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Audio, Sound & Speakers

TweakTown's 2010 Mid Year Audio RoundupTweakTown's 2010 Mid Year Audio Roundup

2010 has already brought us an interesting array of new audio products & ideas....

Dolby Labs Interviewed Regarding PC AudioDolby Labs Interviewed Regarding PC Audio

Our audiophile James interviews Devon Bergman of Dolby Labs' PC segment to discuss...

HyperSonic Sound (HSS) Technology - Reinventing SoundHyperSonic Sound (HSS) Technology - Reinventing Sound

It's not every day that a new technology comes along which promises to change our...

TweakTown's 2009 Mid Year Audio RoundupTweakTown's 2009 Mid Year Audio Roundup

So far this year we have seen an interesting array of new audio products & ideas...

Interview with James Hildebrandt of Psyko Audio LabsInterview with James Hildebrandt of Psyko Audio Labs

Our audiophile James has caught up with the CEO of Psyko Audio Labs to talk about...

Razer vs. SteelSeries Headset ComparisonRazer vs. SteelSeries Headset Comparison

Today we have two competing companies with headsets to compare; SteelSeries' 5H...

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Cases, Cooling & PSU

Sleeved Cabling Head-to-Head: Bitfenix vs. ModRight vs. NZXTSleeved Cabling Head-to-Head: Bitfenix vs. ModRight vs. NZXT

We are going to have a little head-to-head comparison of individually sleeved cable...

Thermaltake Jing CPU Cooler PreviewThermaltake Jing CPU Cooler Preview

Thermaltake takes the basic idea of the Frio and goes green with it. Not only green...

GELID Icy Vision Graphics Card CoolerGELID Icy Vision Graphics Card Cooler

There has been a lot of hype preceding the Icy Vision's arrival. Let's get down...

Building a Micro ATX Based Gaming RigBuilding a Micro ATX Based Gaming Rig

Big things can come in small packages, as we show you how to make a gaming rig that...

Zero Moving Parts PC - Totally Silent ComputingZero Moving Parts PC - Totally Silent Computing

A powerful system with smooth HD playback capabilities and not a single moving component...

TweakTown's New PSU Testing Methodology ExplainedTweakTown's New PSU Testing Methodology Explained

With our new dedicated power supply reviewer David about to go into full swing,...

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Computer Systems

$599 AMD Gaming PC Built and Tested$599 AMD Gaming PC Built and Tested

Following our $599 gaming PC article, someone said we should see how an AMD one...

$599 Gaming PC Built and Tested$599 Gaming PC Built and Tested

We check out this budget orientated "Gaming" PC and see what we can do with under...

TweakTown Commander PC BenchmarkedTweakTown Commander PC Benchmarked

We don't just tell you what you should buy with a $2,000 budget, but also show you...

TweakTown's Aussie Flood Appeal Dream System Built and TestedTweakTown's Aussie Flood Appeal Dream System Built and Tested

For as little as $10 USD you can have a chance to help the people of QLD, Australia...

A video tour of the HP Smart Home at the Cupertino CampusA video tour of the HP Smart Home at the Cupertino Campus

HP let us into their Smart Home in California for a video tour of the connected...

A Look at Shane B's Upgraded TweakTown Test SystemsA Look at Shane B's Upgraded TweakTown Test Systems

Shane has just upgraded his testbeds. Let's see what he's done and why he's chosen...

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CPU, APU & Chipsets

Intel Ivy Bridge Overclocking with the Core i7 3770K and Core i5 3570K CPUsIntel Ivy Bridge Overclocking with the Core i7 3770K and Core i5 3570K CPUs

We check out overclocking results from the new Ivy Bridge processors; the Core i7...

Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i7 3770KIvy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i7 3770K

We look at the big brother to the upcoming Ivy Bridge based Intel Core i5 3570k,...

Ivy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i5 3570KIvy Bridge preview with GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H (Intel Z77) and Core i5 3570K

We take the upcoming Intel Core i5 3570k for a quick spin around the GIGABYTE Z77X...

7.8GHz AMD LN2 Overclocking at GIGABYTE Extreme OC Workshop7.8GHz AMD LN2 Overclocking at GIGABYTE Extreme OC Workshop

Today we take a look back at the second Gigabyte extreme overclocking workshop for...

Eyefinity Examined with Sapphire HD 6970 x4 and Core i7 3960XEyefinity Examined with Sapphire HD 6970 x4 and Core i7 3960X

We pull out our three U2410s again and pair them with four HD 6970s and the new...

Core i7 3960X with 4-Way CrossFireX HD 6970 Performance AnalysisCore i7 3960X with 4-Way CrossFireX HD 6970 Performance Analysis

We find another HD 6970 lying around and throw it into the fray. How's 4-Way CrossFireX...

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Displays & Projectors

Hands On With Sony's HMZ-T1 Personal 3D ViewerHands On With Sony's HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer

Ben takes a first look at Sony's amazing new 3D headset.

Quick Article: LED vs. CCFL LCD TVsQuick Article: LED vs. CCFL LCD TVs

After looking at a few LCDs as of late, Shane gives you the run down on the new...

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Gaming

Could the rumored Steam Box from Valve change gaming as we know it?Could the rumored Steam Box from Valve change gaming as we know it?

The rumored Valve gaming box, currently dubbed "Steam Box" is gaining, er, steam...

The state of gaming - What will be the next big push in the world of games?The state of gaming - What will be the next big push in the world of games?

Where has Gordon Freeman been all these years? What can we expect from Valve in...

The Future of Gaming - Are Developers and Console Makers Ready?The Future of Gaming - Are Developers and Console Makers Ready?

Based on current momentum, what does the future of gaming hold? - Where should it...

Are consoles holding back gaming tech?Are consoles holding back gaming tech?

With game development on consoles being a priority, why is PC gaming taking the...

Gaming in 2010 and Beyond - Where do we go from here?Gaming in 2010 and Beyond - Where do we go from here?

Technology is moving rapidly forward, yet it seems that even as we get faster hardware...

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Guides

HD DVD and Blu-ray Ripping Guide - HDCP free HD contentHD DVD and Blu-ray Ripping Guide - HDCP free HD content

You just bought a new HD movie and are shocked to find you cannot watch without...

Data Backup Guide - Online and Hardware Solutions ExaminedData Backup Guide - Online and Hardware Solutions Examined

We take a look at online and hardware backup solutions in this guide about protecting...

Intel Core 2 "Conroe" Memory Settings GuideIntel Core 2 "Conroe" Memory Settings Guide

What is better when it comes to Core 2 memory settings? Today we report what settings...

Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide #4Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide #4

It's time for our forth Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide where we look at new and...

Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide #3Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide #3

It's time again for another Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide. Instead of bringing...

Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide - May 2003Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide - May 2003

It's time for the second issue of our Gizmos, Gadgets and Goodies Guide for May...

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HT & Movies

Australian Blu-ray Importing: May 2012 Buying GuideAustralian Blu-ray Importing: May 2012 Buying Guide

We take a look at the latest and greatest overseas Blu-ray movie titles coming into...

Top 10 Must Have 3D Blu-ray Discs - Part 2Top 10 Must Have 3D Blu-ray Discs - Part 2

Finally there's a reasonable amount of commercially available 3D Blu-ray content...

Top 10 Must Have 3D Blu-ray Discs - Part 1Top 10 Must Have 3D Blu-ray Discs - Part 1

Finally there's a reasonable amount of commercially available 3D Blu-ray content...

Remastering Star Trek: The Next GenerationRemastering Star Trek: The Next Generation

As the classic sci-fi series prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, Paramount...

Five Years with Blu-ray - Part ThreeFive Years with Blu-ray - Part Three

In the final part of the three part series, Ben discusses what the next five years...

Five Years With Blu-ray - Part TwoFive Years With Blu-ray - Part Two

As Blu-ray turns five in the Australian market, Ben takes a look at the beautiful...

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Laptops & Netbooks

Razer Blade 17.3-inch LED Gaming Laptop Initial Impressions PreviewRazer Blade 17.3-inch LED Gaming Laptop Initial Impressions Preview

In a rather unique twist of fate, we got our hands on a demo unit of the highly...

GIGABYTE T1125N 11.6-inch Tablet Convertible Notebook UnboxingGIGABYTE T1125N 11.6-inch Tablet Convertible Notebook Unboxing

The GIGABYTE T1125N enters the Premium Notebook space with its Tablet, Notebook &...

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Launches in TaiwanASUS Eee Pad Transformer Launches in Taiwan

Can't decide between a tablet and a netbook? Well, this 10.1" tablet with docking...

GIGABYTE P2532: Thinnest 2nd Gen Core i7 Notebook Hands OnGIGABYTE P2532: Thinnest 2nd Gen Core i7 Notebook Hands On

The P2532 is currently the thinnest 2nd Generation Core i7 on the market at 35.1mm...

An Insight to NVIDIAs Next-Gen ION PlatformAn Insight to NVIDIAs Next-Gen ION Platform

NVIDIA lifts the curtain on its next generation ION platform today and Shane takes...

NVIDIA Pushes 3D Vision Outside the Gaming BoxNVIDIA Pushes 3D Vision Outside the Gaming Box

Thanks to ASUS' new 3D Vision-ready G51J-3D notebook that's just launched, we take...

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Miscellaneous

Where does AMD fit in today?Where does AMD fit in today?

In a market full of multi-threaded CPUs, where do we find AMD and their native multi...

Being Cut Off From The Outside WorldBeing Cut Off From The Outside World

Shane's moved house and finds himself without the internet. Let's find out how he...

Interview with Cooler Master (Sept 2007)Interview with Cooler Master (Sept 2007)

We've arranged an interview with Cooler Master's marketing dept. to learn more about...

AllAdvantage 2.0 - Get Paid To Surf The Net (AGLOCO)AllAdvantage 2.0 - Get Paid To Surf The Net (AGLOCO)

Remember AllAdvantage? The new version is here in AGLOCO and allows you to make...

Gigabyte and TweakTown Giveaway - Show us your HTPC Mod!Gigabyte and TweakTown Giveaway - Show us your HTPC Mod!

We've teamed up with our good friends at Gigabyte and Intel to giveaway some great...

Inside GIGABYTE - Australian Service Center TourInside GIGABYTE - Australian Service Center Tour

GIGABYTE Australia was kind enough to let us inside their Melbourne service center...

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Mobile Devices

The new Apple iPad (2012) Preview and Unboxing VideoThe new Apple iPad (2012) Preview and Unboxing Video

We take a quick look at Apple's third-generation iPad tablet in this quick preview...

ASUS Tegra 3 Powered Eee Pad Transformer Prime DetailedASUS Tegra 3 Powered Eee Pad Transformer Prime Detailed

ASUS unveil their upcoming Tegra 3-based Eee Pad Transformer Prime to the world...

The upcoming battle between Smartphone and next-gen ConsolesThe upcoming battle between Smartphone and next-gen Consoles

The battle of smartphones and next-gen consoles will happen in 2012. Is it the beginning...

Editorial: Why you should like the Apple iPadEditorial: Why you should like the Apple iPad

Apple's iPad has put a sour taste in your mouth, too? - Shane voices his opinion...

Why is Flash such a problem on the iPad?Why is Flash such a problem on the iPad?

We've heard so many reasons for flash not being on the iPad that no one is sure...

The iPhone becomes a victim of its own popularityThe iPhone becomes a victim of its own popularity

Apple brags about how secure their products are. But, with the recent malware aimed...

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Motherboards

Lucid Virtu MVP (HyperFormance) Tested with ASRock Z77 and Intel Ivy BridgeLucid Virtu MVP (HyperFormance) Tested with ASRock Z77 and Intel Ivy Bridge

We look at Lucid Virtu MVP; a big technology for the upcoming Ivy Bridge platform...

ECS X79R-AX (Intel X79) Motherboard ReviewECS X79R-AX (Intel X79) Motherboard Review

It's been a while since we've seen anything from ECS, but let's check out what they...

GIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 (Intel X79) Motherboard PreviewGIGABYTE G1.Assassin 2 (Intel X79) Motherboard Preview

Our first GIGABYTE X79 board arrives in the form of the G1.Assassin 2. We get a...

ASUS Sabertooth X79 (Intel X79) Motherboard PreviewASUS Sabertooth X79 (Intel X79) Motherboard Preview

We complete the puzzle that is the ASUS X79 lineup with the Sabertooth X79. Let'...

ASUS Rampage IV Extreme (Intel X79) Motherboard PreviewASUS Rampage IV Extreme (Intel X79) Motherboard Preview

ASUS unleash the fury and get into a Rampage with the soon to come X79 chipset....

ASUS P9X79 Pro and Deluxe (Intel X79) Motherboard PreviewASUS P9X79 Pro and Deluxe (Intel X79) Motherboard Preview

Here we go again - this time with some new ASUS boards that are due next month....

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Networking

Wireless Distribution System - Is Wireless ready to replace the Wired network?Wireless Distribution System - Is Wireless ready to replace the Wired network?

People and companies are looking to save money in any way they can. We take a look...

Wi-Fi Skype Phones - ASUS AiGuru S1 vs. Netgear SPH101Wi-Fi Skype Phones - ASUS AiGuru S1 vs. Netgear SPH101

We check out a couple wireless capable Skype phones from ASUS and Netgear and try...

Intel demonstrates fast new Ultrawideband WPAN at IDF TaiwanIntel demonstrates fast new Ultrawideband WPAN at IDF Taiwan

We visited IDF Fall Taiwan 2006 in Taipei yesterday and saw Intel demonstrate the...

New Database Server; TweakTown gets a speed boost!New Database Server; TweakTown gets a speed boost!

Yesterday we added a new powerful database server into our rack. Read on for details...

Gigabyte's network push - New Wireless Networking EquipmentGigabyte's network push - New Wireless Networking Equipment

Gigabyte is making a lot of noise at the moment with their new range of wireless...

Firewire vs. Ethernet NetworkingFirewire vs. Ethernet Networking

Now that more and more PC's and notebooks are Firewire enabled, it's a good time...

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Peripherals

Four-way Gaming Mouse Roundup: G9X, XAI, Abyssus and SideWinder X8Four-way Gaming Mouse Roundup: G9X, XAI, Abyssus and SideWinder X8

We pit four of the best names in gaming mice; Logitech, SteelSeries, Razer and Microsoft...

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Gaming KeyboardMicrosoft SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard

Microsoft continues down the path of the dark side with an all new gaming series...

Microsoft SideWinder X5 Gaming MouseMicrosoft SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse

The latest gaming series mouse from the big MS has made some changes; we find out...

Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse with BlueTrackMicrosoft Explorer Mini Mouse with BlueTrack

Tiny mice for tiny hands? Not so with Microsoft's latest laptop accessory.

OCZ Dominatrix Gaming MouseOCZ Dominatrix Gaming Mouse

This new mouse from OCZ shows that they are making their mark in the peripherals...

NZXT Avatar Gaming MouseNZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse

A new frontier for NZXT; taking on the big boys of gaming mice. Let's see if their...

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RAM

GeIL Taipei Factory Tour - We almost broke an IC Testing MachineGeIL Taipei Factory Tour - We almost broke an IC Testing Machine

We were exclusively invited to the GeIL Taipei factory to get an up close and personal...

Ivy Bridge High-Speed RAM Run with G.Skill PC3-20800 2666MHz RipjawsZIvy Bridge High-Speed RAM Run with G.Skill PC3-20800 2666MHz RipjawsZ

G.Skill let us take a look at its upcoming 2666MHz DDR3 memory kit in our new Ivy...

Intel X79 Quad Channel and Z68 Dual Channel Memory Performance AnalysisIntel X79 Quad Channel and Z68 Dual Channel Memory Performance Analysis

We look into the Quad Channel and Dual Channel performance of the new X79 platform...

AMD A8-3850, Sapphire A75, G.Skill Flare and 2600MHz+ DDRAMD A8-3850, Sapphire A75, G.Skill Flare and 2600MHz+ DDR

We get super excited about the A75 platform as our Sapphire board clocks the hell...

3GB vs. 6GB Memory Performance Analysis on X583GB vs. 6GB Memory Performance Analysis on X58

Today we have a look at a 3GB and 6GB kit of memory and see how the extra memory...

Intel Core i7 Memory Analysis - Can Dual Channel Cut it?Intel Core i7 Memory Analysis - Can Dual Channel Cut it?

Taking a break from X58 boards, we have a look at dual vs triple channel memory...

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Software

AMD Catalyst 12.4 Windows 7 Driver AnalysisAMD Catalyst 12.4 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

AMD has just released a new Catalyst driver (12.4) for Radeon graphics cards - we...

AMD Catalyst 12.3 Windows 7 Driver AnalysisAMD Catalyst 12.3 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

AMD has just released a new Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check...

AMD Catalyst 12.2 Windows 7 Driver AnalysisAMD Catalyst 12.2 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

AMD has just released a new Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check...

End of the Internet or the beginning of a new-style Internet?End of the Internet or the beginning of a new-style Internet?

What is going on with MegaUpload? Why have they been targeted? Did the FBI have...

Catalyst 12.1 Windows 7 Driver AnalysisCatalyst 12.1 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

AMD has just released a new Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check...

Catalyst 11.12 Windows 7 Driver AnalysisCatalyst 11.12 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

AMD has just released a new Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards - we check...

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Storage

QNAP 3.6x NAS Software Deep DiveQNAP 3.6x NAS Software Deep Dive

QNAP has added more bells and whistles to their software layer since our last deep...

MyDigitalSSD BP3 512GB SATA III Solid State Drive (Phison S8 Exclusive) PreviewMyDigitalSSD BP3 512GB SATA III Solid State Drive (Phison S8 Exclusive) Preview

The My Digital guys strike again, this time with the first Phison SATA III controller...

OCZ Vertex 4 SSD - Progress in the Firmware (testing with v1.4RC)OCZ Vertex 4 SSD - Progress in the Firmware (testing with v1.4RC)

OCZ increased the Vertex 4 performance with a number of small improvements that...

Kingston Factory Tour - Making of an SSD from Start to FinishKingston Factory Tour - Making of an SSD from Start to Finish

Kingston invited us exclusively into its Taiwan factory and we see the process of...

Indilinx Everest 2 SSD Controller Platform OverviewIndilinx Everest 2 SSD Controller Platform Overview

Today OCZ releases the Vertex 4 SSD, but it's also a big day for Indilinx. Indilinx...

LSI Nytro Product Family Overview - New WarpDrive XD Revealed and moreLSI Nytro Product Family Overview - New WarpDrive XD Revealed and more

What we dubbed as the LSI WarpCache has been revealed. LSI didn't use our product...

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Trade Shows

I/ITSEC: Cutting Edge Simulation and Training Trade Show CoverageI/ITSEC: Cutting Edge Simulation and Training Trade Show Coverage

Just before CES we took off for sunny Florida to see the best simulation hardware...

Creative Labs' Pure Wireless Modularity Event CoverageCreative Labs' Pure Wireless Modularity Event Coverage

Creative Labs is rapidly expanding on its wireless product range and today we have...

TweakTown CES 2011 Media Party VideosTweakTown CES 2011 Media Party Videos

On January 6th during CES 2011 in Las Vegas, we held our first annual TweakTown...

Lenovo CES 2011 Launch CoverageLenovo CES 2011 Launch Coverage

Lenovo are launching a whole mess of products at CES this year. Let us give you...

QuakeCon 2010 Coverage - Pictures from the FloorQuakeCon 2010 Coverage - Pictures from the Floor

Following yesterday's scoop live from QuakeCon with a running demo of id Software...

id Software Demos Never-Before-Seen RAGE Levels and Vehicles at QuakeConid Software Demos Never-Before-Seen RAGE Levels and Vehicles at QuakeCon

Live from the show floor at QuakeCon, we bring you exclusive demo material of id...

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Video Cards

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 2GB Video Card Overclocked Performance PreviewNVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 2GB Video Card Overclocked Performance Preview

Still a couple of days out from the official NVIDIA launch, we look at the upcoming...

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 2GB Video Card Performance PreviewNVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 2GB Video Card Performance Preview

We bench the NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 670 video card well ahead of launch date. We really...

Palit JetStream GeForce GTX 680 4GB Video Cards in SLIPalit JetStream GeForce GTX 680 4GB Video Cards in SLI

We get our hands on a second Palit Jetstream GeForce GTX 680 4GB video card and...

MSI Radeon HD 7970 Lightning 3GB Video Cards in CrossFire OverclockedMSI Radeon HD 7970 Lightning 3GB Video Cards in CrossFire Overclocked

The only thing better than one MSI HD 7970 Lightning overclocked is a pair of them...

Palit JetStream GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Cards in SLIPalit JetStream GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Cards in SLI

We got our hands on a second Palit Jetstream GTX 680 video card and checked out...

NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 680 (Kepler) 2GB Reference Video Card OverclockedNVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 680 (Kepler) 2GB Reference Video Card Overclocked

We take the time to overclock the brand new GTX 680 2GB and see what kind of performance...


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