Matching pairs of DDR for dual channel machines

FINDING TWO MEMORY MODULES that are perfectly matched for a dual channel system is now no challenge at all as Hexus found out when they reviewed Corsair TwinX. Ideal for overclockers and pretty darned good for anyone who wants high performance.

ExtremeTech has some cool articles on Intel's plans for the future, Intel's "Tejas" MPU To Make Upgrades A Snap, Intel To Overhaul PC With "Grantsdale" Chipset and Hidden Power-Saving Features Bolster "Banias".

If you fancy taking a soldering iron to your nice new Epox EP-8RDA+ to get it to go a bit faster, TecCentral has just the article for you. But only if you're German or are willing to risk an automatic translation. Don't expect your warranty to last though the operation if you're mad enough to try this!

Cooling things down is a ForumOC review of a hefty heatsink and fan combo. Is it good enough or will the Spire SkiveStream 5R265B1H3 fry your chips?

There have been a few additions to the BIOS guide over at Adrian's Rojak Pot, well worth a visit if there's a feature in your BIOS that you'd like to know more about.

Determined to find out which machines give you the best bang for your buck, P4Man over at Ace's Hardware has what must have been loads of time putting together these couple of charts. Great for figuring out what to buy to give you the best value.

Combining a PC with some audiophile notions, Sudhian Media puts together some nice sounding kit.

Controlling the fan speed of the various cooling systems inside a PC might not be a new idea but Viper Lair discovers it can still be done in a nice way. Or at least a good looking way.

Kyle over at HardOCP takes a look at the new MSI K7N2G-ILSR Nforce 2 motherboard and thinks the company has a winner on its hands.

Tom's Hardware has the results of its Reader's Choice Awards 2002. There are plenty of predictable top dogs but a there are a few nice surprises too. Put on a bow tie and take a peek. µ