Tagan ITZ 1300 Watt Power Supply Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Tagan ITZ 1300 Watt Power Supply

Today, we at Bjorn3D are going to be reviewing one of the latest solutions reputed to satisfy the needs of these power hungry systems; the Tagan TG1300-U33 ITZ 1300 Watt power supply. Our pre-review enthusiasm for this product went through the roof when we learned that the engineers at ABS Gaming Labs certified this power supply for the most extreme gaming rigs needing ultra performance. By the way ITZ is an acronym for 'In the Zone' and suggests the level of performance the extreme gamer and/or enthusiast should be able to enjoy with the ITZ 1300. Please join us as we explore this product's features and capabilities in great detail and determine whether this product truly brings the goods to the table.

Tagan ITZ 1300 Watt Power Supply Review

Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1

Auzentech’s got another sound card, this time they’re using X-Fi parts. My torpor faded rather fast. For their next card Auzentech took the heart of the X-Fi and created a super-bionic X-Fi, the X-Fi Prelude. They have replaced almost every part of the original X-Fi and fitted it with upgraded parts all around the Creative’s CA20K APU. The digital-to-analog converters (DAC) are now high-quality AKM parts.

A wunderkind with family troubles, Auzentech's X-Fi Prelude combines Creative's X-Fi with high-quality components to create an uber sound card that not only sounds good, it also plays good. But, the X-Fi Prelude also shares the X-Fi's drivers, which loosely translates into trouble.

Auzentech X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Review



Intel's 45nm process, a true mark of innovation?
Hardware Analysis posted an article on Intel's 45nm process

With all the attention focussed on AMD, we seem to forget that Intel recently switched to the 45nm manufacturing process for its upcoming Penryn processors, which is no small feat by any standard.

Intel's 45nm process, a true mark of innovation?

BFGTech GeForce 8600 GTS OC2 ThermoIntelligence Review
Bit-Tech published a review of the BFGTech GeForce 8600 GTS OC2 ThermoIntelligence

BFGTech's GeForce 8600 GTS OC ThermoIntelligence is a great example of a GeForce 8600 GTS and it delivers good performance for a gamer running a 17" or 19" LCD monitor in current titles. In isolation, it's a good card with a cooler that does exactly what it the manufacturer claims it will do, and then some based on our results.

Unfortunately though, BFGTech's ThermoIntelligence cards come with a price premium and the 8600 GTS OC2 is no exception to this rule at over £145 (inc. VAT). You can pick up a stock clocked GeForce 8600 GTS for around £110 (inc. VAT), which isn't too far behind in the performance stakes.

Probably more of a concern is the fact that Nvidia's GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB starts at just over £180 (inc. VAT), with BFGTech's own "OC" model starting at around £186. From the results obtained during this evaluation, both of these options look to be significantly better value for money for not that much more.

One thing we've not mentioned is the previous generation mid-range cards that are often perform better than the new generation of mid-range hardware and are available at more attractive price points. Of course, you won't be able to enable DX10 features on these cards, which we've proven can be enabled on the new mid-range cards in native DX10 games like / /BioShock, but the benefits at the moment are small.

BFGTech GeForce 8600 GTS OC2 ThermoIntelligence Review

Matrox TripleHead2Go Analog Edition Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Matrox TripleHead2Go Analog Edition

Matrox has made some waves with their recent release of the DualHead2Go Digital GXM module, but the TripleHead2Go Analog has one great feature which the dual display variant lacks: Surround Gaming. We fire up a classic and a brand new game, to show you what you could be gaming on with the TripleHead2Go GXM module.

Matrox TripleHead2Go Analog Edition Review

CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000 Case Review
Motherboard.org posted a review on the CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000 Case

The Cosmos 1000 is a really easy case to work with as it has many ergonomic aspects to it that help alleviate stress during a system build. Being tool-less in its design means that 98% of the installation will not require any additional tools, but installation of the motherboard and its cooling apparatus still needs an old school screwdriver to get the job done. Essentially though the case is pretty tool-less and that's always a big plus. Push button operated drive bays and parts that easily pop on and off add even more appeal to the Cosmos 1000 during the installation process. This case is also a looker that will catch the eye of house guests or friends and will make them green with envy.

CoolerMaster Cosmos 1000 Case Review

Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooling System Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooling System

The Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooling System performs very well, is super easy to install and very compact. With a 120mm fan, 120mm radiator, 500L/hr pump and newly designed solid copper CPU water block, it's extremely impressive. This unit also comes with quick connect couplings. These quick connect couplings enable easy connection and disconnection of tubes. This means the water block can be installed or removed without having to drain and refill the reservoir. If you are looking for a compact water cooling system that is on par with some of the separate hardcore water cooling kits, I would strongly recommend you check out this product. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooling System Review

TEMPer USB Thermometer from USBFever
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the TEMPer USB Thermometer from USBFever

I've been doing reviews for quite some time now and I've come to learn you can never have enough testing equipment. USBFever has sent me something that I think most other reviewers out there and the general populace might be interested in. It's called the TEMPer, and it's a USB thermometer that was actually made specifically for laboratory use so it is made to be accurate and easy to use. It's essentially made to test the ambient air temperature in the room and can be plugged into a USB port or used with the included USB extension cable. Software is even included that allows you to record temperatures at user designated intervals. Overall it's a great gadget that I'll be adding to my list of standard testing equipment.

TEMPer USB Thermometer from USBFever

DDR3 Memory Round-Up
HotHardware rounded up a handful of high-speed DDR3 memory kits

We got our hands on five, dual-channel, 2GB kits from Corsair, Kingston (2), OCZ, and Super Talent each with different rated speeds and timings, ranging from 1333MHz to 1800MHz. Our intent was to show you how performance is affected by different clock speeds and timings using Intel's P35 chipset with a processor that has a 1333MHz front side bus speed. Head on over to the site and take a look...

DDR3 Memory Round-Up