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BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 650W First Class Edition PSU Review
The Guru of 3D posted a review on the BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 650W First Class Edition PSU

So a couple of weeks ago I had a call from Miss D. at Listan, their rock solid BeQuiet series is to be updated to a new revision. And at that very moment I was like ..hmm what on earth could they improve ? Well, before we get into that .. let me just say .. they did. On the next pages we'll show you a full-fetched review on their all new BeQuiet Dark Power Pro "First Class" edition of power supplies.

A PSU series that is quite efficient, stable and so darn quiet .. that I measured over and over again. An extremely nice PSU, be sure to check out this article if interested.
BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 650W First Class Edition PSU Review

ASUS EN8800GTS TOP Review
Bjorn3D takes a look at the ASUS EN8800GTS TOP.

Just over a year ago or an eon when we're talking computer technology, NVIDIA® introduced the beginning of what might well be the longest running series of graphics solutions in history; the 8800. Initially the 8800 GTX reference card took center stage in November of 2006 and totally rocked the gaming world by being the fastest card the world had seen up until this time. In what most would call brilliant business strategy NVIDIA® then began to fill in the void created beneath the 8800 GTX with many different iterations of both lesser and overclocked cards all then based on their 90nm fabrication process also termed the G80.

Almost a year later when rumors were abounding about an even faster series of graphics solutions in the offing, NVIDIA® again came through. This time it wasn't a new series of cards, but a die shrink of their 90nm wonder to 65nm and a new moniker, the G92. If you are like us at Bjorn3D, you are in awe of the sheer number of different graphics solutions that have been created from one MCP/VPU and its substantive variants. There is most certainly a solution available for any consumer's needs. The only real problem is trying to keep up with all the model numbers as many of them have been used with both the G80 and G92 versions. Alas, we're a consumer enthusiast site and we're not focusing our attention on anything but the fastest and best in show.

With all of this being said, today we have the distinct pleasure of reviewing NVIDIA's most current work of art, the G92 version of their 8800GTS. Take this already fast graphics card and put it in the hands of ASUS, who is known for taking the best and making it even better and you have the product we will be reviewing, the Asus® GeForce® EN8800GTS TOP.
ASUS EN8800GTS TOP Review



OCZ Vendetta CPU Cooler Review
HardwareLogic.com posted OCZ Vendetta CPU Cooler Review

OCZ Technologies is no stranger to us here at HL. Over the past few years, we've covered OCZ's excellent system memory, flash media, and power supplies. As we saw at CES, OCZ is definitely not a company to rests on its laurels, releasing a plethora of new products.

Today we'll take an up close and personal look at OCZ's newest cooling product, the OCZ Vendetta CPU Cooler. It is obvious with a quick glance that the Vendetta isn't your "run of the mill" cooler. While upon initial inspection it fits the mold of the average cooler, aluminum fins attached to copper heat pipes, flipping the OCZ Vendetta over reveals something unusual.
OCZ Vendetta CPU Cooler Review

NZXT Cryo LX Laptop Cooler Review
APH Networks posted a review on the NZXT Cryo LX Laptop Cooler

Laptops have always been widely appealing for their portability, but the prices usually have been a major hindrance for consumers. However, along with the latest technology coming in smaller sizes and lower prices, there follows a huge crowd of laptop-purchasers. And with the laptop-purchaser crowd growing everyday, the laptop accessories have become a lot more popular - leading companies to direct more attention towards them. One particular accessory, the laptop cooler, is actually quite popular amongst many laptop users. However, one particular cooler caught my eye -- an interesting design while featuring laptop dock-like features such as an USB hub, I decided to take a look at the NZXT Cryo LX, an active cooler with three fans.
NZXT Cryo LX Laptop Cooler Review

Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard

The Razer Lycosa Keyboard is the company's first input device with the flat key type - similar to that of notebooks. Those never tend to be the best for gaming, but Razer has managed to eliminate any shortcomings with a perfect pressure point and rubber coated keys.
Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard Review

3D LCD Monitors
Review Spring have a new article on 3D LCD Monitors (specifically the Sharp LL-151D) which are able to provide a real depth experience without the need for any 3D glasses.

3D LCD technology has existed since the very first commercial monitors were on sale, but they were prohibitively expensive and lacked the image quality of the current panel generation. The most popular form of 3D LCD technology is called autostereoscopic technology? and is able to provide a 3D image without any glasses!

This technology works by diverting each column of pixels to an individual eye, essentially halving the vertical resolution but providing a unique image to each eye. By displaying a correctly rendered image on the monitor it is then possible to trick the brain into believing that the two 2D images are a single 3D scene.
3D LCD Monitors

PowerColor passive HD3870 SCS3 Review
techPowerUp posted a review on the PowerColor passive HD3870 SCS3 video card

The PowerColor HD 3870 SCS3 Edition is a completely passively cooled Radeon HD 3870. This makes the card an excellent choice for a quiet Media PC computer. What is really amazing is that the passive card runs up to 25?C cooler than the reference design which uses a fan.
PowerColor passive HD3870 SCS3 Review

Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 (Intel X48) Review
HardwareZone posted a review on the Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 (Intel X48)

Gigabyte has refreshed their enthusiast motherboard lineup with the all new Intel X48 chipset. And if you thought only a select few have access to it, you'd be wrong. The GA-X48-DQ6 combines the X48 with good old DDR2 memory and introduces a new power saving feature as well. Read on.
Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 (Intel X48) Review

Ageia PhysX Card Review
Driver Heaven takes a look at the Ageia PhysX Card

Over the course of the years, games have been growing progressively more complex. While we were happy with vertex enemies back in the 90s and regular textures were enough to please us at the break of the new millennium, we immediately mark a game as ugly and last-gen if some sort of advanced lighting or pixel shading is not in effect today.

Similarly, nobody complained when shooting an explosive barrel in Quake 2 only killed a nearby enemy, but today its body must not only get thrown into the air realistically, but the body must behave as a real world object would in the given situation. Gamers even look for more complex physics body interactions such as the impact a box has on other objects when thrown at them. If you take a look at the upcoming Force Unleashed trailers you will see that things are moving forward at blazing speeds and as a result only the fastest CPUs can be sure of handling the increased load.

The graphics industry faced a similar situation back in the days of 3dfx, when something had to be done to offload some of the work from the CPU and allow games to develop. Back then 3D acceleration was introduced and right now AGEIA is trying to do the same for the world of physics.

With Nvidia having just purchased Ageia we decided to take a look at their PhysX.
Ageia PhysX Card Review

Vantec NexStar MX Dual Hard Drive External Enclosure Review
Mikhailtech posted a review on the Vantec NexStar MX Dual Hard Drive External Enclosure

External hard drive enclosures are nice. Their function is obvious: to connect a hard drive to a computer through an external means. However, their use is extremely useful. But what if you need more storage than just one drive? Or if there is critical data on the drive? A regular single drive enclosure cannot serve the users who require these things. Enter the Vantec NexStar MX dual SATA hard drive enclosure!
Vantec NexStar MX Dual Hard Drive External Enclosure Review

Tuniq Ensemble 1200W Power Supply Review
3D Game Man posted a review on the Tuniq Ensemble 1200W Power Supply

The Ensemble line of power supplies is available in 1000 watts & 1200 watts. I'll be reviewing the Tuniq Ensemble 1200W model which is more than enough power for even the most hardcore computer systems. The housing is steel & they include a very quiet 135mm fan and 80mm fan. Also note that these fans are load controlled, meaning the more load on the PSU the faster the fans spin. Using a test setup of an Intel Q6600 CPU @ 3.5GHz and two NVIDIA 8800 GTX Video Cards this power supply meet and totally exceeded expectations. The Tuniq Ensemble 1200W Power Supply is one of the best high wattage products I've tested. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.
Tuniq Ensemble 1200W Power Supply Review

SilverStone Kublai Series KL03 Case Review
Hardware Secrets posted SilverStone Kublai Series KL03 Case Review

Launched under SilverStone Kublai series, KL03 is the latest case from this manufacturer, targeted to users that want a big case with high-end thermal performance but don't want to buy a very expensive all-aluminum product, like the cases from Temjin series also from SilverStone. In fact KL03 is a hybrid product: its body is made of zinc-coated steel, but its frontal panel is made of aluminum.
SilverStone Kublai Series KL03 Case Review

Actiontec MegaPlug AV200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Review
Techgage posted a review of Actiontec's power-line ethernet adapter.

Looking for an alternative solution to a wireless LAN or drilling holes in the walls for a clean wired connection? The Actiontec AV200 might be of interest, with the ability to create a network using the power sockets already in your house. As it turns out, it's effective, and incredibly easy to set up.
Actiontec MegaPlug AV200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Review

Eight power supply units encounter The Beast
The Tech Report published a PSU roundup

There was a time when the power supply was the most neglected component inside the PC. The PSU was an afterthought for most, usually a generic unit that came bundled with a case. And there it would sit, often not-so-quietly, entrusted with the important task of supplying power to other components that were usually chosen with far more consideration and deliberation. Over time, the odds that a generic PSU's voltage lines would start sagging were pretty good. If you were lucky, this would only cause system instability. However, in more serious cases, other system components could be damaged.

Thankfully, the enthusiast community has taken power supply units more seriously as it has matured. We know there's much more to the equation than simply a wattage rating; we're looking for consistent DC voltages, minimal AC ripple content, high efficiency, low noise levels, and effective cooling—and those are just the basics.

Manufacturers have picked up on enthusiast, er, enthusiasm for quality power supply units, promising to deliver cleaner and quieter power more efficiently as wattage ratings scale skyward. Some have even developed unique features, including monitoring and control software, adjustable voltage lines, integrated USB hubs, and modular cabling solutions in attempts to differentiate their products in an increasingly crowded market.

To help make sense of the wide selection of power supply units available, we've rounded up eight contenders between 700 and 1000 watts from Antec, Corsair, Gigabyte, Hiper, PC Power & Cooling, Super Talent, Tagan, and Ultra. Keep reading to see how they compare in the real world and when pushed to their limits by our beastly test rig.
Eight power supply units encounter The Beast

Asus EAH3870X2 1GB Top Review
OCC has published a new review of the Asus EAH3870X2 1GB Top

The Asus EAH3870X2 differs from the standard ATI partner cards in a few different ways. First and formost is the cooling solution used by Asus. This is a far cry from the hair dryer models of the recent past (think 2900XT and 1900XTX). The cooling solution chosen by Asus uses the same style heatsink on each card instead of the separate copper and aluminum sinks used on the reference ATI design cards. Each heatsink on the Asus EAH3870X2 has a copper base and dual heatpipes leading to the fin assembly to cool down the GPUs. Each heatsink has its own individual fan so that each processor gets it own fresh air. This is in stark contrast to the blow through design used by ATI.
Asus EAH3870X2 1GB Top Review

Palit GeForce 8600 GT Super+1GB Video Card Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Palit GeForce 8600 GT Super+1GB Video Card

I'm sure a lot of you have never head of Palit before. Before we were approached by them we had never heard of them either. Palit is not a new company, but they have done business almost entirely overseas. Now they are offering their products here in the United States. They offer both AMD ATI video cards as well as Nvidia-based cards. They were nice enough to send us over their GeForce 8600GT Super+1GB PCI-Express card, let's take a look...
Palit GeForce 8600 GT Super+1GB Video Card Review

Sunbeamtech Tuniq 3 Mid Tower ATX Case Review
Bigbruin.com has posted a review on the Sunbeamtech Tuniq 3 Mid Tower ATX Case

Sunbeamtech is a manufacturer of computer components that has been around for a while, and they have sent a large number of items to Bigbruin.com for review over the years. They are also the parent company of a line of higher performance components that they have decided to brand under a different name... Tuniq. This review will be focused on a chassis from Sunbeamtech's Tuniq series, the Tuniq 3 Mid Tower ATX case.
Sunbeamtech Tuniq 3 Mid Tower ATX Case Review

MSI K9A2 Platinum Motherboard, AMD 790FX Chipset (Socket AM2+) Review
Digit-Life posted a review on the MSI K9A2 Platinum Motherboard

The central feature of this motherboard, which can be used by MSI as a competitive advantage, is alternating graphics and non-graphics slots. So you can build a Quad CrossFire system even with two-slot graphics cards, for example, Radeon HD 3870 with the reference cooler.
MSI K9A2 Platinum Motherboard, AMD 790FX Chipset (Socket AM2+) Review

ABS/Tagan BZ800 800W Power Supply Review
PC Perspective posted a review on the new 800W power supply unit from ABS/Tagan

As we mentioned earlier, one unique feature found on the BZ800 power supply is a small slide-switch on the back panel that can be used to select either Normal or Turbo operating mode for the +12V outputs. Tagan claims "Turbo Mode" offers higher power to heavy-loading devices and "Normal Mode" for stable DC output. IMHO, that's just marketing gibberish. In reality the little red switch appears to either enable or disable current limiting on the six +12V outputs. This allows the unit to meet the current design standards by providing current limiters on the +12V outputs but allows the end user to disable current limiting, resulting in a single, high amperage +12V output.
ABS/Tagan BZ800 800W Power Supply Review

Asus Triton 75 Heatsink Review
FrostyTech posted a review on the Asus Triton 75 Heatsink

The fangs at each corner of the Triton 75 bring a smile to our intrepid engineers' face; pointy strips of aluminum dangle like a canines teeth over each Intel retention clip and lie in wait for unsuspecting fingers! Should we really expect anything different from the Asus Triton 75 heatsink though? With errant design elements that hamper the user experience and do nothing to improve thermal performance, the Asus Triton 75 is an example of what not to do. On top of that, the Triton 75 fails as a heatsink for processors with a 150W power rating. And yet, the Triton 75 is not a complete write off...
Asus Triton 75 Heatsink Review

ASUS P5K Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n Motherboard Review
Gamepyre posted a review on the ASUS P5K Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n Motherboard

Intel has done an excellent job with their P35 chipset and it supports virtually every feature on the market with the exception of 1600MHz FSB CPUs and PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth, both of which are new to the market with the X38 chipset from Intel. The P5K Deluxe Wi-Fi AP Edition board is an excellent example of the P35 chipset with enough features to suit the enthusiast and enough expansion room to grow for even the hardest core enthusiast.
ASUS P5K Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n Motherboard Review

Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Review
DreamWare Computers posted a review on the Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave

Ergonomics; a word that's tossed around quite a bit with computer accessories these days. With people starting to use computers at a much younger age and the time people spend on computers in a day increasing, the need for ergonomics becomes crucial to maintaining good health. Keyboards and mice are some of the biggest contenders in this field because they are the primary objects we're constantly interacting with at our computers. The Cordless Desktop Wave is one of Logitech's first major offerings in this field. With a unique design and approach to this area, will it be an affective contender for the money?
Logitech Cordless Desktop Wave Review

OCZ 2GB DDR3-1600 Titanium - Intel XMP Edition Review
Techgage posted a review of OCZ's DDR3-1600 XMP modules

DDR3 might be slow to catch on, but the competition is fierce and the selection, huge. One of the first DDR3 kits to really catch my eye was OCZ's Titanium 2GB PC3-12800, featuring an XMP profile to offer even better settings than what are advertised. Luckily, it also has some OC'ing room to boot.
OCZ 2GB DDR3-1600 Titanium - Intel XMP Edition Review

Compact Multislot Card Reader / Writer Review
DragonSteelMods.com posted a review on Compact' Multislot Card Reader / Writer

I've checked out quite a few card readers in my time, but never one quite like this. Companies are always trying to make gadgets blend in more with our everyday objects, but I think this is the first 'girly' type product I've reviewed. Sure it's a gadget, it's a card reader and writer after all but they've taken that and basically stuck it into a cosmetic case so it would look right at home in a womans purse. I'm guessing this is an attempt to attract female consumers, but since I'm a guy I can only tell you the 'manly' stuff about it, like its read/writes speeds etc... So continue on to check out this most interesting product...
Compact Multislot Card Reader / Writer Review

Antec NeoPower Blue 650W Review
Overclockers Online has posted a new review on the Antec NeoPower Blue 650W

Here at Overclockers Online, we have taken a look at numerous power supplies, many of which capable of powering some of the most can power some of the most high end systems, and then some, and of course, costing quite a pretty penny too. Every so often, we come across power supply that is more likely to be found in the typical enthusiasts' computer system, and this is one of them. While we of course love playing with bleeding edge hardware, power supplies like the NeoPower 650W Blue are far more relevant to most enthusiasts offering solid performance at an incredibly generous cost.
Antec NeoPower Blue 650W Review

Diamond XtremeSound - 5.1/16 bit Sound Card Review
OCC has published a new review of the Diamond XtremeSound - 5.1/16 bit Sound Card

The Diamond XtremeSound 5.1 would have been a good card a year ago. With today's chipsets and the quality of on-board sound there is no reason to run this card, except to save a few CPU cycles. Their highlight was music playback, but other than that, the card just did not stand up to the HD on-board audio. There is still hope, with the inexpensive price tag on the XtremeSound 5.1 there are plenty of motherboards out there that are running older on-board sound options (AC97, ALC650, etc) that could benefit off loading sound duties to the XtremeSound 5.1.
Diamond XtremeSound - 5.1/16 bit Sound Card Review

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets have completely disassembled Silencer 610 EPS12V, a 610 W power supply without any fancy feature from PC Power & Cooling and also tested it to see if it can truly deliver 610 W.

Silencer 610 EPS12V is a 610 W power supply from PC Power & Cooling using the traditional PC power supply design with a single 80-mm fan on its rear side. Besides its Spartan looks this unit features active PFC, two video card power connectors for SLI and CrossFire, EPS12V connector and is labeled at 40º C, so the manufacturer guarantees that you will truly get 610 W of power. In fact, this unit came with a testing report generated by a Chroma 8000 machine (probably the most high-end power supply load tester available today), showing that not only this unit can deliver its 610 W but it can peak up to 680 W. We completely disassembled this power supply to take an in-depth look on its design and components and also tested it by ourselves to see if it can truly deliver 610 W of power.
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610 EPS12V Power Supply Review

Insignia Sport 2GB Video MP3 Player with Bluetooth Review
I4U NEWS reviews the Insignia Sport 2GB Video MP3 Player with Bluetooth.

The integrated Bluetooth technology allows users to pair wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices for listening to music from the player. Sound quality is very good and easily on par with my iPhone and the plethora of SanDisk Sansa players I have tried over the years. The ear buds have a nice long cable so you can move around without snagging the cord. You can save data on songs you hear over FM frequencies if the station broadcasts RDS data.
Insignia Sport 2GB Video MP3 Player with Bluetooth Review

VIZO Ninja II Notebook Cooling Stand Review
Futurelooks checks out the VIZO Ninja II Notebook Cooling Stand

As you may already know, keeping your notebook computer cool has several key benefits, including the extended longevity and the improved performance of the components housed within. As laptops have continued to increase in popularity in recent years, so have the options for keeping our notebooks nice and cool. In terms of cooling performance, active solutions — those that include fans — typically outperform passive solutions. I’ve reviewed several cooling pads in the past and I’ve found that the Ninja II notebook cooler from VIZO implements a series of features that are lacking in other solutions.
VIZO Ninja II Notebook Cooling Stand Review

Ultra X2 750W Extreme Edition ATX Power Supply Review
Virtual-Hideout posted a review on the Ultra X2 750W Extreme Edition ATX Power Supply

You may notice in the test graph that the PF rating is rather low or high, depending on how you look at it. The .82% is above the normal reading that is given from Ultra, and will be what the average user will see due to the fact that I'm only pulling roughly 350W. My system setup didn't even dent the capabilities of the Ultra X2 750W Extreme Edition, but users with a higher demand for the wattage will see a much more efficient reading overall. You may also notice that I don't have any voltage readings of the rails fluctuating; well, any minor fluctuating is normal whether at idle or at full load.
Ultra X2 750W Extreme Edition ATX Power Supply Review

Thermaltake BlacX USB Hard Drive Docking Station Review
ThinkComputers.org posted a review on the Thermaltake BlacX USB Hard Drive Docking Station

When you think of Thermaltake you think cases and power supplies, not hard drive enclosures. While they do make hard drive inclosures they are not known for that, but they soon might be with the BlacX. The BlacX is not really a hard drive enclosure, it is more of a docking station. Unlike other hard drive docking stations we have seen the BlacX has a totally different design and since it is made by Thermaltake we know it won't be like the cheap docking stations we have seen. Let's check it out...
Thermaltake BlacX USB Hard Drive Docking Station Review