Lian Li has just launched the new MAXIMA Force series of Power supply units (PSU). The MAXIMA Force offers exceptional power regulation and safety features with 80 Plus certification, which is a key feature in this new green age. The nw MAXIMA Force power supplies come in 470Watts, 650Watts and 750Watts models and were designed with the enthusiast gamer in mind. When it comes to pricing the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price is $104 on the 470W, $144 on the 650W and $177 for the 740W power supply.

MAXIMA Force complies with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V V2.3 & EPS 12V rail systems, while the environmentally friendly design for energy saving with Active PFC (>0.9) / High efficiency (>80%) complies with the best standards and allows additional full rated power draw during overclocking sessions. The PCI-E connector has bead-core protection to minimized electromagnetic interference (EMI) for a cleaner output. Unlike some PSUs out in the market, the MAXIMA Force can support its FULL rated power output.

Let’s be honest: even if you use a PC you have to admit the Apple “Get a Mac” ads are hip, funny, and clever. Despite our PVR, we will stop in the middle of a commercial skip and watch a new “Get a Mac” ad. The latest “Get a Mac” ad, “Off the Air,” ratchets up the rhetoric somewhat by saying that “fear of switching is the foundation of customer loyalty for PCs.” Microsoft’s apparently grown weary of these ads and, according to the Wall Street Journal (paid subscription required), Microsoft is ready to unveil

In the final IDF keynote address on Wednesday, Vice President and General Manager for Software and Solutions at Intel, Renee James, spoke about the “digital revolution” and what sort of opportunities the recent advances in Intel technology will enable. Jeffrey Katzenberg of Dreamworks and John Carmack of id software were among the guest speakers in this keynote… IDF Day 2: Renee James: “Developing for the Future of Computing”

Eric Kim really loves TV. If he ever decides to step down as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Digital Home Group, he might have a future as a game show host. At least he had fun channeling one as he donned a bright red jacket and asked panelists some media-based trivia questions to prove a point during his keynote address at IDF… IDF Day 2: Eric Kim: “We Love TV” 

Lian Li launches the all new MAXIMA Force PSUsEnthusiast performance durable PSU series 21 August 2008, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd has launched the MAXIMA Force series of Power supply units (PSU). The MAXIMA Force offers exceptional power regulation and safety features with 80 Plus certification showing Lian Li’s commitment to quality, while exemplifying Lian Li’s attention to detail through craftsmanship. MAXIMA Force complies with the newest Intel standard ATX 12V V2.3 & EPS 12V rail

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Asus tries their hand at the 790i SLi Chipset with the Striker II. How will it fair against the top boards in production today? Is it worth your hard-earned dollars? Will it straighten out the US economy? All that and more is what we intend to find out! This motheroard is part of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) series and is considered by ASUS to be the best of the best. Read on to see how the best NVIDIA chipset does on the premiere ASUS motherboard series.

Asus tries their hand at the 790i SLi Chipset with the Striker II. How will it fair against the top boards in production today? Is it worth your hard-earned dollars? Will it straighten out the US economy? All that and more is what we intend to find out! This motheroard is part of the Republic of Gamers (ROG) series and is considered by ASUS to be the best of the best. Read on to see how the best NVIDIA chipset does on the premiere ASUS motherboard series.

Day two of IDF kicked off with a cheesy, classic Star Trek opening-credits rip-off that concluded with the statement: “The Internet, to boldly go where it has never gone before–in your pocket.” Then it was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intel’s Ultra Mobility Group, Anand Chandrasekher’s turn to present his keynote on the state of today’s and tomorrow’s MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices). We’ve got the full scoop from the keynote posted right here… IDF Day 2: Anand Chandrasekher: “MIDs: Platform

Gamepyre has posted their Palit GeForce GTX280 Review! Find this and other reviews by visiting our forums!

Underneath almost every 280 card sticker is the same card in the GTX280 family of cards, with differences being cosmetic in nature in almost every case. There are a few bold partners who make spec changes and such, but that is a limited number of cards being brought to market at best. My point is this; almost every GTX280 you see on the shelf was made with the same spec and same manufacturing procedures so who you buy from becomes a very valid concern in a sea of manufactures. Palit is the biggest NVIDIA and ATI partner with the positions and distribution levels to bring solid business to the game. The Palit GTX280 is another Gamer's Choice Gold as it features the fastest single chipset card in the world the NVIDIA GTX280 and Palit's card is priced at under $500.00, a winning price at this time point.