Reviews & Articles

The 2.6GHz quad core processor Phenom II X4 910e and the 3.1GHz dual core processor Athlon II X2 255 are latest AMD processor with 65W maximum TDP. Though they may not be performance leader, they do fit nicely into their appropriate niche.

  For those who want a high end system, but also want USB 3 and SATA 3 didn’t have much choice except to opt for an 1156 rig. That is no more, Asus has finally introduced a X58 based motherboard with these features called the P6X58D.

  Many users want a good combination of performance and cost. We are here today with the newest additions to the Athlon II family, which come in at a higher clock rate than their siblings. This should net some extra performance without breaking the bank.

Looking for a enclosure that is both cheap and flexable enough to be used on either E-SATA or USB? Then the INEO I-NA301Ue HDD enclosure will fit your bill perfectly.

Thermaltake has released a new version of their SpinQ cooler, the SpinQ VT. The original SpinQ was a horizontal design. The SpinQ VT is a vertical (Tower) design.

Ever wonder how two of the smallest Direct X 11 cards performed while in Crossfire? Lets find out shall we.

Following the LGA 1156 launch, Kingston released memory kits to fill the DIMM gaps. Designed specifically for 1156 i5/i7 motherboards, we review Kingston’s 4GB DDR3 1600MHz kit.

We got to see Fermi (GF100) at a private meeting in Vegas this past week and Fermi is looking good beyond belief good. The feature set has been redefined.

  When you need a power, but not a whole lot money is much better invested in other parts of your PC, but you still don’t want to cheap out on a PSU. Instead get a smaller PSU from a great manufacturer like Ultra.

With the HD5670 AMD has brought DirectX11 to the mainstream sub-$100 cards. We have tested a reference card in some games to see what kind of performace you can expect at that price.

Crucial has always been the memory manufacturer that adds that extra bit of flair to our gaming rigs. And they did not forget about the new Core i5/i7 1156 socket CPUs.

  The Gigabyte UD3 series have always been targeted towards the budget minded user without sacrificing quality. Today we have the P55 version of the UD3, the P55 UD3R.

Kingston sent in a 12GB kit of 1600MHz HyperX we were dying to try out. Take a look at what 12GB can do for you at a reasonable price.

Arctic Cooling has brought to us an affordable GPU cooler that is both silent and cools well.

QNAP TS-809 Pro is a NAS packed with features. It is bundled with 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 GB DDR2, Dual Gigabit LAN, and five USB 2.0 ports. Up to eight hard drives can be used for RAID 0/1/5/6/5+spare, and JBOD. It offers excellent performance at fraction of …

Intel is presenting their Mainstream and lower cost i5 processors, given Intel produces some of the best OCing dual cores we have high hopes for the LGA 1156 i5 661!

  When that 500 watt or so power supply just isn’t enough anymore its time to step it up. Thermaltake is competing heavily for your dollar with their Evo series of PSU’s. Today we have the Evo_Blue 750 watt.

Lets look at one GIGABYTEs first SATA III/USB III/USB Power III (Being Dubbed 333) capable motherboard the P55A-UD4P.

Razer has combined a little old school with a lot of high tech in the Abyssus Mouse. While it only has 3 buttons it also has 3500DPI, and a 3.5G infrared sensor.

We recently reviewed the ASUS ENGT240 512MB GDDR5 video card. This time we will be taking a look at the ASUS ENGT240 1GB DDR3 video card. How will it perform. Come and check it out!

We were lucky enough to get a tour of the Kingston Plant in California recently so we thought we’d treat you to an insiders look at their Ram testing and manufacturing plant.

Gskill has brought to us another set of memory that comes with a memory fan cooler to help keep the memory cool during our overclocking endeavors

The ASUS EAH5750Formula is powerful sub 150USD video card, that supports Direct X 11, and can provide just about any gamer a cheap effective video card.

The release of the ASUS ENGT240 video card fills in the gap between the higher mid-range video cards and the lower end GT220 video cards. This is a very affordable solution for mainstream gamers!

ASUS is a name that stands out among motherboard manufacturers, and for good reason. The M4A785TD-M EVO provides a great bundle of features for a great price.

League Of Legends is mixture of real time strategy with the fast pace, fast acting game type of FPS (First Person Shooter).

The Ultra X3 series PSU’s were some nice modular PSUs back in the time, however it’s low efficiency was disappointing. This time the new X4 750W PSU is certified by the 80Plus program guaranteeing a reliable and efficient PSU.

As we are closing to the end of 2009 it is time to see what products the staff at Bjorn3d.com recommend.

Kingston has come up with a card reader that handles both Micro SD and SD cards. Also offering a 8 Gig SD card.

We have the Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD6 on the test bench rocking a Sata 3 Seagate Barracuda XT drive and a Buffalo USB 3.0 1TB drive enclosure.

Just when you think we reached the apex of a specific video card performance, GIGABYTE shows us that their is still plenty of improvements that can be made. Lets find out how GIGABYTE improved upon the 275GTX video card.

With multi-GPU configurations becoming popular in todays gaming rigs, quality power delivery has become a necessity. Being no stranger to PSU’s, we review Topower’s latest 1200W offering.

Here is a guide that shows you how to overclock your video cards with MSI Afterburner.

The Silverstone Temjin Series TJ10B chassis has a very stylish clean look, and to top it off, it is design is excellent for powerful internal water cooling loops with its included radiator support bars.

Welcome to the Bjorn3D Christmas Extravaganza Contest!

Thermaltake provides satisfaction yet again with its newest in the Element line. The Element V features great air flow and pleasurable cable management.

  Its that time of year again. Christmas is drawing nearer, so why not indulge yourself for a change this year? Today we have (currently) the most powerful GPU on the market, the Sapphire 5970 OC!

The Asus HD 5970 dual core GPU is the fastest single card GPU currently in production. You can raise core voltage and it’s ready to rock the most hard core enthusiast.

Picking an affordable 1156 socket motherboard that performs may have just gotten easier. Meet Gigabyte’s GA-P55-UD4P. A mid-range motherboard that performs beyond its price.

ASUS has brought to us another ROG series motherboard. And proving once again do not under estimate the GENE series motherboards size. Dynamite comes in small packages.