Integrated graphics get a right going-over

COMPUTER SHOPPER took a look into the world of integrated graphics and looked for ways how to encourage mainstream folk to dig into the world of integrated graphics cards. If you are a computer savvy reader, we would advise you to take a look at this mainstream oriented article. However, author makes a specific point when it comes to Intel's own G965 chipset.

If you are looking for a new monitor and are on the budget, you might want to consider getting an 20" LCD from HP, which just got reviewed over at Digitaltrends.

Andrzej Bania posted his fourth monthly column over at Hardware.Info. For those that do not follow hardware world, Andrzej was PR and Marketing manager for ATI before AMD took over. Since AMD's Human Resources people are acting like AOL folk when they took over Time Warner, creative folk like Andrzej had no choice but to leave. And folk wonder why AMD is considered to be a company in trouble...

Phoronix checked out compatibility between Abit's AB9 motherboard and Linux/Solaris.

BootDaily tested XFX's 680i LT SLI motherboard in regular Wintel environment. We wonder how would 680i behave in the world of open sauced or free operating systems as Linux/Solaris, but we will have to wait a bit for that one.

If you feel like exercising in French, head over to Generation-3D and read their test of Intel's new Core 2 Duo CPUs, the E6320 and E6420. For translation in Broken English, head over here.

3DGameMan tested Nexus silent power supplies from their 80+ series, which is certified to work at least 80% efficiency, a new Energy Star requirement.

DVhardware tested Kingston's DataTraveller ReadyFlash stick, which proved to be one of fastest drives on market. Head over and see what's happening with this one.

Virtual-Hideout tested Antec's MX-1 HDD Enclosure. Like we previously commented, if you own a hard drive that likes to work in high-60degC's, this might be the ticket to ride.

TechGage tested Hauppauge's USB TV-tuner named WinTV HVR-950. Very interesting product for those that want HDTV support in a form of USB key - even though the price is set at $90, Rob found a good use.

Overclockers looked out to find a way how to overclock an MP3 player, but in the end, they had to settle "just" for a review of Creative Zen V Plus, Creative's own answer to MP3 player mania. If there weren't for Creative's traditional bloatware, this just might be a very good one.

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