nPowertek NPH 775-1 Socket 775 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted a nPowertek NPH 775-1 Socket 775 Heatsink review

nPowertek NPH 775-1 Socket 775 heatsink looks deceptively simple at first glance; but at the heart of this Intel cooler is a huge copper cylinder. The large copper column is not technically a heatpipe as we know it, it's what TTIC call a "heat column." This column, 25mm in diameter and made from a hollow copper cylinder which is vacuum sealed, has a chemical coating on the inside that works to the same effect as a wick in a traditional heatpipe. The heat column used here is essentially an empty cylinder of copper which has been internally coated with a thin "superconducting heat transfer medium." The copper cylinder is sealed off at both ends, and inside is under a vacuum of approximately 1 Torr. The 18x80x80mm looks a little timid for the open framed nPowertek's NPH 775-1 heatsink, but it seems to get the job done without much fuss.

nPowertek NPH 775-1 Socket 775 Heatsink Review

Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 Aluminum Chassis Review
PC Stats posted a review on the Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 Aluminum Chassis

Like its predecessor, the all aluminum Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 case is compatible with watercooling systems right out of the box. It is designed for maximum system cooling while maintaining quiet operating parameters - so while there are no less than three large 120mm cooling fans in this case, they all run without really being noticeable. Best of all, it has two tubing pass through vents for watercooling systems. The 3D Aurora 570 case is constructed entirely out of 1.0mm thick aluminum, has a nice grilled side panel that can be swapped out with an included clear case window (how nice is that! It's even pre-drilled for quick installation), contains plenty of tooless expansion space.

Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570 Aluminum Chassis Review



Holiday 2006 PC Case Buyer's Guide
ThinkComputers.org posted a Holiday 2006 PC Case Buyer's Guide

With the holiday season upon us there are tons of gift ideas for your family and friends. So we are going to be bringing you a series holiday buyer's guides that might help you narrow the choices down to just a few items. Our first buyer's guide of the 2006 holiday season is PC Cases. Your PC case is a very important part to your PC. It shows off what you have inside. So let's check out our top picks for 2006!

Holiday 2006 PC Case Buyer's Guide

Zalman HD135 HTPC Case Review
Bigbruin.com has new content posted on the Zalman HD135 HTPC Case

When creating a PC system for use at a desk, noise is somewhat of a concern, but a certain level of noise has become acceptable to achieve cooler temperatures. When setting out to create a PC for home theater duty, noise and heat get a lot more attention. Zalman has tried to make the best of both worlds with their HD135... I cannot find anything I do not like about this case; it looks great, cools excellently, and has plenty of room. Given all of these positives and the absolutely excellent engineering that went into it, I award the Zalman HD135 HTPC Case the "Highly Recommended" Award.

Zalman HD135 HTPC Case Review

Jetart NC3300 Cool Stand Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Jetart NC3300 Cool Stand

Jetart produce a myriad of PC cooling parts, from loud, air moving, monster PCI slot coolers to silent GPU coolers. Jetart also product other products like notebook coolers and temperature displays for case fronts. Today I have with me Jetart's latest notebook cooling solution that not only helps keep the notebook cool, but allows you to rotate it; excellent for meetings or just spinning it round for fun. Read on to see what we thought of it.

Jetart NC3300 Cool Stand Review

Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Review
BIOS Magazine posted a review on the Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter

Netgear's Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter's simplicity is unbeatable, and it's a great way to get faster, more reliable, convenient and uncomplicated network connections throughout your home or office, in order to support a growing number of applications like online gaming, audio distribution and HD video streaming, all of which require copious bandwidth. For simple, reliable, high-speed connectivity, Netgear's Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter is a must for any modern home. The only issue you may wish to consider is that the adapter won't work with a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector, as these may prevent the adapter from working properly or degrade the network performance. It's also not an entirely wireless solution.

Netgear Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Review

Kyocera Mita FS-C5015N Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the Kyocera Mita FS-C5015N

Kyocera Mita has a reputation for producing mono laser printers with a very low cost of ownership. It also produces colour machines though and the FS-C5015N is one of its latest small workgroup machines, designed for business. The Kyocera Mita website actually says the machine is not intended for graphics professionals, but then most graphics professionals would go for an ink-jet anyway.

Kyocera Mita FS-C5015N Review

Biostar iDEQ 250N Barebones System Review
PC Stats posted a Biostar iDEQ 250N Mini PC Geforce 6100 Small Formfactor Barebones Review

In this review PCSTATS will be testing out the new Biostar iDEQ 250N Mini PC barebones system. The iDEQ 250N is a socket AM2 AMD Athlon64 platform which is based on nVIDIA's extremely popular GeForce 6100 and nForce 410 series chipsets. It will accommodate up to 4GB of DDR2-533/667/800 memory, and like all small form factor PCs its expansion capabilities are limited to two devices. In this case, Biostar certainly picked the best of the bunch. It's iDEQ 250N can support one PCI Express x16 videocard and one 32-bit PCI card. The Geforce 6100 chipset gives away one other hidden talent to this small form factor barebones system... onboard Geforce 6-series graphics come standard. On the list of critical features, the usual suspects are all checked off.

Biostar iDEQ 250N Barebones System Review

Apack Zerotherm CF900 Socket 775 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted an Apack Zerotherm CF900 Socket 775 Heatsink Review

The Zerotherm CF900's Protechnic MGT9212HS-S25 fan has a thermistor attached to a short length of wire coming out of the motor hub, and this plays a crucial role in how the heatsink performs. The thermistor is cleverly located inside a well formed within in the array of copper cooling fins, so it accurately responds to the temperature of the metal, not the internal case air temperature. This enables the Zerotherm CF900 fan to scale its impeller speed as necessary, and cuts down on unnecessary noise. At its slowest speed (800RPM), the 95mm diameter Protechnic fan barely produces 35 dBA noise. At its full speed of 2300RPM, the fan rumbles away with a moderately audible 48.3 dBA.

Apack Zerotherm CF900 Socket 775 Heatsink Review

CoolIT Systems Freezone CPU Cooler Review
PC Apex posted a review on the CoolIT Systems Freezone CPU Cooler

We have a new review up on another interesting CPU cooler that leverages the power of the TEC. The CoolIT Systems Freezone CPU cooler is an interesting cooling solution that leverages the power water cooling as well as TECs AND comes in an easy-to-install package.

CoolIT Systems Freezone CPU Cooler Review

Hiper Type R & Type M 730W Power Supplies Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the Hiper Type R & Type M 730W Power Supplies

Both the Hiper Type R and Type M 730 watt power supplies perform very well. The Hiper Type R is the fancy model and has a unique stainless steel body and modular design. The Type M 730 watt power supply, on the other hand, is rather basic. It has a satin, black finish and plenty of sleeved leads. The big draw for either is the high wattage which is needed for a hardcore gaming rig. Watch the Video to find out more...

Hiper Type R & Type M 730W Power Supplies Review