Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles, including Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 Vapor-X Video Card Review, Roccat ISKU Gaming Keyboard Review with Roccat TALK, and Corsair TX750M 750W Modular Power Supply Review



Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi + Verizon Wireless Tablet PC Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi + Verizon Wireless Tablet PC

The Motorola XOOM boasts a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor with each core running at 1 GHz, 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, and ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking. The Motorola Xoom has also gone through a number of software updates and is now running on Android 'Honeycomb' 3.2! Read on to see what this device is all about and how it performs compared to an ASUS Transformer TF101 tablet PC.

The Motorola Xoom is very snappy thanks to the NVIDIA Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core processor and the Android 3.2 operating system. The two feel like they were made for each other and the abilities of the Motorola Xoom are rather amazing. You can watch movies, play games and surf the web like a normal PC. If all you do is play online games, check your e-mail, visit social networking sites and surf the web these tablets can honestly replace your computer...

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NZXT Source 210 Elite Mid Tower Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the NZXT Source 210 Elite Mid Tower Case

NZXT is known for the extravagant, over the top cases, but what happens when they take the same ideas and throw them into a budget case? You get the NZXT Source 210 and the NZXT Source 210 Elite, both which can be found for under $50. Today we’ll be looking at the Source 210 Elite, which features a tool-free drive installation, cable management, and plenty of cooling options. Both versions of the Source 210 can be found in both white and black, but read on further to get a look into the Elite black model.

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Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 Vapor-X Video Card Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 Vapor-X Video Card

The Sapphire HD Radeon 6850 Vapor-X video card is an upgrade to the older Sapphire HD Radeon 6850 card. The Sapphire 6850 Vapor-X is overclocked to 800MHz core and 1100MHz memory stock, compared to the 775MHz core and 1000MHz memory on the reference 6850 cards. In addition, the Sapphire Radeon 6850 Vapor-X includes the patented Vapor-X cooling technology. Onboard is 1GB of GDDR5 memory with a 256-bit interface. The 6850 supports DX 11, AMD Accelerated parallel Processing, AMD Eyefinity, AMD Crossfire, and AMD HD3D. Inputs include a DVI-I, DVI-DL, HDMI 1 .4a, and mini Display Ports.

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Zowie EC2 Review
OCC has published a review on the Zowie EC2

I have never owned a mouse with such incredible tracking and precision, the ability for me to simply use the lasso tool as if I were using a stylus was incredible. I felt like I was really in control of my computer and the programs I was running. With the ability to adjust DPI settings on the fly it was easy to adjust from small precise movement to faster-paced action games. Although the shape of the mouse is nothing to call Mom about and the glossy finish can leave your hand feeling tacky and sweaty, the mouse moves so smooth across the screen that you start to forget what the mouse even looks like. This mouse isn't for everyone, but if you are ready to really gain control - this is the mouse for you.

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Lamptron Fan Controller Roundup
PureOverclock posted a Lamptron Fan Controller Roundup.

Cooling is an issue that always concerns us when it comes to computers. Whether running stock settings or overclocking things, heat is the enemy. An inexpensive way to help control the heat is through the use of fans, and specifically, fan controllers. We look at three fan controllers from Lamptron to suit various budgets and needs: the FC-4, FC-5 V2, and the Touch. From entry level to premium touch sensitive controls, let's see what these controllers have to offer.

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MSI A75MA-G55 Llano Motherboard Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the MSI A75MA-G55 Llano Motherboard

The Lynx platform, otherwise known as Llano for desktop, is out in full force now. The new chipset offers something of an alternative to low-end Sandy Bridge systems with comparable CPU power and extremely heightened GPU power. These APUs don't themselves a system make, however, and all the usual manufacturers have been providing a plethora of motherboards in which to place your new Lynx APU. In this article Benchmark Reviews is taking a look at the MSI A75MA-G55 motherboard. The MSI A75MA-G55 sports the new FM1 socket which takes Llano APUs. Currently the two available are the A8-3850 and the A6-3650, which come ready to rock with Radeon HD discrete level graphics. We have already seen the performance of the AMD A8-3850 APU, now let's look at the MSI design for the A75 chipset and how they differ from the competition.

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Hard Reset (PC) Game Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a Hard Reset (PC) Game Review

Last month we previewed Hard Reset for the PC and found it to be a romping, stomping, carnage filled chaotic FPS with enjoyable gameplay and an engrossing environment. It combines all of the best bits of classic shoot 'em' ups and sets it in a Blade Runner/Cyber Punk 2020 style universe. This coupled with between level cut scenes reminiscent of a Frank Miller comic made the game stylish and engaging throughout.

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Roccat ISKU Gaming Keyboard Review with Roccat TALK
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Roccat ISKU Gaming Keyboard

Today attached to our system is Roccat's ISKU Illuminated gaming keyboard which combines with their high end gaming mouse to enable Roccat Talk. We'll take a look at both the keyboard and Talk today to find out what they offer for those looking to maximise their gaming performance.

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Corsair TX750M 750W Modular Power Supply Review
TweakTown takes a look at the Corsair TX750M 750W Modular Power Supply

Corsair recently refreshed their TX series of power supplies. We took a look at both the 750W and 850W versions and found that they were both good units. Our main complaints with the two units were connector availability as the connector selection was a tad outdated. It would seem that we weren't the only ones to notice this and Corsiar has introduced a few new models into the TX series.

These new units all feature modular cables and a revamped selection of cables and connectors. The TX modular power supplies are available in four different wattages ranging from 550W to 850W. Today we are taking a look at the 750W model, the TX750M. As these units are based on the TX V2 line that we have already taken a good look at and had seen how well they can perform, we have high hopes for the new modular unit.

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Wesena E5 Ultra Low Profile HTPC Chassis Review
MissingRemote has released a new review on the Wesena E5 Ultra Low Profile HTPC Chassis

When selecting the perfect chassis for your home theater PC (HTPC) it can be difficult to strike the right balance between looks and capability. With multiple tuners increasingly becoming available in smaller and varied packages at more competitive prices, the form factor revolution in the client HTPC space made possible by no-compromise integrated processor graphics (IPG) systems is now a tangible reality for the primary HTPC as well. Wesena has aggressively pushed into this space with chassis like the Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX compatible all-aluminum E5, which with its CE visage offers a near perfect look for the A/V stack. There is some compromise because of the ultra-low-profile form factor but with two hard drive mounts, space for a slim optical drive and enough expansion to provide a viable enclosure for your main HTPC, it warrants a detailed look.

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NZXT Source 210 Elite Mid Tower Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the NZXT Source 210 Elite Mid Tower Case

NZXT is known for the extravagant, over the top cases, but what happens when they take the same ideas and throw them into a budget case? You get the NZXT Source 210 and the NZXT Source 210 Elite, both which can be found for under $50. Today we’ll be looking at the Source 210 Elite, which features a tool-free drive installation, cable management, and plenty of cooling options. Both versions of the Source 210 can be found in both white and black, but read on further to get a look into the Elite black model.

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