Windows 7 to get Windows XP Mode
Claiming the businesses' need for flexibility in running older applications, Microsoft is preparing something called Windows XP Mode for Windows 7. Set to be provided as a free to download 'add-on' to those running legit copies of Windows 7 Professional, Business or Ultimate, Windows XP Mode is basically a virtual environment with Windows XP SP3 which works under Windows Virtual PC and enables the installation and running of older software right from Windows 7.
With Windows XP Mode, Windows 7 should, at least in theory, be able to work with all applications/games available that support Windows XP, easing the pressure for those reluctant to move to the upcoming OS due to compatibility concerns. According to Microsoft, a beta version of Windows XP Mode and Windows Virtual PC for Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate will be available 'soon'.
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EVGA delivers new SLI patch
EVGA has now let loose its tenth SLI Enhancement Patch. Dubbed version 04.24.09, the new release if based on the latest GeForce driver, the 185.68 beta, and it brings SLI profiles (and thus support) for two games - Zeno Clash and Merchants of Brooklyn.
The SLI patch is available for Windows XP 32bit as well as for Windows Vista 32/64bit and can be downloaded by those who have a free EVGA account from this page.
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Windows 7 RC's May 5th public release confirmed by Microsoft
Writing on the Windows 7 Team Blog, Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc has yesterday confirmed that the Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) is scheduled for a public release on May 5th. The date was previously leaked by the Microsoft Partner Program website and has now become official, together with the roll out date of the RC for MSDN and TechNet subscribers - April 30th.
Those who don't want to wait that long you can search for the Windows 7 RC on torrent sites/search engines/trackers as both the 32 and 64bit versions have been leaked. But that's just between us, don't tell Microsoft.
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Patriot intros DDR3-2000 Viper series triple channel kit
Trying to inject a bit more poison into the legs of its competition, Patriot Memory has now announced a new, high-end Viper series DDR3 memory kit. Codenamed PVT36G2000LK, the Core i7-loving 6GB kit consists of three modules boasting Viper Heat Shields with integrated ACC (Aluminum Copper Composite) technology that can reach 2000MHz with 8-8-8-24 latencies while powered at 1.65V.
"At these speeds, your system is just missing wings to fly," says Saeed Arash Far, Patriot's Technical Engineering Manager. "If you are a gaming enthusiast, the 2000 MHz Viper will be a perfect compliment to your Intel Coreأ¢آ„آ¢ i7."
The new DDR3-2000 triple channel kit is also XMP certified, RoHS compliant and is backed by a lifetime warranty. No word on price though.
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Techconnect Review Round-up 24/4/09
CPU & Motherboard
- ASUS ROG Rampage II Gene mATX X58 Motherboard @ TweakTown
- ASUS M4A79 Deluxe @ Neoseeker
- Asrock M3A790GXH/128M AM3 Motherboard @ Pro-Clockers
Memory
- OCZ Blade DDR3 6GB 2000MHz Memory @ Legit Reviews
- Core i7 Dual Channel vs Triple Channel Memory Test @ Ninjalane
- OCZ Blade Triple Channel DDR3-1600 6Gb Kit @ CPU3D
Storage
- OCZ Throttle 16GB eSATA Flash Drive @ BCCHardware
- Corsair Flash Survivor USB Drive @ TheTechLounge
- Western Digital Caviar Green 2TB @ TechRadar
Graphics cards
- XFX GeForce GTS250 Video Card @ motherboards.org
- ZOTAC GeFORCE GTX 275 896MB Video Card @ Futurelooks
- Palit R700 Revolution @ TechRadar
- TwinTech GeForce GTS 250 XT OC 1GB Graphics Card @ TweakTown
Enclosures & PSUs
- Vantec NexStar 3i Power Management External Hard Disk Enclosure @ t-break
- 500 - 700W Power Supply Group Test @ TrustedReviews
- Enermax Liberty ECO 500W PSU @ DriverHeaven
Displays
- Samsung B7000 Full-HD LED TV @ HardwareZone
Cooling and modding
- Zalman ZM-NC2000 Notebook Cooler @ HardwareLogic
- CoolIT Domino A.L.C. Liquid-Cooling System @ X-bit labs
- Thermaltake SpinQ CPU cooler @ Bjorn3d
- Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU cooler @ PureOC
- Vigor Gaming Monsoon III LT CPU Cooling System @ PC Perspective
Peripherals
- Revoltec FightMouse Pro @ OC3D
PCs
- Toshiba Tecra M10 14in notebook @ RegHardware
- CyberPower Gamer Infinity Yin, CyberPower Gamer Infinity Yang and Novatech X60MV Pro @ TechRadar
Photo and video cameras
- Sony CyberShot DSC-T900 @ Digital Trends
Other
- Sony Ericsson C510 @ VR-Zone
- Razer Goliathus mouse mat @ techPowerUp
- Samsung S7330 and Ricoh Aficio GX3000s Inkjet MFP @ TrustedReviews
- Samsung Tocco Ultra Edition and Samsung S3500 @ TechRadar
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Sparkle unveils the Calibre X260 graphics card
Happy like it was Christmas morning, Sparkle has just come about talking about the newest stallions it created in its artificianlly illuminated labs, the Calibre X260 and X260 HM. Pictured below, Sparkle's GeForce GTX 260 black beauties have custom PCBs with 'enhanced' GPU and memory power circuitry, custom dual-slot coolers, a 448-bit memory interface and 896MB of GDDR3 memory, 216 Processing Cores, 3-way SLI support and two DVI outputs.
The yet unpriced/undated Calibre X260/X260 HM come bundled with the SPA Tune utility which comes with three pre-defined frequency modes - green, standard and overclocking. In green mode, the cards have their GPU, shader and memory clocks set to 400, 800 and 600 MHz respectively, while the standard and overclocking settings take the frequencies to 576/1242/1998 MHz and 648/1404/1998 MHz (no pre-defined memory OC unfortunately).
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