At a CES press conference, ASUS unveiled a slew of notebooks well worth looking at, including the high-end NX90 multimedia notebook, featuring Bang & Olufsen speakers, the high-end G73Jh Republic of Gamers notebook, designed for ultimate comfort as well as ultimate power, the Karim Rashid-designed Eee PC 1008P, and also a Bamboo-infused U-series.

Cooler Master is a brand name that constantly strives to offer the enthusiast community fresh new products with a proven track record. Although the original CM-690 was launched back in August 2007, that chassis still remains a popular choice for do-it-yourself computer system builders even today. Skip to 2010, and Cooler Master launches the CM690-II Advanced mid-tower case to compliment the CM-series enthusiast product line. The new RC-692-KKN2 model improves upon the original design with an updated look, and adds a new list of features fitting of the modern technology landscape. In this article, Benchmark Reviews inspects the Cooler Master CM690-II Advanced Edition performance enclosure and determines just how much has really changed in this sequel.

While I knew that Kingwin was able to produce some nice drive enclosures and CPU coolers, I wasn't convinced that their expertise was going to carry over to power supplies. The Mach-1 series 1000W power supply (model ABT-1000MA1S) proved me wrong, and convinced me that Kingwin should be taken seriously in this market, too.

"Today we are looking at the Thermaltake Media Lab. This is a front panel accessory for any avid media user. It’s aimed at the HTPC market and is the perfect addition to your setup, with the functionality of opening and controlling applications, and even turning your system on and off."

Powercolor is the first add-in-board manufacturer to release a completely custom designed Radeon HD 5850. The HD 5850 PCS+ features a revamped cooling solution that offers extremely low temperatures and comfortable noise levels. It also comes with higher clocks out of the box that should give the card an extra performance boost.

As enthusiasts, we're always interested in the latest monster video cards: the expensive, high-end products that blast through benchmarks and play all your games with buttery-smooth frame rates at the highest resolutions with all the settings maxed out- and sucking a not inconsiderable amount of electricity while doing so! But these products represent only a tiny fraction of the number of video cards sold; the low-to-mid-end cards comprise the bulk of the market. Besides, a GTX285 or Radeon 5870 isn't the ideal solution for every situation: considerations from a limited budget to building a small, quiet system come into play. NVIDIA has been filling out the low-middle end of their video card product line lately, and in this article Benchmark Reviews tests the GIGABYTE GV-N240D5-512I video card equipped with with NVIDIA's new GeForce GT240 GPU and 512M of GDDR5 memory.

We have just posted up a review of the very red AZZA Helios 910R Mid-Tower Case.  This case is aimed at the budget market as you can pick it up for around $60.  Although it is short on price, it is actually pretty long on features so before you dismiss it, make sure to check out our review for all the details.

"After testing the Intel i5-661 processor for a month or so, I can definitely see where it will create a market for an affordable and much more simpler computer that will be easy on the wallet. The inclusion of the video processing on the same package as the processor will be a breakthrough technology and I cannot wait to see what this will develop in the future."

We have just posted our review of the Zalman CNPS 10X Flex cooler.  This cooler comes without fans allowing you to put on your favorite fans and it gives you more control over airflow and noise.  The downside to this design is that it can end up costing you quite a bit of cash if you pick up a pair of expensive fans.  We find out if the cost is worth the performance so make sure to check out our review for all the details.

Intel's latest Clarkdale processors are the first to integrate a GPU and CPU inside a single processor package. This can lead to large cost savings and simplifications for motherboard vendors and system integrators. But does the Core i5 661 have enough GPU steam to play current games?

To help kick 2010 off right, Intel has filled out the rest of its current-gen processor line-up with the help of Westmere. We're taking a look at the desktop variant here, which brings a lot to the table compared to the previous generation. For those who've been holding out for that next affordable PC upgrade, the wait has been worth it.

The Tiger 1200W not only performs well, but it has the looks and features to match. The unit is quiet, only when the temperature hits the mid 50 degree Celsius range and fully loaded does the fan really spin up, but even then it is bearable, and by no means loud. The finish on the power supply is also great, the cables also great and I have to say, despite the added bulk of XLR type connectors, I have to say I am a fan of them.

MSI has taken their portable Wind-series netbook computer system and combined it with the functionality of a full-featured desktop computer system to create a stylish and compact NVIDIA ION-based Wind-Top AE2220-25SUS computer system that fits in the same space as a 21.5-inch widescreen monitor.

"Blazing fast top of the range graphic cards often get the most attention and get reviewed the most, but this time around we have something a bit different for a closer look - the Nvidia GT220."

Intel sees a big market share when it comes to CPUs, but the one place where AMD remains competitive is budget processors. Let’s see how Intel’s latest socket 775 offering, the E6750, fares.

The ViBook Plus allows users to add multiple monitors of 1920×1200 resolution or screen sizes of up to 28? to their notebook or PC without bulky or expensive hardware. The added feature of the VT Multidisplay unlocks features and capabilities to further enhance your productivity - something no one will ever complain about.

We have just posted our review of the SteelSeries Siberia v2 USB Headset.  This headset comes with a handy USB soundcard that makes it a snap to plug into any system from WIndows 98 and newer.  If you're looking for a comfortable headset that can really enhance your gameplay, make sure consider the SteelSeries Siberia v2.  Please check out our review for all the details.

In a slumping economy, cheap, stylish cases are all the rage.  Read on for a full review of the Lexa S from NZXT.

The ultimate in geek toy and second only to a real light sabre is a green laser. Today TechwareLabs checks out the portable green laser pointer from SKYlasers rated at 125mw. With 125mw of power at your fingers you will find lighting matches and burning holes easy. Does SKYlasers offer something unique in this market for their cheap price? You betcha.

The Kingston 16GB DataTraveler Locker+ flash drive makes protecting your data just about foolproof, while still offering transfer rates to rival a typical flash drive. I had assumed that the hardware-based encryption and security software running from the drive would have an impact on performance, but real-world use and benchmarking proved me wrong.