Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooler

With more gamers and enthusiasts using quad-core processors the need for improved cooling it a must. Many have used air cooling, but are tempted to move on to bigger and better cooling methods like water cooling. Today, we will be looking at Thermaltake’s Bigwater 760i water cooler to see how it does on an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor. Read on to see how it does against one of the best air cooled heat sinks we have to see if Bigwater 760i is worth it.

Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooler Review

ASUS Radeon HD 3870 X2 Graphics Card Review
TweakTown posted a review on the ASUS Radeon HD 3870 X2 Graphics Card

We like the HD 3870 X2; generally speaking it gets good gains at high resolutions in most applications we test. The single PCB design is leaps and bounds ahead of the original dual GPU offering from NVIDIA under the 7900 naming scheme. We’ve seen pictures of the HD 3870 X2 from ASUS before, but now it’s our chance to get down and dirty with it to see if it’s worth spending the extra money the ASUS cards generally carry with them.

The ASUS bundles on a whole are pretty good and give you everything you would expect out of a high-end card. You do pay a premium for ASUS cards which give you little extras like the CD Wallet and a more recent game.

ASUS Radeon HD 3870 X2 Graphics Card Review



Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red DDR2 4GB PC2-6400 Review
ASE Labs posted a review on the Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red 4GB PC2-6400 memory

Remember that the Tracer series from Crucial is very mature. I even reviewed the original set of black modules last year. These new red modules mark a trend in computing that Crucial is good to follow. The fact of the matter is that people like personalization. I'm guilty of that myself. I know that these modules are hardly better than the normal Ballistix breed, but the fact that it is red and has lights adds something of value to people. Red is my favorite color and I would naturally gravitate to these in a computer I would build.

Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red DDR2 4GB PC2-6400 Review

Cooler Master Cosmos S Tower Case Review
Extreme Overclocking publishing a review on Cooler Master's flagship aluminium case dubbed the Cosmos S.

In the past we have always been impressed with Cooler Master's cases, they really seem to stay on top of the technology and incorporate features that enthusiasts want. Cooler Master never leaves anything at "good enough", with each new case they are constantly refining and improving to make the best product available to the consumer.

Cooler Master Cosmos S Tower Case Review

bgears b-Envi Gaming/HTPC Enclosure Review
Virtual-Hideout posted bgears b-Envi Gaming/HTPC Enclosure Review

When I first looked at the b-Envi enclosure, I thought the front panel controls were either hidden or on the side of the bezel. Boy, was I surprised when I flipped through the manual and found out they were touch sensitive; I couldn't wait to try them out. The buttons work great, and there is even a little beep every time you push them.

bgears b-Envi Gaming/HTPC Enclosure Review

Rosewill RX81-MP External USB/eSATA 3.5 Review
OCC has published a new review of the Rosewill RX81-MP External USB/eSATA 3.5

One thing I would like to point out, is that if you use the eSATA connection, you may have to alter the drive a bit. During testing I could not get the computer to recognize the drive in the BIOS. I tried for hours until something told me to remove the back port shield from the enclosure because it didn't look like the eSATA cable was going all the way in. As soon as I did this it worked fine. On the RX81-MP enclosure sent to me for testing, the back plate was too thick to allow the cable to go all the way in, and the hole was not big enough to allow it to pass. I tried several eSATA cables and neither worked with the back plate on.

Rosewill RX81-MP External USB/eSATA 3.5 Review

Vizo Uranus Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Vizo Uranus HDD enclosure

Vizo have sent plenty of bits and bobs my way over the last couple of years and one area of products they keep making and keep improving on is their HDD enclosures. Today I have one such product, the Uranus (that's yur-uh-nus, not...) which has a sleek blue finish. Will it live up to Vizo's reputation? Let's find out.

Vizo Uranus Review

Cooler Master Aquagate Max Review
I4U NEWS reviews the new Cooler Master Aquagate Max.

Today we are checking out one of the first NVIDIA ESA certified liquid cooling systems on the market. The system is called the Cooler Master Aquagate Max.

The only really bad part about this system is that Cooler Master uses simple screw on compression fittings. That means if you ever need to remove the system to change cases you will have to drain the fluid. A few bucks worth of quick connect fittings like Corsair uses in its Nautilus system would have made the Cooler Master Aquagate Max much more user friendly in that respect.

Cooler Master Aquagate Max Review

NorthQ Siberian Tiger CPU Water Cooler Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the NorthQ Siberian Tiger CPU Water Cooler

The NorthQ 3580 Siberian Tiger CPU Water Cooler is a sealed liquid cooling system that comes completely configured with the liquid coolant preinstalled. So there's no need for any extra installation like many other liquid cooling kits. The pump, water reservoir, cold plate as well as the electronics are housed in one compact unit. It also comes with a 120mm copper radiator and a 120mm fan. This product offers great performance, is easy to install and requires no maintenance. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

NorthQ Siberian Tiger CPU Water Cooler Review

Antec Mini P180 mATX Case Review
Metku.net took a closer look at Antec's latest mATX enclosure - Mini P180.

The original P180 case was launched already three years ago and has since been replaced by a new and improved P182 model. The P1-series also includes the P190, which is a larger case including same design features as the P180, but it also offers room for EATX-motherboards and dual power supplies. Now the performance 1 series also includes a long awaited mATX-case - say hello to the P180 Mini!

Antec Mini P180 mATX Case Review

Corsair VX450W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets took an in-depth look on the simplest and most inexpensive power supply from Corsair, VX450W.

Corsair is a traditional memory manufacturer they gained a lot of respect in the industry with their power supplies – we reviewed HX620W and TX750W and they are terrific products. But how the entry-level series from Corsair, dubbed VX, performs? Today we will take the most inexpensive power supply from Corsair, VX450W, and completely disassemble it and see if it can really deliver its labeled power.

Corsair VX450W Power Supply Review

HIS Radeon HD 3450 Video Card Review
Overclockers Online posted a review on the HIS Radeon HD 3450 Video Card

HIS's implementation of the ATI RV620 core with its 55nm manufacturing process seems relatively efficient. All in all, for an entry-level card, the HIS Radeon HD 3450 is great.

HIS Radeon HD 3450 Video Card Review

AMD B3 Phenom X4 9850 Review
HotHardware.com got AMD's latest and greatest Phenom processor, the Phenom X4 9850, on the test bench

AMD has finally gone into full production with a new mask spin of their Phenom processor now dubbed the Phenom X4. The new flagship 2.5GHz Phenom X4 9850 is representative of a new revision of the native quad-core Phenom silicon that resolves the well known TLB errata. Quad-core Phenom X4 processors based on the new B3 revision silicon should be hitting store shelves in the not too distant future. In addition to resolving the TLB bug, AMD is also unveiling some higher clocked Phenoms and tri-core and low-power models too.

AMD B3 Phenom X4 9850 Review

Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger

When it comes to saving money, I am all ears. Throw in some environmental benefits and you are well on your way to a great product. Today I will be taking a look at a product that incorporates both of these features into a single device, the Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger. This portable battery charger draws it energy directly from the sun, thanks to an integrated solar panel and stores this power for up to a full year using an internal 1000mAh lithium ion battery.

Solio H1000 Universal Hybrid Charger Review

ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router

ASUS wowed ThinkComputers in January 2007 within its WL-500W, an pre-802.11n router with USB ports for mass storage devices or a printer. ASUS recently released a 125 Mbps 802.11g router with a USB port for a printer, called the WL-520GU. This router is Vista-ready and features an easily configurable Bandwidth-On-Demand feature for Quality of Service adjustments. ThinkComputers investigates...

ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router Review

AMD's Phenom X4 9750 and 9850 Black Edition processors review
The Tech Report reviewed the new Phenom X4 9750 and 9850 Black Edition processors

At last, AMD is shipping two new Phenoms worthy of your attention. The TLB erratum is toast, clock speeds are up, and prices are down. Come see how the Phenom X4 9750 and 9850 Black Edition match up against Intel's strongest offerings.

AMD's Phenom X4 9750 and 9850 Black Edition processors review

Diamond Viper Fin DDR3 PC14400 2 x 1 GB Review
OCC has published a new review of the Diamond Viper Fin DDR3 PC14400 2 x 1 GB

When it came time to overclock the Viper Fin modules, I had to wonder how much was left on such a high speed rated module. The answer was not what I was looking for but was kind of expecting. I topped out the modules at 1884MHz (942MHz), or 84MHz (42MHz) over the baseline rated speeds. Not a bad increase by any means, but I had thoughts of 1000MHz running through my skull. Loosening the timings to 9-9-9-24 or increasing voltage beyond 2.1volts did not help at this point. The modules were air cooled and felt similar to the ambient air temperatures, so heat was not a factor during the testing. One unexpected side effect was the ability to tighten the timings up at the max overclock. Sweet! It just took a little more voltage to get there.

Diamond Viper Fin DDR3 PC14400 2 x 1 GB Review

AMD Phenom X4 9850 Processor Review - Long Awaited B3
PC Perspective posted their review on the long awaited B3 stepping of the AMD Phenom X4 processor

Since the revelation that AMD's first Phenom processors had an erratum in them the company has worked around the clock to get a fix out in the form of a new B3 stepping of the CPU core. They are here and not only fix the bug but increase clock speeds and performance to boot!

AMD Phenom X4 9850 Processor Review - Long Awaited B3

ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe WiFi-AP motherboard review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe WiFi-AP motherboard

As per most new chipsets these days, PCI Express 2.0 support is present and correct, with 790FX offering up to forty-two PCI Express lanes. Thirty-two of these lanes are reserved for graphics boards, with 790FX capable of supporting up to four electrical PCI Express slots for ATI's latest quad-GPU CrossFireX technology if required - Naturally, with only 32 lanes set aside for such a configuration, each PCI Express 16x slot will only be granted eight lanes of bandwidth, although this should still be more than enough for the majority of operations (especially given the doubling of bandwidth in PCI Express 2.0 over the 1.1 standard). This leaves another six PCI Express lanes for PCI Express 1x slots, with the final four lanes set aside to connect the 790FX northbridge with a southbridge.

ASUS M3A32-MVP Deluxe WiFi-AP motherboard review

Ironkey Personal Secure Flash Drive Review
Everything USB posted Ironkey Personal Secure Flash Drive Review

Without a doubt, flash drives are the largest security risk that most organizations and users have faced since the introduction writeable CDs. They can be used on virtually any PC, are small enough to go undetected by anyone, and now are large enough to carry more than four times what you can fit on a DVD. Couple this with a clumsy employee and you have a recipe to make the evening CNN blurb of how 60,000 people facing identity theft.

Security is the only way to prevent your information being accessed by someone else on your flash drive, whether it be personal data or business related. We've seen some forms of this with these flash drives, but even those can be circumvented with enough effort. The only way to ensure that your data is safe is to implement hardware encryption with password protection AND tamper-resistance. That's exactly what the guys over at IronKey have done, and they've taken it to the next level by placing a
drive that meets military standards and placed it in the hands of everyday consumers. Read on as we put the IronKey 1GB flash drive through the tests and analyze its security features.

Ironkey Personal Secure Flash Drive Review

Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini 250GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive Review
Futurelooks checks out a mini hard drive from Maxtor

The market seems littered with hard drive enclosures and portable hard drives these days, yet we still seem to run into a new one every couple of weeks from some XYZ Company. Then Seagate sent over one of their Maxtor branded 250 GB portable hard drives known as their OneTouch 4 Mini. Although Seagate has its own line of min portable hard drives, the Maxtor drive provides distinctly more powerful backup features, despite a slightly more cobbled look versus the sleeker lines of their FreeAgent Pro products. Does the OneTouch 4 Mini wallow in mediocrity, or does it fight for its right to party? Let’s find out!

Maxtor OneTouch 4 Mini 250GB External USB 2.0 Hard Drive Review