Month: July 2009
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Acer close the gap with HP in Notebook Sales
According to Digitimes, Acer have been going from strength to strength and the number of shipped consumer notebooks could surpass industry giant HP during the current quarter. With Acer gearing up to promote and push their new range of ultra thin notebooks, it appears it won’t be long before Acer…
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Windows 7 finally Released to Manufacture!
The Windows 7 project has finally reached RTM (Release to Manufacture) status, this is where all the Microsoft executives involved in the project have a vote on the latest build of the Windows 7 code. This vote has happened several times previously but did not have the required number…
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Toshiba turns to Blu-ray
When the main developer of HD-DVD, Toshiba, announced that they were ending participation in the project back in 2008, it effectively signalled the end of the Hi-Def format war, leaving Toshiba running away from HD with their tail firmly tucked between their legs. However, many suspected that they would go…
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Intel slashes desktop CPU prices
Chip giant Intel has cut the prices of many of their mainstream desktop CPUs by between 11 and 19 percent. As usual, they have offered no real explanation for the cut, but today’s current financial instability may have played a role. High-end units such as the i7 and server chips…
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Asus P7P55D Evo LGA-1156 Motherboard Preview
In the first Preview on eTeknix we are proud to introduce the first LGA-1156 motherboard in the UK, the Asus P7P55D Evo, which is designed to use the new Lynnfield processors that Intel will hopefully be releasing in a few months time. The first of these should be Core i5…
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Intel Core i5 750 and Core i7 850, 870 Coming September
With recent reports that socket 1156 boards are arriving in Q3 2009 it seems to confirm information that we may well see the Intel Core i5 750, Core i7 850 and 870 as early as September. All these of these CPUs will be LGA-1156 socket so from this point on…
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How To Reset CMOS
Ever played around in the BIOS on your computer and messed up the settings? Sometimes even the most novice user to the most hardcore overclocker will at some point need to reset CMOS. The most common way to reset CMOS, is using the JBAT7 jumper, this has been the same…
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How To Install DDR Memory Modules
This is our first how to video. The first of many where will you show you the simplest questions, and answer them in video format. Have you ever wondered how to install DDR memory modules into your motherboard? Whether you have an older system with DDR capabilities, or a new…
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Asus refuse to comment on nVidia/AMD laptop testing
Following our recent report on the nVidia laptop testing: nVidia alter benchmarks for Fastest Mobile GPU Crown, we made sure to get all sides of the story, including from Asus, who produce the 4870 mobile crossfire powered W90 that was used in the testing. Unfortunately they’ve declined to comment, wisely…
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AMD TWKR CPU ends up on eBay
One of AMDs TWKR Processors has ended up on eBay, but don’t worry it’s all for a good cause. Earlier in July AMD very quietly launched its Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition processor to the overclocking community. With under 100 (some reports state only 40) of these highly prized…
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Boogie Bug AimB.Pad XL Gaming Surface Video Review
Today we are looking at the HUGE Boogie Bug AimB.Pad XL Gaming Surface. This is a very unique product which spans 450mm x 900mm and is perfect for people who need a lot of room for mouse movement. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_bAQD9fPv0[/youtube]
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EA report that CandC 4 requires a constant internet connection
Following the recent official announcement of C&C4 that we reported on earlier in the week, Command & Conquer 4 Officially Announced!, more details have emerged and one that has caught the attention of many is that C&C 4 will require a constant internet connection to play. As of right now,…
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AMD have yet to Comment on nVidia Laptop Testing Fiasco
AMD, who are at the centre of the recent accusations that nVidia altered benchmarks in their Laptop GPU test, have yet to comment on the story despite being contacted by eTeknix. nVidia did however get in touch to set the record straight with an eTeknix World Exclusive! nVidia told us…
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O2 to lose its hold on the iPhone
O2, currently the only UK mobile provider to offer the iPhone will lose its exclusive deal in September, when its current 2 year agreement with Apple comes to an end. After which both T-Mobile and Orange will stock the iPhone 3G in the UK, but O2 will keep exclusive rights…
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XTracPads Logic Mousepad Surface Video Review
Today we are looking at the XTracPads Logic mousepad surface. This particular surface comes in a variety of 3 designs and is an adhesive mouse surface, unlike anything i have ever seen or used before. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JujmA8arA[/youtube]
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