- AquaMark 3 Released!

Massive Development has released their DX9 benchmark AquaMark 3 to the public. For the full list of download mirrors, click here. Get benchmarking!

The free download with basic functionality can be completed by four licensed versions of the benchmark offering a wider range of testing possibilities. Prices start as low as 9.95 $ (9.95 € in Euro-Countries) for private customers. Check out the different license models in the AquaMark Shop (https://www.massive-development.com/shop.php)

- 73GB Raptor from WD

The folks over at Storage Review have the scoop on Western Digital's upcoming 73GB Raptor drive - 10,000 RPM and Serial ATA anyone?

When will these units hit the channel? Late October / early November seems to be the timeframe. We'll bring you more information when we can.

- New competition for nVidia and ATI

We've been in talks with XGI, a spin-off from SiS, who is set to announce and demonstrate a whole bunch of new value to performance DX9-compatiable GPU's next week at Computex. We just happen to be the first media outlet testing their new cards first thing Monday morning at Computex - look forward to our test results!

XGI Technology. Inc brings together the best and brightest individuals in the visual computing industry with a singular focus in mind: To design, manufacture and distribute a family of innovative graphics solutions for personal and professional applications that well exceed our customer's expectations for performance, features and value.

- A visit to Dell

Hardware Analysis visited Dell's European manufacturing facilities and had a bit of a look around.

Ever wondered what is going on behind the doors of one of Dell's manufacturing facilities? What is needed to manufacture and ship thousands of computers every day? Here's a brief look behind the scenes of their European facility.

- Articles and Reviews from around the Web

- Promise FastTRAK TX4000 IDE RAID Controller @ X-Bit Labs
- Asetek WaterChill @ Xtreme Systems
- Zalman CNPS7000A-CU Heatsink @ Short Media
- Workstation platforms compared @ The Tech Report
- SMC 802.11g wireless networking @ OC Mod Shop
- Thermaltake Silent Boost @ Ninjalane
- Memorex Dual-X DVD-Writer @ CD Freaks