Crucial DDR3 1333 Value Ram Kit Review
TechwareLabs has a review of the Crucial DDR3 1333 Value Ram Kit

Crucial is popular for good reason, the reviews for their RAM have always been on a positive, with good reliability and overclocking ability. We will see if this is the case for their Value Ram kit as well.

Crucial DDR3 1333 Value Ram Kit Review

Corsair Force Series 100GB SandForce 1200 SSD Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Corsair Force Series 100GB SandForce 1200 SSD

It's always fun to have a peek at the guts and we are more than happy to crack open the Corsair Force Series 100GB SSD so you don't have to. Peeking inside, the Sandforce SF-1200 controller lies more or less in the middle of the PCB flanked by the Micron MLC-NAND flash chips. Notably absent is the DRAM cache which is unneeded due to Sandforce's DuraClass technology. The cost of the controller is partially offset by the lack of dedicated DRAM which is good because Sandforce controllers are not cheap. We'll see if the absence of this has an impact on performance but this is the reason for the 100GB capacity rather than the 128GB physically on the drive. The layout is the same as other Sandforce-based SSD's we have seen recently but if you look closely, visible is the Corsair brand along the PCB's edge...

Corsair Force Series 100GB SandForce 1200 SSD Review



Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750W Power Supply Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750W Power Supply

Today HardwareHeaven will have a look at a model from Thermaltake's high performance series, the Toughpower XT 750W. Thermaltake designed the Toughpower XT series with enthusiasts in mind and the result is a very interesting product with a massive 12V line and a very long list of features.

Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750W Power Supply Review

Acer Aspire AX1301-B1812 Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Acer Aspire AX1301-B1812

The Acer Aspire AX1301-B1812 has a mix of speed and other attributes, and includes a 20-inch widescreen display. The package has stats comparable with systems that are better configured and priced more competitively. Acer has priced it to be a decent budget PC.

Acer Aspire AX1301-B1812 Review

Ventec SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Review
OCModShop posted a review on the Vantec SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card

The Vantec SuperSpeed USB 3.0 card is definitely fast. It can supply enough bandwidth for SATA hard drives to work at their full potential, and works much be tter than the chipsets on many motherboards. While testing USB flash sticks in our test labs, we have discovered that the quality of the chipset on the motherboard greatly affects the USB throughput. Even if you don't need the extra bandwidth right now, the NEC D720200F1 chip on the SuperSpeed card provided the best performance we have seen on all of our existing USB 2.0 devices. So if you think you're not getting the most out of your USB devices, then it's probably your motherboard's USB chipset and you may want to upgrade to the new technology.

I would recommend Vantec's SuperSpeed USB 3.0 card to any PC enthusiast, but I have a few improvements for the next generation of cards

Ventec SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Card Review

HIS Radeon HD 5450 1 GB Review
techPowerUp checked out the HIS Radeon HD 5450 1 GB video card

HIS recently released its entry-level Radeon HD 5450 silent, low-profile graphics card targeted at those looking for a simple step-up from integrated graphics, packing all the essentials of this generation's GPUs. The model we're looking at has double the onboard memory at 1GB, native HDMI with 7.1 audio, and examining what it brings to the table with its added costs.

HIS Radeon HD 5450 1 GB Review

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 550 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 550 W Power Supply

We also like to review low-end products from time to time so people with a serious budget restriction can have an idea whether it is worthwhile to buy cheap products or not. Today we are going to take an in-depth look on eXtreme Power Plus 550 W (RS-550-PCAR-E3) from Cooler Master. Can it really deliver its rated power? Let's see.

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 550 W Power Supply Review

Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand Notebook Cooler Review
Vortez.co.uk posted Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand Notebook Cooler Review

Cooler Master announced the release of the latest addition to their extensive notebook cooling range just a few weeks ago and it is with great pleasure that we bring you the NotePal ErgoStand, a device which combines the traditionally seperate functions of a desktop notebook stand and an active cooler. Sporting a single massive 140mm fan the NotePal ErgoStand certainly looks to be well equipped to tame the hottest running notebooks. Add to that an impressive range of additional features along with Cooler Master's renowned attention to detail and design flair, and you have the makings of a fantastic bit of kit - let's hope it performs as well as it's specifications suggest it should!

Cooler Master NotePal ErgoStand Notebook Cooler Review

Ladybird GTX 285 Review
Neoseeker takes a look at the Ladybird GTX 285 today

The Ladybird GTX 285's cooler was a little disappointing at full load, but the every day gamer should not worry about temperatures. As far as power consumption goes, the Ladybird GTX 285 fell in the about the middle of the charts. The card was a decent overclocker, and the overclock did bring some significant performance increases.

Ladybird GTX 285 Review

ASUS EAH5850 TOP Direct CU Review
PureOverclock posted a review of the ASUS EAH5850 TOP Direct CU graphics card.

Today we are looking at the ASUS Radeon EAH5850. But not just any 5850, this one is an ASUS TOP Direct CU model, coming with some attractive features such as improved power regulation, better cooling, and perhaps most notable, voltage tweaking. Sounds like a card that brings some unique features to the table, enabling enthusiasts that dream of speed to push the bar even higher than ever.

ASUS EAH5850 TOP Direct CU Review

Corsair Obsidian 700D Chassis Video Review
PC Perspective posted a video review on the Corsair Obsidian 700D Chassis

The Corsair 800D was easily one of our favorite cases of 2009 and the new 700D that is going to be available later in April is nearly identical but with a $50 lower price. It does drop the hot-swap bays and the side window though. If you were interested in the 800D but thought it was just a bit out of range then give our video review of this new case a look!

Corsair Obsidian 700D Chassis Video Review

ProlimaTech MK-13 Multi VGA Cooler Review
OCC has published a review on the ProlimaTech MK-13 Multi VGA Cooler

Overall, the ProlimaTech MK-13 provided solid performance when equipped with any of the three configurations of fans and was able to operate quietly or provide the best cooling out of the three heatsinks tested. Personally, I would equip it with some form of fan control so that it can be adjusted between quiet and performance mode on the fly with a good pair of fans. With higher end cards like the HD 5870 testbed, you will need to use fans since running passively is just not an option in a standard case.

ProlimaTech MK-13 Multi VGA Cooler Review

A-DATA Nobility N002 128GB USB 3.0 + SATA-II Portable HDD
TweakTown takes a look at the A-DATA Nobility N002 128GB USB 3.0 + SATA-II Portable HDD

USB 3.0 is capable of transferring data faster than the SATA II interface, so for the most part we expect to see performance that is on par with SSDs running similar controllers. So far we have not had luck with this assumption, but NEC has a new driver for their USB 3.0 controller and I am told it fixes the SSD shuddering issue with USB 3.0; we shall find out today.

Previous experience aside, today’s article is all about the new N002 128GB USB 3.0 Portable SSD from A-DATA. A-DATA has been on a roll with their solid state products; just recently we reviewed their first SandForce controlled SSD, only the second we had come across with the new SF-1200 controller. The A-DATA N002 at first glance appears to be a standard SATA II Indilinx Barefoot based solid state drive. Once you get a glimpse of the side, though, you see the USB 3.0 power and data port and that is when things start to get interesting.

A-DATA Nobility N002 128GB USB 3.0 + SATA-II Portable HDD

Asus Xonar Xense - Under the Hood
VR Zone takes a look at the Asus Xonar Xense sound card

We had a chance to take a look at Asus's Next Big Thing after the Xonar Essence ST/STX soundcards. Click on the image for First Looks at the Asus Xonar Xense gaming soundcard/headset kit. Seen it at CeBIT? You haven't peeked under the hood.

Asus Xonar Xense - Under the Hood

Rosewill RX358 USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure Review
OCModShop posted a review on the Rosewill RX358 USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure

SuperSpeed USB (otherwise known as USB 3.0) is a new standard for PC peripheral connectivity. Although Intel has been hesitant to make this interface truly standard, more and more vendors are including the technology on their motherboards, and you can even purchase add-on cards to upgrade your current system. The increase in data transfer naturally lends itself to increased hard drive performance, and PC equipment manufacturers are now revealing hard drive enclosures featuring USB 3.0. Rosewill has been making good PC peripherals for several years, including external hard drive enclosures. They have recently introduced their RX358 USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure, which promises the ease of USB with the data capabilities of SATA.

Rosewill RX358 USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure Review

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 Voltage Modifications
VR Zone published a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 voltage modification article

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 might not be the coolest running graphics accelerator around, but that doesn't stop overclockers from attempting voltage modifications on it. Guide inside.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 Voltage Modifications

Gateway FX 6831-03 Gaming Desktop PC Review
TechSpot posted a review on the Gateway FX 6831-03 Gaming Desktop PC

While many hardcore gamers and hardware enthusiasts will tell you it's better to build your own rig, some still choose to go with a custom-built model from a recognized brand name. These often come attached to higher premiums, but also to comprehensive customer support and warranties covering the entire system, plus the peace of mind of not having to deal with any troubles that may occur while assembling it piece by piece.

The FX6831-03 on our test bed today features an Intel Core i7 860 processor operating at 2.8 GHz (up to 3.46 GHz with Turbo Boost), a whopping 16GB of DDR3 memory, 1.5 TB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive and an ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics card with 1 GB of onboard memory.

Priced at around $1,650, the Gateway FX6831-03 is aimed at those who want a very capable gaming system that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It is more of a "budget" system in the larger arena of gaming rigs, which can cost you upwards of $5,000, but its hardware should be able to deliver enough performance to handle any game you throw at it with little effort. Read on as we put this system through its paces and explore its features inside and out.

Gateway FX 6831-03 Gaming Desktop PC Review

Mionix Naos 5000 Laser Mouse review
APH Networks posted a review on the Mionix Naos 5000 Laser Mouse

It is quite hard to believe that is has been over two years since we last took a look at any mice that are on the market! The most recent one is the Logitech G9 review, which our Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Kwan have written about way back in November of 2007. After two long years, we are back with a brand new computer mouse review, presented by yours truly. "A star has been born" is a prominently advertised slogan on Mionix's product page -- and that 'star', unsurprisingly, happens to be the Mionix Naos; as this product is named after a star of the same name. The star Naos is said to spin a hundred times faster than the Sun, alluding to the speed factor of this mouse under the same name. The numeric '5000' designation at the end of the product's name represents the 5040 dpi sensor, and like all marketing tactics, they took the round number in order to make it easier to remember as well as sounding better at the same time. With all the large scale references to planets, Mionix even goes deep into looking for perfection with this mouse. Many companies advertise excellence, but as experienced users would know, perfection is quite hard to come by these days. Our Arctic Cooling Arctic Sound E352 review written last week is a good example (Actually, it is quite the opposite of perfection, haha). To be honest, I have not heard of Mionix before this review, but word on the street is that they are an excellent gaming peripherals manufacturer. Their marketing direction is also very similar to established, well known gaming companies, and this bodes well for this Mionix as well. So, without further delay, let's get straight into today's review and see how close to 'perfection' the Mionix Naos 5000 reaches.

Mionix Naos 5000 Laser Mouse review

Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse

Today HardwareHeaven are going to look at the Logitech G9x laser gaming mouse which brings a plethora of interesting features to the table. These include an adjustable weights system, onboard settings profiles and two different grips which are designed to optimise the mouse for different styles of gaming.

Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Kingston HyperX 4GB 2400MHz CL9 DDR3 Memory Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Kingston HyperX 4GB 2400MHz CL9 DDR3 Memory

The Kingston HyperX 4GB DDR3 2400MHz Memory is a kit of two 2GB DDR3-2400MHz CL9 SDRAM memory modules that are feature the highest clocked Intel XMP settings from any manufacturer. You just pop the pair of Kingston HyperX 4GB DDR3 2400MHz memory modules in your Intel enthusiast system, enable XMP profiles and reboot. When the system comes back online you'll be running at 2400MHz with some extreme memory bandwidth!

Kingston HyperX 4GB 2400MHz CL9 DDR3 Memory Review

VidaBox SLIMv3 vCase3 Premium mATX HTPC Case Review
Madshrimps posted a review on the VidaBox SLIMv3 vCase3 Premium mATX HTPC Case

We take a closer look at one of the latest HTPC cases coming from the mainly USA known brand Vidabox. A leading manufacturer of digital entertainment and control systems and solutions. They offer now there vCase3 case for the "build your own HTPC" freaks among us. How does this stand in the world ofthe case builders? Let find out

VidaBox SLIMv3 vCase3 Premium mATX HTPC Case Review

Plustek OpticFilm 7600i SE Film and Slide Scanner Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Plustek OpticFilm 7600i SE Film and Slide Scanner

Today we are reviewing the Plustek OpticFilm 7600i SE scanner. It is a negative film and slide scanner. For you completely digital people out there I'll explain: Film is an analog way of capturing an image. Instead of a digital sensor collecting photons there is a light sensitive emulsion onto which the light is shone. Then, through a chemical process, the film is developed to create the final image. From this image we can make prints. To get the image into the computer it has to be scanned. That's what we have film scanners for.

Plustek OpticFilm 7600i SE Film and Slide Scanner Review

3M MPro150 Pocket Projector Review
BCW published a review on the 3M MPro150 Pocket Projector

3M's MPro15 is a cool piece of gadgetry which any tech-savvy business professional will love. It's no bargain, but it is an easy way tomanage your common business files. And because it's cordless, there's no need to pack a separate laptop or projector so you can travel a lot lighter. The downside is that its display size is limited to 50-inches, it's not very bright, and its built-in speakers aren't loud enough to wake those nodding off at the back of the room. Nevertheless, it probably is good enough to let you leave your laptop at home.

3M MPro150 Pocket Projector Review

MSI HD 5830 Twin Frozr II Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the MSI HD 5830 Twin Frozr II

MSI's HD 5830 Twin Frozr II uses a shiny metal heatsink that comes with two fans to keep the card cool. In our testing we see nice overclocking potential of around 20% which can easily bring the card to new performance levels.

MSI HD 5830 Twin Frozr II Review

EVGA P55 Classified 200 Motherboard Review
Ninjalane has posted their review of the new enthusiast motherboard from EVGA called the P55 Classified

The art of the high-end enthusiast motherboard is one practiced by only a few major manufacturers. While most every aftermarket motherboard has some sort of overclocking ability, there are only a select few that push things to the extreme. EVGA is one such company and their new motherboard division is dedicated to creating some of the best motherboards you can buy.

EVGA P55 Classified 200 Motherboard Review

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Review
iXBT Labs has posted a review on the ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard

Representing the new ASUS P7P55D-E series, this motherboard supports USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s. It uncovers the potential of these controllers without limiting other interfaces. ASUS P7P55D-E Premium justifies its top-class nature, offering corresponding features, quality, as well as power and cooling systems.

ASUS P7P55D-E Premium Motherboard Review

Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler

The cooler we have for review today, the Thermaltake Frio, has been designed to handle up to 220w of thermal design power and is fully compatible with six core processors. With five large 8mm heatpipes set into a wide copper base, and supporting all of the major socket types, both Intel 775/1156/1366 and AMD AM2/+/3, the Frio is ready for maximum performance. A tower style cooler with dual 120mm fans setup in a push/pull configuration, mounted to 48 0.5mm thick aluminum fins and a bolt-through socket mounting show that the Frio means business. At over 1,000 grams, this is certainly no light-weight contender.

Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler Review

Roccat Sota Mousepad Review
ocaholic posted a review on the Roccat Sota Mousepad

With the Sota Roccat presents its latest mousepad which aims at casual- as well as pro-gamers. The flexible mousemat comes with hard plastic surface and the other side is equipped with antislip rubber.

Roccat Sota Mousepad Review

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Review
3DXtreme.net has posted a review on the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition

Today we are taking a look at the latest mid-tower Case from Thermaltake the V3 Black Edition. Thermaltake consistently delivers products on the cutting edge of technology and style. While affordably priced, we've seen some of the coolest ideas come from the minds at Thermaltake first.

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Review

OnTop TurboJet Whisper 4GB USB Flash Drive Review
Legit Reviews checked out the OnTop TurboJet Whisper 4GB USB Flash Drive

Portable flash drives come in all shapes and sizes now and there is hardly a form factor that isn’t available these days. OnTop Technologies, which was founded in 2007, offers a wide variety and asked us to have a look at their TurboJet line of flash drives. They have lines of products for both corporate and consumer customers. The particular model they sent us is a "glistening gold" Whisper 4GB drive which functions as both a flash drive and a necklace pendant. Also available in "sparkling silver" and "dark chrome"....

OnTop TurboJet Whisper 4GB USB Flash Drive Review

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Review
3DXtreme posted a review on the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition case

Today we are taking a look at the latest mid-tower Case from Thermaltake the V3 Black Edition. Thermaltake consistently delivers products on the cutting edge of technology and style. While affordably priced, we've seen some of the coolest ideas come from the minds at Thermaltake first.

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Review

ASUS ARES Graphics Card is true dual HD 5870 goodness
PC Perspective posted a review on the ASUS ARES HD 5870 video card

While the card we are showing here is a production sample, ASUS assures us that it will be available in about 2 months or so. The ASUS ARES as it is called is a dual-GPU Evergreen product with a pair of TRUE HD 5870 GPUs - not a combination of HD 5850 GPUs like the Radeon HD 5970 released back in November.

ASUS ARES Graphics Card is true dual HD 5870 goodness

NZXT M59 Midtower Case Review
Hi Tech Legion posted NZXT M59 Midtower Case Review

I think the NZXT M59 mid-tower case somewhat resembles a black monolith. There are many different possibilities for what the monolith symbolizes, and in this case, the symbols are strength and solidity. The NZXT M59 case is black, solid and, following in the tradition of NZXT cases, it has a characteristic profile that could only be described as monolithic.

NZXT M59 Midtower Case Review

Arctic Cooling E352 Earphones Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Arctic Cooling E352 Earphones

If you’re an avid computer enthusiast you probably have heard of Arctic Cooling as they are one of the top pc component companies around. They specialize in CPU, GPU, and PC cooling that is extremely functional and extremely quiet. Using that experience they have now started a new line of ear phones as part of their Arctic Sound unit. Today we will have a look one of their higher end units, the Arctic Sound E352

Arctic Cooling E352 Earphones Review

HTC Nexus One: New outfit for the new Android
InsideHW.com has reviewed HTC Nexus One - Android based smartphone

As the mobile device market grows, so does the number of users who use smartphones to search and access Internet. They’ve been using Windows Mobile or Symbian platforms for that most of the time in recent years, and even iPhone since not that long ago. It was all but natural for Google to meddle in this market by launching its own Android operating system. However, in order to keep the product gamma complete, alongside the large number of phones running on Android that have appeared during the past year or so, Google was expected to come out with its own telephone product…

HTC Nexus One: New outfit for the new Android