Archive for August, 2009

CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus Heatsink Review

This is your standard tower style heatpipe cooler with the radiator being the perfect size for a 120mm fan. Just like the original Hyper 212 there are 4 physical heatpipes bent in the middle giving us twice the cooling capacity. Read...
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Wacom Bamboo Fun Digital Pen Tablet Review

The mouse has become the standard method of navigating graphical user interfaces, but it leaves something to be desired when you want more free-form control of your cursor. The pen tablet provides the the control that a regular mouse lacks. The Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet is meant to be an introductory foray into the world of pen tablets, featuring a 5.8" x 3.7" active area, 512 levels of pressure sensitivity, battery-less pen and mouse, 4 function buttons and a scroll pad. In this article...
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Windows 7: A desktop user’s take

Does Windows 7 really live up to the hype? Is it a worthwhile upgrade over Vista and XP for desktop users and enthusiasts? We took the final release of Microsoft's next operating system for a prolonged spin in order to find out. Read...
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Hyperdesk DarkMatter: Subspace Hypersuite for Windows Vista

Tomorrow, August 27th, Hyperdesk will be releasing their newest desktop theme software for Windows Vista 32 and 64 bit operating systems, before this it was only available for Windows Xp. Today I’ll be taking a look at the DarkMatter: Subspace Hypersuite, it’s a program that will change the looks of your desktop, from wallpaper to icons, folders, and even skinning the media player as well. The design comes from the same people that created the themes for Alienware, and it actually includes...
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Star Trek: The Original Series Hypersuite

Today’s review item is from the Skins Factory who are renowned for their ability to skin OSes – making them look totally different and unique. Their Hyperdesk division has been morphing Windows XP desktops for several years, now they are bringing Windows Vista into the party and one of their first offerings is the Star Trek: The Original Series Hyperdesk Suite. Trekkers and Windows skinner can now make their Windows machine look like something out of the 23rd century. Read...
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Coolermaster HAF 922 Review

The Cooler Master HAF series began with the 932 which evoked mixed opinions among users and enthusiasts. The second edition in the series, with a similar imaginative name, the 922, has been adjusted a little making it into a slightly smaller Mid Tower chassis as well as allowing a price drop in the region of $20. The difficulty in judging a case is that there is not a set of benchmark scores that determine a chassis' “performance”. Conversely, a series of factors from ease of...
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Genius EasyPen i405 Graphics Tablet Review

As with most peripherals, the test results of using a graphics tablet are subjective, depending on the user’s tastes. According to our very personal way of evaluating, the Genius EasyPen i405 is an efficient product that definitely does its job. Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer anything beyond that. The one outstanding point is its low price, compared to similar products from other brands... Read...
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Panasonic UJ-875A Slim Optical Drive

Benchmark Reviews recently reviewed the SilverStone SUGO SST-SG06B Case, and supplied with that product was the SST-SOD01 kit. As was mentioned in that review, the case supports only slim optical drives. The SST-SOD01 slim drive kit we received is actually the Panasonic UJ-875A Slim Optical Drive manufactured for SilverStone. Since many of you will undoubtedly be looking to purchase the SUGO SG06 case or another small form factor case, you will need a slim optical drive. Benchmark Reviews...
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Ultimat Roundup Review

While many people would be more than willing to splash out upwards of £50 on a gaming mouse and even more on a gaming keyboard, not so many see the need in purchasing a gaming mouse mat. However it can truly make a difference, not only in terms of performance, but in terms of comfort too. With that in mind, Ultimat sent over a few different mats for yours truly to take a look at. The Breathe X3, the Seven FX-2 and the Solid FX-3, lets check em out. Read...
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Cooler Master SNA 95 Universal Power Adapter

The purpose is simple: offer a universal notebook adapter with widespread compatability with nearly all notebook computers in use today. It's the sort of product that fits in nicely on store shelves at your local electronics store or computer repair shop. The Cooler Master SNA 95, which stands for Slim Notebook Adapter and totals 95W of nominal output power, includes everything needed inside one small kit. The RP-095-D19A-A1 model comes with eight different charger tips to ensure compatability...
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Thermaltake Vi-on 2.5” SATA HDD USB Enclosure Reviewed

Today for review I’ve got the Thermaltake Vi-on hard drive enclosure, it’s specifically made for 2.5” HDDs and it uses the standard USB interface to transfer your data to and from the enclosure. The Vi-on is nicely made of a combination of plastic and a metal mesh to help keep things cool. One of the great features of this product is that it’s completely tool free, meaning installation is very easy, no tools are required. So read on to learn more about a nice option for your portable...
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Thermaltake Element T Mid-Tower PC Case

Up on the review block today I’ve got the Thermaltake Element T Mid-Tower Chassis or PC case. This case is sold as something for gamers, or pros, and it has a simplistic yet elegant design to it. There’s plenty of room inside for any system, and room enough for the largest video cards and many hard drives. The case is very subtle in it’s look, and style, being basic black with red accents, there’s a top mounted 200mm cooling fan included and the PSU is mounted on the bottom of the case...
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QNAP TS-809 Pro Turbo 8-Bay NAS

Ever since QNAP released their TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS, they have been sitting at the top of the mountain looking down. Thecus responded with the N7700 and was able to close the performance gap and feature set, but the TS-509 was still ahead of the game. Not looking to rest, QNAP has countered Thecus’ latest offerings with their own newly improved line-up that is now capable of being limited by Ethernet. The new QNAP TS-809 Pro Turbo NAS is so fast that your Ethernet cable used to connect the...
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Review of the Nexus FLC-3000 Heatsink

Perhaps the most eye catching feature of the FLC-3000, at least compared to the LOW- 7000, is the 30 degree angle of the heatsink itself, it really looks strange to the eye at first. However, it’s clear that the heatsink is suitable for cases of small dimensions, the size of the fins clearly suggests this and the height of 119mm is not that much compared to other heatsinks in the same category... Read...
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Onboard Graphics Shootout AMD 790GX vs. 785G

While most of us on Tweak Town are after the most performance and overclocking capable boards out there, it’s important to note that there is still a very large side of the market that we don’t always give a great deal of thought to, that being the integrated market. Today as a follow up to the 785G chipset review, we are taking a look at the 785G’s graphics performance compared the 790GX’s. Since the 785G is DX10.1 compatible, will it have any performance increase over the 790GX? -...
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