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Cooling || faceless105
The Ram Coolers are easy to install, look great, and the performance makes them more than worth the money....

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Shadowgrounds Survivor

Software || cantstraferight
Once in a while a game will come along where its story doesn't matter and its graphics are not jaw dropping but its gameplay is solid and very fun. Shadowgrounds Survivor is that game....

$19.99 from Steam

Samurai Warrior 2

Software || cantstraferight
Today I will be reviewing Koei's Samurai Warrior 2 for the PC....

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Razer Mako 2.1 Advanced Desktop Audio

Audio || faceless105
The Mako Speakers may be large but they pack a real punch. Check out the stylish controls, then just sit back and relax because it will be hard to make your audio sound better anywhere else....

$399 from Razer.com

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Subject: Shadowgrounds Survivor Review

Posted By: cantstraferight

Posted on: 2008-07-03

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Subject: DeathStarChris does it again

Posted By: faceless105

Posted on: 2008-07-03

This shouldn't be to much of a suprise but DeathStarChris has done it again. Unfortunatly we can't show off a new rig or anything, but we can show off his latest win!!

Taking the win in the latest round of competitions over at ModShop.net, his rig CPU did it again. This shouldn't be any suprise since it's already made the cover of CPU Magazine.

The cover of CPU Magazine!!

This is a bit of an older post too with a number of shots previously released, but we love comin back to them, haha. As seems to be mostly tradition there's a really good chance that we'll be seeing this rig also take on Rig of the Month in MaximumPC Magazine, which would be well deserved.

I hope you guys enjoy the rest of the shots, they're all some pretty awesome eye candy.

This and the next are a couple closeups to enjoy

These last 3 are the exclusive pics that you've seen here first!

Congrats on your latest win DeathStarChris

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Subject: Press: Accelero TWIN TURBO

Posted By: faceless105

Posted on: 2008-07-03

Superior Cooling Solution for High Performance Graphics Cards

A new dual-fan VGA cooler Accelero TWIN TURBO, adding a multi-compatible high performance merchandise into their reputable VGA cooler product line. With 26°C temperature reduction and 0.6 Sone noise level, the Accelero Twin Turbo is an ideal VGA cooler for enthusiasts to boost overclocking potential to a new horizon.

Main features

• Unmatched cooling performance – up to 120W
• Efficient heat transfer via 4 heatpipes and 30 fins
• Two ultra quiet 80mm fans with low noise impeller
• Patented fan holder eliminates the buzzing sound
• RAM and voltage regulator cooling
• SLi and Crossfire compatible
• Pre-applied MX-2
• Lightweight, transport safe
• 6 year warranty

Unmatched Cooling Performance
Featuring 4 heat pipes, 30 fins and 2 PWM fans, the Accelero TWIN TURBO optimises airflow to 40 CFM, and achieves up to 120 Watt cooling capacity. Together with memory and voltage regulator cooling, this new VGA cooler gives enthusiasts a very promising result – 26°C lower than the nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT stock cooler. With such phenomenal cooling performance, the Accelero TWIN TURBO also maximizes the overclocking potential and extends the service life of your graphics card.

The Art of Silence
Low noise impeller and patented fan holder are installed in the two 80mm PWM fans. This unique design reduces the humming sounds significantly and brings the noise level down to 0.6 sone, compared with 1.3 sone of noise generated from the stock cooler.

Flexible Mounting System
The universal design for the Accelero Twin Turbo supports the hottest graphics cards in the market, from nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT to ATI Radeon HD4870, 4850 and many more! It also comes with 2 fan plugs for direct power connection to the VGA card and thus the fans can be controlled by the VGA software.

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Subject: Affiliate News

Posted By: faceless105

Posted on: 2008-07-03

Digit-Life Review: AMD Phenom X3 8750
ZOTAC NVIDIA 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard
Nintendo Wii Fit @ InsideHW
Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 in Crossfire
Thecus N3200 RAID 5 Three Bay NAS Network Attached System Review @ Tweaknews.net
Sapphire PURE Hybrid Crossfire 780G Review @ Hi-Techreviews.com
Kingwin Revolution RVT-12025 CPU Cooler Review @ DragonSteelMods
Vizo miniNinja Laptop Cooler @ GideonTech.com
Brando 2.5 & 3.5inch SATA HDD Dock with USB Hub Review @ Madshrimps
Samsung SC-HMX10A High Definition HD Solid State Memory Camcorder Review @ Tweaknews.net
XFX GeForce GTX 280 XXX Edition
Incredible Hulk PC Issues @ XSReviews
Digit-Life Review: NVIDIA nForce 790i and Intel X48 Chipsets
ATI Catalyst 8.6 Analysis - XP & Vista
Lite-On EZ DUB ( DX-20A4PU) Optical Drive at OverclockersOnline
Sneak Peak and Benchmark Results for Montevina Centrino 2 @ InsideHW
MSI P7N SLI Platinum (750i) Motherboard Review @ Madshrimps
Four Radeon HD 4850s In CrossfireX
ASUS Eee PC 1000H Under The Covers
Coolermaster Real Power PSUs Review - XSReviews
Arctic Cooling Silentium T2 ECO 80 ATX Case Review @ Madshrimps
OCZ EliteXStream 800W Power Supply report @ APH Networks
XtremeMac Tango X2 -- Techgage Review
NVIDIA's PhysX: Performance and Status Report @ Techgage

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Subject: Blizzard still have one game up their sleeves.

Posted By: cantstraferight

Posted on: 2008-07-02

First they announce Starcraft 2 than Diablo 3 and now they are saying there's another gaming there working on.

I'm hoping for Warcaft 4. There is allways the chance this game could be a spin-off from warcraft, starcraft or diablo universes or something entirely new.

[Source: Kotaku]

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Subject: Affiliate News

Posted By: faceless105

Posted on: 2008-07-01

Kingwin Revolution RVT-9225 CPU Cooler Review @ DragonSteelMods
Digit-Life Review: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1024MB
AMD Pitches Cinema 2.0 Experience
Patriot PC3-15000U (1866 MHz) CL8-8-8-24 @ Hardwareoverclock Austria
News - Thermaltake ProWater 850i at Overclockers Online
AMD Tunes Back In with All-In-Wonder HD
ASUS EAH4850 512MB @ Techgage
Intel P45 Vs. X48 Crossfire Performance
Samsung SyncMaster 2693HM @ InsideHW
Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System Reviewed @ TheTechLounge
Boogie Bug Black Pearl MicroATX Case Review @ Madshrimps
OCZ OCZ600SXS 600W StealthXStream Power Supply Review @ DragonSteelMods
CPU Cooler Roundup - 22 Models Tackle Our QX6850
ASUS U6E 12.1" Notebook @ Techgage
Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 In Crossfire
Wacom Bamboo Pen Tablet @ PC Freaks & Geeks
GTX 280 ForceWare 177.35 Performance
Coolmax Green Power 950 Watt @ PC Freaks & Geeks
MSI P45 Platinum Motherboard
ASUS Rampage Formula @ InsideHW

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Subject: Concerto Gate Closed Beta Starts Today

Posted By: cantstraferight

Posted on: 2008-07-01

If you have never heard of Concerto Gate I don't blame you, I just found out about it today.

Concerto Gate is a MMORPG from Square Enix, the creators of Final Fantasy. the game uses a mixture of turn-based and real-time gameplay much like the Final fantasy games but with some new twists added in.

One of the games more interesting features is its “terra generating” system where "This system constantly changes the topography of the game world. For example, players can dig in the ground to mine for minerals, and after digging for a while, small holes will eventually become giant ones. Forests can be demolished, and new mountains can be formed depending on interaction between players. Large-scale terrain changes will not occur in a day or two, but will be gradual. Players will most likely see changes over several weeks"

If you don't like Final Fantasy games this probably isn't for you but if your interested you can signup for the beta HERE any time after 5PM EST. There are only 5000 beta keys so if you want one its best not to wait around.

[Source: FileFront]

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Subject: Press: NZXT Unveils Sentry LX High-Performance Fan Controller

Posted By: faceless105

Posted on: 2008-07-01

NZXT Unveils Sentry LX High-Performance Fan Controller

New Aluminum Fan Controller Features 5 Temperature Probes, Alarm System, Intuitive Interface and LCD Display

El Monte, CA – July 1st, 2008 – NZXT, a company built on realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce the Sentry LX, a high-performance aluminum fan controller. Sentry LX boasts a robust feature set providing gamers and PC enthusiasts with the optimal setup for monitoring and adjusting temperatures throughout the PC.

Simple Installation – Sentry LX slides easily into any dual 5.25” drive bay

Complete Control – 5 Temperature Probes keep tabs on all areas of your system while the 5 Fan controllers adjust the fans’ RPM speed

Auto/Manual Modes – Allows users to automatically adjust the fan speeds to correspond to a specific temperature or manually set your system for extreme overclocking capabilities or absolute silence

Temperature Alarm – Instant notification if temps rise above a designated point

Intuitive Interface and LCD Display – NZXT’s ergonomic interface design allows you to customize your airflow on the fly

Sleek Design – Aluminum plated front panel is designed to match any high-end chassis

“For power users and silent users alike, Sentry LX is a phenomenal way to achieve full control and monitoring capabilities for your PC’s entire cooling system , ” said Johnny Hou, Chief Designer at NZXT.

Retailing for $59.99, the new Sentry LX high-performance fan controller will be available in July.

For more information on NZXT and to view the company’s complete catalog, visit www.nzxt.com.

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Subject: Deep Packet Inspection and You

Posted By: faceless105

Posted on: 2008-07-01

Now this is something we've talked about a lot and it's soemthing that will probably start making the news more and more, though it might just be refferenced with other titles or practices because the name of this just sounds to technical to ever make a front page headline.

What is it? Deep Packet inspection is the practice of ISPs analyzing every packet of information you send. This is a pretty huge deal and has a large number of effects, none of them very promising to the individual.

To start this little bio, Deep Packet Inspection really presses the boundaries of illegal search and seizure. Anyone who's followed the FISA Bill, will know that AT&T helped the government setup a massive level of Deep Packet Inspections (I'll start referring to it as DPI from here on). This allowed the government to effectively monitor every bit of information you're sending, an extreme invasion of privacy if you ask me. They were able to avoid immediate direct lawsuites by stating that it wasn't being looked at by a human, and still needed a warrant to be looked at.. But thats a matter of opinion if you've followed a lot of that news.

Privacy is the biggest threat because of DPI. ISPs will commonly call it "Internet Shaping" or "Traffic Shaping". This is done already with simple practice such as bandiwdth limits. But with DPI it allows them to look at the type of traffic you're sending and then decide if it's wasting bandwidth. If you guys remember the big issues with Comcast, they were using this practice. They were using Deep Packet Inspection to analyze traffic, then if it was p2p traffic they were forging packets to make it look like both parties had requested the connection closed. This entire practice landed them a ton of bad press, especially after they said, "who cares" to the consumer.

The other threat related to privacy is one that Charter (A large ISP, but not nearly anything as large as Comcast) is experimenting with. Charter is using DPI to analyze traffic trends to sell to advertisers. So much for privacy. Now advertisers should be weary of DPI as well, because we've also seen examples where ISPs can analyze traffic to inject their own ads into web pages that were never intended to be there by the owners of different sites.

The big industries love DPI for everything it can offer. ISPs can throttle down traffic of who they'd call "Abusers". The RIAA/MPAA can catch people in the act of piracy much easier. Even the government loves it because it allows them to accues people of being a terrorist based on the web habbits (Sound familiar to anyone who remembers McCarthyism? is it that different then our reading habbits? haha).

Now this is something we're only coming into today because for the first time computers are becoming powerful enough to be able to analyze streaming traffic without signifigantly slowing it down. So whats this meen to us? Who knows, maybe it makes the great firewall of china a possible US solution. It definitely allows the government the ability to flex more control over the ISPs. I see it as the begining of whoring out the internet. If everything is allowed to be so tightly controlled and monitored, is it really that origional place that thrived to spark innovative creative ideas? Do you're homework on the p2p technologies that everyone wants so badly to destroy, BitTorrent in particular. It's been declared a brilliant technology with a number of uses.

So really the point of this article is to educate. In the future I'm sure you'll hear this term being thrown around, especially under net neutrality. When businesses try to sell it as something to help your searches, to catch terrorists, and to improve you're overall internet experience, just be aware that you're giving up you're complete internet privacy.

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Subject: Microsoft's reason for releasing games on the pc l

Posted By: cantstraferight

Posted on: 2008-07-01

Microsoft Europe's Peter Zetterberg recently said

"If we launch a game that is on 360 and PC simultaneously, we basically shoot ourselves in the foot by allowing the German market to choose to play the PC version – because they are more likely to buy that than spend their money on the Xbox 360."

Well now we know why it took 2 years for halo 2 to come out on the pc and why its going to be a long time before we see halo 3 on the pc. In my opinion Peter just shot himself in the foot.

[Source: kotaku]

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