AzzA Solano 1000 Full Tower Case Review
TweakTown posted a review on the AzzA Solano 1000 Full Tower Case

AzzA is taking a shot at replicating a great concept, but adding their own special touches and trying to improve the concept as they go. The configuration of the Solano 1000 is almost spot on with the Antec 900, but AzzA addresses many of the faults of its predecessor. Vibrations, noise levels, and better air flow are all taken into consideration.

Today we are looking at the AzzA Solano 1000. While it shares similarities to both the Antec 900 and its smaller brother, the Fantom, AzzA takes it further and stretches the concept into a full tower chassis. The chassis is black, they kept the LED’s, and there is a ton of circulation.

AzzA Solano 1000 Full Tower Case Review

Corsair Dominator 6GB PC3-12800 RAM Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Corsair Dominator 6GB PC3-12800 RAM.

With the introduction of the Core i7 processors came the idea of triple channel RAM. This development has enabled companies like Corsair to start producing RAM that is aimed more at performance than ever before. The Dominator CM3X2G1600C8D 6 GB kit is one of such RAM kits aimed at gamers and intensive computer users all around the world. Is this kit worthy of the Dominator name? Read on and find out...

Corsair Dominator 6GB PC3-12800 RAM Review



Seasonic X Series 650W Modular Power Supply Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Seasonic X Series 650W Modular Power Supply

The Seasonic X series is the Taiwanese OEM power supply establishments first commercial retail series to achieve 80PLUS Gold certification. This means that the unit is 87% efficient at 20%, 50%, and 100% load. It supports multiple video cards, and uses a patented system which supplies at a lower amperage the same power using a voltage regulation module. ThinkComputers has the review of the 650W version, a medium-wattage, modular unit.

Seasonic X Series 650W Modular Power Supply Review

Intel DP55WG and DP55KG P55 Motherboards Benchmarked
Legit Reviews compared the performance of the Intel DP55WG and DP55KG P55 Motherboards

As you can see both of these motherboards are nearly identical, but there are a few small differences. For starters the Intel DP55KG costs $199.99 shipped. This is $60 higher than the Intel DP55WG motherboard as it costs just $139.99 shipped. These two boards might have the same form factor, chipset and processor support, but the price difference shows something bigger must be happening. When Legit Reviews first saw these motherboards at Quakecon 2009 we discovered that the Intel DP55WG 'Warrensburg' motherboard is based off the same PCB as the Intel DP55KG 'Kinsberg' motherboard, but has been stripped down. The main thing we noticed is that Intel removed two of the power phases so the DP55WG has just four total power phases. Intel also removed the eSATA ports from the back panel, two of the SATA ports, the onboard USB port and other features like the Bluetooth and the cool LED skull. Intel also removed some of the overclocking features from the BIOS on the Intel DP55WG motherboard. The end result is a board that is $60 less expensive, but how will that impact performance and overclocking? Let's read on to take a look at that...

Intel DP55WG and DP55KG P55 Motherboards Benchmarked

ATI Catalyst 9.12 Windows 7 Driver Analysis
TweakTown posted an ATI Catalyst 9.12 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

To be honest, though, this is exactly when I thought they would come out; the weekend before Christmas. So, have we got an early Christmas present from the Catalyst driver team, or have they left us a lump of coal?

There's only one way to really find out and that is to benchmark them on our HD 5000 series line-up of cards. Before we do that, though, let's have a quick look at the performance improvements that ATI are promising us.

ATI Catalyst 9.12 Windows 7 Driver Analysis

USB Cooling Cooler 2 Fan Pad Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the USB Cooling Cooler 2 Fan Pad

My IBM ThinkPad laptop rested perfectly on the cooler, without slipping at all, and at just 0.6 inches thick, the cooler was found to be unobtrusive. The USB cable was the perfect length, as the power plug on the cooler was on the opposite side as my USB ports. I usually use my laptop as I sit on the couch, sometimes for hours. Things do indeed get warm, and I am happy to report that there WAS a noticeable difference when I used the cooler....

USB Cooling Cooler 2 Fan Pad Review

VTech LS6245 Cordless Phone with Bluetooth Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the VTech LS6245 Cordless Phone with Bluetooth

Today for review I've got the first actual phone I've reviewed in my time doing this. Sure I've reviewed several cell phones, but never an actual phone for a landline. This one is from VTech, and it doesn't have any fancy name just LS6425. It's a cordless DECT phone, meaning that it's secure, has great sound quality and good range. It's also an answering machine and you can store up to 100 numbers as well. What makes this phone really special though is the addition of Bluetooth built into it. The Bluetooth wireless allows you to not only use a standard BT headset with but you can actually connect your cell phone to make and receive calls through it. In my time with the VTech LS6245 I've found it to be an excellent phone overall, it's very stylish looking, it's easy to use and it works perfectly as it claims. So read on to learn more

VTech LS6245 Cordless Phone with Bluetooth Review

Last Minute Gift Ideas
TechReviewSource.com posted some last minute gift ideas

There are only a few more shopping days left! If you got a late start on your shopping or if you haven't started at all, take a look at these last minute gift ideas. Instead of having to go to a crowded store, you can give an electronic gift certificate that can be sent electronically or by just printing it off at home.

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Microsoft Streets & Trips 2010 with GPS Locator
TestFreaks takes a look at Microsoft Streets & Trips 2010 with GPS Locator

For review today I've got two products. You can buy Microsoft Streets and Trips 2010 by itself or few a few dollars more you can get a GPS receiver with it. Today I have the bundle for review. Streets and Trips by itself is a great program for helping you find places and get directions, but if you pair it with a GPS receiver you will turn your computer into a full fledged navigation system that will help you do more than just get from point A to point B. I've installed the software and hooked up the GPS to my netbook and took it for spin, so read on to learn more..

Microsoft Streets & Trips 2010 with GPS Locator

Silverstone GD04 M-ATX HTPC Case Review
DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Silverstone GD04 M-ATX HTPC Case

When you're building a HTPC to go below your expensive new setup, you don't want a cheap looking case. I've always loved the Silverstone HTPC cases because they've got a build quality like no other. Their solid painted steel bodies and brushed aluminum look like a million dollars sitting below your brand new 52" LCD TV. Today I have a chance to check out one of the latest in their HTPC line, the Grandia GD04.

Silverstone GD04 M-ATX HTPC Case Review

NZXT Panzerbox Aluminum Case Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the NZXT Panzerbox Aluminum Case

NZXT's Panzerbox has proven itself to be worthy of both its name and NZXT's motto. It is armored not only against the prying eyes, and hands of your lanparty adversaries, but against the heat produced by modern high-watt hardware. The Panzerbox also displays the fine workmanship and attention to detail worthy of NZXT's “Crafted Gaming Armor” motto.

NZXT Panzerbox Aluminum Case Review

Gigabyte P55-UD6 LGA1156 Motherboard Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the Gigabyte P55-UD6 LGA1156 Motherboard.

Gigabyte has a long-standing tradition of manufacturing some of the most reliable motherboards on the market but reliability is just one of many necessities when competing in the P55 market. Their new P55-UD6 board has something for everyone in terms of features but can it match or surpass the performance of similarly-priced boards from MSI and ASUS?

Gigabyte P55-UD6 LGA1156 Motherboard Review

ECS A785GM-M Motherboard Review
OCC has published a review on the ECS A785GM-M Motherboard

While I did get a bit more of an overclock on the ECS A785GM-M motherboard than I did on the Sapphire 785G board, the overclock was still very limited. I was not able to push either the multiplier, or the reference clock very far, no matter how much voltage I threw at the system. I know the Phenom II X4 965 has a lot more headroom to go, so the limiting factor is the motherboard which is hit or miss. This overclock, while stable, was not very impressive when it came to the scores.

ECS A785GM-M Motherboard Review

Asus Eee PC1005PE, Atom N450 Pinetrail Platform Launch
HotHardware.com posted an article on the Atom N450 Pinetrail Platform Launch

If you consider Intel's design execution over the past 12 months or so, you'd have to admit it's nothing short of impressive. Not only did we see the launch of a new desktop chip with the Core i7, but Intel then ramped up clock speeds, introduced lower cost mainstream variants of the platform, and then drove that technology down into the mobile market with the introduction of Clarksfield, otherwise known as Core i7 mobile. Of course all of that execution was centered around more powerful computing platforms with larger form factors and the thermal and power budgets that go with them. These products, though huge contributors to Intel's bottom line, didn't cater to the ultra-mobile set of device Intel affectionately calls "Netbooks" and "MIDs" (Mobile Internet Devices) - the now cash-cow that Intel CEO, Paul Otellini holds near and dear to his heart, along with the company's investors.

Today we're here to give you a taste of the next generation of Atom processors that will execute on a plan of attack that Intel's rival, AMD, has been waving around as something called "fusion" for a long time now, but has yet to deliver. The Atom N450 processor is being launched today and it's comprised of a single core Atom chip with on-die graphics. This level of integration, as we've shown you recently, is also coming to Intel's notebook platforms, but today Atom gets it first for netbooks. In the pages ahead we'll take a closer look at a new Eee PC from Asus with this new low-power Atom technology under its hood...

Asus Eee PC1005PE, Atom N450 Pinetrail Platform Launch

Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 Vapor-X 1GB Video Card Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 Vapor-X 1GB Video Card

The Vapor-X series is one of Sapphire’s main lines when it comes to offering performance graphics cards. With the main focus being on cooling thanks to a completely new cooler, when compared to the stock one we've seen the series perform well, not only recently but ever since its introduction.

Recently we had a chance to look at the HD 5750 and HD 5870 Vapor-X models. After looking at both of them there was a clear hole in the middle with the much loved HD 5770 and HD 5850 not being part of the lineup. Today we'll have a look at how the Sapphire HD 5770 Vapor-X performs against its little brother, the HD 5750 Vapor X.

Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 Vapor-X 1GB Video Card Review

XFX Radeon HD5850 Video Card Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the XFX Radeon HD5850 Video Card

XFX knows that gamers want unmatched performance from their hardware, which is why they now supply ATI Radeon desktop graphics as well as NVIDIA GeForce products. There's no better time for AMD-designed video cards than now, as the Radeon 5800-series has climbed to the top of gamers' most-wanted list. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the XFX Radeon HD5850 HD-585A-ZNFC video card against a large cross-section of modern graphics accelerators and explore the visual quality Microsoft Windows 7 will deliver with DirectX 11. Armed with 1440 shader cores, the 40nm Cypress GPU HD5850 is positioned to offer an excellent value for the upper mid-range and hits the sweet-spot for DX11 gamers.

XFX Radeon HD5850 Video Card Review

Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard Review
iXBT Labs posted a review on the Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard

This is a classic top model, as its status is maintained primarily by the lavish set of peripheral interfaces. Indeed, one can hardly add anything else to the abundance of interfaces on the rear panel.

Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard Review

ECS A785GM-M Motherboard Review
t-break posted a review on the ECS A785GM-M Motherboard

With multiple outputs, you can connect it to any monitor or modern TV

ECS A785GM-M Motherboard Review

LOTRO: Siege Of Mirkwood (PC) Review
Gamingheaven posted a review on LOTRO: Siege Of Mirkwood for the PC

Siege of Mirkwood is the latest addon for Lord Of The Rings Online and it places the player into a g loomy, dark and dingy world. Thats not to say it isn't compelling however because there is still plenty that fans of the series will take from this game.

LOTRO: Siege Of Mirkwood (PC) Review

Cooler Master AMD Limited Edition HAF 932 Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Cooler Master AMD Limited Edition HAF 932.

A little over a year ago I reviewed the Cooler Master HAF 932 full tower case, and awarded it the OCIA.net Seal of Approval for its rugged good looks, great features and reasonable price. Cooler Master cases are always top quality and the HAF 932 is no exception. However, the HAF 932 may seem a bit plain in aesthetics, being mostly just black upon more black. If any future owners out there happen to be looking for some alternative to spruce up your HAF 932, Cooler Master may have just what you're looking for in the AMD Limited Edition HAF 932. Sporting a different color scheme along with AMD Phenom II logo and Dragon Fusion graphics, the AMD LE HAF 932 is sure to be a hit among the AMD crowd.

Cooler Master AMD Limited Edition HAF 932 Review