Daily Reviews Summary 09/14/09

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TrickleStar PC TrickleSaver Review
DragonSteelMods takes a look at the TrickleStar PC TrickleSaver

Today for review I've got the PC TrickleSaver from TrickleStar and it's a product that hooks up to your PC and then to your peripherals like a printer and monitor that automatically turns them off when you power off the PC. It works by connecting via USB to your PC and then sensing when you turn your computer off, then it disconnects power to the peripherals attached to it. It's an easy way to kill the electricity vampires that you've got connected to your PC and save you a bit of money in the long run. It's nice because there is no user interaction required except for the initial installation of it, and that's easy to do. So read on to learn about a great little product that can actually save you some money..

TrickleStar PC TrickleSaver Review

XFX 850W Black Edition PSU Review
JonnyGURU.com posted XFX 850W Black Edition PSU Review

For quite some time now, the power supply market has been nearly dominated by just one name - Corsair. Forum recommendations have gotten to the point where people are sick and tired of hearing that one name recommended over and over, but let's be honest - Corsair has worked hard to get where they are and they deserve their success.

But that doesn't mean that some upstart can't come along and snatch some market share from the current darlings of the power supply world. XFX wants to be that upstart. And to prove it, they've given me their very first unit to look at, the alien looking 850W Black Edition. Should Corsair and the rest of the power supply world be worried? Let's find out.

XFX 850W Black Edition PSU Review

Swiftech Apogee GTZ Core i7 Waterblock Review
Legit Reviews posted Swiftech Apogee GTZ Core i7 Waterblock Review

Today we look at one of the most popular CPU waterblocks on the market today, the Swiftech Apogee GTZ Core i7. The Apogee GTZ has been one of the top waterblocks for some time, so let's see how it handles out Intel Core i7 920 on our LGA 1366 test system!

Swiftech Apogee GTZ Core i7 Waterblock Review

Razer Orochi and Kabuto Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Razer Orochi and Kabuto

Razer's two most recent products are put to the test as we examine the performance of the Orochi dual mode gaming mouse and the Kabuto gaming mat. Both of these products are part of Razer's new product line intended for gamers on the move.

Razer Orochi and Kabuto Review

Intel Core i5 750 Review - Overclocking Phase-Change vs LN2
Madshrimps posted their Intel Core i5 750 Review

Intel's latest CPU is put to the test against their own Core 2/Quad and Core i7 series, as well as AMD's Phenom II. We wrap up the testing with an overclocking session using phase-change and LN2 Cooling. Does the Core i5 and S1156 i7 impress? Let us find out

Intel Core i5 750 Review - Overclocking Phase-Change vs LN2

ATI vs. NVIDIA: CyberLink MediaShow Espresso
InsideHW.com has compared performances of ATI and NVIDIA graphics cards in CyberLink MediaShow Espresso transcoding application

New graphics cards from ATI and NVIDIA can support hardware acceleration of various video manipulation processes so time needed for some of those tasks can shorten, especially when it comes to video transcoding. Until recently for such task you needed separate application written specially for each GPU. Now, there is one application that can use both GPUs and do exactly the same job: CyberLink MediaShow Espresso. CyberLink promises ten times faster transcoding by using GPU processing power along with ability to transcode few files at once…

ATI vs. NVIDIA: CyberLink MediaShow Espresso

Genius MousePen i608 Tablet Review
Maximum CPU has posted its review of the Genius MousePen i608 tablet

Having owned and used Wacom tablets for years, Im wary to try the competition. Wacom is the big name in tablet technologies, and owns patents on their various technologies to make pen-tracking and pressure-sensitivity reporting possible. Competition has been notoriously scarce, and of reliably poor quality.

Genius MousePen i608 Tablet Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 2GB Vapor-X Video Card Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 2GB Vapor-X video card.

Ever since it's release, ATI's HD 4890 has been going strong and companies have been quick to add their own custom flavors to the pot. In this review, we take a look at Sapphire's custom HD 4890 that packs a whooping 2GB of GDDR5 and their proprietary Vapor-X cooler along with a hefty price premium over a reference card.

Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 2GB Vapor-X Video Card Review

GMC R-4 Bulldozer Review
OCC has published a review on the GMC R-4 Bulldozer

This case is not for any one who considers themselves to be of the enthusiast level. I'd like to recommend this case to budget users, but cheaper and better cases can also be found. The lack of HDD and ODD bays will stop many mid-range users from purchasing this case. This puts the Bulldozer in a relatively awkward position. In the end, I'm not really sure if I can recommend it to anyone. If you're throwing together a secondary computer out of spare parts and want an inexpensive case that looks cool, then you might want to consider the Bulldozer.

GMC R-4 Bulldozer Review

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 Webcam Review
Benchmark Reviews posted Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 Webcam Review

The LifeCam VX-5500 sits near the top of Microsoft's web cam offerings yet the E4C-00001 kit checks in at a very reasonable price point. It has some great features including noise cancelling, echo cancelling, 1.3MP HD picture quality, and auto-adjustment for low light conditions -all in a compact package clearly directed toward the mobile user. Benchmark Reviews took a look at the VX-5000 a few months ago, now we'll check out the VX-5500 and see if it performs as well as this mobile warrior hopes.

Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 Webcam Review

Corsair Ice T30 Dominator Memory Cooler Review
Ninjalane has posted their review of the innovative cooler from Corsair called the Ice T30.

This is a TEC cooler specific for the Dominator line and works pretty well.

Corsair Ice T30 Dominator Memory Cooler Review

ASUS Xonar D2X Review
PureOverclock posted a review of the ASUS Xonar D2X sound card.

Although typically known for their motherboards and graphics cards, ASUS also has produced a line of sound cards as well. Today, we will be looking at one of their high end offerings, the ASUS Xonar D2X to find out whether ASUS has been able bring the quality their name is known for to the sound card market as well.

ASUS Xonar D2X Review