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BFG Tech ES-800 Power Supply Review - Frequency Conversion
PC Perspective posted a review on the BFG Tech ES-800 Power Supply

BFG's new ES-800 features variable frequency conversion to maximize efficiency and it can deliver up to 780W on the +12V outputs with zero load on the +3.3V and +5V rails. Sound interesting? Read on!
BFG Tech ES-800 Power Supply Review - Frequency Conversion

CoolIT Systems Pure CPU Cooler Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the CoolIT Systems Pure CPU Cooler

The CoolIT PURE CPU cooler utilizes a pre-plumbed, factory sealed, closed loop radiator and pump module designed to effectively and efficiently dissipate heat from the CPU. Up until now CoolIT’s CPU coolers have harnessed the power of both liquid cooling and thermoelectrics, but that is not the case with Pure. What some thought could not be done CoolIT Systems has done, released a CPU only water cooler that costs under $100.

Quote: "With the PURE being a sealed system it is ok for the fact that it is maintenance free. The downside is that it is not expandable. Another downside is that air that is trapped in the system is there forever. The unit I tested had some air trapped in it. It took a good 3 days of it sitting upright to stop gurgling. After that it was good to go, just as long as I didn’t bump the case or disturb the cooler in any way...
CoolIT Systems Pure CPU Cooler Review



Cooler Maste Cosmos S Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Cooler Maste Cosmos S

In the realm of super high end PC cases Cooler Master has quite a few. Today we take a look at the Cosmos S which is impressive both in features and size. This case is explored in our review and we show you why the S should stand for Super.
Cooler Maste Cosmos S Review

Logisys 650W Power Supply Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Logisys 650W Power Supply.

The workhorse of your system is the power supply which provides a critial service in keeping the flow of consistent power to your components. We check out the Logisys power supply rated at 650W and let you know what we think of this mean green power machine.
Logisys 650W Power Supply Review

Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000W Power Supply Review
Bigbruin.com posted a review on the Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000W Power Supply

The 1000W Cooler Master Real Power Pro is a great choice for anyone who wants to future proof their system in the power supply department. This unit should be able to handle a high end system with multiple processors and graphics cards without running up your electric bill thanks to the high efficiency and active power factor correction.
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000W Power Supply Review

ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI Review
HotHardware.com evaluate the features and performance of ASUS' AMD 780G-based M3A78-EMH HDMI motherboard.

The M3A78-EMH HDMI defies ASUS' usual habit of packing in every add-on available at a premium price by sticking to the basics, consequently driving down the price of this motherboard. Head on over to the site and check it out...
ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI Review

Cooler Master CM690 Review
Viper Lair posted a review on the Cooler Master CM690

Cooler Master has been known for making good quality cases, and the CM690 is not one to break that reputation. The CM690 is a great looking case. The overall style of the case is clean and subtle, with just enough chrome accents. The mesh front and top panels not only look classy but allow for better cooling. Size wise the case was near perfect, storing enough drives to meet my needs as well as leave some room for upgrades. The inside of the case was roomy and easy to work with, and all of the edges were nicely rolled over.
Cooler Master CM690 Review

Kingwin Heat-Pipe Direct Touch CPU Coolers Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the Kingwin Heat-Pipe Direct Touch CPU Coolers

The overall designs for the H.D.T. coolers are great. The install on the RVT-12025D model was easier than the RVT-12025. This was due to a tight clearance issue with my fingers pushing down on the pins for the Intel install. On a positive note, the motherboard removal was not necessary, and that is another major plus in my book for CPU cooler installs. With that said, both H.D.T coolers performed well, both are damn near silent, and the option of either a tower or low profile unit is another plus.
Kingwin Heat-Pipe Direct Touch CPU Coolers Review

Thermaltake M9 Case Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Thermaltake M9 Case Review

M9 is a 9-bay mid-tower case recently released by Thermaltake, available with an acrylic side panel (VI1000BWS, which is the model we reviewed) or with a solid side panel (VI1000BNS), coming with a rear 120-mm fan, a front 120-mm fan and a side duct. Let's take a good look on this latest Thermaltake release.
Thermaltake M9 Case Review

Cooler Master CM690 Review
Viper Lair has posted a review on the Cooler Master CM690 case

Cooler Master has been known for making good quality cases, and the CM690 is not one to break that reputation. The CM690 is a great looking case. The overall style of the case is clean and subtle, with just enough chrome accents. The mesh front and top panels not only look classy but allow for better cooling. Size wise the case was near perfect, storing enough drives to meet my needs as well as leave some room for upgrades. The inside of the case was roomy and easy to work with, and all of the edges were nicely rolled over.
Cooler Master CM690 Review

CSX Wraith Tower Case Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the CSX Wraith Tower Case.

Regarding the actual paint job, since each CSX case is air-brushed by hand by a different artist, there are no two cases in the world that are 100% identical. If you are the type that likes a truly unique product, you will certainly find that here.
CSX Wraith Tower Case Review

Asus EN9800 GTX Review
OCC has published a new review of the Asus EN9800 GTX

The Asus EN9800GTX went straight up to 852MHz on the GPU core, 1250MHz on the memory and the shader clock topped at 2106MHz. Regardless of the utility used (Smart Doctor, Riva Tuner 2.08, Ntune), I achieved the same result. All of these results are significant gains over the stock speeds. An increase of 177MHz on the core equates to a 21% increase in core clockspeed. A 20% increase in shader clockspeed (442MHz), as well as a 12%, or 150MHz, increase on the memory is nothing to shake your head at either. The performance potential is huge with the 9800GTX series of cards. With increases in clockspeeds like this, the expectations are high, so let's see how well it performs.
Asus EN9800 GTX Review


XFX 790i Ultra Mainboard Review
I4U NEWS reviews the new XFX 790i Ultra Mainboard.

Today we are looking at the ultimate enthusiast mainboard from XFX running the new NVIDIA 790i Ultra chipset. This board brings DDR3 compatibility to NVIDIA chipsets. If you are looking for a new mainboard to build your ultimate gaming machine on, the XFX 790i Ultra is the board you want. In addition to supporting ESA it also supports Intel CPUs with FSB speeds up to 1600MHz.
XFX 790i Ultra Mainboard Review

Maxtor Shared Storage II 1TB Review
Techgage posted a review of Maxtor's Shared Storage II 1TB NAS box

We were so impressed with the Central Axis upgrade for the Shared Storage II at CES that we thought we'd check out the NAS itself prior to the official launch of that software. With 1TB of storage, will the SSII warrant a purchase, with it's higher price point?
Maxtor Shared Storage II 1TB Review

ASUS P5K Pro Intel P35 Motherboard Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the ASUS P5K Pro Intel P35 Motherboard

Today I will be looking at the Asus P5K Pro, a DDR2 P35 board. Though the X38 boards have been out a while, and the X48 boards are finally hitting the market, the P35 chipset is still very popular, with its maturity and excellent performance. The P5K Pro is an economy-minded board, filling in the fairly sizable gap between the P5K Deluxe and the stripped down P5K SE. How will the P5K Pro size up against its big brother? Read on to see...
ASUS P5K Pro Intel P35 Motherboard Review

Hitachi Travelstar 5K250 2.5 Hard Drive Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Hitachi Travelstar 5K250 2.5” Hard Drive

Hitachi has really come through in the hard disk market since taking over the department from IBM. So far the Hitachi drives have been top notch with no real reason to discredit them. Hitachi’s current range of drives are extremely impressive.

On the design side there is nothing spectacular about the drive, it’s light in weight and looks well constructed. On the top of the drive there is a identification label with info on the drive including model numbers, spindle speed and capacity which is 250GB for this model we were sent.
Hitachi Travelstar 5K250 2.5 Hard Drive Review

Microsoft Zune 80GB Digital Media Player Review
Futurelooks posted a review on the Microsoft Zune 80GB Digital Media Player

We’ve already been told that it’s coming “Zune” to Canada, but how does Microsoft’s sophomore entry into the MP3 player market compare against the iPods of the world? I had the change to take the larger Zune 80GB out for a test drive and I have to admit that they have made some serious improvements over the first-generation Microsoft Zune.
Microsoft Zune 80GB Digital Media Player Review

Hitachi Travelstar 5K250 2.5 Hard Drive Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Hitachi Travelstar 5K250 2.5” Hard Drive

Hitachi has really come through in the hard disk market since taking over the department from IBM. So far the Hitachi drives have been top notch with no real reason to discredit them. Hitachi’s current range of drives are extremely impressive.

On the design side there is nothing spectacular about the drive, it’s light in weight and looks well constructed. On the top of the drive there is a identification label with info on the drive including model numbers, spindle speed and capacity which is 250GB for this model we were sent.
Hitachi Travelstar 5K250 2.5 Hard Drive Review