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.
