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AMD Llano APU System Build: Mini-ITX for HTPC and Gaming
AMD is without a doubt going through some very tough times with massive personnel issues as well as some problems with products and profitability. But that doesn’t mean the current product line from...
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GPU: Finally getting recognition from Windows.
Paul Thurrott of Windows Supersite reports that Windows 8 is finally taking hardware acceleration seriously and will utilize the GPU across all applications. This hardware acceleration should make...
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An HTPC Perspective: Get Excited About CableCARDs and Tuners
We conducted a reader survey a few weeks ago, and one of the tech topics that received a surprising amount of interest in was HTPC coverage. You, our awesome readers, wanted to know more about the...
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Dango Durango -- Next-Gen Xbox developer kit in the wild.
Eurogamer and Digital Foundry believe that a next-generation Xbox developer kit somehow got into the hands of an internet user looking to fence it for $10,000. If the rumors are true, a few interesting...
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ZOTAC announces ZOTAC ZBOX with NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M
Two new ZOTAC ZBOXes were announced today, both with an Atom D2550 and an NVIDIA GT 520M 512MB inside. The ID84 Plus ships with memory and a hard drive already installed, the non-Plus version is at a...
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Put your HTPC to work
If you have built yourself an HTPC then you have also built yourself a machine which is relatively good at transcoding video if you get the right software. Not only can you watch movies, you can edit...
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PC Perspective Hardware Workshop 2012 @ Quakecon 2012 in Dallas, TX
It is that time of year again: another installment of the PC Perspective Hardware Workshop! Once again we will be presenting on the main stage at Quakecon 2012 being held in Dallas, TX August 2-5th....
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Intel's take on the all-in-one PC
Intel's thin Mini-ITX is the same length and width as a regular mini-ITX board at 6.7" x 6.7" but it sports a thinner port cluster and horizontally stacked SO-DIMM memory slots to allow it to slip into...
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Project Lab: Building a 'Silent' PC from Legacy Hardware
Most IT workers or computer enthusiasts tend to ‘accumulate’ computer and electronics gear over time. Over the years it is easy to end up with piles of old and outdated computer parts, components and...
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If you have to go back to school, do it with a new system
The Tech Report has recently updated their systems guide and reminded many people about the upcoming beginning of the school year, except for those who've already started. While that might not be what...
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Arctic's stylish new Trinity powered HTPC
There is a lot to like about the Arctic MC101 HTPC, from the brushed aluminium exterior to the Trinity based quad core A10-4600M and HD7660M graphics core that comes with the A10. Bjorn3D thought it...
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Has Microsoft Given the PC to Xboxers on a Silver Platter?
Microsoft has announced that 40 Xbox Live games will ship for Windows 8 PC, laptops, and tablets on its October 26th launch date. Microsoft also continues to misunderstand why Games for Windows Live...
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Corsair K60 and K90 Mechanical Keyboard Review
Corsair manufactures a wide variety of components and peripherals for PC enthusiasts. They essentially target the most enthusiastic customers in whatever market they enter – breaking the ice with the...
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Video Games Do Not Want to Be Art?
… but I should always have my tea. (Notes From Underground, 1864) You can praise video games as art to justify its impact on your life – but do you really consider it art? Best before the servers are...
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ASUS Debuts "Powered by ASUS" Systems Through Award-winning System Integrators
ASUS has just launched a new prorgam with popular system builders like Puget Systems and CyberPower to give enthusiasts the ability to order a system built around ASUS parts, not just for the branding...
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Western Digital Hybrid Hard Drives: 5mm 500GB Sampling
Western Digital has been sampling 5mm-thin 2.5” hard drives designed for Ultrabooks. They have currently announced partnerships with Acer and ASUS to include these drives in future ultrathin laptops....
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Intel Dives in to Oil!
Intel has been dunking servers in oil for the last year and found the practice to be both safe and effective. Ironically it has been almost a year since we played around with mineral oil cooling – and...
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Build a micro ATX Llano system for less than $300
If you are on a tight budget and can't afford the cost of a Llano based notebook, or simply just don't want a mobile PC then Legit Reviews can help you out with their new system build guide. For just...
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What good is your HTPC if you don't know what's on?
Missing Remote posted something a little different but perfect for their niche, a compendium of links to shared calendars in which you can find the broadcast times of every show on a wide variety of...
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Maingear Launches New Alpha 24 Super Stock All In One PC
Custom PC manufacturer Maingear took the wraps off of its latest all in one computer today, and it features some impressive specifications for an AiO system. As the release of Microsoft’s upcoming...
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