Here a roundup of todays hardware reviews:

- Thermaltake Max 5G Dual LED Fan USB 3.0 Drive Case Review
- AMD Fusion vs Intel Atom: Clash of the Integrations
- Intel 510 Series 250GB SSDs Reviewed in RAID 0
- NZXT Bunker USB Locking Device Video Review
- Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD Review
- Thermaltake Level 10 GT Modular Case Review
- ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 & M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 Motherboards Review
- Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid CPU Cooler Review
- Mushkin Enhanced Joule 800W Power Supply Review
- Koribo Leira, Vivar and Mini Keyboard Roundup
- Asus Crosshair IV Extreme AMD 890FX Motherboard Review
- Nexus Prominent 5 Case Review



Thermaltake Max 5G Dual LED Fan USB 3.0 Drive Case Review
Everything USB posted a review on the Thermaltake Max 5G USB 3.0 Drive Case

Not that long ago I looked at the Thermaltake BlacX 5G docking station and walked away fairly impressed; or at least impressed enough that when asked I readily agreed to look at the Thermaltake Max 5G. Thermaltake Max 5G has basically all the features of the BlacX 5G (2.5" and 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s hard drive compatibility with USB 3.0 controller chip) but is an enclosure with a twist: dual 80mm fans for cooling! So for you readers who don't like docking stations and are looking for an active cooled USB 3.0 enclosure is the Thermaltake Max 5G "the one" for you? Read on to find out in my full review.

The Verdict:
With its dual 80mm fans and ASMedia controller the Thermaltake Max 5G is certainly a very capable performer. The only issue that you may not like about it is the fact that it made entirely from plastic; if owning a plastic enclosure is not a problem, then this one deserves a long hard look.

The Good:
+ Active cooling keeps even hot running hard drives cool
+ LEDs can be turned on and off
+ Simple easy to locking mechanism
+ Low speed (800rpm) fans are very quiet
+ Easy to replace the fans if they die (just need 2 pin header for them)
+ 3 years of warranty

The Bad:
- Removal of hex bolts is a tedious task
- Only metal in the enclosure is the mesh on the sides
- While easy, the locking mechanism for the hard drive is less than "robust"

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AMD Fusion vs Intel Atom: Clash of the Integrations
InsideHW.com has compared ASUS E35 M1-M PRO Atom based and Gigabyte GA-D525TUD Fusion based motherboards

It’s the factual state of affairs that integration is our imminent future, reinforced every day through announcements and presentation of various new technologies. The lack of upgrade options is something that we seem to be willing to renounce in order to get complete and efficient solutions. Intel’s latest CPU series has reduced overclocking to a lower level, thus announcing the direction that new products and technologies are about to take. Consequently, the hotly anticipated AMD Fusion, the first in the line of entirely integrated solutions, has finally reached us, in the form of ASUS E35 M1-M PRO model, carrying the currently strongest Zacate APU...

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Intel 510 Series 250GB SSDs Reviewed in RAID 0
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Intel 510 Series 250GB SSDs in RAID 0

Intel really kicked the SSD world in high gear when they released their X-25 series of drives last year. Their performance was the benchmark that all other drives were measured against for quite some time. Many have wondered what Intel would bring to the table in 2011. The time is finally here and Intel sent us over a pair of their new 510 Series 250GB drives to have a look at their performance. Take a look to see how they matched up with the new SandForce SATA 6Gbps drives.

So how did Intel do this round? Very good actually. Having used a few of the Marvell controlled drives before, we had an idea of what to expect although we knew that Intel was bringing their own firmware. Obviously, they brought their 'A' game when they designed the firmware because their 510 Series performed better than any Marvell drive we have tested. If this is just a mid-level product until their own high-end controller is ready for action, we can't wait to see what that's going to give us in terms of performance...

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NZXT Bunker USB Locking Device Video Review
Futurelooks checked out the NZXT Bunker USB Locking Device Video Review

It’s a shame that devices like these have to exist. But we know that scumbags like to steal things at LAN parties and that’s why NZXT created the Bunker which is a USB peripheral locking device that installs easily in one of your 5.25 drive bays. In addition to adding four more USB 2.0 ports, the bunker provides a bit of theft deterrence for your USB connected peripherals like your keyboard and mouse. Check out the video above for everything you wanted to know about it.

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Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD display

Part desktop display and part HDTV, the Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is an attractive 24-inch hybrid monitor that won't break the bank. Geared towards users with space constraints, it delivers good HD imagery and sharp text, but it has tinting and uniformity issues.

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Thermaltake Level 10 GT Modular Case Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Thermaltake Level 10 GT Modular Case

Thermaltake set the computer case world on its ear in 2009, when it introduced the amazing Level 10 computer case. Designed in collaboration with BMW, the Level 10's unique design, with separate compartments hung from the side of a central "spine", was unlike anything anyone had ever seen before. But so was its price, at $800.00. The high price kept it out of retail stores and also kept sales low. The Level 10 GT attempts to incorporate some of the features and style of the original Level 10 at a lower price that's still at the high end of the mainstream case market. Benchmark Reviews takes a look at this latest salvo in the "case wars."

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ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 & M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 Motherboards Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review on the ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 and M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 AM3 motherboards.

AMD has made it a point of marketing to concentrate upon adding value to certain price segments and their supporting motherboard manufacturers have really caught on. Today we will be taking a look at two products which take this mantra to heart: the sub-$110 ASUS M4A88TD-M/USB3 and M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3. Both use the 880G/SB850 chipset combination and are looking to offer consumers a broad range of features for a budget friendly price.

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Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Antec Kuhler H2O 620 Liquid CPU Cooler

The Antec Kuhler H2O 620 CPU Cooler is one of the newest offerings in self contained liquid CPU cooling with zero maintenance. The technologies of the Antec Kuhler H2O 620 would have been available only in the highest priced enthusiast coolers a short time ago, but Antec is now delivering them in an affordable, easy to install and maintain unit. The Kuhler H2O 620 offers all of the benefits of liquid cooling, including lowered CPU and component temperatures without the complications typically associated with liquid cooling.

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Mushkin Enhanced Joule 800W Power Supply Review
OCC has published a review on the Mushkin Enhanced Joule 800W Power Supply

The Mushkin Enhanced Joule 800W power supply proved to be a very capable power supply following the OCC power supply testing methodology. The power supply itself is really hard to fault; satisfactory build quality, good DC voltage load regulation and very low AC noise/ripple in combination with high efficiency are everything the enthusiast needs in a power supply.

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Koribo Leira, Vivar and Mini Keyboard Roundup
Neoseeker posted Koribo Leira, Vivar and Mini Keyboard Roundup

We're taking a look at a trio of keyboards from Koribo, a relatively unheard of name in the input devices market. Their Leira, Vivar and Mini keyboards feature built-in solutions for mouse control ranging from touchpads to trackballs, and are designed for the HTPC and media center markets. One of them even works with the Xbox 360. Hit the link to see what we made of these distinctly shaped keyboard/mouse devices in our latest review

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Asus Crosshair IV Extreme AMD 890FX Motherboard Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Asus Crosshair IV Extreme AMD 890FX Motherboard

One of the unfortunate consequences of AMD's inability to match Intel's performance at the ultra high-end of the CPU market over the past few years is that there's been a substantial decline in the number of high-end AMD motherboards. NewEgg presently stocks just two AMD motherboards in the $200-$300 price range compared to 36 Intel products. That's not to imply that you have to pay $200 or more for a quality motherboard but it clearly implies that when motherboard manufacturers are thinking about enthusiasts, they're also thinking about Santa Clara. With one exception.

Both of the $200+ AMD boards are built by Asus and the company recently sent us its top-end AMD offering. The motherboard's retail price point of $299 dwarfs anything else anyone offers in an AMD flavor these days, but Asus has packed the Crosshair IV Extreme with every goody you can think of...

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Nexus Prominent 5 Case Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Nexus Prominent 5 Case

The Prominent 5 is a mid-tower case from Nexus targeted to users looking forward to build a quiet PC. Let's take a look at it.

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