3D Game Man posted a review on the X-Arcade Tankstick

Using the X-Arcade Tankstick is a breeze! Simply plug in both USB cables and the Red LED at the top right of the unit lights up. Our test bed (Windows XP based) recognized the controller without the need for any type of drivers and once the notification bubble told me the installation was finished, I could quite literally control my mouse with the track ball and use the side buttons for my left and right mouse clicks. Obviously configuration of games is a snap with the Tankstick as it simply clones keys on your keyboard.

X-Arcade Tankstick Review

XSReviews reviewed the Zalman ZM-MFC2

Zalman are most well known for their exploits in the cooling and case making side of computers. Today however I have their cryptically named ZM-MFC2 which is your standard fan controller with a wattage twist. With rising temperatures and noise levels, this controller might just be the ticket to quieter/cooler computing...

Zalman ZM-MFC2 Review



I4U NEWS reviews the Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks

If you are a fan of the VX Revolution, you will probably like the VX Nano even more. The tiny USB receiver is the highlight of the Nano and the free wheel scroll is great as well. The Logitech VX Nano is a laser mouse with 800 dpi sensitivity and it is able to track accurately on any surface but clear glass and mirrored finishes. The most important feature of the Logitech VX Nano is the tiny USB Nano receiver that is a mere fraction of the size of typical notebook mouse wireless receivers.

Logitech VX Nano Review

techPowerUp posted a new review on the Origen AE S21T HTPC Enclosure

The Origen AE S21T with a retail price of about $1000 is the company's flagship HTPC case. Its features like unique layout, incredibly solid construction, modern design, 12.1 inch full HD capable motorized dropdown touch screen and insane price are something you will not find in any other HTPC enclosure. It created a lot of waves as soon as first images surfaced on the Internet and was a big attraction at CeBIT this year.

Origen AE S21T HTPC Enclosure Review

3D Game Man posted a review on the SilverStone SG03 SFF Case

The SilverStone SG03 Case is one of the very best Small Form Factor cases on the market. The reason being is you can fit just about everything you need inside with very few restrictions. That's includes the NVIDIA 8800 GTX/Ultra Video Cards or the ATI 2900XT Video Card. The layout might be different than standard Small Form Factor cases, but this is a good thing because it means improved air circulation. It comes with a 120mm fan at the front which can be repositioned for custom cooling. Another optional 120mm fan can also be added at the front for optimal cooling. The overall design and build quality is exceptional. If you are in the market for a Small Form Factor case, this is it! Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

SilverStone SG03 SFF Case Review

DreamWare Computers takes a look at the NZXT Hush Case

One of the latest crazes to sweep the computer scene is the building of quieter computers. As computers get faster, hardware gets hotter. As hardware gets hotter, the increase in cooling solutions that is required tends to make your computer sound louder and louder. All of this creates disturbing noise in your work environment. The only way to tackle this is to build not only quieter and more efficient cooling solutions, but also to take into account the acoustics of the enclosure that everything is being put into...

NZXT Hush Case Review

Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme

Another Thermalright review comes to an end and the improvements made on the Ultra 120 eXtreme from its predecessor have been very beneficial. Installation is simple and the included backplates give stability to the system and alleviates the risk of damaging your motherboard or having an improper installation. However, the Ultra 120 eXtreme shines most when it comes to performance. It was able to keep up with my TEC cooler with ease and it smoked the rest of the competition.

Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme Review

InsideHW.com posted DFI Infinity P965-S Dark Review

Although many expected DFI to launch P965 chipset-based motherboard among the first manufacturers, DFI was the last to do so. To make the paradox even greater, DFI did it shortly after the presentation of P965 successor - the Intel P35 chipset. Was DFI Infinity P965-S worth waiting for?

DFI Infinity P965-S Dark Review

HotHardware.com published an update on the AMD 690 Chipset

Back in February of this year, we took a look at the AMD 690 series chipset and praised it for its affordability, power efficiency, and strong performance relative to its competition. AMD has since taken the 690 series chipset and optimized it further through some BIOS and software level enhancements that result in marked performance gains in a number of situations and also introduce some new features. We've got a motherboard from Gigabyte on the test bed that feature the latest updates and thought we'd compare its performance to the unaltered board we evaluated when the chipset was first introduced to see just how much the platform's performance has changed. Head on over to the site and take a look.

AMD 690 Chipset Update

Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the GlacialPower GP-PS550BP Real Power 550W ATX PSU

Some of the players in the power supply industry have made a big name for themselves with a product line full of sparkle, or ultra glamorous design. Others take a different approach and offer the best product they can design at the best price possible. GlacialPower is such a company, and Benchmark Reviews was fortunate enough to shine the light on their GP-PS550BP Real Power 550W Power Supply Unit with series of ripple and regulation tests.

GlacialPower GP-PS550BP Real Power 550W ATX PSU Review

XtremeComputing posted AC Ryan AcrylPanel Mirror 2 Review

today we are looking at some AcrylPanel Mirror 2 from the modding side of A.C.Ryan, Mirror acrylic I hear you say that’s not new, well you may be wrong, the A.C Ryan mirror 2 is a 2 sided 2 way version which has some benefits as you will see later on.

AC Ryan AcrylPanel Mirror 2 Review

ThinkComputers.org posted Puget Systems Liquid Cooled Gaming Case Review

Watercooling is becoming more and more mainstream. With this we are seeing a lot of all-in-one systems for beginners and some really cool advanced systems. Today we are going to be looking at a case that I would say is in between beginner and advanced water cooling. It is one of Puget System's Liquid Cooled Gaming Cases. The case is a modified Antec P180B case with a Koolance system installed as well as 2 Thermaltake radiators.

Puget Systems Liquid Cooled Gaming Case Review

Tech-Hounds completed a round up of 4 GeForce 8600GTS and 3 8600GT cards.

From the get go, its clear that the GeForce 8600 series is targeted at mainstream users. Reviews and users' experiences alike show that these cards are only fast enough for 1024 x 768 with AA and AF with current games But then again, that's what its all about it, isn't? You don't buy the GeForce 8600 series (or the lower series like the GeForce 8500 and 8400) to get performance. For the most part, you get because (1) it's cheap, (2) it's DirectX 10 and Vista compliant and probably, (3) its video decoding acceleration. The GeForce 8600GTS comes as the premium part in this series because it adds that little bit performance needed to play games. This time, we're taking four GeForce 8600GTS and three GeForce 8600GT for a test drive. We're going to take a look at the ASUS EN8600GTS/GT Silent, the Gigabyte NX8600GTS/GT with Silent Pipe, MSI NX8600GTS OC Edition and Leadtek PX8600GTS/GT TDH Extreme.

GeForce 8600 Series Round Up

TrustedReviews have looked at Movavi VideoSuite 4.5

Creating or editing a video is one thing, but getting it onto the player of your choice is another. It might be a PC, Mac, or something more portable, like an iPod or Sony PSP. One application that specialises in video conversions is Movavi’s VideoSuite, where even the company’s name describes how to move from Quicktime .mov files to Windows .avi ones. It’s cheaper than most of its competitors, so what do you get after you download a copy?

Movavi VideoSuite 4.5 Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Asus Xonar D2 Sound Card

If you're after a solution that offers a high quality home theatre experience or want something for entry-level music production, the Xonar offers a strong package. With a comprehensive PDF manual (marred by the usual translation mistakes), Vista drivers and a thoughtful design, this is an impressive and capable card.

Asus Xonar D2 Sound Card Review

Elite Bastards posted a review on the ASUS EN8600GTS Silent video card

Atop the GPU core, and also covering the board's memory, is a hefty heatsink, which draws heat away from the GPU via two heat pipes. This is coupled with a third heat pipe , which is linked to an even larger heatsink positioned away from the graphics board. This takes its cue from the EN7900GT TOP part we mentioned earlier, as this larger heatsink can be rotated through ninety degrees to pull it away from the graphics card itself - This should then sit above the CPU cooler, so that the air pushed up from that cooler helps to cool this heatsink, and thus the graphics card itself. Of course, this will cause a problem for users of certain third-party CPU coolers, which either take up the space that this cooler would occupy, or remove hot air elsewhere. Users looking to build an entirely passively cooled system may also struggle, as without some form of active cooling to help dissipate heat from that heatsink temperatures can rise unacceptably very quickly. Thus, you are left wi th some trade-offs and points to consider if you're interested in picking up a silent graphics board of this performance level.

ASUS EN8600GTS Silent Video Card Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Wacom Bamboo Graphics Tablet

I'm going to give the Bamboo a tentative thumbs-up. It's very easy to get used to and in use it's responsive and flexible. It may not be the cheapest consumer graphics tablet on the market but it is the best looking and the addition of the touch ring really does make it a viable alternative to a mouse – if not permanently, at least to give your wrist something else to do.

Wacom Bamboo Graphics Tablet Review

Bit-Tech published a group test of five heatsinks from Asus, Scythe and Zerotherm

The BTF90s performance was somewhat surprising, as it managed to take the top spot for CPU temperatures. The use of copper throughout the heatsink has obviously paid off but it would have been good to see the cooler deliver the same performance with lower noise at full load.

Copper's thermal conduction is better than aluminiums, but its thermal radiation is worse than aluminium (meaning that it tends to be more reluctant at letting heat escape). As a result of this, the BTF90 responds better at higher fan speeds than some of the hybrid heatsinks this goes up against and therefore we can understand why Zerotherm has opted to increase the speed as temperatures increase.

Its results were better than the Zalman CNPS9700LED with both coolers running at high speed, but neither is really suited for a near-silent system. Thankfully, the BTF90 is quieter than the CNPS9700LED, but its still the loudest cooler at load in this selection of heatsinks.

Heatsink Group Test

Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Kingwin Mach 1 ABT-800MA1S 800W Power Supply

Kingwin is one manufacturer that recognizes that performance is important, but individuality is high on the list of desired features with many computer enthusiasts. Most of the products they manufacture are very eye-catching, and this is an understatement when looking at their new Mach 1 800W Power Supply, model number ABT-800MA1S. This unit is rated for 800W continuous output, has rather unique modular cables, and has many blue lights throughout.

Kingwin Mach 1 ABT-800MA1S 800W Power Supply Review