Daily Reviews Summary 11/13/06

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XFX 7900GS Video Card Review
GideonTech posted a review on the XFX 7900GS Video Card

This time around on the review scene I was lucky enough to get an XFX brand nVidia 7900GS. This card didn't come to market claiming to beat all previous cards released, but rather as a value-priced offering which can be pushed to impressive speeds through overclocking. It also has the power to hold someone over until the next revision of cards (DX10 for Vista) appear.

XFX 7900GS Video Card Review

Optical Drives and Firmware Flashing
Technibble.com has now posted an article about "Optical Drives and Firmware Flashing"

In this article we'll examine the workings of optical drive firmware, the reasons to upgrade it and the general procedure how to do it, because like your motherboard BIOS, there are some advantages to having a flashed optical drive.

Optical Drives and Firmware Flashing

PC Power Cooling Silencer 750W Power Supply Review
Madshrimps posted a PC Power Cooling Silencer 750W Power Supply Review

PC Power Cooling is redesigning their product line to meet the voracious DC-current requirements of the next generations of graphic silicon. With video cards reaching 28cm in length and their power requirement in direct proportion things are bound to "heat up". The fleet of multi-rail power supplies out there are misleading the public into believing more Rails = more power when the opposite is often true. Today we peer into the PC Power Cooling´s Silencer series via the Silencer 750 EPS12V for an interesting alternative to multi-rail anemia.

PC Power Cooling Silencer 750W Power Supply Review

Vantec eSATA Products Roundup
Techgage is taking a look at a few eSATA products from Vantec including a
PCI and PCI-E card, PCMCIA card and also their NexStar 3 enclosure for 2.5" S-ATA drives.

Are you looking to add eSATA or S-ATA storage to your PC, but your motherboards lacking a few connections? We are taking a look at a few Vantec products that take care of all your S-ATA needs.

Vantec eSATA Products Roundup

OCZ EvoStream 600W Review
Techgage posted a review of OCZ's latest power supply

OCZ recently added a new model to their PSU line-up, the 600W EvoStream. It's a completely modular unit that offers great reliability and looks great while doing so.

OCZ EvoStream 600W Review

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 Memory Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 Memory

This Crucial Ballistix Tracer is without a doubt the best looking memory I've ever seen. It's also some of the best performing memory I've ever used. During testing and overclocking, I had not a single issue with this memory. It runs great at stock and overclocked speeds. And it does all this while looking fantastic.

Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 Memory Review

Buffalo RUF2-S Series 4 GB USB Flash Drive Review
ThinkComputers.org has posted a review on the Buffalo RUF2-S Series 4 GB USB Flash Drive

The ability to store large amounts of data on an ultra portable device is something that anyone could find useful. As technology improves, memory becomes smaller and faster, providing the user access to quickly store large files. The Buffalo RUF2-S Series 4 GB flash drive does just that. With 4 GB of storage space, the Buffalo flash drive can hold a plethora of data with some room to spare. Also, this flash drive is among one of the fastest drives we have tested at ThinkComputers. So read on to find out how well it performs.

Buffalo RUF2-S Series 4 GB USB Flash Drive Review

Albatron KI51PV-754 Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Albatron KI51PV-754

If good things come in small packages, this board has it all. For anyone looking to build a powerful car-computer this is a great alternative to the usual VIA solutions. The overall system performance is respectable given the system configuration. The dual Ethernet solution could easily turn this into a mini-server or custom router. The GeForce 6150 makes for a very powerful backbone allowing great video playback and dual display output with TV-out.

Albatron KI51PV-754 Review

Lenovo 3000 V100 Notebook Review
XYZ Computing posted a Lenovo 3000 V100 Notebook Review

In this review we will be taking a look at the Lenovo 3000 V100 ultra-portable notebook computer. At first glance people will probably be surprised by just how refined the system appears, but you have to keep in mind that these are the same people that produce the X60s. That said, there is a very clear distinction between the two lines and when you buy a 3000, don't expect a Thinkpad. This is clearly an interesting situation and one worth investigating if you are someone looking for a good deal on a notebook, are interested in the company that makes your Thinkpad, or like to keep an eye on notebook culture. So let's take a closer look at the V100...

Lenovo 3000 V100 Notebook Review

Asrock AM2NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Review
Pro-Clockers has posted a review on the Asrock AM2NF6G-VSTA Motherboard

Asrock realize that not everyone wants to spend $250 on the latest motherboard, but still want and expect the same kind of quality and dependability. So, a board like the AM2NF6-VSTA is right up most people's alley. Providing decent graphics, quality sound and plenty of room for upgrading, this board is an awesome value.

Asrock AM2NF6G-VSTA Motherboard Review

Asus X1950 Pro Crossfire (EAX1950PRO) Review
Overclock3D posted an Asus X1950 Pro Crossfire (EAX1950PRO) Review

ATI announced their X1950 Pro fairly recently. With great bang for buck and dongle-free crossfire they look to be a winner. Take a look inside as we explore single and dual-card performance.

Asus X1950 Pro Crossfire (EAX1950PRO) Review

Jeantech Storm 700w Review
XSreviews has reviewed the Jeantech Storm 700w

Jeantech are a fairly unknown company when it comes to PC components. But today I have the priveledge of reviewing their flagship PSU; the Storm 700w. Hopefully my first look at their products won't disappoint....

Jeantech Storm 700w Review

Cooler Master iTower 930 ATX Case Review
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Cooler Master iTower 930 ATX Case

The Cooler Master iTower 930 ATX Case is a definite winner. It provides attractive styling, good system cooling, extremely quiet operation, mostly tool-less installation features, and high quality construction. These are all things you expect from a Cooler Master case, and they are what makes them one of the premier brands in the business. They then take things to a new level by adding the four extremely useful hot swap SATA drive bays. Cooler Master didn't cut any corners with the integration of the drive bays, as they are easy to use, do not impact drive performance, keep drives cool, and just look really sharp in the process.

Cooler Master iTower 930 ATX Case Review