GIGABYTE GA-GC330UD Mini-ITX - Dual Core Atom Tested
TweakTown posted a review on the GIGABYTE GA-GC330UD Mini-ITX

First generation Atom processors were based around a very simple x86 core with a 512K L2 cache designed to focus on power savings rather than raw speed. The N270 clocked at 1.6GHz was able to do a very good job for many companies in their Nettops and Netbooks. Power consumption was reduced significantly, but the problem was that more demand was being placed on the core than it could keep up with. Even simple video play back would cause problems if you attempted to do any multi-tasking on them and HD video playback? Don't even bother trying. Neither the CPU nor the IGP could handle the amount of cycles needed for decoding.

Atom has now got a boost to its design. Originally it was designed with a single core using hyper threading; the same technology Pentium 4 used to turn a single physical core into two logical processors. But it still wasn't enough. It seems that there is no real substitute for a true second core. Atom 330 is Intel's answer to a dual core low power CPU based around the Atom architecture.

GIGABYTE GA-GC330UD Mini-ITX - Dual Core Atom Tested

Silverstone SUGO SG05 Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Silverstone SUGO SG05.

We've recently have tested a few really big computer cases like the Ikonik Ra x10 and the In Win X-Fighter. These cases are perfect for when you want to put it tons of components in it. The downside to these cases are they take up a lot of space. You definitely won't put them onto a table and as they are standing on the floor they are prone to get clogged with dust and other filth that we can find on the floor. At the opposite end of the scale we have the tiny mini-ITX cases. While being petite they on the other hand are severely limited in what you can put into them often not even accepting a separate graphics card or a regular CPU-cooler.

The case we are testing today, the Silverstone SUGO SG05, is a so called SFF-case where SFF stands for Small Form Factor. You could call it a compromise between the big cases and the tiny cases where you get the benefits from both and few of the negatives. Silverstone has a variety of SFF-cases but the case we are testing today is one of their first that combines the use of a mini-ITX motherboard with the ability to still use regular CPU-coolers and a modern graphics card.

In fact, the Silverstone SUGO SG05 is a good example that you do not necessarily need to sacrifice flexibility when selecting a small case.

Silverstone SUGO SG05 Review



Thecus M3800 NAS Stream Box Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Thecus M3800 NAS Stream Box

The Thecus M3800 NAS device was designed to be your total media storage and playback solution. Featuring HDMI, component, and AV out, the M3800 can play digital content directly through your existing home theater system. The M3800 supports multiple file formats including WMV9 and VC-1, and even supports 1080P for playback on today's high-definition displays.

Thecus M3800 NAS Stream Box Review

Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse Review
I4U News published a review of the new Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse.

Today we are going to look at the Logitech G9x Laser Gaming mouse. The G9x is the follow up to the fantastic Logitech G9 laser mouse that has been on the market for a long time now. The two mice share many features in common, which is a good thing considering how well the G9 worked. Read on for all the details on the Logitech G9x.

Logitech G9x Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Review
Hardware Logic posted a review on the Zalman CNPS10X Extreme

This time around, Zalman takes a page from its competitors who have moved to a towering, rectangular heatsink design and used it as the basis for the new CNPS10X Extreme. And if size really does matter, Zalman should have nothing to worry about. The CNPS10X is big and feels solidly constructed, but how does it fare with Intel's flagship Core i7 975? Keep reading to find out!

Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Review

BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon) Cell Phone Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon) Cell Phone

Verizon's recent announcement of a new BlackBerry peaked our interest. Verizon fans have been clamoring for a new BlackBerry with a keyboard as an alternative to the touch screen BlackBerry Storm. While the BlackBerry Storm left us wanting a little more, the Tour looked great at first glance. We dug a little deeper to see how it stacked up against other BlackBerry's as well as against the current competition.

BlackBerry Tour 9630 (Verizon) Cell Phone Review

Thermolab BARAM CPU Cooler Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the Thermolab BARAM CPU Cooler

Thermolab is probably not a name you have heard before amongst the plethora of high end brands such as Noctua, Thermalright, Zalman, Coolermaster etc dominating the cooling market. But Thermolab is no stranger to effective cooling and have been in the business long enough to know the ins and out of how to make a good cooling solution. The reason you may not have heard of them is probably due to the way they operate. In the past years since they were set up, they have strived to create the best possible cooling designs with many patents safeguarding their unique ideas. It has only been in the last year that they decided to put those hours of research into releasing the Baram, which we will be looking at today.

Thermolab BARAM CPU Cooler Review

Mionix Saiph 1800 Gaming Mouse Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Mionix Saiph 1800 Gaming Mouse

Mionix is a relatively new company to the United States market, they're primarily a gaming peripheral company that's actually based in Sweden and they've recently contacted me to review a couple of their products. What I have for review today is their gaming mouse called the Saiph 1800, the 1800 stands for the maximum DPI setting of the mouse, and the Saiph name comes from a star in the constellation Orion. The Saiph 1800 is a star in more ways than one really, in my time with this mouse I've come to like it quite a bit, it feature seven DPI settings, two side buttons, and it has a nice, comfortable design as well. So continue on to learn more..

Mionix Saiph 1800 Gaming Mouse Review

Sumo Lounge Omni Bean Bag Chair Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Sumo Lounge Omni Bean Bag Chair

OCIA.net traditionally reviews computer hardware. We normally review things that every computer user wants or needs. So, it may come as a surprise to you to find out that today's review item is a beanbag chair. But, if you think about it, it's not so out-of-the-blue. I don't know about you, but all I do all day is sit: I sit in my car and go to work, I sit all day at work, I sit in the car on the way back from work, and then I sit at my desk reviewing at night. Okay, my life is a little more interesting than that, but you get the point; even computer enthusiasts need a place to plop their keister.

Sumo Lounge Omni Bean Bag Chair Review

Enermax Apollish Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Enermax Apollish case fan.

Looking for a unique case fan? Something flashy, something bold, something quality, but it also has to be functionally adept and keep your case cool while looking sharp? Ah, well today we may have just the thing for you. Enermax, primarily known for their power supplies, has in fact released a new case fan that promises just such a combination of flash and function: the Apollish. With some very unique innovations, the Enermax Apollish is a new flavour on the street, trying to muscle in on the traditional vanilla offerings in the fan world. The Apollish sure has the flash, so let's see if it has the dash for the cash.

Enermax Apollish Review

NZXT Cryo S Aluminum Notebook Cooler Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the NZXT Cryo S Aluminum Notebook Cooler

Is your laptop running a little too hot for your liking? Join Stefan here at TechwareLabs as we take a look at what NZXT brings to the plate. Will the Cryo S Aluminum Notebook Cooler be the equivalent of Liquid Cooling for your laptop? Read on to find out...

NZXT Cryo S Aluminum Notebook Cooler Review

Kingwin XT-1264 Heat-Pipe Direct Touch CPU Cooler Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Kingwin XT-1264 Heat-Pipe Direct Touch CPU Cooler

Kingwin is the company we have the pleasure of working with this time around. They are better known for their Mach 1 power supplies, but make storage solutions and coolers as well. Kingwin entered the market with the idea that each PC has its own individuality and get used more and more in our daily lives. They want to satisfy their customers with quality products that perform well and offer them great customer service. I can only really test the first two of those ideals, as I really hope I don’t run into any issues that require support.

Today Kingwin delivers the XT-1264 Xtreme CPU cooler from their H.T.C or Heat-pipe Touch Chip technology. This is not unlike their previous H.D.T. coolers, just a different naming scheme this time around. Either way you want to refer to it, let’s take this cooler with exposed heat-pipes and get some images, then on to the testing.

Kingwin XT-1264 Heat-Pipe Direct Touch CPU Cooler Review

X58 Motherboard Roundup Review
OCC has published an article on a X58 Motherboard Roundup

The overclocked scores give us a better idea of how each board performs. In Apophysis, MSI's X58 Platinum takes first place by one. The top performer in WinRAR is another MSI board. In just about every benchmark the MSI Eclipse Plus outperforms the competition. For this round I'd say the MSI Eclipse takes the cake, hands down, for both the stock and overclocked scores let's move on to the next set of benchmarks.

X58 Motherboard Roundup Review