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RSSLatest Tutorials, Reviews & Articles
Thermaltake Element G Case Review Thermaltake Element G Case Review
Case - July 2, 2009 - 11:12 AM PST
The new Element G is a high-quality steel mid-tower case from Thermaltake, bringing interesting features such color-changing fans. Let’s take a look on this new case.
Corsair CX400W Power Supply Review Corsair CX400W Power Supply Review
Power - July 1, 2009 - 4:22 PM PST
CX400W is the simplest power supply offered by Corsair. Is it a good product? Let’s see.
Seventeam ST-750P-AF Power Supply Review Seventeam ST-750P-AF Power Supply Review
Power - June 30, 2009 - 5:00 PM PST
Seventeam is slowly entering the US market and ST-750P-AF is one of the few products from them available around here. Is it a good product? Can it deliver its labeled power? Check it out.
Rocketfish 550 W Power Supply Review Rocketfish 550 W Power Supply Review
Power - June 30, 2009 - 3:29 PM PST
Rocketfish is one of the house brands from Best Buy and recently they released a new 550 W power supply. Let’s see if this unit will survive our tests.
In Win X-Fighter Case Review In Win X-Fighter Case Review
Case - June 29, 2009 - 11:34 AM PST
X-Fighter is a mid-tower case from In Win with its design inspired by the Star Wars movie franchise, with an aggressive looks. Let’s see what you should expect from this new release.
Gigabyte G31M-ES2C Motherboard Gigabyte G31M-ES2C Motherboard
Motherboard - June 29, 2009 - 9:05 AM PST
Let’s take an overall look on this Gigabyte's value motherboard for Intel socket 775 processors, based on Intel G31 chipset and with power saving features.
BFG ES-800 Power Supply Review BFG ES-800 Power Supply Review
Power - June 26, 2009 - 2:45 PM PST
ES-800 is a power supply using a different internal design called “frequency conversion”, with BFG claiming it provides higher efficiency. Is that so? Let’s check this out.
2 TB Hard Disk Drive Battle: Seagate Barracuda LP vs. Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Hard Disk Drive Battle: Seagate Barracuda LP vs. Western Digital Caviar Green
Storage - June 25, 2009 - 4:35 PM PST
So far only two 2 TB hard disk drives have reached the market and both are “green” models. Let’s compare the performance of Seagate Barracuda LP with Western Digital Caviar Green.
Hardware Secrets Power Supply Test Methodology Hardware Secrets Power Supply Test Methodology
Power - June 23, 2009 - 5:00 PM PST
A complete description of the methodology used in our power supply reviews. Updated.
All Phenom Models All Phenom Models
CPU - June 23, 2009 - 10:26 AM PST
A series of quick reference tables showing the main specs of all Phenom and Phenom II models released to date. Updated to include Phenom II X2 models.
Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA-2 5.1 Headset Review Turtle Beach Ear Force HPA-2 5.1 Headset Review
Audio - June 22, 2009 - 4:10 PM PST
We tested the gaming headset from Turtle Beach that turns your head into a home theater setup.
Understanding the 80 Plus Certification Understanding the 80 Plus Certification
Power - June 22, 2009 - 11:27 AM PST
The 80 Plus certification for power supplies is around for a while, but recently they created three additional classes: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Learn what they really mean.
Corsair HX850W Power Supply Review Corsair HX850W Power Supply Review
Power - June 19, 2009 - 5:42 PM PST
Corsair HX850W is a power supply with modular cabling system and high-end components promising up to 90% efficiency, launched to compete with Antec Signature series and Seasonic M12D series.
Seasonic M12D 750 W Power Supply Review Seasonic M12D 750 W Power Supply Review
Power - June 19, 2009 - 9:21 AM PST
Today we tested Seasonic M12D 750 W, a power supply with modular cabling system and high-end components. Let’s see if it survives our tests.
1 TB Hard Disk Drive Round-Up 1 TB Hard Disk Drive Round-Up
Storage - June 18, 2009 - 2:27 PM PST
We compared the performance of 12 different 1 TB SATA-300 hard disk drive models from Seagate, Samsung and Western Digital. Which one is the fastest 1 TB in the market? Check it out!
All Athlon 64 Models All Athlon 64 Models
CPU - June 18, 2009 - 8:42 AM PST
A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 X2 models released to date. Updated to include Athlon II X2.
Topower PowerBird 900 W Power Supply Review Topower PowerBird 900 W Power Supply Review
Power - June 17, 2009 - 3:54 PM PST
We tested Topower PowerBird 900 W, a fully modularized power supply with two-transformer design. Let’s see if this is a good unit.
All Pentium Dual Core Models All Pentium Dual Core Models
CPU - June 16, 2009 - 4:13 PM PST
A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Pentium Dual Core released to date. Updated to include mobile models.
NZXT Beta Case Review NZXT Beta Case Review
Case - June 16, 2009 - 10:16 AM PST
Beta is an inexpensive mid-tower case from NZXT. Will it keep up with the high-end models from this brand? Check it out.
Antec CP-850 Power Supply Review Antec CP-850 Power Supply Review
Power - June 15, 2009 - 5:49 PM PST
CP-850 is a custom-sized power supply that only fits a few cases from Antec. Is it a better solution that regular-sized units? Let’s see.
Nintendo DSi Review Nintendo DSi Review
CE - June 15, 2009 - 9:43 AM PST
Our review of the new Nintendo DSi handheld gaming device. How is it compared to the original DS and the DS Lite? Check it out.
Seventeam ST-380PAS Power Supply Review Seventeam ST-380PAS Power Supply Review
Power - June 12, 2009 - 10:37 AM PST
ST-380PAS is the latest entry-level power supply from Seventeam. Is it a good product? Can it deliver its labeled power? Check it out.
All Core 2 Models All Core 2 Models
CPU - June 11, 2009 - 2:06 PM PST
A series of quick reference tables containing all Core 2 Solo, Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Extreme CPUs released to date. Updated to include mobile models.
Antec P183 Case Review Antec P183 Case Review
Case - June 11, 2009 - 1:15 PM PST
Antec P183 is a high-end mid-tower case launched under their Performance One series. Let’s see what you should expect from P183.
BFG LS-450 Power Supply Review BFG LS-450 Power Supply Review
Power - June 10, 2009 - 11:53 AM PST
We reviewed this entry-level 450 W power supply from BFG. Let’s see whether it is a good product or not.
Akasa Paxpower 500 W Power Supply Review Akasa Paxpower 500 W Power Supply Review
Power - June 9, 2009 - 11:18 AM PST
This was the first power supply from Akasa we reviewed – also known as AK-P050FG7 – and we were very curious to see if it could really deliver 500 W.
Thermaltake Litepower 450 W Power Supply Review Thermaltake Litepower 450 W Power Supply Review
Power - June 8, 2009 - 8:47 AM PST
We tested the 450 W version of Thermaltake’s latest entry-level power supply line, Litepower, which promises 85% efficiency. Is that true? Let’s see.
Cooler Master Sileo 500 Case Review Cooler Master Sileo 500 Case Review
Case - June 4, 2009 - 4:28 PM PST
Cooler Master Sileo 500 is a mid-tower case with aluminum front panel and lots of noise-reduction pads that can optionally come with a 500 W power supply already installed.
Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W Power Supply Review Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W Power Supply Review
Power - June 4, 2009 - 2:02 PM PST
Can a 500 W power supply that is sold for only USD 40 really deliver its labeled power? Let’s check it out.
Seventeam ST-550P-AM ASM Power Supply Review Seventeam ST-550P-AM ASM Power Supply Review
Power - June 3, 2009 - 1:42 PM PST
ST-550P-AM is a 550 W power supply from Seventeam where you can manually control the fan speed – and can even disable it. Let’s see if this unit can really deliver 550 W.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1K Digital Camera Review Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1K Digital Camera Review
Camera - June 2, 2009 - 8:36 AM PST
Review of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1K, one of the first digital cameras using the new Micro Four Thirds format.
All Atom Models All Atom Models
CPU - June 2, 2009 - 8:04 AM PST
A quick reference table comparing the main specs of all Atom models released to date.
Chieftec Dragon Case Review Chieftec Dragon Case Review
Case - June 1, 2009 - 6:00 PM PST
Dragon is a mid-tower case from Chieftec that comes with five fans, including a big 220-mm side fan. Let’s see what you should expect from this new release.
SilverStone GD01B-MXR Case Review SilverStone GD01B-MXR Case Review
Case - June 1, 2009 - 3:00 PM PST
We reviewed GD01B-MXR, an HTPC case from SilverStone supporting ATX motherboards with a hybrid steel/aluminum construction and multimedia panel.
All Turion Models All Turion Models
CPU - May 27, 2009 - 4:00 PM PST
A series of quick reference tables containing the main specs of all Turion 64 and Turion 64 X2 processors released to date. Updated.
Gigabyte M61PME-S2 Motherboard Gigabyte M61PME-S2 Motherboard
Motherboard - May 25, 2009 - 12:55 PM PST
We took a quick look on M61PME-S2P, a motherboard based on GeForce 6100 chipset that Gigabyte claims to be a socket AM2+ model. Check it out.

RSSLatest News
Thermaltake Launches PW880i Water Cooler
July 3, 2009 - 1:27 PM PST
NZXT Announces Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller
July 2, 2009 - 2:25 PM PST
Transcend Intros Thermal Sensor-Equipped DDR3 Memory
July 1, 2009 - 11:40 AM PST
Cooler Master Launches Universal Laptop Charger
June 30, 2009 - 5:03 PM PST
Active Media Products Launches “President Barack Obama” USB Flash Memory
June 29, 2009 - 6:57 PM PST
New SSD Drives from Corsair
June 26, 2009 - 4:33 AM PST
MSI Announces X-Slim X600 Notebook
June 25, 2009 - 6:00 PM PST
Zotac Releases GeForce GTX 275 with 1,792 MB GDDR3
June 24, 2009 - 7:54 AM PST
Kingston Launches DDR3-1600 HyperX T1 Memory Kit
June 23, 2009 - 11:20 AM PST
Walton Chaintech Announces eSATA/USB Flash Memory Series
June 22, 2009 - 2:00 AM PST
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On the Web
NZXT Cryo S @ Bjorn3D
July 3, 2009 - 9:19 AM PST
Mushkin 400W PSU @ Technic3D
July 3, 2009 - 9:18 AM PST
Rosewill RM-8500 @ Bjorn3D
July 2, 2009 - 5:58 PM PST
Sparkle GeForce GTX 275 Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
July 2, 2009 - 5:58 PM PST
MSI Wind U100 Netbook Overclocking Guide @ Legit Reviews
July 1, 2009 - 2:46 PM PST
Antec ISK300-65 Mini-ITX HTPC Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews
July 1, 2009 - 2:45 PM PST
Samsung LN55A950 120HZ 55 inch 1080P LCD TV Review @ Tweaknews
June 30, 2009 - 3:47 PM PST
Sony HDR-TG5V Review @ Digital Trends
June 30, 2009 - 3:46 PM PST
Thermal Paste Round Up @ Bjorn3D
June 29, 2009 - 6:47 PM PST
Noctua NF-S12B Cooling Fan @ Hardware Bistro
June 29, 2009 - 6:46 PM PST
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