Thermaltake DuOrb VGA Cooler Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the Thermaltake DuOrb VGA Cooler

The foot print of the DuOrb is much smaller and lighter than the stock heat sink which is always a nice result. And, the DuOrb does look better adding a bit more flash to a pricey graphics card with a somewhat boring stock cooler. Unfortunately, the included video memory sinks are plain gray, aluminum. This doesn't do the cooler justice and steals away a bit of its potential. Matching copper sinks would definitely compliment the DuOrb better and keep the look more balanced. The Thermaltake DuOrb VGA Cooler is otherwise a good performer and would make your 8800 series graphics cards stand out. Due to the limited designs of stock VGA coolers, it's nice to have a better option made from copper. If you need better cooling and your current card configuration just can't keep up, give the DuOrb some consideration.

Thermaltake DuOrb VGA Cooler Review

Patriot Viper Fin Extreme Latency PC2 6400 Review
OCC has published a new review of the Patriot Viper Fin Extreme Latency PC2 6400

When it comes to memory, lower latencies at lower memory speeds usually outperform higher latencies at higher memory clock speeds. In five out of nine benchmark tests the Patriot Viper Fin PC2 6400 performed better than the competition. The things that make these modules attractive are the low latencies at DDR2 800 speeds and the ability of the specially designed heatspreaders to dissipate the heat generated by the modules. In fact, even when pushing 2.5 volts through them the modules were still cool to the touch. Of course, airflow over the modules needs to be present any time you go over 2.3 volts to DDR2 memory. When it came time to overclock the Viper Fin modules I was more than a little skeptical about how well they would scale based on the 2.3 volts requirement for only DDR2 800 speeds. DDR2 840 was a little dissapointing for the 3-4-3 timings the modules are designed to run at, but relaxing the CAS latency caused the Viper Fin modules to push up another 217 FSB. Pretty amazing from a set of DDR2 800 modules.

Patriot Viper Fin Extreme Latency PC2 6400 Review



Zotac GeForce 8800 GT 512MB AMP! Edition Review
Bit-Tech published a review of the Zotac GeForce 8800 GT 512MB AMP! Edition graphics card

There is a lot to like about Zotac's GeForce 8800 GT AMP! Edition -- the heatsink has some subtle improvements that help to keep the temperature comparable with a standard-clocked GeForce 8800 GT at noise levels that are going to be inaudible in a chassis. It's also the fastest GeForce 8800 GT we have tested to date and, from looking around, there doesn't seem to be any 8800 GTs clocked faster than this -- at best, there are equals out on the market. That maybe explains the overclocking problems we encountered.

At these elevated clock speeds, the Zotac GeForce 8800 GT AMP! Edition often rivals the more fully featured GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB in the performance stakes---something it manages to do with just a single slot cooling solution. That's an impressive feat in and of itself.

CCL Online appears to be the only place selling this card at £182.64 (inc. VAT) -- a price point that makes it a worthwhile purchase. Other places have been asking for between £195 and £200 -- at this price, the card is too expensive. The problem is that now you can pick up BFGTech's GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB OC for under £200 (inc. VAT), it's hard to recommend Zotac's GeForce 8800 GT 512MB AMP! Edition if the two are comparably priced.

The reason for this is that the 8800 GTS's superior shader horsepower is likely to outlast the Zotac 8800 GT AMP! Edition's higher fillrates and slightly higher memory bandwidth. That said, the fact that one UK-based retailer is selling this card at a competitive price is a good enough reason to recommend it but on the provision that you don't pay much more than CCL's £182.64 asking price for it.

Of course, the GeForce 8800 GTS's dual slot cooling solution is no good if you've got a case---like a Shuttle XPC---that demands a single slot card. In that scenario, Zotac's GeForce 8800 GT AMP! Edition is a good choice at a higher price, but you'll need to make sure your chassis has enough airflow to keep this card's temperature under control over extended gaming sessions.

Zotac GeForce 8800 GT 512MB AMP! Edition Review

UniBlue ProcessScanner Software Review
Tweaknews.net posted UniBlue ProcessScanner Software Review

This free utility is a good starting point for troubleshooting a slow system or one that is suspected of being infected with a virus or spyware. A quick scan results in a well organized list of all processes running and their associated security threat level. Knowledge is power, and being aware of malicious processes is the first step in preventing future infections and keeping a PC running smoothly.

UniBlue ProcessScanner Software Review

ASUS EAH3870 X2 1GB Review
Elite Bastards posted ASUS EAH3870 X2 1GB review

One area where the two GPUs on R680 do differ from the standard RV670 architecture is in their core and memory clocks. Compared to the 775MHz assigned to a reference Radeon HD 3870, the GPUs on the X2 see their core clock speed boosted up to 825MHz. Conversely, memory clocks go in the opposite direction, with the price of this board being kept down by replacing the 1125MHz clocked GDDR4 RAM seen previously with 1GB of GDDR3 memory (512MB of which is attached to each GPU) clocked at just 900MHz.

With regard to power consumption, the Radeon HD 3870 X2's peak power draw is expected to be just shy of 200 Watts, with its 'light gaming' power management mode rated at drawing 'just' 110 Watts.

ASUS EAH3870 X2 1GB Review

PowerColor HD 3650 512M GDDR3 Xtreme PCS Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the PowerColor HD 3650 512M GDDR3 Xtreme PCS.

Over the last few months, NVIDIA has been enjoying the high-end graphic card market with their current 8800 series. AMD was unable to compete with NVIDIA with their HD 2900 series but the situation is getting better with the introduction of the HD 3800 series. Although AMD is still not able to take the performance crown away from NVIDIA, its latest HD 3850 is performing fairly close and their upcoming card may very well steal the crown away from NVIDIA.

Although AMD was unable to compete with NVIDIA in the enthusiasts market, it is able to compete very well with NVIDIA in the mainstream and budget market. Their latest technology in the HD 3850 has been ported to the mainstream and budget market with the introduction of the HD 3650 and HD 3400 in January 23, 2008 . Today, join us for our first review of the HD3650 as we will take a look at the HD 3650 Xtreme from PowerColor.

PowerColor HD 3650 512M GDDR3 Xtreme PCS Review

Thermalright IFX-14 CPU Cooler Review
Madshrimps posted a review on the Thermalright IFX-14 CPU Cooler

CPU coolers keep growing in size, this monster from Thermalright is proof of that. The Inferno Fire eXtinguisher is a heatsink large enough to accommodate up to three 140mm fans! Furthermore it comes with a separate smaller heatsink which sole purpose is to keep the backside of the CPU socket cool. Will this powerhouse CPU cooler grab first spot in our performance charts? Time to find out!

Thermalright IFX-14 CPU Cooler Review

Asus Silent Knight II CPU Cooler Review
HardwareLogic.com posted a review on the Asus Silent Knight II CPU Cooler

Just as there are two basic types of people, the enthusiast peripheral market is made up of leaders and followers. Not content to mingle among the latter, Asus often leads the pack with innovative designs, and this week we're focusing exclusively on three very different CPU coolers from Asus. Today we get medieval with the Silent Knight II. Will the Silent Knight II prove but deadly against two modern day foes (heat and noise), or simply be found wanting? Pull up a spectator's chair as we get set to joust from within HL's cooling lab.

Asus Silent Knight II CPU Cooler Review

Kingston SD2/8GB SDHC Card Review
ASE Labs posted a review on the Kingston SD2/8GB SDHC Card

The SD2/8GB is an 8GB Class 2 SDHC memory card. Class 2 means that the card writes at (a minimum) of 2MB/s. This is the lowest speed class you can get in SDHC. Don't let that stand in your way; this is an 8GB card after all. Kingston offers a lifetime warranty on all its memory products. You don't have to worry about it breaking, but if it does, you are covered.

Kingston SD2/8GB SDHC Card Review

Outel USB Media Remote Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted Outel USB Media Remote Review

The USB Media Remote is tiny, feature packed including a built-in laser pointer and it fits right inside of a free PCMCIA slot for storage and easy portability. So if you're like me and the majority of laptop owners out there who didn't get a remote with their laptop but want one then I can easily recommend this product, so read on to check it out...

Outel USB Media Remote Review

DisplayLink's USB-to-DVI adapter reviewed
The Tech Report published a review on DisplayLink's USB-to-DVI adapter

Last year, Samsung released a 19" LCD monitor capable of being hooked up via a simple USB connection. To work its magic, the display uses an embedded video chip made by a company called DisplayLink that works like a sort of self-contained graphics processor. That's neat, but what if you already have a spare monitor you'd like to use via USB? Is there a cheaper alternative to coughing up the $300 or so for a USB display? As it turns out, yes there is. DisplayLink's video chip is also available in standalone USB-to-DVI adapters, which allow one to connect any monitor with a resolution up to 1600 x 1200 via USB.

DisplayLink's USB-to-DVI adapter reviewed

Scythe Shuriken SCSK-1000 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted Scythe Shuriken SCSK-1000 Heatsink Review

The Japanese manufacturer Scythe has introduced a low profile, sub-70mm tall heatsink for Intel and AMD processors tailor made for low profile computers. If you've got a low profile PC and are looking for that extra cooling edge, this might be just what the doctor ordered. The Scythe Shuriken (SCSK-1000) heatsink features copper heatpipes, high density stacked aluminum fins, a copper base and a low profile 12mm thick 100mm Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan.

Scythe Shuriken SCSK-1000 Heatsink Review

XFX 8800 GT 256MB XXX Alpha Dog Edition Review
HotHardware.com evaluate the features, performance, and overclockability of the XFX 8800 GT 256MB XXX Alpha Dog Edition.

As is the case with XFX's other XXX Alpha Dog Edition cards, their 256MB GeForce 8800 GT offering ships from the factory with a significantly overclocked GPU and memory. Head on over to the site and check it out...

XFX 8800 GT 256MB XXX Alpha Dog Edition Review

Scythe Ninja and Ninja Mini CPU Coolers Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Scythe Ninja and Ninja Mini CPU Coolers.

Recently we tested the Scythe Ninja and Ninja Mini heatsinks for performance, design, and installation. We present to you our results may surprise you. Scythe has taken an unusual approach to heatsink design and combined outside the cube thinking with traditional design to come up with a heatsink that performs well but has issues. Read our review to find out more.

Scythe Ninja and Ninja Mini CPU Coolers Review

Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote Review
Techgage posted a review of Logitech's latest Harmony remote, called "One".

Logitech's Harmony division have put a lot of of effort into the One, so we put it to the test to see if it all paid off. In addition to the comfortable design and individually contoured buttons, the One features a large LCD screen, support for over 5,000 brands, a stylish charger and a respectable price tag.

Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote Review

E-TEN Glofiish X650 GPS Smartphone Review
TweakTown posted a review on the E-TEN Glofiish X650 GPS Smartphone

The front of the X650 is home to a 2.8-inch 640x480 LCD display which can display 65k colours, and this is the first of the upgrades compared to the X600. This is definitely a step above most other Windows Mobile 6 Professional devices and something we hope other manufacturers will follow suit on.

The integrated GPS sports a SiRF Star III chipset which is one of the most popular on the market, and it also supports TMC in those countries where it’s available. This is thanks to the built in FM radio, yet another feature rarely seen in Windows Mobile devices.

E-TEN Glofiish X650 GPS Smartphone Review

mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb iPod Dock Review
OCC has published a new review of the mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb iPod Dock

Lastly, there are six included dock plates. In the picture below, from top-left to bottom-right, these plates can be put onto the Orb to connect an iPod Nano, iPod Photo, 60g iPod Video, iPod Mini, 30g iPod Video, and 3g iPods. Pretty much, if you have an iPod with a dock connector, there is a plate for it. These are easily interchangeable, requiring no tools.

mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb iPod Dock Review

Aluratek ADMPF311F 11-inch Digital Photo Frame Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Aluratek ADMPF311F 11-inch Digital Photo Frame.

If you are looking for a large screen digital photo frame that can be wall mounted or stand on a table, the Aluratek 11-inch digital photo frame is worth a look. The frame has a built-in card reader that supports CF, MS, SD, MMC, and XD format memory cards. Supported file formats include JPEG, MPEG, AVI, MP3, BMP, and WMA. A high speed USB port is also built-in. A wireless remote control is included to allow control of the images and video on the frame.

Aluratek ADMPF311F 11-inch Digital Photo Frame Review

Anycom Bluetooth Solar Powered Handsfree Car-Kit SCK-1 Review
Futurelooks has posted a review on the Anycom Bluetooth Solar Powered Handsfree Car-Kit SCK-1

The Solar Bluetooth Car Kit from Anycom is actually quite a creative product, because — as you can probably guess — it comes equipped with a solar panel, effectively branding itself as a “green” solution for anyone who wants to talk without having something attached to their ear. By harnessing the power of the sun, the Anycom unit has no negative impact on the environment. Well, other than the manufacturing process and all the juice that has to be generated to keep your cell phone alive and ringing.

Anycom Bluetooth Solar Powered Handsfree Car-Kit SCK-1 Review

SOYO 47-Inch LCD 1080p HDTV MT-SYXRT4791AB Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the SOYO 47-Inch LCD 1080p HDTV MT-SYXRT4791AB

Don't let anyone have you believe that High Definition Televisions are the future. A more correct statement is that HDTV's are the present, the here and now, and have already been around for a few years. Unfortunately, not everyone is up to speed, and some are going to be very surprised by the changes in store ahead. You see, by the time this article is published there will be exactly one year remaining until D-Day hits and the transition to an all-digital terrestrial broadcast begins. In past articles Benchmark Reviews gave you specific instructionson how to survive this digital transition, which offered a guide on how to smartly buy your first HDTV. However, in this article we test one of the better alternatives for step-up consumers who want to enjoy full high-definition content without falling into the money pit. Benchmark Reviews has cleared a space atop the entertainment center to inspect the SOYO MT-SYXRT4791AB 47-Inch LCD 1080p Widescreen HDTV in this performance review.

SOYO 47-Inch LCD 1080p HDTV MT-SYXRT4791AB Review

Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS Review
The TechZone has posted a review of the Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS.

All in all, the Garmin nuvi 250 is an excellent option for someone looking for an affordable GPS option that doesn't come loaded with unnecessary bells and whistles like Bluetooth and MP3 playback. It does have a picture viewer and an SD card slot, though, and both can come in handy sometimes.

Garmin Nuvi 250 GPS Review

GMC K1 Muse MediaCentre Mid Tower Review
XtremeComputing posted GMC K1 Muse MediaCentre Mid Tower Review

The Muse K1 case from GMC is so feature packed that it has made for my longest review yet, and even after this review there are still features of the case left un-shown. Before reviewing this case I wasn’t so keen on it. But since I have used it, it has really grown on me. The extensive feature set surprised me time after time, and I was pleasantly surprised on more than one occasion when I would enter a different mode on the software and find a new use for the buttons and display on the front of the case.

GMC K1 Muse MediaCentre Mid Tower Review

NZXT Rogue SSF chassis Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the NZXT Rogue SSF chassis

NZXT released their first SSF chassis under the name Rogue. Quite an interesting name as is has several meanings, in biology however Rogue equals "a usually inferior organism, esp. a plant, varying markedly from the normal". I think it's safe to apply that description to the chassis we are testing today. A chassis that for the bigger part is a aluminum chassis guaranteeing optimal cooling, low noise levels and since it's NZXT .. looks to die for. But is it any good ?

NZXT Rogue SSF chassis Review

Intel's Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor Review
bit-tech published a review of Intel's Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor

To be frank, there's not really much to say because this puppy is a monster, but one that comes dripped in bling for a high price. With Intel dominating the high end it can charge precisely what it wants for its "enthusiast" Extreme Edition parts. "Enthusiast"? No. More money than sense and an ego to fill? Yes.

Anyone who owns one of these and doesn't drive a Ferrari to work won't have bought one - this CPU is merely a technical demo and a marketing exercise for Intel (and its partners) to flex its muscles after AMD's lukewarm attempt at competing. This CPU, while oh-so-awesome in its technology and its performance, is an economic travesty for the consumer. It's exactly the reason why we need adequate competition, and in that respect, it's like the graphics card market, for example. It's not Intel's fault, it's simple economics - supply and demand.

Any *real* "enthusiast" looking for QX9770 performance will be looking at the Core 2 Quad Q9450 with its identical 8x multiplier and rubbing their thighs in anticipation of a quick and dirty overclock from 1,333MHz (333MHz) to 1,600MHz (400MHz) front side bus. It's much the same conclusion of every Intel Core 2 Extreme Edition processor review - if you can get this kind of performance, by whatever means necessary, you will have to strap down your case because it's going to fly!

So while this CPU as a product is unattainable and too expensive, the way the Penryn architecture scales performance with clock speed clearly warrants considerable respect.

Intel's Core 2 Extreme QX9770 processor Review

Kingston HyperX KHX14400D2K2/2G DDR3-1800 (2x1GB) Review
OCW posted a review on the Kingston HyperX KHX14400D2K2/2G DDR3-1800 (2x1GB) memory

Kingston, the life time warranty ram maker delivers its DDR3-1800 memory modules for the P35, X38, X48 boards that features the low voltage DDR3. We managed to loan a pair of 1GB to test it on the Gigabyte P35T-DQ6.

This pair of modules model KHX1440DK2/2G is rated at PC3-14400 or DDR3-1800. There are 3 different SPD timings for this module ranging from CAS 7 to CAS 10. As you are probably aware, when operating at higher frequencies, we have to run at a higher CAS latency. In this case, at DDR3-1800, it actually runs the modules at CAS 10, 10, 10, 31, 2T. The module is rated 1.9v.

In the next few pages, we take a look at the benchmarks of the modules as compared to a pair of Samsung that runs at CAS 8 DDR3-1333. WE will be able to see if the modules, when paired with a QX9770 will improve with running at DDR3-1600.

Kingston HyperX KHX14400D2K2/2G DDR3-1800 (2x1GB) Review

Corsair TX750W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Corsair TX750W Power Supply

TX750W belongs to the latest power supply series from Corsair, TX. It is the power supply with the highest wattage from Corsair today – rated at 50º C, by the way, which is great – and also the only one featuring four power connectors for video cards – even the 650 W model from TX series doesn't have four connectors. Another technical feature of this new series is the use of a single high current +12 V rail instead of several virtual rails with lower currents – units from their HX series have three virtual rails, but models from their VX series also feature a single +12V rail. It doesn't feature a modular cabling system like HX series, but it has a 140-mm fan, high efficiency and active PFC. Let's take an in-depth look inside this power supply and see if it can truly deliver its rated power.

Corsair TX750W Power Supply Review

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 45nm Wolfdale CPU Review
Madshrimps posted Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 45nm Wolfdale CPU Review

We take a closer look at the fastest dual core CPU from Intel, the E8500, dubbed Wolfdale, is manufactured at 45nm which translates in low power usage and excellent potential for overclocking. We compare the performance of this newcomer to a 65nm Core 2 Duo and overclock past the limit using LN2. Read on to find out if we froze the Wolf!

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 45nm Wolfdale CPU Review