Gigabyte's GA-GC230D Atom Mini-ITX motherboard Review
Bit-Tech published a review of Gigabyte's GA-GC230D Atom Mini-ITX motherboard

The Intel Atom certainly isn't incapable, it's just not as hardcore as modern performance CPUs and for the cost it's a good base for very low power, very low cost bare bones PC or any number of other uses: NAS box, server, DVD and SD video player? We would have liked Gigabyte to have included Gigabit Ethernet or one large heatsink with no fan - we've seen MSI's Wind board prove that's possible, and there's little reason not to have included the S/PDIF pin-out because the solder points are already there.

Despite these flaws, we still really like the GA-GC230D though because it inspires the imagination to do something different without emptying your wallet. We just feel that Gigabyte could have done a bit more customisation over the Intel reference design.

Gigabyte's GA-GC230D Atom Mini-ITX motherboard Review

Geforce 9500 GT SLI vs Geforce 9600 GT Performance Comparison
Madshrimps posted a performance comparison between the Geforce 9500 GT SLI vs Geforce 9600 GT

Not too long ago NVIDIA launched their new entry level video card, the Geforce 9500 GT. Today we take a closer look at what extra performance can be had when you add a second card in your system; we compare the performance of the 9500 GT in SLI to a single 9600 GT

Geforce 9500 GT SLI vs Geforce 9600 GT Performance Comparison



ATI Radeon HD 4670 Mainstream GPU Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the AMD ATI Radeon HD 4670

AMD is releasing a new salvo of mainstream graphics cards today that should fall in the sub-$80 price segment, dubbed the Radeon HD 4670. The GPU at the heart of the 4670 is based on the same RV770 architecture used on the Radeon HD 4800 series, sans a few stream processors, ROPs, and other assorted elements, but with what is essentially the same feature set as its more expensive counterparts. We've got a couple of these new cards on hand and plan to show you what they're capable of on the pages ahead. After reading, you may be surprised by what 80 bucks can get you these days...

ATI Radeon HD 4670 Mainstream GPU Review

Kingwin Elite 3.5" SATA to USB/eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure Review
TestFreaks.com posted a Kingwin Elite 3.5" SATA to USB/eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure Review

Today for review I've got the Elite 3.5" SATA to USB/eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure from Kingwin. As the title suggests it's an enclosure for a 3.5" SATA hard drive that will allow you to use either a USB or an SATA interface to access your data. The Elite also includes a one-touch backup button as well for quick and easy backups of your important data. From my time with the Elite, I've found it very aesthetically pleasing, well made and easy to use.

Kingwin Elite 3.5" SATA to USB/eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure Review

Leadtek WinFast PX9500GT Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Leadtek WinFast PX9500GT

Are you one of the many computer users that just can't justify spending $300 to $500 on a single video card? Or maybe you are looking for a solution for that Home Theater PC (HTPC)? Well today we're going to have a look at Leadtek's newest entry into the video card market: the WinFast PX9500 GT. This is by no means a top-of-the-line gaming card, and it was never meant to be. The 9500 GT claims to be an excellent solution for viewing HD video - we'll take a look at that today - as well as heat and power issues to see just how well this card fills the niche it was designed for.

Leadtek WinFast PX9500GT Review

Chaintech APOGEE GT DDR2-1150 4GB Memory Kit Review
TweakTown takes a look at the Chaintech APOGEE GT DDR2-1150 4GB Memory Kit

When we started working with Chaintech here at TweakTown, we were about 1-2 years into the life we now know as the hardware review industry. Chaintech jumped onboard as one of the hardware suppliers back then and their portfolio consisted only of motherboards. Not long into the relationship Chaintech started building graphics cards based on the Geforce 4 GPU and things started to expand from there.

Today Chaintech no longer has motherboards on its list; this sector died out a number of years ago. The only thing remaining on their portfolio from the good old days is their graphics cards, which now include the GeForce 9 series. Chaintech decided to branch out into a more cut throat field, that being memory. Chaintech now produces a range of memory under its APOGEE name, the same name that was used for its top of the line motherboards. How times change.

Chaintech APOGEE GT DDR2-1150 4GB Memory Kit Review

ECS P45T-A Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted ECS P45T-A Motherboard Review

If you're not interested in paying extra for overclocking headroom you'll never use, the ECS P45T-A motherboard is a great board to consider. Built with the Intel P45 Express and Intel ICH10R chipsets, the ECS P45T-A motherboard supports all Socket 775 Intel processors running with a Front Side Bus of 800/1066/1333 MHz. That includes the new generation of 45nm 'Yorkfield' and 'Wolfdale' Core 2 Duo processors. Gamers who plan on running a pair of CrossfireX enabled videocards in tandem (say, a pair of Radeon HD4850's for example), will find two PCI Express 2.0 compliant PCIe x16 slots at their disposal.

ECS P45T-A Motherboard Review

Swiftech Apogee GTZ Water Block Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Swiftech Apogee GTZ Water Block

Swiftech has been around since 1994 and is perhaps best known for their thermoelectric and liquid cooling solutions that first gained popularity in late 2000 / early 2001. Earlier this year I had the opportunity to test the Swiftech H20-220 Compact water cooling kit, and liked it so much I'm still using it on my primary system. Today I have for review the ApogeeT GTZ, Swiftech's new flagship water block. While it shares the same name with its predecessors, it also leaps beyond the GT and GTX performance charts thanks to an entirely new design that pushes and refines both thermal and mechanical specifications to the limits of today's technology.

Swiftech Apogee GTZ Water Block Review

Microsoft SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse and X6 Gaming Keyboard Review
Metku took a closer look at Microsoft's SideWinder lineup, both the X5 Gaming Mouse and X6 Gaming Keyboard.

In this review we will be focusing on Microsoft's latest gaming peripherals. The X5 gaming mouse lends its design from the previous SideWinder Gaming Mouse. X6 Gaming Keyboard on the other hand is a completely new product. Let us find out if these newcomers can improve your gaming.

Microsoft SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse and X6 Gaming Keyboard Review

Nexus NX-8060 Real Silent Power Supply Review
DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Nexus NX-8060 Real Silent Power Supply

In the tradition of what I like to see a great company do, Nexus Tech. has released a new power supply with a twist. The NX-8060 we are reviewing today isn't the same NX-8060 you would have bought when it first came out. In a continuing effort to make your computing environment even quieter, Nexus has revised this power supply and released a new version. The "new" NX-8060 is said to be up to seven decibels quieter than it's previous revision. Although we never got the opportunity to check out the first version for direct comparison, you all know that I have quite a collection of other ultra-silent power supplies that it will be heavily tested against! Time to see if the NX-8060 can hold it's ground.[7quote]
Nexus NX-8060 Real Silent Power Supply Review

The Skins Factory DarkMatter: Subspace Hypersuite Review
Mikhailtech takes a look at the Skins Factory DarkMatter: Subspace Hypersuite

Bored with your original Windows desktop? Well The Skins Factory lets you change all that with their Hyperdesk hypersuites. Using a system that doesn't modify any system files, it promises to dramatically change your desktop with ease. The gang at The Skins Factory let us download their DarkMatter: Subspace hypersuite. We're going to see how easy it was to install, use, and decide whether we liked it or not.

The Skins Factory DarkMatter: Subspace Hypersuite Review

Palit ATI Radeon HD 4850 Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Palit ATI Radeon HD 4850

Is your video gaming lacking the punch you need to play full bore? You might need an upgrade to something with a bit more kick, read Mike's review of the 4850 which promises to jumpstart your game and not deplete your wallet.

Palit ATI Radeon HD 4850 Review

ATI Radeon HD 4670 Video Card Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the ATI Radeon HD 4670 Video Card

The graphics card market seems to be pretty full from top to bottom these days, but that doesn't keep the big players in the video card industry from bringing out newer models! Today, AMD is announcing the Radeon HD 4600 series, which will be made up of the ATI Radeon HD 4670 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics cards.

ATI Radeon HD 4670 Video Card Review

ECS A790GXM-A Black Series Motherboard Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the ECS A790GXM-A Black Series Motherboard

ECS A790GXM-A Black Series is a socket AM2+ motherboard based on the latest chipset from AMD, 790GX. Formerly known as RS780D, this chipset provides on-board video using a new graphics engine (Radeon HD 3300) with a dedicated 128 MB GDDR2 on-board memory (feature called "Side Port" by AMD) and also providing two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (running at x8 if both are used at the same time). In this review we will compare the performance of AMD 790GX to AMD 780G and GeForce 8200, and we will also analyze Hybrid CrossFire performance. Check it out.

ECS A790GXM-A Black Series Motherboard Review

Gigabyte EP45-DS3R Review
OCC has published a new review on the Gigabyte EP45-DS3R

Overclocking this board felt exactly the same as overclocking the Gigabyte EP-45 Extreme. The only difference is that the multiplier had to be 6 on this DS3R whereas on the Extreme I could take it to 7. I was able to obtain a front side bus of 500MHz, which is quite good. I definitely could have gone further but the memory was holding me back. As much as I fought, I wasn't able to get anything higher than 500 x 6. I tinkered with the memory until it would finally pass MemTest and Prime 95 in Windows. Overall, it was easy to overclock but the memory was holding the motherboard back.

Gigabyte EP45-DS3R Review

Asus Lamborghini VX3 notebook Review
The Tech Report posted a review on the Asus Lamborghini VX3 notebook

Asus has attempted to create a luxury high-performance notebook with its Lamborghini VX3. The system's attention to detail is impressive, but then costs $3,000. Read on to see exactly what kind of luxury that sum buys in a 12" notebook.

Asus Lamborghini VX3 notebook Review

ATI Radeon HD 4670 512MB GDDR3 Video Card Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new ATI Radeon HD 4670 512MB GDDR3 video card

Today marks the official release of the HD 4670 and the HD 4650 into the sub-$100 category which was up until now the sole domain of the Nvidia 9500 GT and before it the 8600-series. These cards are not for those of us who want the best of the best; they are for people who want a card to be a jack of all trades which can play games at lower resolutions while offering kick-ass HD video decoding.

ATI Radeon HD 4670 512MB GDDR3 Video Card Review