ASUS EN8800GT TOP 512MB Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the ASUS EN8800GT TOP 512MB video card

Every now and again a product comes along that seems to defy reason. Either it offers performance at levels far greater than similar products in its class or it is offered at a price lower than you would expect. Never have I seen a time where both of these circumstances happened at the same time to the same product. Yet here I am describing to you a video card that seemingly breaks all the rules; immune to the economic forces that keep the world moving forward. So what do you do when you have a video card as powerful as the big boys but costs only half as much? You overclock the heck out of it and sell it to the masses, that's what! Introducing the EN8800GT TOP from Asus. An uncompromising, take no prisoners, deal of the year video card that changes the rules. No longer will you have to choose between cost or performance. Gone are the days of chewing up watts upon watts of power and dumping all that heat into your case. Are you excited yet? Me too. Let's get to it.

ASUS EN8800GT TOP 512MB Review

nMedia HTPC 600BAR Case Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review on the nMedia HTPC 600BAR Home Theater case.

As PCs gradually make their way into more and more people's living rooms, companies have needed to adapt their case designs to blend in better with their new, more visible environments. Companies like nMedia have come to the forefront with new enclosure designs which better suit a home theatre environment with compact and quiet running cases.

nMedia HTPC 600BAR Case Review



CoolerMaster 690 Chassis Review
Driver Heaven posted a review on the CoolerMaster 690 Chassis

A couple of months ago we looked at Cooler Masters Cosmos 1000 case, a high end model in every way. From the size to the design, to the performance, the Cosmos excelled. The only downside to this product was the high premium, so it immediately rules out a large portion of the enthusiast market. All is not lost however, as Cooler Masters CM 690 (RC-690) is priced at a more affordable $80. The 690 manages to pack in some excellent features with a well thought out design.

CoolerMaster 690 Chassis Review

Noctua NH-U12P Review
XSReviews has reviewed the Noctua NH-U12P CPU cooler

There are so many heatsinks out there that choosing your preferred CPU anti-perspirant is a mine-field. While it be component conflict, case issues or price, there are factors that immediately make some offerings impossible to use.

Today I have the newest heatsink to fly from the R&D department doors at Noctua; the NH-U12P which is an amalgamation of several proven Noctua products onto a new heatsink design. Hopefully it'll all come together; read on to find out...

Noctua NH-U12P Review

Diamond XtremeTV HDTV 110 HYBRID TV TUNER USB 2.0 Review
OCC has published a new review of the Diamond XtremeTV HDTV 110 HYBRID TV TUNER USB 2.0

Installing the XtremeTV HDTV 110 USB 2.0 TV Tuner couldn't be simpler. Find an open USB 2.0 port and plug in the tuner, or USB extension cable if needed. To watch over-the-air HDTV, connect the HDTV antenna to the tuner. To watch analog over cable, use the coax adapter to connect the cable. To connect any external devices (video camera, VCR, game system) that uses RCA output, the video capture dongle is to be used.

Diamond XtremeTV HDTV 110 HYBRID TV TUNER USB 2.0 Review

Lian-Li PC-7 SE-B III Aluminum ATX Case Review
Madshrimps posted Lian-Li PC-7 SE-B III Aluminum ATX Case Review

PC-Cooling.de send us an affordable mid-tower case from Lian-Li, this light weight aluminum case comes with three silent 120mm fans pre-installed and lots of tool less features. Let's find out if a high end system can be kept cool inside.

Lian-Li PC-7 SE-B III Aluminum ATX Case Review

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB (G92) Review
Digit-Life posted a review on theNVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB (G92)

The new modification of the GeForce 8800 GTS is based on the G92 GPU also used in the GeForce 8800 GT. The new solution has the recommended price of $349-399 and supports only 256-bit memory bus. But it has more unified processors unlocked. Now let's examine the new Lower High-End card from NVIDIA...

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB (G92) Review

Wooden USB Memory Strap 2gb USB Drive Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on the Wooden USB Memory Strap 2gb USB Drive

Got Wood? USB drives come in all shapes and sizes and most have that cold technological look to them, while that's nice for what the product is, sometimes it's nice to add a bit of a more natural touch to things techie... When people think of technological related items they think cold, metal, shiny, flashy, noisy etc, but sometimes it's nice to get back to our roots...Today for review I've got a USB drive that doesn't look like a USB drive, it pretty much looks like a block of wood... Mahogany to be exact, and it looks nothing like one would expect a USB drive to look, it might even be considered a disguise for your USB drive to make people not want to steal it, a built-in anti-theft feature.

Wooden USB Memory Strap 2gb USB Drive Review

Thermaltake SwordM Case Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the Thermaltake SwordM Case

Thermaltake SwordM Case is constructed from thick aluminum and this gives the case rigidly but it also adds weight. It's interesting to note that while the all-aluminum structures are produced through an automated process they are all fine-tuned by hand. For that reason the SwordM case is a Limited Edition product and very expensive. At the top are stylish and strong handles for maneuvering the case. The top of the case also effortlessly swings up thanks to two hydraulic rods. There is also a hydraulic rod on the left side door. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.

Thermaltake SwordM Case Review

DVD+/-RW Drive Round-up: Plextor, Asus, Lite-On
HotHardare.com evaluate the features and performance of three DVD+/-RW drives, the Asus DRW-2014L1T, the Lite-On LH-20A1H, and finally the Plextor PX-810SA.

Each drive has a somewhat different feature set and rated speeds, but they're all equipped with a SATA interface. Head on over to the site and check them out...

DVD+/-RW Drive Round-up: Plextor, Asus, Lite-On

Auras SLC-747 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted Auras SLC-747 Heatsink Review

The Auras SLC-747 heatsink Frostytech is testing in this review for you is designed for socket 775 Intel Core 2 Duo and AMD socket 939/940/AM2/AM2+ processors. As with most heatsinks vying to relace the stock retail thermal solution, the SLC-747 features 95mm PWM fan that scales in speed from a quiet 700RPM all the way to 2400RPM when the heat hits the fan. Versatility is the key to any good heatsink, particularly if you want it to remain quiet and well performing under load.

Auras SLC-747 Heatsink Review

OCZ Technology Freeze Thermal Paste Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the OCZ Technology Freeze Thermal Paste

Last month I did a thermal compound review where I pitted the venerable Arctic Silver 5 against the latest stuff from Tuniq, the TX-2. Well here we are, almost exactly one month later, and we have a new contender in the arena, the OCZ Freeze.

OCZ Technology Freeze Thermal Paste Review

ULTRA Stackables Review
OCC has published a new review of the ULTRA Stackables

The power supply runs extremely quiet, as does the whole setup. The blue LEDs are a bit on the bright side, and frosting the clear plastic lens would diffuse some of the intensity of the LEDs. I will probably end up just sanding them to take the "edge" off. There was an issue with the first power supply that was recieved where the data connections, primarily the USB, were leaking current. Ultra assured me that this was not normal and a sealed replacement unit was sent and tested out positive.

ULTRA Stackables Review

MSI K9A2 CF motherboard Review
bit-tech published a review of MSI's K9A2 CF motherboard

The MSI K9A2 CF provides excellent value as the cheapest multi-GPU, PCI-Express 2.0 board you'll find on the market today. The fact it's not based on the premium chipset in its range means it isn't faster than a 790FX motherboard, but it still keeps up with the crowd and overclocks like a monster if you have the CPU to match.

For 60, it's an / /exceptionally capable and very stable motherboard that also has a solid BIOS at this early stage in the 790Xs life. Considering the fact that Phenoms are dropping in price hand over fist and the Radeon HD 3850s and Radeon HD 3870s are good buys already, this board is a perfect addition to an inexpensive upgrade to quad-core and DirectX 10.

MSI K9A2 CF motherboard Review

Visiontek HD2600 XT 256MB Review
Bjorn3D look at the Visiontek HD2600 XT 256MB.

Don't have a lot of money but need something to get you by for a while? Maybe you need something better than that onboard video but don't need something like an enthusiast might need. Might I offer the Visiontek ATI Radeon HD2600 XT 256mb. Inexpensive, dependable and has low power consumption.

Visiontek HD2600 XT 256MB Review