In Win's enthusiast cases preview
Elite Bastards posted a preview on the In Win's enthusiast cases

The basic specs are pretty much as you'd expect, with both of these towers using an ATX form factor, with the usual ATX 12V power supply to boot. Up to seven expansion slots are available at the rear of the case, with a massive eleven drive bays also available in total. The front and rear panels of the case house 120mm fans, with an optional cooling system which can also be installed along the chassis' side panel. Finally, holes are also provided to insert any pipes required for water cooling your system if needed.

In Win's enthusiast cases preview

Kingston 19 in 1 Card Reader Review
DriverHeaven posted a review on the Kingston 19 in 1 Card Reader

Anyone who knows anything about computer history should be aware of the Kingston brand as for the last twenty years they have been producing memory products. Since their inception in 1987 Kingston have continued to expand and develop their product catalogue from including network and storage devices in 1993 to becoming the first memory manufacturer to co-market memory upgrades with a PC-OEM in 1996. In recent years they have launched Value RAM and HyperX. Excellent business decisions mixed with a quality product range have seen Kingston become a very successful manufacturer. Today we have one of their latest products in our test labs, the Media Reader.

Kingston 19 in 1 Card Reader Review



Logitech ChillStream Actively Cooled Gamepad Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Logitech ChillStream Actively Cooled Gamepad

To say the least, this controller is a mixed bag of pros and cons with neither of them propping the product to be a winner or pushing it down to being an absolute failure. Sure this is a good ergonomic controller which should perform its gaming tasks with ease, but the main defining characteristic, the cooling, needs work.

Logitech ChillStream Actively Cooled Gamepad Review

Wolfking Warrior XXtreme review
bit-tech published a review of the Wolfking Warrior XXtreme gaming keyboard

It's discouraging to say the least, but the reality is that the XXtreme version just isn't as good as the original Warrior. Worse, the effort that has been put in to improve the design has only worsened the product, removing the portability and creating a second, useless half to the product.

I suppose, if you were //very much into MMORPGs, which typically have more complex interfaces, then the XXtreme may be a little more appealing -- but you'd have to overlook the fact that there are other keyboards out there targeted at the most popular MMOs specifically.

That said, the XXtreme isn't a bad keyboard -- half of it is still really good. The only insurmountable problem is that the only half you'd really want to use is available on its own. The XXtreme version doesn't add anything essential over the original and that's where it falls down.

Wolfking Warrior XXtreme review

Foxconn P35AP-S Motherboard Revisited: New BIOS
Madshrimps takes another look at the Foxconn P35AP-S Motherboard

In our latest P35 motherboard round-up we had the Foxconn P35AP-S to test. It featured both ddr2 and ddr3 memory compatibility, which introduced a few unknown problems. We asked Foxconn if they planned to fix the problem, not long afterwards we got a response.

Foxconn P35AP-S Motherboard Revisited: New BIOS

Vvikoo 8800GT Max 1GB Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Vvikoo 8800GT Max 1GB* graphics card

While it's always exciting to receive review samples from the big boys in the hardware world, it's also nice to take a look at something a little different and this almost always comes from the little guys. Now, Vvikoo are manufacturers of some top end nVidia and ATI based GPU solutions, so using the word "little" is probably a little harsh, but they are definitely the new kid on the block and have a lot to prove. What I have with me today is an 8800GT, but not just any GT... oh no. This one has 1gb of DDR3, a huge aftermarket Zalman cooler, and it's purple.

Vvikoo 8800GT Max 1GB Review

Sapphire Ultimate HD 3850 and Atomic HD 3870 Review
HotHardware.com evaluate a pair of somewhat unique Radeons, the Sapphire Ultimate HD 3850 and Atomic HD 3870.

Unlike most reference 3850s, the Ultimate HD 3850 has a 512MB frame buffer and is outfitted with a passive heat-pipe cooling system for completely silent operation. The Atomic HD 3870 differs from ATI's reference design as well and features higher GPU and memory speeds, a fancy single-slot cooling solution that leverages Microloops' Vapor-X technology, and it has one of the best bundles we have seen in quite a while. Come on by the site and check them out...

Sapphire Ultimate HD 3850 and Atomic HD 3870 Review

Apevia X-Telstar Steel Mid-tower Case Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Apevia X-Telstar Steel Mid-tower Case.

This will be my third Apevia/Aspire case. Besides the X-Dreamer II, which I used for the better part of a year, I had an X-Plorer that I used for at least a year, a long time for someone who gets as many cases as I do. So I am familiar with Apevia cases, and expect the X-Telstar to be a mid-priced, fairly well built and finished, pre-modded case with a few interesting features. Read on to see if it meets my expectations.

Apevia X-Telstar Steel Mid-tower Case Review

HighPoint RocketRAID 1740 and RocketRAID 2300 RAID Controllers Review
OCC has published a new review of the HighPoint RocketRAID 1740 and RocketRAID 2300 RAID Controllers

Ok, so you can see by now that there isn't much variation between operating systems. One thing I encountered was when testing the HighPoint cards in Vista (32 or 64 bit), if the Nvidia RAID controller was enabled in Device Manager, the CPU usage was stuck at ~25% regardless of the task, which had a negative effect on the results. I had to disabled the Nvidia RAID controller to eliminate this CPU usage. This was due to a driver conflict that HighPoint will be rectifying on the next driver release.

HighPoint RocketRAID 1740 and RocketRAID 2300 RAID Controllers Review

Raidmax Sagitta 2 PC Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted Raidmax Sagitta 2 PC Case Review

The Raidmax Sagitta 2, the new second edition of the original Sagitta, offers a number of aesthetical as well as design improvements. This stylish case will certainly stick out at the LAN party scene. Gamers alike will be asking you where you got this pimpin' case. This isn't one of those cases that are great on the outside, but not so great on the inside. The Sagitta 2 has a number of features that help separate it from the pack. This really isn't your every day gaming case. Let's take a look to see why it isn't your typical gaming case.

Raidmax Sagitta 2 PC Case Review

CoolIT Beverage Chiller Review
Overclockers Online posted a review on the CoolIT Beverage Chiller

Nothing beats an ice cold drink which stays cold to the last drop, so an investment in a CoolIT Beverage Chiller would be very attractive to gamers and enthusiasts. The Chiller does a great job of chilling drinks and I recommend this product to any enthusiast looking to stay cool.

CoolIT Beverage Chiller Review

Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution.

Today we are taking a look at the new Logitech Cordless Desktop MX5500 Revolution. This is the first cordless desktop from Logitech to include the Revolution mouse in a cordless design. The mouse is where the Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution shines with a MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse. The mouse features the hyperfast scroll wheel that the Revolution line of mice is famous for. The Bluetooth mini receiver can be used as a Bluetooth hub as well.

Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Review

GeForce 8800 Graphics Performance: GT vs GTS vs GTX
Benchmark Reviews posted a GeForce 8800 Graphics Performance: GT vs GTS vs GTX

Despite numerous reviews of every GeForce 8800 graphics card since NVIDIA first launched the series, many consumers are still left without any real information to compare their choices when shopping for their gaming system. Graphics performance is the most importance function of a video card, and Benchmark Reviews offers this comparison of the three most popular GeForce 8800 video card models on the market. Our tests will include benchmarks on the: ZOTAC 8800 GT vs. the FOXCONN 8800 GTS vs. the MSI 8800 GTX.

GeForce 8800 Graphics Performance: GT vs GTS vs GTX

Asus Striker II Formula Review
bit-tech published a review of the Asus Striker II Formula motherboard

Despite the fact it offers absolutely no extra performance and a few iffy bits, we really like this board and it offers good value for the genuine features it delivers. If you really want the latest SLI solution, the Striker II Formula should certainly be on your shopping list -- just be wary of what's coming out in the next few months: you won't be waiting another year for a chipset update like before.

That said, with Nehalem CPUs just over a year away, the Asus Striker II Formula might also be the perfect complement to get an annual upgrade cycle under way.

Asus Striker II Formula Review

A look at Core 2 Duo Scaling in Gaming
Neoseeker published a look at Core 2 Duo Scaling in some recent games.

But when it comes down to your CPU choice, how much money can you save in this category? What's a reasonable amount of processing power to feed that shiny new graphics card you decided upon? The aim of this article is to help you out with this question. Specifically: what difference does a gigahertz make?

A look at Core 2 Duo Scaling in Gaming

Apricorn Aegis Biometric 120GB Portable Hard Drive Review
Everything USB posted Apricorn Aegis Bio 120GB Portable Drive Review

When carrying your data becomes a necessity, and using web-based methods like server storage just aren't an option, you have two choices: flash drives, or portable hard drives, each with a number of possible security options, from password-protected encryptions to biometrics. Although solid-state drives are increasing in capacity and declining in price at a rate that will soon revolutionize the storage industry, if you've got a lot of data to tote, you're going to need a portable hard drive. With today's concerns about hackers and data thieves running rampant like characters out of a William Gibson story (not to mention government regulations like Sarbanes-Oxley), there's a good chance you'll need some sort of protection on that drive, so your company doesn't end up on the evening news as the latest victim of a data theft scandal. Today we'll be looking at Apricorn's Aegis Bio, a line of portable hard drives that attempts to meet all of these considerations. Let's see how it fares.

Apricorn Aegis Biometric 120GB Portable Hard Drive Review

Aeneon Xtune DDR3-1333 Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Aeneon Xtune DDR3-1333.

Today we are looking at the newest offering in DDR3 from the company AENEON. Now if you're like me, chances are you prefer to stick with a well established company that has a long history of quality and commitment to their customers. Well you're in luck because AENEON is just that company. Before you call the guys in white coats to come a drag me away to the padded room let me explain. AENEON is a new brand of memory being offered by Qimonda. You can find Qimonda memory chips just about everywhere, even in some of the hottest video cards like the 8800GT. Today we are going to look at their enthusiast line of memory kits dubbed 'Xtune'. Like it or not DDR3 is here to stay so you might as well find what kits excel and which ones crash and burn. With speeds guaranteed up to 1500 MHz at 1.5 volts and a warranty backed by Qimonda, this memory looks to establish itself as the RAM to beat. Let's cut to the chase and get down to the nitty gritty.

Aeneon Xtune DDR3-1333 Review

AirLive WMU-6500FS Review
InsideHW.com posted a review on the AirLive WMU-6500FS

OvisLink AirLive WMU-6500FS offers a case for a 3.5" SATA or IDE hard disk, enables the user to connect to it via LAN cable or by wireless and employ a downloader that frees your PC away from file sharing and file downloading tasks.

AirLive WMU-6500FS Review

Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 Fully-Rugged Notebook Review
Digit-Life posted a review on the Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 Fully-Rugged Notebook

Rugged notebooks are a special class of mobile devices. They have to meet special requirements even compared to regular corporate notebooks. You cannot address these notebooks with general choice criteria. Today we are going to review a rugged notebook designed for maximum efficiency in hostile environments-Panasonic Toughbook CF-30.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 Fully-Rugged Notebook Review

Super Talent Project X 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-14400 Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the Super Talent Project X 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-14400 ram kit

Always at the leading edge of DRAM technology, it was no surprise to see the press releases this past summer from Super Talent regarding DDR3 modules. Then in the early fall, the new heat sink design was announced and their top-end DDR3 modules were outfitted sporting the new design. With increased surface area and increased mass, Super Talent aimed to further push the DRAM cooling envelope with the Project X memory heat sink.

Super Talent Project X 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-14400 Review

Spire Dart Laptop Sleeve Review
APH Networks posted a review on the Spire Dart Laptop Sleeve

Things change rapidly in this world -- this is especially apparent in the technology world. The center of attention shifts focus on the latest processors, motherboards, chipsets, video cards, and just recently, form-over-function laptops. Hey, just kidding. Speaking of which, what do you carry your laptop in? The laptop case market is bigger and better than ever, especially with the widespread use of computers in this form. If you are one of those carrying your laptop in those classic business laptop bags that's almost like announcing to the world you have an expensive computer equipment in your bag, and looking for something with a lower profile, or simply searching for something that's more stylish to carry your laptop your laptop in (And of course, less geeky), we've got something interesting today that seems to fall within all categories -- the Spire Dart -- which is like a sleeve, but with a little more. I've been searching high and low for a sleeve that, at least on paper, meets all my requirements -- the Dart being one of the rare ones. How well does this bag step up against the rest in real life? Let's examine this product closely today.

Spire Dart Laptop Sleeve Review

Razer Barracuda Gaming Headset Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Razer Barracuda Gaming Headset.

Razer, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-end precision gaming and lifestyle electronics peripherals, has given us the opportunity to review their Barracuda. The Razer Barracuda is a 5.1 channel surround sound headset. We have seen how well Razer has performed in the past with their superior technology, but how will they perform with their new gaming headset?

Razer Barracuda Gaming Headset Review

Sapphire HD3870 Atomic Edition Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Sapphire HD3870 Atomic Edition

Sapphire's new HD 3870 Atomic Edition is a special version of the Radeon HD 3870 with a single slot cooler. This is only possible because Sapphire uses a new cooling technology called Vapor-X cooling that improves cooling performance considerably while keeping noise down. Another plus of this card is that it comes overclocked out of the box with full warranty.

Sapphire HD3870 Atomic Edition Review

Corsair Dominator TWIN2X2048-9136C5D Memory Kit Review
HardwareLogic.com posted Corsair Dominator TWIN2X2048-9136C5D Memory Kit Review

Corsair has been in the memory business for quite some time now offering value ram for the budget minded consumer, to uber-expensive kits for the ultra high-end enthusiast. Today we take a look at one such high-end kit of DDR2, the Corsair Dominator TWIN2X2048-9136C5D. Does this kit have the performance to match it's dominating price tag, or will your wallet be the only one feeling dominated? Read more to find out!

Corsair Dominator TWIN2X2048-9136C5D Memory Kit Review

Audioengine A5 Bookshelf Speakers Review
TheTechLounge posted a review on the Audioengine A5 Bookshelf Speakers

On the floor, with my head between the speakers, I listened to my library for hours. I heard things I=B9d never heard before: spittle hitting the mic, catching on its wires; each of the conductors=B9 deep, concerto-bracing breaths, the taps of the baton, the misplaced stabs at the high-hats, the time-keeping footwork too close to the bass=B9 pickup, and heavy pick-scrapes across steel. I rocked out on my back, staring at the careful brush-strokes on my wooden ceiling, under the new coat covering the old, nicotine-stained lead paint. I couldn=B9t get enough=8Bthe amp sizzled under its own electrical weight, scalding-hot to the touch, and I was enchanted.

Audioengine A5 Bookshelf Speakers Review

Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Intel X38 Express Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Intel X38 Express Motherboard Review

The Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 board supports 800/1066/1333/1600 MHz Intel Celeron D, Pentium 4/D/XE and Core 2 Duo/Quad processors. This platform comes equipped with DDR2 memory slots, and can be installed with a maximum of 8GB of DDR2-1066 MHz memory. Gigabyte went this route because the price premium on DDR3 memory is still pretty heavy. By choosing to pair the X38 Express with DDR2, early adopters can use their current memory instead of spending a fortune on all new DDR3 modules like these.

Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Intel X38 Express Motherboard Review

Zalman ZM-NBF47 Northbridge Chipset Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted Xigmatek MAC-S3501 DDR/DDR2 Memory Heatspreaders Review

Xigmatek's MAC-S3501 memory heatspreaders are intended for DDR and DDR2 memory modules, and assuming the sticks of memory you have are bare, installation is a quick affair. A thin strip of jelly silicon thermal interface is laid down on the DRAM, and then the anodized aluminum Xigmatek MAC-S3501 heatspreaders are set in place. If on the other hand your memory already has heatspreaders that are attached with adhesive or frag tape, there's a good chance you may destroy your memory if you attempt to remove the heatspreaders.

Zalman ZM-NBF47 Northbridge Chipset Heatsink Review

Zalman ZM-NBF47 Northbridge Chipset Heatsink Review
PC Stats posted a review on the Zalman ZM-NBF47 Northbridge Chipset Heatsink

One of the problems with old motherboard chipset heatsinks, apart from their small size, is the little fans almost always seize up. Constant use, time, and dust bunnies conspire to stop impeller blades from spinning. If the fan stops on a postage size heatsink, there's a good chance the chipset will overheat - there's just not enough surface area to adequately release the heat from the chipset into the surrounding air. For this problem Zalman have introduced the ZM-NBF47 fan-style chipset heatsink.

Zalman ZM-NBF47 Northbridge Chipset Heatsink Review

Thermaltake Bach VBS8000SNS HTPC Case Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the Thermaltake Bach VBS8000SNS HTPC Case

Besides providing the ability to use full desktop power, Thermaltake has made a sexy looking case that would not look out of place with even the most expensive of stereo components. When bundled with the Media Lab, the Thermaltake Bach gains remote control function as well as providing another software alternative for your media center.

Thermaltake Bach VBS8000SNS HTPC Case Review

GIGABYTE X38T-DQ6 Motherboard Review
TweakTown posted a review on the GIGABYTE X38T-DQ6 Motherboard

Today we have a new candidate in our labs for consideration, GIGABYTE’s X38T-DQ6. The “T” series of the GIGABYTE boards denotes that it is a DDR3 variant of an already existing DDR2 model.

X38 based motherboards are soon to take a nose dive in price since the chipset is due to be replaced as the enthusiast offering by the X48 which we have already managed to get our hands on and test in both DDR2 and DDR3 flavours.

GIGABYTE X38T-DQ6 Motherboard Review

Burnout Paradise Review
bit-tech published a review of Burnout Paradise

Burnout Paradise is, by far, the most open and interesting //Burnout game we've ever played. Playing past //Burnout games has been a very linear experience and getting stuck at a certain point, unable to get the 400 takedowns needed to progress within the space of two minutes, could be a major bummer.

/ /Paradise gets rid of that annoyance with an extremely elegant solution, re-designing the entire game so effortlessly and naturally that you might struggle to believe that there was ever a //Burnout game that wasn't like this.

Does it have flaws? Yes, clearly. The most major one is obvious when you fail a race and have to hike back across the entire map in order to restart -- a simple quick-travel or retry function would have been a welcome addition. The same is true when players want to change their car and have to spend a while hunting down one of the five junkyards on the map.

Still, ignore that and the lack of offline multiplayer and / /Burnout Paradise is clearly a new highpoint for the series. Sure, it's annoying not to be able to fight your friends up-close, but for a game this good it's something we can learn to live without and, honestly, we're far too addicted to the Showtime gamemode to say anything really bad about this otherwise excellent game.

Burnout Paradise Review

Samsung SyncMaster 2232GW 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review
ThinkComputers posted a review on the Samsung SyncMaster 2232GW 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

Samsung is known for producing some of the most gorgeous LCD monitors this world has ever seen. Walk into just about any home theater that has been equipped with a larger Samsung LCD television and you'll be blown away by the vibrant colors, the crystal-clear resolution, and the crispness of the contrast. The same can be said about the LCD monitors that the company puts out for computers and one of the latest in the long line of monitors is the Samsung SyncMaster 2232GW.

Samsung SyncMaster 2232GW 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player.

If you are looking for a highly portable and cheap MP3 player then check out Jason's review of the SanDisk Sansa Clip. We compare the Clip against the very populat iPod on several levels and give you the results. Is the SanDisk Sansa Clip worth your money? Read our review.

SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player Review

Data Robotics Drobo Storage Robot Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the Data Robotics Drobo Storage Robot

Data Robotics have come out with a wonderful storage solution that not only provides oodles of storage space, but also, redundantly backs this data up across multiple drives. The best part of this system is there is it requires minimal user intervention. Their product is the Drobo, the world's first storage robot, which is a one stop solution for redundant data protection. The Drobo is an external storage device with four user accessible hard drive slots that use 3.5" SATA hard drives. The maximum capacity of the Drobo is only dependent on current hard drive size limits.Setup is beyond simple and fairly idiot proof.

Data Robotics Drobo Storage Robot Review

Apevia X-Telstar Junior Case Review
bit-tech published a review of the X-Telstar Junior case

Our first reaction to the display was one of quiet surprise and happiness. It’s bright and full-coloured, proving readable from various viewing angles so that you didn’t have to look at it head-on. We turned the knob of the fan controller and the display reacted straight away.

There are three dials on the display and though all of them are pretty small, they are still perfectly legible at a glance. The dial in the bottom left monitors how noisy the case is, the bottom right is for fan speed, the top displays system voltage and a figure in the middle lets you know the internal temperature according to the Apevia probe.

It’s actually quite good, until you look closely anyway.

Apevia X-Telstar Junior Case Review