Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe Motherboard Review
Viper Lair posted a review on the Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe Motherboard

Asus are well known for high quality and performance, a hard combo to attain much less maintain on a constant basis. With the A8R32-MVP Deluxe, Asus once again shows us a motherboard that not only is built well but one that also performs very well. Overclocking is only hampered by a limited voltage range on the VCore adjustment, and possibly the complexity of all of the available options.

Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe Motherboard Review

The Future of Gaming on the Macintosh Platform
OSWeekly.com look at the future of gaming on the Macintosh platform

OS X has never been as famous for its third party applications as it has been for the ones that Apple has directly included with the operating system. It seems like all you hear about is iLife, iTunes, QuickTime, and on a higher level, Final Cut Pro. All of those applications deal with digital media, and as you know, that's the niche that Apple fills in a big way.

The Future of Gaming on the Macintosh Platform



Sprint BlackBerry 7130e Review
I4U News reviews the Sprint BlackBerry 7130e

The success of the BlackBerry is very akin to that of the iPod. Through viral marketing, a glitzy image, and growth as recognition for being the no-compromise business phone, the BlackBerry has been able to outsell phones
that have more advanced hardware and features. While Sprint isn't a name you hear all too often when talking about Black Berries, they are carrying the recent 7130e model, and I got a chance to have some valuable hands-on time with one.

Sprint BlackBerry 7130e Review

DDR2-6400 7-way roundup
Driverheaven posted a DDR2-6400 7-way roundup

Grace has just finished her latest review, a roundup of DDR2 sets for those of you about to upgrade, some of them don't break the bank either, but which comes out on top?

With the recent release of the AM2 core processors which brought DDR-2 support to the AMD platform and the release of the much awaited Core 2 Duo (Conroe) processor from Intel, many enthusiasts and over clockers are budgeting for a memory upgrade.

DDR2-6400 7-way roundup

Desktop CPU Comparison Guide
Tech ARP posted a Desktop CPU Comparison Guide

There are so many CPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different models or even remember their specifications!

Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various desktop CPUs in the market, as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.

Currently covering over 570 desktop CPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare up to 14 different specifications for each and every CPU!

Desktop CPU Comparison Guide

Ultra 1200W Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Review
Legit Reviews takes a look at the Ultra 1200W Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

When it comes to building computers I'd say it is safe to say that many people forget to include an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with their purchases. With rolling blackouts, hurricanes, storms and other natural disasters becoming more frequent the need for a UPS is something that will save you headaches down the road. Let's take a look at the Ultra Products 2000VA UPS!

Ultra 1200W Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Review

Foxconn C51XEM2AA 8EKRS2H Motherboard Review
Byte Sized Reviews posted a review on the Foxconn C51XEM2AA 8EKRS2H Motherboard

Foxconn has been trying hard recently to shed its image as a budget hardware provider, but I think this board, the C51XEM2AA 8EKRS2H is the first that really made me sit up and notice them as a new player in the high end motherboard market. Based on the new nForce 590 chipset, this board is packed with a plethora of features and claims to offer huge tweaking and overclocking potential.

Foxconn C51XEM2AA 8EKRS2H Motherboard Review

Phylon 7F2WE-1G5 Mini-ITX Mainboard Review
Epiacenter.com posted a review on the Phylon 7F2WE-1G5 Mini-ITX Mainboard

The Phylon 727FWE-1G5 is a versatile and economical 1.5 GHz Mini-ITX mainboard equipped with the new VIA C7 processor. With the optional
add-on boards, a variety of additional features can be added: CardBus/CF reader, Serial ports, additional LAN ports etc.

Phylon 7F2WE-1G5 Mini-ITX Mainboard Review

Zalman HD160 HTPC Case Review
MetkuMods took a closer look on relatively expensive Zalman's HD160 HTPC Case

So the case comes with two 80 mm fans in the back, less surprisingly made by Zalman. They are insulated with soft gel mounts to prevent vibrations travelling to the case frame. With the delivered adapter the voltage of the fans can be changed between 12 and 5 volts. There are also fan guards at the back so no foreign objects, fingers etc. can be pushed to the fans from the behind of the case.

Zalman HD160 HTPC Case Review

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

The sturdy construction, classy backlighting, and highly customizable macro keys put the G15 at the top of the gaming keyboard heap. Add on features like the cable management system, full media player support, and the only LCD in the keyboard market, and you've got..........

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Review

SilverStone LC18 HTPC Case w/ Touch Screen Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the SilverStone LC18 HTPC Case w/ Touch Screen

If there ever was an ultimate Home Theatre Case, this is it! It has all aluminum construction, comes with a 7" widescreen LCD, and looks fantastic. Considering this is a HTPC case, it has lots of drive bays (2x5.25 & 1x3.5" external, & 5x3.5" internal). There's great air circulation with the included two 80mm fans at the back and two optional, but recommended, 80mm fans at the front. It even has rack mount brackets, and optional rack mount handles can be installed for a server environment. The cool factor on this product is extremely high! Watch the Video to find out more...

SilverStone LC18 HTPC Case w/ Touch Screen Review

Zalman CNPS8000 Review
Overclockers Online posted a review on the Zalman CNPS8000 cooler

With its four heatpipes, numerous fins, and a large 92mm fan, Zalman's CNPS8000 is a full-size cooler disguised as a small one. At less than half the height, its performance matches even the legendary Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 Pro! In the end, the CNPS8000 pulls itself together thanks to its awesome performance, quiet operation, and Zalman's good name.

Zalman CNPS8000 Review

Crucial Ballistix DDR2-5300 2GB Kit Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Crucial Ballistix DDR2-5300 2GB Kit

Crucial is one of the world's leading memory manufacturers. If you have Crucial in your machine people know you have a quality rig and you value performance. Today for review I have 2 gigs of Crucial Ballistix DDR2 PC2-5300 for review, running at low latencies of 3-3-3-12. I'm going to put it up against some Corsair and Super Talent DDR2 and see what we get for results.

Crucial Ballistix DDR2-5300 2GB Kit Review

OCZ 2GB PC2-7200 EPP Platinum Review
Techgage posted their thoughts on one of OCZs latest memory kits, the
Platinum 7200 EPP

OCZ has been launching some amazing kits lately, and this one is no exception. In our tests, we have managed to bring this modest DDR2-900 up to DDR2-1140 speeds and still retain some great stability.

OCZ 2GB PC2-7200 EPP Platinum Review

VIZO LUXON LUX-350SA-BK SATA/IDE/USB Hard Drive Enclosure Review
Futurelooks checked out the VIZO LUXON LUX-350SA-BK SATA/IDE/USB Hard Drive Enclosure

VIZO is a fairly new company with some very good ideas for PC Hardware and Peripherals. Today, we check out one of their ingenious little hard drive enclosures. Will this box pull away from the pack? Let's find out!

VIZO LUXON LUX-350SA-BK SATA/IDE/USB Hard Drive Enclosure Review

Foxconn C51XEM2AA-8EKRS2H NFORCE 590 SLI Review
Hardcoreware put up a Foxconn C51XEM2AA-8EKRS2H NFORCE 590 SLI review

Foxconn has come a long way since opening their retail motherboard division. They are the #2 motherboard manufacturer, and have instilled fear into the other companies in Taiwan, causing Gigabyte and Asus to band together to form a new company in order to compete.

The C51XEM2AA-8EKRS2H might not exactly be an easy name to remember, but this board started out as a reference board for NVIDIA's NFORCE 590 SLI chipset. Being an enthusiast-oriented chipset, the C51 (as we call it) should have many overclocking and tweaking features to satisfy us.

Foxconn C51XEM2AA-8EKRS2H NFORCE 590 SLI Review

HSPC Large Top Deck Tech Station Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the HSPC Large Top Deck Tech Station

The main plus is the new redesigned layout by having the motherboard mounted on the top as opposed to the lower tier. The upper mounting gives the end user unlimited amounts of access to change out hardware and mess with jumpers... which is great for benchmarking or for designers who want to develop a new piece of hardware.

HSPC Large Top Deck Tech Station Review

400-500Watt PSU shootout
HEXUS posted a 400-500Watt PSU shootout

We've recently been testing a handful of PSUs. Some quite powerful, some very powerful. In this review we have tested four PSUs, all within the range of 400W to 470W and so competing for the same kind of users, or thereabouts. Let's see how they compare.

400-500Watt PSU shootout

XClio GREATPOWER X12S4P3-550W Power Supply Review
Pro-Clockers posted a review on the XClio GREATPOWER X12S4P3-550W Power Supply

XClio is a relatively small branch of the Meridian Technology Group that started out making mainly computer enclosures. As with most companies, they soon started expanding their product lines to include PC accessories as well as power supplies. Although they aren't a big name in the power supply side of the house, they have offered very reliable and stable units in the past. XClio has recently released their newest line of power supplies, the GreatPower series, to meet the ever higher demanding requirements of today's power hungry systems.

Today we're going to be looking at one of their lower powered units, the GreatPower 550w to see if it can standup to the power demands of today's systems as well as enthusiasts and the demands they put on a PSU through over clocking and the use of extreme cooling solutions.

XClio GREATPOWER X12S4P3-550W Power Supply Review

BenQ-Siemens EF81 Review
TrustedReviews looked at the BenQ-Siemens EF81

Inside and out the colour scheme is a mix of two shades of silver and black. A large proportion of the outer fascia is given over to brushed steel and the number pad on the inside is also made of this. Adonised aluminium forms the back of the casing, while the front display is protected by hardened glass. The overall impression is of materials that should handle the knocks a modern phone expects to encounter.

BenQ-Siemens EF81 Review

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred Wireless Review
TrustedReviews looked at the Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred Wireless

At the launch of this new version of its market leading speech recognition software, Nuance left the Big Feature for the end of the presentation. As if revealing a cure for global warming, the presenter declared “You don’t need to train it to your voice.” Well that’s handy, just install and go straight out of the box, but I think we’re still in line for a string of hot summers.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Preferred Wireless Review

JETWAY 775GT2-LOG NF 570 SLI Intel edition for Conroe budget NF570 SLI intel ED board Review
OCW posted a review on the JETWAY 775GT2-LOG NF 570 SLI Intel edition for Conroe budget NF570 SLI intel ED board

Jetway 775GT2-LOG is the first NV basedl board that we got hold of that supports the new Core2 Duo / Extreme CPU. This board is based on the new chipset NF 570 SLI Intel edition + MCP 430 south bridge. 775GT2-LOG supports the P4, Celeron D, Pentium D and Core 2 Duo 775 LGA package 533/800/1066 processors.

JETWAY 775GT2-LOG NF 570 SLI Intel edition for Conroe budget NF570 SLI intel ED board Review

Turn Your Cell Phone Into a Bluetooth Mouse
DailyCE.com has posted a news story: Turn Your Cell Phone Into a Bluetooth Mouse

There are some very creative people in this world, as this project proved. The cell phones we all love and use daily could also turn out to be a fairly decent wireless Bluetooth mouse. Who would’ve thought about it? A standard camera phone with Bluetooth capabilities has all the ingredients of a decent, workable mouse given the right development attitude, a keen eye for detail and some inspiration.

Turn Your Cell Phone Into a Bluetooth Mouse

Microsoft and The Future of Hardware Design
CoolTechZone.com look at the future of Microsoft's hardware design

The battle between Microsoft and Apple continues to heat up as both Vista and Leopard are being previewed to the world and are due to be on store shelves around the same time. Of course, the actual time frame in which Vista is released is anyone's guess, and while they have tried to pinpoint a date, even executives from Microsoft have said that it will just ship when it's ready. OK, that helps a lot.

Microsoft and The Future of Hardware Design

Ace Explorer: A Browser Overlay
OSWeekly.com takes a look at Ace Explorer

Even though a number of us may not like to admit it, there are those among us who simply feel that using Internet Explorer overlays is preferable to that of alternatives such as Firefox or Netscape. OK, fair enough. And in that spirit, I have decided to go out there into the world of Internet Explorer overlays and locate one that I feel might be worthwhile to you. With this in mind, enter the world of Ace Explorer...

Ace Explorer: A Browser Overlay

Coolermaster Mystique Review
bit-tech.net posted a review on the Coolermaster Mystique case

Aside from the heat-related issues we have outlined, the case is well built and looks great if you like case with doors. Despite the lack of a motherboard tray, installation was a breeze - there is enough space to manage cables effectively. It's built in typical Cooler Master fashion and there would be very little to fault had we not encounted problems with over heating video cards.

Coolermaster Mystique Review