Zerotherm FZ120 Special Edition tower-cooler Review
ocaholic.ch posted a review on the Zerotherm FZ120 Special Edition tower-cooler

With the FZ120 Special Edition Zerotherm presents a tower cooler which comes with a very competitive price tag but still promises solid performance. For little money you get four heatpipes and specially shaped fins.

Zerotherm FZ120 Special Edition tower-cooler Review

Samsung 256GB SSD drive Review
IT PRO published a review of a Samsung 256GB SSD drive

While solid-state disks have always been attractive options because of their lightning speed and infallible reliability, it's only now, thanks to the ongoing march of technology, that they're becoming viable options for everyday use in PCs and laptops. With prices falling and capacities increasing, this 256GB Samsung model is one of the first we've seen to offer a capacity large enough for use in the average laptop.

Samsung 256GB SSD drive Review



EIZO FlexScan S2242W reviewed
ITreviewed posted a review on the EIZO FlexScan S2242W

This new FlexScan display is great for editing still and moving images. Its performance is boasted thanks to true black-to-white pixel response times of 12ms and high static contrast ratio of 1200:1, and its image quality is well above most 22-inch monitors. Of course, to create this monitor, EIZO has essentially shoehorned a 24-inch monitor's specifications into a 22-inch shell. The downside is that the S2242W's pixels are closer together than its rivals, making it less ergonomic to use as you have to sit closer to it than you do to a larger display. The S2242W's gamut was expansive considering the price, and overall there were few flaws. Value will ultimately be decided by your needs. If you are an imaging professional wanting high resolution support, display performance, and the ability to rotate between landscape and portrait orientations, you should find the S2242W good value compared to larger high-end monitors. If image quality isn't the ultimate priority, you can get a 22-inch screen for a lot less than this. General users wanting a versatile display that can work and play will be disappointed, and many will baulk at EIZO's industrial design - the chunky rectangular unit that rests on a sturdy central pillar is hardly chic. But for a professional-level display that doesn't break the bank, the FlexScan S2242W is a good choice.

EIZO FlexScan S2242W reviewed

XFX Radeon HD 4770 512MB video card review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the XFX Radeon HD 4770 512MB video card

Its design and cooler may be customised compared to the other Radeon HD 4770 designs we've seen in retail thus far, but XFX's offering otherwise sticks to the standard clock speeds, featuring the usual 750MHz core and 800MHz GGDR5 memory clocks we'd expect to see from such a part.

Unlike the small cooler we saw on HIS and Sapphire's offerings, XFX's dual-slot affair covers almost the entire board (albeit not all of the card's memory modules) while also looking to exhaust hot air more efficiently out of the rear of the system chassis. That aside, as per other cards XFX's offering is powered by a solitary six-pin PCI Express power connector, while the PCB also features two CrossFire inter-GPU connectors.

XFX Radeon HD 4770 512MB video card review

Asus Maximus II Gene Review
Bjorn3D takes look at the Asus Maximus II Gene.

Since the introduction of Intel's new Core i7 CPU's, we were all amazed at its performance it offered us. At the same time we were all shocked at the cost it would cost us to upgrade to this newer standard, ranging anywhere from 800-1200 USD at a minimum. With the cost of this new CPU standard in mind, lot of people decided to hold on to there Intel socket 775 platforms, which still proven to be a good solid platform for gaming and anything we saw fit for the use of our computers with out the large expense of moving to a entirely new CPU socket and motherboards, including memory.

With all of this in mind, it is good to see manufacturers like ASUS still working hard on improving the Intel socket 775 CPU's. Like its bigger brother the ASUS Rampage II GENE motherboard, the Asus Maximus II GENE motherboard is a micro ATX form factor, but with a couple of difference's, the Maximus II GENE motherboard supports the Intel socket 775 CPU's, dual channel DDR2 memory, and it uses the P45 Eaglelake chipset, paired up with a ICH10R south bridge, with a few extra's added we seen with the Rampage II GENE motherboard.

Asus Maximus II Gene Review

Scythe Bay Rafter Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Scythe Bay Rafter

The hard drive in a computer system is a crucial component for storing data and programs. In some systems, enthusiasts run out of placements for hard drives and so build make-shift mounts. Scythe has noticed this, which has lead to the Bay Rafter. The Scythe Bay Rafter allows a user to convert a 5.25" bay into a hard drive bay with support for a single HDD and a fan.

Scythe Bay Rafter Review

Teufel Concept E 100 5.1 Speakers Review
Tech-Reviews.co.uk posted Teufel Concept E 100 5.1 Speakers Review

Nowadays, to enjoy a film to its full potential, a full sense of verisimilitude has to be added to the 'experience'. With technologies such as Blu-Ray and HD Audio, this can be made possible. However, without the correct set of speakers, there's a clear bottleneck on the 'experience'. Today we'll be reviewing the Teufel E 100's, let's see if these are the speakers consumers today are demanding.

Teufel Concept E 100 5.1 Speakers Review

Asus Eee PC 1008HA Review
HotHardware takes a look at the Asus Eee PC 1008HA motherboard

Asus isn't content with labeling this only an Eee PC. The Eee PC 1008HA is the first member of the burgeoning "Seashell" line, a family that already includes this machine and the to-be-released 1005HA. The 1008HA was originally unveiled in March at the CeBIT conference in Germany, but the ultra-slim laptop has just now started filtering out to the US market.

Asus Eee PC 1008HA Review

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W Power Supply

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus is a 500 W power supply that is being sold for only USD 40 at Newegg.com (USD 30 after a USD 10 mail-in rebate). Can it really deliver its labeled power? Let's see if this unit survives our tests.

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W Power Supply Review

Coolermaster V10 Cpu Cooler Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Coolermaster V10 Cpu Cooler

I have to admit it was awhile ago I personally looked at a cpu cooler, Coolermaster convinced me to take a look at their V10 cpu cooler though as it is a normal cooler and it also has a TEC built into it. It seems to be big and bulky but I guess it has all the potential to prove as a good air cpu cooler, we are going to be comparing it vs a well performing Noctua cooler so lets have a closer look.

Coolermaster V10 Cpu Cooler Review

Cooler Master Sileo 500 Case Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Cooler Master Sileo 500 Case

Cooler Master Sileo 500 is a mid-tower case with aluminum front panel designed to provide a very quiet computer. It has several noise-absorbing pads in its interior and its two 120-mm fans rotate at a very low speed (800 rpm) and thus producing almost no noise. You have also the option to buy this case with a Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W power supply already installed. Let's see what you should expect from this case.

Cooler Master Sileo 500 Case Review

In Win X-Fighter Case Review
Neoseeker takes a look at the In Win X-Fighter case

Retailing for around $100.00 USD, this case is not the greatest deal around considering you can find comparable Lian Lis for a few dollars more on some e-sellers. They may be older models but at least you end up with an aluminum chassis. The X-Fighter is not a total failure, however.

In Win X-Fighter Case Review

Razer Lachesis 4000 dpi Gaming Mouse Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Razer Lachesis 4000 dpi Gaming Mouse

The Razer Lachesis gaming mouse is a USB wired 4000 dpi laser mouse designed with gamers in mind. The Razer Lachesis gaming mouse features on the fly sensitivity adjustments, as well as an impressive array of buttons, including two main buttons, four side buttons, two top on the fly adjustment buttons, and four way scroll wheel. The Razer Lachesis has a 4000 dpi laser with quick response times and smooth sensitivity settings.

I had switched to controllers several years back because the mice just couldn't provide me with the accuracy and response I was looking for, until now. The Razer Lachesis 4000 dpi mouse has really pushed the envelope of gaming mice with a strong product that remains responsive and accurate through all dpi and sensitivity settings. The Razer Lachesis is a phenomenal mouse that is well worth the $79.99 fee for admission, with a full feature set that will satisfy the most demanding of gamers.

Razer Lachesis 4000 dpi Gaming Mouse Review

Cresyn CS-HP500 Headphones Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Cresyn CS-HP500 Headphones

The Cresyn CS-HP500 headphones are aimed at budget conscious people looking for a highly portable set of headphones. Priced at only $39.99 these headphones will not break the bank.

Cresyn CS-HP500 Headphones Review

Ikonik Ra X10 Liquid Full Tower Case Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Ikonik Ra X10 Liquid Full Tower Case

Are you in the market for a new case? Are you possibly looking to water cool? Do you like new and innovative concepts? If you answered yes to two out of those three, this could quite possibly be the simplest answer for obtaining all three in a very sleek black or silver chassis from Ikonik.

Today Ikonik has shipped the Ra X10 Liquid full tower chassis to our labs. The Ra X10 liquid is an all aluminum chassis with an incorporated water cooling system already installed. This liquid cooling uses a pump/reservoir combo, two aluminum automotive style radiators and an all copper, 268 pin CPU block, all included and pre-assembled.

Ikonik Ra X10 Liquid Full Tower Case Review

Sapphire HD 4890 Toxic and Sapphire 4890 Vapor-X Review
OCC has published a new review on the Sapphire HD 4890 Toxic and Sapphire 4890 Vapor-X

Sapphire has delivered another set of video cards that deliver performance above what the reference cards can deliver at a price point just slightly above or equal to the pricing from the rest of the ATI manufacturers. Comparatively the pricing on the GTX 275 ranges from $239 to $299 from a popular etailer depending on manufacturer and whether or not the card is a factory overclocked model. The pricing of the Toxic at $259 and the Vapor-X at $239, positions these HD 4890's at a point where you are paying equal dollars for performance that is much closer at the larger resolutions than at the lower end of the scale. A win for Sapphire and ATI. As ATI's largest partner, Sapphire seems to have a leg up on all of the other partners when it comes to bringing out in house designs with better components and better cooling solutions. Their proprietary Vapor chamber technology has graced just about all of the self designed performance models (Toxic, Atomic) since the release of the HD 3870 Atomic Edition back in January of 2007. Heck it has even spawned a new line up the Vapor-X Editions.

Sapphire HD 4890 Toxic and Sapphire 4890 Vapor-X Review

Cooler Master HAF 922 Review
PureOverclock published a review on the Cooler Master HAF 922 mid-tower case.

Today we're experiencing a sense of deja vu. We're looking at the Cooler Master HAF 922, which bears an almost identical name and setup as its bigger brother, the 932, except that the former is a mid-tower while the latter is a full tower. Interestingly though, the 922 isn't actually a "shrunken" version; in fact, it looks to offer several improvements over its larger sibling, in a slightly smaller form that should appeal to a larger audience, and with a more attractive price tag to boot.

Cooler Master HAF 922 Review