Akasa Essential Power 350W PSU Review
DriverHeaven posted a review on the Akasa Essential Power 350W PSU

Today we are going to take a break from reviewing high performance products aimed towards enthusiasts and test a value PSU from Akasa, the Essential Power 350W. This product is meant to be not much more than a reliable power source for entry-level PCs at the lowest possible cost.

Akasa Essential Power 350W PSU Review

Biostar TP43D2-A7 & TP45D2-A7 Review
InsideHW.com has posted review on the Biostar TP43D2-A7 & TP45D2-A7 motherboards

This time we received from Biostar two motherboards that are at first glance identical. Their model names differ in one number and they belong to Biostar T series: TP43D2-A7 and TP45D2-A7. PCB is, as expected for Biostar T series, colored in blue with aluminum heat spreaders on south and north bridge. Layout of both motherboards is, generally speaking, good especially since these are low-cost motherboards. Area around CPU socket is pretty clear, so it won't be any problems with mounting larger cooling solutions on CPU. Nearby is located 4-pin P4 power connector under which is located 4-Phase power unit.

Biostar TP43D2-A7 & TP45D2-A7 Review



Gateway T-6836 14.1" Notebook Review
Techgage.com published takes a look at Gateway's budget-priced T-6836 14.1" notebook

Notebooks are more popular than ever, and the vast selection is incredible. There's a notebook for everyone, and in the case of Gateway's T-6836, if you are looking for something in between a netbook and a $1,000 model - you are covered. It carries certain downsides, but still packs enough performance and features to make the $800 retail price feel well-worth it.

Gateway T-6836 14.1" Notebook Review

Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 Review
Hardware Pacers has posted a review on the Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000

The NX-3000 LifeCam is a nice little notebook webcam. With the ability to produce 640x480 video, this camera will meet most mobile user's webcam needs. The LifeCam series cameras are an exceptional way to enhance Internet Communications. User’s can now share meaningful connections with friends and family using sight and sound all through the convenience of the internet. Through an existing USB connection, a user can simply connect the LifeCam and after the quick install of the Microsoft LifeCam software (included with purchase) the user will be ready to share all of life’s experiences in real time video over the web.

Microsoft LifeCam NX-3000 Review

SuperTalent 8GB USB Flash Drive Review
R&B Mods posted a review on the SuperTalent 8GB USB Flash Drive

USB flash drives have become the device of choice for transferring data between computers and other devices. Nowadays, companies are creating USB drives with increasingly larger capacity. Today we got a chance to review an 8GB SuperTalent USB Flash Drive. Will the larger size come at a sacrifice? Let's find out in today's review.

SuperTalent 8GB USB Flash Drive Review

BFG LS-Series 680w Power Supply Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the BFG LS-Series 680w Power Supply

Things continue to advance in the video card area and we find them requiring less and less wattage realistically. So, smaller, more efficient wattage power supplies are all the rage and everyone wants more power for their money. One PSU that could very well be your next investment is the BFG LS-680 Power Supply. As the model number denotes, it offers at least a solid 680 Watts with four 12V rails. Let's open this PSU and see what it can do.

BFG LS-Series 680w Power Supply Review

Tagan A+ Monolith Full Tower Case Review
HardwareLogic posted Tagan A+ Monolith Full Tower Case Review

Following the ongoing boom in the do-it-yourself PC community, full-tower chassis continue to to rise in popularity. A few years ago there were only a handful of choices, most designed for server platforms. Fast forwarding to the present, we have dozens of companies constantly releasing new behemoths, each laden with unique features or gimmicks to stand out amongst the crowd. While not necessarily the first name to come to mind in the enclosure market, we were very impressed with Tagan's high-end Black-Pearl chassis. Today we look at our second Tagan full-tower, another seemingly movie-inspired, chassis, the Monolith!

Tagan A+ Monolith Full Tower Case Review

iLuv i222 Bluetooth Stereo Backphones with DSP Review
Futurelooks posted a review on the iLuv i222 Bluetooth Stereo Backphones with DSP

You may remember the iLuv i199BLK mini audio system that I reviewed some time back and how it comes with the ability to pair with Bluetooth devices. Well, what better way to test that functionality than with a set of premium stereo Bluetooth headphones from the same iLuv team? That’s exactly what I did. The iLuv i222 Bluetooth Stereo Backphones take on the very comfortable behind-the-neck design. On one earpiece, you’ll find the controls for audio. On the other, you get the button for the phone functions.

iLuv i222 Bluetooth Stereo Backphones with DSP Review

Gigabyte EP45-Extreme Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Gigabyte EP45-Extreme.

Looking for an Enthusiast level board that won't break the bank? Need to satisfy the Enthusiast side of your cravings but have a Motherboard that won't kill your electric bill? How about some 12 phase power regulation for the CPU and 2 phase power for the ram and Energy savings features you wouldn't expect on an Enthusiast board?

How about throwing in a diagnostic panel, and OC, Over Voltage, and Temperature LED indicators? What is that we hear? You want better Chip Set cooling and the ability to migrate to water cooling the Chip Set? Aren't you overlooking an on board Power Switch, Reset Switch, and rear panel CMOS Reset button?

What if you can get all that on a Motherboard, from one of the top manufacturers, and a few more high end features and not break the bank doing it? It'd be a dream come true wouldn't it? Well, you might want to pinch yourself to make sure you're not dreaming. Gigabyte has heard your cries and felt your pain and answered with the Gigabyte EP45-Extreme board. It sports features and bells and whistles a lot of the more expensive Motherboards have but does it at a reasonable price.

Gigabyte EP45-Extreme Review

APEVIA X-Master AL/500 Review
OCC has published a new review on the APEVIA X-Master AL/500

Overall, this was a nice case to use. The temperatures were a little higher using the included stock cooling but two optional 80mm or 120mm fans can be installed on the sides of the case to increase air flow and help lower the temperatures. The X-Master has a lot of room to work with inside and does take full size ATX boards if needed, so you do not need to skimp on features using a smaller board for your project. There is only one dedicated HDD bay in the case, however you can use other bays not in use for more drive space if needed. Having two 5.25" external bays is really nice because you can have one for a DVD drive and one for a media panel display if desired. Also, the colors available will give an accent to anyone's home media station.

APEVIA X-Master AL/500 Review

Foxconn Concerto G45 Motherboard Preview
TweakTown posted a preview on the Foxconn Concerto G45 Motherboard

Foxconn has been one of the biggest surprises of late for us here at TweakTown. A relatively unknown name to us two years go, Foxconn has not only grown to produce a wider range of motherboards, but also to include some rather impressive designs with overclocking feats that can easily take on the big guns.

Intels 4 series chipsets are the big thing right now and every manufacturer has their own niche products coming out with enthusiasts right down to budget users in mind. Foxconn is following suit and today we have been lucky enough to get out hands on a very early beta sample of the Concerto series based on the Intel G45 chipset.

Foxconn Concerto G45 Motherboard Preview

Sans Digital Mobilestor MS2UT+(B) Two Bay External Raid USB2.0/eSATA Hard Drive Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Sans Digital Mobilestor MS2UT+(B) Two Bay External Raid USB2.0/eSATA Hard Drive Enclosure

This device is a storage solution that has more to offer than an external hard drive, but without all the bells and whistles of a NAS. The option to create several different RAID arrays is a welcome feature for home users and small businesses alike who can't afford to lose data. The bright LCD screen combined with a clear, concise manual makes configuring an array a quick and easy task, even for a novice.

Sans Digital Mobilestor MS2UT+(B) Two Bay External Raid USB2.0/eSATA Hard Drive Review