Cooler Master HAF 932 system chassis review
Elite Bastards posted Cooler Master HAF 932 system chassis review

Given the HAF 932's name, it's no surprise to find that the chassis ships with a plethora of fans, with three huge 230mm fans with a rotation speed of 700 RPM at the front, side and top of the case, coupled with a smaller 140mm fan to exhaust from the rear of the chassis. Even with all of this in place there's still room for expansion, with the ability to add in a 120mm fan alongside the side and top fans, which can indeed be replaced entirely in lieu of four and three 120mm fans respectively.

Cooler Master HAF 932 system chassis review

Top 10 games with Radeon 4870 1GB & GeForce GTX 260 Core 216
The Guru of 3D tested top 10 games with Radeon 4870 1 GB & GeForce GTX 260 Core 216

In this test we'll take six of the newest ranked Top 10 games your money can get you. With December luring around the corner two very popular products under that Christmas tree will be the Radeon 4870 1GB & GeForce GTX 260 core 216.

Guru3D will take a look and see which graphics adapter anno November 2008 will get you the most bang for your buck with the following
games:

Far Cry 2
Dead Space
Fallout 3
Call of Duty 5: World at War
Crysis WARHEAD
Brothers in Arms Hell's Highway

Top 10 games with Radeon 4870 1GB & GeForce GTX 260 Core 216



Asus P6T Deluxe Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Asus P6T Deluxe.

Asus has always been one of the computer industry's leading innovators, being the first to field many new ideas and support new platforms. The introduction of Core i7 is no exception. Asus had initial offerings of X58 Core i7 motherboards in production before Core i7 even made market. Their early jump on the socket 1366 Core i7 platform shows heavily in the Asus P6T Deluxe. No features were overlooked, nothing was skimped on, and they fielded a fully functional, feature rich board capable of driving SLI and Crossfire on demand so that you don't have to be afraid that better motherboards will come out later. They might come out with other motherboards, but we seriously doubt any will come out better or stronger than the Asus P6T Deluxe.

We were lucky enough to get an Asus P6T Deluxe early and put it through extensive testing. We've run this board for several weeks on a daily basis, had so many GPU's and combinations of GPU's on the board that it makes our heads spin thinking about it. Every piece of hardware we've connected to this board, and every feature we were able to test has worked like it would work on a well proven, well tested veteran board. That, in itself, makes the P6T Deluxe an excellent choice for early adopters.

Asus P6T Deluxe Review

NVIDIA ForceWare 180.47 Analysis - XP & Vista
TweakTown posted an analysis on the NVIDIA ForceWare 180.47 drivers

Major NVIDIA driver updates really are few and far between. Unlike ATI who have a regular monthly driver that constantly offers fixes and sometimes performance increases, NVIDIA tend to sit back for a bit before offering a new driver that brings not only a bucket load of fixes and performance enhancements, but a whole lot of new features as well.

The new 180 series of drivers begins with the 180.47. While we will be following our standard driver analysis layout as far as games go, we will also oadd a new page that goes into a bit more detail on the new features that are on offer.

NVIDIA ForceWare 180.47 Analysis - XP & Vista

HannsG HG221AP 22-inch widescreen monitor Review
bit-tech published a review of the HannsG HG221AP 22-inch widescreen monitor

On the whole, I've been pleasantly surprised at the HannsG HG221AP's
performance in our battery of tests -- it's not only on a par many of the other 22-inchers we've seen recently, but it surpassed many of them when it came to image quality and/or colour vibrancy. That's not to say it's perfect though, and nor is it the best 22-incher on the market by a long stretch. But it is one of the cheapest.

The lack of digital connectivity is what really holds this display back -- we would have loved to see a DVI port included for example, but it was left out in order to keep the price low. We'd also wish for a slightly firmer stand and slightly better black levels, but aside from that there's very little to complain about given the price especially as it puts many other 22-inch TN+Film displays to shame.

HannsG HG221AP 22-inch widescreen monitor Review

Nvidia GTX-260 Core 216 VS ATI 4870 1GB 5 Game Shootout
Bjorn3D posted Nvidia GTX-260 Core 216 VS ATI 4870 1GB 5 Game Shootout.

It's that time of year again and Christmas is around the corner. The year's hottest games are about to be released and it's time to look at new Tech Toys to make your year's gaming experience the best it can be. This year we decided to go with a price point comparison of two of the best GPU's out there, the Nvidia GTX-260 Core 216 vs the ATI 4870 1 GB edition in a head-to-head 5 game Hottest Title Shootout. Both of the selected GPU's are at the same price point roughly $300 (USD). The ATI card has 1GB of memory and the Nvidia card has 896MB of memory, and it's going to matter. We're testing at uber resolutions for this shootout. The lowest resolution is 1920x1200 and the highest resolution is 2560x1600 with AA set at 4x and AF set by the game.

So what games are we running in the Shootout, lets see there's PacMan, QBert, Space Invaders, Pong, and Asteroids. Oh wait a minute, flashback, it's FarCry 2, Dead Space, Fallout 3, Call Of Duty World At War, and Left 4 Dead. Must have been that road trip during the 60's. I knew that Koolaid tasted funny.

Nvidia GTX-260 Core 216 VS ATI 4870 1GB 5 Game Shootout

CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra Review
ITreviewed posted a review on the CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra

With the wide availability of high-definition camcorders, video enthusiasts are looking for tools that can help them create the kind of masterpieces they expect for their high-quality video content. PowerDirector 7 combines fantastic automated editing and video enhancements tools with more advanced editing options for experienced users. The improved interface provides faster access to features and resizable editing windows, in addition to easier management of media files, and the addition of DirectorZone is a dream for sharing your creativity with others. As far as we're concerned, PowerDirector 7 is the easiest way to produce high-quality videos - and you don't even need to have prior knowledge of video editing because CyberLink has done a great job of guiding you through the whole process.

CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra Review

Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC3-12800 Review
XSReviews has reviewed Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC3-12800 RAM

Crucial have always been one of the more popular high-end memory manufacturers, with their Crucial Ballistix kits being an overclockers favourite. However, Crucial do another kit, known as the Ballistix Tracer sporting black heatspreaders and fancy LED lighting. Let's see if they're as good as we hope.

Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC3-12800 Review

Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler

The V8 from Cooler Master is a very unique looking cooler that performs quite well. In the cooler world today it is getting harder to tell one tower cooler from another. This is not the case with the V8. With its crazy heatpipe bends and the fan shroud it makes the cooler stand out. Combined with the fact it really can perform, to me this makes the V8 a very attractive cooler...

Cooler Master V8 CPU Cooler Review

Panasonic Link-to-Cell Phone System Review
Hardware Secrets posted Panasonic Link-to-Cell Phone System Review

If you are hooked on your cell phone or are one of the many people who have recently ditched their landline to go all cellular, this is one gadget you should know about. The Link-to-Cell is a Bluetooth device that lets you take and make cellular calls using a Panasonic cordless phone.

Panasonic Link-to-Cell Phone System Review

Choiix Ergonomic Metal Sleeve For Notebooks Review
Futurelooks posted a review on the Choiix Ergonomic Metal Sleeve For Notebook

Did you bring protection? No, not that kind of protection. If you want to keep up with your techie obsession, it is of paramount importance that you invest in some quality protective cases for all of your electronic devices. This of course, includes something to protect your beloved notebook from random bumps, bruises, drops, and spills. Earlier this year, we hopped on a plane over to Taiwan to check out COMPUTEX Taipei, a computer and technology trade show where we met up with the people at Choiix. At the time, they only had some prototypes on display, but the Choiix (pronounced “Choice) line of laptop accessories is now ready for retail and we’ve got our hands on some of the first units to come off the line.

Choiix Ergonomic Metal Sleeve For Notebooks Review

GeForce GTX 260 with 216 cores Video Card Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the GeForce GTX 260 with 216 cores Video Card

nVidia is launching today a new version of GeForce GTX 260 with 216 processors instead of 192 to better compete with Radeon HD 4870. In fact nVidia is pitching to reviewing websites that this new GeForce GTX 260 is faster than Radeon HD 4870 for the top latest games released (FarCry 2, Fallout 3, Dead Space, Call of Duty World at War and Left 4 Dead). Let's see the performance increase brought by this new model and how it is compared to other nVidia products and competitors – including Radeon HD 4870, of course.

GeForce GTX 260 with 216 cores Video Card Review

Vantec AeroFlow FX 92 CPU Cooler Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the Vantec AeroFlow FX 92 CPU Cooler

Ok, a few days ago I took a look at the Vantec AeroFlow FX120, today I've got the little brother to that cooler, the AeroFlow FX 92. How does it compare to the larger version? Read on to find out...

Vantec AeroFlow FX 92 CPU Cooler Review

OCZ Dominatrix Gaming Mouse Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the OCZ Dominatrix Gaming Mouse.

Last year at CES, we saw OCZ Technology's first bid to the mouse market with their Equalizer gaming mouse. The Equalizer had all the makings of a good mouse-on-the-fly DPI switching, back and forward buttons, a nice rubber feel, even two sizes. Today we have for review OCZ's next try at a gaming mouse, the Dominatrix (I know, right?).

OCZ Dominatrix Gaming Mouse Review

iStarUSA xAGE-902 Dual HDD Docking Station Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the iStarUSA xAGE-902 Dual HDD Docking Station

iStarUSA has a new dock to add to their large stable of HDD docks, rackmount chassis, and other enclosures. The xAGE-902 Dual HDD Docking Station features a dual HDD design and no-nonsense looks. Look and see why iStarUSA's latest offering may be your next HDD docking solution.

iStarUSA xAGE-902 Dual HDD Docking Station Review

Intel E7200 2.53GHz Dual Core Processor Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Intel E7200 2.53GHz Dual Core Processor

Looking to boost the performance of your computer? Join Chris S as we take a look at the Intel E7200 2.53GHz Processor. Part of the Core 2 Duo lineup, we know that this processor offers a punch. Now we are left wondering is the bang worth the buck?

Intel E7200 2.53GHz Dual Core Processor Review

Walton Chaintech APOGEE 2.5" Solid State Disk Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Walton Chaintech APOGEE 2.5" Solid State Disk

Today we are looking at Walton Chaintech’s latest endeavor, solid state storage. If you frequent the pages of TweakTown you already know that this market is blowing up faster than a star hitting supernova and Chaintech is looking to cash in, as are many of the memory manufacturers.

Right off the bat you will notice that the Walton Chaintech APOGEE SSD is a great looking drive. It is a shame most of these are going to end up tucked deep inside notebooks because they truly are the best looking SSDs on the market. Aside from the aesthetic appeal, the Walton Chaintech APOGEE 64GB solid state drive is a performer, too. Let’s have a look at this beautiful drive and then see just how well she performs.

Walton Chaintech APOGEE 2.5" Solid State Disk Review

Intel Core i7-920 Processor BX80601920 Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Intel Core i7-920 Processor BX80601920

Today we are releasing the third review in our Core i7 series which focuses on the features and performance of the Intel Core i7-920. The Core i7-920 is considered to be the processor for the mainstream consumer primarily because of its price to performance ratio. The i7-920 doesn't have the unlocked multipliers that its more mature sibling does, but it is still a quite capable chip with its 2.66 GHz factory clock. We intend to share all of our findings and hope after reading this review you will have a much better understanding of the Core i7 family in general and the i7-920 in specific. We also plan to go into as complete of a discussion as possible on everything you can do to enhance capabilities this porcessor brings to the table. Unfortunately we don't have a QX9770, Intel's previous "King of the Hill", to compare the i7-920 to; but we should note that in all the test results we've seen the i7-920 (model BX80601920) outperforms the QX9770 in all processor dependant tasks. So the only true competition for the i7-920 are the other members of the Core i7 family which we will be testing for comparison purposes.

Intel Core i7-920 Processor BX80601920 Review

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2x2GB DDR3 10666 Review
OCC has published a new review on some Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2x2GB DDR3 10666

That time in the past where the need for system memory of less than a gigabyte has come and gone and is but a distant memory. Welcome to the now where operating systems can make use of 4 gigabytes or more of system memory. The Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR3 PC3 10600 modules deliver performance with a little extra bling for the guys and gals who like to show off the innards of their system. In my testing I found the Crucial modules superior to all of the modules I have tested to date. The only weak spot was the memory bandwidth and 1024x768 gaming score, this was however a small enough difference that in day to day operation you would never see at the performance differential. The tight timings do help with the performance of these modules. Even though some of the comparison modules are running tighter timings they come close but do not deliver the same performance.

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2x2GB DDR3 10666 Review

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 Terabyte Review
OCC has published a new review on the Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 Terabyte

As the largest single drive in its class, the Seagate Barracuda 1.5 Terabyte 7200.11 hard drive offers performance equal to or greater than the Seagate 1TB drive. It only falls short in the access time portion of the benchmarking. With that being said, will you notice the difference in real life computing between it and the smaller 1 TB drive? No. It is slower than some of the comparison drives but the average read speeds are significantly higher across the board than the traditional hard drive comparisons. The SSD was included to show what the future might bring once the technology really starts to mature.

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 Terabyte Review

Alienware Area-51 m15x Gaming Notebook Review
I4U NEWS published a review of the Alienware Area-51 m15x Gaming Notebook.

Today we are looking at the Alienware Area-51 m15x Gaming Notebook. The m15x is one of the best 15-inch gaming notebooks on the market and offers a ton of features and levels of performance typically reserved for desktop computers. If you are in the market for a gaming notebook or are looking for a great system to give the gamer on your holiday shopping list the m15x could be perfect for you. Read on for all of the details.

Alienware Area-51 m15x Gaming Notebook Review

Antec Skeleton Review
DriverHeaven posted a review on the Antec Skeleton case

Unlike any other offerings weve seen from Antec the Skeleton is unique in every way. The Skeleton utilises a completely open air design, radically different from a traditional case. Antec has created something more akin to a test bench, attempting to bring the concept to a more mainstream audience. Hopefully the innovative Skeleton can live up to Antecs reputation and prove to be a viable option for enthusiasts and overclockers.

Antec Skeleton Review

Left 4 Dead Review
Bit-Tech published a review of Left 4 Dead

Yet while unquestionably excellent and powerfully addictive, Left 4 Dead never becomes intoxicating to the point that you realise you haven't eaten all day and you've got a review due tomorrow. A single ninety minute campaign is generally enough to slake your thirst for blasting zombies -- for a few hours at least -- and should be easy enough to organise between a group of friends.

And friends are what you're really going to need if you want to get the very best out of Left 4 Dead. Playing with the bots the game is a shadow of its potential greatness and the higher difficulty settings will remain strictly off limits, but get three friends together with microphones and Left 4 Dead is possibly the best multiplayer game ever -- not something that we say lightly.

Tactics are hastily arranged, cries for help as boss infected attack are screamed down mics, panic sets in and heart rates rise as wave after wave of zombies appear. The palpable feeling of accomplishment you get after finishing a tough campaign together is something that no other game can offer.

It's fair to say you can judge a game by its "remember the bit where" factor. You're talking to friends about a favourite game, when a memory of a particularly awesome moment you've shared pops out and reminds you all just how great that game was. Left 4 Dead is full of such moments. It's an ever changing, ever challenging and ever tense multiplayer masterpiece which will captivate for as long as you've got friends to play it with.

Left 4 Dead Review

Silverstone Decathlon 1000W Power Supply (SST-DA1000) Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Silverstone Decathlon 1000W Power Supply (SST-DA1000).

How things have change over the last couple of years with the computer power supply. It used to be that 500W was all you needed to power your system, but today we find 1kW and higher power supplies in many enthusiasts' systems. Of course, this is all because of the SLI and CrossFire technologies that have taken off since they first appeared. It's is possible to find many systems with two graphic cards or even three graphics cards, and sometimes the ones with only two cards each consist of two GPU cores, bringing the total to four GPU's. These high performance graphic cards draw insane amounts of power.

Yes, average users probably will find a 400~500W power supply more than adequate for their needs as today’s components are far more efficient than they were before while at the same time performance is much better than it used to be. Still, as long as the industry keeps pushing for faster components, we may see the power demands for computers go even higher.

Silverstone Decathlon 1000W Power Supply (SST-DA1000) Review

Thermaltake BlacX SE Hard Drive Dock Review
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Thermaltake BlacX SE Hard Drive Dock

The Thermaltake BlacX SE hard drive dock provides a convenient way to access 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch SATA drives without installing them in a computer, or in an external drive enclosure. You can swap out drives quickly and easily, and while the speed isn't what you might want for frequent, large transfers, it is quite good for USB 2.0.

Thermaltake BlacX SE Hard Drive Dock Review