Tuniq TX-2 Thermal Compound Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the Tuniq TX-2 Thermal Compound

Here at HardwareLogic we don't play games or use smoke and mirrors to try to make products look good. We push these products to limit and compare them against formidable opponents. We strive to give our readers true results, based on value and performance. Today is no different. We didn't pamper this new compound. we put TX-2 up against the most popular grease company around, Arctic Silver. We will get to this is a head-to-head-to-head match up between Arctic Silver 5, Arctic Silver Lumiere and Tuniq's TX-2 soon enough, but first let's a closer look at TX-2.

Tuniq TX-2 Thermal Compound Review

Gigabyte X38-DS5 & X38T-DQ6 Review
Bit-Tech published a review of Gigabyte's X38-DS5 and X38T-DQ6 motherboards

Simply ignore DDR3-based X38 boards for the time being because there is literally no extra performance on offer - this is very likely not unique to Gigabyte though. Even then, as a top of the range DQ6 board, I don't feel the box package and the overclocking capabilities are where they should be. There's nothing over and above the DS5 apart from different capacitors, a few more power phases and a Gigabit Ethernet socket. The GA-X38T-DQ6 is a good, stable board at stock speeds but I'd still buy the GA-X38-DS5 which does the same for less, without the extra burden that is the cost of DDR3 memory at the moment.

If you feel the overwhelming desire to buy an X38 board over P35, then the Gigabyte GA-X38-DS5 should certainly be one to consider even if you're not that cost concious. It performs very well, has plenty of features, is super stable and has the same BIOS options as the DQ6. However, it's not a great overclocker like an X38 should be and offers virtually no performance advantage over cheaper P35-based boards.

Gigabyte X38-DS5 & X38T-DQ6 Review



NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Graphics Card Review Rev. 3.0
Tech ARP updated their NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Graphics Card Review again

The NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT is based on the new NVIDIA G92 GPU. This is basically a tweaked and G80 silicon die-shrinked using the 65 nm process technology. This allows NVIDIA to cramp even more transistors into the die and yet produce a smaller chip.

The NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT will be available in two "flavours" - the standard 512MB model and a cheaper 256MB model. Both models will retain the same clock speeds and 256-bit memory bus. So, the only real difference is the size of the memory buffer.

At launch, the standard NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with 512MB of GDDR3 memory will be priced from US$199 to US$249, depending on the vendor and value-added features. The 256MB model will be slightly cheaper at US$179-US$199, again depending on the vendor and value-added features.

That's really quite cheap, isn't it? But will the new NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT make a great Christmas present, or should we be looking for something with even better value? Let's find out in this review.

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Graphics Card Review Rev. 3.0

XFX GeForce 8800 GT Graphics Card Review - G92 Revealed
PC Perspective takes a look at the XFX GeForce 8800 GT Graphics Card

It should be pretty obvious by this point that I really like the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT. It's hard to find ANY fault in a graphics card that cuts $150 off the price of another GPU that it performs as well as. And it uses less power. And it only takes up a single slot. And it's not a paper launch.

XFX GeForce 8800 GT Graphics Card Review - G92 Revealed

CPU Heatsink Roundup Fall 2007
Madshrimps posted CPU Heatsink Roundup Fall 2007

In this large group test we compare over 30 CPU heatsinks with different fan speeds, giving you the data on both thermal and decibel performance. Want to upgrade your stock cooler? This roundup will help you out.

CPU Heatsink Roundup Fall 2007

Thermaltake Max 4 External HDD Enclosure Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the Thermaltake Max 4 External HDD Enclosure

Today I'll be looking at a new line of external hard drive enclosures from Thermaltake called the Max 4 Active Cooling External HDD Enclosure. This particular hard drive enclosure accepts 3.5" hard drives and connects to either USB 2.0 or eSATA on your computer. It's comes in silver with black trim and a blue LED fan. Let's take a look at the features.

Thermaltake Max 4 External HDD Enclosure Review

Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 review and Overclocking (German)
Hardwareoverclock Austria posted a review on Gigabyte's X38 mainboard GA-X38-DQ6 in German

The main themes of the article are the bios, handling and Overclocking Possibilities. The testing processor was an E6420 with reserves up to 4 GHz. More about the performance you can find in our article.

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Vantec LapCool 5 Laptop Cooler Review
Mikhailtech posted Vantec LapCool 5 Laptop Cooler Review

There are two main types of laptops: business/mobile and performance/gaming. The former prioritizes long battery life, small size, and cool operation while the latter is all about speed with much less regard for the aforementioned factors. In essence, performance laptops are more like
miniature desktops. However both still heat up under heavy usage. Checking email and browsing the internet will let your laptop run for hours without even getting warm, but once you start gaming or doing anything processor/graphics intensive the burn will come. That's where laptop coolers come in. But are they really necessary? Today we'll take a look at Vantec's LapCool 5 and find out.

Vantec LapCool 5 Laptop Cooler Review

Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H Geforce 8500GT Videocards in SLI Review
PC Stats posted a review on Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H Geforce 8500GT Videocards in SLI

nVIDIA SLI and to a lesser degree AMD CrossFire have made buying a new videocard an interesting exercise. With both standards being supported by game developers, more gamers are starting to ask if two heads really are better than one?

Gigabyte GV-NX85T256H Geforce 8500GT Videocards in SLI Review

Silverstone MS05 2.5" Docking Drive Enclosure Review
DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Silverstone MS05 2.5" Docking Drive Enclosure

We've started to see a lot of 2.5" drive enclosure docking systems on the market in the past few months. These offer not only a great way to take your data "on the go" with you through a USB enclosure; but when your at home they can be docked and connected straight to your motherboard's SATA port for almost no speed loss! Today we have the chance to look at Silverstone's introduction into this territory, the MS05.

Silverstone MS05 2.5" Docking Drive Enclosure Review

Logitech G9 Laser Mouse Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Logitech G9 Laser Mouse

Logitech goes all out with their latest gaming mouse - the G9. While it may look very futuristic, the shape is perfect for right handed gamers. The G9 can be customized in almost every aspect, from weight to size and feel over to all the DPI settings and button assignments. This makes the device the perfect weapon of choice, no matter what type of gamer you are.

Logitech G9 Laser Mouse Review

ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard

ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP is a top mainstream motherboard for the socket 775 platform from ASUS, based on Intel P35 chipset and featuring a 802.11g (54 Mbps) WiFi access point, allowing you to share your Internet connection wirelessly without a wireless broadband router. This motherboard also features passive heatsinks, solid aluminum capacitors, eSATA ports, two x16 PCI Express slots, coaxial and optical SPDIF outputs and more. In this article we will explore the main features from this motherboard. Check it out.

ASUS P5K-E/WiFi-AP Motherboard Review

EVGA 8800GTS 640MB (w/ 112SPs) SSC Edition Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new EVGA 8800GTS 640MB SSC Edition with 112 Stream Processors.

With all the hoopla flying around the 8800GT, the release of EVGAs new SSC Edition has gone almost completely under the radar. This is a shame because at about $375CAD it could present a potential alternative to customers left out in the cold by the lack of 8800GT stock. With it, you get EVGAs legendary Lifetime Warranty, Step-Up program and second-to-none customer service.

EVGA 8800GTS 640MB (w/ 112SPs) SSC Edition Review

MSI NX8800GT-T2D512E-OC Video Card Review
Viper Lair posted a review on the MSI NX8800GT-T2D512E-OC Video Card

For the money, we simply can't think of a better video card to buy. The MSI NX8800GT-T2D512E-OC offers performance that matches cards up to 40% more money. That is an amazing value in our minds and if you're a serious gamer needing a video card that will really immerse you in the game, you'd need to look no further than this.

MSI NX8800GT-T2D512E-OC Video Card Review

Thermaltake MAX 4 Active Cooling Hard Drive Enclosure Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Thermaltake MAX 4 Active Cooling Hard Drive Enclosure

The Thermaltake Max 4 Active Cooling Hard Drive Enclosure is different than other enclosures. It offers cooling with style. The silent 80mm fan illuminates the surface around it with blue LED's. While this enclosure may look cool it still serves its' purpose. This enclosure will keep your hard drive plenty cool when transferring data through either USB or eSATA. Let's see what else this enclosure has to offer.

Thermaltake MAX 4 Active Cooling Hard Drive Enclosure Review

10.4" TFT LCD Digital Photo Frame Review
OCIA.net takes a look at the 10.4" TFT LCD Digital Photo Frame in their latest review.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: digital media has taken the world by storm! Whether it's television, cell phones, cameras, etc., nearly everything we have grown to love is moving (or already has moved) to a digital format. Every day we see something old spring back to life with a digital twist. Today we will be taking a look at one such item, in the 10.4" TFT LCD Digital Photo Frame.

10.4" TFT LCD Digital Photo Frame Review

Jetart NP8000 Portable and Cool Stand 2 Notebook Coolers Review
Futurelooks posted a review on the Jetart NP8000 Portable and Cool Stand 2 Notebook Coolers

JetArt manufactures all sorts of cooling products including AMD & Intel CPU Coolers, Chip Coolers, HDD Coolers, System Coolers, Case Fans, DC Fans, LED Fans, Heatsinks, Chip Cooling Kits, and Watercooling Systems. Of course, they also manufacture a series of laptop coolers. Today we’ll be looking at two of their products: The Jetart NP8000 Portable Mini Notebook Cooler and the Jetart NC5000 Cool Stand Notebook Cooler. Let’s have a closer look at each item.

Jetart NP8000 Portable and Cool Stand 2 Notebook Coolers Review

Ideazon MERC Stealth Gaming Keyboard Review
Techgage posted a review of Ideazon's latest gaming keyboard.

Gamers love using peripherals that give them an edge, but is Ideazon's MERC Stealth one of those products? That's what we were set to find out. One thing is clear... this is a feature-packed keyboard, though it might not be for everyone.

Ideazon MERC Stealth Gaming Keyboard Review

Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Full Tower Enthusiast Case Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Full Tower Enthusiast Case

Simply put, this case has it all – a roomy interior, five fans, liquid cooling readiness, a front panel and storage drawer that can be relocated and solid construction. The 250mm side panel fan spans a wide area and provides additional cooling directly to the CPU and other motherboard components.

Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Full Tower Enthusiast Case Review

Freecom MusicPal Wi-Fi Internet Radio Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the Freecom MusicPal Wi-Fi Internet Radio.

All-in-all, the MusicPal is a competent Internet radio. It's easy to use and set up, it has a decent range of features and it comes in at a reasonable price too, at under £100. But it's a fiddle to add BBC radio stations, it's not the most solidly engineered product and sound quality isn't wonderful. It looks like we've still got a bit of a wait yet for a DAB-beating Internet radio to emerge after all.

Freecom MusicPal Wi-Fi Internet Radio Review