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CoolAge Orb X120 Transform X120TF CPU Heatsink Cooler Review
Tech-Reviews posted a review on the CoolAge Orb X120 Transform X120TF CPU Heatsink Cooler

Cool Age, a company you've probably never heard of before, is starting to stir up some competition in the CPU Cooler market with their newly revealed X120TF heat sink. The Korean heat sink manufacturer has managed to develop a heat sink boasting 6 copper heat pipes and a unique fin design which Coolage call 'Wind Tunnel Technology'. But is this CPU Cooler really all what it's cracked up to be? Today we'll find out in our review on the Coolage X120 Transform.
CoolAge Orb X120 Transform X120TF CPU Heatsink Cooler Review

Section 8 Preview
TheTechLounge posted Section 8 Preview

I'm having a hard time trying to find something original in Section 8. And it matters not. Even the engine is used - it's based on the multi-platform Unreal Engine 3, which irritates me since I can't get anti-aliasing to work; but fine, it doesn't seem to disrupt my ability to womp the shite out of 16 of my temporary nemeses, bot or human, and try as I might, I can't stay away from this title for very long. Oh, and I've been playing the beta, the demo version.

It's free. It's kinda buggy. So what is the thing that makes this incomplete game so damn appealing? It's everything Team Fortress 2, or Left 4 Dead, and so many others, aren't. Starting with scale; you literally begin each round a mile off the ground, screaming and on fire like the codpiece of God. Your nearest base is half a click away and your current objective is twice that, and there're three walkers between you and the VIP. So what do you do? Lock your suit into sprint mode, just before the armor closes in on your delicious red triangle, hit your jets and sail over them. If your aim is right, you land on that enemy general feet-first before teabagging him with your grenades.
Section 8 Preview



Verbatim 2.5'' Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 Executive 500GB Review
Rbmods posted a review on the Verbatim 2.5'' Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 Executive 500GB

Verbatim, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of datastorage media has expanded their productlines to portable hard disks. Today we will have a look at their 2.5'' Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 Executive 500GB model.
Verbatim 2.5'' Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 Executive 500GB Review

Scosche Kickback iPhone Case Review
Hi Tech Legion posted Scosche Kickback iPhone Case Review

The Scosche Kickback is a well designed case that offers a unique feature to add to the iPhone's versatility. The plastic backing and rubber sides help protect the case from bumps and minor drops, and the included screen protector helps to keep the touch screen free from scratches. The kickstand has its own benefits and makes video viewing a pleasure, allowing it to be a completely hands free event. Scosche designed an excellent case with the Kickback and, having the price at $15, there should be no questions on whether the case is worth the price.
Scosche Kickback iPhone Case Review

Vuzix iWear AV920 Video Eyewear Review
Futurelooks checked out the Vuzix iWear AV920 Video Eyewear

Wouldn't it be nice if you could have the big screen experience while on the go? While it may immediately solicit memories of Cyclops from X-Men or Geordi La Forge from Star Trek: The Next Generation, the Vuzix iWear AV920 is actually a set of video glasses. Well, glasses might not be quite the right term.
Vuzix iWear AV920 Video Eyewear Review

Sparkle Calibre X265 GeForce GTX 260 896MB video card review
Elite Bastards posted a review on the Sparkle Calibre X265 GeForce GTX 260 896MB video card

While much of the positive talk this generation may have surrounded AMD's Radeon HD 4800 series of graphics boards, NVIDIA's competing GeForce GTX 200 parts still have a lot to offer in their own right, particularly when matched up with some smart thinking on the part of AIB partners. Today, we take a look (for the first time on this site) at a graphics board from Sparkle, who have looked to add their own particular spin to the GeForce GTX 260 in terms of both clock speeds and cooling solution. Have they succeeded in creating a compelling offering? We check it out.
Sparkle Calibre X265 GeForce GTX 260 896MB video card review

Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ CPU Cooler Review
Modders-Inc posted a review on the Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ CPU Cooler

I think the Titan FENRIR did an excellent job at cooling my rather hot Core i7 920 processor. Although installing it can be a bit of a pain on some motherboards, it's still possible.
Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ CPU Cooler Review

Silverstone Element ST85EF 850W PSU Review
JonnyGURU.com posted Silverstone Element ST85EF 850W PSU Review

Silverstone's Element series is a range of products intended for the efficiency and silence crowd. I first took a look at this line of units with the ST70EF, an FSP built model that came up wanting in several areas.

Since then, some of my readers have asked me to look at one of the SevenTeam based models instead to see if they were any better. Folks, I give you the ST85EF 850W model.
Silverstone Element ST85EF 850W PSU Review

Lenovo IdeaPad U350 Review
TechReviewSource.com posted a review on the Lenovo IdeaPad U350

Lenovo has been known to make some really good low-cost systems that are powerhouse systems without all the "extras" the other laptop makers
throw into their systems. Their notebooks tend to be very thin and extremely portable, which makes Lenovo systems perfect for a frequent traveler or anyone on-the-go. This model, the IdeaPad U350, has a 13.3 inch display, 3GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, and has excellent battery life.
Lenovo IdeaPad U350 Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 2GB Vapor-X Video Card Review
Legit Reviews posted a review on the Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 2GB Vapor-X Video Card

The SAPPHIRE Vapor-X Radeon HD 4890 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 video card is one of the fastest single slot graphics cards on the market today. This versatile and powerful card has 2GB of high-performance GDDR5 memory running at 1050MHz, while the core operates at 870MHz. Read on to see how this factory overclocked card does on out 30" display.
Sapphire Radeon HD 4890 2GB Vapor-X Video Card Review

Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Headset Review
DriverHeaven.net posted a review on the Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Headset

Today we're going to be looking at a product from Razer's high end selection, the 120 Razer Megalodon 7.1 surround sound headset. This headset has an on-board audio processor with Razer's Maelstrom sound engine which claims to provide immersive surround sound from just two drivers.
Razer Megalodon 7.1 Surround Sound Headset Review

MSI N285GTX SuperPipe 2G Review
InsideHW.com has reviewed MSI N285GTX SuperPipe 2G graphics card

Despite the fact that something new will not come out of NVIDIA GT200 architecture manufacturers are doing their best to attract customers to their models. Either it's the bundle, design of card itself or price some argument should exist. MSI decided to trade on prestige and design so, as result, we got MSI N285GTX SuperPipe 2G...
MSI N285GTX SuperPipe 2G Review

ASUS P7P55D-Deluxe Intel P55 Express Motherboard Preview
PC Stats posted a review on the ASUS P7P55D-Deluxe Intel P55 Express Motherboard

ASUS' P7P55D-Deluxe motherboard is a socket 1156 Core i5 platform representing the flagship feature set. Along with the obvious support of Intel Lynnfield socket 1156 processors, the ASUS P7P55D-Deluxe motherboard features three PCI Express 2.0 x16 videocard slots for multi-graphic card set ups. Further expansion comes via a pair of PCI Express x1 and PCI slots. The P7P55D-Deluxe supports ATI Quad-GPU CrossfireX and nVidia Quad-GPU SLI, though you'd be hard pressed to find many users clamoring for a Geforce right now. There are four dual channel DDR3-1333/1066 memory slots which can accommodate up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM. Memory can be overclocked to run at DDR3-2133/1600 speeds with compatible modules.
> ASUS P7P55D-Deluxe Intel P55 Express Motherboard Preview

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Smartphone Review
Futurelooks checked out the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Smartphone

For better or for worse, Sony Ericsson isn't exactly the first name that comes to mind for me when I think about smartphones. That's not to say that the company doesn't make quality handsets; it's just that I'm more familiar with the Walkman line of music phones and the Cyber-shot line of camera phones. Well, they've got a hot smartphone too and it is known as the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 Smartphone Review

Seasonic S12D 750 W Power Supply Review
Hardware Secrets posted Seasonic S12D 750 W Power Supply Review

Seasonic M12D 750 W (SS-750EM) was one of the best-performing power supplies we've reviewed to date, presenting only high-end components and a very high efficiency thanks to the DC-DC converter used on its secondary. Seasonic released now a more affordable version from this power supply, called S12D (SS-750HT), which the main difference is not coming with a modular cabling system. Let's see if this is the only difference between them.
Seasonic S12D 750 W Power Supply Review

Vizo Uranus 3.5 Inch SATA HDD One Touch Backup Enclosure Review
Tech-Xtreme posted Vizo Uranus 3.5 Inch SATA HDD One Touch Backup Enclosure Review

With more and more people needing external storage to hold their music, videos and work documents; pairing up your hard drive with the right enclosure can be a problem. Do you want one designed with security in mind? reliability? looks? Well today at Tech-Xtreme we have the Vizo Uranus 3.5 Inch HDD Enclosure. The Uranus has many functions such as One Touch Backup and eSATA capabilities, both of which we will be testing later on in the review. So let's see how the Uranus copes under pressure.
Vizo Uranus 3.5 Inch SATA HDD One Touch Backup Enclosure Review

ASUS RoG Maximus III Formula Lynnfield Motherboard Preview
Hardware Canucks posted a preview on the Maximus III Formula Lynnfield motherboard

It seems everywhere we turn these days there is a new P55, Lynnfield-supporting motherboard coming out of the woodwork. Today we take a quick look at the board that ASUS hopes will head up every enthusiast's shopping list when the new i5 / i7 processors are released: the Maximus III Formula. This Republic of Gamers board packs more features than one could ever hope to use and it looks oh-so-good.
ASUS RoG Maximus III Formula Lynnfield Motherboard Preview

ASUS MATRIX GTX285 Review
OCC has published a review on the ASUS MATRIX GTX285

With the GTX285 getting a little long in the tooth and the next generation of video cards right around the corner, you have to wonder why you would make another high end model? Build it and they will come. Limited Edition cards with higher performance and more robust looks and cooling sell even with the higher price tag. Does everyone who makes that purchase use it to its fullest extent? Not always, but the performance is there if you need it.
ASUS MATRIX GTX285 Review

Mionix Saiph 3200 Mouse & Alioth 400 Mat Review
PureOverclock posted a review on the Mionix Saiph 3200 Mouse & Alioth 400 mat.

The Saiph 3200 looks extremely attractive, and Mionix appears to have hit all the right notes with this rodent, an extremely unusual feat for such a new company. Gotta love those Swedes, they sure know design. Well, today should prove very interesting, as I will admit I'm absolutely fanatical about mouse features and functionality. The Saiph (and Alioth) have an uphill climb ahead of them. Let's find out if they'll reach the summit or cave to the vast peripheral wasteland.
Mionix Saiph 3200 Mouse & Alioth 400 Mat Review

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review
TweakTown posted a review on the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler

Rethinking a few things after the original Hyper 212 was released, Cooler Master saw the need to take the 212 back to the drawing board and see what they could do to offer a better solution. Not only is the actual cooler a bit different this time around, but they went with another style of fan. They also got together with the engineers to develop an all new mounting hardware, which are welcomed changes in my eyes.

I cannot make a direct comparison of temperatures however, as my testing method at that time was very different from the T.E.C.C. solution Chris created and what we use here today. I will however point out all the differences from the original design to the Hyper 212 Plus.
Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus CPU Cooler Review