A huge computer chassis deserves a huge CPU cooler, and when you need one of those, Noctua delivers. With its NH-D14, the company seems to have had the goal of delivering the largest cooler possible that could still fit on most ATX motherboards, but with that size comes extremely good performance even low noise levels.

Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler @ Techgage.com

From music to movies to software and games, we can't seem to use a computer today without encountering some form of DRM. That's not even the worst of it, as the situation continues to decline over time. Taking a look at things from a gaming perspective, what can we do as gamers to help put DRM back on the right path?

The Vicious Cycle of Gaming DRM @ Techgage.com

Today we are unboxing the Asus Crosshair IV Formula AM3 Motherboard.

This motherboard uses the extremely new 890fx/sb750 combination chipset and is perfect for AMD Phenom II processors supporting all of the latest technology for cpu support, memory as well as SATA 6GB/s, USB 3.0 and ATI CrossFireX. The box follows suit with the previous Crosshair Formula boards with a red design, convenient carry handle and lots of information in regards to ROG connect as well as some of the other unique features including the "GO button".

This board comes with tons of accessories ranging from right-angled SATA cables, stickers, bridges, header adapters and the ROG cable. Very exciting stuff for a very exciting board.

Asus Crosshair IV Formula AM3 Motherboard Unboxing Video @ eTeknix.com

“I'm back today with another product review geared towards the ever popular Apple iPhone 3G/S. I'll be looking at the iSkin Solo cases including the Solo, the Solo FX and the Solo FX SE. As you can see above they come in a variety of colors with only the finish itself differentiating the models. The Solo is the basic model with the Solo FX adding a circular pattern tothe inside and lastly the Solo FX SE adds both a circular pattern inside and out and adds a matte finish to the exterior.”

[News] iSkin Solo/FX/SE iPhone 3GS Case Review @ Virtual-Hideout

When you play a lot of video games or even if you only play once in a while, it can be a pain having to deal with batteries. We all enjoy having wireless controllers, but this convenience comes at a price. You could go with regular alkalines or even rechargeable NiMH batteries, but they’re not that convenient. To make matters worse for all the Nintendo Wii owners in the audience, you have to remove the silicone sleeve and the Wii Motion Plus before you can change the batteries. Thankfully, the Nyko Charge Base IC addresses all of these concerns in one affordable and convenient package. Read on to find out what we think of it in this MEGATech Review!

MEGATech Reviews - Nyko Charge Base IC Induction Charging Dock for Nintendo Wii

Fremont, California, USA, April 26, 2010- Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash, storage and enthusiast computer products, today expanded their lineup of DDR3 memory solutions with the launch of its new ultra-high performance Viper II Series Sector 5 Edition Extreme Performance DDR3 memory for Intel® P55 platforms

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City of Industry, Calif. - (April 26, 2010) – Sceptre, world class manufacturers of superior performance TV and PC monitors, has just announced the newest family member to its line of high-quality, technologically advanced and designed televisions – its first-ever 27-inch LCD HDTV, which can also double as a PC monitor.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 26, 2010 – Intel Corporation today unveiled the most flexible and durable Intel-powered convertible classmate PC reference design yet. Supported by local computer manufacturers which are part of the Intel® Learning Series, this new addition combines aesthetics with ruggedness, full PC functionality with enhanced e-learning capabilities and improved performance with energy efficiency.

"For this review I will be looking at another product from one of Xtreme Computing’s long time friends, Akasa the product under review is the Freedom Xone midi pc chassis. As ever coming from Akasa I am expecting a quality product."

akasa Freedom Xone PC Chassis Review @ XtremeComputing

The Camangi WebStation is a compact tablet WiFi or 3G-connected PC that utilizes the Google Android Operating System. Similar to the Apple iPad, the Camangi WebStation adds all of the features an Android smartphone offers and combines them with tablet size and functionality. Weighing a mere 13 ounces, the Camangi WebStation tablet can double as an eBook reader with the installed Aldiko or Google Books applications. Internet phone calls can be made using Fring, and the 3G Wizard adds connectivity when WiFi is unavailable. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Camangi WebStation Google Android Tablet PC in a combination of everyday uses to see how well it can replace other compact computer devices.

Camangi WebStation Google Android Tablet PC @ Benchmark Reviews

I plugged in the Naos 5000, loaded up the software, and fired up a few games. I played through all of Assassin's Creed 2 and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced War Fighter with it, and I have to say, it never let me down once. The mouse was accurate and steady with pinpoint precision, firing off life-dependant head-shots and reflexive counter-attacks. Every dpi and macro setting proved useful as well.

News: Mionix Naos 5000 Mouse Review at Overclockers Online

Flash drives has hit the market hard in various sizes, but one thing that has been missing is a security flash drive. I have seen ones with thumb prints but Corsair has released the Padlock 2 which encrypts the drive and locks it with a pin code. How well does it perform?

Corsair Flash Padlock 2 @ Rbmods

BALDWIN PARK, CA (April 23, 2010) – CyberPower www.cyperpowerpc.com customers can get extreme performance this spring with leading e-commerce retailer Newegg on a trio of new, value-packed, feature-rich, high-performance gaming PCs based on Intel’s fastest desktop platform the X58 with Core i7 processor.

 

The boys and girls who work in Cupertino have released some wonderful gadgets  over the years. At the same time, there are far too many people out there who blindly listen to Steve and buy Apple products without considering some suitable alternatives. Just as you would probably spend a good deal of time shopping around for a new car or even a new home, it pays to do some background research before splurging on a new gadget or gizmo too. It’s your money and you probably want to make sure that it’s well spent. Let’s have a good look at some of the best alternatives to Apple products, or in some cases, the best alternatives to products that Apple “reinvented”.

A Futurelooks Guide to Finding the Best Alternatives to Apple Products

A fact that many computer users overlook is that the ram in their system plays a critical role in both the stability and performance. It is important not only to have enough ram but also that your ram is good quality and fast. Join us as we test the speed and performance of the Patriot Viper's DDR3 1600 ram kit.

Patriot Viper II DDR3 1600mhz Triple Channel Kit @ TechwareLabs

The Lamptron FC5 is the company's high-end model to control fans, display their information as well as monitor the temperature within your chassis. The front of each FC5 is milled out of a single block of aluminum and the unit can power up to 4 fans with 30W draw each - all attributes of an excellent quality.

Lamptron Fan Controller FC5 @ techPowerUp

The ASRock 890GX Extreme socket AM3 DDR3 motherboard supports USB 3.0, SATA3 and eSATA3 drives. It is based on the AMD 890GX chipset with SB850 southbridge and offers a fast integrated HD4290 GPU with sideport memory. The performance and the basic equipment of this high-end ASRock motherboard is really amazing, and it is very interesting to see how easy this platform can be overclocked.

ASRock 890GX Extreme3 AMD Socket AM3 DDR3 Motherboard Review

Today we are unboxing the XFX 650W XXX Edition Modular Power Supply. This power supply is a modular power supply with support for the latest technologies including nVidia SLI and is perfect for both AMD and Intel based systems. The box gives lot of information on the outside including the DC and AC figures and once opened, the modular cables are kept in a handy carry bag inside a seperate compartment part of the box, from the power supply unit itself. It seems that XFX have taken a lot of time and invested a lot of money and though into the styling and functionality of this box. The box also has a convenient carry handle for transporting the box around.

XFX 650W XXX Edition Modular Power Supply Unboxing Video @ eTeknix.com

"Asus' Xonar Essence STX may be pricey, but for audiophiles or those with the money to spend on an excellent sound card, this is the one to get. It looks good and performs even better. It's made with high quality components throughout, right down to the capacitors and EMI shield and this attention to detail becomes evident right from the first listen."

Asus Xonar Essence STX Sound Card Review @ Tweaknews

Aftermarket cooling solutions have really stabilized over the past couple years, no longer are we seeing strange and exotic designs, and the solid blocks we find with our retail processors are the only remnants of that past technology.

Thermalright Venomous X Heatsink Review @ Ninjalane