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Jake Carroll

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ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3 
Reviews > Peripherals
ASUS Xonar HDAV 1.3
Jan 23, 2009
It's a mixed bag of a soundcard from ASUS, but we cannot help but like the Xonar HDAV.
 
Big Iron Secrets 
Features > Systems
Big Iron Secrets
Nov 3, 2008
Think your computer is a beast? Think again, as Jake Carroll takes us on a journey into the mysteries of serious corporate computing power.
 
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi 5.1 USB 
Reviews > Peripherals
Creative Soundblaster X-Fi 5.1 USB
Aug 27, 2008
Jake Carroll sets his testing gear to stun and takes no prisoners.
 
Console Hacking 
Features > Console Games
Console Hacking
Aug 4, 2008
Want to get the most out of your consoles? All of them?
 
ASUS BC-1205PT Blu-ray combo 
Reviews > Peripherals
ASUS BC-1205PT Blu-ray combo
Dec 10, 2007
If you thought the Xbox 360's HD DVD drive was the only (relatively) cheap way to get delicious HD on your system, think again.
 
ASUS BC-1205PT Blu-ray combo 
Reviews > Peripherals
ASUS BC-1205PT Blu-ray combo
Nov 30, 2007
Put your shiny 24" monitor to some good use and get Blu-ray playback on a, er, "budget".
 
Virtual machine gaming 
Features > PC Games
Virtual machine gaming
Nov 12, 2007
How to make your gaming experience less reliant on Microsoft
 
Optimise Windows for dual-core 
Features > Operating Systems
Optimise Windows for dual-core
Aug 14, 2007
Jake Carroll gets under the hood of Microsoft’s finest and processes a few threads of his own.
 
Sony BWU-100A 
Reviews > Peripherals
Sony BWU-100A
Nov 20, 2006
It may be early days for the technology, but it's still interesting to look at Sony's Blu-Ray drive under the microscope.
 
Understanding HDCP 
Features > Lifestyle
Understanding HDCP
Jun 20, 2006
Will the new Windows stop you from watching your movies?
 
Area 53
 
Editor's Choice
 
Atomic Magazine

Issue: 107 | December, 2009

Atomic is a magazine aimed squarely at computer enthusiasts, gamers, and serious PC upgraders.

Every month we bring you the latest reviews of new technology and PC components, in depth features on everything from overclocking to console hacking, and gaming previews and interviews.
 
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