Thecus Reveals the AMD Processor-Based N4100PRO NAS Device

Thecus recently revealed the brand new 4-bay NAS N4100PRO. With powerful new RAID options, a built-in LCD, and vastly improved data throughput, the N4100PRO ups the ante once again with increased usability, functionality, and performance when it comes to network attached storage devices.

Powered by the AMD Geode LX800 processor and 256MB of DDR400 memory, the N4100PRO delivers the raw horsepower required to transfer files quickly and efficiently. With updated hardware and a ton of performance improvements, the data transfer speed of N4100PRO doubles that of the original N4100! Four 3.5″ SATA hard disk bays enable up to 4TB of storage, and users can manage this space with an updated list of RAID mode selections, including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD. The N4100PRO also offers advanced RAID management features, including RAID expansion and RAID level migration for ultimate flexibility. To top it off, the N4100PRO comes equipped with a big, bright LCM module, which displays useful status messages such as IP address, date and time, and RAID status, making it easy for users to keep an eye on the condition of their N4100PRO. With features like these, the N4100PRO is easier to manage than ever.

OCZ Technology Introduces ModXStream Power Supplies

OCZ Technology Group late yesterday announced the ModXStream Pro, a gaming-grade power supply series that offers consumers a combination of OCZs cutting-edge PSU architecture and an efficient modular cable management system. Designed for enthusiasts and gamers in 400W, 500W, 600W, and 700W configurations, the ModXStream Pro is built for unparalleled stability and will provide optimal high-performance power to the latest GPUs and CPUs while promoting a tidy case environment.

The ModXStream Pro delivers OCZ excellence with the benefits of modular cables, thanks to OCZs EZMod technology, which features all detachable cables with the exception of the essential mainboard connectors. Modular cabling has emerged as the preferred design on the market with system builders and gamers utilizing the option to optimize airflow and eliminate cable mazes. ModXStream Pro PSUs are therefore equipped to allow complete customization of your power system by utilizing only the connectors you require.

August 19 News from Around the Web

BIOSTAR T-Power I45 @ [H]ardOCP and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!

BIOSTAR T-Power I45 – Last year we reviewed BIOSTAR's T-Force P965 Deluxe. The board was simply outstanding and was certainly on par with offerings from other more recognized builders of enthusiast class motherboards. Today we are looking at another T-Force series offering; the T-Force TPower I45. Is this BIOSTAR motherboard up to the test?

Video Games Helpful to Children and Surgeons

New studies conducted at a number of prominent Universities around the country have finally revealed what many of us gamers and long time technophiles have known all along–video games can help kids learn, and improve dexterity and some cognitive functions.Other information gathered from the studies, however, didn’t focus solely on game-playing children. They also used information gathered to gauge the abilities of some doctors and surgeons, and found that playing video games had a huge impact on their abilities

DisplayLink Brings Multi-Monitors to Intel Chips

DisplayLink brings multi-monitor computing to the Intel 4 Series Express Chipset FamilyFirst ever quad-monitor solution for Intel-based desktop and notebook PCs SAN FRANCISCO and PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 19, 2008 – Helping to make it even easier for PC users to work and play on multiple monitors, quad-monitor technology developed by DisplayLink, for the Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family optimizes quad monitor computing for notebooks and desktops. Quad-monitor technology combines DisplayLink’s USB network

Diamond HD 4870 512MB GDDR5 Video Card Review

Diamond  HD 4870 512MB GDDR5 Video Card Review

The cost of high performance video cards has dropped drastically in the last year. Gone are the days of the GeForce 8800 Ultra reigning supreme and gone are the $600-$1000 cards needed to game at high resolutions. The HD 4870 is AMD's fastest single-GPU card available on the market and packs quite a punch for a graphics card that can be found for under $250 after rebate. Read on to see how the Diamond Radeon HD 4870 does against a number of other cards in the same price range.

Hardware Round-Up

Video:GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 280 Graphics Card @ TweaktownSapphire Radeon HD4870x2 (2Gb GDDR5) @ CPU3DATI RADEON HD 4870 X2 2×1024 MB @ Digit-LifeFoxconn GeForce 9500 GT G96 Video Card @ Benchmark ReviewsSamsung SyncMaster XL30 LED Backlit LCD @ bit-techMotherboards and Chipsets:Gigabyte EP45-DS3L & EP45T-DS3R @ PhoronixASUS Republic Of Gamers Maximus Formula II Review @ MotherboardsGigabyte EP-45 Extreme Review @ OCCASUS P5Q Deluxe Intel P45 Motherboard @ TweaktownProcessors:AMD Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition

Hardware Round-Up

Video:GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 280 Graphics Card @ TweaktownSapphire Radeon HD4870x2 (2Gb GDDR5) @ CPU3DATI RADEON HD 4870 X2 2×1024 MB @ Digit-LifeFoxconn GeForce 9500 GT G96 Video Card @ Benchmark ReviewsSamsung SyncMaster XL30 LED Backlit LCD @ bit-techMotherboards and Chipsets:Gigabyte EP45-DS3L & EP45T-DS3R @ PhoronixASUS Republic Of Gamers Maximus Formula II Review @ MotherboardsGigabyte EP-45 Extreme Review @ OCCASUS P5Q Deluxe Intel P45 Motherboard @ TweaktownProcessors:AMD Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition

Hardware Round-Up

Video:GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 280 Graphics Card @ TweaktownSapphire Radeon HD4870x2 (2Gb GDDR5) @ CPU3DATI RADEON HD 4870 X2 2×1024 MB @ Digit-LifeFoxconn GeForce 9500 GT G96 Video Card @ Benchmark ReviewsSamsung SyncMaster XL30 LED Backlit LCD @ bit-techMotherboards and Chipsets:Gigabyte EP45-DS3L & EP45T-DS3R @ PhoronixASUS Republic Of Gamers Maximus Formula II Review @ MotherboardsGigabyte EP-45 Extreme Review @ OCCASUS P5Q Deluxe Intel P45 Motherboard @ TweaktownProcessors:AMD Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition

Google Launches “Free The Airwaves”

Google’s been chomping at the bit over “white space,” which is unused spectrum that resides next to broadcast TV spectrum, for some time now. On Monday it, announced the launch of Free the Airwaves, a site promoting the unlicensed use of “white space” spectrum. While definitely not altruistic, it certainly sells itself as such, saying its aim is to “Bring wireless Internet to everyone, everywhere.” In their blog post announcing the site, Google said: For quite some time we’ve been talking about the potential