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ThermalTake iFlash + 120mm Cooling Fan Review
OCModShop posted a review on the ThermalTake iFlash Plus 120mm Cooling Fan

One of the first products to come from the pre-fabbed modding scene were LED fans. At the time these clear fans with multi-colored LEDs were absolutely fascinating, and the clear fans were much more interesting to look at than standard matte black fans. These fans gave us a reason to take up a Dremel and cut holes in our computer cases for windows.

ThermalTake has given us a reason to stare aimlessly through our computer case windows again with their iFlash Plus series of computer fans. These clear fans have onboard circuitry to spell out messages through its array of tiny LEDs, and is one of the most awesome case visuals I've seen in a long time.
ThermalTake iFlash + 120mm Cooling Fan Review

Vantec NexStar 3 HDD Enclosure Review
Mikhailtech posted Vantec NexStar 3 HDD Enclosure Review

Today we'll be looking at yet another external HDD enclosure. Vantec has been around for some time and focuses a lot on visual presentation. The NexStar 3 features sleek styling, plug & play functionality, and supports both USB and eSATA interfaces. Let's see how it stacks up against the competition.
Vantec NexStar 3 HDD Enclosure Review



Apiotek eSATA Express Card Adapter Review
Mikhailtech posted Apiotek eSATA Express Card Adapter Review

The great thing about removable storage is you can take it anywhere. Flash drives and even smaller 2.5" drives require nothing more than an empty USB port or two and voila - data at your fingertips. However both of these storage methods are still limited in their capacities and are significantly more expensive per-gigabyte than their full sized brethren. To have a truly mobile library, a more spacious 3.5" drive is required. Nowadays enclosures all fit the USB2.0 standard, but more and more are beginning to make use of eSATA as well. The latter is just as fast as internal SATA and provided the computer has an eSATA port, data transfer and storage can be done externally with the speed of an internal drive.
Apiotek eSATA Express Card Adapter Review

Asus P5E3 Premium and Maximus Extreme Review
HotHardware.com posted a review on the Asus P5E3 Premium and Maximus Extreme

We hope you all had good weekends. We're writing to let you all know that we've just posted a new article at HotHardware in which we evaluate the features, overclockability, and performance of two of Asus' premiere motherboards for the Intel platform, the X48-based P5E3 Premium and the X38-based Maximus Extreme. These two motherboards are family members of two different series of products by Asus - R.O.G. and Ai Lifestyle - and as such they each offer a different mix of features and integrated peripherals. They're both high-end motherboards targeted at enthusiasts and power users, however. Head on over to the site and check them out...
Asus P5E3 Premium and Maximus Extreme Review

Sapphire ATI Radeon HD3870 Review
Modders-Inc.com has a new review online on the Sapphire ATI Radeon HD3870

The Sapphire HD3870 offers several great features such as 512MB of GDDR4 memory, HDMI support, DirectX 10 support, HD support, and Crossfire X support to name a few.
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD3870 Review

OCC Roundup: Motherboards of 2007
OCC has published a motherboard roundup

Whether you're trying to sustain decent framerates in the middle of a frantic gaming session, like the option of running large tasks in the background, such as video or audio encoding, dabble in a bit of photo retouching, or even just want to be able to browse the internet without delays, any use of a computer can benefit from the raw performance of the system. This performance can be attributed to the CPU, RAM, and motherboard. The CPU and RAM configurations were not always the same, so let's look at the reviews to see what results can be achieved.
OCC Roundup: Motherboards of 2007

Nero 8 Ultra Edition Review
Techgage posted a review of Nero's latest Ultra Edition burning suite.

Is Nero's latest upgrade worth the cash? We are leaning towards yes. With 8, Nero have shown renewed focus on what it is consumers are most interested in, and as a result, have made the application much easier to use. Read on as we explore all that's new and notable.
Nero 8 Ultra Edition Review

Silverstone DA700 PSU 700w Review
Xtremecomputing posted a review on the Silverstone DA700 PSU 700w

For this review I will be looking at a product from highly respected pc hardware manufacturer SilverStone. The product up for review is in fact another power supply, not your “normal” run of the mill power supply as it is the DA700 a 700 watt power supply from the Decathlon range. With the DA700 coming from a company with a reputation like SilverStone has I am expecting nothing but good results, but I guess only time will tell.
Silverstone DA700 PSU 700w Review

PC-Doctor Service Center 6 Review
Virtual-Hideout posted PC-Doctor Service Center 6 Review

How many of you out there are, at this very moment, reading this review using a friend's computer or your PC at work because your own PC... ummm... is fubar? In today's review, we've laid our hands on something very unique that may just be the cure for your computer's failure: the PC-Doctor Service Center 6. This PC toolkit includes the most widely used PC diagnostics on the planet.
PC-Doctor Service Center 6 Review

ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT GDDR3 round-up
Elite Bastards posted ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT GDDR3 round-up

With so many new and exciting titles having made their way to the PC platform in recent months, now seems like an ideal time to revisit this particular section of ATI's line-up. Thus, that's exactly what we've done, for today we examine not one, not two, not even three, but four Radeon HD 2600 XT GDDR3 graphics boards, all with varying specifications, configurations and bundles, to see what's on offer if you're after a cheap DirectX 10 graphics board to draw the year to a close. So, read on as we review parts from MSI, Gigabyte, Palit and HIS.
ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT GDDR3 round-up

ZEROtherm Premium: Nirvana NV120 CPU Cooler Review
Driver Heaven posted a review on the ZEROtherm Premium: Nirvana NV120 CPU Cooler.

The ZEROtherm line of products is manufactured by a company named, APACK, Co. Ltd.

APACK's main focus is on cooling products that produce "ZERO" noise levels. In that vein, the company continues to research and develop technology for the next-generation of products. Due to its dedication to such products, it has become a technology partner to many of the well-known major companies with the most well-known being Samsung.
ZEROtherm Premium: Nirvana NV120 CPU Cooler Review

XFX 8800GT XXX 256MB Alpha Dog Review
Bjorn3D posted a review on the XFX 8800GT XXX 256MB Alpha Dog.

There's a saying that goes 'The best things in life are free'. While that may be true, the best performing video cards are the exact opposite of free. They are downright expensive. So when a video card that performs every bit as fast as the big boys has a sticker price close to half of what they cost, it gets a lot of attention. In case you don't know I am referring to the 8800GT from Nvidia. This amazing card has brought performance levels never before seen in the sub $300 price range. But even that is out of the reach for many people. For the rest of us our boat has arrived! Introducing the XFX 8800GT XXX 256MB Alpha Dog video card. Difficult to pronounce in one breath name aside, this is the video card you want to own. With its single slot cooling design and smaller, more energy efficient 65nm design this card has everything a gamer could want. Now let's see if it's as good in real life as it is on paper.
XFX 8800GT XXX 256MB Alpha Dog Review

Corsair TX750 750W Power Supply Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the Corsair TX750 750W power supply.

This power supply completely bucks the assumption that the most stable power supplies are reserved to those few who have over $200 to spend on a single upgrade. Not only does the TX750 offer performance which is head and shoulders above some highly-regarded 850W units but it is priced at a mind-boggling $150CAD.
Corsair TX750 750W Power Supply Review