Lian-Li V350 micro ATX chassis Review
Bit-Tech published a review of Lian-Li's V350 micro ATX chassis

The V350 is a tough case to adopt a final position on and it's not made any easier by the fact that there isn't any pricing info available until the case launches in the next month or so. The V350 is a good looker which is both inoffensive and stylish, something which is a bit of a rarity for fashion nowadays. At the same time though it's not easy to install a system in and could be described as a headache in a box. The performance isn't great either and the limitations imposed by the design cause further problems by restricting what hardware can be used.

However, at the same time those limitations aren't really a fault and the less-than-optimal performance is to be expected from a case which is designed to be small. Someone building a rig in a case like this isn't likely to stress their GPU with hardcore gaming or to push their CPU to combustion point. A case like this is much more likely to be used in an office for simpler tasks, with gaming and the like as an aside.

So, when scoring the V350 we have to keep that in mind and recognise that the person likely to be buying a V350 is going to be looking for small size and a good design over anything else. In this respect, the V350 performs quite well and has an excellent, high quality finish which is sure to impress anyone. It's not the best looking case, nor is it the best performer or the most easy to use -- but if you can cope with the hardware limitations and the fiddly innards then the V350 won't let you down. Just don't push it too hard.

Lian-Li V350 micro ATX chassis Review

GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2H Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2H

Integrated. Among enthusiasts this has become a four letter word never to be uttered in their presence. It has come to mean lacking, underpowered and weak. But there is another side to integrated. Efficient, flexible, and simple. If you are looking to put together a home theatre PC (HTPC) then finding the right motherboard with integrated components is crucial. You don't need blazing fast graphics or the highest signal to noise ratio, that's what discrete cards are for. What you need is small, quiet and cool. That's exactly what GIGABYTE offers with their new G33 series motherboard. As if including audio and video weren't enough this board actually has an HDMI port on it. You want to talk about integrated, how about both your audio and video on one cable! Now that's what I call efficient.

GIGABYTE GA-G33M-S2H Review



XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB Fatal1ty edition review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB Fatal1ty edition

Shortly before the introduction of some new NVIDIA respin of graphics cards XFX decided to go out with a bang. I don't know how they did it but they are now offering a GeForce 8800 GTS armed with 320MB under the Fatl1ty label that is so darn fast you won't believe it, I guess that spoils the surprise what we'll be testing today eh ? today we'll have a look at that fatal line from XFX, with a product which will bring a couple of new features to the existing product line for sure. The Fata1ty Geforce 8800 GTS 320MB graphics card comes with it's GPU core pre-overclocked at 650 MHz and it's 320 MB memory clocked at (2x) 999 MHz. If that isn't rather radical .. the Shader domain inside that graphics processor is clocked at a lovely 1620 MHz. Now if that does mean jack to you .. these are the reference specs a 320 model normally has ... 500 MHz core, 2x 800 MHz memory and a shader domain clock of 1200 MHz, can you already sniff the performance increase ?

That's like bacon on your eggs man ... you know it's not healthy .. yet delicious.

XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320 MB Fatal1ty edition review

Corsair Padlock Video Review
Unwired posted a video review on the Corsair Flash Padlock drive

Secure your data with this thumbdrive and PIN-pad combo.

Corsair Padlock Video Review

Foxconn A690GM2MA-RS2H AMD 690G Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted Foxconn A690GM2MA-RS2H AMD 690G Motherboard Review

The Foxconn A690GM2MA-RS2H motherboard is High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) compliant. HDCP s a form of Digital Rights Management developed by Intel for high definition digital video and audio content. Whether you like it or not, the HDCP signal travels through the DVI or High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) to HDCP compatible display's.

Foxconn A690GM2MA-RS2H AMD 690G Motherboard Review

Sub $400 Budget AMD System Review
Madshrimps posted Sub $400 Budget AMD System Review

AMD and Intel have been flooding the market with highly affordable hardware for the past year, manufacturers of motherboards, memory and other PC components have also brought down the overall cost, the positive outcome of this competitive behavior can be seen in our test today, a complete system for a mere. What do we get for this price and is it enough for the budget minded user out there? We find out.

Sub $400 Budget AMD System Review

CoolerMaster Gemin II CPU Cooler Review
Virtual-Hideout posted CoolerMaster Gemin II CPU Cooler Review

When this next item was offered up for review, I jumped on the opportunity right away. I seem to get weird, off-the-wall items to review *cough*Bat case*cough* and, well, this next item definitely falls into the weird category. The item in question is the Gemin II from CoolerMaster, or as I like to call it, "The Griddle". The Gemin II is a large, low sitting cooler designed to not only cool the CPU, but many of the other motherboard components around the CPU, like the capacitor and RAM. The Gemin II uses two 120mm fans (not included) to cool its large surface.

CoolerMaster Gemin II CPU Cooler Review

Wolf King Trooper Gaming Mouse Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Wolf King Trooper Gaming Mouse.

The 2,200dpi sensitivity is good and works well for general office work and gaming. Some gamers who are accustomed to the recent batch of higher sensitivity mice may find 2200 dpi to be lacking, but most gamers will find the sensitivity to be good. The drivers are nothing to be excited about and are simple and generic.

Wolf King Trooper Gaming Mouse Review

Sirtec HighPower RockSolid 1000W PSU Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Sirtec HighPower RockSolid 1000W PSU

Sirtec's new RockSolid 1000W PSU is engineered to deliver high quality stable power to your components. Its modular approach lets you start small and attach just the cables you need as your power requirements grow. For a price of only $200 you get a solid PSU that has up to six PCI-Express VGA connectors.

Sirtec HighPower RockSolid 1000W PSU Review

OCZ HydroJet CPU Cooler Prototype (2nd version) Review
Hardware Secrets takes a look at the OCZ HydroJet CPU Cooler Prototype (2nd version)

Six months ago we talked about a prototype from a CPU cooler from OCZ called HydroJet. Now OCZ showed us a new prototype for the same product, being somewhat different from the first version we saw, seeming to be the final version that will reach the market. So lets take a look on the new HydroJet CPU cooler prototype from OCZ.

OCZ HydroJet CPU Cooler Prototype (2nd version) Review

Zalman Z-Machine GT1000 Review
HotHardware.com featuring the Zalman Z-Machine GT1000 case, which Zalman labels a "High End Gaming Enclosure."

This case is made from aluminum, but it bucks the lightweight trend of typical aluminum cases due to it being constructed of metal that is 4-5mm thick. In addition to its high quality, thick aluminum construction, the GT1000 offers plenty of cooling and innovative tool-less installation options.

The GT1000 comes in two different colors: titanium and black. The case features two 92mm intake fans in the front and one 120mm rear exhaust fan. The titanium model features blue LED fans, and the black one sports red LED fans. We have the black model on our bench today, and a quick glance reveals that this case has a lot of potential. Head on over to the site and take a look...

Zalman Z-Machine GT1000 Review

Detailed Platform Analysis in RightMark Memory Analyzer
Digit-Life posted a detailed platform analysis in RightMark Memory Analyzer

During our previous tests we found out that the 65nm Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Energy Efficient processor was significantly outperformed by its regular counterparts with equal or even lower model numbers. To understand the microarchitectural reason of this, we decided to run a low-level comparison of a regular 90nm Athlon 64 X2 5200+ CPU (Windsor) and a 65nm Athlon 64 X2 4800+ EE CPU (Brisbane) in our RightMark Memory Analyzer suite.

Detailed Platform Analysis in RightMark Memory Analyzer

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review
EXTREME Overclocking has just posted a review on the Kingston 4GB DataTraveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive.

High speed USB flash drives are a huge market with prices constantly falling and capacities ever increasing. Mention the word "floppy" around the office and people look at you confused like you are stuck in the 90's. USB flash drives provide a rewritable, dependable, and portable medium for consumers to transport large files between PCs or other devices. Capacities of 2GB, 4GB, or even 8GB are not uncommon for these tiny little solid-state drives. With plug-and-play for any modern PC, Mac, or Linux OS, there are no extra drivers required, simply plug in the drive and it shows up as another disk ready to use.

Kingston 4GB DataTraveler USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review

Logisys 550W LED Acrylic Power Supply Review
GideonTech posted a review on the Logisys 550W LED Acrylic Power Supply

Logisys claims they are originators of the clear power supply according to their website. With this model, they plan to provide more power and visuals while keeping the noise down. Each cable is sleeved which helps their cause in cable management.

Logisys 550W LED Acrylic Power Supply Review

Motherboard Roundup: 12 Solutions on AMD 690G (Socket AM2) Chipset
Digit-Life posted a motherboard roundup with 12 solutions on AMD 690G (Socket AM2) Chipset

Since we have already tested over a dozen motherboards on AMD 690G/690V, and they have become widespread in stores, it's high time for the roundup. We separated motherboards into two groups: multimedia PC & media center solutions (HDMI, FireWire, etc.) and cheaper OEM products with just basic multimedia features.

Motherboard Roundup: 12 Solutions on AMD 690G (Socket AM2) Chipset

Logitech MX620 Cordless Laser Mouse Review
InsideHW.com posted Logitech MX620 Cordless Laser Mouse Review

After the surprising introduction of G5's successor last month, another series of Logitech peripherals got a new-born. As one can see at first glance, the MX 620 is not in the least a replacement for the MX 610, but a brand new addition to an already established series of successful wireless mice.

Logitech MX620 Cordless Laser Mouse Review

Kingston HyperX DDR3 PC11000 CL5 Review (Spanish)
ChileHardware posted a review on the Kingston HyperX DDR3 PC11000 CL5 in Spanish

We just published a new review. This time we tested Kingstons Hyper X DDR3 modules, running at 1375MHz with only CAS 5.

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Apevia X-Jupiter Jr G Mid Tower ATX Case Review
Benchmark Reviews takes a look at the Apevia X-Jupiter Jr G Mid Tower ATX Case

The Apevia X-Jupiter JR G may not be the king of mid range, mid-tower cases, but is it truly a prince? Read on to find out just what we thought of the Apevia X-Jupiter JR G. The X-JUPITER JR is a mid tower that shares the same look and some functions of the X-JUPITER Full Tower but with a much more affordable price. For those who like the style of X-JUPITER case but has the space and budget concern, this is the one. Sturdy construction with tool free design and ample space make your installation easy. Besides the top connections for USB 2.0, firewire and audio, this case also comes with a LCD showing the temperature of whatever the sensor attached to, and a fan speed controller to balance the noise and cooling. Today at Benchmark Reviews we take a close look at the Apevia X-Jupiter JR G and let you know if it truly is a Prince!

Apevia X-Jupiter Jr G Mid Tower ATX Case Review

Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset Review
OCC has published a new review of the Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset

If you have the Creative Fatal1ty Xtreme Gamer sound card, then under your speakers tab you can select what type of setup you have. In this case, of course we will be selecting headphones. Then under the X-Fi CMSS-3D tab you will want to make sure CMSS-3D is enabled in order to reap the full benefits from this headset's abilities. Now that we are done configuring, let's check out some specs and testing.

Creative Fatal1ty Gaming Headset Review

Rosewill R6AS5 PC Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Rosewill R6AS5 PC Case

To those of us computer enthusiasts that are more on the snobbish side, Rosewill is a brand that is often overlooked. You know, in most aspects of my purchasing life, I buy the generic or the cheapest.but when buying computer hardware, I nearly always buy the "big name" or proven products. I have previously owned one Rosewill product, an IEEE 1394 PCI card, that I bought thinking I would need it to review a Firewire item. It wasn't the cheapest I could find, but it was the cheapest I could find with a brand name I had heard of. Rosewill makes a wide range of hardware items, and their goal is to build quality merchandise that will sell for a reasonable price. Today, I'll see if the R6AS5-BK lives up to that goal.

Rosewill R6AS5 PC Case Review

Kingwin Z1 Hard Drive Enclosure Review
Tweaknews.net posted Kingwin Z1 Hard Drive Enclosure Review

Kingwin has a solid performer in the Z1. Ease of use, good looks, and choice of colors adds up to a winning combination. I had no problems installing a drive, and it was immediately recognized by Windows. Driverless installation makes things easy (except for you Windows 98 users…….c’mon, upgrade to XP at least, you luddites!).

Kingwin Z1 Hard Drive Enclosure Review

Altec Lansing FX3020 SoundBar Review
Techgage posted a review of Altec Lansing's latest audio product, the FX3020.

Altec Lansing grabbed some attention at the 2007 CES with their PT7031 and PT8051 'Powered Theater' speakers, which created a virtual surround sound field around the listener. Their new FX3020 SoundBar features a similar concept but does it deliver?

Altec Lansing FX3020 SoundBar Review

X-Arcade Tankstick Dual Joystick Controller Review
Futurelooks checks the uber arcade king of all joysticks

This thing is built like a friggin’ tank — hence its name — and it’ll be able to suffer the worst of beatings just like its sibling, the X-Arcade Trackball Mouse Controller. Yes, even when you play a hardcore button mashing game like Metal Slug or an intense fighting game like Mortal Kombat, the TankStick will not only hold its own… it’ll take the beating and it’ll like it.

X-Arcade Tankstick Dual Joystick Controller Review

MSI K9A3 CF - RD780 Motherboard Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the MSI K9A3 CF - RD780 motherboard.

MSI has used the RD780 chipset in a very basic CrossFire motherboard that is satisfyingly cheap but we have our reservations about the memory and graphics performance of this pre-production sample.

MSI K9A3 CF - RD780 Motherboard Review

NEC Multisync LCD205WXM Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the NEC Multisync LCD205WXM

A very average screen in every sense in terms of design and image quality, that's actually more expensive than then the NEC's 22in version and much so than the rest of competition. If you want to standardise on 20in screens in an office environment then it will do the job, but otherwise it's a disappointment for the price.

NEC Multisync LCD205WXM Review

Helios X5000 Network Media Player Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the Helios X5000 Network Media Player.

Any product that can do as much as the Helios X5000 can for less than £300 is bound to be a bit of a compromise, but here things that normally suffer in other products - build quality, sound quality and picture quality - are actually very impressive.

Helios X5000 Network Media Player Review