Hardware 27 - The Biology One
Posted on 6th Sep 2011 at 07:28 by Podcast with 14 comments
This week, Clive, Antony, Paul and Harry sit down to diligently avoid work cast a pod about the latest goings on in the PC hardware industry.
First on the agenda, rather predictably, is HP's recent announcement that it's pulling out of the computer hardware market; a move that affects not only its PC manufacturing business, but also its printer and tablet lines. It's a move that shocked the industry, but is it a sign of what's to come?
We also have a chat about a recent survey, which claims that over 50 per cent of people have had problems with data integrity on SSD or flash storage devices. It's a finding that Harry (the SSD King) finds slightly unbelievable.
Meanwhile, we also find time for a reader question about whether or not old cases can still deal with modern hardware.
As always, we've also got our weekly competition, the lucky winner of which will walk away with, a Roccat Taito mouse mat. This features a heat-treated nano pattern surface, which Roccat claims will offer an unparalleled tracking surface.
As ever, the bit-tech hardware podcast features music by Brad Sucks, and was recorded on Shure microphones. You can download the podcast direct, listen in-browser or subscribe through iTunes using the links below. Also, be sure to let us know your thoughts about the discussion in the forums.
First on the agenda, rather predictably, is HP's recent announcement that it's pulling out of the computer hardware market; a move that affects not only its PC manufacturing business, but also its printer and tablet lines. It's a move that shocked the industry, but is it a sign of what's to come?
We also have a chat about a recent survey, which claims that over 50 per cent of people have had problems with data integrity on SSD or flash storage devices. It's a finding that Harry (the SSD King) finds slightly unbelievable.
Meanwhile, we also find time for a reader question about whether or not old cases can still deal with modern hardware.
As always, we've also got our weekly competition, the lucky winner of which will walk away with, a Roccat Taito mouse mat. This features a heat-treated nano pattern surface, which Roccat claims will offer an unparalleled tracking surface.
As ever, the bit-tech hardware podcast features music by Brad Sucks, and was recorded on Shure microphones. You can download the podcast direct, listen in-browser or subscribe through iTunes using the links below. Also, be sure to let us know your thoughts about the discussion in the forums.
14 Comments
Discuss in the forums Reply"I'M NOT DOING IT AGAIN, I DON'T CARE HOW BORED I SOUND".
I love the HW podcast <3
I'm still using my Lian -Li PC60 from 2001, works great, no issues with cooling. I'm tempted to pick up a fractal design R3, but I'm finally getting somewhere with the design for my scratch build case so it's not worth it.
The 580 would be a much better upgrade than the system, I switched from a Q9650 @ 3.8ghz with ddr2 to i5-2500k @ 4.5ghz with ddr3 & noticed only the memory was faster so go for the gpu I have the 580 & it plays everything very nicely ;) although it might be best to wait until the game is out in case it's another crysis & to play on max you need the next best :D, an upgrade based around a new game is definitely best to hold on & see how demanding the game is :).
As you discussed next gen consoles - did you read this thread, Baz? :)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=211565
It's called a mousepad for a reason?
I'll get my coat...
Oh yeah I can't wait for next gen consoles so pc games should get a whole lot better too :D.
speaking of in the cloud computing: funny how we've came a full circle. :D before microcomputers, everyone used thin-clients where calculation are done on mainframe.
Re casing: p182 been with me since 2007 (where it's been recommended by Bit-tech until end of 2008) not felt the urge to upgrade except to down-size my build to FT03, on my next mobo/CPU change (Ivybridge?)
and it's NOT a fridge! :p
btw, i entered competition with this one and last gaming one as "Gaming 26" and "Hardware 27". hope that can get pass your spam filter.
I look forward to seeing what creative come up with in the soundcard front but honestly not expecting much. My main use would be games and seeing as NO ONE will support their standard I guess Its going to be more professional based.
Is holly from Red Dwarf doing the Thermaltake advert?
Good podcast by the way :)
my Hx620 powered: 8800GTX, gtx260, 5870 with gtx260, 5870 with 8800GT, gtx580. only upgraded because i saw a good deal, and had plans for another slightly less power hungry machine.
Sound card, case, PSU, monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers are all really good hardware to spend that little bit more on. i'll also add RAM and HDD, since those two are pretty long lasting if you buy enough of it first time round.
Sounds like you need to re-modulate your mouses laser to compensate for your cats furry defenses, perhaps using rotating frequencies might help, lol
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