Reviews & Articles

PowerColor X800 GT EVO is faster than plain GT by roughly ~10% and ~3% speedier than overclocked GT. X800 GT EVO OC should perform ~13-15% better (on average) than standard GT. Yet ask yourself is it worth it if you already have one of those crippled X800s?

If you’re looking for a simple MP3 player with a built-in FM transmitter to play your MP3s on your car stereo, then you might want to check out this review of the Frontier Labs NEX 3+.

Check out our first retail SLI Intel Edition motherboard review. In this article, we tackle the Biostar NF4SIE-A7, a no-frills and affordable SLI offering.

Looking for a cheap way to build an Intel-based PC? Biostar’s I945P-A7 is definitely worth a look. Read our review to see if it offers up enough features for you.

Today nVIDIA is throwing its hat back into the integrated video market again. Last time they where in it was with the nForce 2 product line. nForce2 was aimed at the enthusiast market for the most part, this time they are aiming for corporate desktop, media center machine and what …

Ever wonder why you are stuck using the same keyboard layout for all of your applications? Check out the Ergodex DX1 for a new perspective on input devices.

Antec’s Phantom 500 is a 500W silent power supply, but it’s not fanless like most silent PSU’s. The Phantom 500 is a “hybrid” design that includes a fan that only comes on at a certain, user-configurable temperature and then shuts off after lowering to that temperature. Check out our review …

By now, you all know how exciting the GeForce 7800 GTX has proven to be. It’s definitely on a whole new level of performance. This review covers XFX’s offering into this whole new level of graphic card goodness. Check it out to see just how well a single retail 7800 …

After various heavy CPU coolers the VapoChill Micro Ultra Low Noise from Asetek is a welcome change. It is very light and use a gas inside to remove the heat.

ECS was kind enough to invite Bjorn3D to its first Editors’ Day event in the US. We cover all the interesting stuff that ECS presented during the event, including HYBRID motherboards and Scalable Dual Graphic Engine (S.D.G.E.).

If you’re looking for some DDR2 memory that will take your PC’s memory clock up to 750 MHz, Kingston has a new 1 GB memory kit that is worth consideration. From Kingston’s high-end HyperX line, the KHX6000D2K2/1G features the fastest DDR2 modules the company offers.

In our 7800 GTX preview and reviews to date, we have seen it is a great card. But how does it stack up in SLI? I took some current programs and an upcoming game and did some testing.

While becoming infatuated with the mid- and high-end video card segments is quite easy, we must not forget the entry-level cards. This review focuses on Sapphire’s Radeon X550, which is a step up from the X300.

Matrix Orbital’s MX6 series showcases their PLED technology. Discover why it’s the sharpest, fastest, and smartest little display around!

The new BIOS from Tul Corporation seems like a trick up their sleeve. Albeit PowerColor X800 GT performs marvelously with stock BIOS, additional FPS will never hurt anyone — just the opposite. The updated software provides a whopping 24% benefits in some cases. On average and across all resolutions there …

ECS has always been a “go to” brand for budget motherboards when top performance wasn’t a concern. Now, with its Extreme line, though, ECS offers great performance and maintains a great price, which results in excellent bang for the buck. Check out ECS’s solid nForce4 Ultra offering – the KN1 …

Quakecon 2005 is officially over and it was definitely a blast. Come check out the latest on the final day of Quakecon 2005!

Day 2 brings even more news, action, and fun from Grapevine TX at Quakecon 2005. Check out some news about some of the latest gaming hardware to make you drool through the holiday season.

Welcome to one of the largest LAN gatherings on the face of the planet. Quakecon 2005 is in full effect and Bjorn3D is there to cover it all. Check out our daily updates as we take you inside the madness that is Quakecon!

I have drawn plenty of facts from testing ATI’s latest VPU, RADEON X800 GT. PowerColor X800 GT is a beast in its own class. Thanks to very high core and memory clocks the performance of an 8 pipeline card is as good as it will ever get. We show you …

We’ve taken a look at two completely different X800XL cards. One card, the Sapphire X800XL 512 MB, features lots of memory while the other, the HIS x800XL, runs very silent. Which one is the right one for you?

We take a look at Gigabyte’s new liquid cooling kit.

By now, you all know how exciting the GeForce 7800 GTX has proven to be. It’s definitely on a whole new level of performance. This review covers Gigabyte’s offering into this whole new level of graphic card goodness. Check it out to see just how well a single retail 7800 …

If you want a big, stylish and roomy case, then you should definitely take a look at our review of Lian-Li’s PC-V1200 Extended ATX case. Like other Lian-Li cases, this one is made of aluminum and not only has awesome features but also great looks.

The Blue Tango Classic is an impressive piece of kit that allows you to stream music from the computer to a stereo or a pair of speakers using Bluetooth.

The NEX 3 is a small, SD-based MP3 player / FM radio. If you have basic needs and a spare SD card, then this simple player might just be what you’ve been looking for.

Chenbro’s Gaming Bomb II is a very impressive case, from its great looks and style to its outstanding features and uniqueness. When it comes to high-end cases and just cases in general, the GBII is definitely one of the best around.

It is not often I get intimidated by a piece of hardware, but the sheer size of the Tuniq Tower 120 CPU fan/cooler made me wonder if it would fit my case and motherboard. Read my review to see how I got it installed and how it performed compared to …

I recommend this card to anyone who can’t afford an X850 XT PE / GeForce 6800 Ultra or G70, but with limited pieces it would be quite impossible to get a hold of one. My only two gripes with this card are poor overclock results and outdated bundle; other than …

Gigabyte makes its way into the case market with a great product. The 3D Aurora features modern aluminum construction and superior cooling to ensure that your blazing fast components stay nice and cool.

USB flash drives are more popular than ever. Many students and nine-to-fivers have realized and embraced their value and importance. If you don’t want to risk losing a cap, then Transcend has a solution for you — its new JetFlash 110 line, which features a sliding USB connector. Check it …

Not only do you get an enormous amount of storage room with the Seagate 400GB USB 2.0/FireWire External HDD, but you also get convenient push-button backup. To update a backup set, all you have to do is push a button on the front of the device, and the included BounceBack …

The VideoMate Action Ultra is compact TV-tuner which still packs a lot of features. Björn has tried it and given his verdict. Curious? Then just read the review.

NVIDIA today has lauched their all new GeForce 7 GPU boosting lots of cool improvements and cool features (and still less power requirements than the GeForce 6800U) as well as actually being available to buy at lauch. We’ve written a little preview as well as benched our retail Leadtek WinFast …

Take a look at the review of this really interesting and unique case from Thermalrock, a division of Thermaltake. The looks will definitely catch your attention!

If you want that true arcade gaming feeling, then you should take a look at this review of the X-Arcade Two-Player Joystick. This high quality dual controller is high quality and backed by a lifetime, no-hassle warranty. It can be used on your PC, Mac or any modern gaming console.

If you’re interested in modular power supplies, Thermaltake is trying to make you look its way with the PurePower TWV500W. This 500W modular PSU from Thermaltake includes a few extras that most power supplies don’t. Check out this review to find out more.

Using its Silent-Pipe technology and cooler, Gigabyte brings us a great performing and absolutely silent X800 XL. If you are a HTPC owner who doesn’t want to give up good gaming performance for silence, then you owe it to yourself to take a look at this card.

If you are looking for a mid-range card with passive cooling system, Tul is one of the companies that offer such solution on X700 based cards. With good performance in its class and okay bundle, PowerColor Bravo X700 is an interesting product to consider. The Silent Cooling System has proven …

Summer time equals warmer weather, and this weather not only has an affect on our bodies, but on our PCs aswell. Being able to control the fans in your PC can help to keep the summer heat out of your case. Thermaltake’s Hardcano 13 can help with this task.