Nanoxia Silent Case Fans Review
Tweaknews.net posted Nanoxia Silent Case Fans Review

All in all, despite the one DOA fan these fans performed very well. The noise levels were decent and the fan controllers provided with each unit was a nice touch. I have had four of these fans running in my main PC for almost a month now and I honestly couldn't be happier with a fan.

Nanoxia Silent Case Fans Review

XFX 8800 GT Alpha Dog XXX Edition Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the XFX 8800 GT Alpha Dog XXX Edition.

For the last couple of months computer enthusiast forums around the world have been buzzing with discussion about the forthcoming release of NVIDIA's new 8800 GT graphics card. We have read every imaginable rumor from: 'The 8800 GT will be faster than the 8800 GTX' to 'The 8800 GT will replace the 8800 GTS' and all other speculation in between. Fast forward to today where the NVIDIA 8800 GT is now reality and no longer just speculation!

In our review of the XFX 8800 GT Alpha Dog XXX Edition we fully intend to either prove or dispel many of the myths that have been communicated concerning this graphics solution; 'Graphics Myth Busters' if you will. We have also changed some of the products as well as the operating system used on our test system to bring you the most up to date and accurate results possible. These changes will be discussed in detail in the 'Testing' segment of the review. Please join us as we endeavor to continue Bjorn3D's tradition of bringing you not only the most, but the best graphics card reviews on the Net!

XFX 8800 GT Alpha Dog XXX Edition Review



Logitech G9 Laser Mouse Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the Logitech G9 Laser Mouse.

If gaming is your thing and the PC is your king then the Logitech G9 is your one stop destination for gaming domination. It's well designed, well featured and incredibly versatile and as such comes highly recommended.

Logitech G9 Laser Mouse Review

QNAP TS-209 Pro Turbo Station Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the QNAP TS-209 Pro Turbo Station.

There's no denying the TS-209 Pro is offering a wealth of features at a
very reasonable price although performance isn't particularly exciting and the client backup software is very basic for an appliance aimed at business usage.

QNAP TS-209 Pro Turbo Station Review

Crysis Review
TrustedReviews have looked at Crysis

Upgrade your system and put your scepticism aside. Crysis is one of the great wonders of modern gaming, and also one of the most thrilling and engaging games in this great year.

Crysis Review

E-TEN Glofiish M800 Review
TrustedReviews have looked at the E-TEN Glofiish M800

Although things start out well for the M800, the more practical aspects of the phone's design brings it down to earth with a solid, uncomfortable bump. It may have the better screen, excellent call quality, a faster processor and nice design, but the controls are awful and the keyboard isn't good enough to make up for these faults.

E-TEN Glofiish M800 Review

4-Way Intel P35 Motherboard Overclocking Roundup
Madshrimps posted 4-Way Intel P35 Motherboard Overclocking Roundup

In this group test we compare the overclocking capabilities and performance of 4 motherboards based on the mid-range P35 Intel chipset. From the low cost Asus P5K, affordable Foxconn P35AP-S and MSI Platinum Combo to the expensive DFI P35 Lanparty, which one will come out on top? Find out in this article.

4-Way Intel P35 Motherboard Overclocking Roundup

Hiper HPU-4M630 Power Supply Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the Hiper HPU-4M630 Power Supply

High Performance Group (Hiper) has become known to modders through their feature (and bling) packed "Type-R" power supply line, but as we've preached to a cousin of ours, flashy rims alone won't make a '72 Beetle run faster (or in his case, run at all). Today we have one of Hiper's less flashy "Type M" PSUs on the testing deck and we figured it's time to see if there is more to a Hiper PSU than just bling.

Hiper HPU-4M630 Power Supply Review

Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooling System Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooling System.

Today we take a look at the Thermaltake Bigwater 760i am om bay complete water cooling solution for your PC. We answer the question "Is the Bigwater 760i able to keep our overclocked Core 2 Duo beast running at 3.2Ghz cool?" Check out our review for an in depth look at this solution that takes you from unpacking to installation and testing.

Thermaltake Bigwater 760i Water Cooling System Review

Silverstone Kublai Series KL01 Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted Silverstone Kublai Series KL01 Case Review

Out of all of the cases I've had, I don't have to stop and think which one was my favorite. Hands down, the case I liked the most was a Silverstone Temjin TJ-05, the original model. It is big and beautiful, and I used words in my review like elegant and regal about it. It was the first large case I owned, the first with twin 120mm fans, the first that would hold more than three hard drives (it will hold seven), and a few other firsts for me. I still like it today as much as I did in 2003 when I reviewed it. I have had three different rigs in it, and I will undoubtedly use it again someday, unlike the other 6 or so unused cases that accompany it in my shed. So it stands that I feel Silverstone builds a fine case, along with their other fine products, which includes enclosures, power supplies, and cooling solutions. Will the KL01 live up to my expectations for quality and innovation? We'll see.

Silverstone Kublai Series KL01 Case Review

Logitech G15 Keyboard V2 Review
Modders-Inc.com has a new review online on the Logitech G15 Keyboard V2

A few years back Logitech introduced the G15 Keyboard to the masses. No one had seen a keyboard that resembled the likes of it before. It took some of the features that people had been hacking into their own keyboards and made it mainstream. But that was a few years ago and now Logitech has updated the looks of the G15 and has re-released it. Was it worth the trouble for Logitech to redesign one of its most popular keyboards?

Logitech G15 Keyboard V2 Review

Crucial Ballistix 2GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Crucial Ballistix 2GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit

The 1600MHz dual channel memory kit comes rated with 8-8-8-24 at 1.8V and it was able to run either a command rate of 1T or 2T with no issues at this clock frequency. This is due to the fact that Crucial's 1600MHz memory kits use highly screened Micron ICs that have been found to offer great timings and high clock frequencies. With an Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 processor running at 450MHz Front Side Bus, we were able to reach 1800MHz at 2.20V with 7-7-7-20 1T timings on the 1600MHz Crucial Ballistix DDR3 memory kit...

Crucial Ballistix 2GB 1600MHz DDR3 Memory Kit Review

Scythe 120mm Slip Stream Fans Reviewed
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the Scythe 120mm Slip Stream Fans

Scythe is very well known for excellent cooling solutions, many of the CPU coolers are sought after for their excellent cooling abilities. Today for review I've got five of Scythes new 'Slip Stream' 120mm fans ranging from 500rpms to 1900rpms. Do they live up to Scythes excellent reputation? Read on to find out...

Scythe 120mm Slip Stream Fans Reviewed

Creative Gigaworks T40 speaker Review
R&B Mods posted a review on the Creative Gigaworks T40 speaker

Do you need to get big speakers to be able to listen to music? Do you want to drag around speakers that are 4 feet tall? If not maybe tonights review could be something for you. We got a set of Creatives latest creation named T40 to test. They are small speakers that seem to have new features that we are going to look at. Do you need a subwoofer to get a bass out of your system? Maybe not, according to Creative these things might do the trick so stay tuned in tonights review.

Creative Gigaworks T40 speaker Review

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Processor Review
Digit-Life posted a review on the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Processor

In this review we'll examine the latest significant addition to Intel's processor series - the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor based on the Yorkfield core. The core belongs to a new family designed for mobile, desktop and server processors generally codenamed Penryn.

Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Processor Review

Ultra Products X3 600W Modular Power Supply Review
PC Perspective checked out Ultra's X3 600W

The X3 600W modular power supply is another excellent addition to Ultra's X3 power supply line and should appeal to mainstream enthusiasts who don't need a 1kW PSU. The build quality appears to be excellent and the output voltages were all very stable and clean, even when delivering 600W at 40C. And modular FlexForce cables, a black-chrome finish, active PFC, and a lifetime warranty are nice to have also!

Ultra Products X3 600W Modular Power Supply Review


Portal Review
Bonafide Reviews posted a review of the unique new game from Valve: Portal

*Beep Beep Beep* Startup code initiated. Welcome to the Aperture Science Computer Guided Game Reviewing Enrichment Center. You may be wondering where you are, but do not worry. We have provided all necessary basic elements for human survival.

Portal Review

Samsung HL-S6187W 61inch 1080P DLP Projection HDTV Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Samsung HL-S6187W 61inch 1080P DLP Projection HDTV

With LCD and plasma TVs being all the rage in today's market, it is a shame that DLP projection TVs aren't getting the recognition they deserve. For the money, they offer more value, larger sizes and better black levels than their thin cousins. Until this review, I too thought that DLP would be a flickering annoying mess. But this TV, for its huge size, still pumped out a crisp picture that I thought would be only seen on smaller versions.

Samsung HL-S6187W 61inch 1080P DLP Projection HDTV Review

Asus Silent Knight II CPU Heatsink Review

APH Networks has published a new review on the Asus Silent Knight II CPU Heatsink

While Asus may not be the first to come to mind when it comes to CPU cooling to most people, my perception of Asus' thermal solution products greatly changed when I took a look at the Asus Arctic Square back in May. Last month, I received an Asus Silent Knight II cooler along with the incredible Asus P5E3-Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n motherboard based on the Intel X38 chipset. Meanwhile, the Asus Silent Knight II holds its own buzz excitement while the Asus X38 motherboard captured most of my attention -- I've been hearing quite a bit on the Silent Knight II's commendable performance for quite a while now. This is especially apparent when one of my friends asked me if I knew about "that Asus cooler that looks literally like a jet engine", while I replied back with "the Silent Knight II that's been in my storage for the last month or so?" A few days later, my curiosity regarding the Asus Silent Knight II overcame me as I finally opened it and decided to check out what the jet-engine-Silent-Knight-two (It may look like a jet engine, but hopefully it doesn't sound like one!) can bring about the overclocking community today.

Asus Silent Knight II CPU Heatsink Review

Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2 800 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC2-6400 Review
OCC has published a new review of the Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2 800 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC2-6400

This Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 RAM has multiple pros and cons. First, I was impressed with how the set kept up with the exceptional performance of the Mushkin XP2-6400 4GB set. Almost all of the results between the Patriot set and the Mushkin XP2 set were very close. At stock speeds, the Patriot RAM took second place in six of the eleven benchmarks. But in the world of the enthusiasts, second place just isn't good enough. The Patriot set only had four first place finishes in the benchmarks, which doesn't cut it for me. I would have liked to see it have the majority of the benchmarks in its pocket. What disappointed me the most about this RAM was its overclocking ability at its stock timings of 4-4-4-12. I was only able to go 7MHz higher than the stock rating, which isn't very good in my book.

Patriot Extreme Performance DDR2 800 4GB (2 x 2GB) PC2-6400 Review

Samsung Syncmaster 940UX 19inch LCD Display Review
PC Stats posted Samsung Syncmaster 940UX 19inch LCD Display Review

The silver Samsung Syncmaster 940UX before us today is a tripple input LCD monitor, meaning it accepts a video signals over digital DVI, analog VGA and USB (UbiSync). Though DVI is the naturally preferred standard, multiple Syncmaster 940UX displays could be connected to a PC with the video signal going over the USB connection! There are some big limits for the USB-monitor-interface, so more on this in a moment. The Syncmaster 940UX's 19" screen boasts a native resolution of 1280x1024 pixels, with an industry standard dot pitch of 0.294mm. The Samsung 940UX retails for $330 CDN ($334 USD, £162 GBP) and offers up a contrast ratio of 1000:1 (dynamic contrast ratio of 2000:1). The brightness is pegged at a good 300 cd/m2, viewing angles sit at 160 degrees horizontal/vertical, and pixel response time is a quick 5ms.

Samsung Syncmaster 940UX 19inch LCD Display Review

XFX 8800GT 512MB Alpha Dog XXX Edition Review
Metku.net took a closer look at XFX's 8800GT 512MB Alpha Dog XXX Edition

I have to say that this is the MUST card to have. XFX made a great job with the bundle and by factory overclocking the card. Sure, one can overclock the card relatively easily but with a pre overclocked card, one always retains the warranty.

XFX 8800GT 512MB Alpha Dog XXX Edition Review

A-DATA Turbo Series 16GB SDHC Card Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the A-DATA Turbo Series 16GB SDHC Card

A-DATA has recently released a 16 GB SDHC storage card, which is the biggest capacity available on the market. Their card offers not only plenty of storage, it is also extremely fast. Even though it is specified as Class 6 with 6 MB/s, we saw amazing 18 MB/s read and 10 MB/s write speeds.

A-DATA Turbo Series 16GB SDHC Card Review

MSI K9AGM2-FIH AMD Motherboard Review
TheTechLounge posted a review on the MSI K9AGM2-FIH AMD Motherboard

The K9AGM2-FIH is still a decent-performing, good-looking motherboard, but, in the end, it breaks no ground and makes mistakes that cause its mundanity. It serves as an example for what not to do by a company that has so often done things better than the rest.

MSI K9AGM2-FIH AMD Motherboard Review

Tapco S5 Active Studio Monitors Review
DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Tapco S5 Active Studio Monitors

Studio monitoring is something you generally don't want to cheap out on. The quality of your end product, be it audio or video production, will highly depend upon the quality of the monitors it is being produced on. For those buying their first pair of monitors, spending over a grand per monitor isn't always the best decision immediately. For people in that category, you'll be looking to get the absolute best performance you can for a decent amount of money, say a few hundred dollars for a pair. The Tapco S5 active studio monitors start at about $300 a pair and for the money, they are certainly receiving a lot of hype! Today we're going to see just how this pair of monitors performs for the money.

Tapco S5 Active Studio Monitors Review

Gigabyte Volar Review
OCC has published a new review of the Gigabyte Volar

The trend from the first test continued through to the second. With the FSB and voltage raised, the Gigabyte Volar again came out on top of the Zalman 9500LED. The Volar handled the extra heat extremely well and beat the 9500LED by two degrees and the Intel by ten degrees during idle at 1.375v. Again, I turned up the load and the gap steadily increased, resting at 52 degrees Celsius, a total difference of three degrees between the Volar and 9500LED. It is evident that the Intel heatsink cannot cope with the extra voltage and is pushing the thermal threshold of the CPU. The efficiency of the Volar is a nice improvement over the Zalman and with the ceiling of 60-65 degrees for most processors, three
degrees could be the difference between a stable and unstable overclock.

Gigabyte Volar Review

NZXT Rogue SFF Gaming Case Review
OCIA.net takes a look at the NZXT Rogue SFF Gaming Case in their latest review.

NZXT has sent over one of their latest cases, the Rogue. Although they
list it with their Crafted series, the smooth clean lines of this SFF case I feel more appropriately fits the Classic series. But the Rogue doesn't exactly match either of their two categories, most of which are populated by mid-tower designs. As this is targeted as a SFF LAN gaming case, a first for NZXT, this really comes as no surprise.

NZXT Rogue SFF Gaming Case Review

VIZO Master Panel II Review
Futurelooks checked out the VIZO Master Panel II

No need to go to the back… Do it in the Front!!”… says the front of the box. Oh dear! Aside from the slighly risque translation, the product does indeed allow you to do it in the…umm…front. The VIZO Master Panel II re-routes audio, USB, Firewire, and eSata ports into a front panel that sits in a standard 5.25 inch bay. It even contains a dual-channel fan controller and a Multicard Reader. Looks like hanging on to that old case for a bit longer might just be an option afterall.

VIZO Master Panel II Review

G.Skill 2x1GB PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 Memory Kit Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the G.Skill 2x1GB PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 Memory Kit

G.Skill has once again been gracious in sending us one of their more extreme memory kits. The G.Skill DDR3-1600 2x1GB Dual Channel Memory Kit is aimed at offering the more serious enthusiast some very capable memory that will be able to keep up with the most serious of overclocked processors and still be quite capable when even faster processors arrive. You read correct. Processors will undoubtedly continue to increase in frequency and will soon surpass the 1333MHz Front Side Bus. Most DDR3 kits to reach the shelves thus far are 1066MHz and higher. This means Core 2 Duo users with the 1066 or 1333 FSB processors finally have memory modules to match. As you'll see, 1600MHz DDR3 has a lot to offer faster cores.

G.Skill 2x1GB PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 Memory Kit Review

OCZ ATV 4GB USB flash drive Review
Elite Bastards posted OCZ ATV 4GB USB flash drive review

One of the real revolutions of data transfer and sharing in recent years has been the USB flash drive, allowing people to dispense with the antiquated idea of using floppy disks, and pulling people away from the time-consuming and harder to transport medium of burned CDs and DVDs. USB flash drives are now not only a relatively cheap and long-lasting form of storage, but also hugely convenient. Little wonder that most of us spend at the very least our working days walking around carrying such a flash drive in our pockets or around our necks, and quite often some of our personal time to boot.

Of course, when you're carrying important data around on a USB flash drive almost twenty-four hours a day, nightmare scenarios begin to emerge. Aside from actually losing the device, what if you drop it under a herd of trampling feet? Or worse, what if it lands square in a large puddle or kitchen sink?

OCZ ATV 4GB USB flash drive Review