Left 4 Dead VGA performance with 23 graphics cards
The Guru of 3D tested the performance of Left 4 Dead with 23 graphics cards

Left 4 Dead is a game about escaping from different places infested with Zombies.

Today we'll look at the Left 4 Dead game and fire off 23 graphics cards at this title to see what performance we get returned, we'll throw in a little Multi-GPU results in there as well. Next to that we'll also show you our time-demo, and have it available for download. So you can have a try reproduce results yourself at home.

Left 4 Dead VGA performance with 23 graphics cards

Patriot 128GB Warp SSD Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Patriot 128GB Warp SSD

With SSD's (Solid State Drive) getting more reliable, and single SSD's producing 2x Raid0 like speeds the future is indeed bright for the fledgling technology. We've spotted smaller 32GB drives for under a hundred, and more reasonable 64GB sized SSD's in the $150 (USD) range. While they aren't competing with traditional platter drives price wise yet they are blowing the older technology away when it comes to raw speed.

Up until now we've seen SSD's as a boot drive that provides enough space for your favorite applications and a few games, backed by a mechanical HD for data and less demanding applications. Enter the Patriot 128GB Warp SSD, providing enough space for may mainstream users to bypass even needing a data drive, and the speed true enthusiasts crave. We've got one in house and ready to run through our testing regiment, so sit back, strap on your seat belt, and get ready for what? You guessed it, more blazing fast speed!

Patriot 128GB Warp SSD Review



WOW: Wrath Of The Lich King (PC) Review
GamingHeaven posted a review on WOW: Wrath Of The Lich King (PC)

It is hard to believe that World Of Warcraft was released only 4 years ago as its path to success seems almost embedded into modern culture on a variety of levels. WOW as it is commonly known has held the MMORPG crown since it was released and with over 11 million subscribers it is hard to imagine its popularity will fade anytime soon. Wrath of the Lich King is the second expansion to Blizzard's game and has already sold in massive quantities. I am a long time fan of the series, so I am here to find out if it is worth your money.

WOW: Wrath Of The Lich King (PC) Review

Archos 7 320gb Internet Media tablet Review
TestFreaks.com posted a review on the Archos 7 320gb Internet Media tablet

Today for review I've got the Archos 7 320gb Internet Media Tablet, the 7 in the title meaning a 7 inch screen. It's essentially the same as the Archos 5, but only a larger screen and hard drive capacity, I saw no real differences between the two at all except for those two things. Going from the 5 inch screen to the 7 inch screen might not seem like much, but it really is, it makes everything look so much nicer and even makes the Archos Internet Media Tablet a bit easier to use as well.

Archos 7 320gb Internet Media tablet Review

OCZ Platinum Edition PC3-16000 2GB Memory Kit Review
HardwareLogic posted a review on the OCZ Platinum Edition PC3-16000 2GB Memory Kit

Platinum is an extremely rare metal that is often associated with exclusivity and wealth. For example, if an album sells over one million copies, it is certified platinum; and if you make more money than you can spend, you might have a platinum debit card. OCZ's Platinum Series memory kits offers some of the highest speeds and tightest timings on the market. Made for enthusiasts like you, this memory is backed by OCZ's lifetime warranty and Extended Voltage Protection, a feature that allows you to use higher than rated voltages without invalidating the products warranty.

Today we'll be reviewing the fastest RAM that OCZ currently produces, the 2GB Platinum PC3-16000 memory kit. Only requiring 1.8V to hit 2000MHz with CAS9 timings, this kit gives you exactly what you need to push your high end system to its limit. Add OCZ's lifetime warranty to the mix and you've got the makings of an awesome product. Read on as HardwareLogic throws these sticks onto the test bench to find out just how fast they can really go.

OCZ Platinum Edition PC3-16000 2GB Memory Kit Review

Samsung L210 Digital Camera Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Samsung L210 Digital Camera

In today's high tech digital world, everyone has one of those new fangled digital cameras. The days of running into the dark room or using that nifty old polariod are few and far between. With that being said, it's important to understand the difference between joe schmoe's dinky camera and the newest in technology! Boasting the slogan "Style Slimmed to perfection," the L210 promises an image of sophistication, but will it stand up to Kali's testing?

Samsung L210 Digital Camera Review

Antec Veris Fusion Black HTPC Case Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Antec Veris Fusion Black HTPC Case

Getting rid of the old tower PC case is one of the most important steps when integrating an HTPC into your home entertainment center. The sleek, elegant looks of the Antec Veris Fusion Black Media Center Case provide the perfect touch to any home theater. Even my brother walked in, stared at my home theater and asked, "Where is this new computer case you have been talking about?" When we pointed it out to him, he just thought it was a sound system since the graphic equalizer was going to town while my music was playing...

Antec Veris Fusion Black HTPC Case Review

NZXT Guardian 921 Review
XSReviews has reviewed the NZXT Guardian 921 case

A good case can be a gamer's best friend, holding all the vital components whilst looking good and keeping the system cool. However a case doesn't contribute in any great way to the performance of the computer so people tend to be a bit tight and skimp on a good looking but not very functional case. NZXT has released the Guardian 921, a relatively cheap but swish looking case. Is it like the hundreds of other budget cases or does it have something special to offer? XSR's gonna' find out.

NZXT Guardian 921 Review

Asus 9800 GTX+ Dark Knight
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Asus 9800 GTX+ Dark Knight

What would the Dark Knight name be without a cool design to go with it? That is why Asus has painted the GPU cooler a cool black/silverish color along with a blue PCB. I feel that Asus really succeeds with the look of the Dark Knight, but can it perform just as good as the true Dark Knight? With the custom GPU cooler, Asus hopes that you will be able to overclock your heart out with this card, and thus achieve higher frame rates.

As many of us know, generally, if you lower temperatures, your max overclock will be increased. With higher overclocks more performance is possible. Today, we will see if this cooler is up to the task of doing a lot of overclocking, and ultimately performing better than ATI's competing card, the HD 4850.

Asus 9800 GTX+ Dark Knight

Patriot Warp v2 SATA SSD PE128GS25SSDR Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Patriot Warp v2 SATA SSD PE128GS25SSDR

Solid State Drives are rapidly changing the computing landscape, and many enthusiasts are using SSD technology in their primary systems to help boost performance. Benchmark Reviews has tested nearly all of the products available to the retail market in this sector, and several do well while other come up flat. It used to be that performance was the largest hurdle, but now we're seeing that stability is a major factor. In this article, we test bandwidth performance on the Patriot Warp v2 128GB SATA-II SSD PE128GS25SSDR and compare it against the competition.

Patriot Warp v2 SATA SSD PE128GS25SSDR Review

EK Water Blocks 4870 X2 Review
PureOverclock posted a review on the EK Water Blocks 4870 X2 GPU Water block

We've noted concerns about the heat being produced by the ATI 4870 X2 behemoth, so we had a chat with our friends over at EK Water Blocks to see what could be done about that. And as luck would have it, they mentioned a new 4870 X2 waterblock that sounded positively enthralling to us.

EK Water Blocks 4870 X2 Review

MSI P6NGM mATX Review
Viper Lair takes a look at the MSI P6NGM mATX

With HTPC becoming more and more a mainstream thought, a few chipsets have been designed with that exact end game in mind. Unfortunately, just because a chipset has a desired function or gizmo attached, it does not equate into the motherboard manufacturers implementing said technology, fortunately, there are some motherboard manufacturers that have taken note of the HTPC desires. Case in point, this Socket 775 P6NGM motherboard from MSI. While mATX and on-board graphics might not get you all in a tizzy, on-board HDMI might make you take a second look.

MSI P6NGM mATX Review

Thermaltake Spedo Advance Package Review
OCC has published a new review on the Thermaltake Spedo Advance Package

Fans, fans, and more fans. The Thermaltake Spedo Advanced Package comes with a ton of cooling. There are 2 120mm fans in the rear of the case for exhaust. There is a 230mm at the top of the case for exhaust and a 230mm intake fan on the side panel. There is a 140mm intake fan in front that was shown when the bezel of the case was off and also a bonus 120mm fan shown in the extras photos on the first page to place either at the bottom of the case or behind the mother board. I mounted mine as an intake behind the motherboard. There is also a multi-chamber cooling system that uses plastic dividers to channel the air better.

Thermaltake Spedo Advance Package Review

Asus P6T Deluxe OC Palm Edition Review
Neoseeker takes a look at the latest X58 mobo from Asus: the P6T Deluxe OC Palm Edition.

The Asus P6T Deluxe is a really nice motherboard - I became quite fond of the OC Palm device, and it consistently had the best stock clock speed results of the three X58 boards I've reviewed so far.

Asus P6T Deluxe OC Palm Edition Review

Razer Boomslang Collector's Edition 2007 Gaming Mouse
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Razer Boomslang Collector's Edition 2007 Gaming Mouse

To be at the top of your game you need hardware that works as hard as you do for every frag. Razer is well known in the gaming industry for providing serious gaming equipment. Take a ride with Ruffy as he straps in for some gaming experience "old school" style with the Razer Boomslang Collectors Edition gaming mouse to see if the bite is still in the snake within.

Razer Boomslang Collector's Edition 2007 Gaming Mouse

SilverStone Fortress FT01 Mid-Tower Case Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the SilverStone Fortress FT01 mid-tower case

As popular as the TJ07, TJ09 are, they are massive cases. Measuring in at over 600mm deep, they were clearly designed with EATX motherboards and full-length expansion cards in mind. Not everyone needs beautiful monstrosities like this. After all, that extra unused real-estate does add to the cost of the chassis. Two years after the release of the popular TJ07, SilverStone has released a smaller, more affordable all-aluminium case; the Fortress FT01. Some of the unique features found in the Temjin series as well as the Sugo line of cases can be found in the FT01.

SilverStone Fortress FT01 Mid-Tower Case Review

Thermaltake - RamORB Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Thermaltake - RamORB

Looking to overclock your ram to its full potential but those factory heatsinks just aren't cutting it? Join RTM as he looks at the RamORB by Thermaltake. Part of the ORB lineup, this aftermarket heatsink is sure to stick to the Thermaltake motto: cool all your life. But is the bang really worth the buck?

Thermaltake - RamORB Review

Exploring the impact of memory speed on Core i7 performance
The Tech Report takes a look at the memory performance of the Core i7

The Core i7's triple-channel DDR3 memory controller offers mind-boggling peak theoretical bandwidth, but does the CPU need fancy DIMMs to excel? Join us as we explore the performance impact of memory bus speed, latencies, and even the number of channels on a couple of Core i7 processors.

Exploring the impact of memory speed on Core i7 performance

Corsair HX Series 620HX 620 Watt Modular Power Supply Review
TechAddicts posted Corsair HX Series 620HX 620 Watt Modular Power Supply Review

This power supply would be ideal for anyone looking to build a multi core system with two video cards. It also is SLi Certified for up to two GeForce 7800 GTX GPU's, but I am sure that it can handle more than that. It also has an abundance of power cables, ten molex and eight SATA power connectors. The fan is also extremely quiet. At around $120, this power supply is priced adequately for a high quality 620 Watt PSU. Overall, this is an award winning power supply and should be purchased by anyone looking for efficiency, amazing output performance, modular cables and a trusted brand name.

Corsair HX Series 620HX 620 Watt Modular Power Supply Review

Antec Veris Fusion Remote Max Premium Home Theater PC Case Review
Tweaknews.nen posted a review on the Antec Veris Fusion Remote Max Premium Home Theater PC Case

The Antec Fusion Remote Max is a great HTPC case. It keeps the installed system cool, is all but silent and has an outstanding software package. The fit and finish is very good, and the contrasts on the front panel treatment give the Max a look that is both distinctive and pleasing.

Antec Veris Fusion Remote Max Premium Home Theater PC Case Review

ECS A780GM-A Ultra AMD 780G+SB750 Board Review
OCWorkbench posted a review on the ECS A780GM-A Ultra AMD 780G+SB750 Board

The FIRST BOARD with 780G paired with SB750 south bridge

The latest ECS Black Series A780GM-A Ultra is based on the AMD 780G chipset with onboard ATI graphics from AMD with 160W(OC) PhenomT processor (Socket AM2+) support. The A780GM-A Ultra has an integrated ATIT Radeon HD3200 graphics IGP, which includes AMD Hybrid CrossfireX technology and DirectX 10 capabilities.In addition the motherboard features convenient Multimedia HDMI capabilities, while supporting 6x Sata ports, with RAID 0, 0+1, & 5 configurations using SB750, There are also PCI-E x1, 3 PCI as well as a RealTek ALC888 7.1CH High Definition audio, Gigabit Lan and proprietary ECS BIOS tweaking through the M.I.B Overclocking utility or using the AMD Overdrive utility.

ECS A780GM-A Ultra AMD 780G+SB750 Board Review

G.Skill Pi Black PC2-6400 4GB Kit Review
DriverHeaven posted a review on the G.Skill Pi Black PC2-6400 4GB Kit

G.Skill are a renowned memory manufacturer and they have released many high performance products during the past months. That said, they haven't forgotten about the mainstream market and they just released several new DDR2 kits for the mainstream market as well. Today we will have a look at a Pi Black series PC2-6400 4GB kit, which can operate at 800MHz while needing only 1.8-1.9V.

G.Skill Pi Black PC2-6400 4GB Kit Review

Vizo mini Ninja II Notebook Cooler Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Vizo mini Ninja II Notebook Cooler

The Vizo mini Ninja II notebook cooler is the evolution of the first mini Ninja. While keeping the same design as the previous model, it also features the same great construction quality and cooling performance, but also adds an USB hub to the mix.

Vizo mini Ninja II Notebook Cooler Review

Stock to Clocked Core i7 920 at 3.8GHz
TweakTown overclocked the Core i7 920 at 3.8GHz

When a new processor makes its way into my testbed, I like to take the time to see what kind of performance increase the overclock we use day in and day out gives us when compared to its stock speed.

Being the optimist I am, I thought I would go straight to 4.2GHz (hey, it’s worth a try) and while it got into Windows without too much drama, firing up prime found us quickly greeted with a BSOD. Dropping to 4GHz increased stability, but since the system must be 100% stable, a further drop to 3.8GHz was the perfect point.

Stock to Clocked Core i7 920 at 3.8GHz