Archive for the 'Video Games' Category

Toms Hardware has a interesting article on how older platforms with AGP graphics fare with a ATI HD 4650.   It is a interesting read, especially for those that really are in denial of the gaming limits of their older computer.   Time to upgrade folks, if you want to do any modern gaming anyway.   Ready about [...]

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 [...]

Xbitlabs has a good article on the performance gains on running two ATI HD 4770’s in crossfire mode.  Normally I’d say they are a fabulous option, but due to a global 40nm chip shortage, the 4770’s are going for $110 a piece.  You can pick up a HD 4890 for under $200 after rebate these [...]

Microsoft officailly unveiled Project Netal today.   What is that you ask?   Well it is their newest device for the XBOX 360 that could revolutionize how we play games.   Basically it builds on the idea of the Wii’s controllers, but takes it to a whole new level.   Using a RGB camera, depth sensor, multi array microphone [...]

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 [...]

[H]ardOCP has a interesting read on how cpu cores and frequency scaling impacts gaming when using multi card gpu solutions. Pretty good read and informative as always from Kyle and the gang at HardOCP.  Read it 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 [...]

Battlefield hero’s is a cartoon style FPS somewhat along the lines of Team Fortress 2 in terms of its graphic appearance.  It is in open Beta stage right now, so run on over here and sign up while you can in order to check it out.   Be sure to post back here once you have [...]

Valve’s Steam currently has Left 4 Dead for $24 this weekend, which is 40% off.   This is a great deal for a very fun game and is at least worth checking out with the free trial download.
Also, I noticed the other day that the newly released ATI HD 4770 has already started clocking in at [...]