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News Search Results for: ht Desktop PC Platform - Saved By Overclocking @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-31-10] (0 Comments) The desktop hardware industry was made popular by knowledgeable members of the community willing to share their overclocking experience Wicked Lasers Spyder III Arctic Blue Laser @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-30-10] (0 Comments) Coming in at a staggering AMD Updates Us on Eyefinity & Announces $30 Cable @ techgage.com [Aug-30-10] (0 Comments) One of the big hurdles for Eyefinity adopters-to-be has beenthe expensive Enermax MODU87+ 900W Power Supply @ pcper.com [Aug-28-10] (0 Comments) The Enermax MODU87+ 900W power supply delivered excellentefficiency with good voltage regulation and clean outputs. Inaddition, the PSU is very quiet during normal operation at low to midpower levels. Throw in support for high-end graphic adapters, modularcables, excellent build quality and attractive styling and Enermax hasanother winner on their hands. GIGABYTE H55N-USB3 Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-27-10] (0 Comments) Gigabyte is boasting a full featured motherboard in roughly half the size. I find it hard to believe that they included that much in a board this small. Lets take a look at the H55N-USB3 and see if it really is full featured without any compromises. Corsair AX850 PSU @ technic3d.com [Aug-27-10] (0 Comments) The Corsair AX850 850W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the f ollowing Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (70A), 120mm Fan, 12x SATA hard disk connectors and 4x PCI-e 6+2-Pin . Enermax T.B. Silence Fan @ technic3d.com [Aug-27-10] (0 Comments) The Enermax T.B.Silence Fan Series arrived Technic3D. The sile nt 80mm Fan with ~15 dB(A), 92mm, 120mm and 140mm for your Case or CPU -Cooling can you see in the following Review on Technic3D. The new Fan Series better than the Apollish or Everest? Palit GeForce GTX 460 1GB Sonic Platinum - Rivaling the GTX 470 @ pcper.com [Aug-27-10] (0 Comments) Palit has done a great job combining the popular and flexibleGeForce GTX 460 GPU with a custom design and highly overclockedsettings to create a mid-range graphics cards that offers next-levelperformance for a price that is much more manageable for the everydaygamer. If you have been looking for an upgrade path in the $250 pricerange then the Palit GTX 460 1GB Sonic Platinum card is a fantasticoption! Xigmatek Aegir SD128264 CPU Cooler Heatsink @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-26-10] (0 Comments) Not everyone wants to spend a small fortune buying the fastest processor sold, simply for the promise of factory-made speed. Overclockers Logitech G510 Keyboard @ rbmods.com [Aug-26-10] (0 Comments) Perhaps the most impressive attribute of the Logitech G510 is its sheer size. At over half a meter long this keyboard commands an impressive amount of desktop space, although not entirely unjustified. With a time and a half the amount of keys on a piano, finding space to locate these can be challenging. Logitech not only manages this but looks good while doing so with the G510. Compro Videomate E900F Dual Tuner TV Card Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Aug-26-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Compro Videomate E900F Dual Tuner TV Card.The box is very bright and vibrant and is easily noticed from a distance, if this was in a shop, it would definitely grab your eye. The box gives a LOT of information including the features, specifications and minimum system requirements. Arctic Cooling Arctic Sound S111 @ aselabs.com [Aug-25-10] (0 Comments) It sure would be nice to not listening to music with headphones in a hotel room or through the tinny laptop speakers. Arctic Cooling has a solution to the tinny sound present in many thin portable speakers. The Arctic Sound S111 may not win any awards for the size, but the sound quality is certainly superior. Sentey Arvina GS-6400R Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-25-10] (0 Comments) A well designed case can be the difference between an easy, well-organized build or a nightmare build that haunts you everytime time you Inside the AMD Bulldozer Architecture @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-25-10] (0 Comments) An in-depth explanation of the forthcoming Bulldozer architecture, which will be used in the AMD processors starting in 2011. How to Hack the Playstation 3 With Video Demonstration @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-24-10] (0 Comments) The Playstation 3 has remained largely unhacked since its release in 2006. That is until now. We now have a working method for backing up games and playing them off the hard drive. Read on to find out more about this new hack. Revoltec Fifty 1 Case @ technic3d.com [Aug-24-10] (0 Comments) The Revoltec Fifty 1 Tower is the next PC-Case in the Technic3 D Editorship. The Revoltec Fifty 1 has a total of four installation sp aces for installing fans. A 120mm Silent fan mounted in the front is i ncluded. A fan at the rear side as well as two fans in the side panel can be installed as an option. The Case comes with a screwless design and a low Price. We will check this in the following Review. ASRock 890GX Extreme4 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-24-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look at this forthcoming socket AM3 motherboard from ASRock, featuring five SATA-600 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, three PCI Express x16 slots, and 128 MB on-board video memory. AXIS M3204 IP Camera @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-23-10] (0 Comments) In the ever increasing field of security, IP Cameras have come to play a major role. AXIS introduces a moderately priced IP camera that promises some of the features of the high end cameras without breaking the wallet. Patriot Gauntlet PCGT25S Drive Enclosure @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-23-10] (0 Comments) USB 3.0, aka OCZ RevoDrive 120GB PCI Express SSD @ techgage.com [Aug-23-10] (0 Comments) Looking to upgrade your PC with a fast SSD? How fast do you wantit? If you answered Angry Birds Iphone App @ rbmods.com [Aug-23-10] (0 Comments) The Angry birds iPhone application is the number one most popular paid iPhone app worldwide. It was created by Clickgamer and has managed to once again impress! The game is a stimulating puzzle that can keep you entertained for any great length of time. Most people, in fact, find themselves drawn to the game and play far longer than they ever intended. Seasonic X Series 400W Fanless Power Supply @ pcper.com [Aug-20-10] (0 Comments) The MSRP for the Seasonic X Series 400W Fanless power supplyis $139.99 USD and the unit is scheduled to become available in August2010. If you want a true fanless power supply then the X-400 is theanswer. Keep in mind that for an additional $30 you can buy aSeasonic X Series 650W PSU, which is also capable of running in silentmode (fan turned off) at the lower power levels but will supply anextra 250W of fan-cooled power if you need it. Seasonic X-400 Fanless Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-20-10] (0 Comments) Seasonic has just released a series of fanless power supplies with the 80 Plus Gold certification, full modular cabling system, and single +12 V rail. Lets check it out. Jetway JNC98-525E-LF Atom Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-19-10] (0 Comments) In the world of computers there are always trade-offs between power, money, and space. ITX boards have stood at the lower end of the spectrum conserving space and money at the price of performance. Jetway introduces a new ITX board that boasts about the Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Enthusiast Gaming Case @ hardwarelogic.com [Aug-19-10] (0 Comments) The ominous and looming Dark Fleet of cases from Antec have arrived. This new line brings a much different look from previous high-end designs like the Hundred series. The DF-85 is a full size ATX case with plenty of room for cable management and includes some special features. It also has a red and black design which is always a plus. [RESEND] Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Enthusiast Gaming Case @ hardwarelogic.com [Aug-19-10] (0 Comments) The ominous and looming Dark Fleet of cases from Antec have arrived. This new line brings a much different look from previous high-end designs like the Hundred series. The DF-85 is a full size ATX case with plenty of room for cable management and includes some special features. It also has a red and black design which is always a plus. NZXT Sentry LXE Fan controller @ rbmods.com [Aug-19-10] (0 Comments) With five unique fan controllers and temperate probes the NZXT Sentry LXE looks to provide easier management of your internal temperatures. Providing options for either manual or automatic control this fan controller gives an impressive feature list, but does this iMicro PS-IM400WH Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-19-10] (0 Comments) Lets check out the performance of a ultra low-end USD 12 power supply and see why you should not buy this kind of power supply. NZXT HALE90-850-M Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-18-10] (0 Comments) NZXT has just released an 80 Plus Gold power supply series, called the HALE90. Lets see how their 850 W model fared in our tests. Samsung F3 vs. WD Caviar Green @ technic3d.com [Aug-17-10] (0 Comments) The Samsung F3 EcoGreen and Western Digital Caviar Green 2GB H DDs arrived Technic3D. We compared this drives on Windows 7 64 Bit. 3R System Odyssey L-1000 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-17-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the latest mid-tower case manufactured by the South Korean 3R System, Odyssey L-1000, which comes with a digital thermometer and a fan speed controller. Corsair H70 @ technic3d.com [Aug-17-10] (0 Comments) The new Corsair H70 Hydro Series CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3 D. See you in the following Review the H70 from Corsair compared with many other Cooler on a Intel Core i7 920. Better than a H50? AMD Phenom 2 X6 1090T CPU @ rbmods.com [Aug-14-10] (0 Comments) AMD has not been able to keep up with Intel lately which has caused them to lose out on parts of the market. Today we are looking at a X6 CPU from AMD, which they have named 1090T. Will this new six core CPU be able to compete with the faster Intel CPUs, lets take a look. NZXT Phantom Full-Tower Case PHAN-001BK @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-13-10] (0 Comments) NZXT took the wraps off its newest Crafted Series case last month and, when it becomes available this September, the NZXT Phantom GO OC 2010 North American Final @ techgage.com [Aug-13-10] (0 Comments) This past weekend, Gigabyte held its third GO OC NA final in Industry, Seasonic X-Series Fanless PSU @ technic3d.com [Aug-13-10] (0 Comments) The new Seasonic Seasonic X-Series 400W Fanless PSU with 80+ G old arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (33A), Fanless, 5x SATA hard disk conn ectors and 1x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. Abbee Commercial-Free FM Radio @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-13-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Abbee commercial-free music system, a device that records your favorite FM stations and automatically cuts off commercials and D.J. announcements. Super Talent USB 3.0 SuperCrypt Drive @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-12-10] (0 Comments) While many users still do not have USB 3.0, those that do get to enjoy its amazing speeds. Super Talent promises to add encryption and speeds of up to 240 MB/s! Does the drive stand up to our tests? Read on and find out. Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000 Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Aug-12-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Microsoft Digital Media Keyboard 3000. ECS P55H-AK Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-12-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look at this high-end socket 1156 motherboard from ECS featuring three PCI Express x16 slots, two SATA-600, two eSATA-600, and four USB 3.0 ports. Desktop PC Platform:Killed By Overclocking @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-12-10] (0 Comments) Enthusiasts have lost sight of the original purpose behind overclocking, which was made popular because it could make something slow XSPC Rasa Waterblock - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Aug-11-10] (0 Comments) Besides standard passive- and air cooling there is also the enthusiast water cooling section in the computer industry. As a matter of fact, water is used by people who want a silent PC, a more chilled PC and even a more stylish PC.Recently XSPC released their new cooling block, the XSPC RASA. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a prototype model and wanted to test and review it right away... With our apoligies to you and XSPC we are a little late with releasing this review but can assure you it was worth the wait. Ladies and gentlemen, I present:The XSPC RASA CPU cooler block! Zalman CNPS 10X Performa CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-11-10] (0 Comments) We tested the Zalman CNPS 10X Performa, a CPU cooler with a tower heatsink, five heatpipes and a 120 mm fan. Check it out! MSI N460GTX Cyclone 1GD5/OC Video Card @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-11-10] (0 Comments) There is no doubt that the NVIDIA GTX 460 has created quite a splash since its introduction. The reconfigured Fermi architecture of the Antec Notebook Cooler Basic @ aselabs.com [Aug-10-10] (0 Comments) In the past, notebook coolers have featured a few fans wrapped together in a block of plastic. While relatively effective on paper, not all designs were functional or ideal for all laptops. Today, Antec provides a solution that is aesthetic in appearance, yet simple and functional in design with the passively cooled Notebook Cooler Basic. Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-10-10] (0 Comments) We tested the NH-D14 CPU cooler from Noctua, which has two tower heatsinks, six heatpipes, and has 120 mm and 140 mm fans. Check out this monster! Enermax T.B.SILENCE 14cm Fan @ rbmods.com [Aug-10-10] (0 Comments) Summer means heat and that means a harder period for your computer since the heat increase will make your cooling have to work harder to maintain a stable temperature in the case. Enermax have released a 140mm fan which moves quite a bit of air at a very low noise level. Altec Lansing BXR1220 Desktop Speakers Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Aug-10-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Altec Lansing BXR1220 Desktop Speakers. Taking a Look at Mafia II and its PhysX Use @ techgage.com [Aug-10-10] (0 Comments) Mafia II pits you as Vito Scaletta, set out to rule thestreets of the fictional city Verbatim Titan XS 320GB Portable Hard Drive @ aselabs.com [Aug-09-10] (0 Comments) Portable hard drives have come a long way in the last few years. Increases in efficiency and design advancements have allowed them to be viable alternatives to USB flash drives. Verbatim has several portable hard drives on the market. Today, ASE Labs has the Verbatim Titan XS 320GB up for review. Thermaltake Armor A90 Mid-Tower @ techgage.com [Aug-09-10] (0 Comments) Looking for a mid-tower chassis that offers a big bang for a smallbuck? Thermaltake hopes to win us over on those claims with its Armor A90,a chassis built from the ground up with military-like design cues in mind,and also one that includes numerous convenience features, superb airflow,and a modest $90 pricetag. SilverStone Sugo SG07 @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-07-10] (0 Comments) The latest small form factor (SFF) case from SilverStone, the Sugo SG07, comes with a 600 W 80 Plus Bronze power supply. Lets see if it is worthwhile buying this case. CM Storm Inferno Gaming Mouse @ techgage.com [Aug-06-10] (0 Comments) When Cooler Master released its first ASRock P55 Extreme4 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-06-10] (0 Comments) The latest mainstream socket 1156 motherboard from ASRock, P55 Extreme4, comes with four SATA-600 and four USB 3.0 ports. Lets take a look at it. NZXT HALE90 Modular Power Supply @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-05-10] (0 Comments) Come check out the 80+ Gold Certified HALE 90 by NZXT. This Modular Power Supply promises the efficiency and reliability to meet the toughest demands. Cougar SE 400 PSU @ technic3d.com [Aug-05-10] (0 Comments) The Cougar SE 400 (400W) PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with two +12V rails (20A ), 140mm Fan, 6x SATA hard disk connectors and 2x PCI-e 6-Pin . MSI N460GTX Cyclone 768D5/OC Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-05-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the performance of this factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 460 from MSI. MSI N480GTX M2D15 GeForce GTX 480 @ pcper.com [Aug-05-10] (0 Comments) I believe Fermi can be a very successful architecture. Theonly problem is that it did not line up with the 28 nm process thatwill be introduced next year. In many ways the GTX 480 is more inline with the Radeon HD 2800XT than the aforementioned GeForce FX 5800in terms of designing a part a little too aggressive considering theprocess technology at hand. But the significant difference betweenthe GTX 480 and those products is that it actually performs where itshould, and is a class leader in terms of features and functionality. SilverStone Fortress FT02 Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-05-10] (0 Comments) Some years ago, Intel tried to move beyond the ATX TRENDnet 24-port 10/100Mbps TE100-s24g GREENnet switch @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-04-10] (0 Comments) Whats big fast and green? No, its not some new super hero, but a it is a super switch. While the color itself is black the new TE100-S24g switch from TRENDnet utilizes Thermaltake Silent 1156 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-04-10] (0 Comments) We tested the Thermaltake Silent 1156, a CPU cooler with a tower heatsink, two eight mm heatpipes and a 90 mm fan. Check it out! Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Aug-03-10] (0 Comments) Inadequate cooling is never to be taken lightly in a world that is getting hotter and hotter. Fortunately for all us desk bound gadget lovers Arctic Cooling have realized this and given us the Breeze Mobile. ASUS GeForce GTX 460 SLI Performance @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-03-10] (0 Comments) When Benchmark Reviews first tested the video card, we knew that NVIDIA had a winner on their hands. For the mid-range price of $200, Rosewill RK-V1TP Wireless Keyboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Aug-03-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Rosewill RK-V1TP wireless multimedia keyboard, which comes with a touchpad and several function buttons. Motorcycle stuntman @ rbmods.com [Aug-03-10] (0 Comments) Let your imagination to fulfill its thirst of mayhem. Do you love playing motor- bike games? Well this one is different from all other racing games, it is an imaginative game. It gives you a feeling of real life thrill and excitement. Installing BackTrack 4 R1 to a USB Flash Drive @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-02-10] (0 Comments) In this tutorial you will learn how to install the latest version of BackTrack (BackTrack 4 R1) to your USB flash drive. Not only will you be able to boot BackTrack off of a flash drive, but it will also allow you to have persistent changes. This tutorial will also work for previous versions of BackTrack. Verbatim Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse @ aselabs.com [Aug-02-10] (0 Comments) While Verbatim may not be a brand you think of when discussing mice, they are rapidly making new product lines and inching closer to the market heavyweights like Logitech. Healthy competition is good and we have the newest notebook mouse for review; the Nano Wireless Notebook Laser Mouse. Video Perspective:NZXT Sentry LXE External Touchscreen Fan @ pcper.com [Aug-02-10] (0 Comments) The NZXT Sentry LXE is a niche device to say the least - notmany people are going to want, let along need, an external fancontroller. The interface was nice and installation was easy butafter having been used to capacitive screens for so long on phones,going back to resistive required some forcing. The LXE is far fromthe most expensive unit available coming in at $59.99 MSRP so if youfind the novelty of the external unit appealing, this NZXT model isworth your attention. Contest Time! Rbmods teams up with Warcraftmovies.com @ rbmods.com [Aug-01-10] (0 Comments) We are giving away World of Warcraft related accessories from Steelseries, all you have to do is answer two questions. Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 GC 1GB - Can SLI 460s beat the GTX 480? @ pcper.com [Jul-31-10] (0 Comments) Here is what we found really interesting today though:thepair of Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 GC 1GB cards in SLI was a significantlybetter gaming configuration than a single GeForce GTX 480 card in allof our testing except Metro 2033. That was the only game where thesingle card was able to overshadow its pair of little brothers;everywhere else we found the GTX 460s to not only provide betterperformance but in some cases by a significant amount. NZXT Phantom Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-31-10] (0 Comments) NZXT has just announced the Phantom, a full-tower case with tons of exciting features that will reach the market in September. Lets take an in-depth look at it! Exclusive Sneak Peek:DefCon Ninja Party Badge @ techwarelabs.com [Jul-31-10] (0 Comments) In years past, a Ninja would give a party attendee a sticker or a paper invite that would get them in to the party. Last year the Ninjas took the party invite to the next level when they created their own custom badge for their party attendees. This year, badge designers Amanda Wozniak and Brandon Creighton decided to take the badge to the next level, and then some. What started as a sketch on a napkin ended up as an amazing hacker gaming and development platform. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Jul-30-10] (0 Comments) Razer is mostly known for their expensive gaming mice, however, this new mouse changes all. Dubbed the Abyssus Razer is offering a gaming grade mouse at only $49 MSRP. We test the mouse and see if it stands a chance against some fierce competition. TechwareLabs BlackHat 2010 Event Coverage @ techwarelabs.com [Jul-30-10] (0 Comments) A major area of concern for any software vendor is maintaining a platform that is secure and safe from vulnerabilities. Time spent analyzing patch code and implementing updates is frustrating. Jeongwook Oh presents his latest attempt to reduce the workload with his tool DarunGrim v3. OCZ StealthXStream 2 600 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-29-10] (0 Comments) OCZ has just released a new incarnation of their mainstream StealthXStream series, dubbed StealthXStream 2. Lets see if the 600 W model is a good pick. Intel Core i5-655K Processor BX80616I5655K @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jul-29-10] (0 Comments) Many years ago, overclocking was not limited by Intel/AMD like nowadays. As it is usual, when they see they can make extra money from the All Mobile Celeron Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-28-10] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Mobile Celeron (Celeron M) models released to date. Updated. MSI P55A-GD65 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-28-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look at this socket 1156 motherboard from MSI based on Intel P55 chipset featuring SATA-600 and USB 3.0 ports. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Jul-27-10] (0 Comments) Its been over a year since Thermaltake came out with their last CPU cooler offering. The Frio is their first dual fan cooler targeted at cooling high performance multi-core processors with high heat output. The Frio incorporates some very promising new features, will they offer any significant benefit? Enermax Volcanus Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-27-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on this new mainstream case from Enermax, the Volcanus, which comes with a fancy fan. Rosewill Libertas 800 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-27-10] (0 Comments) Lets see if this affordable 800 W power supply featuring a full modular cabling system, and DC-DC and synchronous designs is a good pick. ASUS N61Jv Optimus Core i3 16-in Notebook @ pcper.com [Jul-27-10] (0 Comments) My overall experience with the ASUS N61Jv was extremely positivethanks to the performance the Core i3 processor and NVIDIA GT325M GPU offer,the large screen and keyboard/touch pad combination. For a 16-in notebookcoming in over 6 lbs, which definitely puts it closer to the desktopreplacement category than the thin and light, getting 2 hours and 23 minutesin our very strenuous battery testing was actually pretty solid makingleaving without your power cord at least an option. The added goodies likeUSB 3.0 support definitely add the value of a notebook that sells for $899which should make it a great option for a summer or fall college-boundconsumer or anyone else on the lookout for this combination. Antec DF-30 Dark Fleet Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jul-27-10] (0 Comments) Antec has been around for a long time. Chances are, if you enjoy building your own computers or even tinkering with them, you have heard MSI Big Bang XPOWER Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Jul-26-10] (0 Comments) Enthusiast motherboards are designed to squeeze every bit of performance out of your hardware. MSI releases their Big Bang XPOWER motherboard. Does it have the power to impress us, or will it just be another flash in the pan? Read on to find out. Cogage Arrow CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-24-10] (0 Comments) We tested the Arrow, a CPU cooler from Cogage that has a twin heatsink, one 120-mm fan and four heatpipes. Power Supplies With Fake 80 Plus Badges @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-24-10] (0 Comments) Get smart:there are some power supplies in the market carrying fake 80 Plus badges. Vizo Luxon and Traveler3 @ technic3d.com [Jul-23-10] (0 Comments) The Vizo Luxon Super SD and Traveler3 External Hard Drive Encl osure arrived Technic3D. We will check the Luxon and Traveler3 with co nnectivity Speed USB 2.0 vs. USB 3.0 and eSATA vs. USB 3.0 and more in the following Review. Corsair AX1200 PSU @ technic3d.com [Jul-23-10] (0 Comments) The Corsair AX1200 1200W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (100, 4A), 140mm Fan, 16x SATA hard disk connectors and 6x PCI-e 6+2-Pin . M-Edge Guardian Kindle Case @ techwarelabs.com [Jul-22-10] (0 Comments) Believe it or not, people still like to read. Some even like to read by the water. For these people M-Edge has their Guardian case for keeping your Kindle 2 dry. So is this case your next must have Kindle accessory? Read on to find out. Motorola Droid X on Verizon Wireless - 4.3-in of Power @ pcper.com [Jul-22-10] (0 Comments) I personally prefer thetouch sensitive buttons on phones such as the EVO and Incredible, but thephysical buttons on the Droid X work perfectly. In order to keep the phoneas thin as possible, Motorola has developed a design in which there is araised potion of the phone which houses the camera. While this method allowsthe Droid X to sit on a flat surface, unlike the Incredible, it is still notvery aesthetically pleasing and makes the phone look like it has a giantchin. Logitech G110 Gaming Keyboard @ aselabs.com [Jul-21-10] (0 Comments) Logitech tries to refresh its product lines every once in awhile. This serves a few purposes. For Logitech, this means a steady stream of revenue. For the consumers, it usually means a better product than before. The G110 is just such a product. It takes over for the G11 that was released about three years ago and bests it in every way. Aerocool E85M-550 Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-21-10] (0 Comments) The Aerocool E85M-550 is a 550 W power supply with a modular cabling system, and the manufacturer promises 85% efficiency. Lets see if this is a good product. Singularity Full HD Screenshots @ ngohq.com [Jul-20-10] (0 Comments) Singularity is a first-person shooter developed by the legendary Raven Software and utilizing the power and flexibility of the Unreal 3 game engine. Set in an alternate present of 2010, players take on the role of a US Air Force pilot who while investigating an extreme radiation signature, stumbles upon a top secret Cold War era Soviet program, run amok which not only causes monstrous mutations, but also threatens to alter nature of time itself. Hybrid PhysX Mod v1.04ff @ ngohq.com [Jul-20-10] (0 Comments) This mod enables hardware PhysX support for NVIDIA GPU, when non-NVIDIA GPU is used as a primary display device. Medal of Honor Beta Full HD Screenshots @ ngohq.com [Jul-20-10] (0 Comments) Their exact numbers, while classified, hover in the low hundreds. They are living, breathing, precision instruments of war. They are experts in the application of violence. The new Medal of Honor is inspired by and has been developed with Tier 1 Operators from this elite community. Players will step into the boots of these warriors and apply their unique skill sets to a new enemy in the most unforgiving and hostile battlefield conditions of present day Afghanistan. There is a new enemy. MyBook 3.0 us Airbox USB3 @ technic3d.com [Jul-20-10] (0 Comments) The Western Digital MyBook 3.0 and Sunbeamtech Airbox USB3 Ext ernal Hard Drive Enclosure arrived Technic3D. We will check this two U SB 3.0 HDD Enclosure with connectivity Speed and more in the following Review. Kingwin Lazer Gold Series 1,000W Power Supply @ pcper.com [Jul-18-10] (0 Comments) The Kingwin Lazer Gold Series LZG-1000 PSU with Crystal Cube modularcable management delivered good voltage regulation (especially on theimportant +12V rails) with relatively clean outputs and very goodefficiency. The LZG-1000 PSU is quiet at low to mid power levels, includesa good assortment of both fixed and modular cables/connectors, and featuresa blue LED fan for added visual impact. Overall the LZG-1000 performed verywell. Joby Gorillatorch Original @ rbmods.com [Jul-17-10] (0 Comments) When you work with computers there will always be a time when you end up working in small spaces and bad light. Joby have come up with a solution to this with their Gorialltorch light that has three magnetic feet that can be twisted and turned around anything. NesteQ X-Strike 850W @ technic3d.com [Jul-16-10] (0 Comments) The NesteQ X-Strike 850W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with six +12V rails (25A ), 135mm Fan, 8x SATA hard disk connectors 2x PCI-e 6-Pin and 6x PCI- e 6+2-Pin . Super Talent Express Drive USB 3.0 @ techwarelabs.com [Jul-15-10] (0 Comments) Super Talent is one of the leading memory and storage device companies in the global market today and has released their latest USB Flash Drive called the Express Drive USB 3.0. The Express Drive is just one of the USB 3.0 drives that Super Talent has just recently released to the market. Cougar GX 700 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-15-10] (0 Comments) The Cougar GX is another 80 Plus Gold power supply series to arrive in the market. Does the 700 W model deliver the efficiency promised by the manufacturer? Lets check it out. Gigabyte H55N-USB3 HTPC Motherboard @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jul-15-10] (0 Comments) GIGABYTE has grown a lot in the market lately. They mainly produce top-notch quality motherboards and GPUs, and they have even entered Enthusiast Graphics Card Comparison - NVIDIA and AMD head-to-head @ pcper.com [Jul-14-10] (0 Comments) While the GeForce GTX 460 showed power consumption close to that ofthe Radeon HD 5830 while offering better performance, the GeForce GTX 470and 480 use a dramatic amount of additional power to get the performanceresults we showed you above. While the HD 5850 is slower in our testingthan the GTX 470, it does use 33% less power than the NVIDIA option and theHD 5870 uses 44% less power than the GTX 480. These are not small gaps byany stretch and the fact that the HD 5870 uses 25% less power than the GTX470 mainstream option indicates that point further. ASRock N68C-S UCC Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-14-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a in-depth look on this low-end socket AM2+ motherboard supporting both DDR2 and DDR3 memories that ASRock will be releasing soon. Zalman ZM-NC2500 PLUS Notebook Cooler @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jul-13-10] (0 Comments) Zalman is a name synonomous with cooling in the PC industry and they have enjoyed great success in the CPU and GPU cooling market. MSI N460GTX Cyclone 768D5/OC Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-12-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the performance of this factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 460 from MSI. Seasonic SS-300TFX Power Supply @ pcper.com [Jul-11-10] (0 Comments) The Seasonic SS-300TFX is an excellent TFX format power supply. ThePSU delivered very good voltage regulation with good efficiency andmaintained clean outputs across a wide range of loads. If you are in themarket for a solid 300W PSU for a Micro ATX Media Center or Home Theater PC,the Seasonic SS-300TFX deserves a very close look! Zalman VF3000A VGA Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-10-10] (0 Comments) We tested Zalman VF3000A, a big VGA cooler with five heatpipes and two 92-mm fans. Check it out! Chenboro ES34169 mITX Sever Chassis @ techwarelabs.com [Jul-09-10] (0 Comments) The ES34169 appeals to both business and home customers while also trying to appeal to the wallet. Will the plethora of features and options provide enough reason for businessmen and home users alike to buy the chassis or will the slightly high than average price tag deter them to a different chassis instead? Logitech HD C510 Webcam @ rbmods.com [Jul-09-10] (0 Comments) Logitech has released their new HD webcams with the Logitech Vid webcam software so you can make HD calls to each other. Today we are going to try out the new C510 model that they sent us, we are going to see what type of picture quality we can expect and also what it actually requires of our computers. Antec DF-35 Dark Fleet Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jul-09-10] (0 Comments) Antec is one of the premier computer accessory manufacturers, and their cases have garnered a well-earned reputation for quality and Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Jul-09-10] (0 Comments) The Turbo Station or TS-859 Pro from QNAP is the largest such unit in their NAS line-up, able to take in eight hard drives. Its comes with an Intel Atom CPU and 1 GB memory within the compact chassis, offering much more than just acting as a network accessible storage device. Amacrox Free Earth 88PLUS 600 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-09-10] (0 Comments) Lets see if this 80 Plus Silver unit from Amacrox is a good product. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Jul-09-10] (0 Comments) The Fractal Design Array manages to swallow a whole six 3.5 inch drives and a single 2.5 inch one without the usual dimensions of a mid or full tower case. This makes the ITX chassis a great DIY NAS or server chassis. We dive into the Array to see how they manage to stuff so much hardware into a chassis of this size. Cooler Master V6GT CPU Cooler @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jul-08-10] (0 Comments) The progress made in the design and implementation of CPU coolers over the last few years has been little short of amazing. While both ASUS ARES 4GB Limited Edition Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Jul-08-10] (0 Comments) The ASUS ARES is the fastest, most expensive and heaviest graphics card that we have ever benchmarked here at Legit Reviews. What is there not to like about it? If you have $1200 burning a hole in your pocket this right here is the ultimate video card in the market today. This is one of those products that is reserved for those that want the ultimate video card at no matter what the cost is... iPod Touch 3rd Generation @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-08-10] (0 Comments) Review of the 3rd generation iPod touch from Apple. LapWorks Recliner iPad/eReader Accessory @ techwarelabs.com [Jul-07-10] (0 Comments) If you are one of the growing population of iPad (Over 3 Million since April 3, 2010) users then you have probably bought or are looking for an iPad case. The next most useful accessory for the iPad is a stand. Likewise eReader users quickly realize the need for an eReader stand making consumption of ebooks much easier. Hands free you can now accomplish multitasking and use of your eReader or iPad at the same time. Today we will take a look at the LapWorks Recliner, a device aimed at improving and easing your use of an iPad or eReader. Buffalo DriveStation Combo4 @ technic3d.com [Jul-07-10] (0 Comments) The Buffalo Drive Station Combo 4 External Hard Drive Enclosur e arrived Technic3D. The DriveStation Combo4 comes with a choice of in terfaces types - eSATA, FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0. All co nnectivity Speed see you in the following Review. Aerocool V12XT-600 Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-07-10] (0 Comments) V12XT-600 is a 80 Plus Bronze-certified 600 W unit with modular cabling system from Aerocool. Lets see if it is a good pick. SilverStone Precision PS05 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-07-10] (0 Comments) SilverStone has just released this extremely affordable mid-tower case. Is it a good buy? Lets check it out. PNY GeForce GTX 465 XLR8 Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Jul-07-10] (0 Comments) The PNY GeForce GTX 465 graphics card that we have on the test bench today is a dual-slot single GPU video card that measures in at 9.5 G.Skill Phoenix Pro SandForce SSD Test @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jul-07-10] (0 Comments) Solid State Drive storage devices have become the hot ticket for high-performance computer enthusiasts. Impartial towards either PC, NZXT Sentry LXE Touch-Screen Fan Controller @ techgage.com [Jul-07-10] (0 Comments) Although NZXT produces a wide-range of products, its fancontrollers have become one of the highlights of its line-ups. The reasonsare threefold:features, performance and price. We were left quiteimpressed with earlier Sentry models, and we can say that NZXT has done itonce again with its Sentry LXE. Thermaltake BlacX Duet @ aselabs.com [Jul-06-10] (0 Comments) A few years ago, Thermaltake released the BlacX. It was one of the first (if not the first) hard drive docking stations for sale. Thermaltake was the company to really push the product to market. Now, Thermaltake is upping the ante by supporting two drives at once. AMD Athlon-II X4-640 Processor @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jul-06-10] (0 Comments) In September 2009, AMD unleashed a torrent of personal computing potential by introducing the market to the first sub-$100 quad-core MSI H55M-ED55 LGA 1156 Micro ATX Motherboard @ pcper.com [Jul-06-10] (0 Comments) The H55M-ED55 is a great example of their commitment to qualityboards that are geared toward overclockers and gamers. We saw goodperformance results in both of these categories during testing and wereimpressed with how flexibilty and feature rich the BIOS was. The onlycomplaints we could make about it would be the lack of USB 3.0/SATA3.0support, but most boards at this price point and class do not have thesefeatures standard. The OC Genie button was a great addition and should beused frequently by novice PC builders looking to squeeze a few moremegahertz from their Intel processors. AMD Athlon II X3 445 3.1GHz Triple Core Processor @ legitreviews.com [Jul-05-10] (0 Comments) The AMD Athlon II X3 445 was a processor I was looking forward to working with when the opportunity had presented itself. Not necessarily because it is going to be the fastest processor out there, but it only has three active cores. Whats that mean? Well, that most likely there is a fourth core under the heat spreader. With any luck I would be able to unlock the fourth core, and be able to test the AMD Athlon II X3 445 as a Quad Core as well. Fortunately there was a fourth core on the AMD Athlon II X3 445... Scythe Musashi VGA Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-03-10] (0 Comments) Today we will analyse the Scythe Musashi VGA cooler, which has two 100-mm fans and two heatpipes. [News] LapWorks iPad Recliner @ virtual-hideout.net [Jul-03-10] (0 Comments) We all knew that when the Apple iPad was announced, there was goingto be tons of accessories come down the line, just as was the story with theiPod and iPhone. With the iPad being touted as not only a productivity andmultimedia consumption device, but also an e-reader, we could assume thataccessories that prop, slant or otherwise hold your device at a certainangle would be forthcoming. Today I have for you one such device; theLapWorks iPad Recliner ($34.95). This is an adjustable stand capable ofholding your iPad (or other similarly shaped device) at different angles foryour reading pleasure. PowerColor HD5670 PCS+ @ technic3d.com [Jul-01-10] (0 Comments) The PowerColor AMD-ATI Radeon HD5670 PCS+ arrived Technic3D. Technic3D will check the overclocked HD 5670 in the following Review w ith a Resolution from 2560x1600, 1920x1200, 1680x1050 and many more in Games, against other Graphic Cards. Better with more Performance and new Heatsink? Roccat Pyra Mouse @ rbmods.com [Jul-01-10] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at two mice from Roccat, they sent us their wireless and wired Pyra mice for testing. We are going to test these mice in both a gaming Pricing Drop Incoming! @ pcper.com [Jul-01-10] (0 Comments) Last week I noticed something quite nice. Hopping onto Newegg andchecking prices, I saw that most of the GTX 470 and GTX 480 parts were beingoffered below MSRP with instant rebates, and furthermore most of them had aMIR for another $20 to $30 attached to them. This made some of the GTX 480sas low as $449, while the GTX 470s are now sitting between $294 and $299 forquite a few SKUs. Sonos ZonePlayer S5 Multi-Room Music System @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-01-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 multi-room digital music system, which allows you to stream music store in your computer or from the Internet throughout your home or office. Anatomy of Computer Fans @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jul-01-10] (0 Comments) Lets make an in-depth trip inside computer fans and explore one of the most misunderstood components, the bearing. Xigmatek Utgard Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jun-30-10] (0 Comments) Xigmatek have a few cases in their collection now, the latest is the Xigmatek Utgard CPC-T90DB-U01 which is the focus of this review. The Zalman VF1000 LED VGA Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-30-10] (0 Comments) We reviewed the Zalman VF1000 LED VGA cooler, which has a pure copper heatsink, four heatpipes, and an 80-mm fan with blue LEDs. Check it out! HIS 5570 Silence 512MB @ viperlair.com [Jun-29-10] (0 Comments) The 5570 is certainly one of the cards to be looking at from if you want a card that can truely do all the HD decoding and a little gaming at HD resolutions. The fact that the HIS HD 5570 Silence 512MB can do this in complete silence only adds to its appeal, especially for HTPC applications. ASUS O!Play Air HDP-R3 Media Player @ legitreviews.com [Jun-28-10] (0 Comments) Today we take a look at the ASUS O!Play Air High-Definition Media Player. Introduced earlier this year, the O!Play Air is the second high-definition media player ASUS has released in a year. Their original player, the ASUS O!Play HDP-R1 was launched last summer providing consumers with one of the first fully-functional HD media players on the market. The Air version of the O!Play adds built-in Wi-Fi and media card ports on the side. ASUS is still using the same family of chipset, the Realtek 1073DD, that powered the original O!Play... Speedlink Pro USB Joystick + 99 best of C64 Classix @ rbmods.com [Jun-27-10] (0 Comments) Remember that old machine you used to play alot on in the mid 80s to late 80s? Commondre 64 was the big deal then with alot of famous games with superb gameplay and feeling in the games. Speedlink has taken advantage of this and reawaken the Commondore 64 games by creating a joystick similar to the Tac2 joystick in the past that was the most wanted joystick on the market. Included with this they have bundled 99 Commondore 64 classic games for you to play with this Tac2 Enermax REVOLUTION85+ 920 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-25-10] (0 Comments) REVOLUTION85+ is an 80 Plus Silver power supply series from Enermax featuring modular cabling system. Lets see how the new 920 W model fared in our tests. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Beta (Exclusive) @ ngohq.com [Jun-25-10] (0 Comments) Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2includes previously released updates and delivers a number of powerfulnew features for Windows Server 2008 R2 for virtualization and VirtualDesktop Infrastructure (VDI). New techniques in memory management withthe addition of Dynamic Memory functionality, as well as the ability todeliver full-fidelity graphic experiences in remote and virtualizedenvironments with RemoteFX, enable organizations to realize thegreatest possible potential from their infrastructure. Build number is:7601.16562.100603-1800 (aka beta 1). ASUS P7P55D-E Pro Motherboard @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jun-25-10] (0 Comments) The Intel P55 platform has been with us for a good while now, and it is a real sleeper, having the memory controller integrated with the Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Jun-25-10] (0 Comments) The NZXT Vulcan is a mATX gaming case capable of holding large multi-GPU configurations with a convenient carrying handle. We tear it apart and fill it with hardware, to see if it lives up to its promise or turns up to be nothing but smoke and hot ashes. Crucial Ballistix DDR3 1600 4GB Kit @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-24-10] (0 Comments) The most commonly quoted solution to speeding up a computer is to add additional ram, fortunately Crucial has come out with a speedy 4GB Ballistix kit weighing in at DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800). Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 600 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-24-10] (0 Comments) Lets take an in-depth look on this low-end 600 W power supply from Cooler Master, a.k.a. RS-600-PCAR-E3. Will it survive? Lets see. ASUS Atlas A-45GA 450 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-24-10] (0 Comments) Lets test this discontinued low-end 450 W power supply from ASUS just for the fun of it. Apple iPhone 4 Unboxing One Day Early! @ legitreviews.com [Jun-24-10] (0 Comments) Finally, the new iPhone 4 comes out of the box and can be seen and touched for the very first time! Right off the bat we could tell that it was thinner and sleeker than the iPhone 3G that we will be replacing. The iPhone 4 has a new engineered glass screen that is comprised of two glossy panels of aluminosilicate glass (a.k.a. Interview with David Sun From Kingston Technology @ legitreviews.com [Jun-23-10] (0 Comments) To start off, I asked David if he sees the DRAM market shrinking with less demand from desktop PCs. He said that he expects to see desktop PC use to continue on its current level or to grow. With users of mobile devices needing someplace to store all of their data, this will most likely be a desktop PC. He told us that he sees laptop and netbook markets shrinking and tablet like devices growing, while smartphones will continue to explode. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Notable Changes Leaked @ ngohq.com [Jun-23-10] (0 Comments) Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2will include previously released updates and will deliver a number ofpowerful new features for Windows Server 2008 R2 for virtualization andVirtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). New techniques in memorymanagement with the addition of Dynamic Memory functionality, as wellas the ability to deliver full-fidelity graphic experiences in remoteand virtualized environments with Microsoft RemoteFX, enableorganizations to realize the greatest possible potential from theirinfrastructure. The resulting increase in efficiency and functionalityallows for accelerated server consolidation, a more powerfulvirtualized desktop infrastructure, and an increased return ontechnology investments.The impact of SP1 on the Windows 7 client operating system isconsidered to be minimal. Included changes are expected to addressminor usability issues in specific scenarios, as outlined in thisdocument. Microsoft recommends that organizations do not need to waitfor SP1 to begin receiving the value of Windows 7 today as we don’tanticipate the SP1 for Windows 7 to be substantial. Ghost Warrior Full HD Screenshots @ ngohq.com [Jun-23-10] (0 Comments) Sniper:Ghost Warrior is a first-person tactical shooterthat places the player in the role of a US Marine sniper tasked withaiding in the liberation of a Latin American island nation from theoppression of a dictator. Gameplay focuses on realistic snipermissions, involving stealth, control of breathing and heartbeat forincreased accuracy, bullet trajectory that takes weather conditionsinto account and four different sniper rifles. Additional featuresinclude a variety of mission types, the ability to play as a member ofan assault team, 12-shooter multiplayer support and close combatweapons and explosives. Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-23-10] (0 Comments) Antec has just released a new series of cases, Dark Fleet. Lets see how the full-tower version DF-85 looks like. EVGA UV Plus+ UV-19 USB Display Hub @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jun-23-10] (0 Comments) Computer desktop real estate is something that you can never have too much of. Adding multiple monitors to your system is one of the Gigabyte 890FXA-UD7 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-23-10] (0 Comments) Gigabyte 890FXA-UD7 is a socket AM3 motherboard based on the new AMD 890FX chipset, featuring six PCI Express x16 slots, SATA-600 and USB 3.0 ports and high-end components. Kodak EasyShare M341 @ rbmods.com [Jun-20-10] (0 Comments) Digital cameras have become the norm for almost all home consumers. While most of us do not have $2500 to drop on a Cannon EOS 5D DSLR, we can afford something better than the cameras built into our phones. Geeks offers cheap digital cameras so, today we are reviewing the Kodak M341 PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk II 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-19-10] (0 Comments) Silencer Mk II is the latest power supply series from PC Power & Cooling. Lets see if the 750 W model is a good option. Sportsman 440/465 Video Eyewear @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-18-10] (0 Comments) Ever since you were a kid, youve wanted a pair of glasses with a hidden camera. Most attempts to do this have resulted in ugly, impractical glasses that have a cord you have to run down your body, to a device that records everything. Sportsmans Eyewear, a relatively new company based out of Waynesboro , Virginia, took that idea and tried to perfect it. Join Dan as TechwareLabs takes these glasses for a test drive - literally. Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold @ technic3d.com [Jun-18-10] (0 Comments) The Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 600W RS-600-80GA-03 PSU arri ved Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (48A), 120mm Fan, 9x SATA hard disk connectors and 2x PCI-e 6+2-Pin . EVGA Classified SR-2 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-18-10] (0 Comments) EVGA Classified SR-2 is an enormous dual socket 1366 motherboard based on Intel 5520 chipset with seven PCI Express x16 for you to build the fastest gaming PC in the world. Titan Fenrir Evo @ technic3d.com [Jun-18-10] (0 Comments) The Titan Fenrir EVO Heatsink arrived Technic3D. It is compati bility with Intel Core i5 (LGA 1156), Core i7 (LGA 1366), LGA775 and a ll AMD Socket. See you in the following Review the Lexar JumpDrive FireFly @ aselabs.com [Jun-17-10] (0 Comments) Flash drives are fairly common in today. Lexar has been in the flash field for years. Today, we have the small and sleek Lexar FireFly on the bench at ASE Labs. While Lexar has geared this product towards the youth, anyone will enjoy it just the same. Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 800 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-17-10] (0 Comments) Silent Pro Gold is the 80 Plus Gold-certified power supply family that Cooler Master is releasing this month. Lets see if the 800 W model will live up to the expectation. CoolIT ECO A.L.C. - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Jun-16-10] (0 Comments) Overthe past few years we have reviewed many processor cooling units. Mostof them were heatsink fans (HSF) and some plain passive aluminiumblocks, but some were all in one water cooling systems that aredesigned to do everything you want in a neat package. Lately JoeB reviewed the CoolIT Domino ALC Watercooling Kit whichscored a tremendous nine out of ten on our awards scale. CoolIT has todate produced many interesting all-in-one OEM, business and consumerproducts, ranging from single and dual CPU cooling up to custom andall-in-one GPU chiller setups. Today we have another CoolIT productthough, the Coolit ECO A.L.C. all-in-one watercooler, ready for allmodern sockets. So You SNAFUd Your Computer? What Now? @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-16-10] (0 Comments) If you know how to fix computers, have ever put a computer together, or can type faster than your aunt Edna, its a good chance someone in your family has asked you for help when their computer becomes something for the F.U.B.A.R record books. This happens to me on a monthly basis. I decided to write this out as helpful advice for anyone in a similar situation Cooler Master Hyper TX3 G1 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-16-10] (0 Comments) We tested a new revision of Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU cooler, with three heatpipes and a tower heatsink with a 92-mm fan. Will it overperform the older version? Check it out. ASUS Maximus III Gene Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-15-10] (0 Comments) ASUS Maximus III Gene is a socket 1156 micro-ATX motherboard based on Intel P55 chipset with two PCI Express x16 slots and lots of overclocking features. Samsung ML-2525W Laser Printer @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-15-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Samsung ML-2525W monochrome laser printer, which comes with wireless networking capability. Installed Memory vs RAM Usable by Windows @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jun-15-10] (0 Comments) Most PC users are familiar with the 4GB system memory limitation of 32-bit Windows Operating Systems, which is why 64-bit computing has Zotac GeForce GTX 470 Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Jun-14-10] (0 Comments) So at the end of the day how do the cards fall? In this little comparison the Zotac GeForce GTX 470 video card walks away with the performance crown and with the promise of further extending this lead in the $350-$400 price segment. If you are willing to stomach the power bill and ignore the furnace burning away in your case the Zotac GeForce GTX 470 looks like a very attractive option. If you are a bit conscious about your power consumption though it may be worth paying a slight premium now for the ATI Radeon HD HD 5870 or purchasing the less expensive Radeon HD 5850. Keep in mind though how often you run your system loaded versus at idle. So in conclusion the Zotac GeForce GTX 470 video card is awesome albeit hot and a bit hungry... Jetway JNC84-LF M-ITX Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-14-10] (0 Comments) If you are looking to build a small HTPC and the IPC boards are just not giving you enough juice, Jetway presents an excellent solution. Read on and find out. ASUS Radeon EAH5870 V2 Video Card @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jun-14-10] (0 Comments) The market for Radeon HD 5870 video cards has matured since the launch of this top-tier GPU in September of 2009. Development has MSI 890FXA-GD70 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-12-10] (0 Comments) MSI 890FXA-GD70 is a socket AM3 motherboard based on the new AMD 890FX chipset, featuring five PCI Express x16 slots, SATA-600 and USB 3.0 ports and high-end components. The Anti-Marketing @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-12-10] (0 Comments) As you know, nearly all computer components are manufactured overseas, mainly by companies in China and Taiwan. Even thought overall product quality has vastly improved in the past years, there is one area that still needs a lot of improvement:the text present on product boxes and in documentation, many times written in Enermax Apollish Fan @ technic3d.com [Jun-11-10] (0 Comments) The Enermax Apollish 120mm and 80mm Fan arrived Technic3D. Th e silent Fans with ~15 dB(A), LEDs and many more for your Case or CPU- Cooling can you see in the following Review on Technic3D. ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-11-10] (0 Comments) ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 us a cost-effective socket AM3 motherboard based on the new AMD 890FX chipset, featuring three PCI Express x16 slots, eight SATA-600 and four USB 3.0 ports. Jays Q-Jays Earphones @ rbmods.com [Jun-11-10] (0 Comments) Todays review will be about their new Q-jays that have some awesome features for example its small size, and superb fit due to a high end silicone sleeve. Lets have a closer look at what type of performance and fit when can expect from these earphones. Mionix Naos 5000 USB Gaming Laser Mouse @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jun-11-10] (0 Comments) Gamers want the best system they can get their hands on. This means a blazing fast CPU, dual video cards, and good ram. However, all this Gigabyte X58A-UD7 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-11-10] (0 Comments) Gigabyte X58A-UD7 is a high-end socket 1366 motherboard, based on Intel X58 chipset, with four PCI Express x16 slots, two SATA-600 ports, two USB 3.0 ports and lots of overclocking options. MSI Big Bang XPOWER Intel X58 Motherboard @ legitreviews.com [Jun-10-10] (0 Comments) The MSI Big Bang XPower will support up to six single slot graphics cards for some hefty multi-monitor use. It also supports the latest Quad-SLI and CrossFireX technology from NVIDIA and ATI. If you are looking to do some extreme overclocking with the new Intel Core I7 980X you will need a board that can supply enough power. Under Extreme overclocking conditions the I7 980X can draw around 480 Watts, which is too much for a single 8pin cpu connector to supply. The MSI Big Bang XPower was designed for such a circumstance! The keen folks over at MSI added a second 8pin CPU connector to the Big Bang XPower! There should be no issues with power when pushing the latest processors to the maximum frequencies. They also decided to add a 6pin PCI-e which will aid when overclocking the graphics cards! Seasonic SS-300TFX Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-10-10] (0 Comments) Lets review this small 300 W TFX12V power supply from Seasonic targeted to small computers. Biostar TA890FXE Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-10-10] (0 Comments) Biostar TA890FXE is a very affordable socket AM3 motherboard based on the new AMD 890FX chipset, featuring four PCI Express x16 slots and SATA-600 ports. IN-WIN AMMO USB Hard Drive Enclosure @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-09-10] (0 Comments) There are a lot of hard drive enclosures out there. No, really! Go punch OCZ Fatal1ty 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-09-10] (0 Comments) An in-depth test with this 750 W power supply from OCZ with modular cabling, 80 Plus Bronze certification and labeled at 45 C. XFX HD 5870 Black Edition - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Jun-08-10] (0 Comments) TheATI vs Nvidia or Red vs Green battle has been played out for over adecade with many tech enthusiasts strongly camped in one corner or theother. Over past years, the graphics giants have traded blows with thependulum swinging back and forth but the DirectX 11 skirmish would seemto signal a victory for the red corner.At its launch, ATI’s flagship 5 series card – the Radeon HD 5870 – wasduly praised but could never definitely be hailed a success untilNvidia’s response was analysed. Some six months later, the green campfinally had a product fit for launch. The GTX 480 was just that.Unfortunately, whilst performance levels were reasonable, high powerconsumption, high temperatures, high pricing and a noisy stock coolerultimately cost Fermi and Nvidia.So the HD 5870, endorsed by Fermi’s poor showing, is many enthusiastsgraphics card of choice and as expected, the ATI vendors are quick torespond releasing factory overclocked and tweaked versions of theflagship card to heighten performance and lower noise levels andrunning temperatures. Enter the XFX Radeon HD 5870 Black Edition... Thermaltake Frio Universal Heatsink @ pcper.com [Jun-08-10] (0 Comments) There were a lot of good qualities about the Frio that I think willappeal to basic users and overclockers alike. The easy of installation andsupport for multiple CPU platforms is a huge plus in a day and age whereconsumers switch between different platforms frequently. The dual-fan designdefinitely helped the Frio score very well in our performance tests, but wewould have liked quieter fans that pushed more air instead of creating morenoise at higher speeds. EVGA GeForce GTX 465 SuperClocked Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-08-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the performance of this factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 465 from EVGA, called SuperClocked (SC) edition. Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler @ rbmods.com [Jun-08-10] (0 Comments) Thermaltake has been putting out quality products since 1999. Thermaltake has had its hands in everything from CPU and GPU coolers to cases and power supplies. Today we will be looking at Thermaltakes update to their SpinQ cooler:the SpinQ VT. Join us as we analyze the cooler and test how it performs. CoolIT eco ALC @ technic3d.com [Jun-07-10] (0 Comments) The CoolIT Eco A.L.C. High-End CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review the eco Watercooling compared with m any other Cooler on a Intel Core i7 920. Better than the Corsair H50? AMD Athlon-II X2-260 Regor Processor @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jun-07-10] (0 Comments) In early May 2010, AMD released a new series of processors that fills in some of the gaps in their Athlon-II and Phenom-II Dual, Triple, The Games I Keep Going Back To @ techgage.com [Jun-07-10] (0 Comments) Heading into a summer full of blockbuster titles that seem to all end up as Booth Babes @ legitreviews.com [Jun-07-10] (0 Comments) Everyone knows them, everyone loves them, and nothing distracts us more from getting the product photos we need than booth babes! Computex 2010 had no shortage of girls so we are sharing a number of the shots we got while wandering the show floor... GMC H-80 Case @ rbmods.com [Jun-05-10] (0 Comments) Today we have GMCs newest case up for review:the H-80. This case is designed for extreme cooling performance as well as striking aesthetics. The H-80 features a huge 250mm side intake fan as well as stealth drives. AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-05-10] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all AMD/ATI graphics chips available on the market, from Radeon 9200 to Radeon HD 5970. Updated to include Radeon HD 5550. Win a CyberPower Gaming PC with an Intel Core i7-875K CPU @ legitreviews.com [Jun-05-10] (0 Comments) The new Intel K Series processors are here. To celebrate the launch, CyberPower, a leader in custom gaming desktop PCs, notebooks, and workstations, has teamed up with Intel to give away an Intel Core I system powered by the K series processor and blazing fast Intel SSD to a well deserved and lucky winner winner within the Legit Reviews community... Computex 2010 Booth Babes Gallery @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-04-10] (0 Comments) Each year we take thousands of pictures and at the end of a long conference we take the time to pick through these images and bring you the hottest, sexiest, booth babes of the show. Here for this years Computex we have assembled this collection of the hottest Asian women on the show floor. MSI Big Bang XPower Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-04-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on this monster from MSI, a socket 1366 motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset with six PCI Express x16 slots, military-grade components, SATA-600 ports, USB 3.0 ports and more. NVIDIA Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-04-10] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all NVIDIA graphics chips available on the market, from GeForce 4 MX 420 to GeForce GTX 480. Updated to include GeForce GTX 465. ASRock 880GXH/USB3 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-04-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on this socket AM3 motherboard from ASRock based on the new AMD 880G chipset, featuring on-board graphics and USB 3.0 ports. Prolimatech Armageddon CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-03-10] (0 Comments) We tested Prolimatech Armageddon CPU cooler, which has a slim heatsink, six U-shaped heatpipes, and supports two 140-mm fans. Foxconn A88GM Deluxe Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-03-10] (0 Comments) Lets see the performance of this motherboard from Foxconn based on the new AMD 880G chipset, featuring on-board graphics and SATA-600 ports. Computex 2010 OCZ Technology Suite @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-03-10] (0 Comments) OCZ invited us up to their private suite at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei during Computex 2010 to show off their 2010 product line and new developments. The products included the line of very popular SSD drives and a few new items like a portable USB 3.0 drive and a PCI-e card with flash memory onboard which provides users with I/O speeds unmatched by standard SATA II, or SCSI. Computex 2010 Spotlight NZXT @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-03-10] (0 Comments) Techwarelabs was given a personal invite to the NZXTs suite at the Grand Hyatt in Taipei to go over their new products which include a several unique power supplies,and their line of computer cases. Thermaltake V3 Black Edition @ rbmods.com [Jun-02-10] (0 Comments) Today we are reviewing the Thermaltake V3 Mid-Tower computer case. Boasting a bottom-placed PSU design, built in filter, and multiple 120mm fan mounts, this case promises performance air cooling in a slick black case. Does this case deliver? We go hands-on to find out. HP Officejet Pro 8000 Printer @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jun-02-10] (0 Comments) Review of Officejet Pro 8000, an ink jet printer that comes with standard and wireless networking capability and that HP promises to be more economical than laser printers. Computex 2010 Opening Ceremony @ techwarelabs.com [Jun-02-10] (0 Comments) The opening ceremony for Computex 2010 was very exciting with the lineup of the whos who of the Computex VIPs and one very special guess, the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Dr. Ying-Jeuou Ma. Several of the speeches included the success of Computex Taipei very successful history which has reached its now 30th anniversary. Synology DS1010+ NAS Network Storage @ hardwarelook.com [Jun-01-10] (0 Comments) Entered at the Small and Medium Business platform, the SynologyDS1010+ presents a huge storage potential with five drive bay slots eachcapable of handling up to a 2TB 3.5 OCZ shows low cost PCIe SSD and new HSDL storage connection @ pcper.com [Jun-01-10] (0 Comments) OCZ is rating the Revo drive at 540 MB/s read and 530 MB/s writewith a 75k IOPS rating on 4k random writes. It will be available incapacities ranging from 120GB to 480GB and while target pricing is not setyet, the goal is to see it [Affiliates News] Apex MW-107 mITX Computer Case @ aphnetworks.com [Jun-01-10] (0 Comments) I am not going to pretend I am an expert in the world of mini-ITX systems. Prior to writing and editing a good series of such reviews here at APH Networks for the past few weeks (And with many more to come), I certainly did not know there was so much I needed to learn! It is especially interesting to note how different reviewing is in the mITX realm, as compared to my usual role in evaluating desktop-standard performance components. This is still the case even when small things like power supplies are concerned: the Jetway NC96FL-510-LF motherboard I reviewed last week features a built in DC to DC converter to eliminate the need of an ATX or ATX compatible power supply -- it is especially useful to save room and reduce complexity. But there are also boards that take standard ATX power input for wider compatibility. Then it comes to the chassis in which you want to install the motherboard. We have the Lian-Li PC-Q07 that takes standard components at the expense of larger physical size, the Thermaltake Element Q which features a built in SFX power supply to save room, and ultra compact cases such as the Apex MW-107 we are reviewing today that uses an external power adapter with an internal DC to DC converter for users who want a really compact system with maximum compatibility. All of this sounds great -- but how well does the Apex MW-107 step up in real life? We took the liberty to find out all the answers for you today. Corsair ps Graphite 600T case, @ pcper.com [Jun-01-10] (0 Comments) This includes the new Graphite Series 600T mid-tower case thatwill be available for around $149 starting in late summer. After theacclamation of both the Obsidian Series 800D and 700D, Corsair has moved onto create an enthusiast-friendly lower priced option. Biostar TA890GXB-HD mATX AMD Motherboard @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jun-01-10] (0 Comments) With the release of the new 6-core Thuban processors, AMD unveiled their latest chipset to go with it; the 890FX/GX. Very similar to the EVGA and Galaxy GeForce GTX 465 SLI Video Card @ legitreviews.com [May-31-10] (0 Comments) Today NVIDIA is unleashing the GeForce GTX 465! The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 is their Amacrox 550W @ technic3d.com [May-31-10] (0 Comments) The Amacrox Free Style AX550-85EP 550W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with four +12V rails (18A), 120mm Fan, 8x SATA hard disk connectors and 2x PCI-e 6+2-Pin . Seagate Momentus XT Hybrid Hard Drive @ techwarelabs.com [May-31-10] (0 Comments) The only SSD drives that are affordable to most end users are mearly 80GB SSDs which is pretty small and doesnt leave much room for applications and/or games. There is a new option on the market provided by Seagate called Momentus XT which is a hybrid drive which has the storage of a SATA and SSD-like performance The Benefits of Multi-Display Gaming @ techgage.com [May-31-10] (0 Comments) Think that gaming across three or more displays delivers littlemore than a larger game? Not true, as the wider the resolution, the more ofthe game you see. Not only can multi-display gaming increase the immersionlevel, but it can even give you a competitive advantage online. Yes, wehave many examples to help prove our point. Asrock X58 Extreme 3 Motherboard @ rbmods.com [May-30-10] (0 Comments) With the new X58 chipset on the market the S1366 seems to have to got another speed bost, we are today looking at the Asrock X58 Extreme 3 motherboard which is filled with some nice features. The queston is though will we see some performance difference compared to older S1366 boards? ioSafe Solo Disaster Proof External Hard Drive @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-29-10] (0 Comments) We literally set this fire- and water-resistant external hard drive on fire. Will it survive? Check it out! NVIDIA breaks up with Hardware Secrets @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-29-10] (0 Comments) From time to time some manufacturer breaks the relationship they have with us. Usually this happens because we stand firm defending unbiased reviews and refuse to take down negative reviews and give the manufacturer the privilege of reading a review before it is posted. Intel Core i7-875K and Core i5-655K Unlocked Processor @ pcper.com [May-28-10] (0 Comments) Intel is coming out swinging again at what some considered AMD=E2=80=99slast standing enthusiast market base with the release of low-costcompletely unlocked Core i5/i7 processors. They are obviously aimed at the=E2=80=9CBlack Edition AMD Athlon II 610e X4 CPU @ techwarelabs.com [May-28-10] (0 Comments) TechwareLabs reviews the energy efficient Athlon II 610e processor from AMD. Does it have what it takes to play with the big boys or were the energy savings drained away from the performance? Read on and find out. Nvidia Removes Hybrid PhysX Blockage @ ngohq.com [May-28-10] (0 Comments) It seems that Nvidia has removed the hybrid PhysXblockage in the recent 257.15 GeForce drivers. However, it is still amystery for us if it was done intentionally or perheps it is just abug. Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-28-10] (0 Comments) We will review an entry-level case from Thermaltake, V3 Black Edition. Will it keep up with the quality seen on more expensive models from this brand? Gigabyte Odin Plus 700 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-28-10] (0 Comments) Lets see if this 700 W power supply model from Gigabyte is a good option. [News] Griffin TuneBuds Mobile for iPhone @ virtual-hideout.net [May-28-10] (0 Comments) Today I have for review another accessory for the iPhone. Howeverthis one will work with many mobile and portable devices like the iPod. TheGriffin TuneBuds Mobile headphones are tailored for the Apple iPhone, butnot exclusive to it. These were designed to be an in-ear upgraded designover the standard earbuds that come with the iPhone. A standard 3.5mmheadphone plug will allow this to work with many devices but the specialcontrols on the wire will allow full control with the iPod and even iPhone. AMD Fusion APUs to be built @ pcper.com [May-27-10] (0 Comments) What might be most interesting is not WHAT it is, but WHERE it ismade. We have learned that the Ontario Fusion solution will be built on a40nm process and thus we can conclude this AMD-designed part will not bebuilt by GlobalFoundries, the previously-AMD-owned foundry company, butrather by TSMC on the 40nm G technology. ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard @ benchmarkreviews.com [May-27-10] (0 Comments) In April of 2010, AMD introduced the final parts of their Cooler Master HAF X Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-26-10] (0 Comments) Cooler Master is launching today a new full-tower case within their HAF family:HAF X. Lets see take an in-depth look in this new beast. ASUS Rampage III Extreme Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-26-10] (0 Comments) ASUS Rampage III Extreme is a high-end socket 1366 motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset, with four PCI Express x16 slots, two SATA-600 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, lots of overclocking features, and more! Luxa2 H1-Touch Cell phone holder @ rbmods.com [May-26-10] (0 Comments) With all these fancy cellphones on the market you want to make sure to protect them when they lay on the table, some might even want to show them off. Luxa2 has released a very exclusive looking cellphone holder that is supposed to hold everything from a Iphone to smaller Nokia phones, lets have a closer look and see how good this gadget really is. Lian-Li Armorsuit PC-P50R Dragon Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [May-26-10] (0 Comments) The Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P50R is a mid-size tower with a sleek black exterior, and some serious red highlights. Taking advantage of the Credit Card Theft:Dont Blame the Internet @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-26-10] (0 Comments) Even though banks and credit card companies report huge losses due to all sorts of fraud, the credit-card system in the U.S. still has huge flaws, and some would cost absolutely nothing to fix. Top 10 Predictions for Computex 2010 @ techwarelabs.com [May-25-10] (0 Comments) With Computex just around the corner we took a look at the technology of the last year, trends, and recent events to make some predictions about what consumers can possible look forward to from this years Computex 2010. The mega consumer electronics and gadgets show held in Taiwan each year draws some a large crowd and analysts from around the world. Myself and Matthew Homan are honored to attend the show this year and bring you coverage but until then you might be asking yourself whats all the commotion about? Aerocool HorsePower 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-25-10] (0 Comments) Aerocool HorsePower series feature a modular cabling system and standard 80 Plus certification. Lets see if their 750 W model is a good option. Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Solid State Hybrid Drive SSD @ legitreviews.com [May-24-10] (0 Comments) The Seagate Momentus XT is a very interesting product. If you run your standard hard drive tests on it, it will more than likely not perform as you would expect it to since they are mostly low level benchmarks. In order to test and see the performance improvements in a drive like the Seagate Momentus XT you can only use benchmark applications like PCMark Vantage and SYSmark 07. We showed you that in the PCMark Vantage test suite that the Momentus XT Hybrid drive was able to perform more than twice as fast as the Momentus 7200.4 hard drive... Spire TherMax Eclipse II @ technic3d.com [May-22-10] (0 Comments) The Spire TherMax Eclipse II CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. S ee you in the following Review the TherMax Eclipse II with five 8mm Heatpipes compared with many other Cooler on a Intel Core i7 920. Bett er than the EKL Alpenfoehn Nordwand Cooler? Danger Den NVIDIA GeForce GTX480 All Copper Water Block @ legitreviews.com [May-22-10] (0 Comments) Danger Dens DD-GTX480 all copper water block is one very nice addition to my EVGA GeForce GTX480 video card. Not only did it help cool the card better, but it also managed to eliminate the noise from the horridly loud stock fan. That in and of itself warrants the $135 price tag the all copper version we tested today carries. When it came to performance by water cooling the GeForce GTX 480 we were able to drop stock load temps from 92C to 49C, which is a drop of 47%. Reducing your temperatures by nearly half is amazing and anyone that is thinking about getting a GeForce GTX 480 should consider water cooling as an option as it really is nice. You get lower noise levels, possibly increase the longevity of the video card and are able to overclock it farther than you could on air for even better performance. Danger Den has done a great job on these blocks and you can tell from the second you pick the water block up that it you made a solid investment... Huntkey Balance King 5000 500 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-22-10] (0 Comments) Today we are going to test this 500 W power supply from Huntkey. Lets see if it will survive. Cooler Master Elite Power 460 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-22-10] (0 Comments) How good can a USD 40 power supply be? Lets take an in-depth look on this 460 W model from Cooler Master, a.k.a. RS-460-PSAR-J3. be quiet! Straight Power 680W @ technic3d.com [May-22-10] (0 Comments) The be quiet! Straight Power 680W PSU arrived Technic3D. See y ou in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with four +12V rails (18A), 120mm Fan, 7x SATA hard disk connectors, 2x PCI-e 6+2-Pin and 2x PCI-e 6-Pin. Epson PowerLite Presenter Projector/DVD Player Combo @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-21-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Epson PowerLite Presenter, a 2500-lumen, 1280x800 video projector that comes with a build-in DVD player. Thermaltake Toughpower XT Series 775W Power Supply @ pcper.com [May-20-10] (0 Comments) The Thermaltake Toughpower XT Series 775W PSU delivered very goodvoltage regulation with excellent efficiency. The XT 775W is relativelyquiet, runs cool during normal operation, and includes a good compliment ofmodular cables/connectors. And Thermaltake (CWT) finally has the AC rippleunder control. Overall, the Toughpower XT 775W is an excellent PSU and thebest unit Thermaltake has brought to market - well done. NZXT Johnny Hue Interview - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [May-20-10] (0 Comments) NZXTare known as one of the most creative case design firms in the world,but nobody really knows how the designing process works. Fortunatelyfor those wondering about this, today XSR has sat down with co-founderand one of the case designers at NZXT, Johnny Hue, to ask him what isinvolved with the case designing process and how he got into thisfield. Intel DBX-B CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-19-10] (0 Comments) We benchmarket DBX-B, the stock cooler for Intel Core i7-980X six-core CPU. Will it perform like a high-end cooler? Check it out. Asus SBC-06D1S-U External Bluray drive @ rbmods.com [May-19-10] (0 Comments) Bluray has started taking over the market since late 2009 and more and more Bluray products have entered the market. Asus has kept up with the demand and released an external Bluray player/writer for computers. We are going to test this new model out and see what we can get out of it both noise and quality wise. Thermaltake Armor A90 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-19-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the latest mid-tower case from Thermaltake, Armor A90. Cooler Master Vortex Plus CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-18-10] (0 Comments) We benchmarked Vortex Plus from Cooler Master, a CPU cooler targeted to compact cases, with four heatpipes and a 92-mm fan. Check it out! Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler @ techwarelabs.com [May-17-10] (0 Comments) Not ready for water cooling? No Problem! Thermaltake has your back with the Frio, this baby claims support for up to 220 watts of power. Come see if you should take it home, or leave it out in the cold! [Affiliates News] Logitech G500 Laser Mouse @ aphnetworks.com [May-17-10] (0 Comments) Engineered for advanced precision and control. AMD Athlon II X3 440 Tri-Core Processor Video @ eteknix.com [May-17-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the AMD Athlon II X3 440 Tri-Core AM3 Processor. Antec ISK 310-150 Mini-ITX Desktop Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [May-17-10] (0 Comments) If you´re looking for a Mini-ITX computer case for your new How to install Kubuntu Linux in a virtual box virtual machine @ rbmods.com [May-16-10] (0 Comments) Over the years as an IT professional I have had many situations when having Linux available has been extremely helpful. Things from password decryption on windows hosts when someone accidental changed the password on the only account, or needing to do vulnerability testing has been made easier by using Linux.... Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [May-15-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard. ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [May-14-10] (0 Comments) The Crosshair IV Formula includes the AMD 890FX chipset which includes some features which provide up to 4 ATI Radeon HD graphics cards with ATI CrossfireX and other features like SATA 6Gb/s and not to forget the over clockers play ground with AMD Overdrive software. The compilation of all the features packed into this board in one platform is brought to you by the Republic of Gamers (ROG). Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [May-14-10] (0 Comments) The ZM-M215W is the part of the newest line-up of 3D monitors by Zalman. Instead of plucking down hundreds of dollars on NVIDIA shutter glasses and being bound to NVIDIA GPUs, you can pluck down hundreds over a normal 2D monitor of the similar size, but be free from the shackles, allowed to use any GPU of your choice. Is that still worth it? We put on the glasses and take a really close look. AMD Phenom II X4 960T not cancelled after all @ eteknix.com [May-14-10] (0 Comments) Good news people the chip that was apparently cancelled is in fact, not cancelled. The Phenom II X4 960T is only going to be delayed and not completely cancelled. Our sources were not clear on what date the chip would be appearing in retail/on-line stores but were pretty sure that it would come eventually. HIS Radeon HD 5570 1GB Graphics Card Video @ eteknix.com [May-14-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the HIS Radeon HD 5570 1GB Graphics Card. It is a card which uses little to no power and is aimed mainly at the HTPC market and low end gaming market too. NZXT IU01 Internal USB Expansion HUB Device @ techwarelabs.com [May-13-10] (0 Comments) Will gives us a quick look at the NZXT IU01 Internal USB Expansion Device, a USB hub for people who hate USB hubs. Consisting of nothing more than a single printed circuit board and a pair of cables, it turns one of the USB headers on your motherboard into four, providing three headers and two internal USB ports. AMD, Laptops Galore, and the Phenom II X4 960T (RIP) @ pcper.com [May-13-10] (0 Comments) Single, dual, triple, and quad core processors combined with a AMD Phenom II X4 960T cancelled for retail/e-tail @ eteknix.com [May-13-10] (0 Comments) AMD has notified the press that its Phenom II X4 960T, which is known for its ability to unlock to a fully fledged six core processor , will not reach retail/on-line stores, however it will still be available as an OEM- only part. NZXT Vulcan Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-13-10] (0 Comments) NZXT has just released Vulcan, a mini-tower case full of cool features for the gamer that wants to build a small PC. Intel Wireless Display on the Toshiba Satellite E205 Notebook @ legitreviews.com [May-12-10] (0 Comments) Overall, we really like the Intel Wireless Display functionality on the Toshiba Satellite E205 notebook with the Netgear Push2TV box, but we have to temper our enthusiasm as we compare it to solutions that are already on the market. The Intel WiDi is certainly very convenient especially if you watch or present multimedia content that is on your laptop. The problem is that there are only a handful of laptops on the market right now that can work with the Netgear Push2TV adapter... Snapfon ez ONE Cell Phone @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-12-10] (0 Comments) Tired of cell phones with thousands of functions and complicated to use? Snapfon ez ONE promises to be Zalman VF2000 LED Hybrid Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-12-10] (0 Comments) We tested Zalman VF2000 LED, a hybrid cooler that can be used on CPUs and on video cards. Will it perform well in both tasks? Check it out! Zaward Vapor 120 Cpu cooler @ rbmods.com [May-12-10] (0 Comments) Today we have the pleasure of having the new Zaward Vapor 120 on the test bench to review. This seems to be a massive cooler with some decent specifications. We are going to see how well it performs and how loud it actually is. NZXT Contest @ rbmods.com [May-12-10] (0 Comments) It is time again! We have teamed up with the NZXT crew to give away a Tempest Evo case. Understanding All Voltage Configurations from the Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-12-10] (0 Comments) Confused about what each voltage configuration on the motherboard setup really means? Learn all about them in this tutorial. Club 3D to the rescue! @ eteknix.com [May-12-10] (0 Comments) The Club 3D GTX480 has 480 cores and has a GPU operating at 700MHz. It also has 1401 shaders and 1536MB of GDDR5 memory running at 3696MHz and is paired up with a 384-bit memory interface. Zotac GeForce GTX-480 Fermi Video Card @ benchmarkreviews.com [May-12-10] (0 Comments) The Zotac GeForce GTX-480 is based on the same reference design that debuted on 26 March 2010, but this retail kit (ZT-40101-10P) differs OtterBox Defender Series Phone Case iPhone 3G/3GS @ techwarelabs.com [May-11-10] (0 Comments) Otterbox is well known for making cases for your personal electronics, valuables, and more. They are known for their waterproof and crushproof cases like the 3500 Series, but have recently blown into the phone case market with the release of the Defender Series case. With the Defender for the iPhone 3G/3GS coming in under $32 we show you why this is a must have item for protecting this expensive phone. See why we gave it our Awesome Hardware Award. Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Video @ eteknix.com [May-11-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory. AMD Athlon II X4 640 @ techwarelabs.com [May-11-10] (0 Comments) Much attention has been paid of late to AMDs new 6-core desktop CPU, the Phenom II X6 1090T. While its performance is certainly impressive, its priceover $300 at time of publicationcan be off-putting to many system builders. For those whose wallets run a bit leaner these days, AMD has brought us the Athlon II X4 640. This quad-core CPU promises good performance at a low price. Lets take a closer look, and see how it stacks up. Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Video @ eteknix.com [May-11-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory. AMD Athlon II X2 255 Dual Core AM3 Processor Video @ eteknix.com [May-11-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the AMD Athlon II X2 255 Dual Core AM3 Processor. From; bh=KGLrTuAhXf+ybM4qtjcZhSc/jAR1KJjpRuS96+ksDGQ=; @ overclockersonline.net [May-11-10] (0 Comments) Shattering the mould for typical cases, the Banchetto 101 shines asan open air chassis or tech station. Its performance is nothing short ofstellar, and has been exquisitely crafted. Upon delivery, I knew that thiscase would be stunning. G.Skill ECO 4GB DDR3-1333 Memory Kit @ benchmarkreviews.com [May-10-10] (0 Comments) In the industry of technology, brands offering similar products without innovating will not be easily adopted by the enthusiast market. Sapphire Radeon HD 5550 Ultimate @ techgage.com [May-10-10] (0 Comments) This past February, AMD quietly launched the Radeon HD5550 alongside the much more touted HD 5570. At about $10 less thanthat card, the HD 5550 is an unusual breed. To help put all of thepieces together, Sapphire sent us its PowerColor HD5830 PCS+ @ technic3d.com [May-10-10] (0 Comments) The PowerColor AMD-ATI Radeon HD5830 PCS+ arrived Technic3D. Technic3D will check the overclocked HD 5830 in the following Review w ith a Resolution from 2560x1600, 1920x1200, 1680x1050 and many more in Games, against other Graphic Cards. Better with more Performance and new Heatsink? [News] iFrogz EarPollution ThrowBax Headphones @ virtual-hideout.net [May-09-10] (0 Comments) Recently I was on the hunt for an affordable pair of headphones touse occasionally with my laptop. However not only did they have to beaffordable, they had to sound good and look good. I really like the aroundthe ear fit for its superior comfort and also I like the retro look withexposed frame and such, but those are hard to come by in the affordablerange, until now. Upon my online research travels I fell across the ThrowBaxlineup of EarPollution headphones from iFrogz. I immediately was drawn tothe badass good looks and attention to detail. When I seen that they onlyretailed for $29.99, I was ready to try them. Then when I found them forunder $20 at Amazon.com, I just had to have them. I was prepared for them tobe junk, but I was delightfully surprised. [News] iFrogz EarPollution ThrowBax Headphones @ virtual-hideout.net [May-09-10] (0 Comments) Recently I was on the hunt for an affordable pair of headphones touse occasionally with my laptop. However not only did they have to beaffordable, they had to sound good and look good. I really like the aroundthe ear fit for its superior comfort and also I like the retro look withexposed frame and such, but those are hard to come by in the affordablerange, until now. Upon my online research travels I fell across the ThrowBaxlineup of EarPollution headphones from iFrogz. I immediately was drawn tothe badass good looks and attention to detail. When I seen that they onlyretailed for $29.99, I was ready to try them. Then when I found them forunder $20 at Amazon.com, I just had to have them. I was prepared for them tobe junk, but I was delightfully surprised. [News] iFrogz EarPollution ThrowBax Headphones @ virtual-hideout.net [May-09-10] (0 Comments) Recently I was on the hunt for an affordable pair of headphones touse occasionally with my laptop. However not only did they have to beaffordable, they had to sound good and look good. I really like the aroundthe ear fit for its superior comfort and also I like the retro look withexposed frame and such, but those are hard to come by in the affordablerange, until now. Upon my online research travels I fell across the ThrowBaxlineup of EarPollution headphones from iFrogz. I immediately was drawn tothe badass good looks and attention to detail. When I seen that they onlyretailed for $29.99, I was ready to try them. Then when I found them forunder $20 at Amazon.com, I just had to have them. I was prepared for them tobe junk, but I was delightfully surprised. Evercool Turbo2 VGA Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-08-10] (0 Comments) Today we are reviewing Turbo2 from Evercool, a low-cost VGA cooler with two heatpipes and an 80-mm fan. Check out its performance! In Win Dragon Slayer Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-08-10] (0 Comments) Dragon Slayer is a mini-tower case that In Win will be releasing in the US by the end of July, and we had the privilege of getting a sample way before its release. Check it out. Gskill F3-12800Cl7T Tri channel kit @ rbmods.com [May-08-10] (0 Comments) We are going to look at a tri channel memory kit from Gskill today which we will compare vs a high performing Mushkin and Corsair kit. We are going to see what type of speeds we can expect at stock and also what we can do when it comes to overclocking. Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [May-08-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Kingston HyperX KHX11000D3K2/4G Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit. SteelSeries NP+ Rough Gaming Surface Mouse Pad @ benchmarkreviews.com [May-07-10] (0 Comments) Most people buying mousepads expect it to be small and light, so when the SteelSeries NP+ came rolled up in a bundle at half a meter All Turion Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-07-10] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Turion 64, Turion X2 and Turion II processors released to date. Updated. Corsair Flash Padlock 2 @ technic3d.com [May-06-10] (0 Comments) The Corsair Flash Padlock 2 8GB arrived Technic3D. Technic3D w ill see the Security Padlock 2 against the first Padlock USB-Stick. Be tter than the first version? You can see the DataLock security in the following Review. Thermaltake Contac 29 @ technic3d.com [May-06-10] (0 Comments) The Thermaltake Contac 29 CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review the Contac 29 with three 8mm Heatpipes co mpared with many other Cooler on a Intel Core i7 920. Midrange or High -End? StarTech USB 2.0 DisplayPort KVM Switch @ hardwarelook.com [May-06-10] (0 Comments) The introduction of newer video digital interface standards, such asDisplayPort, offer better image quality, resolutions and refresh rates overexisting technologies such as DVI and VGA. The DisplayPort connection is nowbeing implemented into the KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) Switch:a simplehardware device allowing a user to control multiple computers via a singleset of peripheral devices. Antec Sonata Proto Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-06-10] (0 Comments) Antec has just launched another case on their Sonata line-up, called Sonata Proto. Lets see what is new. Kingston HyperX LoVo 1866MHz DDR3 4GB Memory Kit @ legitreviews.com [May-06-10] (0 Comments) The Kingston HyperX LoVo memory kit was great to review as we learned a number of things during testing the memory kit. The first is that not all motherboards have DDR3 (vDIMM) voltage settings that go low enough to support memory kits like this. This is an easy fix by motherboard manufactures, but it will require a BIOS update in order to support super low voltages like 1.25V. The second thing that we learned is that memory voltages and memory clock frequencies play a serious role in power consumption! To be honest we never looked that close at power consumption at various clock frequencies when keeping the vDIMM and memory timings constant. It was an eye opener to how big of a power consumption difference we were seeing at the wall when going from just 1333MHz with 1.24V to 1600MHz with 1.24V... CoolIT Systems ECO ALC Cooling System @ techwarelabs.com [May-05-10] (0 Comments) There is no denying that good cooling can make or break the stability of your system. Likewise there is no denying that water based cooling systems outperform nearly all other types of cooling for the same price. CoolIT Systems makes some of the highest quality and highest performing systems on the market. We take a look today at their new ECO ALC Cooling system to find out if it is worth your cash. Hybrid PhysX Is Technically Impossible @ ngohq.com [May-05-10] (0 Comments) Nvidia Corporation has published thefollowing on its PhysX FAQ:Can I use an NVIDIA GPU as a PhysXprocessor and a non-NVIDIA GPU for regular display graphics? No. Thereare multiple technical connections between PhysX processing andgraphics that require tight collaboration between the two technologies. Arctic Sound E352 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [May-05-10] (0 Comments) Todaywe are looking at the Artic Sound E352 ear phones. Artic Sound is asubsidiary of the well-known Artic Cooling company and specifies itselfin audio products, which the name already suggests. The E352 are aimedat the audiophile, offering quality sound, a good look and a niceproduct package and are part of a lager series of Artic Sound products,with a starting price of $42.20 for the E351-W ranging up to $69.95 forthe E352-D, which I am reviewing here today. Foxconn A7DA-S 3.0 Motherboard Video @ eteknix.com [May-05-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Foxconn A7DA-S 3.0 socket AM3 motherboard. QNAP TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS Server @ benchmarkreviews.com [May-05-10] (0 Comments) Network storage is a concept that many people use without a second thought in corporate environments, but what about at home? Count the Thermaltake Purepower 500 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-05-10] (0 Comments) Lets test this entry-level 500 W power supply from Thermaltake, a.k.a. W0100RU, and see if it is a good pick. [Affiliates News] Logitech G500 Gaming Mouse video overview @ aphnetworks.com [May-04-10] (0 Comments) APH Networks does a video overview of the Logitech G500 gaming mouse. BitFenix Interview with Coco Lee @ hardwarelook.com [May-04-10] (0 Comments) The launch of BitFenix over the past few weeks has certainly caughtthe eye with a promise to manufacture truly innovative products and to breakthe mould. Synology DS410j NAS Network Storage Server @ hardwarelook.com [May-04-10] (0 Comments) NAS or Network Attached Storage solutions are becoming a much morewidely used device for businesses as well as inside the home. Within thecorporate environment, the slot for a centralised data source has beenfilled in many instances by NAS storage allowing users to remotely accessfiles and data. All Phenom Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-04-10] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Phenom and Phenom II models released to date. Updated to include the latest models. Huntkey Jumper 550 Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-04-10] (0 Comments) Lets see this 550 W model from Huntkey featuring modular cabling system can really deliver its labeled power. EVGA Bans Discussion of PhysX Mod @ ngohq.com [May-04-10] (0 Comments) As you may or may not know, Nvidia has robbed itscustomers by disabling the PhysX technology (GPU and PPU) anytime aNon-Nvidia GPU is present in the system (even IGPs) since the releaseof 186 GeForce drivers. As predicted, the community respondedcritically and eventually a user by name of GenL created a patch thatremoves the blockage and reclaims the feature. This patch isjustifiable since we believe if a user bought a GeForce card, heunquestionably deserves access to all its features.Now, it has come to our attention that EVGA is preventing users fromdiscussing the PhysX mod on their forums. IP70 IP Camera @ techwarelabs.com [May-03-10] (0 Comments) Security and surveillance products are usually very expensive or cheap and lacking performance to make them useful. Compro Technologys latest offering, the IP70 Day & Night internet camera promises to be a high quality solution at an affordable price point. Featuring HD picture quality, a compact size, and multiple viewing options from web browser streaming to the included software suite, what more could you ask from an IP camera? Read our review and see if the IP70 is worth your cash. Verbatim InSight 320GB Portable Hard Drive @ aselabs.com [May-03-10] (0 Comments) Compact but big on storage capacity, the InSight drive is available in a sleek piano-black finish with capacities of 320GB and 500GB and carries a 5-year limited warranty. With an Always On display, the Verbatim InSight hard drive is a plug-and-play external drive that keeps you in the know - even when its disconnected. CoolIT ECO A.L.C. CPU Water Cooler @ legitreviews.com [May-03-10] (0 Comments) The ECO A.L.C. is a self-contained CPU water cooler that requires no maintenance and is just as easy to install as any enthusiast air cooler out today. Due to it being a sealed system the ECO A.L.C. has none of the normal worries and maintenance issues that come with custom water cooling loops. This makes it nice for those users that want a water cooler but do not want to have the yearly maintenance that comes with custom water cooling loops. Lets take a quick look at the specifications, then on to looking the ECO A.L.C over and seeing how it performs against some of the top air coolers such as the Zalman CNPS10X Performa, Thermalright Venomous X, and the mighty Noctua NH-D14... ASUS P6X58D Premium @ techgage.com [May-03-10] (0 Comments) Intel may have launched its X58 chipset nearly ayear-and-a-half ago, but board vendors continue to come out with newproduct as technologies improve. This past winter, ASUS released theP6X58D Premium, a high-end offering that boasts support for both SATA3.0 and USB 3.0, and one that just begs to be pushed hard withoverclocking. ASUS RT-N16 Wireless-N Gigabit Router @ benchmarkreviews.com [May-03-10] (0 Comments) Benchmark Reviews brings to you today, the ASUS RT-N16 Multi-funtional Wireless-N Router, which boasts up to 700% faster wireless Luxa2 M1-Pro Laptop cooler @ rbmods.com [May-02-10] (0 Comments) Luxa2 a sub division of Thermaltake makes more exclusive products than Thermaltake, they are slowly getting into the market and got some VERY nice cases but today we are looking at their fanless laptop cooler. This product is completely made out of aluminum with a very exclusive look but it does lack fans so the question is if it actually works, lets have a closer look! Microcool Banchetto 101 @ viperlair.com [May-02-10] (0 Comments) The design is definitely Italian, with slightly beveled edges to gi ve it a smooth yet edgy look, it is also very logical and most things can b e figured out quite readily, although I did need to reference the manual to find out the =93recommended=94 path for cabling. The Motherboard sits atop the case, while most think this insignificant, it is a huge win for me as in my other Tech Bench I have run into a Cooling solution for the CPU that was to large to fit on the under shelf. Adobe Photoshop CS5 Free Trial @ ngohq.com [May-01-10] (0 Comments) Photoshop CS5 builds upon a rich history of innovation and leade rship with groundbreaking features and performance gains that boost cr eativity and workflow efficiency. Packing in more technological advanc ements from Adobe Labs than any other release and incorporating enhanc ements to everyday tasks requested by the Photoshop community, the sof tware has greater intelligence and awareness of the content within ima ges, allowing for complex and magical manipulation in just a few click s. Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended delivers everything in Photoshop CS5, as well as advanced tools for 3-D which address the unique needs of th e video, Web, medical, manufacturing and engineering industries. Now a native 64-bit application, Photoshop CS5 delivers superior tools and creative control so users can perform advanced image manipulation s and compositing with ease. Revolutionary image intelligence behind Content-Aware Fill magically removes any image detail or object, exam ines the surroundings and seamlessly fills in the space left behind. L ighting, tone and noise of the surrounding area match perfectly, looki ng as if the removed content never existed. New Refine Edge makes near ly-impossible image selections possible. This innovative technology pr ecisely detects and masks the trickiest types of edges, such as hair a nd foliage, while eliminating background color contamination. Adobe CS5 Master Collection Free Trial @ ngohq.com [May-01-10] (0 Comments) Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection software delivers a c omprehensive toolset for designing across media. Explore exciting enha ncements that include new ways to create interactive content, breakthr ough performance, and integration with new Adobe CS Live online servic es to boost productivity. CS Live services are complimentary for a lim ited time. Adobe Creative Suite 5 Master Collection which includes, in a single package, all of Adobe=E2=80=99s renowned Creative Suite tools, such as Photoshop CS5, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5, Flash Catalyst CS5, Flash Professional CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 and After Effects CS5. ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-01-10] (0 Comments) ASUS Crosshair Formula IV is one of the most high-end motherboards based on the new AMD 890FX chipset, featuring four PCI Express x16 slots, six SATA-600 ports, two USB 3.0 ports and more! Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [May-01-10] (0 Comments) The Define R2 from Fractal Design manages to still turn some heads in the crowded sub 100 Euro case market. It may not look like much at first sight, but Fractal Design manages to stuff it full of useful features, which are simply not present in cases from the competitors. CoolIT ECO Liquid Cooling System @ hardwaresecrets.com [May-01-10] (0 Comments) We tested ECO liquid cooling system from CoolIT, a sealed watercooler kit that can be easily installed in your system. Check it out! Zalman ZM-MFC1 Combo Fan Controller @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-30-10] (0 Comments) We tested ZM-MFC1 Combo fan controller from Zalman, which has five independent channels, one of them with automatic PWM control. Check it out! Apple iPad Tablet @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-30-10] (0 Comments) Review of the new Apple iPad, a tablet that is a mix between a computer and an iPhone. Super Talent SuperCrypt USB 3.0 32GB Thumb Drive @ pcper.com [Apr-30-10] (0 Comments) If you have USB 3.0 in your system already, or were thinking aboutthe ASUS U3S6 or ECS add-in cards, then you need a device like this totruly see its potential. You can use it for speedy backups or moving largeamounts of data between USB 3.0-ready systems or just sit there and readand write to it to see how fast it can go. I would like to see priceslowered on them as they are quite high but for getting speed and encryptionfeatures working right off the bat, Super Talent deserves some credit. ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard @ legitreviews.com [Apr-29-10] (0 Comments) I had a blast working with the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 motherboard. If you look only at performance numbers the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 outperformed the MSI 785GM-E65 in the majority of the tests. Though there is much more to the ASRock 890GX Extreme3. The features that the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 offers, are key points that should be taken into consideration as well. The True Blu-ray when using the integrated Radeon HD 4290 will play back your Blu-ray movies in full 1080p with 24bit/192KHz sampling in 7.1 surround sound. The True 333 capabilities of the ASRock 890GX Extreme3 almost speaks for itself. Having the ability to run your graphics, USB 3.0, and your SATA 3 at full bandwidth at the same time is a beautiful thing! SandForce Roundup! Corsair Force F100 vs. OCZ Vertex 2 vs. OCZ @ pcper.com [Apr-29-10] (0 Comments) These three new SandForce-1200 based models performed very well inour testing, competing with Intel in IOPS and completely dominating in writeperformance. The only thing really holding these drives back from totalmarket domination is the price. That awesome write performance comes at thecost of heavy over-provisioning, which leads to less flash available for theuser and therefore a higher cost/GB. Jetway H106 Hummer H55 Chipset Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Apr-28-10] (0 Comments) Do you want the power of a new Intel i7/i5 platform without the cost of an x58 motherboard? We take a look at the Intel H55 chipset in the Jetway H106 Hummer motherboard to see if this budget platform delivers the punch you want without the impact on your wallet. Can Jetway and Intel pack the features and performance you desire at a price point that leaves you with a smile? Read our review to find out. Patriot Viper Series DDR3 6GB Triple Channel 1600MHz Memory Modules Video @ eteknix.com [Apr-27-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Patriot Viper Series DDR3 6GB Triple Channel 1600MHz Low Latency Memory. AMDs Phenom II X6 Six Core Processor 1090T @ techwarelabs.com [Apr-27-10] (0 Comments) AMD has a new flagship processor labeled the Phenom II X6 1090T. The 1090T is the most powerful and vestal ever from AMD. The new Phenom II X6 1090T processor runs at 3.2GHz natively across all six cores, but when the processor detects that three or more cores are idle, the processor auto boost the three cores to automatically to 3.6GHz. Phenom II X6 1090T CPU @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-27-10] (0 Comments) Our review of one of the first six-core CPUs from AMD to arrive on the market, Phenom II X6 1090T (3.2 GHz). Asus Crosshair IV Formula AM3 Motherboard Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Apr-27-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Asus Crosshair IV Formula AM3 Motherboard. Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler @ techgage.com [Apr-27-10] (0 Comments) A huge computer chassis deserves a huge CPU cooler, andwhen you need one of those, Noctua delivers. With its NH-D14, thecompany seems to have had the goal of delivering the largest coolerpossible that could still fit on most ATX motherboards, but with thatsize comes extremely good performance even low noise levels. Phenom II X6 1090T CPU @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-27-10] (0 Comments) Our review of one of the first six-core CPUs from AMD to arrive on the market, Phenom II X6 1090T (3.2 GHz). AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 6-core Thuban Processor @ pcper.com [Apr-27-10] (0 Comments) The 1090T does not come anywhere close to the mighty i7-980X inoverall performance, but it also does not come anywhere close in price.$285 is far more palatable than the $999 MSRP that Intel suggests. It doesallow AMD to be more competitive against the quad core i7 and i5 partsthough. The i7-930 is $295 and the i7-950 and i7-870 are over $550. Whencomparing price/performance, the 1090T is very competitive with the 930, andseriously wipes the floor with the 950 and 870 parts. AMD FirePro V5800 and V3800 - Evergreen completes the sweep @ pcper.com [Apr-26-10] (0 Comments) None of the specifications or performance results from the remainingnew Evergreen-based FirePro cards are going to set records but AMD is doingto this market what they did to NVIDIA on the desktop market - setsuper-aggressive price/performance targets that NVIDIA will have troubleeven coming close in matching. The new FirePro V5800 is a bargain at under$470 and the V3800 could set the professional world on fire selling for justabout $100. Corsair Flash Padlock 2 @ rbmods.com [Apr-25-10] (0 Comments) Flash drives has hit the market hard in various sizes, but one thing that has been missing is a security flash drive. I have seen ones with thumb prints but Corsair has released the Padlock 2 which encrypts the drive and locks it with a pin code. How well does it perform? be quiet! Dark Power Pro 750W @ technic3d.com [Apr-24-10] (0 Comments) The be quiet! Dark Power Pro P8 750W PSU arrived Technic3D. Se e you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with four +1 2V rails (20A/25A), 120mm Fan, 9x SATA hard disk connectors, 2x PCI-e 6+2-Pin and 2x PCI-e 6-Pin. XFX 650W XXX Edition Modular Power Supply Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Apr-23-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the XFX 650W XXX Edition Modular Power Supply. Foxconn FlamingBlade Socket 1366 Motherboard Video @ eteknix.com [Apr-23-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Foxconn FlamingBlade socket 1366 motherboard. ASRock 890GX Extreme3 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-23-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on one of the motherboards based on the AMD 890GX chipset released by ASRock, featuring SATA-600 and USB 3.0 ports and three PCI Express x16 slots. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Apr-22-10] (0 Comments) The HIS HD 5850 iCooler V Turbo is a fully customized HD 5870 that uses a non-reference PCB and heatsink. Instead of the standard clocks it comes at frequencies of 765 MHz core and 1125 MHz memory. Another highlight is the included Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 2 game which is clearly one of the top games of the last months. WD VelociRaptor 600GB @ technic3d.com [Apr-22-10] (0 Comments) The Western Digital VelociRaptor 600GB HDD (VR200M) arrived Te chnic3D. Available in 150GB, 300GB, 450GB and 600GB configurations. We will check the new High-End SATA 6 Gb/s HDD WD6000HLHX with 32MB Cach e and 10.000rpm against the older version and SSDs in Windows 7. Coolink Corator DS CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-22-10] (0 Comments) We tested Coolink Corator DS, a All Core i5 Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-22-10] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Core i5 models released to date. Updated. Zalman ZM600-ST Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-22-10] (0 Comments) Lets test this 600 W power supply from Zalman and see if it is a good product or not. Stone Giant DirectX 11 Benchmark Now Available on NGOHQ.com @ ngohq.com [Apr-22-10] (0 Comments) Stone Giant is a DirectX 11 demo produced by Fatshark incollaboration with BitSquid using BitSquid Tech. It has primarily beendeveloped to test the BitSquid tools and technology in a real-worldproduction environment. The demo showcases how DX11 hardwaretessellation can be used to achieve a high level of geometry detail inclose-up shots. For users lacking a DX11 compatible GPU the demo alsosupports a DX10 fallback path with tessellation disabled.• Highly parallel, data oriented design.• Support for all new DX11 GPUs, including the Nvidia GeForce GTX 400Series and AMD Radeon 5000 series.• Compute Shader 5 based depth of field effects.• Dynamic level of detail through displacement map tessellation.• Stereoscopic 3D support for Nvidia 3D Vision. Hybrid PhysX Mod v1.03 @ ngohq.com [Apr-22-10] (0 Comments) This mod will enable hardware PhysX support for NVIDIAGPU, when non-NVIDIA GPU is used as a primary display device. Building a Home Theater Part 2:AV Receivers and Source Components @ pcper.com [Apr-21-10] (0 Comments) The AVR is the central hub of most home theater systems. The moreadvanced AVRs contain multiple decoders and Digital Signal Processors (DSP)that process both the audio and video streams coming in from varioussources. Add in user controls, a small LCD display, remote controlcapability, updatable firmware and Ethernet connectivity and you have a verysophisticated piece of equipment. And of course with all these featurescome complexity and the challenge to make the system usable for the averageenthusiast. Zalman VF900-Cu LED VGA cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-21-10] (0 Comments) We tested VF900-Cu LED, a VGA cooler from Zalman, with two heatpipes and a 90-mm fan. Check it out! Asrock A330ION Motherboard @ rbmods.com [Apr-21-10] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at a mini ITX motherboard from Asrock with the latest Intel Atom processor, integrated Nvidia videocard, HDMI and Full HD support. How well does it perform? Lets find out what we can push out of this mini ITX board. Foxconn FlamingBlade Socket 1366 Motherboard Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Apr-21-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Foxconn FlamingBlade Socket 1366 Motherboard. Why 99% of Power Supply s Are Wrong @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-20-10] (0 Comments) Learn why the vast majority of power supply reviews published on the web are wrong. Updated. PowerColor PCS+ AX5870 Video Card @ benchmarkreviews.com [Apr-20-10] (0 Comments) The PowerColor PCS+ AX5870 1GBD5-PPDHG2 graphics card is one of several new HD 5800-series video cards released by ATI AIB partners in Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Apr-20-10] (0 Comments) The V3 Black is one of the most affordable cases from Thermaltake. It aims straight for the likes of Xigmatek Asgard, which sells for a similar price, trying to walk the thin line between usability and ultimate affordability. We take the V3 Black apart, to see if it manages to go the distance or falls short in the required categories. Nvidia Zotac GTX480 @ technic3d.com [Apr-20-10] (0 Comments) The NVIDIA Zotac GTX 480 arrived Technic3D. Technic3D will ch eck the ViewSonic -Viewbook Pro @ techwarelabs.com [Apr-19-10] (0 Comments) Looking for a laptop that is as light as a Netbook and the performance of mid-level laptop and has a 13 inch screen? TechwareLabs is reviewed the ViewSonic 13.3-inch ViewBook Pro and we are impressed. Read on to see what this thin and light weight wonder has to offer. The ViewBook Pro comes with some very unique features that will set it apart from the competitors. Lets take a closer look at what the ViewBook Pro from ViewSonic has to offer. ASUS Designo Series MS238H 23-in LCD Monitor @ pcper.com [Apr-19-10] (0 Comments) On more of a technical aspect, the visual fidelity of this displayis quite nice. The MS238H uses a lower-quality Twisted-Nematic (TN) LCDpanel, the main drawback of which is limited viewing angles. However, withthe design of the stand on the MS238H, and the limited angles that it canbe set at, it becomes a non issue. The LED backlighting also helps toproduce a more vibrant image. Mount and Blade Warband @ alltern8.com [Apr-19-10] (0 Comments) Sincequite a few people were saying that Warband wasn’t much of a changeover the original game, I did my research into the series by playingaround ¾ of a year of Mount & Blade senior, checking out thedifferent features, learning the combat model and just getting a feelfor the franchise. Now I could go completely in depth with this reviewand describe every facet of Mount & Blade Warband and ispredecessor but that would take forever; really it’s a huge game. Soinstead I’ll focus on a few key points of the game, giving some prosand some cons and ultimately conclude it to see whether it’s worth itsprice tag. Gigabyte GA-MA890GPA-UD3H & GA-MA790X-UD3P @ rbmods.com [Apr-18-10] (0 Comments) Today we will take a look at two motherboardsmanufactured by Gigabyte. First is GA-MA890GPA-UD3H which is based on new 890GX chipset and the other one is GA-MA790X-UD3P which is based on the old highend chipset 790X. We will compare these motherboards against each other and see if the new chipset performs better than the old flagship. AMD Reports a Record Q1 Revenues and Courts New Potential Customers @ pcper.com [Apr-17-10] (0 Comments) AMD followed in Intel’s footsteps by having a stronger than usualQ1. They also have a solid product mix of desktop, notebook, and serverchips. The release of the 6 core Istanbul processors last year hascontinued to improve AMD’s bottom line, and the recent release of theMagny-Cours 8 and 12 core products has further cemented them in the valueserver market. Add in AMD’s near dominance of the DirectX 11 market, andwe can see that AMD is in good shape to continue to compete throughout thisyear. Kodak EasyShare Z950 Digital Camera @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-17-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Kodak EasyShare Z950, a 12-megapixel digital camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens. Coolmax CUL-750B 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-17-10] (0 Comments) Is this inexpensive 750 W model from Coolmax a good option? Can it really deliver its labeled wattage? Lets see. Corsair Dominator GT @ technic3d.com [Apr-16-10] (0 Comments) The Corsair Dominator GT 6GB DDR3 1866 CL7 Memory-Kit arrived Technic3D. Technic3D will see as good they are with Overclocking again st the OCZ Platinum and G.Skill Trident Memory Kits on Windows 64 Bit and the Gigabyte X58 Extreme Mainboard. You can see 2.044 MHz (1,65V) with 8-8-8-24 (2T) and more in the following Review. Cooler Master Elite Power 400 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-16-10] (0 Comments) How good can a USD 30 power supply be? Lets take an in-depth look on this 400 W model from Cooler Master, a.k.a. RS-400-PSAR-J3. [Affiliates News] Mionix Naos 5000 Laser Mouse @ aphnetworks.com [Apr-16-10] (0 Comments) It is quite hard to believe that is has been over two yearssince we last took a look at any mice that are on the market! The most recentone is the Logitech G9 review, which our Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Kwan havewritten about way back in November of 2007. After two long years, we are backwith a brand new computer mouse review, presented by yours truly. Enermax Modu87+ 500 Watt @ hardwareoverclock.com [Apr-15-10] (0 Comments) The new Enermax Modu87+ series is 80PLUSR Gold certified andhas 87 to 93 percent efficiency @ 230V. Also interesting is the Integrated13.9cm fan with patented Twister Bearing Technology ensures efficient andultra silent cooling and long lifetime. ECS H57H-MUS Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-15-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on one of this socket 1156 motherboard based on Intel H57 chipset that comes with a SATA-600 and a USB 3.0 expansion cards. Benchmark Performance SSD Testing:AHCI vs IDE (or perhaps not) @ pcper.com [Apr-15-10] (0 Comments) The overclocking crowd goes nuts to squeeze every possible bit ofperformance out of their hardware. Those reading the Benchmark Reviewsarticle are likely to waste countless hours going for those few percentagepoints in single-threaded benchmarks, only to find their *real*(multi-threaded) performance has suffered significantly. I urge thosesystem tweakers out there to do some additional research before droppingyour personal systems back down to IDE mode. Nexus VCT-9000 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-15-10] (0 Comments) We tested Nexus VCT-9000, a CPU cooler with a unique design, featuring an inclined 120-mm fan and five heatpipes. 12GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz DDR3 RAM @ benchmarkreviews.com [Apr-15-10] (0 Comments) 64-Bit Operating Systems allow PCs to utilize more than 4GB of system memory, which is great news for multimedia professionals who need OCZ ModXStream Pro 500 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-14-10] (0 Comments) Lets test this very affordable 500 W power supply from OCZ that comes with a modular cabling system. Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse @ rbmods.se [Apr-14-10] (0 Comments) It has been quite some time since we looked at a Razer product last. Today we are taking a look at their imperator mouse with features such as a moving thumb button, and 5600DPI according to the specifications. We are going to compare this mouse vs some high end mice on the market so lets take a closer look. Asus Xonar HDAV 1.3 Deluxe :The Penultimate HTPC @ pcper.com [Apr-14-10] (0 Comments) Asus has produced a very good card that should give those willingto shell out the money nearly every feature they could ask for. From myunderstanding, Asus is working on some more advanced driver level featureswhich should add some more value to the entire Xonar line. This certainlyis not a card for everyone, especially considering the overall impact onthe user experience when compared to a DX11 video card costing near thesame level as this sound card. Sapphire 5750 and 5750 Vapor X - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Apr-14-10] (0 Comments) Stickingwith the Juniper core that we saw in the Radeon HD 5770,today’s review focuses on its little brother –the HD 5750. Just as the5770 was effectively half the 5870, the 5750 is half the 5850 utilisingthe RV840 core manufactured with a 40nm process. Essentially the ATIRadeon HD 5770 & HD 5750 models fill the mainstream segment of theDirectX 11 GPU market. Clearly nVidia’s launch of the GTX470 and GTX480cards is targeted at the high-end user and so ATI still rules the roostin terms of the mainstream and lower-end areas of the marketplace. So how will the 5750 compare to the 5770? We’ve got two versions to putthrough their paces both courtesy of Sapphire:the reference version ofthe card and a special overclocked Vapor-X model. Let’s delve a littledeeper... Tuniq Propeller 120 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-13-10] (0 Comments) We tested Tuniq Propeller 120 CPU cooler, which has a 120-mm fan, four heatpipes and a horizontal heatsink. NZXT Hades Computer Case HADE-001BK @ benchmarkreviews.com [Apr-13-10] (0 Comments) NZXT has been making quality computer cases since 2004. They have become a popular brand among computer enthusiests, and for good reason. Patriot Viper Series DDR3 6GB Triple Channel 1600MHz Memory Modules Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Apr-13-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Patriot Viper Series DDR3 6GB Triple Channel 1600MHz Low Latency Memory Modules. 128 GB Solid State Drive Round-Up @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-13-10] (0 Comments) We compared the performance of seven different solid state drives (SSDs) on the 128 GB range based on MLC technology from Corsair, Crucial, Kingston, Intel, Mushkin, Patriot and Western Digital. [Affiliates News] Mionix Naos 5000 Laser Mouse @ aphnetworks.com [Apr-10-10] (0 Comments) It is quite hard to believe that is has been over two yearssince we last took a look at any mice that are on the market! The most recentone is the Logitech G9 review, which our Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Kwan havewritten about way back in November of 2007. After two long years, we are backwith a brand new computer mouse review, presented by yours truly. Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 550 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-09-10] (0 Comments) Lets take an in-depth look on this low-end 550 W power supply from Cooler Master, a.k.a. RS-550-PCAR-E3. Will it survive? Lets see. Corsair Obsidian 700D Chassis Video @ pcper.com [Apr-09-10] (0 Comments) Corsair heard some of these complaints and decided to release thenew 700D case with the sole purpose to lower the cost. How did they do it?If you are familiar with the 800D already, then imagine that exact designwithout the four hot-swap hard drive bays on the front and without thewindow on the side panel. That adds up to about a $50 price differenceputting the 700D at about $229 or so when it goes on sale later in April. Crucial DDR3 1333 Value Ram Kit @ techwarelabs.com [Apr-08-10] (0 Comments) Crucial is popular for good reason, the reviews for their RAM have always been on a positive, with good reliability and overclocking ability. We will see if this is the case for their Value Ram kit as well. Gigabyte Superb 550P Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-08-10] (0 Comments) Lets take an in-depth look on this power supply from the traditional motherboard manufacturer. Is it a good buy? Lets see. Corsair Nova V128 Solid State Drive Test @ benchmarkreviews.com [Apr-08-10] (0 Comments) Overclockers around the world use Corsair memory kits for their high-speed performance. Similarly, Corsair SSD storage products have 3R System R120-V3 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-08-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on this mid-tower case from South Korean 3R System. Western Digital VelociRaptor 600 GB Hard Disk Drive @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-07-10] (0 Comments) Western Digital is releasing today two SATA-600 versions of their 10,000 rpm VelociRaptor hard disk drive. Lets see how the 600 GB model performs. AMD FirePro V8800 - Evergreen and Cypress Go Pro @ pcper.com [Apr-07-10] (0 Comments) I conclude this review being very impressed with the new FireProV8800 card from AMD especially when it is pitted against the identicallypriced yet slower NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800 card. The inclusion of featureslike support for OpenGL 4.0 and DX11, not to mention support for up to fourdisplays in an Eyefinity configuration, really do make the V8800 stand outfrom the crowd of professional GPUs. I am sure we will be hearing more fromboth AMD and NVIDIA in the coming months when it comes to developer-basedgraphics solutions and software partnerships but for now, AMD has the strongadvantage. 6GB Corsair Dominator-GT 2000MHz DDR3 Memory @ benchmarkreviews.com [Apr-07-10] (0 Comments) Overclockers and PC hardware enthusiasts understand that system memory performs best with low latency and fast speeds, but both seldom Jetway NC96-510-LF Atom Based Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Apr-06-10] (0 Comments) Jetway takes another stab at the Home Theater, Mini ITX market. Does the new board deliver without breaking your wallet? Read On and find out. Spire TherMax Eclipse CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-06-10] (0 Comments) We tested Spire TherMax Eclipse CPU cooler, which has a tower design with five heatpipes and two 120-mm fans. Check it out! Gigabyte M8000 Xtreme Mouse @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-06-10] (0 Comments) Gigabyte, a company that specializes in motherboards and video cards, try their hand in the gaming peripheral niche. Lets see how their new mouse impressed us. Fractal Design R2 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Apr-06-10] (0 Comments) Latelywe are getting more and more case reviews done at XSReviews. Onecould say the more the merrier, but with computer cases this is notalways true. It is hard to design a case that fits a lot of consumersand it is even harder to design a case that fits a special user group.Today I present to you the Fractal Design Define R2 Black Pearl case.It is a hybrid, aimed at users that want a silent rig with watercooling options and ease of installation for a reasonable price. ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO mATX AM3 Motherboard @ benchmarkreviews.com [Apr-06-10] (0 Comments) Last year ASUS introduced the 785G chipset, one of their latest chipset with integrated graphics. This comes on the back of other Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-06-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Logitech Pro 9000 high-definition webcam, featuring Carl Zeiss lens and a 2-megapixel sensor. Win A Thermaltake Element V Case @ bigbruin.com [Apr-06-10] (0 Comments) Thermaltake is teaming up with Bigbruin.com to sponsor another give away! Up for grabs is their award winning Element V full tower case! The contest is open to anyone in the US and Canada, and is scheduled to end on April 16, 2010. Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi Edition Tablet PC First Impressions @ legitreviews.com [Apr-04-10] (0 Comments) Early this morning, I got up and went to pickup my 16gb iPad WiFi. Before I got carried away playing with it and discovering the fun little touches that go along with it being an Apple product, I wanted share with you some pictures and my first impressions. [...] Opening the box, the first thing you see is the iPad with the power adapter and cable sitting just underneath. That is about all there is to it. The only things I noticed were not included were a cleaning cloth, like the ones that come with iPhones, and headphones. I think that these would be nice to have included... XClio A380COLOR Plus Case @ rbmods.com [Apr-04-10] (0 Comments) Today we have one of XClios newest cases up for review:the A380Color PLUS. Priced at $170, this case is aimed towards enthusiasts looking for a roomy and flashy case. The A380Color PLUS features 256 customizable colors and two huge 250mm intake fans. to:content-type; @ testfreaks.com [Apr-03-10] (0 Comments) NAS boxes are great, but how about a NUS box? NUS as in Network USBStorage. Cirago recently launched the NUS1000 which is sort of like a fourport UBS hub for your network. The NUS1000 is like a mini NAS box that usesUSB drives and external USB hard drives as the storage instead of regularhared drives, it can also be a web server, a print server or a bittorrentclient along with ability to share files and stream media from it. So readon to learn more about a rather unique little gadget=85 XFX Radeon HD 5830 Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-03-10] (0 Comments) Lets see the performance of the new Radeon HD 5830 (HD-583X-ZNFV) from XFX. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Apr-03-10] (0 Comments) The In Win alpha 360 may have gone under in the masses of cases available on the market, but the Allure manages to rise and be noticed due to the fancy floral pattern and added bling of Swarovski crystals. While it shines on the outside, it manages to screw a few smiles with the inner attributes as well, as we open the Allure up and take a peek inside. NZXT Tempest EVO Mid Tower Case @ legitreviews.com [Apr-02-10] (0 Comments) Cases have been a source of questions for many system builders. Typically it is a question of which case I should get. While I can give you my thoughts on the appearance of the NZXT Tempest EVO all day long, it is primarily going to come down to what you like and will it do what you need it to? I can tell you that the NZXT Tempest EVO is a solid choice for a mid-tower case. When it comes to function the Tempest EVO does a great job. The only item I would have liked to have seen when it comes to function would have been a firewire port on the front panel. Aside from that non deal breaking issue, I had an enjoyable time with the NZXT Tempest EVO... Taser C2 Electronic Control Device @ techwarelabs.com [Apr-02-10] (0 Comments) When Benjamin Franklin flew his kite that stormy night, not only did he discover what would light up our houses, he may have also found the 21st centuries answer to non lethal personal protection. Join TechwareLabs as we take a look at the Taser C2, a Taser designed to keep the average person safe from an attack. PowerColor HD5750 PCS @ technic3d.com [Apr-02-10] (0 Comments) The PowerColor AMD-ATI Radeon HD5750 PCS arrived Technic3D. T echnic3D will check the HD 5750 in the following Review with a Resolut ion from 1920x1200, 1680x1050 and many more in Games, against other Gr aphic Cards. Better with another Heatsink? In Win Ironclad Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-02-10] (0 Comments) Ironclad is the latest full-tower case from In Win, based on the award-winning Maelstrom and supporting nothing less than 10 fans! From:Date:MIME-Version; bh=DKG4Z4Y9z5xfSbDQT8OADHb1eXw/+zzuw/kKPOP5R6Q=; @ ccereviews.com [Apr-02-10] (0 Comments) I think Patriot hits on their goal of building an inexpensive NASdevice that has some nice services for the end consumer such as a printserver, download manager and iTunes to name a few. It is extremely simpleto setup and get running in no time at all. NVIDIA Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-01-10] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all NVIDIA graphics chips available on the market, from GeForce 4 MX 420 to GeForce GTX 480. Updated to include GeForce GTX 470 and GeForce GTX 480. Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 3-Way SLI @ ngohq.com [Apr-01-10] (0 Comments) We tested three Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 GPUs in a 3-WaySLI environment. Check the video out and see the results for yourself.We would like to thank Lionsgate and Nvidia for their contribution. HIS Radeon HD 5670 IceQ Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Apr-01-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the performance of this mainstream Radeon HD 5670 with 512 MB GDDR5 from HIS. Titan Skalli @ technic3d.com [Mar-31-10] (0 Comments) The Titan Skalli Heatsink arrived Technic3D. It is compatibili ty with Intel Core i5 (LGA 1156), Core i7 (LGA 1366), LGA775 and all A MD Socket. See you in the following Review the Skalli with two 8mm He atpipes and one 100mm Fan compared with many other Cooler on a Intel C ore i7 920. ECS NGT240-512QI-F Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-31-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the performance of this GeForce GT 240 with 512 MB GDDR5 from ECS that features a cooling solution from Arctic Cooling. GeForce GTX 480 Gets a BIOS Update and Cooks an Egg @ legitreviews.com [Mar-31-10] (0 Comments) Yesterday, we updated the video card BIOS of our NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 reference graphics card to what we were told is the version that will be used on the GeForce GTX 480 graphics cards when they come out in just a couple weeks. The version that all the press reviewed last week was 70.00.10.00.01 and the latest build with some minor tweaks and bug fixes is version 70.00.18.00.01. Since Legit Reviews was the first site to point out the high temperature issue when using two monitors, the engineers at NVIDIA were kind enough to let us try the latest vBIOS build to see if it fixed our heat issues as the new vBIOS included some new fan profiles... ASUS UL50Vf Notebook - NVIDIA Optimus Takes the Stage @ legitreviews.com [Mar-30-10] (0 Comments) ASUS is really stepping up to the plate by taking one of their best-selling notebooks that offers advanced power savings and adding to it even more advanced artificial intelligence that is NVIDIA Optimus. NVIDIA Optimus takes the worry and task of manually switching between integrated and discrete graphics away from the user and handles it on-the-fly. This is a perfect match for the average user that just wants results when necessary and wants the extra battery life. With these users in mind, the UL50Vf is a perfect match with NVIDIA Optimus and GeForce G210m graphics... Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-30-10] (0 Comments) Today we tested Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU cooler, which has a tower design with four heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check out its performance! Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 400 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-30-10] (0 Comments) Lets take an in-depth look on this low-end 400 W power supply from Cooler Master. XFX Radeon 5970 Video Card w/ 4GB of Memory @ legitreviews.com [Mar-30-10] (0 Comments) The XFX Radeon HD 5970 4GB Black Edition video card will be a limited edition card with an estimated hundreds of graphics cards being made. XFX expects to begin selling the cards in about a month for roughly $100 more than a standard Radeon HD 5970, which is $699 to $750 if you can find them. This would make the XFX Radeon HD 5970 4GB Black Edition to be around $799 to $850 based on our assumptions. XFX also stated that they will hand pick each of these cards and that overclockers are going to love them... Akasa Essential Power 350 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-30-10] (0 Comments) Lets take an in-depth look on this low-end 350 W power supply from Akasa, also known as AK-P350G BK. Amacrox Free Earth 85PLUS 650 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-30-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on Free Earth 85PLUS 650 W from the newcomer Amacrox and see if it is a good product. Re-tested! Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Mar-29-10] (0 Comments) Arctic Cooling known for their innovative cooling solutions recently launched a new line of in-ears. In this review we will be taking a closer look at their top-of-the-line in-ear dubbed E361-BM. Fitted with a microphone and remote these earphones also double as a headset, both for PC and phone. Microsoft Zune 30GB Media Player @ bigbruin.com [Mar-29-10] (0 Comments) I have been using the Microsoft Zune for a little over a month now, and I am really enjoying it. I would not recommend it for those who want a super portable media player, but if you want to transport a fairly large collection of audio and video files with you, this 30GB unit can accommodate you nicely. I see it as a good choice for use at work, with a home stereo, or in a car. MSI Big Bang Trinergy Motherboard @ rbmods.com [Mar-28-10] (0 Comments) MSI sent us a sample of their Big Bang Trinergy motherboard which is a socket 1156 motherboard that comes packed with features as a THX soundcard, OC dashboard, OC genie function etc. Lets take a closer look at what type of performance we can get from it. Seasonic S12II Bronze 520 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-27-10] (0 Comments) Seasonic revamped their S12II power supply series, adding 80 Plus Bronze certification and promising higher efficiency. Lets see if the 520 W model is a good pick. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 GF100 DX11 Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Mar-27-10] (0 Comments) Heat and power aside, the GeForce GTX 480 graphics card is impressive as they took the single GPU performance crown back from ATI and that was no easy task. They also improved the GPGPU performance over the previous generation core by a fair amount. Seeing F@H performance jump up nearly 70% was amazing, but at the same time the power and heat increases took the fun out of that performance increase. Having waited this long for Fermi to come out, I personally expected a little different user experience and many of you might have as well... Tuniq Potency 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-27-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on this cost-effective 750 W power supply from Tuniq. All Core i3 Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-26-10] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Core i3 models released to date. ECS H55H-I Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-26-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on this mini-ITX socket 1156 motherboard based on the Intel H55. Is it a good option for building an HTPC? Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 Toxic 1GB Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Mar-25-10] (0 Comments) Overclocking performance on the Sapphire HD 5850 TOXIC Edition video card was amazing. We were able to take the card from 765MHz core clock and 1125MHz memory clock all the way up to 901MHz core clock and 1200MHz memory clock. This is a 24% increase on the core clock and a 20% increase on the memory clock from a reference design Radeon HD 5850 as a normal ATI Radeon HD 5850 runs at just 700MHz on the core and 1000MHz on the memory. By overclocking the Sapphire HD 5850 TOXIC Edition graphics card it was nearly able to perform on the same level as the Radeon HD 5870! HIS Radeon HD 5570 1GB Graphics Card Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Mar-25-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the HIS Radeon HD 5570 1GB graphics card.This graphics card is mostly aimed with HTPC users in mind incorporating the latest technologies including ATI Eyefinity with its VGA, DVI and Display Port connections. It also has a very low profile heatsink and fan design.If you could also (if not already done) add us to your news list, so if you are interested in providing us with your news, we can post it on our site.All affiliate news can be found on our main page in the Building a Home Theater - Part 1:Room and Component Placement @ pcper.com [Mar-25-10] (0 Comments) The room should provide a comfortable environment but should also beable to control sound and light. Both direct and ambient light must becontrolled for optimum picture quality and the way sound reflects around theroom will greatly affect sound quality. The room dimensions willsignificantly impact bass sounds and various room treatments may be neededto help control sound reflections (rugs, acoustic ceiling tiles, book cases,sound absorber panels, bass traps, etc). The shape and size of the room,color of the walls, ceiling and floor, furniture, carpet, wall treatments,and lighting all become very important ingredients in a well-designed hometheater. Plextor PX-128M1S Solid State Drive @ pcper.com [Mar-25-10] (0 Comments) These new drives from Plextor offer decent performance at a goodprice. While we would have liked to see the top-tier optical media companycome out swinging with a newer generation controller, not everyone has suchresources at their disposal. The Micron C200 controller, while dated, doesits job well and maintained rock solid read speeds regardless of workload.The older technology, while considerably cheaper, is easily bested by thecompetition. Video Perspective:ECS U3N2 and S6M2 USB 3.0 and SATA 6G Expansion @ pcper.com [Mar-24-10] (0 Comments) The ECS U3N2 and S6M2 add USB 3.0 and SATA 6G respectively, but notboth. They use a single PCIe x1 slot for up to 500 MB/s of bandwidth andutilize the same controllers we have previously seen, used and tested onmotherboards over the last several months. Check out our Video Perspectivebelow and note that this is our first attempt at 1080p video so take a lookat it in full screen and let us know what you think!! Unigine Heaven Benchmark 2.0 Now Available on NGOHQ.com @ ngohq.com [Mar-24-10] (0 Comments) Unigine Corporation today announced the second versionof its DirectX 11 benchmark Heaven that is based on its proprietaryUnigine engine. The company has already made a name among theoverclockers and gaming enthusiasts for uncovering the realm of trueGPU capabilities with previously released Sanctuary and Tropics demos.Their benchmarking capabilities are coupled with striking visualintegrity of the refined graphic art.Changes:• More tessellation load.• Optimized engine.• Added several new art assets.• Introduced Mionix Naos 5000 Mouse @ rbmods.com [Mar-24-10] (0 Comments) Not very long ago we looked at a gamer mouse from Mionix named 3200 which ended up being a very nice mouse that we awarded for a well balanced gamer mouse. Today we are taking a look at the Naos 5000 which is the next In Win Griffin Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-24-10] (0 Comments) In Win has just released an inexpensive mid-tower case, Griffin. Lets see whether or not it is a good buy. Plantronics .Audio 476 DSP Foldable Headset @ legitreviews.com [Mar-23-10] (0 Comments) We used the Plantronics .Audio 476 DSP foldable headsetfor several VoIP calls and found the sound quality great to clearly hear those on the other end of the call. Using Google Voice and a free Gizmo5 account, we made several VoIP calls and were impressed by the call quality. When there was background noise, there was a light white noise sound that came through, but the call was crystal clear in a quiet setting. The white noise sound was definitely nothing that interfered with the ability to understand anyone, it was just a little observation made when critically listening at the call quality... Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Mar-23-10] (0 Comments) USB 3.0 has slowly been gaining market share over the last months. Vantec is one of the first companies to offer a USB 3.0 compatible external 3.5 Imation Pro WX 1.5TB Wireless USB @ aselabs.com [Mar-23-10] (0 Comments) Remember when Bluetooth came out? No one bothered to care for a long time until an explosion happened a few years ago. We believe that Wireless USB is in the same boat. The technology solves a problem that people need; the ability to connect peripherals to their computer without a wire. It is just that we are suffering on the implementation and faced without market saturation, the Wireless USB field seems to be stagnating. There are glimmers of hope and Imation brings the first Wireless USB enclosure to the table. QNAP TS-459 Pro NAS Server @ benchmarkreviews.com [Mar-23-10] (0 Comments) Network storage has become the convenient answer to centralized data for corporate enterprise environments. The QNAP TS-459 Pro NAS Leave the laptop at home! @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-22-10] (0 Comments) If you travel and feel the need to take your desktop with you we have wonderful news. Go naked. . . digitally speaking and leave your desktop behind. We discuss an easy, free, option for keeping your settings and preferences and applications with you while on the go. Intel Core i7 980X CPU @ technic3d.com [Mar-22-10] (0 Comments) The Intel Core i7 980X Extreme Edition CPU arrived Technic3D. We will check the new Gulftown 32nm Six-Core CPU from Intel against th e Intel Core i7 975 Extreme, AMD Phenom II 940/965 and more on Windows 7 and Linux . Overclocking over 4,4 GHz with Air-Cooling and more see you in the following Review. Steelseries Sibera V2 Headset @ rbmods.com [Mar-21-10] (0 Comments) Steelseries sent us their Siberia headset Version 2. Quite some time ago we looked at their first version which ended up being one of the most comfortable headsets I have tested in my life. Will this V2 live up to the previous ones, and have they fixed some of the flaws that the reviewers have pointed out? All Mobile Celeron Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-20-10] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Mobile Celeron (Celeron M) models released to date. Boogie Bug Black Pearl Small Form Factor Case Video @ eteknix.com [Mar-19-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Boogie Bug Black Pearl Small Form Factor Case. Epson WorkForce 610 All-in-One Printer @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-19-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Epson WorkForce 610 All-in-One, which incorporates printer, fax, scanner and copier functions and features Wi-Fi connectivity and memory card reader. Top 10 Things to do with a New Computer @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-18-10] (0 Comments) Take the pain out of that new off-the-shelf desktop or laptop setup by using these applications and utilities to clean up your new PC and make it even better from the very start. All Core i5 Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-18-10] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Core i5 models released to date. Nexus NX-6000 R3 PSU @ technic3d.com [Mar-18-10] (0 Comments) The Nexus NX-6000 R3 630W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in th e following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (50A ), 120mm Fan, 6x SATA hard disk connectors, 1x PCI-e 6+2-Pin and one P CI-e 6 Pin . Patriot Gamer-Series DDR3-1600 Memory Kit @ benchmarkreviews.com [Mar-18-10] (0 Comments) Overclocking is getting easier than ever, and more and more users are finding that they want to try their hand at what used to be an art Arctic Cooling E361-WM Earphones @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-17-10] (0 Comments) The cooler makers try their hand on the audio market with an earphone (with integrated microphone) for the iPhone, smartphones and PCs. Lets see how they fared. Mionix Naos 5000 Mouse @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-17-10] (0 Comments) Swedish company delivers the goods in this excellent gaming-grade mouse. Check out our test. JMicron JMF612 Solid State Drive @ benchmarkreviews.com [Mar-17-10] (0 Comments) Western Digital depends on the JMicron JMF612 Solid State Drive controller inside their WD SiliconEdge-Blue SSD to produce 250Mbps reads ProlimaTech Armageddon CPU Cooler @ benchmarkreviews.com [Mar-16-10] (0 Comments) The aftermarket heatsink industry is very competitive, and manufacturers often release several product designs before finally scoring a NZXT Hades Case @ rbmods.com [Mar-16-10] (0 Comments) NZXTs newest case comes from the companys Crafted series of cases, which includes such edgy designs such as the recently reviewed Tempest EVO. Lets take a look at NZXTs latest. Megacon 2010 Coverage @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-15-10] (0 Comments) From costumes and celebrities to models, magic and more the MegaCon 2010 show has it all. We walked down the hall of the Orlando Convention Center and through the doors and might as well have stepped into another galaxy. Our journey through MegaCon lasted a short four hours and we only managed to see a small part of the events and happenings going on. The walls were lined with memorabilia and every gizmo and gadget from your favorite show, comic, and film. Check out our huge gallery of pictures from the event where people dressed as their favorite characters. A Deep Dive Into QNAP NAS Software @ tweaktown.com [Mar-15-10] (0 Comments) Testing NAS servers is a complicated and a time consuming task. For the most part modern NAS products are computers in their own right with some using Intel Core2 Duo processors and up to 4GB of RAM. When writing a NAS review its easy to focus on the hardware and capabilities, but often the software, applications and setup functionality take a back seat even though these functions are just as important as the hardware.To help ease the strain on both the reader and the writer, today we are going to cover the latest firmware / software release from QNAP. Just weeks ago we ran a similar editorial on Thecus software. Noctua NF-P14 FLX 140mm Fan @ rbmods.com [Mar-13-10] (0 Comments) Noctua, being well known for their quiet, but very effective CPU coolers, knows how to build quiet and effective fans. Continuing the trend to larger and larger fans, Noctuas latest fan is of 140mm dimension. The nice thing about this fan is that it has mounting holes for both 140mm and 120mm, so it is backwards compatible. OCZ Z Series 850 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-13-10] (0 Comments) OCZ Z Series is the 80 Plus Gold-certified power supply family from OCZ. Lets see if the 850 W model will live up to the expectation. Enhancing Your Dual Boot System @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-12-10] (0 Comments) After you created a Dual Boot system you need to know how to enhance your dual boot system. I will show how to by having both Operating Systems use a shared storage space and go over some applications that work in both Operating Systems. This will give you a good stable platform for testing or for just learning. Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition Full Tower Case @ legitreviews.com [Mar-12-10] (0 Comments) The Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition was a joy to work with. The HAF 932 AMD Edition case is a full tower case. There is plenty of room for the largest of graphics cards with room to spare. Measuring 22.20 HIS Radeon HD 5570 Fan Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-12-10] (0 Comments) Radeon HD 5570 is one of the latest DirectX 11 mainstream video processors from AMD. Lets see the performance of this video card from HIS. Razer Imperator Gaming Mouse and Vespula Mouse Mat Video @ tweaktown.com [Mar-12-10] (0 Comments) In our video review the first product we look at is the right-handed only Razer Imperator gaming mouse. Ive had the pleasure of using Razer gaming mice in the past, but it had been some time since I got my hands on the latest and greatest. The Imperator is a 3.5G laser mouse and is marketed as being the mouse for control, comfort and customization.Second up in the video is the Razer Vespula gaming mouse mat. For a long time Ive been using a very large OCZ mouse pad that was given to me a while ago and its been fine for basic Windows productivity. Its been a while since Ive used a proper gaming pad which includes the vast amount of features as the Vespula. Intel Core i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition @ legitreviews.com [Mar-11-10] (0 Comments) The Intel Core i7-980X Desktop Processor Extreme Edition was found to exceed our exceed our initial expectations, which says a ton. Having six physical processing cores created an amazing user experience when running multi-threaded applications. The enormous growth of HD media content in the home is driving the demand for computer systems that have the horse power to deliver an enjoyable user experience for the consumer. If you have ever tried to create a Blu-ray movie or just tried to transcode some HD movies you know how much time it takes to work on a project and that can be frustrating for those that do it often. With the new Intel Core i7-980X Processor you can improve productivity, save power and the best part is that it can be a drop-in replacement for those with existing socket LGA1366 motherboard. Anybody that runs multi-thread applications is sure to appreciate a six-core processor... Intel Core i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition @ legitreviews.com [Mar-11-10] (0 Comments) The Intel Core i7-980X Desktop Processor Extreme Edition was found to exceed our initial expectations, which says a ton. Having six physical processing cores created an amazing user experience when running multi-threaded applications. The enormous growth of HD media content in the home is driving the demand for computer systems that have the horsepower to deliver an enjoyable user experience for the consumer. If you have ever tried to create a Blu-ray movie or just tried to transcode some HD movies you know how much time it takes to work on a project and that can be frustrating for those that do it often. With the new Intel Core i7-980X Processor you can improve productivity, save power and the best part is that it can be a drop-in replacement for those with existing socket LGA1366 motherboard. Anybody that runs multi-thread applications is sure to appreciate a six-core processor... Intel Core i7-980X 32nm LGA-1366 Six Core CPU @ tweaktown.com [Mar-11-10] (0 Comments) In the current market our CPUs are multi-core. It is almost unheard of to have a CPU with a single core, unless you are buying a netbook or a very low-end system. Starting at the mainstream level the dual core is king. You find them in all shapes and sizes. Moving up, AMD has their tri cores. From there both AMD and Intel have quads and finally Intel has the quad with Hyper Threading; the 8 thread monster called the Core i7.Well, Intel is looking to add a new level at the very top. This is a 6 core, 12 thread behemoth called Gulftown. Once it hits the retail channels it will be the Core i7-980X. But Gulftown is more than just 6 cores on a CPU die. Intel has moved to 32nm and also stuffed in some new instructions (including AES encryption). Core i7-980X CPU @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-11-10] (0 Comments) Our review of the first six-core CPU to arrive on the market, Core i7-980X (3.33 GHz), based on the new 32 nm manufacturing process. Eran Tries to Play Battlefield Bad Company 2 @ ngohq.com [Mar-11-10] (0 Comments) Both EA and DICE have decided to play marketing trickswith the beta version of Battlefield Bad Company 2 rather thanfinalizing and preparing their product for launch. The results of theiractions can be seen in this video. Mionix Keid 20 Headset @ rbmods.com [Mar-11-10] (0 Comments) Mionix the mouse manufacturer from Sweden have now released a gaming headset out on to the market, and we are today taking a look at this Keid20 headset. We are going to test it in both gaming and also with normal music listening to see if the headphones hold the same quality as their mice do. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Mar-11-10] (0 Comments) The Hades is part of the Crafted Series and features four fans, a temperature LCD display along with a very edgy, industrial design. The interior is all black and NZXT has chosen a unique approach by having nine 5.25 inch bays and multiple rails for 3.5 inch drives. =?windows-1252?Q?Kingston_SSDNow_V+_Series_128GB_Solid_State_Drive__ @ bigbruin.com [Mar-10-10] (0 Comments) The Performance Upgrade Kit is a great way to purchase the Kingston SSDNow V+ Series 128GB SSD. Not only do you get the drive, but you get an external enclosure, mounting rails, and additional cables to allow you to connect your new SSD to just about any system. You might not need all of these extras, but for the difference in price you might as well get the bundle. InWin Diva MITX Case @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-10-10] (0 Comments) Most cases today are aimed at males. In Win took up the challenge of creating a case that is mainly aimed at the female computer users. Will the pretty colors loose out to functionality? Read on and find out. Enermax MODU 87+ 600W PSU @ technic3d.com [Mar-10-10] (0 Comments) The Enermax MODU 87+ 600W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in th e following Review from Technic3D the next 80+ Gold (LLC) PSU with thr ee +12V rails (25A), 140mm Fan, 8x SATA hard disk connectors and 4x PC I-e 6+2-Pin. Gelid Tranquillo CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-10-10] (0 Comments) We tested Tranquillo, a CPU cooler from Gelid, which has a tower design with four heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check out its performance! G.Skill PC3-18400 (2300MHz) PI Series 4GB Kit @ tweaktown.com [Mar-10-10] (0 Comments) When I think of memory companies that want nothing but speed, only a few really come to mind and one of them would have to be G.Skill. While so many companies these days produce high end memory, we only really see a few leading the pack and when I say that I mean we see the same few companies ahead of everyone with most other companies playing catch up when it comes to speed. While most companies are sitting around the PC3-17600 mark these days, G.Skill as always has kicked it up a notch with a PC3-19200 kit and a PC3-18400 one which we have on hand today. Like most high performance memory kits at the moment, the modules are aimed at P55 platforms due to them coming in dual-channel packets. ASUS P6T7 and P7P55 WS Workstation Motherboards @ pcper.com [Mar-09-10] (0 Comments) Both the ASUS P6T7 and P7P55 WS motherboards offer a slightlydifferent set of features and specifications than the traditionalmotherboard in the gaming market. The P6T7 definitely is impressive forhigh-end users that are going to want to take advantage of multiplegraphics card or other PCI Express-based accessories as it includes a totalof 7 PCIe x16 slots along with the X58 chipset and support for the latestLGA1366 processors, including the upcoming Gulftown 6-core CPU. Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive @ hardwarelogic.com [Mar-08-10] (0 Comments) Why would Kingston be coming out with a 30GB SSD boot drive ifthey already have a 40GB for sale? Without providing TRIM or garbagecollection, Kingston scrapped the product and wanted to producesomething the community was asking for. The 30GB boot drive was bornwith a new controller and slightly better specs. EOS wireless loudspeaker system @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-08-10] (0 Comments) More and more great music is being transmitted to you via the web, break out of your browser and together with the EOS loudspeaker system you can fill your house with sound. Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive @ hardwarelogic.com [Mar-08-10] (0 Comments) Why would Kingston be coming out with a 30GB SSD boot drive if they already have a 40GB for sale? Without providing TRIM or garbage collection, Kingston scrapped the product and wanted to produce something the community was asking for. The 30GB boot drive was born with a new controller and slightly better specs. Noctua NH-D14 and C12P-SE14 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Mar-06-10] (0 Comments) Whilemany companies during the recession decided to diversify their businessto stay afloat, one company that decided to stick with what they dobest, make coolers; that company was Noctua. Hailing from the onlycountry in the world with their own How to Discover Your Power Supply Real Manufacturer @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-06-10] (0 Comments) Several famous PC power supply brands dont really manufacture their products. Learn how to discover who is the real manufacturer of your power supply. Completely updated! MSI R5770 HAWK Radeon HD 5770 Video Card @ pcper.com [Mar-06-10] (0 Comments) It is a neat card, it is an excellent price, and it pushes thelimits of design for the highly competitive market that it resides in.While other manufacturers are introducing overclocked cards, many of theseare using the reference design and cooling systems. MSI has taken a bigstep above nearly everyone else and produced a unique and outstandingoffering for the $150 to $199 price range. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Mar-06-10] (0 Comments) Dimastech is continously updating their Benchtable and listening to the feedback of both users and reviewers. The V2.5 simplifies many aspects of assembly, while adding new and useful features to the Benchtable. We take a close look at what it has to offer and at the improvements, to see if it is a worthy successor. Everki Camber Laptop/Netbook Bag @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-05-10] (0 Comments) Looking for a carrying case for your netbook? Take a close look at EVERKI has to offer with their Camber 7 13 case. Sure, there are endless companies on the market today to choose from, but not too many have carrying bags for netbooks. The Camber from EVERKI is one that really stood out among others while attending CES 2010. Lets take a closer look at the Camber to see why were excited to review it for you. A Deep Dive Into Thecus NAS Software @ tweaktown.com [Mar-05-10] (0 Comments) Testing NAS servers is a complicated and time consuming task. For the most part modern NAS products are computers in their own right with some using Intel Core2 Duo processors with 4GB of RAM. When writing a NAS review it is easy to focus on the hardware and capabilities, but often the software, applications and setup functionality take a back seat even though these functions are in many cases just as important as the hardware used.To help ease the strain on both the reader and the writer, today we are going to cover the latest firmware / software release from Thecus. In a couple of days we will also publish a similar article covering the QNAP firmware / software since these are the two companies that send us a sample every other month and also have such extensive software. We plan to keep these available as living documents with updates published throughout the coming years. Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale Processor - Low Price Performance @ pcper.com [Mar-05-10] (0 Comments) I would even take this a step further and tell our readers that ifyou are looking for a budget gaming system the Core i3-530 would make adecent choice and should at least be considered for the job. I showed youon our gaming performance page that the difference between even the Corei7-975 and the Core i3-530 are minimal when we are comparing real-worldresolutions and image quality settings. OCZ Z Series 1000 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-05-10] (0 Comments) OCZ Z Series is the 80 Plus Gold-certified power supply family from OCZ. Lets take an in-depth look on their kilowatt beast. Intel D510MO Mini-ITX Motherboard @ bigbruin.com [Mar-05-10] (0 Comments) The most appealing thing about the Intel D510MO Mini-ITX motherboard with 1.66GHz Intel Atom dual core processor was that it could be used as the core of a completely silent system. Since the board is passively cooled, you can pick other passively cooled or solid state components for a build that generates absolutely zero noise. NAS File System Tests by Thecus Explored @ tweaktown.com [Mar-04-10] (0 Comments) A couple of weeks ago my curiosity turned a light working weekend into a full on charge in exploring the ins and outs of NAS server file systems. While testing the Crucial RealSSD C300, we moved away from the ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard that was used to test storage released products and started using the GIGABYTE X58A-UD7. This left me with a free system at a key time to start taking a deep dive into file systems on NAS servers.At first it started out as a harmless test with a single drive on a different file system to see what would happen to performance. Forty-eight hours later has evolved into a nonstop Bawls fueled obsession to see how much improvement we could find just by setting our NAS up differently. Amacrox Free Earth 85PLUS 650 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-04-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on Free Earth 85PLUS 650 W from the newcomer Amacrox and see if it is a good product. Thermaltake Element V Full Tower Chassis @ tweaktown.com [Mar-04-10] (0 Comments) Thermaltake is allowing me to have a look at another in the Element series of chassis. If you remember from my last visit with one of the Element chassis, the Element T, I was impressed with their work. That was a budget conscious chassis design, but still offered quite a bit of bang for the buck in the mid tower segment of the market.This time around we get to look at a full tower from the Element line that offers a bunch more room, a ton of features and much better airflow built in. Features include multi-colored LED lighting, a three fan controller built in and a somewhat tool-less interior just to name a few, but a key feature on this chassis we are about to look at is security. Marvell 88SS9174-BJP2 SSD Controller @ benchmarkreviews.com [Mar-04-10] (0 Comments) Just over two years ago there were only five companies involved in Solid State Drive technology, and as of January 2010 there are nearly NZXT Hades Crafted Series Computer Case @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-03-10] (0 Comments) NZXT continues to expand the fleet of computer cases in 2010 with the new Hades Crafted Series 9 Bay Black mid-tower case. Verbatim InSight Portable HDD 500GB @ rbmods.com [Mar-03-10] (0 Comments) We are taking a look at an external HDD from Verbatim today, they sent us a sample of their latest 500GB HDD that is equipped with a display on the front of the eclosure to show how much space is left on the HDD. Lets see how it will perform vs other removable drives. Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H Motherboard - AMD 890GX Chipset @ legitreviews.com [Mar-03-10] (0 Comments) Both the Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H and ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 AMD 890GX-based motherboards that we looked at here today are both very solid motherboards and increase the level of performance that you can expect from an AMD motherboard. The faster and improved Radeon HD 4290 integrated graphics are more than enough to power your HTPC for Blu-ray playback and can even manage to do some light gaming on lower resolution. By adding in a Radeon HD 5870 graphics card like we did you find a very solid gaming platform that has all the latest features on the market, like SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbps. Our testing showed that USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbps over significant performance improvements and should be considered for a system that you are building and planning on hanging onto for years to come... ECS A890GXM-A Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-03-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on one of the motherboard models based on the new AMD 890GX chipset released by ECS, featuring SATA-600 ports and three PCI Express x16 slots. Kingston SSDNow V+ Series 128GB SSD @ hardwarelogic.com [Mar-02-10] (0 Comments) It is always interesting when a new controller steps into the market for SSDs and today we are looking at the Kingston SSDNow V+ Series with the new Toshiba T6UG1XBG drive controller. Will this new controller be a step up or another JMicron disaster? Read on to find out. An Insight to NVIDIAs Next-Gen ION Platform @ tweaktown.com [Mar-02-10] (0 Comments) NVIDIA made many of us sit up and take notice of the hardware acceleration of HD video in netbooks and nettops back in 2009 at CES when the company showed off its first ION chip. The device took a while to come to market, but it eventually did and was welcomed by those looking for better HD video performance and graphics in small netbooks and nettops.NVIDIA is now unveiling the successor to the original ION platform; this referred to as Next-Generation ION by NVIDIA, but often called ION 2 in the media. So far the only product to have been unveiled using the platform is the Acer Aspire One 532G. NVIDIA is betting big on the new platform and sees a huge market for netbooks moving forward, especially those that use quality graphics like ION. Second Generation NVIDIA ION Announced @ legitreviews.com [Mar-02-10] (0 Comments) The next generation of the NVIDIA ION architecture brings some much needed changes in order to bring forth the performance desired by low-power, low-performance mobile users. While we have heard the ION 2 name bounced around leading up to the launch, it seems NVIDIA is just referring to the platform changes as the next generation of NVIDIA ION. So for those researching which netbook to purchase, keep in mind that NVIDIA ION netbooks and nettops featuring an Intel Atom N2xx or N3xx processor have the previous generation of ION with shared graphics and system memory. NVIDIA ION systems with an Intel Atom N4xx, D4xx or D5xx processor would have the new generation of NVIDIA ION with dedicated graphics memory instead of sharing with the system memory... ASUS M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 (AMD 890GX) Motherboard @ tweaktown.com [Mar-02-10] (0 Comments) AMD has been having great success with their HD 5xxx line. These GPUs are not only the only DX11 parts on the market at the moment, but have performance that out does just about every offering from NVIDIA. However, they have not been doing overly well in the chipset and CPU market. Here they have been outdone by Intel consistently over the last few years.This has been good for Intel, but bad for the market in general. Of course, AMD has made some great strides in the CPU realm and in fact have produced some good and inexpensive products that have quite a bit of room for overclocking. Now they are moving back to the chipset side and are launching a new chipset today, the 890GX. ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Mar-02-10] (0 Comments) Lets see the performance from one of the most complete motherboards based on the new AMD 890GX chipset, featuring USB 3.0 and SATA-600 ports. AMD 890GX Chipset - SATA 6G goes native @ pcper.com [Mar-02-10] (0 Comments) The addition of native SATA 6G support should have been a giantaddition to the chipset. Unfortunately, my testing has shown initial issueswith this implementation. AMD has been kicked around for a long time fortheir southbridge I/O performance in USB and SATA, and the SB850 continuesthat not-so-proud tradition. I do not know if this is simply a BIOS issue,or new drivers need to be sent along, but when even SATA 1 and 2 performanceare down in the dumps compared to the previous generation, a lot ofquestions should be asked of AMD. Logitech MX-620 Cordless Laser Mouse @ benchmarkreviews.com [Mar-02-10] (0 Comments) Since 1981, Logitech has been making a name for themselves in the computer hardware scene. When you think of computer peripherals, you TJetway NC94-510-LF Mini-ITX Atom Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Mar-01-10] (0 Comments) Today we take a look at a low power high efficiency Intel Atom D510 based board from Jetway. This board offers the ability to have a Home media or backup server that wont break the bank. The NC94-510-LF from Jetway includes some surprising features for such a compact board with some possible issues which we explore in our review. Roku XR @ aselabs.com [Mar-01-10] (0 Comments) Most people should have heard about the ease of use that the Netflix streaming service provides. One of the major components of this ease of use would be the set top boxes that provide the service on TVs. Roku was the original and is still the best way to get streaming Netflix to your TV, right now. ASUS G51J 3D 15.6" Gaming Notebook @ techgage.com [Mar-01-10] (0 Comments) The term Windows PC-Fax Directly from Adobe Acrobat PDF @ benchmarkreviews.com [Mar-01-10] (0 Comments) We here at Benchmark Reviews are probably just like you, when we hear Corsair Reactor and Nova SSD @ technic3d.com [Mar-01-10] (0 Comments) The Corsair Nova 64GB and Reactor 60GB SSD arrived Technic3D. Available in 60GB, 64GB, 120GB and 128GB configurations. Results in ex treme performance with up to 250MB/s sequential read and 130MB/s seque ntial write speeds? We will check this against the SSDs from OCZ and G .Skill. Roccat Arvo Gaming Keyboard @ rbmods.com [Feb-28-10] (0 Comments) One accessory that is overlooked alot of times is the keyboard when it comes to gaming. Roccat sent us their new Compact Gaming Keyboard named Arvo. This is a extremely compact keyboard for gamers that might not have the space to keep a full size keyboard or they prefer to have alot of macro buttons. It also has a steel plate built into it so if you are an angry gamer.... I think you get the idea! Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Feb-27-10] (0 Comments) Soundgraph is well known for their LCD and VFD products in the majority of HTPC enclosures from virtually all major brand names out there. The new FingerVU series takes the control of the PC to the next level with a 4 Gunnar Optiks Wi-FIVE Digital Performance Eyewear @ legitreviews.com [Feb-27-10] (0 Comments) People are spending an ever-increasing amount of time in front of computer screens as our lives become more intertwined with technology. This increase correlates to an increase in health hazards from repetitive motion injuries, neck and back problems, and eye strain. Gunnar has recognized this and has put together a diverse product line dedicated to mitigating the strain we are putting on our eyes with some of their special lens and optic technologies. They sent us over a sample pair of their Wi-FIVE digital performance eyewear from their Catalyst collection to see how effective we felt they were. For $99, if they work as advertised, they should be well worth the investment... Zalman CNPS10X Flex Heatsink @ pcper.com [Feb-27-10] (0 Comments) The actual performance numbers we saw from the CNPS10X Flex wereabsolutely outstanding and we recommend adding the second 120mm fan for adecent decrease in CPU temps under idle and load conditions. If you can livewithout using your first DIMM slot, we recommend using the dual-fanconfiguration for added performance -- especially for overclockers andhardcore enthusiasts. AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-27-10] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all AMD/ATI graphics chips available on the market, from Radeon 9200 to Radeon HD 5970. Updated to include Radeon HD 5450, 5570, 5670 and 5830. Huntkey Balance King 4500 450 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-27-10] (0 Comments) Today we are going to test this 450 W power supply from Huntkey. Will it be a bad product like other units from this brand we reviewed? What OS, Windows 7 or Ubuntu? Why not use both! @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-26-10] (0 Comments) The ability to dual boot systems is nothing new but very rarely done anymore. You more than likely will never find a good enough reason or use for an average PC user to run two Operating Systems (OS). So then you might ask yourself, Why am I showing you how to? The answer is easy, to quote Sir Francis Bacons much used aphorism knowledge is power . I personally wasnt very familiar with Ubuntu as an OS so I wanted to learn more. The cost of a second PC wasnt justifiable, just to put a second OS on so that I could learn it for my own gain. So I went and researched how to install both of them on the same machine. RaidSonic Icy Box IB-318 and IB-250 USB 3.0 HDD Enclosures Video @ tweaktown.com [Feb-26-10] (0 Comments) Its been some weeks since I last checked out a USB 3.0 product and that was early on in the game. Fast forward a little and in that time many motherboards have hit the market complete with USB 3.0 and its easier to find USB 3.0 PCI Express controller cards on the market, too.Our next USB 3.0 products to be put through the paces come by way of German company RaidSonic. They actually sent us their new Icy Box USB 3.0 products several weeks ago when USB 3.0 was first hitting the market, but with Christmas, New Year, CES, a holiday and Chinese New Year, things have been rather hectic. Today, though, we can tell you about these products for you folks who are interested in getting in touch with the speed advantage of USB 3.0 for your external storage needs. OCZ ModXStream Pro 600 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-26-10] (0 Comments) Lets test this very affordable 600 W power supply from OCZ that comes with a modular cabling system. JVC Picsio GC-FM1 Camcorder @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-26-10] (0 Comments) Review of the JVC Picsio GC-FM1 pocket camcorder, an inexpensive HD camcorder that came to compete with the popular The Flip. Sans Digital Towerraid TR5UT(-B) @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-25-10] (0 Comments) Join us with our review of the Sans Digital Towerraid TR5UT(-B) which could be the storage answer you need for your small business, home, laptop, and desktop. With a capacity of up to 10TB of space you wont run out of storage anytime soon. We show you the TR5UT(-B) inside and out and test its performance QNAP TS-459 Pro Turbo NAS with Intel Atom D510 @ legitreviews.com [Feb-25-10] (0 Comments) When comparing the QNAP TS-459 Pro Turbo NAS to the older TS-419P, there is not much to compare. They both look exactly the same. They both have the same Ajax-based software included. Basically, the main upgrade in the TS-459 Pro is in the processor and chipset that QNAP selected. By upgrading the processor to Intels latest (and fastest) Atom D510, the TS-459 Pro picks up an incredible performance boost... AMD Radeon HD 5830 Graphics Card - 5870 Eyefinity Edition too! @ pcper.com [Feb-25-10] (0 Comments) The Radeon HD 5830 fills the gap between the HD 5770 and the HD5850 pretty well though not without some lingering performance questionsand debate surrounding it. For AMD it means another notch in their DX11belt while we continue to wait for NVIDIA to do ... well anything at thispoint regarding next-generation technology. For users looking for asub-$250 graphics card option going into spring the HD 5830 makes a greatchoice but as is usually the case, make sure you completely understand whatoptions are out there before hitting that buy now button. Antec ISK300-150 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-25-10] (0 Comments) Antec ISK 300-150 is a mini ITX case that comes with an internal 150 W power supply. Lets see if it is a good choice. Asus EAH5750 Videocard @ rbmods.com [Feb-25-10] (0 Comments) On todays testbench is a Asus 5750 videocard, this is a 140$ card that seems to really bring some bang for the buck performance wise according to the specifications. We are going to compare it vs some higher performance cards that we have looked at before; and also try to boost performance with some overclocking. ASUS EAH5750 Formula Radeon HD 5750 Video Card @ pcper.com [Feb-25-10] (0 Comments) I think I have actually found the perfect use for this card, atleast for myself. This is now in the Home Theater PC. With the fast VectorAdaptive De-Interlacing, bitstreaming audio, and overall quiet operation, itis one of the better HTPC cards around. Throw in solid gaming performanceat 1920 x 1080 resolutions, and it is a shoe-in for any serious HTPC withlots of video playback use and a smattering of hard core gaming. The War on Web Content @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-24-10] (0 Comments) As a network administrator, content filtering is one of the most difficult challenges I face. Whether youre keeping your employees off time-consuming social networks, or protecting your family from the dangers of the web you need a strong solution to combat the threats the open internet contains Aliens Vs Predator PC Game DX11 Performance Benchmarks @ legitreviews.com [Feb-24-10] (0 Comments) Gaming enjoyment aside, the performance of all the cards tested was solid. The ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics card is the flagship single-GPU video card from AMD and it easily played AvP at 1920x1080 with the image quality cranked up. The Radeon HD 5750 was able to play the game at these settings, but to really enjoy the game and to get silky smooth frame rates we had to spend a little time tweaking the settings on the video card. This is great news as ~$150 mainstream graphics cards like the Sapphire Vapor X Radeon HD 5750 will be able to enjoy DX11 game titles without sacrificing too much image quality... Roku XR @ aselabs.com [Feb-24-10] (0 Comments) Most people should have heard about the ease of use that the Netflix streaming service provides. One of the major components of this ease of use would be the set top boxes that provide the service on TVs. Roku was the original and is still the best way to get streaming Netflix to your TV, right now. Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-24-10] (0 Comments) We tested Tuniq Tower 120 extreme CPU cooler, which has a tower design with five heatpipes and a 120-mm fan inside the heatsink. Check it out! ASUS P7P55D-E Pro (P55 Express) Motherboard @ tweaktown.com [Feb-24-10] (0 Comments) After spending some time with the H5x series and the Clarkdale, we decided to head back and look at the newly revised E version of ASUS P7P55D series. These boards have been worked over to include both SATA 3.0 and SuperSpeed USB, all for a relatively low $189.99 over at Newegg. With the P55s limited PCIe lanes, including these new technologies has required the use of a bridge chip to allow for proper PCIe bandwidth.The P7P55D-E Pro also includes ASUS 16-Hybrid Phase (12+2 with T.Probe) which allows for real time balancing of power and heat generation. ASUS rounds out the P7P55D-E Pro with Auto-Tuning, Express Gate OS (a linux based OS for quick use) and Turbo EVO. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Feb-24-10] (0 Comments) With wireless N or 802.11n based networks becoming more and more popular these days, we take a look at what Airlive has to offer in this regard. In our review we take a close look at WN-300ARM-VPN ADSL modem & router, the WN-5000PCI - a 300 Mbit/s & MIMO equipped PCI card and the WN-200USB - an entry level 802.11n USB 2.0 devie. XFX 750 W Black Edition Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-24-10] (0 Comments) Lets dissect the newest power supply from XFX, 750 W Black Edition. ASUS P7H55D-M EVO Clarksdale Motherboard @ benchmarkreviews.com [Feb-24-10] (0 Comments) Intel-land is becoming a very confusing place of late. An Intel Core i7 processor might be Socket 1366, or it might be Socket 1156. A Remove and Prevent Spyware, Malware, and Viruses Fast and Easy! @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-23-10] (0 Comments) Malware, Spyware, and Viruses are a plague of computer users and the bane of the internet. Our guide is intended to help inform you about the true purpose behind these problems and what you can do to simply and easily avoid and or remove them from your PC. Knowledge is the key and we give you a helping in this guide. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Feb-23-10] (0 Comments) Moneual Lab is taking a step into the entry-level case segment with the Y601B slim form factor micro-ATX HTPC case. It looks like the kind of product for anyone looking to save some space on their desktop, or an upright media center. This case from Moneual comes at an amazing value with a price tag of only 65 USD. In Win Diva Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-23-10] (0 Comments) Diva is a tiny mini ITX case targeted to girls. Lets see what makes this case so unique. ASUS MY-CINEMA PHC3-150 HDTV-Tuner Card @ benchmarkreviews.com [Feb-23-10] (0 Comments) The recent switch from analog to digital television was mainly driven by the benefits of digital technology over its analog predecessor. Boogie Bug Black Pearl Small Form Factor Case Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-23-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Boogie Bug Black Pearl small form factor case. Geeks.com Mini LED LCD Projector @ rbmods.se [Feb-22-10] (0 Comments) A few days ago we had the chance to check a new mini led digital projector from geeks.com and were pleasantly surprised by the size of the unit. Besides its size it is also extremely light making it great for parties and small to medium size audio/visual presentations. Razer Orochi Mobile Gaming Mouse @ benchmarkreviews.com [Feb-22-10] (0 Comments) High quality gaming peripheral equipment is a speciality of Razer. In this article Razer brings us a new product, a first for its kind, IN WIN Maelstrom Full Tower Chassis @ tweaktown.com [Feb-22-10] (0 Comments) The Matrix was well over a year ago, and the X-Fighter some nine months later. The Matrix offered subtleties in both looks and the fact that it was tiny and attractive, while the X-Fighter was larger and is bolder in design. Both were well thought out cases in designs, but the X-Fighter offered a full line up of options and unique features. I hope all of this isnt lost with IN WIN and they are still offering both to their customers.Today we are going to take an in depth look at the Maelstrom, one of IN WINs full tower chassis. Aside from what I have seen online and a bit of poking around on their site, my first impressions are that IN WIN kept with making a chassis that houses some ideas we have seen before, but also seems to offer a few new tweaks along the way. Apple MacBook Pros likely to implement NVIDIA Optimus technology @ pcper.com [Feb-20-10] (0 Comments) If Apple wanted to integrate the new Intel Core i5/Arrandalemobility CPUs in MacBook Pros they would have to revert back to Intelintegrated graphics and a non-OpenCL compatible solution. NVIDIA Optimuswas very obviously built to address this exact issue and it seems plausiblethat Apple has been waiting for it before introducing new Intel CPUtechnology in the MacBook Pro lineup. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Feb-20-10] (0 Comments) The 633x Compact Flash from A-DATA is their fastest CF offering available today. With advertised read and write speeds of above 90 MB/s it should be an interesting performer. We take a close look and push it to the real world limits - for your reading pleasure. 3R System iCEAGE IA500HP80 500 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-20-10] (0 Comments) Lets see if this 500 W unit from the South Korean 3R System is as good as the 450 W version. Cooler Master Silent Pro M 600 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-20-10] (0 Comments) Lets make in-depth review of this 600 W power supply from Cooler Master that comes with a modular cabling system and single +12 V rail. ableplanet-PS500MM @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-19-10] (0 Comments) The PS5500MM headset is an on-ear set which is new to this reviewer. In the past I have used in-ear, over-ear headphones which have produced phenomenal bass and true clarity of sound at all volumes. Moneual MonCaso 600 Case @ rbmods.com [Feb-19-10] (0 Comments) Moneuals usual set of features on their cases can include touch screen LCDs, front paenl knobs, stylish looks, and even remote controls. The Moneual MonCaso 600 is more of a mainstream case in that it is rather simple and featureless. Kingston MobileLite G2 @ aselabs.com [Feb-18-10] (0 Comments) Most consumer electronic products that use flash memory have moved to SD/SDHC media and with the convergences comes products that can be smaller and portable. Kingston produced an update to the original MobileLite brand of portable card reader known as the MobileLite G2 and this is the focus of the review. Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-18-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the most complete H55-based motherboard from Gigabyte, which features two USB 3.0 ports. Motorsports HERO Wide Video Camera @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-17-10] (0 Comments) Relive your greatest moments with a front row seat to the action provided by the GoPro Motorsports HERO Wide. This camera comes encased in a waterproof housing and records both video and still images with an astonishing 5MP sensor for its size. Mount one to your dash, your helmet, or anywhere and let the action begin. Intel Core i5-661 Clarksdale Processor @ benchmarkreviews.com [Feb-17-10] (0 Comments) Intel continues filling out its processor lineup with the introduction of the 2010 Intel Core Processor Family, comprising new versions Thermaltake Toughpower XT 775 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-17-10] (0 Comments) Thermaltake is adding four new models to their Toughpower XT series, 565 W, 665 W, 775 W and 875 W, featuring a DC-DC design. Lets see if the 775 W version is a good buy. OCZ Fatal1ty DDR3-1600 Memory Kit @ benchmarkreviews.com [Feb-16-10] (0 Comments) OCZ introduced their latest Fatal1ty Edition Memory kit in early 2010. The difference between this DDR3 system memory kit and the Axle Geforce G210 Videocard @ rbmods.se [Feb-16-10] (0 Comments) Axle is one of our new sponsors and today we are looking at our first sample from them; they sent us a Geforce G210 512DDR2 videocard that is mainly meant for HTPC setups. It comes with a HDMI port, Nvidia Purevideo HD tech, and a bunch of nice features that come in handy when watching HD material. Enermax Tomahawk 500 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-16-10] (0 Comments) Tomahawk is an entry-level power supply series from Enermax. Lets see if the 500 W version is a good buy. AMD Athlon II X4 635 @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-15-10] (0 Comments) AMD releases its Athlon II X4 635 processor to the market with some interesting over-clocking capabilities. ASUS Eee PC 1201N Dual-Core ION Netbook @ legitreviews.com [Feb-15-10] (0 Comments) While the Eee PC 1201N was not designed to be the leader in battery life, we were still impressed to see it surpassed the battery life performance of the ASUS N10Jc with the NVIDIA 9300m graphics. We expected the 1201N to perform similarly, but the result was an extra coveted hour of battery life both in idle and DVD playback tests. The only benefit the N10Jc had over the Eee PC 1201N was the ability to turn off the NVIDIA 9300m and just use the Intel integrated graphics in order to conserve battery life. As many may recall, NVIDIA recently announced an answer to this issue for ION2 by incorporating their Optimus technology into the new platform in order to allow the longest battery life possible while still having the discrete graphics when you need them. We look forward to this technology entering the netbook arena! Western Digital SATA 6Gb/sec 1TB Caviar Black (WD1002FAEX) @ pcper.com [Feb-15-10] (0 Comments) The WD1002FAEX joins a long line of excellent drives from WesternDigital, and seems to be as good a time as any for bumping up the interfacethroughput. Hopefully the push to SATA 6Gb/sec will help drive adoption ofthis new standard across the rest of the industry. That said, it didlittle to boost performance of this new drive. We may see betterimprovements down the road, but we are currently stuck with third partycontrollers for this speed grade. Nexus Edge - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Feb-12-10] (0 Comments) Ina world that is all about Information, we need plenty of space tostore all of it. Today we will be looking at the Nexus Edge, a high-endcomputer case aimed at no one less than you and me, the casualIT-consumer. Nexus presents this case as a high-class one with greatfunctionality for everyday use. Less see if Nexus can keep theirpromises. HIS Radeon HD 5450 1GB Graphics Card Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-12-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the HIS Radeon HD 5450 1GB Graphics Card. It is a passively cooled card which uses little to no power and is aimed mainly at the HTPC market. AMD Athlon II X2 255 Dual Core 3.1GHz Processor @ legitreviews.com [Feb-12-10] (0 Comments) The AMD Athlon II X2 255 had a more than solid performance when putting through the paces today. It may not have performed as well as the Quad Core processors did, but keep in mind it is a dual core processor. When I ran the benchmarks on 1 core of each processor I was astonished to see the performance. The AMD Athlon II X2 255 was at or near the top of the list in those benchmarks. It was also able to overclock to 3.95GHz on air cooling, which is impressive for a $75 processor... CM Storm Sniper Black Edition Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-12-10] (0 Comments) Let's take a look on this fully-load high-end mid-tower case from Cooler Master's gaming division. Patriot Box Office Media Player @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-12-10] (0 Comments) Looking for a dedicated media player that does it all? And by does it all I mean plays 1080p, supports many codecs, and supports bit-torrent? Than look no further than the Patriot Box Office. 64 GB Solid State Drive Round-Up @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-12-10] (0 Comments) We compared the performance of five different solid state drives (SSDs) on the 64 GB range based on MLC technology from Kingston, OCZ, Patriot, Mushkin and Intel. Results updated. LG 47LH30 47" 1080p Widescreen TV @ pcper.com [Feb-12-10] (0 Comments) What I was worried about when getting this TV were other potentialissues. Things like input lag, sound sync issues, pixel blur, connectivity,dead pixels, stuck pixels, and a myriad of other playback features were whatkept me up at night after spending my own $679. After using and abusingthis panel for the past week I am quite happy to say that none of thosefears have proven to be true. Titan Fenrir CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-11-10] (0 Comments) We tested Titan Fenrir CPU cooler, which has a tower design with four U-shaped 8-mm heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check it out! Foxconn A7DA-S 3.0 Motherboard Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-11-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Foxconn A7DA-S 3.0 motherboard This motherboard is packed full of features and is from a reliable manufacturer. It supports DDR3 and the latest AM3 processors including the Phenom II series cpus. AMD Radeon HD 5570 and 5450 - DX11 HTPC GoodnessAMD Radeon HD 5570 @ pcper.com [Feb-11-10] (0 Comments) Either way, if you are in the market for a low-end graphics cardfor an upgrade over an integrated graphics solution or for a new HTPC thenthe Radeon HD 5450 and HD 5570 will likely fit the bill pretty nicely. Myfavorite is probably the HD 5450 with its completely silent passive coolingsolution and low power consumption along with the loss-less audio supportand DisplayPort connectivity. This card will very likely find its way intoa new HTPC for the house this winter. Win an Asus M3A78 PRO Motherboard and M3N78 PRO Motherboard @ eteknix.com [Feb-11-10] (0 Comments) Its time to start ANOTHER competition.eTeknix and Asus UK have teamed up on this competition.This is your chance to win an Asus AM2+ motherboard.The prizes on offer are:[*]First prize - Asus M3A78 PRO[*]Runner up - Asus M3N78 PROIf you could also (if not already done) add us to your news list, so if you are interested in providing us with your news, we can post it on our site.All affiliate news can be found on our main page in the Everything You Need to Know About The Motherboard Voltage Regulator Circuit @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-11-10] (0 Comments) An in-depth explanation on how the motherboard voltage regulator circuit works, including components, phases and design. Updated. ATI 5450 512MB Videocard @ rbmods.com [Feb-11-10] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at a HTPC aimed videocard from ATI. We got a sample of their brand new 5450 card that is a low profile card which should be able to play heavy HD material and also have the Eyeinfinity feature. So lets get started and have a closer look at how this can perform. Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ 16GB USB Flash @ aselabs.com [Feb-10-10] (0 Comments) Tax documents, company memos and even personal files are just some of the things that you might not want others to be able to see. With those security needs in mind, Kingston has created the DataTraveler Locker+, and ASE Labs has the 16GB model up for review. HIS Radeon HD 5450 1GB Graphics Card Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-09-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the HIS Radeon HD 5450 1GB graphics card.This graphics card is aimed mostly at HTPC users with a passive cooling solution and the ability for Eyefinity with its VGA, DVI and Display Port connections. By offering a lot for the money, its going to be a big hit all around. iStarUSA xAGE-N99 HDD Docking Station @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-09-10] (0 Comments) iStarUSA is one of the companies that came to its senses and decided to offer an eSATA function to their hard drive docking station the xAGE-N99-SAU/US. So the only question that remains is just how close did they get their controller to the motherboard speeds? Read on and find out. Mushkin PC3-12800 6GB Kit @ rbmods.com [Feb-09-10] (0 Comments) Mushkin sent us a sample of their new DDR3 memory kit. We got a sample of their Tri channel kit with 3x2GB Ram kits at 12800 speed and 7-9-7-24 timings. What can we do with this kit and our Core i7 920 Cpu? Lets have a closer look. Jetway NC63-330-LF Mini-ITX Motherboard Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-09-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Jetway NC63-330-LF Mini-ITX motherboard.This particular board comes with an Intel Atom 330 dual-core 1.6GHz processor, has 2 DDR2 slots supporting upto 8GB of DDR2 memory modules of speeds upto 800MHz. It uses the Nvidia ION chipsetand has integrated graphics that supports DirectX10. This board also has integrated HD sound and Gigabit Lan.A perfect board for HTPC users. LiteOn Strong-Page MLC SSD LA-32M1S @ benchmarkreviews.com [Feb-09-10] (0 Comments) Hopefully one day soon Solid State Drives will be standard equipment for new computer systems, but first SSDs must become available as an Ultra X4 1050 Watt Power Supply @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-08-10] (0 Comments) Ultra, the company whos claim to fame is inventing the modular power supply, brings us another one of their X4 creations. Their last power supply got good marks in the lab, lets see if their more powerful version can pull off the same. Antec Nine Hundred Two Ultimate Gaming Case @ legitreviews.com [Feb-08-10] (0 Comments) The Antec Nine Hundred Two case is the perfect case for builders who are just getting started or those of us who have been building machines for years. Antec makes the case incredibly versatile by allowing the user to practically customize the location for each storage device. Fan locations and controls are ideal and can be easily reached. All the fans are essentially quiet on their slowest settings, but this is more than enough to keep your rig cool. For hard-core enthusiasts, you can still crank the fans sacrificing noise comfort for airflow. Working with the Antec Nine Hundred Two was very easy... Boogie Bug AimBPad Gaming Surface Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-08-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Boogie Bug AimB.Pad Gaming Surface. This is a regular sized mousemat that is 275mm x 320mm and is aimed at gamers and users who need precision from their mouse. All Atom Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-06-10] (0 Comments) A quick reference table comparing the main specs of all Atom models released to date. Updated. Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-06-10] (0 Comments) We tested SpinQ VT CPU cooler from Thermaltake, which have a very unique design, with a cylindrical heatsink and a centrifugal fan. Check it out! 64 GB Solid State Drive Round-Up @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-05-10] (0 Comments) We compared the performance of five different solid state drives (SSDs) on the 64 GB range based on MLC technology from Kingston, OCZ, Patriot, Mushkin and Intel. AZZA Solano 1000R Full-Tower Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Feb-05-10] (0 Comments) AZZA have taken a few steps away from what is considered conventional with the Solano 1000R (model:CSAZ-1000R) and gave it an extreme Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 LP P/ @ hardwarelogic.com [Feb-04-10] (0 Comments) Low profile cards are not the most easy thing to come by especially in the video card area. Sapphire has just released the Radeon HD 5450 and it comes with low profile brackets. This is the card to use in a HTPC once the drivers for GPGPU get settled. Read our preview to get our thoughts. Motorola Droid Cell Phone @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-04-10] (0 Comments) Review of the Motorola Droid cell phone, which is offered by Verizon Wireless in the United States and is based on the Google Android operating system. Synology Disk Station DS410j NAS @ techwarelabs.com [Feb-03-10] (0 Comments) The need for additional storage is ever present and ever increasing for businesses and a growing need for home users and home offices. We look beyond the standard NAS device which offers connectivity to your data on a network and asked for something more. Synology responded with the Desk Station DS410j. Find out why we associated the saying Nexus Air Duster - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Feb-03-10] (0 Comments) Nexusproduce a wide variety of products, from cases to CPU Coolers, PowerSupplies, and duster cleaning materials? Seems Nexus feel that dustyPCs need a bit of attention, and the best way to go about it is with acleaning spray specifically designed for internal PC components whilebeing Cooler Master GX 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-03-10] (0 Comments) GX is the new mainstream power supply series from Cooler Master that is arriving on the market today. Lets see if the 750 W model is worthwhile buying. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Feb-02-10] (0 Comments) Vantec brings us the NexStar TX 2.5 MSI P55-GD85 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Feb-02-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the most high-end socket 1156 motherboard from MSI, P55-GD85, featuring USB 3.0 and SATA-600 ports. How To Enable God Mode In Windows 7 and Vista Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-02-10] (0 Comments) This video shows you how to enable God Mode in Windows 7 and Vista.A hidden GodMode feature can be enabled in Windows 7 as well as Windows Vista.By enabling this feature, it will let you access the operating systems control panel all in one single folder. Jetway NC63-330-LF Mini ITX Motherboard Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-02-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Jetway NC63-330-LF Mini ITX motherboard.This motherboard sports an Intel Atom 330 dual core CPU, has 2 DDR2 800 memory slots and is perfect for an array of different applications, including as a Media Centre HTPC with its VGA, DVI and HDMI outputs as well as HD sound. XFX Radeon HD5850 Black Edition 1GB Graphics Card Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-01-10] (0 Comments) The XFX Radeon HD5850 Black Edition 1GB graphics card is part of ATI’s new DirectX 11 range of cards, featuring the latest stream technology, ATI Eyefinity and giving fantastic results whilst maintaining a low power output with only one PCI-Express power connector. Win an AMD Athlon II X2 255 CPU Processor @ eteknix.com [Feb-01-10] (0 Comments) It’s about that time again when we at eTeknix start feeling generous and want to give something back to our devoted viewers. XFX Radeon HD5850 Black Edition 1GB Graphics Card Video @ eteknix.com [Feb-01-10] (0 Comments) Being a black edition card, it is a limited edition card with XFX claim to be faster than any card in the XFX lineup, or any card on the planet for that matter. Arctic Cooling Univeral USB Charger @ rbmods.com [Jan-31-10] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at a bit different product than normal, we got a couple of samples from Artic Cooling that we are going to look at today. They sent us their Universal USB chargers, a 1 port version and a 4 port version that we are going to test out today. ASRock H55DE3 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-30-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on one of the H55-based motherboards offered by ASRock and targeted to the entry-level market, H55DE3. Nexus RX-5300 530W Modular Power Supply @ pcper.com [Jan-30-10] (0 Comments) Its main feature however is how quiet it is - virtually silent. Notonly does it start out quiet it stays that way throughout the power curve.At full output the fan just becomes audible. Throw in modular cables,support for high-end graphic adapters, and a good assortment of peripheralcables and you have an nice PSU for a HTPC or other quiet computingapplication. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Jan-30-10] (0 Comments) The Mountain Mods Diamond Radeon HD 5750 OC Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Jan-29-10] (0 Comments) Today we have the opportunity to look at the Diamond Radeon HD5750 OC video card. There are a few features about this card that break away from the reference design. The first thing I noticed when looking at the card is that it uses a bright red PCB. Possibly the most important feature, though, is the speed of the card. It comes overclocked from the factory. It also uses a third party cooler in order to reduce noise and temperatures... 2 weeks left to win a XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB Graphics Card with eTeknix.com and XFX! @ eteknix.com [Jan-29-10] (0 Comments) This is your chance to win a XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB graphics card with eTeknix.com and XFX. Asus Radeon EAH5670 1GB Graphics Card Video @ eteknix.com [Jan-29-10] (0 Comments) Today we are looking at the Asus Radeon EAH5670 1GB Graphics Card.This is one of the newest graphics card from ATi and incorporates the latest DirectX 11 technology. It also comes with ATI Stream technology and ATI Eyefinity. Asus have also made sure ------------------------------------------------------------------------If you could also (if not already done) add us to your news list, so if you are interested in us providing us with your news, we can post it on our site. All affiliate news can be found on our main page.Please send all news to news@eteknix.comMany thanks, eTeknix.com News Team =?windows-1252?Q?Cooler_Master_HAF_932_AMD_Limited_Edition_Case__ @ bigbruin.com [Jan-29-10] (0 Comments) I can honestly say that the Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD limited edition is a great case. The style is first-class, the red front face plate is gorgeous, and the side panel window with AMD dragon graphic is really cool. The tool-less design is very well thought out, and the included 8-pin power cable extension and caster wheels are a very pleasant surprise. ECS H55H-CM Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-29-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on one of the most inexpensive H55 motherboards from ECS, H55H-CM. NZXT Hades Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-28-10] (0 Comments) NZXT has just released a new mid-tower case, Hades, featuring a three-channel digital thermometer and lots of fans. Lets see if this product is a good buy. Zalman MS1000-HS2 Mid-Tower ATX Case @ pcper.com [Jan-28-10] (0 Comments) The case itself is beautifully designed and goes away from manymodern PC case designs that include tons of windows, LED fans, LED lights,and other flashy features. I actually prefer a case like the MS1000-HS2 thatputs performance and functionality over flashy and cheap design elements.The included sound dampening material was definitely a bonus, but it wouldhave been better to have all the interior walls covered in this material tomake the case more silent. EVGA H55 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-28-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on a fully-loaded H55 motherboard from EVGA, simply called H55. NZXT Tempest EVO Case @ rbmods.com [Jan-27-10] (0 Comments) NZXT has updated their Tempest case, now dubbed the Tempest EVO It is of course geared towards gamers and enthusiasts. NZXT claims that the Tempest EVO allows for expiation and compatibility with future hardware. AMD Rolls Out 5 New Processors @ eteknix.com [Jan-27-10] (0 Comments) For those of you looking for a budget friendly processor, listen up! AMD officially launched five desktop processors today. Now don’t expect them to provide the performance of an i7 but they won’t break your wallet. The CPU’s, aimed at mainstream users, start at a SilverStone Strider Plus 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-26-10] (0 Comments) SilverStone released a new power supply series with full modular cabling system, 80 Plus Silver certification and single +12 V rail, called Strider Plus. Lets test the 750 W model. CES 2010 Wrap Up @ aselabs.com [Jan-25-10] (0 Comments) The year is 2010 and CES is now over. The exhibitor count was even less than last year, even though attendance was a bit higher. There were some interesting bits, but most of the fancy 3D TVs are just so-so technology. We take out some of the very interesting things seen on the show floor. XFX Radeon HD 5850 Black Edition 1GB Graphics Card Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Jan-25-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the XFX Radeon HD 5850 1GB Graphics Card.This is the graphics card from ATi’s newest range of graphics cards, the 5xxx seires. It features the latest DirectX 11 technology, ATI Stream technology and ATI Eyefinity. Being a black edition card, it ------------------------------------------------------------------------If you could also (if not already done) add us to your news list, so if you are interested in us providing us with your news, we can post it on our site. All affiliate news can be found on our main page.Please send all news to news@eteknix.comMany thanks, eTeknix.com News Team AMD finally stop seeing red, thanks to Intel @ eteknix.com [Jan-25-10] (0 Comments) Last Thursday our favourite underdog semiconductor firm AMD released its quarterly financial report for the fourth quarter of 2009 and it clearly shows that the struggling American based company are finally out of the red and seeing a profit for the first time in far AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6GHz 65W TDP Processor @ legitreviews.com [Jan-25-10] (0 Comments) The AMD Phenom II 910e is a Quad-core processor that features the Deneb core. The predecessor to the Phenom II 910e was the 905e. The Phenom II 905e has the same bus speed as the Phenom II 910e, but the multiplier was x12.5 while the Phenom II 910e has a x13 multiplier. That small bump in the multiplier is what accounts for the 100MHz difference in the two processors. That means that the AMD Phenom II X4 910e has a final clock frequency of 2.6GHz with 2MB of L2 and 6MB of L3 cache. Not bad specifications for a processor that has a TDP that is nearly half the Wattage used on other popular Phenom II X4 processors! BFG EX Series 1200 Watt Modular Power Supply Video @ eteknix.com [Jan-24-10] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at the BFG EX Series 1200 Watt Modular Power Supply. Nvidia GeForce GTX 300 Fermi Benchmarks Released? @ eteknix.com [Jan-23-10] (0 Comments) I woke up this morning and found these benchmark pictures in my inbox, could these be real or some generated fakes? SanDisk 8GB Gaming Memory Stick Micro (M2) for Sony PSP Go @ legitreviews.com [Jan-23-10] (0 Comments) Today, we look at the 8GB version of the SanDisk Memory Stick Micro (M2) designed specifically for Sonys PlayStation Portable Go or PSPGo handheld electronic gaming system. The SanDisk M2 is not only an ultra-small IC recording media designed for the PSPGo, but it is also designed to work for the growing storage needs of highly compact, multifunctional mobile phones and cameras. The M2 card that we have today is designed to offer an easy way of storing downloadable games, movies, TV shows, pictures, comics, and music. Our package included a Memory Stick Micro M2 to Memory Stick PRO Duo adapter which allows gamers to go back and forth between Memory Stick M2 and Memory Stick Duo compatible slots... Steelseries Xai Gaming Mouse @ rbmods.com [Jan-23-10] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at a mouse from Steelseries, they sent us their latest gaming mouse named Xai. This mouse comes equipped with a small display on the bottom and it is also conveniently made for lboth eft and right handed users. A quick first look at the software shows an array of various features to play around with if you are a gamer or normal user. Lets take a look at this mouse to see what kind of performance we should expect. Asus Radeon EAH5670 1GB Graphics Card Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Jan-23-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the Asus Radeon EAH5670 1GB Graphics Card.This is the newst graphics card from ATi and incorporates the latest DirectX 11 technology without breaking the bank. It also comes with ATI Stream technology and ATI Eyefinity. Asus have also made sure that ------------------------------------------------------------------------If you could also (if not already done) add us to your news list, so if you are interested in us providing us with your news, we can post it on our site. All affiliate news can be found on our main page.Please send all news to news@eteknix.comMany thanks, eTeknix.com News Team Mushkin Volta 600 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-23-10] (0 Comments) Mushkin, a traditional memory manufacturer, decided to also enter on the power supply market. Lets test their forthcoming Volta 600 W model. Anatomy of SSD Units @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-23-10] (0 Comments) See how an SSD (Solid State Drive) unit looks like inside, what are its main components and how they work. Updated to explain edurance and life-span expectation. BFG EX Series 1200 Watt Modular Power Supply Unboxing Video @ eteknix.com [Jan-22-10] (0 Comments) Today we are unboxing the BFG EX Series 1200 Watt Modular Power Supply. Win a XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB Graphics Card with eTeknix.com and XFX - 3 weeks left! @ eteknix.com [Jan-22-10] (0 Comments) This is your chance to win a XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB graphics card with eTeknix.com and XFX. [Affiliates News] Intel Core i5-750 @ aphnetworks.com [Jan-22-10] (0 Comments) A few years ago, owning a dual core processor was something tobe particularly proud of. Hello Service Pack 1 @ eteknix.com [Jan-21-10] (0 Comments) The attempts made by the software giant:Microsoft, to fix security holes as well as functionality in their Operating Systems are generally provided by Windows Updates. Windows Updates have been around since Windows 98. A link was placed inside of the start menu in order Auzentech releases first audio card of 2010 @ eteknix.com [Jan-21-10] (0 Comments) Auzentech announced the release of its first audio card of 2010, the Auzen X-Fi Bravura 7.1. This card is a full height card with a PCI-Express x1 interface and it is built around a Creative audio processor. The Bravura 7.1 promises a “breathtaking” audio experience MSI H57M-ED65 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-21-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on one of the first motherboards based on the new H57 chipset for Core i3 and Core i5 processors with integrated video to arrive on the market. Biostar TH55XE Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-21-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on a fully-loaded H55 motherboard from Biostar, TH55XE, a product that comes with a very attractive price tag. Inno3D keeps it cool with their passive GeForce GT 240 @ eteknix.com [Jan-21-10] (0 Comments) Nvidia have taken a major back seat lately with all of their time devoted to the long awaited Fermi. They did however, manage to release a couple of cards last year in the GT series. Namely the GeForce GT 240, which was released in November SandForce SF1500 Enterprise SSD Processor @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jan-20-10] (0 Comments) The SandForce SF1500 SSD processor is an Enterprise-class Solid State Drive technology that powers products such as the OCZ Vertex-2 Pro. 3R System iCEAGE IA450HP80 450 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-20-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on what the South Korean 3R System is doing on the other side of the world. Is their 450 W unit a good product? Lets see. LSI MegaRAID SATA and SAS 9260-8i RAID Card @ legitreviews.com [Jan-20-10] (0 Comments) Besides the small file random read/write the LSI 9260-8i surpassed the Adaptec 5805 in nearly all the SSD tests while the two cards were roughly equal in the HDD tests. What really helps the LSI 9260-8i is the SAS/SATA 6Gbps support enabling maximum performance on upcoming storage drives. This will be quite important with SATA 6Gbps SSDs easily pushing 500MB/s in sequential reads. It is a close call between the two cards but consideration must also be taken regarding firmware maturity. The Adaptec 5805 has been on the market for a while but the LSI 9260-8i is still relatively immature. There is a possibility that the small file random read/write performance could be bolstered, making the Adaptec 5805 effectively obsolete... Asrock ION 330HT-BD Nettop @ rbmods.com [Jan-20-10] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at a very SMALL HTPC from Asrock, they sent us a sample of their ION 300HT-BD where the BD stands for a Bluray Drive so we can use Bluray on this small HTPC. It seems quite competetive towards its competitors with good features and very small size so lets have a look at how it will perform. AMD Athlon2 630 CPU giveaway for all Swedes @ rbmods.se [Jan-20-10] (0 Comments) Rbmods.se has teamed up with AMD to give away a AMD CPU. This contest is only for people from Sweden this time. Simple rules, register on the forum and become a fan on facebook. Intel DH55TC Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-20-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on one of the two motherboards released by Intel based on the H55 chipset for Core i3 and Core i5 processors with integrated video. Wrap-up @ bigbruin.com [Jan-20-10] (0 Comments) CES is finally over (has been for several days), and a lot of things were shown. Some were really cool new things, while others were just updated models or those with an increase in speed/capacity. Instead of focusing on the many SSDs or USB 3.0 enclosures that dominated a good part of the show, we will focus on a broad range of other new products in this article. What were they thinking? @ eteknix.com [Jan-19-10] (0 Comments) With the news of the new Asrock A330ION being realeased using old technology and simple performance benchmarks that were no brainers, will this motherboard with ION platform be the kick in the right direction that Nvidia need? LSI MegaRAID SATA and SAS 9260-8i RAID Card @ legitreviews.com [Jan-19-10] (0 Comments) Besides the small file random read/write the LSI 9260-8i surpassed the Adaptec 5805 in nearly all the SSD tests while the two cards were roughly equal in the HDD tests. What really helps the LSI 9260-8i is the SAS/SATA 6Gbps support enabling maximum performance on upcoming storage drives. This will be quite important with SATA 6Gbps SSDs easily pushing 500MB/s in sequential reads. It is a close call between the two cards but consideration must also be taken regarding firmware maturity. The Adaptec 5805 has been on the market for a while but the LSI 9260-8i is still relatively immature. There is a possibility that the small file random read/write performance could be bolstered, making the Adaptec 5805 effectively obsolete... MSI release P55-GD85 motherboard @ eteknix.com [Jan-19-10] (0 Comments) MSI have officially launched the P55-GD85 motherboard. Being part of the P55-GD family, most of the features are the same as the older boards, but two new features that MSI have implemented are USB 3.0 and SATA 6.0gbps. It also supports Intel’s NVIDIA GF100 Architecture P - Fermi brings DX11 to the desktop @ pcper.com [Jan-19-10] (0 Comments) This is definitely not a “Bridge Too Far” scenario for NVIDIA, andafter taking my deep dive into the architecture I truly feel that they haveimplemented DirectX 11, compute, and tessellation the right way. Now thebig question will be if they can produce adequate numbers of their initialGF100 product, and if they can include enough performance in the mainstreamand budget categories to take marketshare and mindshare away from AMD. Being this far behind the curve in shipping DX11 products, especially inlight of how popular Windows 7 is becoming, will be another hurdle forNVIDIA. Anatomy of SSD Units @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-19-10] (0 Comments) See how an SSD (Solid State Drive) unit looks like inside, what are its main components and how they work. PowerColor DirectX 11 experience giveaway @ eteknix.com [Jan-19-10] (0 Comments) Seen all the hype lately?Not had the money to upgrade yet?DirectX 11 is all about the experience. At least, PowerColor seem to believe so, taking it to the extreme.It’s a technology that you can’t be told about, you have to breathe it, smell it, taste ------------------------------------------------------------------------If you could also (if not already done) add us to your news list, so if you are interested in us providing us with your news, we can post it on our site. All affiliate news can be found on our main page.Please send all news to news@eteknix.comMany thanks, eTeknix.com News Team PowerColor chills the Radeon HD 5970 @ eteknix.com [Jan-19-10] (0 Comments) PowerColor (TUL Corporation), a leading manufacturer of AMD based graphics cards are extremely pleased to announce their patented liquid cooling solution coupled with the world’s fastest GPU. Everything You Need to Know About Power Supply Protections @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-19-10] (0 Comments) In this tutorial we are going to present an in-depth explanation on how all the main power supply protections really work. CES 2010 Spotlight CoolIT Systems @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-18-10] (0 Comments) CoolIT releases a few new products for 2010 at CES this year, furthering their collection of outstanding products to keep your computer system cooler than OEM products. MSI unveils HD 5670 @ eteknix.com [Jan-18-10] (0 Comments) Since ATI announced its new 5 series budget graphics cards, the HD 5670, their partner companies have been filling up the press release box with announcements of their own variants. Today the folks at MSI announced their very own HD 5670 to fulfill players’ thirst Intel i7 Extreme 920XM with NVIDIA GTX 280M Performance - Breaking @ pcper.com [Jan-17-10] (0 Comments) The i7-920XM CPU is very impressive with results similar to ani5-750 desktop processor, but in some cases faster than the i5-750 thanksto the Hyper-Threading support. The recently announced Intel i5-660 isprobably a closer match in performance (oranges to apples price comparisonof $200 to $700 for the CPU). to:content-type; @ testfreaks.com [Jan-16-10] (0 Comments) GPS units have come a long way in a short period of time. In the past onlya barebones GPS could not be purchased for less than a couple hundreddollars. Nowadays a decent brand name unit can be bought for less than aC-note. For a few more dollars features such as traffic, voice recognitionand Bluetooth hands free capability can be available. Epson WorkForce 1100 Printer @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-16-10] (0 Comments) Our review of Epson WorkForce 1100, a wide format printer that allows you to use papers up to 13 OCZ @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-15-10] (0 Comments) For the year of 2010 the main concentration of the memory companies has been the SSD (Solid State Drive). In fact the responses to solid state memory products has been so positive that even the major companies are starting to develop interesting product solutions for both the consumer market and the enterprise market. OCZ Technologies, one of the industry giants has also adopted the change towards solid state and this time around is introducing many improvements to already existing SSD products as well presents new revolutionary products which generate speeds that quite frankly may just seem ungodly. Mushkin Blackline kits announced @ eteknix.com [Jan-15-10] (0 Comments) Mushkin have today announced the launch of their three new Blackline series DDR3 kits. 4 weeks left to win a XFX Radeon HD5770 1Gb Graphics Card with eTeknix.com and XFX @ eteknix.com [Jan-15-10] (0 Comments) ***4 weeks left to win a XFX Radeon HD5770 1Gb Graphics Card***You may have seen the article we posted that gives you the chance to win an XFX Radeon HD5770 1Gb Graphics CardThis is your chance to win an *XFX Radeon HD5770 1Gb Thermaltake TR2 RX 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-15-10] (0 Comments) TR2 series from Thermaltake is targeted to users on budget. Lets see if the 750 W model from this series is a good option. CES 2010 Smartfish @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-14-10] (0 Comments) While attending Showstoppers during CES 2010 convention TechwareLabs was introduced to the Smartfish Technologies who showed off two of their new products called ERGOMOTION Keyboard and the ERGOMOTION mouse. OCZ plan to go back to their roots @ eteknix.com [Jan-14-10] (0 Comments) OCZ are a very well established company when it comes to highly overclockable memory with fantastic performance and stability. So lord only knows what they were thinking when they thought they would try something new. Sapphire HD 5670 1GB GDDR5 Graphics Card @ modders-inc.com [Jan-14-10] (0 Comments) New to the Sapphire line ofgraphic cards is the HD5670. This card is just below the 5700 series cards butit performs to near the same level. With DirectX 11 capabilities and otherfeatures found on higher end cards this one you will want to try out. ATI Radeon 5670 Videocard @ rbmods.com [Jan-14-10] (0 Comments) ATI has released their latest DirectX 11 card so today we are taking a look at a 5670 that we recieved from ATI for testing, we are going to run it with both some DirectX10 and 11 tests and also see how it does in various benchmark programs, so stick around. Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 1200Watt Power Supply Video @ eteknix.com [Jan-14-10] (0 Comments) Today we’re looking at the thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 1200Watt power supply. This power supply (even from the name) is a beast and rightly so being from one of the most trusted manufacturer’s on the market, and having a continuous stream of power at 1200watt Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Jan-14-10] (0 Comments) Today AMD announced the availability of their Radeon HD 5670 Series. HIS has chosen to design a custom PCB and uses an Arctic Cooling thermal solution to keep their card cool. Even though it uses an active fan, the card is easily one of the quietest cards on the market, underlining its potential media PC use. SilverStone Fortress FT02 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-14-10] (0 Comments) Fortress FT02 is a hybrid steel/aluminum case where the motherboard is rotated 90 just like the cases from SilverStone Raven series. Lets take an in-depth look on this new release. Spotlight Cooler Master @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-13-10] (0 Comments) CES 2010 brought developments from all of the manufacturers looking to improve their product lines and make them more appealing to consumers and retailers alike. Cooler Master was no different and this year you can look forward to many new products from the maker of the popular HAF case and V10 heatsink. All Core i7 Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-13-10] (0 Comments) A quick reference table showing the main specs of all Core i7 models released to date. Updated to include new models. 3R System iCEAGE Prima Boss II CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-13-10] (0 Comments) We teste iCEAGE Prima Boss II, the newer version of the good Prima Boss CPU cooler from 3R System. Will it overperform its predecessor? Check it out! Enermax MODU87+ 700 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-13-10] (0 Comments) Enermax MODU87+ is the 80 Plus Gold certified series from Enermax, meaning efficiency of at least 90% at typical load and 87% at light and full loads. Lets dissect the 700 W model from this new series. XFX 650 W XXX Edition Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-12-10] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the second power supply being offered by the traditional video card manufacturer XFX, a 650 W model dubbed XXX Edition. [News] VIZO EZ-SURF Fanless Notebook Cooler @ virtual-hideout.net [Jan-11-10] (0 Comments) Before I attempted to install the sticky rubbery tape thingy, I meanthe Everki @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-11-10] (0 Comments) Everki a company many of us here is the states may have never heard of. Being established roughly 4 years ago, they have made a pretty good impression on those in the Europe area. It was only a few months ago when Everki expanded to United States where they wish to make yet and even bigger impression on those with a mobile lifestyle. Patriot Gear Box Network Device @ rbmods.com [Jan-10-10] (0 Comments) Many have or are looking at setting up a home server to store media files, backups, maybe even set an FTP server and print server. But for home use, a dedicated server for this use is really overkill. Sure, one can use excess hardware, or a previous main system as a server, but the extra desk space and electricity consumed can add up quickly. Patriots Gear Box gives all these services while small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. Shuttle Revolutionizes Mobile Platforms @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-10-10] (0 Comments) Shuttle is introducing a standard that will allow laptops, netbooks, and notebooks to be modular. . . down to the very last component. A simple swap of the motherboard now becomes possible and will completely upgrade your laptop extending its life indefinitely. Asus P7P55D Premium Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-10-10] (0 Comments) With the advent of Intel releasing the LGA 1156 socket ASUS has launched nothing short of 17 different socket 1156 motherboards based on the newer P55 chipset. We decided to take this time to look at one of the more elite socket 1156 motherboards from ASUS, the P7P55D featuring SATA III, SLI and Crossfire, a remote for overclocking and a 48 Hybrid Phase cooling design. All together the P7P55D looks to be a mighty board but does it have true substance or is it just another board for ASUS to add to the market? Join me while I investigate and test the new ASUS the P7P55D Premium. CES 2010 Samsung Announces 3D TVs @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-09-10] (0 Comments) For Samsung, one of the major themes for the year 2010 will be a Cooler Master V6 and V6 GT Heat Sinks @ legitreviews.com [Jan-09-10] (0 Comments) Continuing to make the rounds here at CES, we dropped by to see Cooler Master at the new Aria Hotel at the Las Vegas City Center. The first item of note from our visit was the Cooler Master V6 GT. This is a reasonably sized heat sink with plenty of cooling power... Sapphire HD 5870 Vapor X - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Jan-08-10] (0 Comments) TheATI 5 series Direct-X 11 capable graphics cards are flooding on tothe market with numerous versions and models spanning a wide range ofprice / performance ratios. The 5700 series (5770 & 5750) havebolstered the budget options but ATI have continued to push ahead withthe top-end performance cards with the 5970 being the front-runner sofar it would seem.The 5870 was the first card to hit the shop shelves and Sapphire hasbeen keen to include it into their Vapor-X range. Featuring a customcooler, the card has a 20MHz boost for the RV870 core and a larger50MHz increase on the memory clock. The tweaked version aims to improveupon the already highly-praised original 5870 released back in theautumn so let’s take it for a spin... CES Unveiled 2010 Event Coverage @ techwarelabs.com [Jan-07-10] (0 Comments) With CES Unveiled tonight the biggest consumer electronics convention of 2010 is underway. Products from over 40 different companies were on display. The event geared toward giving members of the press a glimpse of what we can expect to see each of them announce and show off over the next 5 days during CES 2010. While browsing the floor we stopped by several of the booths and have previews of what consumers can expect for 2010. Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-07-10] (0 Comments) Cooler Master is launching a new version of their ber-popular CM 690 case, dubbed CM 690 II. Lets see what is new. Crucial M225 64GB 2.5" SSD @ rbmods.com [Jan-07-10] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at a SSD drive from Crucial. We are going to test this drive out in both in normal daily usage and also in some benchmarks to really see what type of performance we can expect from it. Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced Midtower Case @ legitreviews.com [Jan-06-10] (0 Comments) Overall, I really like the Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced PC gaming case. It is very easy to work in and on. The ability to remove items from the case that are not needed or to make room for things like dual radiators without cutting up a perfectly good case is a really big plus. The ability to use multiple 120mm or 140mm fans, and combinations thereof, to cool the case is a big plus. I also really liked the overall look of the case. It has simple lines and not an in your face aggressive design, but more blending in and not look out of place in my living room. CES Unveiled Press P @ bigbruin.com [Jan-06-10] (0 Comments) It is January, so that means it is time for the International Consumer Electronics Show, or CES. The 2010 edition finds the show back in Las Vegas, Nevada ready to show the world what is new and exciting in consumer electronics, personal technology, and computing. The show officially kicks off on January 7th, but some events take place in the days before. Core i5-661 CPU @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-06-10] (0 Comments) Our review from Core i5-661 (3.33 GHz), one of the first processors with an integrated graphics processor to arrive on the market, and an overview of the new 32-nm CPUs Intel will be launching this week. Brother HL-2140 Laser Printer @ hardwaresecrets.com [Jan-05-10] (0 Comments) Review of Brother HL-2140 monochrome laser printer. MSI Wind-Top AE2220-25SUS PC @ benchmarkreviews.com [Jan-04-10] (0 Comments) MSI has taken their portable Wind-series netbook computer system and combined it with the functionality of a full-featured desktop ASUS K42F Notebook w/ Intel Core i5 540M Arrandale CPU @ legitreviews.com [Jan-04-10] (0 Comments) The ASUS K42F-B1 14-inch notebook was amazing to use! This notebook is very fast as you saw from the numerous benchmarks that we threw at the Intel Core i5 540M processor. When the dust settled the Intel Core i5 540M was on average 40-50% faster than Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor. This is due to the fact that the Arrandale processor has HyperThreading technology and therefore twice as many threads, but it also has to do with Turbo Mode and the Intel HD Graphics. When it comes to Blu-ray playback, gaming or Croptography performance the Arrandale processor really looked great and is no doubt a processor that has plenty of muscle behind it... Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 @ rbmods.com [Jan-04-10] (0 Comments) Intel sees a big market share when it comes to CPUs, but the one place where AMD remains competitive is budget processors. Lets see how Intels latest socket 775 offering, the E6750, fares. NZXT Lexa S Case @ rbmods.com [Jan-02-10] (0 Comments) In a slumping economy, cheap, stylish cases are all the rage. Read on for a full review of the Lexa S from NZXT. SKYlasers 125mw Green Laser @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-31-09] (0 Comments) The ultimate in geek toy and second only to a real light sabre is a green laser. Today TechwareLabs checks out the portable green laser pointer from SKYlasers rated at 125mw. With 125mw of power at your fingers you will find lighting matches and burning holes easy. Does SKYlasers offer something unique in this market for their cheap price? You betcha. TWL News Message @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-31-09] (0 Comments) Back in August we first reported this website and these tactics to you. Recently we decided to take a fresh look at Elite Camcorders and see if their attitudes towards their customers had changed for the better. We decided to phone in an order for the same digital camera to see what the outcome would be. Kingwin Lazer Series 1,000W Power Supply @ pcper.com [Dec-31-09] (0 Comments) The Kingwin Lazer Series LZ-1000 PSU with Crystal Cube modularcable management delivered good voltage regulation (especially on theimportant +12V rails) with relatively clean outputs and good efficiency.The LZ-1000 PSU is very quiet at low to mid power levels, includes a goodassortment of both fixed and modular cables/connectors, and features whiteand blue LED lighting for added visual impact. Overall the LZ-1000 id agood job and is available at an affordable price. LanCool PC-K56W Mid-Tower Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-31-09] (0 Comments) Computer cases with enough features and cooling to please any gamer are rapidly dropping in price. Manufacturers are noticing the demand ASUS RT-N13U SuperSpeed N Wireless Router @ tweaktown.com [Dec-30-09] (0 Comments) We have had a couple of ASUS wireless routers and in true ASUS fashion these have been great performers with tons of extras stuffed inside. Today we take a look at another wireless home router, the ASUS RT-N13U.This is a multi-function router, access point, repeater, print server, and NAS. That is quite a lot to stuff into one product. So lets see if all of these things can work well together or if they will cause the RT-N13U to split at the seams under the load. Tyan S5502 Server/Workstation System Board @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-30-09] (0 Comments) Today we look at an offering from Tyan, a company which has been in the server and workstation business a long time and their newest Intel platform the S5502 which brings with it a host of power and support. The S5502 offers users and IT administrators all new levels of power and performance in a package which can be installed in a typical ATX desktop case. We do just that and then test this system in both roles to find out just how powerful the S5502 is and what if any its issues are. Wacom Intuos4 and Bamboo Tablets @ pcper.com [Dec-30-09] (0 Comments) Both of these products definitely had their pros and cons, but Ithink in the right hands both of them would work beautifully in anyprofessional or consumer-level graphics environment. Overall, theperformance king was definitely the Intuos4, but I have to give an honorablemention to the Bamboo because it definitely had many of the basic features Ithink consumers will be comfortable with. Ultra X4 600W and 1050W Power Supply @ rbmods.com [Dec-30-09] (0 Comments) It has been about 2 years since Ultra, innovator of the modular cable power supply, has introduced a new line of power supplies; the Ultra x3 series was available in wattages up to 1000 Watts. With their latest offering, the x4, Ultra ups the ante with a 1600 Watt model, along with a 500, 600, 850, 1050, and 1200 Watt standard ATX units, as well as a micro ATX Razer Imperator Laser Gaming Mouse @ benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-29-09] (0 Comments) The company name Razer is practically synonymous with PC-gaming peripherals. Their wide selection of gaming keyboards, mice, and other ASUS P7P55D Premium Motherboard @ legitreviews.com [Dec-28-09] (0 Comments) As was the case with the ASUS P7P55D Deluxe, using the ASUS P7P55D Premium was a great experience. We were able to really push the overclocking envelope of our i5 750 CPU. If you plan to watercool, this would be a great motherboard to get your hands on, as it has the capability of pushing any current 1156 CPU past the limits of air-cooling. Coupling this motherboard with an upcoming Intel i3 CPU should result in some impressive clock speeds! Xigmatek Balder @ technic3d.com [Dec-28-09] (0 Comments) The Xigmatek Balder SD1283 Heatsink arrived Technic3D. Balder, God of Light & Beauty, is the first Xigmatek HDT product which comes with Mirror HDT base. It is compatibility with Intel Core i5 (LGA 1156 ), Core i7 (LGA 1366), LGA775 & AMD AM2/AM3. It is not only bright Nic kel heat-sink and white LED fan, but also dual fan installation option . See you in the following Review the Balder compared with many oth er Cooler on a Intel Core i7 920. Evercool HPH-9525EA CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-24-09] (0 Comments) This time we tested Evercool HPH-9525EA, a CPU cooler with a horizontal heatsink, blue LED 95-mm fan and three heatpipes. Check it out! Verizon HP Mini 1151NR Netbook @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-24-09] (0 Comments) Review HP Mini 1151nr netbook with wireless broadband access that is being offered in the US by Verizon. SATA 6Gbps Implementation Investigated ASUS vs. GIGABYTE P55 @ tweaktown.com [Dec-24-09] (0 Comments) At first the lines appeared to be drawn down manufacturers lines; GIGABYTE chose to use a digital switching mechanism and ASUS chose to add an additional bridge chip from PLX. The lines became blurred when it came to light that ASUS also used a switch on the P7P55D-E and P7P55-E LX, similar to GIGABYTEs method. For all of the marketing that came from ASUS, their IO Level UP appears nearly identical to what GIGABYTE has done on their P55A boards.The first shot in the marketing war was clearly fired by ASUS; reviewers were getting hit with digital fire before we even saw a SATA 6G hard drive or USB 3.0 drive enclosure. Today we are going to look past the marketing and take a look at two motherboards and see how they perform with SATA 6G. XFX 850W Black Edition Power Supply @ legitreviews.com [Dec-23-09] (0 Comments) With the fan out of the way we can get a look at the heat sinks and capacitors inside the XFX 850W Black Edition Power Supply. All of the capacitors are high quality Nippon Chemi-Con. Those who are really into power supplies just Everything You Need to Know About Batteries @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-23-09] (0 Comments) Everything consumers need to know about batteries. AMD 785G Roundup @ technic3d.com [Dec-23-09] (0 Comments) The ASUS (M4A785TD-V EVO), Gigabyte (MA785GT-UD3H) and Sapphir e (PURE AM3RS785G) Mainboards with AMD 785G Chipset arrived Technic3D. We check the three Mainboards in a Roundup on Windows 7 and Kubuntu 9 .10 Sharkoon SATA QuickPort USB 3.0 "Toaster" 2.5 and 3.5-inch Docking Station @ tweaktown.com [Dec-22-09] (0 Comments) A company by the name of Sharkoon made the hard drive toaster famous several years ago when it launched its first QuickPort docking station product.Sticking with the times, Sharkoon is back again and has just launched its SATA QuickPort USB 3.0 Toaster 2.5 and 3.5-inch Docking Station. It offers up to 5Gbit/s transfers, which is faster than SATA-II and only a little slower than SATA-III at 6Gbit/s. [Affiliates News] 2009 Christmas Special:Philips X-treme Power +80 Halogen Bulbs @ aphnetworks.com [Dec-22-09] (0 Comments) We have many traditions here at APH Networks. From our yearlysite themes to specialized annual contests, there are quite a few things welook forward to doing year after year. And by All Core 2 Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-22-09] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables containing all Core 2 Solo, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme CPUs released to date. Updated. Roccat Arvo - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Dec-22-09] (0 Comments) Asa company based entirely around the gaming peripheral industry,Roccat have gained a reputation for manufacturing top quality,high-performance products that deliver for all levels of gaming. The Valo, the company’s first venture into the keyboard market, wasconceptually very good but a software typing bug and the phenomenallyhigh price tag were the undoing of the keyboard. Roccat have movedswiftly in launching the Arvo; marketed as a compact gaming keyboardand at a much reduced price, Roccat seem to have finally hit the rightballpark. That said; let’s see if Roccat have been able to iron out allthe bugs this time and come up with a winner? Read on to find out. Arctic Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo Pro GPU Cooler @ tweaktown.com [Dec-22-09] (0 Comments) Most of the cooler submissions I have received lately are better than stock temperatures, but some require $80 to be spent for a lot of flash and very little gain. Seeing such things, I had sort of lost hope for the GPU air cooling segment, and assume manufacturers were throwing in the towel and allowing end users to just go to water cooling as the way to combat, sometimes well over 80 degree temperatures, like when my GTX 280s are Folding.Today we are looking at a submission from Arctic Cooling, the Accelero Twin Turbo Pro. By now I would assume most of you have seen the numbers produced by the Accelero line up of products. Up to now, every time I see a post in a forum about one, members are very pleased with their results and the fact that they dont have to beg, borrow, or steal the money to afford the cooler in the first place. There is already a Twin Turbo as well, but Arctic Cooling is attempting to improve on an already good cooler. NVIDIA 3D-Vision:Blu-Ray, Cameras, Projectors @ benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-22-09] (0 Comments) Benchmark Reviews tested the NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision Gaming Kit when it originally launched back in January, 2009. Comprising a set of Intel Launches Pine Trail Technology for Atom Netbooks @ legitreviews.com [Dec-21-09] (0 Comments) The Intel Pine Trail platform looks fairly solid with the exception of HD video playback. With HD video content clearly being the direction that the market is headed it would be nice to be able to playback HD content right our of the box with no issues moving into 2010. Not having native hardware H.264 or VC-1 decoding is a disappointment, but at least the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 has hardware acceleration for MPEG-2. The NVIDIA Ion platform can do it and the upcoming Ion 2 platform will continue to give the NVIDIA Ion chipset a reason to be bought since the Intel Atom platform suffers on HD video decode performance. The nice thing about Pine Trail is that the two chip design will open up more space for third-party HD video decoders, which is key to the advancement of netbooks in general... CM V8 Intel 1366 @ technic3d.com [Dec-21-09] (0 Comments) The Cooler Master V8 Heatsink arrived Technic3D. See you in t he following Review the V8-Series compared with many other Cooler on a Intel Core i7 920. ECS, eVGA, Gigabyte, MSI P55 Motherboard Roundup @ legitreviews.com [Dec-21-09] (0 Comments) Present for this review are products from ECS, EVGA, Gigabyte, and MSI. ECS represents the budget option with their P55H-A which has a budget price but enthusiast features. MSI steps up the price with their P55-GD65 which sits closer to the average price, quality and feature-set for a P55 motherboard. EVGA bumps the price up into the enthusiast price-range while offering a board geared primarily towards overclocking enthusiasts in the EVGA P55 FTW. Finally, Gigabyte sits on top with price and features and is the only board to feature USB3.0 and SATA-III connectivity with the P55A-UD6 motherboard. Antec CP-1000 Power Supply - The CPX Form Factor @ pcper.com [Dec-20-09] (0 Comments) The Antec CP series power supplies occupy a nitch market because oftheir larger form factor and as a result they can only currently be used inonly three Antec cases. Overall the CP-1000 proved to be a good PSU and itsmain strengths are virtual silence at mid to lower power levels at anaffordable price. Corsair Dominator 6GB PC3-12800 RAM @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-18-09] (0 Comments) With the introduction of the Core i7 processors came the idea of triple channel RAM. This development has enabled companies like Corsair to start producing RAM that is aimed more at performance than ever before. The Dominator CM3X2G1600C8D 6 GB kit is one of such RAM kits aimed at gamers and intensive computer users all around the world. Is this kit worthy of the Dominator name? Read on and find out... Evercool HPK-10025EA CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-18-09] (0 Comments) This time we tested Evercool HPK-10025EA, a CPU cooler with an horizontal heatsink, 100-mm fan and four heatpipes. Check it out! Zalman ZM600-RS Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-18-09] (0 Comments) Today we are going to dissect the 600 W model from Zalmans RS power supply series, which is based on a resonant switching (RS) design. Is it a good buy? AMD gets back in the development game with OpenCL tools and drivers @ tweaktown.com [Dec-17-09] (0 Comments) This article is going back to the same two articles where I talked about how both AMD and NV approach the same item; gaming. In both I talked about the way the most current GPU from AMD (the 58xx series), while very fast, is still lacking due to fundamental design issues. While it will not affect many games, it does hinder it when it comes to processing anything other than graphical information.This article is going back to the same two articles where I talked about how both AMD and NV approach the same item; gaming. In both I talked about the way the most current GPU from AMD (the 58xx series), while very fast, is still lacking due to fundamental design issues. While it will not affect many games, it does hinder it when it comes to processing anything other than graphical information. Samsung SyncMaster P2350 LCD Monitor @ benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-17-09] (0 Comments) Desktop PCs have come to a point where your digital experience will be limited to the capability of your monitor. With high end Core 2 Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-17-09] (0 Comments) Cooler Master has just released a new version from their HAF 932 case targeted to AMD/ATI fanboys. What is so special about this new case? Lets see. Thermaltake BlacX Duet Hard Drive Docking Station @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-16-09] (0 Comments) If you have multiple hard drives, are a computer technician, or find yourslef constantly installing and uninstalling hard drives then you need to read our review of the improved BlacX Duet. With room to install 2 hard drives simultaneously and swap either at the push of a button the BlacX Duet should find a home on your desk and we tell you why. Thermaltake Level 10 Chassis - Can BMW change PC @ pcper.com [Dec-16-09] (0 Comments) Something that might not be obvious from the pictures:the Level 10is LARGE. It is 12.6 inches wide, 24.5 inches deep, 26.3 inches high, andweighs nearly 50 pounds empty! The handles on the top and the basedefinitely come in handy. While I had no trouble transporting the case fromthe office into my photo studio by myself (the case is well balanced,) theadditional handle in the base was nice to have. If two people are used tocarry the case, this extra handle makes it a breeze. Zalman ZM770-XT Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-16-09] (0 Comments) Zalman ZM770-ZT is a 770 W power supply featuring modular cabling system and a heatpipe to cool down the components from the secondary. Lets see if this is a good unit. Swiftech Apogee XT Extreme CPU Waterblock @ legitreviews.com [Dec-16-09] (0 Comments) Swiftech says that the new Apogee XT Extreme CPU waterblock has an average 3 degree improvement over its predecessor, the Apogee GTZ i7. This has me very excited as a 3 degree jump in performance would be worth the $79.95 MSRP. It is only $20 more than the GTZ i7 and it includes the all the mounts that would be needed to move from LGA775 to 1156 to 1366. In the past each one of those steps would have cost an extra $10. That was a nice change on Swiftechs end... The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide 2009 @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-15-09] (0 Comments) Everyone knows that a geeks favorite things are gadgets, gizmos, and pizza pockets. In fact its a well known fact that we geeks are all competing for who has the most and best gadgets. In the spirit of the holidays TechwareLabs has put together the Ultimate Gift Giving Guide that should help you in making some choices for that geek in your life, even if that geek is you. Jetway JBC230C63P-330D-W Ion Nettop - Unboxing and Undressing Video @ tweaktown.com [Dec-15-09] (0 Comments) Jetway get in on the NVIDIA Ion nettop small system action with its JBC230C63P-330D-W computer. We unbox it and take a look inside the system on video.Its a doozey of a model name, but what it represents is Jetways first NVIDIA Ion based nettop. Watch our unboxing and undressing video, as we give you a short tour of the JBC230C63P-330D-W. Hit the play button now! Logitech diNovo Edge Mac Edition @ aselabs.com [Dec-15-09] (0 Comments) Media center setups are now a part of many homes, and with thatcomes the need to have good input devices to handle the functionalityof the setup. Logitech steps forward with the diNovo Edge and reallybrings home what it means to be a major player in the input devicemarket. This product does pretty much everything right. Seasonic X-650W PSU @ technic3d.com [Dec-15-09] (0 Comments) The new Seasonic X-650W (SS-650KM) PSU with 80+ Gold arrived T echnic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (54A), 120mm Fan, 6x SATA hard disk connectors and 4x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. SteelSeries Siberia V2 Pro Gaming Headset @ tweaktown.com [Dec-15-09] (0 Comments) On the slab today we have some new and improved cans from SteelSeries with some interesting updates to a functional and already proven design.Most notably, the updates include a microphone boom built into the headset and a USB soundcard module. Checking out the back of the pack, we can see that the frequency range is a wide band from 10 to 28,000Hz, which is more than adequate for gaming, movies and music on your computer. The Ultimate Gift Giving Guide 2009 @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-14-09] (0 Comments) Everyone knows that a geeks favorite things are gadgets, gizmos, and pizza pockets. In fact its a well known fact that we geeks are all competing for who has the most and best gadgets. In the spirit of the holidays TechwareLabs has put together the Ultimate Gift Giving Guide that should help you in making some choices for that geek in your life, even if that geek is you. Noctua NH-D14 Cpu cooler @ rbmods.com [Dec-14-09] (0 Comments) Noctua is well known for their top of the line cpu coolers, they have now developed a new cooler which is about twice the size of their older ones. Noctua coolers have always been quite big but this takes the prize so it is going to be interesting to see how well it performs. From; bh=k4hgRIWnatUsI2+Y3qTiWl1/Trbquu1ATQeoRqwYiUc=; @ ccereviews.com [Dec-14-09] (0 Comments) Today we feature the 32GB Corsair Flash Survivor GT, the secondlargest flash drive in the family. The Corsair Flash Survivor GT, alsoavailable in a 64GB size, boasts a water resistant aircraft-grade aluminumhouse as additional features to a lightning fast drive. Win Colin McRae Dirt-2 from Benchmark s @ forum.benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-13-09] (0 Comments) Win Colin McRae Dirt-2 from Benchmark Reviews. Benchmark Reviews is giving away a free copy of Colin McRae Dirt-2 (Steam/PC) to one lucky Nexus LOW-7000 R2 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-12-09] (0 Comments) We tested LOW-7000 R2, a low profile CPU cooler from Nexus with four heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check it out! First SATA 6G SSD Arrives:Marvell controller prototype tested! @ pcper.com [Dec-12-09] (0 Comments) The burst read rate on the Marvell prototype drive is able toperform at a significantly higher level pulling 90 MB/s MORE data than theIntel drive. That is a 33% increase in performance over one of the fastestSSDs on the market today. The difference is even more dramatic when lookingat the performance of the Marvell drive compared to the standardspindle-based hard drives. Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-12-09] (0 Comments) Corsair has recently released their first case, a USD 300 beast that is targeted to be the most complete case in the market. Lets check it out. Tuniq Tower Extreme @ technic3d.com [Dec-11-09] (0 Comments) The Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. Se e you in the following Review the Tunig Extreme with one 120mm fan an d five Heatpipe Direct Touch compared with many other Cooler on a Inte l Core i7 920. Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Dec-11-09] (0 Comments) Companiesare now becoming wise to the fact that revising an existingproduct is often an all together better choice than starting fromscratch to try and create something intrinsically different. In this instance, Tuniq, a subsidiary of Sunbeamtech, have attempted toimprove upon the Tower 120 design. Now christened the Tower 120Extreme, this CPU cooler has been beefed up a little to make it morecompatible with the newer Intel Nehalem architectures through a seriesof improvements designed to uprate the cooling capabilities. Let’s takea better look at the product in question. Zalman ZM500-RS Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-11-09] (0 Comments) Zalman has recently releases a power supply series based on a resonant switching (RS) design. Lets see if the 500 W model from this series is a good buy. NZXT Tempest EVO Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-11-09] (0 Comments) NZXT has just revamped their Tempest mid-tower case, adding some nice aesthetic details to it. Is it a good buy? Lets see. Seagate FreeAgent Theater+ HD Media Player @ legitreviews.com [Dec-10-09] (0 Comments) Seagates FreeAgent Theater+ is one of the most versatile media players on the market. Based on the Realtek 1073 chipset, the guts of the Theater+ are technically the same as the Patriot Box Office. Doing a side-by-side comparison, however, shows the Seagate to be a tad quicker when navigating around menus and playing files. The operating systems for devices featuring the Realtek processor are notoriously clunky or bland. Not so for the Seagate. The OS is actually quite sleek almost minimalist. Everything you need is there and is easily accessible. In fact, my 5 year old was able to pick up the remote and navigate successfully to The Clone Wars TV Series Blu-ray-rips that I stored locally on the FreeAgent hard drive... Rosewill Green Series 630 W (RG630-S12) Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-10-09] (0 Comments) Rosewill Green Series 630 W (RG630-S12) is an inexpensive power supply, costing only USD 70. But is it a good product? Lets check it out. Seagate FreeAgent Go ST910004FAA2E1-RK @ benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-10-09] (0 Comments) Mobile storage of music, videos, pictures, files, and pretty much anything else you can think of is rapidly becoming more and more Understanding the 80 Plus Certification @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-10-09] (0 Comments) The 80 Plus certification for power supplies is around for a while, but recently they created three additional classes:Gold, Silver and Bronze. Learn what they really mean. Updated to include the new Platinum certification. MSI Big Bang Trinergy P55 3-Way SLI Motherboard @ pcper.com [Dec-09-09] (0 Comments) Of course one of the biggest features of the Trinergy is in itsnamesake:triple SLI support. By integrating the NVIDIA nForce 200 chipwith the PCI Express channels coming from the Lynnfield processor MSI bringsus the first motherboard to truly and correctly support 3-Way SLI and 3-WayCrossFireX multi-GPU solutions on the P55 platform. Zowie Hammer E-Sport Headset @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-09-09] (0 Comments) The newcomer Zowie releases its first gaming-grade headset and we tested it. Zalman MS1000-HS2 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-09-09] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the latest steel mid-tower case from Zalman, MS1000-HS2, which features six hot-swap bays and more. Areca ARC-1680X PCIe Eight-Channel External SATA/SAS RAID Controller @ tweaktown.com [Dec-08-09] (0 Comments) For years enthusiasts looking to add a high performance RAID controller to their system have flocked to Areca Technology. Arecas reputation was built on their ability to design and sell controller cards that were able to perform very well, especially in RAID 0, an array type that is mainly used by computer enthusiasts since it is the fastest array possible. Areca is in a sense the underdog of the HBA industry; LSI and Adaptec both have a majority of their sales going to system integrators and Areca HBAs are mostly found in DIY computer systems.Today we are looking at the Areca ARC-1680X, a SATA/SAS controller that has two SFF-8088 external miniSAS connectors. The 1680X is a first generation SAS controller that still uses PCIe 1.0 8x to interface with your PC (or Mac). NZXT Panzerbox Aluminum Mid-Tower ATX Case @ pcper.com [Dec-08-09] (0 Comments) The Panzerbox also has room for custom watercooling solutions withdual radiators as well as enough real estate for a couple 10.5 Cooler Master NotePal X2 Laptop Cooler @ benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-08-09] (0 Comments) Learning from the past has allowed Cooler Master to improve upon an already successful design. The NotePal X2 is a next generation cooler Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Dec-07-09] (0 Comments) The Lian Li PC-B26FB stuffs the high quality interior we have come to expect into an edgy and fairly elaborate exterior. Along the clean lines and top cover with two additional fans, you get a large, blue ring of light in the front. The CaseKing KingMod Edition adds sound insulation material to the chassis to drown out some of the noise the PC makes. Thermaltake Vi-On HDD Enclosure @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-05-09] (0 Comments) Vi-On is an external hard drive enclosure featuring eSATA port and a fan that changes its speeds according to the temperature of the hard drive. Seventeam ST-650P-AF Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-05-09] (0 Comments) Today we are going to dissect Seventeam ST-650P-AF. Is it a good product? Can it deliver its labeled power? Check it out. Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750W Power Supply @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-04-09] (0 Comments) Current power supplies are all about efficiency and power and for good reason, you want enough power for power hungry system while being efficient enough not to destroy your power bill. Thermaltake has updated their famous Toughpower line with the newer Toughpower XT 750w which we will be looking at today. Noctua NH-D14 140mm CPU Cooler @ tweaktown.com [Dec-04-09] (0 Comments) Noctua, who is already well known for having great performance in their coolers, and at almost silent operation, had recently released a new 140mm fan, the NF-P14. This fan boasts more CFM and lower noise than the already good NF-P12 that Noctua users are accustomed to seeing and using. From previous testing, I can see a bit of room for improvement on CFM, but to do that and actually lessen the noise levels, now this I got to see!Aside from the noise levels, Noctua super sized the cooling capabilities of this version, not unlike the V10 concept, but Noctua saw no need for the third radiator, or a TEC for that matter. The new release utilizes two large fin assemblies and two fans to get the job handled. Knowing what I have seen from Noctua, I am excited to say the least. Technic3D/Zerotherm Core92 @ technic3d.com [Dec-04-09] (0 Comments) The Apack ZEROtherm Core92 CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review the Zerotherm with one 92mm fan and Heat pipe Direct Touch compared with many other Cooler on a Intel Core i7 9 20. Seagate Barracuda XT SATA-6G Hard Drive @ benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-04-09] (0 Comments) Somewhere between the speed of Solid State Drive technology and the reliability of value-priced Hard Disk storage is the Seagate TRENDnet TV-M7 7-Inch Wireless IP Camera Monitor @ tweaktown.com [Dec-03-09] (0 Comments) Not too long ago we showed you how you could simply and inexpensively setup a home monitoring network using PoE and IP cameras. So now that you have built a four camera setup, how do you monitor it without the need to have a computer sitting right next to you all the time?TRENDnet has a very good answer for you and one that does not need to always show off what is going on with the cameras. This is the TRENDnet TV-M7. The TV-M7 is a 7-inch Wireless Camera Monitor that also doubles as a digital photo frame, media player, Clock, Calendar and a host of other features. This means that you can place this out in the open and feel safe in the knowledge that it will not be too obtrusive. Choiix Air-Through Notebook/Laptop Cooler @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-03-09] (0 Comments) Looking for a Laptop cooler? You may be in luck. Check out the Choiix Air-through thin cooling pad with USB hub for the Apple Macbook and other notebooks after the break. nVidia Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-03-09] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all nVidia graphics chips available on the market, from GeForce 4 MX 420 to GeForce GTX 295. Updated to include GeForce 205 and 310. Xigmatek Bifrost VD1065 Video Card Cooler @ benchmarkreviews.com [Dec-03-09] (0 Comments) Too much attention is paid to the CPU when we discuss aftermarket coolers, maybe because removing the VGA cooler can void the warranty on Intel Shows 48-core x86 Processor as Single-chip Cloud Computer @ pcper.com [Dec-03-09] (0 Comments) First, the The iPhone becomes a victim of its own popularity @ tweaktown.com [Dec-02-09] (0 Comments) It is no secret that the Apple iPhone is one of the most owned smart/entertainment phones in the world. It is also no secret that more than half of the phones out there on the market are jailbroken and of those a large number are both jailbroken and unlocked. This is a figure that drives Apple absolutely bananas. They hate the fact that users have control over what they can and cannot do with their phones.But now we see something new, Apple and its global partners may actually have a friend (although an unintentional one). With the sudden creation of a string of worms for the iPhone software, we have a real answer to the scare tactics that Apple has tried to use. But is this a real threat, or does it once again play on user ignorance to exploit a known hole in a rather insecure operating system? EnerMax Aeolus Laptop Cooler @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-02-09] (0 Comments) TechwareLabs reviews the Enermax Aeolus, a laptop cooler named for a god of winds. Take a look with us, as we see if it produces a gale, or just a faint breeze. Patriot Box Office HD Media Player Firmware P02 Update @ legitreviews.com [Dec-02-09] (0 Comments) This week Patriot released their first firmware update for the Box Office media player. This beta P02 firmware adds support for Blu-ray ISO files and gives the player support for multi-channel HDMI audio out. With the newest firmware installed, we immediately tried to play an ISO ripped from a Blu-ray disk. The file played with no hesitation. In fact, my receiver even picked up the LPCM via the Patriots HDMI out. Mission accomplished, Patriot. Well done! Below we see the Patriot Box Office playing a Blu-ray ISO. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Dec-02-09] (0 Comments) The Spire Slide Pro is an enclosure which offers simple installation in form of a hard drive tray. It also comes in all different flavors for both IDE or SATA drives and features a backup functionality. It is priced about 2 Euros cheaper than any other enclosure on the market. Did Spire remove crucial features? Roccat Kova Mouse @ rbmods.com [Dec-02-09] (0 Comments) Today we have a new Roccat product on our test bench, they sent us their latest mouse that they named Amacrox Free Style 650 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-02-09] (0 Comments) Amacrox is a new player on the power supply market, with its products being manufactured by FSP. Will their Free Style 650 W unit survive our tests? Lan Gear Introduces Da Box 100:Spy Pics and Special Edition @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-01-09] (0 Comments) Although DA BOX footprint is only 166 square inches, this true Small Form Factor case accomodates everything its ATX counterpart does:tall heatsink (up to 190 mm high), long video card (322mm long / 347mm without the optional 92mm intake fan), full ATX PSU, All that in a beautiful, 2mm thick, black anodized brushed aluminum shell. Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional @ techwarelabs.com [Dec-01-09] (0 Comments) TechwareLabs reviews the X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro, a sound card aimed at the hardcore gamer. Take a look with us as we see if this card can bring the thunder. Thermaltake Element T Gaming Case @ legitreviews.com [Dec-01-09] (0 Comments) The Thermaltake Element T gaming case has its cons as every case does with less than $100 for a price tag, and at $59.99 plus shipping, I can say that it clearly fits in that category. However, the amount features definitely outweighs the amount of flaws, and I can honestly say that it was a blast to set up a system in this chassis. With the Element T you can get what every gamer wants at a price point most anyone can afford... TrickleStar PC TrickleSaver @ bigbruin.com [Dec-01-09] (0 Comments) Today on the Bigbruin.com test bench we have the TrickleStar PC TrickleSaver. The concept is pretty straight forward... Plug the unit into the wall, attach a power strip, plug All Phenom Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-01-09] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Phenom and Phenom II models released to date. Updated to include the latest models. All Athlon 64 Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-01-09] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon II X2, Athlon II X3 and Athlon II X4 models released to date. Updated to include the new Athlon II X3 CPU. Canon Rebel T1i Digital Camera @ hardwaresecrets.com [Dec-01-09] (0 Comments) Review of the Rebel T1i (a.k.a. EOS 500D), a 15-megapixel SLR camera from Canon supporting hi-def 1080p movie recording. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Dec-01-09] (0 Comments) NZXT has taken the Tempest chassis and updated it with numerous small and large improvements. Now called the Tempest EVO it does not only feature design updates but new additions in fuctionality as well. All this, while keeping the same introductory MSRP as the original. Domino ALC Liquid Cooling by CoolIT Systems @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-30-09] (0 Comments) There are a lot of choices on the market today to cool your CPU, which range from all-in-one kits to modular kits, but by far the Domino from CoolIT is one of the best we have seen. Lian Li PC B25F - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Nov-30-09] (0 Comments) LianLi are well known for their flush designed cases, with smoothelegant styling and high construction values. Once again we have onethat seems to tick all the boxes at first look, but will it live up toour testing? The B25F on the surface seems pretty standard Lian Li, butit comes with some interesting features that should peak the interestof more than a few. Galaxy and Palit GeForce GT 240 - More 40nm from NVIDIA @ pcper.com [Nov-30-09] (0 Comments) The difference between the two GT 240 cards is significant though -both in terms of performance, power and price. The Galaxy card was by farthe most efficient and will come in a good $30 less expensive than thePalit card. The Palit card though is far and away the better performer -the difference built on the use of GDDR5 memory (rather than GDDR3) andhigher core and shader clock speeds. AVIVO PureVideo HD DXVA GPU Acceleration Guide @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-30-09] (0 Comments) HTPCs and HD content are growing more and more around the GPU industry. ATI and NVIDIA have been working on technologies to playback and Zalman CNPS9900 NT CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-28-09] (0 Comments) We tested Zalman CNPS9900 NT CPU cooler, which has two circular heatsinks with heatpipes and a 120 mm fan between them. 8 Way Thermal Interface Material Roundup @ rbmods.com [Nov-27-09] (0 Comments) Thermal conductivity is another way to say heat transfer, and good thermal conductivity to your heatsink means lower temps for your processor. Thermal interface material is an important part of the thermal interface between your heatsink and processor. It fills the microscopic pits and valleys that can form between two pieces of metal. Since the thermal interface material has better thermal conductivity than air, more heat can flow from the heat source (processor) to the heat dissipation device. NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 Video Card Round-Up @ tweaktown.com [Nov-27-09] (0 Comments) What my Kingston HyperX DDR3-2000 CL8 KHX2000C8D3T1K3/6GX 6GB Memory Kit @ tweaktown.com [Nov-26-09] (0 Comments) The HyperX line-up of memory hasnt always been the first choice by enthusiasts; not to say that the memory is poor in anyway, its just that the likes of Corsair, OCZ and G.Skill usually push their memory modules faster and work on a lower quantity at the high-end by vigorously hand picking each memory chip that is put onto a memory module. These memory makers strive for the absolute bleeding edge of memory technology, while Kingstons HyperX brand sticks to a more moderate level, but they are relatively still fairly high at the top end.Kingston is no slouch here today, though; no, not at all. In our hands we have a Kingston HyperX DDR3-2000 triple-channel 6GB memory kit with a cache latency rating of 8-8-8-24 at 1.65 volts and it also comes with Intel XMP support to allow for easier overclocking on Intel X58 Express based motherboards that are teamed up with a Core i7 processor. Eviant 7″ Digital TV @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-26-09] (0 Comments) Eviant has develop a couple of products which will have consumers taking a second look at what small portable TVs have to offer. Choixx Mini Air - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Nov-26-09] (0 Comments) Anyonewho has used a laptop for any length of time will be all toofamiliar with the temperatures they can put out, including burning somepeople as plenty of articles have claimed. High temperatures for longperiods help to shorten the life of any electrical device, so coolingis something that most people will be concerned about.With laptops this is much harder to deal with when compared to desktopcomputers due to their limited size, and inaccessible parts. Choiixhope to solve this conundrum with their Mini Air-Through coolingdevice, a laptop stand with integrated fan and 4 port USB hub. Read onto see how it performed. Nexus RX-8500 850 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-26-09] (0 Comments) Lets take on this 850 W from Nexus, featuring a modular cabling system, a dual-transformer design and an ultra low noise fan. Intel Core i7 960 CPU @ technic3d.com [Nov-26-09] (0 Comments) The Intel Core i7 960 CPU arrived Technic3D. We will check the new CPU from Intel against the Intel Core i7 975 Extreme, 920 and the AMD Phenom II 940/965 on Windows Vista. Overclocking over 4,1 GHz wit h Water-Cooling and more see you in the following Review. Razer Death Adder V2 @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-25-09] (0 Comments) In the competitive gaming world of today, it is always a battle to have the latest and greatest. To keep up with the times, Razer released an upgraded version of the popular Death Adder. Will the differences between the old Death Adder and the new one amount enough to translate into extra kills, read on and find out. Podcast With NVIDIA ION Case Mod Contest Winner @ modders-inc.com [Nov-25-09] (0 Comments) Modders-Inc sits down and has a talk with Bill Owens of MNPCTech about his Ultra X4 750W PSU Giveaway @ forum.rbmailing.com [Nov-25-09] (0 Comments) We are giving away a Ultra X4 750W PSU. So what do you have to do? Gigabyte MIB T5140 Case @ technic3d.com [Nov-25-09] (0 Comments) The Gigabyte MIB T5140 is the next mini-ITX Case in the Techni c3D Editorship. The case are compact designed for HTPC with a external FSP 600W PSU. You can see that in the following Review from Technic3D . Thermaltake BlacX Duet HDD Docking Station @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-25-09] (0 Comments) BlacX Duet is an external hard drive docking station that allows you to connect up to two hard disk drives externally to the PC by just inserting them on the available slots. Radeon HD 5770 CrossFireX Performance Scaling @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-25-09] (0 Comments) This article is all about answering one question:how well does the Radeon HD 5770 scale in CrossFireX performance tests. Benchmark TRENDnet 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router @ techgage.com [Nov-25-09] (0 Comments) Travel often? Need a full-featured router, but not itsfull-featured size? If so, the TEW-654TR deserves your attention.Despite its small size (smaller than an iPod classic), it delivers alot of functionality, including the ability to act as an AP and also awireless card. It also happens to offer great performance, and a pricetag of under $60. Logisys NP160 Laptop/Notebook Cooler @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-24-09] (0 Comments) Over the last 3 decades, laptops have sky-rocketed to become one of the largest industries inside consumer electronics, and as more and more of us strive to have the newest and greatest out there, we find ourselves spending a good portion of our SilverStone Nightjar 400 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-24-09] (0 Comments) SilverStone has released a completely fanless 400 W power supply, thus producing absolutely no noise, with a high-end design. Can it survive our tests? Lets see. DirectCompute Benchmark 0.35 with OpenCL support @ ngohq.com [Nov-24-09] (0 Comments) Our very own Pat has released a new version ofhis DirectCompute Benchmark. This small tool now allows you tobenchmark both DirectCompute and OpenCL general-purpose computing APIsby calculating tons of FFT-like data and some memory transfers. Thisversion adds full OpenCL support, shaders profile selection, versionsreporting and some basic results validations. NZXT Gamma Gaming Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-23-09] (0 Comments) Whether you just need a computer for surfing the web or if you are on a quest to construct the ultimate gaming machine, it all begins NZXT M59 Mid-Tower Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-21-09] (0 Comments) I am a case snob. The cases I like are brushed aluminum, have removable motherboard trays, neatly rolled edges, finished interiors, cable OCZ Colossus 3.5-in Solid State Drive @ pcper.com [Nov-21-09] (0 Comments) OCZ has brought a worthy contender with their first 3.5 Ultra X4 500 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-21-09] (0 Comments) This time we are going to review the 500 W from the new X4 power supply series from Ultra, which features a fully modular cabling system and single-rail design. SilverStone SG04B-H Computer Case @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-20-09] (0 Comments) Sometimes you want the best of both worlds, you want a small easily tote-able case and all the graphics power of a good gaming caliber rig. I give you the Silverstone SG04. QNAP TS-419P NAS 4-Bay Network Storage @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-20-09] (0 Comments) Benchmark Reviews has monitored the network storage industry for several years now, and the same three features have always held the Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Nov-20-09] (0 Comments) Thegraphics solution world is constantly evolving with visual qualitybeing stepped up at an ever-growing exponential rate. The launch ofWindows 7 and with it the tantalising prospect of DirectX 11 games isperhaps not so much just a single step up but a whole flight of stairsdesigned to deliver unparalleled graphics quality. With nVidia sliding by the way side, ATI is setting about monopolisingthe market rolling out numerous members of its 5 series cards, each ofwhich offers a different price/performance ratio, following the mainlaunch of the 5870 – a card which packed some serious performance andcertainly turned heads at the beginning of the DirectX 11 era.However, with DirectX 11 games still very much on the horizon and priceof the 5870 way over budget for many enthusiasts, the inevitableintroduction of the 5850 followed shortly. Based on the same RV870core, codenamed Cypress, but located inside the $250 price bracket, the5850 should consolidate the performance achieved by its bigger brotherplacing it in the upper mid-range section so as to push all the buttonsfor DX11 enthusiasts. Seagate Barracuda XT 2 TB Hard Disk Drive @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-20-09] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the performance of the first SATA-600 hard disk drive to arrive on the market, Barracuda XT from Seagate. Mushkin ATI 4850 512Mb UltimateFX Video Card @ hardwareslave.com [Nov-19-09] (0 Comments) When I thought that nothing can surprise me and that Ive seen every product packaging there is on market Mushkin has been able to surprise me. They are very well known for their great visual design, but to receive the graphic card in the wooden box?!? Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P @ technic3d.com [Nov-19-09] (0 Comments) The Gigabyte GA-MA790FXT-UD5P Mainboard arrived Technic3D. The GA-MA790FXT-UD5P introduces Gigabyte Ultra Durable 3 technology on la test AMD socket AM3 platform with featuring 2 oz copper PCB and furthe r helps to reduce the system temperature and dramatically enhance the performance. Based on AMD 790FX chipset, the GA-MA790FXT-UD5P supports the generation of 45nm AMD Phenom II series processors, integrated DD R3 memory controller, HyperTransport 3.0 technology links and dual PCI Express 2.0 graphics interfaces (running at x16 and x16) for ATI Cros sFireX support. We check this on Windows 7 and Kubuntu 9.10 nVidia Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-19-09] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all nVidia graphics chips available on the market, from GeForce 4 MX 420 to GeForce GTX 295. Updated to include GeForce GT 240. AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-19-09] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all AMD/ATI graphics chips available on the market, from Radeon 9200 to Radeon HD 5970. Updated to include Radeon HD 5970. Antec Notebook Cooler 200 @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-19-09] (0 Comments) Convection is when moving air transfers heat to or from a surface. This is the method used by most laptop coolers to keep your CPU, GPU Patriot Box Office HD Media Player @ legitreviews.com [Nov-19-09] (0 Comments) The performance of the Patriot Box Office HD Media Player was incredible. High definition movies and lossless music played quickly and stutter-free. Even large-format images that we captured in JPG or TFF looked great on our TVs. Overall, we were really pleased with this device and would recommend it over others in this price range mainly because we can use a local hard drive. Unlike the Western Digital where the WDTV Live can partner with a USB connected drive externally, the Patriot Box Office solution is sleeker and more functional... A-DATA SH93 Waterproof and Shock Resistant Portable HDD Video @ tweaktown.com [Nov-19-09] (0 Comments) We were first sent the SH93 320GB yellow waterproof and shock resistant portable HDD for video review two weeks ago or more, but on first attempt we managed to kill the device by getting a little too excited with it.The A-DATA SH93 is a portable hard drive coming in sizes of 320GB, 500GB and 640GB with design choices of racing car style yellow or red. It is built using highly durable rubber and plastic and is able to stand drops and incidents with water, as long as it is turned off and the USB cable lid is closed. Western Digital WD TV Media Player @ bigbruin.com [Nov-19-09] (0 Comments) The Western Digital WD TV has plenty of attributes to help it score at the top of the list of media players I have checked out so far. It has a slick but simple appearance, the user interface is attractive and easy to use, the system is quick to respond to commands from the remote control, it supports plenty of file formats, and it has HDMI connectivity. Left 4 Dead 2 @ bit-tech.net [Nov-18-09] (0 Comments) */The crucial question on the minds of many is obviously going to be whether or not it’s worth forking over for //Left 4 Dead 2 considering that their original game has such an active modding community, with new maps released fairly regularly. The answer is a definite ‘Yes’. Popcorn Hour C200 Networked Media Tank/HTPC @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-18-09] (0 Comments) One of the best way to save money and still get a kick ass home theater set up has always been three words, build it yourself. Now the company Saybas is changing that and hopefully for the better with the Popcorn Hour C200. The Popcorn Hour C200 is a Network Media Tank that promises to pack a wallop when it comes to home theater set ups. Thanks to Saybas you now have the option to purchase one of their sleek looking Popcorn Hour C200 units and still have enough in your budget to purchase a few of the latest blockbusters. Ladies and gentleman follow me as I review Saybass Network Media Tank, the Popcorn Hour C200. AMD Radeon HD 5970 2GB - AMDomination @ pcper.com [Nov-18-09] (0 Comments) The new AMD Radeon HD 5970 graphics card takes PC gaming performanceto a completely new level by combining a pair of Evergreen-based GPUs on asingle PCB, 2GB of GDDR5 memory and plenty of headroom for overclocking.For a single card system, the performance that the HD 5970 provides issimply unmatched but that does not mean the card is without its slightmisgivings. NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 Video Card P @ legitreviews.com [Nov-17-09] (0 Comments) The GeForce GT 240 is NVIDIAs latest performance-class GPU that enables the mainstream PC to become vastly more functional and enjoyable. Compared to PCs using integrated graphics that struggle with todays increasingly graphical and GPU-computing workloads, systems outfitted with GT 240 offer great general gaming performance, Power Gaming (PhysX acceleration + 3D Vision), and GPU Computing at under $99. With the addition of a GeForce GT240, a PC can also provide smooth HD video playback from Bluray, DivX, and Flash 10.1 sources, while also facilitating seamless HD video creation and editing. The concept of Power Gaming is more than just high performance graphics. Gamers using a GeForce GT 240 can enjoy the latest games with PhysX and 3D Vision for a truly immersive gaming experience... be quiet! E7-450W PSU @ technic3d.com [Nov-17-09] (0 Comments) The be quiet! Straight Power BQT E7-450W arrived Technic3D. Se e you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with four +1 2V rails (18A), 120mm Silent Wing Fan, 5x SATA hard disk connectors, 1 x PCI-e 6-Pin and 1x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. Better than the CM-E7-480W PSU? Podcastudio USB By BEHRINGER @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-16-09] (0 Comments) The PC users out there today who are looking to put together their own little studio without much coin, read on as by the end of this review, you will probably be ordering one for yourself. Thecus N0204 miniNAS Pocket RAID Storage @ legitreviews.com [Nov-16-09] (0 Comments) The Thecus N0204 miniNAS is said to be the worlds smallest fully-featured NAS device. Measuring in at just 132 x 88 x 63 mm exterior, one could easily mistake the N0204 as a regular external hard drive. However, look closer and you will see a very capable two-bay NAS device that fits right in the palm of your hand. Thecus manages to make this work by using two 2.5 SATA hard disks, providing up to 1TB of storage. That means that this device uses laptop SATA hard drives or 2.5 Ultra X4 750W PSU Giveaway @ rbmods.com [Nov-16-09] (0 Comments) This time you can win a Ultra X4 750W PSU, all you have to do is become a fan of our Facebook page. Can it get any easier? Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-16-09] (0 Comments) Stereo headsets are becoming an essential part of any modern PC and, like keyboard and mice before them, they are finally going wireless. Zotac IonITX-A @ technic3d.com [Nov-16-09] (0 Comments) The Zotac ION ITX-A Mainboard with Intel Atom 330 CPU and NVID IA GeForce 9400 Graphic arrived Technic3D. The Mainboard with HTPC fun ctions and Ion chipset see you in the following Review on Windows 7 Pr ofessionel 64Bit Performance, HD-Video and Game Benchmarks. Nexus NX-5000 PSU @ rbmods.com [Nov-15-09] (0 Comments) Nexus is well known for their silent products. They have everything from cases to cpu coolers and they all have one thing in common and that is.... SILENCE! Nexus focuses on silent products and have released alot of them lately which have turned out to be high quality products with the right price range. We were happy to recieve their new Nx-5000 PSU on the test bench so lets see if this PSU unit can follow the quality standards we expect from Nexus. Netflix on Playstation 3 @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-14-09] (0 Comments) Finally one of the most common complaints about the Playstation 3 the lack of support for playing Netflix movies instantly over the Internet was fixed. Lets take a look on how it works and quality. De-Branded HP Sempron LE-1250 PC @ monster-hardware.com [Nov-14-09] (0 Comments) Moving inside the case we find some interesting features. Only one of the side panels is removable (the other is riveted in place), while the CPU socket is located at the bottom of the motherboard. There is no front case fan; case cooling is handled by a single rear bottom case fan in conjunction with a side panel having an ~120mm area above the CPU that is punched full of holes so that it resembles the old wire mesh fan grill covers. Although this is a somewhat unusual arrangement its lack of extra case fans means it is quiet enough to be used as a HTPC IMO and works plenty well enough to cool the 45W Sempron CPU that resides on the ASUS board. The power supply leads on what I believe to be a 250W unit (HP Customer Card model number spec sheet) could be a little longer as things are a little snug but manageable. There are also a few other misc air intake holes spread around seemingly randomly on the De-Branded HP Sempron case. Gigabyte MA-785GPMT-UD2H Motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) TechwareLabs reviews the Gigabyte MA-785GPMT-UD2H, an AM3 board aimed at the HTPC market. See if this board has what it takes to deliver a star performance, or deserves an early curtain call. Is this board worth your cash and does it perform up to our standards? Read our review to find out. StarTech Dual-SATA HDD Docking Station @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) Benchmark Reviews has put a plethora of storage enclosures and systems through their paces and all of the predecessors fell neatly into XClio Godspeed One Advanced Mid Tower Case @ tweaktown.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) This time around XClio sent me a chassis with the budget builder in mind. Keeping a few tricks from its much larger brother, the chassis Im about to show isnt a completely stripped out shell. I have seen quite a few sub $50 chassis that arent much more than four walls, a roof and a floor. Sometimes they have fans, sometimes they have a window, and when you get really lucky, you can even get some LED lighting. This chassis from XClio isnt just budget, it houses all three of those things and still leaves you a bit of change for drinks after the build.Today we are looking at the Godspeed One Advanced from XClio, one of four chassis in the Godspeed lineup. Two of those are more basic builds and concepts, while the Advanced chassis keeps a few tricks of the more expensive chassis, and still can be had at a reasonable price. Xigmatek Midgard-W Computer Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) Xigmatek - A name that needs no introduction, But the first things that come to mind are CPU coolers, Right? A relatively young company, Technic3D/XFX Radeon HD5870 @ technic3d.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) The AMD Radeon HD5870 from XFX arrived Technic3D. Technic3D w ill check the HD 5870 in the following Review with a Resolution from 2 560x1600, 1920x1200, 1680x1050, the real Power Consumption and many mo re in new Games, against other Graphic Cards. You wait of the NVIDIA G T300 Chip? CoolerMaster Silent Pro M 600W Power Supply @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) CoolerMaster is a well known for making chassis, cooling, and power supplies amongst other things. They are one of those companies that are CM Storm Sentinel Advance Mouse @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) We tested the first gaming mouse to come out from CM Storm, the gaming brand from Cooler Master, the well-known maker of computer cases and CPU coolers. TweakTown System Builders Guides (SBG) are back! @ tweaktown.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) Long time TweakTown readers will remember our Vantec NexStar Vault NST-V290S2 2.5-inch HDD Enclosure @ tweaktown.com [Nov-13-09] (0 Comments) Portable storage products have come a long way. When the first USB portable drives were launched it was larger than the first Motorola cell phone. Just like cell phones, portable drives have shrank in size, but the features have grown to levels that we would have never thought of just a few years ago.Vantec recently released their answer for secure portable storage, the NexStar Vault. This portable secure 2.5 inch drive enclosure makes accessing your data easy with its simple to use built in keyboard that allows the drive to unlock your secure data. The drive is divided into two partitions, the open Public side and the secure Vault. The entire system is fairly sneaky; if you didnt realize what the system was the drive would be plugged in and the public option would be shown with no mention of the private data. Titan Skalli CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-12-09] (0 Comments) Today we reviewed Titan Skalli, a CPU cooler with a 100 mm fan and two copper heatpipes. Cooler Master Storm Sniper Black Edition Case @ legitreviews.com [Nov-11-09] (0 Comments) I have very little (if anything) bad to say about the Cooler Master Sniper Black Edition (SGC-6000-KXN1-GP). This is one very nice case. It has loads of room and is relatively light. It gives the end user the ability to remove unwanted items, add in needed items, and reconfigure fan locations. As open as the case is it is very quiet; on low you dont even know the system is running. I turned it off once by accident by hitting the power button because I had the LEDs off and I thought the system was off. With the case on high it will be noticeable, but I dont see you having to turn up the TV due to it... Thermaltake Element G Case @ modders-inc.com [Nov-11-09] (0 Comments) The people over at Thermaltake have unleashed the Element G on themasses. Does the gigantic gaming, glittering, gradational glaciated goodness Lucid HYDRA 200 Multi-GPU Technology Performance P @ pcper.com [Nov-11-09] (0 Comments) Lucid pointed out some newer games that did not yet have any SLI orCrossFire scaling with the latest WHQL drivers from NVIDIA and ATI – wehave seen this over the years where it takes time for the GPU vendors torelease updated drivers and profiles to get GPU scaling working. In thosecases, because Lucid’s software doesn’t require profiles in that sense, theHYDRA solution provided scaling when native options could not. If Lucid’ssoftware team lives up to its claims it could mean day-of-release scalingfor any PC title on HYDRA-enabled systems. ZOWIE Hammer Gaming Headset @ tweaktown.com [Nov-11-09] (0 Comments) The company bio of ZOWIE speaks of efficient durable products that come at affordable prices, much like a Kia or a Hyundai automobile. Funny about that, as ZOWIE`s Asia office is located inside the `Hyundai tower`.What we have are a set of two channel gaming headphones; a headset if you will. ZOWIE calls it the Hammer. So lets see if indeed we can deliver a blow or two. AMD Phenom II 955 @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-11-09] (0 Comments) Earlier this year, AMD released a few new processors that came along with there AM3 release. One of these was the AMD Phenom II 955, lets take a look at it and see how well it actually performs. Nexus RX-6300 630 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-11-09] (0 Comments) Lets take on this 630 W from Nexus, featuring a modular cabling system, a single-rail design and an ultra low noise fan. Galaxy GeForce GTX 260+ Razor Edition - Single slot performance @ pcper.com [Nov-11-09] (0 Comments) The Galaxy GeForce GTX 260+ Razor offers a unique spin the nowclassic graphics card from NVIDIA. Being able to fit the power of the GTX260+ GPU into a single slot air cooler design is definitely an engineeringfeat that should appeal to quite a few gamers out there and maybe even aselect few HTPC builders. Performance for the price was also impressive asit left the Radeon HD 5770 well behind in all of our testing. Kingston SSDNow V 40GB Boot Drive SSD @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-11-09] (0 Comments) For years, Kingston has sold system memory upgrade kits to help boost personal computer performance. Installing RAM is a simple process, Logitech Squeezbox Boom @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-10-09] (0 Comments) Like many people I an internet radio junkie and now I have the ability to listen to internet radio without the need to have my computer running. The Squeezebox Boom severs the ties between me and the computer room giving me the freedom to listen to my stations anywhere I want. Check out why I feel the Squeezebox Boom is an excellent buy and see why we awarded it our Awesome hardware Award. Nintendo Wii @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-10-09] (0 Comments) Our review of the Nintendo Wii video game console. VIA ARTiGO A2000 @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-09-09] (0 Comments) TechwareLabs reviews the VIA ARTiGO barebone system for its server capabilities and determines whether or not the extra work adds up to the extra saved bucks. ASUS P7P55D Deluxe (P55 Express) Motherboard @ tweaktown.com [Nov-09-09] (0 Comments) ASUS has always been at the forefront when it comes to new technologies. Lynnfield is no exception. At Computex we were lucky enough to see just how well this new technology would work and from there the birth of the new Lynnfield processor and P55 chipset has already caused a stir in the hardware community.On show for you today we have the P7P55D Deluxe board aimed at the mainstream segment. Hitting the shelves at $219.99 USD over at Newegg, Nehalem architecture now becomes more affordable and with plenty of style to boot. Tritton AX 720 Dolby Digital Surround Gaming Headset @ legitreviews.com [Nov-09-09] (0 Comments) The Tritton AX 720 is an excellent headset for taking advantage of your PC, Mac, Xbox 360, or PlayStation 3 digital audio while having chat for multiplayer network gaming. While the headset is very versatile and comes with an adapter to allow you to use it in analog mode with any audio source and microphone input, if you dont have optical audio out youll not get your moneys worth our of the AX 720. Thermaltake Toughpower XT 850W - A Second Look @ jonnyguru.com [Nov-09-09] (0 Comments) Not too long ago, I took my very first look at the ThermaltakeToughpower XT 850W unit and found it wanting. Thermaltake was anxious toimprove on things, and so they did; as I found in my last review when I sawwhat the new and improved 750W Toughpower XT could do. [News] OCZ Eclipse Double Laser Gaming Mouse @ virtual-hideout.net [Nov-08-09] (0 Comments) Having a good gaming PC is more than just about having a good CPU,GPU or motherboard. Having the proper input peripherals is also key to yoursuccess on the gaming battlefield. With keyboards and mice seeminglybecoming commodity products, with some prices in the single digit dollaramounts, this may not seem to be the case, but the increasing market forgaming-oriented peripherals has helped move along what otherwise would be astagnant market. Specifically, the market for gaming mice has had a two-fold effect:Besidespushing along the development of new feature, gaming mice have also keptalive the wired mouse. While many have switched to wireless mice, it seemsthat the gamer audience is not yet convinced. OCZ has been in the market forgamer-oriented peripherals for some time now, and one of their latestproducts, the Eclipse Double-Laser Gaming Mouse, promises to push theenvelope even further. Can it deliver? Nexus Edge Case @ rbmods.com [Nov-07-09] (0 Comments) Nexus is one of the leading manufacturers of computer power supplies and enclosures. Their products are combined with great quality with reasonable price. Today we will have a look at their newest enclosure Nexus Edge, which is aimed for enthustiastic markets and highend users. ATI Catalyst 9.11 Beta @ ngohq.com [Nov-07-09] (0 Comments) AMD has released a new build of their Catalystsoftware suite through their developer website. This particularsoftware suite updates both the AMD Display Driver, and the CatalystControl Center. This unified driver has been further enhanced toprovide the highest level of power, performance, and reliability. TheAMD Catalyst software suite is the ultimate in performance andstability. This driver came from the latest ATI Stream SDK and itincludes OpenCL support. DirectCompute Benchmark 0.25 @ ngohq.com [Nov-07-09] (0 Comments) Pat has released a new version of DirectComputeBenchmark. This tool allows you to benchmark DirectX 11 latestgeneral-purpose computing feature by calculating tons of FFT-like dataand some memory transfers. DirectCompute is an application programminginterface (API) that takes advantage of the massively parallelprocessing power of a modern graphics processing unit (GPU) toaccelerate PC application performance. Be advised that DirectX 11 andthe latest display drivers are required to run this benchmark. Xigmatek Bifrost VD1065 VGA Cooler @ tweaktown.com [Nov-07-09] (0 Comments) Xigmatek sends us another solution to just such a quest to improve the cooling of your precious graphics card. Im not exactly certain how it all came about, but this cooler is one I believe I may have seen before, in some fashion. Xigmatek, however, added their own flair, special touches and changed little things. It is, in its purist form very similar to the SilenX cooler I looked at back in February. Hopefully things have changed since then.Today we are looking at the Bifrost VD1065 from Xigmatek. They have provided me with a dual fan cooling solution that I may, or may not have seen before. I need to get some pictures and get myself a closer look to see what the Bifrost can offer end users in the pursuit of a better cooling solution. NZXT BETA EVO Computer Case/Chassis @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-06-09] (0 Comments) I know what youre thinking; Dj vu on the case review? Nope this is not the NZXT Beta being re-posted; this is the supposedly classier brother the NZXT Beta EVO. While still a budget case my biggest question is... Is the EVO worth the extra money? Follow me as I look at the newest revision of NZXT Beta promising to offer increased cable management and a revised interior layout. SilverStone Grandia GD04 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-06-09] (0 Comments) GD04 is the latest home theater PC (HTPC) case from SilverStone, featuring an aluminum front panel and available in two colors (black or silver). Lets check it out. Athlon II X3 435 Triple Core Processor @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-05-09] (0 Comments) With the ongoing buzz of people worrying about the economy and their own funds, the term Sapphire PurePSU 950W @ technic3d.com [Nov-05-09] (0 Comments) The Sapphire PurePSU 950W arrived Technic3D. See you in the fo llowing Review from Technic3D the PSU with six +12V rails (30A), 140mm Fan, 12x SATA hard disk connectors and 4x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. Can We Trust the 80 Plus Certification? @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-05-09] (0 Comments) Can we really trust the 80 Plus certification of a power supply? AMD Phenom II X4 965 Rev. C3:Taking Power Down a Notch @ pcper.com [Nov-05-09] (0 Comments) Taking the X4 965 down to 125 watts TDP is also a big win for AMD. A lot of major OEMs look down on CPUs that are above 125 watts for manydesktop setups. Having to add a lot of cooling to a design to handlehigher TDPs is a simple fact of life, but most manufacturers do not want tospend the time and money doing just that. ASRock ION 330HT-BD Nettop Unboxing and Undressing Video @ tweaktown.com [Nov-05-09] (0 Comments) During the Computex Taipei 2009 tradeshow earlier this year we first got a glimpse of ASRocks NVIDIA ION and Intel Atom based 1080p capable nettop. This is a very stylish and small system which impressed us and our readers greatly, especially considering it was ASRocks first attempt at such a product.Fast forward several months and ASRock continues on the good thing it has with this product and comes out with the second generation of its ION 330 series of nettop small computers. Asus EAH 4890 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Nov-04-09] (0 Comments) Withthe recent arrival of the new ATI Radeon HD 5 series graphicscards causing a great deal of interest, the previous best performingsingle GPU from ATI – the 4890 – has been left by the way side alittle. Although, on the whole, the ATI DX11 GPU launches have been agreat success for ATI, many users will still be sticking to the 4series, if not older, cards and as ATI seeks to monopolise theDirectX11 Market with nVidia’s Fermi Technology lagging far behind,it’s definitely a good time to be investing in a 4890 or other 4 seriesGPU. To further the lure of the 4890, ASUS have been quick to beef up thecard with a unique cooler allowing for increases to both the memory andcore frequencies. Being part of the “Formula” series is essentiallyequivalent to Sapphire’s Vapor-X or XFX’s XXX Edition cards whereby thestock 4890 is overclocked and tweaked to ultimately create a better,more unique card. Let’s take a look. First DirectCompute Benchmark Released @ ngohq.com [Nov-04-09] (0 Comments) A forum member by the name of Pat has recently releaseda new benchmark tool for DirectCompute. This tool allows you tobenchmark DirectX 11 latest general-purpose computing feature bycalculating tons of FFT-like data and some memory transfers.DirectCompute is an application programming interface (API) that takesadvantage of the massively parallel processing power of a moderngraphics processing unit (GPU) to accelerate PC applicationperformance. Be advised that DirectX 11 and the latest display driversare required to run this benchmark. Shattered Horizon PC Game and Interview With Maingear @ legitreviews.com [Nov-04-09] (0 Comments) Shattered Horizon is the highly anticipated first game from Futuremark Games Studio that immerses you in the cold reality of combat in space like no other game before. This multiplayer first-person shooter is played entirely in zero gravity. A catastrophic explosion on the Moon has filled near-Earth space with billions of tons of rocky debris. You and your friends will join intense 32 player battles to control hollowed-out asteroids, huge fragments of Moon rock and the ruined remains of the International Space Station... NZXT Gamma Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-04-09] (0 Comments) NZXT has just released another inexpensive mid-tower case, Gamma, which is based on the same internal body as M59 and Lexa S and priced at only USD 50. Is it a good case? Lets see. AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE 125W CPU Test @ benchmarkreviews.com [Nov-04-09] (0 Comments) In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the newly re-vamped AMD Phenom II X4 965 BE desktop processor. For all intent and purpose, the MmM Tutorial 5870 @ technic3d.com [Nov-04-09] (0 Comments) You can see the new Video Tutorial (in English and German) for Watercooling and Casemodding from ModMyMachine.com (powered by Techni c3D.com) on YouTube! The next Part for Watercooling on a AMD HD5870 or HD5850 are ready now! More you can see on Technic3D in this Time. Antec Mini Skeleton-90 Open Air Mini-ITX Case @ tweaktown.com [Nov-03-09] (0 Comments) Back in May we looked at the Antec Skeleton and I was quite pleased with what Antec was offering in their uniquely designed open air chassis. I loved the concept and using and installing components in it was a breeze. The top mounted fan worked wonders for keeping RAM and chipset coolers full of cool air flow, greatly reducing the ambient air the motherboard sat in. the biggest complaint I had then was head room for CPU coolers. Lets see what they have come up with this time.Today we are looking at the Mini Skeleton-90 from Antec. This version is a mITX compatible, sized down model of the Skeleton I previously reviewed. Since things were so easy and pleasurable to use the first time around, I dont expect many issues, aside from cooler clearances. Enough with what I expect, lets get to the images and let the product speak for itself! Patriot Box Office Media Player @ hardwaresecrets.com [Nov-03-09] (0 Comments) Review of Patriot Box Office Media Player, a USD 130 device for playing movies, music and pictures on your TV. Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Cpu Cooler @ rbmods.com [Nov-03-09] (0 Comments) It was a long time ago since we looked at a Zalman product, today though we have their latest cooler on the table. We recieved a sample of their CNPS10 Extreme Cpu cooler that we are going to compare vs a well performing Noctua cooler both under stock speed and overclocking. ASUS G51VX-A1 15.6-inch Gaming Notebook @ tweaktown.com [Nov-02-09] (0 Comments) Back again with a new notebook and this time we are checking out the ASUS G51VX gaming notebook. It is a very nice change of pace to see a full on gaming notebook sitting on my desk rather than another netbook. ASUS is certainly more known for its netbooks than anything else, but the company knows how to build a nice gaming notebook, too.As long as a gaming notebook can be carried to and from the LAN party without giving you a hernia, gamers are usually OK with the size of the machine. You have to make compromises with any gaming notebook; they are expensive, loud and lack power compared to gaming desktops. However, for certain users the gaming notebook is the way to go. If you are that type of user, the ASUS G51VX I am checking our today may be exactly what you need. Thermaltake XT PSU Giveaway! @ jonnyguru.com [Nov-02-09] (0 Comments) JonnyGURU.com and Thermaltake have teamed up to giveaway 5Thermaltake Toughpower XT Cable Management 750W (W0229RU) power supplies.These units are currently going for roughly $109.98 @ mWave which means weare giving out over $500 worth of Thermaltake goodness. To show that weappreciate all of our readers, we are opening up the contest globally soeveryone has a chance to Win. Cooler Master Sentinel Advance Gaming Mouse @ modders-inc.com [Nov-02-09] (0 Comments) This technological marvel utilizes the latest innovations incutting-edge technology:5600 DPI twin laser, rapid fire mode, internalSentinel-XT memory and our patented security, Storm GuardT. The SentinelAdvance is designed for one purpose and one purpose only - to search anddestroy. Overpower your enemies with speed and precision beyond theirimagination. Conquest is at your fingertips - Sentinel Advance. AMD Athlon II X2 240e Processor @ techwarelabs.com [Nov-02-09] (0 Comments) TechwareLabs reviews the AMD Athlon II X2 240e, a low power consumption CPU aimed at the budget-minded. See if this CPU has the muscle to power your next Home Theater PC, or is just a waste of silicon. Western Digital WD TV Live HD Media Player @ legitreviews.com [Nov-02-09] (0 Comments) Almost everything I have in my video library played with the WD TV Live HD. Ripped and downloaded music and playlists (with album art), pictures from my digital camera stored on USB adaptors and my home network, High Def and Low Def movie rips. The media server even allowed you to toggle between audio tracks that were present in your media file. This thing is amazing! Not every 1080p file played as smooth as the trailers we talked about above, but those were rare occurrences. For instance, when I pointed the WD TV Live to a Blu-ray rip of... QNAP TS-419P Four-Bay Turbo NAS Server @ tweaktown.com [Nov-02-09] (0 Comments) After looking around it was clear that most consumers NAS servers were all in the same boat, great specifications for the entire NAS except for the processor. QNAP has taken note and has just released the new TS-419P Turbo NAS with a 1.2 GHz processor that is bound to perform better than the slower offerings from others.Generally a large speed increase means a significant price increase, but the new TS-419P is priced well within the consumer market range and is one of the best values going into the 2009 holiday shopping season. If there is someone special in your life this shopping season and they take pictures on a digital camera often, then what could be a better gift than the gift of security? be quiet! TFX-300W PSU @ technic3d.com [Nov-01-09] (0 Comments) The be quiet! BQT TFX-300W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in t he following Review from Technic3D the PSU (ITX compatible) with two + 12V rails (14A/16A), 80mm Fan and 2x SATA hard disk connectors. Spire Blackmoon Series 550W @ rbmods.com [Nov-01-09] (0 Comments) Spire is one of those manufacturers everyone knows. Their productline includes fans, coolers, cases and powersupplies. We have reviewed many of their products in the past and today we will have a look at Spire Blackmoon Series 550W power supply. Will it be as high quality as previous powersupplies we have reviewed from Spire? Read and find out. MSI P55-GD80 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-31-09] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on one of the most overclocking-oriented socket 1156 motherboards from the market, MSI P55-GD80. ASUS U-75HA 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-31-09] (0 Comments) Today we tested the 750 W power supply from ASUS, which isnt sold in the US. Is it a good pick? Lets see. Sandisk UltraBackup USB Flash Drive @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-30-09] (0 Comments) We all have at least one type of portable memory storage unit laying around the house filled with music, work, pictures, videos or what have you. But now those guys from Sandisk have created the first flash drive with a nMediaPC HTPC 8000 Wooden HTPC Case @ legitreviews.com [Oct-30-09] (0 Comments) The HTPC 8000 from nMediaPC is different to say the least. With its almost all wood construction its unlike any case I have ever had. With its style being that of something out of the 1940s it might look a little out of place in most of todays sleek AV setups. I have had more than one my woodworking nut friends say they loved the looks of it, and I had several people ask me where I got the old radio. That got me thinking that it would be a nice case for a rec-room, man cave, behind a bar, or could even make for a nice garage juke box... Left 4 Dead 2 Demo AMD and NVIDIA Graphics Performance @ pcper.com [Oct-30-09] (0 Comments) If you are like most people and have a monitor that runs at1920x1200 or 1920x1080 then obviously you are going to be able to play L4D2without any issue using the lowest end cards tested here that will start atabout $130. If you are one of the lucky few that owns a 30 Steelseries Siberia v2 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Oct-30-09] (0 Comments) Asall good companies do, SteelSeries have taken one of their existingproducts, and made a series of improvements, upgrades and enhancements.The original Siberia headset, already a success, did have a number offlaws; perhaps the most notable of all was the microphone. The V2should be able to put all this right as well as a few other bits andpieces. So can the Siberia headset be transformed from a good headsetto a great one? Let’s take a look... Thermaltake Element V Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-30-09] (0 Comments) Thermaltake has just released a new full-tower case within their Element series, called V. Lets see what is new on this model. Logitech G27 Racing Wheel @ rbmods.com [Oct-30-09] (0 Comments) Logitechs acclaimed G25 has been given a refresh in the form of the G27. Logitech claims to have addressed users issues with the G25. Lets take a look at the G27s new features. USB 3.0 and SATA 6G Performance P - ASUS brings the goods @ pcper.com [Oct-30-09] (0 Comments) To be sure, 150 MB/s is a HUGE gain over current USB 2.0 speeds of35 MB/s or so and anyone that is dependent on external storage or anystreaming data over USB connections is going to love the bandwidth increasewe are seeing today. Keep in mind that the USB 2.0 controller on the P55chipset has had more than 9 years to evolve to where it is at today whilethis is the first publicly available implementation of USB 3.0. We willsurely see more speed as the months and years progress, but for now I haveto say that I am ready for USB 3.0 accessories to hit the shelves. Samsung UN55B8000 55 inch LED TV @ tweaknews.net [Oct-29-09] (0 Comments) After over a month and a half of daily use, the Samsung UN55B8000 can be summed up as a mixed bag of great and not so great characteristics. The first thing to mention and the distinguishing feature is the 1.2 inch depth profile. There is no consumer grade TV this side of perhaps an OLED display that at the time of this review is as thin as this model. The second is the color reproduction. This by a small margin has the best color reproduction I have seen to date. Couple these with the overall aesthetics and improved USB video, mp3 and photo functionality and at first you would think this is a touch down for Samsung. But hold on. Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-29-09] (0 Comments) We reviewed Cooler Master Hyper TX3, a CPU cooler with a 92 mm fan and three copper heatpipes. be quiet! SFX-350W PSU @ technic3d.com [Oct-29-09] (0 Comments) The be quiet! BQT SFX-350W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the PSU (ITX compatible) with two +12V rails (14A/16A), 80mm Fan, 2x SATA hard disk connectors and 1x PC I-e 6-Pin. Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Message-Id: @ techpowerup.com [Oct-29-09] (0 Comments) The Lian Li PC-V351 is one ultra compact enclosure, without many of the expected shortcomings. It can swallow a big CPU cooler and long graphics card while managing to keep things cool and quiet. You even have the choice of up to 6 colors - a first for an all aluminum enclosure. NZXT Zero 2 Computer Chassis/Case @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-28-09] (0 Comments) Picking out the right gaming case can be a very tough choice with the ever expanding market, new ideas and fantastic looking innovative designs coming out of a large lineup of companies. With the larger more expensive internal parts putting out more heat, a gaming case that allows more airflow will be needed. NZXT hopes the Zero 2 will fill the gap and targets not just the gamer but also the standard home user by offering a case with cooling and expansion. Check out our review to see if the new NZXT Zero 2 is suited for your needs. Gigabyte GTX 260 Core 216 Super Overclock Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Oct-28-09] (0 Comments) Today we get our first ever look at a video card from Gigabyte, the GTX 260 Core 216 Super Overclock. Thats a mouthful, but I suppose we have NVIDIA to thank for that! This video card from Gigabyte features the wildly popular GTX 260 core 216 GPU, but does fine screening of the cores to get the very best. These top bin chips are then mated to a PCB that features an extra 2 ounces of copper on the PCB, along with high quality voltage regulators, to bring you the highest clocked GTX 260 core 216 of any manufacturer. The standard core clock of 576MHz has been bumped up to 680MHz, which is an 18% frequency boost over the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 reference design. With clock speeds like this you can expect 3% better performance than standard GTX 275 graphics cards... Thermaltake Element G - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Oct-28-09] (0 Comments) Inorder to achieve and become a “great” product, a case needs tosucceed in a number of different areas. It not only has to keep theinternals safe and secure, and with plenty of cooling but also lookstunning too. Modders and enthusiasts pride themselves on theaesthetics of their enclosures and so the style, shape and evenlighting of a chassis are hugely important.Thermaltake’s latest addition to their Element series, the Element G,aims to succeed at all these aspects as well as having a few tricks upits sleeve. Without giving too much away just yet, let’s take a betterlook. Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset @ legitreviews.com [Oct-27-09] (0 Comments) People will ask, Is this headset really better than the Jawbone or BlueAnt? If you are strictly measuring the overall quality of the headset by the sound volume and ability to dampen or reduce environmental noise, then picking a winner out of this lot is a toss-up. On the other hand, if you are looking for the best sounding, best looking, most comfortable, and longest battery life in the bunch, the Plantronics Discovery 975 wins hands down. The fact that Plantronics improved their battery case and included a never-before-seen LCD screen to give you battery status on the headset and case is amazing... OCZ Technology Agility 120GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive @ tweaktown.com [Oct-27-09] (0 Comments) When it comes to solid state drives, most people tend to think of the technology in 2D terms, kind of like a sliding scale. The controllers come from just a few companies; JMicron, Samsung, Indilinx and Intel and the products brought to market from these controllers tend to line the scale in that order. OCZ plays the game differently, thinking in 3D, adding an additional slide to the scale. This 3D approach to the OCZ SSD product line means that you will need to become more involved during your research stage of the buying experience. Luckily OCZ has done a fabulous job of detailing the product information on their website and divided products according to their speed instead of product launch date.Today we are looking at the OCZ Technology Agility Series, OCZs mainstream SSD. The Agility is just one of many drives sold by OCZ that uses the Indilinx Barefoot controller. Lets have a look at the Agility specifications and see what sets this product apart from other Indilinx drives sold by OCZ. NZXT M59 Classic Series Mid Tower Gaming Chassis @ modders-inc.com [Oct-27-09] (0 Comments) Marketed as a gaming mid-tower case the M59 offers up featureslike clearance for 10.5 inch graphics cards, support for water cooling, anda well ventilated design. We will see how well the case handles a budgetsystem. Video p of the GIGABYTE EX-58 EXTREME2 motherboard @ tweaktown.com [Oct-26-09] (0 Comments) Late last week we gave you an exclusive look at GIGABYTEs upcoming P55A motherboards. We promised this week we would also give you a look at the upcoming GIGABYTE EX-58 EXTREME2 motherboard.As with the refreshed P55A motherboards, the EX-58 EXTREME2 motherboard carries the same 333 theme. The triple three theme means that SATA3, USB3 and triple power USB has been added to the new version of the popular EXTREME motherboard for the high-end Core i7 processors. Seagate 1.5 Tb Mod Part 2 @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-26-09] (0 Comments) Already supercharged your Seagate 1.5 Tb drive and looking to find out what the next step is? The answer is simple:RAID. Join Artiom as he reveals the benchmarks behind the Modified ST31500341AS as well as answering a lot of the questions we were asked after the first editorial. Intel Launches TRIM Firmware For 34nm SSDs @ legitreviews.com [Oct-26-09] (0 Comments) With the release of firmware version 02HA, the Intel 34nm SSD family becomes even more impressive. Intel delivered on their promise of releasing a non-destructive firmware update that supports the Windows 7 Trim command along with an end user tool to allow users to optimize the performance of their SSD on Windows XP and Vista operating systems. Those that have the 160GB 34nm SSDs got a very nice performance boost this morning as well. By just installing this firmware update you will see an instant performance boost on the sequential write speeds that allows you to reach speeds well over what you could have gotten with the existing firmware version... Enermax ECO80+ 620W SLI PSU @ rbmods.com [Oct-26-09] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at a PSU from Enermax, a well known power supply manufacturer. We received a sample of their ECO friendly 80+ and SLI certified PSU. This unit has 620W and should be quite silent if we look at the specifiations. Lets have a closer look at this unit and how it can perform. Corsair TX950W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-24-09] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the latest power supply from Corsair, a 950 W beast that promises good efficiency. Antec Two Hundred Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-24-09] (0 Comments) Two Hundred is an inexpensive mid-tower case from Antec, costing only USD 50 in the US. Is it a good choice? Lets see. Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2H Micro ATX motherboard @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-23-09] (0 Comments) It would seem the growing trend lately is bigger, better and faster. Sometimes bigger is not always better, as in the case of Gigabytes new GA-G41M- ES2h micro ATX motherboard. This board promises to pack a ton of features into the small 9.6 Video p of GIGABYTE P55A mobos - SATA3, USB3 and 3x USB power @ tweaktown.com [Oct-23-09] (0 Comments) Today we were invited to the GIGABYTE headquarters here in Taipei. We were given an exclusive hands-on look at its upcoming and refreshed Intel P55 Express based motherboards for Core i5 and Core i7 Lynnfield based Socket 1156 processors. Namely, we are looking at the P55A-UD6 and the P55A-UD4P. Marvel has since fixed and improved its single disk and RAID 0 supporting SATA3 controller and now we see one of the first motherboards on the market to support the next generation storage system. At the moment, there is no RAID 1 support, but a GIGABYTE product manager mentioned in our meeting that Marvell may come out with a new firmware a little later adding that ability. Also, GIGABYTE told us that they saw up to a 30% increase in performance when going from a SATA2 to SATA 3 hard drive under HD Tach, measuring both burst and read speeds. Not bad. Technic3D/Zotac GTX275 @ technic3d.com [Oct-23-09] (0 Comments) The NVIDIA GTX 275 from Zotac arrived Technic3D. Technic3D wi ll check the GTX275 in the following Review with a Resolution from 256 0x1600, 1920x1200, 1680x1050, the real Power Consumption and many more in new Games, against other Graphic Cards. You wait of the NVIDIA GT3 00 Chip or the new AMD HD5870? XFX Radeon HD 5770 Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-23-09] (0 Comments) Radeon HD 5700 series is the first mid-range DirectX 11 video cards to arrive on the market. Lets now see the performance of Radeon HD 5770 from XFX and see if it is a good buy. Xigmatek Nrp-Pc501 PSU @ rbmods.com [Oct-23-09] (0 Comments) Today we take a look at a product from Xigmatek, they have expanded quite a bit in the European regions and seem to get bigger and bigger with various products. We got a sample of their Nrp-Pc501 PSU that we are going to take a look at, we will compare it vs a high performing Enermax PSU to see what type of numbers we can get and also compare the noise they make. Lets take a closer look at the product. Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler @ bigbruin.com [Oct-23-09] (0 Comments) The Noctua NH-C12P CPU cooler and NF-S12B FLX Fan wound up being a perfect choice for the small form factor system I was assembling, and would probably be a great choice for many others. Considering that most high performance coolers would be way too big for a small form factor case, it was nice to see such performance in a more compact option. Western Digital WD TV Live HD Media Player Video @ tweaktown.com [Oct-22-09] (0 Comments) Today we present you with a video review of the Western Digital WD TV Live HD media player. It is the third media player to be released by the American hard drive company in the past year and from all accounts and our testing; theyve hit the nail on the head with its third version!Western Digital added an Ethernet LAN port so that you can stream media over your network and also access online services including YouTube, Flickr and Live365 directly from the media player itself. This is the first time weve seen this type of very solid implementation in a media player suffice to say, we are very impressed. GlacialTech UFO V51 CPU Heatsink @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-22-09] (0 Comments) Proper cooling is the cornerstone of any PC build. Without it, your machine can be wasted into a heap of smoldering silicon and metal. Luckily there is nothing that says you CPU cooler has to be a boring hunk of metal with a fan on top. GlacialTech puts a new spin on the CPU cooler with its UFOV51. Designed to look like a flying saucer, it adds a new style element to the PC cooling market. So is this cooler all show and no performance, or maybe something out of this world? XFX Girl Audition Video @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-22-09] (0 Comments) Shanda Rogers wants to be the new XFX Girl and has put together an audition video for your eyes only. With over 50,000 MySpace fans she thinks she has the socialization skills and assets to get the job done right. What do you think? Would you vote for her? See her video on our site and let XFX know what you think in our comments section. XFX Radeon HD 5750 Video Card @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-22-09] (0 Comments) Radeon HD 5700 series is the first mid-range DirectX 11 video cards to arrive on the market. Lets see the performance of Radeon HD 5750 from XFX and see if it is a good buy. APACK ZEROtherm CoolMaxx 2000 VGA Cooler @ tweaktown.com [Oct-22-09] (0 Comments) I ended up water cooling most of my cards until I disassembled my loop and retired it for a bit. Since then I just clocked things a bit with the stock coolers with no real thoughts or concerns for aftermarket cooling. The last GPU cooler I tested here was sort of a failure and I had no real desire to use it on my own machine. So back to stock air cooling I went.Today ZEROtherm has quite the task on their hands, they get to allow a slightly disgruntled reviewer sample one of their GPU cooling solutions. This in no way means I wont give them a fair shake, but they are up against a guy who isnt bothered to run components a little warm on stock cooling. ZEROtherm has sent me the CoolMaxx 2000 GPU cooler to test. Lets see if they can convert a stock cooler user to want to keep their cooler on one of my dedicated folding cards. Scythe Big Shuriken CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-22-09] (0 Comments) We tested another CPU cooler from Scythe, Big Shuriken, which has low profile in order to fit SFF cases, 120 mm fan and four copper heatpipes. Check out its performance in this review. Ultra X4 850W Power Supply @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-21-09] (0 Comments) Ultra has a new line of power supplies which are now coming to the market which takes Ultras quality and performance and wraps it into thier new X4 Series. TechwareLabs has received the Ultra X4 850W to review, lets take a look. ATI Radeon HD 5870 + 5850 CrossFire - Mixing Video Cards @ legitreviews.com [Oct-21-09] (0 Comments) This article proves you can easily pair a Radeon HD 5870 with a Radeon HD 5850 and run them together in mixed CrossFire for improved gaming performance over a single card solution. That in itself is a small victory and a nice feature to have if you have a chance to mix and match cards like this for a performance upgrade down the road. One thing that shocked me was that the CrossFire gaming performance of a Radeon HD 5870 + 5850 was lower than that of a pair of Radeon HD 5850 video cards in CrossFire in all of our testing with the exception of one game. I would assume it is because the higher capacity card (the Radeon HD 5870) gets brought down to the lower one (the Raeon HD 5850) plus some overhead... XFX Radeon HD5750 Video Card @ benchmarkreviews.com [Oct-21-09] (0 Comments) The launch of Radeon HD57xx Juniper-GPU series cards is going very smoothly. ATI learned some hard lessons when they launched the HD4850 Hands-on with the Viewsonic ViewBook Pro in Taipei (video) @ tweaktown.com [Oct-21-09] (0 Comments) At the event, Viewsonic launched a slew of new notebooks, but notably missing were any new netbooks or nettops. There was talk of an NVIDIA ION based netbook being launched today, but that wasnt to be either.We managed to go hands-on with the brand new ViewBook Pro notebook. It is Viewsonics CULV notebook that comes with an Intel Core 2 SU7300 processor and 2GB of RAM, with the option to upgrade to 4GB of DDR3 memory. Viewsonic claims 8 hours battery life, but that can be extended to a maximum of 12 hours by adding in a secondary battery in the optical drive bay area. Athlon II X2 240e and Athlon II X3 435 CPU @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-21-09] (0 Comments) Lets see the performance from the new Athlon II X2 240e (2.8 GHz) and Athlon II X3 435 (2.9 GHz) CPUs that are being launched today. Win a NZXT M59 Case @ bigbruin.com [Oct-21-09] (0 Comments) Up for grabs is a brand new M59 case from NZXT. Get your picks in for the NFL week 7 games for your chance to win! Rbmods Pressrelease List Message @ rbmods.com [Oct-20-09] (0 Comments) AMD has released several lower end cpus on to the market to compete with Intel. We are going to look at the Athlon 2 X2 245 cpu that sells for about 50$ which is one of the cheapest cpus on the market. We have decided to compare it in some tests vs a Intel 6300 cpu that has the same cache and clock speed. Ultra X4 850 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-20-09] (0 Comments) Ultra is launching today their new X4 fully modular power supply series comprised of seven models. Lets see how their 850 W model performs. Dell Studio One Touchscreen Windows 7 PC @ pcper.com [Oct-20-09] (0 Comments) Overall I have to admit that the idea of getting a touchscreen PCfor the kitchen area is pretty appealing now after having used the DellStudio One for a few days. I would definitely recommend something with morepower than the traditional NOX apex 700W PSU @ technic3d.com [Oct-19-09] (0 Comments) The NOX apex 700W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the follow ing Review from Technic3D the next PSU with four +12V rails (18A/20A), 140mm Fan, 4x SATA hard disk connectors and 3x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. BlueAnt Supertooth 3 Bluetooth Handsfree Kit @ benchmarkreviews.com [Oct-19-09] (0 Comments) Cell phone laws are rapidly becoming more and more restrictive. At the time of this writing, 36 states have some sort of cell phone Qpad 5K Mouse @ rbmods.com [Oct-18-09] (0 Comments) Qpad, known for superb high quality mousepads and recently also headphones have now released a mouse. I guess this comes quite natural since they have been in the market for a time, we are going to try out this new 5K mouse on their own mousepads to see how the mouse works in various enviorments. Lets have a closer look. Seasonic S12D 750W Power Supply @ bigbruin.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) After many hours of testing, the Seasonic S12D 750W power supply proved itself to be a pretty solid unit. It even bested a popular 80 Plus certified PC Power & Cooling brand unit rated for the same total power. Among other things, the S12D 750W is solidly built, very quiet under load, and considerably smaller than its PC Power & Cooling counterpart. Eagle Arion 2.1 Speaker System @ legitreviews.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) The Eagle Arion 2.1 Soundstage speakers with subwoofer look to deliver excellent sound with a $49.99 price tag. While it is easy to splurge on high speed CPUs and fancy looking cases, often sound is last on the list of things we spend money on. Once you plug in a good pair of speakers and you hear your games and movies come to life, the reason why it is good to spend money on a good pair of speakers suddenly becomes apparent... Cooler Master Gladiator 600 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) Gladiator 600 is an inexpensive mid-tower case from Cooler Master, costing only USD 50 in the US. Is it a good choice? Lets see. SilverStone Element ST75EF 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) SilverStone Element ST75EF 750 W is a Seventeam ST-750P-AF with a different cable configuration. Is it worthwhile buying it? Lets check it out. Refurbished EVGA GeForce GTX 260 896MB @ monster-hardware.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) Normally I devote a full paragraph to AMD Radeon HD 5870 Triple CrossFireX Performance Testing @ pcper.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) Getting past the pure joy of seeing these games run this fast, weneed to decide how valuable all of this scaling is to gamers in terms ofcost, etc. In all of my testing (with one exception) the benefits ofmoving from single Radeon HD 5870 to a pair of cards in CrossFireoutweighed the move from two cards to three in terms of price/performanceresults. In other words, the value of the second card was higher than thethird in terms of increasing the performance of the gaming system as awhole. Take HAWX as an example:at 2560x1600 the 1->2 card scaling wasover 70% while the 2->3 card scaling was about 53%. While that is still anice bump in performance (in many cases seeing 50% scaling on any multi-GPUconfiguration would be good news) obviously the third card follows the lawsof diminishing returns. Cooler Master NotePal X2 Notebook Cooler @ modders-inc.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) I have always been a little skeptical about notebook coolers. WhenCooler Master asked if we had anyone that wanted to take a look at a newnotebook cooler they have, the Cooler Master NotePal X2. Having recentlypurchased my first laptop (nothing special) I figured why not. Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=294 Cooler Master Gladiator 600 @ technic3d.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) The Cooler Master Gladiator 600 is the next PC-Case in the Tec hnic3D Editorship. Cooler Master give this Features:Ventilation on to p and side for improved airflow throughout the case, Top mount 140 fan for better airflow, Supports up to five 120 mm fans, Cable management for quick cable routing and neatness and PSU bottom fan can be set up facing up/down (filter included). Technic3D will check this in the fo llowing Review. NVIDIA ION PC Case Mod Contest Almost Over @ modders-inc.com [Oct-17-09] (0 Comments) The final images have all been sent to CPU Magazine and the Pro PCcase modders are putting the finishing touches on their work logs into theforums. These modders have probably been in one of the hardest contest toparticipate in. With just six weeks to build a scratch built case. But theydid it and they look great! Check out the worklogs here at Modders-Inc andin the next issue of CPU Magazine you will find out who won the contest! Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/ EnhanceBox E4 External Storage Hard Drive Array @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-16-09] (0 Comments) I want you to imagine for a moment that your laptop or desktop has just crashed. Every personal document, every e-mail, every file and photo is gone. All of the data on the hard drive is gone. . . What do you do? Attempt to recover the data by yourself? Use an expensive data recovery service? Try to recover what you can from older copies on thumbdrives or on CD or DVD that may be months old or older? Keep in mind that much of who we are in these modern times exists in a digital format. So I ask the question DFI LanParty BI G41-T33 Motherboard @ legitreviews.com [Oct-16-09] (0 Comments) Today we have the opportunity to take a look at another board in the LanParty series from DFI. The LanParty series has always been a favorite of mine because of the tweaking options and the overclocking ability that they have. The board we get to look at today, though, was one that most would not think would belong in that series of boards. It is a micro board, uses the older LGA775 socket coupled with DDR3 memory, and has the G41 chipset that sports the GMA X4500 on-board graphics chip... Win a free NZXT Gaming Case from Benchmark s @ forum.benchmarkreviews.com [Oct-16-09] (0 Comments) Benchmark Reviews will randomly draw one winner for his/her pick of either a NZXT M59, NZXT Beta Evo, or NZXT Lexa S gaming case. Members Corsair 650W HX PSU @ technic3d.com [Oct-16-09] (0 Comments) The Corsair CMPSU-650 HX PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (52A) , 120mm Fan, 9x SATA hard disk connectors and 4x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. 3R System iCEAGE Prima Boss CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-16-09] (0 Comments) Check out the review of iCEAGE Prima Boss from 3r System, a CPU cooler with tower design, four 8 mm heatpipes and a 120 mm fan. Zalman MFC3 LCD Fan Controller @ rbmods.com [Oct-16-09] (0 Comments) Fans can be noisy and disturbing to a work environment, but we all know that stressing PC hardware provides excessive heat that can be damaging to the components. Fan controllers come in handy to keep the noise in check during office work, but crank up the air when gaming. RBMods reviews the Zalman MFC3 LCD Fan Controller. Read on for the full review. Seasonic X-Series 650 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-16-09] (0 Comments) Seasonic has just released their 80Plus Gold power supply line-up, X-Series, which promises 90% efficiency. Lets take a look on the 650 W model. TechwareLabs s the Atlona AT-HDAir Wireless USB HD Video Adapter @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-15-09] (0 Comments) Perhaps one of more exciting trends in computer industry has been conversion of peripherals such as mouses, keyboards and HDTV tuners to wireless technology. It is almost inevitable that many more will follow this trend. We have here is an Atlona AT-HDAir Wireless USB/HDMI adapter. At the core of its purpose HDAir makes wireless screen possible. Now thats an exciting possibility. It is a wireless USB to HDMI adapter and its something that showed up on the market only couple of months ago. NZXT Lexa S Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-15-09] (0 Comments) NZXT strikes again with another cost-effective mid-tower case, Lexa S. Is it a good pick? Lets see. Sapphire Pure 950w - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Oct-15-09] (0 Comments) I’mguessing most PC enthusiasts will be familiar with the companySapphire and in particular their graphics cards which are highlyrespected in the market place. However, I doubt many users are veryaccustomed to Sapphire’s PSU range or even knew they manufactured powersupplies at all.If this applies to you then this review will broaden your horizons andintroduce you to the Sapphire Pure series – in particular the 950Wmodel. With a modularized design and support for not only ATI FirePROgraphics but also nVidia SLI support, the features make for goodreading but how will it perform? Let’s take a look... AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-15-09] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all AMD/ATI graphics chips available on the market, from Radeon 9200 to Radeon HD 5870. Updated to include Radeon 5750 and 5770. Cogage True Spirit @ technic3d.com [Oct-14-09] (0 Comments) The Cogage True Spirit CPU Heatsink arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review the nVidia Chips Comparison Table @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-14-09] (0 Comments) A table comparing the basic technical specs from all nVidia graphics chips available on the market, from GeForce 4 MX 420 to GeForce GTX 295. Updated to include GeForce 210 and GeForce GT 220. TechwareLabs s the GlacialTech X-Wing Series Laptop/Notebook Cooler @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-14-09] (0 Comments) As laptops continue to outsell desktops, the market of laptop/notebook accessories continues to grow. One of the bigger accessories the larger audience is looking into are notebook coolers. While many of these coolers tend to look bulky, bland, and sometimes just plain ugly, GlacialTech has taken a new approach with their X-Wing Series R1 Notebook Cooler. Active Media Products Penguin BLU Pen Drive @ tweaktown.com [Oct-14-09] (0 Comments) Active Media Products sent us a surprise with the Executive I 2-in-1 Carbon Fiber Pen we took a look at last month. I have to admit I am not up to date on Linux or the many builds. The last time I sat down and tried to do anything with the operating system was a few nights before throwing my last LAN party where Linux was run on a few of the servers.The Active Media Products Penguin BLU is quite an odd creature. On the surface it looks like a cute little USB drive that a fifth grader would be carrying around. Once installed the drive springs to life like an action movie. You can use the drive either as a standard run of the mill thumb drive or set your BIOS to boot from a USB device and be looking at a Linux desktop in under a minute. TechwareLabs s the INWIN X-Fighter Case @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-13-09] (0 Comments) TechwareLabs alone has reviewed several of INWINs new cases which include, Allure, and the B2″ and have been very impressed with their design and function. Recently, INWIN has now sent us their X-Fighter case to review which initially looked a lot like the INWIN B2 case, but shortly after removing the case from the box, we were pleasantly surprised by the differences. ASUS EAH5870 Voltage Tweak Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Oct-13-09] (0 Comments) The ASUS EAH5870/2DIS/1GD5 graphics card is equipped with Voltage Tweak technology, as part of the SmartDoctor application and that is what makes this card stand out from the crowd. Without the SmartDoctor application it would be like any other ATI Radeon HD 5870 on the market today, but that is luckily not the case. The ASUS EAH5870 gives consumers the ability to adjust the GPU voltages and to overclock beyond what you can do using just the ATI OverDrive utility. Factor in that you also get a product key for Colin McRae:DiRT 2 and you have a really good value on your hands... Sapphire Radeon HD 5750 1GB Graphics Card @ modders-inc.com [Oct-13-09] (0 Comments) The Sapphire Radeon 5750 did perform much better than I hadexpected it to. When comparing it against the 4000 series cards we could seethat it was a very nice jump in performance, while others stayed very closeto the new mid-range low end card. Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=303 Enermax ECO 80+ 620W Power Supply @ pcper.com [Oct-13-09] (0 Comments) The ECO 80+ 620W power supply delivered very good voltage regulationwith clean outputs and good efficiency. Along with that, the ECO 620W isquiet during normal operation. Throw in support for high-end graphicadapters, a compact chassis that will fit in most any ATX style case, and agood assortment of peripheral connectors and you have an attractive PSU. Lexmark Interact S605 All-in-One Printer @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-13-09] (0 Comments) Review of the Lexmark Interact S506 all-in-one inkjet printer, which supports wireless connectivity. Amd Athlon 2 X4 620 CPU @ rbmods.com [Oct-13-09] (0 Comments) Today we are taking a look at a new Athlon 2 cpu from AMD. They have resurrected the Athlon name and made both dual and quad cores, we are looking at the quad core named 620 today that sells for around 90$. The question is what type of performance we can expect from these lower end cpus on the market? Lets take a closer look at what results we got. Skooba Checkthrough Rolling Laptop Case @ legitreviews.com [Oct-12-09] (0 Comments) Instead of just talking about the bag, we went to the airport to ask a few TSA agents at the Los Angeles International Airport what they thought about the Skooba Checkthrough Rolling Laptop Case and if it would indeed help with getting through security. Each one could easily tell that the bag was indeed one of a handful of checkpoint friendly cases (by not only the way it folds open, but by the logo and tagging on the outside. The TSA agents said that if the user would leave their laptops in the case, there would be no fuss whatsoever. The only thing that will set off an alarm or raise a flag is if there is something on top or below the computer when it is on the x-ray machine. Of course, the bag will need to be rechecked or inspected closer if you are trying to check unapproved items... Kingwin HTC XT-1264 CPU Cooler @ modders-inc.com [Oct-10-09] (0 Comments) Today we are going to take a look at a budget minded cooler fromthem, the Kingwin XT-1264 HTC. The XT-1264 HTC falls in the 120mm class ofheatpipe coolers. Will the XT-1264 HTC be able to keep up with the likes ofthe Titan Fenrir or Cooler Master Hyper N620? Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=295 AMD Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity Performance Testing @ pcper.com [Oct-10-09] (0 Comments) This tells us that scaling on Eyefinity is really going to be on acase-by-case basis and that simply assuming a 3x performance drop is bothwrong and foolish. As we said, even with just a single Radeon HD 5870,Batman and HAWX were completely playable at 7680x1600 with 4xAA enabled! That is an impressive feat even though we are talking about frame rates inthe 30s rather than the 60s that I know a lot of our readers will want. Tothat point, AMD is still committed to bringing CrossFire to Eyefinity inthe future, just not soon enough for me. ASUS P7P55D Premium Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-10-09] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on the most expensive socket 1156 motherboard from ASUS, which features SATA-600 ports, a 32-phase voltage regulator circuit, an overclocking remote control and more. In Win Maelstrom Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-10-09] (0 Comments) Maelstrom is a full-tower case from In Win having an interesting looks, foam pads to absorb noise and supporting nothing less than 10 fans! be quiet! Straight Power E7 @ technic3d.com [Oct-09-09] (0 Comments) The new be quiet! Straight Power 480W PSU (E7) arrived Technic 3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with f our +12V rails (18A), 120mm Silent Wing Fan, 5x SATA hard disk connect ors, 1x PCI-e 6-Pin and 1x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. ASUS G51Vx 15.6" Gaming Notebook @ legitreviews.com [Oct-09-09] (0 Comments) Those who are looking for the ideal mobile gaming system for a reasonably attainable price will want to take a close look at the ASUS G51Vx Gaming Notebook. At $1575 at the time of writing, this system is well worth the money and will rival many desktops with its discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260m mobile graphics card. The 2x320GB HDDs in RAID0, 4GB of RAM and Q9000 quad core processor certainly boosts overall system performance, too! Message-ID:MIME-Version:Content-Type:X-Mailer:thread-index:Content-Language; @ xtremecomputing.co.uk [Oct-09-09] (0 Comments) Today I will be reviewing the In Win Maelstrom, a full towerchassis. In Win is not the most well known brand, at least amongst UKenthusiasts, however with the ambitions and working ethic that In Win haveset out, I am looking forward to reviewing their latest PC Case. NZXT Beta EVO Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-09-09] (0 Comments) Beta EVO is a new version of the inexpensive Beta case from NZXT. Lets see what is new. I-Rocks Wireless Slim Keyboard and Mouse Combo RF-6572L Nano @ rbmods.com [Oct-09-09] (0 Comments) Today were looking at a wireless keyboard and mouse offering from I-Rocks. This is an interesting product for those looking for a keyboard/mouse combo for their HTPC, or for those just looking for a decent wireless setup for their everyday computer to reduce some wire clutter. Best CPU Cooler Performance LGA1366 Q3-2009 @ benchmarkreviews.com [Oct-09-09] (0 Comments) Overclockers and performance enthusiasts both share the same desire to cool their processor with the best possible hardware solution, but ECS A790GXM-AD3 Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-08-09] (0 Comments) Lets take a look this socket AM3 motherboard based on AMD790GX, which currently provides the fastest on-board video, providing two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots and HDMI output. Antec Sonata Elite Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-08-09] (0 Comments) Antec is bringing to the market a new version from their Sonata III case, called Sonata Elite. Lets see what is new. All Athlon 64 Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-08-09] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2, Athlon II X2 and Athlon II X4 models released to date. Updated to include the new Athlon II X4 CPU. TechwareLabs s the Chenbro RM11602 Server Case @ techwarelabs.com [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) Our friends at Chenbro have sent us a 1U server case to review. The Chenbro RM11602 case is a rack dense Computing-Oriented Server Chassis. This case is designed for tool-less, easy installation and with outstanding thermal protection. IN-WIN Maelstrom Full Tower Case @ legitreviews.com [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) The IN-WIN Maelstrom case is a full tower chassis in their Destiny-extreme series which, if you cant discern from the name, is geared towards high-end systems. While a full tower case, it is not quite as overwhelmingly large as some in that category although it still has some heft to it at roughly 27lbs. Retailing for $109.99 shipped, the IN-WIN Maelstrom certainly is a fair amount cheaper than many higher-end cases and hopefully after reading this, youll have a good idea as well as our opinion on if the price represents a good value for this product... Zotac MAG ION Nettop @ techpowerup.com [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) Zotac is well known for their graphic cards, but the company goes one step further and applies their engineering skills we have come to love in form of their mini-ITX boards and poured them into their first NVIDIA ION Nettop. The Zotac MAG packs a dual core Atom 330 with an ION platform, 2 GB of memory and 160 GB of hard drive space along with a few other surprises. All for an extremely competitive price tag. Gigabyte GA-EX58-Extreme LGA 1366 i7 Motherboard @ pcper.com [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) This high-end motherboard is intricately designed for extremeoverclockers as its name states, but I think other intermediate PCenthusiasts can also take advantage of a lot of its overclocking and powerfeatures. It might have a harder time competing with the newer LGA 1156platform because of its price point, but the LGA 1366 still has a lot oflife left in it for graphic design professionals, video production studioworkstations, and other users who depend on their CPU to run multi-threadedapplications and programs at the most optimum performance it can. Buffalo WZR2-G300N Nfiniti Wireless-N Router @ benchmarkreviews.com [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) A Wireless router offers flexibility in that you can share your high speed broadband with a mixture of wired and wireless connectivity or Teufel Concept E 300 5.1 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) Surroundsound and the home cinematic experience is a market that hasbeen on the rise with users looking for crystal clear sound to give thefull-fat experience whether it is with movies, games or music. TheGerman speaker specialist, Teufel, may not be that well known in theUK, but in other European countries it appears to be building up astrong reputation for its high quality speaker sets. The home cinema now features a number of different ranges from theMotiv and Columa series up to the more expensive LT sets. Whilst interms of sound quality and performance, these sets have been impressingusers alike, with many of the systems stretching past the £1000, theycan’t be considered particularly affordable.With this in mind, Teufel created the Concept PC/multimedia speakers ofwhich we will be taking a look at the E300 version offering a 300W sub,5.1 surround and a price tag within budget of a larger proportion ofenthusiasts. Let’s get stuck in. Athlon II X4 620 @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) Athlon II X4 620 is the first quad-core CPU to be offered on the USD 100 range. Lets compare it one of its main competitors in price from Intel. Thermaltake ISGC-400 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) We reviewd the fourth CPU cooler from Thermaltake ISGC series, ISGC-400. Will it outperform the other three models? Check it out! NZXT M59 Case @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-07-09] (0 Comments) M59 is an inexpensive mid-tower case from NZXT. Will it keep up with the high-end models from this brand? Check it out. Turtle Beach Ear Force P21 Gaming Headset @ legitreviews.com [Oct-06-09] (0 Comments) The latest offering from Turtle Beach for the PlayStation3 is the Ear Force P21 gaming headset. I would not describe myself as an avid gamer, but Ive recently started playing Killzone2s online multiplayer via the PlayStation Network (PSN). The play is team oriented and my inability to communicate was proving to be a real disadvantage. I needed a good headset that allowed me to hear the game in stereo while being able to talk to my PSN teammates... SilverStone Nightjar PSU @ technic3d.com [Oct-06-09] (0 Comments) The SilverStone Nightjar 400W Fanless PSU arrived Technic3D. S ee you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +1 2V rail (27A), 6x SATA hard disk connectors, 1x PCI-e 6-Pin and 1x PCI -e 6+2-Pin. ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 PWM CPU Cooler @ tweaktown.com [Oct-06-09] (0 Comments) When I hear the name ZEROtherm it immediately takes me back to seeing the images of the butterfly cooler all over the net. This copper and red CPU cooler was quite the step away from the norm of cooler manufacturing and has put ZEROtherm on the map. The BTF series of coolers were brought up as that cooler shows how the company took a basic idea and kept improving upon it until they had an effective all copper version with a 92mm fan, eventually replacing the 80mm they started with. Onward into building bigger and better things, they went with the ZEN series, moving up to a 120mm fan to cool things off and using an all copper base and heat pipes to draw heat into aluminum fins. This was a uniquely designed, tower style cooler that utilized a clip on fan to do the work. These are all great ideas that we have seen most manufacturers using up to this point. So why not keep with the trend? ASUS M4A79XTD EVO Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-06-09] (0 Comments) Lets take a look on a mainstream socket AM3 motherboard from ASUS based on AMD790X chipset with SB750 southbridge. Scythe Mugen-2 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-06-09] (0 Comments) Will this five-tower heatsink giant CPU cooler from Scythe outperform other coolers we tested? Check it out! Bloggers must disclose payments for s @ modders-inc.com [Oct-06-09] (0 Comments) The Federal Trade Commission will try to regulate blogging for thefirst time, requiring writers on the Web to clearly disclose any freebies orpayments they get from companies for reviewing their products. Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDArticles&op=Story&ndar_id=937 TweakTown New Content Alert for October 5th 2009 @ tweaktown.com [Oct-05-09] (0 Comments) In the past ASRock has also been overlooked by the enthusiasts, especially when they were OEM only. However, this has changed over the last two years. ASRock has changed its business model, hoping to attract the overclockers and enthusiasts out there and so far it seems to be working. ASRock boards are actually amongst some of the best overclocking out there and with additional features sometimes packed in such as the first boards to enable four cores on the Phenom tri-core CPU, its no wonder we are sitting up and taking notice. Enhancing The Windows Media Center Experience @ benchmarkreviews.com [Oct-05-09] (0 Comments) The proliferation of multimedia audio and video formats, including Blu-Ray, and an increasing array of TV and web based services have Gogo Inflight Internet Speed Tested and Used @ legitreviews.com [Oct-05-09] (0 Comments) As soon as we got the Gogo Inflight Internet service up and running, we went to speedtest.net and ran a broadband internet speed test and then did three more at roughly one hour intervals. The results showed that we were getting anywhere from 1.2 to 2.1 Mb/s when it comes to download speeds and 0.1 to 0.36 Mb/s for upload speeds... Patch Re-enables PhysX When ATI Card is Present @ ngohq.com [Oct-04-09] (0 Comments) As you may or may not know, Windows 7 allows twodisplay drivers to be used at once – like in Windows XP. Therefore, itis possible to use an Nvidia card for PhysX and ATI card for graphicsrendering. Sadly, since the release of 186 graphics drivers, Nvidia hasdecided to block this feature anytime a Non-Nvidia GPU is present inthe system. In addition, for some incomprehensible reasons, the latestversion of PhysX System Software also prevents PPU cards from workingif a Non-Nvidia GPU is present.As expected, this move by Nvidia generated a lot of criticism from bothconsumers and even Nvidia’s competitors. Luckily, a forum member by thename of GenL has released an experimental beta patch which interceptsdisable-PhysX-if-Radeon-is-present-code. So far, according to usercomments the patch delivers successful results. At this stage, thepatch only works for PhysX GPU rendering and not PPU rendering.However, the developer claims that work is still in progress. [Affiliates News] APH Networks "Moment Revolution" Contest @ aphnetworks.com [Oct-03-09] (0 Comments) We want it to be fun for you. We want it to be awesome foryou. And we want it to have great prizes for you. With over $800 USD worth ofbrand new great products as prizes, and eligibility is as easy as making onesingle post (But you can work your way up from there to exponentiallyincrease your chances of winning; its entirely optional). Join the fun today! G.Skill RipJaws DDR3 Kit @ technic3d.com [Oct-03-09] (0 Comments) The G.Skill RipJaws 4GB DDR3 1600 CL7 Memory-Kit arrived Techn ic3D. Technic3D will see as good they are with Overclocking against th e CSX Diablo, OCZ and G.Skill Trident Memory Kits on Windows Vista Ult imate 64 Bit and the Foxconn Bloodrage Mainboard. You can see 1.760 MH z (1,65V) with 9-9-9-24 (2T) in the following Review. Cooler Master SNA95 Power Supply @ modders-inc.com [Oct-03-09] (0 Comments) Cooler Master recently released their SNA (Slim Notebook Adapter)95. The SNA 95 is a universal notebook adapter that comes with a total ofnine different connectors that gives you the flexibility to charge a widerange of different devices. Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=283 Thermaltake Toughpower 800 W (W0296RU) Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-03-09] (0 Comments) The new 800 W model from Thermaltake Toughpower series is 80Plus Silver certified, promising high efficiency. Lets see if this new model is really a good product. ABS Tigas Super Full Tower Chassis @ legitreviews.com [Oct-02-09] (0 Comments) The ABS Tigas has a price tag of $499 plus shipping; this officially makes it the single most expensive case ever reviewed at Legit Reviews. Is it worth the price tag? Well that decision is yours and yours alone; budgets may vary. Now, is the Tigas a very well built, classy looking case that has the features that any enthusiast would want in a case for storage, interior space, and the almighty quiet factor? Oh yeah... NVIDIA Fermi Next Generation GPU Architecture Overview @ pcper.com [Oct-01-09] (0 Comments) From a gaming angle, which is obviously one of our primary targetsat PC Perspective, we don’t yet know how the Fermi architecture will apply.While I am doubtful that NVIDIA will be sharing any information about newproducts, frequencies, etc during the GPU Tech Conference today, if we findanything out we will be sure to share it. But even if clock rates remainthe same as we currently have on the GT200 the architecture should performdamn well – after all we moved from 240 SPs to 512 SPs and have a new GDDR5memory bus that is 384-bits wide. Roccat Valo Keyboard @ rbmods.com [Oct-01-09] (0 Comments) Roccat a well known gaming accessory manufacturer sent us their latest keyboard named Valo. This keyboard really aims mainly at the game with 41 macro keys, profiles, and macro recordings that all come in handy for a gamer, lets take a closer look at what we got here. ASUS U-65GA 650 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-01-09] (0 Comments) This time we are going to review this 650 W power supply from ASUS. Is it a good unit? Lets see. NVIDIA Announces CUDA GPU Architecture - Fermi @ legitreviews.com [Oct-01-09] (0 Comments) Here is a great shot of Jen-Hsun Huang with an NVIDIA Tesla graphics card that was powered by a Fermi derived GPU to give you an idea of the size of the graphics card... Western Digital Caviar Black and RE4 2 TB Hard Disk Drive @ hardwaresecrets.com [Oct-01-09] (0 Comments) In this review we are going to take a look on the performance of the first 2 TB drives from Western Digital that spin at 7,200 rpm, RE4 and Caviar Black. Lucid HYDRA 200 Details and Interviews with AMD, Lucid & NVIDIA @ legitreviews.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) The demo that we were shown behind closed doors was of course an MSI Big Bang motherboard that was running Windows 7 and ATI Radeon HD 4890 and GeForce GTX 260 graphics cards at the same time with both cards being load balanced. Notice that the Lucid HYDRA 200 load balancing solution has no interconnects, bridges, external dongles or adapters that are needed. Both cards were running fine and we were able to change which card had the monitor output on it from the Windows 7 desktop, which was pretty slick. Lucid gave us a chance to try out PC Game titles F.E.A.R. 2:Project Origin and Bioshock to see what the future of scalable graphics looks like with the Hydra 200. We must admit that we were fairly impressed with what we saw as the technology appeared to be working without any issues on these two game titles... OCZ Agility-EX SLC SSD OCZSSD2-1AGTEX60G @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) OCZ has earned the pole position in the race for Solid State Drive consumer supremacy. Most of the OCZ SSD product line is sold at retail Core i5 vs. Phenom II X4 CPU @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) Lets now compare the performance of Core i5-750 (2.66 GHz) with Phenom II X4 955 (3.2 GHz) and 965 (3.4 GHz). [News] Maxcube Amoris 6010 Case @ virtual-hideout.net [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) Computer case options are aplenty in the market nowadays. You canchoose just about any color, finish or pattern your heart desires (or walletcan afford). I still remember the days of simply beige, meaning beige wassimply the only color (if you can call it a color) available. There is alsonumerous sizes and shapes of cases on the market now, so case makers aretrying their darnedest to separate themselves from the pack. Today I havefor you one such newcomer to the case market by the name of Maxcube andtheir new Amoris 6010 case. It offers us a very unique front door but doesit have the rest of the goods to make it to your house? Read on... AMD Radeon HD 5850 1GB - Cyprus gets a bit cheaper @ pcper.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) For a $259 graphics card, the Radeon HD 5850 is a hell of aperformer. In our series of gaming tests the Evergreen GPUs are proving tobe highly competitive and the HD 5850 is no exception. With its pricingschedule it rests between the GTX 275 and the GTX 285 from NVIDIA and itactually fell into that price segment pretty well in terms of overallperformance. In Batman, for example, the GTX 275 was actually slightlyfaster than the Radeon HD 5850 though in Far Cry 2 the HD 5850 was able tobeat even the GTX 285. Chillblast Fusion Switchblade - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) Whilethe majority of readers of sites like this will be builders oftheir own PCs, there are some of you that will always considerpurchasing a pre-built one. The reasons for doing so are multitudinous.Not only do you get a professionally built unit, but you get a nice fatwarranty and in the case of many, a guaranteed functioning overclockwithout the need for all that tweaking and testing.Some would argue this removes the fun from the whole thing and there isof course the cost to consider. With that in mind though, lets see whatChillblast, PC systems and component salesmen have got packaged up intheir Fusion Switchblade platform. Kodak ESP-7 All-in-One Printer @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) Review of the Kodak ESP-7 All-in-One inkjet color printer, a product that promises to save you money on the cost of the ink cartridges. TweakTown Storage Product Testing - Our How To Video Guide @ tweaktown.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) There are many programs on the market to test hard drives. Personally I would love to use every single one of them in testing, but dont think I could keep you interested for 30 pages of benchmarks. In the past every hard drive was the same; you had cache, platter speed, platter density and interface, boom, bing, bam, run the tests write it up and call it a day. Xigmatek HDT-S1284 CPU Cooler @ modders-inc.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) Are you looking to extend the life of your older 775 socket CPU?Perhaps you want to take advantage of the deals out right now? Whether youare waiting for the new Processors to come out or building a budget systemyou want a cooler that will give you the best performance at the lowest costpossible. Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=300 Professional Mechanical Keyboard Comparison @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) There are a lot of keyboards out there. Some keyboards are wireless; others offer lighting effects, programmable displays, and drivers OCZ Z Series 850W PSU @ jonnyguru.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) Since 80 Plus began their certification program to help usconsumers find the most efficient power supplies out there, power supplieshave sought to make the most of the program by making their units more andmore efficient. Before too long, 80 Plus added new classification ratings totheir program (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) to help distinguish between highefficiency units. MSI X340 Slim Core 2 Solo Notebook @ legitreviews.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) The MSI X340 Slim notebook surprised me a bit. It has an innovative design that makes it have a professional, sleek look and it does not lose functionality for the sake of style. The keyboard is large, and the keystrokes are soft and comfortable. The touchpad is in an awkward place, but I am glad that it can be turned off with a function key. From the student who likes to take notes on a laptop to those that like style along with an ultra-portable solution, the MSI X340 Slim notebook fits the bill... Gigabyte Odin Plus 700W @ technic3d.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) The Gigabyte Odin Plus 700W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with four +12V rails (19A), 120mm Fan (Thermal fan control), 6x SATA hard disk connectors a nd 2x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. Intel Westmere Architecture and Clarkdale Processor P @ pcper.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) Both Clarkdale and Arrandale (the mobile variant) will have supportfor Turbo Mode for the CPU cores but the Arrandale offering will alsoinclude an interesting twist on the technology, integrating the GPU in themix. With a fixed TDP, the processor will either accelerate the GPU or CPUcores depending on the work load - while gaming the GPU will able to Luxa2 H1-Touch Mobile Holder @ legitreviews.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) The ability to watch movies and videos on the Apple iPhone 3GS this stand comes in handy by keeping the phone at a nice viewing angle. Also, it is nice to note that on the six movable clamps and the bottom of the stand are nice no-slip grips. This means that your iPhone 3GS or other Smart Phone device will not move out of the clamps nor will the clamps mess with the paint job or finish. You will you will not have to worry about your stand moving around on you or scratching up your desk or table as it has rubber pads on the base as well... The Best Tech From The Show Floor @ legitreviews.com [Sep-30-09] (0 Comments) Intel has managed to put seven of their SSDs on a single card! We had the chance to speak to an Intel fellow who told us that the card is able to reach 1.076 million IOPS (input/output operations per second). Intel is claiming that to get this level of performance from magnetic drives, you would need over 5,000 of them. In terms of bandwidth numbers that we would understand, this would be around four gigabytes per second of storage bandwidth. This is equivalent to nearly 5,000 disk drives worth of random read/write performance and you can fit this in your hands. Try doing that with 5,000 disk drives! SSDs are clearly going to be the storage drive of the future and this is one example of the way they might be headed... Nanya Elixir DDR3 1600 @ technic3d.com [Sep-25-09] (0 Comments) The Nanya Elixir 6GB DDR3 1600 CL9 Memory-Kit arrived Technic3 D. Technic3D will see as good they are with Overclocking against the C SX Diablo, OCZ and G.Skill Memory Kits on Windows Vista Ultimate 64 B it and the Foxconn Bloodrage Mainboard. You can see 1.730 MHz (1,5V) w ith 9-9-9-28 (2T) in the following Review. Corsair P64 SSD RAID Set P64-RAID-PK1 @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-25-09] (0 Comments) Enthusiasts are no stranger to RAID arrays. While server administrators depend on the redundancy of RAID-1 and other safemulti-drive Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-25-09] (0 Comments) In this review you will see the performance from Zalman CNPS9700 NT, a copper CPU cooler with a unique design using three 8-shaped heatpipes and a 110 mm fan. PSU Super Flower Crown @ technic3d.com [Sep-24-09] (0 Comments) The Super Flower Crown 700W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with four +12V rails (18A/20A), 140mm Fan (Thermal fan control), 8x SATA hard disk connecto rs, 1x PCI-e 6-Pin and 2x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. Fixing the IE8 Black Bar Bug @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-24-09] (0 Comments) Learn how to remedy the IE8 bug where the menu and the favorites bar go black with no apparent reason. AMD Radeon HD 5870 Video Card Overclocking @ legitreviews.com [Sep-24-09] (0 Comments) Wasting no time, we started ratcheting up both the GPU and memory speed. At default voltage, we were able to reach a maximum stable overclock of 935MHz GPU and 1280MHz Memory. This is a gain of 85MHz and 80MHz respectively. We were able to get the card to run at 950MHz but would lock up midway through the second 3DMark Vantage test. With a little more voltage 950-1000MHz should not be a problem on the ATI Radeon HD 5870... All Phenom Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-24-09] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Phenom and Phenom II models released to date. Updated. Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Digital Camera @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-24-09] (0 Comments) Review of the new Olympus Stylus Tough-6000, a 10-megapixel digital camera that is shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof. Zalman CNPS10X Extreme CPU Cooler @ modders-inc.com [Sep-23-09] (0 Comments) Zalman has a great history of dependable after market cooling forboth the CPU and the GPU. The CNPS10X Extreme is designed like the moreconventional upright heatpipe coolers that are dominant right now. Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=290 ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB Graphics Card and AMD Eyefinity @ pcper.com [Sep-23-09] (0 Comments) The new AMD Radeon HD 5870 is the fastest single-GPU graphics cardyou can purchase today and will likely remain that way through at least theend of the year. The new Evergreen core, with its 1600 shader processorsand improved texturing power, is able to best the GT200 core that wasdominating the HD 4800-series cards in every aspect except efficiency. Addto that mix support for DirectX 11 gaming and compute applications with newfeatures like Eyefinity and you have all the makings of a fantastic productlaunch that will dominate the GPU market for months. The one caveat isthat AMD has left the GTX 285 still as a relevant graphics card option... AMD Radeon HD 5870 1 GB GDDR5 @ techpowerup.com [Sep-23-09] (0 Comments) Today AMD launches their new Radeon HD 5800 Series of graphics cards. They are powered by a brand new graphics processor called Gigabyte GA-P55-UD6 Motherboard:P55 vs X58 @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-23-09] (0 Comments) For computer enthusiasts, the last Intel milestone was the Core i7 processor launch that paralleled the X58-Express motherboard chipset OCZ Eclipse Gaming Mouse @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-23-09] (0 Comments) After the huge model Behemoth, the memory maker releases a smaller mouse that is both affordable and competitive. See how it fared in our test. Intel shows Larrabee demo for the first time @ pcper.com [Sep-23-09] (0 Comments) This ray tracing demo has been seen many times before, from DanielPohl, but not until now have we seen it running on Larrabee. In fact, thisdemo was running fairly smooth (I am guessing a framerate in the 20s) andat a higher resolution (based on the monitor displayed I am guessing1600x1200) that other demonstrations rendering solely on the CPU. AMD Eyefinity Demonstrations on Batman, Left 4 Dead, Far Cry 2 and more! @ pcper.com [Sep-23-09] (0 Comments) This technology shift allowed AMD to create a new class of GPU thatwill support at three displays per graphics card and will eventually add a6-display option to its ranks. Not only does this add to the already welldocumented benefits of multiple displays from a productivity perspective,but AMD has added in something unique for the gamers out there:super-highresolution multi-monitor gaming. Imagine the option of being able tocombine 6 30 Lucid HYDRA Multi-GPU Technology Launches - End of SLI and @ pcper.com [Sep-23-09] (0 Comments) Lucid and MSI are teaming to announce the SilverStone NT06-E CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-22-09] (0 Comments) We tested NT06-E CPU cooler from SilverStone, which has five heatsinks and a horizontal heatsink with place for a 120 mm fan (not included). Check it out! Antec Two Hundred Mid-Tower Computer Case @ bencmarkreviews.com [Sep-22-09] (0 Comments) PC gaming has never been an inexpensive proposition. The cost of processing power, for both CPU and GPU, may have gone down in cost per TechwareLabs s the Lian Li PC-A06F Computer Case @ techwarelabs.com [Sep-21-09] (0 Comments) Wish you could fit that full size computer into an area that can usually only fit a micro-ATX case? Do you just want something a little smaller than that 75 lb extended ATX case? Lian li has the perfect solution, and for under $100. Join Artiom as we take a look at the Lian Li PC-A06F Computer Case. XFX Radeon HD 4850 1GB Video Card @ legitreviews.com [Sep-21-09] (0 Comments) In our performance testing the XFX Radeon HD 4850 1GB was up against some stiff competition, namely its faster and more expensive 4000 series brothers. To say that the 4850 1GB is a bad card would be incorrect. At just $124.99 it is an extremely capable gaming card and the best bang for the buck in our testing today. A few years ago, buying a sub $150 video card meant that you had to keep the resolution low and turn down or off certain in-game features in order to get playable results. That is not the case today, the XFX Radeon HD 4850 1GB is able to play the latest games with all the eye candy on, though the compromise will be keeping it 1680x1050 or lower in most cases... Seagate Barracuda XT 6Gbps SATA-III HDD P @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-21-09] (0 Comments) On21 September2009 Seagate Technology will be the first and only manufacturer to offer a SATA-III 6Gbps hard drive product with Super Talent Pico C 32 GB Flash Drive @ rbmods.com [Sep-20-09] (0 Comments) Super Talent gives the phrase Technic3D/Nox Coolbay HX @ technic3d.com [Sep-18-09] (0 Comments) The Nox Coolbay HX Gamer-Case is the next PC Case in the Techn ic3D Editorship. Nox Coolbay HX is a performance chassis, with acrylic window and a 230 mm blue LED fan in the side. The black interiors mak es it one of a kind. About performance, nothing much to say except ext reme cooling with 4 included fans and expanding versatility, supportin g up to 9 drive bays. Cooling and stability are the main features for this model? Technic3D will check this in the following Review. DFI Hybrid Motherboard HD Video P (P45 + ION - Two Systems, One Mobo) @ tweaktown.com [Sep-18-09] (0 Comments) It turned out that DFI created a totally unique motherboard design that actually allows for two systems to run shared (KVM style) or fully independent of each other, on the one single board.The left side of the system is built up of the components for the NVIDIA ION and Intel Atom platform. This part could be used as a low-power file server or torrent downloading system or even Blu-ray movie playback. And the right side of the board features the parts seen on a traditional P45 + Socket 775 CPU motherboard, which could be used for gaming, video editing or other intensive applications. Western Digital 2TB Caviar Green and Black Hard Drives @ legitreviews.com [Sep-18-09] (0 Comments) On September 1st, 2009, Western Digital announced two new 2 TB hard drives that belong in the Caviar Black and RE4 series, which are 3.5 Lancool Dragonlord PC-K62 @ techpowerup.com [Sep-18-09] (0 Comments) The Lancool PC-K62 is the high-end model of the Dragonlord Series. It comes stuffed with four fans, screw-less systems everywhere you look within that black interior and a cool looking window to top things off. We go in for the kill to see if we can tame the Dragon. Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset @ tweaktown.com [Sep-18-09] (0 Comments) And also according to Razer; their reputation for being a class leader in their field is seen in all of their products. Today we put that to the test as we look at their Megalodon 7.1 surround gaming headset product and see if its any good. Headsets that claim to provide 5.1, let alone 7.1 surround sound from a couple of speakers is a novel idea and rather interesting, but lets see what Razer has for us here. Samsung SyncMaster 2233RZ 120Hz Gaming LCD Monitor @ tweaknews.net [Sep-18-09] (0 Comments) Till now, most monitor releases have been carbon copy releases of technology that has been out for over three years. An image quality tweak here, a design tweak there was all the consumer could expect. But this monitor is different in a big way. The technology difference contained within this rather standard monitor screams out loud in a crowd of your average everyday LCD computer monitor. No longer does the gamer have to settle in order to enjoy their games and no longer do they have to wait. The 120hz technology is here and I hope it is here to stay. CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 3000 System @ legitreviews.com [Sep-17-09] (0 Comments) Back in November we had our first taste of a pre-built computer from CyberPower, the Gamer Infinity GTX. It featured the new Intel Core i7 965 processor and cost a cool $4000. With todays launch of Intels Lynnfield processor, CyberPower was gracious enough to send us one of their upcoming systems based on the new LGA 1156 platform, the Gamer Xtreme 3000. Packed with an overclocked Intel Core i7 860 processor and an EVGA GTX 295 video card, this system is sure to rock and it costs just $1599.99... Intel DP55KG P55 LGA1156 Motherboard @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-17-09] (0 Comments) Benchmark Reviews had the opportunity to review and launch two new Lynnfield processors from Intel:the Core i5-750 and the Core i7-870. ASRock P55 Deluxe Lynnfield Motherboard @ tweaktown.com [Sep-17-09] (0 Comments) It is a very impressive motherboard in terms of performance. There are some layout issues that need to be corrected and the SATA 6G card is not quite the offering it seems on the surface. Still this product managed to convey the dedication that ASRock is showing to the enthusiast. After the visit by a Taiwanese based ASRock engineer to our lab here in Florida, we feel that ASRock is truly committed to making a better product. The effort involved in sending someone to visually see an issue thousands of miles away and then to discuss what we feel is missing/needed in motherboard design speaks volumes. Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-17-09] (0 Comments) Silent Pro M is the latest power supply series from Cooler Master, featuring modular cabling system and single-rail design. Lets see if the 850 W model is a good buy. MSI N285GTX Superpipe OC GeForce GTX 285 @ pcper.com [Sep-17-09] (0 Comments) What we can walk away with at the end of the review is that MSI hasproduced a pretty tremendous card. The build quality is excellent, thecooler design works just as it is supposed to, and the NVIDIA GTX 285 is avery good chip that provides a very good gaming and entertainmentexperience. The slight overclock did not affect stability, and the tad ofextra performance was appreciated. Though we have become spoiled by highend cards in the $199 to $249 range, there still exist products above thatwhich can actually deliver more performance. AMD Athlon II X4 620 and X4 630 Quad-core Processors @ pcper.com [Sep-16-09] (0 Comments) AMD has not reinvented the wheel with the Athlon II X4 series ofchips. They are not disruptive products from a performance standpoint, andthey bring nothing particularly new to the marketplace. Except price ofcourse. When we consider that, then the Athlon II X4s are disruptive. Afast, quad core at $122 will turn a few heads. We can also expect toeventually see more power efficient versions of these chips potentially makeit into the laptop market (as the dual core Athlon II X2s have donerecently). Luxa2 LM100-Mini Home Theater PC Chassis with 200W PSU @ tweaktown.com [Sep-16-09] (0 Comments) The Luxa2 line is a step above the average Thermaltake chassis, and you will soon see why. Of course they are HTPC chassis, but the Luxa2 branding, as the name suggests, is a bit more luxurious. The features and design of the chassis Im about to show you has very nice looks and one of the most solid constructions I have seen to date. Luxa2 has released a few HTPC chassis in the new lineup, and today we are getting a look at the LM100 Mini. This is a very small, mATX compatible chassis with a built-in 200 watt power supply already installed. Keeping that power supply in mind, this HTPC chassis is more for the low power consuming components. As the review continues, I think you might be pleasantly surprised to see just what I was able to stuff in this chassis and run for quite some time with no issues. Thermaltake ISGC-300 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-16-09] (0 Comments) We reviewed another cooler from Thermaltake ISGC series, ISGC-300, which uses a tower design, four heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check out its performance! RaidSonic Icy Box IB-MP305A-B Network Multimedia HD Player Video @ tweaktown.com [Sep-16-09] (0 Comments) It is actually a very similar device to the Astone Media Gear AP-100 1080p Media Player that we video reviewed in August as well as the ASUS O!Play HDP-R1 1080p HD Media Player that we also video reviewed last week. All three systems provide video, image and audio playback by means of using the popular Realtek RTD1073 media chipset. You would think that using the same chipset would make each device very similar. If you did think that, you would be partly correct, as some things are quite similar. However, whats different between each of the media players is the type of output connections you have as well as menu interface and other software based features. This is where the Icy Box jumps out ahead of the pack, in our opinion. Biostar TA785GE 128 M Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-16-09] (0 Comments) Biostar TA785GE 128 M is a micro ATX socket AM2+ motherboard with on-board video based on the new AMD 785G chipset featuring dedicated 128 MB video memory. Lets take a look on its performance. CM Storm Sentinel Advance Laser Gaming Mouse @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-16-09] (0 Comments) If you have ever looked into buying a powerful gaming or performance computer case, you have heard of Cooler Master. They are a Technic3D/AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ technic3d.com [Sep-16-09] (0 Comments) The AMD Athlon II X4 620 CPU arrived Technic3D. We will check the new Quad-Core CPU from AMD with a low price against the Intel Core i7 920, 965, Core2 Q9650 and the Phenom 9500, Phenom II 940/965 on Wi ndows Vista. Overclocking over 3,6 GHz with Air Cooling and more see y ou in the following Review. TechwareLabs s the Cooler Master Storm Scout Case @ techwarelabs.com [Sep-15-09] (0 Comments) In recent years, a number of PC hardware manufacturers have latched onto the eSports phenomenon. Whether it comes from a desire to connect with the gamer crowd, or the simple economic imperative of nMediaPC HTPC 8000 Wood ATX Case @ pcper.com [Sep-15-09] (0 Comments) The HTPC 8000 is a very elegant media center case that should appealto more mature, family-oriented consumers looking for a case that will matchtheir home decor and not look like a typical PC. It still has many of thesame functions a basic computer has, but nMediaPC went a bit further andincluded room for an optical LCD module, the ability to use different typesof flash cards to view movie files, pictures, and other documents. They alsogave the entire case an old-fashioned theme that has a nostalgic feel toit. FSP Everest 80+ 600W PSU @ technic3d.com [Sep-15-09] (0 Comments) The FSP Everest 80Plus 600W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSUs with four +12V rail (18A), 120mm Fan (Thermal fan control), 6x SATA hard disk connectors a nd 2x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. XFX 850 W Black Edition Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-15-09] (0 Comments) XFX, the traditional video card manufacturer, is now entering the power supply arena. Lets take a look on their first release, a high-end 850 W model. All Pentium Dual Core Models @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-15-09] (0 Comments) A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Pentium Dual Core released to date. Updated. MSI Wind Top AE2010 Desktop @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-15-09] (0 Comments) Desktop computers are making a resurgence, and have exploited the compact nature of newer technology to provide the best of both worlds. Intel Core i7-860 Lynnfield Processor - Best value in processosrs? @ pcper.com [Sep-15-09] (0 Comments) While the above table does a very good job of making our argumentsfor us, that the Core i5-750 is the best deal for a Lynnfield processor,there are still some cases where the performance provided by HyperThreadingand the slight boost in clock speed might make the jump to the Core i7-860 aworthwhile decision. Without a doubt moderate-to-heavy transcodingapplications SHOULD be using as much processing power as you can throw atthem, and Handbrake is by far the most popular for that. TechwareLabs s the NZXT-Beta Computer Case @ techwarelabs.com [Sep-14-09] (0 Comments) Join my tech team and I in our reviewing of NZXTs Beta case as with most budget cases we are going to be looking at this case in full body armor to prevent the possible loss of arm associated with sharp edges left by cutting corners and cutting costs. Kingston HyperX DDR3 4GB 2133MHz Memory @ legitreviews.com [Sep-14-09] (0 Comments) if you are into overclocking, the Kingston 2133MHz HyperX T1 memory kit (KHX2133C8D3T1K2/4GX) has got you covered. We were able to reach 2200MHz by just upping the base clock of the system. Reaching 2300MHz was as easy as setting primary timings to 9-9-9. With very little tweaking and minor voltage adjustments, we hit 2400MHz! Getting big numbers from this memory was extremely easy. This is by far, the fastest memory Ive had the pleasure of testing. Sure, you can get higher bandwidth numbers on a Triple Channel X58 system, but in terms of raw MHz I havent had anything else that can touch it! Swiftech Apogee GTZ Core i7 Waterblock @ legitreviews.com [Sep-13-09] (0 Comments) Here is Swiftechs flagship CPU waterblock, the Apogee GTZ i7. Now if you happen already have an Apogee GTZ for your LGA775 system the GTZ i7 is the same block but with the LGA1366 mounting hardware; speaking of which, you can buy the mounting kit, Apogee-GTZ-Ci7-HD, to transplant the waterblock from your LGA775 system to your LGA1366 system. In all Im rather impressed with the Apogee GTZ Core i7 CPU water block. Combined with the rest of the cooling system this is the coolest the test bench has run when overclocked or otherwise. Granted, the cost of the overall cooling loop is almost double the cost of the Cooler Master V10, but it is actually quieter... ASUS P7P55D PRO Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-12-09] (0 Comments) Lets now take a look on an Intel P55-based socket 1156 motherboard from ASUS Intel DP55KG Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-12-09] (0 Comments) Lets now take a look on the most high-end socket 1156 motherboard available from Intel, based on their new P55 chipset. VIA ARTiGO A2000 Barebone Storage Server @ legitreviews.com [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) After reviewing all of the benchmarks and taking into consideration the purpose of the ARTiGO A2000, I can say that it has shown itself very well in managing and serving data despite its apparent inadequacies in actually performing CPU or graphics intensive tasks. At $239, this low-power network server seems to run cool, quiet, and stable, while still performing well in a battery of tests that put the strain on its Nano-ITX motherboard and VIA C7-D 1.5 GHz processor. When all was said and done, the ARTiGO A2000 did what it was made for:it provided an excellent solution to network storage... NZXT Panzerbox Classic Series Case @ bigbruin.com [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) Overall, the NZXT Panzerbox Classic Series case is very well made and attractive unit that is priced on par with other Arctic Cooling Silentium T5 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) TheArctic Cooling Silentium range of desktop chassis has slowlyevolved with the latest enclosure now being the T5. One of the uniqueselling points of these chassis’ is that they are eco friendlyincorporating a highly efficient power supply capable of supporting SLIor Crossfire graphics cards as well as a quad core CPU.Low noise emissions and a thermodynamic optimised design certainlysound like impressive features but how does the Silentium T5 stand upagainst cases from the likes of Antec or Cooler Master? Let’s take alook... Arctic Cooling Alpine 11 Pro CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) We tested Alpine 11 Pro CPU cooler from Arctic Cooling, which focuses on silence. Will it perform well against the AMD Shows off 24 Panel Eyefinity on DirectX 11 Graphics Cards @ legitreviews.com [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) The back of the PC is what the hardware enthusiast is going to be interested in and the picture above is worth a million bucks. You can clearly see all six of the DisplayPort connections that are lugged into a single expansion slot. This is ATI Eyefinity to the extreme! You are looking at 24 panels and 55 Megapixels of video content coming from one PC that is running multi-GPU technology! ECS P55H-A Black Series Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) Socket 1156 motherboards based on the new Intel P55 are starting to reach the market. Lets take a look on this model from ECS. EVGA P55 LE Motherboard @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) Lets now take a look on the simplest socket 1156 motherboard from EVGA based on the new Intel P55. NORCO RPC-4020 4U Rackmount Server Case @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) In this article, Benchmark Reviews will examine the Norco RPC-4020 4U rack mount server case. This case supports twenty data drives, plus Active Media Products Executive I 2-in-1 Carbon Fiber Pen @ tweaktown.com [Sep-11-09] (0 Comments) USB drives are everywhere and everyone has at least a few sitting around. In business showing up to a meeting without a pen or USB thumb drive pretty much makes you look like an unorganized slob. Active Media Products has managed to merge a writing instrument with a USB thumb drive and wrapped it up in an attractive carbon fiber package. I had to have one! QNAP TS-809U-RP Turbo NAS @ itpro.co.uk [Sep-10-09] (0 Comments) This 2U rack appliance has eight lockable hot-swap bays supporting allthe latest SATA high-capacity drives. Its specification looks good aswell as you have a 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo teamed up with 2GB of DDR2memory making this one of the best specified appliances at this pricepoint. Luxa 2 LM300 Touch Pro @ rbmods.com [Sep-10-09] (0 Comments) HTPC cases have turned into big sellers on the market as they tend to match your home theater systems and allows you to use them as media computers. Media computers are handy when it comes to viewing movies, listening to music and viewing pictures as an example. Gelid Silent Spirit CPU Cooler @ modders-inc.com [Sep-10-09] (0 Comments) The Gelid Silent Spirit is slightly larger than a stock OEM coolerplus it utilizes four heat pipes. Does the Gelid Silent Spirit have what ittakes to compete with the OEM cooler variants? Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=293 Corsair X256 CMFSSD-256D1 MLC SSD @ benchmarkreviews.com [Sep-10-09] (0 Comments) The competition among Solid State Drive manufacturers is reminiscent of the video card wars between AMD and NVIDIA a few years ago. The Vantec NexStar Vault @ techpowerup.com [Sep-10-09] (0 Comments) In a time when all of our information is going digital there is more of a need for a way to store our information securely. The Vantec NexStar Vault aims to make this data secure by providing the security of a keypad, along with data encryption. Free Homebrew VoIP with Google Voice and Intel Atom @ legitreviews.com [Sep-10-09] (0 Comments) To satisfy my performance needs, I am now going to put together a low-power server built around an Intel Atom 230 processor in order to install PiaF natively to get the best performance I can out of my homebrew VoIP solution using Google Voice. With a budget of about $225, this article is going to give step-by-step instructions on how to build your Atom-based server, install and configure PBX in a Flash, and finally configure your Linksys SPA-3102 ATA... TechwareLabs s the Western Digital TV HD Media Player @ techwarelabs.com [Sep-09-09] (0 Comments) Have you been paying $5 a month to record the shows you want with that flimsy DVR? Wish you could get a real Home Theater PC, but are reluctant to dish out the money? Western Digital knows your pain, and aims to fix it with the Western Digital TV HD Media Player. Will this be the ultimate HTPC replacement or just another attempt at a re-branded TiVo? Join Matt to find out... Steelseries Siberia - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Sep-09-09] (0 Comments) SteelSeriesare a very well established company intent on producingprofessional grade gaming gear for all skill levels. From its formationin 2001, SteelSeries have gone a long way and now produces a wide rangeof peripherals from mice, keyboards and headsets to mouse pads and noweven special branded products. The Siberia headset is just one of many that SteelSeries now include intheir audio range. Boasting comfort, multi-functionality and adetachable mic, a great deal of thought appears to have gone into thedesign of the Siberia and from the looks of things it must have paidoff as there are now several different versions of the Siberia tochoose from.We will be taking a closer look at the original; introducing theSiberia full-size headset. be quiet! Pure Power 350W L7 @ technic3d.com [Sep-09-09] (0 Comments) The be quiet! Pure Power 350W L7 PSU arrived Technic3D. See yo u in the Review from Technic3D the next PSUs with two +12V rail (18A), 120mm Fan (Thermal fan control), 4x SATA hard disk connectors and 1x PCI-e 6+2-Pin. Better than the L6 Pure Power 350W PSU from November 20 08? We will check this in the following Review. Antivirus Suites Block DSEO @ ngohq.com [Sep-09-09] (0 Comments) It has come to our attention that several Antivirussuites have listed our Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider (DSEO) asa dangerous file. We originally created DSEO to solve the seriousdriver signature enforcement problem that appeared after Microsoftremoved the permanent command line switch that disables driversignature enforcement in Windows Vista SP1 and Windows 7. Sadly, theonly way around this is to press F8 upon startup and choose “DisableDriver Signature Enforcement”, which is temporary and unacceptable.Microsoft has left users without an option to disable the featurepermanently.Driver signature enforcement is indeed a good idea, but it is performedbadly. It requires all drivers and system files to be digitally signedwith a certificate or they won’t run. The problem with signing yourfiles is the fact that the certificate costs thousands of dollars. Ofcourse, that money is not a concern for corporations such as Adobe, butfor the majority of developers, which are freeware/open sourcedevelopers that make no profit, this is simply unforgivable. Thermaltake DH-202 HTPC (Media PC) Chassis @ techwarelabs.com [Sep-08-09] (0 Comments) In this day and age, technology and computers consume our lives. Its only natural that with time, people will realize that the puny, limited DVR (digital video recorder) that the Cable Company makes you pay for is a waste of space and money, and the longer you have it the more of a waste of money it becomes. With the ability to surf the web, check your email, watch HD movies, record television, and much more, the real question is:Why wouldnt you get a HTPC? Intel Core i5 750 - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Sep-08-09] (0 Comments) Theintroduction of the Core i7 range of processors late last year wasthe beginning of the Nehalem family. The processors have had a mixedreception and it is fair to say that although the new series has beenimpressive performance wise, the pricing was and still is too much formany users. After all, the LGA1366 socket requires not only theprocessor but also an X58 motherboard and triple channel DDR3 memory. The Core i5’s aim is to offer what the i7’s couldn’t – an affordablemid-range CPU. The C2D and Pentium processors still make up asignificant amount of the market but the Nehalem micro-architecture isexpected to take over gradually. As a rule of thumb, the i7 series is high-end intended for hardcoreenthusiasts, Core i5 is mid ranged with the Core i3’s (yet to bereleased) aimed at entry level customers. Without further ado, let’stake a better look at the CPU on offer today. Introducing the Core i5750. Core i5-750 and Core i7-870 Processors @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-08-09] (0 Comments) Our review from Core i5-750 (2.66 GHz) and Core i7-860 (2.80 GHz), two of the first socket 1156 processors to arrive on the market. Mionix Saiph 1800 Mouse @ rbmods.com [Sep-07-09] (0 Comments) A month back we looked at the Mionix Saiph 3200 mouse that ended up being a well shaped gaming mouse, today we have the cheaper version named 1800 that is less expensive and has less functions. Knowing Mionix though I am sure this can be a good competitor even though it lacks some of the features the bigger brother does. Lets have a closer look at what we can expect from the mouse. R2-D2 USB-Hub @ rbmods.com [Sep-06-09] (0 Comments) Looking for a USB hub or a Starwars product? Well you can get both in one product, we are looking at the R2-D2 usb hub that even makes the same sounds as he does in the movie. It is cool looking and all but can it perform like other USB hubs? NVIDIA Ion mini-ITX System Build Guide @ legitreviews.com [Sep-05-09] (0 Comments) The goal of this article was to show how to build a mini-ITX HTPC system capable of playing Blu-Rays for under $600 in hardware. The end result is a system that can easily play Blu-Ray and other high-definition content with no stutters at all. The mini-ITX form factor is very sleek and the fact that you can cram a system like this into a chassis this small is awesome. Once I got past the size of the form factor, the highlight of the build has to be the power consumption numbers. The highest power consumption that I saw on this mini-ITX system was just 36 Watts at the wall during gaming. It looks like that 60W power supply brick that comes with the Travla C287 mini-ITX chassis will be able to offer plenty of power for the time being... Scythe Kabuto CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-05-09] (0 Comments) We tested Kabuto CPU cooler from Scythe, which has six heatpipes, a three-heatsink design and a 120-mm fan. Asus P7P55D Deluxe P - XSs @ xsreviews.co.uk [Sep-04-09] (0 Comments) Theintroduction of a new platform is always a rather secretiveaffair but as the i5 launch date nears, P55 chipset motherboardpreviews are coming through thick and fast. Although whispers of highoverclocks and unrivalled performance are usually rumoured with a newsocket, the i5 series seems to appeal more to the average user as a midrange CPU rather than full out performance for hardcore enthusiaststhat the i7 can provide. Early indications also seemto point towards the LGA1156 motherboards being much more affordablethan the X58’s but we can’t be totally sure as of yet.Today, we’ll be taking a quick look at the ASUS P7P55D Deluxemotherboard from the P7 series of boards. Unlike older ASUSmotherboards, the chipset is now included in the name so as to avoidconfusion with the series so let’s take a quick look. Seasonic S12D 750 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-04-09] (0 Comments) Seasonic S12D is based on the award-winning M12D, but costing less. Lets compare the two. Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler @ tweaktown.com [Sep-04-09] (0 Comments) Rethinking a few things after the original Hyper 212 was released, Cooler Master saw the need to take the 212 back to the drawing board and see what they could do to offer a better solution. Not only is the actual cooler a bit different this time around, but they went with another style of fan. They also got together with the engineers to develop an all new mounting hardware, which are welcomed changes in my eyes. I cannot make a direct comparison of temperatures however, as my testing method at that time was very different from the T.E.C.C. solution Chris created and what we use here today. I will however point out all the differences from the original design to the Hyper 212 Plus. How to Build a Wireless Network Without Using a Broadband Router @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-03-09] (0 Comments) A step-by-step guide on how to build your own wireless network without using a broadband router or an access point. Updated. Verbatim 2.5' Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 Executive 500GB @ rbmods.com [Sep-03-09] (0 Comments) Verbatim, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of datastorage media has expanded their productlines to portable hard disks. Today we will have a look at their 2.5' Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 Executive 500GB model. PC TrickleSaver @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-03-09] (0 Comments) PC TrickleSaver is a device that automatically shuts down all external peripherals like printers, monitors and speakers when your PC is off in order to save energy. MIME-Version: @ overclockersonline.net [Sep-03-09] (0 Comments) Zalman has stepped away from the cooler design it is well known for and OCZ StealthXStream 500 W Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-03-09] (0 Comments) Now it is time to test this 500 W mainstream power supply from OCZ. Is it a good product? Check it out. Technic3D/EKL Nordwand CPU Cooler @ technic3d.com [Sep-02-09] (0 Comments) The EKL How to Build a Wireless Network Using a Broadband Router @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-02-09] (0 Comments) A complete guide on how to build your own wireless network using a wireless broadband router. Updated. Cooler Master NotePal A1 @ modders-inc.com [Sep-01-09] (0 Comments) The NotePal A1 is a notebook cooler from the world leading experton cooling stuff... Cooler Master! A dual fan setup that is designed toefficiently and quietly assist in cooling the notebook. How effective is asecondary cooling device for a notebook? Articles URL:http://www.modders-inc.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=291 Kingwin XT-1264 Heat-Pipe Direct Touch CPU Cooler @ tweaktown.com [Sep-01-09] (0 Comments) Kingwin is the company we have the pleasure of working with this time around. They are better known for their Mach 1 power supplies, but make storage solutions and coolers as well. Kingwin entered the market with the idea that each PC has its own individuality and get used more and more in our daily lives. They want to satisfy their customers with quality products that perform well and offer them great customer service. I can only really test the first two of those ideals, as I really hope I dont run into any issues that require support. Today Kingwin delivers the XT-1264 Xtreme CPU cooler from their H.T.C or Heat-pipe Touch Chip technology. This is not unlike their previous H.D.T. coolers, just a different naming scheme this time around. Either way you want to refer to it, lets take this cooler with exposed heat-pipes and get some images, then on to the testing. TechwareLabs s the NZXT Cryo S Aluminum Notebook Cooler @ techwarelabs.com [Sep-01-09] (0 Comments) Is your laptop running a little too hot for your liking? Join Stefan here at TechwareLabs as we take a look at what NZXT brings to the plate. Will the Cryo S Aluminum Notebook Cooler be the equivalent of Liquid Cooling for your laptop? Read on to find out... Thermaltake ISGC-200 CPU Cooler @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-01-09] (0 Comments) We reviewed Thermaltake ISGC-200 CPU cooler, with a 92 mm fan as a filling for Technic3D/Cougar S700 PSU @ technic3d.com [Sep-01-09] (0 Comments) The Cougar S700 PSU with 700W and 80+ silver arrived Technic3D . See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next modular PS U with four +12V rails (20/24A), 135mm Fan (Thermal fan control), 8x S ATA hard disk connectors, 2x PCI-e 6 Pin and 2x PCI-e 6+2 Pin. SoundMagic PL30 In-ears @ techpowerup.com [Sep-01-09] (0 Comments) SoundMagic is one of the few brands out there dedicated to making quality in-ears that are affordable as well. Today we take a look at their PL30 in-ears which boast a mighty bundle and good sound quality to boot. Being priced at $25 they provide amazing value in the IEM segment. BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon) Cell Phone @ hardwaresecrets.com [Sep-01-09] (0 Comments) Review of the BlackBerry Tour 9630 cell phone available from Verizon, which comes with a real keyboard. Thecus M3800 NAS Stream Box @ legitreviews.com [Aug-31-09] (0 Comments) Setting up the Thecus M3800 for use with your audio/video theater turned out to be quite easy. Our first step towards enjoying the multimedia stored on our M3800 is to log back into the Thecus Configuration Menu and open up the TV Setup panel. From here, we select our output and display parameters for our panel... AMD Phenom 2 965BE Cpu @ rbmods.com [Aug-31-09] (0 Comments) The Phenom 2 955 performed extremely well for the money you paid for it, this new 965 version costs about 245$ which is still a fair amount below the Core i7 920 price,. The question is; will it be able to perform somewhat similar or even faster than the Core i7? Let's take a closer look. Warpia Wireless USB Display Adapter SWP100 @ benchmarkreviews.com [Aug-31-09] (0 Comments) If you have ever tried to share vacation pictures or videos with friends and family then you know the 4 square inch screen on your ECS A785GM-M 785G AM3 Micro ATX Motherboard @ pcper.com [Aug-31-09] (0 Comments) The main features that will really draw consumer attention to theA785GM-M is the integration of ATI's HD 4200 graphics on the motherboard.While we weren't able to play some of the top FPS games on the market atdecent resolutions, we were able to play games like Quake Live and F.E.A.R.at relatively high resolutions. The addition of HDMI and high-quality audiooptions makes this board ideal for those upgrading their HTPCs to handlehigh-definition content. Why Must Everything Be Online? @ techwarelabs.com [Aug-31-09] (0 Comments) Remember the days when you could call your bank and speak to someone on the phone. Why do I have to Check my balance online? Remember when you could go to Blockbuster and pick out a movie? Why must I pick out the movies on their website and have them shipped to me now? Why oh why must everything be online? [Affiliates News] Noctua NF-S12B FLX and NF-S12B ULN Cooling Fans @ aphnetworks.com [Aug-30-09] (0 Comments) In the past, we have written three separate articles on fivedifferent Noctua products:The Noctua NF-S12-800, NF-S12-1200, NF-R8 review,the Noctua NF-P12 review, and the Noctua NH-U12P review. Now, let's n |