DisplayPort and RV635 XT Sneak Peek
HotHardware.com posted a preview on a DisplayPort-equipped RV635 XT board

We've got a bit of show-and-tell for you all at HotHardware this morning. You might recall recent announcements of a new digital display interface, dubbed DisplayPort by VESA, the Video Electronics Standards Association. This new interface will supplant DVI and VGA connections eventually as its micropacket architecture offers significantly more bandwidth with multi-monitor support over a single cable.

We've got an as yet unreleased DisplayPort-equipped RV635 XT board here and have been testing it out on an also unreleased LCD panel that we'll be showing soon. On the board you'll note that the circuitry surrounding each DisplayPort connection is minimal and devoid of those all-too familiar Silicon Image TMDS chips. Head on over to the site and check it out...

DisplayPort and RV635 XT Sneak Peek

Lexar 8 GB Jump Drive Secure II Plus Review
OCC has published a new review of the Lexar 8 GB Jump Drive Secure II Plus

Over all I was very impressed with this little thumb drive. It exceeded my expectations for such a tiny package. Lexar is a well known company in the flash card industry, and they proved themselves today; for me anyways. My wife should be plenty happy with me next time I decide to format, being that this jump drive is 8 GB, it can hold a lot for a tiny package. I don't really need to back up much more than 8 GB, so the use of an external hard drive is some what cumbersome.

Lexar 8 GB Jump Drive Secure II Plus Review



Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard.

This is Razer's latest gaming keyboard and features full, adjustable backlighting. The Lycosa complements the Razer Lachesis well. I like the looks of the Razer Lycosa very much. The rubber topped keys an d mate finish on the wrist rest offset the glossy keyboard well. The back lighting is done in a blue color that looks good and is uniformly bright over all of the keys.

Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard Review

OCZ Reaper PC2-9200 2GB Kit Review
PC Modding Malaysia posted a review on the OCZ Reaper PC2-9200 2GB Kit

As on the overclocking and stability department, the Reaper HPC kit is among one of the top rated DDR2 kits we have tested. Although we didn't manage to achieve massive overclocks as seen on other reviewers, we were pretty satisfied to score a decent 426MHz at CL3-3-3 and 625MHz at CL5-5-5. The modules also showed excellent compatibility on our test platform as we managed to score over 8000 MB/s in Sandra 2007 Memory Benchmark. Considering that the kit only costs US$195, I would say that it's a bargain especially when the module has EPP and EVP at 2.35V...

OCZ Reaper PC2-9200 2GB Kit Review

Samsung CLP-300 Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Samsung CLP-300

Overall, the printer has left me with mixed emotions. It's certainly handy to have your own color printer as a student or any home office/business user. Color print jobs are one way to make yourself stand out from the crowd, whether it be for a lab report or a financial report for potential customers. The only downside of the CLP-300 was the print quality. While it's not bad for it's price range, I was still disappointed when comparing it to other printers in Samsung's lineup.

Samsung CLP-300 Review

Powercolor HD 3850 Xtreme 512 MB Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Powercolor HD 3850 Xtreme 512 MB video card

PowerColor's new HD3850 Xtreme is full of customization compared to the reference design. Instead of two DVI ports it has one DVI and one HDMI port which supports HD video playback with HDCP and digital audio straight off the GPU. In addition to that a custom cooler by Zerotherm ensures that the card stays cool no matter what you throw at it. Another bonus is that the memory size has been doubled to 512 MB of 1.0 ns GDDR3 memory.

Powercolor HD 3850 Xtreme 512 MB Review

Intel Core 2 QX9770 and QX9650 Review
Driver Heaven posted Intel Core 2 QX9770 and QX9650 Review

In this article we are going to take a look at the new QX9650 and QX9770 when compared to the existing QX6850 and ageing QX6700. Rather than benchmark the processors on the same configuration which has been done to death across the web we are going to approach this from a slightly different slant. Each of the processors will be tested with memory at a 1:1 ratio. So for the 9770 than means 1600MHZ, the 9650/6850 1333MHz and the 6700 with memory at 1066MHz. As well as providing a unique perspective on the performance of each CPU we also feel this method of testing closely matches memory configurations consumers will pair with each processor. At the end of the review we will analyse how various memory speeds impact the performance of each CPU, so if you want to know how the QX6700 with DDR2 compares to the new QX9650 with DDR2 we will provide the answers.

Intel Core 2 QX9770 and QX9650 Review

Plextor PX-PH160US Mobile USB and eSATA HDD Review
Metku takes a closer look at Plextor's latest Mobile HDD with USB and eSATA connectors.

Most external hard drives use 3,5" disks, and the reason is easy to see: they offer the largest capacity for the lowest price. However there are also models with 2,5" disks on the market and these have known pros compared to their larger brothers. First of all, they obviously are smaller, making it easier to keep the disk with you, especially when using a laptop. Secondly, the 2,5" disks require less power, so they produce less heat and don't need an external power supply.

Plextor PX-PH160US Mobile USB and eSATA HDD Review

Noctua NH-U12P Low Noise Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted Noctua NH-U12P Low Noise Heatsink Review

The Noctua NH-U12P is a slightly refined take on the companies previously successful NH-U12 heatsink. This time around, Noctua bundle in the NF-P12 fan, and it's not your average 120mm vaneaxial fan either. It's flesh tone coloured plastic draws attention away from its three key innovations; SSO bearings, vortex-control notches, and textured leading impeller surfaces. Noctua's NH-U12P heatsink in one of the few models to breakthrough the low noise handicap and actually perform like a high performance heatsink.

Noctua NH-U12P Low Noise Heatsink Review

Super Talent Project X DDR3-1800 2x1GB RAM Review
APH Networks has published a new review on the Super Talent Project X DDR3-1800 2x1GB RAM

When Super Talent announced their Project X series of DDR3 RAM a few months back, it sounded pretty astonishing -- but at this presentation I expected it to arrive at an astonishing price relative to other sets of DDR3 RAM in the market right now. Surprisingly, Super Talent's Project X paired with Micron's excellent D9GTR ICs with sharp aluminum heatsinks is also a sharp combination with a relatively aggressive price -- at least for memory in this market segment. I've seen other DDR2-1600 RAM costing more than the Project X DDR3-1800 -- something that we don't see every day. Super Talent has been highly regarded amongst enthusiast in the past, and combined with overclocking preferred Micron D9GTR ICs, as well as a relatively lower price compared to other DDR3 RAM, I'm sure that it will live up to its reputation. But will this be a winning combination if you are in the market for performance DDR3 RAM? We'll find out today.

Super Talent Project X DDR3-1800 2x1GB RAM Review

Scythe Ultrakaze 120mm Fans Review
DragonSteelMods.com reviewed the Scythe Ultrakaze 120mm Fans

Previously on DragonSteelMods,..Kris reviewed the Scythe 120mm Slip Stream Fans. Today, I will be looking at the bigger brother of the Slip Streams, the Ultrakaze fans. With three rpm versions, there is bound to be one Ultra Kaze fan to fit your cooling needs.

The Slip Streams scored a perfect 5/5 on Kris' review; let's see if the Ultra Kaze 120mm fans can match that rating. Let's get started,..

Scythe Ultrakaze 120mm Fans Review

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets takes a look at the PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V Power Supply

Silencer 610 EPS12V is a 610 W power supply from PC Power & Cooling using the traditional PC power supply design with a single 80-mm fan on its rear side. Besides its Spartan looks this unit features active PFC, two video card power connectors for SLI and CrossFire, EPS12V connector and is labeled at 40º C, so the manufacturer guarantees that you will truly get 610 W of power. In fact, this unit came with a testing report generated by a Chroma 8000 machine (probably the most high-end power supply load tester available today), showing that not only this unit can deliver its 610 W but it can peak up to 680 W. As usual, we completely disassembled this power supply to take an in-depth look on its design and components.

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V Power Supply Review

Ultra X3 600 watt Modular Review
OCC has published a new review of the Ultra X3 600 watt Modular PSU

I was impressed when I unwrapped the Ultra X3 600watt Modular power supply, because of the way it looks. This unit features a black chrome finish that is extremely reflective. The only downside to this, is that fingerprints will show very easily on the finish. On one side of the power supply you'll find a vent that should help hot air escape from the unit. The specifications sticker is on the other side of the power supply. All of the modular connections are on the front of the power supply and you'll find a 24-pin connector, six 4-pin Molex connectors, one 4-pin motherboard connector, two 6-pin PCI-e connectors, two SATA connectors and one 8-pin connector. The back side of the power supply is almost completely mesh - which is a good thing because it will allow plenty of air through it.

Ultra X3 600 watt Modular Review

Buffalo Firestix PC2-8000 2GB Memory Kit Review
HardwareLogic posted Buffalo Firestix PC2-8000 2GB Memory Kit Review

DDR3 has emerged on the scene, creating a fire sale in DDR2 chips. One of those kits belongs to Buffalo, a company oft overshadowed in the enthusiast RAM market, and today HardwareLogic looks at the Buffalo Firestix DDR2-1000. Will this kit make us rethink whose memory we will buy on the next purchase?

Buffalo Firestix PC2-8000 2GB Memory Kit Review

Winchip PC3-10666 DDR3 1333MHz 64A0TRHN8G17E Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Winchip PC3-10666 DDR3 1333MHz 64A0TRHN8G17E memory

Winchip Technologies isn't a household name with computer enthusiasts, but we hope to see that soon change. Benchmark Reviews continues our DDR3 Review Series, and today we focus on the system builder and enthusiast user. Many of the kits we have tested so far have helped achieve extremely uncommon overclock speeds right out of the box, and even though some of the kits aren't trying to set new speed records they still manage to impress us with their combination of performance and value. In this review we offer a product that is both affordable and performance orientated as the Winchip PC3-10666 DDR3 1333MHz 64A0TRHN8G17E RAM kit is tested.

Winchip PC3-10666 DDR3 1333MHz 64A0TRHN8G17E Review

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP Motherboard Review
Virtual-Hideout posted ASUS P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP Motherboard Review

Who here wouldn't want the latest and greatest motherboard from Asus? Yup, I would too. In the crosshairs of this review will be the P5E3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n with the new X38 chipset. The Intel X38 Express Chipset supports new dual-channel DDR3 memory technology, next generation dualX16 PCI Express 2.0 and Intel Extreme Tuning to unleash exceptional performance in today's gaming applications. The redesigned Intel X38 Express Chipset Memory Controller Hub (MCH) architecture significantly increases overall system performance through the optimization of available bandwidth with the new 1333 MHz system bus and reduction of memory access latency with Intel Fast Memory Access. These technology breakthroughs result in optimized system architecture with built-in intelligence, greatly improving system memory performance. That is just on the chipset alone; what about the other features?

ASUS P5E3 Deluxe WiFi-AP Motherboard Review

AMD Phenom 9900 and the Spider Platform
HEXUS.net posted a review on the AMD Phenom 9900 and the Spider Platform

The AMD Phenom 9900 Spider platform looks fantastic on paper. But does reality reinforce or negate that opinion?

AMD Phenom 9900 and the Spider Platform