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Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Aug/Sep 08: OK, it's time once again for The Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Aug/Sep 08. Here I've put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range components currently available, with some decent budget parts listed too, along with a few honorable mentions. So if you're thinking of buying, building...; Tags: ASUS, Card, Video Card, Performance, Board, Motherboard, Price, CPU, List, RAM, Graphics, Intel Corp., Radeon, LGA775, Q9300, DDR3, XFX GeForce GTX 280, PSU, Western Digital Raptor/RaptorX, Galaxy EGX1000EWL, Corporate Governance, Video Cards, Processors, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-25
DirectPrompt (exe): Direct Prompt is teleprompting software that was written with Microsoft Direct X and .NET technology for the Windows Operating System. It allows for ultra-smooth, flicker-free scrolling text by harnessing the raw power of your video card. Direct Prompt is the ideal solution for anyone searching for an affordable prompting solution...; Tags: Solution, DirectPrompt, Microsoft Windows, Video Cards, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, .Net, Software, Hardware, Components, Marketing, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Software downloads 2008-07-02
CrystalWorms Screensaver (exe): Colourful, ethereal worms that roam around the screen, intertwining with each other and exploring the space on your screen. You can control the number of worms, the number of segments in each, and whether or not they have eyes, to some degree. You can also control the quality of the...; Tags: Screen, Worm, Teagster Programming, Cyberthreats, Video Cards, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2008-07-01
HP's Blackbird 002 to be available in retail: HP announced this morning that its Blackbird 002 gaming PC will be available in retail stores this summer. The $3,299 retail configuration includes: 2.66GHz Core 2 Quad Q9450 processor 4GB Corsair Dominator memory 500GB 7,200 rpm hard drive Dual Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT graphics...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Video Cards, Retail, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Processors, Semiconductors, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-06-09
Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Jun/Jul 08: OK, it's time once again for ... drum roll please ... The Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Jun/Jul 08. Here I've put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range components currently available, with some decent budget parts listed too, along with a few honorable mentions. ...; Tags: Card, Video Card, Performance, Board, Motherboard, Price, CPU, RAM, Graphics, Intel Corp., Q9300, LGA775, AM2, DDR3, Logitech Z-5500 Speaker System, PSU, Galaxy EGX1000EWL, Samsung T220, Corporate Governance, Performance Management, Chipsets, Video Cards, Processors, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-28

Don't go buying high-end graphics cards to power the next-gen Photoshop: Last week the web was a-buzzing with rumors that the next incarnation of Photoshop (Photoshop CS4 as many are calling it ... but I'll call it CS.next even though Adobe has publicly called the next version CS4) would leverage graphics processing units in order to make the app faster. However,...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe PhotoShop, Video Card, Graphics, Fish Story, Video Cards, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-27
Slide Effect (exe): Slide Effect is a software tool to create presentations or slide-show in a few mouse click with really advanced effects to impress your audience. Slide Effect use the power of your 3D video card to display advanced effects you haven't seen before. You can use all your favorite media and...; Tags: Presentation, Effect, Devsoft, Video Cards, Mice, Corporate Communications, Productivity, Hardware, Components, Peripherals, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-05-14
Effects of XP SP3 update on gaming: Does XP SP3 boost gaming performance? Let's find out! The tests The tests will be carried out on the AMD Spider platform that I have set up in the lab (Phenom 9700, Radeon 3850 graphics card, 2GB of RAM …). I've used this system...; Tags: Video Card, Graphics, Games, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Video Cards, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-04-28
Adventures with Ubuntu 8.04: Yesterday saw the release of Ubuntu 8.04 "Hardy Heron" so I grabbed myself a copy of the .ISO and took a look. So, what's it like? First impressions Hardy Heron is what I've come to expect from an Ubuntu release. ...; Tags: Ubuntu, Western Digital Corp., PIII System, Video Cards, Memory, Processors, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-04-25
Graphics Capability Browser (exe): This program displays a list of your computer's capabilites. Provides information about your CPU: speed, manufacturer, extensions; Graphics Card & API abilites: Both OpenGL and DirectX (8 & 9); Operating System; Computer's Memory (RAM & HDD); Multimedia Capabilites DirectShow. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Web Browser, Graphics, Computer, Adrian Boeing, Productivity, Video Cards, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2008-04-18
ConfigInspector (exe): ConfigInspector is a free utility for system information analysis. ConfigInspector displays the most important information about you system. The application possesses the same features as Windows XP task manager and much more. Key features: displays list of working applications; displays list of working processes; monitors the memory status; monitors CPU...; Tags: Video Card, Network, Audio Card, Softvoile, ConfigInspector, Microsoft Windows, Video Cards, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-04-18
New 3D workstation graphics card from AMD: ATI FireGL V7700: Today AMD has announced a new 3D workstation graphics card for the FireGL line. The ATI FireGL V7700 is the first commercially available 3D workstation graphics card to support DisplayPort specification here. The FireGL V7700 supersedes the FireGL V7100 and adds a number of key features and improvements: ...; Tags: 3D, Video Card, Workstation, ATI Technologies Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Graphics, ATI FireGL V7700, FireGL V7700, MSRP, CAD, Video Cards, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-03-31
Deliantra (exe): CDeliantra is a client for Deliantra game servers. It was written to offer more immersive overall gameplay, features easier usage especially for new players and has accessible documentation. Single EXE client: no installation is required for playing. A GNU/Linux version available from the Deliantra site. Version 0.9962 fixes minor bugs...; Tags: Video Card, Graphics, CDeliantra, Video Cards, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2008-01-24
Building a sub $1,000 gaming PC: The other day I was challenged to put together a gaming PC for less than $1,000. As it turns out, not only is it quite easy to hit this figure, but you also get a lot of hardware for your money. Whenever I approach building a system...; Tags: Video Card, PC, Board, Intel Core 2 Duo, RAM, Graphics, EVGA 8800GT 512MB, Western Digital Caviar SE 250GB, Nothing, Games, Corporate Governance, Video Cards, Processors, Personal Technology, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-01-15
Dell delivers Vostro value: After reporting all the problems ordering two new Dell Vostro mini-towers for Christmas, I wanted to follow-up with a report on what happened next: actually installing and using the machines. I took several photos of the unboxing and installation process for your enjoyment. Be sure to check out the pictures...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Machine, Games, Video Cards, Notebooks, Semiconductors, Personal Technology, Hardware, Components, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2008-01-03
PowerStrip (exe): PowerStrip provides advanced, multi-monitor, programmable hardware support to a wide range of graphics cards - from the venerable Matrox Millennium I to the latest ATI X850 and NVidia SLI solutions. It is in fact the only program of its type to support multiple graphics cards from multiple chipset vendors, simultaneously,...; Tags: Video Card, Adjustment, PowerStrip, Microsoft Windows, Video Cards, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2007-12-27
3D Rad (exe): Create interactive 3D worlds and games by visually placing objects in virtual space. Make realistic virtual vehicles by visually combining bodies, joints, and wheels with working suspensions. Compile and sell your projects royalty free. Enjoy advanced physics simulation, control forces and torques interactively, tune frictions and other physics parameters. Version...; Tags: 3D, Video Cards, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2007-12-21
Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Dec 07/Jan 08: Overall, I get more email asking me for kit and component recommendations that pretty much anything else, and that volume increases dramatically as the Holiday season comes into full swing. Also, over the Christmas period many people will have received new peripherals, tech toys and games and this will force...; Tags: ASUS, Video Card, Motherboard, CPU, Intel Core 2 Duo, RAM, Digital Equipment Corp., Graphics, Intel Corp., PSU, Video Cards, Chipsets, Processors, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-12-20
On the test bench - AMD 'Spider' Phenom 9600-based system: Today I'm going to be spending some time fitting up a new system on the test bench - this one is an AMD "Spider" Phenom 9000-based system. I've read the reviews and been through the benchmarks but I want to get beyond that and find out how this platform feels and...; Tags: ASUS, Western Digital Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Serial ATA, Chipsets, Ethernet, Video Cards, Storage, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, Networking, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2007-12-18
SiSoftware Sandra (zip): SiSoftware Sandra is a 32 and 64-bit Windows system analyser that includes benchmarking, testing and listing modules. It tries to go beyond other utilities to show you more of what is really going on under the hood so you draw comparisons at both a high and low-level in a single...; Tags: SiSoftware Sandra, Microsoft Windows, Chipsets, Video Cards, 64-Bit, Printers, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Processors, Peripherals; Software downloads 2007-12-17