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Istanbul versus Nehalem, some extra notes | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

My last post generated quite a bit of discussion, some of it based on misunderstandings. In this post I'll try to make a few things more clear. In a previous post, I pointed out that there are a good indications that a dual Nehalem EP has a 40 to 100% advantage over Shanghai (depending on the application, based on the SAP and Core i7 workstation benchmarks). If...

Use Your iPhone to Get Yourself Out of a Parking Ticket | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

If your parking meter fails to text you when your time has run out you still may have some hope of not having to pay it thanks to Parkingticket.com. Parkingticket.com today announced full compatibility of its online service with the Safari web browser on the Apple iPhone, enabling an iPhone user to immediately contest a parking ticket the moment it is issued. The iPhone, combined with its ...

News Fragments From Around The Web | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

Below are some tid bits of news from around the web that were submitted to us or we found that might be of interest.Low Carb or Low Fat? Study Shows Calories Count More When DietingWorld's Shortest EscalatorPC Street Fighter IV Coming This Summer

Dell Unveils G2210 22 | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

Hot on the heels, or should I say out in front of the Dell SX2210 LCD Monitor, is the Dell G2210 - a 22-inch LED Wide Screen Flat Panel monitor that has environmentalists names written all over it. This ultra efficient LED monitor comes packed with power-saving features such as an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness based on the ambient brightness, PowerNap which can ...

Top 5 iPod Accessories | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

A lot of people have Apple iPods these days, but not everyone has these cool iPod accessories. In fact, one of the best selling points to the iPod is the wide array of various accessories and gadgets to go along with them. These include FM transmitters, various docks speakers, and cases.

No Second Beta for Windows 7 | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

Microsoft has confirmed that there will not be a second beta of their upcoming Windows 7 operating system. The next test version will be the release candidate (RC), which will be near-final and almost fully-featured as the final release version. The Windows engineering head Steven Sinofsky announced that Microsoft is planning on sticking to their original plans for just having one beta, which ...

Western Digital MyBook Studio Edition II | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

The MyBook Studio Edition II from Western Digital is their brand new 2 terabyte portable hard drive that can be used to transport files, backup files, and share files among various computers, both PC and Mac. This device is specifically geared toward creative type of people, such as video editors or professional Photoshop users, but it can also be used for any other purpose as well. It has been ...

Maxtor BlackArmor (160GB) | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

We all know that it is important to backup your computer's file on a regular basis, but if you want to make sure that data doesn't fall into the wrong hands, the Maxtor BlackArmor protects your backup data for you. It's an external hard drive that securely encrypts your important data that you have backed up, such as financial information, and ensures its safety. The drive has a 160GB storage ...

T-Mobile Shadow (2009) | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

T-Mobile has had its share of really nice cell phones on its network recently. They've had the G1 Google Android-powered phone, the Blackberry Pearl 8120, and now the T-Mobile Shadow (2009). This new phone features a sleek design, UMA-based unlimited hotspot calling, and a fast internal processor. This latest update to the Shadow line is a welcomed one and it certainly brings it up to par with ...

Windows 7 RC1/RC2/RTM Schedule Leaked | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

From an insider source close and involved with Windows 7's development, I have been told the tentative schedule that Microsoft has planned out for the release of upcoming Windows 7 builds, including RC's and the RTM. They are hoping to stick to this schedule and the team has been told to work towards the dates mentioned. Read the full story for all the details.

Windows 7 beta users to get 'updates' | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

From TechReviewSource.com's Microsoft Insider: Next week, Windows 7 beta users will get a variety of updates, only they aren't really updates. Instead, Microsoft said it will be sending the patches to test the operating system's updating mechanism. These updates won't actually add new features or update anything. Starting February 24, Microsoft will be releasing up to 5 test updates to PCs ...

Sony HDR-SR11 HD Handycam | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

Sony is the gorilla in the room when it comes to digital camcorders, especially in the high definition world. The all new Sony HDR-SR11 HD Handycam is one of their most advanced HD-digital camcorders yet. It has a built-in 60GB hard drive, a touch screen LCD display, 5.1 Dolby Digital sound recording, and automatic face detection. For its pricey price tag of $750-$1000, it's definitely a digital ...

TomTom One 130S | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

Everyone seems to want a GPS in their car and for good reason too. They provide easy, one-touch access to vital traffic information to help you get to your destination on time. The TomTom One 130S is a great new GPS with text-to-speech functionality, advanced route calculations, access to online community databases, and PC connectivity all in one small device with a cheap price.

Windows 7 Retail Sale Date Leaked | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:17

As many media outlets are reporting, Microsoft will be shipping the RTM to computer manufacturers in September 2009. My Microsoft insider source has confirmed this release schedule.My source has also told me that Microsoft is planning Ocotober 27, 2009 as the day that Windows 7 will be available via retail outlets as a standalone package.  The date is pretty solid according to my source and ...

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

NH-U12P (index.php?option=com_content task=view id=5647 Itemid=38) and modified the SecuFirm mounting system to work with the LGA1366 based motherboards. Acoustic PC (http://www.acousticpc.com/) was kind enough to send us not only the NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler, but they included the Noctua NH-C12P for comparison, which can also be mounted with the SecuFirm 2 system onto an x58 motherboard. ...

USB Panic Button: Play Games at Work | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

How often do you get so annoyed with work that you just have to go and surf the net to keep your sanity in tact? Well if you're on this site now, chances are that you do this quite a bit. The USB Panic Button is an ingenious device that will let you surf and still save your job.

Google Mail Down, Has this opened your eyes? | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

I’ve been trying to access my gmail account all morning, and it appears that both my personal account and Gaj-it.com mail account are down. According to the BBC the service went offline at 0930 GMT with Google saying its was “working hard to resolve this problem”. More than 113 million people use Google mail worldwide, according [...]

The Selk Bag: Because it’s always cold outside, even in summer. | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

I remember the good old days, back when I was Girl Guide. Camp fires, crafts, badges, chasing Boy Scouts... ah, good times. Unfortunately along with those came camping out in the freezing cold in a tent. A good sleeping bag was essential, and anyone who enjoys camping will tell you the same. Sadly, sleeping bags just aren't all they're cracked up to be. They get twisted around you in the middle ...

British Airways holds its very own ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Show | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

After all the doom and gloom in the press about the credit crunch, it always nice to hear how companies like British Airways are helping to offer a one way ticket to success to anyone with talent. How? Well, London 2012 partner British Airways has launched a £500,000 fund to help talented young people [...]

Facebook Attire: Wear your Status on a T-Shirt | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Facebook has started to move from the online sphere into real life.  Now you don’t need to log-on to tell the world how you’re feeling or what you’ve had for lunch; instead just take your sweater off. Status King have created the Status T-Shirt which allows you to wear your status loud and proud. It may [...]

Dell 10in Inspiron - not so inspiring? | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Dell is to release its new 10 inch netbook on Thursday. Initially it will have XP installed, have 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive and a 1.33GHz Intel Atom CPU.  You also get Wi-Fi in the form of 802.11 b/g. In the future, you will be able to buy the netbook with faster CPUs, [...]

Rubiks cube to get high tech make over | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Say what you will about the Rubix cube, but it's really stuck the test of time. Ok, so it might be the worlds most annoying puzzle, and they might be neigh impossible to solve (even with the help of the many YouTube videos on the subject) but whether you were born in the seventies when it was first invented or not then you're bound to recognise the iconic design and deceptively simple mechanism. ...

Naruto wannabes unite! Decorate your fridge with Throwing Star magnets | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Ninjas are eternally fascinating. They’re just so much cooler than any of our Western alternatives will ever be (Pirates Vs Ninjas? Please- the Ninjas would win every time, no matter how hot Johnny Depp makes Pirates). And our need for all things Ninja is at an all time high with the success of recent video games and certain animes. I even have a ninja tattoo (it’s a theatre thing- ...

Apple Laptop Explodes in London Office | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Talk about a smoking start to the weekend, the owner of this Apple PowerBook was lucky to get out of the way with their eye brows still in tact. The laptop first caught the notice of employees in a London marketing company when it started producing smoke from the battery compartment. When the company’s IT manager [...]

Motorola: Are They Back? | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Motorola’s mobile phones division has been….how can I say it….awkward for a while now, you know what I mean. They hardly release any new phones, and those that they do decide to release appear to be either outnumbered by other companies releasing more than one handset, or they are kicked into the dust by the [...]

WINE 1.1.16 Released With New Improvements | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

WINE 1.1.16 has been released this afternoon with a few improvements. Particularly, the development branch of WINE now has improved SANE scanner support, support for digital CD audio playback, improved cookies management in Wininet, support for building stand-alone 16-bit modules, and many fixes to the regression tests on Windows...

S3 Graphics Releases Linux Driver With OpenGL 3.0, VA-API | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

For months we have seen S3 Graphics advertise a magical Linux driver in their press releases that promised to offer OpenGL 3.0 support and advanced video functionality. They had reported to us the driver would be released in December, but that deadline had passed and they continued to announce Linux support when launching the Chrome 540 GTX, but still there was nothing. However, S3 Graphics has ...

Intel, NVIDIA Kernel Mode-Setting In Fedora 11 | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Just three days ago we shared that Nouveau will become the default NVIDIA driver in Fedora 11 to replace the obfuscated xf86-video-nv mess. Now proposed for Fedora 11 is to also integrate the Nouveau kernel mode-setting driver. The Nouveau kernel mode-setting support is still very experimental as their API isn't even finalized and it will not enter the mainline Linux kernel in time for Fedora ...

Stop thief! Stolen laptops speak up | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

“Front Door Software Corp.’s Retriever program displays your contact information as your computer boots up. There’s even space for a plea to a Good Samaritan — “$50 for my safe return,” maybe… You can log on to a Web site and check a box indicating the computer is missing. Now during start-up, a big yellow [...]

Build Your Own SATA Hard Drive Switch | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

If you have a motherboard with at least two SATA hard drive connectors and have at least two SATA drives, you can build a low-cost physical switch to select multiple operating systems. Once you build and install the switch, all you have to do is select a switch position before starting your PC and your [...]

27th February 2009 Daily Roundup | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

The latest news and reviews from our affiliate partners Chieftec CH-02 case review at Icrontic.com IcyDock MB674SPF-B 4-Bay Tooless Hard Drive Bay Module @ PCSTATS.com Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3-1600 @ PureOverclock Cooler Master Storm Sniper Review at Overclockers Online OCZ Neural Impulse Actuator Mind Over Hand @ TweakTown Patriot Viper 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews Super Talent ...

Intel Plans to “Socket To Ya” in their 2009 Roadmap | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

Despite the current state of the economy, there are companies making progress. These companies know when and how to make changes that benefit their future progress. Regardless of what today’s news outlets are saying, the hungriest of self motivators and innovators tend to survive these kinds of times. Intel is just such a company filled [...]

Dual-CPU Nehalem pumps up the bandwidth | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

A MONTH FROM NOW, Intel will officially introduce the dual processor Nehalem-EP, aka Gainestown. Essentially, it keeps the same format and LGA1366 socket as the uni-processor Core i7, just dual CPU support and two QPI links per chip this time - one to talk to the Tylersburg chipset, another for high speed whispering to its [...]

Doctors identify gaming related disease | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:16

“A 12 year-old girl was told to stop playing computer games for two weeks after she caught a serious hand infection caused by excessive gaming. “Palmare PlayStation Hidradenitis” has been identified by professor Vincent Piguet from the University Hospital of Geneva, and includes painful lesions on her palms for four weeks. She had huge red [...]

HIS HD 4870 IceQ 4+ Turbo tested | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

“Today we remind ourselves of why Radeon HD 4870 cards are as popular as they are in the gaming community. Our weapon of choice is 4870 IceQ 4+ Turbo graphics card kindly provided by HIS. We see that the card’s name contains IceQ 4+, which means that the card comes with this famous HIS’s cooler. [...]

Blu-spec CD format | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Getting a better-quality CD experience without having to upgrade your CD player sounds delightful, doesn’t it? Sony’s new Blu-spec CD format promises just that, employing the same technology used to author Blu-ray discs to master standard CDs. Blu-spec CDs are written using the shorter-wavelength blue laser diodes used in Blu-ray disc production. These blue lasers [...]

Adobe posts fix for Flash | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

“Adobe has posted a security fix for its Flash multimedia browser plug-in. The company said that the update is rated as ‘critical’ and all users are being advised to update to the latest versions of Flash 10 and Flash 9. Advertisement According to Adobe, the update addresses five different CVE vulnerability reports. Effects of a [...]

Microsoft reveals 36 changes to Windows 7 | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

“Microsoft Corp. today revealed some of the changes it has made to Windows 7 since it issued a public beta more than a month ago. In a long post to the company’s “Engineering Windows 7″ blog, senior program manager Chaitanya Sareen touted three dozen improvements and modifications to the new operating system that developers have [...]

Leadtek WinFast GTX 260 EXTREME+ in SLI | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Leadtek has labeled its GTX 260 as being extreme. We take the time to find out if it truly deserves that title.

MNPCTECH Spring Loaded Heavy Duty Case Handles | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

So, you've just finished modding a kick butt gaming rig, adding a killer paint job that causes neck snapping double-takes, to take to LAN parties? But, it is a pain to carry around, it's heavy for one thing and having to clean finger prints etc off the paint is a drag. If only it had handles eh? Well, MNPCTECH may just have what you need then, with three styles of Case Handles to choose from. ...

Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Noctua designs another excellent CPU cooler - does it deliver?

VIZO Xena Mini Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

With netbooks and smaller sized laptops being so hot right now, VIZO has picked a perfect time to launch their new Xena Mini notebook cooler. It is a compact sized cooler that is perfect for your new 15.4" or smaller sized notebook. Read on as we take a closer look.

Evercool Rifling RF-8 Fan Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Evercool offers a shoot-em-up' styled fan with the Rifling RF-8.

GELID Silent 12 Fan Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

GELID breaks onto the PC hardware scene with their Silent series of fans, and the Silent 12 is their largest sized offering available at 120mm. It promises silent operation at 20 dBA while still pumping out a lot of airflow. Read on as we take a closer look.

Zagg Audio Z.buds Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Earphones and earbuds come in all shapes, sizes and designs - but today we have a unique earbud design to take a look at with the Zagg Audio Z.buds. These earbuds are designed to be paired with an iPhone, iTouch or other MP3 player / cell phone on the market and they boast some nifty features. Built-in noise canceling mic and iPhone music control? Check. Tangle-free nylon cabling? Check. ...

Evercool Formula 2 Graphics Card Cooler Review | Posted on: 28/02/2009 @ 7:15

Evercool offers a slick looking VGA cooler for both ATI and NVidia based graphics cards. Read on to see how well it cools our EVGA 8800GT.

Win a Thermaltake V9 Black Edition Gaming Case @ eTeknix | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 23:45

eTeknix is a fairly new site and to show how much we care about our visitors, we are giving you the chance to win this fantastic case, all you simple need to do is refer people to the site, and make sure that they post at least 15 posts (this will be monitored and spam will be deleted)”

Samsung LN55A950 LCD TV | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

A few months ago I had the opportunity to review Samsung’s LN40A650. This was one of their newer models available and it featured a 40″ panel with just a Touch of Color. It was an amazing TV and is solely responsible for rekindling my love for being a couch potato. In July of 2008, it [...]

Samsung 2463UW LCD Monitor | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Today, Samsung is one of the world’s leaders in the field of electronics. Founded in 1938, they have built quite a reputation and earned the trust of their followers, especially in the realms of mobile phones, displays, audio players and household appliances. We have taken a look at quite a number of Samsung products [...]

OCZ Gold Series SDHC | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

OCZ Technology may be better known for their memory products, but they are by far a favourite when it comes to flash memory. Ever since the original OCZ Flash Rally, I knew OCZ would continue and expand their lineup. Today, we have the OCZ Gold Series SDHC, a top performer in today's memory standards.

Samsung SPF-85V Digital Photo Frame | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Digital picture frames have become increasingly popular but why stop at just displaying pictures? Samsung has come up with a digital photo frame that will play movies, songs and slideshows at your next party. It has a resolution of 800x600 pixels and even boasts a wifi connection. Excessive? You decide.

QNAP TS-209 Pro II NAS | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

QNAP is making its presence felt in the NAS industry with solutions for everyone. The QNAP TS-209 Pro II fits the bill for anyone looking for a small, flexible and powerful NAS. It provides 2 drives configurable as a bunch of disks, RAID 0 or 1 and offer a download management interface and doubles as a webserver, media & iTunes servers.

Live from the bloggers' room at VMworld Europe 2009 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Seeming as how virtualization is a technology that is still expanding exponentially, and our research is not of the kind that drops a subject once the novelty has worn off, the Belgian IT department of Anandtech is once again attending VMworld Europe, with high hopes of greatly improving our knowledge on the vast amounts of fields virtualization has...

Day 2 at VMworld Europe 2009 - Part 1 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Here we are once more, blogging away after a very interesting second keynote by VMware CTO Stephen Herrod, delving a bit deeper into the actual changes being pushed into different levels of the software. At this point, the amount of information available might actually fill up an entire article, but alas, time constraints force me to keep this...

How AMD's Istanbul might close the gap with Nehalem EP | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

The Istanbul cores are the same as those that can be found in the AMD's latest Shanghai CPU. But the "uncore" part of Istanbul is more interesting. By now, you have probably heard about AMD's "HT-assist" technology, a probe or snoop filter. Every time a new cacheline is brought into the L3-cache of for example CPU 1 on the current Shanghai Platform, a...

Cooler Master will show 5 systems in 1 at CeBIT next week | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Just a few days left until the gates of CeBIT in Germany will open. Cooler Master sent us a few pictures of what they will be showing in their meeting room at CeBIT. Cooler Master's engineers had the idea to show off what a Cooler Master power supply can handle and built a system consisting of five Mini ITX motherboards with each one Intel Core 2 Quad...

MultiGPU Update: Does 3-way Make Sense? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

For those who want the most graphics power they can pack in to a computer, 3-way multiGPU technology can seem very attractive. But is the Siren call of the solution really viable on the desktop?...

CeBIT 2009 - ASUS Marine Cool | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

CeBIT 2009 officially starts next Tuesday, but we already have some early coverage from cold and wet Hannover, Germany. ASUS has given us an early look at their Marine Cool design concept. Just like concept cars at the major automobile shows, this particular motherboard is meant to introduce new design ideas into a rather "me too" market. ASUS was...

So What’s In A 100MB Driver, Anyhow? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Last week I got an interesting email the day after NVIDIA dropped their 182.06 GeForce drivers to coincide with the launch of FEAR 2. To sum up the relevant bits of the email, the question was “Why are NVIDIA’s drivers so big?” Although the most immediate answer to that is not particularly interesting – they’re as big as...

Dell Studio XPS 16: Highest Color Gamut Ever? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Okay, let's get something out of the way right off the bat: I started work on a review of the Dell studio XPS 16 before CES 2009. Originally intended to go live at CES, I decided to hold off in order to conduct additional testing and send some questions to Dell. Ultimately, we ran into some problems with the sample laptop, which is a prerelease version with a few...

VMware's Fault Tolerance feature explained | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

Now that the actual conference is behind us, and we've found our way back to the lab, it's time to finish what we started. First off, an apology for our radio silence on day 3: our schedule turned out to be quite a bit more packed than we thought it was, so finding our way to the quiet of the press room proved to be more of a hurdle than originally...

EVGA X58 Classified - First Look | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

We take a quick look at the EVGA X58 Classified and provide an early BIOS guide for getting the most out of this X58 board and others....

NASA Appoints Lead Investigator for Launch Mishap | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:23

The investigation of the failed Orbiting Carbon Observatory launch continues as NASA appoints Rick Obenschain, deputy director at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., to lead the investigation board. The Mishap Investigation Board, or MIB, will have four other members. NASA will announce the names of additional members as they become available. The board will gather information, ...

NASA Readies Six-Person International Space Station Crew | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

NASA will hold a media briefing at 1 p.m. CST on Wednesday, March 4, with the four future residents of the International Space Station who will usher in an era of six-person crews living aboard the orbiting research laboratory. The increase doubles the number of people who will be living and working in space.The briefing will originate from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston and will be ...

Acer Jumps Into Mobile Phone Market with Acer M900 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Like we don't already have enough mobile phone providers, Acer has decided to jump in with the rest of the cool kids. Acer has launched a new line of smartphones geared towards consumers who want to make use of it from both a personal and a professional side.Acer M900 -- for all your communications on the goFor those who need to have access to email and files at all times, the M900 is an ideal ...

Dell SX2210 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor with Webcam | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

In March, Dell will be unveiling the Dell SX2210 22-inch Wide screen Flat Panel monitor with an integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam. It features an on-screen display for easy setup and configurations, 160 viewing angels, 1920x1080 resolution, 300 cd/m brightness and 1000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. With the 2ms response time, it would appear this monster is built for one thing - gaming! As far as ...

Sony PSP-4000 To Include Sliding Touchscreen? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Sony has continued to knock down rumors that a PSP2 is being built, while this is true there is possibly a PSP-4000 already built and getting ready for production release. According to VG247, they have received word that the PSP-4000 has a sliding front-screen. Whether or not it's true, will remain unknown until something official is said from Sony.They have a rendering of what the new PSP-4000 ...

NASA to Use Robotic Machines To Prep Moon Outpost Site | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Small robots the size of riding mowers could prepare a safe landing site for NASAs Moon outpost, according to a NASA-sponsored study prepared by Astrobotic Technology Inc. with technical assistance from Carnegie Mellon Universitys Robotics Institute.Astrobotic Technology and Carnegie Mellon researchers analyzed mission requirements and developed the design for an innovative new type of small ...

Google Releases Chrome Browser 2.0.166.1 Beta | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Google Chrome's Dev channel has been updated to 2.0.166.1. The highlights for this week:NewPreliminary full screen support has been added (UI still in progress).Turkish and Estonian spell checkers are available.Additional malware data collection for users opted-in to sending usage statistics and crash reports.We now perform HTTP authentication over a keep-alive connection.Fixes

Microsoft Releases Compatibility Update for Windows 7 Beta | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Microsoft has released a compatibility update for Windows 7 Beta for both 32-bit and 64-bit flavors.Application compatibility updates cause several types of behavior in Windows 7 Beta. The following are the three most common behaviors:

Apple Brings Back 'Push' Feature to iPhone | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Apple has finally brought back the "Push" feature to the iPhone and MobileMe users. Below is the email sent out to MobileMe members regarding the update to "Push":Over the past few months, we have been working hard to make MobileMe the best service it can be. Here is a summary of the improvements and performance enhancements that have recently been completed.Easy file sharing. iDisk now makes it ...

Pwn2Own Hacking Event to Offer $10k for 0-Day iPhone Exploit | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

TippingPoint, a network-based intrusion prevention system company, has announced its plans for the Pwn2Own 2009 event - for the third year running. The event will be held at the CanSecWest Security Conference March 16th - 20th in Vancouver, BC. This years contest will target two sets of technologies: web browsers and mobile devices. As usual, the ZDI will purchase all winning vulnerabilities that ...

Lian Li PC-60F | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Nachdem wir vor kurzem mit dem PC-A7010 einen Big Tower der Superlative von Lian Li im Test hatten, befassen wir uns nun mit dem PC-60F. Wie von Lian Li gewohnt zeigt sich dieses in einem schlichten, zeitlosen Design wobei wie üblich, aus Aluminium gefertigt.

Prince of Persia | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Der Perser ist wieder unterwegs! Schnell, agil und schlagkräftig. Diesmal ist er aber nicht alleine. Eine hübsche und geheimnisvollen Lady, falsch, Prinzessin Elika, begleitet ihn auf seinen neusten Abenteuern. Die hübsche Unbekannte wirft aber auch Fragen auf, aber bereits nach kurzer Zeit möchte man nicht mehr auf sie verzichten.

Gelid Silent 12PWM und Wing 12 UV Blue | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Mit dem Gelid Silent 12PWM haben wir einen 120 mm Lüfer im Test, der eine geringe Geräuschentwicklung verspricht. Durch die PWM-Technik wird die Drehzahl des Lüfter der Belastung der CPU angepasst. Der zweite Lüfter von Gelid Solutions kommt aus der Game Produkteserie und hört auf den Namen Wing 12. Unser Testmuster ist mit blauen, UV-aktiven Rotorblätter ausgerüstet. Des ...

digitec Zenon Z8000.3, Core i7 920 PC | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

In diesem Review stellen wir einen Performance/Gaming-PC, assembliert und vorinstalliert vom digitec.ch Zürich, vor, der auf ausgesuchten und aufeinander abgestimmten Komponenten basiert. Herz des Digitec Zenon Z8000 ist die neue Intel Core i7 920 CPU.

Intel X25-E Extreme SATA SSD | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Intel präsentiert mit der X25-E eine auf SLCs (Single Level Cells) basierende SSD mit glänzenden Eckdaten. Bis zu 250 MB/s soll die SSD lesen können sowie 170 MByte/s schreiben. Weiter soll die Zugriffszeit bei durchschnittlich 75 Mikrosekunden liegen. Alleine diese Eckdaten lassen uns hoffen, dass das letzte Nadelöhr im aktuellen Computer verschwindet.

Corsair TX850W Netzteil | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Mittlerweile ist es Corsair gelungen sich auf dem Netzteilmarkt zu etablieren. Mit dem neuen TX850W präsentiert Corsair ein Netzteil, welches über eine 70 A starke +12 V Leitung verfügt und somit in die Kategorie der Singlerail-PSUs fällt. Weiter soll die Effizient bei mehr als 80 Prozent liegen und die Lebensdauer beträgt beachtliche 100'000 Stunden.

ASRock X58 Super Computer | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Mit dem X58 Super Computer präsentiert ASRock ein Mainboard, welches sich an Kunden richtet, die das gewisse Quäntchen an Extraperformance suchen. Besonders an diesem Mainboard sind die vier PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Lanes, die ATI CrossFireX-, Quad-CrossFireX-, NVIDIA Quad SLI-, 3-Wege-SLI- sowie SLI- und NVIDIA-Tesla-Personal-Supercomputing-Unterstützung (drei Tesla- und eine ...

World of Goo | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Was ist World of Goo? Eine gute Frage: Es handelt sich hierbei um ein Physik Aufbauspiel im Comicstil. Man muss sich durch mehrere Levels bauen und hat immer wieder mit natürlichen Grundgesetzen zu kämpfen wie Schwerkraft, Wind, Wasser und Hitze. Im ersten Moment kling dies unspektakulär, auf jeden Fall aber ist es einen zweiten Blick wert!

Zalman CNPS9900 LED Tower-Kühler | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Mit dem CNPS9900 LED stellt sich der erste Zalman Kühler der Konkurrenz auf unserer Teststation. Ein 120 mm Lüfter versorgt dabei den komplett aus Kupfer gefertigten Kühler mit Frischluft. Mit dem runden Design setzt Zalman seine bewährte High-End-Reihe fort.

Herr der Ringe Conquest | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

EA Games hat bereits einige Herr der Ringe Games auf den Markt gebracht. Filmbegleitenden Spiele stehen aber meist in deren Schatten und schaffen es nur selten aus diesem hervorzustechen. Mittlerweile gibt es diverse Spiele wie das MMOG (Massive Multiplayer Online Game) Herr der Ringe Online oder auch RTS (Real Time Strategy) Spiele wie Schlacht um Mittelerde 1 & 2 sowe die filmbegleitenden ...

Kentech Labs Ps-Mi Portable Apple iPod Audio System Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

The Kentech Labs PS-Mi is a personal/portable audio device that utilizes Point Source Audio technology with Universal Dock for iPod. The PS-Mi has one satellite speaker enclosure section that contains 3 drivers (left, center, and right) in the top section, and a side-firing subwoofer.The Ps Mi also works on all iPod models including the iPod touch and any iPod featuring a click wheel, including ...

M-ROCK's Extreme Zion Laptop & Camera Bag | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

The M-ROCK Zion is one of the most user-friendly outdoor style laptop computer and camera backpacks on the market today. The bag holds up to a 15¼ inch laptop computer or M-ROCK's Great Lakes #550 water bladder in an insulated neoprene bag. Read on to see if this crazy bag is what you need to carry both your DSLR camera and notebook.

Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 X2 Video Card Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Today Legit Reviews looks at the new Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 X2 which features 1600 Stream processors, 2GB of GDDR3 memory running at 993MHz and two GPU’s clocked at 625MHz! Sapphire is the only manufacturer to produce and sell the 4850 X2 which competes directly against NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX280. How will the Radeon 4850 X2 do compared to comparably priced GeForce GTX 200 series? ...

ASUS N10Jc-A1 Netbook Review - Atom N270 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

The ASUS N10 is a netbook that combines both elegance and performance in a 10.2" WSVGA netbook that weighs in at just 3.1 pounds. The ASUS N10Jc-A1 offers all the standard features one would expect on a netbook, but it includes switchable dedicated graphics. With a flick of a switch you can enable and disable the NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS graphics! Read on to check this out!

Marvell Introduces Plug Computing with SheevaPlug | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Marvell today announced its Plug Computing initiative to make high performance, always on, always connected, and environmentally friendly computing readily available for consumers. With a 1.2GHz processor and a total of 1GB of memory inside the Plug computer this little PC might be perfect for your home network.

Super Talent 16GB Pico Flash Drive Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Super Talent has managed to cram 16GB of storage in a mind-bogglingly small package. It used to be that drives so small suffered when it came to read and write performance, but has Super Talent managed to break this perception and provide decent performance with its Pico 16GB drive? Read on to find out what this little drive can do!

Nyko Charge Station Quad & Kama Wireless Remote for Nintendo's Wii | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

If you have a big family or numerous friends that like to play the Nintendo Wii you might be interested in Nyko's new Charge Station Quad, which keeps four of the Wiimotes topped off till you are ready to use them. We also take a look at the Kama Wireless Nunchuk Controller which provides all the same abilities and features of the wired Nunchuk but without the need of wires.

OCZ Apex Series 120GB SATA II SSD Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:22

Solid state drives are starting to become more affordable and offer better performance than their spinning disk hard drive cousins, but will their performance justify the current prices? OCZ has come out with a new design that just may be what people have been waiting for. Take a look at the article and see what we think.

Lexar Shoot-n-Sync Wi-Fi 2GB Memory Card | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Pictures, videos and all that require some sort of memory card usually, and you've got many choices when it comes to purchasing one. Only one out there though can wirelessly transfer your pictures to your computer or even to the internet, and that's the Lexar Shoot-n-Sync, which is the Eye-Fi Wi-Fi enable memory card. So today I'm taking a look at the Lexar Shoot-n-Sync Wi-Fi 2gb memory card. It ...

Cyber E Sport Orbita Freestyle Mouse | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

We use a mouse everyday and most of us take them for granted really, they're there for us to use, and we are happy with them. There have been attempts to reinvent the mouse, and most have failed miserably, and for good reason, we've been using the same style for so long that we're not going to change out habits now. Today for review I've got a quite interesting and innovative new mouse from Cyber ...

IEEE FireWire 1394 & USB 2.0 8-port Combo PCI Card | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

USBFever (http://www.usbfever.com/) and it adds eight more ports for you, five USB and three FireWire. The interesting thing about this care is that it has both external and internal connections on the card making it a bit more useful that other card of this type.

Weekly Giveaway - Free Orbita Freestyle Mouse | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

So I'm thinking it's time to clean out my attic, alot of the stuff I get for review goes back in the box and sits in my attic for possibly a backup, or I just give them away to family and friends. Taking stock though i've got way too much stuff up there, I can't even walk in there at this point it's so cluttered. So I'm trying something new here, I'm going to give away one thing per week, Sunday ...

The ‘I Need A New Phone’ Contest @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

TestFreaks is giving away four cellphones, 2 for AT T, 1 for Sprint and 1 for Verizon. Here's a quote: "We at TestFreaks have all kinds of fun testing assorted gadgets, and hardware, but we especially like phones, everybody has one and they can relate. One thing we’ve learned that not all phones are created equal though, and I’m sure you’ve found that out yourself as well. I ...

Get Your Girlfriend into Video Games for Valentine’s Day | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Thecus N3200PRO Three Bay RAID 5 NAS Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Cyber E Sport’s Wireless Orbita Mouse Reviewed | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Intel X58 SLI BIOS Support vs. nVidia Hardware SLI Chip - FIGHT! | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB Hard Drive Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler Micro Reader Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Lowepro Classified 250 AW Camera and Laptop Shoulder Bag Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Targus Zip-Thru Corporate Traveler Laptop Case Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Inside the Mysterious World of Affiliate Marketing | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Intel Plans to “Socket To Ya” in their 2009 Roadmap | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Sitecom 300N XR | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

The main selling feature of the router is its traffic shaping ability, which should be able to lower your precious ping, while your connection is under load. How well does this router keep its promises?

Assembly Winter '09 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Assembly Winter 2009 was organized at Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre (Pirkkahalli) during the past weekend...

Raxco PerfectDisk 10 Defrag Software Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

PerfectDisk 10 is a nifty new program that I’ve been testing out extensively over the past few days. Essentially, it is a defragment program, and one might say “Well, Windows already comes with a way to defrag my hard drives, how much more can this do?” PerfectDisk 10, however, is the defrag equivalent to a Harvard student on a caffeine high before his finals. This program far ...

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder BluRay Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

The fourth (and lets hope not final) of the planned straight to DVD Futurama movies, “Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder” has arrived and continues the winning formula of the television series and three previous films as well as ties things up nicely should this be the final outing for the Planet Express crew. The film opens with a new take on the traditional opening and we are ...

Sapphire Radeon 4670 Video Card Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

The gaming industry is a competitive market these days. Everyone has to have the latest thing to keep up with the demanding, hardware sucking games that are being churned out every day with little hesitation. And the video card makers are making a killing off of us. Not just a killing, a freaking massacre. Sure, you can pay under $200 for a card and play the game. You could do that. But not ...

Linux: A Complete Overview | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Let us first start out with a general overview of the Linux operating system. Linux at its most basic form is a computer kernel. The Kernel is the underlying computer code, used to communicate with hardware, and other system software, it also runs all of the basic functions of the computer. The Linux Kernel is an operating system, which runs on a wide variety of hardware and for a variety of ...

The Bikini Slasher: X-Blades for PC Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

Hack and Slash games have been around for a while; even some classic video games like Gauntlet, Altered Beast and Castlevania could be considered part of the genre. The premise of these games is to cut up opponents into tiny kibbles in as many satisfyingly gory ways as possible. As hardware become more complex, so did the Hack-and-Slash. Many recent games pit a super-warrior against a literal ...

Attack of the iPhone Clones | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:21

You can forgive the news reporter who mistook President Obama’s Shaka wave for a sign to call him during the inauguration. The connected candidate -- who took communications to a whole new level -- would have expected a text message or email…not a call. Doubt if his new phone number is in the phone book anyway! Mobile phones have come a long way since Motorola’s Cooper ...

Max Payne DVD Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Against the gritty, snow covered, and crime ridden streets of New York, one man is waging a battle for redemption and revenge. The man in Detective Max Payne (Mark Wahlberg), and following the murder of his wife and infant son, Payne has seen his life and career spin down an ever deepening black hole to the point where he is relegated to a basement office working on cold cases. Max has become ...

F.E.A.R.: Project Origin Review (PC, Xbox 360, PS3) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

After a nearly four year wait, two expansion packs, a change of publishers, and a title change, the follow up to our 2005 Game of the Year award winner F.E.A.R. is finally here. After successfully obtaining the rights to the name F.E.A.R., the new sequel is called F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin instead of the planned Project Origin. Regardless of what it is called, developer Monolith Productions and ...

Nanoxia FX Series Waterproof Case Fans Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Case fans are the one part of a computer that many people overlook in the midst of such techno-talk as new GPUs, SLI compatibility, and SATA hard drives. I, however, have had a very nasty experience with an overheating computer and I never wish to live through the ordeal again. In comes Nanoxia, a German manufacturer with nothing but the cool side of life on their mind. The three Nanoxia ...

Wolf King Trooper MVP Gaming Mouse Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Every day, the makers of gaming gear churn out the new and improved. The latest 100,000Mhz Ultrapolling keyboard. The highest resolution 14 Million dpi mouse that vibrates as you rub it counter-clockwise. Headsets that allow you to experience 7.1 digital surround sound whilst chatting with the built-in telepathic sensor. Chairs with mini subwoofers built in so you "feel" the game. This ...

Antec Nine Hundred Two Case Review | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Antec has just released a new version of their famous Nine Hundred mid-tower case. Let's see the differences between the two models and if Nine Hundred Two is really a good product.

Smooth Creations Trek 08 Review (2008-09-02) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

CSX Diablo3 2000 Overclocking Analysis (2008-09-04) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Antec Twelve Hundred (2008-09-11) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Antec MicroFusion 350 Remote (2008-09-23) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Overclocking Core i7 at Intel 2008 (2008-11-03) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Ikonik Zaria A20 (2008-11-06) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Intel Core 2 Duo: E0 vs C0 (2008-11-11) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Danamics LM10 - Liquid metal put to the test (2008-12-04) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

CoolIt Domino A.L.C. (2009-01-19) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Corsair Dominator 1866C8 TEC - Peltier-cooled memories (2009-02-18) | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Remote Control VS Tank: Crash into Christmas | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

For all big kids out there (or even for your bonafide kids) this is a gadget that will really make an impact under the tree this year. The remote control VS Tank not only looks like the perfect thing to terrorise the neighbour's dog with, its incredible maneuverability means that you will always be in complete control, even if you live on a mountain. Related posts:Funtrak Paintball Panzer: A ...

Rhythm Sticks: Air drumming gets noisy | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Here’s a gadget for the musically minded out there. Playing air drums is something that people tend to do when a rocking song comes on the radio. Unless you’re in your car in which case you may look like you’re suffering a seizure in mid-traffic. For those in a more open plan area, these Rhythm [...] Related posts:USB TV Tuner: The Pinnacle of convergance If you have a ...

Stufflive: A different kind of POP vending machine | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

As we made our way round Stufflive 2008 we came across POP; a vending machine that instead of dispensing the usual confectionery or drinks, actually allows you to buy films and games on DVD, Blu Ray or to download directly to a portable storage medium. Related posts:Gizmo Vending Machine: A New Breed. American retail chain, Best Buy will be introducing a new...The Handpresso Instant Espresso ...

Big Boys Toys: Fighting back against Girly Gadgets | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

After the cutesy Hello Kitty feature for the girls, I thought it was a little unfair trying to dominate the site with all things girly. Also before I start getting some fighting talk back from the boys about my Hello Kitty feature, here’s a macho-man, testosterone-filled feature for the boys! Arrggh! Arrggh! Arrggh! (Imagine Tim [...] Related posts:Girly Gadgets - The Best of Hello Kitty ...

Lifetimer: all of life’s countdowns in one gadget | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

Life seems to get more and more complex the older we get, giving us more things we have to remember which invariably means more things we forget. Thanks to this nifty little gadget, you can remember everything important in life- even when you’re next due to eat ice cream. The Lifetimer will not only count down [...] Related posts:New Half Life Episode art on show People were gathering at ...

Noxon iRadio Cube: Internet Radio without a PC. | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

On November 3rd, TerraTec announced their launch of the Noxon iRadio Cube. It promises to bring you internet radio without being tied to your PC. The Cube connects to the internet via LAN or WLAN, preferably on a flat rate broadband connection. It promises direct access to more than 11,000 popular radio [...] Related posts:Review: Tangent Quattro Internet Radio Overview: Listening to ...

Kirill: A New Online Drama | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

If Neighbours and Lost just isn’t doing it for you anymore, we’ve come across a new online drama that may get you slightly hooked. MSN UK have come up with an interactive sci-fi thriller starring David Schofield from Gladiator and Pirates of the Caribbean. The plot may just get all you bloggers excited as finally [...] Related posts:Join the Easter Egg Hunt Online and Win Some ...

Social Fridays: Round-up of the Best Social Networking Stories and Videos this Week | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

If you’re bored at work and itching to get yourself through the day then you know the drill! Rather than surfing around trying to keep yourself occupied before you make a quick sprint to the door when it’s home time; catch up on stories that have been causing a storm on the social network sites [...] Related posts:Social Fridays: Round-up of the Best Social Networking Stories and ...

Top Ten Secret Santa Gifts: for under a fiver | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:20

With the end of year break-up not far off, the usual tradition of joining in with office Secret Santa looms closer and closer. Well so that you don't break the bank this year but still get kudos for a very witty gift, we've got a list of top ten office Secret Santa gifts. As an added bonus [...] Related posts:LG Announce their LG Secret Mobile Phone! After keeping it hush hush from us for so ...

Meccano Spykee Robot: A Remote Control Spy | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Meccano Spykee Robot is the perfect gadget for anyone who likes to keep an eye on things. It works as a CCTV device but is far more unique than an ordinary old camera mounted to the wall. You can monitor your home while you're away on holiday or even use it to stay in touch with the family when traveling for work. Related posts:Rovio Wi-Fi Robot: stealth just got even cooler While your ...

The Phoronix Test Suite Gets A GUI | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

Since releasing the Phoronix Test Suite to the public a year ago, one of the most popular feature requests has been for a graphical user interface. The Phoronix Test Suite is not exactly difficult to use from a command line, but this feature has been in development for Phoronix Test Suite 2.0. However, with this morning's release of Phoronix Test Suite 1.8.0 Alpha 2, a preview of this GUI has ...

Gallium3D, EGL Now Buildable On FreeBSD | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

Most of the development efforts within the X.Org and Mesa ecosystems are done on Linux so at times the other supported operating systems can vary when it comes to the level of support -- some features may not work and some code may not even build. For instance, it was not until this morning that the few hooks needed for BSD support in the Gallium3D code-base were added. Benjamin Close had ...

X Server 1.6.0 Has Been Released | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

It's arriving about two months later than originally scheduled (and didn't arrive in 2008 like Intel wanted), but X Server 1.6 has been officially released this afternoon and it wasn't 212 days late like the infamous X Server 1.4.1 release.

Subtle Improvements In Ubuntu 9.04 Alpha 5 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

Due out tomorrow is the fifth alpha release for Ubuntu 9.04 (the Jaunty Jackalope). Ubuntu 9.04 is now in a feature freeze so there isn't much to expect in Jaunty Alpha 5, but there are a few items worth highlighting. For one, the new desktop notification system has landed for Ubuntu 9.04, which looks nice if you are running on a composited desktop...

CrossOver Games 7.2.0 Released | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

It has been a number of months since CrossOver Games was last updated, but this morning CodeWeavers has issued a new update for this software based upon WINE that allows gamers to run their favorite DirectX and OpenGL Windows titles on Linux. CrossOver Games 7.2.0 has a fix when running Steam with Compiz, improvements to the City of Heroes game, formal support for SPORE, improved support for ...

R600/700 EXA & X-Video Code Merged To Master | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

In late December AMD had released R600/700 3D code that allowed open-source triangles to be drawn and a AtomBIOS decompiler also came out of Novell just a few days later. In late January we were then greeted by public R600/700 3D documentation...

Xfce 4.6 Desktop Environment Released | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

While GNOME 2.26 and KDE 4.2 have been receiving much of the attention when it comes to the Linux desktop, the Xfce developers have announced the release of version 4.6 for their desktop. Xfce 4.6 is a big improvement over Xfce 4.4 with plenty of new features. This is the culmination of over two years of development and brings a new configuration back-end, a new Xfce settings manager, a new ...

Ubuntu 9.04 Alpha 5 Released | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

If you are interested in checking out some of the improvements in Ubuntu 9.04 Alpha 5 first hand, Alpha 5 has been officially released this evening. The Alpha 5 announcement can be read on the ubuntu-devel-announce mailing list and additional details are available on the Ubuntu.com web-site. Also updated to the Alpha 5 status is Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Mythbuntu, Ubuntu ...

Linpus Linux To Launch QuickOS Next Week | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

DeviceVM's SplashTop Linux environment (which we were the first to exclusively share) really was revolutionary in pushing the "instant-on Linux" theme as it was able to boot to its desktop in just a few seconds. Since then we have seen the emergence of Phoenix HyperSpace and other products that target netbooks with near instant-on capabilities. Traditional Linux distributions have also been ...

Noctua NH-U12DX Xeon Heatsink | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

Quite infrequently do we look at cooling products at Phoronix, but when something interesting comes along, we certainly snatch up the opportunity to look at something new and unique. An example of this is with the Noctua NH-U12DX, which is a heatsink designed for Intel's Xeon processors, but it does not share many traits with most workstation/server heatsinks. This tower heatsink with three ...

CyberSnipa Sonar 5.1 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

Cyber Snipa’s Sonar 5.1. design is somewhat funky, it has these flame red ear cups and the rest of the design is all black. It has the same styling as the Cyber Snipa Stinger mouse we reviewed a while back. It’s like Razer using their neon green and black theme. Cyber does it the other [...]

Razer Salmosa | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“The Razer Salmosa is the quickest entry level gaming-grade mouse armed with the fastest tracking optical sensor in the world. Designed to be one of the lightest and most compact mice of its class, it is the ideal mouse of choice for finger-tip grip gamers who seek both speed and control.” Razer [...]

Noctua NH-U12P | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“The NH-U12P continues the legacy of Noctua’s classic NH-U coolers, which won over 150 awards and recommendations from leading international websites and magazines. While retaining the successful design and the well-proven SecuFirm™ mounting system, the newest revision has been reworked for enhanced main board compatibility and now comes with Noctua’s [...]

GELID Solutions Silent-Spirit | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Silent Spirit follows an open frame structure concept whereby both design and dimensions have been improved to eliminate humming and buzzing noises while maintaining a compact overall size. The 92mm fan has been chosen for silent operation and high airflow and comes with an intelligent PWM control to allow users [...]

In Win Matrix | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

Last time we’ve seen an In Win case it was called the X710B, it was all black and it became pretty popular here in Holland and in Europe. Now In Win is back with a whole new line up of futuristic looking cases under their In Win Style brand. The case we [...]

CyberSnipa Swat | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“The S.W.A.T. gaming mouse delivers laser precision performance with a fully loaded arsenal of features. Using macro A.I. technology, program your mouse for in-game macro sequences that will have you playing like a pro! The specially designed on-board-memory means you only have to program your S.W.A.T. mouse once, and your preferences will be remembered on [...]

GMC X7 X-Station | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

The other day I was looking at this website called Hardtecs4u. It’s a German hardware review website and I saw this GMC casing being reviewed. Frankly I never heard of them before but after digging up some information I found out that they had a wide range of cases and they are [...]

GELID WING UV Reactive Fans | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“The WING UV Blue case fans are premium quality, UV reactive, ultra- quiet, dust and water proof cooling fans for gaming enthusiasts.This series features an unique bearing with patented design, winglet fans blades and low starting voltage. Only the highest quality materials have been used to manufacture this state-of-the-art cooling fan. [...]

Nexus Clodius | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Nexus Clodius Ventilation Pro Series is a great case to build an optimal ventilated computer. The Clodius case is equipped with two Real Silent 120mm case fans (black/white-version). These fans are mounted with ultra soft silicone fan mounts to prevent resonance and vibrations. When more [...]

Xigmatek HDT-SD964 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:19

“Inherited H.D.T. series outstanding performance, HDT-SD964 offers users one more option of using Double Fans and 4pcs Φ6mm heat-pipe. With Anti-vibration rubber, light material fin design and Push-pin/Clip for Intel & AMD, HDT-SD964 is user friendly, easy to install, reliable and excellent performing.” Click on the photo to visit Xigmatek’s website Specifications ...

eXpansys Friday deals | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:18

These offers are only available through the links below which are active between 11am and 4pm UK time on Friday the 27th of February*. Normal pricing will precede this time and resume at 4pm on Friday. Nokia E71 Price drop by £35 from £294.99 to £259.99 inc VAT http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=177691&partner=tracyandmatt     Glofiish X600 Price drop by ...

Acer DX900 begins shipping | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:18

The Acer DX900 is finally here! We've known about the Acer DX900 for a while and it was officially announced at Mobile World Congress earlier this month, the DX900 will begin shipping next week. This is first main-stream dual sim device to be launched here in the UK and the world’s first Dual-SIM Smartphone to support both 3.5G (HSDPA) and 2.75G (EDGE) SIM cards. The DX900 runs ...

Silverstone Fortress & Strider 750W | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:18

The Silverstone Fortress aims to shrink the same awe inspiring and award winning uni-body construction of the legendary TJ07 to a mid-tower case, while still offering modern functionality and all the bells and whistles one should expect from an enthusiast enclosure.

OCZ Neural Impulse Actuator – Mind Over Hand | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:18

Fragging with a smile! - OCZ harnesses the power of your face to give your keyboard hand a rest.

Windows 7 vs. Vista VGA Performance Analysis | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

We find out how Windows 7 VGA performance is coming along with a GTX 285 by comparing it to Vista.

Patriot Viper 6GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

When most shoppers compare system memory kits, they often look for the highest speeds for the best price. Everyone is different, but overclockers and performance enthusiasts generally aim for the best combination of low-latency high-speed RAM they can get find. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of a top-speed triple-channel product for the Intel Core i7 platform. The ...

MSI GT725 notebook: gaming power to go? | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

Featuring ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 4850, we take a look at MSI's latest desktop-replacing notebook.

OCZ Vertex 120GB SATA SSD OCZSSD2-1VTX120G - Benchmark Reviews - MVKTech | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

Lower power consumption and heat output are the least impressive benefits of Solid State Drives. The real payoff is in the practically instant response time and high-performance throughput. Once SSDs could outperform their HDD counterpart, it was all about price and capacity. Adding up to 64MB of Elpida DRAM to the buffer has permanently solved stuttering problems, making raw performance the last ...

ASUS P5Q3 LGA775 Intel P45 ATX Motherboard - Benchmark Reviews - MVKTech | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

Launched last summer by Intel, the P45 chipset has quickly grown in popularity, replacing the aging P35 chipset. Intended for a mid to upper mainstream consumer base, the P45 chipset boasts some impressive features, such as: full DDR2/DDR3 support, 20 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ATI Crossfire support, and a 65nm manufacturing process. By now manufacturers have had ample time to design and refine their ...

Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1 PCI Express sound card review - Elite Bastards - MVKTech | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

It's been quite a while since Auzentech's first design based around Creative's Xi-Fi chip, the X-Fi Prelude, hit the market, and today we take a look at the successor to this part, the X-Fi Forte. Boasting a low-profile, PCI Express design and a full set of driver functionality including support for Dolby Digital and DTS encoding, can it carve a niche for itself as the best discrete sound card on ...

Heatsink Showdown: Cooler Master V10 vs. Xigmatek Thor's Hammer - VR-Zone - MVKTech | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

We take a look at 2 new CPU heatsinks from Cooler Master and Xigmatek - the TEC-enabled V10, and Thor's Hammer, which features Xigmatek's Heatpipe Direct Touch technology.

Thermaltake Element S - Pure Overclock - MVKTech | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

Thermaltake's new mid-tower, the Element S, is designed to satisfy the needs of "creative professionals", so it should be interesting to see what the this case offers, both in style and function. There is an old adage in the world of design professionals: "Form follows function". Let's have a look at the Element S and see if can successfully resolve the two.

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed - VR-Zone - MVKTech | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

Get Smart HD Movie Review - TweakTown | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

“Missed it by that much!”

Mionix Alioth 400 - XSReviews.co.uk | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

Mouse mats aren\'t considered to be the most exciting of review products, as their usually fairly mundane, and with the rather opinionated testing methods, it\'s not something every reviewer looks forward to. However, now and again one comes along that really catches your eye, like today. Powerdrive Computers have sent over a new mat from a company called Mionix. This is their Alioth 400. Let\'s ...

Titan Fenrir - InsideHW | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

To our slightly older readers brand Titan is well known for their cooling solutions. Titan coolers were always aiming at low-budget user group although there are some \"serious\" products in their portfolio. Titan products were always named with female names and had mythical beings on their product packages. This time in our test lab arrived Titan CPU cooler that supports Intel LGA 775/1366 and ...

Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3-1600 - Pure Overclock | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 16:17

Today we\'re looking at a set Patriot Viper 6GB tri-channel DDR3-1600 modules, sticks that look great in blue. But what about performance? To answer that, we\'ll pit these modules heads-up against some OCZ sticks that recently impressed us, to provide some straight-up answers that should help clarify some questions you may have.

Patriot Viper 6GB DDR3-1600 | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 4:07

Today we\'re looking at a set Patriot Viper 6GB tri-channel DDR3-1600 modules, sticks that look great in blue. But what about performance? To answer that, we\'ll pit these modules heads-up against some OCZ sticks that recently impressed us, to provide some straight-up answers that should help clarify some questions you may have.

Titan Fenrir | Posted on: 27/02/2009 @ 0:43

To our slightly older readers brand Titan is well known for their cooling solutions. Titan coolers were always aiming at low-budget user group although there are some \"serious\" products in their portfolio. Titan products were always named with female names and had mythical beings on their product packages. This time in our test lab arrived Titan CPU cooler that supports Intel LGA 775/1366 and ...

Mionix Alioth 400 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 17:05

Mouse mats aren\'t considered to be the most exciting of review products, as their usually fairly mundane, and with the rather opinionated testing methods, it\'s not something every reviewer looks forward to. However, now and again one comes along that really catches your eye, like today. Powerdrive Computers have sent over a new mat from a company called Mionix. This is their Alioth 400. Let\'s ...

Get Smart HD Movie Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

“Missed it by that much!”

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed - VR-Zone | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

Thermaltake Element S - Pure Overclock | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

Thermaltake's new mid-tower, the Element S, is designed to satisfy the needs of "creative professionals", so it should be interesting to see what the this case offers, both in style and function. There is an old adage in the world of design professionals: "Form follows function". Let's have a look at the Element S and see if can successfully resolve the two.

Heatsink Showdown: Cooler Master V10 vs. Xigmatek Thor's Hammer - VR-Zone | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

We take a look at 2 new CPU heatsinks from Cooler Master and Xigmatek - the TEC-enabled V10, and Thor's Hammer, which features Xigmatek's Heatpipe Direct Touch technology.

Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1 PCI Express sound card review - Elite Bastards | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

It's been quite a while since Auzentech's first design based around Creative's Xi-Fi chip, the X-Fi Prelude, hit the market, and today we take a look at the successor to this part, the X-Fi Forte. Boasting a low-profile, PCI Express design and a full set of driver functionality including support for Dolby Digital and DTS encoding, can it carve a niche for itself as the best discrete sound card on ...

ASUS P5Q3 LGA775 Intel P45 ATX Motherboard - Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

Launched last summer by Intel, the P45 chipset has quickly grown in popularity, replacing the aging P35 chipset. Intended for a mid to upper mainstream consumer base, the P45 chipset boasts some impressive features, such as: full DDR2/DDR3 support, 20 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ATI Crossfire support, and a 65nm manufacturing process. By now manufacturers have had ample time to design and refine their ...

OCZ Vertex 120GB SATA SSD OCZSSD2-1VTX120G - Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

Lower power consumption and heat output are the least impressive benefits of Solid State Drives. The real payoff is in the practically instant response time and high-performance throughput. Once SSDs could outperform their HDD counterpart, it was all about price and capacity. Adding up to 64MB of Elpida DRAM to the buffer has permanently solved stuttering problems, making raw performance the last ...

Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU Cooler - Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

Overclockers are always looking for the best CPU cooler made, and Benchmark Reviews has taken a new approach to determining this for them in every Cooling article we publish. Most enthusiasts are already very familiar with the Vendetta 2, TRUE, and HDT-S1283, but the landscape is going to change with the Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU cooler. Benchmark Reviews compares the top coolers using ...

OCZ 6GB Triple-Channel 1333 MHz DDR3 Memory Kit - Benchmark Reviews | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

System memory is one of the most over-looked hardware components in computer systems, and with applications demanding greater memory overhead it is best to use as much memory as allowed. But not all memory is made the same; and even memory of the same speed can have different consumer targets. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of an entry-level triple-channel product for ...

Sunnytek ST-2320 S/UESR Two Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Review - Tweaknews | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 15:34

Sunnytek's dual-bay enclosure is a decent product all around, but is best suited for users constantly on the go. The built-in carrying handle makes for a quick and easy way to transport the enclosure, and you can rest easy knowing the drives inside are being protected by a thick layer of sturdy aluminum.

Antec Nine Hundred Two Case Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 14:20

Antec has just released a new version of their famous Nine Hundred mid-tower case. Let's see the differences between the two models and if Nine Hundred Two is really a good product.

Antec Nine Hundred Two Case Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 14:20

Antec has just released a new version of their famous Nine Hundred mid-tower case. Let's see the differences between the two models and if Nine Hundred Two is really a good product.

£10 PAYG SIM with £30 credit! | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

I'm not sure whether or not to file this one under deals, bargains or no-brainers? eXpansys have secured a great deal on 3 Pay-as-you-go SIM cards. Receive £30 starter top-up with a 3 Pay As You Go SIM card for £9.99. Simply put your new SIM straight into a mobile phone and you're up and running with £30 of credit to spend on calls, texts or whatever you want. 3 Pay As You Go SIM ...

Tagan SuperRock 680W TG680-U33II | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

The Tagan SuperRock 680W is a great power supply for budget aware users who are looking for a cost effective way to power their system. With 680W it should be good for almost everything you can throw at it. During our testing we found out that the PSU is running very quiet which makes it a good candidate for a silent media PC system, too.

Zotac GeForce GTX 295 1792 MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Zotac's GeForce GTX 295 comes with two NVIDIA GT200b GPUs sandwiched together in one graphics card. The card can successfully defeat ATI's HD 4870 X2 in our benchmarks and offers plenty of overclocking headroom beyond that. Thanks to the 55 nm GPU design and clever power saving methods the card even delivers in the performance per Watt segment.

Palit GeForce GTX 260 Sonic 216 SP 896 MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Palit's new GTX 260 Sonic 216 SP is based on NVIDIA's latest GT200b 55 nm graphics processor. Palit has chosen to go with a dual fan design for improved airflow and increased overclocking. Not only the thermal design has been changed but also the PCB design, which features several cost optimizations and comes in an appealing ATI-red.

Replacement iPhone earphones on test | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

The bundled iPhone earphones aren't great when it comes to sound quality and comfort, but the integrated mic and remote control is extremely handy. We take a look at six replacement iPhone earphone sets from Bose, Etymotic, Shure, Sennheiser, V-Moda, and Apple itself to see which is the best upgrade.

Foxconn Quantum Force X58 BloodRage Motherboard | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

The rumours of Foxconn leaving the motherboard industry seem remote today with the Quantum Force X58 BloodRage; a very impressive piece of kit.

ASUS Travelite HS-1000W Wireless Headset | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Alongside its range of Xonar sound cards, ASUS takes a shot at the headset market with the wireless HS-1000W and James checks them out today.

Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283 H.D.T. CPU Cooler | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Xigmatek has sent another cooler to the labs. This time Chad looks at the Dark Knight S1283 with H.D.T. technology.

Alienware Area-51 m15x 15.4-inch Gaming Notebook | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

We don't need no stinkin' gaming desktop when the Alienware m15x is around.

TRENDnet TEW-645UB High Power Wireless N USB Adapter | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Considering upgrading to 802.11n Draft 2.0? - We check out the feature-rich TRENDnet TEW-645UB 300Mbps High Power Wireless N USB Adapter.

ATI Catalyst 9.2 Analysis - XP & Vista | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

AMD has just released a new Catalyst driver for Radeon graphics cards – we check out performance under XP and Vista.

ASRock X58 SuperComputer Motherboard | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

X58 is a high-end chipset, yet ASRock now has their own version aimed toward a more mainstream crowd whilst keeping all the important features.

Noctua NH-U9B CPU Cooler | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Today we mount a sample from Noctua to our T.E.C.C. test system and see what the NH-U9B can do against the rest.

PowerColor Radeon HD 4830 Graphics Card | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

ATI pricing has become very aggressive over the past few months. Today we focus our attention on what could well be a top choice for budget gamers.

Sony PRS-505 E-Book Reader | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

Sony one-ups the Amazon Kindle by adding that Sony sleekness to its e-ink display device and AJ shares his reading experience with it in hand today.

ATI Catalyst Driver Release 8.12 Hotfix HD4850X2 Test | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:02

ATI has recently released a hotfix to their Catalyst Driver version 8.12 intended to improve DirectX10 performance in multi-core CPU systems and to resolve BSOD issues using dual ATI Radeon HD 4850 in CrossFireX configurations. With a HD4850x2 in hand, I had to see if the 10-25% performance increase in some applications was indeed possible.

OCZ 6GB 1600MHz CL7 DDR3 OCZ3P1600LV6GK | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of an top-speed triple-channel product for the Intel Core i7 platform. The OCZ 6GB 1600 MHz CL7-7-7-24 DDR3 memory kit OCZ3P1600LV6GK will be compared against several other products and benchmarked for bandwidth and gaming performance. Are the higher speeds worth the money, or can this memory kit overclock to their level? System memory is ...

NZXT Guardian 921 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

NZXT Releases another in their line of budget Gaming "crafted series" Chassis.   The Guardian 921 is a follow up to the original Guardian and is "Designed with futuristic and sleek curves" but does it follow up with the same flaws the original Guardian had?  Or has NZXT advanced and refined thier product?   We have seen several good gaming cases built of this popular chassis, will the ...

GELID Wing9-Wing12 UV Blue Case Fans | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Today we are going to be taking a look at a set of case fans from a relatively new company called GELID Solutions. With the endless number of fans on the market, you can just about get anything you want, if you look hard enough. We are going to be looking at the GELID Wing9 and Wing12 UV Blue case fans. GELID has done what a few other manufactures have done, offer us something different than the ...

SAPPHIRE HD 4670 GDDR4 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Sapphire has re-released their popular 4670 card but this time they strayed from the reference card by ATI. A new cooler, GDDDR4 Memory and faster clock speeds help take this card to the next level, but is it really an improvement over the later card?

NZXT Sentry LX | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Fan controllers are fairly simplistic by their nature, and as such can come off as "boring", cheaply made or poorly engineered in the worst cases... or elegant and, dare I say it, sophisticated devices in the upper echelon. NZXT appears on the blustery, wind swept field littered with fan controller promises with the Sentry LX to help tame your fan flow nightmares. How does it look? How is it ...

Thecus N7700: seven bays of NAS goodness? | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Moving on from the popular N5200 Pro, we take a look at Thecus' seven-bay enterprise solution.

ASUS Eee Top ET1602: a glimpse of computers to come? | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Netbooks have quickly become all the rage, so how about nettops? We take a look at the ASUS Eee Top.

XFX's Intel Core i7 X58 motherboard: delivering the goods? | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

We take a close look at the £210 board and pass judgement.

The world's fastest desktop RAM? Corsair stakes a claim with DOMINATOR GT 2GHz | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

If you want the last ounce of performance, that is.

Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR3-1,600: putting bling before value? | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Available in three colours with LEDs to match, Crucial looks to woo the enthusiast keen on aesthetics.

Street Fighter 4(IV) - Xbox 360, PS3 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

A glorious return of the popular beat 'em franchise. Street Fighter IV is sublime blend of classic gameplay and new ideas.

House of the Dead Overkill - Wii | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

SEGA's blood-splattered zombie-slaying fest brings hardcore gaming to Wii. Hell yeah!

BFG GeForce GTX 295 H20: get some water on the world's fastest graphics card | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

So just how fast is it, then?

Logitech G35 Surround Sound headset. Worth £100? | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Logitech unveils all-singing, all-dancing gaming headset. We tell you how good it is.

Metal Slug 7 - Nintendo DS | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

The intense run-and-gun series finally makes its debut on Nintendo DS.

Grado iGrado Headphones Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

The demand for comfortable headphones is higher than ever before, but we don't want to exchange comfort for audio quality either. Most standard over-the-head style headphones are tolerable but not exactly comfortable. The search continues for the perfect marriage of comfort and clarity, without breaking the bank. Today we will take a close look at the budget priced Grado iGrado Headphones. Have ...

ECS G45T-M2 Motherboard Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

The latest motherboard is targeted toward the HTPC (Home Theater PC) crowd. It supports nearly all of the latest LGA775 based Intel processors, DVI output and a built-in Intel GMA X4500HD graphics chip. Read on as we evaluate the G45T-M2.

Tritton AX Pro 5.1 Headset Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

The Tritton AX Pro is a newly upgraded model to the previous Tritton 5.1 headphone offerings of the AX360 and AX51. Using a set of 8 distinct drivers, the AX Pro aims to offer more accurate and precise audio details to give you an advantage over your opponents. Let's get our frag on to find out how well they deliver.

Sansa Clip 8GB MP3 Player Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Sansa has recently updated their MP3 player lineup with the expanded storage capacity of the Sansa Clip 8GB. Weighing in at less than 1 oz., this is one of the smallest MP3 players on the market. Read on for our take on this tiny MP3 player.

Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Noctua designs another excellent CPU cooler - does it deliver?

VIZO Xena Mini Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

With netbooks and smaller sized laptops being so hot right now, VIZO has picked a perfect time to launch their new Xena Mini notebook cooler. It is a compact sized cooler that is perfect for your new 15.4" or smaller sized notebook. Read on as we take a closer look.

ZOTAC GeForce 9500 GT AMP! 512MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

On paper and in tests, the 9500 GT is half a 9600 GT--there's a lot missing in that last 100. It's got half the shaders (32) half the ROPs (8) and half the bandwidth (128-bit). Adding insult to injury, everything is clocked lower; GPU, memory, even the shaders are slower. It's more like two-fifths a 9600.

Far Cry 2 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

Far Cry 2 is a game where you kill people for three things: diamonds, malaria pills, and fun. You're a Doom Guy in search of one man in the middle of an African shitstorm that's full of people who could care less and people who can do more. You're not there to solve problems, unless the problem is that someone stands breathing. And yeah, you got the marsh fever.

Zalman GS1000 Full-Tower Case | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

You want a big, breezy, E-ATX case. You've gone over your floor plans, moved the furniture around, checked the availability of outlets, and made sure the space next to your desk can withstand the weight. Good. You're ready. There are only a few options that don't look like recycled server equipment, and Zalman's got their entry. Of course, these enclosures get expensive. This particular ...

Microsoft Sidewinder Gaming Mouse | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:01

If all you could see was the mouse, you might just buy it there. There's a lot of action on the thing, but a little studying shows not bling, but function cut down to hard lines. And then there're the hallmarks of great gaming mice, like the customizable weights and swappable feet for different kinds of resistance. But then, what about macros? Game-specific configurations? Hot red ground ...

5 Reasons I'm Holding Out on Canon's 5D Mark II | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

The Canon 5D Mark II brought with it another revolution, though it wasn't quite as universally praised, and it also wasn't the first. Video. In a DSLR. The D90 was first to this game, but Canon seems to have done a better job of it. There's more to it than just video, of course, but here's 5 reasons I'm holding out on Canon's 5D Mark II.

Griffin Streamline Armband Case for the iPhone 3G | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

With more and more iPhones being sold every day, and the rumors that Walmart might be getting into selling the phone, the iPhone accessory market is a lucrative place to be these days. Today IÂ’ll be reviewing the Streamline Armband Case for the iPhone 3G. Griffin Technologies has sent us an armband for the iPhone 3G to use while working out. So IÂ’ll dust off my elliptical trainer and ...

Griffin Wave Case for the iPhone 3G | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

As news from AppleÂ’s recent quarterly results showed, the demand for iPhones has never been higher. With almost 6.9 million phones sold worldwide from July through September, demand for the phone and its accessories are expected to skyrocket. Griffin is one of the biggest names in iPod and iPhone cases, and with the release of the new iPhone 3G, Griffin is there to provide several case ...

VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 X2 Redux | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Only after being bested by it could I ever hope to wield it'sÂ… Oh screw it, it's just a video card. I mean, it's the best video card and all, and definitely not for everybody. Actually, as you'll see, it's not really intended for mainstream gaming. You need a damn big display to really see this card make frames. If you're looking to spend serious dollars for the best gaming experience, ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 4830 512MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

I don't think there's a "stock" 4830. Sapphire usually runs that route with the non-Toxic or their other variants, but I'm pretty sure that it's up to the board partner to build a better 4830; they're all different. Each has its own heatsink and board layout. Sapphire's is, at least, true to the namesake, and mega-blue.

Diamond Radeon HD 4870 1GB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Normally, adding more video memory is a mistake. It's a ploy by the manufacturer to make their card look special, it's a way to make a card sound more capable than it is, and it's a way to tack on a significant sticker price without adding any component costs. Most often with these cards, the larger frame buffer is actually a downgrade. It's cheap, old memory, and much, much slower. The ...

HIS IceQ4 4850 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

While XSReviews has had the chance to check out GPUs from many different companies, one of the ones we haven't worked with much is HIS, but recently they've decided we're worthy of their attention. With that in mind they've sent us a HD 4850 with their special IceQ4 branding. Let's see how it compares to some of our recently reviewed GPUs from other manufacturers.

Steelseries WoW Mouse | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

There are plenty of gaming peripheral manufacturers out there: Razer, Logitech, Roccat, Revoltec, Cyber Snipa, NZXT and many more. However, one of them that stood out for a while was Ideazon, for their products and keyboard keysets designed for specific games. Since Steelseries recently bought out the brand, they've now released a WoW mouse to come out in conjunction with their keyboard for the ...

XFX 9800GT 512MB | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Considering how long it took XSR to get it's first high end graphics card review, it's interesting that they are now one of our most oft-reviewed pieces of hardware. Not to be the exception to the rule is our recently acquired 9800GT from XFX. The smaller brother of the more well known GTX branding, the GT saw excellent sales during the 8 series for it's high end performance, with lower end price ...

HIS 4670 IceQ | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Recently we've been reviewing some pretty high end graphics cards, and while it's all well and good checking out the £100 plus fair, the real money is made for the manufacturers in the budget, to mid range cards. So, if you're looking at the current generation of ATI's GPUs, and anything with 4 and 8 at the start of the name is too much for you, perhaps the 4670 from HIS is up your street; ...

NZXT Cryo LX Vs. Vizo miniNinja 2 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Next on the review agenda at XSReviews are notebook coolers. However not just one but two, ready to go head to head to see which is the better in terms of value, style and performance. The contenders are: the Vizo Ninja II and the NZXT Cryo LX. It's time to find a victor so let's get started.

Scythe Kama Bay | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

Today going under scrutiny at XSReviews is one of the less sought-after products in the enthusiast hardware industry, something expected to come with your case - a card reader. However, this is not simply a bog standard card reader but in fact a multi-function controller and media card reader, or so the manufacturer describes it as. Let's see whether this product is all it's cracked up to be. ...

Antec 900 V2 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

The Antec 900 was one of the most popular gaming cases released in the past few years. It was good looking, had great cooling and some interesting features, and was even followed up by a little brother version, the Antec 300. Now though, Antec felt that it was time for a refresh, meet the Antec 900 v2. It's got whopping cooling options, along with a nice side window, dust filters have been added ...

Slidamat Platinum R | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

In the world of mouse mats, no matter what the specifications given, it's all down to the materials used that determines the comfort levels, the sensitivity and the functionality of it. Once in a while a new material is used for mouse mats that promises to bring something new to the table. A manufacturer of conveyor belts, TechBelt has now come up with a mat of their own. It's slippery and ...

Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1 | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 11:00

The combination of Creative chip and Auzentech PCB magic was been a success before with the likes of the X-Fi Prelude 7.1. That card fitted a normal PCI slot but today we have its successor which slots into the PCI-e instead. I give you the Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1; can this card carry on the success of its predecessor and even go further in terms of sound quality and performance? Time to find ...

Foxconn Blood Rage | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 9:00

Ostentatious good looks and over engineered to the limit - the Foxconn Blood Rage is another Quantum Force extreme overclocking board that has lots of new and lovely bits, but also a price tag to match. Is "the best Foxconn board we've ever seen" really all there is to say?

Foxconn Blood Rage | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 9:00

Ostentatious good looks and over engineered to the limit - the Foxconn Blood Rage is another Quantum Force extreme overclocking board that has lots of new and lovely bits, but also a price tag to match. Is "the best Foxconn board we've ever seen" really all there is to say?

Foxconn Blood Rage | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 9:00

Ostentatious good looks and over engineered to the limit - the Foxconn Blood Rage is another Quantum Force extreme overclocking board that has lots of new and lovely bits, but also a price tag to match. Is "the best Foxconn board we've ever seen" really all there is to say?

Sapphire Radeon HD4850 X2 2Gb Video Card Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 7:09

So did Sapphire fill a niche void and provide a card to the consumer that wanted a dual core card without the killer huge price? You bet. This card at around US$275-$300 at the time of this review is a great deal and will have anyone enjoying the latest games with higher resolutions and quality settings while still providing decent framerates. Although this is no HD4870 X2 killer by any means, it ...

Sapphire Radeon HD4850 X2 2Gb Video Card Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 7:09

So did Sapphire fill a niche void and provide a card to the consumer that wanted a dual core card without the killer huge price? You bet. This card at around US$275-$300 at the time of this review is a great deal and will have anyone enjoying the latest games with higher resolutions and quality settings while still providing decent framerates. Although this is no HD4870 X2 killer by any means, it ...

Sapphire Radeon HD4850 X2 2Gb Video Card Review | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 7:09

So did Sapphire fill a niche void and provide a card to the consumer that wanted a dual core card without the killer huge price? You bet. This card at around US$275-$300 at the time of this review is a great deal and will have anyone enjoying the latest games with higher resolutions and quality settings while still providing decent framerates. Although this is no HD4870 X2 killer by any means, it ...

Antec Nine Hundred Two (902) | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 6:50

Antec's nip, tuck and botoxed update to its 900 - the 902 - has hit the streets and we take this meatier brother to the incredibly popular original to find out whether the "gaming" crowd have a new toy to line yet more endless tables at LANs with.

Antec Nine Hundred Two (902) | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 6:50

Antec's nip, tuck and botoxed update to its 900 - the 902 - has hit the streets and we take this meatier brother to the incredibly popular original to find out whether the "gaming" crowd have a new toy to line yet more endless tables at LANs with.

Antec Nine Hundred Two (902) | Posted on: 26/02/2009 @ 6:50

Antec's nip, tuck and botoxed update to its 900 - the 902 - has hit the streets and we take this meatier brother to the incredibly popular original to find out whether the "gaming" crowd have a new toy to line yet more endless tables at LANs with.

Vizo Orbiter HDD Cooler | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 17:13

Vizo, a company well regarded company for their hard drive enclosures; have today sent us a slightly different product from the cooling world. Coolers have evolved greatly over recent times and can now be found to fix onto almost every component in order to lower temperatures for maximum performance. Today, I have a circular HDD cooler; introducing the Vizo Orbiter.

Vizo Orbiter HDD Cooler | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 17:13

Vizo, a company well regarded company for their hard drive enclosures; have today sent us a slightly different product from the cooling world. Coolers have evolved greatly over recent times and can now be found to fix onto almost every component in order to lower temperatures for maximum performance. Today, I have a circular HDD cooler; introducing the Vizo Orbiter.

Vizo Orbiter HDD Cooler | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 17:13

Vizo, a company well regarded company for their hard drive enclosures; have today sent us a slightly different product from the cooling world. Coolers have evolved greatly over recent times and can now be found to fix onto almost every component in order to lower temperatures for maximum performance. Today, I have a circular HDD cooler; introducing the Vizo Orbiter.

Evercool Formula 2 graphics board cooler review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:15

If you're the owner of an older NVIDIA or ATI graphics board, and are thinking about replacing its stock cooler due to noise, high temperatures or just plain old age, then today we take a look at a potential purchase courtesy of Evercool's Formula 2 graphics board cooler. With support for a relatively large number of models, is it worthy of your consideration?

Evercool Formula 2 graphics board cooler review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:15

If you're the owner of an older NVIDIA or ATI graphics board, and are thinking about replacing its stock cooler due to noise, high temperatures or just plain old age, then today we take a look at a potential purchase courtesy of Evercool's Formula 2 graphics board cooler. With support for a relatively large number of models, is it worthy of your consideration?

Evercool Formula 2 graphics board cooler review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:15

If you're the owner of an older NVIDIA or ATI graphics board, and are thinking about replacing its stock cooler due to noise, high temperatures or just plain old age, then today we take a look at a potential purchase courtesy of Evercool's Formula 2 graphics board cooler. With support for a relatively large number of models, is it worthy of your consideration?

Rosewill Performance 650 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Performance 650 W also called RP650-2 is a new power supply from Rosewill. Is this a good product Can it really deliver 650 W Let's see.

Rosewill Performance 650 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Performance 650 W also called RP650-2 is a new power supply from Rosewill. Is this a good product Can it really deliver 650 W Let's see.

Rosewill Performance 650 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Performance 650 W also called RP650-2 is a new power supply from Rosewill. Is this a good product Can it really deliver 650 W Let's see.

Sansa Fuze MP3 Player Review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Our review of the Sandisk Sansa Fuze portable digital music player. Is this a good MP3 player How does it compare to iPod nano Check it out.

Sansa Fuze MP3 Player Review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Our review of the Sandisk Sansa Fuze portable digital music player. Is this a good MP3 player How does it compare to iPod nano Check it out.

Sansa Fuze MP3 Player Review | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Our review of the Sandisk Sansa Fuze portable digital music player. Is this a good MP3 player How does it compare to iPod nano Check it out.

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Sapphire has intoxicated the Radeon HD 4870 1GB with a bit of own-branded spice and a Vapor-X cooler. We put the company's Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic to the test and find out if the cooler can live up to its excellent predecessor. Read on to find out how it gets on.

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Sapphire has intoxicated the Radeon HD 4870 1GB with a bit of own-branded spice and a Vapor-X cooler. We put the company's Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic to the test and find out if the cooler can live up to its excellent predecessor. Read on to find out how it gets on.

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:03

Sapphire has intoxicated the Radeon HD 4870 1GB with a bit of own-branded spice and a Vapor-X cooler. We put the company's Radeon HD 4870 1GB Toxic to the test and find out if the cooler can live up to its excellent predecessor. Read on to find out how it gets on.

Dell S2209W 22" Full HD LCD Monitor | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:02

Dell has joined the ever-increasing number of monitor manufacturers selling 22-inch full HD monitors. We have a look at the S2209W, which is priced ideally for gamers and discerning home users on a budget.

Dell S2209W 22" Full HD LCD Monitor | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:02

Dell has joined the ever-increasing number of monitor manufacturers selling 22-inch full HD monitors. We have a look at the S2209W, which is priced ideally for gamers and discerning home users on a budget.

Dell S2209W 22" Full HD LCD Monitor | Posted on: 25/02/2009 @ 10:02

Dell has joined the ever-increasing number of monitor manufacturers selling 22-inch full HD monitors. We have a look at the S2209W, which is priced ideally for gamers and discerning home users on a budget.

ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 23:36

We met earlier with WorkStation motherboards from ASUS. All WorkStation ASUS motherboards are high-class models that offer maximum possibilities and performances but the price that has to be paid for that commodity is high also. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution has a price tag over 300¬ so you shouldn't be surprised that this model is intended for building workstations and top-notch gaming rigs. ...

ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 23:36

We met earlier with WorkStation motherboards from ASUS. All WorkStation ASUS motherboards are high-class models that offer maximum possibilities and performances but the price that has to be paid for that commodity is high also. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution has a price tag over 300¬ so you shouldn't be surprised that this model is intended for building workstations and top-notch gaming rigs. ...

ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 23:36

We met earlier with WorkStation motherboards from ASUS. All WorkStation ASUS motherboards are high-class models that offer maximum possibilities and performances but the price that has to be paid for that commodity is high also. ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution has a price tag over 300¬ so you shouldn't be surprised that this model is intended for building workstations and top-notch gaming rigs. ...

Noctua NF-P12 | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 19:53

Another Noctua product up for review here at Verdis Reviews– this time it’s from the fan department. The NF-P12 boasts some brilliant technology for the blades and bearing so I’m expecting big things from this fan. Let’s hope it can live up to the high standard Noctua product’s normally set.

Noctua NF-P12 | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 19:53

Another Noctua product up for review here at Verdis Reviews– this time it’s from the fan department. The NF-P12 boasts some brilliant technology for the blades and bearing so I’m expecting big things from this fan. Let’s hope it can live up to the high standard Noctua product’s normally set.

Noctua NF-P12 | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 19:53

Another Noctua product up for review here at Verdis Reviews– this time it’s from the fan department. The NF-P12 boasts some brilliant technology for the blades and bearing so I’m expecting big things from this fan. Let’s hope it can live up to the high standard Noctua product’s normally set.

Tuniq Potency 650w | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 14:27

With the extremes having being recently reviewed here on XSReviews, from 1000w to 450W, today we have a PSU that is somewhere in the middle with a wattage of 650. The manufacturer Tuniq has a reputation for producing high quality units so letÂ’s hope the Potency 650 is no different. Only one way to find out.

Tuniq Potency 650w | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 14:27

With the extremes having being recently reviewed here on XSReviews, from 1000w to 450W, today we have a PSU that is somewhere in the middle with a wattage of 650. The manufacturer Tuniq has a reputation for producing high quality units so letÂ’s hope the Potency 650 is no different. Only one way to find out.

Tuniq Potency 650w | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 14:27

With the extremes having being recently reviewed here on XSReviews, from 1000w to 450W, today we have a PSU that is somewhere in the middle with a wattage of 650. The manufacturer Tuniq has a reputation for producing high quality units so letÂ’s hope the Potency 650 is no different. Only one way to find out.

Latosta Portable Laptop Stand | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 13:30

For those with a compatible computer, the Latosta portable laptop stand is an extremely lightweight and compact stand that can make it much more comfortable to use your laptop for extended periods of time. The typing angle created is more comfortable than a flat surface, and the elevated screen takes some of the strain off of your neck.

Latosta Portable Laptop Stand | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 13:30

For those with a compatible computer, the Latosta portable laptop stand is an extremely lightweight and compact stand that can make it much more comfortable to use your laptop for extended periods of time. The typing angle created is more comfortable than a flat surface, and the elevated screen takes some of the strain off of your neck.

Latosta Portable Laptop Stand | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 13:30

For those with a compatible computer, the Latosta portable laptop stand is an extremely lightweight and compact stand that can make it much more comfortable to use your laptop for extended periods of time. The typing angle created is more comfortable than a flat surface, and the elevated screen takes some of the strain off of your neck.

SilverStone Fortress FT01 Case | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 12:48

SilverStone is becoming one of the best know manufactures for top of the line cases with their ever so creative and innovative ideas. This time SilverStone has come up with a positive air flow case know as the Fortress FT01. Designed with the positive air pressure concept, it enables better cooling performance than traditional chassis but also helps to prevent dust from penetrating into the ...

SilverStone Fortress FT01 Case | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 12:48

SilverStone is becoming one of the best know manufactures for top of the line cases with their ever so creative and innovative ideas. This time SilverStone has come up with a positive air flow case know as the Fortress FT01. Designed with the positive air pressure concept, it enables better cooling performance than traditional chassis but also helps to prevent dust from penetrating into the ...

SilverStone Fortress FT01 Case | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 12:48

SilverStone is becoming one of the best know manufactures for top of the line cases with their ever so creative and innovative ideas. This time SilverStone has come up with a positive air flow case know as the Fortress FT01. Designed with the positive air pressure concept, it enables better cooling performance than traditional chassis but also helps to prevent dust from penetrating into the ...

Sunnytek ST-2320 S/UESR Two Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Review | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 5:18

Sunnytek's dual-bay enclosure is a decent product all around, but is best suited for users constantly on the go. The built-in carrying handle makes for a quick and easy way to transport the enclosure, and you can rest easy knowing the drives inside are being protected by a thick layer of sturdy aluminum.

Sunnytek ST-2320 S/UESR Two Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Review | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 5:18

Sunnytek's dual-bay enclosure is a decent product all around, but is best suited for users constantly on the go. The built-in carrying handle makes for a quick and easy way to transport the enclosure, and you can rest easy knowing the drives inside are being protected by a thick layer of sturdy aluminum.

Sunnytek ST-2320 S/UESR Two Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Review | Posted on: 24/02/2009 @ 5:18

Sunnytek's dual-bay enclosure is a decent product all around, but is best suited for users constantly on the go. The built-in carrying handle makes for a quick and easy way to transport the enclosure, and you can rest easy knowing the drives inside are being protected by a thick layer of sturdy aluminum.

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition CPU HDZ940XCGIBOX | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:11

Nearly every enthusiast who has overclocked a computer system has wished that processors weren't restricting them from the hobby they love. Even I can still recall the good old days (less than four years ago) before Intel and AMD locked the clock multiplier on their processors and overclocking was a combination of factors and no limited to the stability of a motherboard. Intel believes that their ...

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition CPU HDZ940XCGIBOX | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:11

Nearly every enthusiast who has overclocked a computer system has wished that processors weren't restricting them from the hobby they love. Even I can still recall the good old days (less than four years ago) before Intel and AMD locked the clock multiplier on their processors and overclocking was a combination of factors and no limited to the stability of a motherboard. Intel believes that their ...

AMD Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition CPU HDZ940XCGIBOX | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:11

Nearly every enthusiast who has overclocked a computer system has wished that processors weren't restricting them from the hobby they love. Even I can still recall the good old days (less than four years ago) before Intel and AMD locked the clock multiplier on their processors and overclocking was a combination of factors and no limited to the stability of a motherboard. Intel believes that their ...

OCZ 6GB Triple-Channel 1333 MHz DDR3 Memory Kit | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:10

System memory is one of the most over-looked hardware components in computer systems, and with applications demanding greater memory overhead it is best to use as much memory as allowed. But not all memory is made the same; and even memory of the same speed can have different consumer targets. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of an entry-level triple-channel product for ...

OCZ 6GB Triple-Channel 1333 MHz DDR3 Memory Kit | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:10

System memory is one of the most over-looked hardware components in computer systems, and with applications demanding greater memory overhead it is best to use as much memory as allowed. But not all memory is made the same; and even memory of the same speed can have different consumer targets. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of an entry-level triple-channel product for ...

OCZ 6GB Triple-Channel 1333 MHz DDR3 Memory Kit | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:10

System memory is one of the most over-looked hardware components in computer systems, and with applications demanding greater memory overhead it is best to use as much memory as allowed. But not all memory is made the same; and even memory of the same speed can have different consumer targets. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the performance of an entry-level triple-channel product for ...

Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:07

Overclockers are always looking for the best CPU cooler made, and Benchmark Reviews has taken a new approach to determining this for them in every Cooling article we publish. Most enthusiasts are already very familiar with the Vendetta 2, TRUE, and HDT-S1283, but the landscape is going to change with the Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU cooler. Benchmark Reviews compares the top coolers using ...

Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:07

Overclockers are always looking for the best CPU cooler made, and Benchmark Reviews has taken a new approach to determining this for them in every Cooling article we publish. Most enthusiasts are already very familiar with the Vendetta 2, TRUE, and HDT-S1283, but the landscape is going to change with the Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU cooler. Benchmark Reviews compares the top coolers using ...

Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:07

Overclockers are always looking for the best CPU cooler made, and Benchmark Reviews has taken a new approach to determining this for them in every Cooling article we publish. Most enthusiasts are already very familiar with the Vendetta 2, TRUE, and HDT-S1283, but the landscape is going to change with the Xigmatek Thor's Hammer S126384 CPU cooler. Benchmark Reviews compares the top coolers using ...

OCZ Vertex 120GB SATA SSD OCZSSD2-1VTX120G | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:05

Lower power consumption and heat output are the least impressive benefits of Solid State Drives. The real payoff is in the practically instant response time and high-performance throughput. Once SSDs could outperform their HDD counterpart, it was all about price and capacity. Adding up to 64MB of Elpida DRAM to the buffer has permanently solved stuttering problems, making raw performance the last ...

OCZ Vertex 120GB SATA SSD OCZSSD2-1VTX120G | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:05

Lower power consumption and heat output are the least impressive benefits of Solid State Drives. The real payoff is in the practically instant response time and high-performance throughput. Once SSDs could outperform their HDD counterpart, it was all about price and capacity. Adding up to 64MB of Elpida DRAM to the buffer has permanently solved stuttering problems, making raw performance the last ...

OCZ Vertex 120GB SATA SSD OCZSSD2-1VTX120G | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:05

Lower power consumption and heat output are the least impressive benefits of Solid State Drives. The real payoff is in the practically instant response time and high-performance throughput. Once SSDs could outperform their HDD counterpart, it was all about price and capacity. Adding up to 64MB of Elpida DRAM to the buffer has permanently solved stuttering problems, making raw performance the last ...

ASUS P5Q3 LGA775 Intel P45 ATX Motherboard | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:02

Launched last summer by Intel, the P45 chipset has quickly grown in popularity, replacing the aging P35 chipset. Intended for a mid to upper mainstream consumer base, the P45 chipset boasts some impressive features, such as: full DDR2/DDR3 support, 20 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ATI Crossfire support, and a 65nm manufacturing process. By now manufacturers have had ample time to design and refine their ...

ASUS P5Q3 LGA775 Intel P45 ATX Motherboard | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:02

Launched last summer by Intel, the P45 chipset has quickly grown in popularity, replacing the aging P35 chipset. Intended for a mid to upper mainstream consumer base, the P45 chipset boasts some impressive features, such as: full DDR2/DDR3 support, 20 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ATI Crossfire support, and a 65nm manufacturing process. By now manufacturers have had ample time to design and refine their ...

ASUS P5Q3 LGA775 Intel P45 ATX Motherboard | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 15:02

Launched last summer by Intel, the P45 chipset has quickly grown in popularity, replacing the aging P35 chipset. Intended for a mid to upper mainstream consumer base, the P45 chipset boasts some impressive features, such as: full DDR2/DDR3 support, 20 PCI Express 2.0 lanes, ATI Crossfire support, and a 65nm manufacturing process. By now manufacturers have had ample time to design and refine their ...

Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1 PCI Express sound card review | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 9:43

It's been quite a while since Auzentech's first design based around Creative's Xi-Fi chip, the X-Fi Prelude, hit the market, and today we take a look at the successor to this part, the X-Fi Forte. Boasting a low-profile, PCI Express design and a full set of driver functionality including support for Dolby Digital and DTS encoding, can it carve a niche for itself as the best discrete sound card on ...

Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1 PCI Express sound card review | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 9:43

It's been quite a while since Auzentech's first design based around Creative's Xi-Fi chip, the X-Fi Prelude, hit the market, and today we take a look at the successor to this part, the X-Fi Forte. Boasting a low-profile, PCI Express design and a full set of driver functionality including support for Dolby Digital and DTS encoding, can it carve a niche for itself as the best discrete sound card on ...

Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1 PCI Express sound card review | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 9:43

It's been quite a while since Auzentech's first design based around Creative's Xi-Fi chip, the X-Fi Prelude, hit the market, and today we take a look at the successor to this part, the X-Fi Forte. Boasting a low-profile, PCI Express design and a full set of driver functionality including support for Dolby Digital and DTS encoding, can it carve a niche for itself as the best discrete sound card on ...

Heatsink Showdown: Cooler Master V10 vs. Xigmatek Thor's Hammer | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 7:03

We take a look at 2 new CPU heatsinks from Cooler Master and Xigmatek - the TEC-enabled V10, and Thor's Hammer, which features Xigmatek's Heatpipe Direct Touch technology.

Heatsink Showdown: Cooler Master V10 vs. Xigmatek Thor's Hammer | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 7:03

We take a look at 2 new CPU heatsinks from Cooler Master and Xigmatek - the TEC-enabled V10, and Thor's Hammer, which features Xigmatek's Heatpipe Direct Touch technology.

Heatsink Showdown: Cooler Master V10 vs. Xigmatek Thor's Hammer | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 7:03

We take a look at 2 new CPU heatsinks from Cooler Master and Xigmatek - the TEC-enabled V10, and Thor's Hammer, which features Xigmatek's Heatpipe Direct Touch technology.

Thermaltake Element S | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:31

Thermaltake's new mid-tower, the Element S, is designed to satisfy the needs of "creative professionals", so it should be interesting to see what the this case offers, both in style and function. There is an old adage in the world of design professionals: "Form follows function". Let's have a look at the Element S and see if can successfully resolve the two.

Thermaltake Element S | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:31

Thermaltake's new mid-tower, the Element S, is designed to satisfy the needs of "creative professionals", so it should be interesting to see what the this case offers, both in style and function. There is an old adage in the world of design professionals: "Form follows function". Let's have a look at the Element S and see if can successfully resolve the two.

Thermaltake Element S | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:31

Thermaltake's new mid-tower, the Element S, is designed to satisfy the needs of "creative professionals", so it should be interesting to see what the this case offers, both in style and function. There is an old adage in the world of design professionals: "Form follows function". Let's have a look at the Element S and see if can successfully resolve the two.

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:00

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:00

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

First GeForce GTS 240 Card Exposed | Posted on: 23/02/2009 @ 3:00

We have already told you quite a bit of details about GeForce GTS 240 which is slated for April release. It is basically 55nm G92 based 9800 GT GPU on a new P361 PCB and internally Nvidia calls it D10P2. Now we will provide you a glimpse on the schematic diagram of the GTS 240 card. The differences are mainly on the power design department.

XFX Radeon HD 4870 512MB XXX | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 21:32

The trend of expanding product's portfolio among manufacturers of graphics cards doesn't abate, and this situation resulted in many new products based on ATI GPUs on the market. Nvidia's so far exclusive partners are beginning to reject this kind of "monogamy". For some of those partners this decision was quite expected from the very beginning but XFX came out as a true surprise because of their ...

XFX Radeon HD 4870 512MB XXX | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 21:32

The trend of expanding product's portfolio among manufacturers of graphics cards doesn't abate, and this situation resulted in many new products based on ATI GPUs on the market. Nvidia's so far exclusive partners are beginning to reject this kind of "monogamy". For some of those partners this decision was quite expected from the very beginning but XFX came out as a true surprise because of their ...

XFX Radeon HD 4870 512MB XXX | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 21:32

The trend of expanding product's portfolio among manufacturers of graphics cards doesn't abate, and this situation resulted in many new products based on ATI GPUs on the market. Nvidia's so far exclusive partners are beginning to reject this kind of "monogamy". For some of those partners this decision was quite expected from the very beginning but XFX came out as a true surprise because of their ...

Antec Sonata Elite | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 19:27

Sonata has gone through some cosmetical changes before. Let us see if the update this time is just skin-deep or has Antec made some larger changes to their very popular case.

Antec Sonata Elite | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 19:27

Sonata has gone through some cosmetical changes before. Let us see if the update this time is just skin-deep or has Antec made some larger changes to their very popular case.

Antec Sonata Elite | Posted on: 22/02/2009 @ 19:27

Sonata has gone through some cosmetical changes before. Let us see if the update this time is just skin-deep or has Antec made some larger changes to their very popular case.

Silicon Power DDR3-1333 CL9 | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 22:25

Taiwanese manufacturer Silicon Power was kind to send to us three 1GB memory modules declared at DDR3-1333 with CL9 latencies. This type of memory can be considered as budget solution so we weren't surprised with declaration and absence of coolers. Silicon Power used blue coloured PCB and chips signed by ELIXIR. Full specification goes like this: 1333 (667MHz) CL 9-10-10-25, which is by our ...

Silicon Power DDR3-1333 CL9 | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 22:25

Taiwanese manufacturer Silicon Power was kind to send to us three 1GB memory modules declared at DDR3-1333 with CL9 latencies. This type of memory can be considered as budget solution so we weren't surprised with declaration and absence of coolers. Silicon Power used blue coloured PCB and chips signed by ELIXIR. Full specification goes like this: 1333 (667MHz) CL 9-10-10-25, which is by our ...

Silicon Power DDR3-1333 CL9 | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 22:25

Taiwanese manufacturer Silicon Power was kind to send to us three 1GB memory modules declared at DDR3-1333 with CL9 latencies. This type of memory can be considered as budget solution so we weren't surprised with declaration and absence of coolers. Silicon Power used blue coloured PCB and chips signed by ELIXIR. Full specification goes like this: 1333 (667MHz) CL 9-10-10-25, which is by our ...

Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 Graphics Card | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 17:30

The Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 is a passively cooled graphics card with plenty of features other than its silent operation that should appeal to HTPC owners. With an integrated HDMI port, DirectX 10.1, and Shader Model 4.1 support, it offers some of the things you look for in a gaming graphics card, but with an obvious focus on home theater performance.

Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 Graphics Card | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 17:30

The Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 is a passively cooled graphics card with plenty of features other than its silent operation that should appeal to HTPC owners. With an integrated HDMI port, DirectX 10.1, and Shader Model 4.1 support, it offers some of the things you look for in a gaming graphics card, but with an obvious focus on home theater performance.

Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 Graphics Card | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 17:30

The Sapphire Ultimate Radeon HD4670 is a passively cooled graphics card with plenty of features other than its silent operation that should appeal to HTPC owners. With an integrated HDMI port, DirectX 10.1, and Shader Model 4.1 support, it offers some of the things you look for in a gaming graphics card, but with an obvious focus on home theater performance.

Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 1:38

Thermaltake is a company that has a long history of making power supplies. Today we look at Thermaltakes Toughpower Cable Management 750W PSU. The Toughpower 750w is a modular power supply with simple clean look. It is SLI ready with a large 14cm fan keeping it cool and rated for 80% plus efficiency. Read on as we take this power supply and find out if it has what it takes to power your system.

Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 1:38

Thermaltake is a company that has a long history of making power supplies. Today we look at Thermaltakes Toughpower Cable Management 750W PSU. The Toughpower 750w is a modular power supply with simple clean look. It is SLI ready with a large 14cm fan keeping it cool and rated for 80% plus efficiency. Read on as we take this power supply and find out if it has what it takes to power your system.

Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 750W | Posted on: 21/02/2009 @ 1:38

Thermaltake is a company that has a long history of making power supplies. Today we look at Thermaltakes Toughpower Cable Management 750W PSU. The Toughpower 750w is a modular power supply with simple clean look. It is SLI ready with a large 14cm fan keeping it cool and rated for 80% plus efficiency. Read on as we take this power supply and find out if it has what it takes to power your system.

HP Compaq 6730b | Posted on: 20/02/2009 @ 2:23

It seems that difference between "B" and "S" series of HP notebooks was never more distinctive then in recent period at least when it comes to quilt quality. HP Compaq 6735s didn't impress us but HP 6730b is worthy to represent its famous manufacturer. Big difference between those two series can be noticed after first contact. Chassis of HP Compaq 6730b is very stiff and whole notebook looks like ...

HP Compaq 6730b | Posted on: 20/02/2009 @ 2:23

It seems that difference between "B" and "S" series of HP notebooks was never more distinctive then in recent period at least when it comes to quilt quality. HP Compaq 6735s didn't impress us but HP 6730b is worthy to represent its famous manufacturer. Big difference between those two series can be noticed after first contact. Chassis of HP Compaq 6730b is very stiff and whole notebook looks like ...

HP Compaq 6730b | Posted on: 20/02/2009 @ 2:23

It seems that difference between "B" and "S" series of HP notebooks was never more distinctive then in recent period at least when it comes to quilt quality. HP Compaq 6735s didn't impress us but HP 6730b is worthy to represent its famous manufacturer. Big difference between those two series can be noticed after first contact. Chassis of HP Compaq 6730b is very stiff and whole notebook looks like ...

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB & 6GB 2000MHz DDR3 Memory Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Today LR has taken the latest DDR3 HyperX Triple Channel kits from Kingston and run them through their paces. We have visited Kingston's DDR3 Triple Channel kits before, but now we have kits with Kingston's new HTX T1 heatspreaders for the optimal cooling. Read on to find out which kit, the 3GB or 6GB, offers the best performance, overclock, and bang for the buck!

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB & 6GB 2000MHz DDR3 Memory Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Today LR has taken the latest DDR3 HyperX Triple Channel kits from Kingston and run them through their paces. We have visited Kingston's DDR3 Triple Channel kits before, but now we have kits with Kingston's new HTX T1 heatspreaders for the optimal cooling. Read on to find out which kit, the 3GB or 6GB, offers the best performance, overclock, and bang for the buck!

Kingston HyperX T1 3GB & 6GB 2000MHz DDR3 Memory Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Today LR has taken the latest DDR3 HyperX Triple Channel kits from Kingston and run them through their paces. We have visited Kingston's DDR3 Triple Channel kits before, but now we have kits with Kingston's new HTX T1 heatspreaders for the optimal cooling. Read on to find out which kit, the 3GB or 6GB, offers the best performance, overclock, and bang for the buck!

Gelid Solutions Wing 8 UV Case Fan Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

The GELID Solutions Wing series of fan uses a Nanoflux bearing (NFB), which is better known in the enthusiast community as an electromagnetic fan. By using a magnetic design, the fan is able to run friction-free and has no motor noise since no brushes are spinning inside the fan. This means that the fan will never have bearings that break down and begin to squeal as the fan ages over the ...

Gelid Solutions Wing 8 UV Case Fan Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

The GELID Solutions Wing series of fan uses a Nanoflux bearing (NFB), which is better known in the enthusiast community as an electromagnetic fan. By using a magnetic design, the fan is able to run friction-free and has no motor noise since no brushes are spinning inside the fan. This means that the fan will never have bearings that break down and begin to squeal as the fan ages over the ...

Gelid Solutions Wing 8 UV Case Fan Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

The GELID Solutions Wing series of fan uses a Nanoflux bearing (NFB), which is better known in the enthusiast community as an electromagnetic fan. By using a magnetic design, the fan is able to run friction-free and has no motor noise since no brushes are spinning inside the fan. This means that the fan will never have bearings that break down and begin to squeal as the fan ages over the ...

Zotac GeForce GTX 295 Video Card Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Let's see the performance of the Zotac GeForce GTX 295 based on the currently most high-end GPUs from nVidia.

Zotac GeForce GTX 295 Video Card Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Let's see the performance of the Zotac GeForce GTX 295 based on the currently most high-end GPUs from nVidia.

Zotac GeForce GTX 295 Video Card Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 22:41

Let's see the performance of the Zotac GeForce GTX 295 based on the currently most high-end GPUs from nVidia.

Auzentech Forte 7.1 | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 15:54

The combination of Creative chip and Auzentech PCB magic was been a success before with the likes of the X-Fi Prelude 7.1. That card fitted a normal PCI slot but today we have its successor which slots into the PCI-e instead. I give you the Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1; can this card carry on the success of its predecessor and even go further in terms of sound quality and performance? Time to find ...

Auzentech Forte 7.1 | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 15:54

The combination of Creative chip and Auzentech PCB magic was been a success before with the likes of the X-Fi Prelude 7.1. That card fitted a normal PCI slot but today we have its successor which slots into the PCI-e instead. I give you the Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1; can this card carry on the success of its predecessor and even go further in terms of sound quality and performance? Time to find ...

Auzentech Forte 7.1 | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 15:54

The combination of Creative chip and Auzentech PCB magic was been a success before with the likes of the X-Fi Prelude 7.1. That card fitted a normal PCI slot but today we have its successor which slots into the PCI-e instead. I give you the Auzentech X-Fi Forte 7.1; can this card carry on the success of its predecessor and even go further in terms of sound quality and performance? Time to find ...

LGA 1366 CPU Cooler Group Test | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 15:40

In the wake of Intel's latest processors comes a long line of aftermarket coolers offering improved cooling and quieter operation above that of the reference cooler. We put a selection of LGA 1366 coolers to the ultimate test, and see if they've got what it takes to keep even an overclocked Core i7 cool.

LGA 1366 CPU Cooler Group Test | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 15:40

In the wake of Intel's latest processors comes a long line of aftermarket coolers offering improved cooling and quieter operation above that of the reference cooler. We put a selection of LGA 1366 coolers to the ultimate test, and see if they've got what it takes to keep even an overclocked Core i7 cool.

LGA 1366 CPU Cooler Group Test | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 15:40

In the wake of Intel's latest processors comes a long line of aftermarket coolers offering improved cooling and quieter operation above that of the reference cooler. We put a selection of LGA 1366 coolers to the ultimate test, and see if they've got what it takes to keep even an overclocked Core i7 cool.

Tuniq Potency 650W Power Supply | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 11:30

The Tuniq Potency 650W power supply is a no nonsense unit that will get the job done on a basic computer system without wasting your money on bells and whistles. It has decent features and specifications, was able to power the test configuration without issue, and it remains cool and quiet during operation.

Tuniq Potency 650W Power Supply | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 11:30

The Tuniq Potency 650W power supply is a no nonsense unit that will get the job done on a basic computer system without wasting your money on bells and whistles. It has decent features and specifications, was able to power the test configuration without issue, and it remains cool and quiet during operation.

Tuniq Potency 650W Power Supply | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 11:30

The Tuniq Potency 650W power supply is a no nonsense unit that will get the job done on a basic computer system without wasting your money on bells and whistles. It has decent features and specifications, was able to power the test configuration without issue, and it remains cool and quiet during operation.

NOX Myth Case Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 10:55

NOX is a relatively new company that focus on mainly producing cases and PSUs. Today, we have one of their enclosures to put to the test but will it be able to compete with the big boys already on the market that are known to be top notch when it comes to cooling and performance. The case certainly looks the part with a unique front panel design and innovative features. Well thereÂ’s only one ...

NOX Myth Case Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 10:55

NOX is a relatively new company that focus on mainly producing cases and PSUs. Today, we have one of their enclosures to put to the test but will it be able to compete with the big boys already on the market that are known to be top notch when it comes to cooling and performance. The case certainly looks the part with a unique front panel design and innovative features. Well thereÂ’s only one ...

NOX Myth Case Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 10:55

NOX is a relatively new company that focus on mainly producing cases and PSUs. Today, we have one of their enclosures to put to the test but will it be able to compete with the big boys already on the market that are known to be top notch when it comes to cooling and performance. The case certainly looks the part with a unique front panel design and innovative features. Well thereÂ’s only one ...

GELID Solutions GC1 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 9:24

Thermal compounds are probably the most unsung hero of the computer world. For the most part, they are taken for granted and spared little thought when it comes to building a PC or choosing a new cooler. However, these small tubes of thermal compound really do contribute when it comes to cooling; after all a good contact makes all the difference. Therefore, spending a little extra time getting ...

GELID Solutions GC1 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 9:24

Thermal compounds are probably the most unsung hero of the computer world. For the most part, they are taken for granted and spared little thought when it comes to building a PC or choosing a new cooler. However, these small tubes of thermal compound really do contribute when it comes to cooling; after all a good contact makes all the difference. Therefore, spending a little extra time getting ...

GELID Solutions GC1 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 9:24

Thermal compounds are probably the most unsung hero of the computer world. For the most part, they are taken for granted and spared little thought when it comes to building a PC or choosing a new cooler. However, these small tubes of thermal compound really do contribute when it comes to cooling; after all a good contact makes all the difference. Therefore, spending a little extra time getting ...

Zagg Audio Z.buds Earbuds Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 0:43

Earphones and earbuds come in all shapes, sizes and designs - but today we have a unique earbud design to take a look at with the Zagg Audio Z.buds. These earbuds are designed to be paired with an iPhone, iTouch or other MP3 player / cell phone on the market and they boast some nifty features. Built-in noise canceling mic and iPhone music control? Check. Tangle-free nylon cabling? Check. ...

Zagg Audio Z.buds Earbuds Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 0:43

Earphones and earbuds come in all shapes, sizes and designs - but today we have a unique earbud design to take a look at with the Zagg Audio Z.buds. These earbuds are designed to be paired with an iPhone, iTouch or other MP3 player / cell phone on the market and they boast some nifty features. Built-in noise canceling mic and iPhone music control? Check. Tangle-free nylon cabling? Check. ...

Zagg Audio Z.buds Earbuds Review | Posted on: 19/02/2009 @ 0:43

Earphones and earbuds come in all shapes, sizes and designs - but today we have a unique earbud design to take a look at with the Zagg Audio Z.buds. These earbuds are designed to be paired with an iPhone, iTouch or other MP3 player / cell phone on the market and they boast some nifty features. Built-in noise canceling mic and iPhone music control? Check. Tangle-free nylon cabling? Check. ...

DFI LANParty DK 790FX-B M2RSH | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 14:50

DFI's 'dark' 790FX motherboard features the latest SB750 southbridge from AMD and promises the usual crazy DFI overclocking and shenanigans. We drop the new Phenom II X4 940 CPU in to see what it's truly capable of.

DFI LANParty DK 790FX-B M2RSH | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 14:50

DFI's 'dark' 790FX motherboard features the latest SB750 southbridge from AMD and promises the usual crazy DFI overclocking and shenanigans. We drop the new Phenom II X4 940 CPU in to see what it's truly capable of.

DFI LANParty DK 790FX-B M2RSH | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 14:50

DFI's 'dark' 790FX motherboard features the latest SB750 southbridge from AMD and promises the usual crazy DFI overclocking and shenanigans. We drop the new Phenom II X4 940 CPU in to see what it's truly capable of.

XFX Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB review | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:23

After looking at XFX's Radeon HD 4850 XXX last week, today we examine another part of XFX's new ATI graphics board line-up, taking in their flagship Radeon HD 4870 X2 offering. We also use this opportunity to see how performance has evolved in the latest available Catalyst 9.1 driver, as well as discussing the level of after-sales support offered by XFX.

XFX Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB review | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:23

After looking at XFX's Radeon HD 4850 XXX last week, today we examine another part of XFX's new ATI graphics board line-up, taking in their flagship Radeon HD 4870 X2 offering. We also use this opportunity to see how performance has evolved in the latest available Catalyst 9.1 driver, as well as discussing the level of after-sales support offered by XFX.

XFX Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB review | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:23

After looking at XFX's Radeon HD 4850 XXX last week, today we examine another part of XFX's new ATI graphics board line-up, taking in their flagship Radeon HD 4870 X2 offering. We also use this opportunity to see how performance has evolved in the latest available Catalyst 9.1 driver, as well as discussing the level of after-sales support offered by XFX.

XTracPads Pro Pad | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:18

Here today at Verdis Reviews, we have a product that is from a company specialising in one particular accessory – the mouse pad. For many enthusiasts, the mouse mat is not an important decision and they use any product, the cheaper the better. However, should we be taking more care over choosing the perfect mat? In my opinion, the answer is obvious – yes; mouse pads are really key and the ...

XTracPads Pro Pad | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:18

Here today at Verdis Reviews, we have a product that is from a company specialising in one particular accessory – the mouse pad. For many enthusiasts, the mouse mat is not an important decision and they use any product, the cheaper the better. However, should we be taking more care over choosing the perfect mat? In my opinion, the answer is obvious – yes; mouse pads are really key and the ...

XTracPads Pro Pad | Posted on: 18/02/2009 @ 9:18

Here today at Verdis Reviews, we have a product that is from a company specialising in one particular accessory – the mouse pad. For many enthusiasts, the mouse mat is not an important decision and they use any product, the cheaper the better. However, should we be taking more care over choosing the perfect mat? In my opinion, the answer is obvious – yes; mouse pads are really key and the ...

Chenbro PC617 | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 23:45

Chenbro PC617 is mid-size computer chassis that can be "home" for any micro ATX or full ATX sized motherboard. All dimensions are standard and only interesting design elements are light on front side and sliding "grill". Since this chassis isn't designed specifically for any customer group, it can be interesting to wide user profiles: from gamers to users that fancy elegant futuristic design.

Chenbro PC617 | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 23:45

Chenbro PC617 is mid-size computer chassis that can be "home" for any micro ATX or full ATX sized motherboard. All dimensions are standard and only interesting design elements are light on front side and sliding "grill". Since this chassis isn't designed specifically for any customer group, it can be interesting to wide user profiles: from gamers to users that fancy elegant futuristic design.

Chenbro PC617 | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 23:45

Chenbro PC617 is mid-size computer chassis that can be "home" for any micro ATX or full ATX sized motherboard. All dimensions are standard and only interesting design elements are light on front side and sliding "grill". Since this chassis isn't designed specifically for any customer group, it can be interesting to wide user profiles: from gamers to users that fancy elegant futuristic design.

Slidamat Platinum R | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 15:48

In the world of mouse mats, no matter what the specifications given, it's all down to the materials used that determines the comfort levels, the sensitivity and the functionality of it. Once in a while a new material is used for mouse mats that promises to bring something new to the table. A manufacturer of conveyor belts, TechBelt has now come up with a mat of their own. It's slippery and ...

Slidamat Platinum R | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 15:48

In the world of mouse mats, no matter what the specifications given, it's all down to the materials used that determines the comfort levels, the sensitivity and the functionality of it. Once in a while a new material is used for mouse mats that promises to bring something new to the table. A manufacturer of conveyor belts, TechBelt has now come up with a mat of their own. It's slippery and ...

Slidamat Platinum R | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 15:48

In the world of mouse mats, no matter what the specifications given, it's all down to the materials used that determines the comfort levels, the sensitivity and the functionality of it. Once in a while a new material is used for mouse mats that promises to bring something new to the table. A manufacturer of conveyor belts, TechBelt has now come up with a mat of their own. It's slippery and ...

AMD RV740 is Radeon HD 4770 / 4750, Launch in May | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 13:37

VR-Zone learns that AMD is planning to launch two new mainstream cards based on 40nm RV740 in May, a month after releasing the high end 55nm RV790 cards. There will be two versions; Radeon HD 4770 (RV740XT) and Radeon HD 4750 (RV740PRO).

AMD RV740 is Radeon HD 4770 / 4750, Launch in May | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 13:37

VR-Zone learns that AMD is planning to launch two new mainstream cards based on 40nm RV740 in May, a month after releasing the high end 55nm RV790 cards. There will be two versions; Radeon HD 4770 (RV740XT) and Radeon HD 4750 (RV740PRO).

AMD RV740 is Radeon HD 4770 / 4750, Launch in May | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 13:37

VR-Zone learns that AMD is planning to launch two new mainstream cards based on 40nm RV740 in May, a month after releasing the high end 55nm RV790 cards. There will be two versions; Radeon HD 4770 (RV740XT) and Radeon HD 4750 (RV740PRO).

Asus Silent Knight II | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 7:42

Recently at Tech-Reviews, we have a reviewed a few budget coolers. So today we have gone to the other end of the spectrum, right in at the top, and we have ourselves a high end CPU cooler up for review. LetÂ’s see whether this increase in cost leads to big benefits in the cooling department. Time to introduce the product itself; I give you the ASUS Silent Knight II, kindly sampled by QuietPC.

Asus Silent Knight II | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 7:42

Recently at Tech-Reviews, we have a reviewed a few budget coolers. So today we have gone to the other end of the spectrum, right in at the top, and we have ourselves a high end CPU cooler up for review. LetÂ’s see whether this increase in cost leads to big benefits in the cooling department. Time to introduce the product itself; I give you the ASUS Silent Knight II, kindly sampled by QuietPC.

Asus Silent Knight II | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 7:42

Recently at Tech-Reviews, we have a reviewed a few budget coolers. So today we have gone to the other end of the spectrum, right in at the top, and we have ourselves a high end CPU cooler up for review. LetÂ’s see whether this increase in cost leads to big benefits in the cooling department. Time to introduce the product itself; I give you the ASUS Silent Knight II, kindly sampled by QuietPC.

Westone 3 Earphones | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 0:30

The long awaited Westone 3s are finally here and they make quite an entry. Leaving the competition behind, these earphones set the pace. Using the first true three way cross over ever to be fitted in a universal style in-ears these set the standard when it comes to sound quality.

Westone 3 Earphones | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 0:30

The long awaited Westone 3s are finally here and they make quite an entry. Leaving the competition behind, these earphones set the pace. Using the first true three way cross over ever to be fitted in a universal style in-ears these set the standard when it comes to sound quality.

Westone 3 Earphones | Posted on: 17/02/2009 @ 0:30

The long awaited Westone 3s are finally here and they make quite an entry. Leaving the competition behind, these earphones set the pace. Using the first true three way cross over ever to be fitted in a universal style in-ears these set the standard when it comes to sound quality.

Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 16/02/2009 @ 20:40

Today, here at Verdis Reviews, we have a product with a huge number of awards, accolades and praise. Despite not being the most glamorous part of a PC, this product is vital to the cool running of your computer. Introducing the Noctua NT-H1 thermal compound; will it be able to live up to its high reputation as one of the best thermal pastes on the market? LetÂ’s find outÂ…

Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 16/02/2009 @ 20:40

Today, here at Verdis Reviews, we have a product with a huge number of awards, accolades and praise. Despite not being the most glamorous part of a PC, this product is vital to the cool running of your computer. Introducing the Noctua NT-H1 thermal compound; will it be able to live up to its high reputation as one of the best thermal pastes on the market? LetÂ’s find outÂ…

Noctua NT-H1 Thermal Compound | Posted on: 16/02/2009 @ 20:40

Today, here at Verdis Reviews, we have a product with a huge number of awards, accolades and praise. Despite not being the most glamorous part of a PC, this product is vital to the cool running of your computer. Introducing the Noctua NT-H1 thermal compound; will it be able to live up to its high reputation as one of the best thermal pastes on the market? LetÂ’s find outÂ…

Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Plus | Posted on: 16/02/2009 @ 19:09

Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Plus is the top-spec kit from Swiftech and comes with some of the company's latest components. Cooling power should be there but is the installation easy enough and the noise levels low enough to justify the cost?

Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Plus | Posted on: 16/02/2009 @ 19:09

Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Plus is the top-spec kit from Swiftech and comes with some of the company's latest components. Cooling power should be there but is the installation easy enough and the noise levels low enough to justify the cost?

Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Plus | Posted on: 16/02/2009 @ 19:09

Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Plus is the top-spec kit from Swiftech and comes with some of the company's latest components. Cooling power should be there but is the installation easy enough and the noise levels low enough to justify the cost?

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 22:09

We were very eager to test Lenovo ThinkPad X301: Lenovo's best in class of ultraportable notebooks. Although it looks almost the same as older brother X300, Lenovo has hidden new features under the hood. Manufacturing quality is, as expected, at very high level despite the fact that notebook looks very fragile because of its height (thickness or better - slimness). Design of Lenovo ThinkPad X301 ...

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 22:09

We were very eager to test Lenovo ThinkPad X301: Lenovo's best in class of ultraportable notebooks. Although it looks almost the same as older brother X300, Lenovo has hidden new features under the hood. Manufacturing quality is, as expected, at very high level despite the fact that notebook looks very fragile because of its height (thickness or better - slimness). Design of Lenovo ThinkPad X301 ...

Lenovo ThinkPad X301 | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 22:09

We were very eager to test Lenovo ThinkPad X301: Lenovo's best in class of ultraportable notebooks. Although it looks almost the same as older brother X300, Lenovo has hidden new features under the hood. Manufacturing quality is, as expected, at very high level despite the fact that notebook looks very fragile because of its height (thickness or better - slimness). Design of Lenovo ThinkPad X301 ...

GELID Solutions Silent 12 PWN Case Fan | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 19:31

Following on from the WING 12 UV Blue case fan that we reviewed earlier in the week, we have another of GELID’s products. This time it comes from the silent range as opposed to the gaming selection. Consequently, there should be a lot more emphasis on the noise issues with the Silent 12 PWN aiming to achieve the high accolade of ‘completely silent’. With this in mind, will performance ...

GELID Solutions Silent 12 PWN Case Fan | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 19:31

Following on from the WING 12 UV Blue case fan that we reviewed earlier in the week, we have another of GELID’s products. This time it comes from the silent range as opposed to the gaming selection. Consequently, there should be a lot more emphasis on the noise issues with the Silent 12 PWN aiming to achieve the high accolade of ‘completely silent’. With this in mind, will performance ...

GELID Solutions Silent 12 PWN Case Fan | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 19:31

Following on from the WING 12 UV Blue case fan that we reviewed earlier in the week, we have another of GELID’s products. This time it comes from the silent range as opposed to the gaming selection. Consequently, there should be a lot more emphasis on the noise issues with the Silent 12 PWN aiming to achieve the high accolade of ‘completely silent’. With this in mind, will performance ...

Gelid Silent Spirit LGA 1366 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 18:20

Gelid Solutions has designed the Silent Spirit, a top-flow CPU cooler, to be silent and to perform better than retail boxed CPU coolers. The open frame structure that is set to a unique orientation angle is said to be best for airflow. Read on to see if this cooler runs silently and cools as the corporate site says it does.

Gelid Silent Spirit LGA 1366 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 18:20

Gelid Solutions has designed the Silent Spirit, a top-flow CPU cooler, to be silent and to perform better than retail boxed CPU coolers. The open frame structure that is set to a unique orientation angle is said to be best for airflow. Read on to see if this cooler runs silently and cools as the corporate site says it does.

Gelid Silent Spirit LGA 1366 CPU Cooler Review | Posted on: 15/02/2009 @ 18:20

Gelid Solutions has designed the Silent Spirit, a top-flow CPU cooler, to be silent and to perform better than retail boxed CPU coolers. The open frame structure that is set to a unique orientation angle is said to be best for airflow. Read on to see if this cooler runs silently and cools as the corporate site says it does.

Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW | Posted on: 14/02/2009 @ 21:38

Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW is new high-end A4 inkjet photo multifunctional device. Shape and design are very innovative (when it comes to multifunctional devices). At first sight it resembles some top-notch Hi-Fi music component and not some device that is used for document scanning and copying. All surfaces have piano finish that gives this device sophisticated looks. Front side is dominated by ...

Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW | Posted on: 14/02/2009 @ 21:38

Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW is new high-end A4 inkjet photo multifunctional device. Shape and design are very innovative (when it comes to multifunctional devices). At first sight it resembles some top-notch Hi-Fi music component and not some device that is used for document scanning and copying. All surfaces have piano finish that gives this device sophisticated looks. Front side is dominated by ...

Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW | Posted on: 14/02/2009 @ 21:38

Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW is new high-end A4 inkjet photo multifunctional device. Shape and design are very innovative (when it comes to multifunctional devices). At first sight it resembles some top-notch Hi-Fi music component and not some device that is used for document scanning and copying. All surfaces have piano finish that gives this device sophisticated looks. Front side is dominated by ...

Akasa Infiniti ZOR | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 20:30

There's plenty of competition in the the lucrative "gamer case" market and now Akasa is throwing its hat into the ring with the Infiniti ZOR. With a large case window and plenty of LED lit fans it's clear who this case is aimed at, but how does it fare when faced with the bit-tech test bench? Read on to find out!

Akasa Infiniti ZOR | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 20:30

There's plenty of competition in the the lucrative "gamer case" market and now Akasa is throwing its hat into the ring with the Infiniti ZOR. With a large case window and plenty of LED lit fans it's clear who this case is aimed at, but how does it fare when faced with the bit-tech test bench? Read on to find out!

Akasa Infiniti ZOR | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 20:30

There's plenty of competition in the the lucrative "gamer case" market and now Akasa is throwing its hat into the ring with the Infiniti ZOR. With a large case window and plenty of LED lit fans it's clear who this case is aimed at, but how does it fare when faced with the bit-tech test bench? Read on to find out!

NZXT Tempest | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 3:42

"Tempest" - A violent windstorm. NZXT has christened this chassis with a moniker that makes you believe that this case can be the "king of airflow" in both name and self proclaimed title. The Tempest tears in to Modders-Inc attempting to blow us away with it's features and design principles. Is it truly able to perform as it touts, or is it literally full of "hot air"... Let's find out!

NZXT Tempest | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 3:42

"Tempest" - A violent windstorm. NZXT has christened this chassis with a moniker that makes you believe that this case can be the "king of airflow" in both name and self proclaimed title. The Tempest tears in to Modders-Inc attempting to blow us away with it's features and design principles. Is it truly able to perform as it touts, or is it literally full of "hot air"... Let's find out!

NZXT Tempest | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 3:42

"Tempest" - A violent windstorm. NZXT has christened this chassis with a moniker that makes you believe that this case can be the "king of airflow" in both name and self proclaimed title. The Tempest tears in to Modders-Inc attempting to blow us away with it's features and design principles. Is it truly able to perform as it touts, or is it literally full of "hot air"... Let's find out!

Cooler Master V8 | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 1:36

Maybe you are not aware of that, but chances that you already have Cooler Master cooler on your CPU are pretty big. How? Well, for example, every Intel Box cooler is actually made by Cooler Master. In their official product portfolio you can find large variety of CPU coolers. Right now Cooler Master "rules" in low and middle class CPU cooler products but in high end class Cooler Master was ...

Cooler Master V8 | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 1:36

Maybe you are not aware of that, but chances that you already have Cooler Master cooler on your CPU are pretty big. How? Well, for example, every Intel Box cooler is actually made by Cooler Master. In their official product portfolio you can find large variety of CPU coolers. Right now Cooler Master "rules" in low and middle class CPU cooler products but in high end class Cooler Master was ...

Cooler Master V8 | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 1:36

Maybe you are not aware of that, but chances that you already have Cooler Master cooler on your CPU are pretty big. How? Well, for example, every Intel Box cooler is actually made by Cooler Master. In their official product portfolio you can find large variety of CPU coolers. Right now Cooler Master "rules" in low and middle class CPU cooler products but in high end class Cooler Master was ...

Cooler Master Storm Sniper | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 1:20

Cooler Master has been very busy of late launching several new cases, and today weÂ’ll be looking at their latest, the Sniper, first in their new CM: Storm series lineup. As you can probably surmise, the Sniper is a tower that is targeted (no pun intended, honest) toward the gamer crowd, offering several robust features that are typically in demand by this market segment.

Cooler Master Storm Sniper | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 1:20

Cooler Master has been very busy of late launching several new cases, and today weÂ’ll be looking at their latest, the Sniper, first in their new CM: Storm series lineup. As you can probably surmise, the Sniper is a tower that is targeted (no pun intended, honest) toward the gamer crowd, offering several robust features that are typically in demand by this market segment.

Cooler Master Storm Sniper | Posted on: 13/02/2009 @ 1:20

Cooler Master has been very busy of late launching several new cases, and today weÂ’ll be looking at their latest, the Sniper, first in their new CM: Storm series lineup. As you can probably surmise, the Sniper is a tower that is targeted (no pun intended, honest) toward the gamer crowd, offering several robust features that are typically in demand by this market segment.

GELID Solutions WING 12 UV Blue Case Fan | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 18:28

To kick off things here at Verdis Reviews, we are going to start with the GELID WING 12 UV Blue case fan. With so many system fans on the market, manufacturers have to come up with new and innovative ideas in order to sell their latest products. In this particular instance GELID Solutions, a relatively new company, have made a real effort to jazz this fan up: UV light, fan removal, patented ...

GELID Solutions WING 12 UV Blue Case Fan | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 18:28

To kick off things here at Verdis Reviews, we are going to start with the GELID WING 12 UV Blue case fan. With so many system fans on the market, manufacturers have to come up with new and innovative ideas in order to sell their latest products. In this particular instance GELID Solutions, a relatively new company, have made a real effort to jazz this fan up: UV light, fan removal, patented ...

GELID Solutions WING 12 UV Blue Case Fan | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 18:28

To kick off things here at Verdis Reviews, we are going to start with the GELID WING 12 UV Blue case fan. With so many system fans on the market, manufacturers have to come up with new and innovative ideas in order to sell their latest products. In this particular instance GELID Solutions, a relatively new company, have made a real effort to jazz this fan up: UV light, fan removal, patented ...

Antec 900 V2 | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Antec 900 was one of the most popular gaming cases released in the past few years. It was good looking, had great cooling and some interesting features, and was even followed up by a little brother version, the Antec 300. Now though, Antec felt that it was time for a refresh, meet the Antec 900 v2. It's got whopping cooling options, along with a nice side window, dust filters have been added ...

Antec 900 V2 | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Antec 900 was one of the most popular gaming cases released in the past few years. It was good looking, had great cooling and some interesting features, and was even followed up by a little brother version, the Antec 300. Now though, Antec felt that it was time for a refresh, meet the Antec 900 v2. It's got whopping cooling options, along with a nice side window, dust filters have been added ...

Antec 900 V2 | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 16:19

The Antec 900 was one of the most popular gaming cases released in the past few years. It was good looking, had great cooling and some interesting features, and was even followed up by a little brother version, the Antec 300. Now though, Antec felt that it was time for a refresh, meet the Antec 900 v2. It's got whopping cooling options, along with a nice side window, dust filters have been added ...

GELID Silent 12 Fan Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 14:16

GELID breaks onto the PC hardware scene with their Silent series of fans, and the Silent 12 is their largest sized offering available at 120mm. It promises silent operation at 20 dBA while still pumping out a lot of airflow. Read on as we take a closer look.

GELID Silent 12 Fan Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 14:16

GELID breaks onto the PC hardware scene with their Silent series of fans, and the Silent 12 is their largest sized offering available at 120mm. It promises silent operation at 20 dBA while still pumping out a lot of airflow. Read on as we take a closer look.

GELID Silent 12 Fan Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 14:16

GELID breaks onto the PC hardware scene with their Silent series of fans, and the Silent 12 is their largest sized offering available at 120mm. It promises silent operation at 20 dBA while still pumping out a lot of airflow. Read on as we take a closer look.

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU cooler review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:47

Another week, another Core i7 compatible CPU cooler... This time around, we take a look at Noctua's high-end NH-U12P SE1366 offering, a particularly interesting prospect as Noctua are also allowing owners of the original NH-U12P to obtain a free Socket LGA 1366 mounting kit (provided they have a proof of purchase) to make the transition to Core i7 if they so wish.

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU cooler review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:47

Another week, another Core i7 compatible CPU cooler... This time around, we take a look at Noctua's high-end NH-U12P SE1366 offering, a particularly interesting prospect as Noctua are also allowing owners of the original NH-U12P to obtain a free Socket LGA 1366 mounting kit (provided they have a proof of purchase) to make the transition to Core i7 if they so wish.

Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU cooler review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:47

Another week, another Core i7 compatible CPU cooler... This time around, we take a look at Noctua's high-end NH-U12P SE1366 offering, a particularly interesting prospect as Noctua are also allowing owners of the original NH-U12P to obtain a free Socket LGA 1366 mounting kit (provided they have a proof of purchase) to make the transition to Core i7 if they so wish.

Lian-Li PC-888 Case | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

During CES 2009 Lian-Li introduced a concept case PC-888 shaped like a billowing sail made of blue anodized aluminum and costing a fortune. Let's take a look on this very different case.

Lian-Li PC-888 Case | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

During CES 2009 Lian-Li introduced a concept case PC-888 shaped like a billowing sail made of blue anodized aluminum and costing a fortune. Let's take a look on this very different case.

Lian-Li PC-888 Case | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

During CES 2009 Lian-Li introduced a concept case PC-888 shaped like a billowing sail made of blue anodized aluminum and costing a fortune. Let's take a look on this very different case.

Samsung Eternity Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Our review of the Samsung Eternity cell phone.

Samsung Eternity Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Our review of the Samsung Eternity cell phone.

Samsung Eternity Cell Phone Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Our review of the Samsung Eternity cell phone.

CoolIT Domino ALC Water Cooler | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

During CES 2009 we could take a look on CoolIT Domino ALC a self-containing water cooling system for CPUs with an LCD display and that is coming with an impressive low price USD 79. Check it out.

CoolIT Domino ALC Water Cooler | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

During CES 2009 we could take a look on CoolIT Domino ALC a self-containing water cooling system for CPUs with an LCD display and that is coming with an impressive low price USD 79. Check it out.

CoolIT Domino ALC Water Cooler | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

During CES 2009 we could take a look on CoolIT Domino ALC a self-containing water cooling system for CPUs with an LCD display and that is coming with an impressive low price USD 79. Check it out.

Rosewill Conqueror Case Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Conqueror a.k.a. RPS-01 is an entry-level mid-tower case from Rosewill with some interesting features usually found only on more expensive models. Check it out.

Rosewill Conqueror Case Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Conqueror a.k.a. RPS-01 is an entry-level mid-tower case from Rosewill with some interesting features usually found only on more expensive models. Check it out.

Rosewill Conqueror Case Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Conqueror a.k.a. RPS-01 is an entry-level mid-tower case from Rosewill with some interesting features usually found only on more expensive models. Check it out.

In Win Commander 650 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Commander 650 W is power supply from In Win that comes with an army-inspired looks. Is this a good product Can it really deliver its labeled power

In Win Commander 650 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Commander 650 W is power supply from In Win that comes with an army-inspired looks. Is this a good product Can it really deliver its labeled power

In Win Commander 650 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Commander 650 W is power supply from In Win that comes with an army-inspired looks. Is this a good product Can it really deliver its labeled power

Creative Zen MP3 Player Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Review of the Creative Zen MP3 player. Is it a good product Check it out

Creative Zen MP3 Player Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Review of the Creative Zen MP3 player. Is it a good product Check it out

Creative Zen MP3 Player Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Review of the Creative Zen MP3 player. Is it a good product Check it out

Enermax Liberty ECO 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

The new Liberty ECO series from Enermax comes to replace their popular Liberty DXX series. Is Liberty ECO 500 W a good product Check it out.

Enermax Liberty ECO 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

The new Liberty ECO series from Enermax comes to replace their popular Liberty DXX series. Is Liberty ECO 500 W a good product Check it out.

Enermax Liberty ECO 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

The new Liberty ECO series from Enermax comes to replace their popular Liberty DXX series. Is Liberty ECO 500 W a good product Check it out.

EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

EVGA a traditional nVidia partner decided to manufacture a motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset. Let's take an overall look on this high-end motherboard for Core i7 processors.

EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

EVGA a traditional nVidia partner decided to manufacture a motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset. Let's take an overall look on this high-end motherboard for Core i7 processors.

EVGA X58 SLI Motherboard | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

EVGA a traditional nVidia partner decided to manufacture a motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset. Let's take an overall look on this high-end motherboard for Core i7 processors.

Thermaltake Element S VK6000 Case Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Element S is a high-quality steel mid-tower case from Thermaltake bringing interesting features such as two 2.5 hard disk drive bays. Let's take a look on this new case.

Thermaltake Element S VK6000 Case Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Element S is a high-quality steel mid-tower case from Thermaltake bringing interesting features such as two 2.5 hard disk drive bays. Let's take a look on this new case.

Thermaltake Element S VK6000 Case Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Element S is a high-quality steel mid-tower case from Thermaltake bringing interesting features such as two 2.5 hard disk drive bays. Let's take a look on this new case.

Microsoft Zune Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Review of the Zune 4 Microsoft's 2nd generation digital music player.

Microsoft Zune Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Review of the Zune 4 Microsoft's 2nd generation digital music player.

Microsoft Zune Review | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

Review of the Zune 4 Microsoft's 2nd generation digital music player.

Upek Eikon & Eikon To Go Fingerprint Readers | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

There are plenty of fingerprint readers out there and odds are that you may have used one here and there. Upek is one of the companies behind such units and also offers two very interesting retail products, which managed to surprise with both Windows and OS X functionality.

Upek Eikon & Eikon To Go Fingerprint Readers | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

There are plenty of fingerprint readers out there and odds are that you may have used one here and there. Upek is one of the companies behind such units and also offers two very interesting retail products, which managed to surprise with both Windows and OS X functionality.

Upek Eikon & Eikon To Go Fingerprint Readers | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:39

There are plenty of fingerprint readers out there and odds are that you may have used one here and there. Upek is one of the companies behind such units and also offers two very interesting retail products, which managed to surprise with both Windows and OS X functionality.

NOX Coolbay HX Case & APEX 700W | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

Yes, the Coolbay HX looks similar to the Antec 900, but this chassis from NOX manages to score with additional features, a nice interior paint job and better cooling, making it a choice to be taken very seriously, especially considering the price point.

NOX Coolbay HX Case & APEX 700W | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

Yes, the Coolbay HX looks similar to the Antec 900, but this chassis from NOX manages to score with additional features, a nice interior paint job and better cooling, making it a choice to be taken very seriously, especially considering the price point.

NOX Coolbay HX Case & APEX 700W | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

Yes, the Coolbay HX looks similar to the Antec 900, but this chassis from NOX manages to score with additional features, a nice interior paint job and better cooling, making it a choice to be taken very seriously, especially considering the price point.

Qinpu V-1.8 Mini Desktop Speakers | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

Qinpu's V-1.8 mini speakers represent great value. Available for only £249 a set these speakers are ready to take on the competitors with their dual driver design and good looks.

Qinpu V-1.8 Mini Desktop Speakers | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

Qinpu's V-1.8 mini speakers represent great value. Available for only £249 a set these speakers are ready to take on the competitors with their dual driver design and good looks.

Qinpu V-1.8 Mini Desktop Speakers | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

Qinpu's V-1.8 mini speakers represent great value. Available for only £249 a set these speakers are ready to take on the competitors with their dual driver design and good looks.

Cooler Master Storm Sniper | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

The CM Storm Sniper is Cooler Master's first offering of the new "CM Storm" branding. The gear is intended for the enthusiast, semi-pro or even professional gamer. That said, the Sniper is jam packed with unique features, all wrapped up on a beautiful design and incredible paint job.

Cooler Master Storm Sniper | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

The CM Storm Sniper is Cooler Master's first offering of the new "CM Storm" branding. The gear is intended for the enthusiast, semi-pro or even professional gamer. That said, the Sniper is jam packed with unique features, all wrapped up on a beautiful design and incredible paint job.

Cooler Master Storm Sniper | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

The CM Storm Sniper is Cooler Master's first offering of the new "CM Storm" branding. The gear is intended for the enthusiast, semi-pro or even professional gamer. That said, the Sniper is jam packed with unique features, all wrapped up on a beautiful design and incredible paint job.

XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX Edition | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

We take another look at affordable graphics, this time with XFX's GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX edition. Fitted with a custom cooler and packing increased clocks on the core, shader and memory, we find out how it compares with the competiton.

XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX Edition | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

We take another look at affordable graphics, this time with XFX's GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX edition. Fitted with a custom cooler and packing increased clocks on the core, shader and memory, we find out how it compares with the competiton.

XFX GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX Edition | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

We take another look at affordable graphics, this time with XFX's GeForce 9800 GT 512MB XXX edition. Fitted with a custom cooler and packing increased clocks on the core, shader and memory, we find out how it compares with the competiton.

OCZ Apex 120GB SSD | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

The SSD arms race is hotting up, with the latest Samsung NAND flash based drives going toe to toe with Intel's high performance SSDs. We find out how the OCZ Apex 120GB, featuring dual disk controllers and quoted read speeds of 230MB/s write, fares.

OCZ Apex 120GB SSD | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

The SSD arms race is hotting up, with the latest Samsung NAND flash based drives going toe to toe with Intel's high performance SSDs. We find out how the OCZ Apex 120GB, featuring dual disk controllers and quoted read speeds of 230MB/s write, fares.

OCZ Apex 120GB SSD | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

The SSD arms race is hotting up, with the latest Samsung NAND flash based drives going toe to toe with Intel's high performance SSDs. We find out how the OCZ Apex 120GB, featuring dual disk controllers and quoted read speeds of 230MB/s write, fares.

AMD Phenom II 810, 805, 720 & 710 AM3 CPUs | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

AMD CPUs finally get support for DDR3, but does it make a difference? We put the latest Phenom II X4 810 and 805, as well as the X3 720 and 710 through their paces on DDR2 and DDR3 platforms to see how they stack up against the competition.

AMD Phenom II 810, 805, 720 & 710 AM3 CPUs | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

AMD CPUs finally get support for DDR3, but does it make a difference? We put the latest Phenom II X4 810 and 805, as well as the X3 720 and 710 through their paces on DDR2 and DDR3 platforms to see how they stack up against the competition.

AMD Phenom II 810, 805, 720 & 710 AM3 CPUs | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:38

AMD CPUs finally get support for DDR3, but does it make a difference? We put the latest Phenom II X4 810 and 805, as well as the X3 720 and 710 through their paces on DDR2 and DDR3 platforms to see how they stack up against the competition.

Lian Li PC-C36 Muse HTPC Case | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:28

The Lian Li PC-C36 Muse HTPC case is a very well made case that has a lot of nice features. Its brushed black anodized aluminum construction is not only clean and elegant, it looks at home in the typical home entertainment center. It's clear Lian Li never intended this case to house one of the more powerful graphics cards, but that's not really an issue in the HTPC market segment.

Lian Li PC-C36 Muse HTPC Case | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:28

The Lian Li PC-C36 Muse HTPC case is a very well made case that has a lot of nice features. Its brushed black anodized aluminum construction is not only clean and elegant, it looks at home in the typical home entertainment center. It's clear Lian Li never intended this case to house one of the more powerful graphics cards, but that's not really an issue in the HTPC market segment.

Lian Li PC-C36 Muse HTPC Case | Posted on: 12/02/2009 @ 9:28

The Lian Li PC-C36 Muse HTPC case is a very well made case that has a lot of nice features. Its brushed black anodized aluminum construction is not only clean and elegant, it looks at home in the typical home entertainment center. It's clear Lian Li never intended this case to house one of the more powerful graphics cards, but that's not really an issue in the HTPC market segment.

Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 11/02/2009 @ 4:10

With a market composed of a large variety of CPU coolers, manufactures have to get it right the first time around. If the cooler poses to many issues, or simply fails to meet today's standards, it will likely find its lifespan to be short. Today we are going to be taking a look at a cooler from a company that knows all about cooling, Cooler Master. Is Cooler Master really the master when it comes ...

Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 11/02/2009 @ 4:10

With a market composed of a large variety of CPU coolers, manufactures have to get it right the first time around. If the cooler poses to many issues, or simply fails to meet today's standards, it will likely find its lifespan to be short. Today we are going to be taking a look at a cooler from a company that knows all about cooling, Cooler Master. Is Cooler Master really the master when it comes ...

Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler | Posted on: 11/02/2009 @ 4:10

With a market composed of a large variety of CPU coolers, manufactures have to get it right the first time around. If the cooler poses to many issues, or simply fails to meet today's standards, it will likely find its lifespan to be short. Today we are going to be taking a look at a cooler from a company that knows all about cooling, Cooler Master. Is Cooler Master really the master when it comes ...

BlackBerry Curve 8900 | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 21:55

New BlackBerry model that was launched by Research In Motion (RIM) in last week of January, belongs to Curve series although it is actually similar to BlackBerry Bold . Maybe there will be someone that wont agree with the fact that Curve 8900 (also known as Javelin) is better than Bold 9000, Curve 8900 actually has a lot of advantages and new features. Small package, in which we got Curve 8900, ...

BlackBerry Curve 8900 | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 21:55

New BlackBerry model that was launched by Research In Motion (RIM) in last week of January, belongs to Curve series although it is actually similar to BlackBerry Bold . Maybe there will be someone that wont agree with the fact that Curve 8900 (also known as Javelin) is better than Bold 9000, Curve 8900 actually has a lot of advantages and new features. Small package, in which we got Curve 8900, ...

BlackBerry Curve 8900 | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 21:55

New BlackBerry model that was launched by Research In Motion (RIM) in last week of January, belongs to Curve series although it is actually similar to BlackBerry Bold . Maybe there will be someone that wont agree with the fact that Curve 8900 (also known as Javelin) is better than Bold 9000, Curve 8900 actually has a lot of advantages and new features. Small package, in which we got Curve 8900, ...

Antec Skeleton Case Review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 13:04

It’s not often that we’re presented with a computer enclosure that doesn’t follow suit to the usual tower-format of case. Antec’s Open-Air Skeleton is one such enclosure which is different from the rest. The Antec Skeleton is a stripped down version of a system case, consisting of only the core essentials of an enclosure – no side panels etc. As I’m sure you’re aware, ...

Antec Skeleton Case Review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 13:04

It’s not often that we’re presented with a computer enclosure that doesn’t follow suit to the usual tower-format of case. Antec’s Open-Air Skeleton is one such enclosure which is different from the rest. The Antec Skeleton is a stripped down version of a system case, consisting of only the core essentials of an enclosure – no side panels etc. As I’m sure you’re aware, ...

Antec Skeleton Case Review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 13:04

It’s not often that we’re presented with a computer enclosure that doesn’t follow suit to the usual tower-format of case. Antec’s Open-Air Skeleton is one such enclosure which is different from the rest. The Antec Skeleton is a stripped down version of a system case, consisting of only the core essentials of an enclosure – no side panels etc. As I’m sure you’re aware, ...

XFX Radeon HD 4850 XXX 512MB review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 9:32

Despite all the rumours swirling around, it was still quite a surprise (albeit a very pleasant one) to see XFX, previously an NVIDIA GPU stalwart, signing up to produce ATI-branded graphics boards as well. We're now starting to see the fruits of this deal, as today we take a look at our first AMD-based part from XFX, in the form of the Radeon HD 4850 XXX. It's factory clocked and features a ...

XFX Radeon HD 4850 XXX 512MB review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 9:32

Despite all the rumours swirling around, it was still quite a surprise (albeit a very pleasant one) to see XFX, previously an NVIDIA GPU stalwart, signing up to produce ATI-branded graphics boards as well. We're now starting to see the fruits of this deal, as today we take a look at our first AMD-based part from XFX, in the form of the Radeon HD 4850 XXX. It's factory clocked and features a ...

XFX Radeon HD 4850 XXX 512MB review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 9:32

Despite all the rumours swirling around, it was still quite a surprise (albeit a very pleasant one) to see XFX, previously an NVIDIA GPU stalwart, signing up to produce ATI-branded graphics boards as well. We're now starting to see the fruits of this deal, as today we take a look at our first AMD-based part from XFX, in the form of the Radeon HD 4850 XXX. It's factory clocked and features a ...

Cyber Sport Orbita Freestyle Wireless Mouse Review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 7:50

For those who spend their day scrolling through line after line of a spreadsheet or page after page of a document or website, the Orbita mouse can make life a whole lot easier. Rotating the entire mouse to scroll instead of using a wheel sounds cumbersome, but actually doing it proved to be a quick and easy process. Initially it does require some patience to learn how to use, but after making it ...

Cyber Sport Orbita Freestyle Wireless Mouse Review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 7:50

For those who spend their day scrolling through line after line of a spreadsheet or page after page of a document or website, the Orbita mouse can make life a whole lot easier. Rotating the entire mouse to scroll instead of using a wheel sounds cumbersome, but actually doing it proved to be a quick and easy process. Initially it does require some patience to learn how to use, but after making it ...

Cyber Sport Orbita Freestyle Wireless Mouse Review | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 7:50

For those who spend their day scrolling through line after line of a spreadsheet or page after page of a document or website, the Orbita mouse can make life a whole lot easier. Rotating the entire mouse to scroll instead of using a wheel sounds cumbersome, but actually doing it proved to be a quick and easy process. Initially it does require some patience to learn how to use, but after making it ...

Cooler Master V10 Hybrid T.E.C. | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 0:22

Cooler MasterÂ’s V10 CPU cooler is a beast of a unit that is big, brash, and bold in its styling and performance claims, boasting thermoelectric-assisted (TEC/Peltier) air cooling for todayÂ’s hottest Quad Core CPUs. WeÂ’ll pit the V10 against another top air cooling competitor on a highly overclocked Core i7 920 CPU thatÂ’s juiced up to see if the Peltier can get the job done or get ...

Cooler Master V10 Hybrid T.E.C. | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 0:22

Cooler MasterÂ’s V10 CPU cooler is a beast of a unit that is big, brash, and bold in its styling and performance claims, boasting thermoelectric-assisted (TEC/Peltier) air cooling for todayÂ’s hottest Quad Core CPUs. WeÂ’ll pit the V10 against another top air cooling competitor on a highly overclocked Core i7 920 CPU thatÂ’s juiced up to see if the Peltier can get the job done or get ...

Cooler Master V10 Hybrid T.E.C. | Posted on: 10/02/2009 @ 0:22

Cooler MasterÂ’s V10 CPU cooler is a beast of a unit that is big, brash, and bold in its styling and performance claims, boasting thermoelectric-assisted (TEC/Peltier) air cooling for todayÂ’s hottest Quad Core CPUs. WeÂ’ll pit the V10 against another top air cooling competitor on a highly overclocked Core i7 920 CPU thatÂ’s juiced up to see if the Peltier can get the job done or get ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ Processor | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:54

The Dragon platform is AMDs last hope for success in a time when financial ruin is destroying every business on the planet. Perhaps the timing is right then, and consumers won't hastily spend uneccessary cash on a Core i7 processor that performs exactly the same as a much less expensive Phenom II CPU. Benchmark Reviews compares the field, and tests the AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ CPU against ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ Processor | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:54

The Dragon platform is AMDs last hope for success in a time when financial ruin is destroying every business on the planet. Perhaps the timing is right then, and consumers won't hastily spend uneccessary cash on a Core i7 processor that performs exactly the same as a much less expensive Phenom II CPU. Benchmark Reviews compares the field, and tests the AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ CPU against ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ Processor | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:54

The Dragon platform is AMDs last hope for success in a time when financial ruin is destroying every business on the planet. Perhaps the timing is right then, and consumers won't hastily spend uneccessary cash on a Core i7 processor that performs exactly the same as a much less expensive Phenom II CPU. Benchmark Reviews compares the field, and tests the AMD Phenom II X4 810 AM3/AM2+ CPU against ...

AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE Black Edition AM3 CPU | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:52

Three is a number not normally associated with processors, although it's actually gaining momentum thanks to Intel's triple-channel memory architecture that caters to the 3GB sweet-spot for Windows XP. Dispite this, a triple-core processor just doesn't seem natural to many of us, because we're so used to seeing everything come in twos. But three isn't a bad thing at all, because AMD's Phenom II ...

AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE Black Edition AM3 CPU | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:52

Three is a number not normally associated with processors, although it's actually gaining momentum thanks to Intel's triple-channel memory architecture that caters to the 3GB sweet-spot for Windows XP. Dispite this, a triple-core processor just doesn't seem natural to many of us, because we're so used to seeing everything come in twos. But three isn't a bad thing at all, because AMD's Phenom II ...

AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE Black Edition AM3 CPU | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 19:52

Three is a number not normally associated with processors, although it's actually gaining momentum thanks to Intel's triple-channel memory architecture that caters to the 3GB sweet-spot for Windows XP. Dispite this, a triple-core processor just doesn't seem natural to many of us, because we're so used to seeing everything come in twos. But three isn't a bad thing at all, because AMD's Phenom II ...

Cooler Master - Storm Sniper | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 18:03

Cooler Master was one of the first manufacturers to really put effort in designing a case dedicated for gamers. Now we present you the latest model - Cooler Master Storm Sniper!

Cooler Master - Storm Sniper | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 18:03

Cooler Master was one of the first manufacturers to really put effort in designing a case dedicated for gamers. Now we present you the latest model - Cooler Master Storm Sniper!

Cooler Master - Storm Sniper | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 18:03

Cooler Master was one of the first manufacturers to really put effort in designing a case dedicated for gamers. Now we present you the latest model - Cooler Master Storm Sniper!

Cooler Master ATCS 840 Full Tower Classic ATX Case Review | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 3:41

With the original ATCS chassis, Cooler Master brought the first truly custom alloy case to the market. Their ATCS 840 Classic has proven to be a worthy successor. With classic good looks and superb build quality, the 840 is poised to make as big an impact on the market as its predecessor. Besides being huge, this chassis is also very configurable and will hold all the hardware that virtually any ...

Cooler Master ATCS 840 Full Tower Classic ATX Case Review | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 3:41

With the original ATCS chassis, Cooler Master brought the first truly custom alloy case to the market. Their ATCS 840 Classic has proven to be a worthy successor. With classic good looks and superb build quality, the 840 is poised to make as big an impact on the market as its predecessor. Besides being huge, this chassis is also very configurable and will hold all the hardware that virtually any ...

Cooler Master ATCS 840 Full Tower Classic ATX Case Review | Posted on: 09/02/2009 @ 3:41

With the original ATCS chassis, Cooler Master brought the first truly custom alloy case to the market. Their ATCS 840 Classic has proven to be a worthy successor. With classic good looks and superb build quality, the 840 is poised to make as big an impact on the market as its predecessor. Besides being huge, this chassis is also very configurable and will hold all the hardware that virtually any ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810: DDR3 vs. DDR2 | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 22:19

Newest K10 core was from start designed to support DDR3 memory standard, but from unknown reasons (to us) AMD decided to disable that support for 65nm revisions of this CPU. Even first Deneb 45nm cores had disabled support for DDR3 memory. Deneb cores that have DDR3 support are the same C2 revision that initially appeared on Socket AM2/AM2+. Same mistake with transition to new memory standard AMD ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810: DDR3 vs. DDR2 | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 22:19

Newest K10 core was from start designed to support DDR3 memory standard, but from unknown reasons (to us) AMD decided to disable that support for 65nm revisions of this CPU. Even first Deneb 45nm cores had disabled support for DDR3 memory. Deneb cores that have DDR3 support are the same C2 revision that initially appeared on Socket AM2/AM2+. Same mistake with transition to new memory standard AMD ...

AMD Phenom II X4 810: DDR3 vs. DDR2 | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 22:19

Newest K10 core was from start designed to support DDR3 memory standard, but from unknown reasons (to us) AMD decided to disable that support for 65nm revisions of this CPU. Even first Deneb 45nm cores had disabled support for DDR3 memory. Deneb cores that have DDR3 support are the same C2 revision that initially appeared on Socket AM2/AM2+. Same mistake with transition to new memory standard AMD ...

Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 18:10

Aside from a few issues, the Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ is a very impressive video card. It provides strong performance in 3D games, it has the ability to handle any multimedia tasks with ease, and it is so quiet that it is well suited for use in just about any type of system. It could be the card to provide some gaming muscle to your desktop, LAN rig, or HTPC!

Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 18:10

Aside from a few issues, the Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ is a very impressive video card. It provides strong performance in 3D games, it has the ability to handle any multimedia tasks with ease, and it is so quiet that it is well suited for use in just about any type of system. It could be the card to provide some gaming muscle to your desktop, LAN rig, or HTPC!

Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 18:10

Aside from a few issues, the Leadtek Limited WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ is a very impressive video card. It provides strong performance in 3D games, it has the ability to handle any multimedia tasks with ease, and it is so quiet that it is well suited for use in just about any type of system. It could be the card to provide some gaming muscle to your desktop, LAN rig, or HTPC!

Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:44

So you want to be a rock star huh? Well just like the Stones say, you can't always get what you want. Some of us realize we are just normal people and must settle for our daily mundane tasks. The same holds true for computer graphics cards, or does it? Today Benchmark Reviews will look at a mainstream card with a bit of an identity problem. The Sapphire Radeon HD4670 GDDR4 graphics card. ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:44

So you want to be a rock star huh? Well just like the Stones say, you can't always get what you want. Some of us realize we are just normal people and must settle for our daily mundane tasks. The same holds true for computer graphics cards, or does it? Today Benchmark Reviews will look at a mainstream card with a bit of an identity problem. The Sapphire Radeon HD4670 GDDR4 graphics card. ...

Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 Video Card | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:44

So you want to be a rock star huh? Well just like the Stones say, you can't always get what you want. Some of us realize we are just normal people and must settle for our daily mundane tasks. The same holds true for computer graphics cards, or does it? Today Benchmark Reviews will look at a mainstream card with a bit of an identity problem. The Sapphire Radeon HD4670 GDDR4 graphics card. ...

Corsair Dominator 6GB DD3 Memory Kit TR3X6G1600C8D | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:42

Today, we at Benchmark Reviews will be presenting our findings for the Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D memory kit which is a 6144 MB kit of 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs based upon Corsair's high performance Dominator family of memory. This kit has been verified to operate at 1600MHz at latencies of 8-8-8-24 at 1.65V VDIMM. These statistics put the TR3X6G1600C8D in the mid-range of DDR3 performance ...

Corsair Dominator 6GB DD3 Memory Kit TR3X6G1600C8D | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:42

Today, we at Benchmark Reviews will be presenting our findings for the Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D memory kit which is a 6144 MB kit of 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs based upon Corsair's high performance Dominator family of memory. This kit has been verified to operate at 1600MHz at latencies of 8-8-8-24 at 1.65V VDIMM. These statistics put the TR3X6G1600C8D in the mid-range of DDR3 performance ...

Corsair Dominator 6GB DD3 Memory Kit TR3X6G1600C8D | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:42

Today, we at Benchmark Reviews will be presenting our findings for the Corsair TR3X6G1600C8D memory kit which is a 6144 MB kit of 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs based upon Corsair's high performance Dominator family of memory. This kit has been verified to operate at 1600MHz at latencies of 8-8-8-24 at 1.65V VDIMM. These statistics put the TR3X6G1600C8D in the mid-range of DDR3 performance ...

Cooler Master Elite 330 Case RC-330-KKN1-GP | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:39

Benchmark Reviews has been on the web for over a year now. In that time I've had the pleasure of reviewing some very nice higher end computer items, including mid and full tower cases. While I love the high end market I realize for every high end part sold, there are probably 100's of mid to lower end parts sold. So who's buying these parts? Everyone is that's who. So where do they get their ...

Cooler Master Elite 330 Case RC-330-KKN1-GP | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:39

Benchmark Reviews has been on the web for over a year now. In that time I've had the pleasure of reviewing some very nice higher end computer items, including mid and full tower cases. While I love the high end market I realize for every high end part sold, there are probably 100's of mid to lower end parts sold. So who's buying these parts? Everyone is that's who. So where do they get their ...

Cooler Master Elite 330 Case RC-330-KKN1-GP | Posted on: 08/02/2009 @ 16:39

Benchmark Reviews has been on the web for over a year now. In that time I've had the pleasure of reviewing some very nice higher end computer items, including mid and full tower cases. While I love the high end market I realize for every high end part sold, there are probably 100's of mid to lower end parts sold. So who's buying these parts? Everyone is that's who. So where do they get their ...

GeIL EVO Cyclone Memory Cooler | Posted on: 07/02/2009 @ 22:23

Memory manufacturer GeIL attracted a lot of attention with its RAM modules. This is consequence of very wide and well segmented product portfolio so anyone can find something interesting. If you are searching for top-class (priciest) or value (budget) modules, GeIL has a product for you. Faster modules need better cooling so most users that overclock their memory are mounting fan above memory ...

GeIL EVO Cyclone Memory Cooler | Posted on: 07/02/2009 @ 22:23

Memory manufacturer GeIL attracted a lot of attention with its RAM modules. This is consequence of very wide and well segmented product portfolio so anyone can find something interesting. If you are searching for top-class (priciest) or value (budget) modules, GeIL has a product for you. Faster modules need better cooling so most users that overclock their memory are mounting fan above memory ...

GeIL EVO Cyclone Memory Cooler | Posted on: 07/02/2009 @ 22:23

Memory manufacturer GeIL attracted a lot of attention with its RAM modules. This is consequence of very wide and well segmented product portfolio so anyone can find something interesting. If you are searching for top-class (priciest) or value (budget) modules, GeIL has a product for you. Faster modules need better cooling so most users that overclock their memory are mounting fan above memory ...

Gainward 285GTX | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 11:05

The 285GTX is a nice update of the 280GTX. Sure, the core is about the same as the GT200 found on the 280GTX but the card runs cooler and the newer manufacturing technology used for the GT200b chip gives us some more headroom in clock speeds.

Gainward 285GTX | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 11:05

The 285GTX is a nice update of the 280GTX. Sure, the core is about the same as the GT200 found on the 280GTX but the card runs cooler and the newer manufacturing technology used for the GT200b chip gives us some more headroom in clock speeds.

Gainward 285GTX | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 11:05

The 285GTX is a nice update of the 280GTX. Sure, the core is about the same as the GT200 found on the 280GTX but the card runs cooler and the newer manufacturing technology used for the GT200b chip gives us some more headroom in clock speeds.

Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 0:24

In a vast amount of offered RAM modules, Kingston modules were mentioned very often and that doesn't come as surprise since more than 30% of all produced memory modules are signed by Kingston. Kingston's memory brand HyperX was reserved for fastest and priciest RAM modules, but since there are more memory manufacturers than ever before, Kingston decided that it is time to introduce HyperX brand ...

Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 0:24

In a vast amount of offered RAM modules, Kingston modules were mentioned very often and that doesn't come as surprise since more than 30% of all produced memory modules are signed by Kingston. Kingston's memory brand HyperX was reserved for fastest and priciest RAM modules, but since there are more memory manufacturers than ever before, Kingston decided that it is time to introduce HyperX brand ...

Kingston HyperX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 | Posted on: 06/02/2009 @ 0:24

In a vast amount of offered RAM modules, Kingston modules were mentioned very often and that doesn't come as surprise since more than 30% of all produced memory modules are signed by Kingston. Kingston's memory brand HyperX was reserved for fastest and priciest RAM modules, but since there are more memory manufacturers than ever before, Kingston decided that it is time to introduce HyperX brand ...

Sapphire Toxic HD 4870 512MB Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 20:33

"I have to admit, at first I thought that this card would be much like the rest with a slight performance increase and a better cooling solution. But through testing and benchmarking, this card has impressed me with a sizable performance increase, a good overclocking experience and all for a price that at this time is under US$200."

Sapphire Toxic HD 4870 512MB Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 20:33

"I have to admit, at first I thought that this card would be much like the rest with a slight performance increase and a better cooling solution. But through testing and benchmarking, this card has impressed me with a sizable performance increase, a good overclocking experience and all for a price that at this time is under US$200."

Sapphire Toxic HD 4870 512MB Video Card Review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 20:33

"I have to admit, at first I thought that this card would be much like the rest with a slight performance increase and a better cooling solution. But through testing and benchmarking, this card has impressed me with a sizable performance increase, a good overclocking experience and all for a price that at this time is under US$200."

ASUS P5N7A-VM GeForce 9300 mATX Motherboard | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 12:00

Although the P5N7A-VM's stock performance would normally be more than enough for most home theater PC or basic home desktop tasks, overclocking could be beneficial. The P5N7A-VM offers very basic overclocking functionality, but it was more than enough to allow me to overclock the Q6600 to 3.0 GHz (9x333) with a stock Intel heatsink.

ASUS P5N7A-VM GeForce 9300 mATX Motherboard | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 12:00

Although the P5N7A-VM's stock performance would normally be more than enough for most home theater PC or basic home desktop tasks, overclocking could be beneficial. The P5N7A-VM offers very basic overclocking functionality, but it was more than enough to allow me to overclock the Q6600 to 3.0 GHz (9x333) with a stock Intel heatsink.

ASUS P5N7A-VM GeForce 9300 mATX Motherboard | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 12:00

Although the P5N7A-VM's stock performance would normally be more than enough for most home theater PC or basic home desktop tasks, overclocking could be beneficial. The P5N7A-VM offers very basic overclocking functionality, but it was more than enough to allow me to overclock the Q6600 to 3.0 GHz (9x333) with a stock Intel heatsink.

Cooler Master ATCS 840 system chassis review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 9:16

It's big, it's elegant, and it boasts more smart design decisions than you can shake a stick at - Today we take a look at Cooler Master's ATCS 840 chassis to see if it can make a name for itself as the enthusiast's system chassis of choice.

Cooler Master ATCS 840 system chassis review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 9:16

It's big, it's elegant, and it boasts more smart design decisions than you can shake a stick at - Today we take a look at Cooler Master's ATCS 840 chassis to see if it can make a name for itself as the enthusiast's system chassis of choice.

Cooler Master ATCS 840 system chassis review | Posted on: 05/02/2009 @ 9:16

It's big, it's elegant, and it boasts more smart design decisions than you can shake a stick at - Today we take a look at Cooler Master's ATCS 840 chassis to see if it can make a name for itself as the enthusiast's system chassis of choice.

Enermax Pro 82 | Posted on: 04/02/2009 @ 14:17

When Enermax contacted us regarding reviewing a power supply for them, we were pleasantly surprised. With such a prime range of PSUs, it’s difficult to see why Enermax would release yet another series of units. However this was made clearer after doing some research…price. All of Enermax’s units top the £60 bracket, but the Pro 82+ series is aimed more so at the low-mid range and ...

Enermax Pro 82 | Posted on: 04/02/2009 @ 14:17

When Enermax contacted us regarding reviewing a power supply for them, we were pleasantly surprised. With such a prime range of PSUs, it’s difficult to see why Enermax would release yet another series of units. However this was made clearer after doing some research…price. All of Enermax’s units top the £60 bracket, but the Pro 82+ series is aimed more so at the low-mid range and ...

Enermax Pro 82 | Posted on: 04/02/2009 @ 14:17

When Enermax contacted us regarding reviewing a power supply for them, we were pleasantly surprised. With such a prime range of PSUs, it’s difficult to see why Enermax would release yet another series of units. However this was made clearer after doing some research…price. All of Enermax’s units top the £60 bracket, but the Pro 82+ series is aimed more so at the low-mid range and ...

Acer Extensa 5630G | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 22:11

One of most interesting notebooks at the moment for majority of potential notebook buyers is Acer Extensa 5630G. In this price range it is very hard to find similar notebook that is well balanced with characteristics that can satisfy widest consumer types. Extensa is, by Acer classification, business model but if you take a closer look at specification you will see that it is much more and that ...

Acer Extensa 5630G | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 22:11

One of most interesting notebooks at the moment for majority of potential notebook buyers is Acer Extensa 5630G. In this price range it is very hard to find similar notebook that is well balanced with characteristics that can satisfy widest consumer types. Extensa is, by Acer classification, business model but if you take a closer look at specification you will see that it is much more and that ...

Acer Extensa 5630G | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 22:11

One of most interesting notebooks at the moment for majority of potential notebook buyers is Acer Extensa 5630G. In this price range it is very hard to find similar notebook that is well balanced with characteristics that can satisfy widest consumer types. Extensa is, by Acer classification, business model but if you take a closer look at specification you will see that it is much more and that ...

3 Year Old G71M Notebook GPU Gets A New Refresh | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:29

It seems the bad bump/underfill issue doesn't just plagued some of the Nvidia G84/G86 notebook GPUs. Their 3 year old "high end" G71M GPUs might suffer the same problem as well.

3 Year Old G71M Notebook GPU Gets A New Refresh | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:29

It seems the bad bump/underfill issue doesn't just plagued some of the Nvidia G84/G86 notebook GPUs. Their 3 year old "high end" G71M GPUs might suffer the same problem as well.

3 Year Old G71M Notebook GPU Gets A New Refresh | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:29

It seems the bad bump/underfill issue doesn't just plagued some of the Nvidia G84/G86 notebook GPUs. Their 3 year old "high end" G71M GPUs might suffer the same problem as well.

Nvidia GT218 Card & Specs Surfaced | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:26

VR-Zone managed to score a GT218 card drawing which should give us an idea how the actual card might look like.

Nvidia GT218 Card & Specs Surfaced | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:26

VR-Zone managed to score a GT218 card drawing which should give us an idea how the actual card might look like.

Nvidia GT218 Card & Specs Surfaced | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 16:26

VR-Zone managed to score a GT218 card drawing which should give us an idea how the actual card might look like.

NZXT Cryo LX Vs. Vizo miniNinja 2 | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 14:51

Next on the review agenda at XSReviews are notebook coolers. However not just one but two, ready to go head to head to see which is the better in terms of value, style and performance. The contenders are: the Vizo Ninja II and the NZXT Cryo LX. ItÂ’s time to find a victor so letÂ’s get started.

NZXT Cryo LX Vs. Vizo miniNinja 2 | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 14:51

Next on the review agenda at XSReviews are notebook coolers. However not just one but two, ready to go head to head to see which is the better in terms of value, style and performance. The contenders are: the Vizo Ninja II and the NZXT Cryo LX. ItÂ’s time to find a victor so letÂ’s get started.

NZXT Cryo LX Vs. Vizo miniNinja 2 | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 14:51

Next on the review agenda at XSReviews are notebook coolers. However not just one but two, ready to go head to head to see which is the better in terms of value, style and performance. The contenders are: the Vizo Ninja II and the NZXT Cryo LX. ItÂ’s time to find a victor so letÂ’s get started.

Ikonik Ra X10 SIM | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 14:30

The Ra X10 SIM case is the company's flagship model, featuring the unique software controllable fans and thermal monitoring system for the 13 included cooling fans. On top of that you will be able to stuff the Ra X10 with 10 hard drives, an eATX motherboard, multiple GPUs and a full compliment of external drives - with room to breath.

Ikonik Ra X10 SIM | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 14:30

The Ra X10 SIM case is the company's flagship model, featuring the unique software controllable fans and thermal monitoring system for the 13 included cooling fans. On top of that you will be able to stuff the Ra X10 with 10 hard drives, an eATX motherboard, multiple GPUs and a full compliment of external drives - with room to breath.

Ikonik Ra X10 SIM | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 14:30

The Ra X10 SIM case is the company's flagship model, featuring the unique software controllable fans and thermal monitoring system for the 13 included cooling fans. On top of that you will be able to stuff the Ra X10 with 10 hard drives, an eATX motherboard, multiple GPUs and a full compliment of external drives - with room to breath.

Icy Dock MB671SK Internal SATA HDD Enclosure Review | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 6:08

I'll be honest - I never knew how useful an internal enclosure could be until I tried out this offering from Icy Dock. The ability to swap out hard drives without opening the case is a huge convenience to users who store files that span multiple drives. There is no loss of performance to worry about either – testing showed that transferring files back and forth is just as quick as if the ...

Icy Dock MB671SK Internal SATA HDD Enclosure Review | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 6:08

I'll be honest - I never knew how useful an internal enclosure could be until I tried out this offering from Icy Dock. The ability to swap out hard drives without opening the case is a huge convenience to users who store files that span multiple drives. There is no loss of performance to worry about either – testing showed that transferring files back and forth is just as quick as if the ...

Icy Dock MB671SK Internal SATA HDD Enclosure Review | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 6:08

I'll be honest - I never knew how useful an internal enclosure could be until I tried out this offering from Icy Dock. The ability to swap out hard drives without opening the case is a huge convenience to users who store files that span multiple drives. There is no loss of performance to worry about either – testing showed that transferring files back and forth is just as quick as if the ...

HIS ATI Radeon HD 4670 IceQ | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 0:10

Is the credit crunch getting you down and there's no hope of you ever stretching out for that GeForce GTX 295? We take a look at the HIS HD 4670 IceQ to find out if this overclocked, custom cooled version of ATI's budget card can offer decent performance without denting your wallet. Stay frosty people!

HIS ATI Radeon HD 4670 IceQ | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 0:10

Is the credit crunch getting you down and there's no hope of you ever stretching out for that GeForce GTX 295? We take a look at the HIS HD 4670 IceQ to find out if this overclocked, custom cooled version of ATI's budget card can offer decent performance without denting your wallet. Stay frosty people!

HIS ATI Radeon HD 4670 IceQ | Posted on: 03/02/2009 @ 0:10

Is the credit crunch getting you down and there's no hope of you ever stretching out for that GeForce GTX 295? We take a look at the HIS HD 4670 IceQ to find out if this overclocked, custom cooled version of ATI's budget card can offer decent performance without denting your wallet. Stay frosty people!

ASUS N10Jc | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 9:05

The ASUS N10Jc has been available since November last year, but we only got our hands on the netbook recently. So how good did it fare in our review? Read on.

ASUS N10Jc | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 9:05

The ASUS N10Jc has been available since November last year, but we only got our hands on the netbook recently. So how good did it fare in our review? Read on.

ASUS N10Jc | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 9:05

The ASUS N10Jc has been available since November last year, but we only got our hands on the netbook recently. So how good did it fare in our review? Read on.

GELID Solutions Silent Spirit CPU cooler with LGA 1366 mounting kit review | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 8:29

We originally took a look at GELID Solutions' Silent Spirit CPU cooler back in November, where it rather impressed us at its particular price point when it came to cooling a quad-core Core 2 system quietly and effectively. Since the cooler's original launch, GELID have made a Socket LGA 1366 mounting kit available for this part, so today we revisit the Silent Spirit coupled with this accessory to ...

GELID Solutions Silent Spirit CPU cooler with LGA 1366 mounting kit review | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 8:29

We originally took a look at GELID Solutions' Silent Spirit CPU cooler back in November, where it rather impressed us at its particular price point when it came to cooling a quad-core Core 2 system quietly and effectively. Since the cooler's original launch, GELID have made a Socket LGA 1366 mounting kit available for this part, so today we revisit the Silent Spirit coupled with this accessory to ...

GELID Solutions Silent Spirit CPU cooler with LGA 1366 mounting kit review | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 8:29

We originally took a look at GELID Solutions' Silent Spirit CPU cooler back in November, where it rather impressed us at its particular price point when it came to cooling a quad-core Core 2 system quietly and effectively. Since the cooler's original launch, GELID have made a Socket LGA 1366 mounting kit available for this part, so today we revisit the Silent Spirit coupled with this accessory to ...

Thermaltake BigTyp 14Pro | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 2:56

The BigTyp 14Pro is Thermaltake's successor to their venerated Big Typhoon cooler. It has been somewhat of a lengthy hiatus and about three years since the Big Typhoon hit the market and made quite a splash, but much can change in this industry in three years, so let's find out if the BigTyp 14Pro can live up to its lineage.

Thermaltake BigTyp 14Pro | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 2:56

The BigTyp 14Pro is Thermaltake's successor to their venerated Big Typhoon cooler. It has been somewhat of a lengthy hiatus and about three years since the Big Typhoon hit the market and made quite a splash, but much can change in this industry in three years, so let's find out if the BigTyp 14Pro can live up to its lineage.

Thermaltake BigTyp 14Pro | Posted on: 02/02/2009 @ 2:56

The BigTyp 14Pro is Thermaltake's successor to their venerated Big Typhoon cooler. It has been somewhat of a lengthy hiatus and about three years since the Big Typhoon hit the market and made quite a splash, but much can change in this industry in three years, so let's find out if the BigTyp 14Pro can live up to its lineage.

BIOSTAR TPower X58 | Posted on: 01/02/2009 @ 21:42

BIOSTAR motherboards are known for their price/performance ratio thanks to which BIOSTAR motherboards won InsideHW Best Buy Award few times. This result BIOSTAR achieved by using second best chipset, that can be found on the market at the moment (P965, P35, P45), on their motherboards instead of using the best and the priciest (X965, X35, X45). This time BIOSTAR applied different approach and ...

BIOSTAR TPower X58 | Posted on: 01/02/2009 @ 21:42

BIOSTAR motherboards are known for their price/performance ratio thanks to which BIOSTAR motherboards won InsideHW Best Buy Award few times. This result BIOSTAR achieved by using second best chipset, that can be found on the market at the moment (P965, P35, P45), on their motherboards instead of using the best and the priciest (X965, X35, X45). This time BIOSTAR applied different approach and ...

BIOSTAR TPower X58 | Posted on: 01/02/2009 @ 21:42

BIOSTAR motherboards are known for their price/performance ratio thanks to which BIOSTAR motherboards won InsideHW Best Buy Award few times. This result BIOSTAR achieved by using second best chipset, that can be found on the market at the moment (P965, P35, P45), on their motherboards instead of using the best and the priciest (X965, X35, X45). This time BIOSTAR applied different approach and ...

Icy Box IB-NAS4220-B Network Storage | Posted on: 01/02/2009 @ 14:40

Got a pair of SATA hard drives spare and want to backup your critical software? Icy Box's IB-NAS4220-B network storage just might be the solution you're looking for.

Icy Box IB-NAS4220-B Network Storage | Posted on: 01/02/2009 @ 14:40

Got a pair of SATA hard drives spare and want to backup your critical software? Icy Box's IB-NAS4220-B network storage just might be the solution you're looking for.

Icy Box IB-NAS4220-B Network Storage | Posted on: 01/02/2009 @ 14:40

Got a pair of SATA hard drives spare and want to backup your critical software? Icy Box's IB-NAS4220-B network storage just might be the solution you're looking for.