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		Tagan TG480-U01 480W ATX / EPS Power Supply Review by CrackMaster, Friday 12th March OcPrices.com have released a review of the Tagan TG480-U01 480W ATX / EPS Power Supply. Take a quote: "Power Supply reviews may not be the most exciting components in the world, but arguably are one of the most important. Today we are looking at a 480W model by a company called Tagan. Tagan may not be a name you are used to hearing, but after this review you may well alter your opinion as to which PSU you choose in your next PC."

		Logitech MX 510 Performance Optical Mouse by CrackMaster, Friday 12th March Bjorn3D.com posted a review of the latest mouse from Logitech, the MX 510 Performance Optical Mouse, which as you probably guessed is a new version of the MX 500 featuring a new and improved MX Pptical Engine and a cool new paint job. Here's a quote: "I had absolutely no problems using the MX 510 during general app use and during hours of gaming. It has many nice improvements over the MX 500 (and the entire first generation MX family for that matter) thanks to the new MX Optical Engine. You can't deny that it's one of the best performing mice around. Plus, it's also one of the best looking. The red, 'reflex finish' looks awesome."

		8 Video Cards Roundup by CrackMaster, Friday 12th March At Allround-PC.com you can read a video cards roundup with eight ATI and NVIDIA items. Here's a snip: "ATI has launced two new Radeon XT models and NVIDIAs GeForce series has become bigger."

		Samsung SyncMaster 173P LCD Monitor Review by CrackMaster, Friday 12th March Overclockers Club took a look at the Samsung SyncMaster 173P LCD Monitor. Here is a quote from the review: "Everyone has heard of LCD monitors, many own them and the rest of us envy their desk space, but what makes an LCD monitor so desirable? Are they an improvement over CRT? Well, Samsung's monitors are among the best in the world, so the standards are being set high today as we dive into the world of LCD monitors. Today we'll be looking at a brand new LCD monitor from Samsung that has not yet been released, the SyncMaster 173P. The SyncMaster 173P was built with the following three things in mind; Slim, Simple, and Stylish. This monitor is one slick piece of work. From the silver bezel, to the beveled edges and trim, to the simple, understated but sleek fashion, this monitor has good looks. However, good looks can only go so far, want to know how the SyncMaster 173P stands up against fast action games?"

		Aerocool HT-101 AMD/P4 HSF Review by CrackMaster, Friday 12th March Viper Lair took a look at Aerocool's latest heatpipe solution and see if it's performance is as impressive as its looks. "The single fan performance is slightly better (1-2°C) than I've seen with a Thermalright SLK-800 and Swiftech MCX462+ using Delta 68cfm fans. The superconductor tubes are for real, and likely the major reason why we see the HT-101 do so well today."

		Arctic Silver 5 Review by CrackMaster, Friday 12th March Techware Labs has just publish a review of the all-new Arctic Silver 5. Take a quote: "Thermal grease is a critical and necessary component of any current computer system. One of the first companies to put forth research and development of a thermal grease with advanced thermally conductive properties was Arctic Silver. Back in the day, Arctic Silver 1 used real silver to deliver real cooling results. In the labs we take a look at the new, 99.9% pure silver, Arctic Silver 5."

		Olympus C-5060 Digital Camera by CrackMaster, Friday 12th March Bytesector.com posted a review of the Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom Digital Camera. Here's a short description: “Big, bulky and black; that's how I see the Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom digital camera. This is no pocket sized camera, and it shouldn't be either since it is feature packed. With a 5.1 mega pixel capacity, 14x zoom, rotating view-finder and attachable wide conversion lens, this camera out perfoms many. Sounds great doesn't it, now let's see if it is…"

		NZXT Guardian ATX Tower Case by CrackMaster, Friday 12th March hardCOREware.net reviewed a NZXT Guardian ATX Tower case. Here's a snip: "You've seen one, you've seen them all right? Standard beige or grey cases, with a power button, a reset button, and a pair of LED's. Man, I wish I had an iMac, those are so cool! Oh, wait! It's not 2001 anymore! As PC enthusiasts, we have a TON to choose from! Classy looking aluminum cases, crazy alien head cases, and this new case which looks to be inspired by Transformers! NZXT is the newest case manufacturer on the block, and they have one nice looking case. Let's see how it performs!"

		Kingston HyperX PC4000 Memory Kit by CrackMaster, Thursday 11th March Tweaknews.net posted a review of the Kingston HyperX PC4000 1Gig dual channel memory kit. Here's a snippit: "When it comes to memory, there are several manufacturers on the market to cater to your current requirements. But, if you are on a mission to find "quality" memory, there are only a handful that you should be selecting from and I can assure you, Kingston should definitely be on your short list. The PC4000 dual channel kit reviewed today performed exactly as it should with no instability or problems of any kind. Just insert them in your motherboard, adjust your BIOS settings accordingly, and enjoy the performance."

		Zalman External 5.1Ch USB Sound Card by CrackMaster, Thursday 11th March 3dGameMan.com posted a video review of the Zalman External 5.1Ch USB Sound Card (ZM-RSSC). "The Zalman External 5.1 Channel USB Sound Card (ZM-RSSC) is an ideal product for anyone who has basic 2 channel audio on their notebook or desktop computer system. Adjusting each channel is simple with the volume controls for the center, subwoofer, front and rear speakers. It's very easy to install, configure and offers great sound quality. Watch the Video to find out more..."

		Evercool "Magic Cooler" MAG-01 Heatsink by CrackMaster, Thursday 11th March 3dXtreme posted a new review of the Evercool “Magic Cooler” MAG-01 Heatsink. Here's a clip: "Today at 3DXtreme we have the great pleasure of reviewing the “Magic Cooler” MAG-01 Heatsink by Evercool. Yet again Evercool has given us the chance to voice our opinion about one of their new products in their product line. The MAG-01 is versatile enough to carry out multiple CPU applications while keeping performance differences to a minimum. This “Magic Cooler” has many different applications by having the ability to be installed on many different socket types..."

		Thermal Integration TI-RV104N Heatsink by CrackMaster, Thursday 11th March At FrostyTech you can read a review of the Thermal Integration TI-RV104N Heatsink. "The forked-fins of this extruded aluminum heatsink make it pretty evolutionary for its class; especially considering Intel's recently announced bifurcated reference heatsink for the socket 775 Tejas-FMB1. The 'sun' shape of the Thermal Integration TI-RV104N, with copper in the center surrounded by aluminum, is a hint of what you can expect when computers make the switch to socket 775 - only the heatsink will be about 80mm in diameter. With a diameter that large, it leads me to wonder if plans aren't also in the works to come out with a Socket 754 Athlon64 version based on the TI-RV104N. In any case, it is too early for that so let's get started and see how the Thermal Integration TI-RV104N performs thermally, and acoustically!"

		Thermalright SLK-948U Heatsink Review by CrackMaster, Thursday 11th March CoolTechZone posted a review of the Thermalright SLK-948U Heatsink. "Cooling is one of the major concerns for an enthusiast. We like to overclock our processors to ultimate speeds but for those of us who can't afford water-cooling kits, it's hard to reach the unbelievable speeds. For affordable thermal solutions, we turn to air-based heatsinks. We want something that works just as well as some of the affordable water-cooling kit."

		NES Home Theatre PC System Modification by CrackMaster, Thursday 11th March Futurelooks reviewed the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) Home Theatre PC System. Here's a snip: "This Nintendo Entertainment System is more than meets the eye! It is a Home Theatre PC System in disguise! Check out how a mild mannered console system from days gone by takes on new life!"

		Shuttle ST62K "Zen" Review by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March LostCircuits posted a review of Shuttle ST62K "Zen". Here's a snippet: "Small form factor systems are getting smaller again. The latest addition to Shuttle's repertoire does not even feature a power supply unit anymore, instead an external power brick is supplied with the ST62K a.k.a. Zen. Elimination of the PSU fans lowers the overall noise level below that of any system we have come across, the Smart Fan utility does the rest to keep both CPU temperatures and exhaust noise in check. Aside from these mundane issues, a great deal of redesign has taken place on the mainboard level with a more economic layout to encompass even the omission of the most fundamental distinction between a PC and a Mac: the floppy drive interface."

		Kingwin KT-424-BK-WM All Aluminum Case by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March Overclockers Club took a look at the Kingwin KT-424-BK-WM All Aluminum Case. Here is a quote from the review: "It's been a few months since we've taken a look at a case around here, and it's been even longer since we've seen anything from Kingwin. Today we get to kill two birds with one stone with a review of the Kingwin KT-424-BK-WM Case. The Kingwin KT-424-BK-WM is a black case made from an all aluminum construction. It features a clear acrylic glass window, front media ports, 3x case fans, slide out motherboard tray, and a rather unique anti-shock absorber system for hard drives. Can the KT-424-BK-WM give the Lian Li PC-70 a run for it's money?"

		MSI PT880 Neo-LSR Review by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March Nordic Hardware tested MSI PT880 Neo-LSR, a VIA PT880 mainboard. Here's a snip: "Intel has been sitting calmly on the chipset-throne for a long time with their stable, fast and very overclockable circuits. Third party manufacturers like SiS, VIA and nowadays also ATi have had a really hard time making chipsets for Intel CPUs profitable. As if it isn't enough that Intel already controls almost the entire market, the silicon giant from Santa Clara leaves nothing but crumbles for the competition. Among others, licenses has to be negotiated back and forth which Taiwanese VIA has experienced a several times."

		Installing RAID on Desktop PCs by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March At PCStats.com you can read a beginners guide about installing RAID on desktop PCs. "Hard disks are mechanical devices with moving parts, and as such will break down eventually, compromising any data stored on them that is not backed up. One technology that was developed to deal with this pair of issues is RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks). The idea is to use multiple hard disks in the same system to provide both increased performance (by dividing up data so multiple disks can process different parts of it at the same time) and increased reliability by writing the same information to multiple disks at once. This technology filtered down to the enthusiast level a while ago, and has become a common feature on many motherboards, as well as an integral part of newer operating systems such as Windows 2000 and XP professional. In this guide, we will explore how the different implementations of RAID technology function, and how you can make your own RAID setup using a hardware RAID controller, or the software RAID function built into Windows XP Profes! sional."

		Graphic Card Cooler Roundup by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March Madshrimps.be tested a variety of VGA coolers in different situations, how do they stack up against each other? Take a quote:"With modern graphic cards producing as much heat as a modest desktop processor, 3rd party graphic card coolers have changed from being an exotic piece of aluminum owned by geeks to a necessity for silent/cool computing. We tested 7 popular VGA coolers to see which one would suit your needs best, whether you are searching for silence or extra performance."

		Arctic-Cooling Coolers Video Review by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March 3dGameMan.com posted a video review of the Arctic-Cooling Coolers (4ProL & 2L). "These Arctic-Cooling Coolers look great with the blue LED 80mm fan and offer good cooling performance at a very low price. The 4ProL cooler is designed to fit the Socket 478, is all aluminum with a smooth base and has a great clip design. The 2L cooler fits the Socket 462 and is aluminum with a smooth copper base. However, the clip design on the 2L requires the use of the screwdriver for installation and removal. Watch the Video to find out more..."

		S3 DeltaChrome S8 & S8 Nitro Preview by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March HotHardware.com posted a preview of the S3 DeltaChrome S8 & S8 Nitro. "Like a blast from the past, S3 has re-entered the market recently with the announcement of their new line of DX9 Class Graphics Processors dubbed "DeltaChrome". We've taken two of their mid-range reference boards, the DeltaChrome S8 and DeltaChrome S8 Nitro, for a spin and have performance and image quality metrics for you in a number of gaming scenarios. This is a "pre-release" showcase of the current state of S3's new DeltaChrome Graphics Processor.

		OCZ PC3200 Platinum 2Gb Dual Channel DDR Kit by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March Club Overclocker reviewed an OCZ PC3200 Platinum 2Gb Dual Channel DDR Kit. "It was just a year or two ago when we wondered what it would be like to have 1 full gig of memory in our desktop systems. Now 1gb of memory is pretty common, especially in gaming systems. But what if were to double that? I'm talking about two 1gb sticks of DDR running in Dual Channel goodness! Not the ECC stuff for servers, regular non ECC RAM for desktop systems. Well, this year we are seeing the 1gb sticks of DDR pop up around the net. They are not exactly cheap, but they are finally available in quantity. OCZ has stepped up to the plate and is now offering 1gb sticks of memory. I have to say I was pretty happy the day a pair of 1gb memory sticks showed up in the mail! 2gigs of memory...Sounds crazy, but fun! Let's get to it!"

		Fantasy Mini Mouse Review by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March Adrian's Rojak Pot has just posted the Fantasy Mini Mouse review! Here's a quote: " Although all notebooks come with either a touch pad or a trackpoint, many notebook users still prefer to use a mouse whenever possible. Hence, you will find a selection of mice that were specially designed for notebook use. These notebook mice tend to be smaller and lighter. They also come with shorter cables or "tails" to reduce tangles. But today, we will take a look at a notebook mouse that uses a retractable cable - the Fantasy Mini Mouse!“

		SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March SystemCooling published review of the SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 aluminum case. Here's a snip: "Creating the ultimate case is not easy. It’s a fine balancing act between quality, workmanship, features, price and performance. Many times we see cases succeed greatly in a few of these areas but fail miserably in others. In today’s review we’ll be taking a look at SilverStone’s flagship case the SST-J03 “Nimiz”. Will the SST-J03’s all aluminum construction; quality, features and value make it the ultimate case?"

		Western Digital Raptor WD740GD Hard Drive by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March TweakTown posted a review of the Western Digital Raptor WD740GD Hard Drive. "Today we are playing host to Western Digital's Raptor WD740GD 74.8GB Hard Drive which includes an impressive list of features such as 10,000 RPM, SATA connectivity and Command Tag Queuing and it is the fastest consumer level Hard Drive we've tested. We compare it against two Seagate 7,200 RPM PATA and SATA drives."

		Minitar 802.11g 54mb Wireless Network Bundle by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March OCAU took a look at a few 54mb/sec wireless networking components from Minitar. Is it time to throw out the ethernet cable all over your house? A snip: "Wireless networking would have to be one of the coolest things to come to maturity over the last year or so. Quicker video cards and larger hard drives are all well and good, but they don't even approach the sheer convenience of being able to run a network around your home or office without expensive in-wall cabling or the old tape-cables-to-the-floor approach. Of course, the traditional problem with the widespread 802.11b 11mb/s standard has been the speed. Minitar have a few components based on the newer 802.11g standard at 54mb/s, which brings it closer to the speed of wired networks - most of which are 100mb/s Ethernet."

		Swiftech MCX478-V Heatsink by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March The Pentium 4 is very overclocking friendly, but still emits a fair amount of heat. When the going gets tough, you'll want to consider a name overclockers trust. That's why Viper Lair reviewed Swiftech MCX478-V Heatsink. "Another interesting observation is with the slower Enermax fan, the MCX478-V is only 1°C warmer than the MCX4000 with the Tornado. It looks like Swiftech achieved their goal of good performance with less noise."

		Plantronics Audio 90 Headset Review by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March GruntvillE.com posted a review of the Plantronics Audio 90 headset. Take a quote: “Often, people grab the cheapest set at the local retail store, overlooking the most important aspects, sound and comfort. There are many options available and there are also many different price ranges. Music lovers need intense, high-quality sound. Gamers need good sound, comfortable fit and a microphone. For $200 you can get headsets that sound like you are sitting front row at a concert or make that rocket launcher blow your eardrums as you run for your life. Wow, $200! That’s the price of a good video card! Not everyone has that kind of money to shell out, and price shouldn’t stop the gamers and music lovers from having a performance headset that’s comfortable. So that leaves many of us searching for the headset that falls into this category.”

		VIA EPIA ME6000 Mini-ITX Motherboard Review by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March Tweaknews.net posted a review of the VIA EPIA ME6000 Mini-ITX motherboard. Here's a snippit: "I am quite happy with the Epia ME6000. Certainly, there are a couple things that I would have liked to see done differently. The ability to handle faster DDR would have been nice, not to mention the availability of more USB headers on the motherboard. And were it possible, an AGP slot would propel this motherboard much further for HTPC users. Lastly, the file transfer on this system is quite slow. However, let's stack that against the boards strong points… low power consumption, fanless for ultra-quiet operation, geared toward HTPCs and multimedia users, 6 channel sound, embedded MPEG-2 decoder, DDR support up, and the list goes on."

		GeForce FX 5500 Review by CrackMaster, Wednesday 10th March NVIDIA is 'replacing' well ... renewing some of their products as we speak, among the new products is the GeForce FX 5500 well new ...Guru of 3D posted a review of the GeForce FX 5500 video card. Here's a snip: "Gaming wise, what you can expect from the card is that you'll be able to play most older games perfectly fine. Even quite a few of the newer games will have no big problems with this card under two condition. The first; you need to stay at 1024x768 maximum and secondly you do not enable Antialiasing features as the card simply does not have enough processing power. It's not at all bad though."