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.