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RSSLatest Tutorials, Reviews & Articles
Cooler Master TPC 812 CPU Cooler Review Cooler Master TPC 812 CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - May 18, 2012 - 7:50 AM PST
The Cooler Master TPC 812 is a CPU cooler with a tower heatsink, 120 mm fan, six heatpipes, and two vertical vapor chambers. This cooler promises a ”True Performance Cooling.“ Let’s test it.
LEPA B650 Power Supply Review
LEPA B650 Power Supply Review
Power - May 17, 2012 - 7:10 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this 650 W power supply with the 80 Plus Bronze certification and very affordable price.

ASRock Z77 Professional Motherboard ASRock Z77 Professional Motherboard
Motherboard - May 16, 2012 - 6:54 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this high-end socket 1155 motherboard from ASRock based on the Intel Z77 chipset, targeted to ”Ivy Bridge“ processors.

Deepcool/Logisys Gammaxx 400 CPU Cooler Review Deepcool/Logisys Gammaxx 400 CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - May 15, 2012 - 7:05 AM PST
Today we will review the Deepcool Gammaxx 400 CPU cooler, which has a tower heatsink with four heatpipes and one 120 mm fan, and sold in the U.S. under the Logisys brand.
Inside the Atari 2600 Inside the Atari 2600
Museum - May 14, 2012 - 8:08 AM PST
Let’s take an in-depth look at one of the most iconic video game consoles of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Atari 2600.
Cooler Master Extreme 2 475 W Power Supply Review Cooler Master Extreme 2 475 W Power Supply Review
Power - May 11, 2012 - 10:34 AM PST
Let’s test this new entry-level power supply from Cooler Master, also known as RS-475-PCAR.
EVGA GeForce GTX 670 SuperClocked Video Card Review EVGA GeForce GTX 670 SuperClocked Video Card Review
Video - May 10, 2012 - 6:00 AM PST
Let’s check the performance of the EVGA GeForce GTX 670 SuperClocked, which competes with AMD’s Radeon HD 7950.
Virtu Universal MVP Review Virtu Universal MVP Review
Video - May 9, 2012 - 8:38 AM PST
The Virtu Universal MVP allows you to combine the processing power of an Intel integrated graphics processor to your video card, in order to increase performance. Let’s see if it really works.
Bitfenix Shinobi XL Case Review Bitfenix Shinobi XL Case Review
Case - May 8, 2012 - 7:15 AM PST
Let’s take a look at the latest full-tower case from Bitfenix, the Shinobi XL, which comes with nine expansion slots.
In Win GreenMe 750 W Power Supply Review In Win GreenMe 750 W Power Supply Review
Power - May 4, 2012 - 8:58 AM PST
Let’s take a look at the forthcoming In Win GreenMe 750 W power supply, which comes with the 80 Plus Bronze certification, DC-DC design in its secondary, and four +12 V rails.
Corsair Vengeance M90 Mouse Review Corsair Vengeance M90 Mouse Review
Input - May 4, 2012 - 8:29 AM PST
We tested this mouse with 15 programmable buttons for RPGs and strategy games. Check it out.
SilverStone Precision PS07 White Case Review SilverStone Precision PS07 White Case Review
Case - May 3, 2012 - 7:55 AM PST
SilverStone has just released the white version of the award-winning Precision PS07 microATX case. Let’s take a look at it.
Nexus Value 430 Power Supply Review Nexus Value 430 Power Supply Review
Power - May 2, 2012 - 8:53 AM PST
Let’s test this entry-level power supply from the Dutch company, Nexus, with the manufacturer promising efficiency above 80% even though this unit doesn’t have the 80 Plus certification.
NVIDIA Chips Comparison Table NVIDIA Chips Comparison Table
Video - May 1, 2012 - 12:10 PM PST
A table comparing the basic technical specs from all NVIDIA graphics chips available on the market, from the GeForce 4 MX 420 to the GeForce GTX 690. Updated to include the GeForce GTX 690 and the GeForce GT 605 through 645.
Lancool PC-K65 Case Review Lancool PC-K65 Case Review
Case - May 1, 2012 - 7:42 AM PST
The Lancool PC-K65 is a mid-tower model with an aluminum front panel, steel body, eight expansion slots, and a nice price tag. Let’s see if it is worthwhile buying this case.
Inside the Magnavox Odyssey2 Inside the Magnavox Odyssey2
Museum - April 30, 2012 - 8:28 AM PST
Let’s take an in-depth look at the Magnavox Odyssey2 video game console and see the way we played in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Gamer Storm Assassin CPU Cooler Review Gamer Storm Assassin CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - April 27, 2012 - 8:06 AM PST
This time we tested the Deepcool Gamer Storm Assassin, a huge CPU cooler with two tower heatsinks and eight heatpipes. Check it out!
Corsair Vengeance K90 Gaming Keyboard Review Corsair Vengeance K90 Gaming Keyboard Review
Input - April 27, 2012 - 7:31 AM PST
Corsair releases a mechanical keyboard for RPGs and strategy games within the new Vengeance brand. Check out our test.
Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme CPU Cooler Review Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - April 26, 2012 - 7:52 AM PST
We tested the CNPS8900 Extreme, a low profile CPU cooler from Zalman, with two heatpipes and a 110 mm fan. Check it out!
MSI Z77A-GD65 Motherboard MSI Z77A-GD65 Motherboard
Motherboard - April 25, 2012 - 8:05 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this mid-range socket 1155 motherboard from MSI based on the Z77 chipset.
Cooler Master HAF XM Case Review Cooler Master HAF XM Case Review
Case - April 24, 2012 - 7:17 AM PST
Cooler Master is announcing today its latest addition to the HAF case series, the HAF XM, which is a mid-tower model with eight expansion slots. Let’s check it out.
Core i7-3770K vs. AMD FX-8150 and Core i7-2600K CPU Review Core i7-3770K vs. AMD FX-8150 and Core i7-2600K CPU Review
CPU - April 23, 2012 - 9:00 AM PST
Let’s take a look at the performance of the first third-generation Core i7 CPU for desktops to be announced, the Core i7-3770K, codenamed ”Ivy Bridge.“
Enermax Staray ECA3175-BL Case Review Enermax Staray ECA3175-BL Case Review
Case - April 20, 2012 - 4:00 AM PST
Let’s take a look at the latest version of the Staray mid-tower case from Enermax, the ECA3175-BL (a.k.a. Neo), which is targeted to the entry-level market.
Corsair Performance Pro 128 GB SSD Review Corsair Performance Pro 128 GB SSD Review
Storage - April 19, 2012 - 8:42 AM PST
We take a look at the latest 128 GB SSD from Corsair, the Performance Pro. Let’s see how it performs against the competition.
Noctua NH-L12 CPU Cooler Review Noctua NH-L12 CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - April 18, 2012 - 8:00 AM PST
The NH-L12 is a horizontal cooler from Noctua, which has four heatpipes, one 120 mm fan over the heatsink, and one 92 mm fan under it. Check it out!
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard ASUS P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard
Motherboard - April 17, 2012 - 6:50 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this top mid-range socket 1155 motherboard from ASUS based on the Z77 chipset, featuring eight USB 3.0 ports, three PCI Express x16 slots, and a Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n card.
ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard
Motherboard - April 13, 2012 - 10:32 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this high-end socket 1155 motherboard from ASUS based on the Z77 chipset, featuring eight USB 3.0 ports, dual-band Wi-Fi, a PLX switch chip, and supporting three video cards.
Kingwin Lazer Platinum 850 W Power Supply Review Kingwin Lazer Platinum 850 W Power Supply Review
Power - April 12, 2012 - 8:48 AM PST
Let’s see how this 850 W model with the 80 Plus Platinum certification, modular cabling system, and single +12 V rail from Kingwin fared in our tests.
Corsair Vengeance M60 Mouse Review Corsair Vengeance M60 Mouse Review
Input - April 11, 2012 - 8:05 AM PST
We tested this new mouse with a special button for precision shooting in FPS games. Check it out.
Intel DZ77GA-70K Motherboard Intel DZ77GA-70K Motherboard
Motherboard - April 10, 2012 - 8:27 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this high-end socket 1155 motherboard from Intel based on the Z77 chipset, featuring eight USB 3.0 ports, a PLX switch chip, and supporting three video cards.
Audio Codec Comparison Table Audio Codec Comparison Table
Audio - April 9, 2012 - 8:43 AM PST
A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of the most popular audio codecs you can find on motherboards.
AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table
Video - April 9, 2012 - 8:04 AM PST
A table comparing the basic technical specs of all AMD/ATI graphics chips available on the market, from the Radeon 9200 to the Radeon HD 7970. Updated to include the Radeon HD 7850 and the Radeon HD 7870.
ECS Z77H2-AX Motherboard ECS Z77H2-AX Motherboard
Motherboard - April 6, 2012 - 8:09 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this socket 1155 motherboard from ECS based on the Intel Z77 chipset, allowing a high-end configuration for its PCI Express x16 slots.
EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Video Card Review EVGA GeForce GTX 680 Video Card Review
Video - April 5, 2012 - 10:00 AM PST
Let’s check the performance of the most high-end graphics processor that NVIDIA launched recently, the GeForce GTX 680.
Corsair Vengeance K60 Gaming Keyboard Review Corsair Vengeance K60 Gaming Keyboard Review
Input - April 4, 2012 - 8:04 AM PST
Corsair releases a mechanical keyboard for FPS games within the new Vengeance brand. Check out our test.
Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H Motherboard
Motherboard - April 3, 2012 - 7:36 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this top mainstream socket 1155 motherboard from Gigabyte based on the forthcoming Intel Z77 chipset, targeted to ”Ivy Bridge“ processors.
SilenX EFZ-120HA5 CPU Cooler Review SilenX EFZ-120HA5 CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - April 2, 2012 - 7:45 AM PST
Today we are testing the SilenX EFZ-120HA5 CPU cooler, which has a tower heatsink with three direct-touch heatpipes and a 120 mm fan.
Roccat Kave Headset Review Roccat Kave Headset Review
Audio - March 30, 2012 - 7:24 AM PST
Foldable model features 5.1 surround sound and comes with an independent unit for volume control. See how the headset fared in our test.
Titan Fenrir Siberia Edition CPU Cooler Review Titan Fenrir Siberia Edition CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - March 29, 2012 - 7:40 AM PST
We tested the Titan Fenrir Siberia Edition, a huge CPU cooler with two heatsinks, one 120 mm fan, and one 140 mm fan. Check it out!
Biostar TZ77XE4 Motherboard Biostar TZ77XE4 Motherboard
Motherboard - March 28, 2012 - 8:31 AM PST
Let’s take a look at this top mainstream socket 1155 motherboard from Biostar based on the forthcoming Intel Z77 chipset, targeted to ”Ivy Bridge“ processors.
3R System AK6-600M Power Supply Review 3R System AK6-600M Power Supply Review
Power - March 27, 2012 - 7:15 AM PST
Let’s now test the 600 W version of the new AK6 power supply series from the South-Korean 3R System, which comes with a modular cabling system and the 80 Plus Bronze certification.
FSP Aurum Pro 850 W Power Supply Review FSP Aurum Pro 850 W Power Supply Review
Power - March 26, 2012 - 9:02 AM PST
The Aurum Pro is the latest 80 Plus Gold power supply series from FSP, with a completely new design, featuring a modular cabling system and single +12 V rail. Let’s see how the 850 W model fared on our tests.
3R System AK6-500M Power Supply Review 3R System AK6-500M Power Supply Review
Power - March 23, 2012 - 10:04 AM PST
Let’s test this 500 W unit from the South-Korean 3R System, which comes with a modular cabling system and the 80 Plus Bronze certification.
Huntkey Win7 6600 Power Supply Review Huntkey Win7 6600 Power Supply Review
Power - March 22, 2012 - 8:07 AM PST
Let’s test the Huntkey Win7 6600 that, despite its name, is a 500 W power supply. Check it out.
ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard ASRock Z77 Extreme6 Motherboard
Motherboard - March 21, 2012 - 1:40 PM PST
Let’s take a look at this top mid-range socket 1155 motherboard from ASRock based on the forthcoming Intel Z77 chipset, targeted to ”Ivy Bridge“ processors.

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May 17, 2012 - 12:49 PM PST
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May 17, 2012 - 9:07 AM PST
Seasonic Platinum 1000 PSU @ KitGuru
May 17, 2012 - 9:06 AM PST
Corsair 550D Case @ Vortez
May 16, 2012 - 10:18 AM PST
NZXT Switch 810 Case @ Hi Tech Legion
May 14, 2012 - 9:21 AM PST
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May 11, 2012 - 8:23 AM PST
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