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HIS Radeon HD 5770 1GB Video Card Review
TweakTown posted a review on the HIS Radeon HD 5770 1GB Video Card

Having recently taken the time to see what HIS was doing with the HD 5750, today we'll be seeing what exactly is going on with the more powerful HD 5770. We've managed to have a look at a few HD 5770s since the launch of the model and they've all done an excellent job of impressing us.

It's time to see what HIS have going on and what they can offer us which stands out from the pack. We're not going to do anything too out of the ordinary today when it comes to reviewing the card; we'll first take a quick look at the package before we have a closer look at the card itself and the specifications.
HIS Radeon HD 5770 1GB Video Card Review

Logitech Squeezebox Radio Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Logitech Squeezebox Radio

Logitech's latest addition to the Squeezebox family is the Squeezebox Radio. It is built smaller than the Squeezebox Boom and is less expensive, yet packs a lot of exciting features in a compact space.
Logitech Squeezebox Radio Review



EVGA GeForce GT 240 SuperClocked Review
NVNews.net posted a review on the EVGA GeForce GT 240 SuperClocked

NVIDIA and EVGA have really put out an impressive graphics card with the GeForce GT 240. Aimed at the $99 and under market, the EVGA GeForce GT 240 should be a consideration for gamers on a budget. The graphics card puts up some good numbers at moderate resolutions and would be a solid choice for those gamers who would like to upgrade from a GeForce 8800 series or earlier graphics card.
EVGA GeForce GT 240 SuperClocked Review

NZXT Lexa S Case Review
Rbmods checked out the NZXT Lexa S Case

In a slumping economy, cheap, stylish cases are all the rage. Read on for a full review of the Lexa S from NZXT.
NZXT Lexa S Case Review

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review
DragonSteelMods posted a review on the Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler

Today for review I've got the massive Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler. I'm testing it on my Intel Corei5 750 CPU both at stock speeds and with an overclock. I don't have many other Socket1156 coolers on hand so I've put it up against two other Noctua coolers and one from Cooler Master for comparison.
Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review

ASUS EAH5750 1GB FORMULA Graphics Card Review
Vortez.co.uk posted a review on the ASUS EAH5750 1GB FORMULA Graphics Card

ATI have been on a roll lately, entering the Direct X 11 era full guns blazing. They have conquered the enthusiasts' heart with their Hemlock HD5970, the high end market with their HD58XX series and the mainstream segment with the HD57XX series. We as consumers are now spoilt for choice, although saying this, ATI still need to work on their supply problems. Choosing a high end ATI card is quite easy as a result because you always go for whatever is in stock. However in the mainstream market, you are still left the daunting task of having a range of cards to choose from. This is where ASUS have come yet again to differentiate themselves from the rest with their all new custom "EHA5750 Formula".
ASUS EAH5750 1GB FORMULA Graphics Card Review

booq Taipan Shadow XS Slim Laptop Messenger Bag Review
TestFreaks takes a look at the booq Taipan Shadow XS Slim Laptop Messenger Bag

Today for review I've got a rather unique bag for your smaller laptop or netbook. It's called the Taipan Shadow XS and it's from a company called booq. This bag is a messenger style bag, but it's much smaller than your average messenger bag. It features a very nicely padded main pocket for your computer along with six more pockets of assorted sizes and even a smaller pocket on the back of the bag just for your cell phone so it's always within easy reach. The bag is very well made overall, it should offer very good protection for whatever you put into it. booq even offers a lost and found service with it, you just register the bag for free and if someone finds it they can go to the website and report it found, then they'll contact you to help you retrieve your lost bag and hopefully the contents as well
booq Taipan Shadow XS Slim Laptop Messenger Bag Review

Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Intel Core 2 Duo E6750

Intel sees a big market share when it comes to CPUs, but the one place where AMD remains competitive is budget processors. Let’s see how Intel’s latest socket 775 offering, the E6750, fares.
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Review

Gainward GeForce GT220 Graphics Card reviewed
Metku took a closer look at Gainward's budget Graphics Adapter - The GT220 1024 MB.

Blazing fast top of the range graphic cards often get the most attention and get reviewed the most, but this time around we have something a bit different for a closer look - the Nvidia GT220.
Gainward GeForce GT220 Graphics Card reviewed

MSI Wind-Top AE2220-25SUS PC Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the MSI Wind-Top AE2220-25SUS Nettop PC

MSI has taken their portable Wind-series netbook computer system and combined it with the functionality of a full-featured desktop computer system to create a stylish and compact NVIDIA ION-based Wind Top AE2220-25SUS computer system that fits in the same space as a 21.5-inch widescreen monitor. The small footprint doesn't just shelter a 1080p HDTV LCD display, it also incorporates touch-screen functionality along with an integrated HD web cam and high-fidelity 5.1-channel SRS Premium Sound. Blu-ray Discs can be played back from the MSI Wind Top AE2220, and a digital tuner is also built-in for receiving over-the-air HD broadcasts allowing the DVR functionality within Microsoft Windows 7. Ideal for every workspace conceivable, the dual-core 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 processor handles compute tasks and 4GB of DDR2 system memory ensure there's no delay in program responsiveness, while a 500GB hard drive offers high-capacity storage space for saved data and recorded audio or video multimedia. Both 802.11b/g/n WiFi and 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet give users the flexibility to connect the MSI AE2220 to a LAN or wireless network. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tested the MSI Wind Top AE2220 1080p AIO Nettop PC.
MSI Wind-Top AE2220-25SUS PC Review

Samsung XL2370 LED Monitor Review
DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Samsung XL2370 LED Monitor

Up until now, we've seen what appears to be seemingly few LED monitors on the market. A handful of manufacturers have a token model or two, but not much beyond that. Pricing seems to be fairly overall affordable, but availability can be hit or miss depending on the brand. Although the Samsung XL2370 has been on the overseas and American market for a few months already, it is finally starting to creep it's way into Canada now. Samsung is touting this their "best performing monitor yet" and throwing some pretty powerful words around when describing it's features.
Samsung XL2370 LED Monitor Review

AeroCool DCC-C900 CPU Cooler Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the AeroCool DCC-C900 CPU Cooler

Today we have the opportunity to take a look at the AeroCool DCC-C900 CPU Cooler, a compact CPU cooler with a transparent white frame and blue fins. This CPU cooler uses three 6mm copper heatpipes in a U form to use the DCC or Direct Core Contact technology to cool the CPU. It supports LGA 775/AM2 and K8 CPUs, but unfortunately doesnt support the newest CPU architectures. Installation is a breeze with this cooler, which could fit into almost any size case. Read on further to see what else it has to offer.
AeroCool DCC-C900 CPU Cooler Review

ASUS K42F Notebook w/ Intel Core i5 540M Arrandale CPU Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the ASUS K42F Notebook w/ Intel Core i5 540M Arrandale CPU

Intel just announced their next series of notebook processors with the launch of Arrandale! What makes this processor so unique is the fact that Intel has taken their 45nm Nehalem architecture, enhanced it and has shrunken it down to 32nm. Intel didn't stop there though and took a 45nm graphics processor and placed it on the CPU as well. Read on to see what this does for performance!
ASUS K42F Notebook w/ Intel Core i5 540M Arrandale CPU Review

Intel Core i5 661 Reviews Roundup
Here a roundup of today's Intel Core i5 661 reviews

IPEVO P2V Macro USB Webcam Review
Everything USB posted an in-depth review on IPEVO P2V Macro USB Webcam review.

The Point 2 View (P2V) from IPEVO is a tethered USB camera designed to free users from the shackles of the screen-mounted webcam. Combining a 2.0 megapixel sensor, continuous autofocus, and a close-focussing distance of about 2 inches with a unique, articulating stand, the P2V allows much more freedom in capturing images from a unique perspective. Will you want to sacrifice $69 and a bit of desk real-estate for this little number? Read on and find out.
IPEVO P2V Macro USB Webcam Review

ASRock H55M Pro (H55 Express) Motherboard Review
TweakTown posted a review on the ASRock H55M Pro (H55 Express) Motherboard

As we have shown you with their X58 and P55 boards, ASRock has some excellent engineers behind the scenes developing boards that are able to give great performance and overclocking. With the launch of the 32nm Clarkdale Core i5 661, ASRock has come forward with their own H55 based motherboard.

Can ASRock continue their success with this new CPU and platform? After all, Clarkdale puts a GPU directly on the CPU packaging and can complicate the tracing layout of an already complex device like a motherboard. Luckily, we have had an ASRock H55M Pro in house for our initial testing of the Core i5 661 CPU and can give you a good answer. Read on to find out.
ASRock H55M Pro (H55 Express) Motherboard Review

Intel Core i5 661 33nm Dual Core LGA 1156 Clarkdale Processor Review
Hi Tech Legion posted a review on the Intel Core i5 661 33nm Dual Core LGA 1156 Clarkdale Processor

I have heard many people say that the Dual Core processor is obsolete, I am going to have to argue that. There is a market for the dual core and that is mainstream, your average user needs a reliable computer platform to perform their everyday tasks and would not notice a difference that two extra cores would provide. It's all about the computing experience and getting the job done be it, surfing the internet, editing photos, watching an HD movie, or listening to music they want a platform that performs effortlessly and the Intel Core i5 Clarkdale Series is a solution.
Intel Core i5 661 33nm Dual Core LGA 1156 Clarkdale Processor Review

Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ 16GB USB Flash drive Review
TestFreaks posted a review on the Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ 16GB USB Flash drive

USB Flash drives are a great way of carrying around portable data. However, keeping this data safe from prying eyes usually requires some form of security; whether it is password or encryption protection. In most cases, hardware encrypted USB Flash drives are the most secure way of locking up ones data. Of course these drives can be rather expensive. Thankfully, Kingston has released the relatively affordable DataTraveler Locker+ USB Flash drive, which features hardware-based encryption.
Kingston DataTraveler Locker+ 16GB USB Flash drive Review

Brother HL-2140 Laser Printer Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the: Brother HL-2140 Laser Printer

While all the bells and whistles on All-in-One inkjet printers are nice to have, there are times when you just need a simple black-and-white printer that is less expensive to operate. That's where the Brother HL-2140 comes in. It prints up to 23 pages per minute at resolutions up to 2400 x 600 dots per inch. It is a monochrome laser printer that is less expensive to operate. Could this be the printer that becomes your daily workhorse? We decided to take a look.
Brother HL-2140 Laser Printer Review

Arctic Cooling Alpine 64 Pro CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Arctic Cooling Alpine 64 Pro CPU Cooler

Today we are going to test Alpine 64 Pro, a low-cost CPU cooler for AMD processors from Arctic Cooling. This cooler features a traditional design, with a 92-mm fan and no heatpipes. But how about its performance? Let's check it out!
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/894]Arctic Cooling Alpine 64 Pro CPU Cooler Review[/url]

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the new Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler.

Noctua has always been at the forefront of CPU cooling technology and have brought some unique and high performing solutions to the market over the last few years. With the release of their NF-P14 140mm fan it was only a matter of time before an accompanying cooler was released. Today we are looking at exactly that: the NH-D14 heatsink that carries with it a hefty price, some high expectations and one huge NF-P14.
Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review

Crucial 4GB DDR3-1333 Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Crucial 4GB DDR3-1333 memory modules.

Today we are looking at a set of Crucial 4GB DDR3-1333 budget memory modules that look very unassuming and rather uninspiring to be honest, sporting no heatspreaders and looking very......well.....naked. These Crucial modules may not be much to look at but do they pack some serious punch for achieving very high overclocks. Just how how far can these 1333 MHz sticks can go? Is 1600MHz good enough? No, that's for chumps. What about 1866MHz? No, that's for wannabees. Is 2000MHz within reach? Oh, now you're talking. Let's find out.
Crucial 4GB DDR3-1333 Review

CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 2000 Core i5 Gaming System Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 2000 Core i5 Gaming System

The last time we looked at a CyberPower system its price tag was 1599 and it was able to play every game currently available. This time around CyberPower has built us a system that can also play every game available, but this time it is $300 less! The CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 2000 Core i5 Gaming System features the new Core i5-750 processor and rocks a 5870 1GB video card, which is capable of playing DirectX 11 games. With all CyberPower systems this one comes with a 30-day money back guarantee and a 3 year labor and 1 year parts warranty. Lets take a look
CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 2000 Core i5 Gaming System Review

A-DATA PC3-17600 Plus Series 4GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review
TweakTown posted a review on the A-DATA PC3-17600 Plus Series 4GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit

Thanks to the natural progression of memory speeds, we're quickly beginning to see that PC3-17600 is going to be the next number to own when it comes to high speed memory kits. As always, though, the kit hasn't just progressed in speed; it replaces the high price that PC3-16000 carried for a long time.

As time has gone on, we've seen that PC3-16000 modules don't need the fancy cooling fans and big heatsinks to achieve their speeds. As for the PC3-17600 kits, though, we already saw that G.Skill have implemented a nice fan with its modules and today we'll see what A-DATA have done to make sure their modules are able to achieve that massive 2200MHz memory clock.
A-DATA PC3-17600 Plus Series 4GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit Review

Powercolor HD 5850 PCS+ Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Powercolor HD 5850 PCS+ video card

Powercolor is the first add-in-board manufacturer to release a completely custom designed Radeon HD 5850. The HD 5850 PCS+ features a revamped cooling solution that offers extremely low temperatures and comfortable noise levels. It also comes with higher clocks out of the box that should give the card an extra performance boost.
Powercolor HD 5850 PCS+ Review

NetSecure SmartSwipe Review
iGadget Life takes a look at the NetSecure SmartSwipe

Today for review I've got an interesting little gadget called the SmartSwipe. It's actually a credit card swipe machine that you hook up to your computer via a free USB port. The SmartSwipe encrypts your credit card information in the device itself so it isn't susceptible to hackers, key loggers or viruses basically. To use it you just swipe your card like you were in a store. So not only does the SmartSwipe protect your data but it also makes shopping a bit more fun and more like you were in a real store. So read on to learn more about it
NetSecure SmartSwipe Review

Core i5-661 CPU Review
Hardware Secrets posted their Core i5-661 CPU Review

Many years ago, experts predicted that in the future computer processors would have an integrated graphics processor, instead of having this component on the motherboard chipset or on a discrete graphics card. In fact, AMD was the first CPU manufacturer to announce the development of such solution, dubbed Fusion. However, it is its competitor, Intel, the first company to launch products using this idea (codenamed "Clarkdale"). Today we are going to review one of the first CPUs with an integrated graphics processor (GPU) to arrive on the market, Core i5-661.
Core i5-661 CPU Review

Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Heatsink Review

Zalman's CNPS10X Extreme fulfills both roles pretty well care of a
cleverly integrated PWM fan speed controller in the top part of the fan shroud. Do nothing and the CNPS10X Extreme's 120mm fan will fall under BIOS control, automatically scaling fan speed from 1000RPM to 2150RPM as needed. Set the fan speed controller and the heatsink operates in one of three fan-duty modes, or responds to the turn of a dial to the exact fan velocity you want.
Zalman CNPS10X Extreme Heatsink Review

Kingwin Mach-1 1000W Power Supply Review
Bigbruin.com has published a review on the Kingwin Mach-1 1000W Power Supply

While I knew that Kingwin was able to produce some nice drive enclosures and CPU coolers, I wasn't convinced that their expertise was going to carry over to power supplies. The Mach-1 series 1000W power supply (model ABT-1000MA1S) proved me wrong, and convinced me that Kingwin should be taken seriously in this market, too.
Kingwin Mach-1 1000W Power Supply Review

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Case Video Review
Hardware Canucks posted a review of the brand new Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case.

Cooler Master has really found a sweet spot in the market with their current crop of enclosures. Their products usually offer a perfect mix of functionality, understated design elements and features while being easy on your pocketbook. Their original CM 690 heralded in what could arguably be called a golden age for Cooler Master and they are now releasing the follow-up CM 690 II. In this review we take a look at the Advanced Edition of this case to see if it can live up to the high expectations we have for it.
Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Case Video Review

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Review
PureOverclock has published a review of the Cooler Master 690 II Advanced mid-tower case.

We were huge fans of the CM 690, and found it achieved an excellent balance of aesthetics, function, and affordability. Now, Cooler Master has sought to continue that success with the launch of their new version, the 690 II Advanced. Several features and improvements have been added including the ability to internally house dual 240mm water cooling radiators. Let's find out if Cooler Master can accomplish the very difficult task of successfully improving upon a classic.
Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Review

Acer Ferrari One 11.6-inch Netbook Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Acer Ferrari One 11.6-inch Netbook

I am a huge fan of cars. I like sports cars of all types, but I get really excited when the cars are exotic, hail from Italy and sport a prancing horse on the hood. I will never be able to afford a Ferrari of my own, unless I hit the lottery, but I can afford the dead sexy Acer Ferrari One netbook.

This sexy, red machine has all sorts of Ferrari inspired cues that make it one of the best looking machines you can buy. It looks high-tech and really stands out from the more plebian netbook hoards. I often lament the fact that all netbooks are pretty much the same, but thankfully Acer offers something a lot different here.
Acer Ferrari One 11.6-inch Netbook Review

Cooler Master CM690-II Advanced Case Review
Benchmark Reviews posted a review on the Cooler Master CM690-II Advanced Case

Cooler Master is a brand name that constantly strives to offer the enthusiast community fresh new products with a proven track record. Although the original CM-690 was launched back in August 2007, that chassis still remains a popular choice for do-it-yourself computer system builders even today. Skip to 2010, and Cooler Master launches the CM690-II Advanced mid-tower case to compliment the CM-series enthusiast product line. The new RC-692-KKN2 model improves upon the original design with an updated look, and adds a new list of features fitting of the modern technology landscape. In this article, Benchmark Reviews inspects the Cooler Master CM690-II Advanced Edition performance enclosure and determines just how much has really changed in this sequel.
Cooler Master CM690-II Advanced Case Review

Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case Review
OCC has published a review on the Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case

With two versions being released, Cooler Master has really set up the 690 II to do very well in the sub $100 market. The CM 690 II Advanced will retail for $99.99 and give you looks, cooling performance, price, and features that would be hard to find on any case regardless of the price range. For 79.99, you can get the non-Advanced model which includes most of the same great characteristics that the Advanced has, but just loses a few of the more unique features. With all that these two cases offer, Cooler Master has really created a great product that is functional, economical, and will fit nicely in the CM line-up.
Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case Review

SteelSeries Xai Laser Gaming Mouse Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the SteelSeries Xai Laser Gaming Mouse

With the launch of the Xai laser mouse SteelSeries aims to take on the competitors with an ambidextrous design coupled with a mere second generation laser sensor. The mouse features a simple yet elegant design and has a driver suite that is well equipped, but is the laser sensor up to the task?
SteelSeries Xai Laser Gaming Mouse Review

A-DATA S592 128GB Solid State Disk Review
TweakTown posted a review on the A-DATA S592 128GB Solid State Disk

Just when we thought our run of Indilinx Barefoot SSDs was over, one last drive popped up. A few months ago A-DATA announced in a press release that the S592, an Indilinx Barefoot controlled drive, would be made available with full Windows 7 TRIM support and come from their factory with a new firmware update. For a short time the S592 was on the market with older non-TRIM firmware, but those days have passed.

I was unable to find the A-DATA S592 listed for sale at any of the US e-tailers that we normally check, but did find it all over Europe and Asia. A few sellers even list drives for sale on EBay USA. It looks like you are going to have to spend around 435 USD to get a 128GB drive like the one we are testing today. The EU and APAC regions will pay less since the shipping costs are greatly reduced.
A-DATA S592 128GB Solid State Disk Review

Thermaltake Element G PC Case Review
Bona Fide Reviews posted a review on the Thermaltake Element G PC Case

Today for review I've got another product from our friends at Thermaltake, this time it's one of their newest cases called the Element G. This case has a lot of great features, it's well made and it looks good as well. It has enough room for seven 3.5" hard drives and even space for two more 2.5" HDDs or SSDs so you'll never run out of storage space. So read on to learn more about a very nicely designed case
Thermaltake Element G PC Case Review

Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced Midtower Case Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced Midtower Case

Overall, I really like the Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced PC gaming case. It is very easy to work in and on. The ability to remove items from the case that are not needed or to make room for things like dual radiators without cutting up a perfectly good case is a really big plus. The ability to use multiple 120mm or 140mm fans, and combinations thereof, to cool the case is a big plus. I also really liked the overall look of the case. It has simple lines and not an in your face aggressive design, but more blending in and not look out of place in my living room.
Cooler Master CM690 II Advanced Midtower Case Review

Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case Review
Hardware Secrets posted a review on the Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case

Cooler Master CM 690 is the most popular case from Cooler Master and because of its popularity the manufacturer decided to revamp it. The new version, called CM 690 II, will be available on stores this month and is available in two versions, "regular" (USD 80, a.k.a. RC-692-KKN3-GP) and "Advanced" (USD 100, a.k.a. RC-692-KKN2-GP). Let's see what is new and the differences between the two versions.
Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case Review

Crucial M225 64GB 2.5" SSD Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Crucial M225 64GB 2.5" SSD

Today we are taking a look at a SSD drive from Crucial. We are going to test this drive out in both in normal daily usage and also in some benchmarks to really see what type of performance we can expect from it.
Crucial M225 64GB 2.5" SSD Review

Novatech V14 Laptop Review
HardwareHeaven.com posted a review on the Novatech V14 Laptop

Today we are going to look at the Novatech V14 CULV laptop that aims to bridge the gap between netbooks and the more powerful full-size notebooks.
Novatech V14 Laptop Review

Overclocking Intel's Core i5-661 Review
Techgage.com posted a look at overclocking Intel's Core i5-661 processor.

Purchasing a new CPU today that doesn't overclock well just doesn't happen, and Intel's Clarkdales don't change a thing. As a dual-core, these new models are even easier to overclock than the quads, making the OC'ing appeal even greater. We're taking a look at overclocking the Core i5-661, focusing on both the CPU and GPU.
Overclocking Intel's Core i5-661 Review

ASUS EAH5750 Formula Review
OCC has published a review on the ASUS EAH5750 Formula

CCC found 860MHz on the core and 1210MHz on the memory as the maximum clocks. I had a nice base for where to start overclocking. I began by increasing the clocks by 10MHz on the core and found that the 860MHz was the highest benchmark-stable speed. When it came down to the memory, I was able to push it an extra 20MHz.
ASUS EAH5750 Formula Review

Thermaltake BlacX Duet Review
PureOverclock posted a review of the Thermaltake BlacX Duet drive docking station.

Thermaltake's BlacX Duet hard drive hotswap bay can be extremely useful for your data backup needs. Supporting both USB 2.0 and eSATA, and with bays for 2 hard drives, it seems to fit the bill perfectly, just by specs alone. Let's see how it stacks up.
Thermaltake BlacX Duet Review