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GIGABYTE EP45-DS3R Motherboard Review 08-07-2008 "You can't really put a label on this motherboard or designate it for any particular kinds of users. There are far too many useful features that you don't find on your typical budget motherboards. And while many professional motherboards also tend to offer the bare essentials, that's not what you get here."

Kingston HyperX 3GB Notebook Memory Review 08-06-2008 "Today I have for review a new product from Kingston. It's a 3GB (2GB & 1GB Modules) HyperX DDR2-5300 Low Latency (4-4-4-12) memory kit designed for notebook installations! Now you don't have to be limited to your desktop rig to have great brand name and performance memory."

Antec Twelve Hundred Gaming Case Review 08-04-2008 "After patiently waiting, we received word that the Antec Twelve Hundred was finally on the way. If you liked the Nine Hundred and just about bought one, you'll really appreciate the Twelve Hundred. It's one of those cases you might just have to have."

Thermaltake TMG2 Radiator and W2 Waterblock Review 08-01-2008 "I feel that this pair of reviews should give users a good idea of the performance they stand to gain, provided they have the desire, and the space to plumb a second radiator, as well as a videocard waterblock into the loop."

Quakecon 2008 : Day 0   07-31-2008 "It’s a full on production, dealing with this many people, but this is the 13th time for Quakecon, hopefully it’s their lucky number. Even with the regular staff, there is no way they could run the show without the public who volunteer for everything from security to “Crimp Nation”. Think of the thousands of network cables... "

SunbeamTech Core Contact Freezer CPU Cooler Review 07-30-2008 "The speed and ease of the installation coupled with the performance have me considering recommending the SunbeamTech Core Contact Freezer as the ideal cooler for those who build gaming or performance systems."

Kingston 4GB PC2-6400 HyperX Memory Review 07-29-2008 "DDR2 isn't dead yet... as proved by the Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/4G RAM kit, which still has the power to perform with its low latency and stable operation. Not everyone needs the top-of-the-line overclocking RAM. Instead, what is desired is something stable and reliable"

Raidmax Iceberg Case Review  07-28-2008 "The Raidmax Iceberg impressed us with its sturdy and quality construction. We were definitely not expecting an aluminum case to be so strong, but the thick aluminum of the Iceberg makes it one of the strongest cases we've seen. The design of the case also makes it one of the easiest to disassemble.."

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VH News: Thursday Edition Posted by Diceman on Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 5:37

GIGABYTE EP45-DS3R Motherboard Review @ Virtual-Hideout “You can't really put a label on this motherboard or designate it for any particular kinds of users. There are far too many useful features that you don't find on your typical budget motherboards. And while many professional motherboards also tend to offer the bare essentials, that's not what you get here. At this price, you can't go wrong if you're on a budget and really want a good quality motherboard. It's going to be really tough topping this one with anything else.” OCZ Technology Introduces the first P45 Special 8GB and 16GB memory kits Sunnyvale, CA—August 6, 2008—Addressing the never ending need for greater amounts of system memory, OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced all new “P45 Special” 4GB modules, a module density optimized specifically for Intel®’s latest chipset. Available in 8GB dual channel kits and a special 16GB “quad kit,” this new line of modules support the latest memory-hungry applications and games, offering superior performance gains. As an industry first, OCZ brings memory densities to the desktop segment that were reserved previously for high-end server configurations, offering a unique range of high-density kits to suit the varying requirements and budgets of everyday consumers. QNAP Announces TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS Taipei, Taiwan, August 2008 - The leading storage solution provider QNAP Systems, Inc. today announced the new 5-bay TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS, the new generation all-in-one NAS server for SMB and enterprises. Powered by Intel Celeron 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB DDRII memory, the TS-509 Pro delivers superior performance for multiple business applications and intensive concurrent data access. The Linux OS and applications of the NAS are embedded in the flash DOM that higher stability is guaranteed. Moreover, the dual Gigabit LAN ports can be configured as Failover, Load balancing, or serving two different subnets which enables more deployment options in a business network environment. With versatile server features, best-in-class RAID data protection, and rock-solid hot swappable hard drive design, the TS-509 Pro brings business nowadays a truly new experience of instant data access and sharing, a protected mass storage, value-plus server features at the lowest maintenance cost. Quick Bytes: Palit 9800GX2 Review @ OCC Vantec NexStar 3i External Hard Drive Enclosure Review @ ThinkComputers.org Scythe Shuriken CPU Cooler @ Mikhailtech XFX nForce 750a SLI Motherboard Review @ mb Compustocx CSX DIABLO3-2000-2GB-KIT @ Hardwareoverclock Austria Samsung SC-MX10 Solid State Memory Camcorder Review @ Tweaknews.net Asus M3A78-T Motherboard Review @ Legit Reviews OCZ PC3-10666 ReaperX HPC Enhanced Bandwidth @ PC Freaks & Geeks

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VH News: Wednesday Edition Posted by Diceman on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 3:47

Kingston HyperX 3GB Notebook Memory Review @ Virtual-Hideout “Today I have for review a new product from Kingston. It's a 3GB (2x1.5GB) HyperX DDR2-5300 Low Latency (4-4-4-12) memory kit designed for notebook installations! Now you don't have to be limited to your desktop rig to have great brand name and performance memory. My current laptop, an HP DV9500T had 2GB DDR2-667Mhz and now runs on this 3GB Kingston kit. Let's see how I got there...” Patriot Memory Announces Intel* XMP Certification on DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz Viper Series Extreme Performance Memory Fremont, California, USA, August 5, 2008 - Patriot Memory, a global provider of premium quality memory module and flash memory solutions, today announced that their Extreme Performance DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz Viper Series memory kits are Intel® XMP certified. Designed for Intel's® technology-based PC's, Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP), is a performance-packed expansion of the standard DDR3 specification, which is a robust, easy-to-use overclocking tool. This optimizes system performance for consumers looking to get the most out of their systems. "It's exciting to see Intel's® adoption into the overclocking market with the introduction of their Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) technology," says Les Henry, Technical Director for Patriot Memory. "Consumers looking to get the most out of their systems can now purchase Intel® XMP certified memory and rest assured that they will get an easy-to-use, high-performance overclocking tool to optimize their systems. Patriot's DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz Intel® XMP certified memory gives consumers not only an easy-to-configure overclocking memory kit, but rated at 1600MHz, a blazing fast memory kit for today's memory bandwidth hungry applications." Patriot Adds Vortex Active Cooling Fan to Product Lineup Fremont, California, USA, August 4, 2008 - Patriot Memory, a global provider of premium quality memory module and flash memory solutions, today announced the release of their newest product, Vortex. Vortex, an active cooling fan, is designed to increase stability and performance of overclocked memory for PC enthusiasts and gamers by lowering memory module temperatures. "Patriot's Vortex active cooling fan is the perfect way to help keep your memory operating at optimal performance," said Les Henry, Technical Director of Patriot Memory. "Heat is a major enemy when it comes to high-performance overclocking memory. By adding airflow directly over the memory, Vortex can lower module temperatures up to 30%. This means potentially higher performing memory with increased stability for running today's complex multi-threaded applications which require high-bandwidth, low-latency memory." GlacialLight launches LED- BR40 light 6,August 2008- GlacialTech Inc, today announces the availability of BR40 Light Emitting Diode (LED)light – the LED-BR40 Globes come in three model which range in brightness from low, to medium to high. The LED -BR40 bulbs are designed to replace the equivalent 80W BR40 globes and lamps available in markets today. Using lower wattage compared with the original product, 840Lux for the high brightness globe at a distance of 1m. The innovative product incorporates the same structure and style of traditional BR40 bulbs but delivers a brighter performance per watt, with less heat radiation. The LED BR40 Globe can be used for general everyday use, and incorporates all the latest luminary technology garnered from GlacialTech’s unique resources; combining years of experience in designing cooling systems as well as all manner of consumer electronic device power supplies. Quick Bytes: ECS P45T-A Review @ OCC BFG Tech LS-550 Power Supply Review @ OCIA.net Thecus N3200 NAS Box Review @ DragonSteelMods ASRock P45R2000-WiFi DDR2 / DDR3 (P45) Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks BFG 9800 GX2 1GB Video Card Reviewed @ TheTechLounge Gigabyte GA-EP45T-EXTREME P45 Motherboard @ Benchmark Reviews Top 5 Low Profile Heatsinks on Frostytech @ Frostytech.com Thermaltake Armor VH6001 Case Review @ mb G.Skill DDR2 PI Serie PC2 8800 CL5 4GB Memory Review on Technic3D Asus Striker II Extreme Motherboard @ TechwareLabs Hiper Type-M 780W PSU Review @ DriverHeaven Thermaltake MaxOrb Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com Sans Digital MobileSTOR MS2UTN+B @ Bjorn3D Tagan CS Monolize Full Tower Case Review @ Legit Reviews Antec Twelve Hundred Case Review @ HardwareLogic Gigabyte HD 4850 GV-R485-512H-B Review @ OCC Lian Li A77 Aluminum Full Tower @ Pro-Clockers OCZ ReaperX HPC 4GB PC2-6400 Memory Kit @ Benchmark Reviews Tagan BZ Series 900W Modular Power Supply Review @ ThinkComputers.org Sapphire Radeon HD4870 512MB Graphics Card Review @ Bigbruin.com Pioneer BDC-S02 Blu-ray & 12x6 DVD±RW DL SATA Drive (Beige) @ Rbmods A4Tech XL-750BK Oscar Gaming Laser Mouse @ Hardware-Mods.com Zotac GeForce 9800 GTX+ (Plus) Amp! Edition @ techPowerUp

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VH News: Monday Edition Posted by Diceman on Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 4:43

Antec Twelve Hundred Gaming Case Review @ Virtual-Hideout “One of the last cases to make a hit with the enthusiasts was the recent Antec Nine Hundred. To give you a little recap, it offered front Dual Blue LED 120mm fans along with two internal 120mm fans, a unique side window with the optional 120mm cut out behind the black screen, 200mm top exhaust fan, top mounted front panel ports, and looked pretty cool. You can still find them on several shelves and makes one heck of a mid-tower case. After patiently waiting, we received word that the Antec Twelve Hundred was finally on the way. If you liked the Nine Hundred and just about bought one, you'll really appreciate the Twelve Hundred. It's one of those cases you might just have to have.” Quick Bytes: Thermaltake V1 Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com Asus EAH 4870 TOP Videocard Review @ Rbmods OCZ Alchemy Elixir Gaming Keyboard Review @ OCIA.net Thermaltake DuOrb Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com Logitech G51 @ InsideHW SteelSeries Gaming-Keyboard 7G Review on Technic3D Kingston 8GB microSDHC Card Review @ DragonSteelMods Icy Box IB-3218 Enclosure Review @ OCIA.net Tagan Icy Box IB-3218 Series Review @ OCC SilverStone SST-TS01B RFID External Drive Kit @ BmR NZXT Performance Power 800w PSU Review @ OCIA.net ASRock P45R2000-WiFi P45 DDR2/DDR3 Motherboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org Gigabyte EP45-DQ6 Motherboard @ Bjorn3D

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