Empire Earth 3 (PC) Review
Gaming Heaven posted a review on Empire Earth 3 (PC)

Video game franchises are volatile entities. With each successive release of a popular franchise, publishers walk a fine line between pleasing existing fans and attracting new ones. Driving fresh sales with changes to gameplay can backfire terribly, as the fans that made a series a success in the first place may walk away in disgust. Yet publishers are reluctant to ditch previously successful branding, so a profitable series is likely to soldier on until its final iteration resembles its first release in name only. Some games have such valuable pedigrees that even the worst gameplay isn't enough to hamper the critical reception; take the extended technology demo known as Doom 3, for instance.

Other games, however, such as Sierra's recently released real-time strategy game Empire Earth 3, can't survive on branding alone. 2007 has seen a number of superb releases in the real-time strategy genre, and the Empire Earth name alone isn't enough to carry the third game in the series if the gameplay isn't up to par. Given the generally excellent reception of the series' previous release, continued success for the series is no easy task - and by no means guaranteed.

Empire Earth 3 (PC) Review

Gigabyte 3D Mercury Water-Cooled Case Review
Madshrimps posted Gigabyte 3D Mercury Water-Cooled Case Review

Going deaf from all those noisy fans cooling your high end hardware? Not skilled enough to switch to water-cooling without turning your room into an Olympic swimming pool? Gigabyte has the solution: a case with build-in water-cooling. Just snap the water blocks in place and your ready to go cool & quiet.

Gigabyte 3D Mercury Water-Cooled Case Review



Apevia X-Jupiter G-Type Black Computer Case Review
Tweaknews.net posted Apevia X-Jupiter G-Type Black Computer Case Review

This case is a good choice for those who want an attractive, full tower solution with good cooling along with a few useful extras. The aluminum construction keeps the case light so it can be easily transported, and the four included 120mm fans provide plenty of airflow.

Apevia X-Jupiter G-Type Black Computer Case Review

Nexus Caterpillar Case Review
PC Apex has posted a review on the Nexus Caterpillar Case

We have a new review up on the Nexus Caterpillar case; a new offering from Nexus that promises to offer a silent home for your components.

Opening the case I was greeted by an interesting and, to me, unique layout . Two things that got my eyes to widen a bit were the noise absorption material around the interior and the placement of the hard drive cage. Installed inside the case are two Nexus Real Silent 120mm fans, one placed at the lower front of the case as an intake and the other as an exhaust at the lower middle rear of the case. Having used Nexus fans before, I can tell you that they are quiet and adding to the silence both fans are mounted with rubber pins/rivets. I tryed to remove the front panel to get a good look at how the sliding door worked, but it was secured really tight and I couldn't get to the left side holding clips and didn't want to break anything, I can tell you that its done with spring tension. The interior is almost completely covered in the sound wave foam including the removable side, the only place its missing is where the hard drive cage is located, where the power supply mounts and the front panel area.

Nexus Caterpillar Case Review

Scythe Ninja Mini CPU Cooler Review
Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Scythe Ninja Mini CPU Cooler.

Scythe have released a CPU cooler targeted at the HTPC market. Today we take a look at the Scythe Ninja mini...

Scythe Ninja Mini CPU Cooler Review

Ultra Aluminum Hard Drive Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Ultra Aluminum Hard Drive Cooler

The aluminum hard drive cooler from Ultra is not just eye candy and, as stated on the box, it is highly efficient. The cooler preformed better than I thought it would and in doing it should extend the life of the drive thanks to the lower temperatures. The performance comes at a price though, the MSRP for the cooler is $43, now granted, for that amount of money you're getting a nice part that looks as good as it performs. With a little shopping you should be able to find it for less as PriceGrabber has them starting at $19.99 thanks to a $5 rebate...

Ultra Aluminum Hard Drive Cooler Review

Gigabyte GA-G33M-S2H mATX Motherboard Review
PC Perspective posted a review on the Gigabyte GA-G33M-S2H mATX Motherboard

We were impressed by the on-board features available with this board as well as its overclocking prowess. Future proofing products is typically very difficult for manufacturers, but the GA-G33M-S2H's support for the next-gen 45 nm processors and 1333 FSB makes this motherboard very relevant for those users trying to stay ahead of the 'upgrade curve'.

Gigabyte GA-G33M-S2H mATX Motherboard Review

XFX 8800GT Alpha Dog XXX 512MB Review
XSReviews has reviewed the XFX 8800GT Alpha Dog XXX 512MB

"It wouldn't be stretching the truth to say that XFX are one of the most popular enthusiast GPU manufacturers in the world today and to keep this status, they have to continually release exciting new products. The hot product in the green camp at the moment is the 8800GT, so guess which card we have from XFX?

XFX 8800GT Alpha Dog XXX 512MB Review

ezGear ezVision Video Glasses Review
I4U NEWS reviews the ezGear ezVision HMD.

Today we are looking at the ezVision Video Glasses from ezGear. These glasses simulate a 50-inch image from 8.5 feet away.I found that for playing on the Wii where you are standing most of the time the cord from the glasses to the battery was too short. It could have used a few more feet of length. However, when sitting the cable is plenty long.

ezGear ezVision Video Glasses Review

CoolIT Systems USB Beverage Chiller Review
OCC has published a new review of the CoolIT Systems USB Beverage Chiller

For testing, the room temp will be 75 degrees F, the drinks will start off at 40 degrees F, five degrees cooler than the Beverage Chiller says it can hold a temperature. I will be testing the temperature at one and two hour intervals. One drink will be sitting on my desk, the other will be chilled by the CoolIT Systems USB Beverage Chiller. The beverage of choice will be tonic water because I could not bring myself to waste a perfectly good beer.

CoolIT Systems USB Beverage Chiller Review

Foxconn Mars Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted Foxconn Mars Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review

Foxconn's MARS motherboard was a breeze to work with, I particularly liked the physical power, reset and clear CMOS buttons. Enthusiasts will find a very tweakable BIOS, and the Gladiator BIOS tools are a real time saver. Be warned though, if you're new to the overclocking game don't go too crazy with the voltage options, you can permanently damage your hardware!

Foxconn Mars Intel P35 Express Motherboard Review

Asus C90S Whitebook Review
HotHardware.com takes a look at the Asus C90S Whitebook

When it comes to mobile computing, a major detractor for many enthusiasts is their limited ability to upgrade components. Typically, the hard drive and memory are readily accessible in most notebooks, but when it comes to graphics and other components, often times you are locked into the manufacturer's factory configuration or have to jump through hoops just to gain access to certain parts, let alone upgrade them. This can be a major strike against mobile computing, as many users prefer the upgrade potential of a desktop PC, knowing that their investment can be easily updated in the future if the need arises. Some user upgradeable options have begun to appear in the mobile space, however, like the product we'll be showcasing today at HotHardware, the ASUS C90S Whitebook. Head on over to the site and check it out...

Asus C90S Whitebook Review

Hitachi Desktar 7K1000 - HDS721010KLA330 Review
C.O.D. posted Hitachi Desktar 7K1000 - HDS721010KLA330 Review

I have been around for a while, and when Western Digital decided to send me their 500 GB hard drive; I drooled. Then Seagate came out with their 750 GB drive; I got goose bumps. Now, Hitachi decided to realign my particles with their 1TB SATA II hard disk drive (HDS721010KLA330); man this thing smells good. Yeah, if you didn't catch that, I said 1TB... that's 1000GB!

Hitachi Desktar 7K1000 - HDS721010KLA330 Review

Samsung CLX-2160N Color Laser Multifunction Printer Review
BonafideReviews posted a review on the Samsung CLX-2160N Color Laser Multifunction Printer

Tis' the season for new electronics and while a laser printer might not exactly be as exciting as a new 50" HDTV, it can still make for an excellent gift... even if that gift is to yourself. Today we are taking a look at Samsung's CLX-2160N, the self-proclaimed world's smallest color laser MFP (multi-function printer).

Samsung CLX-2160N Color Laser Multifunction Printer Review

ASUS M3A32-MVP DeLuxe/WiFi-AP Motherboard Review
Hardware Secrets takes a look at this high-end socket AM2+ motherboard based on the new AMD 790FX chipset, featuring four x16 PCI Express slots supporting CrossFireX, an 802.11g access point, passive heatsinks for the memory modules and much more.

ASUS M3A32-MVP DeLuxe/WiFi-AP is today the most high-end motherboard for the AMD platform money can buy. Based on the new AMD 790FX chipset this board is targeted to the AMD gaming platform "Spider", featuring four PCI Express x16 slots allowing up to four video cards working in parallel thru the new CrossFireX interconnection mode. As other motherboards from ASUS, this product has passive heatsinks, but what is unique about it is that it comes with a passive heatsink for the memory modules that can be attached to the motherboard passive cooling solution. This board also features an 802.11g (54 Mbps) WiFi access point, allowing you to share your Internet connection wirelessly without a wireless broadband router, eSATA port, coaxial and optical SPDIF outputs and much more, so read on.

ASUS M3A32-MVP DeLuxe/WiFi-AP Motherboard Review

USB 2.0 5.1 Audio Adapter with Microphone Jack Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the USB 2.0 5.1 Audio Adapter with Microphone Jack

Many newer PC motherboards come with an integrated audio solution. Some of these integrated audio choices work well and some leave a lot to be desired. However, there are still a few motherboards without integrated audio and some legacy boards may lack this feature as well. If this is the case, the folks at USBFever have a handy solution =96 the USB 2.0 5.1 Audio Adapter with Microphone Jack. This small USB device offers many features found in a PCI sized audio card. Included are stereo 5.1 sound effects, virtual speaker shifting, surround sound and more. Plus this USB dongle has a jack for both speaker/headphones and a microphone.

USB 2.0 5.1 Audio Adapter with Microphone Jack Review

XFX nForce 680i Review
OCC has published a new review of the XFX nForce 680i

For card expansion the XFX 680i does not leave you hanging. It offers two PCI slots, two PCI-e 1x slots for future cards coming out, like wi-fi and more, two x16 PCI-e slots, and one x8 PCI-e slot. Yes, you heard me right, two full 16x slots for SLi cards and more. No more cutting the second x16 slot's bandwidth in half when you run multiple graphics cards. With this set up you can have two graphics cards running in SLi mode in the black slots and also have a Physx card running in the blue slot for optimum game performance. You can also have three graphics cards in each of the slots for multiple monitor setups for games or business applications with, of course, the blue one only running in x8 speeds.

XFX nForce 680i Review

Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 Notebook Review
OzHardware posted a review on the Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 Notebook

It's apparently designed to meet the needs of the avid multimedia enthusiast, but I believe the latest notebook available from Fujitsu, the LifeBook N6460, is designed to render the desktop PC obsolete once and for all.

Fujitsu LifeBook N6460 Notebook Review

Ultra Power Partner 325 Watt 5 1/4" Power Supply Review
OCIA.net takes a look at the Ultra Power Partner 325 Watt 5 1/4" Power Supply in their latest review.

The Ultra Power Partner is a 325 watt auxiliary power supply that fits into an optical drive bay. It works in addition to your current PSU, for example, if you have a 500 watt power supply, install the Power Partner, and now you have 825 watts, plenty enough extra juice to power that pair of 8800GTs. Is the Power Partner the answer to your power problems? Read on.

Ultra Power Partner 325 Watt 5 1/4" Power Supply Review

HANNS.G HG281DPB 28-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review
Benchmark Reviews published a new article on the HANNS.G HG281DPB 28-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

Ask any gamer how big of monitor is the perfect monitor and you might just get a response of "the bigger the better". Today Benchmark Reviews takes a look at a LCD monitor aimed squarely at the "bigger is better" gaming crowd. The Hanns-G 28" LCD HG281DPB monitor seems to fit perfect with the typical gamer looking for the largest LCD screen they can get without breaking the bank. Featuring an Active Matrix TFT, 3ms response time, 1920x1200 resolution, and at a cost of under $600. On paper the specifications look great, but how would it actually perform in reality? I had to give it a shot.

HANNS.G HG281DPB 28-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Review
HardwareLogic posted Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Review

Goodbye Intel P35, we already knew ye, and hello X38! Boasting full support for the new 45nm Penryn processors, today HardwareLogic gets acquainted with Intel's newest chipset via Gigabyte's GA-X38-DQ6 motherboard.

Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 Motherboard Review

Vantec NexStar MX Dual HDD Enclosure Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the Vantec NexStar MX Dual HDD Enclosure

It just so happens as I was surfing for some good external storage options, Vantec came knocking with a new external storage enclosure. Vantec's NexStar storage solutions aren't new to the market. They have eight different NexStar revisions which includes one of their latest, the Vantec NexStar MX. The earlier models all had similar features such as USB 2.0 with backward compatibility, all aluminum housing, different sizes, and single drive connect ability. What they didn't have was a dual drive storage solution for the power users. Well, Vantec has answered the call! Allow me to give you a tour of the new Vantec NexStar MX Dual Storage Enclosure.

Vantec NexStar MX Dual HDD Enclosure Review

NZXT Rogue SFF Gaming Case Review
ClubOC takes a look at the NZXT Rogue SFF Gaming Case

NZXT has only been around for a few years. They are a case manufacturer that has gamers in mind when they design and build their cases. They built the small form factor Rogue case with the LAN gamer in mind. The Rogue case is quite a bit bigger than most SFF computers, but the all aluminum construction along with an included carrying strap should make the case portable enough for LAN parties. Let's take a look at the case and see what it's all about.

NZXT Rogue SFF Gaming Case Review

Belkin USB Laptop Cooling Pad Review
Everything USB posted Belkin USB Laptop Cooling Pad Review

I'll admit to a little skepticism when I first heard of the Belkin Laptop Cooling Pad; Belkin may be a reputable company, but selling a piece of rubber-coated plastic with a USB-powered fan inside of it seemed like the sort of gimmicky item you'd find at the Internet's equivalent of a street fair. Then I remembered how hot the bottom of a laptop can get, and how uncomfortable that heat can be when using the laptop on the lap in a poorly cooled building on a hot summer's day, and the concept started to make a little more sense. How much sense? Well, let's say you'll be a little surprised at how useful this device can be. Let's see what this surprisingly practical item has in store for us.

Belkin USB Laptop Cooling Pad Review

Apevia X-QPack 2 Review
Bit-Tech published a review of the Apevia X-QPack 2

There are few reasons to recommend the X-QPack 2. At around 75, it's on the expensive side given what you're actually getting, but if thats your main concern then there are some truly excellent, inexpensive cases out there if you care to look take the Cooler Master CM 690, for example. In comparison, it is almost infinitely better than what we have here from Apevia, and it's also 25 cheaper too. Obviously, it's not an mATX case, but it shows what you can get for less money.

Apevia X-QPack 2 Review