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PowerColor HD 5770 PCS++ 1024M Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the PowerColor HD 5770 PCS++ 1024M

PowerColor's HD 5770 PCS++ could be described as an evolutionary step from the HD 5770 PCS+, targeted at overclockers. It is the first HD 5770 that comes with a Volterra voltage regulator which allows software voltage control. This enables tweakers to get higher overclocks out of their card without complicated modding.
PowerColor HD 5770 PCS++ 1024M Review

OCZ Vertex 2 SSD review - The fastest of them all
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the OCZ Vertex 2 SSD

OCZ is back to attack with a new SSD in that slowly saturating SSD storage market. Yes, the Vertex 2 is finally here. OCZ has been on a winning streak with their SSD drives ever since that started selling Indilinx controller based products The SandForce controllers will bring extensive performance equal and even higher to the Indilinx products yet without the need for additional cache memory.

And that sounds weird really ... no additional cache memory is being used to solve the random IO perf of small files. The random IO on read/write rates spotted on this Vertex 2 takes productivity to the next level as we'll show you later on.
OCZ Vertex 2 SSD review - The fastest of them all



Belkin Play Max 802.11n Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Belkin Play Max 802.11n

The Belkin Play Max 802.11n wireless router is one of the newest in Belkin's router product line and it features dual-band broadcasting in the 802.11n newly-approved spectrum. The Play Max also gives you something most other wireless routers don't: wireless networking applications.
Belkin Play Max 802.11n Review

Verbatim InSight 320GB Portable Hard Drive Review
ASE Labs posted a review on the Verbatim InSight 320GB Portable Hard Drive

Compact but big on storage capacity, the InSight drive is available in a sleek piano-black finish with capacities of 320GB and 500GB and carries a 5-year limited warranty. With an Always On display, the Verbatim InSight hard drive is a plug-and-play external drive that keeps you in the know - even when it’s disconnected.
Verbatim InSight 320GB Portable Hard Drive Review

CoolIT ECO A.L.C. CPU Water Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the CoolIT ECO A.L.C. CPU Water Cooler

CoolIT Systems has been making self-contained water coolers for CPUs and GPUs for several years now. Today we are looking at one of their newest offerings, the ECO A.L.C. Join us as we put the new ECO A.L.C. through its paces on our Intel Core i7 test system and see how it stacks up against high end air and other water kits like the Corsair H50.
CoolIT ECO A.L.C. CPU Water Cooler Review

NZXT Gamma Review
XSReviews posted a review on the NZXT Gamma case

Placed in the Classic Series, the NZXT Gamma is akin to the Beta and Beta EVO chassis'. Characterised by a simple, yet effective, layout, all three of these cases are designed for the more mainstream market due to their affordability at around the £30 bracket.

This is not to say the Gamma is a standard black box and front panel though , as with the Beta, it offers visual character that sets this case apart from similarly priced enclosures.

However, the Antec Two Hundred is still very much king of the hill in terms of budget chassis; the NZXT Beta, although well-intentioned, couldn't quite deliver to the extent of the Antec enclosure and so it would appear the Gamma has been launched to put this right.
NZXT Gamma Review

Toshiba Satellite T135D-S1324 Ultra-Portable Notebook Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Toshiba Satellite T135D-S1324 Ultra-Portable Notebook

Hello Everyone, Toshiba is expanding the Satellite T135 lineup with new AMD

Turion Neo X2-powered models. With these new models, you'll get a similar 13-inch notebook as the Intel-powered models but for a price that's about $100 less. In addition to the AMD Neo processor platform, the T135D offers ATI Radeon graphics. As a result, you get the versatility of a dual-core processor as well as increased multimedia capabilities.

In the following pages, we'll take a closer look at the Toshiba Satellite T135D-S1324 to find out how it and the AMD Turion Neo X2 processor compare to other thin-and-light ultraportable laptops, especially those powered by Intel...
Toshiba Satellite T135D-S1324 Ultra-Portable Notebook Review

NesteQ ASM Xzero 600W Power Supply Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the NesteQ ASM Xzero 600W Power Supply

In todays review we are going to have a look at a unique power supply from Nesteq, the ASM Xzero 600W. Even though the vast majority of power supplies share very similar features, the ASM Xzero series has a number of unique characteristics ensuring it stands out of the crowd. Its most important features are the semi-passive cooling design and a patented cable connecting system. We will thoroughly analyse these features as well as the overall performance of this power supply in this review.
NesteQ ASM Xzero 600W Power Supply Review

Acer Ferrari One 200 Review - More than a Netbook
PC Perspective posted a review on the Acer Ferrari One 200

What happens when you take a high-end car brand and put it onto a netbook? Is it a cross-branding disaster or is there substance? Acer's Ferrari One 200 surprises from start to finish. Stop in to our review to see how this netbook earned our Editor's Choice Award!
Acer Ferrari One 200 Review - More than a Netbook

Corsair Obsidian 700D Full Tower Chassis Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Corsair Obsidian 700D Full Tower Chassis

Since the release of the Corsair Obsidian 800D there has been much talk around the internet. Everything from it being one of the easiest chassis’ to work with, to stylish looks and roominess; there wasn’t much bad to be said about the chassis. We got the opportunity back in August of last year to look at the 800D and to be completely honest, I was so won over that the chassis never left my house. It had been with me and my many configurations and as a matter of fact, the same day the images were taken I swapped the review hardware for my own and haven’t been happier with a chassis since.

This time from Corsair we get a simpler, refined, and re-thought sibling to the 800D. Corsair now offers the 700D in the Obsidian series, which by now most have already caught the buzz of what’s going on. Based completely off of the original, the 700D offers all the room of its older brother, but there are changes afoot. Some really obvious, some less conspicuous, but all designed to offer the same quality and pleasurable experience of ownership as was brought to you with the 800D, just this time a little different way of looking at things.
Corsair Obsidian 700D Full Tower Chassis Review

ASUS EAH5850 DirectCu Top Videocard Review
PC Stats posted ASUS EAH5850 DirectCu Top/2DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 5850 Videocard Review

The Radeon HD 5850 is ATI's videocard of choice for the gamer on a
budget. It takes over where last generation's price/performance darling, the
Radeon HD 4850, left off. It's also happens to be in the highest echelon of
AMD's new Vision platform initiative, where it's paired with AMD 890FX-based motherboards and Phenom II X6 CPUs. While a standard Radeon HD 5850 videocard is exciting enough to get us perked up and paying attention, ASUS has brought its special sauce to the table with a special edition called the EAH5850 DirectCU TOP. Speeds aren't the only thing ASUS changed, however...
ASUS EAH5850 DirectCu Top Videocard Review

Intel Core i3-540 'Clarkdale' LGA1156 Processor Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the Intel Core i3-540 'Clarkdale' LGA1156 processor.

When Intel's Clarkdale processors were first released, they opened up the 1156 platform to a whole new market of budget conscious buyers. A low-cost, 32nm processor like the i3 540 may not be immediately interesting to the vast majority of enthusiasts but considering this efficient chip sports four threads and a core speed slightly above 3Ghz, it could be perfect for many consumers. In this review we take a closer look at the 540 to see how well it fits into Intel's current lineup.
Intel Core i3-540 'Clarkdale' LGA1156 Processor Review

Huntkey Jumper 550 Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Huntkey Jumper 550 Power Supply

So far we haven't had a good experience with most models from Huntkey. We've reviewed seven other models from this brand and only one, Titan 650 W – which was sold in the US as the first version of Rocketfish 700 W from Best Buy stores – survived our tests. Models from Huntkey Green Star, V-Power and Balance King series that we've reviewed to date all exploded during our tests. Let's see if this new 550 W model with a modular cabling system is a good product or if it is a piece of junk like the other models we've reviewed from this brand.
Huntkey Jumper 550 Power Supply Review

IN WIN Griffin Case Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the IN WIN Griffin Case

It was only a few weeks ago that IN WIN announced their new Griffin mid-tower case. Seeing the first set of images of this beauty filled me with anticipation, IN WIN seem to be passionate about bringing unique design ideas to the market.

Today I will be reviewing this new addition to their budget-range of cases. The Griffin comes in two flavours - black or yellow. I will be reviewing the black variant. The Griffin is focused at bringing an affordable, stylish case to the gaming market. Let's take a look.
IN WIN Griffin Case Review

Mionix Naos 5000 Gaming Mouse Review
Top Review Shop posted a review on the Mionix Naos 5000 Gaming Mouse

Aimed at the high-end gamers market, the Naos 5000 sports all the features you could hope to find in a high-end gaming mouse. But with a price tag quite a bit higher of many other gaming mice, is the price tag really justified? Let's find out.
Mionix Naos 5000 Gaming Mouse Review

Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra 2.1 Speakers Review
PureOverclock posted a review of the Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra 2.1 Speakers.

Today we are going to take a look at the Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra 2.1 speakers that feature a very unique aesthetic design. They certainly look sleek, but audio performance is what really makes a setup special. Do these speakers have what it takes? Let's find out.
Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra 2.1 Speakers Review

SandForce SF1200 RAID-0 SSD Performance Review
Benchmark Reviews takes a look at the performance of the SandForce SF1200 RAID-0 SSD

The SandForce SF-1222TA3-SBH processor is part of the SF-1200 SSD controller family, and through various new technology implementations SandForce has redefined performance expectations for the entire solid state storage landscape. Not only are bandwidth speeds extremely fast (nearly saturating the SATA-3GB/s interface), but operational IOPS performance reaches SLC-NAND levels. Additionally, SandForce RAISE technology provides redundant protection for single SSD computer systems, and data is automatically secured with AES-128 encryption. Benchmark Reviews has individually tested the ADATA S599, Corsair Force F100, and RunCore ProV SSDs, all which use the SandForce SF-1200 controller, but we've never experimented with these drives in a combined array. For this article, Benchmark Reviews tests two SandForce SF-1200 SSDs in a striped RAID-0 array to unleash absolute performance.
SandForce SF1200 RAID-0 SSD Performance Review

In Win Ironclad Full Tower Case Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the In Win Ironclad Full Tower Case

The In Win Ironclad is the next battleship of computer cases. The In Win Ironclad comes equipped with everything a high end computer builder would need. The Ironclad sports 4 included case fans, tool-less design, and thick SECC steel casing. It even comes liquid cooling ready, with 4 hose holes in the rear. The side panel case fan is 22cm in size and can be removed to accommodate up to 6 separate 12cm fans, if you so wish. This allows for 10 total case fans, which offers an insane thermal capability.
In Win Ironclad Full Tower Case Review

Sparkle Gold Class 1250W Modular Power Supply Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Sparkle Gold Class 1250W Modular Power Supply

Taiwan-based Sparkle Computer Corporation has been around since 1982, most notably producing high quality graphics cards using the PCI interface, in addition to modern PCI-Express cards. However, it hopes to enter the power supply market with its new Gold Class series. These units are manufactured by Great Wall computer and sold by Sparkle as a part of its gaming brand. There is a 1000W version and a 1250W version. ThinkComputers takes a look at this mostly modular, six 12V railed, 80PLUS Gold-certified unit in this review.
Sparkle Gold Class 1250W Modular Power Supply Review