HIS Radeon HD 4850 IceQ 4 TurboX 512MB Video Card Review
Elite Bastards posted HIS Radeon HD 4850 IceQ 4 TurboX 512MB video card review

While the Radeon HD 4850 TurboX features HIS' dual slot, IceQ cooling solution which will be familiar to anyone who has seen an HIS board in recent years, possibly of more interest here is the level of clock speed increases offered by this TurboX part. Starting out with the board's RV770 core clock speed, this gets a boost of 60MHz to give us a new speed of 685MHz. Memory fares even better, with the 993MHz clock speed of a reference board eschewed in favour of 512MB of GDDR3 clocked at 1100MHz, to make for an impressive increase in memory bandwidth.

HIS Radeon HD 4850 IceQ 4 TurboX 512MB Video Card Review

G.Skill's F3-12800CL8T-6GBHK Tri-Channel DDR3 memory Review
Bit-Tech published a review of G.Skill's F3-12800CL8T-6GBHK Tri-Channel DDR3 memory

If we are going by US prices, at the end of the day we think the G.Skill F3-12800CL8T-6GBHK with its Samsung HCF0 ICs have slightly more overhead than the Elpida-based Corsair DHX+ modules we looked at earlier this week - if your Core i7 CPU can stretch, the memory should accommodate. It may not have anything like the funky and more importantly, moddable (but also patented), DHX+ heatsinks on the Corsair but a case with good airflow should keep the G.Skill cool enough. Moreover, they have a lifetime warranty to cover mishaps and being low profile they're less likely to chance interference with a large CPU heatsink.

At the end of the day, there's not much between any of these memories, but we think the G.Skill is a good buy for our US friends at least because it still hasn't hit our shores yet.

> G.Skill's F3-12800CL8T-6GBHK Tri-Channel DDR3 memory Review



ASUS P6T Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the ASUS P6T.

Over the years Asus has been one of the top innovators in the PC market, regardless if it has to do with their mother boards or any of their many other product divisions. And with the release of the new Intel Core i7 Asus hasn't stood still either by bringing out several mother boards before the CPU was even officially released. Since the CPU's release Asus has upped their offerings in the i7 field by offering no less than seven different models to fully cover the entire market price points. We here at B3d have already looked at the P6T Deluxe a while back and its performance was nothing sort of outstanding. While the P6T Deluxe is Asus's mid priced offering, today we are going to be looking at their basic and budget offering, the P6T, that should let those of you wanting to jump on the i7 bandwagon get their foot in the door for a little less of a cash out lay without sacrificing performance.

ASUS P6T Review

Lian Li PC-60F Review
ocaholic.ch posted a review on the Lian Li PC-60F

After we tested the PC-A7010, a case full of superlatives, we now look closer at the Lian-Li PC-60F. With its timeless and simple designed brushed aluminium Lian Li wants to win the hearts of the customers.

Lian Li PC-60F Review

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended Review
ITreviewed posted a review on the Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended

With every release of Photoshop you wonder how Adobe can possibly improve this awesome image editor. Photoshop CS4 is a performance powerhouse and packs in tons of enhancements, a wealth of non-destructive editing features, numerous tool tweaks, and an improved interface that helps reduce panel clutter. Make no mistake, Photoshop CS4 is not for casual photo hobbyists. Designed primarily for photographers and imaging professionals, the software is very expensive and has a huge learning curve - just check out the range of tutorial books in your local bookstore and the number of training courses available throughout the world! Sadly, the software's text support is still slow, awkward, and often produces subpar output because it's bitmapped opposed to vector text. The only workaround to get professional results is to import the final image into a vector-based program such as Adobe's Illustrator or Corel's CorelDraw, then add crisp vector characters to your picture. If you want the best, don't mind the cost, and have the hardware to run it, Photoshop CS4 Extended is the best. For most of us not needing the special 3D features of Photoshop CS4 Extended, Photoshop CS4 is just the ticket.

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended Review

NZXT Lexa Blackline ATX Case Review
Tech-Reviews.co.uk posted a review on the NZXT Lexa Blackline ATX Case

Following on from the Whisper which was recently reviewed here at Tech-Reviews, we have another of NZXT's PC enclosures up for review today. This time, to go under scrutiny is the Lexa Blackline. It's been around a little while but will it still be able to compete with its newer competitors? Let's find out.

NZXT Lexa Blackline ATX Case Review

InWin Commander 850W PSU Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the InWin Commander 850W PSU

Looking for something to power that rig? Is that five year old 300 Watt Power Supply just not cutting it? Today we look at something that will have no problem handling all your components. Join Erik as we let the InWin Commander take command of our computer.

InWin Commander 850W PSU Review

ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard

ASRock has recently included a feature called Instant Boot on their N7AD-SLI motherboards and claims that it only takes 3 to 4 seconds to boot up to Windows. Read on as we benchmark the ASRock N7AD-SLI motherboard and overclock it to see what it can really do. We also tossed in a couple of videos to better explain the board layout and BIOS functionality.

ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Review

Alienware M17 Gaming Laptop Review
ITreviewed posted a review on the Alienware M17 Gaming Laptop

By incorporating the all-out performance of CrossFireX graphics and quad-core processing, the M17 delivers an impressive feature set at an aggressive price point. Gaming is where the M17 really shines, and it makes an able job of it with two ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3870 GPUs in a CrossFireX configuration. As a result, this monstrous desktop replacement runs modern games at respectable frame rates. Unpredictably, it goes without saying that M17's battery lasts for around 90 minutes, so it'll spend most of its life tethered to a wall. The M17 is definitely worth considering if you're a gamer on a budget, but get carried away with the options and you'll easily walk away with a 450 bill.

Alienware M17 Gaming Laptop Review

Zalman CNPS9300AT CPU Cooler Review
EXTREME Overclocking has just posted a review on the Zalman CNPS9300AT CPU Cooler.

When choosing a heatsink for overclocking your processor, two things come to mind. How well does it cool, and how quiet is it? Zalman has been known for its silent PC hardware for quite some time now. Today we will be looking at the Zalman CNPS 9300AT. CNPS stands for Computer Noise Prevention System. This heatsink is the smaller version of the extremely popular CNPS9700 and CNPS9500 models.

Zalman CNPS9300AT CPU Cooler Review

Hiyatek HB-8700 7-Port USB Hub Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the Hiyatek HB-8700 7-Port USB Hub

If you find yourself contemplating what to unplug each time you want to use a different USB device, perhaps it is time to pick up a hub. A unit like the Hiyatek HB-8700 7-Port USB hub will provide you much greater connectivity without taking up much space, while offering the convenience of a vertical or horizontal installation.

Hiyatek HB-8700 7-Port USB Hub Review

Gelid Silent Spirit CPU Cooler and GC1 Thermal Paste Review
Tech-Reviews.co.uk posted a review on the Gelid Silent Spirit CPU Cooler and GC1 Thermal Paste

GELID Solutions was born after several key players left the company Arctic Cooling and came together to form GELID. With the high quality of products produced by Arctic Cooling, let's hope that the standard is matching with this new brand. The CPU Cooler up today for review here at Tech-Reviews is the GELID Silent Spirit. Time to find out how well the Spirit competes.

Gelid Silent Spirit CPU Cooler and GC1 Thermal Paste Review

First Look: Energizer Zinc Air Prismatic Battery
Legit Reviews takes a look at the Energizer Zinc Air Prismatic Battery

The Zinc Air system requires oxygen from the air as “fuel” to operate. The air access holes under the tape have been included to support the maximum rate capability of the battery. When the battery tab is removed, the battery is “fully open”. The rate of oxygen flow required is proportional to the discharge rate. Therefore, limiting the amount of air access to a zinc air battery can increase the useful life of the battery from 1 – 3 months with no air management to 1 – 2 years using air management. The Energizer PP355 battery has an air requirement of 1.3 cc air/min @ 25 mA, so there is a minimum amount needed for the battery to operate. By using air as fuel it will leave design companies with the ability to custom tailor a battery to their device, which is very innovative...

First Look: Energizer Zinc Air Prismatic Battery

Razer Lycosa Mirror Keyboard Review
OCC has published a new review on the Razer Lycosa Mirror Keyboard

This keyboard, like most other Razer products, is meant to be used by gamers and the company's great experience in that market really shows. The Lycosa has a nice array of useful features that should be appreciated by this crowd. The first thing anyone opening this box will notice is the mirror-like, glossy look of both the keyboard's casing and keys. The only downside is that it's hard to keep it clean as the tiniest dust particle will be clearly visible. However, and surprisingly enough, fingerprints aren't so much of an issue as they barely show up and a quick wipe using the supplied cloth will clean those few obvious marks in a second. While the sound ports aren't a ground breaking feature, I can see them widely used by people whose sound system consist of a pair of headphones and a microphone.

Razer Lycosa Mirror Keyboard Review

OCZ Technology Vendetta 2 CPU Heatsink Review
Viper Lair posted a review on the OCZ Technology Vendetta 2 CPU Heatsink

Overall we were pleased with the OCZ Vendetta 2 Heatsink's performance. Across the stock and overclocked speeds, the cooler performed much better than the stock cooler and on par with the Thermaltake. We did find the Thermaltake quieter overall at the high speed settings, but at the lower speeds, the Vendetta 2 was less high pitched to our ears. Neither cooler was as silent as the stock cooler, but they did perform on a different level.

OCZ Technology Vendetta 2 CPU Heatsink Review

OCZ Fatal1ty 700w Power Supply Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the OCZ Fatal1ty 700w Power Supply

Being a "celebrity" of sorts does tend to paint a target on you, and Wendel is no different. Instead of praising him as a role model and successful entrepreneur, critics have harped that Fatal1ty branded products have steep price tags and that you are essentially paying extra for the "Fatal1ty" name. A quick check at a popular online retailer reveals that most Fatal1ty branded gear is priced according to its competition. Others tend to forget that the majority of Fatal1ty products are top quality; he doesn't just go around and endorse every product thrown at him. It is with this mindset that we present the OCZ Fatal1ty Series 700w Power Supply for review.

OCZ Fatal1ty 700w Power Supply Review

ViewSonic VX2260wm Review
InsideHW.com has reviewed ViewSonic VX2260wm display

Almost all TFT displays nowadays are in 16:9 format with HDMI connector that goes hand-in-hand with popularization of HD video standard. ViewSonic went a step further and thanks to resolution of 1920x1080 packed in reasonable sized panel, we can now enjoy in HD resolution instead enjoyment in just HD format. Design is for today standards usual. Piano finish that was considered few years ago as very elegant solution, nowadays is so common that it becomes boring. Power button is lighted with intensive blue light that cannot be disabled and this can become very distracting element in a dark room. OSD menu has a lot of useful options so its "retro" look can be forgiven.

ViewSonic VX2260wm Review

Logitech SqueezeboxT Boom Review
R&B Mods posted a review on the Logitech SqueezeboxT Boom

Imagine this: A Boombox that plays all your internet radio stations through a wireless connection. At the same time it's reasonably sized but is still able to actually pump out a good sound. You are probably wondering, is this even possible?! Well Logitech claims their new Squeezebox Boom is that device, this means you can even have it with you and just hook it up to any WIFI connection and play your favorite radio stations by adding the feed to your list.

Logitech SqueezeboxT Boom Review