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OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 Platinum Triple Channel Kit Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 Platinum Triple Channel Kit

Today we have the pleasure of looking at our first DDR3 triple channel kit provided by the memory experts - OCZ Technology. Back in the DDR2 department OCZ provided us with the platinum, titanium and gold series that allowed huge overclocks whilst being rock solid. We will be taking a look at the OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 Platinum Low-Voltage Triple Channel kit and a little later putting it into the ultimate of test environments by analysing its performance in Windows 7 64-Bit.
OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 Platinum Triple Channel Kit Review

Ultra X4 750W Power Supply Review
DriverHeaven.net posted a review on the Ultra X4 750W Power Supply

Ultra's latest PSU series, the X4, consists of no less that 7 units with an output ranging from a meager 500W up to a mind blowing 1600W. The X4 series is the successor to the very successful X3 series which has been Ultra's flagship range of products for several years.
Ultra X4 750W Power Supply Review



GFI WebMonitor 2009 Review
BCW posted a review on the GFI WebMonitor 2009

In our tests WebMonitor 2009 did everything we expected of it, blocking access to inappropriate Web sites and protecting users against malicious downloads. Once installed it proved reasonably easy to manage, plus it's well within the financial reach of the smaller company. However, it's important not to forget the cost of the host PC/server hardware, and the Windows OS, all of which can bump the price up considerably. We'd certainly have no hesitation in recommending WebMonitor 2009 to small businesses looking for an affordable solution to monitor and manage Internet access. However, it's not the only product on the market, with other software-based products available both for Windows and Linux deployment offering similar features and more. Furthermore, hardware appliances requiring far less setup work are available, which are possibly better suited to organisations with limited in-house expertise.
GFI WebMonitor 2009 Review

SanDisk 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the SanDisk 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo.

Sony may have you locked into their storage format, but that doesn't mean you can't get the most for your money. Find out if SanDisk's latest Memory Stick PRO Duo is worth your hard earned money.
SanDisk 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Review

XFX 850W Black Edition Power Supply Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the XFX 850W Black Edition Power Supply

XFX is well known for making video cards and motherboards. Now they have moved to power supplies, and we are taking a look at their first offering from them, the XFX 850W Black Edition. Join us as we see how it performs with our Core i7 test system that is pulling more than 1000W of power from the wall outlet!
XFX 850W Black Edition Power Supply Review

Verizon HP Mini 1151NR Netbook Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Verizon HP Mini 1151NR Netbook

Verizon wireless is known as a mobile phone company. So the idea of Verizon offering a netbook with integrated mobile broadband service is unique. The HP's Mini 1151NR is the first netbook offered directly from Verizon. So we decided to take a look. If successful, this will the first of what may be a highly-imitated offering. Verizon is selling the netbook at a subsidized price of USD 199 with a two-year contract for data services. The data services carry a monthly charge of either USD 39 or USD 59. It is very interesting to note that this netbook isn't being sold at Verizon stores, but at stores like Amazon.com.
Verizon HP Mini 1151NR Netbook Review

Team Group Xtreem 2000 MHz CL7 6GB Kit Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Team Group Xtreem 2000 MHz CL7 6GB Kit

The Xtreem Series from Team Group marks the company's high-end line-up of memory for the newest plattforms available. We rip apart, bench and push the memory to the limit, to see how it ticks below the surface of the thick, high quality heatspreaders.
Team Group Xtreem 2000 MHz CL7 6GB Kit Review

Verizon HP Mini 311-1037NR Netbook Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Verizon HP Mini 311-1037NR Netbook

Before the holiday I've got a large review for you. Last week I reviewed the Droid from Verizon Wireless, this week I've got one of their netbooks to review. It's the HP Mini 311 and it's one of the first netbooks to feature the Nvidia ION chipset in it. I was a bit excited to get this as I was very curious as to the performance of the ION compared to the Intel chipset. So I've put it through it's paces over the past couple weeks and I like it overall. I decided to see how it compares to my Acer Aspire One D250 in terms of performance as well, so I've got a lot of tests for you. This review turned out to be a lot bigger than I expected it to, so sit back, relax and read on to learn more
Verizon HP Mini 311-1037NR Netbook Review

The Legit Reviews Best of 2009 Hardware Awards
Legit Reviews posted their Best of 2009 Hardware Awards

It is hard to believe that another year flew by so quickly, but it has! That means Legit Reviews has turned seven years old and that you have likely come across one of the hundreds of reviews that we have published this year. Since the year is almost over and new product launches are pretty much done for the year that means we can pick out the best products that were introduced in 2009!
The Legit Reviews Best of 2009 Hardware Awards

Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 Motherboard Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 Motherboard

Computer hardware always evolves, and in the interest of making lives more productive technology continues to advance. Gigabyte has recently launched their P55-A series of motherboards on the Intel P55-Express chipset, which incorporate a new 3-3-3 theme of features: Super-Speed USB 3.0 and 3x the USB power output, as well as SATA-3.0 for 6Gbps bandwidth. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 and inspects the new SATA-6G functionality in-depth. Performance will be measured between the Intel Core i7-860 fitted to the LGA1156 socket on the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 motherboard and the Core i7-920 equipped GA-EX58-UD4P. Testing a Core i7-860 against an i7-920 might not seem fair, and it's a little biased to compare P55 against X58, but the final outcome might just surprise you.
Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 Motherboard Review

SATA 6Gbps Implementation Investigated ASUS vs. GIGABYTE P55
TweakTown takes a look at the SATA 6Gbps implementation of ASUS and GIGABYTE P55 motherboards

At first the lines appeared to be drawn down manufacturers lines; GIGABYTE chose to use a digital switching mechanism and ASUS chose to add an additional bridge chip from PLX. The lines became blurred when it came to light that ASUS also used a switch on the P7P55D-E and P7P55-E LX, similar to GIGABYTEs method. For all of the marketing that came from ASUS, their IO Level UP appears nearly identical to what GIGABYTE has done on their P55A boards.

The first shot in the marketing war was clearly fired by ASUS; reviewers were getting hit with digital fire before we even saw a SATA 6G hard drive or USB 3.0 drive enclosure. Today we are going to look past the marketing and take a look at two motherboards and see how they perform with SATA 6G.
SATA 6Gbps Implementation Investigated ASUS vs. GIGABYTE P55

9-Way 850W Power Supply Roundup
Hardware Canucks posted a 9-Way 850W Power Supply Roundup where they feature products from Antec, Cooler Master, Enermax, Seasonic, Silverstone, Thermaltake, Ultra, XFX & Xigmatek.

As prices for quality power supplies fall, products that were once out of reach are now accessible to consumers who are on a budget. With the ever-increasing power demands of the most modern components, 850W PSUs have become one of the "sweet spots" for the current market. Today we look at nine such units; some offer a budget friendly solution while others areuncompromising in every way.
9-Way 850W Power Supply Roundup

Sapphire HD 5770 Vapor-X Overclock Edition Review
OCC has published a review on the Sapphire HD 5770 Vapor-X Overclock Edition

The Vapor Chamber cooling kept the Sapphire HD 5770 Vapor-X down at 64 degrees Celsius under load during my overclocking testing with the fan speed at 90%. Letting the drivers control the fan speeds at the stock clock speeds the core temperature never hit 75 degrees Celsius under load. During this testing the fan speeds reached only 56%. This kept the temperatures as well as the noise in check. So you have a win/win situation where you get lower temperatures with much less noise than the reference cards.
Sapphire HD 5770 Vapor-X Overclock Edition Review