E-Power EP-2KW 2000 Watt PSU Review
Overclockers Club :: Sunday, March 09, 2008
“Getting inside the main power supply we are greeted with two 1000W power supplies that are run in parallel to achieve the 2000W rating. The power supply internals are industrial grade and built to last. The dual capacitors, coupled with the thick copper wound inductors on each board on the primary side, the transformer sitting between the large black heatsinks, and heavy gauge wire on the secondary side make for a winning combination.”
Honeywell SecuraDrive 1.8-inch 80GB USB Hard Drive Review 
Think Computers :: Saturday, March 08, 2008
“On the run all the time? Transferring large documents through silly USB sticks? The Honeywell SecuraDrive has the perfect solution for you. Available in three different capacities: 80GB, 120GB, and 160GB, the SecuraDrive offers security and portability for all of your files. The included software allows you to partition the external drive into two different partitions: public and private. Keeping your friends and co-workers away from your “personal” files has never been so easy. Read on to see what other features the SecuraDrive has to offer.”
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750w Power Supply Review
OCIA :: Saturday, March 08, 2008
“Today I’m taking a closer look at the Cooler Master Real Power Pro 750W, which is a non-modular power supply with a 750W continuous load rating. Like all of the Real Power Pro line, the 750W carries a five year warranty, has an 80-plus efficiency certification and is SLI-ready with dual 6 and 8-pin PCIe configurations.”
Patriot Memory PC2-9200 2GB EP DDR2 Kit
Tweak Town :: Saturday, March 08, 2008
“The sticker on one side of each module contains the full specs of the memory modules; these are rated for PC2-9200 or 1150MHz with timings of 5-5-5-12 and a maximum voltage rating of 2.3v.
Our test system is identical to the one used in the PC2-6400 test setup, this time however we are using the PC2-9200 memory and the Geil. For our stock setup we used 800MHz memory dividers.”
Coolink Chip Chilla Chipset Heatsink Review 
Techware Labs :: Saturday, March 08, 2008
“Cooling your chipset can be very important. Think of the chipset as the nerve center of your motherboard. It communicates with the CPU commands from many components and if running hot can lead to reduced performance or end up in a damaged system. Read our review to find out why the Chip Chilla has both a good and bad design.”
Seventeam ST-420BKV 420 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets :: Saturday, March 08, 2008
“Even though power supplies from Seventeam aren’t sold in the USA retail market, they are very popular in several other countries, due to its low cost. In fact, it seems that Seventeam is the OEM manufacturer for some other brands – we discovered that the external power supply series from XG/MGE, Magnum, is in fact Seventeam Fanless series. ST-420BKV is a 420 W power supply without PFC. Let’s take an in-depth look on this power supply to check whether this unit is good or not and test it to see if it can really deliver its announced 420 W.”
ChipChilla – Chipset Cooler
Modders Inc :: Saturday, March 08, 2008
CPU cooled… Check! GPU cooled… Check! Hard drives cooled… Check! Case cooled… Check… Did you cool your chipset?!?! Is your chipset overheating? You know your chipset is a very important part of your motherboard, so it only make sense to cool it better than stock as well. Coolink has the answer, the ChipChilla will indeed cool your chipset.
Seagate Barracuda ES.2 1TB Hard Drive
Hot Hardware :: Friday, March 07, 2008
A few months ago, we evaluated the 1-terabyte (TB) Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 SATA hard drive and found the drive to offer many positive features in addition to its massive capacity. In this article though, we’ll be looking at Seagate’s new flagship enterprise-class, mass storage solution, the 1TB Barracuda ES.2. While the Barracuda 7200.11 and ES.2 are almost identical drives, there are some important differences to highlight between them. For instance, the 7200.11 has a mean time between failure (MTBF) rating of 750,000 hours while the ES.2 boasts a superior and more server-oriented MTBF of 1.2 million hours. Essentially, this means the ES.2 should be a more reliable drive that is less likely to fail. Head on over to the site to check it out…
How Long Should You Hold Out With Windows XP?
PC Mech :: Friday, March 07, 2008
“Windows XP will be officially retired in June 2008. And maybe you’re the type of person that says “Well.. I like my computer the way it is and I really don’t feel like buying a new computer or changing the operating system. How long can I continue to use XP before it’s unusable?”
Coolink Silentator CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Canucks :: Friday, March 07, 2008
If you are in the market for a quiet CPU cooler you should definitely give some serious consideration to the Silentator. It may not be for everyone since it does have a few quirks, but if you can overlook these minor annoyances the Silentator easily pays for itself in its noise reduction abilities and good cooling performance.
OCZ Cryo-Z Phase Change Cooler Tested
Tweak Town :: Friday, March 07, 2008
“Today is finally the day when we can tell you more about the OCZ Technology Cryo-Z. The information that we have gathered is not from a press release nor an assumption based on seeing the unit at a technology show. This is in fact real hands on with the unit, sitting at the Secret Bunker of Technology.
Not listed in OCZ’s official documentation is the fact that the Cryo-Z was designed in part by chilli1, a HVAC/R engineer who has become known in the computer enthusiast industry for making one-off and small scale production phase change components.”
TRENDnet TEW-637AP Wireless N Access Point Review
Techgage :: Friday, March 07, 2008
Glued to your current wireless setup but want to make the leap to 802.11n? With the TEW-637AP, it’s very possible. By adding this to your existing network, you open up all of the “n” benefits, while retaining all of the settings on your current router. Is 802.11n worthy of such a unique upgrade?
Patriot Viper PC2-6400XLK 2GB Memory Kit Review
Virtual Hideout :: Friday, March 07, 2008
“So, what can you do to improve the current DDR2 4-4-4-12 memory kits? How about, improve the kits with better ICs and improve the memory timings by lowering them to 3-4-3-8. Of course, this has only been achieved at the factory with 800MHz DDR2 ICs. Patriot has been the first to bring you 4-4-4-12 2x2GB memory kits, now they are the first to give us some 3-4-3-8 kits. This is good news for straight shooter computer users. Check out the new Patriot 2GB PC2-6400XLK Viper Memory Kit.”
Testing Intel’s X48 chipset: ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi
TechSpot :: Friday, March 07, 2008
The upcoming Intel X48 chipset has been a poorly kept secret, but then again there has been little to be secretive or excited about. This is because the X48 is nothing more than a slightly updated version of the existing X38 chipset, which is a solid offering that nevertheless is not a whole lot better than the less pricey P35. So why not, let’s blame Intel for making great mainstream chipsets that perform like its cream of the crop.
And while the X48 chipset is yet to be officially released, we have already seen a number of motherboards that use it and are just waiting for the announcement to go mass production. Intel should be unveiling the X48 chipset later this month bringing official support for 1600MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) processors and DDR3-1600 memory, but other than that picking a difference between the X38 and X48 chipsets is near impossible. So don’t expect Intel or any of its partners to make a big fuss about it. The X48 is an evolutionary step that we believe may not come at any price premium over current X38 products, with that in mind today we will be looking at the ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n motherboard, the company’s first X48 motherboard.
Best Bang for The Buck Gaming Computer of 2008?
PC Mech :: Friday, March 07, 2008
“For those of you want more out of your computer than e-mail and Internet, but don’t have the money to dish out for a $3,000 rig that will get outdated in a week, look no further. I have compiled a list of the various components to let you get the most for your money for […]”
Cooler Master Cosmos S
Bjorn 3d :: Friday, March 07, 2008
Generally I don’t pay much attention to enclosures. It doesn’t have to be a particular brand, model or color — though I prefer black. My thoughts regaring PC cases had changed over the years. The case does not need to be fancy, flashy or unique anymore. What I do care about is the functionality, overall simplistic look and price. A lot more manufacturers release such cases nowadays. The boom for extraordinary designs had gone with the wind. I do however like a tiny bit of finesse that goes along with the case.
The enclosure that I have for you today comes from Cooler Master and is the latest model that had been recently released (February 22nd). It’s the highly anticipated Cosmos S featuring an updated look, better thermal solutions and plenty of more functionality. The biggest upgrade over the older Cosmos 1000 however is the aluminum design. Worth mentioning is the fact that while designing the Cosmos S, the Cooler Master team had been greatly inspired by the world’s finest race cars. The effect is simply stunning, see for yourself.
Cebit: Day 3 Coverage
Driver Heaven :: Friday, March 07, 2008
In our final Cebit roundup for 2008 we will be taking a look at the Asus, Corsair, and Razer stands as well as some other products we missed on previous days.
Coolink GFXChilla VGA Cooler Review
Dragonsteel Mods :: Friday, March 07, 2008
“Up on the block today is the GFXChilla VGA Cooler from Coolink and I’ve tested it with my ATI X1800GTO video card and with my two Nvidia 8600GTS video cards as well. I’ve got comparison results with the GFXChilla going up against names like Thermalright, Arctic Cooling, Aerocool and of course the stock coolers. One thing cool (pun intended) about the GFXChilla is that it is small and able to be used with my Nvidia cards in SLI. From my testing I’ve found that the GFXChiila is virtually silent and performs extremely well, especially if you consider just how small it is. ”
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Review
OCC :: Thursday, March 06, 2008
“Overclocking this chip has been a pure pleasure. When paired with the X38 chipset, the potential could be far out there with the correct cooling setup. I started at 400 x 9 and 1.35v and the system booted so flawlessly that I knew that it was thirsty for more. So I jumped the multiplier to 9.5 and kept raising the FSB by 15MHz while keeping the voltage the same until it would not boot. Then I upped the voltage and started again. In the end I was able to push the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 chip to 4.322GHz before the temps got high enough to make me not want to take the chance. I ended up with the E8500 at 455FSB x 9.5 multiplier for the speed I obtained with a voltage increase to 1.45v. At 4.322GHz I was able to complete SuperPI, Orthos Prime and all of the benchmarks with no problems at all.”
The Bundle – Do we really care?
Tweak Town :: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
“Sometimes the only thing that separates one graphics card from another is the bundle. Some card makers choose to include a nifty extra from time to time, while others choose to include extra cables or converters. However, more often than not it’s the game that separates the graphics cards apart, as it’s one of the most noticeable additions to a package.
The thing is though, it’s all well and good for us to say it’s nice to see that these extras were included, but you have to wonder; do we ultimately care about all these extras? – If I found myself working at a graphics card manufacturer I would probably attack the bundle a completely different way.”
Turn a small home UPS into a giant UPS (video)
TechSpot :: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
“Having a UPS is fairly common these days. However, one gripe I’ve always had and that you might too is the limited capacity you get on them. Even nicer $200+ ones might only give you a few minutes on a powerful PC, and for large capacity you could easily spend $1000 or more. Neither option was good for me. So I decided to make a better one myself.”
akasa 1000w PowerMax PSU Review
Xtreme Computing :: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
“Akasa has been around for a while and in the PSU game since we reviewed the Akasa pax power 460W which was a high end PSU back then, since then they have released some solid performers and for the right price too. Now we look at there latest offering the Akasa PowerMax 1000w PSU, will it perform as well as its predecessors, only one way to find out so let us get on with the review.”
AblePlanet Clear Harmony Headphones Review
Techgage :: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
When we met AblePlanet at CES, their Clear Harmony noise canceling headphones really caught our attention. Their built-in noise canceling circuitry is intended to reduce the infiltration of ambient noise, but can they stack up sonically against some serious competition within their price bracket?
Überclok Ion: Custom built fragging goodness
Bjorn 3d :: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
So you like to play games; a lot of games. You want a powerful machine but just don’t have the time to research all the different parts. You also prefer to have a company standing behind you in the case something goes wrong. You’ve been to the popular boutique builders and you quickly realize if you are going to game on one of their systems you will probably need that arm and leg they are asking for. So what do you do and where do you turn? Here at Bjorn3D we recognize that not everyone wants to build their own machine. Some people prefer to order one and be done with it. For those of you that just want to game on some of the latest hardware and have it pushed to the absolute limits have I got a treat for you. To help usher in a new era of system reviews here at Bjorn 3D is with a lot of excitement that I introduce to you Überclok and their ION gaming machine. Don’t worry if you have never heard of Überclok because they are a new to the field but when you hear what they offer you will feel right at home.
Kingwin RVT-9225, RVT-12025, and RVT-12025D CPU Coolers Review
Techware Labs :: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
“TechwareLabs tests out three new CPU coolers from Kingwin that use direct thermal transfer to integrated heatpipes. This is supposed to result in a great decrease in your CPU operating temperature. Does it work? Read our review on these three to find out.”
Scythe “KAZE MASTER 5.25” Multi Channel Fan Controller Review
Dragonsteel Mods :: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
To help gain more precise control of our fans, Scythe has sent us the KazeMaster KM01-SL Fan Controller and Temperature Monitor. This unit fits in the 5.25″ bay of any standard case. The KazeMaster is capable of monitoring up to four fans and four separate temperature probes. It even features an alarm for fan failures and high temperature readings, plus, all this information is presented on a beautiful VFD screen. How well does the KazeMaster control the cooling and volume of your case fans? Let’s take a closer look.
VIA EPIA-SN1800 Review
ASE Labs :: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
” The EPIA series from VIA has really come a long way since its initial inception years ago. When the series was first released, it was a unique formfactor. The problem is that it was slow and the expandability was not there. Fast forward a few years and the later designs are nothing like what it was. You get speed and expandability in a great size. If Windows is your thing, this board is Vista certified. ”
