Hardware

Leadtek has once again proved that they innovate. Their WinFast Twin Turbo II cooling solution on the A300 is likely enough to get me to choose the A300 over other models out there. A nice software bundle and VIVO features round it out.

Antec’s latest power supply combines the performance of the TruePower 550 with a tweaker’s delight: A remote control panel for adjusting voltages and fan speeds.

With a great set of features and having such an affordable price for aluminum, the X-sonic is definitely worth taking a look at if you are needing a new case. I have a couple issues with the case, but overall the pros outweigh the cons by far.

When you take a look at all the features included with the AK79G Max, you definitely start to understand the “Max” designation. With Serial ATA, FireWire, USB 2.0, WinBIOS (change BIOS within Windows), EzClock (overclock from within Windows) and many other great features, the AK79G Max is without a doubt …

Western Quake 3 is a fun, action-packed and beautifully accurate Wild West Q3A mod that left me wanting more! It would be hard not to have fun while playing this game!

Have you ever had problems with low memory or low resources in Windows? Then LiUtilities SpeedUpMyPC might be the program for you.

With all the talk about new cards like the ATI Radeon 9800 or the GeForce FX 5800 Ultra it is easy to forget that most people don’t want to or can’t afford to buy one of those. Thus it still is interesting to look at the GeForce 4 Ti’s since …

This cool electronic light show is one of the easiest mods I’ve ever seen. The lights flash outward from the center when your hard drive is active. During heavy access, all the LED light up. This is a perfect ”beginner’s mod”.

In recent days Soyo’s short period of fame has started to fade, with new companies like Soltek and Epox sprouting up offering comparable features and performance. With this motherboard Soyo hopes to regain some of the fame offering a board filled with the latest technology as well as lots of …

Want to see how well Kingston’s new HyperX RAM compares to Corsair’s XMS RAM? Well, then look no further! I compare the PC3500 DDR from each company and take them both up to 400MHz (limited by motherboard) to see if one can outperform the other.

SanDisk makes connecting your PDA to the Net as easy as plugging in a memory card with their new Connect Wireless LAN Cards!

A fast Ti4600 with the best retail package offering out there. A win-win choice in the GeForce4 arena.

3D Glasses aren’t a new thing but eDimensional has done a nice job of making these easy to use, with pleasing results.

NVIDIA has created an all inclusive line-up of 3D cards for every budget, and NV31 and NV34 are performing above their targetted markets.

Power Supplies aren’t sexy or fun, but we’ll show you why a good one like the True430 is worth the extra money.

The Radeon 9800 helps ATI retain the performance crown for a while longer. Radeon 9700 owners might have to think a bit longer before upgrading but for anyone else you can’t really go wrong with this card,

Looking for a great all in one motherboard solution that doesn’t sacrifice quality for number of features? Then look no further than Leadtek’s latest addition to the WinFast line, the K7NCR18G-Pro with GeForce4 IGP and SoundStorm audio!

OCZ Technology is best known for its performance memory products. OCZ also makes heatsinks and we put their best to the test to see if it lives up to its bold claims.

Want an easy, convenient, portable and fast way to get data off your flash cards while saving portable devices’ battery life? Then look no further than the SanDisk USB 2.0 ImageMate 6 in 1 Flash Reader/Writer. With its docking station, it makes a great solution for both laptop and desktop …

The EPoX 8RDA+ is a fine addition to the available nForce2 motherboards. It’s well-designed and documented and comes with plenty of options and accessories. Its BIOS is highly configurable and overclocker friendly. Sound, USB, FireWire, and Ethernet support are all top-notch as well.

Guest reviewer MikeRo found a handy MP3 player, flash drive, and flashlight all in one!

With aluminum construction, an included carry strap, a side window, LED fans, and a little custom modding, the Antec LANBOY is a light and capable LAN rig worthy of showing off at LAN events.

Grizzled veteran Starfury gives his take on the new Road To Rome expansion pack to the acclaimed Battlefield 1942!

I really like the Brother HL-1850 Laser Printer. For $500, it’s hard to believe you’d be able to find a better printer with similar paper-handling in its price range.

For a speedy, reliable and portable storage solution, you really can’t go wrong with SmartDisk USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drives. At 7200RPM and 80GB, there isn’t much that can’t be put on this hard drive. It’s a simple and convenient way to trade and back up files, especially if you …

Leadtek’s WinFast TV2000 XP Deluxe personal digital video recorder has many great features, is a solid performer, and a good value.

USB flash drives are wonderfully simple and useful. Belkin’s offering is no exception. It’s stylish, compact enough to fit in a USB slot without muscling other devices out of the way, and performs as well or better than its peers.

Logitech’s MX line of mice includes a mouse suited for everyone, from basic users to hardcore gamers. The MX 300 and MX 500 are excellent mice and are definitely worth a look if you need or want a new mouse.

Whether you’re interested in the mobility options provided by wireless peripherals or if you just want to get rid of those @#%$ cables, the Belkin Wireless Keyboard and Mouse bundle is a high performing option at a very reasonable price.

With 42 programmable keys and additional comm. Keys, it’s more than anyone can hopeful in a left hand game controller. The included software, Game Commander 2 (even though it’s a teaser version) and Teamsound, are added bonuses.

Most LAN gamers know that things don’t always go like they should and last minute tweaks and repairs aren’t uncommon. The worst time for that to happen is when you don’t have any tools handy but Leatherman may have just the solution for that problem…

Peace sells, but who’s buying? Not KenShima, he’s reviewing G.I. Combat, a new WWII RTS game.