000057 - 06-02-06 (Updates Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
Welcome
Don't for get to check out the article on PC heat.
AMD 4X4
Even though it sounds like a new sport utility vehicle, it's actually a new platform from AMD. 4X4 is a chipset meant to support 2 dual core processors and 2 dual GPU video cards. Read more about it in this thread at AMD Zone.
Firefox 1.5.0.4
Mozilla.org has updated the popular web browser Firefox to version 1.5.0.4. Firefox has a forum that you can check out to see updates and issues regarding this new release.
UPS
When most people think of UPS, they think of the package delivery service. However in tech forums we are talking about an uninterruptible Power Supply. These little devices can not only keep your computer running (for a short time) after the main power goes out, but they also can protect your computer from power spikes. Check out this thread at Nv News for some advice on getting a UPS for home use.
Deal Of The Day
4 DVDs, Books or CD's for the price of 3 at Amazon
Past deals of the day
Source Engine, Steam & Episode 1
This is a rather long thread at Penny Arcade, but it gives a lot of details about the current status of the "Steam" service from Valve. The thread also includes information about games based on the "Source Engine" like the recently released Half Life 2: Episode 1 and new games available for download through the service.
Poll - Get On The Bus
This poll at the Hardforum seems to suggest that PCI Express is taking over the lead from AGP. VESA was not listed in this poll.
