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Intel Core i7 940, 920 and 965 Extreme Edition
Reviews on Intel's new Core i7 are starting to appear all over the web ... Mid-Week Reviews from around the NET
More reviews from around the NET for your bed time reading ASRock AOD790GX/128M Motherboard
ASRock have now released their AOD790GX/128M motherboard. It uses AMD's latest 790GX chipset and offers support for all AM2/AM2+ processors, DDR2 ram, and features an onboard Radeon HD 3300, Hybrid Graphics, CrossfireX and more ... Welcome to the brand new-look CPU3D
CPU3D gets a face-lift ... and lots more. Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H Motherboard
The Gigabyte GA-EG43M-S2H motherboard is a good all-rounder. Using Intel's GMA X4500 integrated graphics, it offers all the necessary features required to satisfy any HTPC user or system integrator. Gigabyte Geforce 9800GT (512Mb DDR3)
The Gigabyte Geforce 9800GT'is competitively priced, and comes with'a pre-installed Zalman cooler which really adds great value to the whole package. All-in-all, I think it's definitely worth considering. Xigmatek Achilles S1284 CPU Cooler
The Xigmatek Achilles S1284 is an amazing cooler for a brilliant price. It's a worthly contender for this year's most silent CPU cooler. OCZ DDR2 Flex II XLC PC2-9200 4Gb kit
If you're an enthusiast who's really mad for watercooling but still using a DDR2 motherboard ... then I would definitely consider the OCZ's Flex2 DDR2 PC2-9200 4Gb kits. Sapphire Radeon HD4870x2 (2Gb GDDR5)
The Sapphire Radeon HD4870x2 is one of those cards that just oozes with appeal ... I can't really see why any hardcore gaming enthusiast would ignore it. It has everything going for it ... features, price and performance. Tetrapad Edge Solid Mouse Pad
... If you want a durable and professional looking mat at an affordable price I highly recommended the Tetrapad "EDGE". MSI N9600GT Hybrid Freezer (Geforce 9600GT)
The MSI N9600GT Hybrid Freezer offer total silent operation and 1Gb of DDR3 ram. This card is probably more suited to the mainstream gamer who's after silence and occaisonal high resolution gaming. Sapphire Toxic HD4850 (512Mb DDR3)
With an overclocked GPU and memory, the performance of the Sapphire Toxic HD4850 is best we've seen for a Radeon HD4850. It definitely offers one of the best price/performance ratios available to any mainstream gamer. Asus Rampage Extreme (X48) Motherboard
... The Asus Rampage Extreme is an excellent product and will certainly attract a lot of fans. It will undoubtedly find its way into a lot of top end systems. Adata & Kingston - 8Gb Compact Flash Card 266X
Both CF cards offer a lifetime warranty, total capacity of 8Gb, and supports the new higher 266X speed. There were no compatibility issues at all when used with our aging Canon EOS 300D digital camera. Kingston HyperX DDR2 PC2-9200 2Gb kit
Kingston HyperX DDR2 PC2-9200 2Gb Kits are a must for any overclocking enthusiast who's still using DDR2 motherboards. It's capable of running even higher, reaching 1200Mhz easily ... Samsung SyncMaster 245B LCD Monitor
... With excellent image quality, a high resolution and a great price, the SyncMaster 245B is a great choice for anyone who wants a large monitor for their PC. CPU3D - Wales' ONLY Computer and PC Hardware Review Website based in the UK
And in the UK, CPU3D is easily top 5. Gigabyte GA-EP45 DS5 Motherboard (with TPM)
The Gigabyte GA-EP45 DS5 has all the innovative features found on their high-end motherboards with the added bonus of the onboard TPM security feature. G.SKILL 4GB DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Memory Kit
Great performance and slick aesthetics make this memory kit a winner. PALiT GeForce 9600GT SONIC 1GB Video Card
PALiT brings us a 9600GT with more connectivity options than you can shake a stick at. ZEROtherm ZEN FZ120 CPU Cooler
"…big-time air cooling for people on a modest budget." Crucial Ballistix DDR3-2000 PC3-16000 2Gb kit
These modules offer excellent performance, great features and good overclocking ability. Start saving for them now ... Thermaltake Armor+MX Mid Tower Case
" ...Thermaltake delivers a case with flashy aesthetics, but also packs in outstanding thermal performance." Coolmax CUQ-1350B 1350W Power Supply
... A great value considering the rating of 1350 Watts, modular cables, and the great voltage stability. Xigmatek HDT-SD964 CPU Cooler
The Xigmatek HDT-SD964 installed with its low rpm 92mm fan, is one of the quietest CPU coolers we've tested to date ... hardly a murmur. Sapphire Radeon HD4850 (512Mb DDR3)
... The Sapphire Radeon HD4850 is a very capable mainstream gaming card. It's one of the cheapest Radeon HD4850s on the market, and it's just as good as any other HD4850. We give it our thumbs up ... Asus Maximus II Formula (P45) Motherboard
Asus have successfully added a very good performing P45 based motherboard to its ROG range. The Maximus II Formula will continue to give Asus that slight edge over other P45 motherboards. Gigabyte Radeon HD4870 (GV-R487-512H-B)
... The performance of the Gigabyte GV-R487-512H-B Radeon HD4870 is extrememly good ... It may not be as fast as the Geforce GTX 280 ... but the performance isn't that far off. PALiT Geforce 9800 GTX Graphics Card
... it seems we have a new value SLI champ. The PALiT 9800GTX can still be a very attractive upgrade option to some users. Glacialtech Igloo 5750 Silent CPU Cooler
A good near silent option over stock, but doesn’t offer much else. MSI R4850 T2D512 (Radeon HD4850)
All-in-all, the MSI R4850-T2D512 which uses the Radeon HD4850 (RV770 Pro) GPU, is a very good performer ... it's shown that AMD/ATI are now finally back in the game. Coolmax CUG950B 950 Watt Power Supply
... A great value considering the rating of 950 Watts, modular cables, and the great voltage stability. In-Win Metal Suit GD ATX Mid Tower Case
... In-Win delivers a case with flashy aesthetics, but also packs in some decent functionality. ASRock P45R2000-WiFi vs ECS P45T-A (Black Series)
At least both manufacturers can now say they've managed to release their P45 based motherboards, designed and aimed at the mainstream maket. How good are they? ... I'll let you decide. MSI P45 Platinum Motherboard
... The MSI P45 Platinum motherboard is a decent performer with great features. It's offers very good overclocking potential, and should appeal to both mainstream users and enthusiasts alike. Gigabyte Geforce GTX 280 (1Gb GDDR3)
... it's one of the fastest graphics card we've tested to in our labs, and the performance is absolutely astounding. If you don't mind getting a GTX280 based on Nvidia's reference design, then Gigabyte's offering is as good any any. Coolermaster Silent Pro M500 PSU
The Silent Pro M500 offers very good build quilty, excellent stabilty, it's silent and certified 80+, features a modular cable management system AND comes with Coolermaster's 5 years warranty. Kingwin ABT-1000MA1S Mach 1 1000 Watt PSU
... this Kingwn PSU is more than just another pretty LED light. Sunbeamtech Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler
... it will be well worth checking out, as I suspect the price/performance ratio of this cooler is going to be outstanding. ASRock Penryn1600SLIX3-WiFi Motherboard
The ASRock Penryn1600SLIX3-WiFi brings value Tri-SLI to the masses. ASRock X48 TurboTwins-WiFi Motherboard
The ASRock X48TurboTwins-WiFi+AP may not appeal to the hardcore extreme enthusiast, but for the rest of us mainstream user it's near perfect and offers great value for money. Adata Vitesta 2Gb kit DDR3-1600 X-Series
... Adata have done a good job here. The overall performance is very good and you'll be pleased to know that the sample I tested, used high quality Micron D9GTR memory ICs. 2PCOM PS964U CPU Cooler
2PCOM packs big time cooling, into a small sized package. ASRock A780FullDisplayPort Motherboard
The ASRock A780FullDisplayPort is a highly recommend flavor of the 780G chipset. X-Spice Kira CS 630 Watt PSU
X-Spice Kira CS 630 Watt PSU walks softly, but carries a big stick. DFI LanParty DK X48-T2RS Motherboard
Like its predecessor, the DK X48-T2RS is affordable, overclockable and offers very good performance. If you want a good performing x48 based motherboard with a no-frills package/contents, then this motherboard is worth considering. Asus P5Q-E (P45) Motherboard
New features from Asus makes the P5Q-E a very attractive mainstream motherboard. If you think OCing is good on their high-end boards ... wait and see what this baby can do ! USB Drives: OCZ Rally2 (4Gb) and Adata S701 (8Gb)
Both the Adata S701 EeePC Edition and the OCZ Rally2 Turbo are very good ... but, because I'm a fashion victim ... there's only one choice really for me. Sapphire HD3870x2 Atomic H2O (1Gb DDR3)
The Sapphire Atomic Radeon HD3870x2 Watercooled is an excellent gaming card that offers good gaming performance, and it's ideal for any enthusiast wanting to added something special to their current system. Corsair Flash Voyager GT 16GB USB Drive
Corsair designs a USB flash drive that’s like a HD in the pocket. Xigmatek HDT-S1283 CPU Cooler
Overall a good cooler for a good price. I could recommend this to anyone looking for a sub £30 cooler or someone who is looking for out of the box silence ... Antec Three Hundred Black ATX Mid Tower Case
... Antec delivers another solid performing value case. DFI LanParty DK X38-T2RB Motherboard
DFI have done a great job with their LanParty DK X38-T2RB motherboard. It's affordable, overclockable and offers very good performance. We'll be seeing a lot more from DFI this year, no doubt about that. Coolermaster Hyper Z600 CPU Cooler
The cooling performance of the Coolermaster Hyper Z600 is very good for a passive CPU cooler. What really makes this cooler shine is the total silence ... of course it has no fans ! Antec NeoPower 650W PSU
Antec delivers another solid performing value PSU. Xigmatek HDT-D1284 CPU Cooler
The Xigmatek HDT-D1284 is a decent cooler, but there are better ones out there. However, if you're after slience and good cooling performance, then this CPU cooler could be worth considering. Abit AX78 Motherboard (AMD 770)
The cost of the Abit AX78 is really shocking ... it's dirt cheap, and you can't really go wrong with that price. OCZ Vendetta 2 CPU Cooler
The OCZ Vendetta 2 is a good CPU cooler that's ultra quiet and does an adequate job of cooling your processor. In a nutshell, the Vendetta 2 is a larger but quieter version of the original Vendetta CPU cooler. Inno3D Geforce 9800GTX (512MB DDR3)
At such a good price, I can only say that the Inno3D Geforce 9800GTX Overclock is a card that's in my mind, no doubt ... an excellent buy. QNAP TS-409 Turbo NAS Storage
The QNAP TS-409 Turbo NAS great little unit that offers excellent features which can be easily and quickly configured via an easy to use web-based GUI. It's ideal for any SOHO or Home user. MSI P7N Diamond Motherboard
All-in-all, the MSI P7N Diamond is a very nice alternative to Intel chipset based motherboards. It's feature-packed and offers good performance against others in its class Thermaltake Mozart VC4001SNS HTPC Chassis
Thermaltake designed an HTPC case that is as multidimensional in functionality, as it is aesthetically pleasing. Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 Motherboard
The Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6 is an excellent motherboard, both in terms of performance and features. It produced excellent results in our benchmarks, and it overclocks extremely well with rock solid stabilty. MSI N9600GT - T2D512 OC (Geforce 9600GT)
All-in-all, the MSI N9600GT is a half decent gaming card that competes pretty well against other overclocked Geforce 9600GT cards in our tests. Xigmatek HDT-SD964 CPU Cooler
The Xigmatek HDT-SD964 installed with its low rpm 92mm fan, is one of the quietest CPU coolers we've tested to date ... hardly a murmur. Coolermaster Centurion 590 Chassis
The Centurion 590 offers one of the best value for money chassis we've come across. It's very low priced and feature packed ... it'll apeal to users at all levels. Sapphire Radeon HD3870 Toxic (512Mb DDR4)
Vapor-X cooling system is one of the main highlights of this card, and makes it very unique and different from other Radeon HD3870s. What's more its slim-line size and quiet operation makes it ideal for gamers and enthusiasts alike. Gigabyte GV-NX96T512HP (Geforce 9600GT)
I have to say ... the Gigabyte GV-NX96T512HP is probably one of my favourites. I particularly like the in-house designed heatpipe cooler, which offers total silence and works great in cooling the card. Super Talent Vidego28 MP4 Player
All in all, this player can provide hours of video, music and game entertainment, in a very portable package. Xigmatek NRP-HC1001 1000W Modular PSU
The Xigmatek NRP-HC1001 is a very good and solid power supply. Its build quality is excellent ... Abit I-N73HD (nForce 630i) Motherboard
The Abit I-N73HD offers excellent connectivity and it's perfect for any user wanting to experiment with building a HTPC system. Coolermaster Cosmos S Chassis
The Cosmos S offers a very impressive feature list, enough to satisfy any enthusiast or gamer. What's more, the build quality is excellent, and it looks absoultely great. Vvikoo Geforce 9600GT Turbo (512Mb DDR3)
For the mainstream gamer who don't want to spend an arm or a leg on a decent gaming card ... the Vvikoo Geforce 9600GT Turbo is definitely well worth considering. Inno3D 8800GT Accelero X1 (512Mb DDR3)
The Inno3D 8800GT Accelero X1 is a very capable card that offers very good performance, and competes very well against big bands such as BFG, XFX and EVGA. Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-800 PC2-6400 4Gb kit
These Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-800 4Gb Kit are without doubt, one of my favourite memory product of the year, and I fully recommend them. Gigabyte GV-NX88T512HP(8800GT) & GV-RX387512H(HD3870)
GIGABYTE steps up to the graphics plate, and brings after market cooling to the status quo. Patriot Viper DDR3-1866 (PC3-15000) 2GB Kit
Not only will the Patriot Viper DDR3-1866 give you the fastest DDR3 performance now, but at 1866MHz rating, it should fulfill your DDR3 bandwidth needs now and far down the road. Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard
The Razer Lycosa with its great features, is an excellent keyboad ... in fact I can go and say it's my personal favourite. Sapphire Radeon HD3870x2 (1Gb DDR3)
Vapor-X cooling system is one of the main highlights of this card, and makes it very unique and different from other Radeon HD3870s. What's more its slim-line size and quiet operation makes it ideal for gamers and enthusiasts alike. SteelSeries Siberia Neckband
SteelSeries Siberia Neckband not only looks great, but its compact size is perfect for carrying into LAN parties. It also offers excellent sound quality too. Thermaltake Toughpower 1200W PSU
Thermaltake delivers a monster PSU that will take your best shot and still ask you to fire away. Powercolor HD3870 PCS (512Mb DDR4)
Powercolor has done a good job trying to attract the gamers with their HD3870 PCS. It's very appealing with that impressive ZEROTherm all copper cooler. MSI K9A2 Platinum Motherboard
The MSI K9A2 Platinum is specifically designed to work and run on AMD Phenom processors and has support for 4-way Crossfire X capability. Everglide DKTBoard
if you’re a hardcore and professional gamer who's always on the go, the Everglide DKTBoard is definitely worth considering. Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator
The real deciding factor for me, was Piranha’s true-to-life audio quality, and the adjustable, noise-filtering microphone. Razer Destructor Gaming Mouse Mat
After testing the Razer Destructor with all my favourite games, I've made up my mind. The Razer Destructor is one of the best mousepad I've tested to date. ASRock 4Core1600P35 WiFi+AP Motherboard
The ASRock 4Core 1600P35-WiFi+AP offers a lot features including support for 1600FSB, DDR2 and DDR3 ram, as well as onboard WiFi. It's ideal for the budget/mainstream user... Vvikoo Geforce 8800GT Max (1Gb DDR3)
The Vvikoo Geforce 8800GT Max featuring 1Gb of DDR3 ram, looks impressive with that all copper Zalman cooler. It's perfect for users who's after silence from a good performing graphics card that can run high resolutions. Super Talent DDR3 PC3-14400 2Gb kit
Super Talent PC3-14400 CL7-7-7-21 W1800UX2GP High-Speed DDR3 1800MHz 2x1GB RAM kit offers great performance and longevity. Hyperglide Skates RZ-2
These Hyperglide Skates really makes a difference ... there's reduced friction between the mouse and the moust mat. OrigenAE S21T HTPC Chassis
The OrigenAE S21T is really aimed at the very niche, high-end HTPC market. It's a very impressive and attractive chassis, which offers excellent build qualty and solid construction. AMD Phenom Quad Core Processor AM2+
Gaming performance from the Phenom wasn't as bad as we expected. It turned out to be OK. Still, it's the overall performance that counts. VIZO Mini-Ninja Notebook Cooler
The VIZO Mini-Ninja notebook cooler does a fairly good job of actively cooling your notebook. QPad CT Mouse Pad and QPad Glidz
The QPad CT, in my opinion, is probably one of the best mouse pad for your gaming experience. It's made from cloth material and has a large surface area. MSI NX8800GT Zilent 512Mb DDR3 (T2D512E)
The MSI NX8800GT Zilent is perfect for those who cherish silence, but also want good performance from a graphics card. Enzotech Ultra-X CPU Cooler
The Enzotech Ultra-X is one of the most impressive fan-based CPU cooler we've tested to date. Not only does it look mighty impressive but it does and excellent job of cooling our processor. SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse
SteelSeries Ikari Laser is a mouse which has everything that you can imagine. If you're a professional and hardcore gamer, it's definitely woth considering. Kingston HyperX DDR3 PC3-14400 2Gb kit
Kingston has done it again. These HyperX PC3-14400 2Gb kit are one of the highest performing DDR3 memory available. They overclock really well. VIZO Luxon Advanced ED Enclosure
The VIZO Luxon Advance ED enclosure with its support for both external USB2.0 and eSATA connectors, is a neat accessory which I think is pretty good. Razer Lachesis Gaming Laser Mouse
Razer Lachesis with its 4000dpi and nine independently programmable Hyperesponse button, proves that it’s a mouse for hardcore gamers. Asus EAH3850 TOP 256Mb DDR3
The Asus EAH3850 TOP 256Mb DDR3 graphics card is perfect for gamers who doesn't see the need for a high-end gaming card. The performance is very good for the price you pay. Alphacool NexXxos XP Bold CPU Waterblock
The cooling performance of the waterblock was very good. Those unique 53 nozzles seems to do the trick ... it's well worth considering. OCZ PC2-6400 ReaperX HPC 4Gb kit
The OCZ PC2-6400 ReaperX 4Gb Kits are a great addition to any enthusiast's PC. Not only do they look great, but they also perform and overclock extremely well. Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard
if you're a hardcore gamer with a 100 dollars to spare ... go to the nearest Razer store and buy the Razer Tarantula keyboard. You will have the perfect keyboard for you gaming experience. OCZ DDR3-1800 Platinum Series 2Gb kit
These OCZ DDR3-1800 PC3-14400 Platinum Series 2Gb kits are one of the fastest DDR3 memory we've tested to date. They overclock extremely well and the lower latency really makes it the choice of the enthusiast. MSI RX3870 - Radeon HD3870 (512Mb DDR4)
The Asus EAH3850 TOP 256Mb DDR3 graphics card is perfect for gamers who doesn't see the need for a high-end gaming card. The performance is very good for the price you pay. Asus EN8800GT 512MB
The EN8800GT performs very well in most situations and will provide satisfaction for those power hungry gamers wanting the best out of their gaming rigs! XFX Geforce 8600GT Extreme Edititon 256Mb
The XFX 8600GT Extreme Overclock 256MB DDR3 is a decent card that offers pretty good performance at low-medium settings. It could appeal to the cost conscience gamer. Coolermaster Hyper TX 2 CPU Cooler
Coolermaster have produced yet another decent CPU cooler for the budget/mainstream market. It's cheap and does and effective job cooling the processor." Alphacool NVXP-G8 GPU Waterblock
it's the cooling performance that counts, and in this case the Alphacool NVXP-G8 GPU copper waterblock certainly delivered. Gigabyte iSolo 210 Chassis
If you're after a chassis that has room for watercooling in the near future, then the Gigabyte 3D Mars is a chassis definitely worth considering. It offers great features at a reasonable price. Asus Blu-ray Rom Drive BC-1205PT
The Asus BC-105PT Blu-Ray rom drive is great for watching HD Blu-Ray movies, with the added functionality of a full DVD-RW DL writer. Razer Barracuda HP-1 Gaming Headphones
If price is no limitation for you, the Razer Barracuda HP-1 is definitely something to look at. Gigabyte U60 Ultra Mobile PC
In terms of size it has a very small indeed. It certainly packs a lot of punch for the W19cm x L12cm (W7.4x L4.75) unit. Coolermaster Real Power M700 PSU
The Coolermaster Real Power M700 PSU offers extremely good value for money. It's perfect for the mainstream user or gamer who's after a good power supply, that is SLI certified. Gigabyte Volar CPU Cooler
...cooling performance exceeded my expectations even though it was compared the standard cooling unit. The Cyclops can cool upto 25% better that the factory standard cooler and thats when under GPU load. Gigabyte 3D Mars Chassis
If you're after a chassis that has room for watercooling in the near future, then the Gigabyte 3D Mars is a chassis definitely worth considering. It offers great features at a reasonable price. Razer DeathAdder Mouse
its the best mouse to buy ... well, personally I think it is. If you are thinking to buy a new mouse, then the Razer Deathadder could be a good choice. ThermalTake Tsunami Dream Chassis
this case is excellent value for what you’re getting and trust us, when all light up it glows like a star! If you want something cheap reliable and easy to use this is for you. Asus XONAR D2 Soundcard
if you’re looking for a home theatre card to provide a good overall balance to gaming and amateur sound recording! Then the Xonar D2 would probably be the best option for you. Crucial Ballistix DDR3 PC3-12800 2Gb kit
These Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 PC3-12800 2Gb kits are by far the most highest performing DDR3 modules we've tested to date ... I would definitely recommend them. Asus Triton 75 Universal CPU Cooler
The Asus Triton 75 is an effective CPU cooler with the condition that you have the additional 120mm mounted. It's easy to install and it's suitable for both Intel and AMD processors. OCZ DDR3-1066 Gold Series 2Gb Kit
These OCZ DDR3-1066 Gold Series 2Gb Kits offer excellent overclocking ability, and look great with those XTC heatspreader with performance to match. Sapphire HD 2900 XT 512Mb GDDR3
The Sapphire HD2900XT is a great card for Radeon fans, it performs very well and has full multimedia support with excellent connectivity and dual monitor support. Another Three CPU Cooler Review (July)
Surprisingly great cooling performance on the quad core processor... Gigabyte GV-NX85T 256Mb (Geforce 8500GT)
It's a no frills card that gives the budget gamers the basics to run a modern game. It supports both DX10 and Windows Vista and it comes with a great Dawn of War game.... CPU Cooler Shootout X3 Review
Surprisingly good cooling performance on the quad core processor ... we have 3 tested !! MSI P6N Diamond Motherboard
MSI has produced a motherboard which enthusiasts will find very appealing. The P6N Diamond offers great features with excellent performance and a price that will make it a winner. Elsa Gladiac 860GTS 256Mb DDR3
The Elsa Gladiac 860GTS proved to be a good performer. It's a no frills card that gives the cost conscience gamers what they want. Crucial Ballistix PC2-6400 SLI-Ready 2Gb Kit
These modules offer good overclocking and performance and at a price that's right. If you're an extreme gamer or enthusiast wanting to upgrade your ram, you won't be disappointed. OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 ATI Certified 2Gb Kit
If you're an enthusiast with an ATI Crossfire setup why not consider complimenting your system with a pair of OCZ ATI Certified PC2-6400 DDR2 memory modules. These 2Gb kits not only looks good but performs just as well.