NVIDIA might have hoped for otherwise, but even after the GTX 480's launch, AMD's Radeon HD 5870 still proves to be an excellent choice for the price-point. We're taking a look at PowerColor's PCS+ version here, which includes a robust cooler, quieter operation, a slight overclock, and a complete copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

PowerColor Radeon HD 5870 PCS+ @ Techgage.com

SuperSpeed USB-3.0 delivers a very dramatic improvement over the older USB-2 protocol. Bandwidth speed has increased from 480 Mb/s to 5000 Mb/s, and file transfer rates as fast as 400 MB/s are now possible; making SuperSpeed USB-3.0 very competitive with the Serial-ATA interface. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the Super Talent RAIDDrive ST3U64SRK SuperSpeed USB-3.0 flash drive, a product with up to 128GB of capacity which utilizes two SSD controllers in a RAID-0 array. The Super Talent USB-3.0 RAIDDrive is capable of 320 MB/s according to specifications, making it the fastest USB flash drive on the market.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 22, 2010 – As part of a commitment to sustainable construction, Intel Corporation obtained its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification – the internationally recognized stamp of approval from the U.S. Green Building Council – for Intel Design Center 9 (IDC 9), set to open in Haifa, Israel in June. Securing a Gold-level rating – one of the highest level LEED certifications – IDC 9 is the first building in Israel to receive this level of recognition for sustainable construction.

Today we are looking at the Foxconn FlamingBlade socket 1366 motherboard. This particular board comes with support for Intel core i7 and i7 Extreme processors, 3 DDR3 slots supporting upto 12GB of DDR3 memory modules of speeds upto 1800MHz (oc). It uses the Intel X58 ICH10R chipset and has integrated 7.1 channel HD gaming audio and Dual Gigabit LAN. A perfect board for enthusiasts and overclockers.

Foxconn FlamingBlade Socket 1366 Motherboard Video Review @ eTeknix.com

 

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The Patriot Valkyrie is a nice quiet alternative to the popular DNS-323 dual-bay NAS.  They both have basically the same feature set and Patriot makes theirs unique with the backup feature that can quickly and easily backup your USB media to the box.   The Bittorrent feature seems to work well, and the iTunes server works as advertised.  All-in-all, the overall experience was very good. . .

Patriot Valkyrie Dual Bay NAS - BCCHardware

Revolutionary PsykoWave 5.1 surround sound technology delivers a new layer of gaming immersion with precise 3D sound, instant positional awareness, and improved reaction times and kill ratios

Psyko ushers in the Dawn of Audio as a Weapon

Calgary, Alberta – April 22, 2010 – Psyko Audio Labs Inc., a leading innovator in PC Gaming headphone technology, is ecstatic to unleash the dawn of audio as a weapon through the immediate availability of the highly anticipated Psyko 5.1 PC Gaming Headset System to USA and Canada.  Psyko’s patented PsykoWave Technology empowers PC Gamers with an unfair advantage over the competition through precise 3D sound that drastically heightens awareness of your gaming surroundings.  Players can instantly identify and locate every gun shot, footstep, and explosion allowing for faster reaction times, higher player performance, and the most immersive gaming experience to date.

The HIS HD 5850 iCooler V Turbo is a fully customized HD 5870 that uses a non-reference PCB and heatsink. Instead of the standard clocks it comes at frequencies of 765 MHz core and 1125 MHz memory. Another highlight is the included Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game which is clearly one of the top games of the last months.

HIS HD 5850 iCooler V Turbo @ techPowerUp

We all seek the very best in computer equipment. When time comes to pick the pc case, I get very picky. Some of the important factors that play a big role in the perfect PC are ease of use, accessibility and quality of the actual case. For some people other factors may come in to play but never the less we all want perfection. Of course finding the right case could be a challenge. There is a number of manufacturers that engineer PC enclosures from scratch and there are some that claim to engineer them selves but somehow they look very much alike to some of the cases you may meet out there.

UMLan Article Release: Cooler Master CM 690 II Basic - Review

Removable HDD cage; more space to fit graphics cards

22 April 2010, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd Ltd, announces yet another Mini-Q series – PC-Q08, after the successful launch of PC-Q07 last year.  With increased case depth and removable lower HDD cage, the PC-Q08 offers more room to fit full size graphics cards.  For power users who require maximum video performance, Lian Li’s Mini-Q PC-Q08 is the solution.

"The Rampage series has included Asus' flagship Intel motherboards for the past three generations, pushing the boundaries of what is possible when it comes to overclocking and innovation. Today we have the latest iteration in the ITShootout labs; the Rampage III Extreme. With features like mobile phone powered overclocking, insane voltage support and of course USB3.0 and SATA 6Gbps this new board represents the finest X58 has to offer."

Asus Rampage III Extreme Motherboard Review @ ITShootOut.com

The biggest mistake PC hardware enthusiast make with SSDs is grading them by their speed. File transfer speed is important, but only so long as the operational IOPS performance can sustain that bandwidth under load. Based on the high-performance SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor, Corsair's Force F100 solid state drive is in an excellent position to take the entire market. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 100GB Corsair Force SSD CSSD-F100GB2 against some of the most popular storage devices available and demonstrates that 4K IOPS performance is more important than speed.

Corsair Force F100 SandForce SSD Test @ Benchmark Reviews

Taipei, Taiwan—2010—EVERCOOL Thermal Corp., Ltd., one of the famous and professional cooler and fan brands in Taiwan. To design the creative cooling products to make users comfortably use computers or notebooks is the mission for each EVERCOOL developmental team member. Two NB coolers are launched?FIT and Zodiac II recently, they have been noticed by their individual appearances.

You don’t need to spend a fortune on fancy amps, equalisers or phantom power for good sound. With the AT2020 USB condenser microphone you just plug and play and you’ve got great studio quality recordings at the fraction of a cost. This is a great mic for beginners to enthusiasts. Check out the review for further info.

Audio Technica AT2020 USB Condenser Microphone @ Tech Lobby

Some folks might find it interesting that heat pipe technology has been around since the invention of steam engines. But it was the automotive world that found more feasible applications dating back to 1942. It was only in the last few years did it re-appear in today’s CPU coolers. While none of today’s manufacturers invented heat pipes, it’s come down to engineers battling it out behind the scenes using their best heat pipe designs trying to outperform the competition. One of the more innovative manufacturers utilizing heat pipe technology is of course, Zalman.

Fremont, California, USA, April 21, 2010 - Patriot Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash and computer technology, today announced it’s new family of SuperSpeed USB products as a part of its peripheral product line. Available immediately are the first two Patriot products offering USB 3.0: the PCUSB3PCIE and PCUSB3EXP adapter cards. The PCUSB3PCIE is an adapter card for desktop PCs that adds two SuperSpeed USB ports and fast data transfers of up to 5Gbps data throughput. The PCUSB3EXP brings the same speed and USB 3.0 connectivity to notebook computers using the ExpressCard connection found on recent generation notebooks.

"ECS A890GXM-A is a very utilitarian, but also somewhat original motherboard. It may lack some advanced overclocking features, but it has no memory modules compatibility issues. If you're not going to overclock RAM, you should definitely consider this model."

iXBT Labs Review: ECS A890GXM-A Motherboard

PowerColor's HD 5570 is a small compact card that consumes very little power, yet should offer decent performance for most gaming up to 1280x1024. Another possible use is in a media PC, which is supported by the native HDMI output.

PowerColor HD 5570 1024 MB @ techPowerUp

Good functionality, a sleek design, and a low budget are the things Thermaltake had in mind while designing the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Case VL80001W2Z. With the typical cases designed for a higher-end systems we usually see from Thermaltake, the V3 Black Edition is a breath of fresh air. Thermaltake has taken a different direction with this chassis; it focuses on providing a wide range of functionality for a great price. Thinking about purchasing a new case but don't want to burn a hole in your wallet? Join Benchmark Reviews as we take a look at the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Case, model VL80001W2Z.

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews

The NZXT IU01 is a simple device that could greatly enhance the functionality of any computer case. While it isn't a must have item, it should have appeal to many enthusiasts who could either use some extra power to their front panel USB ports, use a few more internal USB connectors, or would like to mount some permanently connected USB devices inside their case.

NZXT IU01 USB Expander Review @ Bigbruin.com

"I recently acquired the Motorola Droid smartphone from work after a co-worker left the company. You can say being in IT has it's little perks. So since it was used, I didn't get all the accessories that usually come in the box (AC adapter and manuals). But the old Micro USB chargers that came with my Blackberry Storm I still worked so it was all good."

Motorola Droid Smartphone Review @ BayReviews.com

 

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