Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:

- HIS Radeon HD 6990 Crossfire Review
- Kingston Genesis 4GB DDR3 2133MHz Review
- Thermaltake V9 BlacX Edition Case Review
- ZALMAN Z9 Mid Tower PC Case Review
- Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Ultraportable Review
- Coolermaster & Corsair 700-750W 80+ Gold PSU Shoot-out
- Corsair TX 750W V2 Power Supply Review
- RAZER Anansi Expert MMO Gaming Keyboard Review
- Samsung DualView TL205 Review
- BIOSTAR TP67XE Intel LGA 1155 Sandy Bridge Motherboard Review
- Corsair SP2200 2.1 PC Speaker System Review
- Akasa Venom CPU Cooler Review
- Thermaltake Dasher vs. Mionix Propus 380 Mousepad Review
- Roccat Kova+ Mouse Review
- Zalman ZM-F4 135mm Ultra Quiet Fan Review
- Zalman CNPS5X CPU Cooler Review
- OCZ RevoDrive X2 240GB PCIe SSD Review
- Toshiba Satellite C655D AMD E-240 Fusion APU Notebook Review
- NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler Review
- XFX speak to KitGuru about HD6990 warranty support
- Logisys MS6801 Wireless Notebook Mouse Review
- HP ProLiant MicroServer Review
- Lite-On eNAU608 External Slim USB DVD/CD Writer Review
- Dragon Age II GPU & CPU Performance Test



HIS Radeon HD 6990 Crossfire Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the HIS Radeon HD 6990 Crossfire

In this article we'll be looking at an actual retail sample flown in with the speed of light by HIS technology. The card itself is 100% reference with a HIS sticker on it, as such many segments of this review will be similar to the reference review.

With one distinct difference, since we have two cards .. we can also look into CrossfireX performance, that's right .. four GPUs dominating your games. Will it be worth it ? Check out the full review right here

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Kingston Genesis 4GB DDR3 2133MHz Review
Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Kingston Genesis 4GB DDR3 2133MHz Review

With the adjustment to the P67 platform Kingston have followed suit and brought a LGA1155 specific kit to the table. Does it stack up against it's predecessor?

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Thermaltake V9 BlacX Edition Case Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the Thermaltake V9 BlacX Edition Case

When I first got an opportunity to look at an example of Thermaltake's V9 series, I was less than impressed. This new BlacX entry has some nicely executed features and displays very good cooling numbers. However, the interior design is definitely getting long in the tooth and, frankly wasn't that good to start with. The chassis itself is thin and flimsy, cable management is virtually non-existent and the expansion card tool-free clips are, in word, horrible.

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ZALMAN Z9 Mid Tower PC Case Review
TechwareLabs posted a review on the ZALMAN Z9 Mid Tower PC Case

For the computer builder that wants all the features of a professional grade mid tower with the sleek sophistication of an all black finish, the ZALMAN Z9 maybe your choice for your next build. Join us as we checkout the ins and outs of the latest tower offering from ZALMAN.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Ultraportable Review
TechSpot posted a review on the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Ultraportable Notebook

Living up to its reputation, I've generally been pleased with Lenovo's overall build quality and performance. The recently reviewed IdeaPad U260 was a real work of art and excelled in nearly every category except for one -- it narrowly missed Intel's Sandy Bridge processor refresh which would have offered even better all-around CPU and GPU performance.

Today we'll be looking at our first notebook based on Intel's second generation Core processors, the ThinkPad X220. The X220 was just introduced this month and represents Lenovo's latest ultraportable ThinkPad.

Feature highlights include a 12.5" 1366x768 IPS display, a solidly built thin frame and starting weight of 3 pounds, all without sacrificing on performance courtesy of Intel's new mobile processors. The ThinkPad X series refresh is available in various configurations, from the Core i3-2310M all the way up to the high-end i7-2620M (the series fastest dual-core mobile processor).

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Coolermaster & Corsair 700-750W 80+ Gold PSU Shoot-out
Madshrimps posted a review on the Coolermaster & Corsair 700-750W 80+ Gold PSU Shoot-out

Have you just put together your brand new gaming monster but are you still missing the equivalent strong power supply to match it. In this article we're putting the Coolermaster Silent Pro Gold 700W power supply unit against Corsairs Professional Series Gold AX750. Two quality build 80+ Gold power supplies in the ~700W market segment, did we get double Gold?

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Corsair TX 750W V2 Power Supply Review
Kitguru posted a review on the Corsair TX 750W V2 Power Supply

A couple of weeks ago KitGuru reviewed the Corsair TX 850W V2 power supply and we walked away with positive impressions. The 850W TX V2 met the high standards that we all expect from a Corsair product. The TX V2 range is designed for enthusiasts who need a high quality power supply but who don’t need modular cabling which can be disconnected from the main unit.

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RAZER Anansi Expert MMO Gaming Keyboard Review
Madshrimps posted a review on the RAZER Anansi Expert MMO Gaming Keyboard

The Anansi from Razer is a membrane-based keyboard, with a nice customizable LED effect, over 100 programmable keys, on-the-fly macro recording and an unique feature: the 7 thumb modifier keys right under the Space Bar which help to perform even more complicated macros or can aid in various productivity applications.

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Samsung DualView TL205 Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Samsung DualView TL205

The Samsung DualView TL205 is a unique digital camera with two LCD displays: one on the front and one on the back. It has a resolution of 12-megapixels and is definitely both budget-friendly and geared toward the point-and-shoot photographer.

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BIOSTAR TP67XE Intel LGA 1155 Sandy Bridge Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews takes a look at the BIOSTAR TP67XE Intel LGA 1155 Sandy Bridge Motherboard

BIOSTAR products don't come into the Legit Reviews test lab very often, when they do, they don't disappoint. Or at least they haven't yet. Today we have the chance to take a look at the new TP67XE from BIOSTAR. This particular board is based on the Intel P67 series chipset. Featuring support for Crossfire and SLI, it promises to be a very full featured board. It may be full featured but it's not priced like it! How will it perform against the other Intel P67 boards we have looked at? Read on to find out!

BIOSTAR isn't one of the big names in motherboards today, frankly that's a shame. Throughout our testing today, the BIOSTAR TP67XE motherboard has kept me happy. It may not have been top performing board across all of our tests today. It did however, do a great job overall. What did impressed me the most was the overclocking ability of the BIOSTAR TP67XE. As we saw on the overclocking page we were able to overclock our Intel Core i5 2500K to 5GHz on this motherboard...

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Corsair SP2200 2.1 PC Speaker System Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Corsair SP2200 2.1 PC Speaker System

We have looked at the high end SP2500 model previously and today we follow that up with a detailed evaluation of the mid-range SP2200 2.1 desktop speaker system. Rated for a constant 46 Watts RMS, featuring a compact subwoofer and priced at a level that is sure to draw in consumers it should make for a very interesting product.

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Akasa Venom CPU Cooler Review
eTeknix.com posted a review on the Akasa Venom CPU Cooler

Currently, one of the most competitive computer markets is the CPU cooling and especially the high-powered and more exclusive heat sinks. There are a lot of advantages to having a good CPU cooler, it can allow for a faster stable over clock, or it can keep your computer cooler and quieter.
There are many current products on the market and a huge range to choose from. Separating these out and choosing the best product is always a very hard procedure.
Akasa are one of the best producers of cooling devices and as such have an impressive reputation. We therefore as such expect this device to be very impressive, however over the years heat sinks and CPU fans have changed quite a bit, for one, heat sinks have got a lot bigger and this looks to be no exception. They have also added on the technology of heat pipes which are thermal conducting pipes designed to remove the heat from the copper base as fast as possible and spread the heat over the heat sink. The number of fins on the heatsink has also in general increased and they have become thinner to improve the surface area and as such improve the heat conduction with the air in the case.

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Thermaltake Dasher vs. Mionix Propus 380 Mousepad Review
Hardware Secrets posted a comparison review between Thermaltake Dasher and Mionix Propus 380 Mousepad

The Themaltake Dasher and the Mionix Propus 380 step on the ring to see which one is the best USD 20 gaming-grade mousepad. See here the outcome of this bout.

There's no point on putting down the money for some (expensive) gaming-grade mice like the ones we test here if you're gonna use it on some cheap mousepad. Those peripherals are great, but they truly excell when sliding over a gaming-grade mousepad that offers optimal tracking conditions. We received two models with the same goal of improving the performance of gaming mice but with different approaches to it: one is flexible and made from a cloth weave surface (the Themaltake Dasher) and the other one is rigid  with a silver-metallic plastic coating (Mionix Propus 380). We made an ensemble test which you are gonna read after we describe each mousepad separately.

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Roccat Kova+ Mouse Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Roccat Kova+ Mouse

Quite some time ago we reviewed the Roccat Kova mouse that was a combination of a mobile mouse and a gaming mouse, it performed well and we were impressed with the performance. Today we got the new upgraded version named Kova+, we are going to take a look at this mouse and see what new features it has, and how it performs.

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Zalman ZM-F4 135mm Ultra Quiet Fan Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Zalman ZM-F4 135mm Ultra Quiet Fan

The Zalman ZM-F4 is not your typical 120mm cooling fan. The Zalman ZM-F4 is a 135mm multi-purpose fan that uses standard 120mm mounting holes. Using "Advanced Sleeve" bearing, the ZM-F4 fan from Zalman spins at 900 to 1300 RPM with a noise level of 18 to 26 dBA. Since the ZM-F4 uses 120mm mounting holes, it can be used in place of a 120mm fan, whether inside a chassis or as an active cooling solution for an aftermarket heatsink. For an even quieter operation, Zalman includes silicone mounting pins and an RC56 resistor with every ZM-F4 fan package.

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Zalman CNPS5X CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Zalman CNPS5X CPU Cooler

This time we are benchmarking the Zalman CNPS5X, a mainstream CPU cooler with a vertical heatsink, three U-shaped heatpipes and a 92 mm fan. Check it out!

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OCZ RevoDrive X2 240GB PCIe SSD Review
Vortez posted a review on the OCZ RevoDrive X2 240GB PCIe SSD

Our recent trip to CeBIT revealed OCZ Technology's endeavours as they remain market leader for SSD storage solutions. They were keen to show off their revolutionary PCIe SSDs at the show, amongst the bunch, the RevoDrive X2, which is poised to steal the spotlight from the conventional SATA SSD. The RevoDrive utilises the PCIe bus allowing it to access greater bandwidth over the SATA port (even SATA-III).

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Toshiba Satellite C655D AMD E-240 Fusion APU Notebook Review
PC Perspective posted a review on the Toshiba Satellite C655D AMD E-240 Fusion APU Notebook

The processor inside the Toshiba Satellite C655 is just one reason why this laptop is interesting. The other is the laptop’s size. Yes, laptops with 15.6” displays are the most common sold today, but Intel has made sure to keep Atom processors out of them. The company has been understandably guarded about the idea of placing such an inexpensive part into the most popular category of laptops.

This makes for a complex verdict. Yes, the AMD E-240 is slow. But this laptop, the Toshiba Satellite C655, is a nice laptop for the price - and this laptop only exists because AMD has finally produced a competent Atom competitor. The 15.6” display, with its correspondingly large keyboard, is more pleasant to use than your typical 10.1” or 11.6” netbook. If you’re looking for a laptop, but your budget is slim, the Toshiba Satellite C655 should be on your short list.

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NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler Review
TweakTown posted a review on the NZXT Cryo LX Aluminum Notebook Cooler

With more and more laptop coolers passing through our doors, I have seen enough to get a basic feel for the market. Some coolers look like space ships with bulky plastic and rubber pieces and get surrounded by LEDs; some with and some without lighting control. If I was a teenager again, these things would all appeal to me, and at that point I know noise wasn't as much of an issue for me back then, but with lots of other things going on in the world around a PC, I like to see performance without making my ears bleed in the process.

While I was receiving coolers from Antec and Cooler Master, I asked NZXT for the Cryo LX to see what they have in store for the notebook cooling market. I mean we have just seen their LED kits, the Bunker, and those very nice looking wiring adapters, I figured they had to take some of that creativity into other products they produce, and NZXT seems more than happy to oblige me with my desire to want to see it.

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XFX speak to KitGuru about HD6990 warranty support
KitGuru reports that XFX offer HD6990 warranty support for ‘OC’ Mode

KitGuru was the site to break the news last week that AMD were not supporting the HD6990 when the bios switch was placed into the performance ‘OC’ position. Today AMD released their official statement saying that warranty would not be supported if the hardware failed in the overclocked position.

KitGuru spoke with AMD partner XFX this morning and they wanted to assure their customers that they will be fulfilling the warranty, even if AMD aren’t.

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Logisys MS6801 Wireless Notebook Mouse Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the Logisys MS6801 Wireless Notebook Mouse

Overall I'd have to say the Logisys MS6801 was more comfortable to use than many other mini mice I have used... and perhaps it is better than some full sized mice that I have used that were just too low profile. I wouldn't go so far as to replace a full sized mouse with this at my desk, but for use on the road the balance of comfort, features, and portability are well done.

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HP ProLiant MicroServer Review
Business Computing World published a review of the HP ProLiant MicroServer

The term server tends to conjure up images of large and imposing rack-mount boxes costing thousands of pounds, stuffed full of processors, memory and hard disk drives. However, that's not always the case, with a growing demand for much smaller and more affordable servers to meet the needs of the small business.

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Lite-On eNAU608 External Slim USB DVD/CD Writer Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Lite-On eNAU608 External Slim USB DVD/CD Writer

External DVD/CD drives are nothing new, but over the past year they have been becoming a little more popular. This is probably because of the increased sales in netbooks and slim laptops. I do prefer a small, slim notebook to a larger one and honestly I rarely use an optical drive. But there are some things you just need an optical drive for, like OS installs and making audio CD’s. Lite-On has sent us a very slim 8x USB DVD/CD writer to check out, the eNAU608. Let’s take a look and see if it is the perfect drive for your netbook or slim laptop.

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Dragon Age II GPU & CPU Performance Test
TechSpot posted a Dragon Age II GPU & CPU Performance Test

Fans of the original game are no doubt excited about the recent release of Dragon Age II. A spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate series, Dragon Age: Origins was the first game of its franchise. Unlike many others, BioWare was wildly successful in bringing this role-playing game to realization as a true multi-platform endeavor, spanning releases on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mac, and of course, the PC.

Given our ability to fit out PCs with vastly superior hardware, it pays off when playing Dragon Age II. Right off the bat BioWare released a free high-resolution texture pack download designed exclusively for the PC version. Just as important, the game exclusively supports DirectX 11 on the PC providing cutting edge rendering features such as tessellation, additional dynamic lighting, depth of field and ambient occlusion (SSAO). When compared to DX9 we can confirm that Dragon Age II looks considerably better using the more advanced renderer.

With this in mind, we'll solely focus on DirectX 11 performance using over a dozen graphics cards capable of rendering Dragon Age II on all its visual glory. As usual we'll also be looking at CPU performance to see what kind of processor gamers are going to require to take full advantage of Dragon Age II.

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