use several of them. Added layers give some interesting possibilities like adding different colors to the design, make the design feel more 3D and finally, they enable animation.</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/multilayer-animation/index_eng" title="Animating Multilayered Engravings"><img src="http://metku.net/mods/multilayer-animation/index.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="Animating Multilayered Engravings" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Modification jponkko@metku.net Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0200 Most of the engravings today are done to a single sheet of acrylic but there is no reason why one couldn't use several of them. Added layers give some interesting possibilities like adding different colors to the design, make the design feel more 3D and finally, they enable animation. http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/multilayer-animation/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/nzxt-rogue/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/nzxt-rogue/index_eng">During its existence, the shape and the size of the PC-case have gone through many evolutions. One of the newer designs is a cube. Case design has much to do with personal preference, so it's good to see variety on the market as many find the cube shape to be very practical.</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/nzxt-rogue/index_eng" title="NZXT Rogue"><img src="http://metku.net/reviews/nzxt-rogue/index.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="NZXT Rogue" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Review jponkko@metku.net Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0200 During its existence, the shape and the size of the PC-case have gone through many evolutions. One of the newer designs is a cube. Case design has much to do with personal preference, so it's good to see variety on the market as many find the cube shape to be very practical. http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/nzxt-rogue/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/eutanasia/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/eutanasia/index_eng">After getting tired with my old Antec Sonata II case, I really wanted to build something original for myself. The basic guidelines for the case were simple. As this case was going to be built to be used at Lan-parties, the case should be small, simple, durable, upgradeable and it still should be able to house a powerful system.</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/eutanasia/index_eng" title="Project: Eutanasia"><img src="http://metku.net/mods/eutanasia/index.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="Project: Eutanasia" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Modification jponkko@metku.net Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0200 After getting tired with my old Antec Sonata II case, I really wanted to build something original for myself. The basic guidelines for the case were simple. As this case was going to be built to be used at Lan-parties, the case should be small, simple, durable, upgradeable and it still should be able to house a powerful system. http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/eutanasia/index_eng http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/logitech-g15-rev2/index_eng <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/logitech-g15-rev2/index_eng">The original Logitech G15 gaming keyboard was reviewed in Metku.net just over two years ago, and not too long ago Logitech came up with the revision 2 of the G15. The main features that made the keyboard special are still there - The LCD-screen, USB-hub and a backlight on all the keys, but there are also some changes from the original design that we'll explore in detail.</a></p> <p><a href="http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/logitech-g15-rev2/index_eng" title="Logitech G15 Rev2"><img src="http://metku.net/reviews/logitech-g15-rev2/index.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="Logitech G15 Rev2" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> Review jponkko@metku.net Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0200 The original Logitech G15 gaming keyboard was reviewed in Metku.net just over two years ago, and not too long ago Logitech came up with the revision 2 of the G15. The main features that made the keyboard special are still there - The LCD-screen, USB-hub and a backlight on all the keys, but there are also some changes from the original design that we'll explore in detail. http://metku.net/index.html?path=reviews/logitech-g15-rev2/index_eng