Archive for March, 2011
Daily Digest
Last Updated on Friday, 18 March 2011 05:30 Written by Bot Friday, 18 March 2011 05:30
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- Sprint Overdrive Pro 3G/4G mobile hotspot router arrives March 20
Sprint has announced the upcoming availability of their new mobile hotspot device which they have called the Overdrive Pro 3G/4G.
The mobile hotspot, which makes it possible to connect up to eight devices to mobile broadband simultaneously, offers a slight improvement over its predecessor, the Overdrive 3G/4G, which could handle just five. Applicable devices include anything […] - Why you should play Dead Space 2
Just so everyone knows where I’m coming from, let me start with this caveat: I didn’t like the original Dead Space very much. After hearing endless praise of the game I eventually got around to trying it and I wasn’t impressed. Maybe the bar had been set too high by that point, but I thought […]
- Internet Explorer 1.0 to 9.0 installed & compared
At the beginning of this month we saw a fascinating video on the Windows operating system being upgraded from the initial 1.0 version right through to the current Windows 7. For the most part it worked without a problem, and Microsoft has to be commended for that.
Now we have a follow-up video, but this time […]
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GeForce GTX 590 Release Date Pushed Back to March 24th
Last Updated on Thursday, 24 March 2011 04:17 Written by Naota Friday, 18 March 2011 11:47
Click here to see the reviews of the GeForce GTX 590 *Updated*
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We all have been waiting for the release of Nvidia’s flagship Fermi Model, the GTX 590. We have witnessed multiple delays at this point, and now we will witness one more. The GTX 590 will be released on March 24th now, so those of you who wanted to get your hands on this card will have to wait a little longer.
As we know, only Asus and EVGA will be the makers of this card in the USA. In other countries, this may not be the case.
Nvidia has employed a dual vapor chamber cooling solution with a single fan in the middle. In an uncommon move by Nvidia, the top of the card is removable, so that everything can be cleaned easily. Both GPUs will be on a single 12 layer 2oz PCB Board and will be downclocked. This will effectively lower power requirements, as well as heat produced by the unit. This unit will have the usual high end features – three DVI Outputs, 3D Vision Support, etc. Just like AMD’s 6990, you will need at least a 750w power supply to run this card. I would recommend that you have a power supply that is at least 80+ Plus Bronze.
Expect to see Nvidia face similar driver issues for a little while they work to get the kinks out. Just like AMD, both companies are surely rushing their product out.
Let’s hope NVidia is able to overcome the woes that is evident in AMD’s 6990. If Nvidia does, you will be sure to find a GTX 590 Review from us over here at Geek Montage.
And yes, the price is still unknown. A good rule of thumb is to take AMD’s price and add a little bit more to it.
Interestingly enough, Nvidia has just come out with a teaser video for a mystery announcement. You will be able to find what is in the “hidden box” within the next few days. I know I am wondering! Could it be the GTX590 or the GTX 600 series? I think so.
The official price of this card will be $699. This will allow it to be competitive with the 6990.
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Daily Digest
Last Updated on Thursday, 17 March 2011 05:30 Written by Bot Thursday, 17 March 2011 05:30
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- The computer virus celebrates its 40th anniversary
If you’ve ever gotten hit with a computer virus, you know how awful they can be. You might be surprised to know that this year marks the 40th anniversary of Creeper, the world’s first computer virus. According to Help Net Security, the last four decades saw malware numbers go from 1,300 in 1990, to 50,000 in 2000. And how about 2010? Last year saw 200 million instances of malware.
- Hands-on: iRobot Scooba 230 floor washing robot
Back in January iRobot announced two new models. One of them was the Roomba 700, an upgrade to the popular vacuum line, and the other was the Scooba 230. The Scooba is a floor washing robot and the undersized number seems to be in place because of the miniature size of the bot. Designed to […]
- Pepsi creates plastic bottle from 100% plant material
Regardless of your preference for Pepsi or Coca-Cola, if you buy it in bottles then that isn’t great for the environment. The petroleum-based plastic used to create them can take decades to breakdown and can’t easily be recycled.
Coca-Cola has already started experimenting with using renewable material in its bottles which make up around 30% of […]
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How to Fix Homefront Game Launch Crash, Freeze, Black Screen, Steam, Errors, Lag
Last Updated on Thursday, 17 March 2011 10:15 Written by DarkKnightH20 Thursday, 17 March 2011 10:15
Breakkkkking news! We have just released a new guide for Homefront Game Fixes. If you need to troubleshoot a gaming bug or error, then follow our easy to use guide. Whether you have Steam issues or Homefront issues, the guide can hopefully help you tackle those.
This game did come out very recently, so for some things being patient is required! A patch will fix many of the bugs. Until then, use our guide to help Fix Homefront Crashing to Desktop, or to help with yet another major problem, such as with the game bug Homefront Has No Sound. Those with console versions will not have to worry about these issues really.
Daily Digest
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 March 2011 05:30 Written by Bot Wednesday, 16 March 2011 05:30
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- Samsung’s Galaxy Player Android PMP is officially on the way
Ever since the release of the first Android handset, we’ve been waiting for a quality Android portable media player. An Android alternative to the iPod touch seemed like it would be a surefire hit if the manufacturer was able to get the feature list right and keep the price at a reasonable level. With the […]
- No signal on your iPhone? Stick it in an empty glass
Cell phone owners can agree that losing service is a total drag. The Next Web’s Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten stumbled upon a little trick to boost your cell phone’s signal, and it’s extremely simple. All you have to do is stick your phone into a glass, and that’s it. Here’s how he discovered this.
- Prey 2 gets its first (live action) trailer
In the last few days Bethesda has announced a sequel to the 2006 Human Head Studios’ Prey. Prey 2 will again be developed by Human Head and released on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 at some point in 2012.
Unfortunately, the game won’t be using id Software’s new id Tech 5 engine because it just wasn’t […]
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