Review of Prolimatech Mega Shadow cpu cooler
TestSeek Labs posted a review of Prolimatech Mega Shadow cpu cooler

Obviously these are spectacular results. At no moment we reached critical temperatures, not even at 4GHz. This is truly remarkable since the Intel Core i7 920 can be run at 80 without risking anything.

Also, remember that I used software which loaded all four cores to 100% simultaneously. In reality this will almost never happen. Therefore these maximum temperatures are truly the extremes.

The results point to the conclusion that the gains by using two fans are minor. I actually found the Scythe Gentle Typhoon fans to have a great balance between cooling performance and noise level at 1450RPM.

Review of Prolimatech Mega Shadow cpu cooler

Koolance CPU-LN2 Rev2 Liquid Nitrogen Pot Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Koolance CPU-LN2 Rev2 Liquid Nitrogen Pot

Today we have the exclusive first look of the Koolance CPU-LN2 Rev 2 . This is the second generation "DIY" processor evaporator pot for liquid nitrogen or dry ice cooling by Koolance. This pot has a nickel-plated solid copper cold plate that has a black acetal upper container. Read on if this pot does better than the original that we looked at in the summer of 2009!

Koolance CPU-LN2 Rev2 Liquid Nitrogen Pot Review



ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Motherboard Review
iXBT Labs posted a review on the ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Motherboard

The board earns good marks for having all the necessary interfaces, even the symmetrical CrossFire, as well as the complete set of BIOS overclocking settings, and, more importantly, the high-quality technical implementation of all of the above.

ASRock M3A785GXH/128M Motherboard Review

Review of Ultrasone Zino Headphones
TestFreaks posted a review of Ultrasone Zino Headphones

Today for review I've got a new product from Ultrasone, the Zino headphones. These are not exactly expensive, but they're not cheap either, they'll run you about $100 most places. Personally I prefer ear buds especially when using my MP3 player on the go, but if the headphones sound good I'm more than happy to use those as well. The Zino headphones feature what Ultrasone calls S-Logic, and what that is supposed to do is add or create a natural surround sound element in your music. The S-Logic feature is hard to describe, but I will say you can notice a difference in the music, it makes it sound almost live. The headphones themselves are comfortable to wear, and they even come with a nice protective carrying case. So read on to learn a bit more about a decent pair of headphones

Review of Ultrasone Zino Headphones

Thermaltake ISGC-100 Low Profile Heatsink Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Thermaltake ISGC-100 Low Profile Heatsink

Thermaltake's ISGC-100 is a low profile low noise heatsink for small and compact PC chassis. Three 6mm diameter copper heatpipes ensure good thermal conduction from the base to the fins of the 70mm tall heatsink. A 92mm PWM fan scales in speed from 600-1600RPM, directing airflow down through the horizontal aluminum fins of the heatsink. In real world terms the ISGC-100 heatsink ranges from moderately audible to completely silent.

Thermaltake ISGC-100 Low Profile Heatsink Review

Steelseries Xai Gaming Mouse Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Steelseries Xai Gaming Mouse

Today we are taking a look at a mouse from Steelseries, they sent us their latest gaming mouse named Xai. This mouse comes equipped with a small display on the bottom and it is also conveniently made for lboth eft and right handed users. A quick first look at the software shows an array of various features to play around with if you are a gamer or normal user. Lets take a look at this mouse to see what kind of performance we should expect.

Steelseries Xai Gaming Mouse Review

ASUS DR-950 eReader preview photos unveiled
Elite Bastards posted a preview on the ASUS DR-950 eReader

If you believe all the hype, then 2010 will be the year of the eBook reader and the tablet computer, and with that in mind ASUS rarely miss an opportunity to put their own spin on the latest and most exciting technologies. In terms of eReaders, the company are currently moving towards a launch of their DR-950 device, and with a handful of sneak preview images now appearing we can now take a look at just how this rather nifty looking little device is shaping up.

ASUS DR-950 eReader preview photos unveiled

Mushkin Volta 600 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Mushkin Volta 600 W Power Supply

Mushkin, a traditional memory manufacturer, decided to also enter on the power supply market. Volta 600 W is a single-rail model that they are going to release next week. Let's see if it will survive our tests.

Mushkin Volta 600 W Power Supply Review

Glacialtech Igloo 5710 Plus Silent Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted Glacialtech Igloo 5710 Plus Silent Heatsink Review

Glacialtech's Igloo 5710 Plus Silent is an economical low noise heatsink for Intel socket 775/1366 and AMD socket 939/AM2/AM3 processors. Produced by Taiwanese heatsink manufacturer Glacialtech, the Igloo 5710 Plus Silent is a straightforward CPU cooler, weighing 425 grams and built around a thin copper base, three copper heatpipes and a small tower of aluminum fins.

Glacialtech Igloo 5710 Plus Silent Heatsink Review

NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Module Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Kit

In addition to their current case lineup, NZXT produces several different types of accessories, from cables to power supplies, cooling fans to fan controllers, and other case accessories as well. The item we have for review today falls into that last category, the IU01 USB Expansion module. As NZXT points out, the IU01 addresses an issue common to most gaming PCs, a lack of substantial power and expandability from front panel USB. While it is not uncommon for motherboards to have several USB headers, cases often only have one or two sets of front panel USB ports to connect to them. Some USB devices may also have higher voltage requirements than can be provided from the motherboard through a traditional USB port. This is where the NZXT IU01 can really help.

NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Module Review

SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse

Manufacturers of gaming mice are preparing the market with minimalist, oldschool variations in an attempt to provide an option of a simplistic approach over the fully featured 8+ button, light changing versions. We take a look at the SteelSeries Xai, a minimalist laser gaming mouse with lots of potential.

SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse Review

Tuniq Propeller 120 CPU Cooler Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the Tuniq Propeller 120 CPU Cooler

Last time we reviewed a cooler by Tuniq, we were thoroughly impressed by not only the performance, but the sheer quality and attention to detail that the company has put into their design. It is to no surprise that it was deservedly awarded top marks and claimed back its cooling crown for a brief while. Not to be caught idling, Tuniq have developed the Propeller 120, which is a top-down based cooler targeted at HTPC users and those with m-atx setups. This pits it against the previously reviewed Noctua NH-C12P SE14, which proved to be terrific even under great stress so the Tuniq faces stiff competition today.

Tuniq Propeller 120 CPU Cooler Review

Windows Mobile 6.5 Review Part 3
Paul Thurrott posted part 3 of his Windows Mobile 6.5 review

This shouldn't be surprising, but by mimicking its success with desktop versions of Windows in Windows Mobile, Microsoft has created a mobile OS that has many of the same strengths and weaknesses of its inspiration. Equally unsurprising, then, is the fact that Windows Mobile's greatest strength--the diversity of devices on which you can acquire the new system--is also its greatest weakness.

The solution to this problem should be simple, but it isn't. When Microsoft opted, at great expense both financially and to its credibility, to launch the Zune platform and undermine its years-old hardware, software, and services partnerships as a result, the company didn't exactly reap great success. In fact, if anything, Zune devices have accounted for a smaller share of that market each year since the platform has launched.

Windows Mobile 6.5 Review Part 3

Nvidia GeForce GTX 300 Fermi Benchmarks Released?
eTeknix.com received some Nvidia GeForce GTX 300 Fermi Benchmark pictures

I woke up this morning and found these benchmark pictures in my inbox, could these be real or some generated fakes?

Only time will tell, but if they are real, the results clearly show how the performance on the GTX 380 beats the top ATI 5970 card by quite a margin.

These are the pictures that everyone has been hoping would leak out sooner rather than later.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 300 Fermi Benchmarks Released?

Lenovo ideapad S10-2 netbook Review
t-break posted a new article on the Lenovo ideapad S10-2 netbook

A Jack of all trades is probably the fastest way to describe the S10-2

Lenovo ideapad S10-2 netbook Review

BFG EX Series 1200 Watt Modular Power Supply Video Review
eTeknix.com posted a review on the BFG EX Series 1200 Watt Modular Power Supply

Today we are taking a look at the BFG EX Series 1200 Watt Modular Power Supply. This is a modular power supply from leading manufacturer BFG. It comes with quad 12v rails and conforms to the latest ATX/EPS certifications whilst being juicy enough.

BFG EX Series 1200 Watt Modular Power Supply Video Review

Review of Uniea U-Sleaf Reversible Netbook Sleeve
TestFreaks posted a review of Uniea U-Sleaf Reversible Netbook Sleeve

Today I've got a quick review for you of a product from a company called Uniea. They've recently introduced a new line of sleeves for netbooks called the U-Sleaf, January 4th actually and they have an MSRP of $19.99. These are made from neoprene and can be used alone or you can put them in a bag, but what makes them special is that they are reversible. The U-Sleaf I have today is is black and white on one side and solid red on the other. It's a simple product that will offer basic protection for your netbook from scratches and minor bumps. The U-Sleaf doesn't have any zippers or pockets, you just slip your netbook inside and you're ready to go.

Review of Uniea U-Sleaf Reversible Netbook Sleeve

Silverstone Strider Plus ST75F-P Power Supply Review
DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Silverstone Strider Plus ST75F-P Power Supply

One of the first reviews I conducted for Silverstone nearly 5 years ago was for their Strider ST60 600W power supply. During that time, the Strider series was booming, as one of the two main PSU lines Silverstone had. They ran with it for a while, until the last few years when we've seen their power supply line grow immensely. Not too long ago however, Silverstone decided to revive an old classic and came out with the new Strider Plus series. This series shares the same great modular design as the original Strider models, but has made many wonderful design/feature improvements as well. Today, I am lucky enough to have the 750W ST75F-P on the test bench.

Silverstone Strider Plus ST75F-P Power Supply Review

Jetway NC63-330-LF IPC Motherboard Review
PCShopTalk posted a review on the Jetway NC63-330-LF IPC Motherboard

Jetway has manufactured a lot of IPC boards, with different configurations and the last ones that caught my attention were the ION ones, which offer integrated DX10 accelerated graphics for games and also video acceleration for watching Full HD movies. In this review I will describe the board and I will also do some tests, both synthetic and gaming.

Jetway NC63-330-LF IPC Motherboard Review

AMD Phenom II X2 555 and Athlon II X4 635 Performance
HotHardware.com takes a look at the performance of the AMD Phenom II X2 555 and Athlon II X4 635 processors

AMD is launching a bevy of new processors today, targeted squarely at budget conscious consumers, looking to save a few bucks on the their next PC build. The new processors differ from previous offerings in their respective product families in terms of frequency, and of course their model names, but all are based on existing architectures and technology.

We decided to take the 3.2GHz Phenom II X2 555 and 2.9GHz Athlon II X4 635 out for a spin and have their performance results posted on the pages ahead...

AMD Phenom II X2 555 and Athlon II X4 635 Performance

Kingston SSDNow V+ 128GB Solid State Drive Review
ThinkComputers.org posted Kingston SSDNow V+ 128GB Solid State Drive Review

A little while ago we took a look at Kingstons SSDNow V-Series 128GB solid state drive that was targeted at entry-level and mainstream users. Kingston had put out a V+ series drive which had better speeds and was targets at high-level users and corporate environments. Recently Kingston has developed a second-generation of the V+, which supports Windows 7 TRIM support, is available up to 512GB and provides faster performance over the previous version of the drive. Today we will be taking a look at the 128GB version of the drive.

Kingston SSDNow V+ 128GB Solid State Drive Review

AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6GHz 65W TDP Processor Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6GHz 65W TDP Processor

The AMD Phenom II 910e is a Quad-core processor that features the Deneb core. The predecessor to the Phenom II 910e was the 905e. The Phenom II 905e has the same bus speed as the Phenom II 910e, but the multiplier was x12.5 while the Phenom II 910e has a x13 multiplier. That small bump in the multiplier is what accounts for the 100MHz difference in the two processors. That means that the AMD Phenom II X4 910e has a final clock frequency of 2.6GHz with 2MB of L2 and 6MB of L3 cache. Not bad specifications for a processor that has a TDP that is nearly half the Wattage used on other popular Phenom II X4 processors!

AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6GHz 65W TDP Processor Review

QNAP Network Media Player NMP-1000 Review
Ninjalane posted a review of the QNAP NMP-1000 Network Media Player

QNAP has attempted to tackle this dilemma by taking their award winning NAS appliances and adding sound and video capability. It is really a natural progression for a NAS product, simply take the thing that is already storing your media files and allow you to play them anywhere with a network connection.

QNAP Network Media Player NMP-1000 Review

Gen-2 Kingston SSDNowV+ Series SSD SNV325 Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Gen-2 Kingston SSDNowV+ Series SSD SNV325

Solid State Drive technology is developed for two groups of users: large-scale Enterprise environments and individual end-users. Kingston Technology has been in the business of satisfying enthusiasts and gamers for many years, and their SSDNow series of NAND-flash storage products has been the affordable solution for system upgrades. In this article, Benchmark Reviews introduces the second-generation Kingston SSDNowV+ Solid State Drive series. Based on the high-performance Toshiba T6UG1XBG processor, the Kingston SSDNowV+ SNV325-S2 delivers native TRIM support with a maximum rated read speed of 230MBps and write-to bandwidth peaking at 180MBps.

Gen-2 Kingston SSDNowV+ Series SSD SNV325 Review

Xigmatek Balder SD1283 CPU Cooler Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the Xigmatek Balder SD1283 CPU Cooler

Xigmatek's Balder SD 1283 CPU cooler has it all covered. It's got outstanding cooling performance, a distinctive look, an innovative direct touch design and mounting solutions that are second to none. Xigmatek has done a great job with the Balder, offering the PC enthusiast community top-notch performance in a well-engineered product with excellent fit and finish.

Xigmatek Balder SD1283 CPU Cooler Review

AMD Athlon II X2 255, X3 440, X4 635, Phenom II X2 555, and X4 910e Review
OCC has published a review on the AMD Athlon II X2 255, X3 440, X4 635, Phenom II X2 555, and X4 910e

Overall the new processors offer a great price to performance ratio and I would recommend them to anyone in the market for a new processor. I would not say go out and toss away an already good processor for a small performance gain, but for a fresh start these are a good buy. If you are on a limited budget and want to overclock, the best out of what you got for $99 the Phenom II X2 555 will offer you great performance on stock and even better when overclocked. With the new silicon used for this processor, you should be able to get above 4GHz often allowing you for the best price to performance out of the bunch.

AMD Athlon II X2 255, X3 440, X4 635, Phenom II X2 555, and X4 910e Review

ASUS GeForce 210, GT 220 & GT 240 Review
Techgage posted a round-up of NVIDIA's lowest-end graphics cards

This past fall, NVIDIA filled out the remainder of its GT200 series of graphics cards with three models. For basic computing, there's the $40 GeForce 210, while for those looking to get a bit of light gaming done, there's the $60 GT 220. And to round things off, there's the $90 GT 240, which handles all of today's games rather well at 1080p.

ASUS GeForce 210, GT 220 & GT 240 Review

Cooler Master ATCS 840 Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Cooler Master ATCS 840

The Cooler Master ATCS 840 revives the line of cases which essentially made the brand so popular in 2001. It will be interesting to see if the chassis is worthy to carry such an illustrious name and if it can light that same spark of awe and respect for the now established brand.

Cooler Master ATCS 840 Review

Gigabyte X58A-UD3R Review
VR-Zone.com posted a review on the Gigabyte X58A-UD3R motherboard

Intel's X58 chipset has appeared in various guises on a fair few mainboards since its launch. Why would Gigabyte want to bring another X58 mainboard to the already-saturated market? For SuperSpeed USB and SATA 6Gb/s, of course!

Gigabyte X58A-UD3R Review

Asus Eee PC 1101HA Seashell Netbook Review
TechSpot posted Asus Eee PC 1101HA Seashell Netbook Review

A little over a year ago netbooks were the emerging trend that had everyone buzzing. Now the so-called 'internet tablet' seems to be stealing that spotlight. But while these new devices have yet to prove themselves on a commercial scale besides maybe some niche business applications, netbooks have already found their place on the market, at least for now.

In this short time span we've seen at least a couple netbook generations pass by, with the concept itself getting a spin on each new revision. Today, we'll be taking a look at one of Asus' newer products in this segment, the Eee PC 1101HA 'Seashell'. You might recall, the last time we checked a Eee PC product was in late 2008 in our top netbook round-up. What we have today is a much stylized, equally lightweight and more usable offering than anything we reviewed back then.

The Eee PC 1101HA was Asus' first netbook to go beyond the 10-inch display size, sporting an 11.6-inch panel capable of a 1366=D7768 resolution -- they also have the 12.1-inch Eee PC 1201HA now. These larger screen netbooks provide a user experience that comes very close to that of a standard laptop, in fact, a few years back you would've had to pay a hefty premium for an ultra-portable notebook if you wanted the kind of mobility and flexibility a current generation netbook can provide.

Asus Eee PC 1101HA Seashell Netbook Review

Garmin Nuvi 1690 Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Garmin Nuvi 1690

Garmin released its "Nu"-est Nuvi in July, the Nuvi 1690, which adds fuel to the already heated competition in the GPS market. This model includes Bluetooth connectivity, text-to-speech, lane assist, and two years of included live traffic service. While a fairly solid device, there are a few short comings, especially when it comes to POI searches.

Garmin Nuvi 1690 Review

Xigmatek Lighter 60GB Portable Drive Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Xigmatek Lighter 60GB Portable Drive

Today HardwareHeaven will have a look at the latest product from Xigmatek which offers a compromise between the small size of flash drives and the more reasonable cost of 2.5" drives, the Lighter 60GB USB drive.

Xigmatek Lighter 60GB Portable Drive Review

ARCTIC SOUND E361-WM Earbuds Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the ARCTIC SOUND E361-WM Earbuds

Last week I posted about the new Arctic Cooling Arctic Sound Ear Buds that were just launched, and today I have my full review of them for you. In my time with them I used them with both my PC and my Zune MP3 player and I found that they're honestly not that bad. They are very nicely made, they're lightweight and include different sizes of ear buds to fit anyone's ears. The included case is very nice as well, it will certainly protect them from damage and getting tangled up with your stuff. I decided to see how they compared to a few other sets I've got on hand from Radius, Ultimate Ears and Future Sonics and I was pleasantly surprised by these ear phones from a company that specializes in cooling. One might think that a cooling company might not know much about sound, but it seems they've done their homework on the subject and come up with a decent product in both design and performance.

ARCTIC SOUND E361-WM Earbuds Review

NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Board Review
Bona Fide Reviews posted a review on the NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Board

With everything we have out there today that is USB it can be hard to find a free USB port at times. Depending on which motherboard you've got you might be very limited to USB connections and you'll end up having to swap things out to free one up. NZXT has come up with a solution to that in the form of what looks like a mini circuit board that has two standard USB ports on it along with three more USB headers as well giving you a total of eight more available USB connections. This product doesn't have any fancy name, nor does it need one, it's called the IU01 USB Expansion Board and that pretty much describes what it is. Don't let it's plain name fool you though, this in one product that I can honestly recommend you buying, it's well worth it. So read on to learn more about one of the simplest but possibly the best and most useful PC accessories on the market today..

NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Board Review