Here part 2 of this weekends reviews roundup:

- Arctic Sound P311 Bluetooth Headset Review
- Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge CPU Review
- Sandy Bridge: Core i7 2600K and Core i5 2500K Review
- MSI Computer P67A-GD65 Intel P67 Motherboard
- EKL Alpenfohn Groß Clock'ner 2010 Edition Heatsink Review
- Enermax T.B Fans Review
- In Win Dragon Slayer mATX Case Review
- Intel Core i5 2500K SandyBridge Processor Review
- Samsung NX100 Review
- Mad Catz TRITTON AX 720 High Performance Audio System Review
- Intel X25-M 80GB Solid State Drive Review
- TTIC nPowertek Hurricane NPH-105 Heatsink Review
- Biostar TH67XE Intel H67 Motherboard Review
- Deepcool Ice Blade Pro CPU Cooler Review
- AMD Phenom II X4 975 BE & 840 Quad-Core Processors Reviewed
- Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler Review
- Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 Razor 1GB - Single Slot Gaming
- Thermaltake Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard Review
- ASUS GTX580 1.5GB Review
- Archgon MD-9102 Portable Slimline DVD Drive Review
- Micron Unveils Bigger, Faster C400 SSD - Hands On
- Beginner's Guide to HTPC: Video Resolutions
- Intel X25-M Mainstream (SSDSA2MH080G2R5) SATA Solid-State Drive Review
- ASUS P8P67 Motherboard Review
- Noctua NH C14 Heatsink Review
- Cyberlink PowerDirector 9 Ultra64 Review



Arctic Sound P311 Bluetooth Headset Review
reviewstash.com posted a review on the Arctic Sound P311 Bluetooth Headset

In 2001, a company named Arctic Cooling was founded with the primary goal of developing quiet, efficient cooling solutions for modern computer systems and enthusiasts. Recently, however, Arctic Cooling has become merely Arctic, and in that process manufactures not just cooling products (including computer cases), but a large range of products, including: mice, keyboards, audio equipment, batteries, and even remote controlled vehicles (known as "Land Riders"). Today, we are going to see if Arctic's latest venture, the Arctic Sound P311 Bluetooth Headset, lives up to Arctic's philosophy - self described as the "principles of innovation" mixed with "high levels of quality and workmanship".

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Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge CPU Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge CPU

One year later we find ourselves in a similar situation. CES is upon us and once again, Intel has launched another exciting line of processors for 2011. Codenamed Sandy Bridge, the 2nd Generation Intel Core Processor Family represents the "Tock" in Intel's "Tick-Dock" development model. Although Sandy Bridge is built on the 32nm process like Westmere, it features an all-new micro-architecture with improvements across the board.

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Sandy Bridge: Core i7 2600K and Core i5 2500K Review
ocaholic posted Sandy Bridge: Core i7 2600K and Core i5 2500K Review

Sandy Bridge, this is the codename of Intels latest CPU generation which is based on an overworked Nehalem microarchitecture. We had the chance to test two of the upcoming CPUs, namely the Core i7 2600K and the Core i5 2500K. They both come with an improved graphics core which has been integrated into the same piece of silicium as the CPU itself.

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MSI Computer P67A-GD65 Intel P67 Motherboard
PC Stats checked out the MSI Computer P67A-GD65 Intel P67 Motherboard

If I say ClickBIOS, Military Class II, OC Genie II or Control Center II there's really no need to mention anything else, is there? We'll explain the four key features MSI is touting, first a little background to set the mood... In general, the list of features accompanying the P67A-GD65 motherboard show a serious competitiveness from MSI towards arch rival Gigabyte.

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EKL Alpenfohn Groß Clock'ner 2010 Edition Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted EKL Alpenfohn Groß Clock'ner 2010 Edition Heatsink Review

The EKL Alpenfohn Groß Clock'ner 2010 heatsink on the test bench today is a heatpipe direct contact cooler - meaning the heatpipes are exposed at the base. The heatsink stands 155mm tall, is 125mm across, 105mm deep and weighs upwards of 718grams. Simple wire clips are used to hold a single 120mm fan in position, the non-PWM fan rotates at a fixed 1200 RPM. The heatsink is compatible with Intel socket 775/115/1156/1366 processors and AMD socket AM2/AM3 CPUs.

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Enermax T.B Fans Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Enermax T.B Fans:

We are looking at some Twister Bearing fans today from Enermax, they send us three of their 120 mm fans and two 140 mm fans which all have different features. They supply these fans with single, duo and trio colors to suit everyone.

How loud are they and how is the quality, those are two important questions that we are going to check out in tonights review.

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In Win Dragon Slayer mATX Case Review
ThinkComputers.org checked out the In Win Dragon Slayer mATX Case

Many people are turning to mATX setups for LAN gaming systems and home theater PC systems. There are not a ton of options when it comes to mATX cases; most are cube cases that do not offer a lot of features. Well today we have a mATX that is designed just like any other mid tower case and has quite a few options. What case are we talking about? The Dragon Slayer from In Win, let’s take a look…

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Intel Core i5 2500K SandyBridge Processor Review
HiTech Legion has released a new article on the Intel Core i5 2500K "SandyBridge" Processor

Intel is making another push with the Intel Core i5 2500K. The Core i5 2500K is based off of the new Sandy Bridge architecture. The i5 2500K has a base frequency of 3.3GHz, a max turbo frequency of 3.7GHz, and is loaded with 6MB of L3 cache. There are 4 cores but no hyperthreading support, so 4 threads as well. The "K" version of the i5 2500 puts the Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor on die, instead of the 2000. The "K" version also means fully unlocked and flexible overclocking capabilities. LGA-1155 will be the new socket to hold the latest Intel Core processors. There is support for Intel's new AVX instruction set, Intel's Quick Sync Video, and Virtualization.

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Samsung NX100 Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Samsung NX100

The Samsung NX100 digital camera has a 14.6-megapixel resolution and combines professional image quality with some features that make the camera really easy to use without actually being a professional. This model has interchangeable lenses and is really lightweight and decently portable.

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Mad Catz TRITTON AX 720 High Performance Audio System Review
Madshrimps posted Mad Catz TRITTON AX 720 High Performance Audio System Review

The TRITTON AX 720 High Performance Audio System from Mad Catz is a great addition for people that own consoles and prefer listening to headphones but also PC; the system comes with an AMP/decoder box that features Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Headphone Technology, delivering surround sound to our ears even if the headphones are stereo.

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Intel X25-M 80GB Solid State Drive Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the Intel X25-M 80GB Solid State Drive

Many have known of the quality and performance of the Intel X25-M 80GB solid state drive since it was released in 2008, so nothing new may have been revealed by this review. But, by taking a look at it while going head-to-head with a couple of high performance drives released in 2010, it can be appreciated in a whole new way.

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TTIC nPowertek Hurricane NPH-105 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted a review on the TTIC nPowertek Hurricane NPH-105 Heatsink

The nPowertek TTIC NPH-105 heatsink is an interesting CPU cooler because it is constructed with 6mm diameter copper heatpipes (two) and a not so common 25mm diameter copper 'heat column' that is capable of moving a lot of heat on its own. A heat column is like a big heatpipe and it conducts heat in much the same way, but with a larger surface area in contact with CPU heat source and the heatsink's cooling fins.

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Biostar TH67XE Intel H67 Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted a review on the Biostar TH67XE Intel H67 Motherboard

Motherboards like the Biostar TH67XE support up to one PCI Express 2.0 x16 videocard, but more than likely will never see any discrete graphics outside of the Sandy Bridge iGPU. Biostar TH67XE motherboard features one DVI, one HDMI, one Display Port and one Analog video output - it supports multiple monitors over the iGPU as well.

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Deepcool Ice Blade Pro CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Secrets tested the Ice Blade Pro CPU cooler from Deepcool

Today we are testing the Deepcool Ice Blade Pro CPU cooler, which has a tower heatsink, four 8-mm heatpipes, and one 120 mm fan. Check it out!

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AMD Phenom II X4 975 BE & 840 Quad-Core Processors Reviewed
EXTREME Overclocking has just reviewed the AMD Phenom II X4 975 BE & 840 Quad-Core Processors

Today AMD is releasing two new processors for the main-stream market. First up is a new top-end quad-core, the 3.6 GHz Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition. The X4 975 BE is simply a 100 MHz speed bump over the already familiar X4 970 BE with no other design changes. The second new processor is a budget quad-core, the 3.2 GHz Phenom II X4 840. Previously the 8xx series chips have had 4MB of L3 cache instead of the traditional 6MB, but this new X4 840 is a little different.

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Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler

The Noctua NH-C14 is one such CPU cooler that claims to offer a successful combination of strong performance while maintaining low noise levels. We know that Noctua has an excellent track record in producing successful heatsinks, so we're hoping Noctua is up to the task with the NH-C14.

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Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 Razor 1GB - Single Slot Gaming
PC Perspective posted a review on the Galaxy GeForce GTX 460 Razor 1GB graphics card

Galaxy might still be a lesser known graphics card vendor in the US but they are still pushing the envelope as far as or further than anyone else today. The GeForce GTX 460 1GB Razor card is the first and only air cooled single slot option on the market with this gaming power. Is it worth the added cost though? That depends on your configuration and our review!

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Thermaltake Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Thermaltake Challenger Pro Gaming Keyboard

A keyboard is a keyboard right? Thermaltake is betting against that school of thought with their Challenger Pro keyboard. Being of the eSports series, this keyboard was designed with gamers in mind with specific functions tailored to their needs. It is the big brother of the standard Challenger keyboard with additional features. While you can play games on most any keyboard, Thermaltake has stepped this keyboard up and has included some expanded functions that most other keyboards cannot offer.

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ASUS GTX580 1.5GB Review
Vortez posted a review on the ASUS GTX580 1.5GB graphics card

Looking back over the past year, Nvidia have had a tough ride. Firstly, they were late with the release of their high end GPU, resulting in AMD taking the golden opportunity to grab some much needed market share, and secondly their Fermi architecture became notorious for its high power consumption, temperatures and noise. The GF100 core was without a shadow of doubt the most powerful GPU available but in the form of the GTX480, it remained unappealing to most users. Furthermore, the GTX480 was a cut down version of core specifications, which seemingly wasn't enough to reduce all of its negative attributes. In its bid to take the performance crown, Nvidia had sacrificed user appeal. Fundamentally, Fermi is still a very successful architecture and we only have to look at its sheer compute power to realise that Nvidia have succeeded in producing what they set out to do despite the trade-offs.

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Archgon MD-9102 Portable Slimline DVD Drive Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Archgon MD-9102 Portable Slimline DVD Drive.

If you have a portable PC you will most likely need an external portable DVD±R drive at some point. There are a few of these portable drives being offered by some of the big name manufacturers but every once in a while a new-kid moves onto the block and wants to get into the game. The “new kid” on the block is Archgon, who has several products when it comes to Portable Optical Drives.

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Micron Unveils Bigger, Faster C400 SSD - Hands On
HotHardware.com takes a look at the RealSSD C400 SSD

Earlier today, before the onslaught of consumer tech goodness that is CES 2011, our man Mat Miranda had a chance to catch up with Micron representatives at the Storage Vision 2011 conference that is taking place before CES 2011 opens in sunny Las Vegas. Micron it appears is readying their next generation of SSDs to follow-up their very successful RealSSD C300 line-up. The new top-end range of the family will be named, you guessed it, C400 and in the event you were feeling really clairvoyant, you might also guess that Micron is rolling out SSDs that are bigger and faster versus the previous generation.

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Beginner's Guide to HTPC: Video Resolutions
MissingRemote has released Beginner's Guide to HTPC: Video Resolutions

Continuing our series of Beginner's Guides for HTPC and Home Theater, this guide will take a closer look at Video Resolutions--what it means, why's it important and how to make your picture as good as possible for your particular environment. In today’s TV market, the choice of resolution is generally between 720p and 1080p with 720p displays offering a lower price. If the display receives a format that is not in its native resolution, the image is scaled to meet the native resolution. There are times when 720p displays are all that is required and this is due to the eye’s ability to resolve each line of resolution from a given distance.

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Intel X25-M Mainstream (SSDSA2MH080G2R5) SATA Solid-State Drive Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Intel X25-M Mainstream (SSDSA2MH080G2R5) SATA Solid-State Drive

Intel, well known for its CPUs also makes Solid State Drives and their X-25M drive is regarded as one of the most reliable and economical SSD’s on the market. This model has gone through a few revisions and the current one is aimed at the mainstream market. This version of the X25-M Mainstream is based on 34-nanometer (nm), multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash technology and is aimed at mobile and desktop clients. It has advertised speeds of up to 250 MB/s on reads and up to 70 MB/s on writes.

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ASUS P8P67 Motherboard Review
Vortez posted ASUS P8P67 Motherboard Review

With Intel finally launching Sandy Bridge we can now reveal the performance aspect of the much anticipated ASUS P8P67 motherboard that will operate within the mainstream segment of the LGA1155 lineup. Some weeks ago now we gave readers a preview of the ASUS P8P67 and we were forced to withhold any performance related results until now. Yesterday we published the current range of Intel 6 Series / Sandy Bridge processors 2300, 2400 & 2500K Review. That article revealed some rather significant results, showing that the 2500K chip in particular is a 'diamond in the rough'. Those tests were made possible by the ASUS P8P67 which we will be looking at today. It's great that we have a comparison to analysis with regards to the processors, but the real question now is - how does this P8P67 compare against other P67 motherboards?

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Noctua NH C14 Heatsink Review
KitGuru posted a review on the Noctua NH C14 Heatsink

Regular readers of KitGuru will already know that the Noctua NH D14 is always at the center of our high end system builds, especially when it comes to overclocking articles. Today we are looking at the NH C14, a dramatic design combining two 140mm fans, in a stack based air flow system, demanding a height clearance of just 130mm.

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Cyberlink PowerDirector 9 Ultra64 Review
KitGuru posted Cyberlink PowerDirector 9 Ultra64 Review

Here at KitGuru we don’t often find the time to look at the latest software offerings on the market but occasionly we make an exception. There are a number of different video editing packages available on the market from a number of companies to make your own professional movies.

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