September 2008
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AMD vs Intel – Overclocked $50 CPU Comparison
We have just published our article titled AMD vs Intel: $50 Dual Core War. As you can guess, it pits one CPU from each manufacturer that retails for $50 at most online shops. In this case, it’s the AMD Ahtlon 64 X2 4200+ (2.2 GHz) taking on the Intel Celeron Dual Core E1200 (1.6 GHz)
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How to Use the Playstation 3 Controller in Windows Vista
Update:
There is a new PS3 Contoller Driver for Windows, and it is far superior to the one mentioned here. It has full support of SixAxis, DualShock, and Bluetooth, and there is even a 64-bit version! Check out our guide on how to use the PS3 controller in 64 bit Windows Vista and Windows 7.
The plan [...]
Abit A-N78HD GeForce 8200 mATX Motherboard Review
We have just published our review of the Abit A-N78HD motherboard, which if the rumors are true, may be the last motherboard we review from them.
That is unfortunate too, because to be honest, Abit didn’t deliver on their usual high standards this time around. With a few poor design decisions here and there, and one [...]
Finally, someone who fully comprehends Braid
If you’ve been following the hype and resulting critical acclaim of XBOX Live’s Braid, you are probably just sick of it, regardless of having played it or not. The official site features quotes from reviews which proclaim the game as being able to “make you look at the world differently” and feel “an actual sense [...]
HCW Reviews Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 “Wolfdale”
We have just published our review of the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500. This is one of Intel’s latest Dual-Core processors, and certainly their best that can be had for under $200.
In the review, we compare it against the Core 2 Duo E6750, which it essentially replaces for the same price, as well as AMD’s [...]
Microsoft introduces brand new mouse technology
Prepare your mind to be blown away! The latest mouse technology has arrived, courtesy of Microsoft. Remember when mice had little roller balls? How about those bright red LED lights? Right now, you’re probably using a laser mouse that doesn’t emit any visible light. Well guess what – those mice SUCK. What you need is [...]
HCW Reviews OCZ ReaperX PC2-6400 Low Latency 4GB Kit
We have just published our review of OCZ’s low-latency ReaperX 4GB memory kit. It has a long name, and huge heatsinks to match!
This is our first review of a 4GB kit, so we weren’t sure exactly what to expect. In the end, I can say that we were very surprized! Was is a pleasant surprize, [...]
Fonolo to make phone tree navigation a thing of the past
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*Hello Welcome to [Generic Large Corporation]. For Service in English Press 1
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Automated phone tree navigation, is there anything more frustrating? I personally refuse to call any type of technical support line unless absolutely necessary specifically to avoid these maddening systems. The only thing worse are the one with voice [...]
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