Here the first reviews roundup of today, with SilverStone Nightjar 500 W Power Supply Review, Biostar TA990FXE AM3+ Review, and OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS 240GB SSD Review



SilverStone Nightjar 500 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the SilverStone Nightjar 500 W Power Supply

If you want to build a completely quiet PC, picking components that don't have fans is the way to go. To fill this market niche, SilverStone offers the Nightjar power supply series, with 300 W, 400 W, and 500 W models, the last two with the 80 Plus Bronze certification. The 500 W model is the latest addition to the family, and in this review we will see if it is worthwhile buying it.

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HP TouchSmart 320-1050 Review
TechReviewSource posted a review on the HP TouchSmart 320-1050

The HP TouchSmart 320-1050 is an all-in-one touchscreen desktop PC that is perfect for users looking to buy their first touchscreen PC. It offers really great performance and a sleek design all without costing too much money. It does, however, lack things like a TV tuner and HDMI ports, so it's not without flaws.

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Nofan CR-95C IcePipe 95W Fanless CPU Cooler Review
Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Nofan CR-95C IcePipe 95W Fanless CPU Cooler Review

With the search for silent PC components making a lot of noise of late we take a look at the Nofan passive CPU cooler. Yes PASSIVE!

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Biostar TA990FXE AM3+ Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Biostar TA990FXE AM3+

Biostar is back in our test station, this time with a stylish and affordable AMD 990FX solution, the TA990FXE. Straight out of their "Extreme Edition" product line, the TA990FXE is for discerning gamers on a budget, who want top-level performance. Is it truly "Extreme"? We take a look.

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MSI P67A-GD65 Intel P67 Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted MSI P67A-GD65 Intel P67 Motherboard Review

The MSI P67A-GD65 motherboard brings forth a lot for computer enthusiasts to get excited about, not the least of which are dual PCI Express x16 videocard slots, (4) USB 3.0 ports, (6) SATA 6GB/s ports and specialized tools for seasoned overclockers. For example, if you're one to break out a digital multimeter while overclocking there are handy voltage read points next to the boards' DDR3 memory slots. In the continuing war on capacitor dominance, MSI have turned to low profile heat tolerant solid-state Tantalum caps around the LGA1155 CPU socket.

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Auras Shagon AHC-118 Lower Noise Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted Auras Shagon AHC-118 Lower Noise Heatsink Review

In this review Frostytech is testing Auras' lower noise Shagon AHC-118 tower heatsink. This CPU cooler stands 178mm tall, with a footprint of 135mm x 119mm. Weighing in at 951 grams, this is one big heatsink that will only fit in full size tower chassis. The Shagon AHC-118 heatsink is built around six 6mm diameter copper heatpipes and a 120x130mm aluminum fin stack. The heatsink features an exposed heatpipe base and utilizes a single 1800-1000RPM 120mm PWM fan.

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Prolimatech Panther Review
OCC has published a review on the Prolimatech Panther

With the heat sink out of the box, we will see the four heat pipes - uniquely, they are twisted together, holding up the mesmerizing fins. From the front and the back, you will really see four pipes extending to the top on each side (8 total). Similar to the Megahalems, the tips poke out above the top fin. From the sides, you will see that the pipes line up perfectly and start to get a perspective of how this is going to fit in your case. It's pretty tall, but not very wide - at least without a fan attached.

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Thortech Thunderbolt 1000W Modular Power Supply Unit Review
eTeknix.com posted a review on the Thortech Thunderbolt 1000W Modular Power Supply Unit

Thortech is a brand that Im sure no one has heard of before and for good reason. Until recently, the Thortech team has been part of GeIL and has handled the R&D for their PSUs for over 15 years, however it is only recently that GeIL has taken the decision to launch a new series of PSUs under the subsidiary of Thortech. I am expecting this change in branding is a PR move that signifies a higher level of performance than what GeIL power supplies were offering. Being as this is a brand new series of power supply being launched under a new brand, we're not quite sure what to expect from Thortech!

I was surprised to see this unit being priced at around £150, especially for a new brand as it means that the unit will be competing with many of the more well known and time-tested units on the market, so Thortech should be ready to impress us with this unit. The unit has all the credentials of a high end PSU, solid caps, high temperature rating and high-end packaging, but will it perform when it comes to our tests?

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Corsair Carbide 500R Computer Case Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Corsair Carbide 500R Computer Case

If you're looking for more than a normal mid-sized ATX case can offer, or if you are having a hard time finding all the features you want without breaking the bank, then you'll definitely be interested in the Corsair Carbide 500R. Benchmark Reviews recently showed you the 400R and its excellent capabilities. A step above that is the 500R. We looked at model CC9011012-WW which has an arsenal of features. Four stock fans for massive cooling, tool-less installation, modular/configurable drive bays, eight expansion slots. It's got everything you need, and nothing you don't. This is a great case for the expanding system; for users who want to step out of something small and start getting big on their performance.

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Cooler Master Storm Trooper Full-tower Case Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Cooler Master Storm Trooper Full-tower Case

The CM Storm Trooper is a full-tower case that is designed with enthusiasts in mind. The CM Storm Trooper has a rubberized exterior coating that can withstand scratches and scrapes that will damage the average PC chassis. For portability, the CM Storm Trooper is also outfitted with a heavy duty carrying handle which can lift up to 95 lbs. Gamers with multiple video cards will also be glad to hear that the CM Storm Trooper can fit up to four video cards in Quad-SLI or Quad-CrossFireX mode with its 9 + 1 PCI-E expansion slots. Water cooling enthusiasts also have plenty of options to mount multiple radiators to the top, front or side of the CM Storm Trooper. For the serious LAN gamer, the CM Storm Trooper is geared up and ready to go anywhere you want to.

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Fractal Design Define Mini mATX Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Fractal Design Define Mini mATX Case

Not that long ago we took a look at our first case from Fractal Design, the Arc Midi Tower and were very impressed. It seems the Swedish case maker has really been making great headlines over the past few months and we are excited to take a look at our second case from them the Define Mini, which is a mATX case. This case combines stylish, contemporary design with maximum functionality and noise absorbing features. Let’s take a look and see if Fractal Design has another winner here.

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PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk.III 600W Power Supply Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk.III 600W Power Supply

PC Power & Cooling are today launching the Silencer MK3 series in wattages ranging from 400-600w. We have the 600w model on our test bench so let's find out if the latest Silencer model finds that nice balance of price, quality and performance.

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Sonic Generations (PC) Review
Techgage posted a look at Sonic Generations for the PC.

It's been far too long since the world has seen the release of a top-rate Sonic game - so is it going to be Sonic Generations that finally delivers the classic Sonic gameplay and charm that fans are looking for? With its vibrant world, fast-paced gameplay, many secrets to find and a collection of throw-backs to past Sonic games - it just might be.

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Thermalright True Spirit 140 CPU Cooler Review
Real World Labs posted a review on the Thermalright True Spirit 140 CPU Cooler

Featuring several major changes compared to the original True Spirit such as larger heatsink dimensions, 6 all-copper heatpipes and a TY-140 140mm PWM fan the latest True Spirit 140 by Thermalright has proven beyond doubt that it's more than just a worthy successor.

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OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS 240GB SSD Review
Vortez takes a look at the OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS 240GB SSD

The Vertex Series is now in its 3rd generation and has world-wide renown, having won multiple awards. OCZ recently unveiled an alternative version of their Vertex 3 Series SSD called the Max IOPS Edition. OCZ claim that this drive can achieve up to 85,000 IOPS so let's waste no further time and begin our analysis!

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Sitecom Media Player 2TB MD-272 review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the Sitecom Media Player 2TB MD-272

The new Sitecom Media Player comes standard with a new improved GUI, but also hardware wise harbor the latest Realtek 1185 chipset, and that changes a thing or two as pretty much any of the performance issues we had noticed in 1080P content playback (with very high bit-rate) on the previous chipset now are a thing of the past.

That Realtek 1185 chipset has an increased clock frequency, 500 MHz coming from 400 MHz on the original version. And as little as it sounds, it makes a serious difference. The HDD TV Media Player 2TB allows you to play digital films, music and photos directly on your
TV with High Definition quality (1080p).

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