Vizo Mini Ninja notebook Cooler Review
Elite Bastards posted Vizo Mini Ninja notebook cooler review

Opening up the box and taking a look at the Mini Ninja itself, we get a proper look at the cooler's main aluminium body, complete with a mesh under which sit those two 70mm fans which handle the leg work of actually cooling your notebook. Overall, the design of the cooler is very sleek and modern, although the downside to this particular solution is that you can't adjust the angle of the cooler to allow you to pick a comfortable position to seat your laptop - Indeed, the laptop doesn't 'attach' to the cooler in any way, so you need to make sure it's resting steadily on the Mini Ninja to avoid it sliding off (although to be fair we didn't have any problems with this during our testing).

Vizo Mini Ninja notebook Cooler Review

Silverstone Zeus ZM1200M 1200W Power Supply Review
JonnyGURU.com takes a look at the Silverstone Zeus ZM1200M 1200W Power Supply

Last month, I took a look at one of the most powerful units Silverstone has to offer, the ZU1200M. Today, I'm checking out the modular version of this unit and am anxious to see whether or not it performs as good as, better, or worse than its non modular brother. I'm sure you're all anxious to find that out as well, so let's delay no more.

Silverstone Zeus ZM1200M 1200W Power Supply Review



Leadtek WinFast PX9800 GTX+ Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Leadtek WinFast PX9800 GTX+ video card

Like the older card, the newer card also supports NVIDIA’s CUDA, which allows the GPU to function as a CPU for computational purposes. The latest FAH has started to take advantage of this, and the preliminary results look promising. Although the newer GTX 200 series cards have a much more powerful CUDA, the fact that you get CUDA in the 9800 GTX/GTX+ means the card will be able to utilize such power when the application is able to use CUDA.

The GeForce 9800 GTX+ also supports NVIDIA’s Hybrid Power technology. With the right chipset, the HybridPower allows the system to completely shut down the GPU and use the onboard mGPU. This will greatly save on power consumption. Unfortunately, HybridPower only works with a handful of NVIDIA based chipsets.

The new GeForce 9800 GTX+ still maintains all the features and technology of the older card. It has 128 stream processors and supports DirectX 10, Shader Model 4.0, second generation PureVideo, three-way SLI, and 128-bit HDR with FSAA. In fact, you can even run both cards in SLI without any issue, and we do intend to actually put them in SLI and see the performance. Furthermore, it also supports PhysX and is HDCP capable.

Leadtek WinFast PX9800 GTX+ Review

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 280 Graphics Card Review
TweakTown posted a review on the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 280 Graphics Card

The other day we looked at the GTX 260 from GIGABYTE. Today we’re going to be looking at the slightly more expensive GTX 280 version from them. Since launch, we haven’t really seen any companies do much with the GTX 280. While a few have come overclocked, we have found that they’ve all stuck to the reference cooling option.

Today we’re going to be looking at the GTX 280 from GIGABYTE which follows the reference design down to a tee. The good news is that the price is also extremely competitive and for the most part the overclocks a lot of companies offer can be achieved by using a program like Rivatuner on your stock card.

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 280 Graphics Card Review

Tuniq 3 Casing review
BurnOutPC.com has just posted their review on the Tuniq 3 Case.

Sunbeamtech has left a clear presence in the hardware industry by developing a huge line of products and since a year or so they created a whole new premium series to offer cases and coolers. What we are looking at today is their Tuniq 3 casing which offers their patented 3D Core-Fan Bracket, tool free drive installation and two cold cathodes underneath the bottom to finish it off.

Tuniq 3 Casing review

Corsair 2GB DOMINATOR DDR3 2133MHz Memory Kit Review
Legit Review posted a review on the Corsair 2GB DOMINATOR DDR3 2133MHz Memory Kit

Last month on July 1st, Corsair Memory announced the immediate availability of a new DOMINATOR DDR3 memory kit running at 2133MHz. The launch of this memory kit made it the world’s fastest DDR3 memory solution in production volume, a title that it still holds over a month later. Read on to see how this kit does on an EVGA nForce 790i SLI Ultra motherboard at 2135MHz.

Corsair 2GB DOMINATOR DDR3 2133MHz Memory Kit Review

Flip Video Mino Review
ASE Labs posted a review on the Flip Video Mino

Since ASE Labs is getting more and more into producing videos, it is time to start reviewing digital video cameras. The first such device is absolutely perfect for the Youtube crowd and has been making the rounds on the internet. The Flip Video Mino from Pure Digital promises web videos made with ease and they aren't kidding.

Flip Video Mino Review

Aerocool Modern V Display Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Aerocool Modern V Display

Looking to add an attention grabber to the front of your case? Jack checks out the Aerocool Modern V which promises flash and functionality at the same time. Does it come through on each of these fronts? Read his evalutaion before purchasing.

Aerocool Modern V Display Review

Samsung SyncMaster XL30 LED Backlit LCD Review
bit-tech published a review of Samsung SyncMaster XL30 LED Backlit LCD

Ultimately, however, it's those professionals -- graphic artists, publishers and the like -- that stand to get most out of this wonderfully colour-accurate monitor. If sufficient budget is available, we doubt the XL30 will disappoint for those users. For everyone else, we recommend you plump for a more conventional and affordable 30-incher and if you want to spend a little bit more, it's still well-worth considering the NEC LCD3090WQXi

Samsung SyncMaster XL30 LED Backlit LCD Review

Zen and the HFX Mini HTPC case
bit-tech published a feature about Zen and the HFX Mini HTPC case.

If you compare it to other passively cooled HTPCs on the market, like the Hush PC UK-E1200 or the Hoojum Cubit PCs then it is undoubtedly cheaper -- if only by a few hundred pounds. Moreover by shopping around on eBay for the internal components you can knock off considerably more of that price. What you get in overall quality is not that much different from the competitors' machines. The case is well-built, all sorts of necessary bits and bobs are included, and some aspects of it are very cleverly and well designed indeed.

On the other hand, I get the feeling that mCubed is not entirely honest with its customers. It is definitely not trying to rip people off, the price of most of its components being commensurate with their high quality. But the riser cards seem rather extravagantly priced, you need to buy a lot of "optional" extras to make for a complete kit which tots up the price, and while being squarely pitched at the consumer whose only previous experience has been to put together a generic PC, it becomes quite obvious that at least a medium level of modding skill is required to make a decent system.

Zen and the HFX Mini HTPC case

LukWerks WiLife Security System Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the LukWerks WiLife Security System

Interested in getting a fully featured security system but don't want to pay over $300 for it? If so, then WiLife's Digital Video Security System might be worth a look. One of the featured items at CES earlier this year, was the WiLife Security System. WiLife, a sub company of Logitech, now offers wireless security for your entire home. Featuring three different types of cameras each for different instances, these include your standard indoor camera, weather-proof outdoor camera, and even a spy camera found in an alarm clock. Now I'm sure most of you guys just got some wild ideas of what to do with that spy camera, I know I thought of a few. Read on to see how the WiLife truly performs.

LukWerks WiLife Security System Review

Thermal Paste Roundup August 2008
APH Networks has published a Thermal Paste Roundup

It has been over a year since we've reviewed thermal paste. With the previous presented to us being Arctic Cooling's excellent MX-2 thermal compound in July 2007 and reviewed August 2007 -- it was, no doubt, excellent thermal paste; and were able to achieve a score of 8.1/10 on our Number Ratings. Thermal paste may seem so insignificant -- it can be easily overlooked to an extent that many people simply buy what they've heard of the most, and not necessarily what is the best. Thermal paste may 'seem' to be all the same with each other; but each is actually quite unique with different companies making different formulas for synthetic compounds or metal compounds. But all serves the same purpose to allowing better transfer between the cooled device and the cooler; filling microscopic valleys in surfaces that has microscopic imperfections to maximize heat transfer efficiency at its source. Today, we will be looking into several different brands of claimed 'high performance' thermal paste and see which one performs the best. Our four-way competition today includes the 'classic' Arctic Silver 5, our previous winner Arctic Cooling MX-2, the price competitive Tuniq TX-2, and the NT-H1 paste from silent PC enthusiasts' favorite company Noctua.

Thermal Paste Roundup August 2008

ATI RADEON HD 4870 X2 2x1024 MB Review
Digit-Life takes a look at the ATI RADEON HD 4870 X2 2x1024 MB

First of all, it was planned to oppose GeForce GTX 280 with CrossFire configurations based on two separate HD 4850 or HD 4870 cards. Then the company presented a dual-GPU solution on a single PCB, the RADEON HD 4870 X2. We've already published its preview with several tests. Now it's time for a sterling article with theoretical data, synthetic tests, and an expanded set of games.

ATI RADEON HD 4870 X2 2x1024 MB Review

ATP EarthDrive Review
OCC has published a new review on the ATP EarthDrive

The ATP EarthDrive uses a manufacturing process called "System in Packaging" that, according to ATP Electronics' website, "encapsulates all exposed components and points of failure." This means that the drive should be very durable and waterproof. I'm sure you all want to know if this SIP process works, so I dunked the EarthDrive in water for about an hour. After I let the drive dry off (so I don't burn up my own USB ports), I plugged it into my laptop, and it came right up with no problems. Now, you no longer have to worry about ruining your flash drive if it goes through the washer - but you probably shouldn't put it through the wash, just to be on the safe side.

ATP EarthDrive Review

Super Talent PICO-C Gold 8GB USB Flash Drive Review
Futurelooks checked out the Super Talent PICO-C Gold 8GB USB Flash Drive

There are two things that immediately struck me about this particular USB flash drive from the folks at Super Talent. First, this thing is bloody tiny. It’s not appropriate to call it a thumb drive at all because this USB drive is actually quite a bit smaller than the average adult thumb. It’s more appropriate to call it a USB stick or something. Pinky perhaps? When the drive can be almost completely occluded by a quarter, you know that it’s ridiculously small.

Super Talent PICO-C Gold 8GB USB Flash Drive Review

Kingston HyperX PC3-14400 2GB Memory Kit Review
HardwareLogic posted Kingston HyperX PC3-14400 2GB Memory Kit Review

Listen up folks, the DDR3 era is upon us. Both Intel and AMD have adopted the newer standard, and with Intel's Core i7 (the chip formerly known as Nehalem) peeking around the corner, there's just no looking back. Despite the temptation posed by dirt-cheap DDR2 modules, any build from the ground up should be focused on DDR3, save for those on an extremely tight budget. Newer processors are finally starting to benefit from the added benefit, and each new chipset release finds new ways of optimizing memory performance, making those DDR2 modules seem ancient by comparison.

Kingston HyperX PC3-14400 2GB Memory Kit Review

TRENDnet 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Review
TweakTown posted a review on the TRENDnet 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router

How do you decide which router to buy in this day and age? Is there one product that has it all? You’ll be hard pressed to find a product with all the bells and whistles, but we may have one here today that comes close to the mark.

Today we get up close and personal with TRENDnet’s very latest router, the 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router sporting model number TEW-672GR. Specifically, we are looking at version 1.0R, which is the shipping version you’ll find in the stores when buying.

TRENDnet 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2 Video Card 100251SR Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2 Video Card 100251SR

Technology doesn't play favorites, and when it reaches an apex there is an indifference towards who develops it. ATI has learned this lesson the hard way, having watched from the sidelines for so long that most have forgotten that AMD could be a leader in technology. The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the latest evolution in graphics cards, and ATI has delivered something bigger than we've ever seen before. Benchmark Reviews is fortunate to test the Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2 Dual-RV770 GPU video card 100251SR against a collection of todays hottest video cards available.

Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2 Video Card 100251SR Review

Corsair TX750 750Watt Power Supply Review
Ninjalane has just posted another article this time of the Corsair TX750 power supply.

This isn't a technical review but more of an introduction to the TX750 and what you can expect from Corsair.

Corsair TX750 750Watt Power Supply Review