Epox 9U1697 GLI ULi M1697 Motherboard Review

The Epox 9U1697 GLI motherboard that's passing through the PCSTATS test labs today is based on ULi's last chipset which was quite a sleeper, the M1697. Make no mistake about it, the Epox 9U1697 GLI motherboard is inexpensive, but that doesn't mean it's a slow motherboard! The Epox 9U1697 GLI is a lean Socket 939 motherboard and supports all AMD Athlon64 processors. The four DDR RAM slots can accommodate up to 4GB of DDR400 memory. The only on board goodies which stand out are a 10/100 NIC, a 5.1 channel audio controller, and Port 80 diagnostics card. Still, this board has a lot to offer as you'll soon see... Continue Here>>

SyncMAX PC2-5300 DDR2-667 Express Memory Review

We'd all love to play with the latest and greatest technology but reality often brings us down a few levels. If you're looking for memory that won't break the bank yet offers decent performance, SyncMAX thinks it has what you need. Its 1GB kit of dual channel PC2-5300 DDR-2 memory is quite a bargain. The SyncMAX PC2-5300 Express memory has been certified to run in a dual channel configuration at speeds of 667 MHz with CAS latency timings of 4-4-4. The memory can also be run at 533 MHz (PC2-4300) with tighter CAS 3-3-3 timings if one so chooses.Continue Here>>

AOpen miniPC MP915-B Super Multi System Review

There is no doubt that Small Form Factor computers have revolutionized the way technology fits into the home, and our lives. AOpen's mini PC's are some of the most innovative machines we've seen in a long time, and what really sets this small silvery box apart is that its essentially built with laptop components. The sleek looking AOpen mini PC MP915-B (Super Multi) system is 165x50x165 mm in size and weighs just over 1.5kg when fully loaded... and it kinna reminds you of a MacMini doesn't it? Continue Here>>

PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW Power Supply Review

Aside from perhaps the optical drives, the power supply is the most underrated component inside the modern PC. The new PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1 Kilowatt power supply is easily the biggest computer power supply on the market. This power supply has the ability to deliver 1kW of power continuously, and has a peak rating of 1.1kW! The PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1 Kilowatt power supply has three +12V rails with the ability to deliver 66 Amps of continuous current (70A peak). It is almost twice as long as a standard ATX power supply, and pretty heavy. Like many of the other power supplies that have passed through the PCSTATS test labs, the PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW supports Active PFC.Continue Here>>

IcyDock MB453SPF-B SATA Multi-Bay Backplane Module Review

A multi-bay backplane module is a box the size of a couple optical drives stacked on top of one another that stores a handful of serial ATA hard drives in compact, individually hot swappable drive caddy's. When internal hard drive space in a computer case is full, or if quick access to hard drives is called for, this box will allow you to add up to three SATA hard drives in the space normally occupied by two 5.25" optical drives. IcyDock call this module the MB453SPF-B.Continue Here>>

PCstats Weekly Tech Tips: Windows Explorer Speed up When you load up Windows Explorer you might notice a delay, this is due to WindowsXP automatically checking the network for shared folders and printers. Depending on the size of the network you're on, this can take a bit of time and I'm sure we can all agree that sitting in front of the computer waiting for programs to get ready is loads of fun... ;-) Disabling this feature is easy. First load up Windows Explorer (right click on the "My Computer" icon and select "Explore") then click the "Tools" menu and select "Folders Options". From there click the "View" tab and find the "Automatically search for network folders and printers" check box and uncheck it. Press the "OK" button, reboot your computer and you're all set. From now on Windows Explorer will no longer check for shared folders or devices on your network automatically when first loading up. Was Colin's tip as good for your PC as it was for his? Let PCSTATS know what you think, and be sure to stop by PCSTATS Forums and post your comments or questions. Join the PCSTATS Forums Today @ Forum.PCstats.com!