Rosewill Conqueror Case Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Rosewill Conqueror Case

A mid-tower chassis is a happy medium between a full tower and a mini ATX tower. These types of computer towers are easier to move around, generally lighter, and also can house large computer components without sacrificing airflow our computer components may need to help them stay cool.

Searching for a chassis to house all of our computer components is difficult, especially when our needs require the use of a smaller chassis design. These types of chassis have to be both rugged, to allow enough room to accommodate larger computer components, and provide enough air flow to keep those computer components cool. Also, it doesn't hurt to be stylish. Today, I am going to look at one of these types of mid-tower chassis from Rosewill. Let's step inside and take a peek at the Conqueror chassis, shall we?

Rosewill Conqueror Case Review

OCZ Throttle 16gb eSATA Flash Drive Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the OCZ Throttle 16gb eSATA Flash Drive

Yes, another USB drive review, why sort of, but not really, but then again yes it is? Confused? Well what I have for review today is the OCZ Throttle 16gb Flash Drive, it has both USB and eSATA connections on it for blazing fast transfer speeds. The Throttle is a sleek black flash drive that is a bit larger than most out there today, but that's because of the eSATA connection on the end, it also has a mini-USB connection as well that can be used for standard USB transfer or additional power for the eSATA port.

OCZ Throttle 16gb eSATA Flash Drive Review



ASUS Xonar Essence STX PCI Express sound card review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the ASUS Xonar Essence STX PCI Express sound card

From left to right, we find that the Essence STX carries analogue outputs for left and right speakers via RCA outputs (with an RCA to 3.5mm jack adapter provided with the board) - If you're using analogue speakers, that means you'll only be able to produce two-channel audio from the Essence STX. Moving on, we then find the card's headphone output and line-in jacks, both of which use 6.3mm jacks (with one gold-plated 6.3mm-3.5mm adapter provided as part of the STX's bundle), and an SPDIF output with support for both coaxial and TOSlink connectivity, and allowing for multi-channel audio via Dolby Digital encoding.

ASUS Xonar Essence STX PCI Express sound card review

Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+ Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+ Motherboard

The GA-MA790GP-DS4H is an unusual board in that it works both as an enthusiast overclocking platform and a meek desktop platform. The board has extensive support for overclocking but includes features like an integrated HD3300 GPU and SidePort connected GPU memory to enable HD video playback. Today, we'll test the integrated GPU along with some beefier discrete GPUs and overclock Phenom II further than we have before....

Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+ Motherboard Review

Thecus N4100 Pro Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Thecus N4100 Pro

The Thecus N4100 Pro is a relatively low cost four bay NAS. It features basically all features the other models do and promises high performance. Where is the catch? We tested the N4100 to find out.

Thecus N4100 Pro Review

ATI Budget GFX Overview
Driverheaven posted an overview on ATI budget graphics cards

As our readers already know, XFX are new to the ATI game however we
have already had the chance to look at a range of their new products and today we are going to take a look at their 4830 and 4350 alongside Sapphire's 4670 Ultimate.

This should give us a small overview of what you can achieve by buying an ATI card in the sub 100 market, a largely contested area with a plethora of products that can confuse consumers. With so many differences even among similar models it is important to take a look at what sort of features and performance you can expect from different price points. This is not a "head to head" article but an overview of expected performance from specific settings within each price bracket.

ATI Budget GFX Overview

BlackBerry Storm Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the BlackBerry Storm touch screen cell phone

Over the years, Research in Motion's (R.I.M.'s) BlackBerry cell phone has developed a wide following, especially of business users. The BlackBerry keyboard is one of the most loved features of the BlackBerry. Now, however, under competitive pressure from the iPhone and other touch screen cell phones, RIM has decided to create a version of the BlackBerry with a touch screen rather than their traditional BlackBerry keypad. They have also included additional special features. The result is the BlackBerry Storm. We took a look to see how if the Storm could become a formable opponent for the iPhone and/or a working force in the BlackBerry corral.

BlackBerry Storm Review

XTracPads Ripper XXL Mouse Pad Review
Verdis Reviews posted a review on the XTracPads Ripper XXL Mouse Pad

After reviewing their Pro Pad, Christopher from XTracPads has been kind enough to send over another mouse pad for review. This time it's the other end of the spectrum with a massive pad - the Ripper XXL which not only offers greater space for mouse movement but also encompasses the keyboard and pretty much everything on your desk. Let's crack on and see how it performs.

XTracPads Ripper XXL Mouse Pad Review

Palit GeForce GTS 250 2GB Graphics Card Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Palit GeForce GTS 250 2GB Graphics Card

We recently saw Palit announce that they would be offering the GTS 250 in three forms, 512MB, 1GB and the model we have here today, 2GB. I have to say, this amount of memory sounds quite excessive for a graphics card that barely makes it into the higher end spectrum of the market.

Today we'll be having a look at the Palit GTS 250 against a number of cards. The main card we want to compare it against is the Galaxy GTS 250, which while carrying a clock speed a few MHz lower than the Palit in both the shader and core department, the main difference is the fact that we see an extra 1GB of memory on the latter card.

Palit GeForce GTS 250 2GB Graphics Card Review

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R Ultra Durable 3 Motherboard Review
Futurelooks checks out one of GIGABYTE's fancy new X58 boards

Back in January while attending CES, I took the opportunity to visit GIGABYTE’s demo suite and meet the new team. This was one of the better highlights of attending simply because they’ve made some great strides over the last two years becoming the fastest growing motherboard manufacturer among the enthusiasts. This is largely in part to their commitment to the enthusiast community.

GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R Ultra Durable 3 Motherboard Review

Super Talent The Godfather 16GB USB Flash Drive Review
OCC has published a new review on the Super Talent The Godfather 16GB USB Flash Drive

The Godfather USB flash drive has a really nice design. The Godfather written in red on black really gives it a gangster style. Furthermore, its sturdy rubber casing will protect it from any impact. Despite this thick envelope, the thumb drive is still very small; It can even be used as a keychain. For the fans of the film, a collection of quotes and still images is included in the drive, in four different languages. In our benchmarking suite, it won almost every test. It seemed the gun hidden in the washroom was of great use. Its opponents were easily eliminated, each with two bullets in the head. That nice thumb drive is sold for a mere $35, whereas other models on the market are sold for
more than $50. This is what I call "an offer one can't refuse

Super Talent The Godfather 16GB USB Flash Drive Review

ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard

Of the computing marketplace, there are always niches to fill. Sure, the budget user has their darling and the enthusiast simply empties their wallet, but what ever happens to those users who want something eclectic, that has certain features, but not others - often things that are in no way offered by a chipset, motherboard, or manufacturer. Call me crazy, but it seems that for the bulk of it, the engineers of ASRock take delight in producing an uncommon product. Whether it's a 945 board that fully supported SLI, a 680i board that sported 45nm CPUs, or the simply odd layout of their backplate, ASRock's boards are always eye-catching, to say the least. Though there are reviews of their products in the month coming, what we'll have to settle for today is the 740i - a motherboard that offers a thick feature set for the Intel platform, at a reasonable price. Let's dive in.

ASRock N7AD-SLI Motherboard Review

NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse Review
PureOverclock posted a review on the NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse

Today we're looking at the NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse, a sleek rodent that shows great promise in a very competitive market segment. With a nice feature set, range of buttons, and a straightforward setup, it's a no-nonsense solution for those who don't like things complicated or fussy.

NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse Review

Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 850W Power Supply Review
Hi Tech Legion has released a new article on the Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 850W Power Supply

The Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 850 Watt power supply has been built with the latest in power supply circuitry and industrial grade components. With specifications such as 87%+ efficiency, power protection and the performance needed for today's demanding computers, the Toughpower line of power supplies have made their competition 'power down'. Going into this review, I thought I had a solid 750 watt power supply, and boy was I wrong - the Thermaltake Toughpower 850 lived up to its name and put mine to shame. I have always known Thermaltake to produce quality products but unfortunately, I have never owned one.

Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 850W Power Supply Review

ASUS EAH4550 Radeon HD 4550 Half-Height Videocard Review
PC Stats posted a review on the ASUS EAH4550 Radeon HD 4550 Half-Height Videocard

The ASUS EAH4550 is a half-height entry level videocard suitable for
small form-factor, book size and home theatre PCs users that desperately want a dedicated HDMI jack on the cheap. To be frank, the only reason PCSTATS is devoting pixels to this $50 dollar, PCI Express videocard is because it offers very affordable HDMI video and audio which is fully HDCP compliant. That's something a DVI-to-HDMI adaptor will not do. Not everyone can afford $600 monster videocards after all.

ASUS EAH4550 Radeon HD 4550 Half-Height Videocard Review

SuperTalent Luxio 64GB AES-256 Encrypted USB Drive Review
PC Stats takes a look at the SuperTalent Luxio 64GB AES-256 Encrypted USB Drive

PCSTATS has discovered a software flaw that makes it possible to
circumvent AES-256 bit encryption by simply typing in an incorrect password six times in a row. For this Supertalent Luxio 64GB USB drive, any encrypted
partition set to between 33GB to 64GB size is then completely accessible. Total time - 10 seconds. Tools needed - none. Read the full review on Supertalent's Luxio 64GB USB drive right here on PCSTATS.

SuperTalent Luxio 64GB AES-256 Encrypted USB Drive Review

GeForce GTX 260 or RADEON HD 4870 1024MB
iXBT Labs posted a comparison review between GeForce GTX 260 and RADEON HD 4870 1024MB

In this review we'll try to find out what graphics card to choose, if you have about $300 to spend and cannot afford a High-End product for $500 or more.

GeForce GTX 260 or RADEON HD 4870 1024MB

Gelid GC1 Thermal Paste Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Gelid GC1 Thermal Paste

Since the dawn of computers the need for better T.I.M. (Thermal Interfacing Material) has become just as important as our individual computer components. Companies are constantly trying to find ways on making this T.I.M. perform better, last longer, require no time for curing.

GELID Solutions GC1 has proven that it not only performs very well, it is easy to apply, and it also requires no curing time. Let's take a look at Gelid's Thermal Interfacing Material, the GC1.

Gelid GC1 Thermal Paste Review