Hardware

There’s nothing like a series of natural disasters to convince you that a backup power source is an excellent investment! Join us for a look at four different UPS models.

Anyone looking at spending about $300 on a new video card should take a look at Gigabyte’s GeForce 6800. It offers a fanless cooling solution and one of the best game bundles I have seen in a long time.

Check out our first look at a high-end PCI-Express video card in the form of NVIDIA’s reference 6800 GT. The card also gets overclocked to Ultra speeds to see what we can expect from NVIDIA’s flagship card. See how the card performs in games like Doom 3, Far Cry and …

Does it seem like more and more products are turning into the Swiss Knife of things to you? First it was the printer/fax, then the printer/fax added scanning and copying. Some of them even let you plug in your media cards so you can print you pictures without turning on …

Once again, Bjorn3d.com brings you a Silverstone case review – this time of their top-end Temjin 6 series with the patented Wind Tunnel. This full-sized box has a lot to offer; does it live on its promise?

The Microsoft Optical Mouse by S+arck is something as special as a designer mouse which looks just as good on the coffee table as at the computer.

GPU, CPU and chipset, what more do we need to cool in a computer?Correct, the hard drive! Asetek has released a new hard drive cooler kit that allows you to cool a hard drive together with their, or a competitors, watercooling system. We have tried it to see if it …

Ultra really surprised the hardware community by releasing a great looking and solid power supply called the X-Connect, which offers a feature that modding supply stores made popular — a modular design. This allows you to use only the cables you need to reduce clutter in your case. This PSU …

Thinking about dumping the wires in your network? Edimax may have a solution for you!

1GB on the go! Yes, you can take a CD and a half in something smaller than a pack of gum. Put it in your pocket, find a USB port, and take everything you need with you!

Imation delivers a solution to all of you who lose little things like that cap on your USB flash drive. The Swivel Drive has no cap that you can lose. Instead, as the name suggests, you swivel it open. Innovative design, great performance and Imation reliability are all offered by …

Beyond the extensive features that the 8Sigma series offers, the GA-8GPNXP Duo features the Intel Express 915P chipset, SATA and IDE RAID, and the Gigabyte GN-WPKG PCI wireless networking card.

Ooooooohhhh Ahhhhhhhhh!! No, we aren’t in a museum, but we may be looking at a work of art with the Lian-Li PC-V1000 all-aluminum case. Come take a closer look at a smooth and sleek case that you may want to add to your arsenal of hardware.

The PowerColor A350A-VF is a decent Socket 478 motherboard featuring ATI’s RADEON 9100 IGP Pro chipset.

Modular power supplies have become popular for obvious reaons: less clutter and more flexibility. Antec brings us one of the first mainstream modular PSUs in the form of the NeoPower 480. Not only are most of the cables detachable, but the unit also features dual +12V rails.

PowerColor X800 PRO Limited Assassin Edition is a very solid product with really good accessory assortment and substantial performance. Because of rare and incomparable package, hardware admirers will love every aspect of the card including additional and useful bundle.

If you are upgrading to a new LGA775 motherboard and need DDR2, you’ll want to check out this article. Corsair’s speedy 1GB Twin2X1024-5400C4PRO kit features big heat spreaders, activity LEDs and great performance.

If you are interested in one of the most powerful GPUs available, take a look at this review of Leadtek’s flagship video card, the WinFast A400 Ultra TDH (GeForce 6800 Ultra). As is typical with Leadtek’s card, the A400 Ultra features a custom cooler, and since it’s a 6800U, it …

If you’re looking for a good PCI Express video card that doesn’t cost too much but offers a bit more than the reference design, the Albatron PCX5750 is definitely worth your consideration. Based on the NVIDIA GeForce PCX5750 chip, it is a great overclocker and is priced well under $150.

With the 925X chipset under the hood, the AA8 DuraMAX from ABIT sports some great features and specs. Plus, as usual with ABIT’s enthusiast-oriented products, you can tweak to your heart’s content with this board. Check out the review for more info.

Maybe this isn’t a top of the line video card but for around $160 you get a very decent performance and a cool multiplayer game which retails at $39.99. As to memory architecture confusions, I think the box was appropriately labled as a 128-bit version. Looking back at some of …

The ML-2250 is a good printer just like its little brother the ML1740. The things that make this printer stand out and make it worth the extra money is the speed over the 1740 and the 1200×1200 DPI.

Earlier this month, we took a look at the Intel Pentium 4 550 (3.4GHz) processor, and this time we have the 560 (3.6GHz) up on the test bench to gauge its performance. Check out this quick look at the current fastest Intel desktop processor (non-EE that is).

If you’re looking for a motherboard to match up with that new Prescott processor but don’t want to shell out too much dough, then Albatron has an Intel 915P Express based mainboard – the PX915P Pro – that you should take a look at. Read this review to find out …

Wanting to get away from the sometimes boring and average looking cases that are out on the market, Kingwin designed the Mutant X case for those who want to be a little on the odd side.

Looking to tame your power-hungry beast of a computer while keeping your wallet happy? Look no further than Coolmax’s CR-500B!

Are you itching to upgrade that 5900 series or 9800 Pro but just can’t afford the $500 price tag of the latest and greatest. Take a look at the BFG 6800 OC and see if the lower end of the totem pole can still satisfy that yearning for a new …

The LX 501 has it all: ergonomic ultra flat design, user oriented function keys, grade “A” optical mouse with scrolling tilt-wheel and application switch button, wireless range up to 6 feet and most importantly maximum efficiency — a key factor when it comes down to productivity. Whether you work in …

Intel recently introduced a new processor package technology – Flip-Chip Land Grid Array – to the world, and Monarch Computer Systems sent one our way. Check out this review to see what the new package is like and how the P4 550 clocked at 3.4 GHz performs.

Thermaltake delivers a big chunk of copper to cool your Athlon 64 processor with its Venus 12 cooler. Check out this review to see how it stacks up against the stock AMD cooler.

The Ideazon Zboard features many innovative ideas, all bundled together into one great product. This keyboard is suited for the average user, and features a gaming keyset that is sure to enhance any gamer’s skill.

Low latency, super fast, and overclockable. Sounds like a nice list of characteristics for your next memory upgrade. How does Kingston’s latest offering add up on that checklist? Grab a pen and start marking them down.

Will the Ballista satisfy our reviewer’s need to hurl?

If you are serious about overclocking or are trying to build a quiet system, the Asetek WaterChill CPU/VGA/Chipset Power kit – KT12A-L30 could be the answer for you. Björn decided to install the kit in his main system to see if it could live up to the expecations.

The HIS Excalibur AIW9600 should be the dream of any HTPC builder. With a fanless design that still is packed with features it should be a perfect companion to any silent multimedia PC. Björn decided to take the card for a spin in his ShuttleX HTPC to see if it …

Remote controls for televisions and remote controlled cars have been around for a long time. Just about everyone has used some sort of remote control in their life to simplify a process. Thermaltake has created a remote controlled fan controller that can adjust the speed of up to four fans …

Plextor releases hit the market several months ago with one of the first SATA drives in the form of the PX-712SA DVD±RW Writer. As we’ve come to expect from Plextor, it’s a high quality and excellent performing drive that offers great features that set it apart from the competition.

Thermaltake never stops innovating and designing cool cases. One of its latest lines is comprised of the Tsunami Dream cases. They are unique-looking aluminum cases with some very nice features. Check out this review to learn more.

Crucial ups the speed of its Gizmo USB Drives with the move to USB 2.0. I will take a look and see how the new drive compares to the older Gizmo USB 1.1 Drive.

If you cannot afford a x800XT card, the HIS Excalibur x800 Pro IceQ II VIVO Edition might be something for you. Delivering excellent performance as well as being a very good overclocker, the card will not dissapoint anyone.