CoolerMaster NotePal P1 Laptop Cooler Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the CoolerMaster NotePal P1 Laptop Cooler

I found some features that I really liked: the small size, the performance, the USB cable storage box, and the ergonomics. All of those features really appealed to me, and using the NotePal P1 for the last week was very comfortable.

CoolerMaster NotePal P1 Laptop Cooler Review

BFG Ageia Physics card Review
The Guru of 3D looked at the BFG Ageia Physics card

A few months ago (roughly April/May) Ageia released the Physx PPU and ever since had a really rough start. The games that currently support the Physx cards are Ghost Recon (GRAW), City of Villains, Bet on Soldier: Blood Sport and Cellfactor. One of the board partners of this aggressive new idea & innovation is BFG. They recently submitted a PhysX board to Guru3D.com, which they'll have a look at today.

BFG Ageia Physics card Review



Antec TruePower Trio 650 Watt PSU Review
Bjorn3D posted a review on the Antec TruePower Trio 650 Watt PSU

The power supply unit is the single most important part of any computer. Regardless of the system there is a given rule: whether it be a simple workstation with integrated components or an advanced gaming system with every fresh technology available, everything requires power to operate. As anyone who has suffered the failure of a low-end power supply will tell you: not all power supply units (PSU’s) are created equal. While every journalist has their own system for reviewing a power supply, my review will take a very detailed look at the Antec TruePower Trio 650W PSU at every angle and submit the unit to battery of torture tests in order to ensure it will provide any computer system with stable power.

Antec TruePower Trio 650 Watt PSU Review

Logitech MX518 Review
techPowerUp! posted a review on the Logitech MX518

Serious gaming needs a serious mouse - The Logitech MX518 is sure to fulfil that requirement. At 1600 DPI and armed with eight buttons, it's sure to please even the most hardcore of gamers. Using Logitech's precision MX laser technology, the MX518 didn't miss a beat when it came to gaming, it took everything we threw at it with ease.

Logitech MX518 Review

LCD Display Buying Guide Part 2 - Response times
DV Hardware posted part 2 of their LCD Display Buying Guide

If Contrast Ratios and Nit levels haven't confused you enough, then let's bring more terms into the discussion! In this 2nd part of "Choosing An LCD Monitor", we're going to take a look at response times, and how there are two very important and yet different response time specifications.

LCD Display Buying Guide Part 2 - Response times

Fujifilm FinePix F20 Zoom Review
Bios Magazine reviewed the Fujifilm FinePix F20 Zoom

Little brother to the excellent FinePix F30 Zoom, the FinePix F20 Zoom (94x27x57mm, 150g) reinforces Fujifilm's commitment to class-leading sensitivity. The new camera even carries the same 6.3-Megapixel SuperCCD chip found in the FinePix F30 Zoom, providing it with a stunning high sensitivity of up to ISO 2000 at full resolution.

Fujifilm FinePix F20 Zoom Review

Intel Quad-Core Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Performance Preview
Hardware Secrets posted an Intel Quad-Core Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Performance Preview

During this IDF Fall 2006 we had the chance to benchmark the first Intel quad-core CPU for desktops, Core 2 Extreme QX6700 (codenamed Kentsfield), and compare its performance against a Core 2 Extreme X6800, today’s fastest CPU available. Let’s take a look!

Intel Quad-Core Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Performance Preview

Benchmarking The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Processor
Intel has allowed for controlled benchmarking of their next generation Extreme series processor and Legit Reviews was on hand to take it out for a test drive.

Overall we have been impressed by quad-core and what it will be able to offer enthusiasts down the road. Seeing upcoming DirectX 10 games like Alan Wake and benchmarks along the lines of Ice Storm Fighters push the processing limits of dual-core processors in upcoming months quad-cores will be the choice of enthusiasts and gamers around the world. Kentsfield really has lived up to the hype and has now become the Quadzilla of processors hands down.

Benchmarking The Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Processor

Intel Kentsfield Quad-Core Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Performance Preview
HotHardware put up an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Quad-Core Kentsfield Performance Preview

But can we really exploit the available throughput of a quad-core Intel Core 2 processor? Will this new high-end CPU aimed to woo the hearts of the computing enthusiast, with its subtly-sexy "QX" branding, really make good on its perceived benefits in the benchmarks and real-world usage scenarios?Intel allowed us some behind closed doors private time benchmarking systems based on their new Kentsfield Core 2 Extreme QX6700 processor. The following pages are intended to offer you some insight into what a "controlled" benchmarking effort with Kentsfield was able to yield for us in various performance metrics.

Intel Kentsfield Quad-Core Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Performance Preview

Sapphire Radeon X1650 PRO video card Review
Elite Bastards posted a Sapphire Radeon X1650 PRO video card review

When we took a look at PowerColor's Radeon X1650 PRO part almost exactly a month ago, we were pretty impressed with what we saw - 'If the Radeon X1650 PRO ships on time, and if it retails at the price promised by PowerColor, it's looking like the graphics board to buy for its particular price range.' we said at the time.

Now, a month later, we've had another Radeon X1650 PRO board pay a visit to the Elite Bastards review dungeon, this time from the good people at that ATI AIB giant, Sapphire. This means we can that we can take a look at this part with a new set of drivers (thanks to the provision of a modified version of CATALYST 6.8 which supports this boards), with retail boards available on store shelves and pricing set in stone. I'm pretty sure that ATI's new competition for NVIDIA's GeForce 7600 GS needs little further by way of an introduction, so let's get cracking with a look at the board!

Sapphire Radeon X1650 PRO video card Review

Biostar TForce P965 Deluxe Motherboard Review
PC Modding Malaysia posted a Biostar TForce P965 Deluxe Motherboard Review

The board has a decent layout but we wish the power connectors and IDE connector were relocated. This could cause some problems especially if you love to keep the cables tidy. Nevertheless, the motherboard worked flawlessly and lives up to its reputation. After putting it through over 24 hours of overclocked torture test, the board is still kicking. Overclocking was also pretty easy and straightforward as we could easily key in 400MHz FSB and boot straight into Windows without needing to bump motherboard voltages. The board also overclocked impressively as we achieved 472MHz FSB without a sweat

Biostar TForce P965 Deluxe Motherboard Review

Royal 8.0" LCD Digital Picture Frame Review
GideonTech.com posted a review on the Royal 8.0" LCD Digital Picture Frame

Digital pictures are just about everywhere. They are easier to manipulate and process than conventional film and at a much lower price. However, with so many options to take pictures and store them, displaying them may be the last thing on your mind. Let's try and solve that problem with a plug-n-play digital picture frame.

Royal 8.0" LCD Digital Picture Frame Review

Vantec NexStar 3 SATA Drive Enclosure Review
A True Review has posted a review on the Vantec NexStar 3 SATA Drive Enclosure

Vantec is pushing hard to become a leader in the external hard drive enclosure arena. I enjoyed reviewing their NexStar LX NAS a month ago. So far it has been a reliable drive enclosure with no network issues. That is why I was more than happy to review their new hard drive enclosure, the NexStar 3. The NexStar 3 from Vantec is a 2.5" hard drive enclosure. What is special about the NexStar 3 is that it supports SATA II as well as USB connections. That is right, with lighting quick external drive, endless possibilities are now available. Let's find out if NexStar 3 lives up to the hype.

Vantec NexStar 3 SATA Drive Enclosure Review

Sunbeamtech Zorro Case Review
hi-techreviews.com has posted a review on the Sunbeamtech Zorro Case

The three 120mm fans in conjunction with Sunbeamtech's Grand Duct System used in the Zorro; did a very nice job of cooling our overclocked AMD64 processor, yet it does so at the expense of noise. Motherboard temperatures and processor temperatures even after running prime for 30-minutes were quite impressive.

Sunbeamtech Zorro Case Review

Sennheiser PC165 USB Headset Review
Techgage posted a review of Sennheisers PC165 usb headset

If you are looking for a gaming headset with Sennheiser quality, then where else to look but... Sennheiser? We are taking a hard look at their PC165 USB headset with noise cancelling microphone.

Sennheiser PC165 USB Headset Review

The State Of Web 2.0
The TechZone looks at the state of Web 2.0

There's a whale of a lot of thunder and lightning out there about how great Web 2.0 is going to be. It's so good O'Reilly sued to retain the "ownership." Everyone is piling on the train. Kids everywhere are starting up their activities to make gazillions of $$$. VCs are throwing tons of dollars at it. M&A people are sharpening their hooks. Lots of noise. Lots of flash. But will the dollars rain down? And for who?

The State Of Web 2.0

Logitech "Free-wheel" MX Revolution Review
Everything USB posted a review on the Logitech "Free-wheel" MX Revolution mouse

Mice, much like keyboards can be seen as ubiquitous by many computer users. Frequently only gamers know the value of a fast and responsive mouse. However, a good mouse can make your work and play much more enjoyable by making your mousing more efficient and reducing the amount of time you spend going between the keyboard and the mouse. With that in mind, Logitech has introduced a new mouse called the MX Revolution that has literally reinvented the wheel, well the mouse wheel anyway.

Our Verdict: "The Logitech MX Revolution is hands down the best general use mouse that I have used to date. The free-wheel scroll feature is destined to be copied like college algebra homework. Casual gamers will also find the MX Revolution performs well; hardcore gamers will want more sensitivity."

Logitech "Free-wheel" MX Revolution Review

A-Data DDR2 PC8000 Xtreme-Edition - 1GB Kit Review
XtremeComputing posted an A-Data DDR2 PC8000 Xtreme-Edition - 1GB kit review

I was able to get these modules up above 1100MHz with 5-5-5-15 timings and 2.4V, but not much further. Still this is an excellent result for modules only rated at 1000MHz, and would give you some more breathing space if you are overclocking a low multiplier CPU like the Core Duo E6300's.

A-Data DDR2 PC8000 Xtreme-Edition - 1GB Kit Review

Antazone AS-C1000 Universal Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the Antazone AS-C1000 Universal Heatpipe CPU Cooler

We are going to take a look at Antazone's one and only CPU cooler, the AS-C1000. The AS-C1000 is a giant turbine shaped cooler made entirely of bright, shiny copper... The turbine part of the Antazone heatsink is actually a tight group of 70 radial fins with 3 heatpipes wrapped around it, and the heatpipes continue on down to a rather small CPU block. The bottom is not a perfect mirror, but not too bad, and it should transfer heat rather well.

Antazone AS-C1000 Universal Heatpipe CPU Cooler Review