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.
