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Wednesday Morning. (0 Comments) (link)
Wednesday, 22-May-2002 03:17:49 (GMT +10) - by Darkness'

Excellent, my smoothwall box *Cerberus* is finally working so here I am to bring you some news.

Well for all the people waiting to grab a copy of GTA3 make sure it's a legit copy as it comes packed with the latest SafeDisc 3 protection. Thanks Anthrox. Interesting read of the user comments under the article as well. On the subject of legit software, The leader of one of the oldest warez groups 'Drink or Die' has been given 46 months in federal prison.

Microsoft are trying even harder to get a piece of the online gaming pie by preparing to launch a $1 billion dollar gaming network. Staying on the gaming topic, there is a guide to tweaking your Jedi Knight 2 for better gaming performance.

There is a Windows XP patch out to fix slow Hard Disk performance.

Futurelooks has an interview with William Phelps of NetEmp. On a completely unrelated note, there is a guide on how to make a fan shroud for your water cooling rig.

Just a quick congratulations to the 412Sqn who took out the trophy for the annual Australian Air Force Cadet drill competition. On'ya fellas.

Have a bad smell in your room? Perhaps something is dead in your PC. This is a classic example of why you should always keep the plates on the back of your computer case. Maybe I should take my own advice... Oh and here's what happens when you shoot your monitor. Thanks Kharn83.

Ever wondered what would happen if you ran 1 million amps through a quarter? I can sleep better knowing that ecto :)

Competitions :
Mikhailtech May 2002 Giveaway - Week 3 and who could forget our very own folding competition!

Reviews :
DFI NB76-EA/Intel i845G chipset review on viahardware.
Shuttle's SS50 P4 barebone system from hardware testdk.
EPoX 4G4A+ board based on Intel 845G chipset.
Colorcases X Wing Chrome/Silver Case in Video Review
Soyo Dragon KT333 Ultra Review and More from hardwarepub.
Intel's New DDR Chipsets - 845E & 845G from anandtech.
Xoxid Midnight Wind Modded Case Review @ gamingin3d.
OCSystem Enhanced Radeon 8500 64mb Review from mikhailtech.
Intel i845G; The 533MHz Value Chipset from tweaktown.
CPUCool a software, CPU Cooler from monster hardware.
TDK VeloCD 24/10/40F ReWriter Review @ designtechnica.
Intel and VIA chipsets for Pentium 4 on 533 MHz bus roundup
Chillblast web cam reviewed by chillblast.
Wacom Graphire2 Graphics Tablet Review by tweakers.com
CaseAce GearGrip - Pro from viperlair.
Skyhawk MSR4620EP(F) Aluminum Mini Server Case Review from amdmb.
Case painting techniques from pc-workshop.
Shattered Web Custom Appliques Reviewed @ VH.
PC2700 DDR333 Roundup by tweakers.
VyW Case Fans Mini Review by void your warranty.

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