Reviews

8.8
Date: May 21st 2013
Author: W1zzard
In: Video Cards
ZOTAC GeForce GTX TITAN AMP! Edition 6144 MB

ZOTAC's GTX Titan AMP! Edition comes with increased GPU and memory clocks for an extra performance boost. The package also includes three Assassin's Creed games and a Metro: Last Light coupon. But with pricing of $1139 is it worth it?

9.1
Date: May 20th 2013
Author: Darksaber
In: Cases
Cooltek Coolcube Maxi Black

Cooltek has expanded the Coolcube line with two new cases. On one hand, the ultra-compact Coolcube Mini and, on the other, the mATX Coolcube Maxi. We had the chance to look at the larger of the two, which cannot only hold a larger motherboard, but also more hard drives and bigger components.

8.8
Date: May 17th 2013
Author: Darksaber
In: External HDDs
Rosewill RDEE-12002 USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure

The Rosewill RDEE-12002 combines USB 3.0 with the latest generation SATA interface. With easy access to the interior, solid use of aluminum, and the ability to hold even the tallest high-capacity drives, the list of specifications makes for an impressive read, but will it perform?

8.0
Date: May 16th 2013
Author: Frederik S
In: Headphones
Sunrise Charm3 & Dragon2 Ear buds

Sunrise is known for their high end ear buds. Today, we will take a good look at their two most recent offerings--namely, the Charm3 and Dragon2 ear buds. Both come with a big bundle and are competitively priced.

8.6
Date: May 15th 2013
Author: crazyeyesreaper
In: CPU Coolers
Phanteks PH-TC12DX

Phanteks seeks to beat the heat with the PH-TC12DX. Comprised of two fin stacks, each made up of 49 anodized aluminum cooling fins, and paired with a nickel-plated copper base and heatpipes, This U-type cooler might just have what it takes.

9.4
Date: May 14th 2013
Author: W1zzard
In: SSD
Crucial M500 480 GB

Crucial's new M500 SSD is built on an upgraded Marvell flash controller with new 20 nanometer 128 Gbit die MLC flash. This combination makes for a very affordable drive that also provides excellent performance in both synthetic and real-life performance testing.

8.5
Date: May 13th 2013
Author: crmaris
In: Media Players
Shuttle Slim-PC DS61

Shuttle is a key player in the mini-PC, slim-PC, and barebone system market. Today, we will check on their Slim-PC DS61 solution that was designed for digital signage purposes, although it can easily, depending on the CPU and other hardware you install, play the roles of an office PC, HTPC, etc.

9.6
Date: May 11th 2013
Author: W1zzard
In: Video Cards
MSI GTX 650 Ti Boost TwinFrozr Gaming 2 GB

MSI's GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost Gaming uses the company's famous TwinFrozr dual-fan cooler. In our testing, we see fantastic noise levels that make the card almost inaudible even during heavy gaming. The card is overclocked, too, which makes it a great buy, being just $5 more expensive than the reference design.

8.0
Date: May 10th 2013
Author: Frederik S
In: Headphones
Ultimate Ears Personal Reference Monitors

The flagship custom in-ear solution by Ultimate Ears gets put to the test against the best customs around. The Personal Reference Monitors target audiophiles who want a go at tuning their own custom in-ears. Almost everything is customizable, from the sound signature to the bundle.

7.9
Date: May 8th 2013
Author: Darksaber
In: USB Sticks
PQI i-mini USB 3.0 32GB

PQI has made things as small as possible with the i-mini flash drive while also offering the modern USB 3.0 interface. We take the minuscule i-mini for a spin to see if PQI has not shaved off too much performance in the process of shrinking things down.

9.5
Date: May 8th 2013
Author: crazyeyesreaper
In: CPU Coolers
Phanteks PH-TC14PE

The Phanteks PH-TC14PE is a behemoth of a CPU cooler that looks ready to maul the competition. This anodized aluminum and nickle-plated copper beast has twin cooling towers and five 8 mm heatpipes. Are the giant towers and fleshed-out pipes enough to deliver top tier performance?

9.0
Date: May 7th 2013
Author: W1zzard
In: SSD
Samsung 840 SSD 250 GB

The Samsung 840 SSD is the first solid-state drive using TLC flash technology, which promises higher data density for a lower overall cost. Our testing sees decent performance that turns into "outstanding" when taking into account performance per dollar and price per GB.

7.8
Date: May 6th 2013
Author: crmaris
In: Power Supplies
Enermax NAXN ADV 650 W

The Enermax NAXN series is one of the few models Enermax doesn't produce themselves. This is done for cost-reduction reasons. In this review, we will check on the performance of the strongest member of the NAXN 82+ ADV line. It has a capacity of 650 W, features a non-modular design, and is 80 Plus Bronze certified.

9.7
Date: May 3rd 2013
Author: cadaveca
In: Motherboards
ASRock Z77 Extreme11 Intel LGA1155

Fourteen SSDs, quad VGAs, 32 GB of RAM, and 8 threads of high performance Intel horsepower--is that what you are looking for? Look no further as the ASRock Z77 Extreme11 offers all that. ASRock's flagship Intel Z77 Express product, the Z77 Extreme11, does it all and includes an LSI SAS controller for an additional eight SATA ports.

8.0
Date: May 2nd 2013
Author: crmaris
In: Media Players
GIADA Q11 Android OS Mini PC

The Android operating system is starting to invade the world of PCs. Today, we will test a mini-PC from Giada, the Q11. It uses an ARM CPU and runs on an Android OS. This unit has access to numerous applications through the Google Play store and consumes very little energy, barely exceeding 10 W at full load.

9.4
Date: Apr 30th 2013
Author: W1zzard
In: Video Cards
Inno3D iChill GTX 650 Ti Boost 2 GB

Inno3D has engineered a unique GTX 650 Ti Boost using the company's iChill triple-slot, dual-fan cooler. It provides amazing noise levels, which makes the card almost inaudible during gameplay. Temperatures are also much improved, so the triple-slot design certainly paid off. The card is also overclocked and comes at a reasonable $190 price-point.

8.4
Date: Apr 29th 2013
Author: Vahid Gharaei
In: Cases
Lian Li PC-V650B

Lian Li has taken a traditional mini-tower case and moved the PSU to the side of the chassis. The result is the PC-V650: a case that can still take full-sized components for a powerful rig. This unique capability, the four pre-installed fans, and a card reader, make it an interesting foundation for a functional high-end system.

8.8
Date: Apr 26th 2013
Author: crazyeyesreaper
In: CPU Coolers
Silverstone Heligon Series HE01

Silverstone's Heligon series HE01 is a truly monstrous and unique cooler. The insane 140 mm x 38 mm 171 CFM fan really serves up some big air flair. Will the Heligon HE01 deliver blistering performance or is its big fan just for show?

8.3
Date: Apr 25th 2013
Author: crmaris
In: Power Supplies
Corsair CX Series Modular CX600M 600 W

Corsair decided to enrich their mainstream CX series with new units that feature modular cables. Today, we will test the fresh CX600M going for only a few more bucks than its non-modular CX600 counterpart. The "M" specification will most likely have many users pick the new unit over the non-modular version, despite the slight price increase.

8.3
Date: Apr 24th 2013
Author: W1zzard
In: Video Cards
AMD Radeon HD 7990 6 GB

Today, AMD releases their highly anticipated HD 7990 dual-GPU flagship. It is based on two full Tahiti GPUs running at 1000 MHz. AMD has also worked hard to keep power draw and noise in check, but can this $1000 card compete with NVIDIA's GTX 690 and GTX Titan?

7.4
Date: Apr 23rd 2013
Author: Frederik S
In: Keyboards
Rosewill RK-9100 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Rosewill recently updated its mechanical gaming keyboard lineup with the introduction of the RK-9100. New for the 9100-series keyboards are LED lit key modes. This keyboard features the same sturdy steel base plate design as its predecessor.

9.4
Date: Apr 22nd 2013
Author: W1zzard
In: Video Cards
XFX R7790 Black Edition OC 2 GB

XFX has completely revamped the HD 7790 reference design, optimizing it around their requirements. The R7790 Black Edition OC 2 GB comes at the reference design price of $150, yet is overclocked out of the box and provides twice the video memory. But can its extra memory make a difference?

9.3
Date: Apr 21st 2013
Author: crmaris
In: Power Supplies
Cooler Master V Series 1000 W

Cooler Master teamed up with Seasonic to make a strong entry into the high-end category where it faces competition using the same OEM (Seasonic). The new V series consists of three models. Today, we will test the strongest one featuring a capacity of 1 kW, a fully modular cabling design, Gold efficiency, and a single +12V rail.

9.4
Date: Apr 19th 2013
Author: cadaveca
In: Motherboards
MSI Z77A-GD65 GAMING Intel LGA 1155

From within MSI's high-tech laboratories, the MSI Z77A-GD65 GAMING motherboard is a dragon unleashed to deliver the best in gaming performance from every angle. Equipped with a KillerNIC E2205 Ethernet Controller and a high-end Realtek Audio CODEC, the board also has the looks and the performance to bring the latest game to its knees.

9.0
Date: Apr 17th 2013
Author: crazyeyesreaper
In: CPU Coolers
GELID Solutions The Black Edition

GELID Solutions are experts when it comes to keeping components cool. Their Black Edition CPU cooler looks to make its mark with impressive cooling performance and ultra-low noise levels.