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Mark's PC Hardware / Reviews Blog August 2003 Archive

By Mark Kyrnin, About.com Guide to PC Hardware / Reviews since 2002

PCToys LightMAXX CCFL Kit and DIY

Sunday August 31, 2003
Ever wanted to spice up your computer case with a little colored light to show off your desktop components? Today I have posted a review of the LightMAXX cold cathode ... Read More

Net Reviews: HP nc4000 and Dell X300 Ultraportables

Friday August 29, 2003
Today, PC Magazine has released a couple of reviews on ultraportable notebook computers which they compare against their favorite, the IBM ThinkPad X31. For this review, they focus on the ... Read More

Promotions: HP Fall Pavillion Rebate

Thursday August 28, 2003
In the market for a new notebook computer system? If so, you might want to check out the HP Pavilion line of notebook computers. Hewlett-Packard has just announced their new ... Read More

Net Reviews: CrazyPC Airbrush Applique

Wednesday August 27, 2003
Have an older PC case laying around the place that is still functional but has the old plain beige design? Would you like to spruce it up with something a ... Read More

PC Magazine: Build Your Own PC

Wednesday August 27, 2003
For those of you that just can't find the right prebuilt system out there on the market and want to have a little more control about what goes into your ... Read More

Net Reviews: High-End Sound Cards

Monday August 25, 2003
Sound cards have become a very overlooked component. For most people the integrated audio solutions are more than enough. But what about those that want high quality audio? Lost Circuits ... Read More

Got a GPS? Win an Athlon64!

Monday August 25, 2003
OK, its not as simple as that. AMD has announced a new contest entitled AMD Athlon 64 Processor High-Tech Treasure Hunt. Participants in the contest will be provided 64 clues ... Read More

Net Reviews: Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 SATA RAID-0

Saturday August 23, 2003
Many of today's latest computer systems come with some form of RAID controller onboard. With the most recent motherboards, this is generally an integrated RAID-0/1 driver. While not necessarily ... Read More

Top Mainstream Desktop Computers

Friday August 22, 2003
Over the last six days a number of reviews have been posted of mainstream desktop computer systems priced under US$1700 with monitor or US$1200 without. Now that all of the ... Read More

WinBook PowerSpec 9250

Friday August 22, 2003
WinBook has always been known for its portable notebook computers, but many people don't know they also sell desktop systems. Today we look at the WinBook PowerSpec 9250 mainstream desktop ... Read More

Promotions: Free Shipping from Dell

Thursday August 21, 2003
Dell has updated their special offers to include Free Shipping on all new Dell Dimension desktop or Inspiron notebook computer systems. They are also offering CD Burner upgrades and instant ... Read More

Net Reviews: Cornea CT1704 17" LCD

Thursday August 21, 2003
The most common name when looking for an LCD monitor that seems to come up is Samsung, but are the necessarily the best choice? What about lesser known companies? MOD ... Read More

Building an AMD Based Computer

Thursday August 21, 2003
Interested in building your own PC rather than purchasing one? Well today AMDMB has posted their Building an AMD Based Computer System article. It features information about all the various ... Read More

Sony VAIO PCV-RS320

Thursday August 21, 2003
Sony was always known for its consumer electronics and only over the past few years has become a major player in the computer market. Today we have a review of ... Read More

Polywell Poly 865PE

Thursday August 21, 2003
Polywell is a lesser known manufacturer of personal computer systems that is known for its great values and performance. Today we look at the Polywell Poly 865PE mainstream desktop personal ... Read More

MPC Millenia 920i

Wednesday August 20, 2003
MPC used to be known as MicronPC, but with the company changing ownership away from Micron the name changed. Today we review the MPC Millenia 920i mainstream desktop PC. The ... Read More

IBM NetVista M42

Wednesday August 20, 2003
IBM is the largest computer company in the world with much of their business in the corporate markets. They do have a line a personal computers for the consumer market ... Read More

Net Reviews: Crossover WS-5 Water Cooling Kit

Tuesday August 19, 2003
As computer processors keep getting faster, they also generate more heat. The limits of air cooling are already starting to impact the ability of computers to get faster. One of ... Read More

HP Pavillion a250n

Tuesday August 19, 2003
HP is currently neck and neck with Dell in terms of total personal computer sales. Recently they announced a new strategy of targeted computer designs. Today we look at the ... Read More

Gateway 500XL

Tuesday August 19, 2003
Gateway has been actively pushing its business into the consumer electronics market but they are still primarily a computer manufacturer. Today we have a review of the Gateway 500XL mainstream ... Read More

Net Reviews: WinBook PowerSpec 9340

Monday August 18, 2003
WinBook is a manufacturer that has been producing notebook computers for a long time. Earlier this year they started to produce a line of desktop computers. Today, PC Magazine has ... Read More

New Alienware Area 51m Sentia Notebook

Monday August 18, 2003
Alienware today has announced a new mobile notebook computer the Alienware Area 51m Sentia. This system is a big departure away from the mobile gaming market that they have focused ... Read More

eMachines T2625

Monday August 18, 2003
eMachines is synonymous with low cost systems in the PC marketplace. Lately they have been trying to break out of that mold with new offerings. Today we look at the ... Read More

Dell Dimension 4600

Monday August 18, 2003
Dell is the current leader in desktop consumer computer sales in the world. Today we look at the Dell Dimension 4600 mainstream desktop computer system. Priced around US$1700 with a ... Read More

Compaq Presario S4300nx

Sunday August 17, 2003
It has been over a year since HP and Compaq merged, but the Compaq brand and Presario name continue to be used. Today we have a review of the Compaq ... Read More

ABS Bravado 2440

Sunday August 17, 2003
ABS is a lesser known manufacturer of desktop personal computers, but they have a reputation for making very good systems. Today we have a review of the ABS Bravado 2440 ... Read More

Net Reviews: Thermal Compound Comparison

Saturday August 16, 2003
As computer systems continue to get more powerful, they also build up more heat. To deal with this, an ever increasing number of components have heatsinks attached to them to ... Read More

Promotions: eMachines Back to School Rebate

Thursday August 14, 2003
eMachines is known for their low costs systems and they are making their prices even lower. They have jumped into the back to school sales offers with their Back to ... Read More

Net Reviews: ASUS V9950 GeForceFX 5900 Ultra

Thursday August 14, 2003
Lots of video card reviews posted to the Net today. A large amount of focus has been on the ATI based cards, but there are a large number of new ... Read More

Net Reviews: Shuttle SN45G and SB61G2 XPCs

Tuesday August 12, 2003
Shuttle's line of small form factor barebone PCs have become extremely popular with enthusiasts. ExtremeTech today has a review of the latest Shuttle SB61G2 i865PE and SN45G nForce2 XPCs. Both ... Read More

What is RAID?

Monday August 11, 2003
Have you ever looked at the specifications of a motherboard or a new computer system and come across the term RAID? Not sure what RAID is other than a bug ... Read More

Net Reviews: Samsung SyncMaster 192T

Saturday August 9, 2003
LCD monitors have become extremely popular due to their small dimensions and dropping prices. But what about the large LCD displays? GideonTech has a review of the Samsung SyncMaster 192T ... Read More

Net Reviews: TYAN Tachyon G9600Pro

Thursday August 7, 2003
ATI's Radeon 9600 Pro graphics processor has been a very popular chip for mainstream graphics boards. So popular that supplies of the boards have been limited. Today, HardOCP has a ... Read More

Promotions: Free DVD Burner

Thursday August 7, 2003
Have you been wanting to get a DVD burner with your new computer, but the cost is just a little too high? Dell has your answer with its Free DVD ... Read More

PC Magazine Back to School PCs

Wednesday August 6, 2003
PC Magazine has posted a very large Back to School PCs article. This article includes a review of 7 desktop systems and 10 notebook systems targeted towards students. Also ... Read More

Net Reviews: XP-TMC Athlon Multiplier Upgrade Kit

Wednesday August 6, 2003
AMD's Athlon line of processors has been very popular with the enthusiasts for overclocking. Their most recent processors are not locked allowing for easy overclocking. Older processors were locked requiring ... Read More

Crucial PC3200 DDR Memory

Monday August 4, 2003
PC3200 memory has been one of the fastest adopted speeds of memory in recent years. This is thanks to the excellent nForce2 and i865/875 chipsets that standardized the 400 MHz ... Read More

Net Reviews: ATI and NVIDIA Laptop Graphics

Monday August 4, 2003
Laptop computer sales have been steadily rising thanks in part to the desktop replacement class of systems. One area that has not been very competitive against desktop systems has been ... Read More

Net Reviews: Power Supply Comparison

Friday August 1, 2003
Power supplies are an often overlooked component in a computer system. Many people tend to just use the generic units that come supplied with their case. These are not always ... Read More

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