Here a roundup of todays reviews and articles:

ASUS Maximus VII Impact Review
ECS LIVA Mini PC Kit Review
Elite Screens ezCinema Plus 100
Hands on with the ECS LIVA Mini PC Kit
Kingston V310 SSD Review
QNAP HS-210 Network Attached Storage Review
ROCCAT Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Headset Review
XFX Type-01 Bravo Review
Zalman Reserator 3 Max Dual

ASUS Maximus VII Impact Review

If there is a motherboard this year, which makes the heart of any enthusiast, gamer or even overclocker beat faster, than it's the Maximus VII Impact from ASUS's ROG department. After having set a new trend for mini-ITX gaming rigs, ASUS now brings this form factor to the next level by releasing this feature packed and powerful mini-ITX board. Next to an extra powerful VRM design and an additional sound module, there are plenty of other features and obviously, we're going to show them all to you.

Read full article @ ocaholic

ECS LIVA Mini PC Kit Review

Today we'€™ll be taking a look at the ECS LIVA MINI PC KIT with 32GB of eMMC for storage needs. ECS configured the LIVA Min PC kit with an Intel BayTrail-M SoC (Intel Celeron Processor N2807), 2GB 1333MHz DDR3L memory, 32GB of eMMC and a M.2 form factor combo wireless card that supports 802.11b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth 4.0. All the hardware you need to install Windows 8.1 or Linux comes with the kit, so you just need to assemble it and slap on the OS. Read on to see how it goes together and how it performs.

Read full article @ Legit Reviews

Elite Screens ezCinema Plus 100

As some of you know we use a few projectors at our LAN events. In between events I have been known to setup a projector in the office to watch a movie, watch eSport streams, and even play a few games. The problem I have in the office is our textured walls don’t exactly give the best picture. Because of that and because we would like more flexibility for setting up at our events I have been on the lookout for a projector screen for a while now. My requirements were something that is portable, so it can be taken to our events no matter their location, easy/quick to setup, and of course, I would like it to give the best picture possible in different environments. I came across a company called Elite Screens that manufactures a wide selection of screens and found the ezCinema Plus Series that fit our requirements and even didn’t break the bank. Today I’m going to take a look at the ezCinema Plus in its largest size (100 inches) and see how well it performs.

Read full article @ LanOC Reviews

Hands on with the ECS LIVA Mini PC Kit

At ECS’s LIVA, LEAD, L337 press event this week in Silicon Valley we were able to go hands on with their LIVA Mini PC Kit. They are dubbing this kit the world’s smallest Windows based Mini PC Kit. The LIVA has actually been out for a little while now, but at the event ECS announced the 64 GBversion (white). The black version of the LIVA is the 32 GB version. The unit itself is only 118 x 70 x 56 mm and weighs in at 190g, so yes it is very small. The device only uses 15W of power at full load and 4W during standby so it uses no more power than a light bulb!

Read full article @ ThinkComputers.org

Kingston V310 SSD Review

Today we take a look at the Kingston V310 SSD from their SSDNow family. A drive which looks to offer high capacity and decent speed at a competitive price point.

Read full article @ HardwareHeaven (960GB)

QNAP HS-210 Network Attached Storage Review

Hello guys, Jonathan Kwan here. In this multi-author review, I would just like to start off with a little story before passing the time on to my colleague Preston Yuen for the next few pages. Earlier last week, I received a text message in the morning from a friend, asking if I was interested in seeing "Guardians of the Galaxy". Because I have spent pretty much the entire first week of August hanging out every night -- with pretty much the exactly the same group of people, no joke -- I decided it was probably a wise choice to catch up on some work instead. As such, I politely declined, and asked her to let me know how the movie went. The next day, I saw her, and asked her how it turned out. As the story unfolded, after spending all this effort in coordinating an event to watch "Guardians of the Galaxy" as a group, she actually did not show up herself. If this story sounds familiar to you, yes, this is the same story from a different perspective told by my colleague Aaron Lai in his XTracGear Carbonic review a few days ago. Now, why would anyone invite people out to a movie and ditch out the last minute is absolutely beyond me, but there is something to be learned that is completely relevant to our product review today. The question to ask is, will the group have gotten together on that day, in that time, at that place, if my friend did not coordinate the event? Just by pure statistics, I highly doubt it. As you can see here, even if someone does not appear in the foreground, by working silently in the background, and quite literally out of sight, you can definitely still get something going. The same philosophy is what QNAP presents to us in the HS-210 network attached storage system. Designed to be fanless, compact, and working silently in the background, will the HS-210 deliver on all the features and services you need? We have one here at APH Networks to find out.

Read full article @ APH Networks

ROCCAT Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Headset Review

The Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Surround Sound gaming headset is the latest headset offering from the innovative people at Roccat. The Kave XTD 5.1 promises to make huge advancements over its predecessor, the Roccat Kave 5.1 analog. The Kave XTD 5.1 Digital brings a USB interface, a speaker pass-through function, cellular Bluetooth connectivity, and a revamped in-line remote. In this article, Benchmark Reviews investigates.

Read full article @ Benchmark Reviews

XFX Type-01 Bravo Review

There has been a trend in recent years for companies to expand into other markets and broaden their portfolio of products. XFX are one such brand which are on a venture to diversify their collection of products by stepping into the computer chassis market. Making an impression in this already thriving market will be key if they hope to have even the faintest glimmer of success.

Type-01 Bravo is a bulky computer case which can cater for ATX and Micro ATX form factors. Bravo’s strengths lie in the clearance options for high-end components and the plentiful allocation for HDD storage but can XFX do enough to make a lasting impression? Let’s find out!

Read full article @ Vortez

Zalman Reserator 3 Max Dual

When it comes to all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, the Reserator 3 Max Dual sets itself apart. If you want unique looks, solid performance, and have a love for blue LEDs, Zalman has you covered. There is nothing quite like the Reserator 3 Max Dual with its unique radiator design.

Read full article @ techPowerUp