Kustom PC Premium Lapping Kit Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Kustom PC Premium Lapping Kit

Many heatsinks come with a nicely machined interface pad to make a perfect connection with your CPU. However, there are some which look they could use a bit of work to get to the optimum state of shine and flatness.

In order to do so, you'll have to hunt for the right sandpaper, a flat surface and have the know-how. Fortunately, Kustom PC's have made your life easier by packaging all of the required bits in one product; complete with instructions. Step in the Premium Lapping Kit.

Kustom PC Premium Lapping Kit Review

NVIDIA 8600 GT DDR2 vs DDR3 in 12 Games
Madshrimps posted a comparison review between NVIDIA 8600 GT DDR2 and DDR3

In this review we take a closer look at the Club 3D 8600 GT based video card, it comes with no less than 512Mb DDR2. We compare the performance of this card in twelve of the most recent games, including Team Fortress 2, Unreal Tournament 3, Quake Wars, Bioshock and many others against a 256mb DDR3 8600 GT and previous mid-range champ, the 7600 GT.

NVIDIA 8600 GT DDR2 vs DDR3 in 12 Games



Rosewill RX-358-S-SLV eSATA and USB Hard Drive Enclosure Review
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Rosewill RX-358-S-SLV eSATA and USB Hard Drive Enclosure

As the first Rosewill product to be reviewed at Bigbruin.com, the RX-358-S-SLV eSATA and USB hard drive enclosure made a good first impression despite some imperfections. The eSATA performance is excellent, allowing a SATA 3Gbps drive to operate just as well as when connected directly to a SATA header on the test system's motherboard. In addition to the performance, the bundle of accessories is another big plus for this unit.

Rosewill RX-358-S-SLV eSATA and USB Hard Drive Enclosure Review

Zalman Reserator XT - GWB8800 Review
The Guru of 3D posted Zalman Reserator XT Hybrid Liquid Cooling System review

In the past we have tested a good number of items from Zalman already. Among them the really awesone Reserator water-cooling products. Recently they released a new model of that Reserator cooler namely the Reserator XT.

The trick about this incredibly sexy product is that thanks to a low-noise fan we can now push more performance out of their water-cooling solution. So here at Guru3D we figured .. hmm, why not test the Reserator XT with a high-end system and water-cool a GeForce 8800 Ultra and E6600 processor.

Zalman Reserator XT - GWB8800 Review

Viewsonic VA2226w 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor Review
PC Perspective has just published a review of new Viewsonic 22" monitor built with the budget gamer in mind.

In all of the tests, I didn't see any kind of concerns that stood out to me with maybe the minor exception of the solid color fill screens where there was an ever-so-faint wash out in the corners. That means that the brightness of the color diminished a bit at the corners of the screen -- the issue on the VA2226w was very, very faint and I'd be hard pressed to see it even on a static image such as the Vista background.

Viewsonic VA2226w 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

Edifier M3400 2.1 Speaker System Review
Hardwarecanucks posted a review on the new Edifier M3400 2.1 Speaker System.

This system has many features not normally associated with its low price point. Indeed, full wood enclosures along with two way satellite designs and tuned port designs are usually found on much higher priced units. There is more than ample bass production and a very balanced frequency response thanks to the two way satellite design.

Edifier M3400 2.1 Speaker System Review

Vvikoo 8600GT Turbo Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Vvikoo 8600GT Turbo

Vvikoo is a relatively young company by GPU manufacturer standards. Founded in February this year you might think it's coming a little late to the game. However, it has some converted heavy hitters from aBit behind it and an extensive list of investors. The first GPU they have sent for us to take a look at is their 8600GT Turbo. These cards from other companies have done well under XSR scrutiny, let's see how this one fares.

Vvikoo 8600GT Turbo Review

GIGABYTE iSolo 210 ATX Chassis Review
Virtual-Hideout posted GIGABYTE iSolo 210 ATX Chassis Review

Gigabyte has been around for some time and is widely considered a top competitor in the enthusiast motherboard market. However in recent times they have expanded their product line to cover video cards, powers supplies, CPU cooling and chassis. Today I have a chance to review the Gigabyte iSolo 210 case, their newest addition to their budget line of cases, this steel case may not possess all of the exciting features found in the enthusiast level chassis line they offer, but let's dig in and see how this case stacks up in its price range.

GIGABYTE iSolo 210 ATX Chassis Review

Vizo Ninja II (Sumo Size) Laptop Cooler Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Vizo Ninja II (Sumo Size) Laptop Cooler

As a MacBook Pro user, I am always in search of ways of keeping my laptop running cooler. Today, I will be looking at the Ninja II Notebook Cooler from the folks at Vizo. The Ninja II is the latest version of Vizo's notebook cooler line of products. While the original Ninja was designed for 8" to 15" laptops, the next version fits 15"-17" large-size widescreen notebook PCs.

Vizo Ninja II (Sumo Size) Laptop Cooler Review

HIS RADEON HD 2900 PRO 512MB Review
Digit-Life posted a review on the HIS RADEON HD 2900 PRO 512MB video card

We are surprised to see a modification of RADEON HD 2900 XT at $249 instead of $449. That is, the GPU clock was reduced by 150 MHz, memory was left almost untouched. And voila - meet the 2900 PRO, cheaper by $200. Even without tests it's clear that such a product can be extremely popular.

HIS RADEON HD 2900 PRO 512MB Review

AMD DTX Specification System Preview
Legit Reviews posted a preview on the AMD DTX Specification System

Over the past ten months AMD has brought the DTX specification from a design on paper to an actual product that works. It is obvious that AMD is listening to market demands, as just this year alone they have announced low-wattage 45W desktop processor offerings and the DTX specification that will help make HTPC's smaller, cooler and quieter. Now that AMD has gotten the ball rolling industry partners such as Albatron, Asus, Cooler Master, ECS, Gigabyte, MSI, Silverstone, and Thermaltake need to pick up the DTX form factor and run with it.

AMD DTX Specification System Preview

Envision L19W661 19-inch Wide LCD HDTV Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Envision L19W661 19-inch Wide LCD HDTV.

This small screen HDTV can be used as both your TV and a PC display. The set performs well and has good image quality. Gaming on the Envision L19W661 19-inch LCD TV was good, the response time is fast enough that not ghosting or tearing of images on screen was noticed. The on-board sound system has low power and lacks bass. The speakers provide passable sound, but lack the bass I like in my movies and games.

Envision L19W661 19-inch Wide LCD HDTV Review

Genius ErgoMedia 500 Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Genius ErgoMedia 500.

Genius, a computer peripheral manufacturer, has recently sent us their ErgoMedia 500 Game Pad. From the first glance, this device seems to be well designed and looks as if it would be comfortable. Genius says that the ErgoMedia 500 is a gaming key pad that turns you into the best game player with the most clear and simple settings that you can use in various games. We test out the Ergo Media to find out if it is simple to use and ergonomic and bring you the results..

Genius ErgoMedia 500 Review

ACRyan AluBox Review
BurnOutPC.com has just posted a review on the ACRyan Alubox

The ACRyan AluBox is a very nice addition to the already crowded market of external storage devices. You can choose your own setup, make a choice out of three colors and a couple of different versions. ACRyan has made a beautiful storage device, but the more powerful the hard drive, the warmer it gets. The AluBox has no internal fan so it does get a bit hot in there. I was using a Raptor harddrive and had no problems whatsoever. But if you compare the Raport harddrive to my 500gb maxtor hdd, it doesn't get as warm. Installation was easy, the box is small and stackable, so it's definitely a
good contestant if you are looking for a new external casing for your hard drives.

ACRyan AluBox Review

Genius ErgoMedia 500 Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Genius ErgoMedia 500.

Genius, a computer peripheral manufacturer, has recently sent us their ErgoMedia 500 Game Pad. From the first glance, this device seems to be well designed and looks as if it would be comfortable. Genius says that the ErgoMedia 500 is a gaming key pad that turns you into the best game player with the most clear and simple settings that you can use in various games. We test out the Ergo Media to find out if it is simple to use and ergonomic and bring you the results..

Genius ErgoMedia 500 Review

MSI NX8600GTS OC Video Card Review
OCIA.net takes a look at the MSI NX8600GTS OC Video Card in their latest review.

Clocking in at 700Mhz core and 1050Mhz memory, the NX8600GTS OC sports a 25/50Mhz increase over the standard nVidia reference set. The cooler is an upgraded design to MSI's "regular" NX8600GTS as well. When they're offering the OC version for the same price as the non-OC, who wouldn't go for that?

MSI NX8600GTS OC Video Card Review

Asus Xonar D2 Sound Card Review
APH Networks has published a new review on the Asus Xonar D2 Sound Card

When we said that Asus makes everything back in May, we weren't joking about it -- and let it be reinforced if you just take a look at our Asus Arctic Square review published months ago. A unit of Asus' first and flagship soundcard, the Xonar D2, was in our hands for more than a month already at the time of completion of this article; which allowed us more than adequate time to throughly test this product instead of simply rushing out a review. Asus promises to deliver the ultimate in computer sound to bridge home audio systems to desktop systems, complete with a suite of Dolby and DTS sound technologies. Is it true? How awesome is this sound card? Is it worth your money? Does it compete well against Creative's sound card monopoly? We'll soon find out and show you what we think about Asus' Xonar D2, the soundcard that made itself a significant name in computer audio before it even hit the consumer market.

Asus Xonar D2 Sound Card Review

ASUS Maximus Formula Special Edition Review
Techgage published a review of ASUS' latest X38 motherboard, which is one
of the few to feature a built-in NB waterblock.

We took a look at the Blitz Formula and Extreme boards from ASUS just over two months ago, and now we have the X38 version of those boards on the bench today. In addition to featuring a Northbridge waterblock, it also has "extreme" overclocking ability and a great bundle.

ASUS Maximus Formula Special Edition Review

Corsair Voyager GT Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Corsair Voyager GT.

Flash drives sure have come a long way haven't they? When they first appeared back in 2000 they carried 8MB (That's megabyte with an 'M') and could transfer only a few hundred kilobytes per second. Today's drives are faster, larger and in some cases much more exotic. They can store countless songs, movies and even be used to run applications. They have become a necessary gadget for every technology user. But amidst all the splendor that is the thumb drive there are also perils to be avoided. Flash drives are typically fragile and can't stand up to a lot of bumping and dropping. Well Corsair thinks it time to make these drives as rugged as they are useful. Designed to be durable, stylish, compact, and reliable the Voyager GT series of flash drives from Corsair sets to raise the bar for what these drives are capable of.

Corsair Voyager GT Review

OCZ DDR3 PC3-14400 Platinum 2 GB Review
techPowerUp posted a new article on the OCZ DDR3 PC3-14400 Platinum 2 GB memory

OCZ's new DDR3 1800 memory kit is geared towards early adopters, overclockers and enthusiasts that always want to have the latest and the greatest. We tested the 2 GB kit and were surprised how well balanced overclocking is. You are free to run aggressive CL5 timings at lower clocks or go full out, up to 1850 MHz.

OCZ DDR3 PC3-14400 Platinum 2 GB Review

Asus P5E3 Deluxe WiFi Review
Neoseeker takes a look at Asus's new motherboard, the P5E3 Deluxe WiFi.

The Asus P5E3 Deluxe WiFi is a very fast board, with excellent overclocking potential. Add to the mix the extensive PCIe 2.0 support, great SATAII transfer rates, and more I/O than you can shake a stick at - and it becomes an obvious choice for gamers and overclockers looking for a good high-end X38 DDR3 board. Really, the only 'flies in the ointment' for the P5E3 Deluxe WiFi are the poor IDE performance, and the expense of high-end DDR3 memory modules; neither of which will stop devoted enthusiasts with money from plunking down cold hard cash for the great performance offered by this board.

Asus P5E3 Deluxe WiFi Review

Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse Review
Everything USB posted Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse review.

Mention gaming mice to anyone unfamiliar with the concept, and you might get some strange looks: why would anyone want to pay more money for a mouse, when the original does just as well? However, as any gamer who regularly plays first person shooters will tell you, gaming mice bring two advantages to the table: more sensitive sensors and more buttons, both of which designed to help you dominate your gaming opponents.

Today, in the second of a series of three reviews, I'll be looking at one of the world's premiere gaming mice, Logitech's G9 Laser Gaming Mouse, to see how well it brings those two gaming mouse advantages to the table.Mention gaming mice to anyone unfamiliar with the concept, and you might get some strange looks: why would anyone want to pay more money for a mouse, when the original does just as well? However, as any gamer who regularly plays first person shooters will tell you, gaming mice bring two advantages to the table: more sensitive sensors and more buttons, both of which designed to help you dominate your gaming opponents. Today, in the second of a series of three reviews, I'll be looking at one of the world's premiere gaming mice, Logitech's G9 Laser Gaming Mouse, to see how well it brings those two gaming mouse advantages to the table.

Logitech G9 Laser Gaming Mouse Review