USB Octopus 2.0 Cable 4-Port Hub Reviewed
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the USB Octopus 2.0 Cable 4-Port Hub

I've taken a look at many USB hubs big and small, but none quite like what I have today, it's essentially a few short USB cables connected to a single cable, making it easy to attach your USB devices. It's called the USB Octopus Cable 4-Port Hub but with the name Octopus you might think it has eight connections, but it doesn't only four.. go figure...

USB Octopus 2.0 Cable 4-Port Hub Reviewed

Zalman HD160XT Plus HTPC chassis Review
Bit-Tech published a review of the Zalman HD160XT Plus HTPC chassis

While its looks are clearly designed by the gods themselves, it's not followed through into some of the core design aspects -- obviously someone made a list of every feature they could think of and someone else drew a kick ass looking case -- then the two were pressed together between someone's palms, hoping to get the ultimate PC case. It hasn't happened here with the Zalman HD160XT Plus -- it needs to be seamless and work without issue but it just isn't as we continually had to find ways around problems.

It does a lot of good things and it will look a perfect complement to any home theatre setup -- I know because I've used the original Zalman HD160 as an HTPC case for the past six months, but I wouldn't ever consider upgrading, it's just not worth over twice the price. And while I love the full colour display with the huge potential it brings over a standard VFD -- it's just not as easy to use and customise as I'd like.

By now, several years down the line since its first HTPC cases, we'd expect Zalman would have worked on not only its design but the package as a whole and for £400 we'd expect nothing less than perfection. Unfortunately this isn't the case.

Zalman HD160XT Plus HTPC chassis Review



3 MSI Webcam Models Compared
Madshrimps compared 3 MSI Webcam Models

MSI Starcam Racer, Genie and Clip II webcams are tested and compared in this article. How do they perform under different lightening conditions? Read on to find out.

3 MSI Webcam Models Compared

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2x1GB DDR2-8500 Memory Kit Review
Mikhailtech posted Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2x1GB DDR2-8500 Memory Kit Review

Many of us heard about Crucial and their high quality Ballistix Tracer memories. Crucial was nice enough to send me the Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2x 1GB DDR-8500 Memory modules for today's tests and I must say that these memories are exceptional compared to other vendor memories that you can find on the market at the moment. With two rows of activity-indicating light - emitting diodes (LEDs) and ground-effects LEDs we can say that these memories are far the best looking memories on the market at the moment. But with its great look, can it keep up with the other memories? We'll take a look at it in this review.

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2x1GB DDR2-8500 Memory Kit Review

Kingston HyperX PC2-9600 DDR2 2GB Review
Gideontech posted a review on the Kingston HyperX PC2-9600 DDR2 2GB kit

Kingston Technology released the first 1.2Ghz RAM kits to the public last December. I was able to get a set of the KHX9600D2K2/2G for some fast action 2GB of ram for my Core 2 Duo system. Knowing that the 975 chipset in my DFI Infinity 975X/G was going to limit the modules in the basic BIOS setup, I needed to overclock the system to take advantage of the speed.

Kingston HyperX PC2-9600 DDR2 2GB Review

SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse

The SteelSeries Ikari Laser mouse is the first ever mouse to be designed by legendary mouse pad maker SteelSeries. The mouse features a 3200 DPI laser sensor and boasts a lift-off distance of only 1.8 mm. Coupled with some never before seen features this mouse is clearly a winner.

SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Cooler Master 690 Review
Overclockers Online has posted a review on the Cooler Master 690 case

Cooler Master is a very reliable source of computer products, and the 690 case is no different. With minimalistic black styling, a mesh shell, and chrome outlines, the 690 is one of the most visually appealing cases I have ever seen. Combined with an arsenal of tool-less features, the 690 case is a top-notch case. However, due to a lower level cooling performance, the 690 does not shine as bright as the more efficiently cooled cases.

Cooler Master 690 Review

Adesso Vista Remote Control Reviewed
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the Adesso Vista Remote Control

With the ever increasing popularity of multi-media computers comes an increase in specialized products aimed at these types of users, specifically the ones that build Home Theater PCs . One such product is the remote control, there are many types out there that come bundled with some items you can buy, but most aren't that great, in what they can do and their overall range. Today for review I've got a remote control from Adesso, called the Vista Remote Control, yes the name Vista is attached but it can work in Windows XP, and Media Center Editions of Vista and XP as well.

Adesso Vista Remote Control Reviewed

Tuniq TX-2 Review
OCC has published a new review of the Tuniq TX-2

A few degrees less for a few dollars less is how I would sum up Tuniq's TX-2 high performance thermal grease. It performed the best in all of the tests by a few degrees. A few degrees is significant to overclockers because we need to keep our temperatures down as low as possible to be able to overclock the furthest. Also, this TX-2 is a couple of dollars cheaper than Artic Cooling MX-2 and it performs better!

Tuniq TX-2 Review

HighPoint RocketRAID 2300 PCI-E SATA Review
TweakTown posted a review on the HighPoint RocketRAID 2300 PCI-E SATA

While we do have onboard RAID, what if you’re the type that wants more? The only option is to chuck in a RAID controller card, and thankfully HighPoint are still in the game as they continue to expand their line-up of controller cards.

Today we have been given the chance to look at the RocketRAID 2300 PCI Express based controller card designed for the desktop user. How does it compare to the chipset integrated RAID? Let’s have a look.

HighPoint RocketRAID 2300 PCI-E SATA Revie

Intel Skulltrail Unleashed: Core 2 Extreme QX9775 x 2
HotHardware.com posted a review on Intel's ultra high-end Skulltrail enthusiast platform

During a meeting with Intel representatives at CES, we were informed that Intel's ultra high-end Skulltrail enthusiast platform would finally be available for testing and evaluation in just a few weeks. And it turned out they were true to their word. We've been banging on a Skulltrail setup complete with a matched pair of 3.2GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9775 processors and DDR2-800 FB-DIMMs for a couple of weeks and have the result available on-line right now for all to see. Head on over to the site and take a look...

>> Intel Skulltrail Unleashed: Core 2 Extreme QX9775 x 2

Intel Skulltrail Platform Review - Eight Cores, SLI and CrossFire
PC Perspective posted their review on the Intel Skulltrail Platform

Intel's Skulltrail platform has been gallivanting around the tech world for quite some time starting in early 2007 but now Intel is ready to unveiling it as the ultimate enthusiast platform. Ready for eight cores and four GPUs or power?

Intel Skulltrail Platform Review - Eight Cores, SLI and CrossFire

Intel's Skulltrail dual-socket enthusiast platform
The Tech Report takes a look at Intel's Skulltrail dual-socket enthusiast platform

It's the coolest codename known to geekdom, and it has the hardware to back it up. Two sockets, eight cores, and a total of 24MB of L2 cache. We put Intel's Skulltrail through its paces and came away feeling dizzy.

Intel's Skulltrail dual-socket enthusiast platform

LapWorks Futura Laptop Desk Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the LapWorks Futura Laptop Desk.

The Futura provides a simple solution to the problems of using a notebook in your lap. No power necessary, no moving parts and it fits in your notebook carrying case or backpack. It weighs just a hair over one pound.

LapWorks Futura Laptop Desk Review