Kane and Lynch Multiplayer Preview
Bit-Tech published a preview of Kane and Lynch Multiplayer

Kane and Lynch is shaping up to be a fantastic game, with an innovative (though perhaps a little too streamlined) multiplayer game, fantastic co-op and a talented and passionate team behind it. That much had been proved to me for the second time.

I do have concerns though. The last level which I played was of such stark contrast to the previous levels that I had some misgivings about the direction the consistently brilliant story had taken. Knowing that this level came at the end of the game didn't help matters much either and made me think the game had an overly Hollywood-ised endings.

Interestingly, endings are something that IO Interactive has had trouble with in the past too. The original //Hitman drew considerable scorn for changing pace abruptly in the latter stages, forcing Agent 47 to switch from a silent and stealthy figure of detached doom into a minigun toting symbol of freedom and self-hatred as he mowed down dozens of clones of himself.

However, comparing //Hitman and //Kane and Lynch shouldn't reflect badly on either and, if anything, reflects well on IO's new kid on the block. //Kane and Lynch may possibly have a fly in the ointment regarding the latter part of the game, but if that's all there is to worry about then it's highly possible that we could have some game of the year material on our hands in the near future.

Kane and Lynch Multiplayer Preview

Arctic Cooling Turbo Module Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the Arctic Cooling Turbo Module

For retail companies, it's all about the add-on sales these days. But what if these seemingly useless add-ons finally offered something to get excited about? The Turbo Module is the latest add-on product from Arctic Cooling for your passive Accelero video card cooler. Is this another useless piece of plastic or do we finally have something actually worth spending a few bucks on?

Arctic Cooling Turbo Module Review



Vvikoo 2600 Pro Turbo Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Vvikoo 2600 Pro Turbo

Vvikoo are an up and coming GPU manufacturer based in Paris, France. This makes a change from the usual dominance of the Eastern and Western companies; these guys aren't too far from home. We recently reviewed their 8600GT which turned out very well indeed. Today however, we will be looking at something from the other camp, the 2600 Pro.

Vvikoo 2600 Pro Turbo Review

Asus Blitz Formula S775 P35 Motherboard OC Review
Madshrimps posted a review on the Asus Blitz Formula S775 P35 Motherboard OC

After the first load of more basic P35-based motherboards, Asus decided to launch a new, more extensive design around Intel's P35 chipset. Enter the Asus Blitz series, geared towards the enthusiast end-user. Today we test the Blitz Formula board, with support for affordable DDR2 memory. Does the board blitz everything else into oblivion? Read on to find out..

Asus Blitz Formula S775 P35 Motherboard OC Review

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted a review on the Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 Intel P35 Express Motherboard

With easy to access PCIe locks like the ones on the GA-P35-DS4, it doesn't matter if the videocard has a large double-slot heatsink, access is unimpeded. If you have to struggle with a screwdriver to release an obscured PCIe slot lock and get the videocard out, you may end up with an electrical short or snapped component. Just a thought, it's not like PCSTATS has had hands on experience with 200-odd motherboards or anything... oh wait! We have.

Gigabyte GA-P35-DS4 Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review

Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Channel Sound Card Review
ClubOC posted a review on the Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Channel Sound Card

For years system builders have faced a difficult decision when faced with upgrading their PC sound; Go for a performance gaming card or a high quality home theater quality card. With the New Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 sound card you can finally have your cake and eat it too. Auzentech is the first company to pry the coveted EAX positional sound license from Creative Labs and pair it with their own formidable award winning 7.1 channel design team. The result sounds like a match made in sound card heaven. Lets take a closer look right here at the Club.

Auzen X-Fi Prelude 7.1 Channel Sound Card Review

Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler Review
T-Break checked out the Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler

During last few years, we had a chance to see all kinds of CPU cooler designs; some were efficient, other just good looking. Building on reputation of good CPU cooler manufacturer, Thermaltake released the cooler that is both: attractive and very efficient.

Thermaltake V1 CPU Cooler Review

Swiftech MCR220 Quiet Power Radiator Review
BCC Hardware posted a review on the Swiftech MCR220 Quiet Power Radiator

This Radiator is quite large and will require a roomy case if you're lanning on keeping everything inside. It is made from brass and has an excellent paint job that looks very sharp, and shows fingerprints exceptionally well. One thing that I really like about this radiator is the design of the plenum chambers (top where the hoses go). They are designed so that they don't trap air at all. This is a nice feature as some other radiators, including the Black Ice Extreme, can hold air and then very slowly trickle that off into your system.

Swiftech MCR220 Quiet Power Radiator Review

Koolance CPU-330 and VID-282 Waterblock Review
PC Perspective posted a review on the Koolance CPU-330 and VID-282 Waterblock

Koolance is well known for delivering professionally designed and built liquid cooling systems and components and the CPU-330 and VID-282 cooling blocks carry on that tradition. Both waterblocks exhibit excellent build quality and the finest materials. The 24k gold plating on the copper components looks awesome on the outside and provides excellent corrosion resistance on the inside. Performance is right up there with the best and both cooling blocks are relatively easy to install. Just remember to purchase nozzles (tube fittings) to go with your waterblock.

Koolance CPU-330 and VID-282 Waterblock Review

Ultra X3 600-Watt Modular Power Supply Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Ultra X3 600-Watt Modular Power Supply

So we've got another Ultra Product up on the review block today, this time it's the Ultra X3 600-Watt Modular Power Supply and in my time with it I've found it to be capable and very stable

Ultra X3 600-Watt Modular Power Supply Review

XCLIO 6030 Plus ATX Enclosure Review
Virtual-Hideout posted XCLIO 6030 Plus ATX Enclosure Review

In this review I will be going over a new enclosure from XClio called the 6030 Plus. Xclio offers several different styles of enclosures along with a line of power supplies. The 6030Plus is an all black enclosure with a large side panel intake fan. How large of a fan you ask? How about 360mm big. This large fan should push hot air right of the enclosure and doso with low RPM's which mean lower noise. Also when things are on the cool side a built in fan speed controller is also included.

XCLIO 6030 Plus ATX Enclosure Review

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB HD Review
HotHardare.com evaluate the features and performance of the Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB Hard Drive.

Seagate's Barracuda 7200.11 drive has been on the radar for quite some time, and as of now, it appears to be shipping in volume. The 7200.11 family (named as the 11th-generation of 7,200 RPM hard disks) allows for storage capacities up to 1000GB/1TB and cache sizes up to a whopping 32MB, along with the latest Seagate generation of technologies for fine-tuned performance and acoustics. Seagate has kindly provided their new flagship desktop drive to us for a round of testing against some similarly classed hard drive designs.

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1TB HD Review

MSI NX8600GT Twin Turbo Shader Overclocking Geforce 8600GT Videocard Review
PC Stats posted MSI NX8600GT Twin Turbo Shader Overclocking Geforce 8600GT Videocard Review

MSI's NX8600GT Twin Turbo videocard is especially interesting, it's got push-button shader overclocking! Based on nVidia's DirectX10 compliant GeForce 8600GT GPU, MSI's NX8600GT Twin Turbo has 256MB of GDDR3 and is compatible with the PCI Express x16 standard. By default the videocard comes pre-overclocked with its core running at 600 MHz and memory at 1600 MHz (stock is 540/1400). Accessories include the standard TV output cables (for S-Video and Component output) and a DVI to analog converter.

MSI NX8600GT Twin Turbo Shader Overclocking Geforce 8600GT Videocard Review

Ultra m998 Case Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the Ultra m998 Case

The Ultra m998 Case is definitely one of a kind. It's only a mid-tower case so there isn't much room to work on the inside, but the motherboard tray is removable. They include two 120mm fans which provides excellent air circulation. It has plenty of drive bays, removable HDD cages, front ports, a window and so much more. If that's not enough, it has uniquely designed Power Bar that's located on the motherboard tray. Its main purpose it to eliminate cable clutter inside the case by giving easy access to the 4-pin peripheral and 8-pin PCI-E leads. To top it off, it's all aluminum. This is one of the most feature rich cases on the planet! Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

Ultra m998 Case Review

Rosewill R5605-BK Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Rosewill R5605-BK Case

Price, Quality, Services. Rosewill's slogan is surely something to look up to. It's getting harder and harder to find a decent case for a cheap price these days. Thankfully, Rosewill has designed the R5605-BK, a quality case for a reasonable price. With a vast array of features this case could potentially pose a threat to the higher end cases. Features including screw-less designs, 0.8mm SECC cold rolled Steel, and a lockable panel. Let's see what else the R5605-BK has to offer.

Rosewill R5605-BK Case Review