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Steelseries Siberia Full-Size Headset
The Siberia Full-Size Headset really is the original headset that was released by Icemat back in 2005. The only thing that has changed during these years is the logo, but why should you change a prefectly good product?
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Assembly Summer '08
There are some great LAN events hosted around the world each year. Here in Finland that event is the Assembly. With over 5000 participants this four day event offers a lot of lights, noise and great people.
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Steelseries Siberia Neckband
In 2007 we saw Steelseries acquiring Icemat which brought the Siberia-brand to Steelseries. The Siberia Neckband headphones carry on the legacy from the Icemat Siberia headphones. Let us see if they're worthy.
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3DConnexion SpaceExplorer
This time we will take a look at bit more higher end 3D Controller that still offers the same intuitive 3D control that can be found on the more basic SpaceNavigator that we reviewed earlier.
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Antec Gamer Cases - 300 vs. 1200
Earlier we reviewed the P180 Mini from the P1-family and now two cases from the range of Gaming Cases have arrived to our review. The cases this time are the 300 and the 1200, both of which follow the theme set by the earlier 900 model.
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XFX GTX 280 XXX Edition
This time we will show you a graphics card that has evolved to be something more than its forefathers. Sure, the pixel pushing ability is still there and benchmarks will show that clearly but what more can a graphics card do? Up till now, nothing much but this is about to change...
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Silverstonetek SUGO SG03 & Nitrogon NT06-Lite
Lately we've seen couple of cases that make use of microATX sized motherboards and normal sized power supplies. Trend seems to go on. This time we received a delivery from Silverstone and the case in question is their SUGO SG03 model. The case is very small but it can still take in larger and more powerful power supplies and graphic cards.
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Gefen USB To DVI
Up till now the easiest way to increase the amount of displays was to connect more display adapters to the computer. This may not be possible or cost effective in every situation so Gefen went out and added this new USB to DVI Adapter to their product lineup. This might change our way of dealing with multiple monitors.
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Xigmatek Battle-Axe
Not too long ago we tested Xigmatek's CPU heatsinks, one of which featured a new HDT or Heatpipe Direct Touch base where the heatpipes are exposed and have direct contact with the CPU. The HDT-S1283 proved to be an excellent cooler and now Xigmatek has launched a new graphic card cooler that uses a similar HDT base.
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Gainward Bliss 9800GX2
Now Nvidia has once again taken the pole position with their new card - 9800GX2. The 9800GX2 has two G92 GPUs working in SLI-mode and taking only a one PCI-e slot. This technique also ensures that the card doesn't require any special features from the motherboard.
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22.08.2008 08:54
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Todays computer setups, being those desktops or laptops, emphasize on small dimensions and low weight. Czech blacksmith Sergej wanted to turn this idealogy upside down and created his case from raw steel and iron. As you can imagine the overall weight of over 50 kilograms is a lot to carry to a LAN party but the attention that it will bring is surely worth it!
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Audio
:.Creative HS-1200 Wireless X-Fi Gaming Headset @ everythingusb
Creative's wireless take on the world of wireless gaming sound hits a lot of strong spots (weight, comfort, ease of use, surround options with OpenAL), but still needs work in some areas and is not a good general-use replacement. Recommended, but with some caveats.
Cases & Cooling
:.In Win Metal Suit - GunDam Case @ TechwareLabs
*Stomp*. *Stomp*. Footsteps are heard outside, is it Godzilla? NO, it's the In Win GunDam case!! Today, Artiom shells out his tech knowledge to see if he can bring the infamous Metal Suit GunDam case down to our level.
Motherboards & Memory
:.DDR3 PC3-16000 Flex II Water Cooled Memory @ Madshrimps
Today we take a look at OCZ latest addition to the Flex series : the Flex II DDR3 kit. As a matter of fact, this is our first DDR3 review in the house - better late than never I suppose - so have a look what DDR3 water cooled at 2Ghz can bring to your doorstep.
:.OCZ DDR2 PC2-9200 Flex II @ neoseeker
The massive heatsinks that double as water coolers add significant heft, and you can pretty much forget about mounting four of these modules on a motherboard - on the other hand, there is sufficient heat sink area that it is doubtfull that actually water cooling the modules will have any significant benefit.
:.J&W RS780UVD-AM2+ mATX @ OCIA
Today I have for review their JW-RS780UVD-AM2+ motherboard. This is a micro ATX board utilizing the AMD 780G chipset, features the latest HT 3.0 and PCIe 2.0, support for DDR2-1066 memory, onboard Radeon 3200 DX10 graphics with 64Mb SidePort memory, and HDMI and HDCP ready.
Network
:.Introduction to Wireless USB (WUSB) @ Hardware Secrets
Wireless USB (WUSB) products are finally arriving at the market and in this article you will learn more about this technology and see some usage examples.
Power Supply
:.Thermaltake Power Express 650W VGA PSU @ Rbmods
As video card power demand grows, so do power supply outputs; nowadays it's not uncommon to see a 1000W+ power supply being offered. But what if you already have a decent power supply but just want to add a bit more power for the video cards? Thermaltake, well-known makers of a wide range of computer products, might have the solution in the Thermaltake Power Express 650W VGA Power Supply. This dedicated power supply brings serious amounts of power to your video cards, but is it worth the effort? Read on to find out more.
:.BFG ES800 @ Virtual-Hideout
BFG has a great power suppy here - not only does it look good, but it does it with performing style. For the duration of the testing, and the subsequent gaming session afterwards, performance remained solid while silence was in full effect. I found no issues with any of the cabling, or the installation of the unit - that was the fault of the unit. Overall, I would have to say that if you're in the market for a PSU at this price point ($219), BFG's ES800 is an excellent choice. While it's lack of support for Tri-SLI is definitely disappointing, it's ability to take a system with two 4870x2 or 9800GX2 cards is admirable.
Video
:.Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2 @ BmR
The Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the latest evolution in graphics cards, and ATI has delivered something bigger than we've ever seen before. Benchmark Reviews is fortunate to test the Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2 Dual-RV770 GPU video card 100251SR against a collection of todays hottest video cards available.
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12.08.2008 23:56
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Steelseries Siberia Full-Size Headset
Gaming with speakers can immerse you deeper into the game but others may not like the noise you are making. Headset is the natural way to go. See what SteelSeries Siberia Full-Size Headset can deliver.
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Cases & Cooling
:.NZXT Sentry LX High Performance Fan Controller @ Rbmods
We've seen a lot of fan controller designs here on rbmods.com, everything from simple knobs to more elaborate controllers. Today we get a chance to look at a new fan controller from NZXT, the NZXT Sentry LX High Performance Fan Controller. Will this product live up to its "high performance" claims? That is what we're here to find out in this review.
:.Norcotek RPC-450 Rackmount Enclosure @ virtual-hideout
These two things, though quite bad on their own, don't obscure the wall of pros that come hurling along with this chassis. Firstly, is the complete modularity, and secondly is the included hardware - being able to fit 11 hard drives which are cooled off the bat is incredible, especially when they're actively cooled. Couple this with the fact that this is one of so very few cases at this price point which are capable of holding an extended ATX system, and the fact that when the door works, the inbound airflow is filtered, the result becomes a very good deal, despite the flaws.
:.Antec P190 + 1200 Mid-Tower @ techgage
Planning a new build and don't know which chassis to choose? Does the idea of having a feature-packed mid-tower intrigue you? Well, the P190 is just that, with its intuitive design and two pre-installed power supplies, offering you a total of 1,200W of overkill pleasure. Is the case a true winner? Not exactly, but it's still worth a look.
Digital Imaging
:.ASUS MK241 24-inch Widescreen LCD @ ThinkComputers
The last LCD monitor we took a look at from ASUS was the 22-inch PG221. It was one of the most amazing LCD's that I have seen and if you are a gamer you would definitely love it. One thing that it did lack was a HDMI port. This time around ASUS has sent us their 24-inch MK241 LCD that features full 1080p HD playback via an HDMI port. Not only that it features 3000:1 contrast ration, integrated webcam, and ASUS's Splendid video technology. Let's see how the MK241 measures up.
:.6 Way Digital Photo Frame Round up @ XtremeComputing
Today we have got something special for all you readers out there interested in getting a Photo Frame, we have got Six Digital Photo Frames to get your paws into in a round up. Which one will prove itself the best out of the Six in image quality and usability? You~Rll have to read on to find out. The Six Photo Frames we have here range from a portable 1.5 inch right the way through to an 8 inch digital display that prints.
Power Supply
:.Antec "Signature Series" 850W @ hi-techreviews
The Signature is a top-of-the-line high performance power supply, available in 650 or 850 Watts and are compatible with ATX12V v2.3 and EPS12V v2.91 standards. Designed to appeal to system builders looking for a truly premium power supply, the Signature uses cutting-edge features, several of which have never before been offered in a consumer power supply.
Video
:.Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2 in Crossfire @ tweaktown
Fast forward a few months and we've got a new card that sits at around the same price of the GTX 280. It's packing two HD 4870 cores on a single PCB, the same core speed and memory speed as its single card brethren and hopefully a whole bunch of extra performance.
:.Sapphire 4870 X2 @ DriverHeaven
Today we have the opportunity to test the card in its shipping form with a driver which is much closer to the version consumers will receive. We will be running the card through a selection of the latest and greatest games at resolutions up to 2560x1600 as well as testing Blu-Ray acceleration and CrossFireX performance. The big question that needs answered ..... are ATI back at the top of their game?
:.Sapphire HD 4870 X2 2048 MB @ techPowerUp
Today AMD released their new HD 4870 X2 graphics cards. They are based on two RV770 GPUs on one PCB. With a total of 1600 shaders and 2 GB GDDR5 memory the card has excellent chances to achieve the goal "fastest graphics card in the world".
:.ATI HD4870X2 vs NVIDIA GTX 280 @ Madshrimps
ATI launches their high end single VGA card today, the HD4870X2 is compared to NVIDIA top offering in this review using 8 different games to see which ones comes out on top. Read on to find out! |
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Assembly '08
Four days and three nights (not much sleeping though) of LAN gaming, Demo coding, dancing and gaming compos etc. It was a madhouse but we loved it. 
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Barebones & Handheld
:.7 Days with the HP 2133 Ultra Portable Netbook @ TechwareLabs
Ultra Portable laptops have reached new levels of usability and even shrunk in size recently. What Asus started with its introduction of the EeePC other manufacturers have continued and introduced their versions of the now popular "Netbooks". We take a look at one of the nicest designs on the market right now with HP's 2133. This all aluminum masterpiece would fit right in on the show room floor and gives its owner just the right asthetics and feel. But we test out the engine under the hood in addition to the fit and finish of the 2133. Find out what our inspection showed.
Cases & Cooling
:.Antec Twelve Hundred Gaming Case @ 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.
Misc
:.QuakeCon 2008 - A Quad Damage of Babes @ tweaktown
At QuakeCon I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of female gamers in attendance. Not only has gaming crossed the lines of language and social class, but it is now smashing through the gender barrier.
:.Verbatim Notebook Essentials Kit @ ocmodshop
If you travel a lot, or even a little, chances are you own a laptop or notebook PC. And you probably own one of those neat little carrying cases as well. They have just enough room inside for the computer itself with a little left over to stick the power cord inside next to it. If you're lucky, there'll be a pocket on the front like mine where you can put any extra gadgets you have. That would be the perfect place to put the new Verbatim Notebook Essentials Kit.
Power Supply
:.In Win Power Man Commander 1200w @ hi-techreviews
After you have reviewed enough power supplies you can begin to tell how well it will perform longer before you ever hook it up to a system. For example if the unit is to light it is a sure bet that quality components were not used or small heatsinks we used instead of large one. Yes there are exceptions so power supply makers don't email me and complain. When we first laid our hands on In Wins new 1200 watt power supply we knew that it had alot going it. Come check our review and see what we are talking about.
Storage
:.Thermaltake BlacX SE @ Bjorn3D
The storage needs in computing today have grown tremendously as opposed to a few years ago. More and more people need massive storage to store a large Music or Video collection. Some just need to read through a pile of drives to see if their functional, others need the flexibility of swapping drives in and out without having to break out the tool kit and seat it in an enclosure or mount it in a chassis.
:.Vantec NexStar 3i External Hard Drive Enclosure @ ThinkComputers
The Vantec NexStar 3i External Hard Drive Enclosure incorporates power saving modes to help save power and prolong the life of hard drives. It operates in three power saving modes: idle, stand by, and power down; all of which are automatic. The USB connectivity provides high data transfer rates on hard drives with up to 1TB of data. The small design of the NexStar 3i takes up very little desk space and even keeps cool with an aluminum case. Read on further to see how it performs.
:.SilverStone SST-TS01B RFID External Drive Kit @ BmR
Benchmark Reviews has looked at some HDD enclosures in the past and they have all done what they were intended to do, but in my mind, there was something missing. None of them really stood out, in terms of features or performance. None of them said, "BUY ME" in no uncertain terms. This one does. Let's see how it performs on the bench and in daily use.
Video
:.Asus EAH 4870 TOP @ Rbmods
Today we are taking a look at one of the top of the line cards at this time. The card costs a bit more than the others on the market so the main question is does the card really perform so well that it's worth putting the money into it. We are going to compare it vs a few other Asus cards that have proven to perform quite well and we will also see if we can tweak a bit more out of the card even though it's factory tweaked already.
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