Acoustic Authority iRhythms CA614 iPod Speakers Review
TrustedReviews looked at the Acoustic Authority iRhythms CA614 iPod Speakers

Acoustic Authority isn’t a widely known brand and in fact is another name for Cyber Acoustics. Its iPod focussed iRhythms brand has already found success in the TR labs with its excellent original speaker dock. However, this other set with a separate iPod dock was outperformed by our current favourite set of affordable speakers, the Acoustic Energy Aego M speakers. How would this latest set measure up?

Acoustic Authority iRhythms CA614 iPod Speakers Review

Crucial Ballistix PC2-5300 DDR2 2GB Kit Review
3DAvenue.com have posted a review of the Crucial Ballistix PC2-5300 DDR2 2GB memory kit

With the arrival of DDR2 into both major CPU platforms in mind, today we review our first DDR2 memory, the Crucial Ballistix PC2-5300 DDR2 2GB kit. Crucial, while not known for their popularity amongst the extreme users per se, have made a good name for themselves for quality made and well priced memory, not to mention a very easy purchase and delivery system - all done directly at Crucial.com

Crucial Ballistix PC2-5300 DDR2 2GB Kit Review



Abit iDome digital DS 500 speakers and SW 510 subwoofer Review
HEXUS posted a review on the abit iDome digital DS 500 speakers and SW 510 subwoofer

abit, a company better known for motherboards and graphics cards, has produced a set of high quality digital speakers. We give ourselves an excuse to sit with the volume turned up, and review abit's iDomes.

Abit iDome digital DS 500 speakers and SW 510 subwoofer Review

Microsofts Genuine Advantage, your personal information exposed?
Hardware Analysis posted an article on Microsoft’s Genuine Advantage

Yesterday Microsoft outlined what measures it will be taking to fight piracy, including remote control of your operating system, for example by disabling security features on non-registered copies. We ask whether full corporate control of your PC has now become a reality?

Microsofts Genuine Advantage, your personal information exposed?

OCZ PC2-6400 Special Ops Edition Urban Elite 2GB Kit Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the OCZ PC2-6400 Special Ops Edition Urban Elite 2GB Kit

Before we get to benchmarking, let's see how well the OCZ Special Ops Edition Urban Elite DDR2-800 can be overclocked. I would not consider myself an expert overclocker, and might expect more experienced overclockers to get better results that I did, but things went pretty well, anyway. Everest was reporting the memory operating at 1020MHz DDR2. 220MHz faster than the rated speeds isn't a bad bump, and it equates to a 27.5% increase!

OCZ PC2-6400 Special Ops Edition Urban Elite 2GB Kit Review

SteelSound 5H v2 Headset Review
XSReviews reviewed the SteelSound 5H v2 Headset

The Steelsound 5H v2 is the second in the 5H line. The first was a well rounded headset, but suffered in certain areas. Thankfully, the manufactures have taken all of the input from the 5H users and have redesigned the headset with a few enhancements.

SteelSound 5H v2 Headset Review

Razer Copperhead Mouse - Anarchy Red Review
Modders-Inc has posted a new review online on the Razer Copperhead Mouse - Anarchy Red

Razer is one of the top mouse manufactures. They have been making some major leaps forward in the industry. Today we are going to have a look at the Razer Copperhead with its 2000dpi laser engine. I have heard mixed comments on the Copperhead since its release. We will see how I feel it stacks up to its main competitor.

Razer Copperhead Mouse - Anarchy Red Review

OCZ Tempest Heat Sink Fan Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the OCZ Tempest Heat Sink Fan Cooler

The OCZ Tempest has been out for a long time, but how does it hold up to Intel's Core 2 Duo processors? Today Legit Reviews looks at the Tempest with the E6300 processor run at 1.86GHz and 2.80GHz to see how the tempest does at stock settings and when overclocked nearly 1GHz on the core. The Tempest is tested against Aerocool Xfire and the Intel retail box heat sink fan for this review.

OCZ Tempest Heat Sink Fan Cooler Review

MSI StarCam Clip Review
TrustedReviews looked at the MSI StarCam Clip

I just came back from a holiday in Kenya, which apart from losing my Pentax Optio S6 was an excellent experience. At one point, I managed to swap an MSI T-Shirt, for a large wooden Warthog and a small wooden Hippopotamus. So somewhere, a local Kenyan is either advertising MSI's range of motherboards, or trying to barter for some soap. Who knows, I might have just instigated the start of MSI's new clothing line – and to be quite frank, I wouldn't be surprised if they did just that. MSI makes pretty much anything you can imagine.

MSI StarCam Clip Review

OCZ PC2-6400 Special Ops Edition Urban Elite Review
SysOpt posted a review on OCZ's Special Ops Edition Urban Elite 2GB memory kit

With a product name evoking a professional military elite and gritty, dirty street combat, this new OCZ memory sounds like a perfect recipe for enthusiasts looking to push the best products to the limit! But a name's not everything: How does this DDR2-800 kit fare in the trenches?

OCZ PC2-6400 Special Ops Edition Urban Elite Review

Company of Heroes Review
Boost Mobile Gaming posted a review of Company of Heroes at Boost

Company of Heroes is a must-have game, period. It doesn't matter if you have to sell your little sister for a date, you need this game. There's something in CoH for the lovers of each different category, and with its new spin on RTS, it may even change what we think of the genre forever. This game earns the first ever Boost Mobile Gaming, 'Game of the Year' nomination - wow!

Company of Heroes Review

OCZ V12 CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the OCZ V12 CPU Cooler

OCZ is going to release a new CPU and chipset air cooler line this month with a product line codenamed V12. We had the chance to take some snapshots of this new air cooler line from OCZ. They don’t have a commercial name yet.

OCZ V12 CPU Cooler Review

Intel D975XBX2 Bad Axe 2 Board Review
VR-Zone takes a look at the Intel D975XBX2 Bad Axe 2 Board

Before the Motherboard makers had their Core 2 Duo Motherboards ready, the Intel D975XBX Bad Axe was a popular choice among enthusiasts who were lucky enough to obtain samples of Core 2 Duo. With the impending launch of Core 2 Quad in November, Intel unveils the D975XBX2, Bad Axe 2. This is Intel's most liberal move in favour of the enthusiasts. You'll see why... (Pencil Mods Included!)

Intel D975XBX2 Bad Axe 2 Board Review

PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW Power Supply Review
Madshrimps posted a review on the PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW Power Supply

Describing any review involving PC Power & Cooling products is more difficult then one might think. How do you describe a company to which so many accolades have already been attributed? Today we have the honor of testing the Turbo-Cool 1000W (1kW) PSU

PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW Power Supply Review

Sharkoon Swift-Case Combo 3.5" Review
techPowerUp! posted a new review on the Sharkoon Swift-Case Combo 3.5"

Sharkoon has an extensive line-up of external enclosures for all types of drives. The Sharkoon Swift-Case 3.5" Combo is made of shiny, brushed aluminum and gives the user the choice between USB 2.0 and Firewire. The case is incredibly solid and looks quite nice. We take a look if the installation and performance keeps us smiling with joy or frowning in frustration.

Sharkoon Swift-Case Combo 3.5" Review

ProCase Noah Review
Epiacenter.com posted a review on the ProCase Noah Mini-ITX case

I've seen a fair share of Mini-ITX cases but this is certainly one of my favourites and I'm currently having a hard time deciding what to use it for. As an HTPC? A server-setup? A general-purpose machine?

ProCase Noah Review

Ultra Power Protection Units with AVR
HotHardware.com posted a new article detailing the features and performance of Ultra's new Power Protection Units with Automatic Voltage Regulation.

A few members of the crew here at HotHardware have had experience selling or servicing PCs for large retail chains at one time or another, and each one of us can tell a handful of stories about clients that didn't take our advice with regard to power protection and ultimately paid the price. It never ceased to amaze us how someone could drop upwards of three thousand dollars on a high-end PC, only to scoff at the $50 surge protector recommendation. "No thanks", they'd say, "The $5 power strip will do." And inevitably some of them would be back in the shop a few days, weeks, or even months later because their systems got "hit" during the last big thunderstorm. Poof!

Ultra Power Protection Units with AVR

Sennheiser PC150 Headset Review
Techgage posted a review of Sennheisers PC150 headset

We took a look at the PC150s big brother a few weeks ago, but these are more apt to be perused due to the fact that they cost half of the price. You'd expect these to sound far worse than the 165s... but they don't.

Sennheiser PC150 Headset Review

Mt. Rainier: Is It Necessary
The TechZone ask, Mt. Rainier: Is It Necessary?

Mt. Rainier technology is making its way back into the mainstream with the announcement of its availability on Windows Vista, which will officially be released in 2007. But computer users should ask themselves if this feature and technology is even worth adding to an Operating System, let alone the hardware required to operate it.

Mt. Rainier: Is It Necessary

Silentmaxx ST-11 PRO Case Review
Virtual-Hideout has posted a Silentmaxx ST-11 PRO Case review

Well, with the Silentmaxx ST-11 Pro, the hum was hardly noticed. What I heard was the power supply fan and the 80mm exhaust fan. The acoustical material does a very good job in absorbing the noise. Now, if you dump all the unwanted fans and go with a water cooling setup in this case, I'll bet you will be asking yourself if the computer is even powered up.

Silentmaxx ST-11 PRO Case Review

Xandros Desktop 4.0 Review
OSNews posted a review of Xandros Desktop Home Edition Premium version 4.0

Xandros Systems was so kind as to provide OSNews with the top of the line version of their product, which includes, among other things, complete copies of Versora Progression Desktop, CrossOver Office, and various non-Free drivers and utilities. Read on for the complete review.

Xandros Desktop 4.0 Review

Building A Wooden PC
Bjorn3D posted an article about building a wooden PC

For the design to stand out from existing cases it couldn’t be square and conventional. so I started out with a quarter moon shaped design with a staggered top lined with fans, in theory this improved cooling as heat rises and that’s where the majority of the fans would be. However the design still looked amateur.

Building A Wooden PC

Sapphire X1650Pro Video Card Review
Driverheaven posted a review on the Sapphire X1650Pro Video Card

Not everyone can afford a Conroe X6800 and an SLI system, so today we are covering the Sapphire X1650 pro card which is very reasonably priced at the low to mid range sector. Only question is, can this card power the newest games at a reasonable resolution?

Sapphire X1650Pro Video Card Review

DFI Infinity 975X/G Motherboard Review
Hardwarelogic checked out the DFI Infinity 975X/G Motherboard

When INTEL introduced their Core 2 Duo processors, those that rushed to buy them were greeted by a major problem; finding motherboards that supported INTEL's newest CPUs. While boards supporting Core 2 Duo processors have trickled onto the market, its a real chore trying to find the right board.

DFI Infinity 975X/G Motherboard Review

AMD X2 AM2 4200+ EE Review
Neoseeker has published a review of AMD's AM2 X2 4200+ EE ("Energy
Efficient") CPU

While it may not be of as much technical interest knowing that these are essentially standard Athlon 64 chips, for those who run clusters of folding boxes or have a requirement for a low-draw server setup, these chips may fit the bill perfectly. The reduced power draw will definitely lead to long term savings for those who will be running their systems under load for extended periods of time. Also due to the lower draw, the heat output of these chips will be less than their normal-volted brothers which will be ideal for those running HTPC setups who are concerned about noisy fans and space constraints.

AMD X2 AM2 4200+ EE Review

First Look at Mandriva Powerpack 2007
Reviewlinux.com takes a first look at Mandriva Powerpack 2007

ReviewLinux.Com takes a look at the new Mandriva Powerpack 2007. This Linux distro is impressive but will it handles itself when up against the likes of the upcoming Ubuntu 6.10 or even Red Hat's development playmate Fedora Core 6? We guess at ReviewLinux.Com that time will tell. Come and visit our screentour and commentary

First Look at Mandriva Powerpack 2007

A Viable iTunes Clone for Linux
MadPenguin.org looked for a viable iTunes clone for Linux

I've tried, I really have. For a couple of years now, I have been attempting to dump my destructive tendency of using MP3 as my audio format of choice and have instead, been working very hard to get onboard with OGG Vorbis 100 percent. However, this is very difficult when you own an iPod Nano and a Dell Pocket DJ.

A Viable iTunes Clone for Linux

The State of Security Threats on Web Browsers
OSWeekly.com looked at the state of security threats on Web Browsers

We’ve been talking about security a lot lately, and for good reason. Every one of us has been forced into a position where we have to think about it, and if we don’t, then we’ll pay the price for it. Many of us have become so lazy that we sometimes skip installing system updates or new antivirus definitions even though all we may really need to do is click a button and wait a little while.

The State of Security Threats on Web Browsers

RedPower In Dash Radio/DVD/CD/MP3 Player with 3.5" TFT
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the RedPower In Dash Radio/DVD/CD/MP3 Player with 3.5" TFT

Given the overall impressive feature set, and rock bottom price, the RedPower In Dash Radio/DVD/CD/MP3 Player with 3.5" TFT is almost a product to get really excited about. MP3 playback from your choice of SD/MMC cards, USB flash drives, or CD is not only very convenient, but sounds great. DVD functionality is also a strong point, as you are provided features like a player designed for the home, coupled with audio and video that exceeded my expectations.

RedPower In Dash Radio/DVD/CD/MP3 Player with 3.5" TFT

Abit AW9D-MAX Motherboard Review
Viper Lair posted a review on the Abit AW9D-MAX Motherboard

The Abit EQ is a nice touch for those who track system health constantly as well as allowing the user to manage the system within Windows quite easily with the included software. Add to this, every LGA775 CPU up to the X6800 Extreme is currently supported, giving the buyer a wide range for CPU choices. The storage connections are plenty and we doubt anyone will have a problem of running out of places to plug in their hard drives.

Abit AW9D-MAX Motherboard Review