A.C.Ryan VEOLO Smart Android Hub Review

" Standalone Hardware Media Players have been around for quite a few years now offering remarkable media file support and very good image quality in a tiny package. However it wasn't until just recently that some manufacturers decided to use the Android OS with their newest solutions instead of the usual (and quite more stable) GUIs. TViX (DViCO) was the first manufacturer to jump the gun with the quite good XROID A1 smart multimedia player which as mentioned before did have some issues with the Android system (most of which are resolved through firmware updates). Since then however others have also joined the game including A.C.Ryan which introduced their own Smart Android Hub called the VEOLO. "

Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook Review

" Acer was kind enough to send an Aspire S3 to me and that is precisely what I am writing this review on. My primary machine is an 11” MacBook Air that I have been using for a good six months so I should hopefully be able to offer a fair comparison. Lets find out how Acer has done with their Ultrabook that came packaged in a slim green and white box with a small sized charger, a quickstart guide and warranty information. "

ADATA S511 120GB Review

" We've seen SandForce-based solid state drives become very popular over the last couple of years, prices have continued to drop and consumers are taking notice of the impressive overall system boost that SSDs can offer. Today we will be taking a close look at the enthusiast drive offering from ADATA, the S511 120GB SATA III drive. This drive uses more expensive synchronous NAND than its sibling we recently reviewed the S510. This drive is similar in configuration to the OCZ Vertex 3, Corsair GT, and HyperX SandForce based drives. "

AeroCool Sixth Element White edition review

" The Sixth Element White edition forms part of the line up of cases from AeroCool's Performance Gaming System range. The Sixth Element wears the Red badge of the Professional Series, which puts it roughly mid way in the PGSline up. The case is also available in Black, with either Blue or Red accented interiors. In this review we shall be taking a look at the White edition. The case is a Full/Mid-tower, making use of 6mm Japanese Steel and, as would be expected, fair amount of plastic for the outer shell and detail areas. The case is windowed and comes with two 140mm fans pre installed. "

Akasa Venom Toxic Case Review

" Akasa are well known for producing a wide range of products for the enthusiast market, such as fans, laptop cooling pads, power supplies and CPU coolers. They have had good sales success with their range of cases and today we are looking at the Venom Toxic, a full ATX design which offers a high level of airflow. The latest ‘Venom’ products are targeted towards the gaming audience and include the ‘Venom Toxic’ and ‘Venom Strike’ case, two CPU coolers and a range of cooling fans. "

Alienware Aurora R4 Gaming Desktop Review

" Over the past few years Alienware have become very well known for producing industry leading laptops. Whether it is the top of the line 17" M17x or the ultra-portable M11x... or maybe something in-between they offer a form factor to suit every mobile gamer. That doesn't mean they have lost focus on the desktop market though and as well as announcing the X51 last month they have also recently updated their Aurora range. Today on our test bench we have the latest performance desktop from Alienware. The Aurora R4 features many of the impressive design aspects from the previous version such as motorised top vents and liquid cooling mixed with an updated X79 chipset and the latest i7 socket 2011 CPUs. We will be taking a detailed look at the system as well as performance in synthetic and real world testing. "

Alpenföhn Himalaya CPU Cooler Review

" Another week goes by and we have yet another cooler from Alpenföhn, in the shape of the Himalaya. This time, ultimate performance makes way for a cheaper, smaller, lighter and more space friendly alternative. That’s not to say that Alpenföhn are targeting those on a strict budget because the recently released Triglav takes that position already. Instead, Alpenföhn are aiming at the same market Thermalright currently do with their Archon and Venomous X; single tower coolers delivering excellent cooling potential without the cumbersome size-related issues that plague dual tower coolers. "

AMD Radeon HD 7750 and 7770 Review

" You know, it was October 2009 when ATI released the Juniper GPU, you guys and girls know it as the Radeon HD 5770. To date that has been one of the best selling graphics cards for ATI (now AMD). The reason was simple, for not a lot of money you received a product with 800 shader processors. So for a price just above entry level that made a thing or two possible, gaming at 1600x1200 became a viable reality and next to that a grand feature set was introduced. Later on the 5770 got refreshed as the 6770, which really was the same product. It's now February 2012 and AMD thinks they have a new '5770' in their hands. The codename is 'Cape Verde' for the GPU, and the graphics cards deriving from it are the Radeon HD 7750 and 7770 One GHz edition. This is not a refresh, it is a completely new GPU based on the same technology that powers the R7900 series, the GCN architecture. "

Anidées AI-6 chassis review

" There is a new player in the PC casing/chassis arena, they are named Anidées and have recently released their first product onto the market. Now here at Guru3D.com we review our share of chassis alright, and well, you do have to bring something interesting to the table if you as a manufacturer get queued up for a review as there are sooo many cheap sub-par alternatives on the market these days. That said, when we got the request and saw the Anidées AI-6 chassis product photos, we were certainly 'instantly' impressed by the looks. "

Antec HCG-620M 620 W Review

" Today's test sample is a HCG-620M PSU. This unit is 80 Plus Bronze certified, the letter "M" stands for the modular design it utilizes, its cooling fan has 135mm diameter and uses double ball bearings so it will have an increased life span and finally it has a single +12V rail which can deliver up to 48 Amps. With the two PCIe connectors it is equipped with, it will easily feed a midrange system with a single VGA and the three year warranty that Antec provides is good for the category that this unit belongs to. Finally Antec states that the HCG-620M exclusively uses Japanese capacitors, something that greatly enhances its reliability. "

Apacer ARES PC3-17066 8GB Kit Review

" In what feels like ages ago now, during Computex we saw Apacer show off the new ARES PC3-17066 kit. I've used Apacer RAM in the past, but I couldn't even tell you how long ago it was and while we've seen the company offer quality module after quality module over the years, it's really been in that main stream segment with high end performance not being something they've focused a lot on. The ARES looks to change that, though. With its mean looking heatsink and strong specifications it looks like Apacer is ready to rock and roll in the high performance memory segment with this new offering. Before we take a closer look at the exact specifications of the new kit, let's take a look at the kit itself. "

Apple iPhone 4S Review

" I remember when Apple announced the iPhone 4S some time back and how “disappointed” many of the users on my Twitter timeline were. I kept insisting that it was actually a pretty decent upgrade and even though it looks identical to the iPhone 4- the new internals justified the new iPhone. Thus, I was amongst the first people in line to pick up the new iPhone 4S when it was officially announced for the UAE market. It’s been two weeks since then and I figured that was enough time to write about the device. "

Archos 101 G9 Android Tablet Review

" Archos have been creating portable media devices for some time now and built a loyal following among consumers in the process. Therefore when they released one of their first Android tablets a little over a year ago many people were quick to try it. What they found was a device which didn't try to emulate the iPad as many other models do and within its unique casing was a decent, for the time, unit which offered plenty of functionality and received plenty of OS updates and tweaks from Archos over time, enhancing the performance and user experience. Nearly a year ago we had the privilege of reviewing the Archos 101 Android Internet Tablet and found it to be an interesting low cost alternative for those who didn't want to spend nearly £500 on competitor's models. Now Archos are back with an updated "Gen 9" version of the 101 Android tablet. Featuring Android 3.2.1 and updated specifications can it offer something worthwhile in an ever more crowded market? "

Arctic Accelero S1 Plus Passive Cooler Review

" Today we are looking at a GPU cooler from Arctic. We recently looked at their Accelero Xtreme 7970 which is an extremely impressive solution. The cooler we are focusing our attention on today is the Accelero S1 Plus. The S1 Plus is a passive cooling solution that is compatible with a large number of mid range graphics cards available today. We will be testing the Accelero S1 Plus on a low profile Sapphire 6670 graphics card. The Accelero S1 Plus is the latest revision in the Accelero Passive category. Arctic have had great success with this style and continue to tweak the design over time, bringing us to where we are today. The Accelero S1 plus consists of 4 x 6mm heatpipes and 32 aluminum fins to dissipate heat. This time around Arctic has opted to not use thermal tape on their heatsinks. They supply two separate compounds that require mixing, which make a thermal adhesive. "

ASRock CoreHT Server Edition Review

" Late last year, we took a look at the ASRock CoreHT 252B, a Sandy Bridge-based midrange HTPC. We liked the CoreHT quite a bit, noting that the small form factor HTPC was a solid choice for most users in this segment. It was hit all the key points, though it didn’t do anything in particular to set itself apart from the rest of the SFF crowd. Our main complaints centered around the hard drive performance, and to that end comes the ASRock CoreHT Server. "

Asus Vulcan ANC Review

" The Asus Vulcan ANC headset is Asus’s first foray into the peripheral market and is currently the only headset that they produce. It’s obviously aimed at pro gamers as it sports the well known Republic of Gamers (ROG) logo and is even labelled as a ‘Pro Gaming Headset’. The headset comes in a smart box with all relevant specifications and features detailed on the back. At the time of writing the retail price for the Vulcan headset is a somewhat lofty £80. On opening the lid of the box it’s apparent that the headset comes in rather smart carry case. What’s even more impressive is how the headset (and cabling) fits into such a small case! "

Athena Atlas 800 Power Supply Review.

" Athena Computer Power Corp is a name perhaps not well known to most enthusiasts, but as a company it has been around since 2004. The majority of the power products made and sold by Athena target IPCs, OEMs, ODMs, and replacement power supply markets for integrated products, servers, and mainframe computer systems. In addition to this, in the power supply field, Athena serves as the US importer and distributor for Zippy, and as a supplier of a whole host of other related products from chassis to external enclosure to mobile racks. Today, we will be doing a full review on our first product from Athena, the Atlas 800 800W (AP-RRP4ATX6808) which we first showed in our recent The Black Art of Dual PSUs in Your Enthusiast PC article. "

AuzenTech HDA X Plosion 7.1 Review

"  Whether you love or hate them, Creative has become the most well-known PC audio add-in card supplier. While their X-Fi range of cards pleased many gamers, the lack of Vista drivers caused an equal quantity of miffed customers. Auzentech are now out to prove there are alternatives out there, and they are even releasing an X-Fi chip card soon. Today however I have their HDA X plosion 7.1 DTS Connect card. The X-Fi killer?  "

AVerMedia AVerLife HD Studio Review

" With the proliferation of Smart TVs, some might question the longevity of media players. However, not all of us own Smart TVs, or have TVs that can playback movies on USB drives. As opposed to dropping serious cash and spending enormous amount of time building a top-range HTPC, an off-the-shelf media player is without doubt the most economical alternative. Yet, in the current media market, there are so many brands and models to choose from. You've those priced on a budget and aimed at casual users who just want to playback a file they've downloaded from the Internet, to those decked with high-end components and designed to satisfy home theater enthusiasts. "

Be Quiet! Straight Power E9 580W Power Supply Review

" Be Quiet! have been creating a wide range of power supplies now for many years, with a focus on high quality, low noise designs for enthusiast gaming and media system builds. Today we are looking at their latest Straight Power E9 580W power supply, an 80 Plus Gold certified modular design with full 5 year warranty. The previous Straight Power E8 models were Be Quiet!’s best selling product line. The latest E9 range attempts to improve on overall performance, while maintaining a good value for money ratio. The new range of E9 series is based around eight new models… there are 400w, 450w, 500w, 600w and 700w supplies which are non modular. The modular versions are offered in 480W, 580W and 680W power output configurations. "

BenQ VW2420H Monitor Review

" The BenQ VW2420H is a very simple design, but one without much adjustment available either. Your inputs are limited to HDMI, DVI, and D-Sub, with an audio input for the integrated speakers. There is no USB port for a hub or DisplayPort here. It does feature a tilt adjust with the stand, but there is no height adjustment or swivel, and there are no VESA mounting holes to allow for a stand with more adjustment range either. "

BigFoot Killer Wireless N 1102 Review

" We have reviewed several Bigfoot networking products in the past and have found them to be a big step up for enthusiast users when compared against the native onboard solutions. Today we are looking at the new Killer Wireless N 1102 which is geared from the ground up for streaming media and online gaming. Bigfoot Networks is releasing two versions of the new hardware, in the shape of the Killer Wireless-N 1103 and N 1102. The N 1103 adapter enables data rates up to 450 Mbps via 3 stream MIMO. The N 1102 adapter provides data rates up to 300 MBps via 2 stream MIMO. "

Biostar TPower X79 Review

" Today, we have an entry from a pretty unlikely contestant for the enthusiasts market: the TPower X79 from Biostar. The reason we say unlikely is because Biostar has been more known for its lower cost basic-model motherboards, but the TPower line has had pretty impressive performance from boards with a very low cost. This board carrying the TPower name has a very reasonable price. At $229.99, this board is in the Sandy Bridge LGA 1155 board price range. The top end and only offering at this time from Biostar, we hope the TPower X79 can perform well, as this would push other manufacturers to be competitive. Since it is an enthusiast's board with the X79 chipset, we know that the TPower X79 comes with native support for PCI-E 3.0 along with quad channel memory support and multi GPU performance that should make for some excellent performance. Anyone who is familiar with the TPower models knows their history, with boards such as the TPower i45 that held some of the top performance records in FSB overclocking. We have high hopes for the TPower X79. "

BitFenix Merc Alpha Chassis Review

" BitFenix have taken the market by storm over the previous 18 months and after a somewhat rocky launch period, we have seen their quality control and construction materials consistently improve. Today we look at their Merc Alpha Chassis, which is set to offer high value for money with strong cooling capabilities. The BitFenix Merc Chassis is available in two flavours, the Merc Alpha and the Merc Beta, one with enhanced cooling potential and the other with a more streamlined appearance. The design of the BitFenix Merc is fairly simple, and is clearly aimed at the everyday gamer, who has a fairly low budget while still wanting a case that performs in all areas. "

BlackBerry Curve 9380 review

" The BlackBerry Curve 9380 is RIM’s first ever-released Curve with a touchscreen. The Curve lineup is usually an expression of RIM’s understanding for a budget phone and this one supposedly, doesn’t make a difference. It should attract customers with a lower entry price while offering the full BB OS 7 experience. BlackBerry Curve 9380 The new Curve 9380 is basically a downgraded Torch 9860 – it has a less-capable processor and smaller and low-res display. Both gadgets look similar too, but the Curve's pricetags makes up for the differences. "

Buffalo CloudStation Pro Duo Network Storage Review

" Hi-tech product lines are often updated in response to emerging technologies. Cloud services, being one of the latest trends, have already come to network attached storage devices. Unfortunately, NAS makers are a little vague as to what benefits they bring about and what new usage scenarios they make possible. So, we are going to see what Buffalo Technology offers in the way of cloud services by checking out its CloudStation Pro Duo. Last fall we already tested a dual-disk LinkStation from the same maker and were pleased with its low price, reliable platform and functional firmware. Judging by the exterior design and specifications, the new model is different from its software aspect only. The CloudStation series consists of three models varying in the number and capacity of preinstalled HDDs. "

Case Labs MAGNUM M8 Case Review

" Every time we think the market is fully saturated with every possible computer component anyone could possibly need, a new manufacturer comes on the scene to surprise us. Case Labs has a fast growing underground following on several of the extreme enthusiast forums so we asked if we could see what all the buzz was about. They sent us over what is currently their most popular model, the Case Labs MAGNUM M8. "

Cerwin-Vega XD3 Desktop Speakers Review

" With over 50 years of speaker system know-how for concerts, movies, public address and clubs, Cerwin-Vega has been around the block. When creating the XD3 speaker for desktop and computer applications the goal is to optimize the sound output while keeping the enclosure small. Clarity is critical, especially for those producing multimedia or analyzing tracks. Signal purity must be maintained by using low noise amplifiers that don’t disappoint when the volume is set on high. Powered desktop speakers like the XD3 must also fully integrate with your entire sound system and outboard accessories. The XD3 has the capability to handle multiple inputs, you can switch instantly between your computer as a source or other more portable platforms such as iPods, phones and other media players via the 1/8″ stereo Auxiliary input. The XD3 also has a convenient headphone jack which allows you full control through the front panel power switch and volume adjustments. How well will they actually stack up in our testing? Read on and find out … "

Chill Innovation KB-1BT Bluetooth Micro Keyboard Review

" Chill Innovation has published a rather small keyboard that has also a touchpad. The keyboard is about same size as a remote control so the keyboard is a good controller e.g. for HTPC. "

Club3D Radeon HD 6950 Battlefield 3 Edition Graphics Card Review

" Today we have a Radeon HD 6950 from our good friends at Club3D. It may look standard, but it is basically identical to their patented CoolStream card, but comes with Battlefield 3 included. CoolStream is the cooling technology behind Club3D’s graphics cards, and as we’ve seen in other reviews of their cards, it really is a great cooling solution, so we’re eager to see how this card performs. "

Coolermaster Hyper 612S CPU Cooler Review

" The Coolermaster Hyper 612S CPU cooler is one of the new editions to Coolermaster’s silent range. The 612S cooler brings silent running parallel to the great cooling performance. The Coolermaster 612S is fitted with a copper-based heatpipe design with a overall large sized unit. The low level noise is great but how well does the cooler dissipate the processors burning temperature? Let’s fine out... "

Coolink Lapchilla Notebook Cooler Review

" Coolink, a company who primarily create products to help make sure your tech stays that little bit cooler, sell a variety of different cooling products including CPU Coolers, HDD Coolers and VGA Coolers. Today, we have the Lapchilla Notebook Cooler to review which boasts an all purpose design that can be used on any surface such as your lap, desk or floor. Let’s find out how well it performs… "

Coolit Domino A.L.C. CPU Cooler Review

" While we love to bring you the latest reviews of products that have just come to market, sometimes we do need to take a step back and look at products that are already on the market and see why their products are having the success they are. In this case, we are looking at a product that has been on the market for quite some time, but it is not till quite recently that the competition from Antec and Corsair has re-ignited the Liquid Cooling market. This Coolit Domino, is, if you like, a predecessor to the products we see today and as such we do expect that the newer products will have learnt from any mistakes Coolit may have made, but that’s not to say the Coolit might not offer better value for money or even superior performance. "

Corsair Vengeance K60 Review

" The Corsair Vengeance K60 keyboard is one of only two offerings from Corsair, this the K60 version is aimed squarely at FPS gamers. The other is the K90, this model is aimed more at the MMO and RTS gamer. The K60 comes well packaged in a smart box with the prominent Vengeance brand on the front. The box has a small see though panel on the left showcasing the FPS orientated WASD keys, these keys represent 4 of 10 in total, the others being the numbers 1-6. Inside you will find the keyboard itself along with the aforementioned 4 red WASD keys, a wrist rest (containing the additional red 1-6 keys and a key puller), a Quickstart Guide and a Warranty Guide (2 years). "

Cougar G800 GX-Series 800W Power Supply Review

" Cougar is a company that few have heard of, even in Europe, a very small number would have them in their ‘recommended power supply manufacturer list’ which they would either consider for their own rigs or recommend to others. However, those who do recommend Cougar PSUs are the ones who have used them- and for very good reason! Cougar is actually a subsidiary of Compucase and handle all the power supply R&D work. They have gained a strong reputation for quality among the small but growing market they market to. I can foresee large orders of Cougar units hitting major UK retailers and the shores of the USA in the near future! "

Creative X-FI HD USB Sound Card Review

" Creative's latest sound card is an external model that sports a USB interface and boasts high quality digital, analog, and dedicated headphone connectivity options. We tell you if this may be the audio upgrade that laptop users and those of you with no free expansion slots in your desktop PC have been looking for. "

Crucial RealSSD C400 256GB Review

" Crucial's latest m4 SSD is packed with the same controller as the first 6Gbps SSD. We put it against OCZ Vertex 3 (SandForce 2281) to see if it can the drive for you in this holiday. "

Cubitek Tattoo Pro review

" Cubitek is not a new company, they have been in the industry since 2002 originally focusing on an OEM/ODM business model. In Spring 2010 they reorganized and started to brand themselves as a unique PC manufacturer. The Magic Cube and Tank series definitely falls in the unique category. Today, we’ll be looking at something a little more down to earth. The Cubitek Tattoo Series has three cases: Tattoo Beta, Tattoo Pro (Internal Black Edition) and Tattoo Fire (Internal Red Edition). We have today the Tattoo Pro. It’s a mid tower case with lots of storage space, superb cooling, inverted PSU and liquid cooling ready. Let’s get on with the review. "

Cyberpower LAN Party EVO Commander System Review

" One of the latest systems to be released by Cyberpower is the LAN Party Evo Commander, a compact system aimed at gamers and those who want decent productivity performance. We have one on our test bench today so let's take a look at what Cyberpower can offer. "

DeepCool Ice Matrix 400 CPU Cooler Review

" There are hundreds of aftermarket CPU coolers available on the market from an ever growing number of manufacturers. This means companies are having to differentiate their products from the competition, much like Be Quiet! with their extremely attractive Duo of CPU coolers. Today we are going to look at the Ice Matrix 400 CPU cooler from a company called DeepCool. We hadn’t heard of DeepCool before receiving this product for review so we are interested to see how their products stack up against the big brands in the market like Be Quiet! and Cooler Master. "

Dell Vostro V131 Notebook Review

" Tucked away from the prying eyes of most end users on Dell’s website, you’ll find the Vostro lineup of notebooks. These may be geared towards professionals who have higher expectations for quality and functionality but most of the hardware used is identical to what’s included in the mass market Inspirons. Indeed, many who are used to buying from Dell know to go straight to the Vostro and Latitude pages to get the best value for their money. It may sound counterintuitive to push everyday consumers towards professional oriented products but by the end of this review, we’re certain you’ll be paying just a bit more attention to the the Vostro series has to offer. "

Diablotek Fly Mid-Tower Case Review

" I’m sure many of you have been to a boxing match and have had the opportunity of watching several fights take place in the different weight classes. It's pretty exciting to watch as they battle it out for the championship belt. You have the heavy weights, always hard hitting and scoring tremendous knockouts in the early rounds, and then there are the middle weights, who usually take you into the middle rounds before scoring a knockout, or it ends in the 12th round and they win by decision. Then there are the light weights or Fly weights, the smallest or lightest of the fighters, who are lightning fast with skills and speed that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the fight, in anticipation of scoring that knockout punch that you know is coming, as they battle it out in the middle of the ring. "

Diamond Multimedia VStream WPCTV1080H Review

" Are you looking for a way to use your big screen TV, or HDMI equipped HD projector as a monitor for your computer or laptop? No problem, there are dozens of ways to do this. The most popular option among the enthusiast crowd would be to simply build yourself a nice Home Theater PC. The problem with this route is that it can be expensive and you are tethered to your PC with cables (the same applies to off-the-shelf HTPC solutions) that limit your options when it comes to where you can put your computer. This problem is exacerbated if your TV is wall mounted. Dealing with the unsightly wires is an added problem and, in the end, computer placement is still limited by cable length. "

ECS X79R-AX Motherboard Review

" ECS isn't usually the first brand name that springs to mind when considering an enthusiast motherboard despite being one of the largest motherboard manufacturers. Up for review today we have the X79R-AX, one of the most feature rich X79 motherboards available. Let's see if it can go toe to toe with the big boys and put itself on the shortlist of the hardcore enthusiast. "

Edifier M3300SF 2.1 Speaker Set Review

" If you've been paying attention recently, and if these have been posted in the right order, you'll notice this is the third of our speaker review triumvirate. So far we've had the SP2200 which were loud but a bit bassy, and the Aurora, which were nicely designed but bassier. Today we have the M3300SF from Edifier which, thanks to a clever bit of design and an extra speaker in the satellites, hopes to dispense with the lack of midrange and manage to tick all of our aural boxes in one fell swoop. With a remote, a big subwoofer and two very thin satellites the M3300SF once again highlights the design focus of the Edifier range, but does it sound as nice as it looks? "

Eminent EM7075-DTS hdMedia Stream Media Player Review

" Media players are becoming ever more common as the market for them keeps growing. Many tech-savvy video enthusiasts back up their DVD and Blu-ray collections digitally, or buy films in digital format through the Internet. For playing these back, a media player can be a cheap and flexible alternative to a dedicated Home Theater PC (HTPC), especially as the quality and functionality of these devices continues to improve. So today we're looking at another model, this time from Eminent - the EM7075-DTS hdMedia Stream. "

Enermax Fulmo GT Full Tower Chassis Review

" Today we are looking at the Enermax Fulmo GT tower case. The Fulmo GT is a full size “jumbo” tower designed to offer more space and accessibility for high end work stations, servers and workstation applications. With integrated multi GPU support, the Fulmo GT has an impressive 10 expansion slots allowing up to four graphics cards to be mounted into the chassis. With 5 pre-installed fans supplied it is also possible to mount up to 15 fan modules into the case. The Fulmo has many key features that make this case stand out from other brands including effect lighting, hot swap functionality, cable management compartments as well as dual PSU locations. "

Evercool Transformer 4 Plus Review

" Back in August we looked at our first cooler from Evercool and today we are going to examine their Transformer 4 CPU. This cooler is a tower style heatsink that uses four 8mm direct touch heatpipes. Evercool provide dual 120mm fans to increase performance but give the option to use a single or dual fan configuration. The cooler is compatible with AMD K8/AM2/AM2+/AM3 and Intel LGA 775/1366/1156 processors. Today we will be conducting our testing on the AMD AM3 platform. "

EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 2Win Dual-GPU Graphics Card Review

" EVGA Corporation is a well-known manufacturer of enthusiast-oriented graphics cards that are often used for breaking records in popular benchmarks. EVGA’s Classified series, for example, features reinforced PCBs, pre-overclocked frequencies and an original cooling system with a large heatsink and blower. It even includes models with water-blocks for liquid cooling. The fastest GeForce GTX 580 available today is actually EVGA’s GeForce GTX 580 Classified Ultra with frequencies set as high as 900/1800/4212 MHz. But in this review I will tell you about a graphics card which is not only faster but also $100 cheaper than the mentioned one. "

FSP Aurum CM Series Gold 650W PSU review

" FSP have been creating power supplies for other companies for many years now, but today we are looking at their latest self branded 650W unit, a modular design which is 80 Plus Gold Certified. At around £100 it is firmly targeting the high end enthusiast sector, but can it deliver the goods? "

Foxconn A75M FM1 Motherboard Review

" For users which are not pretentious, the A75M FM1 motherboard from Foxconn represents a solution to consider, in case we want to get the benefits of the Lynx platform, like the powerful IGP or the quad core APUs. For making this board even more attractive, the Dual Graphics feature should be enabled, along with the ability to be able to modify the memory speed and its timings. "

Fractal Design Define R3 USB 3.0 Black Pearl Mid-Tower Chassis Review

" As I was making a meeting with Lian Li on the CES show floor, I happened to show up a few minutes early. While JP from Lian Li was talking to someone I stood and waited my turn, but as I did I was also scouting the floor for my next meeting and I happened to see the Fractal Design booth. After I finished up with JP, I walked over to the Fractal booth and was greeted by a representative who I caught looking at my press badge to see who I was. So offhandedly I asked him, am I on some sort of blacklist I don't know about? I know it was a bit tongue and cheek to say that to them, but it set the mood for a great conversation and what must have been a twenty minute tour around their both looking at what I had missed along with a sick looking BF3 case mod. "

G.Skill Ripjaws X 8GB 2133 MHz DDR3 Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

" People often don’t realize that a PCs are built for a certain purpose. When it comes to the focus of a PC build, the items you tweak are always the graphics, CPU, storage, and memory. For example, a person who needs a PC for audio/video editing will need much more RAM than someone who is building gaming system. If you need more than the now standard 4 GB of RAM, then the G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3 2133 MHz RAM may just be what you need and they come with a massive frequency boost over the run of the mill 1333 or 1600MHz modules. "

Gainward GTX 560 2GB reviewed

" Gainward’s product line boasts four GTX 560 cards and among them is our today’s guest – the GTX 560 2GB. Twice the memory means twice the room for high-res textures but the card also has special Gainward cooling that should be quiet during operation. Whether GTX 560 owners actually need 2048MB instead of the standard 1024MB is quite a frequent question. Unfortunately, the answer mostly leans towards no, because mid-range GPUs, such as the one on GTX 560, can’t handle highest resolutions. This means that you’ll sooner experience stuttering due to lack of GPU power than memory at resolutions like 1920x1080 and 2560x1600. "

Galaxy MDT GeForce GTX 580 Video Card Review

" Galaxy has developed a video card that is based on the GeForce GTX 580 GPU and will allow you to run triple-display gaming with a single video card. This unique video card allows gamers more display options than ever on a GeForce GTX 580 GPU. We will look at configuration options, gameplay experience on triple-display, as well as overclocking. "

This is the first beta release from the R295 GeForce family of drivers is available for download. This driver package supports GeForce 6, 7, 8, 9, 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500-series desktop GPUs as well as ION desktop GPUs.

GeIL Evo Corsa 8GB 2133CL9 Dual Channel Kit Review

" In the last few months the major hardware spotlights where briefly focused on AMD's Zambezi platform and now more and more on Intels high end Sandy Bridge E platform. Though let us not forget what Intel refers to as the mainstream platform aka socket 1155 Sandy Bridge goodness. The brand new E version requires quad channel action, it's little brethren only in need of dual channel. Todays GeIL dual channel 8Gb kit, comprises for you wiz kids out of two 4Gb dimms at 2133Mhz rated speeds. No cutbacks on timings : CL9-11-9-27 is pretty good stuff. Usually we see high quantity kits running at low speeds (1600ish Mhz) On top of that usually coincides with sluggish timings too. For those that are a bit confused by the brand name : GeIL stands for Golden Emperor International Limited, nothing more and nothing less. Pretty sure most were thinking of something else. Let's open up the kit and see what we can do with this high end 8Gb kit. "

Gelid DarkForce Case Review

" A few years ago Arctic Cooling were very well known for their thermal paste. Products like the MX-2 were industry leading but almost out of nowhere Gelid released their competing paste and it started a battle for the best product and lowest temperatures. Skip forward to the present day and Arctic have now moved away from cooling being their core business and Gelid have evolved as a company, now offering other items such as CPU coolers, GPU coolers and case fans. "

Genius SP-HF2020 Hi-Fi Digital Wooden Speakers Review

" Okay, I’m not going to lie, when Bob asked me to review a set of Genius speakers I was quite skeptical. Let’s just be nice and say Genius doesn’t have the best reputation for producing/selling the best quality speakers. Hell, Genius isn’t that many letters away from ‘generic’ and the fact that Apple employees are also called ‘Genius’s’ (I HATE APPLE) gave these speakers a sour taste before I even saw the box. I did a bit of research on these speakers after seeing the un-boxing video a week or so ago on the ThinkComputers website and I was surprisingly impressed. The company’s website claims “Genius brings all serious listeners a new set of speakers, SP-HF2020, to experience magnificent sound.” Let’s see how accurate that statement is and if my first impression holds true. "