GELID Xtreme & GC2 Thermal Paste Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the GELID Xtreme & GC2 Thermal Paste.

Back in March of 2009, I reviewed some of GELID Solutions thermal paste called GC1. During my testing phase I was amazed at the performance of this thermal paste. I was notified by GELID Solutions that they were making newer, & better thermal paste that rivals even there GC1. At first hearing this, I was a bit skeptical of this, GELID Solutions offered me to review some of this 'Better' thermal paste. Well, of coarse I was more then happy to check out this new and improved thermal paste.

I was not expecting much difference in my CPU temperatures, because even I came to realize that the only way for my CPU temperatures are going to go down any lower then they are, is by drastically changing my water cooling set up to something a bit more aggressive. Like adding frozen Carbon Dioxide (better known as 'Dicing') to my water, or purchasing a Phase Change unit, to figuring out how to put my reservoir inside of a freezer. Of coarse these steps are just a tad bit too drastic of a measure for my self to gain a few extra MHz on my CPU.

The two new thermal pastes that GELID Solutions sent me were their Extreme, and the GC2 thermal pastes. Do these thermal pastes have what it takes to compete with good already proven thermal pastes out on the market? Like Noctua, OCZ Freeze, Artic Silver, Cooler Master, or even remotely keep up with their tried and trued GC1 thermal paste. Lets step inside and see how these two new thermal pastes stacked up.

GELID Xtreme & GC2 Thermal Paste Review

GELID Silent Spirit CPU Heatsink Review
OCModShop posted GELID Systems Silent Spirit CPU Heatsink Review

The word heatsink has always been one of those unusual words that doesn't quite fit what it actually is. Let's break it down. Heat is a form of energy associated with the motion of atoms or molecules and capable of being transmitted through solid and fluid media by conduction, convection or radiation. To sink is to fall or drop to a lower level, especially to go down in stages, or to make weaker or less forceful. Hmmm... I guess heatsink does work after all.

Regardless of my lame attempt to fill an introductory paragraph, there are many many vendors of CPU coolers (aka heatsinks). Most of them do an adequate job, but only a fine few are worthy of being in a PC enthusiast's rig. Enthusiasts (such as the fine readers of OCModShop) want a cooler that performs beyond the call of duty, because they are usually overclocking their rigs, pushing them to the thermal breaking point.

GELID Silent Spirit CPU Heatsink Review



Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Universal Heatsink Review
PC Perspective posted a review on the Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Universal Heatsink

With several different CPU socket types currently on the market, it may be difficult to right a decent third-party heatsink that will meet a power user's overclocking and cooling needs. While there are numerous cooling solutions available, Zalman's CNPS10X Extreme might be one to consider with its support for LGA 1156, 1366, 775, AM3, and AM2+. They also threw in a removable fan controller that can be mounted outside of the case. Let's see if this heatsink can take the air cooling crown away from its older brother the CNPS9900 LED.

Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Universal Heatsink Review

Samsung OMNIA HD Review
InsideHW.com has reviewed Samsung OMNIA HD smartphone

A PDA market. This is one of those devices that is very interesting in many ways and looks great at the same time. Samsung Omnia HD, or i8910 HD, is larger and heavier than most other smartphones, which isn't a flaw in any way. Omnia HD is very compact and rugged device with metal frame that contains usual buttons (photo and video recording, volume rocker-control, lock button etc) and three usual buttons on the front side..

Samsung OMNIA HD Review

Noctua NF-S12B FLX Case Fan Review
Legit Reviews takes a look at the Noctua NF-S12B FLX Case Fan

Noctua has sent us their newest case fan for us to review, the NF-S12B FLX. Succeeding the vastly successful NF-S12, the NF-S12B is a next generation quiet fan featuring Noctua's advanced SCD2 technology as well as a new blade geometry with Bevelled Blade Tips that improves its predecessor's airflow efficiency by up to 10%. Read on to see how this new fan performs.

Noctua NF-S12B FLX Case Fan Review

In Win 'Na HDD Enclosure Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the In Win 'Na HDD Enclosure

The In Win 'Na combines a touch of an artistic flair from Chinese culture and a warm aesthetic design not too often seen in HDD enclosures. The bit of Chinese calligraphy on the top means prosperity, wealth, and the spirit of generosity. This enclosure could quite easily sit in the open next to your TV or Home Theatre PC, looking sleek and stylish, all the while, cleverly hiding any SATA HDD up to 2TB in size.The In Win 'Na enclosure comes only in a USB/eSATA flavor. The In Win 'Na is both Mac & PC compatible. So what is the advantage of having a porcelain top? It acts as a piece of "pottery" of sorts, allowing you to actually store things on top of the 'Na. Is it next to your TV? Use it as a tray for your remote! Is it next to your computer? Keep your frequently used flash drives on it!

In Win 'Na HDD Enclosure Review

OCZ Vertex SSD Review
PureOverclock published a review of the OCZ Vertex Solid State Drive (SSD).

OCZ's Vertex is a multi-layer SSD that features the Indilinx 'Barefoot' controller, promising very fast performance numbers, particularly with Write operations. OCZ's Vertex is the latest in their product lineup, and the performance claims sound impressive. Today we'll pit it against some of the fastest traditional hard disk drives, and also alongside Intel's renowned X-25M SSD, and see if this OCZ Vertex can impress.

OCZ Vertex SSD Review

FSP300-60GHS Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the FSP300-60GHS Power Supply

FSP300-60GHS is a small 300 W SFX power supply from FSP targeted to small form factor (SFF) PCs. It measures only 5" x 4" x 2 ½" (12.5 x 10 x 6.2 cm), while standard ATX power supplies measure at least 6" x 5 ½" x 3 ¼" (15 x 14 x 8.5 cm). The unit we reviewed came inside SilverStone Sugo SG05 SFF case. Let's see whether this is a good power supply or not.

FSP300-60GHS Power Supply Review

Gigabyte ODIN GT 550W PSU Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Gigabyte ODIN GT 550W PSU

We are looking at a power supply in todays review, Gigabyte sent us a sample of their Odin GT 550W unit. We are going to compare it vs some similar PSU's on the market both during idle and full load. Lets take a closer look and see what we can expect from this unit.

Gigabyte ODIN GT 550W PSU Review

Thermaltake Element G Computer Case Review
APH Networks posted a review on the Thermaltake Element G Computer Case

If you live in North America, you may remember the recent Gatorade commercial "What's G?". Well, that seems like the perfect phrase for what we're going to be taking a look at today; none other than the Thermaltake's newest gaming chassis, the Element G. The newly released Element G is one of three cases as a part of Thermaltake's Element Series -- along with its big brother the Element S, and its little brother, the Element T. Labeled with the tag line "Create for Pros", the Element G is a mid-tower chassis designed with the computer gamer in mind. In the highly competitive gaming chassis market, a case needs to be both aesthetically pleasing without having an overly tacky appearance, and at the same time excelling with regards to functionality. Will the Element G give us enthusiasts exactly what we've been looking for? Or will more proven cases such as the Antec Nine Hundred Two and CoolerMaster HAF 932 be better alternatives? Featuring three multi-color LED fans, 2.5" drive mounting for drives such as SSDs, and a lower PSU chamber for better thermal management, the Element G definitely sounds like feature packed chassis designed for an enthusiast system on paper. Today, we'll be the ones to examine thoroughly whether or not it is truly worthy of the tag line "Create for Pros". Read on to find out if the Element G is really worth your money.

Thermaltake Element G Computer Case Review

Amazon Kindle DX Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Amazon Kindle DX

The second version of the Kindle, called the Kindle 2, was released in February of 2009. Now, only about four months later, Amazon surprised everyone with another Kindle – the Kindle DX. The DX is larger and has some new features, but is it really better? We set out to find out!

Amazon Kindle DX Review

ASUS P7P55D Evo (Intel P55) and the Lynnfield Processor
Hardware Zone published a preview on the ASUS P7P55D Evo (Intel P55) and the Lynnfield Processor

You probably have seen a handful of Intel P55 motherboards during our Computex 2009 coverage, but today we've one up-close from ASUS - complete with a Core i5 Lynnfield processor as well. Join us as we delve in detail with the ASUS P7P55D Evo motherboard and what to expect in September 2009.

ASUS P7P55D Evo (Intel P55) and the Lynnfield Processor