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Kingston HyperX 2GB PC2-9200 DDR2 Memory Kit

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:46:15

Getting the Kingston HyperX 2GB PC2-9200 DDR2 memory kit up to the stock speed of 1150MHz was tricky only because it is an odd speed that I couldn't quite dial in with the settings found in the test system's BIOS. But getting into that general range required minimal effort, and even overclocking to well above 1200MHz was pretty much plug and play. - The Review

Cooler Master Z600 and Sphere CPU Coolers

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:13:53

Everything is big with the Z600.... The height, width, weight, heatpipes, and even the thickness of the fins. It is capable of providing incredible cooling results when used with either one or two low speed 120mm fans. Adding higher speed fans might create some extra noise to live with, but I can imagine that the temperatures could be ridiculously low. - The Review

Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:39:59

Gaming is where this headset shined. While the Piranha is not a surround sound headset, it did exhibit a great stereo environment. Using Call of Duty 4 as my latest game of choice, I put the Piranha through a long gaming session... I immediately noticed that there were a few details in my game I had been missing. - The Review

ASUS P5K PRO Intel P35 Green ATX Motherboard

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:42:17

When people think of energy efficiency they may have the misconception that it has to equate to a lack of power and excitement. In terms of automobiles, perhaps thinking that all hybrids are like a Prius. But what we have with the P5K PRO is a sporty, high performance model that just happens to have a smart design capable of saving energy. - The Review

Nesteq EECS 700 Watt Ultra Quiet Power Supply

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:45:15

The EECS (Enhanced Easy Connecting System) modular cables are definitely the unit's most unique design feature. Modular cables are nothing new, but the ability to customize the length, as well as what connectors are found on each cable, is definitely interesting. Installation was quick and cable management was about as easy and neat as possible. - The Review

Thermaltake Xaser VI VG4000BWS Super Tower Chassis

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:53:35

In October 2007 Thermaltake announced that they were working on the sixth edition of the Xaser series. The latest release builds on the success of past models, and includes items such as a removable motherboard tray, 10 expansion slots, a tool-free design, Aluminum construction, e-SATA connectors, and many other features. - The Review

Sapphire Radeon HD3870 X2 1GB Graphics Card

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:31:45

The 1GB Sapphire Radeon HD3870 X2 couples the power of two HD3870 GPUs on one card to provide the muscle necessary to smoothly drive today's games with ease. And if you are a player that insists on the absolute cutting edge and top notch performance at any cost you can take advantage of CrossFireX and use two of these cards in tandem. - The Review

ASUS EAH3870 TOP Overclocked Radeon HD3870 Graphics Card

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:39:35

The ASUS EAH3870 TOP Overclocked Radeon HD3870 graphics card offers solid performance in today's demanding games without draining you of the extreme amount of money that the high end cards will set you back. And while the card may be overkill for the typical home theater setup, it does offer all the features you would want there as well. - The Review

Kingston HyperX 1GB PC2-9600 DDR2 Memory Kit

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:15:10

Whether it was in benchmarks, gaming, or every day use, the Kingston PC2-9600 DDR2 kit performed well. Getting up and running at 1200MHz was easier than I expected, and the only effort required was to bump the speed up in the BIOS. Even overclocking was easy, and the test system was able to push these modules beyond 1280MHz. - The Review

Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000W Power Supply

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:24:22

The 1000W Cooler Master Real Power Pro is a great choice for anyone who wants to future proof their system in the power supply department. This unit should be able to handle a high end system with multiple processors and graphics cards without running up your electric bill thanks to the high efficiency and active power factor correction. - The Review

ECS GF7100PVT-M GeForce 7100 mATX Motherboard

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:11:50

The ECS GF7100PVT-M GeForce 7100 mATX motherboard provides the necessary features to handle the basic demands of an HTPC in a package that won't break the bank. While it does lack in some areas, it does include integrated video capable of VGA, DVI, or HDMI output, HD audio, and four SATA headers capable of a variety of RAID configurations. - The Review

Patriot Viper Series 2GB PC3-12800 DDR3 Memory Kit

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:22:31

Configuring the Patriot Viper Series 2GB PC3-12800 DDR3 memory kit was extremely easy, which made getting up and running at over 1600MHz and 7-7-7-18 timings even more enjoyable. It usually takes some tweaking to get the test system stable at such elevated frequencies, but this kit was pretty much plug and play. - The Review

Aeneon XTUNE 1GB DDR2-1066 Dual Channel Memory Kit

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:19:10

While a 1GB dual channel DDR2 kit might be a tough sell considering the demands of Windows Vista and the extremely low prices on 2GB and 4GB kits, the Aeneon XTUNE 1GB DDR2-1066 Dual Channel Memory Kit did perform well. The speeds and timings are competitive with many kits from other brands, and the performance was quite respectable. - The Review

Thermaltake BlacX Hard Drive Docking System

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:41:21

The Thermaltake BlacX Hard Drive Docking System seemed like a great idea to me prior to getting my hands on one, and I am no less impressed after the review. While not a mobile solution, it is much more convenient than a traditional hard drive enclosure for those with multiple drives to be accessed from one location. - The Review

OCZ Technology PC2-8000 Platinum Edition 4GB DDR2 Kit

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:31:03

Rated at 5-5-5-18, the PC2-8000 Platinum Edition 4GB DDR2 kit is quite impressive in terms of timings, speed, and capacity. Running at 1000MHz it was able to outperform competition in the form of DDR2 from Patriot and DDR3 from OCZ Technology. While overclocked to 1080MHz it was even able to outperform the DDR3 kit running at 1333MHz. - The Review