AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz AM3 Processor Review
TweakTown posted a review on the AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz AM3 Processor

While it’s not the runaway success, K10 really is a great value product. It’s a quad core processor with an on-die memory controller that not only supports DDR2, but also DDR3. It’s a perfect bridge processor for AM2+ users who want to keep their current boards and memory, but get a new processor. Phenom II gives you the option of a dual channel DD2 memory controller now with the ability to go to a dual channel DDR3 memory controller by simply putting the processor into an AM3 board with DDR3 memory support, something Intel hasn't bothered to do. It’s DDR3 all the way with them.

Just recently we had a look at the Black Edition 955 Phenom II processor with unlocked multipliers. Today we have been sent AMD's latest addition to its speed bin. Clocking in at 3.4GHz, this processor is the fastest clocked model to come from AMD, even when including the Athlon X2 line. Let's see how well it does.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4GHz AM3 Processor Review

CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Heatsink Review
OCModShop posted a review on the CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Heatsink

Coolermaster has a reputation in the world of hardware cooling. They are well known for their excellent heatsinks and water-cooling devices. I've used several of their products over the years and have rarely been disappointed. The old saying goes that you get what you pay for, and with Coolermaster, even if you feel you are buying the name, their reputation always holds up to expectations. So when I got the opportunity to review the Hyper TX3, I jumped on it. So here's a little preview of what the TX3 claims to do, and then we'll put it to the test to see what it's really made of.

CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Heatsink Review



Asus EHD3-100 Dual Hybrid TV Card Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Asus EHD3-100 Dual Hybrid TV Card.

Looking for a versatile easy to use TV tuner card with a lot of HTPC features? The Asus EHD3-100 is a robust TV tuner that comes with a lot of the features you need for a HTPC build. Dual Hybrid tuner capable of recording two shows at once, watching one show while recording another, tuning local radio stations, XP/Vista/Win 7 ready. Not only does it provide the Dual tuner you need for watching one show and recording another you get a great USB IR receiver with 2 IR inputs, and a full featured remote control to turn the computer on and off, tune channels, record shows, pull up Windows Media Center, just about everything you need for tuning TV and Radio from the comfort of your armchair except the popcorn.

Asus EHD3-100 Dual Hybrid TV Card Review

Corsair Hydro H50 - Low Cost Water Cooling unit reviewed
Metku took a closer look at the Corsair's low cost water cooling kit for the CPU - Corsair Hydro H50.

Low cost and liquid cooling don't go along too well. Proper kits tend to cost a lot, and cheap all-in-one coolers have gained a pretty nasty reputation for poor performance, build quality, and leaking as a result. Anyway there usually are some exceptations to rules, and this time Corsair tries to break the ice with their new Hydro H50 LCLC (low cost water cooling) unit.

Corsair Hydro H50 - Low Cost Water Cooling unit reviewed

Callpod Dragon v2 Bluetooth Headset Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Callpod Dragon v2 Bluetooth Headset

Callpod a company known for their various mobile technologies have released the Callpod Dragon v2 Bluetooth Headset which has a supposed range of 100 meters (328 feet) when used with a class 1 enabled Bluetooth device. Sounds pretty impressive. Callpod utilizes their proprietary noise mitigation system known as dual-mic noise suppression. This technology activates when a call comes through and helps reduce background noise while enhancing and optimizing the sound quality of the conversation.

Callpod Dragon v2 Bluetooth Headset Review

Seagate Momentus 7200.4 Laptop Hard Drive Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Seagate Momentus 7200.4 Laptop Hard Drive.

Seagate delivers a pocketsize powerhouse with their excellent new Momentus 7200.4 laptop hard drive, offering outstanding capacity and speed as well as an energy savings over your standard 5400rpm drive. What does this mean for performance? Quicker boot times, faster access, and a longer battery life for your laptop. Are there any negatives to this seemingly wonder drive? Read our review to find out.

[url=http://www.techwarelabs.com/seagate-momentus-7200-4/]Seagate Momentus 7200.4 Laptop Hard Drive Review

AMD Phenom II X3 705e and Phenom II X4 905e Processors Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the AMD Phenom II X3 705e and Phenom II X4 905e Processors

Back in June 2009, AMD silently launched a pair of energy efficient 65W TDP processors that didn't get that much attention from the press for some reason. Those two socket AM3 processors are called the AMD Phenom II X3 705e and Phenom II X4 905e. Read on to see how they perform!

AMD Phenom II X3 705e and Phenom II X4 905e Processors Review

Canon PowerShot D10 Review
InsideHW.com has reviewed Canon PowerShot D10 camera

When you plan a vacation one of the major concerns is always a camera that will be needed to record all those memorable moment at the beach, mountain, desert etc. When it comes to cameras, choices are numerous these days, but there is always present a fear of damaging camera with water or dust. If accident occurs it is most likely that photos on memory card will be salvageable, but camera will be most likely ruined for the rest of vacation. Waterproof camera models are pretty scarce and expensive while other solution to this problem can be purchase of waterproof chassis for certain modes of cameras. Recently Olympus has introduced few interesting compact waterproof cameras and now Canon is joining that market with its PowerShot D10 model.

Canon PowerShot D10 Review

Acer's Aspire Timeline 13.3-inch ultraportable notebook
The Tech Report takes a look at Acer's new line of 13.3" ultraportable notebooks

Starting at just $600, Acer's new line of 13.3" ultraportable notebooks packs Core 2 processors, 1366x768 displays, 4GB of memory, full-size keyboards, and six-cell batteries. What's not to like? A few things, actually. But there's also plenty to love.

Acer's Aspire Timeline 13.3-inch ultraportable notebook

SilverStone Raven RV02 Case Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the SilverStone Raven RV02 Case

With Raven RV01 SilverStone introduced a new concept on the market: it was the first case where the motherboard is rotated 90º, making the rear connectors to be available on the top part of the case. Now SilverStone releases another case based on the same concept, Raven RV02, which costs far less than the original Raven. Let's compare the two and see if it is worthwhile buying this case.

SilverStone Raven RV02 Case Review

Aliph Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset
Maximum CPU has posted it's review of the Jawbone Prime Bluetooth headset.

Just a couple months after we reviewed the Jawbone II, Aliph released the Jawbone Prime. Among the improvements is NoiseAssassin 2.0 which is supposed to work better in windy environments than the Jawbone IIs NoiseAssassin. What exactly do these improvements mean for the consumer?

Aliph Jawbone Prime Bluetooth Headset

AMD 4890 Roundup - XFX/Powercolor/Asus
Driverheaven posted an AMD 4890 Roundup

Today not only are we testing three of the hottest new overclocked 4890 ATI graphics cards but we are building a high performance system with the focus on value for money. We base the system around the powerful, yet extremely affordable Phenom III 965 Black Edition and the very capable Asus Crosshair III Formula motherboard.

AMD 4890 Roundup - XFX/Powercolor/Asus

SSD Roundup: Indilinx vs. Samsung vs. Intel (or why size matters)
PC Perspective posted a SSD roundup

Today we test new offerings from OCZ, PhotoFast, Corsair and Crucial, pitting them against the Intel X25-M G2. We will explore the performance differences seen when using modern controllers from Indilinx and Samsung, including units with smaller storage capacities. Think of it as an SSD Celebrity Deathmatch - but with more smoke.

SSD Roundup: Indilinx vs. Samsung vs. Intel (or why size matters)

VisionTek HD 4770 Review
Neoseeker reviews the HD 4770, from VisionTek

If about a $100 USD is your budget though, the VisionTek HD 4770 is a safe bet that just might surprise you. It is less expensive than many similar HD 4770's selling today, comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty, and certainly has enough horsepower to keep your gaming sessions 'high' -- not running at medium, and not lacking AA.

VisionTek HD 4770 Review

Samsung SyncMaster LD190 LCD Monitor Review
Futurelooks checked out the Samsung SyncMaster LD190 LCD Monitor

If you have read some of my reviews in the past, then you may already know that I no longer have a desktop computer. Instead, I have come to rely on my laptop as my primary computer and this has suited my mobile lifestyle just fine. In fact, I use my notebook as if it were a desktop, attaching it to an external monitor and a wireless desktop.

Samsung SyncMaster LD190 LCD Monitor Review

Windows 7 vs. Vista CPU & Memory Performance Comparison
TweakTown compared the CPU and memory performance of Windows 7

We've had a good look into the VGA side of things when it comes to Windows 7. However, while for many people that's the most important section, it's not all of it. Today we'll be having a closer look at how some of the other components in our system run under the new operating system due out in just a few months.

Today we'll be looking at two core components; the memory and the CPU. We’ll be using a triple channel memory configuration with our Core i7 920 processor clocked at 4GHz. We'll be running our testbed through our standard memory benchmark line-up which does a good job of testing both the memory and CPU.

Windows 7 vs. Vista CPU & Memory Performance Comparison

Cooler Master Hyper N620 CPU Cooler Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Cooler Master Hyper N620 CPU Cooler

When looking for a CPU cooler, you will need to take all aspects into consideration before making a choice. Will you be keeping the computer case on the floor? Is the floor carpeted? How much airflow do you have coming into the case and how much is being put out? Will you be pulling air through your CPU cooler from front to back or bottom to top or straight down (low profile or flat heatsink)? We all know that heat rises, so many of us choose to keep our computers on the floor. This is good and bad, with the enclosure being on the floor a system is prone to pick up more dust, dust increases heat when it gets on or around your cooler fan and heatsink fins causing the cooler to become less efficient. A carpeted floor, besides dust production, retains heat and doesn't allow cool air to enter from the bottom of your enclosure. Believe it or not the best place to keep your system is approximately 6 to8 inches off the ground as this will allow proper airflow around your enclosure and minimal dust intake. Next is how will you pull the air? This is a preference or it may be determined on how much room you have in your enclosure. The Coolermaster Hyper N620 is an aftermarket CPU cooler that offers a push-pull cooling solution. The Cooler Master Hyper N620 is compatible with all the latest CPU sockets including the Intel Core I7. For this review, I will be testing the Coolermaster Hyper N620 with the fans pulling from front to rear. The Hyper N 620 will be benchmarked against some other popular aftermarket CPU coolers to judge how well it performs on the Intel Core I7 and AMD Phenom II. The other CPU coolers range from bottom to top air flow, push-pull, and flat (low profile).

Cooler Master Hyper N620 CPU Cooler Review

ThermalTake Element T Review
OCC has published a review on the ThermalTake Element T

Of course performance wasn't as great as the G, but it was pretty close
and this could definately be attributed to the fact that there aren't as many fans, particularly in the case of the HDD, GPU, and Chipset temperatures, which were considerably higher due to the fact there was no fan moving air over any of these components. Instead, they were left to be passively cooled by the air being pulled in by the exhaust fans. Depsite its downfalls in the wire management and lack of fans compared to the rest ot the Element series, the T appears to be a decent entry-level performer with the ability to be as good as the rest with a small upgrade involving a 200mm side intake and either dual 120mm front intakes, or a 200mm front intake fan.

ThermalTake Element T Review

MSI P55-GD80 Lynnfield Motherboard Preview
Hardware Canucks posted a preview of the upcoming MSI P55-GD80 Lynnfield motherboard.

As of late, MSI seems to be a company on the upswing as they seem to be following up their success in the laptop and netbook markets by pouring money into their motherboard development teams. Once the Lynnfield processors are released, expect MSI to be leading the P55 charge with the product we are previewing here today: the P55-GD80.

MSI P55-GD80 Lynnfield Motherboard Preview