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LiteOn iHAS 324 DVD burner Review
IT PRO posted a review of a LiteOn iHAS 324 DVD burner.

LiteOn's latest DVD writer, the iHAS 324, can not only burn files to disc but also erase those discs once you're finished with them. This SmartErase features relies on the drive's special laser that can alter the surface of a CD-R or a single or two-layer DVD, erasing the contents so they're unrecoverable. It can erase any write-once CD or DVD burnt by any DVD writer, but not commercially produced discs or rewritable CDs or DVDs, which can already be erased using any DVD writer.
LiteOn iHAS 324 DVD burner Review

Kingston DataTraveler DT200/64GB Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the Kingston DataTraveler DT200/64GB.

USB Flash storage has mainstreamed to the point that people going to school are required to have Flash drives to copy assignments and files to. Until recently flash storage has been limited in size and the smaller sized are quite inexpensive. What happens when you need to store tons on files whether it be Video, Music, Large Work Files, and the smaller USB flash drives just won't cut it. Until recently you could haul a laptop around with you, a portable hard drive, of a pocket full if smaller flash drives.

Here at Bjorn we have a pile of flash drives, sitting on a table, and are constantly having to shuffle through them to find the right file or driver. Sifting through 6 flash drives totaling 12GB to find that one file was getting old. Pulling out the portable HD and connecting it every time we needed files was getting old. We were extremely glad when Kingston contacted us about their DataTraveler DT200 line of USB flash drives. They come in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities. The one we have to look at is the DataTraveler DT200/64GB. Kingston assures us that all of the DT200 series will perform at the same level so if you want the smaller or larger DataTraveler you can expect the same performance we got from this time saving little jewel.
Kingston DataTraveler DT200/64GB Review



AMD TWKR BE: Phenom II 42 - overclocked to 6ghz+
DriverHeaven overclocked the TWKR BE: Phenom II 42 - overclocked to 6ghz+

We are one of the few sites to get a sample of this processor which isn't being sold in the market. We overclocked it on Vapo and managed to get over 6GHZ out of it - which makes it the fastest AMD CPU we have ever tested...
AMD TWKR BE: Phenom II 42 - overclocked to 6ghz+

Thermaltake ISGC-100 CPU Cooler Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Thermaltake ISGC-100 CPU Cooler

The Thermaltake ISGC-100 did not perform well on the AMD based system when compared to the stock cooler as a simple upgrade. The temperature at idle dropped 2 degrees from stock, but once placed under load, the temperature spiked 5 full degrees above that of the stock cooler under load. These results did not bode well for the ISGC-100 as any form of an upgrade. On the Intel system, the results were better when compared to stock at idle by 2 degrees, but under load, the temperature was again higher than the stock cooler. Results were similar when applied to both mild overclocks, but were no longer compared with stock due to the stock coolers not being able to handle the added heat. It is important to note that this cooler does allow mild overclock and is only intended as an upgrade from stock.
Thermaltake ISGC-100 CPU Cooler Review

Razer Salmosa Gaming Mouse Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Razer Salmosa Gaming Mouse

The Razer Salmosa is clearly trying to pack a lot into a small package. Utilizing the same 3G sensor as the DeathAdder, it eschews its bigger cousin's lights and extra buttons, instead delivering the essentials in the smallest practical package. Join Will as we take a look to see if this is a mouse you can sink your teeth into, or one that just bites.
Razer Salmosa Gaming Mouse Review

A-DATA X Series Ver 2 PC3-12800 6GB DDR3 Kit Review
TweakTown posted a review on the A-DATA X Series Ver 2 PC3-12800 6GB DDR3 Kit

It's been a while since we've seen anything from A-DATA, but like most memory companies they've also decided to ramp up their memory in the MHz department with the release of a PC3-12800 memory or 1600MHz kit.

Not only has the company decided to release a 1600MHz module, they've also mixed it up by adding a fancy cooler to the setup to really help the company stand out from others. It also helps cement the company as not only one that makes plenty of memory for people who want standard JEDEC specs, but also with the ability to be in the systems of the more hardcore users.
A-DATA X Series Ver 2 PC3-12800 6GB DDR3 Kit Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 512MB GDDR4 Video Card Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 512MB GDDR4 Video Card

The Radeon HD 4670 is the mid-range offering from ATI, with lower performance than the Radeon HD 4770 & 4800 series but more performance than the Radeon HD 4300 and 4500 series. With so many new cards out there, the Radeon HD 4670 fits in nicely to the sub $75 market. Let's see how well it performs against its main competitor from the NVIDIA camp, the GeForce 9600GSO 384MB.
Sapphire Radeon HD 4670 512MB GDDR4 Video Card Review

Sapphire HD 4770 512MB Review
XSReviews has posted a new review of the Sapphire HD 4770 512MB graphics card

The top end graphics cards from both Intel and ATI are becoming more and more expensive and with the current economic crisis, the two don't exactly go hand-in-hand. As a result, ATI have come up with the 4770 with a price point of around £80 which should appeal to a much wider range of users. The card is also ATI's first to be manufactured using a 40 nanometre manufacturing process and contains 826 million transistors, 640 shader processing cores and 512MB of GDDR5 memory on the R740 core.

"How well exactly will the 4770 be able to compete" I hear you asking? Well, I have here a Sapphire HD 4770 card so let's see how it shapes up and whether it can cause a drop in prices in competing cards. "
Sapphire HD 4770 512MB Review

Samsung LN52A850S1F A850 52-inch LCD HDTV Review
PC Stats posted a review on the Samsung LN52A850S1F A850 52-inch LCD HDTV

There's much to get excited about with Samsung's 52" LN52A850S1F LCD HDTV, commonly known as the 'A850'. For starters this LCD HDTV ups the ante with the ability to play movies/music/pictures directly from a USB mass storage device or over a home network connection and it's screen is less than 2" thick, making it one of the thinnest large screen TV's out there. For those of you obsessed with specs and numbers, Samsung's A850-series stacks up like this: the 52" diagonal LCD screen boats a contrast ratio of 70,000:1 (dynamic), a brightness value of 500nits, industry standard viewing angles of 178/178 (horizontal/vertical), and a 4ms pixel refresh rate. The LN52A850S1F has a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and can maintain both 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rates. It's ATSC digital TV tuner picks up over the air signals without any additional hardware, and the screen boasts no fewer than four HDMI inputs.
Samsung LN52A850S1F A850 52-inch LCD HDTV Review

Patriot TorqX 64GB SSD Harddrive Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Patriot TorqX 64GB SSD Harddrive

SSD drives are getting more and more mainstream all the time, and they have actually released info that they should drop in price soon and replace the older IDE and SATA drives. The question is though; have all the issues with write speeds been fixed then? We are going to benchmark the Torqx 64GB from Patriot today to see if we can see some speed improvements compared vs a Gskill SSD we got awhile back.
Patriot TorqX 64GB SSD Harddrive Review

Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard Review
Neoseeker takes a look at the Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P motherboard

Sincerely, I did not expect much more than on the MA790XT-UD4P, but I was surprised it would run the x19 multiplier for a clock of 3800MHz without any glitch, with the usual voltage of 1.50V
Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P Motherboard Review

Gigabyte GK-K6800 Multimedia Keyboard Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the Gigabyte GK-K6800 Multimedia Keyboard.

Gigabyte is well known for their motherboards and graphics cards. However, when it comes to the peripheral marketplace they have yet to hit their stride but are moving forward with all guns blazing. Their new multimedia keyboard (simply called the K6800) looks to offer a long list of features and a low price of about $25. Is it possible to offer value and performance in this competitive market?
Gigabyte GK-K6800 Multimedia Keyboard Review

NZXT Panzerbox Classic Series Mid-Tower Review
Techgage.com posted a review of NZXT's latest mid-tower, the Panzerbox

Do you find most mid-towers a little too large, but find small form-factor chassis' to have the opposite issue? The latest entry to NZXT's "Classic Series", the Panzerbox, may have you covered. This sturdy aluminum chassis is neither too large nor too small, yet it still offers ample internal room for effective cooling. It doesn't look too bad, either!
NZXT Panzerbox Classic Series Mid-Tower Review

GELID Solutions Low Speed Optimized Silent Fans Review
OCC has published a new review on the GELID Solutions Low Speed Optimized Silent Fans

Both the Wing 12 and Silent 12 PWM performed very well, each operated very quietly and put up comparable numbers - the Wing 12 was a real winner performing second best to the Delta very quietly. The Silent 12 PWM performed very close to the Antec Tricool but quieter. The durability and performance combined with dust proof and water proof qualities of the Wing 12 are also great features to see come together in a fan that also looks good. The Silent 8 TC performed well enough although the diode can be somewhat less inconvenient and would work better with double-sided tape. This fan does not seem to be fit for general use although it would work likely work well in certain special applications and when paired up well with smaller heat sinks.
GELID Solutions Low Speed Optimized Silent Fans Review

Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 Noise Isolation Earphones Review
MEGATech posted a review on the Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 Noise Isolation Earphones

We often get inundated with the options available to use when purchasing a suitable set of replacement earphones. Some cost a lot while some are a pretty decent all around deal. Today, we’ll be checking out something from one of the top names in custom earphones, Ultimate Ears.
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 Noise Isolation Earphones Review

Eagle Tech Consus 2.5" M-Series Review
Pureoverclock posted a review of the Eagle Tech Consus 2.5" M-Series storage enclosure.

The Eagle Consus 2.5" M-Series is a small and portable drive enclosure with USB and eSATA connectivity, with a great aesthetic and an amazing price for those looking for an external storage system.
Eagle Tech Consus 2.5" M-Series Review

AKAI AISS010 All-In-One Entertainment System Review
TweakTown posted a review on the AKAI AISS010 All-In-One Entertainment System

As I have touched on in my last review of AKAI`s very latest USB Turntable, the company has been in the business of electronics for a long, long time. And like any large experienced company, they are moving with the times and offering technology for today’s standards.

With so many different forms of media needing to be played back in the average home of today, it seems fitting that AKAI has designed an all-in-one entertainment unit that attempts to handle a large whack of them all at once. Claiming support for MP3/iPod/CD/DVD/Up-sampled DVD/USB/SD Flash cards/FM radio/Karaoke along with a HDMI output for up-sampled DVDs, we certainly have a lot of support here.
AKAI AISS010 All-In-One Entertainment System Review

ASRock NetTop ION 330 AMCP7A-ION HTPC Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the ASRock NetTop ION 330 AMCP7A-ION HTPC

NVIDIA Recently unveiled their ION platform, which combines a GeForce 9400m GPU to the Intel Atom mobile processor. The synergistic effect of GeForce and Atom processors have combined to deliver true high-definition performance beyond any mobile platform before it, allowing more range from 'NetBook' and 'NetTop' products. A dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Atom N330 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GPU are packaged onto a Mini-ITX DDR2 AMCP7A-ION motherboard to create the ASRock ION, and ultra-efficient NetTop system. Delivering an compact HTPC or desktop computer alternative with native HDMI high-definition playback capability and powerful computing power isn't easy, and Benchmark Reviews discovers how well the ASRock NetTop ION 330 performs against mobile competitors using the Windows 7 Operating System.
ASRock NetTop ION 330 AMCP7A-ION HTPC Review

Enermax Liberty Eco 400W Power Supply Review
OCModShop posted a review on the Enermax Liberty Eco 400W PSU

We have LED bulbs, low-flow shower heads, and even meters that plug into an outlet in your house and tell you how much electricity you are wasting each and every day (check prices on Kill-a-Watt meters). And lately it seems that the people leading the way for us nerds to get in on the Eco-action are the PSU manufacturers.

Enermax has delivered us the Liberty Eco line of power supplies to help us stay on Earth's good side. Available in 400W, 500W, and 620W, these PSUs will ensure that you are actually using more electricity than you are wasting. Today I'll be testing the 400W PSU and see how it stands up to other Eco-friendly supplies on the market today, as well as its efficiency compared to other power supplies that haven't been branded. Before we get started, take a look at some of the perks of owning this particular power supply
Enermax Liberty Eco 400W Power Supply Review

Tagan Piperock II 680w Review
Driverheaven posted a review on the Tagan Piperock II 680w

Today we are going to have a look at one of Tagan's new products, the PipeRock II 680W. Designed to be a high performance modular unit, the PipeRock II boasts some very interesting specifications on paper and currently carries a very tempting price tag.
Tagan Piperock II 680w Review