HardwareLogic posted a review on the Lian-Li PC-A08 Classical Series Case

The Lian-Li branding conjures up images of elegant case design that separates them from the average enclosure. It's only fitting that they should offer a Classical series, a lineup that looks to polish upon the standard rectangular chassis rather than try and reinvent the wheel. Today at HardwareLogic, we look at the Classical PC-A08 with its brushed aluminum and two tone finish, but can it's interior exude the same charm as it's exterior?

Lian-Li PC-A08 Classical Series Case Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Creative Zen Stone 1GB

Thus, with these being more or less identical products, Creative has gone down the only path available: making it cheap. Currently the Zen Stone retails at around £30, making it more than £20 cheaper than the iPod Shuffle which can be bought for in the region of £55. For two products that share identical features this is a significant saving, and Creative’s effort doesn’t lack any style either.

Creative Zen Stone 1GB Review



Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Mapower MAP-AL31CS USB 2.0 + eSATA 3.5" External Enclosure

This review of the Mapower MAP-AL31CS USB 2.0 + eSATA 3.5" External Enclosure was my first introduction to Mapower and any of their products. Although the USB 2.0 performance was respectable, the heat dissipation was good, and the drive was kept nice and quiet, I was disappointed to see that the eSATA cable was not included with the
product.

Mapower MAP-AL31CS USB 2.0 + eSATA 3.5" External Enclosure Review

Legit Reviews posted a review on the Plantronics Pulsar 260 Bluetooth Headset

The strength of the Plantronics Pulsar 260 headset is clearly centered on streaming music from your A2DP enabled phone. The headset clearly shows its strength when using it for stereo listening. The controls are very responsive when pausing, fast-forwarding, etc., and phone calls are seamlessly transferred...

Plantronics Pulsar 260 Bluetooth Headset Review

Hardware Canucks posted a review on the Noctua NF-S12 120mm Fan

Today SKYMTL tested the Noctua NF-S12 120mm fan by replacing his four existing case fans with four of these babies to see what kind of temperature differences would be found.

After running through the tests it is more than apparent that a lot of thought and state-of-the-art engineering went into the design of this Noctua fan. Not only did they operate at a lower noise level than the already-quiet stock case fans but they did so while pushing more air through the case. That is efficiency at its finest folks!

While the color and the initial cost might have some consumers running for the hills, the all-round performance this fan delivers is second to none so you can buy in confidence. And if you STILL dont like the color, you can always close you eyes or loose the window on your computer case.

Noctua NF-S12 120mm Fan Review

bit-tech.net posted Cooler Master GeminII review

CPU Heatsinks are getting bigger and bigger and the Cooler Master GeminII is no exception. With two 120mm fans this thing will cool your entire system, and probably vacuum the carpet as well.

Cooler Master GeminII Review

HotHardware.com posted Antec Nine Hundred Gaming Chassis Review

We're writing to let you all know that we've just posted a new article at HotHardware in which we evaluate the features, aesthetics, installation, and overall design of Antec's Nine Hundred Gaming Chassis. If you're unfamiliar with the Nine Hundred, it features an innovative open-mesh design, along with numerous speed-controlled fans, and a "Big Boy" 200mm blowhole. Head on over to the site and check it out.

Antec Nine Hundred Gaming Chassis Review

XYZ Computing posted a review on the Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard

As an encore to the Habu Razer and Microsoft teamed up again, this time to make a keyboard. Rather than build off of Razer's successful Tarantula keyboard, as the company did with its Pro|Type the team decided to put together something very different from it. The Reclusa is a gaming keyboard that, according to today's standards, does not look like a gaming keyboard. In fact it looks more like a media keyboard from 1998, that is at least before you turn it on. This low-key approach to gamer gear is probably a result of Microsoft's influence on the product- an attempt to broaden its appeal- so it will be interesting to see how its performance is affected by this approach.

Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard Review

XSReviews has reviewed the EVGA 8800 Ultra Superclocked

For those that don't know, the performance graphics card market is dominated by two rivals; ATI and nVidia. These two companies constantly play the game of "One Upmanship" with each other and recently it has been no different. As ATI released - after much delay - their HD 2900 series of cards, Nvidia brought to the market a hugely overclocked 8800GTX card, known as the Ultra. This card promised monster performance that would keep Nvidia as the performance king for that bit longer. Today I have the Superclocked version of this card from EVGA; lets see how it does.

EVGA 8800 Ultra Superclocked Review

Madshrimps has tested some DDR2-1000 memory from Crucial and Super Talent

Today we take two popular kits PC2-8000 from Crucial (Ballistix PC2-8000) and Super Talent (PC2-8000 T1000UX2G5) for a spin. Tests will focus on the tightest manual timings at several speed grades across AMD and Intel systems.

DDR2-1000 tested: Crucial Ballistix and Super Talent

Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 memory

Esthetics and appearance aside, these modules are pretty solid...okay, so they are extremely satisfying. You are basically getting the fastest binned memory from the manufacturer who makes the most important component in any other kit of memory rated at the same speed or higher. I am a bench marker and out-right performance is all that impresses me with memory. The 3-4-3 overclocking of this memory has me very impressed and I have had some good kits at those timings. the bonus with this kit is that it clocks at 5-5-5 as well as some of the PC2-9200 modules out there.

Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 Review

MadBoxPC posted a review on the MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E HD OC Videocard in Spanish

MSI NX8600GTS Series include nVIDIA PureVideo technology and Hardware Decode Acceleration, H.264, VC-1, WMV, MPEG-2 HD and SD movies. Supports dual QXGA displays with ultra-high refresh rates-up to 2048x1536@85Hz. MSI NX8600GTS comes overclocked (core at 700MHz and memory at 2100MHz), it also has a double slot cooler.

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hi-techreviews.com reviewed the OCZ GameXStream 1010 Watt Power Supply

When I unplugged the X1900XT from my system and plugged in the 8800 GTS 640 I knew a power supply chance was in my future since I could not even get a fan to spin. Thankfully, OCZ had sent over their largest power supply the 1000 watt rated GameXStream for us to review. This was impeccable timing since the second 8800 GTS that we ordered arrived the very same day. So come on along and check out the results of how well this power plant of a power supply performs.

OCZ GameXStream 1010 Watt Power Supply Review

OCIA.net has posted an article entitled Best 3dfx Glide Games

We all know how the story played out for 3dfx, the graphics company that had dominated the industry for several years in the late 90s with their Glide API. The Glide API was created by 3dfx and optimized the overall gaming experience when used in conjunction with the Voodoo hardware. Having a specialized API was both the highlight and the downfall for 3dfx. For the few short years that Glide reigned supreme, there were several games released that implemented this proprietary API. Today we will take a trip down memory lane and remember some of the best games ever that used Glide...

Best 3dfx Glide Games Article

ThinkComputers.org posted 3RSYSTEM iCEAGE CPU Cooler Review

Rarely do we see a huge innovation in CPU cooler design. I think that last big thing was heatpipes and those are in tons of CPU coolers now. Today we will be looking at the iCEAGE CPU cooler from 3RSYSTEM. It may look like your standard CPU cooler, but it features Direct Touch Heatpipe (DTH) technology. Instead of having heatpipes go into a heatsink base the heatpipes make up the base of the cooler. We will see how well this technology works and if it will make CPU coolers lighter in the future.

3RSYSTEM iCEAGE CPU Cooler Review

DV Hardware posted Super Talent T1000UX2G5 DDR2 memory review

The test subject of this review is the Super Talent T1000UX2G5 - a 2GB kit with a matched pair of 1000MHz DDR2 memory modules. Super Talent isn't as well known as some of the more popular memory brands but they've been around for a while and have a pretty solid lineup of memory modules. This company is headquartered in San Jose, California and manufactures all its memory modules in the U.S. Super Talent holds over 100 patents on DRAM and Flash module design and manufacturing processes and all their memory modules feature a lifetime warranty.

Super Talent T1000UX2G5 DDR2 Memory Review

Virtual-Hideout posted Mushkin 4GB HP2-6400 (2x2GB) DDR2 Memory Review

Yes it's true that 2GB is plenty of RAM but 4GB is twice as nice, and with the price of this kit just under $350, the question is simply answered; the performance outweighing the price. Not too many people are in the market for a 4GB kit of RAM but if you are a gamer, video editor, or looking for something to brag about....

Mushkin 4GB HP2-6400 (2x2GB) DDR2 Memory Review

XSReviews has reviewed the Zalman ZM500-HP

Zalman have always been at the forefront of silent computing with their CNPS mark; accreditation for the quietest components. Today I have one of their modular power supplies, the ZM500-HP, which features a heatpipe fed heatsink.

Zalman ZM500-HP Review

bit-tech.net posted a review on the Revoltec Fightmouse

We were quite pleased with the Revoltec Fightboard we got our hands on recently, so we decided to take the Fightmouse out for a spin too. Read on to find out if it held up as well as the keyboard did.

Revoltec Fightmouse Review

techPowerUp posted a review on the Synology DS207 NAS

Synology's latest DS207 NAS device offers enterprise grade backup capabilities with up to 2 TB of storage at an affordable price. Being able to configure RAID 0/1 and automatic backups is great for your data protection. What makes the unit more interesting for home users is that you can download files via BitTorrent without your PC being on or you can setup your own Gigabit file, web and MySQL server in just a few clicks.

Synology DS207 Review

Techgage posted an in-depth look at game (console, dos, arcade) emulation under Linux.

A common complaint about Linux is that there is a general lack of games. When emulation is brought into the picture though, it opens up a huge world of gaming possibilities. In this article, we will be looking into what emulation is, installing a gamepad and taking a look at a selection of emulators for different consoles.

Game Emulation In Linux Article

OCC has published a new review of the BenQ FP222WH 22in Widescreen LCD Monitor

You've just built the system of your dreams and finally when it's all together you try to hook up that old 17 inch CRT monitor and realize that the connector from your monitor doesn't match the one on that new video card. Then you remember, in your excitement, you forgot to buy that new widescreen 22 inch monitor you had looked at. Today's trends have basically rendered CRT monitors extinct and more people are leaning towards Liquid Crystal Display Monitors (LCD), due to their sharper picture quality, their widescreen capabilities, and since they don't consume as much space on one's desk. When CRTs were most popular, prices on the larger screen monitors were often out of reach for the average consumer. However, with LCDs, prices are more reasonable and for one week's salary, most people can purchase a quality wide screen LCD monitor for much less than a comparable CRT monitor would cost (NEC 21in CRT $349.99 Res. 1280x1024 Analog vs. BenQ 22in LCD $269.99 Res. 1680x1050 Digital). Most of the LCD monitors you can choose from are also HDTV (DVI and HDMI) ready, whereas a CRT is not.

BenQ FP222WH 22in Widescreen LCD Monitor Review