Cooler Master HAF 932 chassis Review
Bit-Tech published a review of the Cooler Master HAF 932 chassis

It comes down to whether you're looking for pure performance, or a good mix of performance and style. If all you're after is a case that'll cool your system to its fullest potential then look no further -- the HAF 932's acoustic and thermal performance are simply awesome and if that's all you're after, stop looking, because this is the case to buy.

But sadly the world isn't fair like that, and as in the case of pop music starlets, talent isn't worth too much if you're not a stunner too. While the HAF 932 does almost everything right technically (bar the woeful exclusion of a dust filtering system), the huge tragedy is that most people (ourselves included) are still pretty shallow and just won't like the fact it's all over the place aesthetic design.

If Cooler Master was to release a more sensibly restyled version of the HAF 932 with some decent provisioning for dust filters, we'd be looking at unquestionably one of the best cases on the market, but as it stands right now it's an excellent, yet sadly flawed product.

Cooler Master HAF 932 chassis Review

OCZ Technology Alchemy Series Elixir I Keyboard Review
Bigbruin.composted a review on the OCZ Technology Alchemy Series Elixir I Keyboard

The most notable "gamer friendly" feature the OCZ Technology Alchemy Series Elixir I keyboard offers is the set of programmable macro buttons which allow users to use a single keystroke to send a multi-keystroke sequence to the computer. Five of these macro buttons can be found on each end of the keyboard (for a total of 10), with each being colored in a contracting blue hue and labeled "L1-L10".

OCZ Technology Alchemy Series Elixir I Keyboard Review



Force3D Radeon HD 4870 Black Edition Review
TechSpot posted a review on the Force3D Radeon HD 4870 Black Edition

When we compared the Radeon HD 4870 and GeForce GTX 260 graphics cards a couple of months ago, the Radeon came up on top with one major exception, heat generation.

While the 80C+ load temperatures of the the Radeon HD 4870 were a little concerning, it was the 70C+ idle temps that had us really worried. This meant that even when sitting at the Windows desktop the Radeon HD 4870 was cranking out more than 70 degrees of heat, much of which escaped into the case.

And finally we have a Radeon HD 4870 card that has dealt with this issue. The new Force3D Radeon HD 4870 Black Edition slightly overclocks the standard core and memory clocks, but most importantly replaces the reference cooler with one of the best VGA air coolers money can buy, the Arctic-Cooling Accelero Twin Turbo.

Force3D Radeon HD 4870 Black Edition Review

QNAP QBack-35S Hard Drive Enclosure Review
TestFreaks.com posted a review on the QNAP QBack-35S Hard Drive Enclosure

Qnap has created a hard drive enclosures that utilizes 256bit AES encryption to truly secure your data, it's called the QBack-35S and it also features a one-touch or automated backup system as well. The Qback is quite possibly the best option for a hard drive enclosure on the market today if you need to secure your data, but yet remain portable at the same time.

QNAP QBack-35S Hard Drive Enclosure Review

Ikonik Vulcan 1200w Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Ikonik Vulcan 1200w PSU.

Many of the PSUs we've reviewed recently have been mid-range units, and I think it's time we upped the game. Thankfully Ikonik have been kind enough to send through their latest Vulcan PSU. It comes with a host of connectors, and a large 1200w capacity. Let's see how it compares to the lesser watted units we've reviewed recently.

Ikonik Vulcan 1200w Review

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook Video Spotlight
HotHardware.com takes a look at the Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook

Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 is a 10" Netbook that sports low power consumption, ultra-portability, respectable performance and a well rounded feature set. It's built on Intel's new low-power Atom processor. Taking on such challengers as Asus' Eee PC and the MSI Wind, Lenovo offers this svelte machine for a modest $399 entry price point. While the S10's keyboard is a little cramped for a 10" netbook, we liked the machine's, build quality, fit and finish, and super-crisp LCD. Come on by the site and check it out...

Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook Video Spotlight

NZXT Rogue Crafted Series SFF Gaming Chassis
Legit Review checked out the NZXT Rogue Crafted Series SFF Gaming Chassis

Today, we look at the Rogue performance gaming SFF case from the NZXT crafted series. The Rogue is just that, a rogue, not quite a mid tower and not quite a traditional small form factor case. Built with a 3mm aluminum frame and fitted with the best cooling possibilities like five 120mm fans, the Rogue offers the best performance and quality for M-ATX gaming systems on the go.

NZXT Rogue Crafted Series SFF Gaming Chassis

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24 Inch LCD Monitor Review
Futurelooks checks out the Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24 Inch LCD Monitor

To the casual observer, it would appear that LCD monitors are simultaneously getting bigger and cheaper. While this may be true for some panels, there is a point where size and price don’t scale. Currently that point is in the range of 24" LCD panels available. You have to shop carefully to find a panel that strikes a balance between price and performance.

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24 Inch LCD Monitor Review

Zune 3.0 (120GB) Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Zune 3.0 (120GB)

The new Zune 3.0 from Microsoft just might be the best alternative to the ever-popular Apple iPod. It includes some really neat new features, such as FM radio song tagging, an updated user interface, direct wireless downloading from the Zune Marketplace online store..but does it is all worth it? Read TechReviewSource.com's full review to find out.

Zune 3.0 (120GB) Review

ATP ProMax II SDHC Class 6 2GB Review
APH Networks has posted a review on the ATP ProMax II SDHC Class 6 2GB

Here's some food for thought: Why bother with a 2GB SDHC card and sacrifice compatibility advantages of a regular Secure Digital memory card? If you already know the answer, carry on. If you don't, I won't keep you waiting for all too long. Although Secure Digital High Capacity -- or otherwise SDHC -- cards have the same physical format as a standard SD card, they are not backwards compatible with drives that don't specifically support SDHC. The reason behind this is different memory addressing methods. SD1.x cards uses byte addressing, while SD2.0 uses sector addressing which theoretically allows maximum capacity of up to two terabytes. Compatibility and technical issues aside, SDHC cards may yield much better file performance compared to SD cards; and SDHC cards are thus classified into Class 2, 4, or 6 depending on their minimum write speed by the SD Association. Yes, it may be weird that we have a 2GB sized ATP ProMax II Class 6 SDHC cards for our tests today, as this product scales all the way up to 8GB according to ATP's product page. That aside, let's take a close look at the ATP ProMax II SDHC Class 6 2GB, and then we'll put it to the tests.

ATP ProMax II SDHC Class 6 2GB Review

Honeywell Airlite 900 Bluetooth Speakerphone Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Honeywell Airlite 900 Bluetooth Speakerphone

These days it seems that cellular telephones are as commonplace as Starbucks, and motorists are communicating while behind the wheel. It shouldn't come as a surprise that twenty-four states currently enforce restrictions on cell phone use while driving. This is where the hands-free market has exploded, with numerous Bluetooth headsets making it to store shelves. In this article, Benchmark Reviews takes the opportunity to test drive the Airlite 900 Bluetooth speakerphone accessory by Honeywell.

Honeywell Airlite 900 Bluetooth Speakerphone Review

LapWorks Wizard Notebook Stand Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the LapWorks Wizard Notebook Stand

We're no stranger to LapWorks products, having reviewed three of their notebook stands over the past year. But when they approached us about testing their new Wizard Notebook Stand we were really excited. The Wizard is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stale market, and although there are good products to choose from, very few have a great degree of flexibility. If you had the chance to check out the video, you can easily see why we're excited about this particular notebook stand, and why college students or professionals that live out of a suitcase should continue reading about this product.

LapWorks Wizard Notebook Stand Review

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Microsoft SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard

Rocking up with the previously reviewed SideWinder X5 mouse, I was lucky enough to receive an X6 keyboard to complete the desktop of evil. This keyboard boasts a full backlight and letter illumination with a built-in dial to adjust the intensity.

The coupe de grace, however, comes with the hot swappable numeric keypad module that can be changed up, left or right depending on your preference, or if you want to add more macros to the left hand side.

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Gaming Keyboard Review

Thermaltake Toughpower QFan 650W Review
OCC has published a new review on the Thermaltake Toughpower QFan 650W

The unit carries no approvals for SLI or Crossfire on the packaging or in the user manual. The Nvidia website however, does list the Toughpower 650W (Model W0104RU), the one supplied to me is the Toughpower QFan 650W (Model W0163RU), so please do not confuse the two. The W0163RU is a relatively new addition to the power supply range according to the Thermaltake website and, at the time of writing this review, carried no certificates for SLI or 80 Plus. It would come as no surprise to see this power supply certified for both SLI and 80 Plus some time in the near future. With excellent DC load voltage regulation, good DC quality and efficiency of over 80% I would highly recommend the Thermaltake Toughpower QFan 650W power supply. I have no doubt it will easily power most mid to high end systems with a single graphics card but if you are considering a dual card set-up do your research first and ensure compatability with your intended system.

Thermaltake Toughpower QFan 650W Review

Asus VK222H 22" widescreen LCD monitor Review
Bit-Tech published a review of the Asus VK222H 22" widescreen LCD
monitor

At over £175 including VAT, the Asus VK222H on the expensive side for a 22-inch widescreen monitor if you don’t factor in things like the webcam and HDMI port. However, when you do, it’s a reasonably priced HDMI-equipped 22-inch monitor with a webcam thrown in for kicks. If the webcam isn't on your list of requirements, there are cheaper 22-inchers with HDMI on the market but they don't appear to be as stylish as the VK222H's unassuming lines.

Having said that, the monitor's looks aren't going to give us reason to gloss over the poor image quality because, if you’ve got this far, you’ll realise that we don’t really like the Asus VK222H a great deal – our experience with it was one that involved a lot of patience and frustration because every time we thought we’d fixed some image quality blemishes, more would show up elsewhere. The TN panel in the VK222H is mediocre at best and we witnessed incredibly poor viewing angles for a modern panel without even trying hard to expose them.

Simply put, there are much better monitors on the market – and if you need an HDMI port, we'd recommend spending just that little bit more to find something with a panel that's a level or two above the VK222H's unremarkable example.

Asus VK222H 22" widescreen LCD monitor Review