Arctic Cooling E361-WM earphones Review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the Arctic Cooling E361-WM earphones

Opening up the packaging to reach the delights inside, we find the earphones themselves, sporting a slick aluminium look and coming complete with a 1.3 metre cable and a 3.5mm jack for connectivity to any relevant device. Attached a little way down the left earphone's cable is an extremely small microphone that you'd actually be hard-pressed to notice and recognise as such if you didn't know the full capabilities of this device. Finally, and as per most decent sets of earphones these days, three different sized earpieces are provided to suit your own needs and comfort, which is always welcome.

Arctic Cooling E361-WM earphones Review

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler

Back in February of 2008 we had our first encounter with Noctua and their (at that time) flagship cooler, the NH-U12P. This cooler was initially release with LGA775 and AM2 platforms in mind. Since its release there have been new sockets come to market. When Intel released the LGA1366 socket, Noctua released a new version of their SecuFirm mounting system and a dual fan version of the NH-U12P, the NH-U12P SE. Now with the release of the LGA1156 socket Noctua has again updated their cooler mounting system to accommodate the new socket and released a new version of the NH-U12P, the NH-U12P SE2. The NH-U12P SE2 is the same cooler that was released back in 2008; it just has the updated mounting system and a couple of extra accessories that the first release didn’t have...

Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler Review



NZXT Gamma Mid Tower Case Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the NZXT Gamma Mid Tower Case

For an entry level case you get a lot of bang for your buck with the NZXT Gamma. Not only is it built for ventilation, it is also quite light-weight. Out of box it weighed just over 11 pounds, making it a perfect case to take to LAN parties if you are not going to bog your system down with a lot of hardware.

NZXT Gamma Mid Tower Case Review

Speedlink Competition Pro 99 Game Collection Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Speedlink Competition Pro 99 Game Collection

Speedlink have decided to put together a simple package of 99 games from one of the '80s-to-early-'90s era's most prominent gaming systems - the Commodore 64 - along with a USB imitation of the chunky joysticks representative of those good old days. So we shall now take an up, space, fire, run down memory lane to find out if they can hope to cash in on this fine gaming heritage.

Speedlink Competition Pro 99 Game Collection Review

ECS H55H-CM Motherboard Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the ECS H55H-CM Motherboard

ECS has released four motherboards based on the new Intel H55 chipset, which is targeted to the new Core i3 and Core i5 processors with integrated video. Although they also have high-end products, ECS is definitely better known for providing motherboards with the lowest price tag in the market. Let's see what you can expect from H55H-CM.

ECS H55H-CM Motherboard Review

Patriot Memory Torqx 64GB PFZ64GS25SSDR Solid State Drive Review
PCShopTalk posted a review on the Patriot Memory Torqx 64GB PFZ64GS25SSDR Solid State Drive

Most of the SSD models that are on the market now and have a decent price are MLC, from many different manufacturers. They can be used for boot partitions but also storage, if we intend to buy higher capacity models, which are more expensive. These drives are excellent for using in laptops and netbooks too, because of their excellent shock resistance compared to normal drives with platters. Patriot Memory does also have some interesting models like the Torqx, Torqx M28, PS-100 or the KOI. I have received the Torqx 64GB model to review but also to test its performances with other platter drives I have tested in the past.

Patriot Memory Torqx 64GB PFZ64GS25SSDR Solid State Drive Review

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Heatsink Review
APH Networks has published a new review on the Noctua NH-D14 CPU Heatsink

Back in the days, when AMD's Athlon 64 ruled the enthusiast market and single core processors were still the norm, South Korean-based computer cooling manufacturer Zalman manufactured some of the most popular CPU heatsink/fans around. Their signature flower design, in conjunction with a very generous use of copper, demonstrated groundbreaking performance across the board at every review website. When I bought my first -- and to be honest, only -- Zalman cooler from a popular online retailer to go with my Athlon 64 for the purpose of replacing my loud-but-not-so-proud (Literally; no puns intended haha) stock heatsink, I was amazed by how large it was compared to the one that came with my processor. Soon, engineers realized that, by combining elements such as mounting the 120mm fans sideways on tall heatsinks, implementing heatpipe arrays, as well as creative uses of different materials for durability, weight, and performance took CPU cooling performance to entirely new heights. Of which some notable examples include famed heatsinks such as the Scythe Infinity, Noctua NH-U12P, and Thermalright Ultra 120. Stop there for a moment. Just when you thought those heatsinks were large enough, I have something here on hand today that would simply dwarf all of its predecessors. Let's welcome the Noctua NH-D14: A wonderfully, amazingly, comically, and almost ridiculously, large heatsink/fan that is pretty much a combination of two heatsinks into one for the latest and greatest in CPU cooling.

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Heatsink Review

Thecus N4100PRO: A Data-Treasure Cave Review
InsideHW.com has reviewed Thecus N4100PRO NAS

Since he became conscious being, man has collected and kept various stuff. First, those were material things like food, land, gold or money, and how the man became more modern and educated, information has become the most valuable and most wanted good. Because we live in a time of information revolution, it is no wonder that the hunger for digital information is inextinguishable…

Thecus N4100PRO: A Data-Treasure Cave Review

HIS Radeon HD 5770 Videocard Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the HIS Radeon HD 5770 Videocard

The HD5770 seems to be a sweet spot for the gamer who wants a decent card that would still be a performance upgrade even over a HD48XX card and achieve the sought after full DX11 support. With HIS's version, the card come right out of the box with a full DX11 game and allows the gamer to buy the card, download the free game and actually use their card without much of a wait.

HIS Radeon HD 5770 Videocard Review

Zalman CNPS10X Flex CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new Zalman CNPS10X Flex CPU Cooler

When we last looked at Zalman's new CNPS10X family with the Extreme version, there seemed to be a lot to like but there were some shortcomings as well. Zalman has now launched the Flex Edition which not only improves upon the mounting setup we saw on previous generations but also comes with the mounting hardware for two 120mm fans. All in all, this particular heatsink looks like a dream come true. But can it win our hearts?

Zalman CNPS10X Flex CPU Cooler Review

ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB Video Card Review
TweakTown posted a review on the ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB Video Card

Normally we would get our reference ATI product in time for the launch, but I think with holidays and the fact that we already had a retail version ready for the NDA lift, along with the fact that the model probably doesn't draw the same attention as some of the higher end ones, it came a little later than normal.

While reference cards tend to be a bit boring in many ways, it's good to look at them all the same; they set a base point of which each variant of the card can be compared against. It's good to know how much better companies coolers are when compared to a reference one along with performance numbers when comparing to an overclocked version.

ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB Video Card Review

PowerColor Radeon HD5850 PCS+ Video Card Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the PowerColor Radeon HD5850 PCS+ Video Card

NVIDIA and AMD build such great products that it's not always easy for their partners to improve upon the initial design. A perfect example is the ATI Radeon HD 5850, which has earned accolades from consumers and critics alike. While the original ATI design worked well, there's always room for improvement. Offering a robust PCS+ (Professional Cooling System Plus) feature that adds better thermal management over the Cypress GPU, the PowerColor Radeon HD5850 is designed with overclocker enthusiasts in mind. Delivered with a factory overclock, Benchmark Reviews tests the HD5850 PCS+ AX5850-1GBD5-PPDHG model against the original reference ATI design, and a large collection of competing graphics cards.

PowerColor Radeon HD5850 PCS+ Video Card Review

Corsair Obsidian 800D Review
PureOverclock posted a review of the Corsair Obsidian 800D full tower case.

The Corsair Obsidian 800D showcases extensive and unique features in a crowded marketplace that often lacks originality. Corsair may be new to the chassis business, but they've had years to watch and learn from other manufacturers' mistakes. Can the Obsidian 800D rise to the challenge in a very competitive market? Can Corsair continue their successful move from memory products into other PC component areas? Let's find out.

Corsair Obsidian 800D Review

ASUS P7P55D Premium and P7P55D-E Pro Reviewed
OCC has published a review on the ASUS P7P55D Premium and P7P55D-E Pro

When it comes down to price, I would have to give the edge to the P7P55D-E Pro. Its feature set and performance are a match for the P7P55D Premium, but it just can't reach the same clock speeds with the stability I require, most likely due to the difference in the power circuits. Both boards are are full featured boards - each with a little something special. You can't go wrong with either of the boards if you choose to join the masses that have migrated to the Intel Core i5/i7 socket 1156 platform.

ASUS P7P55D Premium and P7P55D-E Pro Reviewed

SilverStone Strider Plus ST75F-P 750W report
APH Networks takes a look at the SilverStone Strider Plus ST75F-P 750W

Another year has passed, and great things are coming out of APH Networks as usual. With lots of content returning to our weekly review schedule in collaboration with the rest of the team, it's definitely a great way to start off the year. I have the pleasure of doing the first power supply report of 2010, and man, do we have an interesting one this week. SilverStone has been highly regarded for both their quality chassis and power supplies over the years. From their Element line of PSUs, all the way to their Zeus series of power supplies, they have been known for both quality as well as value. They have used many OEMs ranging from FSP to Impervio; it is quite interesting how all these different OEMs branded under SilverStone have done so well. The only overlapping factor comes down to excellent designs by SilverStone, as well as generally excellent picks into what it would rebrand to maintain an optimal strike in both quality and performance. What really surprises me is that, over the years, SilverStone has yet to sell a power supply with more than an 80 Plus Bronze certification. But not to fret, as the latest addition from SilverStone in their Strider series -- now deemed the Strider Plus -- comes in with their first attempt at the 80 Plus Silver game. Some would even go as far as to say it is their first "stride" into this part of the market (Thanks to Anthony for the inspiration for that semi-lame joke, haha). Today, we have the SilverStone Strider Plus ST75F-P 750W in our office for testing. Let's take a look into what SilverStone came up with on their first 'stride' into this territory!

SilverStone Strider Plus ST75F-P 750W report

Intel Celeron E3300 Processor Review
iXBT Labs posted a review on the Intel Celeron E3300 Processor

There are two angles to comment the performance of the Celeron from. On the one hand, we can see it's not that bad. It's the level of dual-core Athlon X2, not the lowest-end at that. However, from the other point of view, you can get much more in the low-end segment for a similar price.

Intel Celeron E3300 Processor Review

ATI Radeon HD 5670 Review
TechSpot posted a review on the ATI Radeon HD 5670

While we usually try to bring you timely and breaking facts from the two main discrete GPU makers, Nvidia and ATI, as of late it's not been up to us to bring balance to the coverage that goes to each company. Out of our last seven graphics card reviews, only one was about a new GeForce GPU, and a terrible one at that.

The Radeon HD 5670 is based on the same Evergreen GPU that makes up the HD 5800 cards, albeit seriously cut down to reach the $100 price point. The new card has a memory bandwidth of 64GB/s, versus 128GB/s on the Radeon HD 5850, and its core configuration has been halved compared to the mainstream HD 5770. The feature set remains intact, however, so you have DirectX 11 support, Eyefinity, HDMI audio bitstreaming, and of course low power consumption.

On paper, it looks like AMD is aiming for the GeForce GT 240, and we can't help but feel worried that they have not set their goals for the Radeon HD 5670 higher. But that's not to say we won't give it a fair go, so let's move on to check it out in more detail.

ATI Radeon HD 5670 Review