Tech News February 2007

How to set up Python on IIS 6.0

net4geeks.com :: Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Did you know you can run Python on the Windows platform? No? Well here is a handy step-by-step guide on how to install and configure Python on IIS 6.0…

HEC Zephyr 650W Power Supply
3dgameman :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“The HEC Zephyr 650W Power Supply is certainly not the highest wattage power supply on the market, but it will fit the bill for most people. It’s all steel so it’s fairly heavy and comes with ultra high-gloss reflective paint finish. There are two fans; a blue LED 120mm and an 80mm. The 80mm is only activated when the PSU exceeds 60% load. This power supply also is 80% efficient and has Active PFC. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.” 

Zalman VF900-CU LED VGA cooler Review 
Xtreme Computing :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“The Zalman VF900-CU LED has performed as it says on the tin, even at it’s lowest speed it still out performs the Stock cooler by 3 – 5c, add to that at low speed it is almost in audible and you have a great cooler that works Xtremely well (excuse the pun)” 

I-Rocks IR-9300 3.5″ HDD Enclosure 
techPowerUp :: Monday, February 26, 2007
The I-Rocks IR-9300 Combo is a HDD enclosure with USB 2.0 and Firewire. It features completely passive use and two LEDs on either side of the enclosure. It may be a bit bulky when compared to some from Coolermaster or Akasa but does work well. The USB 2.0 connection is not very fast, but the speedy firewire option makes up for this, while reducing the CPU utilization as well.

Uniblue SpyEraser Review 
RB Mods :: Monday, February 26, 2007
Looking for an easy way to increase the performance of your computer that doesn’t involve overclocking or even touching any hardware? Uniblue, makers of a wide range of PC software utilities, has released a new version of their SpeedUpMyPC software package that offers to, well, speed up your computer of course. Will it be as straightforward as its name? Let’s find out.

Abit AB9 (P965 + ICH8)
Phoronix :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“In this article we will be looking at the impact of CONFIG_NO_HZ/Dynamic Ticks, which will be found in the Linux 2.6.21 kernel. The option has been available as a patch for quite a while, but not until Linux 2.6.21-rc1 had it been merged into the upstream kernel. When enabled, there will only be timer ticks when they are needed. The end-user benefit is cooler-running processors and increased power savings. We have investigated this change with a notebook and desktop computer.”

Corsair 2GB DOMINATOR XMS2-9136 Review
Techgage :: Monday, February 26, 2007
If you are on the lookout for an extreme overclocking kit but don’t want to make a huge withdrawal at the bank, then the DOMINATOR 9136 kit will be worth your consideration.

Living with Intel’s V8 Workstation and AMD’s 4×4 
Digital Trends :: Monday, February 26, 2007
I have had a chance to play with Intels new V8 workstation and compare it my AMD Quadzilla machine. ” 

Enermax Infiniti 720W Power Supply
pro-Clockers :: Monday, February 26, 2007
The newest member to the Enermax stable is the Infiniti. This series’ first member starts off at 720 watts and a higher than average efficiency rating. While these are specs that may excite some people, the Infiniti brings a few other features to the table that are beyond just power and ratings. Read ahead and see what we are talking about. 

Asus Crosshair Review at OCC
Overclockers Club :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“That time has come again. The urge to upgrade to gain the best performance that I can from what I have on hand. I have been running a fairly low-endASRock motherboard that has on-board video and a relatively low-end chipset. I chose to upgrade to arguably one of the biggest and most robust AM2 chipsets, the 590 SLi. There are a few manufacturers who make motherboards that utilize this chipset, but out of all the candidates that I looked at, I thought that the Asus Crosshair best fit the bill.” 

Logisys PC Extension Station Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“The Logisys PC Extension Station does what the name says. It is actually a very useful desktop tool that lives up to its current specifications and features. The modification possibilities will be a good extra bonus for the avid PC users. As for the professional users, you can expect it to help make those long hours spent reading your monitor less physically taxing while adding an organized feel to your work space. The construction is more than enough to hold up your common PC monitors found at home or the office. The acrylic and surface areas are very well cut and polished making it a very clean addition to your desk top.”

Cooler Master Media 280 case 
Modders Inc. :: Monday, February 26, 2007
Cooler Master has always produced high quality, great looking, and very durable cases. Today we are going to check out one of their latest cases that should become just as popular. The Cooler Master CM Media 280/281 cases are very unique in their design. The CM Media 280 we are going to look at today can be used as a standard PC but is truly designed to be a HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer).

Enermax Infiniti 720W Power Supply Unit Review 
3dXtreme :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“Enermax has delivered their latest Power Supply Unit to us, the Infiniti 720 watt Power Supply. Pushing the envelope on the expectations from a Power Supply this unit is a beast. 85% efficiency, 40deg C full power, modular, 3x 12v rails, dual CPU, Quad Core, triple graphics and 18 drives I don’t think I’ve ever seen a product with such an impressive repertoire proving its absolute power…” 

Fedora 7 Test 2
Phoronix :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“Fedora 7 Test 2 is being pushed out the door this Tuesday (February 27), but thanks to the excellence of Pungi we decided to run our own spin. New in Fedora 7 Test 2 is the artwork along with quite a few other changes that we commented on in our Fedora 7 Preview earlier this year. In this article we have some of the first screenshots from Fedora 7 Test 2. To say the least, Fedora 7 is shaping up extremely well!”

Pertelian X2040 USB LCD reviewed
Burnout PC :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“Well I was quite satisfied with the Pertelian X2040. It’s an attractive alternative to a bay drive lcd like the ones Matrix orbital offer, and it’s a lot cheaper as well. Don’t expect too much of a character lcd because it’s not that fast nor will produce any fancy graphics. It gives you the information you might miss while your gaming and it is handy if you simply want to check the weather and bits and want the information fast. You simply press the hotkey and you can scroll through the menu’s of the lcd. You can even type on the lcd with your keyboard and have messages stored on the lcd. There is so much more you can do with this LCD, more than I can explain to you here! Overall it’s a very nice product, for a very attractive price. My suggestions to Foresight, make the software more interesting and advanced, and make a Pertelian with a blue background, because we all love blue lights :).”

AMD Geode LX DB800 Review
Epia Center :: Monday, February 26, 2007
“AMD initially introduced the Geode LX 800@0.9W Processor and the Geode LX DB800 Development Board back in May 2005 and we first published some photos of the Mini-ITX board during Computex that year. Then last year during Computex 2006 I was amazed to see how many companies were releasing Mini-ITX motherboards based on the Geode LX platform. I have to say that this level of commitment to the platform was certainly something that I hadn’t expected, especially given that most companies had been relatively quiet about these boards. … So what exactly is the Geode LX platform, how does it compare to its Geode NX family-members and how does it fare against competing products? I’ll try and explore all that and more in this review.” (…) 

JetArt Nano Diamond Thermal Compound 
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, February 26, 2007
Review Snipit: ” They say Diamonds are a girls best friend, well that might be true but I think they may be a geeks or enthusiasts best friend as well… I’m talking of course of the thermal properties of diamonds, diamonds are the best thermally conductive substance out there, so of course having a diamond based thermal compound would be probably the best choice for a thermal compound. There has been talk of diamond based thermal compound, but most people have thought it is not cost-effective and that it would be very expensive, not quite true really, you are not using huge amount of diamonds for the compound, just mere nano dust really. Today for review I have a diamond based thermal compound, it is called Nano Diamond, and it is from our friends at JetArt. One thing very special about this compound is that it is 100% thermally conductive from day one so you don’t have to wait through cycles for it to reach its optimum thermal performance… So read on to learn more about this diamond stuff… ” 

Ubuntu, Kubuntu, & Xubuntu Benchmarks
Phoronix :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“With Ubuntu, Kubuntu, and Xubuntu each deploying a different desktop environment (GNOME, KDE, and Xfce respectively), how do each of these distributions compare performance-wise? We have taken two systems — one with dual Intel Clovertown processors and the other an AMD Sempron — and tested out each of these distributions in some of our commonly used Linux benchmarksto see how the performance truly stacks up. In this article we will be presenting part one of our results.”

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PC Stats :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“MA Labs Supertalent are challenging the old guard with surprising set of enthusiast grade RAM. In this review, PCSTATS will be testing Supertalent’ 2GB kit of T10000UX2G4 modules, paced at a friendly DDR2-1000 level. SuperTalent’s latest memory, a pair of 1024MB T1000UX2G4 modules, has some pretty impressive specifications. The 2GB PC2-8000 memory kit is rated to run up to 1000 MHz with CAS Latency timings of 4-5-4-12.”

Noiseblocker Coolscraper 120 reviewed
BurnOut PC :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“I found this cooler easy to handle, the installation is real easy and the way this cooler performs is quite alright. It’s very quiet and that’s the most important thing here. This cooler can knock a few more degrees of your processor if you keep the internal airflow up to par but anyone that purchases a cooler like this is not somebody that wants to reach extremely high clock rates with their system anyway. Temperatures did get a bit high when passively cooled, but that’s due to the fact that I was testing this cooler outside a casing so if you have the proper airflow inside your case than you can easily run this cooler passively.”

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 
Chile Hardware :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
In this opportunity we had the chance to try AMD´s lastest CPU, the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ which runs at 3000MHz and carries 2x1Mb of cache memory. 

Logitech VX Revolution Mouse Review 
VIrtual Hideout :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“The VX Revolution was a superb laptop mouse, and actually, would work well as a desktop mouse. The combination of a large set of features, such as the thumb buttons, zoom slider and MicroGear precision scroll wheel, make this one of the most advanced mice out there, and definite item on the wish list of any power user.”

E4300 Intel Core 2 Duo Review and Overclocking Analysis
Neoseeker :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“If you go by “stock” speed vs. maximum stable overclock, the Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 is THE BEST overclock I’ve ever achieved – A true 100% overclock. Running a 1.8GHz chip at 3.6GHz pleases me to no end. And remember, this is a 100% stable result with the system running over 20-30hrs as we continuosly run benchmark after benchmark on it.”

NZXT Adamas Aluminum Case Review
Hi-tech Reviews :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
We have had the chance to review a number of cases from NZXT in the past, but the Adamas is completely different than anything we had seen in any of the other cases. The Adamas is constructed of heavy gauge aluminum and is rated to hold 300 lbs. The design may be simple but it also it very pleasing to the eyes and would make a very welcome attraction to any ones desktop.

A New Wave of Computing
PC Mech :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Have you ever waited anxiously for your computer or calculator to compute a multidimensional, highly constrained, mathematical function? Have you ever felt a need to quickly find the optimal solution set for a multiple variable problem? Or have you ever pondered how future of computer processors will affect artificial intelligence and biomedical studies? If so, it might be time to familiarize yourself with the concept of Quantum Computing.

RSS Roundup
PC Mech :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
RSS news feeds are increasingly popular in today’s connected world, especially for the mobile scene, where limited connection speeds make full web browsing difficult. So to get our news fix without visiting dozens of our favorite websites, we turn to RSS (Rich Site Summary) feeds. With these special feeds, we can receive constant updates from our favorite websites, right on our desktop. But of course we need a program built for this. Some new browsers have this feature, but a dedicated application is still the best way to organize and easily work with feeds from dozens of sources. And due to RSS popularity, there are dozens of readers available on the Web. For this week’s Freeware Frenzy I will be looking at four popular RSS readers and summing up their abilities to see which reigns supreme due to features, ease of use and overall completeness.

OCZ ProXStream 1000 watt Power Supply
Tweak Town :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“Fast forward more than half a decade and you will see that the business plan of OCZ hasn’t changed much. While the pre-overclocked components aren’t their bread and butter anymore, they still create a product line that is specifically aimed toward the enthusiast crowd. They have expanded their lineup to include such items as high-performance memory, flash media, video boards and power supplies, just to name a few of the new items.

This brings us to today’s article, the ProXStream 1000 power supply. As the name implies, it is rated at a whopping 1000 watts of power and reportedly has some features that OCZ feels will set it apart from the other guys. So relax a bit as we delve deeper into the latest high-end PSU from OCZ. While past accomplishments are nice, it won’t mean anything for this piece. We’ll run this thing through the gauntlet and see how it performs.”

Seagate 750GB SATA2 RAID Review
Overclockers Club :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“Are you looking for better performance from your computer? Does it already have all the latest in cutting edge equipment? If so, you may think that getting more performance would be not possible. You must now be thinking how it could be possible. The answer may be a lot simpler than you thought, and that answer is RAID. While seemingly new for many people, RAID has indeed been around for a long time; as far back as when the first SCSI drives released in the 1980s, which in fact helped to pioneer RAID. What is RAID you ask? That is a very good question as most people are usually a bit daunted by RAID. But it is not that scary when you get down to it.” 

ATP Electronics Pro Max 4GB SDHC Review
The Tech Zone :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
One of the latest additions to the SD family is SDHC, which stands for Secure Digital “High Capacity”. ATP has jumped into this higher capacity foray with the ATP Class 6 4GB ProMax SD High Capacity (SDHC) card, offering consumers loads of storage in a postage stamp-sized form factor. So, how does this card perform and why would you want it?

CoolerMaster Mars CPU Cooler Review
Futurelooks :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
So you want to add some style to your case? Tired of your boring old stock heatsink? There are a lot different heatsinks on the market these days, but today we’re going to have a look at one of the more interesting arrivals. The CoolerMaster Mars is stepping up to bat here at Futurelooks!

Aerocool Infinite Multi-Functional Front Panel 
Pro Clockers :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Today we are going to review the Aerocool Infinite Front Panel device. This little panel has the features of most other front panel devices out there with one small exception. The Infinite boasts a removal 2.5 inch hard drive enclosure. So, not only the ability to read different types of flash medias but can be used as a docking station for a much needed removable storage medium.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Multiplayer Beta “hands on”
Driver Heaven :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Don’t know about the rest of you, but I had almost given up on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Sure, the screenshots looked amazing from day 1, but after hearing time and time again how certain features wouldn’t make it into the final product I was starting to have my doubts. The long development time didn’t help either, and it would be fair to say that the game started looking like another Duke Nukem Forever. Then out of the blue came a finalized release date and a semi-open beta. Our regulars will know that THQ have given GAMING HEAVEN 200 keys to give away to join in the fun online. It’s still too early to tell how the game will turn out, but things look promising. If you haven’t yet won a key be sure to check out the daily competitions on GAMING HEAVEN.

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Cooler Master CM Media 280 Convertible HTPC Case Review
Big Bruin :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
The Cooler Master CM Media 280 HTPC Case is being marketed as a “Power HTPC” due to its ability to support full size video cards, multiple hard drives, and its high quality aluminum appearance. In addition to these features, one of the most innovative items is the ability to change the orientation of the case from a tower to a desktop.

Cooler Master X Craft 250
Modders Inc. :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Taking your files with you to another location can sometimes be a real hassle, especially if the data is to large to fit on a CD, DVD, or thumb drive. Sure, you could put the files on a laptop and lug it around as an 8 lb thumb drive, but there is no need to do that anymore. Cooler Master has a way to make your life easier with their X Craft Press & Go 2.5″ external hard drive enclosure.

Zalman HD160XT HTPC Enclosure Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“A great amount of consideration was placed in to the look of the Zalman HD160XT Home Theater PC Enclosure. There are so many things that make this the perfect Home Theater Chassis. From the 7″ LCD screen, to the buttons and classy finish, Zalman has considered every possible detail.”

World of Warcraft – Burning Crusade Review 
Gamepyre :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
The Burning Crusade is a worthy addition to the immensely popular World of Warcraft MMORPG. The high level of quality that one expects from a Blizzard game is present in terms of graphics quality and game content. Longtime players will be especially impressed with all of the new end-game things you can do. The biggest downside to this expansion pack is that there are only a limited number of things you can do if you’re not a high-level character. Overall, WoW players will be very happy that they purchased the expansion pack and will get many hours of enjoyment out of it.

Casetek V.Orpheus ATX Midi Case Review
Madshrimps :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Casetek V.Orpheus ATX Midi Case Review

Nexus Frisbee Hard Drive Cooler Review 
RB Mods :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Hard drive coolers are becoming more popular as users look to improving hard drive life and preventing the dreadful hard drive failure. As with CPU coolers, hard drive coolers range from being fairly simple to very complex. Today we’ll take a look at the Nexus Frisbee Hard Drive Cooler, which has a simple design yet claims it is silent and has excellent cooling performance. Read on to find out if they are true.

Zalman CNPS9500AT
Eclipse OC :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
*Quote:* With ever increasing heat output from CPUs as a result of the move towards more cores and more overclocking, heatsink manufacturers are scrambling to find ways to dissipate all the heat without making monstrous contraptions. Zalman’s efforts have produced a rather elegant looking heatsink. Let’s hope its performance can match the looks.

Logitech Wirleess Music System Review 
Extreme OC Tech :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“Today we are going to take a look at something a little different then you normaly see from Logitech, We will be taking a look at the Logitech Wireless Music System. This little system will let you stream all of your mp3’s or any audio in general from your computer to your home stereo system.”

Gigabyte 3D Rocket II Cooler 
t-break :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
On the top we can see the blue 92mm Gigabyte LED fan, rated at 12V 0.38A and running at 2500 RPM with 35 dBa noise level. This produces a medium noise level at the highest speed function. At the top, you can also see a duct cover which informs you of the position to install the heatsink. The top cover is removable to decrease the height of the unit to facilitate smaller chassis.

The Free After Rebate Ultra 500W Power Supply
Legit Reviews :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“Last week, I heard that Frys.com had the Ultra Products V Series 500W Power Supplies for $40 with free shipping and a $40 rebate. This would make the power supply free after the rebate and who can pass up free? I got out the credit card and figured that I’d bring ship one to LR and play around with it for fun. Next thing I knew it was powering a dual-core gaming rig with an XFX GeForce 8800GTX!”

Danger Den Tyee GPU Waterblock
techPowerUp :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
Danger Den is one of the most established players in the watercooling business. Their new Tyee GPU Waterblock has been designed specifically for the ATI Radeon X1800/X1900 Series and can cool GPU, Memory, Voltage Regulator and CrossFire Encoder Chip with just one block. Even though its installation is a bit complex, it shouldn’t be a problem for more experienced users.

The Impact Of A Tickless Kernel
Phornix :: Saturday, February 24, 2007
“In this article we will be looking at the impact of CONFIG_NO_HZ/Dynamic Ticks, which will be found in the Linux 2.6.21 kernel. The option has been available as a patch for quite a while, but not until Linux 2.6.21-rc1 had it been merged into the upstream kernel. When enabled, there will only be timer ticks when they are needed. The end-user benefit is cooler-running processors and increased power savings. We have investigated this change with a notebook and desktop computer.”

OCZ ProXStream 1000W
techPowerUp :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
OCZ’s ProXStream is an extremely capable power supply that offers up to 1000 Watts of output. As you would expect it comes with four PCI-E power connectors and is CrossFire/SLI ready. In our testing we come to the conclusion that this PSU will be able to power any system you could think of while still maintaining stable output voltages at all times.

EVGA e-GeForce 8800GTX KO ACS3 768MB 
techPowerUp :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
While most GeForce 8800 GTX cards are all based on the same product, with the exact same specs, EVGA has taken the 8800 GTX a step ahead. They cherry picked cards that can run high GPU and memory speeds and engineered a card that is running at higher clocks right out of the box. In our testing we see about 10% increased performance, especially at high resolutions with demanding games.

LS Cable SHS-T700 Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
“LS Cable heatsinks are based on the same underlying heatsink design, with different mounting clips, fans and a few other small items to differentiate each “model.” That framework is a simple combination of heatpipes, copper fins, and a fan.”

Zalman HD160XT HTPC Case 
3dgameman :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
“The Zalman HD160XT HTPC Case is not your average Home Theatre Case. A large zero pixel defect 7” touch screen display sets this product apart. This screen has a 15:9 ratio & a maximum resolution of 1024×768. It also comes with a full feature remote control which is compatible with Microsoft Media Center. This case is all aluminum, looks great, air circulation is exceptional and has plenty of hard drive bays. This product is one of the very best HTPC cases on the market. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.”

8800GTX: X2-6000+ vs X6800
t-break :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
Sure, the Core 2 is faster at many things like Audio/Video Encoding and 3D Workstation performance. But what if you\\\\\\\’re a pure gamer who likes to play at 1600×1200 or higher resolutions with 4x AA and 16x AF on your 8800GTX card running in SLI? Does the Core 2 X6800 still hold the lead over the X2-6000+

Is This the Year of the PPU?
Techgage :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
It’s been over nine months since we’ve last taken a hard look at what AGEIAs been up to, but we are about to catch up. We are looking into what they’ve been up to and also what’s on slate for the coming year.

ASUS P5N-E SLI motherboard review
Techspot :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
ASUS is responsible for making some of the industry’s best motherboards, though many of them can also be the most expensive money can buy. Lucky for us, that is not the case with the P5N-E SLI we are testing today, at least not the expensive part.

The P5N-E SLI is an impressive motherboard, offering the very best performance for the LGA775 platform along with all the essential features. The P5N-E SLI costs just $140, making it roughly $130 cheaper than the cheapest ASUS 680i SLI board (P5N32-E SLI), which we also used through our performance comparison tests.

Knowing this I was interested in learning what features or options had been removed from the P5N-E SLI to allow for such a large price drop. However, after comparing the boards side by side, it is clear that very little has been sacrificed when creating the P5N-E SLI. 

Noiseblocker NB-X-Swing HDD silencer Review 
XS Reviews :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
“Noiseblocker have been around for some time silently (notice the pun?) removing noise from PC’s all over the world. Today I have their NB-X-Swing which sounds like something that you would find in a sex shop, but no, it’s a HDD noise reduction device.”

NorthQ Giant Reactor 1kw ATX PSU
Overclock 3d :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
1000w is a lot of power to squeeze into a standard ATX PSU casing, but somehow NorthQ – a relatively unheard of company, claim to have managed it. Today we take a look at their “Giant Reactor” PSU to see if it can deliver the goods. 

SilenX iXtrema Red LED Fan Review
Tech Gear :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
“The whole fan is made of a robust, frosted plastic which is transparent to allow maximum light dispersion. The fan has 7 blades which means more surface area which equates to greater airflow. Speaking of which, SilenX claim their fans have the ‘World’s best…” 

OCZ EvoStream 600W Review 
Tech Gear :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
“Every time OCZ releases a new product, everyone is quick to check out their latest offerings. If my memory serves me right, one of those times was when the XTC heat shields were released, everyone talked about it. Well, it seems OCZ are once again back into our hardware discussions with the EvoStream 600W Power Supply.”

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Processor Review
Legit Reviews :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
“While the launch of the AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is nothing ground breaking, it does help AMD bridge the performance gap with Intel and will give Socket AM2 owners something new to drool over. One way to catch up to Intel is to overclock and our overclocking efforts showed that the 90nm Windsor core has a little bit of life left. We were able to reach 3.4Ghz…”

ASRock 775XFire-eSATA2 Motherboard Review
Motherboards.org :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
The 775XFire-eSATA2 is an interesting board that has been overshadowed by the 965 chipset that replaced the 945 chipset the board is based upon and the new Core 2 Extreme and Duo CPUs. The chipset does not support the new CPUs meaning this is a low-cost board with solid performance for the single core and Pentium 8xx series and below CPUs only. 

Xigmatek AIO S80DP 
techPowerUp :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
Xigmatek is a new company churning out computer cooling components. We took a look at one of their heatsinks not so long ago, and now, we have their S80 on our testbed. This is not a normal HSF by any means – it is a fusion of both air and water cooling, using dual 80 mm radiators and a 72 l/hr pump to cool your CPU. How does such an interesting concept perform? Can watercooling packed into such a small form factor be any better than standard air cooling?

OCZ Unveils the PC2-8500 Reaper HPC Series with New Passive Cooling Solution 
OCZ :: Thursday, February 22, 2007
OCZ Technology Unveils the PC2-8500 Reaper HPC Series—High Performance Memory Modules with Sophisticated Passive Cooling Solution

Editorial: Generation LoL
Eclipse OC :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
A very thought-provoking piece on the internet and my generation’s ability to turn such a primitive action, laughing, into something that is merely a representation of it.

Spire Swirl Computer Case Review
Tweaknews :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“Overall I have to say that I am very impressed. This case has all the features others in its price range do as well as several that even some high price cases do not. The overall cooling was also admirable. While the styling of the case is fairly utilitarian there is beauty in its simplicity, its not over bright front LEDs should also mean that it would be right at home anywhere in your home or office.”

Concurrent Sessions In Vista/DRM Guide
Missing Remote :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Concurrent sessions & those who love them (Guide to getting Concuurent Sessions in Vista)

AMD Athlon64 6000+
tBreak :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
AMD has used their older 90nm based Windsor core with an increased voltage of 1.44v for this CPU. It’s clocked at 3.0GHz by using a default multiplier of 15x and has 1MB L2 cache per core. The question today is whether this higher clock speed allows AMD CPUs to compete with Intel’s current Core 2 lineup. Its funny putting this question forward as we were asking the same thing in our reviews a year ago, however, at that time, it was Intel that was ramping up the clock speeds for their Pentium 4 CPUs to catch up to the Athlon64 CPUs:

The Last of the K8: The AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
HW Upgrade :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“With the end of the K8 nearing, AMD releases its last Athlon 64 X2 processor based on the K8 architecture. The new processor is the fastest Athlon 64 to date, and reaches 3GHz, all at a cost lower than $500.”

CoolIT Freezone 
Bjorn 3d :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
There is always a balance between keeping a system cool and keeping the noise down. Most of us are trying to keep our system cool by adding multiple fans and replace inefficient stock CPU fan with aftermarket CPU coolers and fans. There are also the option of using a watercool setup to keep the components cool and quiet. One thing that is always bugging me about water cooling is the need to connect all the cables and keep maintaining the fluid. Recently, there has been a trend of “all-in-one” type of water cooling, such as Cooler Master’s Aquagate, which really simplified the whole liquid cooling installation and free from maintenance. Last year, a new company, CoolIT Systems has made a splash into the computer cooling scene with their “all-in-one” liquid cooling. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at the Freezone from the CoolIT Systems.

Foxconn N570SM2AA-8EKRS2H nForce 570 SLI AMD Socket AM2 Motherboard Review
OC Inside :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The brand-new N570SM2AA-8EKRS2H motherboard from the company Foxconn reminds on the recently awarded C51XEM2AA-8EKRS2H motherboard. However, the current pendant with a nForce 570 SLI chipset is more inexpensive and offers a better equipment. Unfortunately this board is not as well overclockable, but the results are still very nice compared to the 25 previously tested AMD Athlon 64 motherboards!

Cooler Master X Craft 250 and 350 Hard Drive Enclosures Review
Big Bruin :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The Cooler Master X Craft 250 and 350 hard drive enclosures are very stylish portable storage devices. Except for the physical size of each unit and the connections in the rear, they look like twins. High gloss black or silver finishes will have anyone that has not seen one before asking what this cool looking device is. Both drive enclosures offer a reasonably fast USB 2.0 interface, while the X Craft 350 adds a USB Hub and an eSATA connection.

ECS PN2 SLI2+ (680i SLI) Motherboard Review 
Legit Reviews :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“ECS did a good thing with the release of the PN2 SLI2+ motherboard. It is a solid board that performs very well and overclocks well when leaving the multiplier alone. If you are in the market for a new motherboard, and are looking for a 680i board, you will want to take a look at the ECS PN2 SLI2+ for sure…”

Security Boot Camp
Tech ARP :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“If you are always worrying about the security of your computer but do not know what to do about it, then this is the boot camp for you.

Join Empire23 as he goes through the simple ways of checking for malware and cleaning your PC of them. “

Asus P5N32E-SLI Plus Review
Neoseeker :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
eeker has published a review of Asus’ P5N32E-SLI Plus board. Based on the 680i chipset, this board is chock full of features and sports the an 8X PCI-E slot in addition to the two 16X PCI=E SLI slots for triple video card goodness. 

Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Processor Review
Sharky Extreme :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Today, we’ve posted our review of the 3.0 GHz Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor, which held few revelations on the performance side, but certainly has a surprising retail price:

SoundGraph iMON Ultra Bay
techPowerUp :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Soundgraph has updated their own VFD series with a new display which is not only twice as big, but one could say twice as good as well. The one aspect which did not get bigger, but in fact, smaller is its price. While the original Soundgraph VFD had a price tag of ~$100 the new Ultra Bay sells for $95. The new graphical LCD is a great choice to display any type of font, while the new buttons make navigating even easier than before.

Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF Memory Review
PC Stats :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“The 2GB Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-8888C4DF kit is the companies current flagship DDR-2 memory part…. and boy is it fast! The enthusiast game of overclocking computer hardware has become a very mainstream affair. Manufacturers use high end computer hardware to impress us, to dazzle us with fast numbers, jaw dropping features, and luxury options that grab everyone’s attention. It takes a special kind of computer enthusiast to recognize that one must look past the flash, the verb-ladden names, and stare right into the heart of high speed low latency memory. The latter is quite important, and quite difficult to achieve.”

Thermalfly I75DUB Bifurcated Fin Socket 775 Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“Thermalfly have come out with a couple really nice Intel thermal solutions of recent, and the Thermalfly I75DUB heatsink is the latest in its series. The I75DUB is based loosely on the Intel reference design, and features ultra thin bifurcated fins, a large and powerful fan and inset aluminum base.”

Asus P5W64 WS Pro Motherboard Review
CDR Info :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
P5W64 WS Pro is the first Asus motherboard for Socket 775 that supports 4x PCI-E slots aiming for specific target group and enthusiast users. We test this motherboard under several synthetic and gaming benchmarks and evaluate the test results. In addition, we installed four (4) VGA cards and 8 monitors and we describe our experiences with this setup with Crossfire/SLI modes. Overall a good products, with specific features, high price and specific target group.

HEC Zephyr 650 Power Supply Review
PC Stats :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“The Zephyr line is HEC’s high end series of power supply. It has achieved both ATi CrossFire and nVIDIA SLI certification. That itself should tell you that HEC power supplies are pretty good. The Zephyr 650 model is HEC’s flagship power supply, and it comes in a cool dark chrome finish,. The HEC Zephyr 650 pumps out a maximum of 650W of power, and that is sufficient for most enthusiast-level PCs. “

OCZ ProXStream 1000W Power Supply Review
Overclockers Online :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
This power supply isn’t meant for everybody, it is aimed at those who truly demand performance at any cost after all, those are the ones who run enough fans that their computer system needs to be chained down. Those who are willing to sacrifice anything and everything to squeeze out every drop of performance – meet your future power supply.

AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor reviewed 
The TechReport :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
IF YOU FOLLOW CPUs at all, you already know that Intel has been pretty much cleaning up with its Core 2 processors. Since this past summer, Intel has had the drop on AMD thanks to an excellent new microarchitecture that delivers high performance with low power consumption–a killer combo. AMD has been creeping slowly ahead itself toward a 65nm manufacturing process and its own new microarchitecture, due in the middle of this year. In the meantime, though, the Athlon 64 has fallen out of favor with enthusiasts somewhat, only making the one of the four primary configs in our latest system guide–and the low-end one, at that.

AMD is looking to stem the tide with the only tools available to it in the short term, and they’re both very old-school: a price cut and a clock speed increase. Can these time-worn techniques put the Athlon 64 back on the map in this age of fancy-pants architectural tweaks and CPU cores multiplying like guppies? The Athlon 64 X2 6000+ is a great test case. It now costs less than its natural competitor, the Core 2 Duo E6700, and it has quietly become the first Athlon 64 X2 processor to reach the 3GHz milestone.

The X2 6000+ debuts amid a changing landscape, as well. Windows Vista is here, and the conversion to Vista will likely mean increased uptake for 64-bit software on the desktop. Accordingly, we’ve moved our CPU testing to Windows Vista x64, with a healthy mix of 64-bit and multithreaded code to run on it. Keep reading to see how the X2 6000+ fares in this new environment.

Antec SOLO Case Review
Techgage :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
In a world of gratuitously flashy enthusiast PC cases, Antec sets itself apart by focusing on elegant design and a superb user experience. Their new SOLO case embodies these two ideals, offering a blend of style and substance as well as some thoughtful features aimed at convenience and low noise. Is this perfection in a computer case?

EnzoTechnology Ultra-X Heatsink Review
OCIA :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“I will be installing the Ultra-X heatsink in my Intel test system. You can see just how large the Ultra-X is compared to the stock Intel cooling solution. The hardware needed for this install includes the backplate, four spring-loaded thumb-screws and four clear washers. Be extra careful when handling these washers, since they are very difficult to see. I lost one during installation and it took me half an hour to find it. Colored washers would have worked much better.”

OCZ Technology ProXStream 1000 Watt Power Supply Review
Tweaknews :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“OCZ has a solid performer here. Plenty of solid, stable power will satisfy even the most hardware-laden system, while the quad SLI connectors are a welcome addition for a top-level rig. Add in sleeved cables, a casing no bigger than a lower wattage PSU, and a good price point for the power, and you’ve got a definite winner in the PSU battles.”

Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer Case Review
Big Bruin :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The “biggest” feature you will notice on the top of the Antec Nine Hundred Ultimate Gamer Case is the dominating 200mm TriCool exhaust fan. Another special feature worth mentioning is the accessory holder, which Antec markets as a good place to store CDs, cell phones, or digital cameras. It is also a convenient place to hookup your digital camera through the two top-mounted USB connections.

Kingston PC6400CL4 and PC8500CL5 2GB Memory Kits Review 
Madshrimps :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“When it comes to high performance memory, Kingston has a name to keep up in the business. We already took some of the memory kits from Corsair, Team Group and OCZ for a spin, but Kingston was noticeably absent. About time we set this right, and we do this today by looking at two of their products: the PC6400CL4 and PC8500CL5, both 2Gb memory kits. Let’s see how they stack up against some fierce competition.”

Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3: Overclocking 
Nordic Hardware :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
You look around at several retailers, just to realize that there are more or less only boards with the 965P chipset available. Then it all takes a turn for the worse; which one of all these should you choose? We hope to find out if Gigabyte’s competitor, the GA-965P-DS3 is up to the challenge.

ten CS 1762 USB/DVI KVM Switch Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
“For those who have a file server or second machine that isn’t used as often, the Aten 1762 would work great. When used with the simpler setups, the KVM makes life a lot easier and your desk a lot less cluttered. For my uses, it still works, but has enough issues that it keeps reminding me of its flaws whenever I use it.”

Asus P5N32-SLI Premium nForce 590 SLI Motherboard Review
PC Stats :: Tuesday, February 20, 2007
“In this review PCSTATS is testing out an Intel motherboard based on an nVidia chipset slightly older than the nForce 680i, but it’s still wickedly fast. The Asus P5N32-SLI Premium is an nVIDIA nForce 590 SLI Intel Edition motherboard. The nForce 590 SLI Intel Edition chipset supports all Socket 775 processors from the lowly Celeron D to the Pentium 4/D/XE and of course Intel’s flagship Core 2 Duo/Quad/Extreme Edition CPU (FSB 533/800/1066MHz).”

Alphacool Cool Answer 3 Watercooling kit reviewed
Burnout PC :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“What can I say. I wasn’t impressed, nor disappointed with this water cooling kit. It has all the ingredients to be a real performer. It has an excellent radiator, and it has a powerful enough pump to get things going in there. Stick a better fan on there, keep the airflow circulating inside your casing and you probably won’t be disappointed by this water cooling kit. If you want higher performance, check their web store and pick your own parts for your water cooling kit, but that doesn’t give you the advantage of having a pre filled kit that any one can install.”

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
GideonTech :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“Having the fan pull the hot air right off of the back of my video card certainly isn’t going to give me the best cooling. If I turned it around 180 degrees, I’d be pulling hot air from the top of the case (remember, hot air rises) and off the PSU. Therefore, I decided to change things around a bit. First I removed the screw holding the mounting bracket tension lock on, and then everything comes apart easily.”

Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro
GideonTech :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“Having the fan pull the hot air right off of the back of my video card certainly isn’t going to give me the best cooling. If I turned it around 180 degrees, I’d be pulling hot air from the top of the case (remember, hot air rises) and off the PSU. Therefore, I decided to change things around a bit. First I removed the screw holding the mounting bracket tension lock on, and then everything comes apart easily.” 

OCZ Technology ProXStream 1000w Power Supply Review
OCIA :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“One of the good things about the ProXStream that sets it apart from other 1kw power supplies is its small footprint. We measured the unit to be 5 1/2” in length. Most other 1kw units (and even some not as powerful) are much longer, which will cause problems with optical drives and in cases that use a top-mounted exhaust fan. Slotted vents on the “inside” of the unit provide plenty of airflow for the 80mm fan inside to draw air in, across and out the rear.”

Lite-On SH-16A7S SATA DVD Drive Review
Overclockers Online :: Monday, February 19, 2007
The SH-16A7S replaces the large bulky 40-pin flat IDE ribbon with a slim SATA cable and this small but important change helps put Lite-On above the rest of its competitors. IDE is slowly disappearing and the way of the future is SATA, not only because it’s faster, but because cable managers will love its flexibility and ease of re-configurability.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Review
Techgage :: Monday, February 19, 2007
What do you get when you take one of the best performing CPUs from last year and double it? Twice as much to love, of course. We are taking a look at Intels latest Quad-Core processor, the Q6600. Let’s see how it performs when compared to it’s siblings.

Thermaltake Lanbox Computer Case Review
Tweaknews :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“Thermaltake has a real gem in the Lanbox chassis. The design and styling elements join to produce a small, portable case that not only performs very well, but also is relatively easy to work in, given the space limitations. And, it looks as good as it performs. Its sleek, classy look garnered a lot of attention around here, and it’s easy to see why. The all aluminum construction keeps the Lanbox light while the modular design keeps it strong…..”

In Win F430 PC Case Review 
Think Computers :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“When I hear F430 I instantly think of one of my favorite exotic cars, the Ferrari F430. So when In Win named a case the F430 you would assume it would take on some of the characteristics of the real F430 and it does. The In Win F430 has an amazing car-like paint job, Ferrari-like stylish features, and even something that makes you feel like you are inside of a real F430!”

In Win F430 Xtreme Series ATX Gaming Case Review 
Big Bruin :: Monday, February 19, 2007
So you’re dying to own a Ferrari F430 but that $168,000 price tag is putting just a bit of a hitch in your plans. Well In Win has the answer and it will only set you back about $95 (US). OK, this may be a huge and outrageous stretch, but the styling cues, Ferrari red paint job, and even the name of the new In Win F430 Xtreme Series ATX Gaming Case leave little doubt where the inspiration for this case came from.

Kingwin JET External 3.5″ SATA HDD Enclosure Review
Virtual Hideout :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“The Kingwin JET external enclosure is part of the next generation of portable hard drive enclosures; with IDE going by the wayside, it’s now all about SATA drives. Kingwin stepped up and produced a very nice, clean looking enclosure that is sure to get looks of envy from those who spot it.”

Beginners Guides: Decrypting Document & Zipped File Passwords
PC Stats :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“Quick and simple ways to unlock those Microsoft Word, Zip, or PDF files that you’ve forgotten the password to. If you want to make sure that only you and your compatriots can access certain documents, encrypting and password protecting said documents is the obvious way to go. To this end, many popular software packages provide a method of safeguarding files, generally based on a password. This is fine, but what if you forget the password? You might as well have deleted your work, right?”

Enzotech Ultra-X Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“We might as well get to the point in the first sentence of this review, the Enzotech Ultra-X heatsink performs really well on Intel and AMD processor platforms with its fan at full speed. It doesn’t hurt that the Ultra-X has a large 120mm fan, plenty of aluminum cooling fins, and just enough large diameter heat pipes to get the job done. The heatsink eschews the typical 6mm diameter heatpipes for four 8mm diameter copper heatpipes, resulting in an increase in its capacity to move heat.”

Zalman Reserator 2 Water Cooling System
3dgameman :: Monday, February 19, 2007
“The Zalman Reserator 2 Water Cooling System is the next installment in the Reserator line. The Reserator V2 is quiet different looking than their pervious Reserator 1, but it has many of the same key features. The exterior of the Reserator 2 is basically a very large aluminum heatsink with many fins. This design works very and will have no problem radiating heat without the use of fans. Being fanless is the big plus with this water cooling setup because it means effective silent cooling. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.”

OCZ XTC Memory Cooler 
techPowerUp! :: Monday, February 19, 2007
OCZ’s XTC Memory Cooler is a plug-on cooling module for your motherboard’s memory modules. With people pumping more and more voltage through their memory, temperature becomes a concern and often limits the maximum overclock. In our testing we saw about 20°C decrease in memory temperature and increased overclocking capability.

Full P35 Intel chipset Specs & Pictures
Chile Hardware :: Monday, February 19, 2007
We got more info and Specification of the new Intel P35 chipset, with full support for DDR3 & DDR2, if you think your readers will be interested please publish it as news.

Superflower Fan Master SF-609 
Overclock 3d :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
Looking for a rheobus fan controller capable of taming even the highest CFM fans? Today I’ll be looking at Superflower’s SF-609 coupled with a pair of Delta EFB1212SHE monsters courtesy of sidewindercomputers.com.

Spire BlackFin Case Review
RB Mods :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
When I choose a computer case, I typically am drawn towards a couple of things: good looks and cool features that will make building and using the computer enjoyable. Spire, makers of a wide variety of computer products, sent us a sample of one of their new cases, the Spire BlackFin mid-tower computer case, which claims to combine stylish looks with a sophisticated design. Can their case live up to these lofty claims? Let’s find out in this case review.

HP Photosmart D7360 Review 
Windows A to Z :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“HP has always been known for its inkjet printers and they’ve always been really nice. They have just released their latest inkjet photo printer, the Photosmart D7360. WindowsAtoZ.com’s editors took a look at it and gave a full review to see if it lives up to its reputation.”

HEC Zephyr 650W Power Supply Review 
PC Stats :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
The Zephyr line is HEC’s high end series of power supply. It has achieved both ATi CrossFire and nVIDIA SLI certification. That itself should tell you that HEC power supplies are pretty good. The Zephyr 650 model is HEC’s flagship power supply, and it comes in a cool dark chrome finish,. The HEC Zephyr 650 pumps out a maximum of 650W of power, and that is sufficient for most enthusiast-level PCs.

CoolIt Eliminator CPU Cooler Review
Techgage :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
CoolIT has followed up to their successful Freezone cooler with a more affordable solution called the Eliminator. It has the same technology under the hood, but does its cooling ability aide it in being worth the asking price?

Antec Earthwatts 500w PSU Review
Club Overclocker :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
How many times have we powered our computers on and thought about the power consumption? I have to admit that while I recycle and try to do my part for the environment that I sometimes forget about energy conservation. It may be because the job I have provides me with a house and pays my utilities, but someone has to pay the bill even if I don’t. The power supply that Antec sent over is concerned with the environment. It’s the first power supply that I’ve seen to be certified by 80plus. Can a energy conscience power supply meet the needs of my energy hungry computer? 

Coolermaster HyperTX Socket 775 CPU cooler
RB Mods :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
With the new Core2Duo processors you might want to get some decent cooling with it. The stock coolers tend to be to loud and still lack in performance and thats why this new cpu cooler from Coolermaster might be a good choice for you. The HyperTX seems to be silent and well performing, therefore we decided to run it vs a Zalman CNPS9700 to see how big the difference actually is, or if there is any?

OCC Review Intel Core2 Q6600 CPU Review
Overclockers Club :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“It’s that time of the year again. Your single or even dual core CPU is starting to feel the strain of multi-tasking, and you just need more power. That’s right, it’s time for that dreaded “U” word. Upgrade. For the average user, an upgrade comes every couple of years. But for those of us who are always straining to keep up with the bleeding edge of technology, those upgrades can usually be measured in weeks. If you are looking for a new processor, the decision ultimately comes down to either Intel or AMD. While the two companies have always been trading the performance crown back and forth, currently Intel has a very firm grasp of it. With the release of its Q6600 processor a couple weeks ago at CES 2007, Intel has tightened that grasp even further.”

Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard Review
XYZ Computing :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
The diNovo Edge is actually the third keyboard in the diNovo line. After the first one got so much attention Logitech decided to make some tweaks to it and address a few of the problems, like the poorly chosen mouse, and released a follow-up product. The diNovo Media Desktop Laser changed the color and bumped up the price by $50, but also upgraded to a MX Laser mouse and Bluetooth connectivity. The Edge is the first diNovo keyboard to be part of Logitech’s Advanced Peripherals line. These are high-end components whose goal is to match style with serious performance. This by itself does not tell us much about the keyboard, but we know that is has been promoted to the same category of items as Logitech’s acclaimed Z-10 speakers and MX Revolution mouse.

Overclocked Gainward Bliss 8800 GTS 320 MB Review
HW Upgrade :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
Introduced just this week, NVIDIA’s new 8800 GTS 320 MB lowers the price of DirectX 10 graphics to $300. With the only difference being half the amount of onboard memory, we compare the overclocked Gainward Bliss 8800 GTS 320 MB to other GeForce 8800 solutions and see how it adds up.

GIGABYTE 3D Rocket II CPU Cooler Review
Virtual Hideout :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“CPU coolers come and CPU coolers go, but only a select few really leave an impression on us. The GIGABYTE 3D Rocket II is one of those big impression makers. The Dual Rocket Airflow Design Fan Duct provides better performance and a silent environment. The 3D Rocket II may not be the first to use 2 fans on a CPU cooling device, but it’s the first one that I know of that uses one of its fans to blow air down over the CPU and surrounding components. The cooler itself consists of 4 heatpipes, a copper base, and large aluminum fins, along with a Linear fan speed control that can mount in a free PCI bracket or upfront in a 3.5″ bay.” 

SilverStone LC14MC HTPC Case Review 
Think Computers :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“When you are building a home theatre PC there are many things to consider when choosing a case. You want it to look appealing, it needs to have easy to access USB ports for easy file transfers, you want some type of LCD/VFD display, and maybe some controls on the font. Well the SilverStone LC14MCE has all of those features, plus an included IR receiver and officially licensed Windows Media Center remote. There really is not much more you could ask for. So let’s take a look…”

Thermaltake Mozart HTPC Case Review 
The Tech Zone :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
What separates the Mozart from other HTPC cases is its ability to handle full size ATX motherboards and power supplies, while still being able to fit nicely on an audio/video rack. The Mozart measures 170 x 430 x 452 mm, with a two tone aluminum front panel that looks more like audio/video equipment than computer case. This AV feel is enhanced by the use of stylist gold-plated foot stands and view window for the optional Media Lab VFD display.

Firefox 2 Tweak Guide
Tech Spot :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
The release of Mozilla Firefox 2 further expands the capabilities and features of this highly regarded Internet browser, proving that just because you are popular doesn’t mean you should slack off. Some of the new and updated features include: a visual refresh, integrated phishing protection, browser session resuming, live Titles and JavaScript 1.7 support, among others.

Regardless of how you feel about Mozilla Firefox, it’s quite fair to say that much of the change and innovation in Internet browsers in recent years has happened because of it. This guide goes through numerous configuration tips and tweaks for Firefox 2, covering all aspects of the browser such as the options menu, preferences, CSS customization, interface, extensions and more. 

Silverstone CFP51 4x HDD to 3x 5.25 bay cage Review
Xtreme Computing :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“today we will be looking at something different from the normal from Silverstone and that’s the Silverstone CFP51k, what is the CFP51 you may ask, well it’s a HDD to 5.25 adaptor with a difference. The CFP51 is designed to take up to 4 HDD’s inside while keeping the actual bay usage down to 3. This makes this ideal for those who want to mod, or just for those seeking extra HDD space in larger cases”

Full P35 Intel chipset Specs & Pictures
Chile Hardware :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
We got more info and Specification of the new Intel P35 chipset, with full support for DDR3 & DDR2, if you think your readers will be interested please publish it as news.

Sunbeamtech Quarterback Case Review 
Madshrimps :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“The Quaterback from Sunbeamtech is an affordable midi tower which comes with three silent 120mm fans and several plug and play installation features. We take a closer look and do performance tests to see how cool and quiet this case can be.”

Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn Herd 4
Phoronix :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“A new test (Herd) release is now available from the Ubuntu camp. This is the fourth testing release in the road to Ubuntu 7.04 Feisty Fawn this April. In today’s screenshots we show off a few of the changes in this release along with the improved Ubuntu Hardware Database.”

Kingston KHX9200D2K2/2G memory with 1150 Mhz
Hardware Overclock Austria :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
Hardwareoverclock Austria has posted a new memory review. “We have reviewed the Kingston KHX9200D2K2/2G memory, rated with 1150 mhz. On the EVGA 680i sli board we have find out the nearest latences and the highest clock. More about performance and benchmarks you can find in the article.

VIZO Armada RAM Cooler Review Posted 
Tech ARP :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“For all the obsession with RAM heatspreaders, they are passive coolers that can only do so much. To truly cool the memory chips, you need an active cooler.

Today, we will be taking a look at one such cooler – the VIZO Armada. Armed with three 40mm fans, will this cooler significantly cool your memory modules? Let’s find out. “

Corsair Twin2X2048-6400 C3 2GB PC2-6400 Memory Kit Review
PC Stats :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
“In this review PCSTATS will be testing Corsair’s latest 240 pin DDR2-800 memory, the 2GB Twin2X2048-6400C3 kit. Like the Twin2X2048-6400C4 that we had the opportunity to test previously, this set of memory is compatible with Enhanced Performance Profiles. What sets the 6400C3 kit apart from the rest are its timings… and they are some of the lowest anywhere.”

ForeSight Systems Pertelian X2040
techPowerUp! :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
The Pertelian X2040 is a multi purpose display, which can display IM messages, media information, stock and Ebay items among other things. Its software is based on an ever growing number of plugins, allowing the user to add further functionality to this LCD. The device is very well constructed and the display is quite bright. We give the display a try and set up a few plugins, to evaluate how useful such a secondary display can be.

Zalman Reserator 2 Fanless Water Cooling Review
Techgage :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
Sporting a longer box design rather than the slender tower, the Reserator 2 provides far more surface area than its older brother. With Matt’s opinion of the first generation product in mind, we are now set to work with the second round of liquid cooling from Zalman. Can the new design improve on performance over the original product? Let’s take a closer look to find out.

Setting Up a Virtual PC
PC Mech :: Sunday, February 18, 2007
David takes a look at what a Virtual PC is, what you can use if for, and how to use it. 

A.C.Ryan BlackMagic2 UV Paint Review
Xtreme Computing :: Friday, February 16, 2007
“When I first did this etching you really couldn’t make it out as it’s only on clear plastic and when AC.Ryan sent me the BlackMagic2 paint this was the very first place I wanted to put it.” 

Noiseblocker Coolscraper v2.0 CPU Cooler Review
XS Reviews :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“Noiseblocker make a variety of products, though mainly focus on cooling and sound dampening. Today I will be testing the NB-Coolscraper 120 v2.0 which is designed to be an active cooling solution for your CPU, while combining Noiseblocker’s love of silence. Lets see if we have a cool & quiet CPU cooler on ours hands.”

How To Make P2P Programs to Work on Networks Using a Broadband Router 
Hardware Secrets :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“If you built your own network using a broadband router, the router will automatically prevent any P2P file sharing program (eMule, Shareaza, etc) from working correctly on your network: it will either get a “low ID” or will be shown as “firewalled”. As a consequence you will get lower transfer rates and also won’t be able to initiate file downloading from users that are also “firewalled”. In this tutorial we will teach you how to configure your router to correctly allow P2P file sharing programs to work.”

Mandriva Linux 2007.1 Beta 1
Phoronix :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“Since the death of Mandrake we have only used Mandriva Linux once or twice a year, but with the first beta now out for 2007.1 we decided to give it another go. New in Mandriva Linux 2007.1 is GNOME 2.17, Firefox 2.0, and much more. There are some pretty nifty features found inside Mandriva Linux 2007.1 Beta 1, and it does look as if it will be a hopeful year for this distribution.”

OCZ Secure Digital Dual 1GB 
techPowerUp :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
OCZ’s Dual 1GB SD-Card is a hybrid approach to giving you the optimum connectivity on an SD card. You can use the card either like any regular SD card or after removing a little cap like a USB stick. The card is rated at 80x speed which is about 12 MB/s. OCZ is selling the 1 GB version for about $40 which is a good price considered the added functionality of the product.

Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP P965 Express Motherboard Review
PC Stats :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“The latest feature Asus has begun integrating into its motherboards is wireless networking – WiFi. With 802.11b/g support onboard already, setting up a wireless network at home or in the office for notebooks, printers, or other devices is pretty convenient. An 802.11g WLAN system supports data transfer speeds up to 54Mbps, which is more than enough for web surfing, streaming video or audio over the internet, and even LAN gaming. Cross one more thing off the to-get checklist for your new computer…. There is a good level of device integration built into the Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP already, so the two PCI Express x16 slots (one operates at PCI Express x16, one at PCI Express x4) for dual videocards, one PCI Express x1 and three 32-bit PCI slots. “

Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZE1 Champ1on Case
3dgameman :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“If you’re looking for a thick aluminum mid-tower ATX case, than the Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZE1 Champ1on case might fit the bill. It is not for everyone though, since is has excess branding, cautionary warnings and instructions printed all over it. It comes with four external 5.25″ drive bays, one external 3.5″, and three internal 3.5″ drive bays. There are three fans; two 92mm fans at the front and one 120mm at the back. It also has a window and a hinged door on the left side. Unfortunately, all this comes at a very high price. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.” 

Coollaboratory Liquid MetalPad Thermal Interface Material
PC Apex :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“This is my second go-round with a Coollaboratory product. I first became aware of them back in September 2005 when a forum member saw an eBay sale for their Liquid Metal thermal interface material (TIM). They were a brand new company and were happy to provide a sample to me for testing and you can see that review here. It was quite innovative and performed well; but because I was sure the mixture contained gallium I couldn’t recommend it because of the potential damage to aluminum components. Besides the danger to aluminum, the only other negative point I had was that application of the Liquid Metal was messy and difficult. Well, the smart guys at Coollaboratory came up with a solution for the application problem, Liquid Metal Pads.”

To 64…or not to 64
Missing Remote :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
So in the end, it really comes down to faith. Do you have faith that the developers will increase their attention to 64-bit? Just ask yourself, why would they? If everyone else is perfectly fine with the performance of 32-bit Vista, which I’m sure dominates the number of x64 installs…and time & time again companies are ignoring 64-bit drivers/programs, with little or no uproar…why would they invest the time & money into developing for it?

Antec 500W EarthWatts EA500 Power Supply Unit 
Bjorn 3d :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
Since consumers have long been in the dark about power supply units, it seems common that manufacturers market their product and push features that may not actually make a difference in performance. For example, it could be seen early last year that multi-rail technology was viewed as a positive innovation. Yet later down the road we learn that a single-rail power supply unit not only offers more stable and efficient power if designed and built correctly; it would also cost less.

Mushkin XP2-8500 DDR2 2GB Kit
Overclock 3d :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
Mushkin are well known for their high performance memory modules and today we look at the fastest DD2 kit they have on offer to the enthusiast. 

Ultra X-FinityT 800 Watt PSU
Modders Inc. :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
With systems power consumption becoming more demanding than ever you need a power supply that will deliver the power your system needs. SLI setups, multiple hard drives, and more USB devices require a lot of power to keep them running. Ultra comes to the rescue with it’s X-FinityT 800 Watt PSU w/ Active PFC. With Quad Rail, FlexForce Cables, & PFC (power factor correction) the X-Finity is one fine power supply.

Abit IN9 32x Max Intel Socket 775 Motherboard
Overclock 3d :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
abit are most definitely back, especially after the triumphant return of the “Max” servies in the AW9D max. This time they have come out, guns blazing with an nForce 6 series offering high-end SLI enthusiast performance. We take a long look… 

Thecus N5200 RouStor NAS Evaluation 
techFEAR :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“With support for up to five 750GB SATA I/II drives, the Thecus N5200 RouStor is a feature-rich network attached storage device. techFEAR runs the N5200 through the paces and sees how it holds up.”

Networking Hardware Quiz – Part 2
Hardware Secrets :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“A new quiz on networking hardware has just been added to Hardware Secrets Test Your Skills section. Take this quiz and check whether your knowledge on networking hardware is good enough or if you should study more.”

ThermalTake Bach VX case review
DV Hardware :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
ThermalTake has a few new cases for computer enthusiasts, one of them is the Bach VX VF4000 series. In this review I’m taking a closer look at the VF4000BWS which features a large case window. For people who don’t need fancy stuff like this ThermalTake also has the Bach VX VF4000BNS which features a normal case panel with a 92mm fan hole. On ThermalTake’s website they describe this case as “The Charm of the Ordinary”, with a simple, low-profile and clean design that stands out from the crowd of countless complex designs. 

Mushkin XP2-8500 DDR2 Memory
technic 3d :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“Mushkin offers a Memory PC 8500 DDR2 2 GB Dual Kit. Technic3D will see as good they are with 5-5-4-12 and Overclocking against other Memory Kits. You can see 1.180 MHz in the following Review.”

Cooler Master NotePal S Review 
TechWare Labs :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“Cooler Master has made it easy for consumers with laptops to keep their machines cool. Today we take a look at the Cooler Master NotePal S aimed at consumers with a need to keep things cool without powering the laptop cooler. The NotePal-S notebook cooler is CoolerMaster’s smaller brother aimed for 12″ to 16″ notebooks as compared to their bigger NotePal notebook cooler which is made for the larger 17″ wide notebooks.”

Silverstone SG01 Evolution,Element ST50EF-SC & NT-06 Cooler Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“The combination of these three products really helps eliminate the hassle of creating a small form factor system. The system I created could easily be used as a HTPC or PVR in my entertainment system, and would hardly be noticed as the footprint is really small. Since the entire setup is so light, the other option….”

Guide: Improving Your Google Searches 
BTX Form Factor :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
While Google is a great search engine, you’ve probably noticed that when you do a search, Google usually returns more results that you can comfortably chew. But how can you limit Google’s search results?

Spire SwordFin PC Case Review 
Think Computers :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
“Spire is a well-known name in cooling products, but the 14-year-old, USA-based, hardware company also produces a line of stylish, functional, and downright slick cases. Because the company’s specialty is cooling, it designs its cases with airflow in mind. This case, the Spire Swordfin, is a perfect example of Spire’s mix of style and substance.”

Coolermaster Mystique 632
Driver Heaven :: Thursday, February 15, 2007
Founded over a decade ago, CoolerMaster has one main mission: “… providing the industry’s best thermal solutions. Since its establishment a decade ago, the company has remained faithful to this mission, emerging as a world leader in products and services for companies dealing with devices where heat issues must be resolved.”

be quiet! Dark Power PRO 850W and Thermaltake Toughpower 850W
Bjorn 3d :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
In summer 2006 I’ve reviewed a high-end PSU from Thermaltake; nonmodular Toughpower 750W. Just about two months ago we’ve been given an opportunity to check out two power supplies from Listan; be quiet! Straight Power 450W and 600W. Today we make a comeback and bring you high-wattage juice makers from both Listan and Thermaltake. These two are definitely not your regular power supplies you’d use for your grandmothers’ computer. Although you can already buy 1.2kW (1200W) power supplies these 850W generators can take everything you throw at them — it just a matter how stable they are.

SilverStone Olympia OP650 650W
Phoronix :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
“With time we have seen computers go from a single GPU and processor to dual and quad core CPUs with a number of different options for multi-GPU systems. As we have shoved more and more into our systems, the power supplies have gone from a single +12V rail to multiple +12V rails. Dual +12V rails has been very common in recent years, while recently at Phoronix we had looked at a few quad +12V rail power supplies such as the SilverStone Zeus 750W and the OCZ GameXStream 700W. However, the more +12V rails does not necessarily make a better power supply. What we are looking at today is one of SilverStone’s newest power supplies, which was recently on display at the Consumer Electronics Show. The SilverStone Olympia OP650 is a 650W power supply that supports both the current 6-pin PCI Express power connector as well as the new 8-pin version, and supports 54 Amps on its single +12V rail.”

ASRock AM2NF3-VSTA AMD Athlon 64 Socket AM2 Mainboard with AGP Review
OC Inside :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
No, there’s no failure in the product description or headline, because the AM2NF3-VSTA from ASRock is really an AMD Socket AM2 motherboard with AGP 8x Slot! Surely, some will be surprised about this combination and the nForce3 250 chipset, but it is nevertheless an interesting and an enormously inexpensive combination. Because this motherboard is useful for those, who bought a fast AGP video card for the previous system and would like to update the PC to a current AMD Socket AM2 processor. For this scenario the AM2NF3-VSTA motherboard was tested on ocinside.de

Bluegears – b-flexi80 Case Fan: Second Opinion 
Dragonsteel Mods :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
” The PC mod community is similar to the auto modding communities of the 1960’s and 1970’s. While growing up I remember seeing muscle cars torn apart and rebuilt with custom paint jobs and shiny new chrome parts. Today we have pc builders and their shiny chrome equivalents; comprised of clear side panels, LED lights and dremeled designs galore. In my estimation, there are two types of case modders, those who can build a computer to look like almost anything; (see – Dracos’ Mystery Machine case mod for reference), and those who will swap out mundane components like case fans and replace them with something with more pizzazz. I unfortunately fall into the latter category, since I will only cause much physical damage to my pc and myself when I use a dremel. Luckily for folks like me, there are companies like Bluegears and the b-flexi-line of case fans. For this second opinion review, I will take a look at the b-flexi80 and what it offers the pc modder. ” 

In Win Alpha 360 Case review
Driver Heaven :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
“In Win” are a new name to us as we have never seen, or reviewed one of their products in the past. They recently emailed us with some marketing jargon for a new case which was more plastic than metal and featured quite a few unusual features such as an oval shape and a “one touch everything” design so we decided to give the product a test.

Spire Rocketeer VI 600w SLI Series Power Supply Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
“The Rocketeer VI had plenty of power to give to the Dual Core 680i test system. There was even extra voltage for the 12 volt rails as the system was completely pounded under load and overclocked situations. The Rocketeer VI handled a full on 658 watt load test which leaves great confidence….”

Computer Recycling – Where Should Old Computers Go?
PC Stats :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Lets be honest with ourselves for a moment. In the long run, most of us don’t think about the environment outside of what directly affects us… hot days, smog, litter in front of our house – that sort thing. At the end of the day, the economic burden we face on a business or personal scale is the price tag that weighs heaviest, and this is a key facet of sustainability. If we take a moment to rethink the economics of something as trivial as tossing out an old junked computer, the idea of “garbage” can be viewed in a whole new light. Consider the amount of time, money and energy spent in acquiring and transporting the materials, not to mention actually making the thing in question.

AlphaShield Home Edition Personal Firewall Review 
Techware Labs :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
“The AlphaShield offers protection from internet risks in a time when it seems everyone is seeking to compromise the security of your computer and personal information. We test the AlphaShield to find out if it offers true protection and how this protection affects your computing.”

Gainward BLISS 8800 GTS 640MB HDCP Compliant Review 
MVK Tech :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
“Welcome to the world of Gainward, a world beyond your senses! Yeps, after all the exciting GeForce 7 series with several changes and refreshes throughout the past year, we also saw an inventive new product getting introduced by NVIDIA. In November this new chip and the cards based upon it gotten introduced and released by NVIDIA and its partners. And as of that moment all talks have been around DirectX 10, because the new GeForce 8 series are really for the next level in gaming. Gainward jumped on the wagon, releasing their BLISS 8800 GTS accelerator. During all our benchmarks the GTS kept on humming stable with no hickups to finally set the top speed at 650/2000MHz. Would you have thought so?”

XIGMATEK 055 Cooler 
techPowerUp! :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Where would computers be without coolers? Nowhere… High-end systems put out heat just like an engine, and they need to be cooled just like an engine. Water cooling is becoming a more popular format to keep these systems in line, but what if you don’t want or can’t afford a water system? High-end air coolers are the only next option. XIGMATEK is now starting to fulfill this need with coolers like the 055 which we’ll look at today.

MSI StarCam Review
XS Reviews :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
“Since the internet was created, it’s brought people closer. Then broadband came along and opened the door to streaming video and webcams. Today I have the MSI StarCam which includes a microphone meaning it should contain everything for you to chat, wave or dance to your long distance buddies.”

Spire Rocketeer VI 600W PSU Review 
RB Mods :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
When choosing a power supply, it can be very hard to find one that excels in both home/office applications that need quiet operations while at the same time provided the raw power needed from a gaming power supply. Spire, whose power supplies we’ve reviewed in the past with much success, has produced a new power supply, the Rocketeer VI 600W PSU, that claims to provide solid performance in a quiet package. Let’s find out if it can deliver.

Thermalright Ultra-120 CPU Cooler Review
PC Apex :: Wednesday, February 14, 2007
“My first impression when I opened the box was, “Holy c%@P, that will never fit.” And sure enough, it would not fit in the NZXT Adamas case I had intended on testing it in. Even with the intake fan removed from the side panel of the Adamas, the gargantuan cooler was about .25″ too tall for the side panel to fit in place. Of all the tower and mid tower cases I’ve got around, it might fit in half of them. However it easily fit on both the K8 and 775 motherboards available to me, but the orientation of the cooler would be determined by the placement of components around the socket.”

Kingston 2GB HyperX PC2-6400 Review
Techgage :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Are you on the lookout for a good 2GB kit that won’t break the bank? Kingstons HyperX PC2-6400 fits that bill. It uses stock 4-4-4-12 timings at low voltages and even has some solid overclocking ability.

OCZ ProXStream 1000W PSU 
Pro-clockers :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The new OCZ ProXStream 1000W PSU utilizes a powerful, server-class core and merges it with an unparalleled compact form factor to accommodate virtually all computer cases, a requisite for today’s enthusiasts and system-builders.

Akasa Integral Fusion HDD enclosure Review 
Xtreme Computing :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
“With the Akasa Integral fusion you have a good all rounder, not only is it a external enclosure, it also is a one touch backup device, add to that a card reader and the fact you can use the backup button when the PC is off to back up any cards in the reader makes it a slight cut above the rest”

AMD’s 690G Chipset Arrives – ECS AMD690GM-M2 Motherboard
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
“During the AMD down under Christmas party for media and partners, we sat down with both AMD and ATI representatives and asked some questions. One of them was will ATI/AMD produce chipsets for its competitors like Intel. A big resounding “Yes” was given to us and explained. Chipsets for the Intel sector will carry the name ATI and likely carry the Xpress naming that has happened with the previous generation of chips. AMD based chipsets will be given a new naming system based on its Northbridge architecture, for example the Crossfire 3200 for AMD has been renamed to AMD 580X (RS580 Northbridge). It’s unclear how much the push towards the Intel sector will be considering the relationship AMD and ATI now have, one thing is clear, AMD chipsets will now be bigger and better than ever before.

Today we are looking at one of the first culminations from ATI/AMD. While some of the older chips have been renamed, today’s contender is the first to be made since the merger occurred last year. Named the AMD 690 chipset series, it carries some new features. ECS have kindly sent us the first sample to us ahead of launch at the end of this month. It’s based on the AMD 690G chipset and comes with embedded ATI Radeon X1250 graphics with support for all Socket AM2 processors.”

Rosewill RCX-Z775-EX 
Overclockers Online :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
I think it is safe to say that Rosewill really does take pride in the quality of their products and this makes one believe their other goal of customer satisfaction is followed through as well. As for how the RCX-Z775-EX performed, I think the thermal testing results outline the abilities of this cooler quite well. The overclock I tested at and the cooler I compared the RCX-Z775-EX with would have made a lot of coolers look far inferior but the Rosewill cooler didn’t back down.

Gigabyte 965P-DQ6 Rev 3.3 and Mushkin PSU
Tweak Town :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
“One of our first motherboard to come into our labs based on the P965 Express chipset was the Gigabyte P965-DQ6. This board had it all – great overclocking, plenty of features onboard as well as a great look and feel. Gigabyte did have a few issues with this board in terms of stability, a few samples refused to work properly, this produced a 2.0 revision. While this may have been enough, Gigabyte sporting its new Gigabyte United name still wasn’t fully happy and has now brought out a new revision 3.3 model which on paper looks to be fantastic. The newly formed company is quite serious about making their motherboards the highest quality in the industry with improvements such as All-Solid Capacitor designs using the most expensive components from Japan.

Today we will explore the revision 3.3 DQ6 motherboard as there have been quite a few changes made to the overall design. We’ll check out those new changes and then compare it to the first DQ6 released and against one of the best P965 motherboards we have tested so far, the ASUS Commando.”

Akasa Integral LAN Review
Technic 3d :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
“The Akasa Integral LAN 3,5″ HDD Case arrived Technic3D. The 3,5″ HDD Cases for Networks with USB and NDAS can you see in the following Review.”

SilverStone NS311 NAS 3.5″ HDD enclosure 
Modders Inc. :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
How many times have you thought about setting up a file server on your home network. Doing so makes it easy for everyone to share their files with each other, but what happens if the PC that has the files you want is not on? Silverstone has the solution for you with the NS311 NAS 3.5 Hard Drive Enclosure.

Asus M2-CROSSHAIR Socket AM2 nForce 590 SLI Motherboard Review
PC Stats :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The Asus M2-CROSSHAIR motherboard is a computer enthusiast’s dream motherboard. Not only does it have quick access buttons for clearing the CMOS or just powering up, it has 16 bright blue LEDs spaced throughout the PCB to highlight SATA and USB ports, an integrated LCD status display panel on the rear I/O called the ‘LCD Poster’, and an electroluminescent I/O shield so the port names all glow light blue. All these features are extremely useful when there is little light to see what you’re doing at the back of the computer, or inside.

Silverstone TJ09 Temjin Tower Case Review 
Madshrimps :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
“With the TJ09 Silverstone is focusing on airflow to dissipate the heat of Dual/Quad core processors and especially high end VGA cards. Their design is classic elegant with functional and clean looks. This is a high end product made for high end systems, can it keep a Core 2 / Geforce 8800 GTX cool enough? We find out…”

bequiet Straight Power 500 PSU 
Hardware Overclock Austria :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Hardwareoverclock Austria has reviewed bequiet’s PSU Straight Power with 500 watts. The testsystem was an overclocked E6600 @ 3600 MHz and a geforce 8800 GTS, also overclocked. The most important points in this article were stability, capacity and the equipment.

Rosewill RCX-Z775-SL CPU Cooler Review 
RB Mods :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Upgrading from a stock CPU cooler is one of the easiest and best mod to your computer that you can make, and choosing the right one can make a big difference. We’ve reviewed a couple of Rosewill coolers in the past and have been impressed with their easy installation and quality. Today we’ll take a look at the Rosewill RCX-Z775-SL cooler, which is their cooler product specifically for Intel Pentium and Core 2 Dual processors. We’re here to find out if their string of solid performance continues with this cooler.

SLAX 6.0.0 Pre 3
Phoronix :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
“SLAX is one of our favorite mini Linux LiveCD distributions so when SLAX 6.0.0 Pre 3 recently came out we couldn’t help but to try out the new SLAX 6. New in this third pre-release of the SLAX 6.0 LiveCD is the Linux 2.6.20 kernel, bootable LiveUSB support in both Linux and Windows, udev replaces hotplug, full sound support with ALSA 1.0.14, NTFS read and write support, and more.”

NZXT Zero Computer Case Review 
Tweaknews :: Tuesday, February 13, 2007
“The new Zero case from NZXT has a lot to recommend it. It’s a cooling monster without the growls and roars you’d expect from eight case fans. It has a sleek, classic look that doesn’t appear to have been inspired by an Anime episode. The Zero will hold plenty of drives and the tool-free features are well designed and executed. The aluminum and plastic construction keep the weight down without sacrificing sturdiness.”

Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZE1 Chassis Review 
XYZ Computing :: Monday, February 12, 2007
A version of that Zalman aluminum case has finally become available to consumers. I have no idea why it took almost a year for the product to go from its CES version (which seemed to be ready for market) to being released, but the Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZE1 Chassis is finally here. The case has been getting as much attention for its unique design as it has for its jaw-dropping price tag, but I have been waiting almost a year to tinker with one, so let’s get started.

Zalman CNPS9700 NT CPU Cooler
3dgameman :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“is one incredible product that is sure to please. If you don’t want to install a water cooling system because of the potential risks, then this is a great alternative. I was impressed that this cooler could keep a Core 2 Duo E6400 CPU overclocked to 3.2GHz using 1.55 voltage cool. This is something that’s even a challenge for some water cooling kits to accomplish…” 

Thermaltake Bach VX
techPowerUp :: Monday, February 12, 2007
The Thermaltake Bach VX case is nothing ordinary, even though the slogan “The Charm of the Ordinary” may imply some form of simpleness. The case sports some gorgeous looks and comes feature packed from start to finish. A brushed aluminum front, black drive bay covers, multiple locks and a partially screws-less design are just some of the highlights. We fill the case with hardware and let you know if we are still smiling in the end.

Windows Vista Week 2: The Week of FUD 
Digital Trends :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“We are now in the second week of the Windows Vista launch and the FUD (Fear Uncertainly and Doubt) being spread by those that compete with Microsoft is reaching amazing proportions. Apple, in their Mac vs. PC campaign is taking all kinds of shots at the system and wound up getting Bill Gates so excited he actually called Steve Jobs a liar in a NewsWeek interview. The campaign does say some questionable things which we’ll explore at another time but let’s check how the Vista launch month is going.” 

Article: Memory Overclocking Guide
Eclipse OC :: Monday, February 12, 2007
So, it’s time to tweak your memory to get maximum performance out of it eh? After playing around with a LOT of memory, I’ve sorta settled on what I think is a good way to overclock memory. It might not be the fastest, as there is a lot of testing and tweaking involved, but you’ll be sure to learn a lot about what the memory can do, and see if there’s any hitches along the way.

Asus P5WDH Deluxe Review
CDR Info :: Monday, February 12, 2007
P5WDH Deluxe has been enough time at the market to become mature and nowadays compete with other Asus Socket 775 motherboards like P5B Deluxe and P5W64 WS Pro. We compare the three boards under several synthetic and gaming benchmarks and evaluate the test results. Overall a good proposal from Asus, with some minor problems that needs to be fixed…

Epox EP-AF550G Pro Motherboard Reviewed
PC Stats :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“The Epox EP-AF550G Pro supports all Socket AM2 AMD Athlon64/X2/FX and Sempron processors, and up to 16GB of DDR2-800 memory. The board obviously includes an integrated DirectX 9.0C compatible Geforce 6-series videocard. The EP-AF550G Pro hits all the standard bullet points like Gigabit networking, high definition 5.1 channel audio, Serial ATA II with RAID options, nearly a dozen USB 2.0 slots, and one lowly IDE channel. The nVIDIA nForce 430 Southbridge supports RAID modes 0, 1, 0+1 and 5. Expansion comes care of the PCI Express x16 slot for videocards, a PCI Express x1 slot for higher bandwidth devices and four 32 bit PCI slots. All this for a retail price of just $105 CDN ($90 US, £45 GBP). The Epox EP-AF550G Pro a very enticing board for those looking to build an inexpensive PC, and with onboard graphics you can differ buying standalone videocard until you really need one.”

Cooler Master CM Media 280/281 Case
3dgameman :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“The Cooler Master CM Media 280/281 Case is one of a kind, because it can be transformed from a mid-tower case into a HTPC. There are two different versions of this case, the 280 and 281. The only difference is, the 280 comes with a remote and media center with VFD, the 281 doesn’t. This case is available in a black color and is mostly constructed from steel, except for an aluminum/plastic front bezel. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.”

Windows Vista vs. Windows XP vs. Ubuntu Linux 
Viper Lair :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“Suffice it to say, unless you have a relatively new system in hand or you are looking to upgrade your system, don’t even pick up the MS Vista box; leave it on the shelf. MS Windows XP Professional is still a very viable OS, and apparently, outperforms or maintains pace with Vista in almost every test we have run with current hardware in place. Vista has the advantage of utilizing the performance a newer setup offers, XP is falling behind in that it is not as efficient with multiple processors or large amounts of memory.”

A look at Asus’ Vista Edition motherboard features
Tech Report :: Monday, February 12, 2007
WINDOWS VISTA IS upon us, and hardware vendors are already taking advantage of the buzz surrounding Microsoft’s latest operating system. There’s no shortage of products claiming to be “Built for Vista,” “Ready for Vista,” or “Vista-Ready,” but in most cases those labels denote little more than driver availability and support for core Vista features and functionality. Asus’ new “Vista Edition” motherboards are different, though.

Rather than simply bringing its motherboards up to code for Vista certification and bundling a few extra drivers, Asus has gone out of its way to exploit some of the operating system’s more exotic capabilities. Vista Edition boards brim with buzzwords, packing auxiliary SideShow displays, Media Center-friendly remotes, onboard flash memory for ReadyBoost, and even support for the Trusted Platform Modules necessary for BitLocker encryption. Join us as we explore each of these intriguing extras and the underlying Vista functionality behind them.

Noctua NC-U6 Chipset Cooler Review
Tweaknews :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“A product that does what it says it will always impresses me. While the cooling performance of Noctua’s NC-U6 is what the end user ultimately wants in a product like this, one can’t ignore the other things that it brings to the table. The simple, clever and effective mounting solutions just make this cooler even more impressive.”

Razer Barracuda AC1 Sound Card Review 
Overclockers Club :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“Can a sound card increase your Frame Rate? You must be wondering whether it is even possible. With the Razer Barracuda AC1 Gaming Sound Card, the Razer design team claims that by not utilizing system memory, this just might be that sound card that makes it possible. Later on in this review, I will test that claim and further explain the reasons why.”

Brando USB Chiller & Warmer Review Posted 
Tech ARP :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“If you enjoy a cold or hot drink while you work or play at the computer, this is a gadget you will certainly be interested in. It has a great concept – keeping your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot, while you work or play.

But just how well does it work? Read on and find out as we put this gadget to the test. “

A-DATA DDR2 1066+ 2 GB Kit 
techPowerUp! :: Monday, February 12, 2007
The A-DATA Vitesta DDR2 1066+ 2 GB memory kit is an excellent choice for overclockers who are looking to maximize their clock rates and performance. Even though it is specified to run at CL5, we had no problems running at CL4 above DDR2-1000 – CL3 is possible as well at reduced clock rates. What makes this versatile memory kit even more attractive is its fair price of $365.

Noctua NF-S12 & NF-R8 Reviewed 
Burnout PC :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“I was familiar with Noctua in the past, but never reviewed anything from them. After looking at these fans, I can conclude that they take great care of maintaining a high quality on their products. These fans not only look great, but they also live up their expectations at being silent, yet produce a fair amount of cfm. If you find these fans to be to noisy, which i doubt btw. You can always plug in the resistor cable and decrease the fan speed making it even more silent. Overall three really good contenders when it comes to looking for new silent fans for your rig.”

ASUS EAX1950PRO 256MB Review
Sharky Extreme :: Monday, February 12, 2007
Today on Sharky Extreme, we’ve reviewed the ASUS EAX1950PRO 256MB video card, which is based on the Radeon X1950 Pro:

Swiftech Apogee GT CPU Water-Block Review 
Legit Reviews :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“Swiftech has done what many didn’t think was possible by releasing a block that out performs their Storm block at a much lower price point. By increasing real-estate of the pin matrix they have optimized the block especially for the Intel Quad Core processors and it’s easy to see in our test numbers that the block doesn’t disappoint…”

X-Gene Mini HTPC Enclosure Review
Virtual Hideout :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“This must be the year of the HTPC or Small Form Factor case. Company after company are producing these smaller enclosures to fill the niche and doing so under the $100 price tag. Well, X-Gene offers two styles of HTPC enclosures. One is a mid-size unit, while the other is a Mini HTPC enclosure. The Mini HTPC is the unit up for review. The key to a low cost Home Theater PC is using low cost materials while still providing a nice looking enclosure. Will the X-Gene Mini HTPC look like a budget enclosure, or will it stand up next to its more expensive siblings? The only way to find out is to get on with the review.”

Advanced Backup Strategies
PC Mech :: Monday, February 12, 2007
When there are so many effective commercial products available, why bother using the command line? There are numerous benefits, including:

How to Buy an Inkjet Printer
PC Mech :: Monday, February 12, 2007
Buying a good inkjet printer is not rocket science but nor is it a trivial matter. Most people get burned by a couple of inkjets that they thought were great deals before learning their lesson.

CD Burner XP Pro 3 vs. Deep Burner Free
PC Mech :: Monday, February 12, 2007
Many brands of CD and DVD drives do not come bundled with burning software. This leaves users with only Windows XP’s built in burning ability, which is not only rudimentary, but limited to CDs only. As a side note, Vista offers both CDs and DVDs. But the majority of users, including myself, are still using XP. So for today’s Freeware Frenzy, I will be examining these two programs to decide which is the better choice for a free disc-burning solution.

Black Xbox 360 spotted at Taipei Game Show
Tweak Town :: Monday, February 12, 2007
“During the Taipei Game Show here in Taiwan today we spotted a black Xbox 360 console. It’s been talked about for the past week or so about only being available in Australia but we’re unsure how much truth there would be in that if its being shown at a game show in Taipei.

Take a look, if this is the rumored black Xbox 360 that’s been talked about you may be somewhat disappointed as there was no HDMI port to be found or any extended storage capacity from the HDD.”

Vantec Iceberq 6
Driver Heaven :: Monday, February 12, 2007
One of the most critical components which require cooling in a gamers’ PC is the VGA card(s). While most stock cooling solutions are quite efficient for the card itself, they tend to overlook things like efficiency and noise. Most of them will simply release the heat of the card inside the PC case, which can be a problem if even one, let alone two powerful VGA cards are installed. Couple this with two whirring fans and you can understand why there are many aftermarket VGA coolers available. Today we will take a look at an offering from Vantec, the Iceberq 6.

Corsair TWIN2X2048-8888 Review and Asus 7900GS
Neoseeker :: Friday, February 09, 2007
“Because it simply screamed when the right balance of FSB/CPU/memory speed was achieved, and because I was able to hit a scorching 1131-4-4-4-12 setting. Let’s face it. As soon as you get any memory that hits 1000-4-4-4-12 you are pretty much laughing. After PC8000 you really are only looking for how easy it is to get it running at 1000MHz+, how far above it you can push the memory if you are lucky enough to have a motherboard and chipset that can handle it, and on how many motherboards it will run at that speed. How high you can push the memory is a good indication of the quality of the stick; and often because of processor or FSB limitations you may still be better off to run the memory at less than its maximum speed – if you can run it with a higher FSB and a higher CPU speed.” 

ASUS P5W DH Deluxe Motherboard Review
Motherboards.org :: Friday, February 09, 2007
To say that I’m impressed with the ASUS P5W-DH Deluxe board is an understatement. Doc uses the board in his primary gaming computer and that says a lot right there about what he and I think of the board in terms of features, performance and bundle. The bundle is excellent, as the inclusion of Wi-Fi AP Solo, MP3-In and everything else makes the P5W-DH Deluxe the most full-bundled motherboard on the test bench in a long time.

IN WIN F430 Case Review
Hardware Logic :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Last week we brought you our impression of IN WIN’s Alpha 360 Micro ATX chassis. While we found it to be a decent solution for those on a tight budget, a list of minor gripes left us a little disappointed in the end. Today at HardwareLogic, we’ll be taking a look at the new IN WIN F430 gaming chassis. Racers start your engines! That’s right, IN WIN chose a race car theme, complete with a spectacular red paint job and full race car sound effects. This case promises extreme gaming performance, but will anyone besides the diehard racing enthusiasts be lining up to put this shiny sports car themed case in their electronic shopping cart?

Buffalo Technology FireStix PC2-8000 2GB DDR2 RAM Kit
PC Apex :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
“FireStix …is that a great name for overclocker’s ram or what? In mid 2004 Buffalo Technology released the first FireStix branded RAM and since that time Buffalo has managed to keep pace with the ever increasing demand for performance memory. FireStix is designed to not only meet the needs of the latest motherboards and processors, but to exceed it. FireStix gives overclockers the means to tweak out every iota of CPU performance without sacrificing memory performance. Today we look at the FireStix PC28000CL5 2GB kit. While this isn’t the absolute fastest ram produced by Buffalo, it is the fastest 2-gig matched kit available.”

Corsair HX620W Power Supply review
Metku.net :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
“From manufacturer of the ‘World’s Most Awarded Memory’ comes the Corsair HX Series Power Supply. With that same legendary focus on performance and reliability, Corsair has engineered the HX Series to support even the most demanding of systems.”

Buffalo FireStix PC2-8000 5-5-5
Overclockers Online :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
The performance and the ICs on the pair of modules that I received certainly don’t portray the budget end of the enthusiast segment and the results back that up. Both the AM2 and Intel platform clocked really well with these modules and neither gave me a headache to achieve those clocks.

Interview with Joel Smith of AppRiver
TechSpot :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
The Storm Worm, which made headlines a few weeks ago, was one of the first worms that came out with a known capability for infecting Windows Vista.

Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joel Smith, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of AppRiver. AppRiver is a spam filtering and virus filtering company that does pre-filtering on mail, taking the load off onsite hosted servers. We talked about the nature of mail-propagating worms these days, as well as what role third parties are playing in putting a stop to them. One particular tidbit that stood out for me was the future of “Storm”:

”… we actually think that this deployment was a test run. It was so quick that we think they were just testing the grounds, and in the next week or two they may plan a much more sophisticated campaign.”

Could it be on its way back? We also went a bit into what role his company plays in fighting spam and worms. 

Ultra X-Finity and X-Pro: Two 800W PSU for Your SLI Needs
Bjorn 3d :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
If you just recently purchased the latest GeForce 8800 GTS/GTX graphics card, you may found out that your power supply is just not up to the task to handle such monster card. Often, not only a poorly constructed power supply will not deliver the needed wattage to the components, it could potential damage them as well. The power supply is the heart of the system and it cannot be overlooked specially if you have expensive components, such as GeForce 8800.

Corsair XMS2 Dominator PC2-10000 – World’s Fastest RAM
Tweaktown :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
“Today we are taking a look at the world’s fastest DDR-2 production memory and it’s from Corsair. Rated at PC2-10000, it’s able to run at 625MHz using a total of 2.4 volts and possibly even more if you are lucky enough. Can it truly dominate the competition, though?

Let’s have a look and see what a 2GB dual channel memory kit worth about $750 USD or $1000 AUD down under actually provides.”

Black Ice GT-Xtreme 480 Radiator Review
Technic 3d :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
“The new Black Ice GT-Xtreme 480 “Quad” Radiator arrived Technic3D. Better than the Dual and Tripple Series? See you in the following Review on Technic3D.”

Panasonic HDC-SD1 Review 
Digital Trends :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
“The Panasonic HDC-SD1 is a perfect example of the blessings of solid state memory. Because video is recorded directly to Secure Digital or SDHC cards, bulky tape mechanisms and HDDs are nowhere to be found. This let Panasonic engineers create one of the slickest-looking camcorders ever. While it won’t have the cachet of the iPod or iPhone, it’s very sleek and stylish – a true small wonder. The -SD1 measures 2.9 inches wide, 2.71 high and 5.6 inches deep; it weighs 17.4 ounces with battery, SD card” 

Sunbeam Quarterback ATX Chassis Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
“The construction is simple, clean, and presents good air flow despite its size. At its current $60.00 average, the price is pretty close to the cost per feature ratio. A couple quick changes would make it a really good deal not to mention improve its appearance.” 

Asus P5W64 WS Pro 975X Express Workstation Motherboard Review
PC Stats :: Wednesday, February 07, 2007
“With enterprise class hardware like the Asus P5W64 WS Pro motherboard, we get no less than four PCI Express x16 slots for videocards! The capability to support four PCI Express x16 videocards means this system can support up to eight monitors! That is a serious amount of desktop space! Based on the venerable Intel 975X Express chipset, the P5W64 WS Professional is ASUS’ most current stab at a workstation motherboard. The multitude of PCI Express x16 slots is possible thanks to an IDT 89HA0324 PCI Express switch. The four PCI Express slots are configured in x16, x0, x4, x0 mode when one videocard is installed. When two graphics cards are installed, say for ATI Crossfire, the four PCI Express slots are split up in x8, x8, x4, x8 mode. Thus each Crossfire videocard would receive 8 lanes of PCI Express.”

Mainstream OverClocker’s System Building Guide 
OCIA :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“We have a set budget of $1,300 and a goal of piecing together a very overclockable, well-rounded machine. We will describe each component below and give our reasons for selecting it to be used in our guide. This guide follows the assumption that you already have the basic components such as a monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers.”

BeQuiet Straightpower reviewed 
Burnout PC :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“This is a real performer. I would have liked it a bit more if it was modular, but this doesn’t do any justice to the performance. So im guessing that’s the reason they kept away from the modular thing. Anyway, this power supply is quiet, looks great, performs great and is available in many different wattages. What more could you ask for? If your looking for a new power supply, or simply want something stronger, and more quiet than I highly recommend you taking a good look at this power supply, if it’s a bit too powerful for your needs than there’s always a smaller version.”

Corsair DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-9136C5D DDR2-1142 Performance Memory
PC Stats :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“Corsair’s DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-9136C5D memory takes a very bold step in the right direction by ditching the old stick on RAM heatspreaders and going with a fresh approach. Corsair redesigned the memory thermal solution by redesigning the memory module itself. We’ll get to what Corsair has done in a bit, first here are some specs on the high performance Dominator Twin2X2048-9136C5D memory that is really the star of the show. Corsair’s DOMINATOR Twin2X2048-9136C5D part is a 2GB dual channel memory kit, each module bing 1024MB in size. The Twin2X2048-9136C5D is rated to run at speeds up to DDR2-1142 MHz with 5-5-5-15 memory timings – that’s very quick. The memory supports nVidia’s Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) and really designed with nVIDIA nForce 680i based motherboards in particular.”

ASUS WL-500W SuperSpeed N Router Review
Techgage :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
We took a look at the ASUS’ WL-500g router a few months ago and were quite impressed with its performance. The router we are evaluating today is similar, but can also handle new draft N wireless devices.

Cool It Ram Fan 
Dragonsteel Mods :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
” There are a slew of companies that make products to keep our CPU, Chipset and VGA cards cool, most people just focus on those things mainly for cooling, but what about your ram? Yes most companies now provide heatspreaders on their ram but when you are overclocking it, sometimes that heatspreader is just not good enough, and may actually hamper your success at overclocking and even overall system stability. Yes there are a very few companies that make active ram cooling solutions, and today for review I have a new product from Cool It, it is aptly names the ‘Ram Fan’ and that’s pretty much what it is, a small fan that actually mounts directly to your ram and keeps it cool…

Guide to Computers: A Look beyond the Price
Techware Labs :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“At some point in time most of us have had to purchase a computer. Regardless of whether it was a laptop or a desktop price was a factor in the purchase. Price plays the dominant role in brand selection, component selection, timing of the purchase, and much more. It is our advice ,however, that consumers start to look beyond price and into factors that determine the overall long term usefullness of the system.”

Thermaltake Ruby Orb CPU Cooler Review
Think Computers :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“Thermaltake’s Orb series of CPU Coolers have always been very popular. I remember when the first Orb’s came out a few years ago, everyone I knew wanted one. Well Thermaltake continues the Orb series with the Ruby Orb. We will be testing the Ruby Orb on our AM2 system and see how it performs against all of the other coolers we have tested on the system.”

XClio Stable Power 460 Watt Power Supply Review
Tweak news :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“During my battery of tests, Xclio’s Stablepower 460W PSU lived up to its name. They could also legitimately call it the “Silentpower,” as it performed its duties without a whisper of noise. This PSU is available at several online retailers for around $60 US, making it a very good value.”

Moneual Moncaso 932B HTPC Case
Pro CLockers :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
What makes Moneual one of the premiere HTPC builders as stated above? High quality products like the Moncaso 932B. The 932B is not only constructed of high quality aluminum and has striking good looks, but also boasts a full color seven inch LCD touch screen that supports a resolution of 1024×768. Throw in a remote control and a wireless keyboard and you have the ultimate HTPC case.

Ultra X Pro (QR) 800w AST PSU review 
Driver Heaven :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“We’re going to be reviewing one of the Ultra Power Supplies (PSU) today. They offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty on all their Power Supplies. Keep in mind, however, that to qualify for the extended lifetime warranty, the product does have to be registered with the company within 30 days of purchase. We have yet to determine how stringent this requirement is, but it does pay to read the fine print.”

GelL DDR2 PC 9280 Memory Review
Technic 3d :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“GeIL offers a Memory PC 9280 DDR2 2 GB Dual Kit with low latency timings and 1160 MHz. Technic3D will see as good they are with 4-4-4-12 and Overclocking against other Memory Kits.”

OCZ ProXStream 1000W Power Supply Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“The look of the OCZ ProXStream 1000W is more industrial than a lot of other units being offered. No bling on this unit; instead, the attention grabber is the 1000 watts of clean power it produces. The 80mm fan is quiet and keeps the power supply cool.”

Understanding & Mastering Water Cooling
Tech ARP :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“Ever wondered about water cooling your PC? Well, wonder no more. AlmostThere will show you everything you need to know about water cooling. “

Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 Dual Heatpipe VGA Cooler
PC Apex :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
“The Zalman Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 is actually a VF-900Cu LED with slightly different colored Copper and a Red LED instead of Blue. Oh yeah, it also carries Fatal1ty’s picture, name, and endorsement. Say what you will about Fatal1ty branded products… any one of us would jump at the chance to market ourselves if we were given the opportunity. I must admit that he has only lent his name to some pretty good performing hardware thus far, even if some of it is a little too flashy for my taste. Let’s dig a little deeper into what this Fatal1ty GPU cooler has to offer.”

To Vista or not to Vista, that’s the question?
Hardware Analysis :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Having trouble getting Vista running on your newly bought computer hardware, despite the Vista compatible sticker? Rest assured you’re not alone.

MSI P965 Neo S775 Motherboard
RB Mods :: Tuesday, February 06, 2007
I got myself an Intel Extreme X6800 processor a month ago and I needed a motherboard that was able to support it also. There were several chipsets to choose from, price and performance are of course the main things I look at, and my choice fell on a Msi P965 Neo motherboard. The 965 chipset is not the fastest but still puts up a good fight vs 975 chipsets on the market. The main thing with this board is that you can get it for under 100$ which is a bargain compared to even older 945 chipset boards. So it’s time to test this one out and see what it can do vs a AMD motherboard with a overclocked 4800+ AM2 under the hood.

Antec Nine Hundred Gaming Case
Dragonsteel Mods :: Monday, February 05, 2007
” A couple days ago I reviewed the Antec EarthWatts 500 Watt power supply, today I have another product from Antec, the Nine Hundred Gaming Case. The Antec Nine Hundred Gaming Case is a bit off the norm for Antec products, most of their products are very stylish, subtle and elegant looking, something I could easily see in an Executives Office. Don’t get me wrong, the Nine Hundred is very nice as well, but it is aimed at the gamer segment of the market, it’s flashy, bold and definitely makes a statement. The Nine Hundred case is unlike any other I have seen, it combines the best of Antecs’ designs and experience into a well made, functional and great looking chassis that will be hard to beat… ” 

Antec P180B reviewed 
Burnout PC :: Monday, February 05, 2007
“It’s been a while since I looked at a case with so many features for this price. The Antec P180 is fairly cheap if you consider how much you get in return for it. It’s not the most spacious case and it does get a bit crowded in there once your system is all set up. But the features like sound dampening, removable trays with anti vibration grommets, and stellar looks makes it all good. Im more than pleased with this case.”

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro
GideonTech :: Monday, February 05, 2007
“In the included instructions it says that the surface was milled down specifically to work with their thermal grease for the best performance. Well, I don’t know if that’s true, but I’m always willing to give things a try, instead of cleaning the goop off the heatsink, I installed it as is. Don’t worry though, I still plan to remove it and test again with the benchmark AS5.”

Overclocking, The Natural Way
Phoronix :: Monday, February 05, 2007
“Over the weekend a blizzard has hit Michigan causing sub-zero temperatures, inches of snow, and zealous winds. This winter weather has caused the closing of shopping centers and community activities; public transportation systems and the Gerald R. Ford International Airport have also come to a halt. However, we took this opportunity to make the best of it with natural sub-zero overclocking. With the Abit AW9D i975X motherboard, an Intel Pentium 4 processor, 2GB of OCZ’s Flex XLC PC2-9200 memory, and cooling provided by Mother Nature, we set off on a spontaneous overclocking adventure. Have you ever seen a motherboard in a snow-bank? We sure have.”

Spire Coolers February 2007 Contest
Overclockers Online :: Monday, February 05, 2007
Another month, another prize. That’s just how it rolls around here at Overclockers Online. We’ve recently given away a lot of power supplies from Spire and that’s about the change. Today we have for you a Fourier IV

Kingston 2x1GB PC2-9200 & PC2-9600 DDR2 Memory Review
Virtual Hideout :: Monday, February 05, 2007
“Well I really don’t know what else to say. This review would compare to taking a Ferrari for a spin and going “Yep! It’s fast alright!” We’re talking about some of the fastest memory on the market today; 1150Mhz and 1200Mhz right out of the box from a name you can trust; Kingston Technology.” 

Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 overclocking 
Nordic Hardware :: Monday, February 05, 2007
New 3DMark records and overclocking results at over 5 GHz are impressive and all, but for those who can’t afford to buy a processor for thousands of dollars, the cheaper models have a lot more appeal. Overclocking of a slower processor can save you a lot of money and gives everyone an opportunity to get real good performance at a low cost.

Zalman 9700LED CPU Cooler Review
Techgage :: Monday, February 05, 2007
If you love large air CPU coolers, then you will drool over the 9700LED. It’s equipped with a 110mm fan, while it’s older brother, the 9500LED, has only 92mm. Included extras here include better thermal paste and a fan controller. Does this CPU coolers larger stature make it a winner in our temperature testing?

SilverStone Element 500W 
Overclockers Online :: Monday, February 05, 2007
Overall though, I am very pleased with the SilverStone Element 500W (SCE). The voltage on all of the rails were extremely good, even in a heavily overclocked and power hungry system. There also seemed to be no degradation in voltage regulation throughout the 4 week load testing period. If you are running an m-ATX or HTPC system and would like to easily rid yourself of a cabling nightmare, definitely consider the SilverStone Element 500w (SCE). It is a unique idea and has been implemented very nicely by SilverStone.

Scythe Katana II 
Pro CLockers :: Monday, February 05, 2007
The cooler that is getting the facelift today is the Katana. This line of coolers has seen three previous models prior to this new one. There was the original Katana, and then with the introduction of the Intel socket T, the Katana 775 was released. And finally for the performance enthusiast the Katana CU was announced. Today, we have the Katana 2 which boasts a whole new life as well as some other additions. How will the new Katana stack up with some of the newest coolers we have tested lately?

In Win F430 Xtreme Series ATX Computer Case Review 
Tweaknews :: Monday, February 05, 2007
“You’ve got to hand it to In Win. It takes a lot of guts to design and market a computer chassis with such close association to an automotive legend like the Ferarri F430. With their F430 case, though, In Win seems to have pulled it off rather well. The immaculate finish, innovative design elements, single-fan cooling, and racecar sounds all contribute to make the F430 a high-performance and stylish case with that little something extra that sets it apart from the crowd.”

U-TEK 8-Gigabyte SDHC card Review 
Xtreme Computing :: Monday, February 05, 2007
“A quick look at the cards photo rating for this camera (1130 pictures at 10MP) shows me something is wrong here, but with the experience with the Treo 680 I decided to go ahead and start snapping to see if once I went over that magic 1130 photos the card would be recognised as 8 gig rather than the reported 4 the camera was reporting. This is what happened when I put it in the Treo, it only registered as a 4 gig until I had used up and copied over 4 gigs of material to the device”

Enermax Infiniti 720w Modular PSU
Overclock 3d :: Monday, February 05, 2007
Overclock3D have been given an exclusive chance to take a look at Enermax’s latest PSU. Combining the features and stability of the Galaxy along with the size of the Liberty, will this PSU be able to impress? 

XSReviews one year anniversary Competition – 2 weeks remaining
XS Reviews :: Monday, February 05, 2007
“XSReviews recently celebrated its one year anniversary and to mark this momentous occasion we are running the biggest competition XSR has ever run. That’s right, we really pulled the stops out on this one and we managed to pull in plenty of support from some very kind sponsors.”

CyberPower Gamer Infinity 7500 System Review
Hardware Logic :: Monday, February 05, 2007
“Dude, we know you’re not getting a Dell, so where exactly should you splurge this year’s tax refund? CyberPower, a company most known for DIY (Do-It-Yourself) replacement rigs at blue collar prices, hopes to tempt with a $999 gaming PC complete with LCD monitor and Vista Home Premium to kick off their new Gamer 7500 line. Can they cram enough computing muscle in this low budget build to play today’s games?”

iStar Nitro AX Full Tower Computer Case Review
PC Stats :: Monday, February 05, 2007
The iStar Nitro AX case has a honeycomb vented side panel that meshes up with an internal fan duct to provide a cool air source directly to the CPU fan. The case side panel lockable, and on the inside there are plenty of quick install expansion spaces for hard drives & CDROM. The case will accommodate a full sized Intel or AMD motherboards on a removable board tray

ASUS M2NPV-VM Motherboard Review
Motherboards.org :: Monday, February 05, 2007
The ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard is an interesting board in many respects. The board is targeted towards the digital consumer with features like HDTV Out and the standard features of ASUS motherboards, making this board an excellent choice for the Home Theater enthusiast. 

Corsair Launches Mac Memory DDR2-667 SODIMM Product Family for Apple PCs
Corsair :: Monday, February 05, 2007
— Memory Upgrades Available for MacBook, MacBook Pro, and Intel-based versions of iMac —

How to Build a Wireless Network Without Using a Broadband Router
hardware Secrets :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“A lot of people don’t know that if you run Windows XP or Windows Vista it is possible to build your own wireless network at home or office without using a wireless broadband router or a wireless access point, saving some bucks. In this tutorial we will show you step-by-step how to build this kind of wireless network, also known as ad-hoc.”

Hiper Type R 730W PSU Review 
Ninjalane :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“The Hiper HPU-4S730 is a very unique PSU in both in design and layout. The unit comes with 2x 20dba cooling fans and a fancy Stainless Steel chassis. The main ATX power connector is hardwired and located in the standard location, beyond that things get rather unique.”

Epox EP-5P945 Pro Express Motherboard Review
PC Stats :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
The Epox EP-5P945 Pro motherboard PCSTATS tested is a value-oriented alternative for those of you looking to build a machine on a budget. Built on the passively cooled Intel 945P Express and Intel ICH7 chipsets, the EP-5P945 Pro has a basic feature set and a nice collection of expansion options. It’s a good no-frills kind of motherboard, and especially well suited for the upcoming Celeron processor which is based on the Core 2 Duo architecture.

Enermax Infiniti 720w Review
XS Reviews :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“Power supplies have slowly been getting more and more powerful to cater for the ultra high end graphics subsystems that have become the norm. In my hands I have the Enermax Infiniti 720w which not only powers today’s hardware, but features the new PCI-e 2.0 plug.”

Enermax Glory Review
Techgage :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
Enermax has provided a “one-touch-backup” solution in their external hard drive enclosure, the Glory. However as we quickly found out, the key backup features are not as glorious as the rest of the product.

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ECS PN2 SLI2+ Extreme Motherboard Review 
Hardware Logic :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
Over the past two years, no company has made larger strides than ECS. No longer the industry patsy, ECS hopes their newest flagship board, the PN2 SLI2+ Extreme firmly establishes the company as a viable alternative for enthusiasts.

Diodes Quiz
Hardware Secrets :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“A new quiz on diodes has just been added to Hardware Secrets Test Your Skills section. Take this quiz and check whether your knowledge on diodes is good enough or if you should study more.”

Corsair Twin2X 2048-8888C4DF DDR2 Ram Kit
RB Mods :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
The time has come to start switching to DDR2 ram. The timings are lower than ever and the buss speeds higher. On top of this the prices on DDR2 has gone down alot lately compared to what it was 6 months ago. Maybe Corsair has something new and fast we thought and got in touch with them. Turns out they did, and we got a sample of their Twin2x 8888 ram kits that we will be testing during this review. Corsair is well known for their fast performing and stable ram kits which have made them to be on top of the market when it comes to performance ram so it will be very interesting to see how this kit will perform.

Corsair 2GB DDR2-667 SODIMM Memory Modules Bring Performance Enhancement to Notebooks and Mini-PCs
Corsair :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
— Designed for current and upcoming Vista-ready platforms, the new ValueSelect SODIMMs provide maximum memory bandwidth to accelerate end-user experience —

Coolermaster X Craft External Hard Drive Enclosure Review
Madshrimps :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“The X Craft is Coolermaster’s first external hard drive enclosure, their design team has come up with a sleek device that allows you to hook it up by USB 2.0, Firewire or eSATA. We take a closer look.”

ASUS X1950XTX Crossfire 512 MB DDR4 
Bjorn 3d :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
The battle between NVIDIA and ATI to have the fastest available card is constantly raging. A few months ATI has the upper hand until NVIDIA releases their next GPU and so on. Right now at the time of writing the speed crown falls in the NVIDIA corner with their 8800-series of GPU’s. ATI has to settle for second price with their X1950XTX GPU.

While the X1950XT might no longer be the fastest GPU on the market it still is a fast GPU and with a price that won’t require you to sell your kidneys to be able to afford it (well, maybe one of them). Today we are testing the ASUS X1950XTX Crossfire 512 MB DDR4, the flagship in ASUS ATI-lineup.

ASUS Commando
T-break :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
One of the interesting things on the RoG series of boards is the ASUS LCD poster- ASUS basically places an LCD screen on the back panel that tells you of any problem with the setup. Think of it as an evolution to diagnostic LEDs found on other boards- instead of providing you a code that you need to look up, you\\\\\\\’re provided with the error message. Its a good idea, however, the placement on the back panel is less than ideal.

ASUS “Republic of Gamers” Commando – P965 to the limits
Tweak Town :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“We have seen that with the right combination of overclocking options and motherboard features that the P965 chipset is a power house. ASUS has already done pretty well with the P5B-E Plus we looked at last time; however, this was just a patch board for the Commando to arrive.

Commando is the third board to come out in the “Republic of Gamers” series of boards, joining the Striker Extreme and the Crosshair boards. Based on the Intel P965 chipset it looks to have the goods, but how does it stack up and is it really worth the high price tag of over $300 USD?”

Akasa EVO 120 AK-920 Low Noise Heatsink Review
Frosty Tech :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“This is the second revision of the Akasa EVO 120 (AK-120) heatsink, the first model produced under this name utilized thinner diameter heatpipes and a slim copper base. The new, 2007 model Akasa EVO 120 improves on these shortcomings with a stocky copper base, and three chunky 8mm diameter heatpipes. The changes have been well worth it, allowing the Akasa EVO 120 to handle high heat loads from Intel Core 2 Duo/Quad and AMD Athlon64 processors with quiet ease.”

A-DATA Vitesta 800 Memory Review
Ninjalane :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“In this review we will be looking at a pair of Vitesta 800 DDR2 memory modules. These modules are part of the A-DATA Extreme Edition line and bear the Vitesta name as a result. These are 800Mhz modules and feature a CAS 5 speed rating. A-DATA has since revamped their Vitesta memory line to feature higher speed and lower latency modules”

abit NF-M2 nView AM2 m-ATX Motherboard 
bjorn 3d :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
It seems as though many manufacturers, possibly acting out of market uncertainty, have jumped onboard the HTPS bandwagon with a product entry of their own. Some have been well suited for the Home Theater environment, while others have managed to make themselves appear out of place in any environment. It seems a relief then that some of the biggest names in the industy decided to jump in with their own ideas. One of the largest names in the business has offered the public a very suitable solution for HTPC enthusiasts: abit Computer Corporation.

2the Max GPX 750 Watt Power Supply 
modders Inc. :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
The power supply market has been growing at a considerable rate lately. Several units are being released boasting anywhere from 600w – 2kw of power. The demand of high end computers is pushing manufactures to squeeze every bit of power out of a PSU they can. Today we are going to take a look at one of 2the Max’s power supplies called the GPX750.

Linux 2.6.20-rc6 Kernel Performance
Phoronix :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“On top of our hardware reviews and comparisons at Phoronix we also cover and compare the latest ATI and NVIDIA drivers along with some of the other popular software packages; however, we have decided to feature Linux kernel performance comparisons with each major release. We will be covering some of the major highlights with each release as well as comparing its performance in a variety of tests against recent kernels. The intent of these articles will be to provide users with a better understanding for some of the prominent changes as well as to see how the performance is affected in some of our commonly used benchmarks. Without further ado, we present our kernel comparison for the Linux 2.6.20-rc6 kernel!”

Thermaltake LANBOX Case Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“The Thermaltake LANBOX is a sleek, lightweight option for the way we haul computer systems to and from LAN’s. The overall weight with installed hardware was less than 25lbs, which is light compared to some cases that weigh that much without anything installed. The small size doesn’t mean small components. The LANBOX can handle the high end graphics and CPU’s….”

G.Skill 2x1GB F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK DDR2 Memory Kit Review 
Virtual Hideout :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“For those who don’t feel the need to overclock, as well as for those who are looking for RAM that is highly overclockable, these tests are vital. In this case, the H sort of lives up to its Hi-Performance title, as I was able to get 1012MHz at 2.3v and this was stable while running Prime95 x2”

CoolIT Systems Eliminator Cooling System Review
Virtual Hideout :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“The Eliminator is an excellent liquid cooling system for any type of user, experienced or not. Thanks to the simplified mounting process, manual, and hardware, installation is very simple and easy with the detailed directions and revisions.”

SilverStone CFP51 Aluminum 5.25″ to 3.5″ Bay Converter
3dgameman :: Saturday, February 03, 2007
“SilverStone CFP51 Aluminum 5.25″ to 3.5″ Bay Converter lets just about anyone add additional hard drives in their case. This is great news, since many mid-tower cases only have 3 or 4 internal hard drive bays. I really like the fact that SilverStone didn’t make this an exclusive product for Silverstone Cases only. It’s another sleek looking creation in their long list of quality products…” 

USB Mini Lava Lamp from USBGeek 
USB Geeks :: Friday, February 02, 2007
” Remember the 60’s and 70’s? I do, at least the 70’s anyway, but Lava Lamps were the rage back then, they’ve sort of made a comeback, but aren’t quite as popular as they once were. I used to have a full sized Lava Lamp, from the 70’s, although I’m not quite sure where it went, I’ll have to look for it sometime, but in the meantime USBGeek has sent me the USB Mini Lava Lamp for review to remind me of my errant youth. The USB Mini Lava Lamp is obviously powered by your USB port, it’s one of those cool little gadgets that have no real use except to take up space and maybe bring back memories for those of use that can remember back that far… Anyway, read on to check out this great little ‘gadget’ from USBGeek… ” 

Ultra XVS 600W PSU Review
Techgage :: Friday, February 02, 2007
So, you’re on a budget and shopping for a new power supply. You want a decent wattage and a modular cable setup but don’t have much to spend? There are a few choices that might suit you, today we look at an offering from Ultra and see if it has what it takes to garner your hard earned dollars.

Ultra ChillTec Thermal Electric CPU Cooler
Modders Inc. :: Friday, February 02, 2007
CPU cooling options are continually on the rise. Ranging from passive heatsinks, heatpipe coolers, water cooling, and Peltier cooling to name a few. We are going to take a look at the ChillTec Thermal Electric CPU Cooler from Ultra Products. The Ultra ChillTec is designed to balance the use of thermo-electric and heat-pipe cooling to optimize your CPU cooling.

Tagan TurboJet TG1100-U95 1100W PSU 
Viper Lair :: Friday, February 02, 2007
“Surely at some point there has to be stopping point, exactly how much power does a home computer user, or even an extreme PC enthusiast really need? If the answer is more power then the TurboJet TG1100-U95 is the solution . This thing is rock solid and oozes quality and performance from every angle. The TurboJet TG1100-U95 isn’t cheap at $400+ , but like in all things you get what you pay for.”

Super Talent 2 Gb PC2-6400 4-4-3-8 DDR2 Memory Review
OCIA :: Friday, February 02, 2007
“Using the 3.0x memory ratio, we find a little more headroom when slightly relaxing the timings to 4-5-5-8. Still using 2.3v, this brings the modules up to 501Mhz or DDR1002, impressive. The system is completely stable at these settings, able to pass four 32M Super Pi runs in a row.”

SunbeamTech Freezing Storm
Pro-CLockers :: Friday, February 02, 2007
Sunbeam has bee offer well made PC accessories for the budget minded computer enthusiast and modders for some time now, offering everything from computer chassis all the way down to case fans and just about everything in-between. Today we are going t be looking at one of their newer offerings in their computer chassis line, the Freezing Storm. The Freezing Storm is based on the same basic chassis design as Sunbeam Techs Silent Storm, but with a new front bezel design that allows much better air flow through the case, thus the name “Freezing Storm”.

Spire Fourier IV CPU Cooler 
Pro CLockers :: Friday, February 02, 2007
Today, we are going to take a look at the newest cooler from Spire, the Fourier IV. The Fourier is an awesome looking cooler with a new design. With the cooling fan mounted underneath the copper fins air is designed to blow upwards and across the fins. The look of the Fourier IV is identical to that of the III but in copper. Will this design succeed in our testing?

SilverStone TJ09 Case Review 
XYZ Computing :: Friday, February 02, 2007
When SilverStone releases an aluminum tower-sized case, it is a big deal. This company has released hit after hit in their TJ series, including such memorable cases as the TJ03 (Maximum PC’s Dream Machine Case 2004) and the TJ07 (Maximum PC’s Dream Machine Case 2005 and XYZ Computing current test case). Now they have added another case to this line: the TJ09. This product is intended to be the ultimate in ATX case design, the price-is-not-a-factor, top-of-the-line case that competes with the best from Lian Li, Thermaltake, and other companies known for their aluminum design. (In case you were wondering, the TJ08 was an aluminum Micro-ATX tower. It is no slouch, but does not fall in the same category as all the other TJ cases).

Rosewill RCX-Z2-EX CPU Cooler Review 
RB Mods :: Friday, February 02, 2007
We’ve seen a lot of intricate CPU coolers, from large air-cooled units to liquid coolers to peltiers. However, sometimes a computer doesn’t need a fancy cooling setup when a simpler yet effective solution might do. Rosewill, makers of a wide range of computer peripherals, offers a CPU cooler, the RCX-Z2-EX, which comes in a small package but promises respectable cooling performance nonetheless. Will good things come in small packages? That is the question we’re going to answer in this review. 

Quick Look – Lightscribe Anyone? 
Hardware Logic :: Friday, February 02, 2007
“Lightscribe is a labeling technology that has been around for a little over 2 years now. Basically, a specially golden coated disk is put into a special drive where the write laser etches a monochrome label onto the coating the optical media (that would be DVD’s and CD’s). The end result is a professional looking (and feeling) label you would expect from a production silk screening processes.”

Surfing By Proxy
PC Mech :: Friday, February 02, 2007
Proxy servers, commonly called proxies, offer a whole different approach towards protection of privacy. They act as relays between your computer and the locations on the Internet that you visit. When you point your browser at a web site through a proxy server, your browser does not contact the web site directly. Instead, it sends the request to the proxy server to fetch that web page. The proxy server, in turn, sends the request to the web site, fetches the web page, and sends it over to your browser. As far as the web site’s records go, you never visited the site.

Desktop Search Head-to-Head: Windows Desktop Search vs. X1 Enterprise Client
PC Mech :: Friday, February 02, 2007
Ever feel like you can not find that file you were working on yesterday? Or you misplaced the family vacation photos on the computer? Well this article will not be about organization, which is important in its own right. Instead, for today’s Freeware Frenzy, I’ll be pitting two desktop search programs against each other to see which emerges as the best. So sit back and read “Desktop Search Head to Head: Windows Desktop Search vs. X1 Enterprise Client.”

Sapphire X1650 Pro Ultimate Edition PCIe Video Card
PC Apex :: Friday, February 02, 2007
We have a new review up on a silent and budget-friendly card from Sapphire. The X1650 Pro Ultimate Edition is a completely fan-less video card so noise won’t be an issue; but how does it perform? Here is a snip from the review:

“I don’t know who Sapphire worked with to develop their heatpipe design, but I am impressed with the construction. The tubes are 8mm which will allow a lot of movement of fluid and vapor which means more efficient cooling. The bends on the tubing are a little rough, but not enough to affect it’s ability. If you look closely at the picture of the side of the card that has the DVI connectors you will notice two rubber pads on the fins. These keep the metal from meeting with circuitry, which is a very good thing.” 

NZXT Zero review 
Driver Heaven :: Friday, February 02, 2007
“NZXT is most probably well known to our readers, although the company was established only 2 years ago. Every single case they have released since then became quickly popular because of their distinctive appearance and high quality. NZXT cases can be quite distinctive like the Nemesis or exceptionally elegant, like the Lexa. The Zero is marketed as the ‘perfect cooling solution’ by NZXT and is a simple but attractive case with a total of 8 fans pre-installed inside it with 7 of those fans being 120mm fans!”

NZXT Zero Full Tower Aluminum Chassis Review 
Big Bruin :: Friday, February 02, 2007
There is plenty of room for all of your components, and working inside in the NZXT Zero is quite easy given the space and variety of tool-less features. Once you have all of your components installed there is still a good deal of room which is nice since it makes it more visually appealing and will help the airflow keep the system cool.

Neoseeker 2GB PC2-6400 Memory Giveaway
Neoseeker :: Friday, February 02, 2007
This time we’ve partnered up with Super Talent, who have generously offered 3 sets of their excellent 2x1GB PC2-6400 memory kits in our February giveaway. Each kit is valued at $240USD! That’s 3 chances to win, and what’s best – this contest is completely open to all international participants. 

In Win Alpha 360 mATX Case Review 
Big Bruin :: Friday, February 02, 2007
The styling of the In Win Alpha 360 mATX Case is definitely unique and is one of its best features. It looks like no other case I have used, and the aesthetics don’t get in the way of an easy installation and convenient operation. It provides many well designed tool-less features, more drive space than many other mATX cases, and decent cooling despite just having one case fan. Overall it has made quite a positive impression on me.

How To Install Windows Vista Ultimate With RAID 
legit Reviews :: Friday, February 02, 2007
Everyone wants to see Vista information and today Legit Reviews completes our installation of Windows Vista Ultimate on one of our personal machines that is running a RAID Array. Follow through as we have over 19 pictures that will walk you through installation of the 32-bit version of Vista Ultimate! This is a must for anyone that is thinking of installing Windows Vista.

Quote: “Recently, many of the users on the LR Forums want to install their first RAID array while others want to know more about Microsoft Windows Vista. I thought I could knock out two birds with one stone as I just happen to be upgrading my personal system with some new hard drives in RAID 0 and a fresh installation of Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit. So, read on to see how to set up and install Windows Vista Ultimate on an Intel Core 2 Duo system using RAID 0…”

How To Increase Your Internet Speed on Windows XP 
Hardware Secrets :: Friday, February 02, 2007
“It seems that Windows XP reserves 20% of the available bandwidth (i.e. 20% of your Internet available speed) to itself and that is one of the reasons that you will never reach your full download speed under this operating system. In this short tutorial we will teach you how to fix this and improve your Internet speed.”