Daily Reviews Summary 10/29/09

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XFX HD 5870 Review
Neoseeker takes a look at the HD 5870 from XFX

For the time being, we think most gamers would be better embracing this new generation and going for a HD 5000 series video card over other options -- and the XFX HD 5870, at a touch under $400, is a good one to go with.

XFX HD 5870 Review

Gigabyte GTX 260 Core 216 Super Overclock Video Card Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Gigabyte GTX 260 Core 216 Super Overclock Video Card

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Super Overclock Video Card comes factory overclocked if you couldn't figure that out by the name. The standard core clock of 576MHz has been bumped up to 680MHz, which is an 18% frequency boost over the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 reference design. With clock speeds like this you can expect 3% better performance than standard GTX 275 graphics cards!

Gigabyte GTX 260 Core 216 Super Overclock Video Card Review

NZXT Zero 2 Computer Chassis/Case Review
TechwareLabs has published a review of the NZXT Zero 2 Computer Chassis/Case

Picking out the right gaming case can be a very tough choice with the ever expanding market, new ideas and fantastic looking innovative designs coming out of a large lineup of companies. With the larger more expensive internal parts putting out more heat, a gaming case that allows more airflow will be needed. NZXT hopes the Zero 2 will fill the gap and targets not just the gamer but also the standard home user by offering a case with cooling and expansion. Check out our review to see if the new NZXT Zero 2 is suited for your needs.

NZXT Zero 2 Computer Chassis/Case Review

Enermax Staray Review
PureOverclock posted a review on the Enermax Staray mid-tower case.

The Staray is Enermax's latest mid-tower case, and comes in at a budget price with some flashy aesthetics. The simple lines of Staray give a very good first impression, and there are some great features here that you would normally find in a premium chassis, yet offered at a much more affordable price. So let's dive in and see if it is quality on the cheap or just cheap quality.

Enermax Staray Review

QPad HeatoN Review
XSReviews has reviewed QPad HeatoN mouse mat.

With the growth of online gaming, and the increased exposure through wider audiences sitting down and picking up a controller, or mouse and keyboad, one industry that's built up nicely in the past few years, is professional gaming. This has seen the first celebrities in that world begin to emerge, and unsurprisingly with it, product endorsement. Jonathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel is probably the most well known to date, but there are lot of others on the up and up. Today we take a look at a product, part designed and endorsed by Emil "HeatoN" Christensen. It's the largest plastic mouse mat ever released, and its backed with QPad technology. Let's see how it fairs.

QPad HeatoN Review

Alienware Aurora ALX Gaming System Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Alienware Aurora ALX Gaming System

We recently had the chance to evaluate the new Alienware Aurora ALX, a high-end all inclusive option for those in the market for an entire rig, loaded with some of the fastest parts available. Our Aurora ALX featured a Core i7 975 processor, an X58 Express-based microATX motherboard, and two ATI Radeon HD 5870s running in CrossFire mode, all crammed into a custom, uniquely configured enclosure. If you crave cutting edge technology, then you've got to check this one out. Read on as we take a quick look at the Aurora ALX and see just how fast it really is...

Alienware Aurora ALX Gaming System Review

SteelSeries Siberia In-Ear Headphones Review
DriverHeaven.net posted a review on the SteelSeries Siberia In-Ear Headphones

Today we are going to look at the SteelSeries Siberia in-ear headphones which are designed for use with most portable audio devices. They are in fact one of the only products from SteelSeries that aren't specifically designed for gaming although they are also available with a separate microphone if you're looking for a portable gaming headset.

SteelSeries Siberia In-Ear Headphones Review

Lian Li PC-V351R Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Lian Li PC-V351R

The Lian Li PC-V351 is one ultra compact enclosure, without many of the expected shortcomings. It can swallow a big CPU cooler and long graphics card while managing to keep things cool and quiet. You even have the choice of up to 6 colors - a first for an all aluminum enclosure.

Lian Li PC-V351R Review

Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R Intel P55 Motherboard Review
PC Stats posted Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R Intel P55 Motherboard Review

"Enter the Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R motherboard, just one part from Gigabyte's line up of Intel P55 Express boards. The GA-P55-UD3R is the most affordable of the ATX motherboards that Gigabyte will be launching, cutting down on some the frills that you might find on its bigger brothers in favor of a better bottom line. We like affordable PC hardware just as much as you! Fortunately a slightly smaller feature set doesn't affect its overall performance or compatibility.

Gigabyte's GA-P55-UD3R motherboard supports all of Intel's socket 1156 Core i5 700-series and Core i7 800-series processors.

Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R Intel P55 Motherboard Review

ASUS K50IN Review
InsideHW.com has reviewed ASUS K50IN notebook

When it comes to notebook sales figures, home entertainment models are in majority. Because of demand for such models, many home entertainment models exist on the market today, so users that search for one of these are presented with huge variety of models. ASUS positioned their new K50 series in that category, and we decided to take a look at K50IN model and see how it matches against ferocious competition…

ASUS K50IN Review

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler

Today we are reviewing Cooler Master Hyper TX3, a CPU cooler with a tower design, three heatpipes and a 92 mm fan. How will it perform?

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 CPU Cooler Review

Jabra BT2080 Bluetooth Headset Review
Tech-Xtreme posted a review on the Jabra BT2080 Bluetooth Headset

Carrying on with our reviews of some of the Jabra collection, we have the BT2080. Bluetooth headsets are becoming increasingly common with motorists and with general everyday use, normally with business men and women. With the statement on the front of the box reading "Wireless Made Easy", hopefully we will have a relatively simple time setting up and installing the BT2080. Read on to find out more.

Jabra BT2080 Bluetooth Headset Review

Gigabyte GTX 275 1792MB Super Overclock Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new Gigabyte GTX 275 1792MB Super Overclock video card.

Amid the torrent of new ATI releases, Gigabyte has introduced their GTX 275 Super Overclock which is billed as the highest clocked GTX 275 available today. While some may question this move and others may scoff at it, we take an in depth look at this card to see if it has what it takes to stand up to the DX11 competition from the current crop of ATI cards. If anything, Gigabyte has a fight on its hands.

Gigabyte GTX 275 1792MB Super Overclock Review

Antec Easy SATA Review
OCC has published a review on the Antec Easy SATA

If you are looking for an external solution, I would highly recommend the Antec Easy SATA. Not only are you going to see similar performance from it when it is compared to an internal hard drive, but it is going to be able to stay with your case at all times, you are not going to need to have an extra adapter hanging around your computer using up a valuable outlet, and you are going to be able to switch it with another hard drive you have laying around very quickly and easily.

Antec Easy SATA Review

Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive Review
Futurelooks checked out the Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive

SSD boot drives are nothing more than a smaller, more affordable SSD that holds your system's primary Operating System while your secondary platter drive(s) hold media, games, and other non-OS related files. This configuration converts your desktop or your laptop into very responsive systems. That's why Kingston Technology has brought out their new SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive. Just because it's small and cheap, doesn't mean it isn't high performance!

Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive Review

Dynatron Genius G950 CPU Cooler Review
OCIA.net has posted their review of the Dynatron Genius G950 CPU Cooler

Although Dynatron is certainly no stranger to the CPU cooling industry, their heatsinks and Top Motor brand fans have been more commonly found in OEM cooling solutions and have largely gone unnoticed among many in the enthusiast and overclocking community. They look to possibly change that perception with their Genius and Evolution series CPU coolers, which incorporate many of the features we come to expect in a modern cooler. What I have for review today is the Genius G950, an oversized twin-tower style heatsink with a definite serious approach to quiet CPU cooling.

Dynatron Genius G950 CPU Cooler Review

Silverstone RV02 Raven 2 Case Review
Ninjalane posted a review on a new case from Silverstone called the RV02 Raven2

In this review we will be looking at the latest and greatest case from Silverstone called the Raven 2. As the name indicates this case is a second generation Raven chassis that shares many of the same fundamentals established by the original Raven. We had a rare opportunity to see a working prototype of the Raven 2 at Computex and were impressed from the start.

Silverstone RV02 Raven 2 Case Review