Bjorn3D takes a look at the GIGABYTE X48T-DQ6.

"Today we are going to take a look at GIGABYTE's high end motherboard, the X48T-DQ6. GIGABYTE makes two versions of this board utilizing Intel's X48 chipset. The X48 which is a DDR2 variant and the X48T which is the DDR3 version that we will be covering today. The X48 brings minimal changes to the chipset when compared to the X38 and the only tangible difference should be more overclocking headroom. In recent years GIGABYTE has truly reinvented itself as a leader in innovation. In today's world the name of the game, or color to be more specific, is green. We have green cars, green homes and now you can add motherboards to the growing list of items going green. GIGABYTE has made a concerted effort to produce motherboards that use the least amount of energy possible without sacrificing performance. A task not easily accomplished. To this end they have dubbed this innovation DES or Dynamic Energy Saver. A system which can adjust voltage, power phases and clocks speeds of the board and CPU to ensure as little energy as possile is wasted while providing as much power as needed. Is it possible to have a power efficient system without losing performance? Let's find out. "

>> GIGABYTE X48T-DQ6 Review

Asus EAH3870 X2 1GB graphics card Review
Bit-Tech published a review of the Asus EAH3870 X2 1GB graphics card

"I have to say that I'm impressed with the Asus EAH3870 X2 graphics card -- it's quite a step away from the reference design and innovation like this should be encouraged. The inclusion of four DVI ports will be a welcome addition for anyone looking to run more than a couple of monitors on their workstation and what makes it even better is the fact that, unlike Nvidia's SLI, ATI CrossFireX technology scales across multiple displays.

There is no need to disable CrossFireX in order to enable multi-display mode -- and believe me when I say that is a big thing for anyone like me who is a gamer but also runs multiple displays. It's for that reason alone that I have never used a GeForce 9800 GX2 or GeForce 7950 GX2 in any system that isn't used for testing purposes -- it defeats the object of having a single graphics card for me because it has all the compromises of SLI.

It's not all rosy though because there are some things that aren't as likeable about the Asus EAH3870 X2 1GB. The biggest one is of course performance. In short, the Radeon HD 3870 X2 is not as competitive as it needs to be and, if you took some games in isolation, you could make the card look like exceedingly poor value for money compared to the GeForce 8800 GTS 512 and GeForce 9800 GTX, which are both retailing for under £200. The 3870 X2, on the other hand, sits at about £240 (inc. VAT) at best, and heads up towards the £280 mark at worst.

Another peeve of mine is with the fansink. Now, I accept that it's a compromise that had to be made in order to accommodate the four dual-link DVI ports on the PCI bracket, but that doesn't mean it's a good thing. While the two fans don't really increase the amount of noise pollution by a significant amount, it does mean there are now two points of failure on the card -- you could say you're twice as likely to need to change the card's heatsink later down the line when one of the fans inevitably fails. There's also the fact that heat created by the GPUs is no longer exhausted out of the back of the card, which means that you end up heating up the inside of your chassis -- I doubt that's going to be a major concern for most though.

On the whole though, I think that the Asus EAH3870 X2 is a good choice compared to what's on offer from other partners on both red and green fronts. It will undoubtedly please the multi-monitor crowd and that's where I see this card making the most headway. A word of warning though: Asus has two EAH3870 X2 cards---one with four DVI ports (this one), and one that follows the reference design pretty closely---so if you're unsure, please do check with the retailer before purchasing."

>> Asus EAH3870 X2 1GB graphics card Review

Cooler Master Hyper Z600 CPU cooler review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the Cooler Master Hyper Z600 CPU cooler

"This Monday saw the launch of a new high-end CPU cooler for both AMD and Intel systems by Cooler Master, the quite frankly massive Hyper Z600. With a weight of over 1KG, and the ability to cool many current processors passively without the need for additional fans, it promises to be a cooling powerhouse. Today, we take a look at this cooler to see if it has a heavyweight status to match its specification."

>> Cooler Master Hyper Z600 CPU cooler review


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I4U NEWS reviews the Kingston HyperX KHX14400D3K2/2GN DDR3-1800 RAM.

"Today we are checking out a 2GB DDR3 RAM kit from Kingston's HyperX line. This RAM is a great lower cost kit that performs well and has overclocking headroom.

When all the testing was finished the Kingston HyperX KHX14400D3K2/2GN kit performed well. It has some headroom left for overclocking and performs well at the programmed SPD settings. The RAM is also a bit cheaper than some other brands of enthusiast DDR3 on the market."

>> Kingston HyperX KHX14400D3K2/2GN DDR3-1800 Review

Futurelooks posted Foxconn 9600GT-512NOC Video Card Review

"Sure the NVIDIA 9800 series of video cards are the current creme de la creme of gaming performance but what if you don’t have the scratch to afford such a beast? Well that’s where the NVIDIA 9600 series comes in. Foxconn sent us over their pre-overclocked 9600GT. As an overclocked card, it should give us a bit more kick than your standard garden variety card. Let’s check it out!"

>> Foxconn 9600GT-512NOC Video Card Review

TweakTown posted a review on the Patriot Viper DDR3-1866 2GB Memory Kit

"Patriot has been one of the newer companies to come on board at TweakTown to supply us with their high performance memory for testing, and so far we have been pretty impressed with their line of high performance memory. Once again they have come on board to send us their new series of DDR3 modules. Today we have Patriot’s Viper Fin DDR3 2GB dual channel memory kit.

The sticker on one side of each memory module contains info on the modules. The kit we received was rated for speeds of 1866MHz or 933MHz core speed with timings of 8-8-8-24 at a maximum voltage of 1.9v. The modules are all RoHS which means they are manufactured with lead free solder."

>> Patriot Viper DDR3-1866 2GB Memory Kit Review

OCC has published a new review on the Scythe Zipang 139MM CPU Cooler

"Fortunately, the heat sink blew away most of my doubts about the product. The Zipang is shockingly well built and extremely solid. It feels like serious quality, not at all flimsy like many others in this price range. Again, the shear size of the fan speaks for itself; attached resolutely with fan clips. I ran my hand across the the six heat pipes, which connect to the main cooling fins, in not only one section, but two sections, distributed on the bottom and throughout the center (UPHC as dubbed by Scythe). In addition, the Zipang includes a thick sub-heatsink, attached to the main cooling plate directly. This reminds me of the famed, but obsolete Thermal Right XP-120, except on
some serious steroids."

>> Scythe Zipang 139MM CPU Cooler Review

Neoseeker reviewed the Asus EAH350X2 today

"The folks at Asus are never ones to shy away from a challenge -- this time around, they decided to take up the test of releasing something just a little bit different. A little something they like to call the EAH3850 X2."

>> Asus EAH3850X2 Review

Hardware Secrets took an in-depth look on Enermax PRO82+ 525 W power supply, which the manufacturer claims to have 84% efficiency.

"Enermax has recently released two high-efficiency power supply series, MODU82+ and PRO82+. The name implies that products from these two series have efficiency of at least 82%, but Enermax says they actually have efficiency of at least 84%. Both use the same internal project, with MODU82+ models using a modular cabling system. Today we are going to take an in-depth look on the 525 W model from the PRO82+ series (also known as EPR525AWT) and see if it can really deliver its labeled power and efficiency. Read on."

>> Enermax PRO82+ 525 W Power Supply Review

InsideHW.com has posted an article about digital camera Canon IXUS 80 IS

"Canon has finally offered compact digital camera with 8 megapixels. This point-and-shoot camera gives impression of reliability and well built product. Canon IXUS 80 IS has all standard and expected functions without unnecessary "fancy" stuff that some manufacturers implement with intention to attract customers. Canon intended this model for users who desire modern, reliable and quality photo camera without any unusual functions (with limited usability)."

>> Canon IXUS 80 IS Review

Overclockers Online posted a review on the Diamond Viper HD 3650 1GB

"Much like other 3650 cards, you get a pretty good performer packed with features for a low price. The inclusion of native HDMI-out is a big plus for anyone running a home theater PC setup, but others are not left out with VGA and DVI connections as well."

>> Diamond Viper HD 3650 1GB Review

HotHardware.com posted a review on the ASUS Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1 Audio Card

"A few months ago, ASUS jumped into the audio card market with both feet with the introduction of their Xonar product line. One of the first models to market was the premium Xonar D2 Ultra Fidelity 7.1 sound card. The D2 boasted a superb retail package with all of the cabling, software and extras one would need thrown in, along with a slick, eye-catching design, for around $180. Not only did the Xonar D2 Ultra Fidelity 7.1 deliver on all fronts, but it also proved to be solid competition for Creative, who still has somewhat of a stranglehold on add-in audio card market.

To further infuse themselves into the audio card market though, ASUS didn't stop with the Xonar D2 Ultra Fidelity 7.1. They have since developed several other model to meet the needs of consumers of all budgets. Today, we take a look at ASUS' latest offering which targets the mainstream market, the more affordable Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1 Audio Card. Head on over to the site and check it out"

>> ASUS Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1 Audio Card Review

XSReviews has reviewed the Coolermaster LED Silent Fan

"There's been a lot of hype in the computer industry about 'silent fans' and fortunately, at last, some are actually starting to earn this title. Today I'll be taking a look at the Cooler Master LED Silent Fan - another fan bearing the title of "silent". Will it be good enough to earn the "Silent" mantra?"

>> Coolermaster LED Silent Fan Review

Tech-Reviews.co.uk posted XtracPads Fat Mat Review

"XTracPads have created some pretty beastly mouse pads in the past. Notably among them, their soft surface pads have got some pretty serious attension and have proved to perform very well in many reviews. Today we have the XTracPads Fat Mat for review, an incredibly thick mouse mat which apparently offers comfort and good gaming performance. Well...lets see if any of this is true in Tech-Reviews.co.uk XtracPads Fat Mat Review."

>> XtracPads Fat Mat Review

DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Thermaltake M9 Mid-Tower PC Case

"Today for review I've got the Thermaltake M9 ATX case, it's a mid-tower style case that is sort of a basic case but offers some nice features and looks good as well. Aesthetically the M9 is very pleasing with an almost solid black exterior, nice contour lines and an overall sense of style to it. When powered on the blue LEDs of the included fans make a nice contrast with the black and make for a very nice presentation, its also quiet and does a decent job of keeping your system cool."

>> Thermaltake M9 Mid-Tower PC Case Review

TweakTown posted a review on the CoolIT Systems PURE CPU Cooler

"Companies like CoolIT Systems played a large role in turning water cooling into a mainstream practice by making it available on a large scale, even getting their products in the hands of big box builders like Alienware.

Today we are going to look at CoolIT’s latest water-cooled processor heatsink, the PURE. CoolIT calls their cooling systems “Fluid Heat Exchangers” and have been building their FHEs for a couple of years now."

>> CoolIT Systems PURE CPU Cooler Review

Elite Bastards posted a review on the Cooler Master Hyper Z600 CPU cooler

"This Monday saw the launch of a new high-end CPU cooler for both AMD and Intel systems by Cooler Master, the quite frankly massive Hyper Z600. With a weight of over 1KG, and the ability to cool many current processors passively without the need for additional fans, it promises to be a cooling powerhouse. Today, we take a look at this cooler to see if it has a heavyweight status to match its specification."

>> Cooler Master Hyper Z600 CPU cooler review

Bit-Tech published a review of the Asus EAH3870 X2 1GB graphics card

"I have to say that I'm impressed with the Asus EAH3870 X2 graphics card -- it's quite a step away from the reference design and innovation like this should be encouraged. The inclusion of four DVI ports will be a welcome addition for anyone looking to run more than a couple of monitors on their workstation and what makes it even better is the fact that, unlike Nvidia's SLI, ATI CrossFireX technology scales across multiple displays.

There is no need to disable CrossFireX in order to enable multi-display mode -- and believe me when I say that is a big thing for anyone like me who is a gamer but also runs multiple displays. It's for that reason alone that I have never used a GeForce 9800 GX2 or GeForce 7950 GX2 in any system that isn't used for testing purposes -- it defeats the object of having a single graphics card for me because it has all the compromises of SLI.

It's not all rosy though because there are some things that aren't as likeable about the Asus EAH3870 X2 1GB. The biggest one is of course performance. In short, the Radeon HD 3870 X2 is not as competitive as it needs to be and, if you took some games in isolation, you could make the card look like exceedingly poor value for money compared to the GeForce 8800 GTS 512 and GeForce 9800 GTX, which are both retailing for under £200. The 3870 X2, on the other hand, sits at about £240 (inc. VAT) at best, and heads up towards the £280 mark at worst.

Another peeve of mine is with the fansink. Now, I accept that it's a compromise that had to be made in order to accommodate the four dual-link DVI ports on the PCI bracket, but that doesn't mean it's a good thing. While the two fans don't really increase the amount of noise pollution by a significant amount, it does mean there are now two points of failure on the card -- you could say you're twice as likely to need to change the card's heatsink later down the line when one of the fans inevitably fails. There's also the fact that heat created by the GPUs is no longer exhausted out of the back of the card, which means that you end up heating up the inside of your chassis -- I doubt that's going to be a major concern for most though.

On the whole though, I think that the Asus EAH3870 X2 is a good choice compared to what's on offer from other partners on both red and green fronts. It will undoubtedly please the multi-monitor crowd and that's where I see this card making the most headway. A word of warning though: Asus has two EAH3870 X2 cards---one with four DVI ports (this one), and one that follows the reference design pretty closely---so if you're unsure, please do check with the retailer before purchasing."

>> Asus EAH3870 X2 1GB graphics card Review

VL System M-Play Blast LCD Case Display & Remote Control Review
Tweaknews.net posted a review on the VL System M-Play Blast LCD Case Display & Remote Control

"I always enjoy being surprised by a product and the M-Play Blast was one such device. Not only did it exceed my expectations, it thoroughly impressed me. If you are looking for a remote setup for your media center and want something that looks at home with your VCR and other entertainment systems then the retro look of the M-play Blast should be right up your alley."

>> VL System M-Play Blast LCD Case Display & Remote Control Review

ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Review - nForce 780a SLI for Phenom Arrives
PC Perspective posted a review on the ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe motherboard

"The nForce 780a SLI chipset has been on the verge of release many times over the past several months but there was always something pushing it back. Now NVIDIA is finally ready to unveiling their first updated AMD-platform chipset in years and the ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe is the first board on the chopping block. Can Hybrid Power and other new features save this chipset from mediocre integrated GPU performance?"

>> ASUS M3N-HT Deluxe Review - nForce 780a SLI for Phenom Arrives

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The Guru of 3D posted Diamond Viper Radeon HD 3850 Ruby edition 512MB review

"Today Guru3D peeks at the Diamond Viper Radeon HD 3850 512Mb Ruby edition, a fun product. It's a Radeon HD 3850 colored with a red PCB, a custom cooler slapped on top of it and they pre-overclocked it to get closer the Radeon HD 3870 performance level, all that for roughly 140 EUR / 179 USD. Not bad. Next page please, where we'll have a look at the technology empowering this graphics card and then startup the in-depth review."

>> Diamond Viper Radeon HD 3850 Ruby edition 512MB Review

Techgage posted a review of ASUS' X48-based P5E3 board

"X48 is new, but there are many boards already begging for your dollars. We are taking a look at the most robust of them all, the P5E3 Premium, which includes built-in WiFi, a great board design and fantastic overclocking abilities. It would almost be a perfect board if it weren't for the $375 price tag."

>> ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n Review