Logitech usually do solid products and they have succeeded here as well. However there are some minor faults which I recommend them to fix for newer revisions of this product.

 

One of the things that annoyed me a bit was the low luminosity of the LCD screen. In some conditions I just couldn’t read it properly. The second thing is the fact that the mouse just feels a little too small for a desktop set mouse. I would have liked to see a little better mouse at this price level, perhaps the Performance Mouse MX? Again, what you think about the size of the mouse is of course something that differs from person to person, but for me it was too small.

 

Overall this is a good kit though, especially if you can deal with a mouse of smaller dimensions. The long battery times; the Incurve keys; the padded palm rest are all things which are very convenient for a desktop kit. Also, we shouldn’t forget about the Unifying technology and the FN button…

Review of Logitech Wireless Desktop MK710 keyboard and mouse combo

The Crucial Ballistix PC3-12800 CL8 4GB DDR3 RAM kit contains two 2GB modules, which just needs a little voltage increasement to operate at DDR3-1600 CL8.
In the current review we will see, how far the memory modules can be overclocked and how the kit performs against other memory modules.

Crucial Ballistix 4GB Kit DDR3-1600 CL8 BL2KIT25664BN1608 Memory Review

 

? Class-leading performance of up to 285MB/sec read and 275MB/sec write, outstanding 4K write speed and IOPs –

FREMONT, California — May 20, 2010 — Corsair^®, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC gaming hardware market, today announced three additions to its ultra high-speed Force Series™ SSDs. The additions to this product family include the F60, F120, and F240 Force Series SSDs, sporting densities of 60GB, 120GB, and 240GB respectively.

After a long period of scaling down its processors both in price and performance, AMD finally got some fresh reinforcements to continue the fight with Intel. The new Phenom II X6 1090T and its 3.20 GHz clocked six cores, aim to take AMD to new heights, where Intel's Core i7 processors were untouchable until now.

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T 3.20 GHz @ techPowerUp

All Black Aluminum with Side-Panel Windows

20 May 2010, Keelung,Taiwan – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. today releases the PC-8NWX, the PC-7FNWX, and the PC-60FNWX mid tower chassis. All three models' interiors and exteriors are made with all-black, 1.5 millimeter thick, anodized aluminum making them solid but lightweight, and easy to keep cool; not to mention beautiful. These computer case chassis also feature large, side-panel windows for easy viewingof the interior. The top panels, on all three, come with a spare 140mm fan mount. Depending on the model the two USB 3.0 ports, plus HD audio ports are on the top panel or  the front panel. Lian Li is known for customizable cases and these are no exception. In addition to the completely tool-less installation design of these chassis, users can mount ATX or Micro-ATX motherboards. Rubber coatings and anti-vibration silencing designs are used throughout these computer cases.

While SSDs are still a fairly new technology, it has certainly come a long way in the last couple of years. The choices in SSDs are increasing and the prices are also decreasing making it possible to own one without a second mortgage. Though SSDs are getting cheaper, they still aren’t cheap, with larger ones still hitting some heavy figures. But even a smaller drive can make your system faster and INTEL has responded with the introduction of their 40GB Value Performance X25-V SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD).

Futurelooks News Flash - Intel X25-V 40GB Value Performance SATA Solid-State Drive Review

"Overall, I am definitely pleased with what Antec has supplied with the Sonata Proto. It is sturdy, clean looking, performs well and is quiet for sure. For a sub $80 case, I wouldn't say it is an absolute bargain, but absolutely worthy of ownership if a user is looking for a case that is sleek and stylish yet quiet case without all the lights and windows."

Antec Sonata Proto Review @ OCC

So, here we are at the end. Is the NB30 a decent netbook? Well, yes. Is it a pretty damn good netbook? Yes as well. As far as netbooks go, the NB30 is exactly as I would expect: Intel Atom, 10? screen, light, small, and it’s packing some serious battery life. What separated the Samsung NB30 from being just another netbook is the protective finish, free fall sensor and semi- water resistance which as I said before, just make a lot of sense. Samsung also gets big points for the keyboard and screen.

News - Samsung NB30 Netbook Review at CCE Reviews

Earns 9 Out of 10 from ThinkComputers.org

City of Industry, CA -- May 19, 2010  -- Sparkle Computer Corp., a leading manufacturer of some of the world's most recognized and respected NVIDIA graphics card designs for gamers and PC enthusiasts, received an Editor's Choice award and earned a 9 out of 10 from ThinkComputers.org for the 1250W Gold Class series power supply slated for launch at the end of the week.

"The Sparkle Gold Class series 1250W power supply is certainly a great contender for a high end rig," notes Colin Dean, reviewer at ThinkComputers.org. "This unit has not one, not two, not four, but six 12V rails. That's more than sufficient for even double graphics cards. It's capable of handling three cards, two c onnectors each."

Sparkle's new Gold Class series 1250W and 1000W power supplies combine high-performance with high energy-efficiency to deliver a high-end power supply that is certified at the 80 PLUS Gold level, meaning that it is designed to go beyond the power requirements of gamers and PC enthusiasts while at the same time being green. These next-generation power supplies are built for the ultimate enthusiast with power that's more than sufficient to handle three of the highest-end graphics cards available today.

Sleek TV emits brighter colors and more robust sound, engaging users in a complete multi-sensory entertainment experience

City of Industry, Calif. - (May 19, 2010) – Sceptre, world class manufacturers of superior LCD and LED TV and PC monitors, has just announced its 24-inch LED HDTV, which boasts high-performing SRS TruSurround HD and features 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, rapid 5 ms response time, lightweight/slim design, dual HDMI ports and USB connection capabilities.

This LED HDTV, which doubles as a monitor, offers SRS TruSurround HD to create a richer and more real sound experience than standard built-in stereo speakers, perfect for movie buffs and PC gamers looking to immerse themselves in the action. This special surround sound technology processes up to 6.1 channels for playback over two speakers or headphones, presenting a more realistic sound field and maximum audio clarity.

The dual HDMI ports and USB port allow for expanded functionality so users can listen to MP3 files, view photos and enjoy an array of electronic peripherals quickly and conveniently.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Contrast ratio 1,000,000:1

(Dynamic) Response Time 5 ms

SRS TruSurround

HD Active Screen Size 23.6"

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Wide Screen Resolution: 1080p

Monitor thinness: .69 -1.6 inches

Resolution 1920 x 1080

Dual HDMI ports USB port for MP3/image viewing

Energy Star 4.0 complied

Brightness 300 cd/m2

Neck & Base Detachable

These 24” LED HDTVs are available in black at Target, Sears, Costco and NewEgg for just $399 MSRP. For more information, please visit www.sceptre.com.

This was one of the most eagerly awaited releases at the latest CeBIT show 2010. Sadly for the Shrimps reviewers we didn't see much Thuban or GTX 480 in real life at the fare. But now finally AMD's new core is amongst us. AMD released 2 brand new CPUs: the 6 core 1055T model running at 2.8Ghz and the flagship the 1090T version at 3.2Ghz with unlocked multiplier. Time to explore how it performs compared to the older 4-core as well as Intel i7 competition.

AMD 6 Core 1090T CPU Overclocked with LN2 and Benchmarked @ Madshrimps

Cheap cases usually stand out like an eye sore. It's quite a surprise when we come across one that both looks good and is built well. Read on to find out how the Ironclad will blow your socks off. Literally

In Win Ironclad Case @ TechwareLabs

Arctic Cooling is known for their highly efficient and affordable CPU and VGA heat sinks, but now this cooling giant is introducing a new product on the audio segment, the in-ear ARCTIC SOUND E361 headphones. Let us turn on the music and find out if these will chill my ears.

Arctic Cooling E361-WM In-Ear Phone Review @ Madshrimps

"The ability to use 2.5” and 3.5” drives as well as a full size optical drive make it a versatile chassis, and the feminine styling of the exterior will appeal to women in the market for a case designed with them in mind."

In Win Diva Swarovski Crystal Case Review @ Tweaknews

There are many reasons for buying an aftermarket cooler; some are looking to keep their systems extremely quiet while others may be looking to increase heat capacity for overclocking. The Thermalright T-Rad2 GTX and VRM R3 can handle both of those situations and in some cases, at the same time.

Thermalright T-Rad2 GTX & VRM R3 Video Card Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane

"I am amazed by how far the ASUS GT 240 was willing to overclock! All testing was completely stable at the speeds 650 MHz core, 1745 MHz Shader, and 1850 MHz memory, equating to approximate gains of 18%, 30%, and 9% respectively. I managed to hit the wall for MSI Afterburner and other overclocking software for shader speed, while the core and memory were at their own inherent speed limitations. At stock idle, the GPU core was running at low to mid 20's °C and load overclocked somewhere in the mid to high 40's °C depending on the test."

Asus GT240 1GB Review @ OCC

When intense gaming action demands absolute attention, the last thing anybody wants is noise distracting them. Gigabyte's Radeon HD 5870 Super Over Clock delivers top-level graphics performance for DirectX-11 video games with an 950MHz overclocked Cypress-XT GPU, and thanks to twin 80mm cooling fans this GV-R587SO-1GD model keeps noise whisper quiet. Priced at $500, the Gigabyte HD5870 SOC competes directly with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX-480. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Gigabyte HD5870 SOC against some of the most powerful video cards on the market using several of the most demanding PC video game titles and benchmark software available: Crysis Warhead, Far Cry 2, Resident Evil 5, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Metro 2033, and BattleForge.

Gigabyte HD5870 Super Over Clock @ Benchmark Reviews

Taipei, Taiwan—2010—EVERCOOL Thermal Corp., Ltd.. The prize winners of “COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010 design & innovation awards 2010” are announced in the beginning of May. EVERCOOL’s Transformer 4 CPU cooler stands out from hundreds of competitors, and gets this award. “COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010 design & innovation awards 2010” (http://www.ifdesign.de/) is judged by professional international jury from Germany iF design group and Taiwan External Trade Development Council. This campaign is a multidimensional selection to emphasize innovation, high quality, technique, materials used, functions, utility, branding value and marketing.

 

Brightly silver and solid are two main appearances of EVERCOOL’s Transformer CPU cooler series. In 2009, EVERCOOL kept these and designed Transformer 4 CPU cooler that caused a silver storm in the competitive CPU cooler market.

 

Transformer 4 is collocated with 4 heatpipes in 8?, large aluminum fins and 12cm silent fans that enhance the convection and cool efficiently for CPU and other components. In addition, to consider the space of motherboard, users can free to set up one or two fans that also provides the greatest cooling efficiency.

To consider different motherboard design on the market, EVERCOOL considerately design all in one clips for Transformer 4 so that it can be compatible with AMD K8, AM2, Intel LGA 775, i7 and i5. Moreover, users do not need to use any tools to install the cooler that makes the installation much easier and more convenient.

 

Furthermore, Transformer 4 joined the overclocking campaign held by Intel last year, it overclocked successfully on Intel i7 (http://www.evercool.com.tw/EDM/intelxevercool-en/event.html). The overclocking results are prefect and the temperature from overclocking can reduce outstandingly as well. Transformer 4 provides well CPU overclocking experience for gamers as well as it is the best cooling choice for CPU.

 

For more details, please visit: http://www.evercool.com.tw/products/hpj.htm

With the release of Valve's Steam client for the Mac last week, Apple gamers all over found themselves with renewed hope that their gaming lives were about to get a lot better. We've been using the client since launch and have lots to say about it, so join us in figuring out if Valve's latest release has lived up to all the hype.

A Look at Valve's Mac Steam Client @ Techgage.com

Noctua has taken the high performance NH-C12P, which already offers excellent performance, and added a 140 mm fan. Noise level are still at a minimum and push the envelope in silent high performance cooling for modern processors. They all say size matters - let's see if that holds true with the NH-C12P SE14 as well.

Noctua NH-C12P SE14 @ techPowerUp