Lenovo ThinkPad T510 Notebook Review
TechSpot takes a look at the Lenovo ThinkPad T510 Notebook

Today we have something a little more serious on the table for those seeking a more powerful mobile workstation. The ThinkPad T510 is part of Lenovo's classic T series which saw a complete refresh this January along with the popular W series laptops. Our T510 sample came equipped with a dual core Arrandale chip also known as the Intel Core i7 620M that operates at 2.66GHz with 4MB of L3 cache.

Discrete graphics come courtesy of Nvidia's NVS 3100m chip with 512MB DDR3 memory. There's also a 250GB hard drive spinning at 5,400 RPM, 2GB PC3-8500 DDR3, Bluetooth, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 Wi-Fi and a 15.6-inch HD+ anti-glare display with a 1600 x 900 native resolution.

The matte display and added real estate compared to the ultraportables and netbooks we've been looking at over the last few months will surely be appreciated by those more interested in a desktop-replacement type of machine.

Lenovo ThinkPad T510 Notebook Review

ASUS Rampage III Extreme Motherboard Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the ASUS Rampage III Extreme Motherboard

The Rampage is back and in better shape than ever! Since the introduction of the highly popular Rampage II Extreme, ASUS have been busy developing its successor. Apart from new motherboard releases including USB3 and SATA III support, the X58 platform has remained vastly unchanged. Most manufacturers have been bringing innovation to the more mainstream P55 platform instead. We have seen EVGA come out of nowhere to deliver unparalleled overclocking abilities but that was treading on ASUS's territory. Not wanting to be beaten at their own game, ASUS have carefully designed the Rampage III Extreme to be a superior product. Not an easy feat considering that its predecessor is still the first port of call for most enthusiasts out there.

ASUS Rampage III Extreme Motherboard Review



XFX Radeon HD 5830 Video Card Review
Hardware Secrets takes a look at the performance of the new XFX Radeon HD 5830 Video Card

The new Radeon HD 5830 comes quoted on the USD 260-USD 270 range in the USA, and on this price range it competes directly with GeForce GTX 275, a model that is being phased out right now, leaving solutions based on this graphics processor from AMD virtually the only video card on this specific price range. Let's see how Radeon HD 5830 compares to GeForce GTX 275 and whether or not this model from XFX is a good buy.

XFX Radeon HD 5830 Video Card Review

Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W Power Supply Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W Power Supply

Thermaltake are best known for their chassis and coolers but also have a strong presence in the PSU market. Today we are going to have a look at one of their most powerful products, the Thermaltake Toughpower Cable Management 1000W unit. Thermaltake list some impressive performance figures for the unit, offer a very long warranty and price it aggressively.

Thermaltake Toughpower 1000W Power Supply Review

In Win Allure Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the In Win Allure case

The In Win alpha 360 may have gone under in the masses of cases available on the market, but the Allure manages to rise and be noticed due to the fancy floral pattern and added bling of Swarovski crystals. While it shines on the outside, it manages to screw a few smiles with the inner attributes as well, as we open the Allure up and take a peek inside.

In Win Allure Review

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler

Cooling is very important to us here at the Overclock Intelligence Agency. Sure, good hardware is necessary to build a stable, fast system, but a good heatsink/fan combination can be the most cost-effective way to turn a decent rig into a great one. It comes as no surprise, then, that we tend to review a lot of cooling products. Today we have for review one of the newer CPU coolers from Cooler Master, their Hyper 212 Plus. The Hyper 212 Plus belongs to Cooler Master's performance line, aiming to provide overclock-worthy temperatures to users on a budget.

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review

Cirago Network Storage Link NUS1000 Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Cirago Network Storage Link NUS1000

NAS boxes are great, but how about a NUS box? NUS as in Network USB Storage. Cirago recently launched the NUS1000 which is sort of like a four port UBS hub for your network. The NUS1000 is like a mini NAS box that uses USB drives and external USB hard drives as the storage instead of regular hared drives, it can also be a web server, a print server or a bittorrent client along with ability to share files and stream media from it. So read on to learn more about a rather unique little gadget

Cirago Network Storage Link NUS1000 Review

NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Board Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Board

This is where today's review item comes in handy. NZXT the makers of PC cases and other PC components have a USB Expansion device that works from inside your PC that features two external USB ports as well as six internal ones. The IU01 USB Expansion Board can be attached anywhere inside the PC case using the included Velcro and has a Molex connector meaning it is a powered USB hub. It is simple to set up and requires no additional drivers.

NZXT IU01 USB Expansion Board Review

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 Graphics Card Review
iXBT Labs posted a review on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 Graphics Card

NVIDIA GeForce GTX480 1536MB is a very interesting solution from the angle of the DirectX 11 API. It demonstrates excellent tesselation potential and is obviously ready for future games. However, it doesn't go without drawbacks: noise, heat, and price.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 Graphics Card Review

XClio A380COLOR Plus Case Review
R&B Mods posted a review on the XClio A380COLOR Plus Case

Today we have one of XClio’s newest cases up for review: the A380Color PLUS. Priced at $170, this case is aimed towards enthusiasts looking for a roomy and flashy case. The A380Color PLUS features 256 customizable colors and two huge 250mm intake fans.

XClio A380COLOR Plus Case Review

HP ProBook 5310m Notebook PC Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the HP ProBook 5310m Notebook PC

Today for review I've got the very stylish and thin HP ProBook 5310m notebook PC. This is one of the thinnest full laptops I've ever seen truly, and it's also lightweight. It's mostly aluminum giving it durability and good looks as well. The performance isn't bad, I've put it up against a few netbooks and a regular laptop for comparison and the ProBook performs admirably well. The keyboard on this laptop is very nice, one of the nicest I've used, it's basically full sized and it's comfortable to type on. So read on..

HP ProBook 5310m Notebook PC Review

QNAP TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the QNAP TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS

Today for review I've got another NAS box from QNAP called the TS-259 Pro. This box can use either 2.5" or 3.5" drives and features an Intel Atom Processor along with one gig of DDR2 ram. The TS-259 Pro also features five USB ports along with two eSATA ports and two gigabit ethernet connections as well. I've put it up against the Thecus N3200 pro that I've been using for over a year now and found that it's a bit faster, so read on...

QNAP TS-259 Pro Turbo NAS Review

Sapphire HD 5870 2GB Toxic Edition Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the upcoming Sapphire HD 5870 2GB Toxic Edition video card.

When ATI's HD 5870 was released back in September of 2009, the architecture impressed us with its versatility and performance. Now, board partners are well on their way to refining these cards in order to squeeze increased performance out their efficient forms by increasing clock speeds and adding additional memory. In this review we take a look at the Sapphire HD 5870 2GB Toxic which promises to push ATI's technology to extremes.

Sapphire HD 5870 2GB Toxic Edition Review

Ladybird GTX 285 Review
OCC has published a review on the Ladybird GTX 285

I find it relatively hard to recommend this card to anyone. Not because of the card's poor performance in two benchmarks - even though it didn't perform as well as it should have, it still gave extremely playable framerates - but rather because I find it hard to recommend the Ladybird GTX 285 due to its price. I have no problem spending $350 on a video card, but for almost the same price, you can pick up a HD 5850. The 5850 supports DX 11 and will provide the same, if not greater, performance.

Ladybird GTX 285 Review

SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor

The SandForce SF-1200 SATA-3GBps controller is new to the industry, yet many manufacturers are already hailing it as the replacement for Indilinx's industry-leading Barefoot SSD processor. SandForce adds DuraClass technology to their SF-1200 processor, a new technology which claims to provide best-in-class endurance, performance, and lower power consumption. DuraWrite technology extends the endurance of MLC-NAND memory by providing at least five-year lifecycles measured with 3000-5000 cycle MLC flash. Additionally, SandForce RAISE technology provides RAID-like protection for single SSD computer systems, and data is secured with AES-128 automatic encryption. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the SandForce SF-1200 Solid State Drive processor used in the ADATA S599 SSD.

SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor Review

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Techgage.com posted a review of CoolIT's ECO A.L.C. CPU cooler

Want to take a "dive" into water cooling, but don't want the hassle and/or the expense? CoolIT has got you covered. With the company's ECO A.L.C., you get an all-in-one liquid cooler that has one of the easiest installation schemes we've seen to date, preforms well, and comes in at just around ~$70 US.

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. Liquid CPU Cooler Review

ASRock A330ION nVidia MCP7A-ION Mini-ITX Motherboard Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the ASRock A330ION nVidia MCP7A-ION Mini-ITX Motherboard

Recently, Bob asked me if I would be interested in reviewing a Mini-ITX motherboard. Since Ive been interested in a small footprint HTPC rig, so I said yes. Today I will be looking at the ASRock A330ION Mini-ITX motherboard, based on the nVidia MCP7A-ION chipset and complete with an Intel Atom 330 dual core processor. It has onboard nVidia geForce 9 Series graphics, and supports dual channel DDR3 memory. This thing is so small I have to put on my glasses just to see it. Is it true that dynamite comes in small packages? Read on to see!

ASRock A330ION nVidia MCP7A-ION Mini-ITX Motherboard Review

MSI 5830 Twin Frozr II 1GB Review
PureOverclock posted a review on the MSI 5830 Twin Frozr II 1GB

Overclocking a graphics card can be a bit daunting, as the returns typically aren't much worthwhile. But we have an exception today: the MSI 5830 Twin Frozr II 1GB. MSI has taken the 5830, installed a custom heatsink with heatpipes and dual fans, used some military-grade components in its construction, and allowed voltage tweaks for serious overclocking. The result? We won't fully tip our hand just yet, but let's say that we managed to pull down some serious numbers.

MSI 5830 Twin Frozr II 1GB Review

Asus 13.3" U30Jc Notebook Review
HotHardware takes a look at the new Asus 13.3" U30Jc Notebook

Today, we're taking a look at a new Core i3-350M powered ultraportable notebook from Asus dubbed the U30Jc. The U30Jc combines the best in new mobile CPU technology with NVIDIA's Optimus technology, and the result is a reasonably priced, yet extremely promising machine that will easily fit on a tray table in coach. Come on by and check it out...

Asus 13.3" U30Jc Notebook Review

ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 Motherboard

ASUS recently added a new P55 motherboard in the Republic of Gamers motherboard series called the Maximus III Extreme! The Intel LGA 1156 motherboard supports Core i3/i5/i7 and is aimed at enthusiasts. The board supports 16GB of DDR3 memory, five PCIe x16 slots, SATA 6Gbps, SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and even Bluetooth support! Read on to see how this loaded up motherboard performs when pushed to its limits with subzero cascade cooling!

ASUS Maximus III Extreme LGA 1156 Motherboard Review

Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000

You can buy a webcam for USD 20, so why would you pay USD 99 for the Logitech Webcam Pro 9000? We set out to do a detailed review to answer that question.

Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 Review

Fractal Design R2 Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Fractal Design R2 case

Lately we are getting more and more case reviews done at XSReviews. One could say the more the merrier, but with computer cases this is not always true. It is hard to design a case that fits a lot of consumers and it is even harder to design a case that fits a special user group. Today I present to you the Fractal Design Define R2 Black Pearl case. It is a hybrid, aimed at users that want a silent rig with water cooling options and ease of installation for a reasonable price.

Fractal Design R2 Review

Apple iPad 32 GB Wi-Fi Review
Another iPad review, this time from TestFreaks

This weekend many witnessed the release of Apple's iPad; an event that could be equated to the premiere of a summer blockbuster movie. James Cameron's Avatar and Apple's iPad have more in common than most can imagine. There were lines of people, great expectations, and numerous detractors before seeing it firsthand; these descriptions can apply to either event. Whether the iPad is the financial and critical success as the Cameron movie remains to be seen. Today we will look at the great and not so good aspects of Apple's latest device.

Apple iPad 32 GB Wi-Fi Review

Danger Den Summit GPU Water Block Review
PureOverclock posted a review of the Danger Den Summit GPU Water Block

We are focusing on the new Danger Den Summit full coverage water block for ATI Radeon HD5800 series cards, specifically for the 5870 in this instance. This full cover block cooling has its core design based on the popular Maze blocks. Is the Summit is another winning block for Danger Den? Let's put this block through some paces and find out.

Danger Den Summit GPU Water Block Review

In Win Griffin Case Review
Another computer case review. Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the In Win Griffin Case

The In Win Griffin is a fierce gaming case. The In Win Griffin has an excellent thermal design and offers great expandability without breaking the bank. You get a 90mm rear exhaust fan and a super-sized 22cm side panel fan with plenty of room for change to fit your preference. The Griffin also sports hidden I/O front ports and the ability to accommodate up to a 280mm video card, not to mention the sick yellow or black option and 3D front bezel structure.

In Win Griffin Case Review

Memonex MOD EX 600W Power Supply Review
OCC has published a review on the Memonex MOD EX 600W Power Supply

The Memonex MOD EX 600W power supply performed quite well, but the arrangement of the modular cables and power supply sockets is flawed and, for this reason alone, it shouldn't be used with a single high end graphics card or dual card configurations. The inclusion of only two SATA power connectors will severely limit its usefulness, especially in the enthusiast market, two just isn't enough! The electrical performance of the Memonex MOD EX 600W was quite good, but it has poor efficiency at full load. It's certainly capable of powering an internet or office PC with a single PCI-E connected mid range graphics card, but for anything requiring more power, especially on the PCI-E front, the Memonex isn't recommended.

Memonex MOD EX 600W Power Supply Review

ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO mATX AM3 Motherboard Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO mATX AM3 Motherboard

Last year ASUS introduced the 785G chipset, one of their latest chipset with integrated graphics. This comes on the back of other recently successful chipsets with integrated graphics such as the 780G and 790GX. In true AMD fashion, we can tell a lot about the chipset by its numbering. The 785G is an upgraded version of the 780G and keeps a lot of the same features. Many motherboard manufacturers have been making products with the new chipset and, of course, ASUS is one of the top names. In this article, Benchmark Reviews will be examining the ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO Micro-ATX AM3 Motherboard. We will be specifically looking at the differences between this board, with the 785G chipset, and the similar 780G and 790GX chipsets. The ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO is being marketed as great combination for the Athlon-II line of processors because of its budget price-point. For this reason, Benchmark Reviews will be testing the ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO against older equipment in order to provide an idea of the upgradeability offered by this motherboard.

ASUS M4A785TD-M EVO mATX AM3 Motherboard Review

Sapphire Radeon HD5830 HD 5830 Game Edition Videocard Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD5830 HD 5830 Game Edition Videocard

With this particular HD5830 Game Edition from Sapphire, the better cooler allows for an excellent overclocking experience and the inclusion of the game only makes this an excellent overall card for a consumer wanting a fast videocard, but not wanting or needing to slam down over US$300 just to play Call of Duty..

Sapphire Radeon HD5830 HD 5830 Game Edition Videocard Review