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Zotac IONITX-A-U mini-ITX mobo
ZOTAC'S SUCCESSFUL mini-ITX campaign turns another page by adding Nvidia’s ION chippery and launching the IONITX-A-U motherboard. This means a system that, under load, consumes just 30W.
Anandtech also tested the IONITX-A-U DIY board from Zotac and you can clearly see the onboard chippery drags the ever so slow Atom into somewhat of a capable machine.
Razer’s Mamba Gaming mouse is becoming a fairly successful franchise, the latest version can be seen at Thrusted Reviews. Nice packaging… and yes… that’s £125. For a mouse.
HP has revamped its MediaSmart server line with an Atom-based MediaSmart LX195. Top marks for performance and apparently upgrading the kit won’t void your warranty.
Tom’s Hardware Store is comparing a couple of SLI GTX 275 against the reigning champ, the GTX 295. If you consider finding a GTX 295 is like finding a needle in a haystack, the price you pay and the performance on the GTX 275... it’s a no-brainer.
PC case newcomer, Azza, is having its Solano 1000 kit tested at OCIA. The mid-tower case proved exceptional in every aspect and if you can find one in a store, you’ll appreciate the very low price tag.
Laptop Magazine has enjoyed some hands-on time with the new Dell Mini 10v, a stripped-down version of the Dell Mini 10 that sells for $50 less. Less video features overall is what you get.
The Hardware Canucks have an ASUS Rampage II Gene LGA1366 mATX motherboard review on the site today. The micro-ATX board packs all the features of its full-sized brethren and then some.
Future Looks has a Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P AM3 on the bench. A good layout, great performance and overclocking headroom make this one stand out from the crowd.
Some serious power can be had by the Enermax Revolution 85+ 950w PSU, on review at Bit Tech. Highly recommended, if you can find one, and the price is somewhat extreme.
We spotted an Asus F70 laptop at Driver Heaven, a cheap multimedia notebook with a surprisingly good panel and build quality. Well-balanced and, again, top marks for the £750 lappie.
Bjorn 3D tests the M4N82 Deluxe SLI, built on the nForce 980a SLI. Tremendous overclocking potential and tri-SLI capability give it some unique abilities in the AMD world.
Finally, Motherboards.org has a slightly RAM-engorged GTX 260 from MSI, the N260GTX Lightning Black Edition video card. It also features push-button overclocking for added value and noobishness. µ
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Ia fully agree with Ibrihim's comment. What shortage are you talking about? Here in Blighty (you know, the country where you are based), you can get them practically everywhere. A quick search shows availability at all serious online dealers: OcUK (24+ from 3 different vendors), Novatech (6 from 2 differnet vendors), Scan and Yoyotech and Novatech all show several vendors in stock.
And what's the issue about a hefty price penalty?? Yes, if you are stupid you can be had and pay up to £500 for the 295. But my quick search shows the card available from £379. The cheapest Geforce 275 I could find in the UK today was for £189.99. You do the math!
Fully available, less hassle, less heat, overclocks like a charm, and no more expensive. At least in the UK, what's not to like??
Re GTX295 and Haystacks
As a dreamer I have looked for a 295, try
Ebuyer,Scan and Dabs and if you are a serious haystack hunter many more.I used the Internet.