HIS HD 4890 Fan TURBO Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the HIS HD 4890 Fan TURBO.

The HD4890 is AMD’s latest GPU that is aimed at the enthusiast market. It is positioned just above the HD4870 1 GB and its main competitor of course is the Nvidia Geforce GTX275. In this review we are taking a look at the HD4890 from HIS: the HIS HD 4890 Fan TURBO. As the name implies this is not a regular HD4890-card. Instead HIS has overclocked it by default to give us a bit more performance right out of the box.

We’ve taken the HIS HD 4890 Fan TURBO and compared it to both the HD4870 1 GB as well as the GeForce GTX275.

HIS HD 4890 Fan TURBO Review

Norton 360 v3.0 reviewed
ITreviewed posted a review on Norton 360 v3.0

Norton 360 v3.0 stands up well against most of its rivals, especially in terms of features. The software is also easy to use and there's very little management duties required. It's not the prettiest software, but it's not the ugliest either. Most importantly, because it uses same engine as Norton Internet Security 2009 it does a reasonable job of stopping malware and keeping your computer safe. It's also relatively light on CPU and
memory. My biggest gripes are that Symantec only provides 2GB of online storage space, which is pathetic given today's monster hard drives, but there is a Premier edition with 25GB storage available for 10 extra. The built-in backup component doesn't support passwords, file compression, or drive
cloning either, and the tune-up software is superfluous because it's nowhere near as good as individual programs dedicated to serving a specific purpose.

Another problem I encountered was that the Norton Identity Safe feature, which installed a toolbar into my browser and totally kept crashing Firefox 3.0.10 - at least until I uninstalled the plug-in and restarted my computer. Overall I didn't really like Norton 360 v3.0, mainly because of the
browser (and machine) crashes and the number of unnecessary features (backup and tuneup). And why on earth do you need to restart your computer after a virus database update? As far as I'm concerned, for pure security there are better offerings from the likes of ZoneAlarm, ESET and Webroot Software. Concluding on a plus note, the new version is definitely faster, less intrusive, and easier to use than previous versions, which will please many looking to upgrade.

Norton 360 v3.0 reviewed



Enermax Eco80+ 620W PSU Review
JonnyGURU.com posted Enermax Eco80+ 620W PSU Review

In the Eco 80+ 620W, Enermax has basically taken the outstanding platform I first saw in the Liberty Eco 620W, removed the modular cabling option as well as a connector or two, and added a gimmicky "twister bearing" fan in order to target people who would rather have silence than modularity. In this respect, they did a pretty good job. Even so, a whole bunch of little things like the incomplete sleeving, somewhat high price, and the odd rail distribution have conspired against the unit. It doesn't finish out here with a recommendation, but comes pretty close. A decent but unspectacular unit from Enermax.

Enermax Eco80+ 620W PSU Review

Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Processor Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Processor

Last week, Intel released a pair of new additions to the Core i7 line of processors that will eventually replace two of the three current Core i7 series processors as the months roll by. Read on to see how the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor does against 30 other desktop processors.

Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Processor Review

TaxCalc 2009 Personal 6 reviewed
ITreviewed posted a review on TaxCalc 2009 Personal 6

Accounting isn't fun, no matter how you jazz it up. But TaxCalc 2009 Personal 6 makes light work of filing SA100 individual returns. However, you'll still need to have a solid understanding of core accountancy terms such as capital allowances, net business profit and losses, in order to prepare a self-assessment form correctly. The software's Help system does a good job of explaining this gobbledegook, but it does not shelter you entirely. The only criticism is that personal and business versions of TaxCalc 2009 restrict the number of tax returns you can prepare to just six (either SA100 individual returns or R40 Repayment forms). If that's not a problem, TaxCalc 2009 Personal 6 is just the ticket for individuals wanting to cut down on expensive accountancy fees and missed filing deadlines.

TaxCalc 2009 Personal 6 reviewed

QNAP TS-119 Turbo NAS Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the QNAP TS-119 Turbo NAS

QNAP, purveyor of Network Attached Storage devices large and small, has just recently introduced what it's calling the world's most affordable NAS server with iSCSI. The device they speak of is the single-bay TS-119 Turbo Pro, which we've taken into our labs and scoped out across the pages to come. The device itself is just marginally larger than a typical external hard drive, and at first glance, that's exactly what it looks like. The array of LED-backlit words down the front panel and the port selection around back give away its true nature, though, as this thing is built for networks from the ground-up. Click the link below and check it out...

QNAP TS-119 Turbo NAS Review

Akasa Paxpower 500 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted Akasa Paxpower 500 W Power Supply Review

Paxpower 500 W (also known as Powerpax 500 W or AK-P050FG7) is a mainstream power supply from Akasa, featuring active PFC and a 120-mm fan. Since this was the first product we've reviewed from this brand, we were very curious to see if it could really deliver its labeled power. Read on.

Akasa Paxpower 500 W Power Supply Review

Thermaltake ISGC-200 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted a review on the Thermaltake ISGC-200 Heatsink

At the heart of the Thermaltake ISGC-200 heatsink is a glossy white impeller that vaguely resembles the petals of a daisy. The tips of the fan blades have a little notch taken out, supposedly this reduces noise by 3% too. The ISGC-200 heatsink itself stands 140mm tall, weighs 470 grams and accommodates one 92mm PWM fan that spins at 600~1600 RPM. If I didn't know better I'd say the ISGC-200 was released for Intel's new socket 1156 formfactor processors, except that it isn't actually compatiblea with these chips at all. Instead it supports AMD 939-through to-AM3 and Intel 775 processors.

Thermaltake ISGC-200 Heatsink Review

CM Storm Scout Case Review
Rbmods posted a review on the CM Storm Scout Case

CM a sister company to Coolermaster keeps releasing alot of products at the moment, we have reviewed their Sniper Case earlier which proved to be a really cool mid class case. This new Storm doesn=B4t look any worse than the Sniper, it actually got a couple of features that the Sniper was lacking, so let's take a look.

CM Storm Scout Case Review

The most powerful gaming laptop ever: Alienware M17x
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Alienware M17x gaming laptop

Alienware, now part of Dell, is a company focused on high-end gaming systems and last week they released what they are calling "the most powerful 17" gaming laptop in the universe". And they are not kidding: this laptop features three graphics processing units, a feature not found even on most desktops.

The most powerful gaming laptop ever: Alienware M17x

GIGABYTE GM-M8000 High-Performance Laser Gaming Mouse Review
Futurelooks checks out a decent new gaming mouse from a somewhat unlikely source

GIGABYTE does a lot more than just sweet motherboards and graphic cards. Since they provide the basics needed to build an elite gaming system, it’s no surprise to see them investing their resources to develop peripherals that can be used to support their main components. Some of those peripherals include hard disk enclosures, storage, monitors, speakers, keyboards, and of course, gaming mice.

GIGABYTE GM-M8000 High-Performance Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Nexus 120mm LED Series White Fans Review
PCShopTalk posted a review on the Nexus 120mm LED Series White Fans

In this review, I will test some of the new LED SERIES fans from Nexus, which look extraordinary when powered on, and we will see how well they cool the components inside the PC, compared to other fans tested in the past.

Nexus 120mm LED Series White Fans Review

Thermaltake ISGC-200 cooler Review
Neoseeker takes a look at the ISGC-200 CPU cooler, from Thermaltake

What we're looking at today is a heatsink part of their brand new series named *Inspiration of Silent Gaming Cooling*, or ISGC for short. The quiet 92mm fan, coupled with PWM control should keep the noise down while being able to step up when things get hot.

Thermaltake ISGC-200 cooler Review

IN WIN Ammo 2.5 inch SATA HDD Enclosure with RFID - Full Video Review
TweakTown posted a video review on the IN WIN Ammo 2.5 inch SATA HDD Enclosure with RFID

In our first ever full video review, today we take a close look at IN WIN's Ammo 2.5 inch external SATA HDD enclosure, which comes with RFID hardware data security. Watch the video for the full review.

IN WIN Ammo 2.5 inch SATA HDD Enclosure with RFID - Full Video Review

Silverstone Raven RV01 Review
PureOverclock posted a review of the Silverstone Raven RV01 tower.

SilverStone has created a new line of enclosures, titled the Raven series. The first in its line, the RV01 has an aesthetic that mimics the look and stealth of a raven, even down to the wings, and SilverStone is giving us a way to strike fear into our opponents hearts just be showing up with their case in our hands. The question remains though: is this just another themed case that will end up clogging the shelves of so many distributors, or has SilverStone created an enclosure that could end up revolutionizing the industry yet again? Let's take an in-depth look at the Raven RV01, and see if we might be able to shed some light on this dark and mysterious case.

Silverstone Raven RV01 Review

MSI GeForce N260GTX Lightning 1792 MB review Part 2
The Guru of 3D posted part 2 of their MSI GeForce N260GTX Lightning review

A couple of weeks ago we reviewed this literally hot new Black Edition product from MSI product already, yet our conclusion was somewhat spicy related to temperature and noise levels we had seen on the GTX260 Lightning graphics card.

MSI was absolutely convinced we had received a defective card and submitted a new one with the question if we wanted to have second go at it. So we did, and it certainly made a massive difference. Temperatures of this graphics card are now over 30 Degrees C lower and the noise levels fine.

So today we bring you a review in the MSI GeForce N260GTX Lightning 1792 MB, but then revised and revisited !

Wghat is the GeForce N260GTX Lightning 1792 MB ? Well, it's a graphics card with twice the standard GeForce GTX 260 GDDR3 memory summing up to an incredible 1792 MB, it utilizes a Twin Frozr cooling with heatpipes, dual slot heatsink and two big fans. The card design is Phase PWM, with 8 phases are reserved for the GPU and 2 phases for the memory. Furthermore, this graphics card has important overclocking features like V-Check points to measure the voltage.

MSI GeForce N260GTX Lightning 1792 MB review Part 2

Silverstone LC10B-E HTPC Case Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Silverstone LC10B-E HTPC Case

Home Theater PCs continue to gain popularity, particularly as more television networks are pushing their content over the web. They're also a great platform for gaming, watching Blu-Ray movies, running a custom DVR, and centralizing media storage. For some of these tasks, a low-power Atom system might be sufficient, but for gaming and processing high definition content, most consumers will want a little more horsepower. That's where a quality HTPC chassis can make a big difference. With room for full-size ATX components, seven hard drives, and five fans, the SilverStone LC10B-E that Benchmark Reviews is covering today should fit the bill.

Silverstone LC10B-E HTPC Case Review

Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Nehalem Processor Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Nehalem Processor

Looking to get the best bang for your buck when building that new computer? You might want to take a look at the newest line-up of processors from Intel, the Core i7. Join Artiom B. and Christopher S. as TechwareLabs shows us what this processor is really capable of doing. Will this Processor live up to our expectations? Join us as we drop it into a test rig and take a look...

Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Nehalem Processor Review

OCZ Vendetta 2 Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the OCZ Vendetta 2.

For many of us, the economic hard ships are knocking at out door. Chances are you are trying to make your computer last another year till you get your big raise. The perfect way to do this is do a bit of overclocking on your CPU. You certainly don't want that crappy stock cooler keeping your CPU from overheating after this, but you also don't want to spend a mint on a nice top of the line cooler. Chances are you fall into the consumer who is looking at the OCZ Vendetta 2.

OCZ has made one noticeable improvement to the Vendetta 2, the fan size. By going with a larger 120mm fan, they have increased the cooling potential of the cooler dramatically. This not only increases the overall surface area of the cooler, it increases the amount of air that can be blown across the surface without becoming too loud. With the improvements over the original Vendetta, the Vendetta 2 is already looking like a serious contender for the best price to performance ratio.

OCZ Vendetta 2 Review

Brother DCP-8085DN and Dell EqualLogic PS6000XV SAN Review
ITPro posted a review on the Brother DCP-8085DN multi-function laser printer and a Dell EqualLogic PS6000XV SAN storage appliance.

Brother's surprisingly compact DCP-8085DN is designed for a small office or workgroup. Its price and its 1,200dpi maximum native resolution puts it in a similar category to HP's popular LaserJet M2727 MFP series, and although it lacks the HP's fax capabilities its quoted speed of 30ppm at a recommended maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 3,500 pages are superior to the HP. It's also faster than Brother's own HL-6050D, which we reviewed last year..

Brother DCP-8085DN and Dell EqualLogic PS6000XV SAN Review

Thermaltake ISGC-300 Cooler Review
Hi Tech Legion posted Thermaltake ISGC-300 Cooler Review

It seems that in most cases the biggest culprit to noise contributions has been the GPU and the CPU heatsink. More recently, though, the GPU has gotten quieter leaving the CPU cooler to stand alone as the source of our system's noise pollution. As the years have passed and I have been through several systems, I have always seemed to wonder when one of the companies out there would develop a decent performing yet quiet CPU cooler for gaming. It seems that the answer may have finally arrived.

Thermaltake ISGC-300 Cooler Review

Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 (MK3) reviewed
ITreviewed posted a review on the Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 (MK3)

Initial impressions of the CF-19 are that it's an ugly beast that doesn't cut it in terms of raw specifications, especially given the high price. But it's not until you fully appreciate the technical complexities of manufacturing a fully rugged laptop that you look past the design. There are less expensive laptops in the market, but when they drop, they break. However, Panasonic's CF-19 can withstand a fall from 90cm without damage. There's also a ton of other protection features and it is even resistant against water, dust, dirt, heat, humidity and cold temperatures. Its daylight-readable touchscreen is another standout feature, along with its bevy of tucked-away slots and ports and a massive battery life. The CF-19 doesn't come cheap, and there are far more powerful machines for less money, but if your outdoor mobile computing needs are extreme, you'll struggle to beat the Toughbook CF-19. This laptop begs for abuse.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 (MK3) reviewed

Flip UltraHD Pocket Camcorder Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Flip UltraHD Pocket Camcorder

Pure Digital Technologies recently announced two new products in its pocket camcorder lineup: the Flip UltraHD (MSRP: $199.99) and the Flip Ultra (MSRP: $149.99). Both models build upon the existing Flip Ultra line by offering new features, such as two-hours of recording time and increasing the LCD size to 2.0-inches (diagonal). The Flip UltraHD also offers high-definition (HD) video recording (1280x720) and an HDMI Mini TV-out port. We spent some hands-on time with the Flip UltraHD to evaluate its capabilities. Come on by the site and check it out...

Flip UltraHD Pocket Camcorder Review

BFG LS-450 Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the BFG LS-450 Power Supply

LS and MX are sister power supply series from BFG, with models from MX series coming with a modular cabling system, a 120-mm fan and an auxiliary 80-mm fan on the rear, while models from LS series use a 135-mm fan and no modular cabling system or second fan. Initially both series used the same internal design, however this is not entirely true anymore. All models from MX series are manufactured by Fore Point (one of the factories from Fortrex), but LS-450 and the new version of LS-550 (marked as "LS-550 (New)" on their website, being the model currently available on Newegg.com) are manufactured by Enhance Electronics. The old LS-550 and LS-680 are manufactured by Fore Point with the same design as models from MX series. According to BFG they will move all models from MX and LS to Enhance in the future, and when this happens units will be either released with new wattages (e.g. LS-700 instead of LS-680) or will have the name "New" added to their name.

BFG LS-450 Power Supply Review

MSI X58M review
ITreviewed posted a review on the MSI X58M

MSI should be applauded for bringing Intel's X58 chipset to the masses at a sub-150 price point. Sure there are full-size motherboards that offer better performance and overclocking features, but for mainstream users building a MicroATX-based machine the X58M is fantastic value. The motherboard offers an almost perfect balance of features and performance, and would make a great choice for a high performance small form factor multimedia (HTPC) or gaming system. Zotac's GeForce 9300-ITX WiFi impressed me a couple of months ago, but it is restricted to Intel's legacy LGA775 socket and DDR2 memory. If you want a bleeding-edge MicroATX motherboard at an amazing price, the X58M is a no brainer.

MSI X58M review

NZXT Beta Mid-Tower Case Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new NZXT Beta Mid-Tower Case

What does $60 get you these days? In the computer world, not that much but believe it or not, NZXT's new enclosure not only offers a laundry list of features but it is actually priced at less than $60USD. All in all, the promises this product makes look good on paper yet can it hold its shine once the rubber hits the road?

NZXT Beta Mid-Tower Case Review

Noctua NH-C12P 1366 Review
PureOverclock published a review of the Noctua NH-C12P 1366 CPU cooler.

We recently examined the Noctua NH-U12P and found it to be a very capable tower-styled cooler, posting some great results in an extremely quiet setup. Today we're testing its Noctua sibling, the NH-C12P, which offers a top-down design, with the same famous Noctua silent fan but a slimmer profile for those who may have a more cramped mid-tower case. We'll be installing the C12P on a Socket 1366 Core i7 processor to give a direct comparison between the cooling abilities of tower versus top-down. We'll also toss in a handful of other top coolers to see how the C12P performs. We have no doubts about Noctua's renowned reputation for silent computing products, so all that remains is to see if the C12P can keep an overclocked Core i7 monster under control.

Noctua NH-C12P 1366 Review

Panasonic Lumix FX150 Digital Camera Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix FX150 Digital Camera

This is the first point-n-shoot camera that I have worked with extensively in about three years as I have been using a DSLR exclusively. Before that, I owned a few Nikon and Olympus point-n-shoot cameras and have had some brief shooting time with a Canon and Kodak camera in the past year or so, neither of which I was terribly impressed with. Of course, it would be foolish to think the FX150 would outperform the DSLR so I won't exactly be comparing the two side by side here today. I have, however, been looking for a nice point-n-shoot unit to carry around with me at all times and I aim to find out if the FX150 is a worthy contender in that category.

Panasonic Lumix FX150 Digital Camera Review

ASUS GeForce GTX 285 1GB Graphics Card Review
TweakTown posted a review on the ASUS GeForce GTX 285 1GB Graphics Card

While there's no denying that anyone who is after maximum power will want the GTX 295, for many people the GTX 285 is going to be fine for the plain fact that most users don't have the monitor to really make use of such a powerful graphics card.

We've always been pretty happy with the GTX 285; it costs a good chunk less than the GTX 295 and still offers some serious performance, which for most people is more than they need.

ASUS GeForce GTX 285 1GB Graphics Card Review

Cresyn CS-HP500 Folding HI-FI Headphones Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the Cresyn CS-HP500 Folding HI-FI Headphones

With most new product introductions on the market, usually the first generation is a prototype which they then improve on and then release a better product after they have ironed out all the design bugs. But with Cresyn and their CS-HP500, they definitely buck that trend. With exceptional audio and build quality coupled with a foldable design and comfort, the CS-HP500 can easily be summed up as a safe buy for people needing a good set of foldable headphones that won't break the bank.

Cresyn CS-HP500 Folding HI-FI Headphones Review

MSI Eclipse Plus Review
OCC has published a new review on the MSI Eclipse Plus

MSI has certainly delivered a great board with the Eclipse Plus, overclocking my i7 to 4GHz was fairly easy although with base clock frequencies past 200 some moderate tweaking had to be done, I even managed to get a CPU-Z at 4.5GHz. If an overclock fails, the motherboard must restart three times to clear - an annoyance but with the clear CMOS button near the PS/2 ports users can easily reset the BIOS and continue overclocking. The BIOS has plenty of options, and worked without a hitch minus a small glitch that I overcame with some work and CMOS clearing, but was likely due to (possibly unstable) overclocking runs. The memory voltage was being loaded at 1.2V rather than 1.6V, and a few other anomalies. Memory support only goes up to 1333MHz, with 1600MHz being possible through overclocking although higher is possible - it worked fine in testing although XMP support may have had a tiny bit of trouble. MSI finally solidified the color scheme to black and blue, removing the heinous copper heat sinks that stood out like sore thumbs and alternatively used matching heat sinks with metal casings with MSI's logos and created a much more serious looking board!

MSI Eclipse Plus Review