Hardware Analysis takes a look at Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu, an operating system that’s free and is said to offer all the basic functionality you need? Does it really deliver? Here's a closer look.

Ubuntu here, Ubuntu there, Ubuntu everywhere?

HotHardware.com takes a look at the NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Chipset

NVIDIA has taken the wraps off a new mainstream motherboard chipset offering, dubbed the nForce 650i Ultra. Designed for Intel platforms, this chipset is in direct competition with Intel's 965 and offers no SLI capabilities. Regardless, typical NVIDIA flare and top-notch performance is evident throughout.

NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra Chipset Launched



bit-tech.net posted a review on the Antec P182 Performance One case

The original Antec P180 may have looked like a fridge, but it was also one of the coolest and quietest cases we've ever seen. Is the new and improved P182 any better? Let's find out.

Antec P182 Performance One case Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the HP Color LaserJet CP4005n

If colour laser printers were sold by the kilogram, HPs Color LaserJet CP4005n would be well worth its asking price. If you ignore its 48kg weight, though, which is a good two-person lift, you start to wonder why even a workgroup printer like this one needs to be quite so massive.

HP Color LaserJet CP4005n Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Orange SPV M700

The SPV M700 in many ways takes over where the M600 left off. Similar in size and shape, it is no surprise that coming a year on the M700 adds a raft of new features including 3G support...

...The device is dominated by its display. At 320 x 240 pixel, 65,000 colours and 2.8 diagonal inches it offers no real surprises, though it is clear and sharp.

Orange SPV M700 Review

Motherboards.org posted a review on the XFX 680i LT SLI Motherboard

At the sales counter XFX is a company that can be trusted and that is the priceless equation when it comes to making a buying decision. I give the new XFX 680i LT SLI board a Hot Product Award as we all know it's a very solid chipset motherboard and XFX has great customer support. nTune was used first for our overclocking tests and were very surprised to see how well it worked on this board. We were able to achieve an almost 14% gain using NVIDIA's OC tool with our test CPU on the XFX 680I LT SLI board.

XFX 680i LT SLI Motherboard Review

XYZ Computing posted Thermaltake Soprano DX Case Review

The Soprano DX is one of Thermaltake midtowers and though it's exterior is quite different the interior and chassis are practically identical to that of the Bach VX. A quick glance at the Soprano would have us believe that it is quite different from a case like the Bach VX and, if you are only concerned with the exterior, this is true. The Soprano DX is has a "piano black" paint job with a thick aluminum door at its front while the Bach has a light aluminum bezel with glossy bay covers and no door. Both cases are available with or without a side window and the Soprano comes in black while the Bach is silver.

Thermaltake Soprano DX Case Review

EclipseOC posted a review of some Micron D9DQT based memory

The term "Micron Fatbody" should be familiar to many of you. While not easy to get ahold of, it is special ram that deserves a place in our hearts for being the first high performance DDR2 chip. We have a look at how good its performance is in comparison to the latest batches of high performance memory.

Micron PC5300 2x1gb ECC Review

Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 710 Keyboard & Laser Mouse Set

Logitech has been around long enough to be considered a pioneer in the peripheral hardware industry. Originally producing products for top-tier OEM's such as Dell, the retail market soon followed; and not long afterwards people like me had three-piece 2.1 speaker systems with optical pointing devices and multi-function keyboards. Through constant innovation and persistent trail-and-error research with new product styles Logitech has helped to shape the peripheral hardware industry as we know it today. Continuing in their evolving development of consumer preferred products, Logitech offers the Cordless Desktop LX 710 Laser mouse and keyboard set designed for multitasking professionals.

Logitech Cordless Desktop LX 710 Keyboard & Laser Mouse Set Review

techPowerUp posted a review on the Zotac GeForce 8500 G

Zotac is a new player in the NVIDIA video card business and one of their first new cards is the GeForce 8500 GT which is based on NVIDIA's brand-new G86 graphics processor. Unlike the reference design Zotac's card is factory overclocked to a GPU clock of 700 MHz which gives the card a healthy performance boost for a price increase of about $10.

Zotac GeForce 8500 GT Review

PC Apex posted a guide covering the fundamentals of switches

Why bother installing a switch?  The answer to that is really simple... control. A switch allows you to be in control of the state of activity of a component; whether that means a simple off or on state or something that will let you choose a setting among more than just two choices. For a device as simple as a cold cathode you may think, "Why even both with hooking up a switch when I can just let my lighting bling 24/7? (or while the PC is on).

Computer Basics - Fundamentals of Electronic Switches

hi-techreviews.com posted a review on the Zalman Fatal1ty Cham1onship Series FC-ZE1 Chassis

To say that the Fatal1ty Cham1onship Series Chassis is made of aluminum is somewhat like saying the sky has a star or two. Decked out with panels that measure 4 to 5 mm in thickness, you can see why this case was has been approved by the "King of Gaming." Johnathan Wendel has gone on to become the most recognized faces in computer gaming simply because he has won the most publicized contests to date.

Zalman Fatal1ty Cham1onship Series FC-ZE1 Chassis Review

techPowerUp posted a review on the Ideazon Fragmat

The Ideazon Fragmat rounds up the company's offerings with a unique mouse pad, which features a hard plastic surface with a thin but soft underlining. It is also available with multiple themes and is big enough for high and mid sensitivity gamers. We try the pad out and let you know if it is something for the crowd of all-round gamers.

Ideazon Fragmat Review

Bonafide Reviews takes a look at the Logitech MX Revolution Rechargeable Wireless Laser Mouse

Mice have come a long way from the days of dirty and dusty balls that always got clogged up at the worst times to the super futuristic optical mice with the cool looking red-light beaming from the bottoms. Now we have mice with "friggin-lasers", as Dr. Evil would say, that work on pretty much any surface you use them on. The next evolution of mice will extend beyond the basics of being accurate with movement tracking and having three buttons; Logitech is leading the way and their latest product, the MX Revolution is evidence of this.

Logitech MX Revolution Rechargeable Wireless Laser Mouse Review

Techgage posted a review of Crucial's latest performance kit which overclocks to DDR2-1200 100% stable with ease

It's not often that Crucial releases a new high-end kit, but they've finally caught up to everyone else and released Ballistix clocked at DDR2-1066. Today we are taking a look at the Tracer version and look to see how far we can push them over stock.

Crucial 2GB DDR2-1066 Ballistix Tracer Review

TechwareLabs has published a guide to using wireless connections using Windows Vista

The majority of mobile computer users require the ability to connect to the internet with ease. Windows Vista can often be frustrating due to its unfamiliarity and complexity. This guide will assist users with connecting to a wireless hotspot using Windows Vista and also shows users the similarities and differences between Windows XP and Windows Vista with regards to wireless connections.

Windows Vista Wireless Connection Guide

ThinkComputers.org posted Icydock MB561 4-Bay External SATA Removable Hard Drive Enclosure Review

In my last review I talked about how external drives are becoming very popular and today I will be taking a look at a very big external hard drive enclosure. This enclosure can hold 4 SATA drives that are connected to your PC via eSATA cables for maximum speed. Also did I mention the drives are hot swappable so you can take a drive out and use it in another enclosure. The enclosure I'm talking about is the Icydock MB561. Let's take a look...

Icydock MB561 4-Bay External SATA Removable Hard Drive Enclosure Review

OCC has published a new review of the Noctua_NC-U6_chipset _cooler

Can you hear it? Silence, that's one of the calling cards for the Noctua NC-U6 chipset cooler we will be looking at today. This chipset cooler features heatpipe cooling, 29 aluminum fins, soldered connections and you guessed it, no fans. With today's hot-running chipsets, the stock cooling is marginal at best. For those who want to reach for and achieve the highest possible clock speeds, replacing the chipset cooling with something better is not optional - it is mandatory. Can a passive chipset cooler fit the bill for your performance needs? Let's find out.

Noctua_NC-U6_chipset _cooler Review

The TechZone reviews the SteelPad S&S Gaming Mouse Pad

In addition to the SteelPad S&S professional mouse pad itself, you also
get a couple of "free" extras included in the package. There is a soft nylon zip-up case that will help you transport the pad to gaming sessions away from your home base. There is one main compartment where you can place the mousepad, as well as a smaller zipped up compartment on the outside for
you to put other (small) accessories. The second "bonus" item is a set of
S&S padsurfers, provided courtesy of SK Gaming.

SteelPad S&S Gaming Mouse Pad Review

TheTechLounge posted a review on Microsoft Windows Home Server (beta 2)

The beta process for Windows Home Server was open to allow the public to get involved. Luckily, I happened to be one of those selected. Even more interesting is the lack of any non-disclosure agreements, so not only do I get to use it for a few months, but I get to write this article and tell you all about it. So what benefits does Windows Home Server offer over a NAS-style device? How well does the software work now, and what is it expected to do when it is released? And what you're all wondering. would it be worth your money?

Microsoft Windows Home Server (beta 2) Review

Linux.com posted a review on SimplyMEPIS Linux 6.5

A few weeks ago, MEPIS released SimplyMEPIS 6.5. The latest version of the Ubuntu-based desktop distribution offers a number of interesting new features, including a 64-bit release and Beryl for 3-D desktop effects. After spending a fair amount of time with the release, I found it to be a worthy update to earlier versions of MEPIS.

SimplyMEPIS Linux 6.5 Review

XtremeComputing posted a review on the Nexus Frizzbee Silent Hard Drive Cooler

Today I am going to be reviewing a piece of equipment that's task is sometimes overlooked but nonetheless is quite important. I am going to test the Nexus Frizzbee, a silent hard disk drive cooler. Before taking a look at the Nexus Frizzbee here is some background info about Nexus

Nexus Frizzbee Silent Hard Drive Cooler Review

HardwareLogic posted Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 Case Review

Gigabyte has attempted to pull out all the stops with their new 3D Aurora 570. With a multitude of vendors scrambling to capture your hard-earned dollar for their enclosures, can Gigabyte be the one you want? And with long established names like Antec, CoolerMaster, ThermalTake, ABS, SilverStone, and others fighting it out in the enthusiast market, can the Aurora pull out in front? That's what we're going to find out...

Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 Case Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Orange SPV E650 Windows Mobile Smartphone

The SPV E650 is based on HTC’s S710 smartphone and once again Orange is first out of the gate with a new Windows Mobile device. This comes as no real surprise considering that Orange pioneered Windows Mobile smartphones with the original SPV, and although that particular handset was pretty awful, Orange’s commitment to the Windows Mobile platform has definitely paid off.

Orange SPV E650 Windows Mobile Smartphone Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Corsair Flash Voyager GT 8GB

Recently Corsair was kind enough to drop by and hand us the 8GB version of its Flash Voyager GT, the performance edition of the range. The look of the device hasn’t changed a great deal since the original Flash Voyager, though the GT sports a black and red rubber casing as opposed to blue and black.

Corsair Flash Voyager GT 8GB Review

Howtoforge posted a tutorial about installing Snort, Base, and PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 6.06 LTS

This tutorial describes how you can install and configure the Snort IDS (intrusion detection system) and BASE (Basic Analysis and Security Engine) on an Ubuntu 6.06 (Dapper Drake) system. With the help of Snort and BASE, you can monitor your system - with BASE you can perform analysis of intrusions that Snort has detected on your network. Snort will use a PostgreSQL database to store/log the data it gathers.

Perfect Setup Of Snort + Base + PostgreSQL On Ubuntu 6.06 LTS