Pre-OC Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 and 260 Review
Bit-Tech published a review of Pre-Overclocked Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 and 260

Claiming performance increases of up to 12 percent, we decided to put these warranty covered overclocks to the test, and see just how much extra performance you get by paying extra for that bit more juice.

Today we'll be looking at a three cards; from BFG its /GeForce GTX 280 *OCX*/, from Asus its /GeForce GTX 280 *Top*/ and from Zotac its /GeForce GTX 260 *Amp!*/. All the cards involved utilise reference Nvidia reference coolers, but come with their core, shader, and memory clock speeds significantly increased over and above the reference versions. We'll be running them through the same field of real world gameplay tests, and trying to ascertain if paying for a pre-overclocked card is really worth the extra cash involved.

Pre-OC Nvidia GeForce GTX 280 and 260 Review

Corsair 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Memory Kit Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Corsair 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Memory Kit

The Corsair TW3X4G1600C9DFNV memory kit was found to be a solid performing memory kit that was a joy to work with and overclock as it did nearly everything I wanted it to do. This was my first time trying out the Samsung ICs and I'm very impressed by what they can do when it comes to both frequency and timings. They do seem to like a ton of voltage, which might scare some off, but for others it won't be a big deal...

Corsair 4GB DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Memory Kit Review



OCZ Vendetta 2 Direct-Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review
Tech-Reviews.co.uk takes a look at the OCZ Vendetta 2 Direct-Heatpipe CPU Cooler

Since reviewing a vast array of direct heat-pipe coolers over the past week or two, we've come to a conclusion that the performance offering from them is pretty damn good. The prime examples of HDT coolers we've tested are mainly from the likes of Xigmatek and Sunbeamtech. At Tech-Reviews today we're testing a direct heatpipe CPU Cooler from the widely known OCZ, introducing the Vendetta 2.

OCZ Vendetta 2 Direct-Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review

Glacialpower GP-AL 650A Power Supply Review
Mikhailtech posted a review on the Glacialpower GP-AL 650A Power Supply

On the inside of the power supply we see that the coils are well protected in different ways, so they won't make a humming noise while on load. Also, the fan wires are protected with a plastic tube, so it does not get damaged when the interior of the power supply gets hot. I appreciate that the fan is not soldered directly to the power supply PCB, it has a plug and you can unplug it very easy and replace it if it fails.

Glacialpower GP-AL 650A Power Supply Review

Hiper Osiris HTC-1K514 Mid-Tower Case Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review on the new Hiper Osiris Mid Tower case

Cases are a dime a dozen these days in a crowded market where it seems like every company imaginable is vying for your attention and hard-earned dollars. Hiper has waded into this market face first and is banking on their design prowess to draw the customers towards the Osiris instead of competitors' solutions. Like the Anubis before it, the Osiris is a mid-tower case with Hiper not willing to test the waters of the full-tower enclosure market just yet.

Hiper Osiris HTC-1K514 Mid-Tower Case Review

Moneual Lab MonCaso 972 HTPC Case Review
OCC has published a new review on the Moneual Lab MonCaso 972 HTPC Case

This Moneual Lab MonCaso 972 HTPC case is definitely a must have for anyone willing to pay a premium price for the premium features of this HTPC enclosure. This case combines sleek looks with an amazing 7" LCD touch screen panel on the front of the case, that definitely sets this case above any other HTPC case I've ever owned. The LCD screen was bright, very colorful, and could support up to a 1024 x 768 resolution! I was impressed by the Windows Vista capable remote control, because it's basically a universal remote for your HTPC setup. The fact that this case can fit a standard ATX motherboard is really good, because it allows the user more options when they're deciding on which motherboard to purchase. The aluminum build of this case is solid, but it feels a bit heavy - especially with hardware in it. Speaking of hardware, installing everything into the case wasn't very easy, because it isn't tool-less. The biggest problem I have with this case is the lack of space between the end of your optical drive and the standard ATX motherboard. There was about a whole inch of space for me to fit my SATA power dongle into my DVD burner. I ended up having the dongle plug into the drive and push on the motherboard, so I wasn't very pleased with that.

Moneual Lab MonCaso 972 HTPC Case Review

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 WebCam Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 WebCam

Digital video and digital photography have become inextricably entangled in the lives of people in the 21st century. Cameras are being inserted into everyday life wherever you turn. The webcam has become the least expensive option in participating on video sites like YouTube or engaging in video chat. Enter the Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000, the latest entry into Microsoft's LifeCam series. In this article, Benchmark Reviews will give the scoop on how this camera performs.

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000 WebCam Review

780G Chipset Motherboards Roundup
InsideHW.com has posted roundup for seven motherboards with 780G chipset.

Since the number of motherboards based on AMD 780G chipset gets bigger and bigger, we decided to compare them forthright and to identify possible differences. Popularity of this chipset is shown in accessibility of motherboard based on it, superb integrated graphics and few more useful options. This kind of systems are great for multimedia computers because 780G will provide for this type of machines enough performances and of course, like any ATi, good display of colors.

780G Chipset Motherboards Roundup

Radeon HD 4870 X2 - 2048 MB - Preview
The Guru of 3D posted a preview on the Radeon HD 4870 X2 video card with 2048 MB

It was known for a while already that AMD's ATI is developing a new product under codename R700. Guru3D has a nice preview of what AMD is going to launch real soon, the Dual-GPU based Radeon 48x0 X2 series of products.

In very short wording, you take a large PCB (printed circuit board), slap two 4870 processors and a bridge-chip on there and call it a Radeon 4870 X2. It's surely not the most elegant method of getting a graphics card in the high-end segment, it is however as this preview will show you, a very effective one.

Radeon HD 4870 X2 - 2048 MB - Preview