How to test your system’s stability using mPrime

When you get a new CPU and want to overclock,  typically you need to verify and stabilise your tested settings. First off let us remind you that we always recommend increments of 100MHz on cpu frequency (from the default base clock frequency upwards). In the first stage you overclock your CPU, in the second the RAM memory. Once you get a lockup or inability to boot, back down to the previous setting and typically that is your stable result in it’s highest threshold.

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What is Volt-modding ?

Disclaimer: Volt-modding your hardware may void the warranty, cause overheating, instability, or even permanent damage. Please volt-mod on your own risk. Certain other procedures mentioned in this article may also cause damage, data loss, or voiding of warranty. Those referenced procedures include skills in electronics and require basic knowledge of hardware components. A volt-mod is … Read more

OCZ Vector PCIe-based SSD series and LXL 1.0 Linux Software (beta)

Innovative Barefoot 3 Controller Extends the Vector SSD Series to PCIe Interfaces and Delivers Enhanced Bandwidth and Expanded Densities for Enthusiast and Workstation Applications OCZ Technology Group, Inc.  a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced that it will demonstrate a pre-production version of its new flagship Vector … Read more

Steam for Linux client current status

Steam for Linux client is currently under a closed-beta phase, while interal beta-testers are providing the necessary feedback for Valve. The client targets Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and is fully featured with access to the Steam Store, your Linux game Library, your Friends list and Community content. In addition to the client, a varied selection of … Read more

Serious Sam 3 (not so) awful performance in Steam Linux (updated)

I am not going to say much, cause I am quite a bit disappointed about my first impressions in Steam Linux client so far. Things are in motion, hence I cannot make safe assumptions yet. Both SS3 and TF2 are currently being tested under closed-beta by 5000 testers in Linux (basically in Ubuntu 12.04). However, … Read more

NVIDIA 304.64 (R310) drivers Deliver Massive Performance Boost To Linux Gaming

NVIDIA today announced the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® drivers — R310 — double the performance and dramatically reduce game loading times for those gaming on the Linux operating system. [button color=”green” link=”http://utappiablog.wordpress.com/howto/how-to-install-nvidia-drivers-304-64/”]How to install[/button] The result of almost a year of development by NVIDIA, Valve and other game developers, the new GeForce R310 drivers are designed to give GeForce … Read more

The Steam for Linux Beta Survey is Out!

The Steam for Linux limited public beta survey is now online! You can find it here: http://www.valvesoftware.com/linuxsurvey.php Over the next few days, Valve will be processing the responses. Shortly afterwards, they will notify selected participants individually and kick off the limited beta. For the latest news and announcements about Steam for Linux, stay tuned. Too … Read more

Team Fortress 2 Beta in Linux

Valve, you tease us so. Team Fortress 2 has just updated with the following hit from CDR-2 Parser today. Guess what ? The new Team Fortress PC Game will be available for Linux. New players receive any weapons that are currently undergoing testing, certain promotional items that their Steam account is entitled to, and other items that may be … Read more