Tech ARP posted rev. 3.3 of their Desktop CPU Comparison Guide

Currently covering 590 desktop CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 18 different specifications for each and every CPU!

Here are the updates:-

- Added the AMD Athlon FX-70, FX-72 & FX-74 processors.
- Added the Intel Core 2 Quad QX6600 processor.
- Added the Maximum Current & Maximum Temp. specifications for
Intel Core 2 Extreme processors.
- Corrected the Level 3 Cache specifications for AMD K6-III
series.
- Corrected the Level 2 Cache & Core specifications for Intel
Core 2 Duo E6320 & E6420.
- Total CPUs : 590

Desktop CPU Comparison Guide Rev. 3.3

XSReviews has reviewed the SteelPad S&S mousemat

SteelSeries concentrate on creating the best peripherals with the gamer in mind. We've tested many of their products, including their entire range of headsets, but today I have their SteelPad S&S touted as 'probably the best hard plastic gaming surface in the world'. Lets see...

SteelPad S&S mousemate review



PC Stats posted an Asus P5N32-SLI Premium nForce 590 SLI Motherboard Review

In this review PCSTATS is testing out an Intel motherboard based on an nVidia chipset slightly older than the nForce 680i, but it's still wickedly fast. The Asus P5N32-SLI Premium is an nVIDIA nForce 590 SLI Intel Edition motherboard. The nForce 590 SLI Intel Edition chipset supports all Socket 775 processors from the lowly Celeron D to the Pentium 4/D/XE and of course Intel's flagship Core 2 Duo/Quad/Extreme Edition CPU (FSB 533/800/1066MHz).

Asus P5N32-SLI Premium nForce 590 SLI Motherboard Review

PC Stats posted a HEC Zephyr 650W Power Supply Review

The Zephyr line is HEC's high end series of power supply. It has achieved both ATi CrossFire and nVIDIA SLI certification. That itself should tell you that HEC power supplies are pretty good. The Zephyr 650 model is HEC's flagship power supply, and it comes in a cool dark chrome finish,. The HEC Zephyr 650 pumps out a maximum of 650W of power, and that is sufficient for most enthusiast-level PCs.

HEC Zephyr 650W Power Supply Review

MBReviews posted their first impressions of Vista Ultimate

Microsoft wants your first impression to be "Wow" when you experience the Aero interface. I have to say that initially this was indeed the
impression I had. The Aero interface is gorgeous with the menu transparency, available color palette, icon resolution and quality and much much more. This isn't to say there weren't a few things that irked me.

Vista Ultimate First Thoughts

WindowsAtoZ.com posted a review on the HP Photosmart D7360

HP has always been known for its inkjet printers and they've always been really nice. They have just released their latest inkjet photo printer, the Photosmart D7360. WindowsAtoZ.com's editors took a look at it and gave a full review to see if it lives up to its reputation.

HP Photosmart D7360 Review

TheTechLounge posted their experience with the Logitech VX Revolution

I bought the Logitech VX Revolution when I purchased my MacBook in the final days of 2006. I needed a notebook mouse and I'm extremely picky when it comes to pointer lag from wireless mice. The first wireless mouse I ever found to be better than a wired was the Logitech MX1000, which I can still tell has insanely small amounts of lag, but it is so close to a wired connection I can't complain. The VX Revolution, on the other hand, is the first wireless mouse I have ever used which feels so responsive that I would never be able to tell the difference between it, and a wired version (if a wired VX Revolution existed). I haven't used the MX Revolution, which is the desktop version of this mouse (with a couple more features), but I must say, the VX is the best [insert random expletive here] mouse I have ever used. Even though it's built for portability, I could easy replace my MX1000 with the VX as my desktop mouse any day.

My experience with the Logitech VX Revolution

XYZ Computing posted a Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard Review

The diNovo Edge is actually the third keyboard in the diNovo line. After the first one got so much attention Logitech decided to make some tweaks to it and address a few of the problems, like the poorly chosen mouse, and released a follow-up product. The diNovo Media Desktop Laser changed the color and bumped up the price by $50, but also upgraded to a MX Laser mouse and Bluetooth connectivity. The Edge is the first diNovo keyboard to be part of Logitech's Advanced Peripherals line. These are high-end components whose goal is to match style with serious performance. This by itself does not tell us much about the keyboard, but we know that is has been promoted to the same category of items as Logitech's acclaimed Z-10 speakers and MX Revolution mouse.

SteelSteries is basically filling in their SteelSound lineup. They started with the high-end 5H ($99.95) and the 5H USB ($119.95) and now added the 3H ($49.95) and the 4H ($69.95). This rounds out their audio offerings and gives consumers some less expensive price points to work with.

Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard Review

Virtual-Hideout posted a GIGABYTE 3D Rocket II CPU Cooler Review

CPU coolers come and CPU coolers go, but only a select few really leave an impression on us. The GIGABYTE 3D Rocket II is one of those big impression makers. The Dual Rocket Airflow Design Fan Duct provides better performance and a silent environment. The 3D Rocket II may not be the first to use 2 fans on a CPU cooling device, but it's the first one that I know of that uses one of its fans to blow air down over the CPU and surrounding components. The cooler itself consists of 4 heatpipes, a copper base, and large aluminum fins, along with a Linear fan speed control that can mount in a free PCI bracket or upfront in a 3.5" bay.

GIGABYTE 3D Rocket II CPU Cooler Review

I4U NEWS reviews Viewsonic VX2245wm 22" LCD Display with iPod Dock

What really sets the Viewsonic VX2245wm 22" LCD apart from the other displays in the size and price class is the integrated iPod dock. The sound quality with the iPod dock is decent, you won't mistake it for a high-end home stereo, but it does sound good. It is undeniably convenient to be able to dock and charge your iPod right on your display and if you are into downloading movies and TV shows to your iPod, you will love this display.

Viewsonic VX2245wm 22" LCD Display with Apple iPod Dock Review

ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the SilverStone LC14MC HTPC Case

When you are building a home theatre PC there are many things to consider when choosing a case. You want it to look appealing, it needs to have easy to access USB ports for easy file transfers, you want some type of LCD/VFD display, and maybe some controls on the font. Well the SilverStone LC14MCE has all of those features, plus an included IR receiver and officially licensed Windows Media Center remote. There really is not much more you could ask for. So let's take a look...

SilverStone LC14MC HTPC Case Review

The TechZone reviews the Thermaltake Mozart HTPC Case.

What separates the Mozart from other HTPC cases is its ability to handle full size ATX motherboards and power supplies, while still being able to fit nicely on an audio/video rack. The Mozart measures 170 x 430 x 452 mm, with a two tone aluminum front panel that looks more like audio/video
equipment than computer case. This AV feel is enhanced by the use of stylist gold-plated foot stands and view window for the optional Media Lab VFD display.

Thermaltake Mozart HTPC Case Review

XtremeComputing posted a review on the Silverstone CFP51 4x HDD to 3x 5.25 bay cage

today we will be looking at something different from the normal from Silverstone and that's the Silverstone CFP51k, what is the CFP51 you may ask, well it's a HDD to 5.25 adaptor with a difference. The CFP51 is designed to take up to 4 HDD's inside while keeping the actual bay usage down to 3. This makes this ideal for those who want to mod, or just for those seeking extra HDD space in larger cases

Silverstone CFP51 4x HDD to 3x 5.25 bay cage Review

HEXUS posted a shootout between 8800 GTX video cards from ECS and OCZ

We have two GTX cards from unlikely sources. OCZ - the company normally associated with system memory and PSUs - has rekindled its graphics-card lineup by introducing an 8-series card; 5 generations on from its last GeForce SKU. ECS has also signed up to the green team and is launching a top-to-bottom lineup of GeForce SKUs, so it made sense to request the very best in the range.

Shootout at the 8800 GTX Corall: ECS vs OCZ