Reviews & Articles

Today we look at the Cooler Master NotePal X-SLIM Silent Laptop Cooler, which uses a USB port to power the internal 160mm fan to cool the laptops. Read on to see how it performs.

The OCZ Vertex 3 uses the new SandForce SF-2000 controller, and is now the fastest SSD on the market. Keep reading to find out exactly how fast this drive can perform.

GIGABYTE A75-UD4H is designed to bring CrossFireX to AMD’s new Llano platform by splitting the x16 PCI-E into dual x8. Keep reading to find out whether Llano is fast enough for gaming.

Today we have a look at the Swiftech H20-220 Edge liquid cooling kit and how it performs. Is it worth your hard earned cash? Read more to find out.

Does the latest CPU water block from Koolance compete with the EK HF water block? Keep reading to find out!

The AMD A3850 APU is a capable APU for the mainstream user. It has a lot of potential as part of an HTPC. We’ve compared it to an Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3-2100T/H67 combo to see who can make the best HTPC.

With varieties of the GTX-5xx lineup appearing at an astonishing rate, we are glad to see the GIGABYTE GTX-560 OC in the lab and on the test bench.

AMD Fusion is ready for prime-time with the launch of the desktop processor: Llano A8 and A6. Packed with a quad-core processor and a DX 11 GPU, it is armed to take on Intel Sandy Bridge. How does it perform? Let’s find out.

XFX brings a new mousepad to the gaming market. The WarPAD is designed to eliminate many common issues faced by gamers. Read on to find out more.

What does it take to build a video card or a motherboard? ZOTAC was kind enough to take us through their factory to show how it is done. Read along as we discover how everything is assembled and qualified through stress tests.

  AMD’s new 990FX chipset natively supports SLI, so we decided to test its impact in games. Keep reading for more.

The Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD7 targets enthusiasts with plenty of features. Ready or not, Bulldozer is coming…

After 12 years of waiting and anticipation Duke Nukem Forever has finally been released to complete the series that laid down the rules for first person shooters in the past.

The release of the Z68 chipset allows for integration of many new features within the Z68X-UD3H-B3. Stay tuned to find out how the Z68 chipset does in the mainstream market.

The Sentry Mesh is the latest controller from NZXT and has some nice features all wrapped up into a simple 5.25″ form factor.

To wrap up Computex 2011, we went ahead and wrapped up some of the latest motherboards, video cards, tablets, and memory products from MSI, GIGABYTE, and Kingston.

The Sapphire HD 6770 is really an updated HD 5770 giving it HDMI 1.4a and stereoscopic 3D support. It remains good value for those seeking a cool, quiet, 3D capable card that can still hold its own in modern games.

Kingston just released their fastest flash drive yet–the DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2. Find out what this 32GB USB 3.0 capable beast can do.

The Ttesport Shock Head is a simple portable solution for any gaming enthusiast that is looking for a comfortable and reliable headset.

Like every year, we bring back some of the finest Booth Babes for our readers, this time at Computex 2011.

Computex 2011 just finished and we are ready to show off some of the latest products coming out this year. In this article we’ll take a look at Thermaltake, Noctua, ZOTAC, Zalman and Silverstone.

In-Win’s latest case, Buc, packs with plenty of features that aimed to make assembling your computer system as simple as possible. This ATX mid-tower case puts functionality over looks and is cheap, with retail price of $100.

The Cubitek Tattoo Pro is a new case from Cubitek. It features a unique design and some new features but the quality could be a concern.

NVIDIA 3D Vision for YouTube is finally here. Users can enjoy sharing their favorite family moments and stream 3D Movies straight from YouTube with Nvidia’s 3D Vision glasses.

The Icy Dock MB974SP-B Internal HD Bay is a unique and effective way to swap hard drives without actually opening the case. The unique tool less design makes it remarkably simple to use.

The Hornettek Viper and Goliath U3 enclosures provide one of the fastest two terabyte enclosures currently available and do it in style.

The MSI N560GTX Twin Frozr II pairs a unique cooling setup with military class components to offer gamers more bang for their buck. Find out how much this card can take!

ASUS has launched its latest motherboard: the P8Z68-V Pro, using the Intel Z68 chipset. Like the P67 boards, the P8Z68-V Pro has plenty of features, ports, and the performance to back it up.

The Sapphire HD6670 1GB card is great budget card for people looking to upgrade an old system or looking to build an HTPC.

The introduction the Z68 Express Chipset has brought some nice new features to the GIGABYTE Z68X-UD7-B3 motherboard, including Smart Response, an SSD caching technology.

The Onza Tournament Edition has all the features gamers want and is backed by the Razer brand. The question is, does it deliver on all its promises and will it make you put down that special controller? Read on to find out!

This G.Skill RipjawsX kit brings 8GB of memory at the relatively cheap price of $99.99. It runs at 1600MHz, and is a great choice for budget users who still want great performance.

The NZXT-750-M is a solidly build power supply. It’s made from quality parts and does what it was designed for–providing a stable source of power at a reasonable price point.

AMD launched the Phenom II X4 980BE, bumping the clockspeed of its processor to 3.7GHz. Priced at $195, how does this processor compete against Intel’s newest Sandy Bridge?

Zotac’s latest ZBOX AD02 Plus U features AMD’s E-350 Fusion APU packed in a tiny little enclosure. Featuring plenty of features and low power consumption, it maybe an ideal HTPC for those who need a simple device to stream their digital content.

The Zalman Z9 Plus mid-tower case is a good choice for mainstream users, enthusiasts, and budget users alike. With good features, great ventilation, and an affordable price tag, it is a worthy addition to any system.

The GIGABYTE HD 6990 is a dual GPU beast that can take on any job. We’ve pushed this card to the edge, testing it on an Eyefinity setup. Keep reading to find out what this powerhouse can do.

If you’re looking for a high-performance motherboard suited for work, and highly-threaded applications, the ASUS P8P67 WS Revolution motherboard might be a great option.

The Thermaltake V9 BlacX is a mid-tower case, and the latest addition to Thermaltake’s V series line of computer cases.

The GTX550 Ti is an ideal contender for mid-range gaming systems. With quality and performance, this card would be a great choice for mainstream users who still want a capable graphics card.