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Gigabyte iSolo 210 Case Review
HardwareLogic posted Gigabyte iSolo 210 Case Review

Sleek and stylish, simple and affordable. These are words not often used together to describe a computer case, and many regard the case as just a metal box to hold the real goodies inside. Yet, when crafted right, the chassis can be the eye catcher of the room, setting itself up to be a real showpiece. Gigabyte tries to do just that with the iSolo 210, and HardwareLogic is on the "case" to see if it delivers.
Gigabyte iSolo 210 Case Review

Sparkle 8800 GT 512Mb Review - High-End at Low-Price?
Madshrimps posted a review on the Sparkle 8800 GT 512Mb video card

One year ago NVIDIA released the Geforce 8 series and took the performance crown, today we test the latest additions to the family, the 8800 GT is priced lower than the 8800 GTS 320mb, yet sports higher clockspeeds and more video memory. A candidate for best price/performance card and worth a place in your Christmas shopping list? We find out!
Sparkle 8800 GT 512Mb Review - High-End at Low-Price?



AXP / Xion SuperNova 600W Review
techPowerUp takes a look at the AXP / Xion SuperNova 600W PSU

The SuperNova 600W power supply from AXP (in Europe) and Xion (in the US) is designed to be a cost effective solution for people who do not use things like CrossFire and SLI in their system. Another important feature of this modular power supply is that it has a number of LEDs placed in vital spots to give that PSU a really pretty outward appearance.
AXP / Xion SuperNova 600W Review

MSI P6N Diamond Review
HotHardware evaluate the features and performance of MSI's nForce 680i SLI-based P6N Diamond motherboard.

In addition to a slew of integrated peripherals, the MSI P6N Diamond has a couple of unique features, like quad PEG slots and integrated Creative Labs X-Fi audio. Head on over to the site and check it out...
MSI P6N Diamond Review

Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Review
Legit Reviews posted Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Review

The Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 motherboard is the latest high performance platform based on Intel X38 Express chipset. This motherboard has support for the latest multi-core processors up to FSB 1600MHz, including the upcoming 45nm processors that are due out soon. How will this stack up against our line-up of other great boards? Read on and find out!
Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Review

Antec TruePower Quattro 1000w PSU Review
ClubOC checked out the Antec TruePower Quattro 1000w PSU

More and more manufacturers are bringing out 1000+ watt power supplies to handle the top builds of today and the near future. With some of the power requirements for the latest video cards running as much as 300 Watts (ATI's R600) the dual or even multi-GPU builds of tomorrow will have mighty power needs indeed. Today we will be taking a closer look at Antec's top modular design; the 1000 Watt TruePower Quattro power supply. Much like the 850 Watt version we tested back in August, this four digit monster is all about performance. Lets take a closer look here at the Club.
Antec TruePower Quattro 1000w PSU Review

Raidmax Aztec & Sagitta 2 Cases Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the Raidmax Aztec & Sagitta 2 Cases

The Aztec and Sagitta 2 Cases are targeted at the mid-tower ATX budget market, but they are great products for cost conscious shopper. The Aztec case is really well designed with easily removable side panels, removable motherboard tray, removable HDD cage, three 120mm fans and much more. The Sagitta 2 case is a little more mainstream lacking many of the features of the Aztec, but it's still a great case. Both of these cases have windows, bold styling and come in a number of front bezel color options. These products will appeal to anyone who prefers bold styling at a reasonable price. The Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.
Raidmax Aztec & Sagitta 2 Cases Review

Super Talent Pico Series USB Flash Drive Review
Metku took a closer look at Super Talent's new Pico Series USB Flash Drive.

Almost everyone already owns one or has at least used one. They are everywhere, come in all shapes and sizes and can be preloaded right from the store with goodies like music. The prices have come down at tremendous speed for the last couple of years, which has caused the manufacturers to think of new ways to differe from the masses and come up with something new to make their product stand out more.
Super Talent Pico Series USB Flash Drive Review

Zalman CNPS8700 LED Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Zalman CNPS8700 LED

If you are looking for a heatsink to help push that processor overclock a little farther, than look elsewhere, that is not the aim of the CNPS8700. But if you are looking for a cooler to keep your home theater pc cool without also being heard, the 8700 is just what you are looking for. Zalman has once again released a solid product that retains their silent computing legacy. Whether or not you choose to use the included Fan Mate 2, the 8700 will satisfy any silent computing application. While I don't have any numbers it's also worth noting that the design allows for additional airflow over neighboring motherboard components, an added bonus many heatsinks do not give.
Zalman CNPS8700 LED Review

Enermax Infiniti 720W SLI Power Supply Review
OzHardware posted a review on the Enermax Infiniti 720W SLI Power Supply

Enermax, a major player and leader in the aftermarket and enthusiast power supply segment brings us their latest power supply, a 720W unit boasting SLI certification, modular cabling and even good looks, plus many other features.
Enermax Infiniti 720W SLI Power Supply Review

Hiper Anubis Mid-Tower Chassis Review
Techgage posted a review of Hiper's first chassis offering

Who do you run to when you need a new chassis? Antec? Thermaltake? SilverStone? Today, we are adding a new company to our personal list: Hiper. If their Anubis mid-tower had to be summed up in a single word, it would be "Quality". Not too bad for their first showing!
Hiper Anubis Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Thermaltake Soprano DX Mid-Tower Case Review
TheTechLounge posted a review on the Thermaltake Soprano DX Mid-Tower Case

Although not the first of its kind, with overlapping, curved lines and a reflective metal-flake finish, it absolutely makes a show of combined elegance and stature. The black is accentuated by chrome lines and blue lighting, neither subtle nor minimalistic, but far from overstated. It's a good-looking case.
Thermaltake Soprano DX Mid-Tower Case Review

Asus Maximus Formula & Maximus Extreme Review
bit-tech published a comprehensive review of the Asus Maximus Formula & Maximus Extreme motherboards

If you are a performance nut, it helps, because there's tonnes of options to play with, but even if you aren't then a single click to "Crazy" in the BIOS will shoot that CPU so high it'll end up in orbit. The EPU, again, works fantastically on the Extreme at least, and you don't even need to worry about the future X48 chipset, because this board will work stably with 1,600MHz FSB CPUs, even if the support is "unofficial".

I'm not going to deny the boards have left me a bit deflated, despite the whole host of features - they just hasn't really done it for me. The Extreme is mightily expensive and requires expensive DDR3 memory, which unfortunately puts it out of most people's league. Having said that though, its featureset means it's not designed for those that want of cheap - it's designed to be awesome. And it does that bit pretty well.

The Formula might be DDR2-based, but it hasn't shown itself to really be a worthy purchase. Personally if I wanted a DDR2-based X38 board, the cheaper Asus P5E or Gigabyte X38-DS5 are now / /far more appealing (oh how the benefit of hindsight grates me for only giving it a seven overall) and I'll use that extra ?30/40 to get a faster graphics card - they both have a far more appropriate price:performance ratio.

The Striker Extreme II board is due out soon for you SLI nuts, and there should also be a board based on Intel's X48 chipset too, should Asus have plans to update the Maximus with that. If I had the money and I wanted a DDR3 board then the Maximus Extreme is the only motherboard I've seen thus far that's worth seriously considering, but if I wanted the a more cost-effective DDR2-based board, just get what I suggested above or try to grab a second hand Blitz Formula.
Asus Maximus Formula & Maximus Extreme Review

Samsung YP-T9 Slim Portable 4GB Multimedia Player Review
Futurelooks checks out a new MP3 player from Samsung

The YP-T9 is a no-brainer for those looking for an alternative to the iPod. Its small size, Bluetooth and video capability make it unique and the FM tuner capability gives you a break from stale MP3's. Did I mention it had a voice recorder built in? Although it's no iPod killer, it's nice to see that Samsung isn't giving up on trying to take a chunk out of the iEmpire.
Samsung YP-T9 Slim Portable 4GB Multimedia Player Review

Crysis (PC) Review
Driver Heaven posted a review on Crysis for the PC

Crysis builds up on this, giving you the same amount of freedom its spiritual predecessor gave you, coupled with one of the most advanced graphical engines of this day and age. Yes, at the core this is just a technical overhaul of a 3 year old game, but believe me when I say you probably won't be thinking of that when you see this in motion. An interesting fact is that the game actually has a story that can't be summed up in a single sentence (well, it can but then you lose all of the finer detail the authors sprinkled in there). Yes, unlike in Far Cry you won't be just shooting people for the sake of it. You'll be shooting them for mankind's survival *cough*!
Crysis (PC) Review

Rock Xtreme 770 T7800-8800 Review
TrustedReviewshave looked at the Rock Xtreme 770 T7800-8800, the first laptop featuring nVidia's latest and fastest graphics card.

If you're after the fastest and most competent gaming notebook available look no further, this is it. Rock's X770 T7800-8800 is a well featured machine that's blisteringly quick, with an nVidia 8800M GTX that will make mincemeat of most games you throw at it and an HD DVD drive for high definition films. Just remember to earn lots of money first.
Rock Xtreme 770 T7800-8800 Review

MSI P6NGM-FD Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the MSI P6NGM-FD.

Fans of Core 2 Duo can use the MSI P6NGM-FD to build a small, cheap and quiet PC that delivers surprisingly good performance but anyone building a Media Centre would be better off with AMD's 690G.
MSI P6NGM-FD Review