Leadtek 8800 GT 256MB aka G92 Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Leadtek 8800 GT 256MB video card

There are three important factors that make GeForce 8800 GT a better run for the money. First and foremost, the GPU is manufactured using 65 nm process, thus making it a smaller and cooler chip. The second change involves the way G92 communicates with the rest of the components; PCI Express 2.0 which in my opinion is more of an evolution than revolution (sort of like AGPx4 -> AGPx8). The last thing that has been overlooked when looking at enthusiast SKUs is VP2 or Visual Processor which takes care of HD video decoding.

Leadtek 8800 GT 256MB aka G92 Review

Aeneon XTUNE DDR3-1333 2GB Memory Review
HardwareLogic.com posted Aeneon XTUNE DDR3-1333 2GB Memory Review

While almost every enthusiast who has tinkered with memory knows the name Infineon, few know Infineon's memory division, Qimonda (the #3 DRAM maker in the world), or Qimonda's OEM branch Aeneon (although, again, those familiar with memory ICs, might recognize the name from some pretty good enthusiast kits). Aeneon memory has, until recently, made their mark primarily as a supplier of OEM parts for notebooks and desktops.

Aeneon XTUNE DDR3-1333 2GB Memory Review



Patriot Viper 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-15000 Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of one of the fastest DDR3 kits on the market, the Patriot 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-15000 kit.

This kit of Viper Extreme memory from Patriot is rated at an industry leading DDR3-1866 or 933MHz at timings of 8-8-8-24 with only 1.9v. When we first heard of the possibility of these specifications we thought it sounded like Patriot may have gone a little far with their expectations but the memory is available and here today for us to look at. With such high rated operating frequency, this memory doesn't leave anything back and it should be pretty interesting to see how these modules shake down.

Patriot Viper 2x1GB DDR3 PC3-15000 Review

VisionTek Radeon HD 3850 Review
PC Perspective posted a full review on VisionTek's 3850 offering.

The 3850 simply redefines the midrange at this time. Unlike the previous X1950 boards, the 3850 is actually released well before the competing product from NVIDIA. This gives AMD a very significant lead when it comes to addressing this very important market, and they have gained a lot of traction by releasing it in good numbers before the end of last year.

Currently the 3850 series is well represented with product, and VisionTek has provided a very minimalist yet quality part for its price. Throw in the warranty and support that VisionTek provides, and it certainly is one of the more attractive offerings out there.

VisionTek Radeon HD 3850 Review

Auras SMF-660 TwinW Intel Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted Auras SMF-660 TwinW Intel Heatsink Review

The Auras SMF-660 heatsink is a compact Intel heatsink that weighs just over 400 grams, stands 108mm tall, and hides its lone fan quietly away. If you've been faced with the problem of an ill-fitting processor heatsink for a compact PC chassis, take comfort that sub-150mm tall CPU coolers do indeed exist. Auras ship the SMF-660 heatsink with a 92mm PWM fan that scales in speed from 1200-2100RPM with compatible motherboards.

Auras SMF-660 TwinW Intel Heatsink Review

PNY XLR8 GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB Review
HoHardware evaluate the features, performance, and overclockability of PNY's XLR8 GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphics card.

Like other 512MB GTS cards, the PNY XLR8 GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB is based on the recently released 65nm G92 GPU that features a full 128 stream processors and a 256-bit memory interface. Head on over to the site and check it out...

PNY XLR8 GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB Review

HIS HD 3870 X2 1GB GDDR3 Video Card Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the HIS HD 3870 X2 1GB GDDR3 Video Card

The HIS HD 3870 X2 1GB GDDR3 Video Card is based on two RV670 cores (2xRV670 = R680) which are built using the 55 nanometer manufacturing process and has 1.332 billion transistors. The core speed on this product is 825MHz and the 1GB of GDDR3 256 bit (x2) memory is 1.8GHz DDR. It comes with 640 stream processing units for vertex, pixel and geometry data, 32 texture units, 32 raster operators, the pixel fill rate is 26.4 GPixels/sec and the memory bandwidth is 115.2GB/s. Performance on this Video Card is out of this world!. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

HIS HD 3870 X2 1GB GDDR3 Video Card Review

Thermaltake BlacX USB Hard Drive Docking Station Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Thermaltake BlacX USB Hard Drive Docking Station.

Thermaltake took note of this and created a product that really stood out at the show, a hard drive docking station known as the BlacX. The idea behind this product is so simple and yet, so ingenious that I am shocked that nobody else has thought of it yet. Simply put, the BlacX is a USB 2.0 hot-swappable 2.5" and 3.5" SATA docking station that accepts all hard drives up to 1TB in size.

Thermaltake BlacX USB Hard Drive Docking Station Review

Antec NeoPower 550 Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Antec NeoPower 550 Power Supply

NeoPower is a high efficiency power supply series from Antec, being sold in the past as "HE" (High Efficiency). According to Antec, power supplies from this series have an efficiency of up to 85% (compare to less than 70% on regular power supplies), meaning less power loss – an 85% efficiency means that 85% of the power pulled from the power grid will be converted in power on the power supply outputs and only 15% will be wasted. This translates into less consumption from the power grid (as less power needs to be pulled in order to generate the same amount of power on its outputs), meaning lower electricity bills. Power supplies from this series – currently available on 380 W, 430 W, 500 W, 550 W and 650 W versions –feature a modular cabling system and a standard 80-mm fan on their rear side. We took an in-depth look on the 550 W model and tested to see if it could really deliver its rated 550 W or not.

Antec NeoPower 550 Power Supply Review

SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Gaming mice manufacturers seem to think that more is better, but that's not always the case, sometimes less is better especially when they focus more on the actual performance and the usability of the mouse, rather than added frivolities. SteelSeries has done just that and created a gaming mouse that has a nice balance of performance and features that you'll actually use... so continue on to learn more about my new mouse!

SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator headset Review
Bit-Tech published a review of Razer's Piranha Gaming Communicator headset

"The Razer Piranha is a worthy follow-up to the Razer Barracuda in some regards, though not in others. While the sound performance is clearly above-average at worst and the design is interesting to look at, my experience with the Piranhas turned out to be almost as painful as an encounter with some Pygocentrus nattereri.

The other insurmountable problem to get over with the Piranhas is the staggering cost of the headset -- £53.39 in the UK or $69.99 in the US! At those prices, I'd personally demand a little bit more than the Piranha is offering.

When it comes down it, the Piranha is a half-decent headset with excellent bark, but awful bite and if you're wondering why I'm using a dog-based metaphor instead of a fish-based one then I'm afraid I can't really offer an adequate explanation -- maybe something fishy is going on...

Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator headset Review

OCZ Rally 2 Turbo 4GB Flash Drive Review
I4U NEWS reviews the OCZ Rally 2 Turbo 4GB Flash Drive.

If you are looking for a fast flash drive with lots of storage space the Rally 2 Turbo is a great choice. The drive is also thin enough that it easily fits into a crowded USB hub. OCZ promises lofty read and write speeds for the OCZ Rally 2 Turbo 4GB. The read speed is up to 35MB/s and the write speed is up to 30MB/s. In testing I used HD Tach to test the read and write speeds of the OCZ Rally 2 Turbo 4GB. I saw a read speed of 32.8 MB/s and a write speed of 29.9MB/s, both of which are within a fraction of what OCZ promises speed wise.

OCZ Rally 2 Turbo 4GB Flash Drive Review

CSX Overclocking CEC DDR-2 800 RAM Review (German)
Hardwareoverclock Austria posted a review on the CSX Overclocking CEC DDR-2 800 RAM in German

This kit is made for a cheap system upgrade. More about the performance and overclocking you can find in the review.

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