Sapphire HD4770

jponkko@metku.net — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

In addition to being a cost-effective solution for some sunday-gamers, this card is the first one to utilize the new RV740 chip, which is the only graphics chip at the moment which is produced with the new 40 nm process at TMSC.

OLED Technology by 4D Systems

jponkko@metku.net — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Getting a nice and easy to use screen to a project can be a bit tricky as it usually involves complex fiddling with libraries etc. But don't worry, here's a nice solution to this problem: OLED displays from 4D Systems!

Steelseries World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse

jponkko@metku.net — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Every game and game type has their own requirements for the hardware. For FPS games it may be the accuracy and tracking, for MMORPGs, macros have become important. Steelseries has approached the WoW crowd with a new mouse - The World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse.

Microsoft SideWinder X8 Bluetrack Gaming Mouse

jponkko@metku.net — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

The Sidewinder X8 is exactly what it says on the tin, a high-end wireless gaming mouse. If it fits your needs, hand and wallet, then there's no reason why not to go for the X8.

How to get started with microcontrollers - Part 2

jponkko@metku.net — Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

This is the second part of the microcontroller tutorial series. This time we'll control some motors, fade some leds, interface with a computer and more.<br>

Gainward 295 GTX

jponkko@metku.net — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

After losing the performance crown, Nvidia pulled some aces to take back the title. The newer GT200b core made it possible for Nvidia to regain the crown in the same way as which it lost it, placing two GPUs onto the same card.

Antec Fusion Remote Max

jponkko@metku.net — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Like the Sonata Elite, also the Fusion Remote Max is an updated version of a case we've already reviewed on Metku.net once before. While the Sonata Elite still followed the footprints of its predecessors, the Fusion Max goes a bit further and the internal layout is redone to take full-size ATX motherboards.

Project: Subwoofer

jponkko@metku.net — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0200

I have a pair of Genelec 8030 speakers. They are good but bass reaches only 55 hz. Music sounds great but movies lack a bit of depth. This subwoofer project is based on 10" subwoofer driver made by Norwegian Seas and Hypex subwoofer amplifier.

Assembly Winter '09

jponkko@metku.net — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Assembly Winter 2009 was organized at Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre (Pirkkahalli) during the past weekend...

Antec Sonata Elite

jponkko@metku.net — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Sonata has gone through some cosmetical changes before. Let us see if the update this time is just skin-deep or has Antec made some larger changes to their very popular case.

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