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OCZ Vertex Series 60GB 2.5" SSD Review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the OCZ Vertex Series 60GB 2.5" SSD

The underside of the drive gives us a peek at the Vertex's Serial ATA 3Gbps interface, with power also provided using the normal Serial ATA power connector of course. Underneath this outer shell, the Vertex's PCB contains a single 64MB chip for the drive's cache, and a handful of MLC (multi-level cell) Samsung NAND flash memory chips which make up the 60GB of storage offered by our sample. All of this is handled by Indilinx's "Barefoot" IDX110 controller chip, which uses an ARM controller to handle data between the Serial ATA interface and the flash chips upon the device itself. This particular controller is designed with enough bandwidth to maximise write speeds, particularly for small writes, while the controller's firmware is custom designed by OCZ themselves, and in its 1.5 revision (used for this review) TRIM is fully supported under Windows 7 alongside garbage collection routines to ensure that drive performance remains optimal no matter how much usage and punishment the drive goes through.
OCZ Vertex Series 60GB 2.5" SSD Review

ASUS UL50Vf Notebook Review - NVIDIA Optimus Takes the Stage
Legit Reviews posted a review on the ASUS UL50Vf Notebook

The ASUS UL50Vf notebook is a refresh of the popular UL50Vt. Nearly the only difference between these two models is the adoption of NVIDIA's Optimus Technology which allows for automatic graphics switching technology versus user-initiated toggling. Read on as we give the UL50Vf our full evaluation to let you know our thoughts on the capabilities of Optimus.
ASUS UL50Vf Notebook Review - NVIDIA Optimus Takes the Stage



Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler

This time we tested Hyper 212 Plus CPU cooler from Cooler Master. It is a relatively inexpensive cooler with tower design, 120 mm fan and four heatpipes in CPU direct touch. Let's how it goes in our tests.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review

Zotac 9300-ITX Wifi Motherboard Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Zotac 9300-ITX Wifi Motherboard

Zotac is a well known manufacturer among high end enthusiasts. This time we will take a look at their mini-itx motherboard. Can they make a powerful machine in a small size? Let's find out!
Zotac 9300-ITX Wifi Motherboard Review

ECS NGT240-512QI-F Video Card Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the ECS NGT240-512QI-F Video Card

GeForce GT 240 is one of the mainstream video processors from NVIDIA and today we are going to review NGT240-512QI-F, which is a video card from ECS based on this chip with 512 MB GDDR5 running at stock clock settings and coming with a GPU cooler from Arctic Cooling.
ECS NGT240-512QI-F Video Card Review

ECS H55H-I Mini ITX Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the ECS H55H-I Mini ITX motherboard

The ECS H55H-I is a mini ITX motherboard that offers respectable features and performance to value-conscious consumers. Sporting a wide array of video connection ports including HDMI, analog and optical audio, eSATA, and even space for a discrete PCI-Express graphics card if you want, the H55H-I looks to be a nice option for LGA1156 value seekers.
ECS H55H-I Mini ITX Review

ADATA S599 SandForce SF-1200 SSD Test
Benchmark Reviews tested the ADATA S599 SandForce SF-1200 SSD

ADATA is a finished-goods company with deep roots in the enthusiast system memory market. Like nearly every company that sells DRAM-based products, ADATA has gone the way of the SSD. Promising 280/270 MBps read/write speeds with Windows-7 TRIM support, the ADATA S599 Solid State Drive offers 100GB of high-speed storage capacity. Built from the SandForce SF-1200 SSD processor, Benchmark Reviews tests ACHI speeds and performance with the ADATA S599 against some of the fastest storage devices available.
ADATA S599 SandForce SF-1200 SSD Test

ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition Gaming Review
HotHardware.com takes a look at the ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition

The ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition is launching today, and we've got one in house for testing. We paired the card up with six, 22" Dell LCD Panels in a 3x2 configuration, with a max resolution of 5760x2160 and ran a number of popular games while shooting video of the experience. Performance data and our impression of the Eyefinity 6 Edition is available on the pages ahead...
ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition Gaming Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 Toxic 2GB Review
OCC has published a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 Toxic 2GB

As a factory overclocked card it is easily faster than the reference card by way of comparison. Cooling performance is another aspect that was measured since this card does use a non-stock cooling solution. Running with the factory clock speeds and letting the driver control the fan speed, the maximum temperature I recorded was 66=B0 C under load with a 39=B0 C idle temperature. The fan reached 43% utilization at this load temperature so you have both cool and quiet.
Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 Toxic 2GB Review

Zalman CPNS10X Performa CPU Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Zalman CPNS10X Performa CPU Cooler

Today we take a look at the newest cooler in the Zalman CNPS10x line up, the CPNS10X Performa. With five heatpipes and a high capacity 120mm fan it will be interesting to see how this cooler erforms on our Intel Core i7 test bench. Read on to see how it stacks up against its own predecessor the CNPS10X Extreme and more than a dozen other Intel Socket LGA 1366 processors!
Zalman CPNS10X Performa CPU Cooler Review

Addonics NAS2XU2 NAS 2.0 Adapter Review
Tweaknews posted a review on the Addonics NAS2XU2 NAS 2.0 Adapter

Today's review will cover the NAS2XU2 NAS adapter from Addonics, which turns any USB hard drive into a network attached storage device. It's a small, very portable device that also provides a DHCP server, FTP server, Xbox 360 media server, and more. Time to take it for a test run.
Addonics NAS2XU2 NAS 2.0 Adapter Review

HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Review
Neoseeker reviews the HD 5870 Eyefinity 6

In the end, the Eyefinity 6 is a great piece of hardware, but it seems to offer an experience that would only appeal to a very small audience.
HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Review

Kodak Zx1 HD Digital Camcorder Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Kodak Zx1 HD Digital Camcorder

With digital video becoming extremely popular and so many devices out there that will capture video it is hard to really choose which one to get. Many people do not want to carry around a large device and they want that device to be easy to use. Because of this needs many companies have released pocket digital camcorders. Today we are taking a look at the Zx1 from Kodak that is capable of recording 720p HD video and has room for a 32GB SDHC card. Lets see if it is the perfect digital camcorder for you.
Kodak Zx1 HD Digital Camcorder Review

Coolermaster CM690II - Price/Performance-Killer
ocaholic posted a review on the Coolermaster CM690II mid-tower case

With the CM690II Cooler Master shows a steel midi-tower that comes with a lot of useful features as well as a decent design. The mostly black outside is being decorated by two small, chromed bars. Also the manufacturing quality is on a good level and the CM690II even comes with a feature you wont find anywhere else, the external SATA X-dock (HDD dock). About this and a lot of other things we will write on the following pages.
Coolermaster CM690II - Price/Performance-Killer

GeForce GTX 480 Gets a BIOS Update and Cooks an Egg
Legit Reviews got their hands on the latest video card BIOS revision for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 reference graphics card

Yesterday, we updated the video card BIOS of our NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 reference graphics card to what we were told is the version that will be used on the GeForce GTX 480 graphics cards when they come out in just a couple weeks. The version that all the press reviewed last week was 70.00.10.00.01 and the latest build with some minor tweaks and bug fixes is version 70.00.18.00.01. Since Legit Reviews was the first site to point out the high temperature issue when using two monitors, the engineers at NVIDIA were kind enough to let us try the latest vBIOS build to see if it fixed our heat issues as the new vBIOS included some new fan profiles...
GeForce GTX 480 Gets a BIOS Update and Cooks an Egg

Canon PowerShot A495 Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Canon PowerShot A495

The PowerShot A480 from Canon was taken in two different ways with updates this year: the A490 and the A495. The PowerShot A490 is about $20 less expensive as its competition but it's only available in basic silver. It has a 5-point Face AiAF auto focus system instead of the A495's 9-point and it has neither a Face Self-Time nor Canon's Super Vivid and Poster Effect shooting modes. In other words, for that extra $20 the A495 could easily be a steal or at least a better buy.
Canon PowerShot A495 Review

Mionix NAOS 5000 Laser Gaming Mouse Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Mionix NAOS 5000 Laser Gaming Mouse

The Mionix Naos 5000 offers gamers a whole slew of useful features and customizability. From its 5040 DPI laser sensor and 7 fully customizable buttons to self-programmable macros, the Naos 5000 is indeed a gamer's heaven. The Naos also features an ergonomic design to minimize the wear and tear on the user, allowing for longer, more comfortable gaming, which results in an overall more enjoyable gaming experience
Mionix NAOS 5000 Laser Gaming Mouse Review

OCZ Z Series 850W Power Supply Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the OCZ Z Series 850W Power Supply

Today HardwareHeaven are going to have a look at a model from the best power supply family OCZ has to offer, the Z Series. The Z Series consists of only two units at this point of time and it is the 850W model which we will review today. OCZ must be very confident about their Z- series, claiming boldly that these products are "nothing but the best". In this review HardwareHeaven are going to put the Z Series 850W to the test and see how well this unit can really perform.
OCZ Z Series 850W Power Supply Review

Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 3-Way SLI Review
NGOHQ.com posted a review on the Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 in a 3-way SLI environment

We tested three Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 GPUs in a 3-Way SLI environment. Check the video out and see the results for yourself. We would like to thank Lionsgate and Nvidia for their contribution.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 3-Way SLI Review

HIS Radeon HD 5670 IceQ Video Card Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the HIS Radeon HD 5670 IceQ Video Card

Radeon HD 5670 is one of the latest mainstream video processors from AMD and today we are going to review the IceQ version from HIS (a.k.a. H567Q512), which features a nice cooling system, 512 MB GDDR5 and runs at stock clock settings.
HIS Radeon HD 5670 IceQ Video Card Review

Review of the PowerColor HD 5750 Green
Neoseeker posted a review of the PowerColor HD 5750 Green

The PowerColor HD 5750 Green is the first card in PowerColor's "Unplug" series. It uses PowerColor's new innovative Efficient Energy Transforming Technology, which is what allows the card to consume so little power. All without the sacrifice of performance.
Review of the PowerColor HD 5750 Green

Coolink Corator DS Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Coolink Corator DS CPU cooler

Coolink is taking heatpipe technology a bit further than most with their Corator DS CPU heatsink, using what they call Gapless Direct Touch (GDT) in order to eliminate the large spaces between heatpipes we normally see at the base. The question is: "Does it make a difference"? Let's take a closer look at the Coolink Corator DS and find out.
Coolink Corator DS Review

NZXT Hades Midtower Case Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the NZXT Hades Midtower Case

The NZXT Hades has very distinct styling, and comes packed with a long list of features. 200mm intake fans on the front and side of the case are complimented with 120mm rear and 140mm top exhaust fans, which are speed adjustable on the front of the case itself. There is also room for a second optional 120/140mm exhaust fan on the top.
NZXT Hades Midtower Case Review

Raidmax Hurricane Review
OCC has published a review on the Raidmax Hurricane

The overall cooling performance of the Raidmax Hurricane is very respectable. The CPU was on-par with the NZXT Lexa, and though the motherboard and hard drive temperatures were somewhat higher, they remained at more than stable temperatures. The Hurricane's temperatures kept fairly close to those of the the NZXT Lexa and Cooler Master Centurion 534, both of which are nearly double the price. The Raidmax Hurricane has definitely proved itself with its cooling capabilities.
Raidmax Hurricane Review

NZXT Tempest EVO Mid Tower Chassis Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the NZXT Tempest EVO Mid Tower Chassis

Today we have the opportunity to take a look revamped version of the infamous NZXT Tempest, the NZXT Tempest EVO. With many upgrades from the original Tempest including a complete black interior, tinted window, extra cable management options and many other features, the Tempest EVO is surely a case you should consider. Read on further to see more features and to see how the owner of the original Tempest feels about the EVO.
NZXT Tempest EVO Mid Tower Chassis Review

Kingston SSDNow V+ (gen.2) 128GB SSD Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the Kingston SSDNow V+ (gen.2) 128GB SSD

In the highly competitive SSD market, there is no end to the number of companies vying for your hard earned dollars. From no name brands to the who's who of the computer hardware industry, there are so many products out there it is getting extreme hard for consumers to choose. With their SSDNow V+ series, Kingston is aiming to please everyone from first time buyers to enthusiasts who are looking for the right combination of price and performance. But, can the 128GB version of this drive compete in its intended price bracket?
Kingston SSDNow V+ (gen.2) 128GB SSD Review

ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition Preview
Techgage.com posted an ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition Preview

Think having three monitors is a little bland? How about six, then? Options were scarce before, but with AMD's ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 edition, it has never been easier to get hooked up with such a configuration. We're still in the process of "working" hard for our final article, so for now, we give you this preview.
ATI Radeon HD 5870 Eyefinity 6 Edition Preview