Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard

Today we look at their GA-EP35-DS3P motherboard which takes a new road towards energy efficient motherboards. Even with all the extra options available, at its very core it is still a strong P35 based board. With a standard LGA775 socket, compatible processors range from the earlier Pentium4s and Celerons using the 90nm process to the latest 45nm quad core Extreme Edition processors. This board can handle pretty much any LGA775 based processor Intel has or has had on the market in the past few years. Whether you're looking for a strong board with plenty of options or saving a few dollars on your electric bill, this board appears to fit into both columns.

Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3P Motherboard Review

CoolIT Freezone Elite Review
Bjorn3D akes a look at the CoolIT Freezone Elite.

The art of overclocking has led to many advancements throughout the computer industry. From higher quality components used on motherboards to faster RAM capable of keeping up with the CPU, overclocking is at the very heart of advancement. It is because of overclocking that we have after market coolers that can cope with the extra heat output from CPUs which brings me to the point of this article. There are many different methods for removing heat from your CPU which helps to lengthen the processor's life as well as increasing your overclocking headroom. There are high-end air coolers for the enthusiasts, water-cooling for the hardcore crowd and phase-change cooling for the extreme users. Each of these methods have distinct advantages and disadvantages. While water cooling offers lower temps than air cooling it is often an order of magnitude harder to setup and maintain. The same goes for phase-change cooling over water cooling, which brings us to the Freezone Elite from CoolIT systems. The Freezone Elite promises better cooling than water while being as easy to setup as a high-end air cooler. Trying to be all things to all people is always a risky path to take but one that can prove to be extremely lucrative if implemented properly. Does the Freezone Elite have what it takes to earn a spot in your gaming machine or is it just smoke and mirrors? I intend to find out.

CoolIT Freezone Elite Review



ASUS P5K PRO Intel P35 Green ATX Motherboard Review
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the ASUS P5K PRO Intel P35 Green ATX Motherboard

When people think of energy efficiency they may have the misconception that it has to equate to a lack of power and excitement. In terms of automobiles, perhaps thinking that all hybrids are like a Prius. But what we have with the P5K PRO is a sporty, high performance model that just happens to have a smart design capable of saving energy.

ASUS P5K PRO Intel P35 Green ATX Motherboard Review

LiteOn EZ-DUB External DVD Drive DX-20A4PU Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the LiteOn EZ-DUB External DVD Drive DX-20A4PU.

Today Michael checks out the new EZ-DUB drive by Lite-On and we show you why this drive may well be the last drive you buy before migrating to Blu-Ray. We show you the testing, features, and performance of this mighty external DVD-RW that won't leave you burning drink coasters.

LiteOn EZ-DUB External DVD Drive DX-20A4PU Review

Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI Motherboard

The AMD 780G chipset is all the rage right now for micro-ATX socket AM2+ motherboards. Today, we take a look at the ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard. It features DX10 compliant integrated ATI RV610-based graphics, which supports dual VGA outputs including DVI/HDMI interfaces with HDCP. It also incorporates AMD's UVD with hardware acceleration of H.264, VC1 and Mpeg2 used in HD DVD and BluRay disks. Is this board the right choice for your next HTPC or PC?

Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI Motherboard Review

Bytescout Watermarking Software Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Bytescout Watermarking Software

Bytescout Watermarking Software is an easy to use and very inexpensive solution to most of your watermarking needs. There are many choices for styles of marking and numerous customizations options as well. For under $20 I can easily recommend you getting this product for quick and easy watermarking of your photos.

Bytescout Watermarking Software Review

HIS Radeon HD3650 IceQ (H365Q512GNP) Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the HIS Radeon HD3650 IceQ (H365Q512GNP)

Throughout the tests, the HIS Radeon HD 3650 performed well. It is not a top-of-the-line card but its performance should be satisfactory for all but the most extreme of gamers. If you don't care for too much eye candy or extremely high resolutions, this mid-range card should fit the bill in terms of value. For its price, it is a great buy. Also, it supports CrossFireX so you can upgrade later if desired.

HIS Radeon HD3650 IceQ (H365Q512GNP) Review

XFX nForce 630i GeForce 7150 Motherboard Review
HotHardware evaluate the features, performance, and value of XFX's nForce 630i GeForce 7150 based motherboard, the cryptically named MG-630I-7159.

Thanks to its integrated graphics processor, the MG-630I-7159 sports VGA, DVI, and HDMI outputs, and it's got some other handy on-board features as well, like an LED POST code error reporter and micro power and reset switches. Head on over to the site and check it out...

XFX nForce 630i GeForce 7150 Motherboard Review

MSI GX600 Overclockable Laptop Review
Driver Heaven posted a review on the MSI GX600 Overclockable Laptop

MSI have long been known for their motherboards and graphics cards but more recently we have seen them come up with some unique features which set them apart from other manufacturers. Their Stirling engine based Northbridge heatsink (fan that uses heat and pressure to power itself, no electricity from a fan header) is a prime example of some great out of the box thinking.

In addition to this MSI have been enhancing products by adding components such as X-Fi soundcards to their high end motherboard bundles, but the great user focused ideas do not stop there. The recent launch of the GX laptop range gives us a high specification laptop with some excellent features (HDMI) and the ability to
overclock at the touch of a button. Let's find out if it is as good as the marketing makes out.

MSI GX600 Overclockable Laptop Review

Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler Review
3D Game Man posted a review on theThermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler

The Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler is an all around winner. This is not surprising considering the combination of two 80mm fans, many copper and aluminum fins, 6 heatpipes and solid smooth copper base. What really makes this cooler stand out is the unique design. Placing two quiet fans on top really makes sense for CPU cooling, but it also allows cooling to other computer components.

Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler Review

SilverStone Strider ST50F 500 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the SilverStone Strider ST50F 500 W Power Supply

SilverStone has several power supply lines ranging from 350 W to 1,200 W and we were very curious to review a product from this manufacturer. For our first review of a SilverStone product, we decided to take a look on a mainstream product, Strider ST50F, which is a 500 W power supply costing only USD 67 at Newegg.com. How this product compares to other units from this power range we reviewed so far? Can it really deliver its rated 500 W? Is this a good product for Average Joe? Let's see.

SilverStone Strider ST50F 500 W Power Supply Review

Vizo Propeller System Cooler Review
OCC has published a new review of the Vizo Propeller System Cooler

While increasing the cooling capacity of your computer is a very important thing to do, the Vizo Propeller is not a one size fits all solution. The expansion slot type of cooling fan has been around for quite a while. Is the Vizo Propeller an improvement over the many that have come before it? Well it does the same thing but it blows out instead of bringing in cool air to cool a component. The Propeller does provide a small benefit by increasing air flow through a part of the case that rarely is ventilated properly. At stock loads there is no benefit to the Propeller. Measured with the IR thermometer the outside of the card was slightly warmer with the Propeller than without it.

Vizo Propeller System Cooler Review

Zibra Open It! Package Opener Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Zibra Open It! Package Opener.

The design of the Open It! is based on diagonal cutters, better known to people not into electronics as wire cutters, wire snippers, or wire clippers. They are 8.5" from the tips of the blades to the end of the longest handle. The handles are made of high impact plastic, the darker edges are a rubberized non-slip material.

Zibra Open It! Package Opener Review

Hypersonic AG2 12.1-inch Notebook Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Hypersonic AG2 12.1-inch Notebook.

Today we are checking out an awesome thin-and-light notebook form Hypersonic called the AG2. This little notebook has tons of performance and power tucked into a small, compact design.

The weight for the Hypersonic AG2 of 4.14 pounds makes it very portable and if it was a few ounces lighter it would be a major force in the ultraportable category. Watching a movie on the glossy screen was fantastic. The colors are sharp and vivid and no ghosting or tearing of images was noticed. The same glossy screen can be a drawback in some environments though thanks to lots of glare.

Hypersonic AG2 12.1-inch Notebook Review

Matrox TripleHead 2 Go Digital Edition (DVI) Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the Matrox TripleHead 2 Go Digital Edition (DVI)

Exactly two years ago we reviewed the analog (VGA) Matrox Triplehead to go. And although a little rough around the edges when it came to graphics card support, times have changed for the better.

In fact last year they released a digital (DVI interface) version of the product and we figured it was about time to check out how this small box of magic has developed, and we where pleasantly surprised I might add.

Matrox TripleHead 2 Go Digital Edition (DVI) Review

AMD Athlon 4850e & 780G as HTPC Platform
TweakTown tested AMD Athlon 4850e & 780G as HTPC Platform

AMD has for quite some time provided the most power efficient processors on the market. In fact, the ULV versions of the Athlon 64 X2 processors have been able to draw as little as 45watts, and at speeds of above 2GHz. Now, that’s something even the laptops would love to have running in them, yet they are desktop processors. How’s that for efficiency?

Today we are testing out AMD’s latest addition to its 45watt TDP family with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz; that’s pretty efficient for such a powerful processor with Dual Core functions. Rather than just being a CPU review, today we are looking at the new Athlon 4850e processor as a HTPC component in conjunction with the AMD 780G chipset and Radeon HD 3450 graphics card.

AMD Athlon 4850e & 780G as HTPC Platform

OCZ Technology 64GB SATA-I Solid State Disk Review
PC Perspective posted a review on the OCZ Technology 64GB SATA-I Solid State Disk

Our first review of a solid state disk compares the OCZ 64GB SATA-I model to the new VelociRaptor hard drive as well as other desktop HDDs and even another 2.5" notebook drive from Western Digital. The results are incredibly interesting though not as impressive as originally hoped.

OCZ Technology 64GB SATA-I Solid State Disk Review

Tuniq Miniplant 950W Power Supply Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Tuniq Miniplant 950W Power Supply.

Tuniq, a subsidiary of Sunbeamtech, really made their name known with their Tuniq Tower CPU air cooler. The Tuniq Tower was recognized as one of the best air coolers on the market for longer than a year. Since then, they have become increasingly popular for their cases, thermal accessories, and most recently, power supplies. One power supply that has been getting a lot of attention lately is the Tuniq Miniplant 950W which we have for review today.

Tuniq Miniplant 950W Power Supply Review

Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650Watt Review
BurnOutPC.com has just posted their review on the Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro First Class 650Watt power supply.

Be Quiet! recently revamped their range of power supplies with the addition of the updated Dark Power Pro series. They now call this power supply their First Class edition. The efficiency rate according to Listan, has gone up to 88% (85% on average load) and it comes in four different wattages. From 450watts up to 1000watts, we'll be taking a look at the 650watt version".

Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650Watt review