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» Comcast breaks $100 barrier with 50Mbps broadband price cut |
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Jun 19, 2009 - 6:20 PM - by Neocorteqz
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Comcast has dropped the price on its "Extreme 50" broadband tier for those also subscribing to Comcast Digital Voice or cable TV, from $139.95 to $99.95. Actually getting those 50Mbps download speeds on a regular basis remains difficult.
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Just to put some persective on it...
on Wireless connection. which I'm sure doesn't have much of a difference. But Comcast upgraded my connection to a 30/7 line for free.
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» Valve announces 'Left 4 Dead 2'! |
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Jun 01, 2009 - 10:41 PM - by Nox
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One of our members, Overwheat, brings us news of an announcement by Valve software that they are indeed working on Left 4 Dead 2 and there's even some high definition video goodness if you follow the link!
Thanks Overwheat!
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» Forceware 185.81 beta drivers, all flavors (even Windows 7!) |
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Apr 30, 2009 - 1:00 PM - by Nox
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Some new beta driver goodness out and about today, most notably much newer Windows 7 WDDM 1.1 drivers! Check 'em out! 
Courtesy Guru3D:
Forceware 185.81 - Windows 7 x64
Forceware 185.81 - Windows 7 x86
Forceware 185.81 - Windows Vista x64
Forceware 185.81 - Windows Vista x86
Forceware 185.81 - Windows XP x64
Forceware 185.81 - Windows XP x86
From the Windows 7 Release Notes:
This is a beta driver supporting GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, and 200-series desktop GPUs.
This driver package installs WDDM v1.1 for GeForce 8, 9, and 200-series (DirectX 10) GPUs and WDDM v1.0 for GeForce 6 and 7-series (DirectX 9) GPUs.
This driver supports all of the new Windows 7 GPU-accelerated DirectX APIs: DirectX Compute, Direct2D, DirectWrite, and DXVA-HD.
New in Release 185.81:
- Adds support for the new GeForce GTX 275 GPU.
- Adds support for Ambient Occlusion – the newest NVIDIA Control Panel feature to offer enhanced 3D gaming realism exclusively to GeForce GPUs.
- Adds support for CUDA 2.2 for improved performance in GPU Computing applications. See CUDA for more details.
- Expands GPU hardware acceleration for the NVIDIA Video Encoding library to GPUs with less than 32 cores. Applications using this library include CyberLink PowerDirector 7, Nero Move it 1.5, Loilo SuperLoiloScope MARS, and CyberLink MediaShow Espresso.
- Accelerates performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 185 drivers vs. Release 181 drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
- Up to 25% performance increase in The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
- Up to 22% performance increase in Crysis: Warhead with antialiasing enabled
- Up to 11% performance increase in Fallout 3 with antialiasing enabled
- Up to 14% performance increase in Far Cry 2
- Up to 30% performance increase in Half-Life 2 engine games with 3-way and 4-way SLI
- Up to 45% performance increase in Mirror’s Edge with antialiasing enabled
- Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0408.
Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #3. Download these FREE PhysX and CUDA applications now!
Numerous bug fixes. Refer to the release documentation notes.
Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.
Existing Support:
- Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way SLI, Quad SLI, and SLI support on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards.
- Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0.
- Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
- Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
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» Nvidia 182.50 WHQL Drivers Available. |
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Apr 02, 2009 - 7:00 PM - by Neocorteqz
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This is a WHQL driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs.
Changelog
Optimized single GPU and SLI support for upcoming PC games.
Numerous bug fixes. Refer to the release documentation notes.
Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.
New in Release 182 Drivers: - Recommended for the best experience in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
- Boosts performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 182 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
- Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA.
- Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
- Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA.
- Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA.
- Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA.
Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
- Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203.
Existing Support:
Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL including SLI support on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards.
Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
Supports CUDA.
Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
as usual, you can get them from nvidia or you can grab them from me
32-bit
http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...glish_whql.exe
64-bit
http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...glish_whql.exe
Alternative
32-bit
http://www.neocorteqz.com/drivers/18...glish_whql.exe
64-bit
http://www.neocorteqz.com/drivers/18...glish_whql.exe
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» Nvidia 182.08 WHQL Drivers |
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Mar 22, 2009 - 6:55 PM - by Neocorteqz
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You know the deal, the latest drivers for you nvidia users.
I'm hosting these so comments on speed would be nice. 
32 bit
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64 bit
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Originally Posted by Nvidia
This is a WHQL driver for GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, and 200-series desktop GPUs.
New in Release 182.08:
- Added support for GeForce GTS 250.
- Added SLI profile support for some newly released games.
- Additional information on specific bug fixes can be found in the release documentation notes.
- Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.
New in Release 182 Drivers:
- Recommended for the best experience in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
- Boosts performance in several 3D applications. The following are examples of improvements measured with Release 182 WHQL drivers vs. Release 181.22 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
- Up to 8% performance increase in Fallout 3 at high resolution and AA.
- Up to 10% performance increase in F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin.
- Up to 9% performance increase in Half-Life 2 at high resolution with AA.
- Up to 11% performance increase in Left 4 Dead at high resolution with AA.
- Up to 10% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID at high resolution and AA.
- Includes full support for OpenGL 3.0 on GeForce 8-series, 9-series, and 200-series GPUs.
- Automatically installs the new PhysX System Software version 9.09.0203.
Existing Support:
- Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology on DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL, including 3-way SLI, Quad SLI, and SLI support on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards.
- Supports NVIDIA SLI Multi-monitor support, giving you the ability to use two monitors with your GeForce graphics cards in SLI mode. Learn more here.
- Supports NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory.
- Supports GeForce Plus Power Pack #2. Download these free PhysX and CUDA applications now!
- Supports CUDA.
- Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
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if it's not speedy enough, well download it from nvidia, what did you expect from shared hosting from godaddy. 
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» F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Demo Out Now! |
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Jan 24, 2009 - 11:50 PM - by Sorce
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The long awaited sequel to one of the better "screw with your head" FPSes out there is close to being done, so the people at Monolith have decided to release a demo to showcase it.
Myself, I've already downloaded/installed it via Steam, and have been playing it off and on throughout the weekend. Absolutely badass, even on my "old" Inspiron 1501 laptop. Though as a word of warning, the size of the file clocks in at 1.76GB, so queue it up and then go take a nap. 
So enough talking already. Go get you some!
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» Pocket Windows Vista / Windows 7 installer |
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Jan 24, 2009 - 12:28 AM - by Nox
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Tired of carrying around that Windows Vista DVD? Want something that's not only more pocketable but installs Windows FASTER than from DVD too? Well I've spent the past several days working on a 'video howto' that will allow you to install Windows Vista OR Windows 7 directly from a flash drive. 
Check out the thread in our forums to see the videos!
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» Destroy your mouse, win a new one! |
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Jan 21, 2009 - 8:46 PM - by Neocorteqz
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Ok, so you may have a chance at winning a new mouse, specifically a Razer Mamba!
here's the link
Linkage to Maximum PC
Razer is giving away an untold amount of their unreleased mouses (Mamba) to anyone who destroys there mouse in any way imaginable and puts it on Youtube!
Thanks to James(another forum) for the heads up.
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» Majel Barrett Roddenberry dies at 76... |
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Dec 19, 2008 - 12:22 PM - by Nox
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Sad news for all of us Trekkies today as we learn of the passing of Majel Barrett Roddenberry, wife of legendary 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry.
Majel was a part of Star Trek from the very beginning when the original series premiered in 1966 and played parts in every series including Luwaxana Troi in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' as well as the well known voice of the ship's computer on all of the Star Trek series. She had just recently completed voice acting work for the voice of the computer in the upcoming J.J. Abrhams 'Star Trek' remake.
Rest in Peace Mrs. Roddenberry, you will be missed. 
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28300175/
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» ATi posts Catalyst 8.12 Drivers |
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Dec 14, 2008 - 10:23 PM - by Sorce
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ATi has posted up the latest version of their Catalyst drivers, with a slew of issue fixes and some performance increases.
You can download here or use their Wizard to find your compatible version (if you have an onboard solution, like me).
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» Happy Thanksgiving from GAMEBEAT! |
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Nov 27, 2008 - 9:45 AM - by Nox
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I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of the entire staff of GAMEBEAT.net!
Enjoy the day and remember, stuff yourself and not the bird!
Mmmmmmm...... turkey!
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» Nvidia Release "Big Bang II" - Forceware 180.48! |
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Nov 19, 2008 - 1:27 PM - by Nox
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Today is a GREAT day for Nvidia GPU owners as Nvidia finally releases "Big Bang II". "Big Bang II" is a landmark event in the life of Nvidia's "ForceWare" series of video drivers, offering tons of new features (dual monitor SLI anyone?) and incredible performance increases across almost the entire line of Geforce GPUs.
Let's post some download links first:
Nvidia ForceWare 180.48 for Windows Vista 64-bit
Nvidia Forceware 180.48 for Windows Vista 32-bit
Nvidia Forceware 180.48 for Windows XP 64-bit
Nvidia Forceware 180.48 for Windows XP 32-bit
Release Notes (v180.48)
New Control Panel User's Guide
Now some of what's new in these drivers: This is a WHQL-certified driver for GeForce 200-series, 9-series, and 8800-series desktop GPUs.
Exciting New Features:
- Enables NVIDIA SLI technology on SLI-certified Intel X58-based motherboards with the following GPUs: GeForce GTX 280, GeForce GTX 260, GeForce 9800 GX2, GeForce 9800 GTX+, and GeForce 9800 GTX. Learn more here.
- Enables NVIDIA PhysX acceleration on a dedicated GeForce graphics card. Use one card for graphics and dedicate a different card for PhysX processing for game-changing physical effects. Learn more here. (Note: GPU PhysX is supported on all GeForce 8-series, 9-series and 200-series GPUs with a minimum of 256MB dedicated graphics memory. This driver package automatically installs PhysX System Software version 8.10.13).
Blazing Fast Performance:
- Boosts performance in numerous 3D applications. The following are some examples of improvements measured with Release 180 WHQL drivers vs. Release 178 WHQL drivers (results will vary depending on your GPU, system configuration, and game settings):
- Up to 10% performance increase in 3DMark Vantage (performance preset)
- Up to 13% performance increase in Assassin's Creed
- Up to 13% performance increase in BioShock
- Up to 15% performance increase in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
- Up to 10% performance increase in Crysis Warhead
- Up to 25% performance increase in Devil May Cry 4
- Up to 38% performance increase in Far Cry 2
- Up to 18% performance increase in Race Driver: GRID
- Up to 80% performance increase in Lost Planet: Colonies
- Up to 18% performance increase in World of Conflict
And More:
- Supports single GPU and NVIDIA SLI technology* on DirectX 9 and OpenGL.
- Supports CUDA.
- Supports Folding@home distributing computing application. Download the high performance client for NVIDIA GPUs here and join the NVIDIA team: #131015.
- Supports GPU overclocking and temperature monitoring by installing NVIDIA System Tools software.
- Includes numerous 3D application compatibility fixes. Please read the release notes for more information on product support, features, driver fixes and known compatibility issues.
- Users without US English operating systems can select their language and download the International driver here.
*Note: The following SLI features are only supported on Windows Vista: Quad SLI technology using GeForce 9800 GX2, 3-way SLI technology, Hybrid SLI, and SLI multi-monitor support.
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» ATI Releases Catalyst 8.11 |
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Nov 13, 2008 - 8:09 AM - by Nox
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For you folks on the dark side (ATI based GPU owners), ATI have released the latest version of their Catalyst Driver Suite. Coming in at version 8.11 (November 2008) these offer up the usual slurry of fixes and performance enhancements.
You can download them at the AMD/ATI website.
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» Firefox 3.0.4 released! |
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Nov 13, 2008 - 7:47 AM - by Nox
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The fine folks at Mozilla have made Firefox 3.0.4 available for public download as well as automatic update. Those of you with Automatic Update enabled in Forefox should receive the update today (next time you restart your browser), those of you who have automatic updates should click "Help -> Check for updates...".
What's Firefox? Why it's only the most awesome and secure web browser around! Don't have it? GO GET IT!
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