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NZXT Tempest
NZXT, the US-based manufacturer has come up with a new case model - Tempest - which they advertise to be the new airflow king.
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Silverstonetek TS01B
As 2,5" laptop drives already range up to 320 GB in storage space, in worst case scenario they can contain virtually endless amounts of classified material that in wrong hands can lead to huge problems. Silverstonetek has come up with a nice product aimed at the markets of secure external hard disks - RFID protected TS01B 2,5" hard disk enclosure.
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Super Talent Pico A 8 GB
Don't panic even if the topic triggers a strong déjà vu feeling in you, because indeed we have already reviewed one Super Talent Pico A USB flash drive. The difference this time around is that now Super Talent has come up with a new model in the same product family and now the Pico series ranges from 1 GB up to 8 GB in capacity.
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Xigmatek Coolers (XP-S964 & HDT-S1283)
A few years back some aftermarket cooler manufacturers introduced copper core- and full copper heatsinks to the world of CPU-cooling. Copper is better at conducting heat than aluminum, so this was a logical step forward. It's also known that heatpipes get the job done even better than pure copper ones, so why not remove the copper base completely? Now we're going to take a look at couple of coolers that do exactly that.
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Antec Mini P180 Updated: 31.03.2008
The original P180 case was launched already three years ago and has since been replaced by a new and improved P182 model. The P1-series also includes the P190, which is a larger case including same design features as the P180, but it also offers room for EATX-motherboards and dual power supplies. Now the performance 1 series also includes a long awaited mATX-case - say hello to the P180 Mini!
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Project: Passive
I have wanted to build a fully passively cooled computer case since I had my first Athlon Thunderbird 800 MHz. That time the fan noise was amazingly high, and manufacturers didn´t much care about the noise levels, and didn't offer products for building a quiet PC. Nowadays a quiet PC is not much of a challenge to build, but totally silent?
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8800GT 1GB vs. 8800GTS
Last year nVidia came up with a new G92 GPU core and two new graphic cards based on it - the 8800GT and the 8800GTS. The names are confusing to say the least as there were already two 8800GTS models with differing memory configurations. Despite its top-of-the-range performance, the GTS is rather cheap, which makes it a tempting choice for everyone looking for a new graphics card.
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Animating Multilayered Engravings
Most of the engravings today are done to a single sheet of acrylic but there is no reason why one couldn't use several of them. Added layers give some interesting possibilities like adding different colors to the design, make the design feel more 3D and finally, they enable animation.
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NZXT Rogue
During its existence, the shape and the size of the PC-case have gone through many evolutions. One of the newer designs is a cube. Case design has much to do with personal preference, so it's good to see variety on the market as many find the cube shape to be very practical.
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Project: Eutanasia
After getting tired with my old Antec Sonata II case, I really wanted to build something original for myself. The basic guidelines for the case were simple. As this case was going to be built to be used at Lan-parties, the case should be small, simple, durable, upgradeable and it still should be able to house a powerful system.
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| New mid-tower offering from NZXT Reviewed
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12.05.2008
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NZXT Tempest
Black mid-tower ATX case made out from steel. Big window and lots of fans. Does it offer value for your money? Read on to find out...
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.:Audio
:.Honeywell Airlite 700 Wireless Bluetooth Headset @ 3dgameman
The Honeywell Airlite 700 Wireless Bluetooth Headset performs admirable well. If you require wireless Bluetooth headset that has great range, battery life and speaker/mic clarity I would recommend you check this product out. Also, it's only .57 x 0.44 x 0.70 (inches) in size and weights 9 grams (.32oz). Small and lightweight is key for a mobile phone headset because over time a heavy headset would become a burden.
.:Cases & Cooling
:.Noctua NH-U9B CPU Cooler @ Rbmods
Noctua, makers of some of the best case fans on the market, has branched out into the CPU cooler market, which is a move that makes sense since they already dominate the high-end fan market. They sent us one of their new CPU coolers, the Noctua NH-U9B, to test out. Will this be a natural expansion of their product line or will we find growing pains?
.:Input
:.Wolfking Warrior XXtreme @ Bjorn3D
Today I hope to help with your decision by taking a look at the Wolfking Warrior XXtreme gaming keyboard. As an avid gamer that has always used a basic keyboard, the comparison will prove to be a great test for the latest Wolfking.
.:Power Supply
:.NESTEQ ECS7001 700W Power Supply Unit @ TechwareLabs
Ruffy takes a look at the new NESTEQ 700W PSU which is rated at 80+ efficiency. We ran some in use tests and shows you why the attention to design detail from the modular design, types of cables, quantity of cables provided that in effect seem to double due to their patented Enhanced Easy Connection System is worth you taking a look at this PSU.
.:Storage
:.Akasa UV SATA Cable @ XSReviews
SATA cables aren't the most interesting of products in the computer sector and most motherboard manufacturers bundle them as freebies. However, some SATA cables are said to increase airflow, provide better cable management and offer better transfer speeds, but is any of this true? Well today I have a UV blue Akasa Serial ATA cable for review, so let's find out.
.:Video
:.XFX GeForce 9800GTX Black Edition @ gamepyre
Overall this card is a solid piece of equipment that excels in the 1920X1200 and below resolutions with moderate AA and AF settings. In the 1680 and 1280 resolutions you can turn up the AA and AF settings to their maximum values and get great FPS gameplay. Not quite a gamers gold card, but definitely a Gamers Silver card award winner. |
| Supertalent Pico with 8 GB of storage space
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17.04.2008
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Super Talent Pico A 8 GB
Still the same small size as with the 2 GB model but the storage space got a lot bigger - four times bigger!
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.:Cases & Cooling
:.Antec Mini P180 @ Bjorn3D
design and construction, and today's examples are a nice departure from the vanilla rattle boxes of days gone by. Increased cooling capabilities, quieter operation, and style are just a few of the advances - and with these often come increased size and weight. Recognizing that many PC enthusiasts actually like to be able to move their systems, Antec has come up with a smaller, more portable case with this in mind. Enter the Mini P180 Advanced Super Mini Tower - the newest member of the Antec Performance One series of cases.
:.Lian Li V2010 @ 3dgameman
The Lian Li V2010 Case is a prime example of what a full tower case should be. It has lots of room to work, removable motherboard tray, 7x5.25" drive bays, 8xHDD bays, multi-media ports (including eSATA), 3 fans (2x120mm & 140mm), aluminum caters, and so much more. This case is one of the very best because it has exactly the right ingredients. There are many full tower cases on the market but there are none like this! If you are looking for a high quality full tower case that has it all, don't look any further. Watch the video to find out more and check out the bloopers at the end.
.:Input
:.Logitech diNovo Mini Wireless Kit @ ASE Labs
It has been a long time since I last reviewed a Logitech product. CES has come and gone and with the show brought some interesting items. One such item that Logitech was showing was the diNovo Mini which is targeted to media center PCs like those provided by MythTV. The diNovo Mini was released a few weeks ago and it is the spotlight in this review.
.:Motherboards & Memory
:.Patriot Viper PC3-14400 DDR3 Memory @ Rbmods
Another DDR3 kit hits our test bench and this time it is a kit from Patriot. We got their latest Viper kit that we will put vs some fast performers from both Corsair and Supertalent. We are going to twist and turn this ram kit to see how it performs in Superpi and Everest among other test programs. We are also going to put this kit vs the otheres in a overclocking test to really see how well it performs so stay tuned.
:.Asus Striker II Extreme @ Club Overclocker
Asus have generally been among the top boards in the enthusiast market. Not too long ago, Asus stepped up their game by introducing the Republic of Gamers (ROG) motherboard line. This line of motherboards promises the best gaming and the best overclocking that you can get on an Asus board. In other words, this is the best of the best that Asus has. Being labeled the best of the best has good points and bad. Since I know I'm getting the best that Asus has to offer, I'm expecting a lot from this board. Let's dig into the Striker II Extreme and see if it can live up to the hype.
:.Asus P5E-VM @ neoseeker
With a video card, I was able to boot into the Windows desktop at 535MHz x 6 - but it was not stable; I think giving even more voltage to the northbridge would stabilize it, but frankly, I was worried about frying the northbridge. But 500MHz x 8 is stable, with the memory running at 5-5-5-15, when I use a video card.
:.DDR3 1800MHz Round Up @ Pro-Clockers
Today is the day where I try something a little different here in the Pro-Clocker lab. I will take some of the fastest DDR3 modules on the market and see how high I can get them to overclock. We are taking four sets of the highest quality DDR3 that are advertised at least 1800MHz from their respective manufacturers. OCZ, Super Talent, Patriot and Kingston were all nice enough to test samples for this mini roundup.
.:Storage
:.ASUS DRW-2014 L1T DVD-RW @ Virtual-Hideout
As far as DVD optical drives go, the Asus DRW-2014L1T is right on par with a lot of the other drives in its class. The LightScribe is a bonus for those who like to label their discs. Most drive noise is created when the optical disc starts to wobble and vibrate. This vibration is transferred to the drive motor and tray, thus making the noise. The QuieTrack feature and Auto Vibration Reducing System seem to work really well, as the noise level from a spun up disc was low. FlextraLink[tm] prevents buffer under run problems caused by an empty data buffer, thereby eliminating the creation of CD-coasters. This technology is similar to, and seems to work as well as, other companies' buffer under run technologies.
:.Hitachi Deskstar 500GB SATA/300 7200RPM 16MB HDD @ Viper Lair
The Hitachi came about the DeskStar lineup with their and IBM's merger, with the history behind the DeskStar (I know, I had to bring up the old stuff) I am sure IBM was not to sad to let Hitachi run with it. Obviously those issues are long gone as Hitachi has gained a stellar reputation with their iteration of the DeskStar.
.:Video
:.Diamond Viper Radeon HD 3850 512MB Overclocked Ruby Edition @ HotHardware
As its name suggests, the Viper Radeon HD 3850 512MB Overclocked Ruby Edition's frame buffer has been doubled from the reference card's 256MB to 512MB. Additionally, Diamond has gone an extra step and raised GPU and memory speeds from the default 670MHz / 830MHz of the original reference design to 725Mhz / 900MHz.
:.Samsung LN-T4081F LED Backlight LCD 40" HDTV @ bonafidereviews
Today in the BFR labs we have a brand new display from Samsung's latest 81 series of LCD HDTV's. The specific model we have is the LN-T4081F, a 40" 1080p LCD display. The 81 series displays are unique because they feature Samsung's LED SmartLighting technology.
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| Antec's latest entry to mATX enclosure market
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26.03.2008
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Antec Mini P180
There are not that many classy cases when it comes to mATX form factor. Perhaps Antec's new Mini P180 can change all this?
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.:Cases & Cooling
:.NorthQ Siberian Tiger CPU Water Cooler @ 3dgameman
The NorthQ 3580 Siberian Tiger CPU Water Cooler is a sealed liquid cooling system that comes completely configured with the liquid coolant preinstalled. So there's no need for any extra installation like many other liquid cooling kits. The pump, water reservoir, cold plate as well as the electronics are housed in one compact unit. It also comes with a 120mm copper radiator and a 120mm fan. This product offers great performance, is easy to install and requires no maintenance.
:.bgears b-Envi Gaming/HTPC Enclosure @ Virtual-Hideout
When I first looked at the b-Envi enclosure, I thought the front panel controls were either hidden or on the side of the bezel. Boy, was I surprised when I flipped through the manual and found out they were touch sensitive; I couldn't wait to try them out. The buttons work great, and there is even a little beep every time you push them.
:.Ultra m998 Computer Case @ Rbmods
Most ATX cases on the market nowadays come with a fairly standard set of equipment and have similar layouts. It's rare that you find a case that offers a variety of unique features. Ultra, makers of a wide range of computer components, has developed a new case, the Ultra m998 Computer Case, which offers a number of unique features. Will the case prove to be a winner?
:.Lian Li PC-A77 Full Tower @ hardwarezone
There are times when you can tell the manufacturer of a casing with a single glance and the Lian Li PC-A77 just happens to be one. From its light but sturdy chassis to its sleek minimalistic design, this PC-A77 strikes us as having all the right moves.
.:CPU
:.Core 2 Quad or Core 2 Extreme?: Which processor is right for me? @ TechwareLabs
With all the releases of processors its nearly impossible to keep track of them and even harder to select the one thats right for you. We take a look at the Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme and explain the differences to help you make a decision between two different examples.
.:Motherboards & Memory
:.Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red DDR2 4GB PC2-6400 @ ASE Labs
Remember that the Tracer series from Crucial is very mature. I even reviewed the original set of black modules last year. These new red modules mark a trend in computing that Crucial is good to follow. The fact of the matter is that people like personalization. I'm guilty of that myself. I know that these modules are hardly better than the normal Ballistix breed, but the fact that it is red and has lights adds something of value to people. Red is my favorite color and I would naturally gravitate to these in a computer I would build.
.:Power Supply
:.Zalman ZM360B-APS Power Supply @ hardwaresecrets
Zalman has a complete line of power supplies from 360 W to 1,000 W. We decided to take a look on the simplest model, ZM360B-APS, which costs only around USD 60. Even though it is an entry-level power supply, it features active PFC, a 120-mm fan and two video card power connectors, so things looked pretty spec-wise. But can it really deliver its rated 360 W?
.:Software
:.Windows Vista SP1 gaming performance @ bit-tech
It does add quite a few new features though and if you're stuck deciding between installing it and not, we recommend going through the change log to see if any of the changes are useful to you. Of course, there is another side to the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 coin-2D application performance-and that's something we're going to be investigating later this week.
.:Storage
:.Vizo Uranus @ XSReviews
Vizo have sent plenty of bits and bobs my way over the last couple of years and one area of products they keep making and keep improving on is their HDD enclosures. Today I have one such product, the Uranus (that's yur-uh-nus, not...) which has a sleek blue finish. Will it live up to Vizo's reputation?
:.Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 4GB USB Drive @ ThinkComputers
Earlier this year Kingston released the DataTraveler HyperX series USB drives which are available in three different capacities: 2GB, 4GB, and 8GB. This is by far the fastest USB drive Kingston has produced with transfer rates of 30mb/s read and 20mb/s write. It not only has fast transfer rates, but fast access times as well. The HyperX is enhanced for Windows ReadyBoost and comes with a 5 year warranty.
:.RAID Explained @ TechwareLabs
RAID can be one of the most difficult to understand concepts in computers while at the same time offering the greatest boost in performance for your system. For those seeking an explanation of what raid is, how it works, and which one is right for you, we have created a guide to step you through it in a single page.
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