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KitGuru posted a review on the Cooler Master CM 690 II Case. Other new reviews and articles:

- Sentey Arvina GS-6400 High Tower Case Review
- Lian Li Mini Q PC-V354 MicroATX Case Review
- Samsung HW-C450 2.1 Channel Audio Bar Home Theatre System Review
- AMD Athlon II X3 450 CPU/Processor Review
- Sony PRS-350 Reader Review
- Qpad 5k Review
- Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset Review
- Patriot Xporter XT Rage 32GB USB Drive Review
- eVGA GTX460 FTW Review (v Reference HD5870)
- A quick look at Corsairs A50 and A70 CPU coolers
- OCZ PC3-17000 Flex EX 12GB Review
- Zotac H55ITX-C-E Mini-ITX WiFi Motherboard Review
- Lian Li PC-8FIR Spider Review
- Arctic Sound P531 Gaming Headset Review
- Jetway MiniTOP Review
- Intel Core i7-950 Review
- Arctic Cooling Accelero XTREME Plus Review
- Kingston SSDNow V+ 128GB SSD Review
- Intel Integrated Graphics Comparison Table
- Arctic K381 Keyboard Review
- Actinic Enterprise 10 Review



Cooler Master CM 690 II Case Review
KitGuru posted a review on the Cooler Master CM 690 II Case

There has never been a better time to purchase a sexy, svelte chassis for a new system build. You no longer have to pay a small fortune either as prices continue to drop and discerning customers keep demanding higher levels of build quality. Unfortunately in such a crowded marketplace it can be difficult to make the best decision for your particular demands. Has the product on test today got what it takes to stand out ?
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Sentey Arvina GS-6400 High Tower Case Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Sentey Arvina GS-6400 High Tower Case

Sentey is a company most people probably haven’t heard of, let alone what types of products they have. Sentey makes a variety of different products, but cases and power supplies are their main thing. Today we have the chance to check out their Arvina GS-6400 High Tower Case. How well will it perform? Read on further to see if this brand will make it or break it.
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Lian Li Mini Q PC-V354 MicroATX Case Review
TechSpot posted a review on the Lian Li Mini Q PC-V354 MicroATX Case

Today we are looking at a pintsized HTPC/desktop case that, despite its size, can accommodate some impressive gaming hardware. The Lian Li Mini Q PC-V354 is a bit of an all-rounder, suitable for both compact gaming rigs and home theater PCs.

Although the MicroATX form factor has been around for over a decade, gaming systems utilizing this format have only recently become commonplace because there was little gaming oriented MicroATX hardware. Now that said hardware is available from companies including Asus and DFI, one problem remains: what should you put it in? Many compact cases can't house graphics cards longer than the motherboard, and that limits card lengths to 23-24cm, eliminating most flagship ATI and Nvidia products. Multi-GPU setups are
generally off the table, too.

Putting an end to such restrictions, Lian Li has developed a case to complement new high-end mATX motherboards. Called the Mini Q PC-V354, the company says this little guy supports graphics cards as long as 35cm, making even the mighty Radeon HD 5970 a possibility. In fact, the Mini Q PC-V354 can supposedly house two enthusiast GPUs, which is amazing given the case itself is just 42cm long.
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Samsung HW-C450 2.1 Channel Audio Bar Home Theatre System Review
Futurelooks checked out the Samsung HW-C450 2.1 Channel Audio Bar Home Theatre System

Whenever people start thinking about their home theater setups, they usually think of the television first. Sure, visuals mean a lot and that's why it's worthwhile to invest in a good HDTV to go along with your Blu-ray player and wall mount kit, but what about audio? Sound is just as important as the picture and, let's face it, the speakers built into TVs these days leave a lot to be desired.
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AMD Athlon II X3 450 CPU/Processor Review
TechwareLabs reviews the AMD Athlon II X3 450 CPU/Processor

Today we check out the Athlon II X3 450 and answer the question "Is there a benefit to the triple core over a traditional dual core processor?" The answer might surprise you. With a price premium of a mere ten bucks over its dual core brother we show you what you get for that extra $10.
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Sony PRS-350 Reader Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Sony PRS-350 Reader

The Sony PRS-350 E-book reader is a new reader on the market and it offers some nice features. Some of which include a 5-inch e-Ink touch screen display, a slightly less weight than previous models, and lots of on-board storage and expansion.
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Qpad 5k Review
XSReviews have a new review of the Qpad 5k gaming mouse

Most companies that produce mouse mats tend to dip into other peripheral fields; the obvious one being the world of gaming rodents; QPad are one such firm. Today I'm taking a look at a new mouse from them known as the 5k which features a high DPI (though they term it CPI), a good polling rate and low USB response time. Let's see how it compares to some of the more established names on the market.
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Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted Razer Carcharias Gaming Headset Review

There is one significant headset which we haven't yet tested... and should have long before now. That product is Razer's Carcharias which is still their high end gaming product and today we have one plugged into our test system to see how it performs in an ever evolving marketplace.[/quote6
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Patriot Xporter XT Rage 32GB USB Drive Review
Hi Tech Legion posted Patriot Xporter XT Rage 32GB USB Drive Review

The new Patriot Xporter XT Rage 32GB USB drive uses quad-channel technology to deliver write speeds of up to 25MB/s. The data in the Xporter XT Rage 32GB is distributed simultaneously across four NAND chips, resulting in higher than average read and write speeds, compared to typical USB drives. When not in use, simply retract the USB connector inside the Patriot Xporter XT Rage 32GB USB drive's body for protection. No more worrying about lost connector caps. Not only can you feel comfortable knowing your data is secure inside the Patriot Xporter XT Rage 32GB USB drive in case of accidental drops or daily abuse, thanks to the drive's protective rubber coating, you can also feel secure in your investment should problems arise, as the Patriot Xporter XT Rage 32GB USB drive comes with a lifetime warranty.
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eVGA GTX460 FTW Review (v Reference HD5870)
Kitguru posted a review on the eVGA GTX460 FTW video card

We have reviewed many GTX460s on KitGuru over the last month and we are confident that this nVidia product is quite possibly the best value for money gaming card on the market today, bar none. It has won our highest awards, and deservedly so.
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A quick look at Corsairs A50 and A70 CPU coolers
The Tech Report posted a quick look at Corsairs A50 and A70 CPU coolers

Corsair has broadened its portfolio again, this time with a pair of reasonably priced CPU heatsinks. We take a quick look at what the A50 and A70 have to offer.
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OCZ PC3-17000 Flex EX 12GB Review
OCC has published a review on the OCZ PC3-17000 Flex EX 12GB

At right around 2200Mhz, the memory controller on my poor tetest-bed Core i7 920 just would not give me any more clock speed and would start dropping channels. By lowering the clock speed, I was able to tighten up the sub-timings to get the modules to run at Cas 8 at just over 2000MHz and Cas 7 at just over 1900MHz, if you choose to run this set at a lower speeds. But then again this is a kit meant to run at 2133MHz, so you will want to get what you pay for and use them at the rated speed.
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Zotac H55ITX-C-E Mini-ITX WiFi Motherboard Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Zotac H55ITX-C-E Mini-ITX WiFi Motherboard

Zotac International was the first brand to launch a Mini-ITX H55 based motherboard back in January 2010. Other brands such as ECS Elitegroup and GIGABYTE followed the trend by launching their own Mini-ITX products, and they seem to be selling well. Here at Benchmark Reviews, we've already admitted our secret affair with HTPCs, and this time, we're testing the latest H55 ITX product available: the Zotac H55-ITX-C-E. This mini-board comes with USB 3.0 support and 6 S-ATA ports against 4 ports included in the competition. Zotac's the only brand to include not one, but two WiFi Antennas and a better PCB layout. Benchmark Reviews tests the Zotac H55ITX-C-E Mini ITX Motherboard to check performance, functionality and overclocking capabilities within this newer version.
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Lian Li PC-8FIR Spider Review
PureOverclock published a review of the Lian Li PC-8FIR Spider mid-tower case.

The Lian Li PC-8FIR is a stylish mid-tower completely finished in a Red color scheme, Spider theme, and aesthetic. "The Spider" offers extensive features but also comes with a premium price tag for those who appreciate and want the best. Is it worth the price? Let's find out.
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Arctic Sound P531 Gaming Headset Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Arctic Sound P531 Gaming Headset

The Arctic Sound P531 is a fully enclosed 5.1 surround sound gaming headset. The Sound P531 comes with 4 drivers on each earpiece offering front, center, and side surround channels. The P531 has integrated vibration units that add an extra experience to gaming.
Arctic also used a USB interface, which limits distortion and offers digital audio. There is an in-line volume control for on-the-fly adjustments.
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Jetway MiniTOP Review
The Guru of 3D posted Jetway MiniTOP review

Jetway has jumped on the Mini HTPC market with their new and quite funky looking Mini-TOP. In its bare essence this pretty much a tiny PC that is armed with an Atom D525 Processor clocked at 1.80GHz and then combined with a NVIDIA's ION2 GPU / chipset implementation to make the most out of a typically very limited environment.

For a cute little wireless HTPC this is all you need really ... have a peek, you can check out the full article right here.[/quote6
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Intel Core i7-950 Review
Overclock3D have just published a new article titled: Intel Core i7-950 Review

With the recent price-drop of the i7-950 we felt it was time to take a look at the middle child of the LGA1366 range.
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Arctic Cooling Accelero XTREME Plus Review
Neoseeker posted a review on the Arctic Cooling Accelero XTREME Plus

The Arctic Cooling Accelero XTREME is back as the "Accelero XTREME Plus", which adds supports for many more mid-range and high-end graphics cards from AMD/ATI and NVIDIA. That means more cards get to feel the XTREME loving, but will the cooling performance remain as XTREME as its predecessor? Feel free to check out our review, and spread the word!
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Kingston SSDNow V+ 128GB SSD Review
Vortez.co.uk posted Kingston SSDNow V+ 128GB SSD Review

With prices slowly dropping on SSDs, never has there been a better time to invest in a rapid storage device for your windows boot drive. Being lower in capacity compared to the traditional hard drive has meant that many abstain from investing in 30-60GB for their boot drive which is understandable. But since 100GB+ is now available at a much more affordable price, there is a keen attraction to making the move.

Incorporating the Toshiba internals (SNVP325-S2) this drive is the 2nd generation supporting TRIM . So there is no need to flash firmware to get TRIM support, it comes as standard on this 128GB unit I am reviewing today. The V+ series boasts some speedy performance gains over the original V series of SSD using MLC NAND Flash and a claim of 1,000,000 hours MTBF (mean time before failure) which translates to 114 years just in case you wanted to try and out live the Guinness World record holder.
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Intel Integrated Graphics Comparison Table
Hardware Secrets posted an Intel Integrated Graphics Comparison Table

We compiled these quick reference tables in order to help you to compare the main specs of the 3D graphics engine from different Intel chipsets and CPUs with integrated graphics.[/quote6
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Arctic K381 Keyboard Review
Metku.net took a closer look at Arctic's K381 Keyboard.

A very stylish keyboard for both office use and for style-aware users.
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Actinic Enterprise 10 Review
Business Computing World published a review of Actinic Enterprise 10

It's not cheap, that's for certain, but if you're looking to run a large online store the budget is likely to be a lot larger anyway and it's not extortionate. Neither is it the only solution around, with both commercial and open source alternatives able to rival what Actinic can do. It is, however, a well proven and popular product with a thriving user community plus plenty of support both from Actinic itself and third parties, making it a good choice for buyers looking for a scalable, British-based e-commerce solution.
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