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Thermaltake Purepower Rx 600W Modular Power Supply Review
Hardwarecanucks posted a review of the new Thermaltake Purepower Rx 600W power supply.

When we first looked at the promises made by Thermaltake regarding the Purepower Rx 600W, we were somewhat skeptical after our past experiences with the older Purepower lineup. I will be the first to say that we were proven completely wrong since this power supply excelled in every test we could throw at it. Efficiency, voltage regulation, ripple suppression and even noise output were right in line with power supplies that cost over 25% more and Thermaltake's 5-year warranty is also top-notch.
Thermaltake Purepower Rx 600W Modular Power Supply Review

Scythe CPU Cooler Roundup
3D Game Man posted Scythe CPU Cooler Roundup

Over all, Scythe has managed to create some killer heatsinks. Scythe's build quality was top notch and each cooler's performance does not disappoint. While the Ninja Plus Rev. B cooler screams for more elbow room, the Katana 2's only concern is that it has enough head room. The Ninja Mini keeps up with its bigger brothers but yet does it in a smaller form factor which is great for smaller cases and HTPC cases.
Scythe CPU Cooler Roundup



Biostar 8600GTS 512MB Review
Overclockers Online has posted a review on the Biostar 8600GTS 512MB

Standing tall at the top of the mid-range market, today we saw that the 8600GTS was clearly no match for the rest of the graphics processors that I put it up against. We knew the opponents were out-gunned before we even started the testing but I wasn't sure if my 22" 1680x1050 LCD monitor was going to pose a challenge for the Biostar 8600GTS 512MB...it didn't. Every game tested was easily playable at the maximum resolution the monitor could spit out with in-game details turned as high as they would.
Biostar 8600GTS 512MB Review

The Ladybug Mouse from USBGeek
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Ladybug Mouse from USBGeek

You really can't do much with your computer unless you have a mouse to go with it, and while there are many specialized mice out there, usually specific to gaming, the general use type mice tend to get overlooked or missed totally. Today for review I've got a themed general purpose mouse, from our friends at USBGeek, it looks like a ladybug, and depending what you'll be using it for you might very well be very happy with this mouse. Since it is a Ladybug Mouse it isn't going to make any guys out there very excited, but girls will like it (my wife does) and children will as well. From my time testing this mouse it seems like a fine general purpose mouse that basically does what it is intended to do, move the cursor around the screen and click on things...
The Ladybug Mouse from USBGeek

Genius BT-03A Bluetooth Headphones Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Genius BT-03A Bluetooth Headphones

Today, we will be looking at the Genius BT-03A Bluetooth headset. This headphone is marketed as the smallest Bluetooth set in the world. Using BT 1.2 technology, it features a range of 30 feet and a battery life of 6.5hours. During the past few weeks, I had a chance to put these headphones to the test. Let's see how they did.
Genius BT-03A Bluetooth Headphones Review

Genius MaxFire Pandora Pro Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the Killer Notebooks Executioner-SR Ultimate Gaming Laptop.

A lot of gamers use laptops these days and may have the need for a portable gaming controller that is small and yet usable. Genius has come up with a tiny USB controller that will appeal to the console gamer in each of us. We test out the Genius MaxFire Pandora Pro and let you know if this little device can stand up to bigtime gamers.
Genius MaxFire Pandora Pro Review

A-DATA PD17 2GB USB Flash Drive Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on A-DATA’s PD17 USB Flash Drive

The PD17 is available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities. The color of our sample is champagne gold, but it seems to be pretty silver in actual color. It is also offered in elegant red and bright blue. : The A-DATA PD17 has on-par performance with average USB 2.0 flash drives and offers a sleek, modern, minimalist design...
A-DATA PD17 2GB USB Flash Drive Review

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Review
Modders-Inc posted a review on the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave

The Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave brings several nice features to the table with it at a moderate price of 89.99 USD. The keyboard is designed to offer optimal comfort for those that prefer an ergonomically styled keyboard. The laser mouse offers contoured sides and both the keyboard and mouse utilize soft rubber pads / grips.
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Review

BFG Ageia PhysX Card Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the BFG Ageia PhysX Card

BFG is one of two companies offering the Ageia PhysX card in form of a retail product. The PPU - physics proccesing unit - is an additioal processor to the GPU and CPU. It enables real life physics and interactivity within supporting games. While the first games and a high price tag upon launch did not live up to expectations, the brand new Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 and a very affordable 120 USD price tag makes this a great addition nowadays.
BFG Ageia PhysX Card Review

CoolIT Eliminator and Freezone CPU Coolers Review
Madshrimps posted a review on the CoolIT Eliminator and Freezone CPU Coolers

These two all-in-one water cooling units from CoolIT provide plug and play performance cooling with help of several TEC elements to keep CPU load temperatures down. We stress test the Eliminator and Freezone models on an overclocked Intel processors to see how they stack up against the competition.
CoolIT Eliminator and Freezone CPU Coolers Review

ASUS Republic of Gamers Commando Motherboard Review (Spanish)
MadBoxPC posted a review on the ASUS Republic of Gamers Commando Motherboard in Spanish

ASUS says that "Republic of Gamers" offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance and the most innovating ideas. Is that true? Maybe, but you have to read our analisys to know...
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Mushkin HP3 10666 DDR3 Memory Review
OCC has published a new review of the Mushkin HP3 10666 DDR3 Memory

After seeing the performance of the modules at both DDR 800 speeds, as well as the rated DDR3 1333 speeds, I was anxious to see just how far of an overclock I could achieve with these modules. The maximum voltage these modules are rated for is 1.7v. During our testing, we chose to increase the voltage beyond that point to show what the modules can do with a little more juice. The maximum voltage used in our testing is 1.9v. The highest speed that I could achieve on the memory was 765 FSB. To do so, the voltage was lowered to 1.8 volts, as any higher did not allow any increase in memory speed or reduction of the timings. The timings that the HP3-10666 would run at with the maximum overclock are 8-8-7-15. With that being said, I will re-run our benchmark suite at that speed and use the DDR2 Mushkin modules as a comparison running at DDR2-1200 (600 FSB) speeds with the latencies set to 5-5-5-15. It will be interesting to see how the comparison of these modules will go.
Mushkin HP3 10666 DDR3 Memory Review

Microsoft Streets and Maps 2008 with GPS Locator Review
Futurelooks posted Microsoft Streets and Maps 2008 with GPS Locator Review

Retailing for about $100, Microsoft Streets and Trips 2008 comes with its own compact SiRFStar III GPS receiver that plugs into your computer’s USB port. The provided software is preloaded with maps of the United States and Canada, including information about points of interest and the ability to give you turn-by-turn driving instructions. It’s arguably just as good, if not better than the standalone units. The biggest drawback, of course, is that you’re lugging a laptop around instead of a little handheld device.
Microsoft Streets and Maps 2008 with GPS Locator Review

Hercules Dualpix Exchange 2MP HD Webcam Review
Benchmark Reviews takes a look at the Hercules Dualpix Exchange 2MP HD Webcam

There are a lot of choices when it comes to purchasing a webcam, but thanks to Hercules Dualpix Exchange this task has become easier than ever. Hercules packs the Dualpix Exchange with 2 Mega Pixels, a built in microphone, and their own Webcam Station Evolution SE software puts all the controls in your hands. Join Benchmark Reviews as we put Dualpix Exchange to the test.
Hercules Dualpix Exchange 2MP HD Webcam Review

Viewsonic 42-inch N4261W 1080p LCD HDTV Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Viewsonic 42-inch N4261W full HD LCD HDTV.

I also spent quite a bit of time gaming on the Viewsonic 42-inch N4261W LCD HDTV via my PS3. The TV has a response time fast enough that I never noticed any ghosting while gaming, or at any other time for that matter. The only issues I had with the Viewsonic 42-inch N4261W LCD HDTV was the lack of a third HDMI port and the on-board speakers lacking in the bass department.
Viewsonic 42-inch N4261W 1080p LCD HDTV Review

NZXT Lexa Blackline Case Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the NZXT Lexa Blackline Case

When the original Lexa came out, it received praise for its innovative design, a break from the traditional boxy design of most cases. The original was made of aluminum, making it not only lightweight but also a little pricey. This new version, the Lexa Blackline, features a steel instead of an aluminum chassis, but is priced lower as a result. Can it live up to the expectations set by the original Lexa?
NZXT Lexa Blackline Case Review

DFI LanParty UT P35 T2R Review
Ninjalane posted their review of the LanParty UT P35 T2R motherboard from DFI.

On the surface the P35 chipset appears to be nothing more than a minor upgrade to the i9xx series but it's really more than that. The advancement in core logic officially breaks the P35 away from the legacy Pentium 4 processor model so it can support the new wave of multi core processors.
DFI LanParty UT P35 T2R Review