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If you are like me, you most likely have plenty of electronics.   My house is filled, so why would I need a HTPC when I already have 3 computers, DVR’s, DVD players and about every game system except for a PS3. Well about 6 months ago, out of curiosity,  I figured I’d build a HTPC [...]

So everyone pay attention.   From today until July 11th, you will be able to preorder Windows 7 for a huge discount.   Pre orders will be available through participating vendors such as NewEgg, Amazon, Fry’s, etc.     The non discounted pricing structure is as follows:
For full retail versions:

Home Premium Full: $199
Professional Full: $299
Ultimate Full: $319

For retail upgrades:

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So I know that this is not computer related, but having professionally roadraced motorcycles for 7 years, I am still a huge fan and when I see something cool like this, I feel I should post something.
So MotoCzysz originally aimed his sights several years ago about building an American MotoGP bike.   In case you are [...]

Popped on my Arctic Cooling Accelero S1 on my Gigabyte HD 4890 as I had grown tired of the annoying fan whine that came from it.   Mini review can be found here.

I have received my Gigabyte HD 4890 and have started to test the card.   Review is not done, but I have posted some initial impressions and testing here.  More to come soon.
I also have finally finished up some testing with my Hitachi 7k1000.B 1TB hard drive.   It is a very solid performer and can be [...]

Toms Hardware has another good little write up today. This time on the ATI HD 4770’s, but in cross fire mode and how they compete with the ATI HD 4890 and Nvidia GTX 280.   This is signifigant becuase 2 4770’s can be had for $180 after rebate, which is about $50 less than [...]

A few days ago Toms Hardware had a nice little article illustrating the performance differences between 2, 3 and 4 core cpu’s.  It offers a good idea what kind of application, gaming, cost and efficiency benefits can be obtained by  migrating from a old single core system to a multi core system.   Slowly more and [...]