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	Com-Pad Speed-Pad & maXXpad Review
April 29th, 2005 - The large surface of the pad is a plus as we see more and more company producing large mouse-pads and I have mention quite a number of times that this is surely the trend nowadays. The pad is quite the opposite if you compare it with the Speed-pad as this pad is designed for the low sensitivity users.

Data Modeling

April 29th, 2005 - Data modeling is the practice of representing data structures and their relationships through conceptual modeling. The benefits of implementing this process during the design phase of your database project include improved data integrity, a more efficient development cycle, a clearer vision of the entities that are being represented in your database, and a powerful visual aid for collaboration and database design.

Microsoft WinHEC 2005

April 29th, 2005 - IF WE LEARNED anything from Microsoft s Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) 2005, it''s that the move to 64-bits will be a very quick and easy transition, with most new systems containing x86-64 processors by the end of 2005. WinHEC launched Microsoft s long-awaited Windows x64 operating systems in XP Professional and several Server 2003 flavors. Everywhere we turned, x64 desktop and server systems were on display.

Regardless of whether most consumers will benefit much from 64-bit computing, Microsoft, AMD, and Intel are pushing it as the next step in the evolution of PC computing. In addition to all of the x64 hype, WinHEC also yielded some interesting information regarding 64-bit drivers, Windows "Longhorn," Samsung''s hybrid hard drives, and Shuttle''s Pentium M-based home theater PC.

OCZ Gold PC3200 1GB Dual Channel Kit

April 29th, 2005 - Is it just me, or is OCZ always releasing some crazy overclocking memory? I remember when they announced the Gold PC3200 VX and everyone went nuts trying to figure out what chips were used. I had an idea that it would be Winbond, but since Winbond officially announced they were leaving the DRAM market, I threw that guess out the window. It turned out that Winbond chips really were used underneath those shiny gold heatspreaders. Although the Gold PC3200 VX is rated to run 2-3-3-8 with 2.6v, many overclockers have found that it was able to scale rather nicely with increased voltage. With the DFI Ultra-D motherboard, many have pumped as much as 3.6v into those sticks and hit beyond 250MHZ. What''s really interesting is that the die inside the IC''s are based on the same processing as the old CH5 chips. These new ones are called Winbond UTT CH5. We know that the Gold VX are great overclockers if you can supply the voltage, so what''s the point of the new release of the Gold PC3200?

	Scythe Silent Box
April 20th, 2005 - "If you want a completely silent system, you should definitely take a look this Silent Box. Be warned though, temperatures do rise a bit."

	Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC4000 1GB DC Kit
April 20th, 2005 - "Corsair is not the only player with the flashy looks. Crucial''s Ballistix Tracer steps up with their "bling bling" memory to give enthusiasts great performance, overclockability, and of course, aethestics."

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