Bgears b-Envi Cube Case Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Bgears b-Envi Cube Case

Adding to our recent coverage of HTPC and Media Center PC's is another look at a HTPC focused chassis. The b-Envi from Bgears is a rather interesting case full of features and includes some extras we don't normally see that make this case both an eye pleaser and much more functional.

Bgears b-Envi Cube Case Review

EVGA GeForce 9600 GT SSC 512 MB Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the EVGA GeForce 9600 GT SSC 512 MB

EVGA's e-GeForce 9600 GT SSC comes at increased clocks compared to the NVIDIA reference design. Also the cooler has been adjusted slightly to match the company's color theme and design. With a price premium of just $10 over the reference card it can can deliver in both performance per Dollar and performance per Watt.

EVGA GeForce 9600 GT SSC 512 MB Review



MSI P35 Platinum Combo Review
HotHardware.com evaluate the features and performance of MSI's P35 Platinum Combo motherboard.

As its name implies, this board is based on the P35 chipset for the Intel platform. But what makes it interesting is its somewhat unique ability to work with both DDR3 and DDR2 memory types and its funky "Circu-Pipe" cooling apparatus. Head on over to the site and check it out...

MSI P35 Platinum Combo Review

Tuniq 3 Mid-Tower Chassis Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Tuniq 3 Mid-Tower Chassis.

Since the merger of Sunbeamtech and Tuniq, we have seen many of their products share cross-company styling cues and design features. Sometimes it is difficult to say exactly which company is responsible for what. Take for example the patented Core Fan idea we first saw implemented on our Sunbeamtech Quarterback case review. Now we find that same technology applied to the third case design to come from the folks over at Tuniq, named simply "3".

Tuniq 3 Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Saitek Cyborg 5.1 Headset Review
OCC has published a new review of the Saitek Cyborg 5.1 Headset

The Cyborg 5.1 headset is constructed very well. The unit itself does not feel flimsy at all and I think that's partly due to the fact that the sliders are made of metal instead of plastic. You'll find soft padding on top of the headset and felt-like padding on the ear cuffs. The cuffs can turn 90 degrees inwards and they can slightly turn outwards. If you look closely, you can see each speaker inside of the headset. The microphone jack is located on the left ear and isn't very noticeable.

Saitek Cyborg 5.1 Headset Review

Foxconn X38A Digital Life Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Foxconn X38A Digital Life.

Upgrading your rig can be such a pain can't it? Trying to figure out where technology is headed so you don't waste your money on obsolete garbage. With the speed at which progress takes place it is no wonder that many people find themselves searching for answers. Take for example the new DDR3 standard. Right now DDR2 is so inexpensive you can get 4GB for under $100 USD and that is just an awesome price. But DDR2 days are numbered and DDR3 is so expensive right now it just doesn't make much sense. What is an enthusiast to do? Thankfully Foxconn has a solution. They have taken Intel's X38 high-end chipset and installed it on a board capable of supporting DDR2 or DDR3. Now you don't need to worry about which standard to choose. Better yet when the time comes to migrate over to DDR3 you won't have to throw away your motherboard. But are things as rosy as they appear? We have seen these hybrid motherboards before and what they bring in compatibility they usually lack in raw horsepower. Come with me as I take the X38A from Foxconn out for a spin and see if this board can deliver where it counts or does it end up dead on the side of the road.

Foxconn X38A Digital Life Review

ASUS EAH3870 Top Video Card Review
I4U NEWS reviews the ASUS EAH3870 Top Video Card.

Today we are checking out the ASUS EAH3870 Top video card powered by the ATI HD 3870 GPU. This card is factory overclocked for higher performance right out of the box. I was happy with the performance of the ASUS EAH3870 Top video card. It performs very well for the price and ASUS has a nice bundle that includes Company of Heroes- Opposing Fronts with the card. The factory overclocking of the card is very nice and on the whole the ASUS EAH3870 Top is a good option for ATI fans.

ASUS EAH3870 Top Video Card Review

Soyo Topaz S 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Soyo Topaz S 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

LCD monitors are pretty much common in all homes, it is not often you see someone with a CRT monitor anymore. With LCD's being very common the standard seems to be 19 and 20-inch displays. If you want something larger you can go with 22-inch display, but you are still getting the same resolution so the next step up is a 24-inch display. Soyo who we don't know for making LCD's just sent us their newly released Topaz S 24-inch Widescreen LCD monitor. Let's check it out!

Soyo Topaz S 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

NZXT Cryo LX Notebook Cooler Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the NZXT Cryo LX Notebook Cooler

With the introduction of their first ever notebook cooler, the Cryo LX, NZXT introduces a new product geared towards enthusiasts that own laptops. In an age where computing components require ever more elaborate cooling solutions, notebook computers are no different. Utilizing all-aluminum, 3mm thick construction, and three adjustable RPM 120mm fans, the Cryo LX is designed to keep your notebook ice cold. Can the Cryo LX deliver? Will NZXT’s first foray into the notebook cooling arena be met with standing ovation or bitter defeat? Read on to find out!

NZXT Cryo LX Notebook Cooler Review

SteelSeries Ikari Optical and Laser Mice Review
TweakTown posted a review on the SteelSeries Ikari Optical and Laser Mice

Optical was around first; and has been since the 1980s. It’s older than most people realize, but it’s certainly come a long way. Optical sensors are in most modern mice that use LEDs to illuminate the patch of surface under the optical sensor; this creates a snap shot of the surface and gets compared to the last snap shot to determine how far the mouse has moved (if at all). Quite simply, if you increase the resolution of the optical sensor then you get greater accuracy. But this requires more powerful on-board image processor chips to do the grunt work of translating image differences into X and Y movement.

Laser Diodes came into use in 2004 for mice which were paired with sensors that have a much more enhanced resolution. This allowed the mouse to detect even more subtle changes of position, and therefore greater accuracy.

SteelSeries Ikari Optical and Laser Mice Review

Enermax Pro 82+ 625W power supply Review
Bit-Tech published a review of the Enermax Pro 82+ 625W power supply

The Enermax Pro 82+ 625W power supply is an excellent unit that delivers great performance, but sadly all of the hard work done there is marred by an asking price that prices it out of the competition. If the market wasn't full of great power supplies at lower price points, we would argue that the Enermax was worth the much higher asking price. Unfortunately for Enermax though, there are a lot of very good products (some with higher ratings) that perform as well as the Pro 82+ 625W.

We raised the serious price concerns with Enermax (“...are you serious?”) when we first talked about and tested the Pro and Modu 82+ PSUs. When told the RRP before launch (it has dropped by only a few pounds since then), it was clear that Enermax had an uphill struggle but the bottom line is that it doesn't matter how good the product is if the asking price is far, far too high to remain competitive. As a predominantly PSU-centric company, I hope Enermax realise this soon and not sit in a warm bubble back patting from the impressive performance results it is getting, otherwise it'll not notice people are shopping elsewhere.

Enermax Pro 82+ 625W power supply Review