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Getting to Know the Rampage II Extreme… With Benching in Mind
This article will be editorial in nature, full of my opinions. I’m a bencher, so my views will not be based on gaming performance, or how “cool” it looks in a LAN box. The ASUS Rampage II Extreme is the top of the line for ASUS, as such, it better be worth it. My goals and expectations are ...
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Making the Most of Media Centre Remotes: Installation and Custom Mapping
Have you ever wanted to get more out of your remote in Linux? I sure did. I spend a lot of time setting up and programming for media centres. One thing that I have found with Linux is that many of the remotes that are “obsolete” in Windows Vista/7 actually are still well supported in Linux. ...
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Posterous - Overclockers.com's Community Pictures
Posterous blogging is the blogging platform for people who don't like to blog.
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MSI P55-GD80 Motherboard Review
Since the release of Intel’s P55 platform, a seemingly endless number of motherboards have been popping up, ranging from under $100 for basic entry-level boards to close to $300 for feature-packed overclocking powerhouses. MSI’s top end 1156 motherboard, right around the middle of the P55 ...
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Gigabyte P55-UD6 Review
Since the introduction of the P55/Lynnfield platform a few months ago, I’ve had the opportunity to test several P55 motherboards. Each has had it’s own advantages, as well as it’s own quirks and bugs. But every time I test a new board, I always come back to this one: Gigabyte P55 UD6.
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Corsair Labs 2009: Home Theater PC Build Log
In December of 2007, Corsair Labs took a look at building a high definition Home Theater PC, or HTPC. Since that time, several exciting new technologies and innovations have become available that give us cause to revisit the the topic.
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The Oven Trick (repairing your broken video card with an oven)
Like many people out there, you’ve probably had your video card die within just a few days or even weeks of the warranty running out. If this has happened to you, don’t stress!
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Folders Helping Folders
Are you new to folding? Having issues getting the clients to run correctly? Or maybe a long time folder getting confused with all of the new clients available? Maybe you are trying to squeeze that last little bit of production out of your computer. If any of these apply to you, the Team 32 ...
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HD 5870 BIOS Flashing
HD 5870 BIOS Flashing
overclockers.com — I received my spanking new XFX 5870 from Newegg.com. I really don't have vendor preference and as... these cards are in high demand you have to take what you can get. The only issue with the stock XFX card and most other brands for that matter is the ... (more) HD 5870 BIOS Flashing
Do I really need a Home Theater PC (HTPC)?
The Home Theater PC has hit an all time high. Everyone wants to have a single location to play music, stream movies, and capture movies like a DVR, and some would like to browse the Internet on that same PC. I think this is a little extreme. The HTPC is now becoming the do everything PC, and ...
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Windows 7 Tips and Tweaks
It has been a while since Windows 7 has been out in one form or another. Now that it has been released to retail, we thought it would be nice to share a collection of tips and tweaks with everybody else!
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ATi HD 5870 Review
We are going to be covering the SAPPHIRE Radeon Model 100281SR priced @ $379.00. In this review I intend to discuss Performance, benchmarks and overall as a buyer what you should expect from this video card.
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Windows 7. A Compelling Upgrade From Vista?
There's been a lot of love for Windows 7 on the web, and it has generated a good buzz with media in general. I've given it a decent trial, and I don't see a compelling reason to switch from Vista. Windows 7 has brought a few changes, but it doesn't amount to much more than a theme pack for Vista.
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How to Dual Boot Windows and Linux on a Fake RAID Array
This is a guide explaining how to dual boot Windows and Linux off a single RAID array. It was tested with a RAID0 array but it should work with all types.
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Announcing the 1st Annual OCF Rosetta Ream Event - The Rosie RAC Harvest!
Come one, come all! The OCF Rosetta Team needs YOU! Free hardware prizes!
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Noctua NH-U12P-SE2 Review
Recently I got my hands on the Noctua NH-U12P-SE2 CPU cooler and I've had a few days to try it out.
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Downcore That CPU
In the later parts of Summer 2009, I was in an overclocking competition. Someone was talking about lowering the number of cores so that they could increase the overall speed of the CPU. This made sense, sort of.
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Out of the Loop?
With Microsoft's new operating system out, are you looking to build a new machine, but aren't caught up on what has changed over the last few years? Here are my opinions regarding current trends in PC building for those getting back into the game.
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To Dell or Not to Dell – Warranty Laptop Service
To Dell or not to Dell, that is the question many of us face when considering buying a new laptop. Before going out and purchasing from Dell however, there are a few things I would like to share about my experiences with them.
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Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Opening Scene
COD: MW2 has been stirring up a lot of controversy lately with the recent leak of its in-game airport opening scene which plagued the internet, it seems to portray a terrorist plot resulting in the gruesome killing of many civilians.
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