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ASUS GeForce GTX 480 | Posted on: 30/04/2010 @ 11:05

The ASUS GTX 480 is based on the reference Nvidia design, but it does bring a few ASUS-specific features to the table. Like to overclock? Want to adjust voltages without voiding your warranty? Want the fastest single-GPU Nvidia card on the market? Then you're in for a treat today. But you know the question on your mind is, "How close does it compare to the Radeon 5870?" We figured that question ...

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T BE: A Six-Headed Dragon | Posted on: 30/04/2010 @ 4:12

Not so long after Intel presented their new six-core model Core i7 980GX, taking the throne of the currently fastest desktop CPU, AMD presented us with their own solution - Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition. In parallel with the unveiling of this CPU, codenamed Thuban, AMD also presented the IT industry with the most powerful version of their current 890 chipset - 890FX. You will be able to read ...

Kingwin DockMaster USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 30/04/2010 @ 1:41

This handy offering from Kingwin showcases one of the easiest and fastest ways to access a hard drive. Just pop the drive into the dock, attach the USB cable and power cord, and turn it on.

ASUS Crosshair IV Formula Motherboard | Posted on: 29/04/2010 @ 21:45

The Crosshair range from ASUS has a very distinguished history. During its arrival it’s been one of THE premium boards for AMD AM2 and now AM3 users offering all the features and overclocking credentials demanded by enthusiasts. The previous Crosshair III model was held in particular high regard so the IV has a great deal to live up to... Luckily ASUS have worked hard to make sure this board ...

Indylab Touch USB 2.0 500GB external hard drive | Posted on: 28/04/2010 @ 15:36

In a market that is packed to the rafters with external USB 2.0 hard disk drives and drive enclosures, how do you go about making your particular product stand out from the crowd? Korean company Indylab believe they have the answer, and today we examine the result, in the form of their Touch USB 2.0 drive.

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. ECO-R120 CPU Liquid Cooler Review | Posted on: 28/04/2010 @ 12:01

The stock cooler included with retail-packaged CPUs represents the manufacturer's best efforts to provide a cooler that will keep the processor within its temperature limits at stock clock speeds, all for the lowest cost. But if you want to overclock your system, you're going to need an aftermarket cooler. The ideal cooler would be inexpensive, quiet, easy to install, and keep your CPU icy cold ...

ASUS BC-08B1ST Blu-ray | Posted on: 28/04/2010 @ 11:10

The ASUS BC-08B1ST is a powerful and energy-saving Blu-ray ROM drive capable of reading BD media at 8X. Showcasing versatility and fast speeds with various media, this ASUS ODD sounds promising. We’ll show you just about anything and everything you ever wanted to know about ODD testing and results. We may even make an ODD convert out of you by the time you’re done this review.

HIS HD 5830 Turbo Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 28/04/2010 @ 0:16

HIS' Turbo Edition Radeon HD 5830 is a great option to consider if the HD 5830 is in your price range. With excellent cooling, build quality and the added bonus of including a full Direct11 game like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, for only US$289, it could be considered quite a bargain.

Auzentech Bravura | Posted on: 27/04/2010 @ 22:11

Auzentech audio cards have been favourites among the XSR team for a good few years now not only for their great sound quality and effects but also for the broad appeal to gamers, audiophiles and home theatre lovers alike. Auzentech cards are built around PCI Express based Creative X-Fi chips with a wealth of features enabling the sound card to be so widely appealing: EAX 5.0 for the gamers, ...

AMD Phenom-II X6-1090T Black Edition CPU Review | Posted on: 27/04/2010 @ 11:22

AMD's Turbo CORE technology is now available in 'Thuban' Phenom-II AM3 desktop processors, beginning with the 2.8GHz X6-1055T and 3.2GHz X6-1090T CPUs. Turbo CORE senses when three of the six processor cores are not in use, and automatically boosts the clock speed up to 500MHz. Paired with the AMD 890FX chipset found on ASUS' Crosshair-IV Formula ROG motherboard, the AMD Phenom-II X6-1090T Black ...

Win one of three Cooler Master chassis | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 16:07

Because we're generous souls, to kick off this week we have a huge competition for you to enter with prizes aplenty as we currently have not one, not two, but three system chassis courtesy of Cooler Master to give away!

QNAP TS-459 Pro NAS Network Storage Server | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:56

Network storage has become the convenient answer to centralized data for corporate enterprise environments. The QNAP TS-459 Pro NAS server uses the energy-efficient 1.66GHz Intel Atom D512 processor with 1GB of DDR2 system memory to enable VMware Ready iSCSI for virtualization deployments. Dual Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces allow failover safety, while four SATA drives deliver basic-disk or ...

ASUS P6X58D-Premium SATA6G Motherboard | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:55

ASUS has been a longtime partner to Intel, and both companies have been made better because of their relationship. But when it comes to new technology, sometimes Intel takes a little too long to implement change while ASUS prefers to offer their faithful consumers the options right away. Intel's tick-tock plan doesn't coincide with the technical improvements made to areas outside of processor ...

Super Talent RAIDDrive USB-3.0 Flash Drive | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:52

SuperSpeed USB-3.0 delivers a very dramatic improvement over the older USB-2 protocol. Bandwidth speed has increased from 480 Mb/s to 5000 Mb/s, and file transfer rates as fast as 400 MB/s are now possible; making SuperSpeed USB-3.0 very competitive with the Serial-ATA interface. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the Super Talent RAIDDrive ST3U64SRK SuperSpeed USB-3.0 flash drive, a product ...

Corsair Force F100 SandForce SSD Review | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:51

The biggest mistake PC hardware enthusiast make with SSDs is grading them by their speed. File transfer speed is important, but only so long as the operational IOPS performance can sustain that bandwidth under load. Based on the high-performance SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor, Corsair's Force F100 solid state drive is in an excellent position to take the entire market. In this article, Benchmark ...

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Computer Case | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:51

Good functionality, a sleek design, and a low budget are the things Thermaltake had in mind while designing the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Case VL80001W2Z. With the typical cases designed for a higher-end systems we usually see from Thermaltake, the V3 Black Edition is a breath of fresh air. Thermaltake has taken a different direction with this chassis; it focuses on providing a wide range of ...

PowerColor PCS+ AX5870 Video Card Review | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:50

The PowerColor PCS+ AX5870 1GBD5-PPDHG2 graphics card is one of several new HD 5800-series video cards released by ATI AIB partners in the last couple months that follow a new design pattern. Advances in power-semiconductor packaging have allowed for a simpler VRM implementation that consumes much less real estate on the board. At the same time, the use of a down-flow HSF arrangement eliminates ...

SSD Benchmark Tests: SATA IDE vs AHCI Mode | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:49

In a recent Benchmark Reviews technical article, SSD performance was tested in AHCI and IDE mode using only the HD-Tune software to produce results. It wasn't intentional, but our test results were flawed by this single-threaded benchmark tool, and our conclusion did not properly illustrate IOPS performance. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the latest JMicron, Indilinx, and SandForce SSDs ...

12GB Corsair Dominator 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:48

64-Bit Operating Systems allow PCs to utilize more than 4GB of system memory, which is great news for multimedia professionals who need the extra RAM. Intel's X58-Express platform delivers triple-channel DDR3 performance, giving PC hardware enthusiasts and power-users the opportunity to choose between 3, 6, or 12GB system memory kits. In this article, Benchmark Reviews compares 12GB DDR3 memory ...

XSPC Rasa Water block review | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:46

In the performance water cooling industry, we have seen many CPU blocks vie for our attention; with many products and a myriad of interesting ideas. A company that has ‘hugged’ the limelight is ‘Water-Cool’ with their heat killer range of blocks and indeed they have been bestowed with the ‘performance’ crown for a log time. With baited breath water cooling enthusiasts have been ...

MSI WindBox 6667BB-004US Barebones-PC Kit Review | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:45

Not every computer needs to have a four billion hertz processor and the world's best video card. Just like power tools, some jobs require raw power while other jobs require more finesse. When the job at hand involves video, web applications, light gaming or light office work it doesn't make sense to use a supercomputer or even a high-performance machine. This idea has become mainstream through ...

Camangi WebStation WS-171 Android Tablet PC Review | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:39

The Camangi WebStation is a compact tablet WiFi or 3G-connected PC that utilizes the Google Android Operating System. Similar to the Apple iPad, the Camangi WebStation adds all of the features an Android smartphone offers and combines them with tablet size and functionality. Weighing a mere 13 ounces, the Camangi WebStation tablet can double as an eBook reader with the installed Aldiko or Google ...

NZXT Hades | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 10:14

At first look, the NZXT Hades looks quite striking with its all black interior/exterior, pushed outwards side panels, massive fans, and a very interesting shaped front door. The Hades case is aiming for enthusiasts and gamers. This chassis looks to live up to such high expectations with its features and design, and a promise to not be too hard on the wallet. You won’t have to trade your soul ...

Lian Li Silent Force 650W PSU | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 3:03

Lian Li are a name commonly assosciated with luxurious, high-end cases, often with excellent watercooling and modding capabilities. Today we’ll be looking at something completely different from the Taiwanese company, in the form of a PSU. This is a new direction for Lian Li – will they be able to carry over their reputation for producing extremely high quality products? Today I’ll be ...

TwinMOS Mobile Disk L2 32GB Flash Drive | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 3:01

TwinMOS are fairly synonymous in the Memory manufacturing sector since their arrival in 1998. They primarily produce flash memory and system memory products but have also branched out into PC audio, multimedia playback and GPS.

Lenovo Thinkpad X100e: AMD in Thinkpad | Posted on: 26/04/2010 @ 2:26

It’s finally happening. One of the last Intel "bastions" has give way under AMD’s attacks and we finally have the chance to show you a model from the respected ThinkPad notebook series based on an AMD CPU. Are Lenovo and AMD up to par, and, more importantly, is ThinkPad X100e good enough to carry a name synonymous to quality? Impressions are mixed…

Asus Xonar Essence STX Sound Card Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 24/04/2010 @ 1:53

Asus' Xonar Essence STX may be pricey, but for audiophiles or those with the money to spend on an excellent sound card, this is the one to get. It looks good and performs even better. It's made with high quality components throughout, right down to the capacitors and EMI shield and this attention to detail becomes evident right from the first listen.

Prolimatech Armageddon | Posted on: 23/04/2010 @ 9:42

As times change and technology advances, so must the products, and the Prolimatech Armageddon is designed for 140mm fans, not the typical 120mm ones, perhaps bringing greater cooling efficiency to a demanding marketplace. Today we are looking closely at the Prolimatech Armageddon to see if it can continue to build upon its predecessor's success, the Megahalems. Can the Armageddon beat the ...

Startech USB 3.0 Dock and Card | Posted on: 23/04/2010 @ 2:52

When it comes to portable storage there are two different improvements everyone is interested in hearing about: capacity and transfer speeds. One of the newest ones to hit the market is the advent of the new USB standard, USB 3.0. Today we're looking at a Startech package that gives you not only a hard drive dock supporting the new port, but also a PCI-E card giving you a pair of USB3 ports to ...

Sapphire HD 5450 & 5570: Premier League | Posted on: 22/04/2010 @ 17:28

Certain graphics card characteristics are irrelevant to a great number of users, their basic abilities being sufficient to make buyers interested. However, even less demanding users are starting to increase their appetites, so even those that don’t consider their PC to be intended for gaming purposes now look for graphics cards that are up to par with basic multimedia tasks. We’re primarily ...

Kingston 256GB DataTraveler Flash Drive | Posted on: 22/04/2010 @ 7:33

The Kingston 256GB DataTraveler 310 USB flash drive features hardware-based encryption in a small and sleek package, offering insane storage capacity in a beautifully small and portable format. Encryption, portability, and extreme capacity don't come cheap though. Hellno. But we don't care. It's like the old Ferrari quip: If you have to ask how much it costs, then you can't afford it. Let's take ...

Swiftech Komodo 5870 GPU Water Block | Posted on: 21/04/2010 @ 7:19

The Swiftech Komodo HD5800 full cover water block series is a cooling solution for high-end graphics cards, and is designed to have superior thermal performance for the top dog Radeons HD5870 and HD5850. Let's find out how it performs on a 5870.

Cooler Master Vortex Plus: A Vortex of Good Cooling | Posted on: 21/04/2010 @ 2:02

Summer approaches, slowly but steadily, and with it an increased interest of PC owners for better cooling for their electronic pets. Regardless of whether a particular user is a fan of overclocking or not, a high-quality CPU cooler is always an interesting topic before hot summer months arrive, and it’s of special significance to provide good, but quiet cooling for a home theatre (HTPC) ...

Mach Extreme MX-DS 100GB | Posted on: 20/04/2010 @ 21:40

With traditional hard drives becoming somewhat of a mass storage platform and SSDs taking over as the dominant boot drive, there are quite a few companies diving head first into this market to cash in on the phenomenon. However today we arn't looking at a Solid State Disk from the usual people, this one is from a new kid on the block. Mach Extreme Technology are a startup firm offering SSDs of ...

DFI MI P55-T36 Mini ITX | Posted on: 20/04/2010 @ 7:20

The DFI MI P55-T35 is a mini ITX motherboard, a positively tiny product that looks to offer big performance. Overclocking ability and tweaking are hallmarks of DFI products, and this little board is no exception. Based on the P55 chipset, the feature list is robust, even if the formfactor may be deceiving. Let's take a closer look at the DFI MI P55-T36 and find out if good things do come in small ...

Cooler Master GX 750W Power Supply Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 20/04/2010 @ 5:43

Cooler Master's GX 750W has proven itself to be a very capable power supply. With impressive stability, quiet operation, compact design with plenty of connectors and sleeved cabling, this PSU brings a lot to the table and does so with a fairly modest price tag.

Cooler Master Silent Pro M 1000W | Posted on: 19/04/2010 @ 6:27

The Cooler Master Silent Pro M varies in power output from 500W right up to 1Kw units. Since the release of the Silent Pro M Series it has proven to be a illustrious seller and seems to be a testament to Cooler Master’s goal of bringing consumers the best bang for their buck. Let’s dive into this review to see what the Silent Pro M 1Kw unit has to offer us in terms of functionality.

Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 LED LCD Monitor Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 18/04/2010 @ 6:42

Overall, the Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 is an excellent premium 1080p monitor for the consumer wanting to pay more to get a top of the line product. The picture quality, color reproduction and contrast alone makes up for the difference in cost and after a weeks worth of use, the money will be deemed a good investment.

WD Green: Green is Fashionable | Posted on: 18/04/2010 @ 2:00

As the title itself says, if you’ve followed the development of IT industry at all lately, you’ve certainly noticed that “green technologies” are gaining significant popularity. The conscience of constant Earth pollution is slowly seeping into all of our minds, perhaps a few hundred years too late, but better late than never. Components made of recyclable material, lower energy ...

Thermaltake V5 Black Edition Chassis | Posted on: 17/04/2010 @ 2:53

Thermaltake are easily recognizable as one of the stalwarts of case and cooling design, not only do they cover quite a wide array of products outside of these two departments but they have been doing so for over 10 years now. It was their V5 Black Edition Chassis that attracted attention at CES earlier in the year, boasting features that allow it to be an ‘on the move case’, targeted ...

Cooler Master GX 550 PSU Review | Posted on: 15/04/2010 @ 23:02

Power supplies are often almost overlooked when building a new PC and with many newbie’s to the field there are many people without a clue as to which wattage suits them and their requirements best. Thankfully though CoolerMaster have come up with the GX series of power supplies which are a line up of high performance, high efficiency PSU’s aimed at the mid to high end of the gaming systems ...

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. water cooling system | Posted on: 15/04/2010 @ 13:54

Over the past year, the market for easy to install yet high performance water cooling kits for CPUs has grown markedly, largely thanks to the success in the marketplace of CoolIT's Domino unit which blazed trails in terms of both pricing and ease of use. Today, we take a look at what could well be considered CoolIT's successor to the Domino, the ECO A.L.C., which boasts an even lower price and ...

Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive | Posted on: 15/04/2010 @ 8:09

SSDs generally remain very expensive for most users. High prices are always a stumbling block to new tech adoption, and SSDs are no different. However, there may be relief on the horizon, as the Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB Boot Drive is a $90 SSD that looks to be fast, in the hopes that it will finally bring solid state drives into the mainstream.

Titan G9T 3-IN-1 Laptop Cooler Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 14/04/2010 @ 21:19

While the G9T is certainly serviceable around the home environment, I'm a bit troubled by Titans choice of materials and some of the design features. Starting with the cooling pad itself, the thin aluminum veneer doesn't do much to strengthen the plastic construction, and the thin metal clips, designed to stiffen the unit when deployed, don't inspire much confidence.

G.SKILL Pi Series RAM - 1600MHZ @ 1.5V 7-8-7-24 | Posted on: 14/04/2010 @ 21:17

RAM. The word used so much in the computing world. We all want more, often not understanding its purpose. For the most part, speed is overlooked and users favour the cheapest generic RAM kit they find. That’s except for the hardcore enthusiast who overclocks anything and everything to the point of destruction. The person that can’t sleep because another few megahertz can be had out of their ...

ASUS UL50VF: Optimus in Action | Posted on: 13/04/2010 @ 20:56

ASUS is the first one to implement new technologies for God-knows-which-time around, so it’s no big surprise that they were the ones to ship us the first notebook with NVIDIA Optimus technology. We’ve recently described this technology in detail on our website, so we won’t delve into too much detail as far as its theoretical background is concerned, instead rather just reminding you of the ...

CoolIT Systems ECO A.L.C CPU Cooler | Posted on: 13/04/2010 @ 16:22

Back in July last year we reviewed one of the first budget water-cooled CPU cooler bundles, the CoolIT Domino, which proved to be a great success. Since then, other competitors have released similar products at lower prices boasting more rewarding temperatures. CoolIT have risen to this competition and fought back with their all new pre-assembled watercooling package, meet the CoolIt ECO A.L.C. ...

Cooler Master GX 750W power supply | Posted on: 13/04/2010 @ 13:46

Buying a new power supply is often a tricky case of juggling price, wattage, connectivity and a number of other considerations when it comes to finding a unit that is right for you. With that in mind comes Cooler Master's new GX series of power supplies, which looks to balance these various considerations for you to create a tempting offering that won't break the bank. Today, we take a look at ...

Samsung N210 Netbook | Posted on: 13/04/2010 @ 8:18

The Samsung N210 is very similar to the majority of the current netbooks on the market, based on the Intel Atom N450 processor and offering limited upgrades. While there isn’t much in terms of computing power increase on the CPU, the advantage here is that lower power consumption is offered, which results in a longer battery life.

ASUS EAH5850 TOP Direct CU | Posted on: 13/04/2010 @ 8:13

The ASUS Radeon EAH5850 Direct CU comes with some attractive features such as improved power regulation, better cooling, and perhaps most notable, voltage tweaking. Sounds like a card that brings some unique features to the table, enabling enthusiasts that dream of speed to push the bar even higher than ever.

Patriot Valkyrie NAS | Posted on: 13/04/2010 @ 8:11

To serve the increasing demand for data storage, a Network Attached Storage device, or NAS, may be exactly what the home user or small business might need. A NAS can offer easy of use and convenience at a reasonable cost. The Patriot Valkyrie NAS is one such device that houses two 3.5” hard drives and lives for storage. Offering pretty much everything you might need for home storage, the ...

Enermax Acrylux Wireless Keyboard | Posted on: 13/04/2010 @ 8:09

The Enermax Acrylux wireless keyboard is an utterly gorgeous piece of glossy technology. But good looks can only get you so far, you need a few other features to really make a winner. So, can we have a keyboard that looks great, has a solid build quality, good features, is wireless, and won’t break the bank? Quite possibly, yes. Let’s look at the Enermax Acrylux and find out if it fits ...

Vantec Nexstar 3 Superspeed USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 13/04/2010 @ 7:16

After taking Vantec's NexStar 3 USB 3.0 external HDD enclosure for a test run, I'm left completely sold. There's no way I'd want to go back to using a USB 2.0 enclosure for file storage if I can avoid it. The increase in speed is incredible, and the best part is that there's no learning curve - if you know how to use any USB device (and who doesn't these days), you already know how to use USB 3.0.

Fractal Design R2 | Posted on: 12/04/2010 @ 18:38

Lately we are getting more and more case reviews done at XSReviews. One could say the more the merrier, but with computer cases this is not always true. It is hard to design a case that fits a lot of consumers and it is even harder to design a case that fits a special user group. Today I present to you the Fractal Design Define R2 Black Pearl case. It is a hybrid, aimed at users that want a ...

Fractal Design R2 | Posted on: 12/04/2010 @ 18:10

Lately we are getting more and more case reviews done at XSReviews. One could say the more the merrier, but with computer cases this is not always true. It is hard to design a case that fits a lot of consumers and it is even harder to design a case that fits a special user group. Today I present to you the Fractal Design Define R2 Black Pearl case. It is a hybrid, aimed at users that want a ...

Samsung B2430: A Massive Monitor | Posted on: 12/04/2010 @ 17:28

The largest representative of Samsung’s new series of economic models offers little new as far as its design goes, but certainly can’t be deemed obsolete either. Glossy black plastic, with a transparent accent on the lower side of the screen frame, appears to be the current trend. The screen frame could certainly be narrower, but that comes down to each user’s taste anyway. Touch-responsive ...

NZXT Hades Computer Case HADE-001BK Review | Posted on: 12/04/2010 @ 8:57

NZXT has been making quality computer cases since 2004. They have become a popular brand among computer enthusiests, and for good reason. NZXT cares about style and functionality. Here at Benchmark Reviews, we also care about style and functionality, and when NZXT agreed to let us review its new Hades (HADE-001BK) mid-tower Chassis, we happily agreed. The Hades boasts such features as up to nine ...

HTC Nexus One: New outfit for the new Android @ InsideHW | Posted on: 11/04/2010 @ 1:48

As the mobile device market grows, so does the number of users who use smartphones to search and access Internet. They’ve been using Windows Mobile or Symbian platforms for that most of the time in recent years, and even iPhone since not that long ago. It was all but natural for Google to meddle in this market by launching its own Android operating system. However, in order to keep the product ...

Coolink Corator DS Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 10/04/2010 @ 23:38

The Coolink Corator DS is new in the sense that it also features a new type of cooling method. The feature Coolink calls its Gapless Direct Touch (GDT) technology is a new concept and with the help of a gap induced design, allows for an all copper contact area.

OCZ Solid 2 | Posted on: 10/04/2010 @ 20:16

World Exclusive: One lives in interesting times: An old Chinese proverb that this reviewer uses on occasion. Indeed, as far as Solid state drives are concerned we are heading for those aforementioned times. Memory manufacturers are clambering all over each other in their eagerness to gain our attention and our hard-earned cash. However, this is for our benefit as competition is good for all of ...

Gadget Show Live 2010 Press Morning | Posted on: 09/04/2010 @ 17:50

Before things really got started at the Gadget Show Live on the 7th, the XSR team were lucky enough to visit the Press Morning which allowed us to wander around and checkout the stands and exhibits before Joe public showed up. This gave us a great chance to scout out the show before really getting into it with some of the manufacturers and stand owners. So here's a short article with some ...

GeIL EVO ONE Hexa-channel 12GB DDR3 Kit | Posted on: 09/04/2010 @ 14:34

I’ve had previous experience of using GeIL memory, but this was back in the DDR1/2 days. Brands like Corsair and OCZ seem to dominate the European market and smaller brands such as GeIL aren’t given as much coverage which is a shame, because if you take a look at the GeIL website they have an abundance of memory products and multiple awards. I had the pleasure of recently checking their ...

Colin McRae DIRT 2 Give Away - 5 Copies 5 Winners | Posted on: 09/04/2010 @ 14:32

Everyone loves a good racing game, the Colin McRae series has always attracted a lot of attention and rightly so it never ceases to fail. The latest edition gives gamers one of the richest driving simulations to date. With breath-taking stages and high speed hand-brake turns who'd turn down a game of DIRT 2? It hasn't been long since the last competition but we thought we'd offer something ...

CoolIT ECO A.L.C CPU Cooler | Posted on: 09/04/2010 @ 14:30

All contained liquid cooling systems have been all the rage lately thanks to their cooling potential, ease of installation, size and cost. With the competition growing in this market, CoolIT are back to show the world that they are still the pioneers of this technology and as such have released the ECO A.L.C. Their previous Domino A.L.C solution showed that CoolIT were innovators in their field ...

Cooler Master GX-750W: Powerful but Accessible | Posted on: 07/04/2010 @ 20:17

It seems that PSUs with a single +12V rail are recently becoming more and more popular, which is a trend present worldwide. The cause for this is likely the fact that more and more power-craving graphics cards are appearing on the GPU market, thus putting the +12V rail under considerable strain – just take Nvidia’s latest for an example. That makes PSUs with multiple +12V rails, but with a ...

Zalman ZM-MFC1 Five Channel Fan Controller Review | Posted on: 07/04/2010 @ 19:24

Zalman's new ZM-MFC1 Combo fan controller is a must-have device for the control freaks among us. With a beautiful front panel and a rich feature set, this product is a real winner. The device exudes quality and provides both wide functionality and intuitive controls to give the consumer a positive experience right out of the box.

Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand | Posted on: 07/04/2010 @ 15:12

Cooler Master announced the release of the latest addition to their extensive notebook cooling range just a few weeks ago and it is with great pleasure that we bring you the NotePal ErgoStand, a device which combines the traditionally seperate functions of a desktop notebook stand and an active cooler. Sporting a single massive 140mm fan the NotePal ErgoStand certainly looks to be well equipped ...

LiteOn iHOS104-32 4x Internal Blu-Ray BD-ROM | Posted on: 07/04/2010 @ 15:10

The format war between Blu-Ray and HD DVD has been over for two years and we see Blu-Ray aiming to supersede the DVD format that has become such a large part of our lives. With a Blu-Ray Disc currently offering almost ten times the storage of a DVD the transition feels natural due to HD content, movies in 3D and other special features. This has been helped by the large companies backing the ...

ASUS Rampage III Extreme Motherboard | Posted on: 07/04/2010 @ 15:09

The Rampage is back and in better shape than ever! Since the introduction of the highly popular Rampage II Extreme, ASUS have been busy developing its successor. Apart from new motherboard releases including USB3 and SATA III support, the X58 platform has remained vastly unchanged. Most manufacturers have been bringing innovation to the more mainstream P55 platform instead. We have seen EVGA come ...

NZXT Gamma | Posted on: 07/04/2010 @ 2:06

The NZXT is for the value-conscious user, looking to offer nice aesthetics and features without compromising quality. However, affordable and practical do not always go hand-in-hand, but we’ve seen that NZXT typically manages to strike a balance. The Gamma is trying to continue that trend with its features and design, without being too hard on the wallet. Let’s take a closer look at the NZXT ...

Sapphire Radeon HD5830 HD 5830 Game Edition Videocard Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 06/04/2010 @ 19:26

With this particular HD5830 Game Edition from Sapphire, the better cooler allows for an excellent overclocking experience and the inclusion of the game only makes this an excellent overall card for a consumer wanting a fast videocard, but not wanting or needing to slam down over US$300 just to play Call of Duty.

Danger Den Summit GPU Water Block | Posted on: 06/04/2010 @ 3:27

The Danger Den Summit is full coverage water block for ATI Radeon HD5800 series cards, specifically for the 5870 in this testing instance. This full cover block cooling has its core design based on the popular Maze blocks. Is the Summit is another winning block for Danger Den? Let’s put this block through some paces and find out.

Fractal Design R2 | Posted on: 05/04/2010 @ 22:07

Lately we are getting more and more case reviews done at XSReviews. One could say the more the merrier, but with computer cases this is not always true. It is hard to design a case that fits a lot of consumers and it is even harder to design a case that fits a special user group. Today I present to you the Fractal Design Define R2 Black Pearl case. It is a hybrid, aimed at users that want a ...