ATI Radeon HD 5450 512MB GDDR3 Video Card in CrossFire
TweakTown posted a review on the ATI Radeon HD 5450 512MB GDDR3 Video Card in CrossFire

I always make the effort to make sure every card that comes into my lab gets a review. It's the least I can do for a company that has made the effort to send it. So ATI managed to send off a HD 5450 in time for launch, but we thought that since we had a full retail model on hand as well, we would put that one up first.

We like to have reference temperatures and power figures on hand, though, and AMD did make the effort to send the card over so we thought why not CF these two budget cards, have a bit of fun and see if we can get something that's playable.

ATI Radeon HD 5450 512MB GDDR3 Video Card in CrossFire

MSI Wind U135 Review - An Intel Pinetrail Netbook
Madshrimps posted a review on the MSI Wind U135

The new model from MSI is a special edition based on Intels latest Pinetrail platform to celebrate the sale of one million 10-inch U100 Wind netbooks.The special edition is available in either blue or red.

MSI Wind U135 Review - An Intel Pinetrail Netbook



Intel Clarkdale Linux Graphics Performance
Phoronix takes a look at Intel Clarkdale Linux Graphics Performance

Last week we delivered our first Linux benchmarks of Intel's Core i3 Clarkdale processor with a variety of computational tests through the Phoronix Test Suite. While the Core i3 packs a nice performance punch, that is not all it has to offer. Also found on the Clarkdale (and mobile Arrandale) processors is an integrated 45nm graphics processor that is supposed to offer a decent level of performance in comparison to earlier Intel IGPs normally found on the motherboard's Chipset. In this article are these first Intel benchmarks for the Clarkdale graphics processor as we see how its open-source Intel driver stack compares to that of AMD with their open-source Radeon stack up through the Radeon R700 series.

Intel Clarkdale Linux Graphics Performance

Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 LP P/Review
Hardware Logic takes a look at the Sapphire Radeon HD 5450

Low profile cards are not the most easy thing to come by especially in the video card area. Sapphire has just released the Radeon HD 5450 and it comes with low profile brackets. This is the card to use in a HTPC once the drivers for GPGPU get settled. Read our preview to get our thoughts.

Sapphire Radeon HD 5450 LP P/Review

Intel Details Upcoming Mobile and Six-Core Processors
HotHardware.com posted details of Intel's upcoming Mobile and Six-Core Processors

With the International Solid-State Circuits Conference less than a week away, Intel has released additional details on its hexa-core desktop, next generation mobile and dual-core Westmere processors. Much of the dual-core data was revealed last month when the CPU manufacturer launched Clarkdale. When Intel set its internal goals for what its calling Westmere 6C, the company aimed to boost both core and cache count by 50 percent without increasing the processor's thermal envelope. Towards this end, the new Westmere chips will incorporate additional technologies to reduce the CPU's power consumption at idle...

Intel Details Upcoming Mobile and Six-Core Processors

Modding A Barracuda 7200.11 Into A VelociRaptor
Tech ARP posted guide about modding a Barracuda 7200.11 Into a VelociRaptor

That's a really catchy title, isn't it? Who wouldn't want to turn a "slow" 7,200 RPM hard disk drive into a super-fast 10,000 RPM Western Digital VelociRaptor? After all, the 300 GB model of the much-vaunted HDD speed king retails for US$ 199.99, while a 1.5 TB Barracuda 7200.11 only costs US$ 109.99. Imagine getting the performance of the VelociRaptor with the capacity and price of the Seagate Barracuda!

The guys at TechwareLabs came up with an apparently nifty way to transform" the 1.5 TB Barracuda 7200.11 hard disk drive into a VelociRaptor-killer. But before you go rushing out to grab yourself a 1.5 TB Barracuda 7200.11 hard disk drive, please note that their mod basically involves crippling the Barracuda...

Modding A Barracuda 7200.11 Into A VelociRaptor

Sapphire Radeon HD5450 512MB Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD5450 512MB

Today we will be running Sapphires version of the card through a selection of real world gaming scenarios as well as GPU computing tasks and media playback tests. Read on to find out how the card compares to the main competitor in the same price range.

Sapphire Radeon HD5450 512MB Review

Motorola Droid Cell Phone Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Motorola Droid Cell Phone

Proponents believe that the new Droid cell phone can do everything just short of transporting you to the beach for an instant vacation. Opponents say that it is just another earthbound iPhone wannabe. We set out to see who has the real take on just what the Droid is and what it can do.

Motorola Droid Cell Phone Review

AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6 GHz Quad-Core 65W Processor Review
PC Stats posted a review on the AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6 GHz Quad-Core 65W Processor

AMD seeks to shift that tide with the introduction of the energy
efficient AMD Phenom II X4 910e processor for socket AM3. This 2.6GHz quad core chip has as all the Phenom II features that you expect: 2.6GHz quad-core design based on the "Deneb" microarchitecture, 6MB of shared L3 cache and 512KB of L2 cache per core, and a 4GHz HyperTransport 3.0 processor-to-system bus.

AMD Phenom II X4 910e 2.6 GHz Quad-Core 65W Processor Review

Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard Review

Enter the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P motherboard, based on Intel's P55
Express chipset with a trio of augmentations that push its capabilities beyond
the typical Intel P55 offering. Top of the list is Gigabyte's 333 Onboard
Acceleration marketing pitch, which in real world terms is USB3.0, SATA III and 3x USB power. Phew... all the GA-P55A-UD4P needs now is a Laser-7 optical connection and then you can finally hook up that Wii!

Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P Motherboard Review

Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate Collection V14 Reviewed
Futurelooks checks out some software for video editing on your PC

The old adage reminds us that a picture is worth a thousand words, so a video has got to be worth millions of words. The trouble is trying to find a suitable video editing program on the PC that is simultaneously easy-to-use yet robust enough to give you all sorts of flexibility and features. In my quest to become the next James Cameron or Martin Scorsese, I had the opportunity to give Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection a try. Version 14.0 is supposed to bring several enhancements over previous editions, but will it help me film the next Avatar?

Pinnacle Studio HD Ultimate Collection V14 Reviewed

64 GB Solid State Drive Round-Up
Hardware Secrets posted 64 GB Solid State Drive Round-Up

Solid state drives (SSDs) are now somewhat affordable for the user that wants to boost the performance of his or her computer. Today we are going to review the latest release from five different manufacturers (Intel, Kingston, Mushkin, OCZ and Patriot), with prices ranging from USD 200 to USD 300.

64 GB Solid State Drive Round-Up

SilverStone Grandia GD05 HTPC Case Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the SilverStone Grandia GD05 HTPC Case

A visit to SilverStone's website reveals they currently offer four different series of HTPC cases and a whopping thirty-two models! The GD05 we have for review today is part of SilverStone's Grandia series of "mainstream" HTPC enclosures. These are designed for the multimedia PC builder on a budget, that still accommodate a standard micro-ATX board, full-size power supply and video card. The last case of this type we reviewed here at OCIA.net was the GD02 almost two years ago. While there have been two revisions between that one and the GD05, they all share a similar chassis and seem to differ mainly in style. Join me as I take a closer look at the SilverStone Grandia GD05.

SilverStone Grandia GD05 HTPC Case Review

Athlon II X3 440: A Three-Headed Dragon
InsideHW.com has reviewed Athlon II X3 440

Although last fall was in the sign of AMD processors by presentation of a new generation Athlon processors, first X4 and then the triplecores, AMD is not sitting idly by so we got the latest and fastest member of Athlon II X3 family, model 440…

Athlon II X3 440: A Three-Headed Dragon

GIGABYTE SATA 6G Update - RAID 0 Just How We Like It
TweakTown takes a look at the RAID 0 performance of the GIGABYTE P55A-UD4

When we tested the ASUS P55 and GIGABYTE P55 boards with USB 3.0 and SATA 6G, we found some interesting numbers when using the GIGABYTE P55A-UD4P in RAID 0. For the most part we didn’t see much of an improvement when going from a single to a dual drive configuration with RAID 0. GIGABYTE also noticed the same issue and quickly went to work with Marvell to find a solution.

When enthusiasts choose to pair a set of drives in RAID 0, they are looking to nearly double their performance. RAID 0 offers many a quick and inexpensive way to get solid performance gains out of the slowest component or subsystem in their computer. Simply put, when your hard storage system is running faster, your entire machine feels more responsive and appears to be faster.

GIGABYTE SATA 6G Update - RAID 0 Just How We Like It

PowerColor Radeon HD 5750 Review
OCC has published a review on the PowerColor Radeon HD 5750

Performance at stock was right about where it should be, there weren't any surprises. The 1GB of memory helped out in some games at 2560x1600 while others the card was just too weak. Once the big overclock set in though, this card was a performer! It wasn't ground shattering, but it did help the 5750 catch up to the other cards and made it feel less like a low-midrange GPU.

PowerColor Radeon HD 5750 Review

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review
Hi Tech Legion posted Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review

The Noctua DH-14 CPU cooler is designed for use with all of today's most popular processors no matter what the platform. The Noctua DH-14 is a dual tower (radiator) heatsink and fan combination that has 12 copper heatpipes (6 per tower), one 140mm, one 120mm fan, and aluminum fins. Total weight of the Noctua DH-14 is 1240 gms and its total width, height and depth are a whopping W=5.5"/ H= 6.3"/ D=6.2"

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review

Thermaltake Element V Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Thermaltake Element V full tower case

The Thermaltake Element V, with flash and features for the gamer
crowd, offers some considerable space for higher-end gear. Can it fit a behemoth Radeon 5970? Yes. Does it have a 2.5" SSD bracket? Yes. But to truly suit the gamer crowd, does it have the prerequisite clich=E9 LED flashing lights? Yes. Well then, let's have a closer look at the Thermaltake Element V full tower and see how it stacks up.

Thermaltake Element V Review

OtterBox 3500 Series Review
TechwareLabs has a review of the OtterBox 3500 Series

Getting your hands on the latest products is one thing, keeping them protected and dry is another. OtterBox has a product line that will help you do that. TechwareLabs takes a look at one of OtterBox's products called the 3500 Series.

OtterBox 3500 Series Review

AZZA Solano 1000R Full-Tower Computer Case Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the AZZA Solano 1000R Full-Tower Computer Case

AZZA have taken a few steps away from what is considered conventional with the Solano 1000R (model: CSAZ-1000R) and gave it an extreme bright red interior. The AZZA Solano also boasts "maximum thermal management with fans installed everywhere" to keep your high end hardware cool. In sum, a total of two 230mm fans, two 140mm fans and one 120mm fan work in harmony to provide you maximum airflow. This full tower case supports E-ATX, ATX, and Micro ATX motherboards and the thumb screw design allows for easy installation of seven PCI expansion cards. A plethora of drive bays, including up to ten 5.25" and eight 3.5" bays, allow you to grow your system over time. All the bays have a thumb screw design for easy assembly as well. Are you looking for a new case? Join Benchmark Reviews as we examine the Solano 1000R ATX full-tower ATX case.

AZZA Solano 1000R Full-Tower Computer Case Review