A-to-Z Hardware

Facts and Myths: Servers

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:19:00 +0000

Servers are a kind of computer program & are among the most important infrastructure in all of any organization. Applicators on computers are stored in the services & any computer using it can access that knowledge. There are some truths & myths about computer servers that are important to be aware of, in case you use a computer regularly.

Servers Require to Be Kept in a Neat, Air-conditioned Area

One of the most important facts about computer servers is that they require to be kept neat. It is essential for servers to be neat & kept dust-free in order for them to continue working properly & to keep away from destroy. The servers can run faster & better when they are kept neat, so it is always important to perform proper maintenance to keep them running their best.

Keeping the servers neat also helps prevent complications & issues.

It is also important for servers to be in an air-conditioned area, to prevent overheating & potentially a great deal of destroy as a result.

If overheating occurs, the server can require maintenance or even crash & you will have to make use of another.

Servers Need to Be Backed Up

Another important fact regarding servers is that they need to be backed up. You have valuable data that you have no risk losing, so as you ought to along together with your computer, phone & other devices on a regular basis, you ought to regular back up your server. Learning to back up the server is not that difficult of a task, in case you have patience & learn what you are doing before trying your hand at it, to keep away from accidentally damaging the server.

Backing up a server is different than backing up a computer because there are more steps involved.

Servers need to run continuously to back up without being interrupted, otherwise the backup can fail & other issues may arise.

Servers can have files that are always in use & literally, backing up your server is of the most important things you will ever do.

Servers Do Not Have to Be Expensive

One myth that lots of people think to be true is that servers must be severely expensive, when this is actually not the case at all. Lots of companies overprice their servers, but they don't have to be expensive. You can discover a server for a reasonable cost, as long as you take the time to shop around. Your objective is to discover a server that is affordably priced, but which is still high quality. There is no point in spending money on an affordable server that can finish up breaking down. For a quality server at a first rate cost for your home or business, expect to pay at least a couple hundred dollars, keeping in mind the cost of hardware, cost of server operating process & applications, as well as the cost to administrator. You do not must spend a ton of money to receive a quality server & it will last you, in case you take proper care of it.

Susanto Raih Satu-satunya Emas Cabang Catur

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:45:00 +0000

VIVAnews - Grand Master (GM) Susanto Megaranto mempersembahkan emas semata wayang dari cabang catur bagi Indonesia di SEA Games 2011. Susanto mengemas 4 poin dalam perlombaan standard chess yang digelar di Hotel Swarna Dwipa, Palembang, Senin 21 November 2011.

Pada putaran 5, Susanto bermain remis saat melawan Fide Master (FM) asal Myanmar, Kyaw Lin Naing. Susanto melangkah dengan Hindia Menteri dan menawarkan remis kepada Lin Naing di langkah kedelapan. Hasil remis menghadapi Lin Naing cukup bagi Susanto untuk meraih emas.
"Saya lihat posisi cukup kuat sehingga menawarkan remis di langkah kedelapan. Lawan menerima, dan saya senang karena saya memang hanya membutuhkan hasil remis," tegas Susanto.

Ini adalah emas pertama bagi Indonesia dari cabang catur. Sebelumnya, Susanto gagal mempersembahkan medali emas dari nomor pairing mix.

Ini juga menjadi medali emas pertama bagi pecatur berusia 24 tahun tersebut. Pada SEA Games 2003 dan 2005 lalu, Susanto gagal. Sedangkan pada 2007 dan 2009 cabang catur tidak dipertandingkan.

Medali perak nomor standard chess menjadi milik GM asal Filipina, Wesley So setelah bermain imbang menghadapi GM asal Vietnam, Co Sang. Wesley mengumpulkan 3,5 poin. Medali perunggu direbut Lin Naing dengan 3 poin.

Sumber: VIVAnews.com

Spongebob (TEST POST)

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:15:00 +0000

Ini adalah video tentang SPONGEBOB

Guide: Removing & Installing DVD Drive

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:09:00 +0000

Replacing the DVD drive is a simple procedure even for people with small or no experience of computers repairs, take your time & follow each step carefully, ensuring that you consult the manufacturers documentation for your particular PC model in the event you have trouble with any stage.

!Safety Advice!

Although you won't need to touch any other parts inside the PC case it is advisable (but not essential) to take anti-static precautions when carrying out this procedure

Equipments

To follow the steps in this editorial you will require a Philips screwdriver & an anti-static wristband (optional).

1. Unplug From Mains & Remove Both Side Panels

The first thing to do is to disconnect the PC from the main power, place the PC on its side on a steady surface & remove both side panels on the case. The side panels will usually slide off time small screws at the back have been removed. NB: some manufacturers may have a "quick release" hinge to remove or both panels so check the manufacturers documentation in case you are not positive how this works.

2. Remove Front Panel (Facia)

In most cases, the front facia of the PC will require to be removed in order to permit the DVD drive to slide out unobstructed. Removing the panel can vary depending on the manufacturer of the PC but usually time the side panels have been removed you ought to be able to see the plastic clips that attach the front panel to the PC chassis. Usually the plastic clips must be lightly pulled away from the chassis to release the front panel but it is important not to force anything - if attachment method is not instantly obvious then I would strongly recommend consulting the manufacturers documentation than trying to force anything.

3. Unplug Cables From DVD Drive

The next step will involve you unplugging the connectors from the DVD drive. You ought to be able to fundamentally identify the dvd drive & it will always be positioned in of the top drive bays inside your computer. You will require to remove SATA cable (probably pink in colour) & power connector (usually black).

4. Remove Screws & Slide-Out Existing DVD Drive

You ought to notice that there is screws holding the DVD drive in place screws on each side). You will require to remove these screws using the Philips screwdriver & be positive to keep the screws handy as you will require these to re-attach the new drive you will be fitting. time the screws have been removed it is feasible for you to to slowly slide the new DVD drive out the front of the computer without any obstructions.

5. Fit Replacement DVD Drive & Connect Cables

Your new DVD drive ought to be the exact dimensions as the old one so all you will require to do is carefully slide the drive in to the case at the same location from where you removed the earlier drive. Make positive the drive lines up with the screw holes each side & then screw in to place using the screws removed in step. You will also require to re-attach the SATA cable & power connector that you removed in step.

6. Re-Attach Facia & Side Panels

Now that you have your replacement DVD drive securely fitted, you will require to clip the front panel back onto your PC (this ought to be the reverse of the removal method that you carried out in step). Now fit the side panels back in to place (keep in mind to secure properly using the screws that you removed in step).

7. Power On & Check Drive

Plug your PC in to the mains & power on as usual. The method ought to power on normally & start loading your operating method. time your operating method has loaded make positive that you check your new DVD drive by ensuring it can recognise & read DVD drives correctly. If for any reason you are unable to see the DVD drive in My Computer or the drive fails to recognise a DVD then power-off the PC & double-check that both cables (SATA & Power) are correctly attached to the unit.

Following this tutorial and replacing a DVD drive yourself will have saved you in the region of 30-40 GBP that this upgrade would cost in a typical computer repair shop and hopefully gained a small confidence in your ability to troubleshoot any issues that you may experience along with your PC in the future.

Guide: Flat Screen Installation

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Installation of a flat screen is simple in case you are comfortable hanging pics & mounting shelves & used to using tools like a power drill, screw driver etc. You must be aware of A/V cables that meet fire codes & local buildings for this job. In case you need to hide the power cable of your TV, it is a more complex exercise & you might need an assistant to help you. In case you yourself are not aware of AV outlets, it is better that this assistant be an electrician, who can do this job for you. Safety is an important aspect in the installation of any electronic gadget & it is not a simple thing to play with safety, hence it is better to hire an electrician to hide the power cable in the wall, in case you are not confident of doing it yourself. Another safety tip is to put off the whole electric power supply of your home before beginning the installation of your flat screen TV.

The other aspects to be thought about before installing your flat screen TV are:

Height- The height of your TV ought to be at your eye-level. Installing the TV high will give you neck issues & installing low doesn't give you comfortable viewing.

Screen glare- Screen glare is & a important aspect to look in to for proper viewing of your TV, if the reflection of light is falling directly on the TV, you must think about that room ideal to put in your TV or you must try to put dark curtains or drapes in that room.

Concealing of the wires- You need to look in to the ways of concealing the A/V cables of your TV & pick on which way will be best suited for your purpose as there is numerous ways of doing it.

There is ways of installing your flat screen TV i.e. by wall mounting & the other is by installing it on a stand or table. The installation method for a wall mount & on a table are different, so initially you need to select what you need to do & then get in to the installation method. For wall mounting, do take the help of someone to lift the TV & do not try to do it all by yourself as this may show to be dicy & the TV may fall from your hand.

Facts: Apple vs PC

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:25:00 +0000

As you walk in to your neighborhood coffee shop, a fast glance around will suffice to sum up the various kinds of people inhabiting the place. The hipster along together along with his scarf & laid back attitude, the businessman along together along with his three-piece suit & tie, the mom together along together with her list of tasks to accomplish. Before seeing the actual people, you can probably make a pleasant guess as to what they may look like based on the kind of computer they are using. Our possessions have come to define us in this age - your computer may define who you are.

From a technical standpoint, Apple is a few steps behind the top PC's. Every release of a used MacBook pro hardware set is preceded by high-end PC laptops with the same expertise. When the i7 processor was released about a year ago, PC's had the latest processing unit several months before Apple integrated it in to their systems. Why then do people prefer Apple to PC on such a large scale? After all, Apple passed up Dell, Hp, & Toshiba long ago & at point this year they were the largest company in the world.

To start with, Apple takes the cake on aesthetics. The unmistakable look of the silver MacBook Pro with its flush liquid crystal video display & backlit keyboard is hard to replicate. This design is not, it is also sturdy. Apple makes its laptops out of all aluminum, making them much more long lasting the mostly plastic-based PC laptops. In a drop check, Apple with outperform PC nine times out of0.

Secondly, Apple has done a great job of ensuring their designs are perfected internally before releasing them. They may not release a used model every month, but when they do release the next generation, it is near flawless at its core. This is due to Apple's meticulous testing strategies that be positive a tiny number of defects. Common issues that do plague both Apple & PC such as overheating, graphics card failure, & hard drive failure, appear to not affect new MacBook Pros as much as new PCs.

Thirdly, Apple has effectively captured the marketplace for "cool" expertise. When IBM was founded in the mid 1900's their aim was to produce computers that were functional & made work flow more productive - not look chilled. When Dell, HP, Toshiba, Sony, & other PC brands joined the race, they took this same approach, each brand generating some kind of niche, all under the larger umbrella of IBM's philosophy of functionality.

When Steve Jobs took over Apple in 1997 after a hiatus from the company, his focus was on being user friendly by using eye sweet. Every detail of an Apple computer, down to the font used in its coding is meticulously reviewed for effective looks. The idea worked, & Apple is confidently the only widely accepted "cool" computer.

Whether you’re a mom, a businessman, or a hipster, them remains true - Apple computers make you chilled. They may not have the latest innovative expertise or be functionally any different from your everyday PC, but the panache they carryover makes them a product sought after by all.

Tips: How to Choose the Best Pressure Sensor

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:40:00 +0000

While choosing the pressure sensor for your design, you require looking for some critical parameters that are important. Based on these parameters, you require picking the available sensors. Of work, you require to look through the economical angle also.

Following are the main parameters to look for -

1. Accuracy - First & foremost parameter is accuracy. What kind of accuracy you are looking for? Is your pressure dynamic? Changing quickly? Or is the fine-tune slow? What is the rate of fine-tune? Do you require to continuously monitoring the pressure & record the information or you require measuring it periodically? Based on your method, you require picking, what kind of accuracy you are looking for. This will pick the type of sensors. Sensors are available with 0.5% accuracy to 0.1%, 0.25% & 0.05% accuracy. As the accuracy increases so do the prices.

2. Output - After you pick the accuracy, you have to look for the kind of output. These sensors come with Voltage & current output.

Sensors with voltage output are usually used, where the sensors & measuring tool or Data Acquisition system, both are close to each other. These sensors give out put in mV (millivolt-1000th of a volt) in the range of around 0 - 30 or 100 mv. Some sensors also have internal amplifier that offer output in the range of 0-5V or 0-10V. These kinds of sensors usually use strain gauges. The sensors with inbuilt amplifiers also provide internal zero & span manipulation facility. Though, because of these internal amplifiers, the frequency response is slow.

Sensors with current output are usually used when the distance between sensors & the measuring tool or Information Acquisition method is more, like in immense plants. As the output is in current form, they have high noise immunity. They also provide zero & span manipulation besides offering high frequency response.

3. Surroundings - The location of the sensors. This criteria is also important in deciding the type of sensor. The operating surroundings will pick the mechanical structure of the sensor. If the sensor has to be used in harsh surroundings, it will have additional protection & because of these, it will cost more. While the sensors, which are used inside, cost less.

4. Fitting - This is also an important factor. How are you going to fit the sensor? Does the sensor come with simple fitting couplings? Or you require making a spatial mechanical arrangement for fitting? You need to think about all these factors before thinking about a specific type of pressure sensor which will fit in to your design.

Tips: Maintaining The Dot Matrix Printer Head

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:08:00 +0000

The average life span for a dot matrix printhead is about 200 million characters. Assuming in the event that they print a full page of A4 paper (60 lines with 80 characters per line), it will print a total of 4800 characters per page. That means the printhead can print a total of 4200 pages before it will start to fail. Bear in mind that not every page contains 4800 printed characters. So the actual pages before it fails are over 4200 pages.

Ways to take care of a print head

1. Do not use a low quality printer ribbon. It might be cheap but it will certainly destroy your printhead in a long run. An original ribbon is impregnated with special ink & oil, which will oil the printhead pin wires in the coursework of printing & the textile material in the ribbon are made by special technologies where else the compatibles does not have quality control over the type of textile, ink & oil.

2. Know when to fine-tune your print ribbon.

When printing starts, the quantity of ink & oil will keep decreasing & quality of printing will gradually decline. When quality reduces below a positive limit, the ribbon will start to wear (to threads). When this happens, the fine textile fiber mix with cellulose filaments from the paper & forms a dark grey dust. This signals the time to fine-tune to a used ribbon. Otherwise, the dust residue will clog the printhead & will reduce the life span of it. Do not reuse or re-ink old ribbon!

3. Printhead positioning & gap.

Try to look for a lever for printhead positioning. Normally for Epson printers, it is located at the right side of the printer, marked -1, 0, 1, 2,3,4,5, 6 or 7. As for Panasonic printers, it is usually located at the left side of the printer, marked Head Gap 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. You need to fine-tune this gap in correspondence with the number of printed copies. Fine-tune the head position for:

1. When you use copy

2. When you use copies

3. When you use copies & so on....

A wrong correspondence between head gap with the number of printed copies will wear off the printhead pin wires & shorten it is lifespan. In my printhead repair guide e-book, there is a chapter on how to re-adjust the printhead gap by hand on the its positioning & gap in the event that they are misaligned.

4. Ribbon Mask.

Remove the printhead from the printer. Check if the ribbon mask is in lovely condition. If it is not, fine-tune the ribbon mask. A defective ribbon mask sometimes may not only make the printing dirty but also will spoil the ribbon threads. A standard warranty for a printer is year. This warranty does not always include the printhead. The reason is they don't know in case you use the original ribbon. Even in case you are purchasing a used printhead, no reseller will require giving you a warranty.

Too bad there are lots of dot matrix users who are unaware of how to take care of their printer the printhead.

Does My Laptop Have Enough RAM? If Not, Is It Easy to Upgrade?

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Random access memory abbreviated to RAM is located inside a laptop & is critical for programs to run smoothly. If there is no RAM, then some programs will either not run at all or may run very very slowly. When a laptop is turned off the RAM will be cleared of all its contents, so it only acts as a temporary store for information. Usually, a user will upgraded RAM to increase the number of programs that can be effectively run on a laptop; occasionally however, RAM will fail, & is changed to repair a defective laptop.

Before beginning any repair or upgrade work on your laptop you ought to disconnect the power pack & remove the battery. You ought to also attach an anti-static strap to your wrist; these are available from most electronic shops.

The RAM chip or chips in most laptops can be found under a small plastic door, secured with screws, on the base of your laptop. Use a small cross point screwdriver to remove the screws & open the door to reveal the RAM. A quantity of the older laptops has an additional or RAM chip located under the keyboard; to locate this keyboard must be removed. It is much more difficult, so specialist help may be necessary at this point.

Before beginning a RAM upgrade it is necessary to identify how much RAM is already present. This can be done in ways; either by removing & examining the existing RAM chips or by looking in the Method Setting located in the Control Panel of Windows. As a general rule you ought to always aim to double the ram capacity, ideally by using identical RAM chips. For example, in the event you have a single 512 Mb RAM chip in your laptop then you ought to aim to have 2x 512 Mb chips making a total of GB after the upgrade. If the existing RAM consists of 2x chips then both ought to be discarded & new identical RAM chips bought & installed. There are exceptions but most laptops work better with identical chips than mixed capacity RAM chips. All RAM is removed by pushing metal or plastic side tabs & removing the chip; installing the new chips is the reverse.

Over the last few years types of RAM have been used in laptops; DDR, DDR2 & DDR3. DDR is an abbreviation for double data rate. Regrettably, these types of RAM are not interchangeable; & within each type different speeds are available. Usually, the safest way to select which RAM to buy for your laptop is to carefully examining the label on the old RAM chips & buy the same type & speed as the original, but of a greater capacity. Alternatively, check the manufacturer's net site where the RAM specification for your laptop can usually be found. time you have done the upgrade reconnect the battery & power pack, turn on the laptop & check that the total amount of RAM present is as expected; if not then either a chip is flawed or has not been installed properly.

Tips: Get The Best Laptop for Your Buck

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:44:00 +0000

Over the years the rules for purchasing a computer have changed considerably. No longer is the laptop thought about a second class citizen in the computer world, with the new screens, the new classes of processors & large hard drives that are obtainable. People have talked about using laptops as desktop replacement for years but until now, it is not been feasible but the laptops being built today will certainly do the job. However, how are you able to make positive you are getting the best cost feasible on laptop computers?

Take a glance at these tips & make positive you are doing everything you can to get great deals on laptops:

1. Since laptops have a limited upgrade path, buy the laptop with most price that you can afford. This ensures you'll get years of service out of your investment.

2. Unless you are in to betting, virtually any new laptop method will give you an excellent user experience when connecting to the net, using word processing & other office capabilities & other standard functions. This means you don't have to spend thousands of dollars on a laptop when costing a few hundred will be over for your needs.

3. In the event you are using a laptop as a desktop replacement, using a docking station will simplify life greatly & save you money. These let you have a full sized setup for screens, keyboards & other peripherals in your home or office but enable you to disconnect your laptop in seconds to take with you. This means you can still use your existing screens & peripherals without losing functionality.

4. Make positive you get the right version of Windows when purchasing your laptop. All laptops will have some version of Windows pre-installed but the Home versions have limitations that may show troublesome in a business surroundings & upgrading is usually more expensive than purchasing a laptop with the right version already installed.

5. Watch for seasonal sales & specials. Back-to-school, Christmas & other seasonal sales can save you masses on a used laptop.

6. Retailers will discount heavily on "older" laptops (which may only be a few months’ old) as new processors, operating systems & configurations come out. Being attentive to product cycles can save hundreds as well.

Purchasing a used laptop & getting a pleasant deal is not as hard as you may think. It does take some research & a little patience to make positive you are getting everything you require while getting at a cost you can afford. Today, laptops can take the place of a desktop method fundamentally so you can actually reassign the money you'd spend on a desktop & buy more laptop instead. Keep in mind that a laptop is an investment in your future so purchasing as much laptop as feasible will serve you best.

Beginner Tips: Build Your Custom PC (Last Part)

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:52:00 +0000

Last part of the article, previous part can be seen here.

The next step is to unpack the motherboard & install the MOUNTING SCREW HOLDERS in the case. Usually, these are golden pegs that you will place in the case to support the motherboard. Your machine won't power up later you do not follow this step! Correspond the screw holders to the holes on the motherboard where the screws will go. When your screw holders are all in place, remove the rear connector panel that comes with the case & replace it with the specific to your motherboard. Slide the motherboard in to place through the rear panel & on top of the screw holders & screw the motherboard to the case.

Remove the processor slot cover & unlock the slot by moving the lever. Open your CPU & follow the instructions provided to put in the processor & the fan that came with it. When your processor is properly seated & locked, you ought to add a layer of thermal paste between the processor & the fan. Chair the fan & lock it in place according to the instructions & connect the power cable to the motherboard (there will only be slot where it can fit).

Unpack your DVD drive & your hard drive & slide them in to place. It is feasible for you to screw the drives in place through the side of the mounting brackets. When the drives are installed, proceed to place the RAM sticks in to their slots. They only fit way & inserting them will cause the latches at either finish to lock the RAM in place automatically.

Take SATA cables & connect each to each drive & to the motherboard. Now, connect the power supply to the motherboard in spots: find the rail with the 2x2 connector & plug that in to the appropriate 2x2 slot on the motherboard. Then, take the 2x12 Rail & plug it in to the appropriate spot on the motherboard. Find SATA rails & connect them to both drives. Finally, open the motherboard instruction manual & find out where the front panel connectors are. This is where you will connect the narrow cables that are coming from the front of the case. They control the power & reset buttons as well as the lights on the front of the computer case.

By the time all is said & done, connect any case fans to the appropriate power supply rails & then replace the computer's side panel & screw it in place. Plug the computer in to the wall socket & connect your screen, mouse & keyboard. Say a speedy prayer & press the power button. If all of your parts work & you followed these instructions correctly, your machine will now be powering up! Visit the bios to configure basic process settings & then insert your operating process CD in to the DVD drive & proceed to put in the OS of your choice.

Despite the length of these instructions, building your own computer can be a speedy affair. It takes an experience computer builder about 30 minutes to go from a bunch of boxes filled with parts to a newly built custom desktop computer. Don't let the mass of wires intimidate you. They only slot in spot & time you figure out what goes where, you will be comfortable working together along together with your new computer.

Keep in mind that building your own computer means that you are in charge of maintaining the machine. The parts you bought will have individual warranties so keep your receipts & keep their packaging. In the event you have any issues or questions, visit an online computer repair community to get help troubleshooting your issues.

Beginner Tips: Build Your Custom PC: Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:34:00 +0000

This article is the continual of Part 1: Begginer Tips: Build Your Custom PC

The number of SATA connectors will limit how lots of drives can be installed inside the computer. Usually, the number will suffice for most users. The number of PCI slots depends entirely on whether you plan to make use of them or in the event you will even need them. Plan slot for each type of card you will add. Finally, think about how many USB slots will be built in & whether that is for all of your devices (mouse, keyboard, printer, camera, microphone, mobile phone...)

Most basic users can receive a motherboard with an on-board video card. This will be for basic computer use & viewing of most videos. However, in the event you are planning to make video intensive use of your computer such as playing 3d video games or editing movies or pics, then you will certainly need a standalone video card instead of an on-board card. Video card (GPU) benchmarks are available in the same fashion as CPU benchmarks.

Your drive choices will be simple. Grab a SATA (connection type) DVD burner & a hard drive that suits your size & speed needs. Usually, you will need a 7200RPM (rotation per minute) hard drive or better & as much space in gigabytes as you anticipate using. In the event you have lots of pics or video, upgrade to a 500GB or higher hard drive. When that drive fills up, you can easily add a second internal drive or expand the computer with an external USB hard drive.

Your largest consideration when choosing the computer case will be aesthetic. Discover a case that you think looks nice & has a solid build quality(with good reviews) & add it to your cart. The last hardware item will be the power supply unit. While some cases come with, most do not. You will need an appropriate wattage to support your machine (300+ for basic machines, 500+ for high performance machines). Additionally, you will need connectors (RAILS) to power all of your devices. At the least, you will need SATA power cables for each drive).

To be safe, add an order of thermal paste/thermal compound for your CPU.

When you have received all of your parts, it is time to start. The first step to assembling your new computer is to open the case & lay it down on your work bench. This is done by removing the large screws on the back that hold the side panel in place. You can ignore the side panel until you are done assembling the machine. In the event you ordered a case without a power supply unit, go ahead & unpack your PSU & place it in the case & use the screws to hold it in place.

To be continued, stay tuned....

Beginner Tips: Build Your Custom PC (part 1)

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:06:00 +0000

Building your own custom desktop computer is a task that even a non-tech savvy person can accomplish. It is not as scary as it sounds as long as you follow the steps & ask questions when you need to. The advantage of making your own computer is that you get to pick everything. From how the case looks to what video card to include & what your budget is, you are in complete control. This is a great opportunity for both advanced computer users looking to build a monstrous gaming computer and the basic office user that wishes to save a few dollars.

Every person including you will need either one of these, from students, office workers, and enthusiast gamers!

The first step is to do your research & order your parts. Here are the relevant parts for a basic computer build:

- Optical Drive/DVD drive

- Hard drive

- Case

- Power Supply (PSU)

- Processor (CPU)

- Motherboard

- RAM (Memory)

- Operating Process

These are the core parts of a computer. However, you can fundamentally add to the core by purchasing additional parts like a video card or a wireless net card. As a base, that is all you will need.

I recommend beginning by choosing a processor. The processor is fundamentally the engine of the computer & will select what kind of motherboard you will purchase. For example, in case you are purchasing an Intel E8400 Wolfdale processor, you will need to buy a motherboard with a LGA 775 slot to accommodate the processor. You can visit cpubenchmark.net to see a performance & cost per performance rating for today's processors. Usually, you cannot compare the speed rating of CPUs. That means that because processor boasts 3.2 GHz, that doesn't necessarily mean that it is faster than another processor clocked at 2.9 GHz.

When your CPU is chosen, it is time to pick a motherboard. You need to be mindful of the following compatibilities:

- CPU socket type.

- Number & type of RAM slots

- Number of SATA Connectors for each hard drive & optical drive you will plug in. Leave room for expansion!).

- Number of PCI slots for additional cards (USB cards, modems, wireless network cards, HUBs...)

- Number of USB ports built in.

- Presence of on-board video card.

The CPU socket type is determined by the type of processor you buy. As of this writing, you will be purchasing the DDR3 RAM. You will get at least RAM slots but can upgrade to or more in case you anticipate needing that lots of. RAM sticks offer different capacities so you can mix & match. For example, you can purchase stick of 4GB or purchase sticks of 2GB to reach a total of 4GB of RAM.

The next part can be seen here.

Windows 8 Features Slick Search from Start Screen

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:11:00 +0000

When we talk about "search", most people would assume we're talking about Google, Bing and the like. While cataloging and searching the endless stream of information from the internet is vital, sometimes we just want to find something on our own computers.

Thumbing through the dozens of programs installed in the Start menu is one way to do it, but these days it's all about search. Check out the video below to see how Microsoft is improving search on Windows 8. Those who are also a fan of keyboard shortcuts or just hate using the mouse will also find a lot of love about the new search functions.

Windows 8 Search

Power users can also search down to a very granular level using AQS, such as the examples noted below:

Query	AQS Syntax
Find all files authored by Brian or David	author: (Brian OR David)
Find all photos with an F-stop of 2.8 where no flash was fired	f-stop:2.8 flashmode:no flash
Find all files where the file name contains a word starting with Metro and the file size is greater than 1MB

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Source: Tom's Hardware

The New Technology Trend for 2012

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:32:00 +0000

If technology trends are to be kept in sight, then 2011 was also surely the year that the cloud-based services & their potential were recognized.

So with the year over, the query that is popping up in everyone's mind is, which technology trends will define 2012?

Here are a few top choices for definitive technology trends for 2012:

1. 'Cloud' is here to stay!

Yes, you read that right. With Apple pushing iCloud out in the mid-October, there is much more yet to come from cloud computing. As increasingly IT departments move away from the traditional sharing of resources, over to cloud services they are seeing ever shrinking private knowledge centers which are positive to make their mark on not technology but businesses at every front.

Moving everything over to the net for IT companies is also a simpler choice as it gives them much more freedom to move around their knowledge between multiple centers. Industry analysts predict that in the next couple of years, businesses are likely to 'rent' their servers than maintaining their own. Thereby ensuring that this trend that will stay.

2. Web TV

Google did dabble in to the net TV market in early 2010, but like Google Wave (& recently Google+, which got rave reviews but finally failed to make its' mark) it flopped. Though in all honesty, the reviews for Google TV weren't all that great but coupled with poor service & lack of interest from the public made Google table the deal for a bit.

However, 2012 might show to be the year of Web TV. With Sony's Web HD TV, Logitech's Revue & Apple's foray in to Apple TV, Web TV is definitely poised to make a comeback as of the largest technology trends for 2012.

3. Better, faster & cheaper Smartphones

As increasingly cheap, faster & 'good looking'' devices are coming in to the market, the competition is getting tougher for Smartphones. One thing is positive though; Smartphones define the future of technology.

The iPhones & the Androids have the market much cornered but it is an open field for their competitors who are out there making cheap Smartphones that cater to every need. Mark our words, this is the future & is probably going to stay of the hottest trends for year 2012!

4. A Hybrid between a Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet & a PC

With increasingly users opting for smart rings & tablets like the iPod & the phone the market is ripe for hybrids, thus making it of the most eagerly awaited technologies for the approaching year.

The PC market has taken a hit with its' sales down in the year so far, but all is not wrong as the tech companies acknowledged that the consumer is looking for a cross over tool that comprises all of the technologies that are part of their everyday lives.

With Apple's iPod providing some kind of cross over gadget between the above, Google has its' Chrome book in the works whereas HP has its Omni PCs to thank & improve in the approaching months. They are waiting to see what magic the tech companies have in store for the next year!

Tips: Foldable Keyboards

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:20:00 +0000

Having mobile devices such as a Bluetooth are handy, but because they have such little keyboards, it is not always simple to be able to type documents of any considerable length, unless you have foldable keyboards handy. These keyboards are as useful to have as your mobile devices, & since they are plug & play devices, you can use them anywhere you use your other devices. Because you can fold it up, it is simple to carryover this type of keyboard with you wherever you go, & you will always have a keyboard with you when you require.

Don't Worry About Spills

There are a lot of times when it is not a good suggestion to make use of a mobile device, such as in places where there could be plenty of spills or other things that would destroy a traditional keyboard. Foldable keyboards are made from silicon-based materials, so they won't be damaged if anything gets spilled on them. You can use these keyboards anywhere, including schools, hospitals, & even while you are travelling, & you must not worry about anything happening to them. The materials used to make them are impervious to most types of destroy, & if something is spilled on them, they can be washed, even in the dishwasher.

Lightweight & Portable

One of the great things is that these keyboards are lightweight & portable. Because they are made from a rubbery material, they can be folded up & stored in little places. You can put them in to the pocket of a backpack, & ladies can keep in a medium sized purse or in a laptop computer case. A typical folding keyboard weighs less than a half a pound, & when unfolded, is the same size as a traditional keyboard you would get for any computer, with a cord that is about 10 feet in length.

Compatible with Windows

Plenty of people worry that plenty of the devices they use are not going to be compatible with other operating systems. Most folding keyboards are compatible with plenty of Windows formats, including Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista & Win7. This means that you can generate plenty of different types of documents in a variety of different formats.

Carrying around a laptop computer can be a pain after some time, & it is much more convenient to be able to carryover a smaller device, such as a Bluetooth or a laptop computer. Now it is even more convenient to have these devices, because you can still be comfortable while typing by using a foldable keyboard in lieu of the little keys on the devices.

To Upgrade Or Not To Upgrade...?

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:35:00 +0000

The decision whether to upgrade a computer or to buy a brand spanking new is something that all computer users finally face. Answering this query depends on lots of factors. For some users, a simple memory upgrade is, while other users require a newer model to meet their needs.

One major factor in determining whether to upgrade or to buy a brand spanking new computer is cost. Some PC's can benefit greatly from a comparatively cheap upgrade while for others; the cost of updating would be the same as that of buying a brand new computer outright.

Age is also an important factor to think about. As know-how improves, older machines are fundamentally unable to meet the demands of the latest application. No reasonable amount of updating can make a computer that runs Windows XP operate like a state of the art PC walking the latest operating method. While this is true, some PC users don't require the most modern features. Walking a few simple applications doesn't require a brand spanking new machine to do so.

For PC users whose machines are over a few years old, purchasing a brand spanking new computer may be better than updating. This is true for users walking the latest, & most technologically intensive, applications. Modern applications require modern hardware, simple techniques like registry tweaks & application upgrades will have tiny effect on machines that are past their prime.

A thing to keep in mind about updating a computer is that technology only lasts for not so long. While upgrades can extend the life of a PC, there comes a point when no amount of updating will produce positive effects. Another important fact about updating is that computers have technological limits; it is not feasible to continuing adding upgrades indefinitely.

Purchasing a brand spanking new computer is often a fascinating option for users. Faster machines with more memory & flashy application are stunning. When purchasing a brand spanking new computer it is important to understand that a variety of the features & programs available on older computers may not yet work on newer ones. It is up to the buyer to do their homework before making a purchase.

Thinking about needs, the age of current hardware & budget, it is usually simple to pick whether to upgrade a PC, or to buy a brand spanking new outright. Each choice has its own advantages & disadvantages but fortunately, making the choice is not usually a difficult.

OCZ Unveils ZT Power Supply Series

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:56:00 +0000

OCZ has announced a new line of modular power supplies, the ZT series. Users looking for a new power supply will be treated to high efficiency and cool operation in addition to the fully modular design. The ZT series will feature three different wattage options. A 550W model for $99.99, 650W for $109.99, and 750W for $119.99. The ZT series was designed with help from the PC Power & Cooling design team, and a temperature controlled 140mm fan will keep the 80-Plus Bronze nice and cool. With 85% efficiency and Energy-related Products Directive compliance, the ZT series will keep all your components running while also being good for the environment in standby mode.

Source: Overclockers Club

Things to Consider of A Gaming Case

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:39:00 +0000

This article provides you with knowledge on choosing gaming computer cases. The computer case houses & protects all of your expensive, high-performance parts so it is vital to receive a respectable quality case in the event you are after reliability.

What Size Case?

The first thing you require to know about computer cases is that they differ in size. You will require a case that is large enough to store all of your parts, with room for future upgrades. The most common size is ATX Mid-Tower which contains over space for the typical gaming build. In the event you require even more room or have special needs for your gaming PC you may require an ATX Full-Tower case instead.

Drive Bays

An important thing to look out for is the number & size of bays. Computer cases come with a differing number of bays, & you will require.5 inch bays for floppy drives & hard drives, & inch bays are necessary for your CD & DVD drives. Most cases on the market these days are packed filled with features & usually contain bays anyway, but check to make positive.

Motherboard Compatibility

Your case must be able to fit your motherboard. All motherboards have what is named a form factor, which is a size standard that the manufacturers follow. The most common form factor is ATX. So in the event you have an ATX motherboard, which is over likely, then you must pick a case that supports an ATX motherboard.

Cooling Fan

A good gaming PC case will have a quality 120mm fan for proper airflow to cool down your system. You don't require your precious parts to overheat & risk getting damaged, so getting a case that is known for lovely cooling is a pleasant suggestion in the event you have blazingly-fast parts. The best gaming computer cases for high-end gaming are equipped with multiple fans to effectively chill your system even further.

Conclusion

In this article they have looked at the various factors you ought to think about when choosing lovely gaming computer cases. The size, brand, motherboard compatibility, cooling fan/s are all important things to take in to consideration whilst choosing the best computer case for your gaming computer.

NVIDIA Announces 3D Vision 2 Glasses And 3D LightBoost Technology

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:30:00 +0000

We’re here on the USS Hornet attending NVIDIA’s GeForce LAN 6 event, where NVIDIA has just finished a kick-off keynote and product announcement between rounds of gaming. While NVIDIA has held LAN parties in the past, they don’t traditionally use them to announce new products. But the reality of the GPU product cycle is that with Kepler due in 2012 NVIDIA won’t be launching any major new consumer GPUs this fall, so instead the fall is being dedicated to their ecosystem products and GeForce LAN 6 is being used as the launch event for those products. So while today’s announcement isn’t a new GPU, it is still quite relevant to gaming.

As you may recall, it’s been nearly 3 years since NVIDIA first announced 3D Vision, their initiative to revitalize the shutter glasses 3D gaming market by adding support to their drivers for running a number of games in 3D, while at the same time taking care of the hardware on their own by producing the glasses and IR transmitter. Since then they have given the glasses a slight upgrade by extending the battery life, having a few monitor/laptop vendors integrate the IR transmitter into their wares, and introduced a separate set of wired glasses, but otherwise the platform has remained the same.

As for the competition NVIDIA is facing some pressure from AMD, whose HD3D initiative had been slow to start off but has finally gained some momentum with the release of monitors such as the Samsung SA750. At the same time NVIDIAs own sales have reached 500,000 glasses, meaning the product line has been deemed successful enough to continue its development. As a result 3D Vision is due for a refresh.
The result of that product refresh is pair of technologies: 3D Vision 2 glasses, and 3D LightBoost. The 3D Vision 2 glasses are the long awaited replacement for NVIDIA’s earlier 3D Vision wireless glasses, and feature a new fit and larger lenses. From NVIDIA’s perspective they wanted to have glasses with larger lenses for use with today’s 27” 120Hz monitors (3D Vision 1 launched with 22” monitors), whereas from our perspective we’ve never been a big fan of the wrap-around fit of the original glasses.

The result is that NVIDIA went with lenses that are 20% larger than with the older glasses, which in turn required making the glasses larger overall. This ends up killing 2 birds with one stone, as not only does NVIDIA get their larger lenses, but the larger frame allows them to promote the glasses as allowing less light to leak in from the side. At the same time the larger frame means that they’ve gone back and reworked the materials and the fit of the frame; the frame is now made out of a softer plastic, which should be more malleable to heads and headphones alike. With that said we haven’t had a chance to try out a set of 3D Vision 2 glasses yet, so we’ll be including our impressions shortly once NVIDIA brings them out for exhibition.

The second 3D Vision announcement of the evening is the announcement of 3D LightBoost, a new NVIDIA technology that is designed to partially mitigate the biggest pitfall of active shutter glasses: the poor visibility that results from the shutters blocking so much light. All 3D systems suffer to this to some extent – at the end of the day you’re blocking an image from reaching any given eye – but as anyone who has used both polarized and shutter systems can tell you, shutter systems have it worse. Thus the idea behind 3D LightBoost is that NVIDIA has a new way to operate their glasses that blocks less light, both from the monitor and from the immediate environment.

Unfortunately NVIDIA is holding their cards close to their chest here when it comes to discussing how the technology operates. What we have managed to get confirmed is that 3D LightBoost is a monitor technology (not a glasses technology), and that NVIDIA is playing with the monitor backlight to achieve this. Specifically they’re shutting off the backlight entirely between frames, and then activating the backlight at over 100% brightness when they want to show a frame. In effect the backlight itself is acting as a shutter.
The significance of this change is that by modulating the backlight the shutters on the glasses themselves no longer need to be closed for as long a period of time. Currently NVIDIA needs to close the shutters relatively early to prevent stereo crosstalk – left and right images being seen in the wrong eyes – from being noticed and breaking the 3D illusion. The need to close the shutters so early is a particular quirk of LCD monitors, as the shutters need to be closed while the LCD crystals are moving to their new alignment and only opened once the crystals are near or at their new alignment, since crosstalk will occur long before the image settles. Or to put another way, by modulating the backlight LCD motion blur can be hidden, which is a second way to reduce stereo crosstalk.

The result of this is that the shutters on the glasses can be kept open longer, which improves the amount of environmental light that gets through the glasses. For the monitor itself, the increase in image brightness is achieved by overdriving the monitor’s backlight, producing an image brighter than the current crop of 3D monitors at full brightness. The amount of overdrive is going to depend on the attributes of the monitor being used, and more immediately NVIDIA still hasn’t fully explained the technical reason for why they can overdrive a backlight but only for short periods of time. In any case the combination of the two effects results in both the image on the monitor and the immediate environment being perceived as being brighter. Presumably this method could also be used to reduce overall stereo crosstalk (which still exists to some extent), but NVIDIA is not promoting it as such.

As you can imagine, 3D LightBoost will require new monitors capable of handling the backlight modulation. NVIDIA’s launch monitor will be the ASUS VG278H, a 27” LED backlit TN monitor with a resolution of 1920x1080. The VG278H will launch this month at $699, and will also include an integrated 3D Vision IR transmitter and a set of 3D Vision 2 glasses (although strictly speaking the integrated IR transmitter isn’t required for 3D LightBoost or 3D Vision 2). The Acer HN274HB and BenQ XL2420T are also 3D LightBoost qualified, and in the laptop market NVIDIA will be launching 3D LightBoost with Toshiba’s Qosmio X770/X775 and Satellite P770/775 laptops, which feature a 17.3” screen and come with a pair of 3D Vision 1 glasses.

Wrapping things up, NVIDIA is telling us that 3D Vision 2 glasses will be available this month at the same price as their existing 3D Vision 1 kits. This means the 3D Vision 2 glasses alone will retail for $99, while the glasses plus an IR hub will retail for $149. All of these new products – the glasses and 3D LightBoost monitors alike – are backwards compatible with existing 3D Vision 1 gear, so 3D Vision 2 glasses will work with existing monitors, and we expect 3D Vision 1 glasses to work with the forthcoming 3D LightBoost monitors.

Meanwhile as this is a gaming event, 3D Vision Pro – NVIDIA’s RF 3D Vision system – hasn’t been mentioned, but given the similarities between the two products we’d expect it’s just a matter of time. So 3D Vision Pro owners have something to look forward to for 2012.
We’ll have more on 3D Vision 2 and 3D LightBoost later tonight once we’ve had a chance to play with the exhibition units, so stay tuned.

Update: We've just returned from the exhibit hall where NVIDIA is showing off the 3DVision 2 glasses and the Asus monitor (in fact the entire LAN tournament area is equipped with them). While we can't take any objective measurements in these conditions, subjectively the 3D LightBoost effect does appear to be doing its job. The environmental lighting getting through the glasses is immediately noticeably brighter; there's still some light being blocked of course, but I'd say it's comparable to passively polarized glasses now. As for the monitor brightness that's also subjectively better, but it's not immediately apparent without a regular monitor to compare it against. At first glance I'd again call it comparable to polarized monitors, but it's something that needs a controlled test.

Interestingly you'd never know that the Asus monitors were using 3D LightBoost just by looking at them. There's no flicker with the monitors, with or without the glasses. Again a controlled test will reveal more, but at first glance we're rather surprised by just how imperceptible the modulation of the monitor's backlight is.

Source: AnandTech

Jobs That Will Get Benefits form Laser Mouse

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:14:00 +0000

The laser mouse is comparatively new to the PC market. In case you will look at the number of homes that have them, though they are slowly growing in number; they still don't make up most of the mice in the hands of different PC & laptop computer users. There are a lot of computer users who are becoming keen on the new laser mouse than the elderly versions of mice.

It is unquestionable that the friction caused by the ball can sometimes flatten its construction making it less responsive to the mouse's movement. In case you are going to look in to the number of ways on the way you may benefit from this laser operated mouse, you will agree that it covers an array of professions. You could have it for your office, for your games & even for professional day-to-day tasks.

There are a lot of professions that may gain advantage in so lots of ways with this type of mouse. In case you are going to look in to the different professions that require an exactly responsive mouse, you'll be surprised how your profession could even be of them.

1. Writers

Writing could be trouble in case you don't have a functional mouse to highlight your text. In case you are going to write using your PC, you will notice how a functional mouse like the IntelliMouse explorer 31 can make the difference. Writers require feeling comfortable when writing for hours. Not only does a keyboard require to be ergonomically designed, the mouse also needs to be fit to the average sized hand.

2. Photographers

The age of film photography is now over. With digital photography at its peak today, digital modification is necessary to smooth out photographs. In digital modification, you require a mouse over a keyboard. With this, you require having not only a responsive mouse in terms of the cursor's movement; you will also require both the right & left click to be comfortable on your hand.

3. Gamers

Professional gamers require the most ergonomic keyboard & mouse in order to perform their best. There is a lot of betting competitions out there today that paves way for giant sums of funds for game fans. The mastery of the keyboard & the responsiveness of the mouse can truly make the difference of winning the cost.

4. Businessmen

The cost of businesses purchasing new mice for their operations is now a long-term concern. Most in case you are paying for new ones every single time a mouse expires on a PC. With the new versions of mice, you no longer must worry much about wear & tear. The ball is usually the culprit for the demise of the elderly mice.

To sum things up, there is an immense number of professions that may gain advantage from the new versions of mice in the market. Not only is this cost-effective, it is also aesthetically appealing. Unlike the box typed elderly mice, the new versions of mice can be a bit curvy following the contour of the finish user's hand.

Another thing that makes such mice great investments for professions is the fact that it diminishes the risks for carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel is known to be caused by the awkward positioning of the hand for hours at a time. With professions relying on their hands, it is relevant that they feel comfortable when they are working with their craft or with their projects. The laser mouse today is over useful for the casual PC users but also to the different heavy computer users who spend over 8 hour in front of the monitor.

Gaming on Laptop: Are Dedicated Keyboards Good Enough?

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:11:00 +0000

Most laptop users are also the admirers of computer games. They enjoy the action in the virtual world. In general, laptops can't satisfy the need of gamers. As far as I know, most of them love to use desktop while playing games.

As a consequence, there are added laptops solely created for gaming purpose. The laptop keyboard gets decreased quickly while gaming, so gamers prefer to buy a replacement such as a USB keyboard. As an affiliated keyboard, it prolongs laptop keyboard’s lifetime.

In case of options, features, price, gaming keyboards are different from the other regular laptop keyboards. When you decide to buy a gaming keyboard, you need to bring these factors into consideration. First of all, we should know the keyboard’s durability for long-term gaming use. That is to say, the main factor is anti-toughness. Second is the ergonomics. Some integrated keyboards are ergonomic and customizable. In this way, it is able to reduce the annoyance of long hitting and have your hands in a released condition. Moreover, the hot keys and short cut keys are important as gaming involves the key handling. These keys should be distributed accordingly to your preference. Better to try the gaming keyboard yourselves rather than merely reading reviews in the website. Or you may end up buying a gaming keyboard that does not suit your gaming style. And that means wasting lots of money.

Which one do you think is more enjoyable for gaming?

It's known that gaming keyboard has more ability and features than the regular laptop keyboard. As a consequence, many of them come with high price. But if you are not a gamer, odds that you will never need a gaming keyboard.

General Tidbits For Buying A Gaming Computer

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:23:00 +0000

When looking to buy a gaming computer for your gaming needs, there are thousands of choices to choose. Most of the time, they will blow every computers around out of the water. However, knowing what components you need for gaming computer allows you to ignore the marketing hype and nonsense and find the right gaming computer configuration at the right price.

Whether you opt to shop for a pre-assembled computer or buy components individually and assemble your own personal gaming powerhouse, the necessary parts stay similar. whereas it used to be all concerning processors, speeds have increased to the purpose that any processor created within the previous few years can provide over enough performance for many games when let alone correct parts. For many games, a dual-core processor with a clock speed around 2.4 GHz can suit most gaming needs. Compare costs but, as a four, six or eight-core processor will give enhancements if the value is correct. Whereas a faster processor might increase gaming performance slightly, they're the foremost expensive thanks to increase performance. These days, the necessary factors when selecting a gaming computer are a correct graphics card and adequate RAM to permit snappy computer response.

With the cheap value of RAM, it's usually one in every of the most cost effective components to splurge on for a few added multitasking performance. Whereas the advantages of RAM in gaming are often restricted on the upper-end of the size, further RAM can give fast response times when doing different tasks on your computer whereas gaming. As a vacant minimum, 2GB of RAM might suffice. However, it's advised to induce 4GB of RAM. For added performance boosts, upgrading to 6GB or additional of RAM can enable space to grow and provides noticeable results.

The true workhorse of the gaming computer is that the graphics adapter or video card. These devices handle the show of any video or graphics, create a colossal distinction in video quality and improve frame rates. Select a computer with an infatuated graphics adapter for the simplest performance. Whereas on-board video processors have improved, they can’t match the raw video processing power that dedicated cards can harness. When selecting a video card, compare processing cores, most resolution, out there memory, and memory and processor speeds. An excellent resource for comparing video card performance is often found at Video Card Benchmarks.

AM3+ Processor Support BIOS Updates Available for Several MSI Motherboards

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:23:00 +0000

Leading international mainboard and graphics card maker MSI released the mainboard BIOS with full AMD AM3+ 8-core CPU support for download today. Enthusiasts that own one of the listed mainboards1 can now download the update to support the latest AMD AM3+ 8-core CPUs (B2 Stepping). For those planning to purchase a new mainboard, if the box is labeled with “Supports AM3+ CPU with New BIOS,” the mainboard will support the powerful AMD AM3+ 8-core CPUs out of the box. Enthusiasts that have purchased a mainboard that is on the list of compatible mainboards can update the BIOS themselves to support the latest AM3+ 8-core CPUs. Also, new in this BIOS update is official support for MSI’s proprietary ClickBIOS II system optimization tool for all AMD 900 mainboards. The graphical UEFI BIOS provides mainboard-level support, and exporting OC Profiles to USB drives offers unparalleled convenience.

Support for Latest AMD AM3+ 8-core CPUs Out of the Box with Designated Mainboards
Starting today, enthusiasts can purchase MSI mainboards with a “Supports AM3+ CPU with New BIOS” label on the box. The labeling indicates that the mainboard has been updated with the latest BIOS and already supports the AMD AM3+ 8-core CPUs (B2 Stepping), so users can enjoy the extreme performance of the next-generation processors straight out of the box. Buyers of MSI mainboards on the list of compatible models will not need to buy a new mainboard. Once they update to the new BIOS, their mainboard will be ready for AMD AM3+ 8-core CPUs.

ClickBIOS II on all MSI AMD 900 Mainboards
All MSI AMD 900 mainboards now also come with MSI’s proprietary ClickBIOS II UEFI. System settings can be adjusted using the mouse, and the ClickBIOS II utility also supports online driver updates, BIOS updates and full-system backups. Also, for the first time ever, OC profiles can also be exported to USB drives under UEFI, a very convenient feature for overclocking enthusiasts

Source: Hardware Canucks

Intel Sues Over "Intel" Trademark Infringement

noreply@blogger.com (RootZ) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:13:00 +0000

Intel has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Salt lake City-based Intelspec, LLC.

In its filing, Intel claims that Intelspec uses a "name and mark that wholly incorporates and emphasizes the world-famous Intel trademark." According to Intel, the result is confusion and assumptions that Intel may be the source or sponsor of the goods and services provided by Intelspec - or "that there is an association" between the two companies. Intel also claims that Intelspec dilutes the Intel trademark.
The chip maker is asking for a judgment that would, at Intel's discretion, cancel or transfer all rights to the intelspec.com domain name to Intel. Intel also wants a judgment that forces Intelspec to "cancel or modify" its corporate name, as well as a reward for damages and profits Intelspec has taken because it was using "Intel" in its name.
The suit is somewhat strange as Intelspec is not even remotely active in a segment that would affect Intel's core business. Intelspec is a construction and engineering firm that is, for example, taking contracts for waste management facilities, mining, oilfield infrastructure, as well as military and government construction. Only lawyers may be able to understand how Intelspec could have capitalized in its business by using "Intel" as part of its name.
This one just doesn't look right and it may be common sense to see that it would take quite a bit to confuse a construction firm with a chipmaker, as long as we aren't considering fab construction. In that case, Intel could argue that there may be confusion, but it would be tough to prove that Intel's interests have been damaged as a result of that circumstance. Intelspec does not have a trademark on its name.
However, the trademark suit follows a series of previous trademark complaints. In June of this year, Intel filed a complaint with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center that asked for the cancellation or transfer of 15 different domain names that included the "Pentium" trademark.

Source: Tom's Hardware