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Airlink101 SkyIPCam777W Surveillance Camera 11-07-2009

Securing your home and business can be a costly venture. Some spend thousands of dollars on closed-circuit cameras and expensive installation. Today we will be taking a look at a wireless night-vision camera that can be monitored from your PC or 3G phone at a cost of under two hundred dollars. Say hello to the Airlink101 SkyIPCam777W.

OCZ Z Series 650 Watt Power Supply 11-03-2009

Today I will be looking at the highest efficiency rated power supply that I have received yet, the OCZ Z Series 650 watt power supply. With efficiency rated at over 88%, this power supply is 80Plus Silver rated. It sells for a price that won’t break the bank and is SLI certified. Read on to check out the OCZ Z Series 650!

Dynatron Genius G950 CPU Cooler 10-29-2009

Although Dynatron is certainly no stranger to the CPU cooling industry, their heatsinks and Top Motor brand fans have been more commonly found in OEM cooling solutions and have largely gone unnoticed among many in the enthusiast and overclocking community. They look to possibly change that perception with their Genius and Evolution series CPU coolers, which incorporate many of the features we come to expect in a modern cooler. What I have for review today is the Genius G950, an oversized twin-tower style heatsink with a definite serious approach to quiet CPU cooling.

nMediaPC HTPC-6000B ATX HTPC Case 10-26-2009

Today I will be reviewing a sharp looking new desktop HTPC case by nMediaPC. It accommodates a standard ATX motherboard and a full sized power suppy, with pricing in the economy range of HTPC cases (under $100). It definitely does not look like a PC case, which is definitely the trend in the HTPC case arena. Read on to find out about the nMediaPC HTPC-6000B!

Apevia X-Dreamer 3 Mid-Tower Case 10-22-2009

I was just looking back through our archives and realized it has been more than a year since our last Apevia case review. As it turns out, they have updated revisions of some of their most popular enclosures such as the X-Cruiser 2 and the X-Dreamer 3. The third installment of the X-Dreamer series continues the tradition of a mid-tower chassis with round LCD temperature display and controls located on the front panel. While maintaining nearly the same exterior dimensions and pretty much identical interior capacity, the X-Dreamer 3 improves the model by enlarging the side panel window, upgrading to 120mm fans and reducing the weight.

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Thursday News posted on 10-29-2009

Dessert Menu of the Day.

» XFX Radeon HD 5770 Video Card • Benchmark Reviews
» ECS P55H-A Motherboard • t-break
» LGA1156 Plaform and DDR3 Memory • iXBTlabs.com
» NOVINT Falcon 3D Force Feedback Gaming Controller • TweakTown
» Cooler Master Storm Mouse Pad • Bjorn3D
» Scythe Kabuto SCKBT-1000 • Au-Ja.de
» XFX HD 5870 • Neoseeker
» Ozone Smog gaming mouse • testseek.com
» Gigabyte GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Super Overclock Video Card • Legit Reviews
» NZXT Zero 2 Computer Chassis/Case. • TechwareLabs
» ASUS EAH5850 Overclocking • LostCircuits
» be quiet! BQT SFX-350W PSU • Technic3D
» AMD Athlon II X3 435 AM3 Processor • eTeknix.com
» Lian Li PC-V351R • techPowerUp!
» Gigabyte GA-P55-UD3R Intel P55 Motherboard • PCSTATS.com
» Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive • Futurelooks
» HIS Radeon HD 5770 1GB Video Card in CrossFire • TweakTown
» Xigmatek Balder SD1283 • DeXgo
» iBUYPOWER Paladin XLC V2 • PureOverclock
» Silverstone RV02 Raven 2 Case • Ninjalane
» NZXT Lexa S • Bjorn3D
» Nexus RX-1K 1000 Watt 80+ Inaudible Power Supply • PCShopTalk
» Cogage TRUE Spirit LGA1366 CPU Cooler • Legit Reviews
» Storm Sentinel Advanced Gaming Mouse • I4U News
» Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive Desktop Upgrade Bundle • TestFreaks
» Seagate FreeAgent Go Dock+ Portable HDD Docking Station • TweakTown
» Kanguru's e-Flash eSATA/USB thumb drive • The Tech Report
» Logitech G27 Racing Wheel • Rbmods



Competitions & Giveaways.

» We want you! - win an Asus 4870 X2 Top graphics card! • Driverheaven
» Win a 32GB iPod touch • HEXUS.net



OCZ AMD Black Edition 4GB Kit DDR3-1600/PC3-12800 OCZ3BE1600C8LV4GK Memory • ocinside.de.

"OCZ published a new memory kit with a feature to get high memory performance without manual settings. We are talking about the brand-new OCZ AMD Black Edition PC3-12800 CL8 kit. When the 4GB AMD Black Edition kit is used in conjunction with an AMD Black Edition CPU on an AOD capable motherboard, the RAM settings can be downloaded by the AMD OverDrive software over the Internet and adjusted automatically.
"



Enermax Staray • PureOverclock.

"The Staray is Enermax's latest mid-tower case, and comes in at a budget price with some flashy aesthetics. The simple lines of Staray give a very good first impression, and there are some great features here that you would normally find in a premium chassis, yet offered at a much more affordable price. So let's dive in and see if it is quality on the cheap or just cheap quality"



NZXT Beta - a cheap NZXT gaming case • TweakPC.de.

"Even gaming cases are getting more and more cheaper. So manufacturers like NZXT must realise inexpensive cases for gamer. We took a look at the NZXT Beta."



QPad HeatoN mouse mat • XSReviews.

"With the growth of online gaming, and the increased exposure through wider audiences sitting down and picking up a controller, or mouse and keyboad, one industry that's built up nicely in the past few years, is professional gaming. This has seen the first celebrities in that world begin to emerge, and unsurprisingly with it, product endorsement. Jonathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel is probably the most well known to date, but there are lot of others on the up and up. Today we take a look at a product, part designed and endorsed by Emil "HeatoN" Christensen. It's the largest plastic mouse mat ever released, and its backed with QPad technology. Let's see how it fairs."



BFG Tech EX-1000 1000W Modular Power Supply
• Bigbruin.com.

"The BFG Tech EX-1000 1000W modular power supply is a quiet, well built unit that almost really impressed me. If I had tested in our old format I wouldn't have seen the ripple issues, and would have been left with the "semi-modular" design as my biggest beef. With all things considered, I would still recommend it, especially in situations where it wasn't to be used under a constant 1000W load."



Tuesday News posted on 10-27-2009

Dessert Menu of the Day.

» Kingston 40GB V Series Boot Drive SSD • Legit Reviews
» ASUS EAH 5850 • LostCircuits
» GIGABYTE EX-58 EXTREME2 motherboard • TweakTown
» Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750W PSU • JonnyGURU.com
» NZXT BETA EVO Classic Series PC Case • Bona Fide Reviews
» NZXT M59 Classic Series Mid Tower Gaming Chassis • Modders-Inc.com
» Seagate FreeAgent Go 320GB Portable Drive • eTeknix.com
» Western Digital 320 GB Scorpio Black Notebook Hard Disk Drive • Tech ARP
» Gigabyte GTX 275 SOC & Nvidia 3D Vision • Driverheaven
» GIGABYTE HD 5850 Video Card • motherboards.org
» 3Rsystem Iceage 120 Boss II Dimpled-Fin Heatsink • Frostytech.com
» AMD Athlon II X2 240e 2.8 GHz Energy Efficient Processor • PCSTATS.com
» Mushkin 996659es 2x2GB ES3-12800 Memory Kit • PCShopTalk
» Seagate Cheetah 15K.7 SAS 15,000RPM Hard Drive • Benchmark Reviews
» NZXT Sentry 2 Single-bay Touch Screen LCD Fan Controller • TweakTown



Competitions & Giveaways.

» Win an AMD Athlon II X3 435 CPU • eTeknix.com
» CoolIt Systems Domino ALC Contest • Overclockers Online



ASRock ION 330 NetTop • BCCHardware.

"When it comes to HD Video performance, this unit shines like the sun after a rainy week. It decodes any 720p or 1080p video without issues and is an H.264 behemoth. The included DVDRW drive also gives it an edge over much of the competition, and ASRock even has a model of the ION 330 with a slim-line Blu-Ray drive as well. . ."



Antec Mini Skeleton • Overclockers Club.

"Although this case was extremely great, I did have one major problem with it. The built in PSU failed to power my system. The PSU is only 90W so I guessed it wouldn't be able to do much. I even pulled out the HDD and optical drive to be powered by a second PSU. This however, didn't solve the problem. I ended up running the entire system off of a spare PSU. This problem would be minor, if it wasn't for the fact that the Skeleton doesn't accommodate for a PSU other then the built in one. To me this pretty much ruins the part of having a Mini ITX system, especially if you need a second object sitting on your desk"



In Win Maelstrom Full Tower Chassis • ThinkComputers.org.

"In Win is a company mainly known for its power supplies or unique mid tower cases. Today we got the opportunity to review In Win's first Full Tower Case, the In Win Maelstrom. This airflow giant can boast a total of 10, 120mm fans to go along with the airflow design built into the case. In Win has added many sound/vibration reducing implantations into this case such as the acoustic absorbers and patented hard drive rails. Read on further to see what In Wins first Full Tower Chassis has to offer"



Weekend News Roundup posted on 10-24-2009

Dessert Menu of the Day.

» HEC Compucase Cougar 1000CM Modular PSU • Overclock3D.Net
» TRENDnet TEW-654TR 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router • TweakTown
» ROCCAT Kone Gaming Mouse & Taito Gaming Surface • DriverHeaven.net
» AMD Athlon 2 X3 435 • Bjorn3D
» CM Storm CS-S Battle Pad H2 • Overclockers Online
» Gigabyte - GA-G41M-ES2H Micro ATX motherboard • TechwareLabs
» Seagate FreeAgent DockStar NAS Device • HotHardware.com
» Kingston 256GB SSDNow V+ Series SSD • Legit Reviews
» Sunbeam's Core-Contact Freezer • Rage3D.com
» Gigabyte Radeon HD 5870 1GB Crossfire • Overclock3D.Net
» SilverStone RV-02 Raven • Bjorn3D
» Bluetooth Mini Mouse • DragonSteelMods
» QNAP TS-219P Turbo NAS • Computer & Consumer Electronic Reviews
» AMD Athlon II X2 240 2.80 GHz • techPowerUp!
» Sapphire + Gigabyte ATI RADEON HD 5850 Crossfire Benchmarks • motherboards.org
» Vantec NexStar Vault HDD Enclosure • Virtual-Hideout
» NZXT Panzerbox LAN Case • Overclocker Cafι



Competitions & Giveaways.

» Sapphire 5850 1GB GDDR5 1GB GPU Contest • Bjorn3D



NZXT M59 Classic Series Mid Tower Case • ThinkComputers.org.

"NZXT has added another case to their Classic Series of cases, it's called the M59 and it is quite inexpensive at under $60. You would think a case with that price tag would be really cheap, but the M59 has features like 2 included fans, 2.5-inch SSD bays, a side panel window, all black interior, a wire management system, and an eSATA port. A lot of these features cannot even be found on more expensive cases. Let's see if NZXT has a winner in the M59"



Sapphire Radeon HD5750 1GB Graphics Card • Bigbruin.com.

"The Sapphire Radeon HD5750 1GB graphics card does a lot of things better than you might expect from a 'mid-level' card. This isn't a top of the line gaming card, but it is does offer enough muscle to make games enjoyable even with the settings turned up pretty high. On top of the performance, it ran cool, quiet, and didn't tax the electric meter mush at all."



Kingston HyperX Fan RAM memory cooler • testseek.com.

"This is clearly a product built for gamers, overclockers and other true enthusiasts from the PC genre. The Kingston HyperX Fan is a product which makes your system look cooler and which actually makes it cooler in the true sense of the word. Maybe it's not the most useful product in the world, considering its limited compatibility, but if you want to spice up your system a bit; it's a must have…"



G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB DDR3-1600 • PureOverclock.

"We're looking at a set of G.Skill Ripjaws 4GB DDR3-1600 modules that are designed for use in the LGA1156 socket Core i5/i7 platform. We've seen in the past that G.Skill modules typically great performance at excellent prices, particularly in the more "mainstream" market, so let's find out if G.Skill has produced another winner with these Ripjaws sticks"



Sharkoon SATA QuickPort Duo • XSReviews.

"While storage space has stayed well ahead of software in terms of increasing capacities, because of duplicated and backed up data, most people now have a plethora of different storage solutions to hold their ever important information. There's pen drives, optical media, portable hard drives and more. However, the cheapest option of them all tends to be a run of the mill hard drive, with a docking point of some sort. This can also be a great way to utilise an older, smaller drive that you no longer have use for. With that in mind, lets commence today's review of the Sharkoon SATA QuickPort Duo"




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