3DMark records with 7800GTX 512mb November. 15, 2005 @ 02:47PM GMT +10

VR-Zone have done some initial testings on the new NVIDIA 512MB 7800GTX. These run at default clocks of 550Mhz Core and 1700Mhz Memory. Check it out

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GeForce 6800GS: An Overview November. 15, 2005 @ 02:46PM GMT +10

CoolTechZone have an overview of the recently released NVIDIA GeForce 6800GS graphics card: "[t]he card is based on the older NV42 core and not the G70 (7800GT/GTX). Since it’s based on the 110nm process instead of the 130nm (NV40), the chip runs cooler and can have higher clock speeds. Therefore, it’s no surprise that at 425MHz, it’s clocked higher than the 6800 Ultra that’s clocked at 400MHz." Read more

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ToCA Race Driver 3 Demo November. 15, 2005 @ 02:34PM GMT +10

Codemasters have released a playable demo for ToCA Race Driver 3, offering the first opportunity to try out their multi-disciplined modern racing simulation sequel in development. This modest Honda Civic demo allows you to take the Honda Civic 2006 car for a spin on the Donington GP circuit in qualifications and three-lap races.

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Official Forceware 81.94 November. 15, 2005 @ 02:33PM GMT +10

A new set of Forceware Drivers in the shape of 81.94 for Windows 2000/XP and Windows XP 64bit has been released: - Forceware 81.94 for Windows 2000/XP - Windows XP/2000 32-bit – GeForce Go 7800 GTX - Forceware 81.94 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition & Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Source: Warp2Search

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NVIDIA Press: GF7800 GTX 512mb November. 15, 2005 @ 02:30PM GMT +10

New NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7800 GTX 512 GPU Increases Performance By 33% NVIDIA has announced the immediate availability of the new NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX 512 graphics processing unit (GPU), a supercharged version of the award-winning GPU that delivers tremendous performance in today’s PC games. The GeForce 7800 GTX 512 GPU is so fast, one enthusiast gamer has used it to establish a new world record on a single GPU running 3DMark05, a benchmarking program used to measure a computer’s performance level. Shamino, a PC enthusiast in Singapore, recently shattered the former world record by over 2,500 points by posting a 3Dmark05 score of 13396 in a system with a single GeForce 7800 GTX 512. Full press release

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GeForce 7800GTX 512mb Out November. 15, 2005 @ 12:18AM GMT +10

Nvidia releases it's counter to ATI the 512mb 7800GTX. Do not let the name fool you. This card has more than just a memory add on from the 256mb GTX. Check out these reviews: TechwareLabs Digit-life Extremetech TomsHardware FiringSquad AnandTech Bit-Tech HEXUS HotHardware guru3d Beyond3d [H]ard|OCP Post Comments

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AMD FX-60s found In the wild November. 14, 2005 @ 05:04AM GMT +10

NEW ATHLONS ARE imminent. AMD has been sending out the FX-60 chips, dual cores that clock at 2.6GHz. They are in the hands of at least one INQ friendly box slinger now, so it is only a short period of time before they are in the hands of users. Get the full article HERE Post your comments HERE

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ATI Catalyst 5.11 Download November. 11, 2005 @ 02:05PM GMT +10

A download link and performance review for the new Catalyst 5.11 drivers can be found at TweakTown. Check it out!

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NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS November. 11, 2005 @ 02:00PM GMT +10

SANTA CLARA, CA—November 7, 2005—NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced the immediate availability of the new NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS graphics processing unit (GPU), the latest addition to the Company’s award-winning line-up of GPUs. Just in time to power the holiday’s hottest gaming titles, the new GeForce 6800 GS has astonishing horsepower and dramatically shifts performance expectations for graphics cards at midrange price points. “If you look at the roster of the games anticipated to be hot for the holiday season—including Age of Empires 3™, Call of Duty™ 2, Quake™4, or Serious Sam™ 2—the common thread is that they all support the latest 3D features and require a lot of graphics performance to deliver an enjoyable gaming experience,” stated Ujesh Desai, general manager of desktop GPUs at NVIDIA. “Graphics cards based on GeForce 6800 GS GPUs deliver the 3D eye-candy with the necessary performance for total gaming immersion, but do so at a new, lower price point.” Based on the award-winning GeForce 6 architecture, the GeForce 6800 GS GPU features advanced gaming technologies—including Shader Model 3.0, high-dynamic range (HDR) lighting, and NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) multi-GPU technology. The GeForce 6800 GS GPU also has a 256-bit memory interface and a dedicated video processing engine that delivers virtually unmatched high-definition video playback. NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GS-based graphics cards are available for immediate purchase at approximately $249 USD from many of the world’s leading add-in card makers, including: Albatron, Chaintech Computer Co. Ltd., eVGA.com Corporation, Galaxy, Innovision, Leadtek Research Inc., MSI Computer Corporation, Palit Microsystems, Inc., PNY Technologies, Inc., Point of View, Prolink, Sparkle Computer Co. Ltd., and XFX. GeForce 6800 GS-based add-in cards are available from major online retailers worldwide and are also powering PCs from the world’s leading system builders. Read more

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ForceWare 81.86 WHQL November. 11, 2005 @ 01:52PM GMT +10

A new NVIDIA Forceware version is out: 81.86. Download it from here.

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ATi RV560 Info Emerged November. 11, 2005 @ 01:51PM GMT +10

Although ATI has just announced the Radeon X1000 family consists of X1300 (RV515), X1600 (RV530) and X1800 (R520) but the internal department isn't too pleased with their performance so far. Therefore, ATi is stepping up their effort on the next generation R580 and has already completed the design and development process so the performance should be looking good. ATi also plans to further improve the RV530 series performance. Right now, RV530 has 12PS/5VS but has only 4 ROP and 4 TMU with 128-bit memory interface therefore the performance isn't too great. Therefore ATi plans to push out improved version of RV530 and the improved version will be known as RV560 and most likely will support 256-bit memory interface. Source: HKEPC

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DOOM for iPod November. 11, 2005 @ 01:49PM GMT +10

iDoom is a Doom port for iPod that is built from the source code id software released in 1997. The goal for the iDoom project is to make a fast and nice looking Doom port for iPodlinux, that gives you the maximum possible Doom experience. Read more

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Nintendo hints at coming price war November. 11, 2005 @ 01:48PM GMT +10

While the Xbox 360 is going to be dominating the media spotlight for the next few weeks (and possibly months), senior officials at Nintendo are quietly planting the seeds of Revolution. Read more

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NFS: Most Wanted Demo November. 11, 2005 @ 01:47PM GMT +10

EA have released the Need For Speed: Most Wanted demo: This Need for Speed: Most Wanted demo offers two Quick Race tracks, and three Challenge tracks. Also comes with three different cars. Download

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Video Card Reviews: Weekend November. 11, 2005 @ 01:45PM GMT +10

Leadtek GeForce 7800 roundup by Beyond3D nVidia GeForce 6800 GS review by Bit-Tech XFX GeForce 7800 GT review by Bjorn3D HIS Radeon X700 AGP review by Digit-Life PowerColor Radeon X800 GT review by GotApex Abit Fatal1ty Radeon X800 XL PCIe review by HotHardware nVidia GeForce 6800 GS review by nVNews Radeon X800 XL vs GeForce 6800 GT by Tech-Hounds eVGA eGeForce 6800 GS 256MB PCIe review by TechwareLabs

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