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>>TEK-SECTOR @HOME NEWz... "SLOW DAY AT THE OFFICE"
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 05, 2002 | 13:40 CST
Hmm. Seems the newz is kinda slackin today, but I'm sure this is only a temporary stage...I've changed a few things around here. Just a few bg colors and such. Not much, but I won't have to hear, "I can't see the links!" anymore. Decided on some web-safe colors to use.
>>TEK-SECTOR WEB NEWz...
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 05, 2002 | 13:45 CST
You guys should head on over to Directron if you're in the market for a brand new shiny Lian Li PC60USB case. They've got a special going on. Buy a Lian Li PC60 and get $1.00 ground shipping!!! Pretty good, considering you're gonna pay 20 bucks normally for the weight! Go get one!

Globalwin Heatsink Head 2 Head: CAKII38 vs SAK38

"GlobalWIN is a company that needs no introduction in the overclockers realm. With legendary coolers such as the huge FDP32 and the screeching Delta mounted FOP38 under their belt, one would expect nothing less higher performing coolers from them.

After the disappointing CAK38 and the WBK series, which saw other cooler brands such as Alpha and Swiftech gaining a bigger foothold in the ever competitive heatsink cooler market. In retaliation and what we perceive as an action in hoping to get their loyal customers back, GlobalWIN has released a number of new coolers, among which include the SAK38 and CAKII38."

Read all about it at 8Balls Hardware...


Asus Tusl2-c Motherboard Review

"Based on the Intel 815EP B0 chipset, the TUSL2-C streamlines integrated motherboard features such as graphics and audio, allowing power users to choose more advanced VGA and sound cards. Ok, sounds good to me, let's head out to the review shall we?"

You can have a looker at this one at BurnOut PC...


Hmm...Like I said. Slow day. I'll check back in laterz on.

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>>TEK-SECTOR @HOME NEWz... "I'M STILL BLUE!"
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 04, 2002 | 15:30 CST
>The postings below were from yesterday. However, due to lame service, I have just been allowed to ftp them. Sorry folkz...I'll see what's on the agenda for today in a few...
>>TEK-SECTOR @HOME NEWz... "JUST LIKE MOM USED TO BREW IT"
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 03, 2002 | 18:00 CST
Mmm mmm..Nice cup of hazlenut coffee grains to serve as an antidote for the lack of rest I've been recieving. Look! ^ This website actually has COLORS! I've not seen this for myself, but I was told that the links in the updates section could not be seen because the colors matched the background?? Err. If this is true, please email me and bring this to my attention. Links are black...and the background looks green to me!! My pc says green, so I'm gonna believe it, I guess??? Lemme know please!! I'll be blue today until someone lets me know. "I'M BLUUUE..NA NA NA NANA!" While I'm blue, send me you NEWZ!! Did I say newz?
>>TEK-SECTOR WEB NEWz...
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 03, 2002 | 18:15 CST

I happened upon these rare findings during my travels...

OC Addiction dispenses a review on the popular Return to Castle Wolfenstein.

"Almost a decade ago with the release of Wolfenstein 3D, Id software ushered in the first person shooter as a mainstream genre and did it in style. After all, what could be more fun than giving hordes of pixilated nazis a bad case of lead poisoning? The answer apparently was ‘Not much’ The gaming public voted with its feet and the FPS genre was here to stay. A decade or so later we finally have a follow-up to the classic Wolfenstein 3D in the form of Return to Castle Wolfenstein, one of the most eagerly anticipated titles of the last year."

>Check it out.


GamePC breaks it down. The Asus A7M266-D AMD 760MPX Motherboard review...

"Almost exactly six months ago, AMD launched their first ever multiprocessor systems in their company's history. For AMD, this was a monumental step, not only proving that they could technologically create it, but that would actually be accepted by corporate America. There were so many things that could have gone wrong for AMD. Luckily, nearly everything went right."

>Go get the scoop!


OC Club has got one for you...The ThermalTake 80mm SmartFan.


Pic Copyright OC Club

>Swing on over there.


Well, the Bizhosting super-server is down AGAIN.They're gonna make sure that annoying banner still works though!...pfft..yep, if all my dough wasn't invested in my new rig(yippie), I'd be Tek-sector.net in 5 minutes from now. Oh well. OMG!! Check this one out....Cybernetics!! I found this at NY Times. Shadowrun!! LAMO!!

"The C-Leg is, in effect, a wearable computer, although Otto Bock and other prosthetic-device makers avoid the phrase. Beneath its carbon fiber composite shell are two microprocessors that receive data from a string of sensors at a rate of 50 times a second. The processors' sophisticated software coordinates a mechanical and hydraulic system that allows the leg to switch seamlessly from a rigid position that supports the user's weight to a relaxed position that allows the user to walk in a way that closely imitates a natural gait."

<Gotta read this!!


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>>TEK-SECTOR @HOME NEWz... "BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!"
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 02, 2002 | 22:35 CST

Remember everyone...Any newz you want posted...no doubt...It's here!!

Hiya guys and gals. Back for my latenight posts. Alright. I've been searching for my new home on the web. I'm sure you all are wondering about the bizhosting deal. ha. Gonna go to an Apache, most likely. One which implements PHP support...that's what it's all about right now. It will allow alot more options for gathering newz, the Sector Forumz will be kickin, alot more postings, and it will just make a cooler site for all.

You guys are probably wondering why I talk so much, why TS doesn't have any of it''s own reviews yet, and why the site isn't completely functional. Well...My answer is: everything is coming together, so don't give up hope. I have some kickass reviews coming up and my first mod. I've been planning the case mod out for a while. I hate to screw up a good surprise, but..I'll give you a hint. H.R. Giger +.....ahhh, I better stop. Got a mobo review comin up and a case reveiw..So, keep a look out. And the site..well, when I upgrade to a dot net URL...you'll see. Newz comin' up! <TS>

>>TEK-SECTOR WEB NEWz...
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 02, 2002 | 23:29 CST

I always get hyped up about this time of night and I dunno why. I guess I like the attention. Thanks for visiting the site people..I love it. Let's seeee...wadda we got here?

>Tom's Hardware is having a water cooler roundup. They got it goin on over there. Innovatek vs. Swiftech?...Hmmmm. Good read here. Snip for ya:

"For real gung-ho overclockers, the only CPU cooling system even worth considering is a powerful water cooler. These overclocking fanatics usually remain far removed from the madding crowd of fans of the low-grade, conventional coolers on the market. After all, there's something exhilarating about causing a stir at the next big LAN party. And nothing will earn more respect and admiration from the hardware fan as a water cooler. In fact, water cooling systems are some of the best cooling solutions for PC processors available on the market. Sales for water coolers, however, have remained subdued, which can be explained by their incredibly high prices."


Pic Copyright Tom's Hardware

You should also head over there and fill out a simple survey for a chance to win a GeForce3 Ti200!!! Not a bad deal at all. go nooow!! haha.
Check out what these guys have to say...over...here...Well, actually...over there!

>Overclocker Cafe has got a new review posted on the Titan TTC-CUV1AB (Copper Chipset Cooler).


Pic Copyright Overclocker Cafe

"What seemed to be an impractical and expensive way to make heatsinks several years ago has now become the standard. Copper has become the mainstay of most every high performance heatsink. Copper having a higher thermal capacity is the reason why. It was only a matter of time before we began to see copper chipset coolers hit the cyber shelves. Thermaltake broke the ice with their copper Crystal ORB a few months back. Thermaltake has ruled the high performance chipset market with their Blue ORB and now the Crystal ORB. The Titan folks saw an opportunity and felt it time to lay siege to Thermaltake’s crown. Enter the Titan TTC-CUV1AB VGA cooler. Solid copper construction AND it not blocking a PCI slot if it is on a video card are a good receipt for success. Let’s take a closer look at this little sink to see how it does in the oven."


Oh yes, and don't forget!!! Overlcocker Cafe has 2 contests going at once..here's the deal:
Contest # 1: The winner of the drawing gets to pick ANY window kit plus ANY case light plus ANY window appliqué offered on the Arena Computers website.

Contest # 2: They are looking for a new site design and want your design ideas. As it stands now, the prize consists of a Cooler Guys Windtunnel IV Case with an installed window kit, and an Alpha PAL8045 with a Delta SHE fan.
So, if I were you people....I would get my ass down there and enter!!!


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>>TEK-SECTOR @HOME NEWz... "ENTER THE SECTOR"
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 02, 2002 | 16:00 CST
"I manage another day at work..all TOO exciting, dispose of the all too familiar work clothing, which seems to be bonded to my very skin, and release from my weary mind the instances from the extended work day. I reach for my TEK-SECTOR keycard/retinal scanner device on the table and proceed to the electro-magnetically locked security doors. Unlocking the doors reveal a hardware strewn, neon lit chamber with computer terminals and a sense of calm. I sit at the desk and begin to embark on a sureal journey of virtual passage. Staring at the monitor, which seems to stare back at me, I descend into a course of information..."
>>TEK-SECTOR WEB NEWz...
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 02, 2002 | 16:10 CST

WHOO HOOO!! Lookie what I found...

>Lian Li PC 68 @ Moddin.net
>Thermaltake Crystal Orb @ PC PowerZone
>MSI K7D Master mobo @ TBreak
>AMD Athlon XP 1.67 GHz (2000+) Processor @ GamePC
>Kingmax PC2400 @ OCAddiction
>Athlon XP 1800+ DDR Review @ CPU Review
>Asus P4T Motherboard (for Pentium 4) Review @ CPU Review
>Hercules Gamesurround Fortissimo II Sound Card @ Gideon Tech
>Building the glow-box @ Dan's Data
>Noblesse Blue Reflective Case Review @ Mikhailtech
>MSI K7T266 Pro2 @ Hardware Mania

hmmmm...wasn't that a quickie! More to come. I keep thinking about..err..tasty morsels of...of...MMMM. I think it's Chinese tonight!! munchie time. More to come. I'll be back again to break it down for ya'll. I have a good one which I'm saving...hehe.

Got more newz?? Shed light on it!!


>>TEK-SECTOR WEB NEWz...
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 01, 2002 | 21:20 CST

Alrightly..One more tho-down for the late nighterz or the early wakers, depending on your location on the planet. Someone's gotta be out there with some newz...



Explosive Hardware...

"For the longest time, GlobalWin has been known to make affordable CPU, VGA, and hard drive coolers and has now recently jumped into the PC enclosure business. It seems as though aluminum based cases are getting more and more popular while rising in price. Although lightweight, aluminum can be damaged very easily."

Check this review out of the GlobalWin YCC-61F1 Server Case straight from the guys at Explosive Hardware.


"Motherboards, they are probably the most important componant in the system. Motherboards are far to often overlooked more than the processor, or video card. Shuttle Computer, a midsize company based out of Taiwan was made famous in the socket-a arena by their AK31 motherboard based on the VIA KT266 chipset. Shuttle saw a pretty good sucess with the AK31, but since is was on the buggy KT266 chipset, some AMD760 based motherboards, such as the EpoX 8K7A were doing better."

Hmmm. Need I say more? Or, more like, need Hardware Pub say anymore? However, I think you might wanna read more though.


Perhaps one more for the road...

I've just got 3 syllables for you...mmm mmm good!!

Stop drooling on the pic PEOPLE!!
ATC 201 Case
Pic © Copyright EX Hardware

"Just what on earth is ATC? ATC which stands for Active Thermal Convective system is Cooler Master's main principle in designing their ATC line of aluminum cases. Basically the case contains 4 80mm case fans from YS Tech mounted in strategic locations, one behind, two up front and another mounted like a blowhole on top of the case."

This is a MUST READ. Check this great review out right.....about..........HERE!

That's all for now. I'll havta kick it laterz. Time for zzz's...... I'll be back to kick it laterz.

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>>TEK-SECTOR @HOME NEWz... "SEE..SAID I'D BE BACK WITH GOODIES"
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 01, 2002 | 18:11 CST

The site is getting hits so..I had better keep you guys posted right? Whoever said: "No newZ is good newZ?" PFFT!! WRONG! I was absent the day they taught that in school, I guess, because I've got alot of newzers for ya:


>>TEK-SECTOR WEB NEWz...
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 01, 2002 | 18:20 CST

>>Wolfman @ Virtual Hideout has posted a review on the LiteOn FS020 Mid Tower Case. See it here.
>>VIA Hardware has posted a review on the MSI K7D Master mobo...

Gotta love it!

Pic Copyright VIA Hardware

"Since the release of the K7 processor, AMD has been gaining more and more market share in the desktop arena. The release of the Athlon Thunderbird and Athlon XP CPU's have further increased AMD's presence in the market. While the Athlon and Athlon XP have done well, AMD has not seen the same types of increases in market share in the high-end workstation/server market. AMD did have the Athlon MP CPU which used the AMD 760 Chipset to provide for a dual Athlon platform, but there was slow acceptance and only one motherboard manufacturer stepped up to make boards with this chipset at first."

>>Go and aquire more knowledge over here!


More in a few...>>>right table column is being funky...must..fix.....it..

*A T T E N T I O N*

Oh yes..almost forgot. Wanna join the TEK-SECTOR team? I'm looking for a few good teksters to help around...that is, if your dedicated enough, and you think you can handle it. Click to -ENTER THE SECTOR-

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>>TEK-SECTOR @HOME NEWz: "HAPPY NEW YEAR!"
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 01, 2002 | 10:45 CST

Well, here it is. TEK-SECTOR. We have the new design kickin. Faster load times, more convenient updating, and more tech-mumbo; just for YOU GUYz!! So, expect more updates and fewer type-o's >;) How's the new design? You guys and gals like it, or is it too drab for ya? Lemme know, cause that can be changed. I'm debating it anywaze. Dont forget to add us to you faves. Here's a link:

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And now.."dun na na nanuuu" The web newz...

>>TEK-SECTOR WEB NEWz...
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 01, 2002 | 10:50 CST

Here we go...

Isn't that shweeet!!

Pic Copyright Bit-Tech

"After seeing Koolvins Project Crystal, I started thinking "How about taking the same clear case and doing something completely different just for fun?". "Go for it!" said the Modfather, so I did and "Macro Black" was born. This entire project started out purely as an exercise in modding, but resulted in a case I fell in love with and decided to keep."

Bit-Tech is at it again. This time they start the new year off with Project: Macro Black. Check that out here.


>Bit-Tech has a review posted for the Gainward GeForce3 Ti 500
>Enhance ENS-0246 Power Supply review at AMDWorld
>Tom's Hardware has got Solarism LM1503 15" LCD panel review
>Hypothermia is giving away an XBox over here
>You can also enter to win one of these babies from the guys at IPKonfig
>Wanna read a review on the XBox? Explosive Hardware has one here!
>The Tech Report has an article posted on ATI's Radeon 8500
>Meet the Geek has an excellent review posted on the Soyo SY-K7V Dragon PLUS
>Legion Hardware reviews 2 Mobo’s..Abit KR7A-RAID vs. Shuttle AK35GTR
>Game PC reviews AMD Athlon XP 1.67 GHz (2000+) Processor!! (must read)
Thats' all for now folkz...more to come! <TS>


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>>TEK-SECTOR FILES: "TOP 50 @ TEK-SECTOR!""
>>Posted by: DevilEGG | Jan. 01, 2002 | 1:15 CST

O.K. all you 2002 peeps!! First things first. I just wanted to say "HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL." I hope you guys are all having a grand time. Tis the season to be wobbly!! heh.. I just wanted you all to know that this is my first posting since the new site design, not to mention in the year 2002! Feels good. Not really too different. Just ended up with a burst of energy a few minutes ago. Alrighty then...Gotta start the new year off right, sooooo...listen up! Napster's gone. Seems they're trying to tear Morpheus down also. And there's a couple of those notorious file sharing sites and freeware grabs that aren't even worth mentioning. So, I'm gonna let you mp3-heads decide for yourself. The Top 50 file sharing programs is sitting in my lap...I'm gonna share all of these with you all. Posted in the articles section, you will find 50 links to every single one of these file-friends. Sooo, check it out here or just about anywhere you can find a link. See how nice I am... More updates tommorrow. LATERz. <TS>

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