HighPoint RocketRAID 3520 SATA Raid Controller Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the HighPoint RocketRAID 3520 SATA Raid Controller

We recently tested the HighPoint RocketRAID 3520 which sports more features than a fully outfit sports car and is just as fast. The RocketRAID 3520 really managed to pass up every bit of competition we threw at it and then some. Read our review to see the scortching hot numbers this card was able to produce and see what this upgrade to your workstation, server, or business will really help you accomplish.

HighPoint RocketRAID 3520 SATA Raid Controller Review

AMD ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 Review
bit-tech published an in-depth review of AMD's ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2

While the Radeon HD 3870 X2 has the potential to become one of, if not the fastest graphics cards released to date, it's not something that I can recommend over Nvidia's current flagship GeForce 8800 Ultra and 8800 GTX cards because it's only as strong as its weakest link. Sadly for AMD's graphics product group, that means there's a long road ahead with driver support for this beast because, even from just looking at current releases, I believe there will be scenarios in the future where CrossFire isn't as well supported as it probably should be.

There are many ways to look at this and I'm sure the conspiracy theorists are hard at work. Are the developers locking AMD out because they're working closely with Intel's and Nvidia's developer relations teams? Is AMD's developer relations team helping developers to implement proper CrossFire support? Or is there something else that I've missed completely? I honestly don't know what the situation is, but there are developers which I've spoken to in confidence that //haven't heard from AMD for a while.

Ultimately, the long term success of this card is going to come down to AMD's driver and developer relations teams and how well it gets supported in this year's crop of new releases. I'm all for faster graphics cards using multiple GPUs, but there needs to be transparency for the gamer to really harness a multi-GPU card's potential. In the scenarios where the support is there, the Radeon HD 3870 X2 performs very well and it can be looked upon as a match for Nvidia's now nine-month old GeForce 8800 Ultra, but in the scenarios where there isn't support, you end up with a card that isn't even as fast as something that's nearly half the price.

AMD ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 Review



Asus BLITZ Formula Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted Asus BLITZ Formula Intel P35 Express DDR2 Motherboard Review

The Asus BLITZ Formula motherboard is based around Intel's P35 Express Northbridge and ICH9R Southbridge chipsets. It supports up to 8GB of DDR2 800/1066 MHz memory. The motherboard also has two integrated Gigabit network cards, two IEEE 1394a ports, 12 USB 2.0 slots, six Serial ATA II slots (RAID 0,1,5,10,JBOD), one IDE channel and supports AMD CrossFire technology too. Asus bundle a mountain of accessories, including a SupremeFX 11 8-channel audio card and software like a full version of 3DMark06 (good for the benchmark freaks out there) and the game STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl!

Asus BLITZ Formula Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review

Zalman ZM-NB47J Passive Northbridge Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted a review on the Zalman ZM-NB47J Passive Northbridge 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 too. For this problem Zalman have introduced a small passive aluminum chipset heatsink called the ZM-NB47J.

Zalman ZM-NB47J Passive Northbridge Heatsink Review

A-DATA Nobility N702 4GB USB Flash Drive Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the A-DATA Nobility N702 4GB USB Flash Drive

A-DATA is known for their unique USB flash devices. The new Nobility N702 is no different. It looks so fancy, that it can be used as a necklace or key chain with its shiny metal casing and tugged away USB connector.

A-DATA Nobility N702 4GB USB Flash Drive Review

OnAir USB HDTV-GT Mobile ATSC/QAM TV Tuner Review
Viper Lair posted a review on the OnAir USB HDTV-GT Mobile ATSC/QAM TV Tuner

Unlike satellite or cable HD, OTA HD is fully uncompressed. What this means is the picture quality should be better than subscription based HD. The downside of uncompressed HD is that if you have plans of recording this type of video, be prepared to have a lot of disk space used. the included OnAir software, a mere 10 second capture used up 25MB of disk space, 30 seconds eating up 57.3MB. For a 60 minute show, you'll probably use up about 9GB of space. However, the picture quality is simply amazing. Let's just say with LOST premiering tomorrow night, it's going to be quite an experience.

OnAir USB HDTV-GT Mobile ATSC/QAM TV Tuner Review

Zumax 950 Watt X4 Review
OCC has published a new review of the Zumax 950 Watt X4

Zumax has you covered when it comes to connectivity. 20+4pin ATX, 8-pin 12v EPS power, ATX 12v 4-pin, 1 x 6-pin physics, 2 x 6-pin PCI-E, 2 x 6+2-pin PCI-E, molex 4-pin, floppy 4-pin and SATA. There are three headers that are designed to be used exclusively for the chassis fans. These are tied into the Turbo Fan switch that, when activated, drives 12 volts to the fans to gain maximum cooling performance when needed. Since it is not a modular design, the downside is that while the connectivity is available, you need to hide the unused cables.

Zumax 950 Watt X4 Review

Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850W Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850W

Recognizing the need for a wide range of power supplies, Cooler Master has expanded the Real Power Pro family to include six different units from 550W all the way up until 1250W. The Real Power Pro 850W is the second unit in the Real Power Pro family we have had the opportunity to review, and we are incredibly pleased with its performance. If these two units say anything about the Real Power Pro family, we could not possibly be any happier.

Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850W Review

GMC R2 Toast Mid-tower Review
Mikhailtech posted GMC R2 Toast Mid-tower Review

Every case manufacturer is looking for a way to differentiate themselves in recent years. Making your case quiet, cool, windowed, well lit, it's all to stand out in the crowd. One thing that isn't often messed with however, is the optical drive placement. 99% of cases have optical drives mounted in the exact same way; GMC decided this is how they would differentiate themselves though, and have found an ingenious way of mounting it.

GMC R2 Toast Mid-tower Review

Seasonic M12II 500watt Power Supply Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Seasonic M12II 500watt Power Supply

The M12II features the ability to sustain a steady 500 watts of power flow. Both the 3.3v and 5v rails are rated at 24A power draw. This model has a dual 12v rail system with one rated at 17A and the other rated at 18A draw.

All cable assemblies included with the M12II are mesh wrapped to keep that beast called “Cable Management” at bay. There is also a decent selection of cable harnesses that come with this power supply.

Seasonic M12II 500watt Power Supply Review

RAZER Destructor Pro Gaming Mouse Pad Review
Futurelooks checks out a big high end mat for your rat

When I was handed the Razer Destructor Pro Gaming Mat (aka a Mouse Pad), and was told to do a review on it, I have to be honest and say I didn’t really know where to go with it. I mean, it’s a mouse pad; you put your mouse on it, and you go. Not being a career PC gamer, I found it hard to understand the depths that a high quality mouse pad such as this could mean to the PC gaming experience. I mean, really, aren’t all black textured mouse pads all the same?

RAZER Destructor Pro Gaming Mouse Pad Review[7url]

AutumnWave OnAir HDTV-GT USB ATSC/NTSC Tuner/Receiver Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the AutumnWave OnAir HDTV-GT USB ATSC/NTSC Tuner/Receiver

AutumnWave Solution's OnAir HDTV-GT USB tuner can rec
eive ATSC, NTSC, an unencrypted QAM (commonly known as digital cable) signals and, when combined with the included software, can turn a Windows-based computer into a TV and DVR. It's powered via USB and includes a neat remote and antenna to take advantage of digital and analog over-the-air broadcasts. Read on for the review.

[url=http://www.thinkcomputers.org/index.php?x=reviews&id=704]AutumnWave OnAir HDTV-GT USB ATSC/NTSC Tuner/Receiver Review

PC-Doctor, Inc. Always on call
Bjorn3D takes a look at the toolkit , PC-Doctor, Inc. Always on call.

So you overclocked your PC a bit too far and now you can't boot your system. Did you short out your motherboard? Maybe it's just your power supply? Did static electricity zap your shiny new $500 GPU while you were tinkering inside the tower looking for the culprit to your PC woes? Who's to say? How would you find out with an un-bootable system? Did your BIOS get corrupted, or is it a hardware problem? Geek squad to the rescue you say? Not this time, have that black and white VW bug towed! If you are the lucky owner of PC Doctor Service Center 6 you are on your way to performing successful surgery and diagnostics on your ailing PC's innards and sending it to the recovery room for some Jello in no time. Service Center 6 will diagnose Windows compatible systems all the way back to Windows 2000, allowing you to test just about any compatible device on the market that you can cram into your pc and somehow manage to short out, but is it worth your hard earned cash? Let's find out as we delve into what's included and play a high-tech game of Operation with our PCs.

PC-Doctor, Inc. Always on call

Uniblue SpyEraser Spyware Removal Software Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Uniblue SpyEraser Spyware Removal Software

This program has probably the most intuitive and attractive interface of all the anti-spyware programs out there. For less advanced users it is simple to use, offers real-time protection, and works well at removing known threats. Customization options and explanations about spyware types and infected areas should satisfy the more savvy users as well, furthering its appeal.

Uniblue SpyEraser Spyware Removal Software Review

Akasa revo Bubble Pump cooler Review
XtremeComputing posted Akasa revo Bubble Pump cooler Review

OK, so what I can understand is that the Revo works by having a mix of coolant in the ‘cooling-loop’. Part of the coolant is liquid and part of it is a liquid that expands to a gas under the heat of the CPU (and cools back to a liquid when it passes through the radiator). There is a mini reservoir in the base of the cooler, and as the coolant gets hot it moves up the big pipe, and the resulting convection system moves it all around the cooler. The coolant that changes to gas creates bubbles in this loop and these help move the liquid round (somehow).

Akasa revo Bubble Pump cooler Review

Wireless Multimedia Flexible Keyboard Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the Wireless Multimedia Flexible Keyboard

Flexible keyboards have become very popular, even being featured in big budget movies, so it's no surprise that there seems to suddenly be an abundance of them floating around everywhere now because of their co-starring role in Die Hard. Most you'll see are the corded kind, but today I've got the cordless version for review, called the Wireless Multimedia Flexible Keyboard, and it's essentially the same as the corded version, but I was curious as to how it performs compared to other wireless keyboards. So read on to check it out and see what I learned...

Wireless Multimedia Flexible Keyboard Review

Logisys UltraSlim Keyboard Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Logisys UltraSlim Keyboard

The Logisys Ultra Slim Soft Touch Multimedia Keyboard has much more to offer than just your average keyboard. It has a two-tone matte/glossy black finish to compliment the very slim and compact design. The keystroke is soft and very quiet, while the palm rest ensures maximum comfort. Combine this with a range of internet and multimedia hot keys, and you have a recipe for a great product with a great price.

Logisys UltraSlim Keyboard Review