Intel Core 2 on 45nm: Performance, Overclocking, Power Usage
Madshrimps takes a look at the Intel Core 2 on 45nm

Intel is launching their successor the popular Conroe CPU, build on 45nm manufacturing process, it boasts reduced power consumption and has 50% more L2 cache. The first product out the door is a quad core beast dubbed QX9650. We take this new creation through its paces, comparing performance, power consumption and venturing into overclocking land, where sub zero cooling is the norm

Intel Core 2 on 45nm: Performance, Overclocking, Power Usage

Zotac GeForce 8800 GT Review
techPowerUp posted a new article on the Zotac GeForce 8800 GT

The Zotac GeForce 8800 GT comes equipped with NVIDIA's latest G92 GPU. Unlike the NVIDIA reference design, Zotac's card is running at a higher clock of 660 MHz which gives this card a nice performance boost. With a price point of only $249 and performance that is close to the 8800 GTX, the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT is going to be one of the big sellers this year.

Zotac GeForce 8800 GT Review



NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Video Card Preview
Legit Reviews posted a preview on the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Video Card

With DirectX 10 game titles like BioShock and World in Conflict already out the market knows just how good these DirectX 10 games look, but also how tough they are on modern systems. To prepare gamers for these ultra-intense, next-generation titles, NVIDIA today introduced a new graphics card that they hope will define the $199-$259 GPU segment: the GeForce 8800 GT...

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Video Card Preview

Gigabyte MA69G-S3H - a Motherboard Based on AMD 690G (Socket AM2)
Digit-Life has posted a review on the Gigabyte MA69G-S3H

We may assume that users liked the full-size Gigabyte M55plus-S3G based on the GeForce 6100 chipset. That would explain why Gigabyte decided to launch another product of the same form-factor based on AMD 690G chipset. Which looks more appealing from the point of view of demanding users and users of full-size boards. However, the analogy is not complete in this case. Developers have sacrificed board's main advantage - its 4 PCI slots. That number was halved.

Gigabyte MA69G-S3H - a Motherboard Based on AMD 690G (Socket AM2)

Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 Premium Review
techPowerUp posted a new article on the Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 Premium

Today Zerotherm launches the new Nirvana NV120 Premium tower style heatsink, which features a copper base and four U-shaped heatpipes with aluminum fins. Over the entire surface of the Nirvana Premium is a dark gray mirror finish like no other heatsink I have seen. Included is a 120mm blue LED fan with a fan controller to dial in the right noise level for any system. With all this style comes great performance, too.

Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 Premium Review

Crucial Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 2GB DDR3-1600 Memory Kit Review
PC Stats posted Crucial Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 2GB DDR3-1600 Memory Kit Review

DDR3 memory is all the hype right now, particularly with Intel's X38 chipset making waves. Crucial's entry into the enthusiast class DDR3 memory line the 2GB Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 memory kit. Each stick in this pair is 1GB in capacity, and runs by default at DDR3-1600 speeds. With timings of 8-8-8-20, what we really want to know is how far will this Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 memory overclock.

Crucial Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 2GB DDR3-1600 Memory Kit Review

Glacialtech Igloo 7222 Light Athlon64 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted a review on the Glacialtech Igloo 7222 Light Athlon64 Heatsink

The Glacialtech Igloo 7222 Light heatsink is ideal for energy efficient Socket AM2 AMD processors, or older socket 754/939/940 CPUs. Its 15x70x70mm fan operates at a single speed, and is not temperature responsive. The Igloo 7222 Light has a nice tool free clip mechanism, making a reassuring positive "clip" as it locks down on the central lug of the AMD heatsink retention frame. The unit ships with a pre-applied patch of thermal compound, so installation is a breeze.

Glacialtech Igloo 7222 Light Athlon64 Heatsink Review

Athlon64 X2 5000+ Black Edition Review
InsideHW.com posted Athlon64 X2 5000+ Black Edition Review

There has been a lot of fuss around AMD lately. First of all, a new graphics card, 2900 Pro, was released recently, however, AMD hardly forgot about its primary field of interest - CPUs, and presents us with a very interesting new product: the new Athlon64 X2 5000+ Black Edition.

Athlon64 X2 5000+ Black Edition Review

Wireless 9-Button Office Mouse Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Wireless 9-Button Office Mouse

Well USBFever has sent me over a rather inexpensive cordless mouse that is specifically made for everyday office type tasks and even features buttons to be used in MS Word or other applications. The interesting thing about this is that it uses standard 'AAA' rechargeable batteries that can be easily replaced or you can even just use regular batteries if you wish, just don't try and charge them... The charging station takes its' looks from the Logitech MX1000, but there is no external power supply, everything is powered/recharged via USB. From my time with this mouse I've found it to be very capable of everyday tasks, and I also found that it is not for gaming, it's got a bit too much lag to it for any quick movements...

Wireless 9-Button Office Mouse Review

Mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) XP2-6400 Memory Review
OCC has published a new review of the Mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) XP2-6400 Memory

While keeping the stock timings of 4-4-4-12 on the Mushkin 4GB XP2-6400 set of RAM, I wanted to see just how far I could push it. After trying multiple frequencies, the highest I could get the RAM was DDR2 888 (444MHz). I knew that if I loosened up the timings, I could go much higher. I loosened the timings to 5-5-5-12 and got the RAM all the way up to DDR2 1086 (543MHz) before I hit a wall. The HP2-6400 4GB set got all the way up to DDR2 1072 (536MHz) at 5-4-4-12 latencies, which is stock, so it'll be a good comparison to use against the slightly higher XP2 frequency.

Mushkin 4GB (2 x 2GB) XP2-6400 Memory Review

Tuniq TX-2 Thermalpaste - The new king on the block?
XtremeComputing takes a look at the Tuniq TX-2 Thermalpaste

The first time I turned my computer on with the TX-2 paste, I noticed that the temperatures were better than they had been with fully ‘burnt in’ Arctic Silver 5. So it would appear that the TX-2 needs little or no burn in time to reach peak performance. That is no small feat!

Tuniq TX-2 Thermalpaste - The new king on the block?

Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 Intel/AMD CPU Cooler Review
Tweaknews.net posted Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 Intel/AMD CPU Cooler Review

This time out, we'll be looking at another ZEROtherm cooler, the Nirvana NV120. It's a vertical style heatpipe cooler with a large fan, a very nice finish and an included fan speed controller. I've been impressed with the other ZEROtherm products that have come through the lab, and I expect similar results from the Nirvana. Let's see how it stands up.

Zerotherm Nirvana NV120 Intel/AMD CPU Cooler Review