Coolermaster Centurion 590 Review
Driver Heaven posted a review on the Coolermaster Centurion 590

We have had positive experiences with Cooler Master cases here at Driver Heaven, generally they are well made, easy to use and they also always have decent styling, even the cheaper models. Of course there have also been some spectacular cases such as the Cosmos and Cosmos S which are winners of Driver Heaven awards.

With plenty of good Cooler Master experiences behind us we were given the opportunity to review their latest budget case, the Centurion 590. We actually bought one of the original Centurions a few years back and it is a solid model which has proven to be hard wearing over years of heavy use.

Coolermaster Centurion 590 Review

AMD Phenom X3 8750 Triple Core Processor Review
Viper Lair posted a review on the AMD Phenom X3 8750 Triple Core Processor

Even though the AMD Unified Video Decoder can offload CPU usage in HD playback by putting the work on the graphics processing unit, if you're running multiple tasks during HD playback, the system does struggle if it doesn't have the horse power. We don't do it often, but at times we'll be converting files into DivX for sharing, and the CPU is completely maxed out, causing dropped frames during HD playback. For the test files we used, the X3 8750 had no problems with HD and file conversion.

AMD Phenom X3 8750 Triple Core Processor Review



AMD Phenom X3 8750 Triple-Core Processor Review
Legit Reviews posted their review on the AMD Phenom X3 8750 Triple-Core Processo

Just hours ago AMD announced the availability of three new AMD Phenom X3 triple-core processors that feature the latest B3 stepping. AMD first announced triple-core processors back in September 2007, but only just recently launched the AMD Phenom X3 8000 series last month. AMD has finally brought the 'B3' stepping to the triple-cores and has announced three new AMD Phenom X3 triple-core processors that make up the new '50-series'.

AMD Phenom X3 8750 Triple-Core Processor Review

HIS HD3850 AGP Video Card Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the HIS HD3850 AGP Video Card

The HIS HD3850 IceQ Turbo 512MB AGP Video Card comes action packed with powerful technology that will not let you down! And as much as we love a good hardware war, it's unfortunate that Nvidia is no longer building highend AGP cards for us to compare these results. With that said the question must be asked, is this the end of AGP?...

HIS HD3850 AGP Video Card Review

A-Data C702 16GB Flash Drive Review
OCModShop posted a review on the A-Data C702 16GB Flash Drive

I used to carry around several 4-gigabyte sticks because as a technology and graphics professional I need my files with me at all times. I had one stick for portable applications, one for photoshop files and fonts I use all the time, and of course one to hold all my Atari 2600 and Nintendo emulator ROMs...

Now I can replace all of these sticks with a single USB drive thanks to A-Data's C702 16GB Flash drive. Not only does it cram 4 DVDs-worth of storage into a little nugget, but is has features to make it ultra-portable and ultra-useful.

A-Data C702 16GB Flash Drive Review

A-Data C702 16GB Flash Drive Review
OCModShop posted A-Data C702 16GB Flash Drive Review

I used to carry around several 4-gigabyte sticks because as a technology and graphics professional I need my files with me at all times. I had one stick for portable applications, one for photoshop files and fonts I use all the time, and of course one to hold all my Atari 2600 and Nintendo emulator ROMs...

Now I can replace all of these sticks with a single USB drive thanks to A-Data's C702 16GB Flash drive. Not only does it cram 4 DVDs-worth of storage into a little nugget, but is has features to make it ultra-portable and ultra-useful.

A-Data C702 16GB Flash Drive Review

AMD Phenom X3 Triple Core 8750 Processor Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the AMD Phenom X3 Triple Core 8750 Processor.

AMD announced today the release of the worlds first triple core consumer processor. The Phenom X3 will target the budget enthusiast who still wants good performance. We check out the Phenom and compare it against the E6600 and Q6600 for performance, price, and overall system performance. We additionally explain the target markets and philosophy behind the X3.

AMD Phenom X3 Triple Core 8750 Processor Review

Phenom X3 8750 Review
Today Neoseeker took a look at one of the new triple-core processors from AMD, the Phenom X3 8750.

Regardless of how it became a tri-core part, I was interested to see how our 8750 would perform compared to not only the quad core Phenoms, but also a "Black Edition" dual core AMD 5000+ X2. I also threw in a comparison to a Core 2 Duo E6750, a 2.67GHz part - giving it a 267MHz speed advantage at stock speeds - to see how the tri-core would compare to an equivalently priced dual core Intel part. After all, AMD is trying to position the tri-core parts as a viable alternative to some dual core parts -- so let's see if they accomplished this goal with some testing.

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Mushkin XP-800 AP 800W PSU Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Mushkin XP-800 AP 800W PSU

Mushkin's new XP-800AP power supply offers enough power for even the most demanding rigs. The shiny black paint looks great and the connectors are numerous. One special feature is Rail Fusion which lets the user select if the whole PSU should run with one big rail or in Quad Rail mode.

Mushkin XP-800 AP 800W PSU Review

ASUS Radeon HD 3850 X2 1GB Review
PCPer posted ASUS Radeon HD 3850 X2 1GB review

We got our hands on the brand new ASUS Radeon HD 3850 X2 1GB card today and decided a quick preview was in order. That's right, this is a dual-GPU card around the HD 3850 speeds, not the HD 3870 and that means a lower price point.

ASUS Radeon HD 3850 X2 1GB Review

Cooler Master Cosmos S Case Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Cooler Master Cosmos S Case

Cosmos S (internally called RC-1100 by Cooler Master) is a big full-tower case featuring aluminum body, ten 5 1/4 bays, a big 200-mm side fan and several other features. Let's take an in-depth on this new case from Cooler Master.

Cooler Master Cosmos S Case Review

OCZ ReaperX HPC PC3-10666 Enhanced Bandwidth 2x1GB DDR3 RAM Review
APH Networks posted a review on the OCZ ReaperX HPC PC3-10666 Enhanced Bandwidth 2x1GB DDR3 RAM

How much would you pay for roughly 2% performance increase on your latest gaming rig? $100? $200? How about $600? Even the most hardcore computer enthusiasts for the past year have been struggling with this question -- and if you've been following the technology trend, yes, I am talking about DDR3 memory. According to our tests last year, DDR3 memory provided little advantage with original, first generation Core 2 CPUs in combination with Intel's first consumer chipset that supports DDR3, the P35. As DDR2 became mainstream last generation, it is inevitable to all extents that DDR3 will be in the position of DDR2. The question is only whether it'd be sooner or later. Currently, DDR3-1333 RAM is available in the market at press time that it retails for as low as $120. Combined with newer processors and chipsets that takes better advantage of faster memory (Meaning that, it's much more than 2% performance over DDR2 now), more users are becoming more willing to jump the boat. On the other hand, there's also the overclocking crowd that's more interested in DDR3 RAM because the price of most DDR3 sets is now within affordable margins. While the OCZ ReaperX is not $120 right now, what it offers is Micron's latest D9GTS ICs that has gained excellent reputation from enthusiast crowds for excellent overclocking. How does this set of RAM step up against the rest? Let's put it through our tests and we'll see how it goes.

OCZ ReaperX HPC PC3-10666 Enhanced Bandwidth 2x1GB DDR3 RAM Review

AMD's Triple-Core Phenom - X3 8750
HardwareZone posted a review on AMD's Triple-Core Phenom

We have all heard of dual and quad-core processors but three cores on a single chip? That's what AMD intends to sell with its new Phenom X3 processors, basically a quad-core X4 with a disabled core. Does this numerical advantage help AMD compete against Intel's dual-core offerings?

AMD's Triple-Core Phenom - X3 8750

Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS (PowerShot SD790 IS) Review
Bios Magazine posted a review on the Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS (PowerShot SD790 IS

Canon's Digital IXUS range is arguable more concerned with style over substance, but frankly it's not an issue for those who want to capture images quickly and easily. Every Digital IXUS we've ever used (we're still using the Digital IXUS 950 IS) has been a dream to use and produced excellent shots with minimal fuss. The Digital IXUS 90 IS is no different, and although there's no ground-breaking photographic innovation the build quality is second to none and image quality (both stills and videos) is well above par - images are crisp and colours are accurate, at least at low ISO modes. The only big disappointment is that Canon skimps on memory, providing an almost good for nothing 32MB card. Still, flash memory is cheap these days and you can pick up a good 2GB card for under 310.

Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS (PowerShot SD790 IS) Review

AMD Phenom X4 9850 Review
T-Break posted a review on the AMD Phenom X4 9850 processor

Today we take a look at AMD's updated Phenom CPU. Besides the slight speed bump, these B3 stepping based CPUs are now free of the TLB Erratum bug that AMD rightly disclosed during the launch of Phenom that causes the CPU to crash under extreme workload conditions.

AMD Phenom X4 9850 Review

Ultra m998 Case Review
OCModShop posted a review on the Ultra m998 Case

Computer enthusiasts want their computer gear to look tough. Tough enough to go into your man-cave. Your case should steal the milk money from wimpy cases, and date their moms. Your case should look like it was made from the parts of lesser cases to form one uber-case. Your case should be a badass.

What could possibly be more manly than the Humvee; one of the biggest and baddest of all-terrain vehicles? Would you be intrigued to learn of a PC case modelled after one of these marvels of mechanical engineering? Ultra thinks so, and they've created their m998 case to complement your masculinity.

Ultra m998 Case Review

NZXT Tempest PC Case Review
I4U NEWS reviews the NZXT Tempest PC Case.

Today we are checking out a PC case from NZXT called the Tempest. The NZXT Tempest lacks some of the polish you get from much more expensive cases like you get from Cooler Master, but it offers lots for the $100 price.

All the fans in the case make it louder than some you will find, but there is no denying the amount of air flow to keep your components cool. The case is also attractive with a clear side window with a blue LED fan. The case retails for around $100 making it less than half the price of my Cosmos S. While the NZXT Tempest lacks the polish of the Cosmos S, it is a very good case.

NZXT Tempest PC Case Review

Gigabyte Radeon HD 2400 XT Review
OCC has published a new review of the Gigabyte Radeon HD 2400 XT

Like I mentioned above, the Gigabyte HD 2400 XT uses a unique cooling method called "Screen Cooling". This takes a fan-less heatsink and extends it past the width of the PCB, making the card essentially a full size ATX card. This gives the video card a wider and thicker look, while effectively cooling it with zero noise level, from the lack of fans. This design also protects the VGA connection, which uses a ribbon cable to extend the port on the PCI bracket, from snagging or damage. By removing the outer connection bracket we can get a better look at the fins of the heatsink and the holes which allow air flow from the case to pass through them and cool the card.

Gigabyte Radeon HD 2400 XT Review

Foxconn 9800GTX-512N Extreme OC Video Card Review
Futurelooks has posted Foxconn 9800GTX-512N Extreme OC Video Card Review

It’s that time again; time for one of the two remaining video card manufacturers to reveal what they’ve been cooking up since their last product release. Today we’re seeing green, and testing the new nVidia GeForce 9800 GTX video card. This is being done by way of a board from Foxconn.

Foxconn 9800GTX-512N Extreme OC Video Card Review

Buffalo TeraStation Pro II 1TB Rackmount NAS Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Buffalo TeraStation Pro II 1TB Rackmount NAS

Some organizations-or people-need serious storage. Sometimes a simple server running Windows 2003 or Linux might not be sufficient, in terms of storage space, redundancy, or cost for all of these. The Buffalo TeraStation Pro II series of network-attached storage devices aims to please users and administrators who need a large amount of redundant storage, automatic backups to other units, gigabit networking, and the ability to increase the capacity. ThinkComputers takes a look at the one terabyte
rackmount version in this review.

Buffalo TeraStation Pro II 1TB Rackmount NAS Review

Enhance Tech T4H CR External RAID Tower Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Enhance Tech T4H CR External RAID Tower

Getting your hands on this device should solve your problems when it comes to flexible mobile storage with fail-safe protection. This is Enhance Technology’s T4H CR. The unit comprises a very nicely built enclosure with handles for easy mobility, four HDD eSATA bays, a built-in LCD display for setup and configuration, and last but most certainly not least, a RAID controller with levels 0, 0+1 and 5. An independent PSU and rear mounted case fan is also resident.

Before we get into the benchmarking side of things, let’s perform a close physical inspection of the unit itself to get the full gist of what’s on offer.

Enhance Tech T4H CR External RAID Tower Review

Intel QX9770 Quad Core Extreme 3.2Ghz Processor Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Intel QX9770 Quad Core Extreme 3.2Ghz Processor

The QX9770 being reviewed today is Intel's latest Socket 775 Quad-Core which not only boasts the smaller 45nm manufacturing process as the QX9650, but it also ups the stock core speed by 200Mhz to 3.2Ghz, cranks up the FSB from 1333Mhz to a screaming 1600Mhz, and for good measure slaps on another 4MB of on die cache to keep all cores fed properly.

Intel QX9770 Quad Core Extreme 3.2Ghz Processor Review

XFX nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard Review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the XFX nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard

While it may not be the most comprehensive list of tweaking options we've ever seen, in reality is should be enough for all but the most hardcore of overclockers, offering up every option you should need with a decent range of settings to choose from to boot, as befitting of an enthusiast level motherboard.

XFX nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard review