Daily Reviews Summary 06/29/10 #2

It's not all about megapixels. The sensor size and the optics have an equal importance on the final picture quality.

Scythe have made a comeback with a new performance cooler, but does it deliver?

Dual core chips still have a place in the PC market place. Whether you need something for your HTPC or a new chip for mom, dual cores provide an affordable way to get performance. Join us as we take a look at AMD's latest offering the Athlon II 255 and 260.

We look at HTC's slightly lower cost Android device that is targeted towards the younger audience.

NVIDIA finally has their answer to AMD's Eyefinity technology and it is called NVIDIA Surround. Not only does this bring three monitor gaming to the NVIDIA platform but it also integrates support for 3D Vision so now we can get triple 3D panel action going! It truly is a one-of-a-kind gaming experience but can it best AMD in the 2D realm as well?

NVIDIA's initial foray into multi-display gaming with NVIDIA Surround and 3D Vision Surround seems to be a great counter to AMD's release of the technology for gamers' use back in September of 2009. NVIDIA is finally nearing parity with AMD's 5000-series of graphics cards with DX11 support multi-monitor gaming though they are nine months behind. Better late than never as the saying goes and maybe AMD has created a market that NVIDIA can swing in and take over...? We still aren't sure that will be the case but NVIDIA Surround is definitely a differentiating and compelling option for the PC gamer and enthusiast.

Looking for a CPU cooler that both looks great and still outperforms the competition? Cooler Master released the V6GT CPU cooler today and it uses a new Double-V heatpipe design, twin 120mm DynaLoop PWM fans and 55 densely stacked fins asymmetrically with a five degree tilt to bring you the best cooling possible. Join us as we look the CM V6GT over and put it up against some of the best performing coolers out on the market today.

Cooler Master said that the V6GT would outperform the V8 in their reviewers guide, and it did just that. The new Double V heatpipe arrangement and the Inclined Fin Array is a step in the right direction, but it could also have been the twin fans pumping almost 100CFM each through the CPU cooler...

After some initial delay's NVIDIA's 3D Vision Surround is finally read for prime time. With it, they are looking to usher in a new era for multi monitor gaming by essentially following in ATI's footsteps and adding in their patented out of screen 3D effects with 3D Vision. In this article we take a closer look at NVIDIA's surround gaming technologies and put them to the test.

Antec are one of the industries most respected companies, especially when the topic of quality power supplies is raised. Earlier this year they released the new TruePower series which replaced the older Truepower Trio and NeoPower lines. This new lineup not only brings new technology to market but streamlines the range into a focused, cohesive platform.

We tested the Zalman VF1000 LED VGA cooler, which has a pure copper heatsink, four heatpipes, and an 80-mm transparent fan with blue LEDs. Let's check its features and performance.

Taking advantage of a short lull in component launches, we've refreshed our system guide with the very latest processors, graphics cards, and solid-state drives in mind.

Silverstone are a producer of high quality PC components with one of their product lines offering a wide selection of cases to choose from. Today we're taking a look at the PS05 which is Silverstone's latest case in their Precision series. Apparently it offers noise control and improved airflow in a sleek, all-black design. Let's see if it lives up the PR hype.

MSI has recently added a new model to its ultraportable notebook line, the 15.6“ X620, which presents a compromise between the performance of standard notebook PCs and the low power consumption of netbooks. From a designer’s point of view, this MSI model has to be one of the most beatiful we’ve had the chance of reviewing. Although physical appearance is always a subjective category, the discreet grey line of the black lid makes this model very interesting, and the initial impression is unlikely to change after lifting the lid. The black coloured keyboard and its surroundings make for a very nice appearance, even more accentuated by the silver border around certain elements…

Today, NVIDIA is ready to release 3D Vision Surround technology to the masses. With the release of their latest driver, users can connect three 3D Vision capable monitors to a pair of GeForce videocards to experience cutting-edge gaming that promises to provide a level of immersion never seen before on the PC. Of course, there are several differences between NVIDIA's technology when compared to other multi-monitor gaming solutions, and we'll provide you with those details on the following pages...