Here the first reviews roundup with 20 new articles, including ASUS Rampage III Gene X58 LGA1366 mATX ROG Motherboard Review, Performance Testing Eight Patriot WildFires SF-2281 6Gbps SSDs on a LSI 9265-8i MegaRAID Card, and MSI X-Slim X460 Ultraportable Review



Mach Xtreme DS Turbo 120GB SSD Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the Mach Xtreme DS Turbo 120GB SSD

Today we look at an offering from Mach Technology (MX technology), they added no less than four new SATA 3 (SATA 3 6Gs) SSDs in their MX DS Turbo lineup, in 120GB, 180, 240GB and even 480MB capacities, all SATA 3 of course. The SSD drives come with that already prominent SandForce SF-2281 controller to deliver up to 555 MBps read and 510 MBps write speeds (when peaking).

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Surround Vision Examined with ASUS MARS II 3GB Dual GTX 580
TweakTown takes a look at the ASUS MARS II 3GB Dual GTX 580

Recent changes to my testbeds and just the office in general means that I've had the opportunity to expand my testing setup. One of the main things that comes with the office reshuffle is a full time triple monitor setup via three Dell U2410s that run at 1920 x 1200 each. So the setup doesn't take up even more room than it needs to, I've opted to use the monitors in a portrait configuration instead of landscape, which you can see in the above picture.

This setup results in a final resolution of 3600 x 1920. To be honest, in portrait the gaming experience is a lot stronger thanks to the fact that the added height helps give you better immersion. People will continue to complain about the bezels, but to be honest with you, as someone who's been using Eyefinity for 20 months now, when you're in game the bezels don't become an issue and the side screens just help with your peripheral vision.

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Corsair H80 Self-Contained Liquid CPU Cooler Review
Techgage takes a look at Corsair's H80 CPU cooler.

We mentioned in a recent chassis article that having the best of both worlds where cooling and noise is concerned is difficult, but as Corsair's H80 proves, the same can't be said about CPU coolers. In fact, for both those aforementioned reasons, the H80 might have just become the best CPU cooler we've ever tested.

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Cooler Master Silencio 550 Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Cooler Master Silencio 550 mid-tower case.

Today we are looking at the Silencio 550 Mid-Tower from Cooler Master. The Cooler Master Silencio boasts near silent operation, while maintaining good airflow for the components inside. This is accomplished by providing soundproofing on both side panels while the front panel door is vented. And a sleek finish and clean lines present a simple and elegant design.

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BitFenix Shinobi Mid Tower Case Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new BitFenix Shinobi mid tower case

The budget mid tower case market used to be filled with cheaply made, under designed junk but if recent trends are any indication, those days are well behind us. BitFenix may not be a household brand just yet but their new Shinobi case could be their ticket to success. Priced at under $85 and sporting a long list of premium features, it certainly looks like it could succeed where others have failed.

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ASUS Rampage III Gene X58 LGA1366 mATX ROG Motherboard Review
Hi Tech Legion posted ASUS Rampage III Gene X58 LGA1366 mATX ROG Motherboard Review

The ASUS Rampage III GENE Motherboard is fully loaded with features to make even the most hardcore enthusiasts happy. The ASUS Rampage III GENE is mATX in form factor, but certainly does not let this get in the way of being a full featured LGA 1366 motherboard built around the X58 chipset. The GENE bears ASUS' "Rampage III" and "Republic of Gamers" tags, and this translates to a wealth of overclocking and tweaking features for the enthusiast. The Rampage III GENE is SLI and Crossfire-X capable for multiple GPU setups for extreme gaming performance even in a small chassis.

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NZXT Sentry Mix Fan Controller Review
Neoseeker posted a review on the NZXT Sentry Mix Fan Controller

The Sentry Mix is a multi-fan controller from NZXT featuring six independently controlled channels that allow the user to regulate fan speeds simply by adjusting a slider control on the front panel. The Sentry Mix can manage up to 300W of fans through two separate power connectors. Hit our review to see just what sort of control you'll have over potentially this much power, preferably for some equally powerful fans.

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Zalman ZM-VE200 External HDD Case + Virtual Drive Review
Real World Labs posted Zalman ZM-VE200 External HDD Case + Virtual Drive Review

USB 3.0 compatible External HDD Enclosures may hold the top spot in terms of raw data transfer speeds but the latest offering by Zalman called the ZM-VE200 offers very good performance via eSATA, excellent build quality, VFW display screen, software-free ISO image mounting and all that at a killer price.

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Asus Sabertooth AMD 990FX Motherboard Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Asus Sabertooth AMD 990FX Motherboard.

There are a wide array of motherboard manufacturers cranking out AM3+ boards, with chipsets ranging from the venerable 760G up through the gamut of 800 series. Of course AMD has also refreshed its chipset naming to match the new CPUs, and motherboards based on the 970, 990X and top dog 990FX are also available. It's two of these 900 series of boards that ASUS has sent over for review; the one we will be focusing on today is the Sabertooth 990FX.

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Cooler Master Notepal U Stand Review - A Laptop Cooler Living Up To Its Name
The SSD Review posted a review on the Cooler Master Notepal U Stand

You have your notebook resting in its standard position on your lap. Sddenly, you start noticing that familiar tingling feeling when it starts to heat up and you start counting down the minutes before you have to prop the laptop upright, or sit at an awkward angle to give it some breathing room. side from health concerns like developing a rash, or burning your lap, an overheating notebook contributes to the obvious problems of hardware degradation and malfunction.

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Performance Testing Eight Patriot WildFires SF-2281 6Gbps SSDs on a LSI 9265-8i MegaRAID Card
The SSD Review posted Performance Testing Eight Patriot WildFires SF-2281 6Gbps SSDs on a LSI 9265-8i MegaRAID Card

Its been a while in the making but The SSD Review has finally got its hands on eight (8) new generation SATA 3 SSDs in the name of Patriot Wildfire 120GB SATA 3 SSDs for RAID testing.With a host of companies offering the latest SandForce controllers on their SSDs, Patriot is setting out to leap above the pack with the Wildfire series.

The latest offering from Patriot is sporting the new SF-2281 controller and paired with higher performing Toshiba Toggle Nand in a 16 chip configuration. Buckle up as these drives are tweaked for performance and going to take you for a wild ride!

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NZXT Sentry Mix Fan Controller Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the NZXT Sentry Mix Fan Controller

The NZXT Sentry Mix puts a new look to the fan controller. The Sentry Mix looks like it was built for the user that wants a little flare. The Mix features 6 channels for excellent fan control. Each channel has a max output of 50W which will more then suffice for any fan out there. The controls use a matte-rubber finish with slider adjustments. There are also 5 different LED colors that can be chosen to illuminate the fan number indicators.

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Soyntec Netsound 500 headset Review
XSReviews has a new review, the Soyntec Netsound 500 headset

Off the back of my recent review of the Soyntec Inpput mouse, I'm having a look at the budget Soyntec Netsound 500. This headset is already looking better as its name is spelt correctly. Will it too be a surprisingly good value product, or another one to be left in the bargain bin? Let's find out

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News: Fractal Design's Define R3 mid-tower chassis
The Tech Report posted a review on Fractal Design's Define R3 mid-tower chassis

Fractal Design has concocted a USB 3.0 revision of its stylish Define R3 mid-tower chassis. We go hands-on to see if its beauty is more than skin deep.

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Hands on: BlackBerry Curve 9360 Review
Techradar posted a review on the BlackBerry Curve 9360

We have to admit we're mightily surprised at what we've seen today from RIM - the BlackBerry Curve 9360 is arguably the most stylish and sleek yet from the Canadians.We've been clamouring for a more stylised model from RIM since the Torch 9810 and 9860 didn't really set our world alight, and while the Bold 9900 is certainly clean and crisp in design, it's not in the same league as other market leading smartphones.Which is why it's all the more impressive that a phone which will be available on pay as you go should be the most striking - but that's what we're presented with.The phone is an impressive 11mm thick and comes with the same keyboard as others in the Curve range, meaning more lozenge keys that sit separate from one another and will be an easy evolution for those that have owned the Curve 9300 or 8520.The phone still has the same optical trackpad as all the others in the range, which is necessary as unlike the Bold 9900 there's no touchscreen here to prod.

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MSI X-Slim X460 Ultraportable Review
TechSpot posted a review on the MSI X-Slim X460 Ultraportable

MSI recently expanded its ultraportable offerings with the addition of two last generation X-Slim notebooks. Although they're designed to be lightweight and compact, the X460 notebooks also strive to be powerful, courtesy of Intel's Sandy Bridge processors. The flagship model comes with Intel's Core i7-2630QM, packing the quad-core chip while boasting an 8-hour battery life.

There's also the X460DX, which can come configured with Core i3 or i5 processors and the Nvidia GeForce GT 540M GPU. Both the X460 and X460DX share the same dimensions using a 14" LED backlit screen. While ultraportable laptops generally carry a 12 to 13" display, MSI says the X460 strikes a fine balance between mobility and performance.

With enough power to put the average desktop PC to shame, the MSI X460 flagship model costs roughly $1,100. Even so, that price tag makes the X460 one of the cheapest second-gen Core i7 notebooks money can buy.

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Samsung UN55D7000 55 Inch Smart LED 3D TV Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the Samsung UN55D7000 55 Inch Smart LED 3D TV

Samsung's UN55D7000 Smart LED 3D TV is a display that pushes the boundaries of what a consumer can expect when purchasing a HDTV in today's market. Not only can they view their favorite Blu ray movies and HD satellite/cable content, they can now use their TV to browse online. With the integrated WIFI, internet browser and Youtube/Facebook/Netflix widgets, your TV could become a very basic Home Theater PC.

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Cyborg peripherals Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Cyborg Peripherals Bundle

Today will have the chance to look at the top of the range gaming keyboard from Cyborg, as well as their wired version of the R.A.T. gaming mouse we looked at before and an accompanying gaming surface. A full suite of matching peripherals could be the ideal purchase or gift for the gaming enthusiast.

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Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200W Review
Bjorn3D posted a review on the Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200W PSU

It is hard to come by a power supply that has perfect voltage regulation, high wattage, good efficiency, and a great design. Recently we reviewed a few power supplies, including the Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W PSU and the Seasonic X-Series 660W 100% Modular Power Supply, both 80Plus Gold Certified. The Thermaltake Toughpower Grand 1200W PSU proved to be a great competitor in overall power output offered, but its voltage regulation was a big disappointment, and its 140mm fan was advertised as a quiet fan, but turned out to be quite noisy. Despite the horrific voltage regulation, Thermaltake decided to sell the power supply for well above $300 at the time of reviewing. The Seasonic X-Series 660W power supply, on the other hand, had a quite decent voltage regulation, and most of the time was completely silent due to its fan only turning on when higher wattage requirements are needed. Considering its price, though, we would have liked to see a higher wattage: somewhere in the 800-850W range.

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Cooler Master NotePal U Stand Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Cooler Master NotePal U Stand

I know many people that use their laptop as their main work machine. Laptops are not really made for comfort and if you are using yours constantly you probably bend your neck down to see the screen correctly. This can cause a lot of discomfort, which does not make for the most comfortable working experience. Another thing about laptops is many of them really have inadequate cooling. Cooler Master has released another product in their ever-popular Notepal line of laptop coolers that solves both of these problems. The product is the NotePal U Stand and we have the review.

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