Home Theatre PC motherboard shootout
bit-tech published a three way shootout of Home Theatre PC motherboards from Asus, Gigabyte and MSI.

The boards are based on three different IGPs from Intel, AMD and Nvidia and we examine performance in real-world 2D tasks before looking at audio output quality, video playback performance and video image quality. If you could post a link on your site that would be very much appreciated.

Home Theatre PC motherboard shootout

Thermaltake Sword M Super Tower Case w/Liquid Cooling Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the Thermaltake Sword M Super Tower Case with Liquid Cooling.

Is the Sword M really the last word in the world of cases or are all of those seemingly convenient components only window dressing for a case that is merely ok? Considering its unbelievable price and its bold claims, we are going to have MUCH higher expectations for this Thermaltake enclosure than we have had for past cases so let's hope our 14 month wait has been worth it.

Thermaltake Sword M Super Tower Case w/Liquid Cooling Review



2TB Data Tank video review
ChannelFlip has posted a video review of the Freecom 2TB Data Tank Gateway -

Freecom 2TB Data Tank Gateway is an internet router with 2TB of built-in NAS storage.

2TB Data Tank video review

C2D 6420 vs C2Q 6600 Quad Vs. Dual Comparison
DragonSteelMods posted C2D 6420 vs C2Q 6600 Quad Vs. Dual Comparison

I recently upgraded my Core 2 Duo 6420 to a Core 2 Quad 6600 and of course I was very curious to check out the differences between them. So after doing all my testing in Vista and Xp I decided why not share my results to let other people know what's up with these Quad Core CPUs and if they really are worth it.

C2D 6420 vs C2Q 6600 Quad Vs. Dual Comparison

Aerocool FP-01 LCD Display Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Aerocool FP-01 LCD Display

Aerocool makes a very interesting flip out syle LCD which fits into a standard 5.25" drive bay. This device sports a long list of functionality in addition to just plain looking amazing. The color display reads temperature, fan speed, drive access, and more. Check out what the FP-01 can do and see why this device may or may not be a good choice for your case.

Aerocool FP-01 LCD Display Review

Intel SkullTrail Preview - Dual Core 2 Extreme QX9775 Processors
Legit Reviews posted their Intel SkullTrail Preview

AMD's QuadFX platform might be dead, but that hasn't stopped Intel from bringing the Skulltrail platform to market. Skulltrail consists of the Intel D5400XS motherboard that supports a pair of LGA771 based Core 2 Extreme QX9775 processors. These 3.2GHz, 45nm, quad-core processors have 1600MHz bus speeds and when paired together make a platform with eight cores and offer a total of 25.6GB/s of bandwidth. This is one serious system!

Intel SkullTrail Preview - Dual Core 2 Extreme QX9775 Processors

Viewsonic DF88W 8-inch Digital Photo Frame Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Viewsonic DF88W 8-inch Digital Photo Frame.

The Viewsonic DF88W 8-inch Digital Photo Frame has an 8-inch TFT active color matrix LCD with a 7.32-ich viewable image size. The screen resolution is 800 x 480 and the contrast ratio is 300:1. Viewing angles are 130 degrees horizontal and 110 degrees vertical with brightness of 250 cd/m2. A built-in card reader is compatible with CF, SD, MMC, MS and MS Pro memory cards. Supported video formats include M-JPEG1, MPEG2, and MPEG4. Supported audio format is MP3.

Viewsonic DF88W 8-inch Digital Photo Frame Review

Zalman CNPS8700 LED Low Noise Heatsink Review
PC Stats posted Zalman CNPS8700 LED Low Noise Heatsink Review

Got a noisy computer? If you've finally decided to take some action and replace a loud heatsink for something quieter, and cooler-running, take notice of the Zalman CNPS8700 LED heatsink. Based on the proven "flower heatsink" design, the CNPS8700 LED is an extension of that concept. This all copper heatsink utilizes two looped copper heatpipes and hundreds of thin copper fins set around a quiet 2300RPM 105mm internally illuminated fan. The heatsink is compatible with socket 775 Intel and socket 754/939/940/AM2 AMD processors.

Zalman CNPS8700 LED Low Noise Heatsink Review

HIS HD3850 ICE Q3 Turbo X Review
DriverHeaven posted a review on the HIS HD3850 ICE Q3 Turbo X video card

Right now things are looking up for AMD. The HD3870 X2 is a great card, performing on a par with similarly priced cards from nVidia. This makes it an excellent choice for enthusiasts who require the ultimate performance at all times.

Equally so, it also puts the card out of reach for gamers who don't want to spend a fortune on their gaming machines. AMD's answer is the HD3850. The card has all the features it's two faster brothers (the HD3870 and the HD3870 X2) offers and only falls behind in performance due to slightly lower GPU speeds and slower memory. But while no features were cut in the process of making the HD3850, its price experienced a significant reduction. The question on everybody's lips is did the performance drop suffer to a similar degree?

HIS HD3850 ICE Q3 Turbo X Review

SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review
OCModShop posted a review on the SteelSeries Ikari Laser Pro Gaming Mouse

Gaming mice are getting serious... what once was marketed as a niche novelty item is now taken seriously as professional sports equipment.

Most gaming mice have a core set of common features that PC gamers look for. These rodents usually feature notched scroll wheels, high DPI, on-the-fly sensitivity changes, macro ability, and onboard memory just to start. Most manufacturers seem to think that more features translates into a better gaming mouse, but this isn't true at all. Having too much granularity or complicated features can slow down the PC gamer when timing is absolutely critical.

To this end, SteelSeries enters the professional gaming mouse arena with their Ikari Laser Professional Gaming Mouse. Instead of fancy lights and other gimicks, the Ikari focuses on build quality and no-nonsense features.

SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme 8800 Video Card Cooler Review
Mad Shrimps posted a review on the Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme 8800 Video Card Cooler

Arctic Cooling is known for their highly efficient and affordable CPU and VGA heatsinks, when they offered us their latest high end Geforce 8800 / ATI HD 2900 cooler for test we jumped at the opportunity. The Accelero Xtreme is the biggest VGA cooler we have tested yet and promises to gives the best from Thermalright and Zalman a runs for its money. Can this product grab top spot in our VGA cooler performance chart? Let's find out.

Arctic Cooling Accelero Xtreme 8800 Video Card Cooler Review

Rosewill RX81-CW-US-SLV eSATA/USB 3.5" Drive Enclosure Review
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Rosewill RX81-CW-US-SLV eSATA/USB 3.5" Drive Enclosure

Rosewill seems to have a hard drive enclosure for just about all common drive sizes and interfaces, with configurations to meet the needs of just about any user. This review is going to take a look at one of their newer models, the RX81-CW-US-SLV, an enclosure designed for a 3.5" SATA hard drive that connects via eSATA and USB 2.0.

Rosewill RX81-CW-US-SLV eSATA/USB 3.5" Drive Enclosure Review

Phenom 9600 Black Edition Review & TLB Fix Investigation
Neoseeker published a review of AMD's Phenom 9600 Black Edition.

The TLB fix causes an incredible 42FPS performance loss in the Minimum FPS of World In Conflict with the Phenom 9600 Black Edition - you read it right, the TLB fix drops the minimum performance by greater than 50%.

Phenom 9600 Black Edition Review & TLB Fix Investigation

NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler

Anyone who owns a laptop knows how hot they can get. To help remedy that problem manufacturers are now coming out with some well made and thought out solutions. The NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler is touted as the first notebook cooler to feature triple 120mm adjustable fans and a full 3mm aluminum frame. But will it do the job? The NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler is one of many new coolers on the market, and Benchmark Reviews tests to see if it sets itself apart from the crowd.

NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler Review

Western Digital Scorpio 320GB SATA-II 2.5inch Hard Drive Review
OzHardware posted a review on the Western Digital Scorpio 320GB SATA-II 2.5inch Hard Drive

Western Digital have once again pushed the boundaries of size with their latest notebook drive coming in at a massive (for a notebook) 320GB. Coupled with a Serial-ATA-II interface an 8MB cache, it's sure to be a good
performer. We find out.

Western Digital Scorpio 320GB SATA-II 2.5inch Hard Drive Review

Zalman ZM-RS6F USB Surround Sound Headphones Review
ThinkComputers.org posted Zalman ZM-RS6F USB Surround Sound Headphones Review

Getting yelled at by neighbors or family members while gaming late at night? Still want that surround sound experience? Zalman has the solution for you. The Zalman ZM-RS6F USB Surround Sound Headphones will solve your problem. With its easy install USB connection, rather than multiple audio cables, and a compact design for storage and transport, this headset will sure be a good addition to anybody's audio arsenal. Let's take a look to see what else these six channels of sound have to offer.

Zalman ZM-RS6F USB Surround Sound Headphones Review