Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 In Crossfire
TweakTown tested the Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 In Crossfire

I actually tested the HD 4850 before I finished writing my review on the GTX 280, which turned out to be good news for AMD but bad news for NVIDIA. It completely changed my opinion on the GTX 280 before I had even finished writing. The thing is, the GTX 280 is a good card in the sense of what it’s capable of. Such technology as CUDA and PhysX are great inclusions. But I’m a gamer; I want FPS! - I can’t sum it up better than that, and the GTX 280 really didn’t deliver in that department.

I wrote in my editorial the other day that the HD 4850 in Crossfire wasn’t going to bring me fully back into the world of PC gaming, but I think the HD 4870 has the ability to do this. While the performance on the HD 4850 is excellent in Crossfire, it’s not loads faster than the GTX 280. That’s fine; we didn’t expect it to be faster at all simply because of the price. The thing is though, it is, and this is awesome news for people who want what could probably be the absolute best value for money setup we’ve ever seen – Yes, ever!

Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 In Crossfire

ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB Video Card Preview
Legit Reviews posted a preview on the ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB Video Card

The scheduled release for ATI's upcoming RV770 parts, the Radeon HD 4850 and Radeon HD 4870, was scheduled for next week, but it seems that it got bumped up to today. Some European e-tailer has started to sell cards and AMD/ATI had no choice other than to remove our gag order on the video cards we already have. Read on to check out our preview and see what NVIDIA did to spoil it - GeForce 9800 GTX+!!!

ATI Radeon HD 4850 512MB Video Card Preview



Tagan Icy Box IB-290STUSD-B External HDD Enclosure Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the Tagan Icy Box IB-290STUSD-B External HDD Enclosure

Benefiting from years of collaboration with enthusiasts all over the world, Tagan has engineered and manufactured some of the best enthusiast level products that money can buy. Whether it is power supplies, enclosures, or external storage devices, Tagan has consistently delivered quality components to customers in the computing industry. With years of experience designing and manufacturing computer products, Tagan continues to be one of the foremost companies serving the enthusiast and professional computing community.

Tagan Icy Box IB-290STUSD-B External HDD Enclosure Review

AMD Radeon HD 4850 512MB Preview - RV770 Discovered
PC Perspective posted their AMD Radeon HD 4850 512MB Preview

AMD got caught with its hand in its own cookie jar - HD 4850s have already hit the street for sale so we are able to bring you a quick preview of the RV770 before its official launch date next week.

AMD Radeon HD 4850 512MB Preview - RV770 Discovered

QNAP TS-409 Turbo NAS Review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the QNAP TS-409 Turbo NAS

Amongst the network settings is the ability to enable, disable and configure numerous facets of the device, which also allows us to see just how much functionality the TS-409 offers. This includes an FTP service, the ability to use the device as an iTunes, web or MySQL server, or as a media server complete with support to provide media to an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 console.

One of the more powerful aspects of the TS-409 involves the simple creation and upgrade of disk volumes. RAID volumes can easily be migrated on the fly, making for simple upgradability whether you're adding or upgrading drives, with this portion of the control panel showing the current status of any volumes together with those upgrade options.

QNAP TS-409 Turbo NAS Review

G.Skill 4GB DDR3-1600 Pi Series Dual Channel Memory Kit Review
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the G.Skill 4GB DDR3-1600 Pi Series Dual Channel Memory Kit

The G.Skill DDR3-1600 Pi Series memory modules have a rather funky looking heatspreader, which upon closer inspection impressed me from a design and engineering perspective. Each module is protected by an aluminum heatspreader with what looks like the spiral binding from a notebook on top. These loops are similar to what many other manufacturers implement, except they have a bit of three dimensional appeal to them.

G.Skill 4GB DDR3-1600 Pi Series Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

Coolink SWiF-1201 Review
Tech-Reviews.co.uk has completed the review for the Coolink SWiF-1201 Silent Fan.

Fans are often regarded as quite minor parts which make up your computer. However, they are actually very important in keeping your PC both cool and quiet - so quality fans should always be top of ones list when building a computer. Today we'll be reviewing the Coolink SWiF-1201; advertised as a silent, high performing fan, lets see how this baby performs.

Coolink SWiF-1201 Review

AMD Radeon HD 4850 Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the AMD Radeon HD 4850

A pretty hectic day today as AMD moved forward the launch of the Radeon HD 4850 (initially to be released next week). Today Guru of 3D will review both the PowerColor and Force3D graphics cards in a full fetched review. As the tests will show, this little 199 USD gem will pack an awful lot of performance.

Not only will we put it though the benchmark paces, Guru3D will also have a look at Crossfire performance among these two cards combined. The results are pretty surprising.

You can read the 20 page article right here

AMD Radeon HD 4850 Review

Thermaltake ProWater 850i Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Thermaltake ProWater 850i.

Getting ready to enter the world of watercooling? Not sure about which kit is right for you or even how to install it? We check out the ProWater 850i a cheap and well made kit and take you step by step through our install and explain how the kit works and show its performance.

Thermaltake ProWater 850i Review

MSI R4850 Radeon HD 4850 512 MB Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the MSI R4850 Radeon HD 4850 512 MB

After some confusion, AMD has lifted the NDA for their brand-new Radeon HD 4850 Series today. The RV770 on these boards comes with 800 shaders and boasts 956 million transistors. Together with a new AA architecture the card takes the $200 segment in a storm offering leading performance/dollar and performance/watt.

MSI R4850 Radeon HD 4850 512 MB Review

OCZ OCZ600SXS 600W StealthXStream Power Supply Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the OCZ OCZ600SXS 600W StealthXStream Power Supply

I recently took a look at a Foxconn motherboard that I used for a recent system build, I also needed a reliable power supply for it as well and choose an OCZ 600Watt StealthXStream PSU. I choose this PSU for two main reasons, quality and efficiency, since I know and trust OCZ products it was one of my first choices, but since the system would be running 24/7 at full load I was also looking for a way to possibly save a little money. So I choose this particular power supply because of the known quality, the fact that it is 'green' and also because it was relatively inexpensive compared to the others that were available at time of purchase.

OCZ OCZ600SXS 600W StealthXStream Power Supply Review

Lindy USB Port Blocker Review
Bios Magazine posted a review on the Lindy USB Port Blocker

There are plenty of software utilities on the market which help you to lock down USB ports on your network, but there are few hardware-based solutions. As it seems many businesses are becoming increasingly concerned about the growing threat of malware on USB devices, Lindy has jumped on the
bandwagon with its USB Port Blocker. The low-cost package (=A314.99) consists of a combined 'key' and 'lock' assembly, which plugs into the USB
port on either your desktop or laptop computer (PC or Mac, it's not fussy). At first glance it's hard to distinguish the USB Port Blocker from a USB flash memory drive, but on closer inspection you'll notice that something is usual - the USB Blocking port has a removable part.

Lindy USB Port Blocker Review

Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System Review
TheTechLounge reviewed the Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System

This evolution of the Squeezebox should prove to be a winner for its new parent company. All the makings of a good sequel are there; extra goodies, unexpected surprises, a flashy new look and a slimmer and trimmer appearance. Logitech is unapologetically aiming squarely at Sonos with this one. Are the two systems direct competitors? Not exactly, but Logitech is bound to take a bite and woo away a few dollar conscious, tech savvy buyers. The included options and features are almost overwhelming to the average user. Acclimating oneself to all the various settings and streaming music account configurations takes a bit of time but pays out in a multitude of listening options. Once installed, Duet users will rarely need to fire up a browser for streaming music or launch an application to access their digital music reserve. If you are an obsessive hoarder of digital music files looking for a way to set them free, the Squeezebox Duet is tailor-made for your addiction.

Logitech Squeezebox Duet Network Music System Review

Samsung SyncMaster 2693HM Review
InsideHW.com has posted review for Samsung SyncMaster 2693HM display.

SyncMaster 2693HM is a display attended for home users. It has 25.5'' screen size with adjustable stand height. The 2693HM is Microsoft Vista Certified model and it has built-in speakers and supports HDMI technology. For attracting more customers a smooth black frame surface can be a clever move. But from previous experiences we get used to those big monitors have that "serious" look: it's black with matte surfaces.

Samsung SyncMaster 2693HM Review

Thermaltake ProWater 850i Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Thermaltake ProWater 850i

The ProWater 850i was an extremely easy unit to set up and is an ideal unit for an inexperienced user looking to test out the waters of liquid cooling. On low the PW850i is near silent and produces decent temperatures that easily beat stock cooling.

http://www.overclockersonline.net/?page=articles#=1782]Thermaltake ProWater 850i Review[/url]

Corsair TX750W Power Supply Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Corsair TX750W Power Supply

Where does the juice for your power rig come from? Is it reliable? Was it a pain to install? Are you letting money slip through your fingers each moment you use a poor efficiency power supply? Matt tests out the Corsair TX750 which supports 80Plus efficiency in a sleek black box. So flip the switch and read the electrifying results.

Corsair TX750W Power Supply Review

Intel P45 Vs. X48 Crossfire Performance
TweakTown compared Intel P45 Vs. X48 Crossfire Performance

The other day the new GIGABYTE P45-DQ6 arrived and I was instantly intrigued by how cool it looks. The thing is, what also arrived that day was the HD 4850s. With my mind going in over drive, I thought this was the perfect time to check out what’s going on in the PCI Express slot department these days.

While there are a few differences between the two, we only cared about one of them. We wanted to know the performance difference between the X48 and the P45 when running Crossfire. While both boards carry two physical x16 slots, when two cards are installed the electronics behind the slots on the P45 tune back to x8 on both slots. The X48 on the other hand continues to run both slots at x16 independently.

Intel P45 Vs. X48 Crossfire Performance

ATI Radeon HD 4850 Versus NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Legit Reviews published a comparison review between ATI Radeon HD 4850 and NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ video cards

The battle between ATI and NVIDIA reached a tense moment today when ATI removed the gag order on the ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics card by more than a week. NVIDIA was trying to spoil the launch of the ATI Radeon HD 4850 by launching an ultra secret graphics card called the GeForce 9800 GTX+! Read on as we benchmark the Radeon HD 4850 versus the GeForce 9800 GTX+!

Article Summary:
- 7 games benchmarked
- 3 synthetic applications benchmarked
- Power consumption tested
- Temperature testing at idle/load
- Overclocking done on each card

ATI Radeon HD 4850 Versus NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+

PowerColor HD4850 Review
OCC has published a new review on the PowerColor HD4850

So where do I begin with this card? I am left speechless because the HD4850 blew past my expectations! Now, don't get me wrong - I had high hopes for the HD4800 series cards, and strongly wanted them to give Nvidia a run for their money so that the competition stays high, which benefits consumers. However, this review opened my eyes to a new love of ATI products. Being a reviewer, you have to go into a product with an open mind and unbiased opinion, which is what I did - and I was impressed. The HD4850 pushed passed many mainstream cards that are used today, and even kicked on the heels of Nvidia's newest beast, the GTX 280. Ok, so you say it caught up, but didn't take it over - but with a price tag of $199, versus the GTX 280's very high price of $649.99, this is a no-brainier. I mean, you can get three of these cards for the cost of just one GTX 280 and CrossFire them.

PowerColor HD4850 Review

Flip Video Ultra Camcorder Review
The TechZone has posted a review on the Flip Video Ultra by Pure Digital.

The Flip Video Ultra by Pure Digital is a pocket size digital camcorder that allows you to record up to one hour of VGA quality video that you can upload directly to YouTube or other video sharing services. With one-touch recording and instant playback and delete, plus a 2X digital zoom, the Flip has managed to capture 12% of the digital camcorder market. Much of this has to do with the Flip Video's price. At less than $150, the Flip Video Ultra
is almost an impulse purchase.

Flip Video Ultra Camcorder Review

Lowepro Primus AW Backcountry Camera/Video Backpack Review
Futurelooks checks out a backpack from Lowepro

When we think of recycling, most of us see plastic bottles, newspapers, and milk cartons. That’s why when Lowepro announced that their 40th Anniversary signature camera bag, the Primus AW, would be made of a 100% post consumer recycled material known as Cyclepet, I was curious to see how they would pull that off without sacrificing the durability. As we’ve found out in the past, Lowepro makes some seriously durable bags for demanding photographers so I was doubly curious to see how the apparent downgrade of material made of used “waterbottles” would stand up to real world use.

Lowepro Primus AW Backcountry Camera/Video Backpack Review

BFG ES-800 Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the BFG ES-800.

The power supply is an odd component of sorts. In the same way our heart doesn't make us run faster or get better grades in school, a power supply won't give you a higher frame rate or make your CPU faster. But without a strong, solid heart even everyday tasks would become difficult. Imagine trying to walk a flight of stairs with a weak heart or carry groceries. Your power supply is the heart, the very core, of your PC and without a strong solid PSU everyday tasks become difficult. Imagine trying to play games or run Folding@Home with a flaky PSU. Constant lock-ups or total shut-downs would put a quick stop to any chance of enjoyment you would get from your PC. Clean, solid power is a must in today's PCs but with so many poor quality power supplies masquerading as high-end units it's easy to get buried by the sea of marketing hype. Today Bjorn3D is looking at one power supply that not only positions itself as a top-notch PSU built with quality components, but brings some new tricks to the table to increase efficiency and show some love to mother earth. The power supply is the ES-800 by BFG. A company well known for its commitment to quality. Let's put some of BFG's claims to the test and see if this unit is worthy of your hard earned money.

BFG ES-800 Review

VelociRaptor Redux, now with final firmware
The Tech Report posted a review on the VelociRaptor

Western Digital hatched its latest Raptor back in April, revealing a unique departure from more traditional designs. This leaner, meaner VelociRaptor VR150 is actually a 2.5" drive sitting inside a heatsink that slides nicely into standard 3.5" bays. But don't think you can take this most recent Raptor lightly just because it's gone on a diet. Despite a smaller form factor, the VelociRaptor still offers 300GB of capacity—twice that of its 3.5" forebear. The VR150 is also the first Raptor with a 300MB/s Serial ATA interface, and its trademark 10K-RPM spindle speed hasn't skipped a beat.

Like its predecessors in their prime, the VelociRaptor proved to be the all-around fastest SATA hard drive on the market—and a surprisingly quiet and power-efficient one, at that. However, the drive we used in our initial look at the VR150 was an engineering sample with pre-production firmware. Final, production drives have now made their way onto the market, and we've managed to score a retail sample that should be representative of the drives you can buy today.

Naturally, we've run this tuned-up VelociRaptor through the wringer to see if it can live up to the Editor's Choice distinction we awarded the VR150 after our first encounter. Read on to see whether finished firmware reels in the VelociRaptor's propensity to outrun the competition or if Western Digital has managed to wring even more performance from its radical Raptor redesign.

VelociRaptor Redux, now with final firmware

Thecus N5200BR NAS (Network Attached Storage) Review
Hardware Logic posted a review on the Thecus N5200BR NAS (Network Attached Storage)

Storage freaks rejoice! Even with 1TB hard drives, 32GB USB thumb drives, and external HDD enclosures, the true storage junkie is always looking for a simpler, better, and more secure way of stashing their collection of por, er, movies, music, pictures, and important files. Featuring five hot swappable SATAII drive bays in RAID 0,1,5, 6,and 10, as well as JBOD (Just a Bunch Of Disks), and over 3TB of storage space, the N5200 NAS (Network Attached Storage) box trumps standard storage devices like those mentioned above in that you can access it from any point on your network, instead of attaching it to one device at a time.

Thecus N5200BR NAS (Network Attached Storage) Review