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RSSLatest Tutorials, Reviews & Articles
Athlon II X4 635 and Phenom II X2 555 CPU Review Athlon II X4 635 and Phenom II X2 555 CPU Review
CPU - February 8, 2010 - 5:40 PM PST
Let's see the performance of two of the latest CPUs from AMD, Athlon II X4 635 (2.9 GHz) and Phenom II X2 555 (3.2 GHz).
Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler Review
Thermaltake SpinQ VT CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - February 5, 2010 - 11:20 AM PST
We tested SpinQ VT CPU cooler from Thermaltake, which have a very unique design, with a cylindrical heatsink and a centrifugal fan. Check it out!

All Atom Models All Atom Models
CPU - February 5, 2010 - 11:00 AM PST
A quick reference table comparing the main specs of all Atom models released to date. Updated.

Motorola Droid Cell Phone Review Motorola Droid Cell Phone Review
Mobile - February 4, 2010 - 9:03 AM PST
Review of the Motorola Droid cell phone, which is offered by Verizon Wireless in the United States and is based on the Google Android operating system.
Cooler Master GX 750 W Power Supply Review Cooler Master GX 750 W Power Supply Review
Power - February 2, 2010 - 1:35 PM PST
GX is the new mainstream power supply series from Cooler Master that is arriving on the market today. Let’s see if the 750 W model is worthwhile buying.
MSI P55-GD85 Motherboard MSI P55-GD85 Motherboard
Motherboard - February 1, 2010 - 3:31 PM PST
Let’s take a look on the most high-end socket 1156 motherboard from MSI, P55-GD85, featuring USB 3.0 and SATA-600 ports.
ASRock H55DE3 Motherboard ASRock H55DE3 Motherboard
Motherboard - January 29, 2010 - 11:34 AM PST
Let’s take a look on one of the H55-based motherboards offered by ASRock and targeted to the entry-level market, H55DE3.
ECS H55H-CM Motherboard ECS H55H-CM Motherboard
Motherboard - January 28, 2010 - 11:14 AM PST
Let’s take a look on one of the most inexpensive H55 motherboards from ECS, H55H-CM.
NZXT Hades Case Review NZXT Hades Case Review
Case - January 27, 2010 - 2:51 PM PST
NZXT has just released a new mid-tower case, Hades, featuring a three-channel digital thermometer and lots of fans. Let’s see if this product is a good buy.
EVGA H55 Motherboard EVGA H55 Motherboard
Motherboard - January 27, 2010 - 9:34 AM PST
Let’s take a look on a fully-loaded H55 motherboard from EVGA, simply called H55.
SilverStone Strider Plus 750 W Power Supply Review SilverStone Strider Plus 750 W Power Supply Review
Power - January 25, 2010 - 4:38 PM PST
SilverStone released a new power supply series with full modular cabling system, 80 Plus Silver certification and single +12 V rail, called Strider Plus. Let’s test the 750 W model.
Anatomy of SSD Units Anatomy of SSD Units
Storage - January 22, 2010 - 3:39 PM PST
See how an SSD (Solid State Drive) unit looks like inside, what are its main components and how they work. Updated to explain edurance and life-span expectation.
Mushkin Volta 600 W Power Supply Review Mushkin Volta 600 W Power Supply Review
Power - January 22, 2010 - 3:18 PM PST
Mushkin, a traditional memory manufacturer, decided to also enter on the power supply market. Let’s test their forthcoming Volta 600 W model.
Biostar TH55XE Motherboard Biostar TH55XE Motherboard
Motherboard - January 20, 2010 - 3:50 PM PST
Let’s take a look on a fully-loaded H55 motherboard from Biostar, TH55XE, a product that comes with a very attractive price tag.
MSI H57M-ED65 Motherboard MSI H57M-ED65 Motherboard
Motherboard - January 20, 2010 - 1:58 PM PST
Let’s take a look on one of the first motherboards based on the new H57 chipset for Core i3 and Core i5 processors with integrated video to arrive on the market.
Intel DH55TC Motherboard Intel DH55TC Motherboard
Motherboard - January 19, 2010 - 2:52 PM PST
Let’s take a look on one of the two motherboards released by Intel based on the H55 chipset for Core i3 and Core i5 processors with integrated video.
3R System iCEAGE IA450HP80 450 W Power Supply Review 3R System iCEAGE IA450HP80 450 W Power Supply Review
Power - January 19, 2010 - 11:48 AM PST
Let’s take a look on what the South Korean 3R System is doing on the other side of the world. Is their 450 W unit a good product? Let’s see.
Everything You Need to Know About Power Supply Protections Everything You Need to Know About Power Supply Protections
Power - January 18, 2010 - 4:48 PM PST
In this tutorial we are going to present an in-depth explanation on how all the main power supply protections really work.
Epson WorkForce 1100 Printer Review Epson WorkForce 1100 Printer Review
Printer - January 15, 2010 - 1:46 PM PST
Our review of Epson WorkForce 1100, a wide format printer that allows you to use papers up to 13" x 19" (33 x 48 cm).
Thermaltake TR2 RX 750 W Power Supply Review Thermaltake TR2 RX 750 W Power Supply Review
Power - January 14, 2010 - 1:03 PM PST
TR2 series from Thermaltake is targeted to users on budget. Let’s see if the 750 W model from this series is a good option.
SilverStone Fortress FT02 Case Review SilverStone Fortress FT02 Case Review
Case - January 13, 2010 - 11:33 AM PST
Fortress FT02 is a hybrid steel/aluminum case where the motherboard is rotated 90º just like the cases from SilverStone Raven series. Let’s take an in-depth look on this new release.
All Core i7 Models All Core i7 Models
CPU - January 13, 2010 - 8:44 AM PST
A quick reference table showing the main specs of all Core i7 models released to date. Updated to include new models.
Enermax MODU87+ 700 W Power Supply Review Enermax MODU87+ 700 W Power Supply Review
Power - January 12, 2010 - 3:13 PM PST
Enermax MODU87+ is the 80 Plus Gold certified series from Enermax, meaning efficiency of at least 90% at typical load and 87% at light and full loads. Let’s dissect the 700 W model from this new series.
3R System iCEAGE Prima Boss II CPU Cooler Review 3R System iCEAGE Prima Boss II CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - January 12, 2010 - 10:42 AM PST
We tested iCEAGE Prima Boss II, the newer version of the good Prima Boss CPU cooler from 3R System. Will it overperform its predecessor? Check it out!
XFX 650 W XXX Edition Power Supply Review XFX 650 W XXX Edition Power Supply Review
Power - January 11, 2010 - 3:42 PM PST
Let’s take a look on the second power supply being offered by the traditional video card manufacturer XFX, a 650 W model dubbed XXX Edition.
Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case Review Cooler Master CM 690 II Advanced Case Review
Case - January 6, 2010 - 11:35 AM PST
Cooler Master is launching a new version of their über-popular CM 690 case, dubbed CM 690 II. Let’s see what is new.
Core i5-661 CPU Review Core i5-661 CPU Review
CPU - January 5, 2010 - 1:25 PM PST
Our review from Core i5-661 (3.33 GHz), one of the first processors with an integrated graphics processor to arrive on the market, and an overview of the new 32-nm CPUs Intel will be launching this week.
Arctic Cooling Alpine 64 Pro CPU Cooler Review Arctic Cooling Alpine 64 Pro CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - January 4, 2010 - 2:30 PM PST
We tested a low cost CPU cooler for AMD CPUs, Arctic Cooling Alpine 64 Pro. Let's check how it performs in our tests.
Brother HL-2140 Laser Printer Review Brother HL-2140 Laser Printer Review
Printer - January 4, 2010 - 11:07 AM PST
Review of Brother HL-2140 monochrome laser printer.
Gigabyte P55A-UD6 Motherboard Gigabyte P55A-UD6 Motherboard
Motherboard - December 29, 2009 - 5:45 PM PST
Let's take a look on this socket 1156 motherboard from Gigabyte featuring SATA-600 and USB 3.0 ports, a 24-phase voltage regulator, six memory sockets, 2 oz copper tracks and more.
Nikon Coolpix S640 Digital Camera Review Nikon Coolpix S640 Digital Camera Review
Camera - December 29, 2009 - 9:10 AM PST
Review of Nikon Coolpix S640, the fastest camera in the Coolpix range with an autofocus speed comparable to digital SLRs. Let's take a look on this 12-megapixel camera.
Verizon HP Mini 1151NR Netbook Review Verizon HP Mini 1151NR Netbook Review
Mobile - December 23, 2009 - 11:33 AM PST
Review HP Mini 1151nr netbook with wireless broadband access that is being offered in the US by Verizon.
Evercool HPH-9525EA CPU Cooler Review Evercool HPH-9525EA CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - December 23, 2009 - 11:00 AM PST
This time we tested Evercool HPH-9525EA, a CPU cooler with a horizontal heatsink, blue LED 95-mm fan and three heatpipes. Check it out!
Everything You Need to Know About Batteries Everything You Need to Know About Batteries
Power - December 22, 2009 - 1:44 PM PST
Everything consumers need to know about batteries.
All Core 2 Models All Core 2 Models
CPU - December 21, 2009 - 10:48 AM 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.
Zalman ZM600-RS Power Supply Review Zalman ZM600-RS Power Supply Review
Power - December 17, 2009 - 1:15 PM PST
Today we are going to dissect the 600 W model from Zalman’s RS power supply series, which is based on a resonant switching (RS) design. Is it a good buy?
Evercool HPK-10025EA CPU Cooler Review Evercool HPK-10025EA CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - December 17, 2009 - 9:24 AM PST
This time we tested Evercool HPK-10025EA, a CPU cooler with a horizontal heatsink, 100-mm fan and four heatpipes. Check it out!
Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition Case Review Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition Case Review
Case - December 16, 2009 - 11:37 AM PST
Cooler Master has just released a new version from their HAF 932 case targeted to AMD/ATI fanboys. What is so special about this new case? Let’s see.
Zalman ZM770-XT Power Supply Review Zalman ZM770-XT Power Supply Review
Power - December 15, 2009 - 3:27 PM PST
Zalman ZM770-ZT is a 770 W power supply featuring modular cabling system and a heatpipe to cool down the components from the secondary. Let’s see if this is a good unit.
Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Case Review Corsair Obsidian Series 800D Case Review
Case - December 11, 2009 - 2:24 PM PST
Corsair has recently released their first case, a USD 300 beast that is targeted to be the most complete case in the market. Let’s check it out.
Nexus LOW-7000 R2 CPU Cooler Review Nexus LOW-7000 R2 CPU Cooler Review
Cooling - December 11, 2009 - 9:46 AM PST
We tested LOW-7000 R2, a low profile CPU cooler from Nexus with four heatpipes and a 120-mm fan. Check it out!
NZXT Tempest EVO Case Review NZXT Tempest EVO Case Review
Case - December 10, 2009 - 2:31 PM PST
NZXT has just revamped their Tempest mid-tower case, adding some nice aesthetic details to it. Is it a good buy? Let’s see.

RSSLatest News
Samsung Announces Hard Disk with Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT
February 8, 2010 - 11:19 AM PST
New Toughpower XT PSUs from Thermaltake
February 5, 2010 - 11:41 AM PST
MSI Launches R5770 Hawk Video Card
February 5, 2010 - 11:32 AM PST
NZXT Unveils Line of Premium Cables and Case Fans
February 5, 2010 - 11:24 AM PST
AMD/ATI Launches Radeon HD 5450
February 4, 2010 - 11:44 AM PST
Patriot Debuts Sector 5 Memory Kit
February 3, 2010 - 7:41 AM PST
Samsung Intros 1.5 TB/2 TB EcoGreen F3EG Hard Disks
February 3, 2010 - 7:38 AM PST
Acer Launches Full HD 3D LCD Monitor
February 3, 2010 - 7:32 AM PST
New Strider Essential PSUs from SilverStone
February 1, 2010 - 9:17 AM PST
ASUS Unveils Low-Radiation Motherboards
February 1, 2010 - 8:56 AM PST
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On the Web
Ultra X4 1050 Watt Power Supply @ TechwareLabs
February 8, 2010 - 1:31 PM PST
EVGA Geforce GTX275 CO-OP Video Card @ Benchmark Reviews
February 8, 2010 - 1:31 PM PST
Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler Review @ Hi Tech Legion
February 5, 2010 - 1:19 PM PST
Zalman CNPS10X Extreme & CNPS10X Flex @ Bjorn3D
February 5, 2010 - 1:19 PM PST
OCZ Sabre OLED Gaming Keyboard @ OCModShop
February 4, 2010 - 7:52 PM PST
Sony Vaio X Series Review @ Digital Trends
February 4, 2010 - 7:48 PM PST
AMD Athlon II X4 635 2.9GHz Quad Core Processor Review @ Legit Reviews
February 3, 2010 - 1:51 PM PST
Crucial RealSSD-C300 SATA-III 6Gbps SSD @ Benchmark Reviews
February 3, 2010 - 1:50 PM PST
Jetway NC63-330-LF Mini ITX Motherboard Unboxing Video @ eTeknix
February 2, 2010 - 1:30 PM PST
Sapphire 5770 Vapor X @ Bjorn3D
February 1, 2010 - 1:24 PM PST
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