ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Lynnfield Mobo preview
The Guru of 3D posted ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Lynnfield Mobo preview

The motherboard we'll preview today is the ASUS P7P55D Deluxe, and it promises to be a red rose of a motherboard based on that p55 chipset. The motherboard featuring a 16 + 3 phase design rather than 12-phase. It offers four DDR3-2133 (!) memory slots. This board also has a lot of overclocker-friendly features, such as on-board DIP switches to control voltages.

You'll notice in the photo shoot that is comes with 3x 16x PCIe slots 2.0 two of which are split off from the main PCI-E bus coming directly from the CPU. he board features eight SATA II 3.0Gbps ports as well as dual gigabit Ethernet, 7.1 Realtek HD audio and the Express Gate instant-on OS feature. The board also comes bundled with a TurboV overclocking remote and corresponding software, Turbo Key, Xtreme Phase, Anti-EMI, and StackCool 3+ The board comes with what is called their 'Hybrid' TurboV EVO processor, it makes overclocking easier. It works together with ASUS Auto Tuning, TurboV and Turbo Key technologies.

ASUS P7P55D Deluxe Lynnfield Mobo preview

Cooler Roundup Part 2 August 2009
DriverHeaven posted part 2 of their Cooler Roundup

The CPU is one of the most valuable components in your machine and as a result there is a huge market for a variety of different heatsinks, all demonstrating various techniques and designs that dissipate heat from the core. In such a crowded market it can be difficult for first time buyers to know what best fits their needs and today we are going to look at a number of different products from a variety of manufacturers, most of which you may have not heard of before now with Cooler Master being the only well known name in our line-up today. However, the Megahalems will be the product to watch as Prolimatech aim to take a chunk out of the Thermalright TRUE's market share.

Cooler Roundup Part 2 August 2009



Asus P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Preview
Bjorn3D posted Asus P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Preview

There are times in reviewing that you will always remember, this isne of those times. A freshly minted yet to be released P55 LGA 1156 Lynnfield motherboard beckons and there are few feelings that can compare to holding a newly minted Asus Deluxe Motherboard for the first time. Knowing that the feature packed Asus board is safely tucked away awaiting a Core i5/i7 for LGA 1156 to arrive so you can make the newest offering from Intel scream for mercy. The Asus P7P55D Deluxe offers more than most enthusiasts will ever need, packed with a ton of Asus special features and a few extras even we didn't expect.

Asus P7P55D Deluxe Motherboard Preview

Thecus N5500 Review
IT Pro have a Thecus N5500 dual-DOM NAS review

Competition in the desktop NAS appliance market just keeps getting hotter with each vendor trying to outdo the others with an ever increasing features list. Thecus now goes another step beyond the rest as its latest N5500 five-bay appliance introduces the unique dual DOM feature, which targets businesses that want an extra level of fault tolerance.

Thecus N5500 Review

Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler Review

The Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler is a departure from what one would expect a CPU cooler to look like from Zalman. The Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler is a tower cooler that has an awesome looking “Black-Pearl” nickel plated finish on it that makes it look like a million bucks. Read on to see how this new Zalman offering performs on our Core i7 test platform.

Quote: "With our Intel Core i7 test bench running stock settings we can see how the Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme performs. With the fan running at 100% the CNPS 10X Extreme did very well. Cooling the system to a nice 57.50*C, it is a full 12* cooler than stock cooling, and only 3* off of our first place cooler, the Titan Fenrir. Running the pre-set modes the CNPS 10X Extreme fell in the pack, but still did well...

Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme CPU Cooler Review

Maxcube Amoris 6010 Computer Case Evaluation
Tweaknews takes a look at the Maxcube Amoris 6010 Computer Case

The new Amoris 6010 gaming case from Maxcube is a very nice mid-tower chassis, especially considering that it's a first effort from a relative newcomer. It has a distinctive look and an innovative front door design that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. A full-featured top I/O panel, great cooling and very good tool-free hardware mounting solutions make this case a pretty good value at just under $100 US.

Maxcube Amoris 6010 Computer Case Evaluation

AZZA Spartan Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the AZZA Spartan case

In a market saturated with mid-tower computer cases there are countless designs and different features to choose from. The one choice most people can agree on is getting a good value for their money. AZZA is trying to make this choice easier by offering the Spartan, a case with bold looks for gaming at a low price.

AZZA Spartan Review

Synology Disk Station DS409+ NAS Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Synology Disk Station DS409+ NAS

NAS devices come in many different shapes and si
zes, as well as with different capacities and features. But for the most-reliable type of storage solution, the NAS devices of choice should be a multi-drive unit with RAID support. It is important to keep in mind, however, that while RAID adds extra layers of fault tolerance in the form redundant data storage--thus making your data's storage more reliable--it is still not a replacement for backing up your data. The best RAID solutions offer easy-to-use and robust tools for doing both.

One great example of such a device is the Synology Disk Station DS409+. The DS409+ is a four-bay NAS device that holds up to four, internal SATA drives that can be set up in a variety of different RAID configurations. The DS409+ also includes an external eSATA port and two USB 2.0 ports, which can be used to attach external hard drives to for additional storage or for dedicated backups of the server; you can also attach up to two printers to the USB ports and use the DS409+ as a print server as well...

Synology Disk Station DS409+ NAS Review

Zotac GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 Video Card AMP! Edition Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Zotac GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 Video Card AMP! Edition

Today I have to review a Zotac GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 Video Card AMP Edition. Zotac is currently producing dozens and dozens of cards, from the GeForce 5 series through the 200 series. This particular card was chosen for a machine that I'd call a "casual everything" computer. By that,I mean that the machine running it occasionally does some video production, some gaming, some photo editing, and the like. However, it doesn't do enough that it needs the world's best card. It's also not your grandma Betty's solitaire and email machine.

Zotac GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 Video Card AMP! Edition Review

Mionix Saiph 3200 Mouse Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Mionix Saiph 3200 Mouse

Mionix a small company from Sweden that manufactures mice and mousepads, they are well known here in Sweden and are also in an expansion phase to spread over the world with their products. They specialize in mice and they have aimed their market towards gamers mainly but also more casual gamers. We are going to compare this vs Razer mice and also a Logitech mouse and see what we can expect from this mouse.

Mionix Saiph 3200 Mouse Review

Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Review
Neoseeker has a review of the Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P motherboard

For a cheap gaming build, the MA770T-UD3P is a great candidate.

Gigabyte MA770T-UD3P Motherboard Review

Thermaltake Massive23 CS Gaming Notebook Cooler Review
OCC has published a review on the Thermaltake Massive23 CS Gaming Notebook Cooler

Overall, the Thermaltake Massive23 CS did a great job at cooling a notebook and did it with some flare. The addition of being able to select different fan colors on the fly really makes this cooler stand out from the pack and gives it some appeal to those in the gaming crowd, as the product title might suggest. The simple controls and classy design of the cooler itself provide a nice contrast to the bling of the fan. An additional bonus you get while using the Massive23 CS is the better ergonomic positioning of the keyboard. The added tilt helps keep your hands in a better position, allowing for a more comfortable computing experience.

Thermaltake Massive23 CS Gaming Notebook Cooler Review

DFI Lanparty Blood Iron P45-T2RS Elite Motherboard Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new DFI Lanparty Blood Iron P45-T2RS Elite motherboard.

Even with the the i7 and their accompanying X58 boards being the current most sought-after combination when it comes to CPUs, LGA775 chips continue to sell well. Because of this, many companies have opted to release additional P45 boards into their lineups. DFI has done just that with their new $100 Blood Iron P45-T2RS Elite. Can this board live up to the legends put forth by past DFI products? We intend to find out.

DFI Lanparty Blood Iron P45-T2RS Elite Motherboard Review

Titan Fenrir Review
PureOverclock has posted a review on the Titan Fenrir

The Titan Fenrir offers Heatpipe Direct Touch (HDT) technology, a very efficient technology in tower-style heatsinks, and promises some efficient cooling numbers. It does look rather similar then to a few other HDT products we've seen, so we have high hopes for this cooler. Let's take a closer look and then strap it into the hot seat on a highly overlocked Core i7 and see what it can do.

Titan Fenrir Review

Palit Radeon 4870 Sonic Dual Edition in CrossfireX
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Palit Radeon 4870 Sonic Dual Edition in CrossfireX

Video Cards are more powerful than ever before. But thats just not good enough for Palit. Today, Chris S takes a look at the Palit 4870 Sonic edition in both CrossfireX and single card mode. How will it stack up against the competition? Join us and find out...

Palit Radeon 4870 Sonic Dual Edition in CrossfireX

Thermaltake Element G Computer Chassis Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Thermaltake Element G Computer Chassis

Looking for the best case to wrap around that new powerhouse you call a computer? Look no further. Join Tom As we take a look at the Element G by Thermaltake. Designed with gamers in mind, will it keep your system ultra cool, while providing some flashiness that every gamer loves, or will it be as big a failure as the iButton? Read on to find out.

Thermaltake Element G Computer Chassis Review

Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler

The cooler I received to our labs for testing is the Megahalems from Prolimatech. Prolimatech hasn’t been in the cooler market long, but in that short time have created quite a hype and presence. This sample, however, did not come directly from Prolimatech, unlike most of our samples which come directly from the manufacturer. This time I’d like to give a big thanks to CrazyPC for donating the Megahalems and a Scythe fan for our testing.

I mentioned that CrazyPC had also shipped a Scythe fan along with the Megahalems. For those who aren’t aware, as with a few other premium coolers, the Megahalems also ships fan-less. They do have recommendations both on their packaging and on their web site. In most circumstances this isn’t an issue, even if you overlook this on purchase. Prolimatech says that 57 CFM worth of flow is sufficient to keep the Megahalems doing its thing.

Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler Review