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Wednesday Morning #2
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(link) Wednesday, 14-December-2005 03:22:12 (GMT +10) - by Agg
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ZDNet conducted their own dual-core desktop duel with AMD and Intel CPUs. To answer the question once and for all, we set ourselves to a no-holds-barred dual-core desktop CPU fistfight.
Bit-Tech report from DreamHack 2005, the largest LAN party in the world. Over 6000 gamers made their way in and found themselves a spot to set up in - the place was packed!
TweakTown checked out the ATI Catalyst 5.12 performance. Next year we will have the 6.1’s and start all over again as long as ATI keep up with their promise for monthly driver releases, which has remained true for a long while now.
AusGamers have the new Quake 4 Beta Patch v1.05 available for download. This update is recommended for Windows users with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) enabled processors, multiple processors, or systems with a dual core processor.
From mp: The legendary C0deKing has provided screenshots of a world first - 18x burn, and on a lite-on 1693s drive. Very interesting considering Plextor announced their interest in 18x burners not long ago. Yet again we have Lite-on drives with hidden secret bonuses ;) 16x was previously the 'safe' limit for dvd spin velocity - funny to see these small improvements even now.
Timbot sent in this cheap macro lens mod project. Of course, as I’m using a Pringles can to make this lens, you also have the opportunity to pause for a snack. Now that’s the type of DIY projects I like. Just the thing for our extremely busy Photography forum.
Techspot have a tweak guide for Firefox 1.5. This updated guide will take you through all that Firefox 1.5 has to offer covering the options menu, about:config preferences, CSS, extensions and more. Speaking of which, guess where www.iesucks.com goes to, thanks Eroda.
PCMech (with free annoying popup) have an article about multi-tasking concepts. Kram dives into single core, dual core and hyperthreading CPUs and describes their differences and similarities.
Bit-Tech report on some new cinematic effects in Valve's Source engine. PC-Perspective have their thoughts too. AusGamers have some downloadable videos of the effects.
This is kinda old news, but AMD is apparently stopping S939 Opteron production. Cue wailing and wringing of hands in our AMD Hardware forum.
Adobe have completed their takeover of Macromedia, thanks James. The combination of Adobe and Macromedia creates one of the world's largest, most innovative and diversified software companies.
SgtMjrTank spotted this page of Internet Top Ten Lists.. full of a serious amount of nerd trivia.
TheTechZone ponder MMORPG addiction. I've never played one (not since back in the text-interface MUD days).. largely because I can really see myself getting sucked into them and losing large chunks of my life.
Speaking of which, Boga spotted this flash version of Command & Conquer.
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