bit-tech published a review of Thermaltake's MaxOrb and V1 CPU coolers

Neither of these heatsinks are outright cheaper than the competition, but they are both available around the ?30 mark - this is certainly a viable cost to anyone looking for a performance cooler. The MaxOrb is on the right side of that ?30 depending where you shop and offers a marginally better performance, although it is physically larger. But does that matter? It still fits on every board we tried it on and even though the mounting is a bit of a hassle at first, once the clips are on/screws are in, it's job done in five minutes. Pop the kettle on and have a brew waiting for when you've finished.

The V1 has more intuitive and accessible clips, whereas the Orb needs clips and a screw retention, but the beauty of the MaxOrb is that the retention clips don't need forcefully pushing into the motherboard because they are just used to mount the surrounding plate.

All in all, set the fan to medium-low and both will cool fantastically well for a very reasonable investment of around ?30. Both provide a great cooler for the investment, but the MaxOrb simply looks great in a case and despite being a pain to install, once in, it performs better than the V1 with a similar amount of (low) noise.

Thermaltake's MaxOrb and V1 CPU coolers

TechwareLabs has published a review of the Saitek Obsidian Wireless Mouse

Saitek which is one of the leading computer peripheral companies has introduced a wireless mouse with some interesting features. This rechargable mouse with a 1000dpi resolution has replaced the scroll wheel with a touch sensitive strip. Will these features prove to be useful or a distraction? Read our review to find out.

Saitek Obsidian Wireless Mouse Review



Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Aerocool FP-01 55-in-1 Multifunction Panel with Card Reader

5.25" bay devices are like high tech Swiss Army knives, and the capabilities have grown to the point where the number of functions that can be squeezed into a small patch of real estate on the front of a case is really rather crazy... The item up for review takes multi-tasking to a new level by incorporating a digital display with controls/alarms for three fans and three temperature sensors, with a 55-in-1 multimedia card reader, a USB port, and an eSATA connection. In my opinion, one of the best things about it is that all of these items fit into just one 5.25" bay without looking cluttered.

Aerocool FP-01 55-in-1 Multifunction Panel with Card Reader Review

Howtoforge posted an article about installing DSPAM & ClamAV with Postfix (Virtual Users) on Debian GNU/Linux 4.0

This article describes how to integrate DSPAM with embedded ClamAV into a mail server based on Postfix featuring virtual users and domains, i.e. users and domains that are in a MySQL database. DSPAM is a scalable and open-source content-based spam filter. The setup shown here is suitable for Debian Etch servers.

Using DSPAM & ClamAV With Postfix (Virtual Users) On Debian Etch

Madshrimps posted a review on the Jetway 966PDAG-PB Budget S775 Motherboard

Building a Core 2 Duo based system is becoming more affordable by the minute, today we check out a new motherboard from Jetway based on the Intel P965 chipset and priced well below $100. Can it stand a chance against the newer P35? How high does it overclock? Find out in this review.

Jetway 966PDAG-PB Budget S775 Motherboard Review

Madshrimps posted a review on the Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi DSLR Camera

Canon Rebel series Digital SLR camera carries the old tradition for the enthusiasts. This 2007 Rebel model XTi priced at around $800 makes it easy for the novice and the more demanding users may find it adequate in most of everything they ask for at below $1,000 price range.

Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi DSLR Camera Review

APH Networks has published a new review on the Danger Den Torture Rack

I know many computer enthusiasts and hobby overclockers who enjoy trying out new parts and installing new components every other week. Actually, let's put it this way -- I am one myself! One of the most prominent problems that I have experienced firsthand is, with our carefully selected and assembled components inside beautiful cases, it may not be always practical to disassemble the whole computer and reassemble them just because you need to reapply some new thermal paste between your CPU and the heatsink. Or when I recently picked up the latest motherboard, but just wanted to see how much it overclocks before I invest the next 2 hours taking out the old motherboard, installing the new one, and rewire the power supply cables so it is out of sight. No, that's not happening -- and for this purpose, at one point I actually tested a motherboard on my desk with a static bag in between and a couple of cardboard boxes to give it a gap between. All this is going to change today though -- with Danger Den's Torture Rack (No, it's not X-Rated, as certain readers inquired about the name) aimed at this particular crowd for this very purpose, how practical and well does this product serve it is criteria? Check it out -- you might end up wanting one as much as I did!

Danger Den Torture Rack Review

Driver Heaven posted a review on the Arctic Cooling and Zalman GPU Coolers

For years now the majority of graphics cards have required significant cooling when running intensive 3D tasks. Despite this it would be fair to say that many manufacturers place little importance in the quality of the cooling systems attached to their hardware. There are some exceptions which have mainly come from Nvidia's high end designs such as the 7800 and 8800 series however even ATI's latest 2900 series still suffer from large and loud cooling solutions. So what happens if a fan just is not cutting it? Well, in the first of a two part article we turn to two of the most well known cooling experts, Zalman and Arctic Cooling to see the alternative cooling they offer for mainstream/budget and older cards such as the Radeon X1950.

Arctic Cooling and Zalman GPU Coolers Review

ClubOC checked out the Patriot PC2-9600ELK Memory

It seems like DDR3 is taking forever to get into the mainstream and the DDR3 that is out now has such bad timings that it makes it difficult to drop the bills on this expensive new item. Patriot has a solution. They have DDR2 that is close to DDR3 speeds and has much tighter timings than DDR3. Who would really want to get DDR3 at 1333MHz and CAS 8 timings when you can get DDR2 at 1200MHz and CAS 5 timings? Plus you get the added bonus of saving some money. If you're not quite ready to make the jump to DDR3, check out this review and see what we think of some really fast DDR2.

Patriot PC2-9600ELK Memory Review

BIOS Magazine posted a review on the ViewSonic VX2435wm monitor

Computer monitors are slowing morphing into multi-purpose displays. Viewsonic's VX2435wm (572x244x510mm, 8kg) is a prime example. Not only does the 24.1-inch widescreen display support regular computer inputs, but it also accommodates HDMI (HDCP compliant), component video and S-Video inputs, making the multi-talented display excellent value if you want to connect a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD drive or a next-generation videogames console. And thanks to the integrated stereo speakers, the Viewsonic VX2435wm (Best Current Price: 465) looks and feels more like a regular TV than a computer monitor.

ViewSonic VX2435wm Reviewed

BlueTomorrow.com has posted an article on Wibree

With Wibree developed with the Bluetooth specifications so closely in mind, it was not surprising that the Bluetooth SIG made Wibree's place in the Bluetooth family official: Wibree is now an official part of Bluetooth, allowing low-power devices to effectively communicate with their higher-powered hosts.

Bluetooth Replacement? Wibree is now? Bluetooth?

HotHardware.com posted a new P35 chipset-based motherboard shootout in which they pit the Asus P5K3 Deluxe against the Gigabyte GA-P35T-DQ6

The P5K3 Deluxe is positioned as a premium product, with a price tag to match. And we put it up against another heavyweight, the Gigabyte GA-P35T-DQ6. Both boards feature elaborate cooling hardware and overclocked well past the 2GHz FSB mark. Head on over to the site and check them out.

P35 Shootout: Asus P5K3 Deluxe vs. Gigabyte GA-P35T-DQ6

Legit Reviews posted a review on Kingston's ultra low-latency 1375MHz CL5 product

The Kingston ultra low-latency PC3 1375MHz DDR3 HyperX memory modules have shown that lower CAS latencies deliver better performance in our benchmark testing. While other memory companies have been aiming to reach higher clock frequencies, Kingston has been busy working on screening Elpida memory ICs to offer tighter timings and it seems to have paid off as they are the only ones with CL5 memory at PC3-10666 or PC3-11000 speeds....

2GB Kingston ultra low-latency 1375MHz CL5 DDR3 Memory Review

Hardware Secrets posted a quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Pentium M models released to date

Pentium M is an Intel processor targeted to the mobile market and used on the first generations of the Centrino platform. In this tutorial we will present the main features of this processor and tables containing all models released to date.

All Pentium M Models

TheTechLounge posted a review on the Leadtek 8800GTS 640MB video card

I've said it before: the 8800-series cards are great. They are heavy-hitters in the gaming world. They are well-built and very quiet. And, even though they've been available for some time, their domination of the high-end market doesn't seem to be challenged. On the bench, we've got a Leadtek "WinFast" 8800GTS 640MB video card. It is stock-clocked, lightly bundled, and priced enticingly at well under $400. Now that the initial drawbacks are moot, is it still the card of your dreams, or have new drawbacks cropped up?

Leadtek 8800GTS 640MB Review

techPowerUp posted a review on the Zalman ZM-DS4F headphones

Zalman first showed their compact ZM-DS4F headphones at Computex. The headphones are designed in an Apple white and can be folded together for easy transportation. Inside you will find two individual audio drives per ear cup which improves sound quality a lot. Actually, it will be hard to find a better set of headphones in the sub-$30 price range.

Zalman ZM-DS4F Review

Hardwarezone posted a review on the ASUS P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition motherboard

ASUS launches their third generation Black Pearl Edition motherboard with the ASUS P5K3 Premium. Packing its own low latency DDR3-1333 memory onboard, great cooling, extreme performance and overclocking plus everything else that comes with the regular P5K3 Deluxe, this you've got to see.

ASUS P5K3 Premium Black Pearl Edition (Intel P35) Review

Hardwarezone posted a first look at the Nokia 6120 Classic (3.5G Smartphone)

Meet an old flame as Nokia introduces the 6120 Classic, packed with HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.0 and many other newer and better features for the 3G era.

Nokia 6120 Classic (3.5G Smartphone)

Mikhailtech posted a review on the Vizo Voyager Hard Drive Cooler

Hard drive cooling is a bit of a controversial topic. Most drives are perfectly fine with whatever circulation goes on inside a case, but others can get quite hot. Dedicated coolers are never a requirement, but they can add to peace of mind that your equipment is running at optimal temperatures. The past couple weeks we've taken a look at several models. Today's contender is a bit different: it's wider and has a couple fans.

Vizo Voyager Hard Drive Cooler Review

Microsoft has released the August 2007 preview of Microsoft Expression Blend 2

The Expression Blend 2 August Preview allows you to create Microsoft Silverlight-based applications. Additionally, you can export content from Microsoft Expression Design in a format that can be used in Silverlight-based applications that you create in Expression Blend 2 August Preview.

You may also find Microsoft Expression Media Encoder Preview to be helpful when working with video, Silverlight, and Expression Blend 2 August Preview. Learn more about Silverlight and its community today.

What’s new in this preview?

Visual Studio 2008 support
Make User Control
XAML Editor Improvements
Build options
Storyboard Picker
Object manipulation

Microsoft Expression Blend 2 August 2007 Preview

DragonSteelMods posted a review on the USB Think Light from Brando WorkShop

I like goofy gadgets, I always have, but some
are just goofier than others... Like what I have for review today from our friends at Brando WorkShop, it's called the USB Think Light and it's shaped like a light bulb that gets brighter or dimmer depending on how fast you type... Well my kids liked it anyway...

USB Think Light from Brando WorkShop

Techgage posted a review of one of Intel's mid-range Xeon Quad-Core

One of the most popular CPUs on the market right now is the Q6600, thanks to the fact that it offers four cores at 2.4GHz. But what about the Xeon's? Their prices are also more affordable now, with their X3210 2.13GHz retailing for $260. Read on as we pit this Quad-Core against the rest of our fleet.

Intel Xeon X3210 2.13GHz Quad-Core Review

ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Sunbeam Freezing Storm PC Case

Surely you've heard of Sunbeamtech by now. Sunbeam and I go back a long ways, over 5 years. My first CCFL was by Sunbeam, which was the product that got them started. They were by far the best on the market, and still are. Today, I am reviewing the Sunbeamtech Freezing storm. As you might imagine by the name, the Freezing Storm is designed for some extreme
cooling. We'll see during the course of the review what Sunbeamtech has one to help keep your rig cool.

Sunbeam Freezing Storm PC Case Review

DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Silverstone CFP51 case

If you're out of drive bays, or simply looking for a more efficient way to cool and reduce hard drive noise, then the product we're looking at today may be just what you need! The Silverstone CFP51 is a unit that fits into 3 available 5.25" drive bays and offers storage and cooling for up to 4 hard drives! As you're about to read in our review, it really is the attention to detail from a company that can make a product a winner.

Silverstone CFP51 Review

DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Silverstone MFP51 5.25"
LCD w/ Media Remote

You've probably seen some of the awesome Silverstone HTPC cases with the LCD display and included remote right? If you're like me, you've probably fallen in love with the looks of those cases and wanted to own one of each of them! However, buying an HTPC case with an LCD and remote included is very costly for the home user, costing upwords of a few hundred dollars to do. If you're someone who already has a nice computer setup and a case you like but want to take your media and computing experience to a new level, then today's product may be for you. This is the Silverstone MFP51, the newest revision of their LCD display and remote in a standalone package that easily installs in an available 5.25" drive bay.

Silverstone MFP51 5.25" LCD w/ Media Remote Review

Benchmark Reviews takes a look at five of the most anticipated video games ending 2007

The summer didn't exactly bring all of the DirectX 10 sizzle we hoped for, but this winter is looking like things will really begin to heat up for gamers. Benchmark Reviews walks though five of the most anticipated video games ending 2007. We have: World in Conflict, Medal Of Honor: Airborne, Unreal Tournament 3, Crysis, and Assassin's Creed. Feast your eyes on some of the most exciting games to hit the widescreen!

The Most Anticipated Games of Winter 2007

OCC has published a new review of the Cooler Master Aquagate S1

As water cooling is one of the most popular methods for cooling, some manufacturers like Cooler Master are introducing simpler and simpler systems to allow everyone, no matter the level of skill, to take advantage of the water cooling craze. One of the most recent additions to the Cooler Master water cooling line up is the Aquagate S1. The Aquagate S1 is a preconfigured, turn-key water cooling solution that doesn't require any real formal knowledge of water cooling and associated components. Simple installation is one thing, but the measuring stick for cooling has always been temperature. In this review, we'll see how the Aquagate S1 stacks up against some higher end air cooling.

Cooler Master Aquagate S1 Review

Virtual-Hideout posted a review on four low-light 1/4'' color CCD cameras

Not too long ago I did a review on the IP Video 9100A Plus Network Video Server, which allows a device with a video out connection to be used over a computer network. Well, what good is a video server without video cameras? Here I have four 1/4'' Color CCTV Video Cameras w/Sony CCD from Geeks.com. These cameras have infrared LED's that will help illuminate an area up to 15-20 meters. The metal housing and protective cap protects the camera from the elements.

Four Low-Light 1/4'' Color CCD Cameras Review

PC Apex posted a review on the Zalman Multi Fan Controller ZM-MFC2

We have a new review up of the Zalman Multi Fan Controller ZM-MFC2. This baby is sick! Not only can it control your fans by their RPM but it also monitors up to 4 temperatures within your case and it will also show you the system's power consumption!

Zalman Multi Fan Controller ZM-MFC2 Review

TrustedReviews have looked at the Kodak EasyShare C743

The Kodak EasyShare C743's low price may be a temptation, but don't be fooled; it actually represents extremely poor value for money. The meagre list of features, horrible zoom control, slow performance, appalling low-light ability, limited battery life and very poor image quality will prove to be a major disappointment for anyone unlucky enough to find themselves in possession of this camera. If the C-series is going the way of the Dodo then the C743 will not be missed.

Kodak EasyShare C743 Review

TrustedReviews posted a review on the RIM BlackBerry 8820

With the 8820, RIM has essentially taken an already fantastic business tool and by adding Wi-Fi, made it even better. It's what the 8800 should have been from the start.

RIM BlackBerry 8820 Review

Madshrimps posted a review on the ASRock ConRoe 1333-DVI/H and Intel E2140 Budget System

Today, we take a look at ASRock's latest ConRoe-1333-DVI/H micro ATX board aimed at the budget minded and put in the lowest priced Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2140 for a test drive. Hopefully, we can get some free performance by overclocking!

ASRock ConRoe 1333-DVI/H and Intel E2140 Budget System Review

Bootdaily takes a look at the XFX 8800 Ultra Video Card

Not only does the 8800 Ultra keep NVIDIA solidly with a "performance crown" (as if such a crown even exists), it ushers in the best single-card and SLI performance going. We know it costs a lot of money, but what is money when it comes to getting the best? Add to the fact that it's only about $75 dollars more than a GTX and you can more easily justify stepping up to it.

XFX 8800 Ultra Video Card Review

Bigbruin.com posted a review on the Thermalright HR-05 IFX SLI Chipset Cooler

I was on the Thermalright website looking for more information on the HR-05 SLI when I saw the latest version, the HR-05 IFX SLI. It wasn't listed on any online stores, and I didn't see any published reviews, so we contacted them and they agreed to send over a review sample of this brand new chipset cooler. The IFX version is fairly similar to the original HR-05 SLI, but the new "Wild Fire" design catches your eye as something different right away.

Thermalright HR-05 IFX SLI Chipset Cooler Review