The Radeon HD 5770 is currently praised as a very good choice in the upper middle class of GPUs, since it provides very good performance in resolutions typical for 20” and 22” monitors at a decent price, which is likely to become the optimal choice for gamers today. We rejoiced to see so many manufacturers coming out with their own models so fast, shunning the referent ATI design in order to create a bit pricier, but faster graphics card to start with, a gain which can be increased even further by overclocking, courtesy of high-quality cooling systems implemented by various manufacturers. We’ve received two very interesting models whose overclock range took us by surprise, both cards sporting great looks and an attractive accompanying bundle…

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It's been awhile since we looked at Corsair products last and as we know Corsair got into the PSU market a few years ago and are now doing very well with stable PSU´s and most of all silent units. We got their TX950 PSU today which is the non modular version and we are going to look into stability and noise levels so stay tuned.

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The Nexus NX-6000 R3 630W PSU arrived Technic3D. See you in the following Review from Technic3D the next PSU with one +12V rail (50A), 120mm Fan, 6x SATA hard disk connectors, 1x PCI-e 6+2-Pin and one PCI-e 6 Pin .

If you are in the market for a new PC for a workspace chances are that bright LEDs and loud high RPM fans are not exactly what you are looking for. A lot of people would love to run their PC’s 100% passive but cannot afford to lose the cooling ability of fans. This is where Fractal Design Comes in with the new Define R2 Series Silent Chassis line. These cases are designed to be fully modular. If you need more airflow you will sacrifice a little sound dampening and in like manner if you need more silence you will lose some airflow. This is the first case I have ever seen that covers the front with sound dampening material so you can block out the sound from the ODD drives, this is a great case that has received some great reviews so let’s get into it and see it in action:

Today HardwareHeaven are taking a look at the latest NAS offering from Synology, the Disk Station DS410j is a 4 disk RAID capable NAS solution that runs off a Linux based O/S. As media stored in the home becomes more common place we have started seeing more and more solutions such as these coming onto the market.

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Today I have Thermaltake's Element V full-sized ATX case up for review. The case combines a mixture of aesthetic and functional components to form a rather expansive home in which your computer can safely live. Thermaltake has a variety of cases in their product line but the Element series consists of a lineup of cases from the $49 Element Q to the $159.99 Element V. All of these cases follow a simple black aesthetic with red color accents and Colorshift fans....

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Looking for a 600~700W PC power supply but haven't decided yet what to get? In addition to our 2009 summer article we at Madshrimps have tested another four popular products from major brands like Nexus, OCZ, Zalman, Enermax, Scythe and Sharkoon. We compared features, performance and efficiency.

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The Seagate Barracuda ES series drives are available in either 250GB, 500GB, 750GB, or 1TB storage sizes and come in either SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 3Gb/s or SATA (Serial ATA) 3Gb/s interfaces.

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The Lightning series has already left a mark with us recently and it looked like it could be a dominant force in the enthusiast market. Combining both an impressive model with stand out features, MSI are able to do something special.

The latest model to get hit by the lightning bolt is the HD 5870 which is already a model we know and love. But the question is, what have MSI done to the model to make it stand out from the pack? Turns out, quite a lot!

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G.SKILL has been making affordable memory DIMM's since 1989 and if you've built a computer within the past 2-3 years, you more than likely know exactly who G.SKILL is. It's hard to look passed G.SKILL's value line of memory especially if you're on a budget, but what about the hardcore enthusiast? With their PI Series line of memory, G.SKILL has been known to offer high frequency compatible memory at decent pricing. This DDR3, 2000MHz, 4GB dual channel kit we received from G.SKILL is no exception. With 6-9-6-24 2N timings and 2000MHz of frequency to play with, we were very eager to see what this PI Series kit was capable of.

These days, there are so many mobile GPU models that it has become quite impossible to keep up with the different configurations. Therefore, we decided to compile this guide to provide an easy reference for those who are interested in comparing the specifications of the various mobile GPUs in the market as well as those already obsolescent or obsolete.

Currently covering 202 mobile GPUs, this comprehensive comparison will allow you to easily compare 17 different specifications for each and every GPU. We hope it will prove to be a useful reference. We will keep this guide updated regularly so do check back for the latest updates.

Microsoft's Sidewinder line, specialized gaming peripherals for the PC, is starting to see quite a few pieces in it's roster. You may recall the Sidewinder X6, their first keyboard made entirely themselves, with several great features that appeal to gamers. This month will see the launch of the new Sidewinder X4, and Microsoft has sent a sample to check out.

HIS have sent over their Platinum package HIS 5830 Turbo, supplied with extra software, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (a $60 game) and it comes pre-overclocked above the recommended AMD specs. The HIS 5830 Turbo also sports their iCooler cooling setup which we really liked on the 4xxx HIS cards we reviewed a while back, so let's open the box shall we?

Quite some time ago we were kindly given the chance to review the OCZ Fatal1ty 700 Watt. Today, OCZ have kindly let us take a look at the 600W ModXStream Pro. Will this 600W Modular power supply perform to the standards of the other units we’ve tested? Time to find out…

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Thermaltake has been around for many years, creating heatsinks for nearly every market imaginable. Thermaltake's first claim to fame was the Golden Orb, a unique cooler that set the computing world on its ear. Thermaltake has not stopped there, and they are still inventing challenging new designs. Today we take a look at highly awarded SpinQ and see what it has to offer.

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Now that the AMD 890GX chipset is out we are seeing all of the manufacturers getting their boards into play. This is to be expected as the 890GX is a great chipset. But as with everything, each manufacturer will have its own method of implementation. Yes, the chipset is the same and the performance is going to be similar, but there are going to be very different feature sets.

Many of you already know a motherboard design can vary widely between motherboard makers. Colors, layout, and components are often fingerprints of the product designer and backed up by the pedigree of the company.

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Back in January Coolink released its newest CPU cooler called the Corator DS, and they sent us one to test. Coolink is known for inexpensive coolers that perform, and in times like now inexpensive is good. This time around Coolink is bringing new technology to the market with their cooler: Gapless Direct Touch. Just like the name suggests, the base of the Corator DS is Heatpipe Direct Touch (HDT) design instead of the normal gaps between the round pipes. Also, the base of the HDT design is copper fitted, so that fills the space between the heatpipes. It allows the base to perform as an HDT cooler and also has the benefits of a solid base with no gaps. What also makes this interesting is that Coolink is using the Noctua SecuFirm2 mounting system...

Fremont, California, USA, March 9, 2010 - Patriot Memory, a global provider of premium quality memory module, flash memory and peripheral solutions, today announced their partnership with Thunder IT, a German distributor. Under the terms of the agreement, Thunder IT will distribute Patriot Memory's full line of DRAM, flash memory and peripheral products throughout Germany.

“After the recent success at the CeBIT trade fair, Patriot is excited to expand its presence in the German market with the addition of Thunder IT as its newest distributor,” says Johnny Van Esch, Patriot’s European General Manager. “Thunder IT’s large distribution network will allow Patriot to grow the brand in Germany, and Thunder IT gains a strong partner who shares a business philosophy of offering high quality, innovative products.”

"German consumers are always on the leading edge of technology and looking for the latest and greatest products," says Jochen Ruebler, Managing Director for Thunder IT. “Patriot not only has a full breadth of technology products but also offers the latest, innovative products as well. The partnership between Thunder IT and Patriot is a perfect fit.”

Visit Zalman & Kingston's booth to see their latest innovation and to win great prizes, 26-28, March 2010 - #629

GARDEN GROVE, California, March 15, 2010 - Zalman USA, Inc. will be showcasing its latest technologies to the gaming community at PAX East 2010, Penny Arcade Expo 2010. Zalman and Kingston's partner event will display diverse gaming experiences and the latest technologies at Boston Hynes Convention Center from March 26th to March 28th.

“PAX is the most popular and remarkable gaming event nationwide. We are pleased to partner with Kingston Technology, Co. Inc. this year. Not only will this event showcase our latest products but provide plenty entertainment for all the game and PC enthusiasts.” Says Chinny Chuang, Marketing Manager of Zalman USA. “We are honored to partner with Zalman USA, Inc. at PAX East 2010, the premiere gaming event for enthusiasts. Zalman and Kingston enjoy a close working relationship and the combination of their new Z7 Plus case and our industry-leading HyperX memory will set new standards in PC gaming. “Said Dara Sun, HyperX/ValueRAM®business manager, Kingston.

One of the major activities on the site is Counter-Strike 1.6 shootout contest. We have invited one of the world famous professional gamer Jordan “n0thing” Gilbert from the team “Evil Geniuses“. All of the event attendees will have the chance to play against the professional and win great prizes. Please stop by the booth #629 for more details.

At PAX East 2010, Zalman & Kingston will display 2 gaming systems:

Zalman's brand new case Z7 Plus
Kingston® HyperX® 1600 Dual Channel memory
Gigabyte X58-A UD3 motherboard
Zotac GeForce GTS250 and West Digital 2TB Hard drive.

In order to express our gratitude for the continued support from the gaming community, we will be giving the 2 systems away. One of the systems will be given away as the grand prize at the event on March 28th. Another system will be gave away to one of the lucky winner from Zalman's Facebook page. (www.facebook.com/zalmanusa)

The card to arrive was a HD 5770; it wasn't a Turbo nor an IceQ version and since I had already reviewed two HD 5770s from HIS, I figured I was probably going to be dealing with a card that I'd already seen. When I opened it up, though, I found a new fan design that looked pretty cool.

Since the release of the HD 5700 series we've seen companies release models with different types of fans. ATI themselves had two different versions of the card; one with the cooler that's like the HD 5800 series cards and a cheaper designed one. It seems that HIS have added another card to the flock so let's take the time to see how it goes.

When it comes to CPU coolers, most consumers usually have to choose between a low price or good performance since there are very few products on the market that feature both. With their Traquillo, Gelid is trying to release a product that incorporates the best of both worlds. Can they succeed?

Sennheiser's latest and greatest headphones are put to the test. The HD800s created quite a fuzz when released, not only were they one of the most expensive headphones launched last year, they were also the most anticipated ones. In this review we put them to the test and see if there can be a reason to spend $1800 on headphones.

It's not uncommon for a company which focuses on one thing to branch out into another, but I am not sure many people would have predicted a company such as Arctic Cooling would begin producing audio equipment. Fortunately though, the company has obviously done its research, as the audio quality is very good (with great bass!).

“DDR3 memory has definitely been developing into a mainstream standard in the past few months, as witnessed by the constant price drop and nearing the prices of DDR2. Having in mind that Intel has already presented its P55 platform to the market, it’s hardly surprising that faster and better memory kits for it appear all the time. Unlike the X58 platform, P55 was designed for dual-channel memory access, which “revived” dual-channel memory kits for Intel platforms…”

Today we shall review a few more high-end graphics cards belonging to the Radeon HD 58xx/59xx series. These solutions have had a great start. Radeon HD 5870 still remains the fastest single-GPU graphics card, while Radeon HD 5970 remains the absolute champion in today's 3D gaming graphics.

These days, full-sized headphones are a novelty. They have become impractical for most music lovers with an on-the-go lifestyle, leading to a rise in the popularity of smaller designs. Today, ASE Labs looks at the Arctic Sound E361-BM, one of Arctic Cooling's entries in the crowded sea of earbud models.

Just this past week, the Game Developers Conference was held in downtown San Francisco, CA. GDC is held every spring and is basically a forum for learning and networking for the creators of computer, console, handheld, mobile, and on-line games. Hundreds of companies come out to present their latest wares, preview upcoming titles, and also interview thousands of potential game developers. We've got some highlights from the show posted here...