Asus C90S Laptop Barebones Review
TechSpot posted a review on the Asus C90S Laptop Barebones

Unlike conventional laptop computers, the C90S is an upgradeable laptop, meaning that the user is free to replace many of its core components including the processor and the graphics card. Possibly even more interesting than this is Asus' choice of platform, not quite the standard for a mobile system.

The Asus C90S is powered by Core 2 desktop processors rather than the 'Merom' mobile variety. That includes support for the 800MHz FSB Allendale models, as well as the 1066MHz FSB Conroe processors. It is possible, then, to configure the C90S with a Core 2 Extreme X6800 processor operating at 2.93GHz if you'd choose to do so, which certainly makes the C90S a very unique laptop, or should we say mobile desktop replacement.

Asus C90S Laptop Barebones Review

CoolIt Dual Drive Bay VGA Cooler NV Reference Series Review
Bjorn3D take a look at the CoolIt Dual Drive Bay VGA Cooler NV Reference Series.

CoolIt Systems has a solution to tame those heat generating GPU workhorses that they call the Dual Drive Bay VGA Cooler NV Reference Series. It is a closed loop, factory sealed pre-filled system that offers maintenance free operation for SLI setups. They claim easy installation and they say that it's 'the perfect solution for any extreme gamer or overclocker that wants to push their nVidia 8800GTX, 8800GTX Ultra SLI VGA setup to the limits.' Let's see if this holds up. But first, let's delve into a little more detail as to what it is.

CoolIt Systems' Dual Drive Bay VGA Cooler NV Reference Series is comprised of a dual drive bay enclosure that houses the pump, radiator, and fan. Attached to the fan with neoprene tubing are two nVidia VGA MTEC Cooler Cold Plates. MTEC is a patented technology using multiple TECs (thermal-electric coolers) or peltiers to actually refrigerate the liquid in this pre-filled system. Since liquid cooling is better than air cooling, surely then, chilled liquid must be better even still. To learn more about thermal-electric cooling and the peltier effect, take a quick peak at the wiki. They do a much better job at explaining it than I ever could as I seem to have misplaced my slide ruler somewhere.

CoolIt Dual Drive Bay VGA Cooler NV Reference Series Review



NZXT Tempest Mid-Tower ATX Case Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the NZXT Tempest Mid-Tower ATX Case

In my assessment, NZXT's claim that the Tempest is the "Airflow King" cannot be disputed. My hardware has remained cool, with temperatures of 27C for both processor cores, 32C for the system, and 39C for the graphics card. And despite having six fans installed to keep things so cool, the Tempest is one of the quietest cases I have used.

NZXT Tempest Mid-Tower ATX Case Review

abit I-N73HD GeForce 7100 Motherboard Review
TweakTown posted a review on the abit I-N73HD GeForce 7100 Motherboard

AMD and NVIDIA are now pushing towards a more power conscious chipset market with integrated features in order to boost their value. This can only mean good things for end users who not only get a more power friendly based PC (and in todays green market, this is big brownie points), but also features that weren’t previously added.

Today we are testing out the mid-range value option from NVIDIA; the GeForce 7100/630i board from abit. How does it perform? Let’s push forward and begin with a look at the specifications.

abit I-N73HD GeForce 7100 Motherboard Review

Albatron GeForce 9600GT-512X Video Card Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Albatron GeForce 9600GT-512X Video Card

Big on performance and easy on the wallet, the Albatron GeForce 9600GT-512X video card offers unheard of graphics processing power at a wallet friendly price point. Finally you can enjoy decent frame rates in the latest DirectX 10 games at resolutions that gamers actually want to use. Read on as we take a look at the Albatron GeForce 9600GT-512X and how it does when we game on it and then overclock it to the max.

Albatron GeForce 9600GT-512X Video Card Review

Enermax Pro 82+ (385W) PSU Review
Driver Heaven posted a review on the Enermax Pro 82+ (385W) PSU

Enermax is one of the world's most reputable switching PSU manufacturers and their products are considered to be some of the best that money can buy. Recently they released two new product lines, the Pro 82+ and Modu 82+ series. Both product ranges contain units with maximum power output ranging from 385W to 625W and whilst a maximum output of 385W may sound insufficient with the availability of 1kW+ PSUs during the past year, it is more than adequate power for a modern system with a single GPU and numerous drives installed. Today we will take a look at the Pro 82+ 385W unit which appears to be using some industry leading features and technologies despite being it the least powerful Enermax PSU we have tested.

Enermax Pro 82+ (385W) PSU Review

Asus Eee PC 4G Review
APH Networks posted a review on the Asus Eee PC 4G

You can call it a fad, but the latest craze is not about the latest quad core laptop with a 8800 series graphics accelerator, several hard drives in RAID, or a 20" screen and whatever. Ever since the announcement of the Asus Eee PC, and its official launch just a few months prior to Christmas 2007, hardcore enthusiasts and general consumers alike have expressed immense interest in this piece of low cost, ultra portable laptop. Do a Google search. Read a tech blog. Log in to your latest forum. Engage in a conversation with a few friends. To be honest, being a reviewer for quite a few years now, there's not many products which have made me sit there just to eagerly anticipate. The Asus Eee PC is one of those rare products -- and after using it since March and showing it off to quite a number of friends, I can see where all the excitement lays. That is, a few months after its release, I finally managed to get a hold of a unit of the Asus Eee PC 4G; previously known as the Eee PC 701. Using it almost daily for a month and a half, we now present to you our detailed long-ish term test of the popular fully loaded Asus Eee PC.

Asus Eee PC 4G Review

ViewSonic VP950b Professional Monitor Review
Bios Magazine posted a review on the ViewSonic VP950b Professional Monitor

If you work in an environment where precise colour rendition is vital, such as medical or graphics production, the VP950b should be perfectly suited to your needs. It's well built, has a good range of connection options (digital and analogue), and the flexible stand allows you to position the display for maximum viewing comfort. Gamers will want a higher resolution and an HDMI port, but then the monitor isn't aimed at this market. Overall the VP950b is a very good monitor for general Windows users.

ViewSonic VP950b Professional Monitor Review

Krusell Radical Messenger Bag Review
DragonSteelMods posted Krusell Radical Messenger Bag Review

Today, we will be looking at one of their new laptop bag line of products, the Radical Messenger Bag. Like most messenger bags, this model from Krusell features plenty of pockets for storage, while maintaining a streamlined profile that is associated with this style, plus this bag accommodates laptops up to 15.4

Krusell Radical Messenger Bag Review

Audioengine A2 Computer Speakers Reviewed
TheTechLounge posted a review on the Audioengine A2 Computer Speakers

When I reviewed their luscious A5s, my own music, music that I leave playing all the time, music that I can play in my head *sans stereo*, I... it mesmerized me. There was so much I didn't know I was missing, so much that I didn't expect to be able to hear without some studio phones. I will test these smaller, "desktop" speakers against a high standard. I will test them on an Audioengine standard.

Audioengine A2 Computer Speakers Reviewed

XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition Video Card Review
I4U NEWS reviews the XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition Video Card.

Today we are checking out one of the fastest and coolest video cards ever to come from XFX and NVIDIA, the XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition. The Black Edition is overclocked even more than the legendary XFX XXX cards.

There is no doubt that the XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition is one of the best performing video cards on the market. It outperformed all the stock 9800GX2s I have tested and posted significantly better minimum frame rates on game tests. The XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition and the Asus EN9800GX2 Top were a virtual tie performance wise. Both the cards also offer a nice game bundle. However, the XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition edges the Asus card out in game quality and warranty.

XFX 9800 GX2 Black Edition Video Card Review

OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 4GB Memory Kit Review
Virtual-Hideout posted OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 4GB Memory Kit Review

Well one thing is for certain, the OCZ PC2-8500 4GB Dual Channel Reaper HPC Memory is fully compatible with the Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3P and ASUS Blitz Formula Motherboards. The memory is definitely capable of exceeding it's rated specs. Given the complexities and obstacles associated with a 4GB kit, 1066 MHz is a worthy achievement in its own right. The 4GB Reaper kit remained completely stable throughout testing as well as passed several hours of further scrutiny from our trusty RST PRO 2 provided by Ultra-X. If there were any type of weaknesses in the memory, the RST PRO 2 would have definitely found them.

>From 800 MHz 4-4-4-12 to 1150 MHz 5-5-5-15, you get sweet 2 x 2GB Dual Channel memory kit built with quality ICs backed by OCZ's Lifetime Warranty. Performance is top notch with excellent results for the most avid gamer or application guru. Vista users will also appreciate the larger capacity allowing their system to stretch its legs fully without worrying about
system resources. This is the largest 4GB overclocking memory kit thus far I've had the pleasure of testing and now understand its hidden benefits. I highly recommend this kit the next time your seriously considering a DDR2 upgrade.

OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 4GB Memory Kit Review

Coolink Chipchilla Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Coolink Chipchilla cooler

Chipset cooling has become a predominant factor in many people's choices when purchasing coolers, and with many CPU coolers offering impressive collateral cooling for the chipset, it seems that not much more can be done to cool the sometimes inaccessible chipset.

Enter Coolink, who have sent me the new ChipChilla to review.

Coolink Chipchilla Review

A-DATA X-Series DDR3 1600 MHz CL7 2GB Kit Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the A-DATA X-Series DDR3 1600 MHz CL7 2GB Kit

The A-DATA X-Series is available in DDR2 and DDR3 flavors. Their DDR3 1600 MHz is set at a solid CL7 and comes with graphite colored heatspreaders in a very elaborate package. If 1600 MHz is not enough, you may go for the 1900 MHz version instead.

A-DATA X-Series DDR3 1600 MHz CL7 2GB Kit Review

Western Digital Raptor 150 Gb 10K SATA Hard Drive Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Western Digital Raptor 150 Gb 10K SATA Hard Drive.

Today Artiom looks at the famed Western Digital 150GB 10,000RPM SATA hard drive. Can it stand up to the 1TB Samsung drive? The answers may surprise you...

Western Digital Raptor 150 Gb 10K SATA Hard Drive Review

The Mother of Boards: Gigabyte EP45-DQ6 Preview
Hardware Zone posted a preview on the Gigabyte EP45-DQ6

We've shown you what Gigabyte's upcoming DS4-class Intel P45 motherboard has in store for you, but you haven't seen anything yet till you meet the mother of all boards - the DQ6 heavyweight. Big on storage, security and networking bandwidth, you would be hard-pressed to find a rival.

The Mother of Boards: Gigabyte EP45-DQ6 Preview

Rocketfish 700 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Rocketfish 700 W Power Supply

Rocketfish and Dynex are two brands owned by Best Buy sold only on their chain of retail stores (and also on their website, of course). Today we are going to review Rocketfish 700 W, a power supply featuring two auxiliary power cables for video cards, active PFC and a 120-mm fan. Costing USD 165, is it worth the price? Can it really deliver 700 W? Read on.

Rocketfish 700 W Power Supply Review