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Seagate BlackArmor NAS 220 August 23, 2009 - With 2TB storage capacity, RAID 1 data mirroring, automatic backup, and support for up to 20 workstations, this server is a smaller version of the 440 model but still features Seagate's easy to use, business class software utilities. Let's take a closer look at the NAS 220 to find out what its made of. Read full article

NZXT Beta Case August 16, 2009 - Today we take a look at NZXT's latest budget entry enclosure, the NZXT Beta. Featuring a specification sheet worthy of cases twice its price, the NZXT Beta offers enthusiast features such as support for 10.5" graphics cards and an all-black interior at a penny pinching cost. Is this the new bang for buck case or does its minuscule price tag indicate a drop in quality? Stay with us and find out. Read full article

OCZ Agility Series 128GB SSD August 10, 2009 - Today, we have the OCZ Agility Series SSD on hand and it sports a 120GB capacity, read speeds up to 230MH/s, write performance up to 135MB/s, and 64MB of onboard cache. Let's check out how well the Agility Series performs on the test bench and figure out if this is the SSD you've been looking for. Read full article

Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Sound Headset August 6, 2009 - Welcome to the next generation in not only digital sound but in gaming as well. With the Logitec G35 gaming headset you will take your gaming and listening experience far beyond what you ever imagined. The Logitech G35 headset has some amazing features that one would only expect to find from such a cutting edge company like Logitech, and they have definitely outdone themselves with this new addition to their fabulous line of products. Read full article

OCZ Animal PC3-10666 6GB Memory Kit July 30, 2009 - Today's kit is a 6GB Animal PC3-10666 kit that runs at 1333MHZ, offers 7-7-7-24 timings, and is optimized for performance with an Intel i7 system. With the ability to crank the voltage all the way to 1.65V without voiding the warranty, this Animal kit is sure to offer the punch you need to get your system cranking. Read on as we test these sticks and see if they're worthy of their Platinum title. Read full article

Asus P5Q Pro Turbo Motherboard July 28, 2009 - Asus continues its quest for world domination by producing some of the highest quality motherboards available. We recently had the opportunity to test out the P5Q Pro Turbo, a P45 based mainboard that picks up where its predecessors left off. While making use of Intel's well-known chipset, it offers two PCIe 2.0 slots, CrossFireX capability, support for 16GB of DDR2-1300MHz memory, and a slew of easy to use overclocking features. Read on as HardwareLogic takes the P5Q Pro Turbo out for a spin and find out if this motherboard has what it takes to be the foundation of your next system. Read full article

Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler July 27, 2009 - Today we take a look at one of Thermaltake's more recent offerings, the SpinQ CPU cooler. Boasting an original rotary fan design, fifty aluminum fins, and support for new Intel LGA1366 CPUs, the SpinQ is supposedly a "perfect combination of strength and aesthetics." Does it have what it takes to demolish the competition, or is just another cooler to relegate to the bargain bin? Stay with us and find out. Read full article

Adesso WKB-3000UB Wireless Keyboard July 23, 2009 - Get rid of the mess of cables and cords with the new WKB-3000UB wireless keyboard from Adesso. But one glance and you will realize that this product is not just your normal input device. It features a built in mouse via a 27mm optical trackball and left/right button feature located directly on the product. Besides the mouse, this keyboard also features a variety of different hotkeys to give you quick access your most common applications such as your web browser, email, and multimedia controls. Best of all, it has an effective range up to 100 feet! Read on as HardwareLogic gives you the inside scoop on one of Adesso's hottest selling products. Read full article

Patriot Torqx 128GB SSD July 20, 2009 - Today, we have the Torqx 128GB, 64MB cache SSD that boasts up to 260 MB/s read and 180 MB/s write speeds. Is this the SSD you've been looking for? Find out as HardwareLogic throws the Torqx on our test bench to see just how fast it really is. Read full article

Gigabyte 9800GT 1GB Silent Cell July 19, 2009 - You'll need a case with adequate airflow or else this card will leave you feeling hot under the collar. Read full article

Seagate BlackArmor PS 110 July 15, 2009 - The BlackArmor PS 110 is a 2.5" external hard drive backup solution aimed at business travelers that require secure, portable storage that is easy to use. With a capacity of 500GB and a USB 2.0 connection, the PS 110 comes with Seagate's business grade BlackArmor software that makes it easy to install and manage. Is this the backup solution you've been looking for? Read on to find out if the PS 110 has what it takes to earn HardwareLogic's seal of approval. Read full article

Seagate Barracuda LP 2TB (ST32000542AS) July 14, 2009 - One of only two manufacturers to release a 2TB hard drive, Seagate's Barracuda LP claims the fastest spindle speed in its class with a 5900RPM. Read full article

Asus Maximus II Gene P45 Motherboard July 6, 2009 - Asus is one of the leading motherboard makers in the market. As such, they are still cranking out LGA 775 motherboards. Their latest offering sports Intel's popular P45 chipset, two PCIe 2.0 slots, CrossFireX capability, and support for 16GB of DDR2-1300MHz memory. Furthermore, all of these features are available on a microATX form factor that seems ideal for a LAN or HTPC system where size definitely matters. Is this the board you've been looking for? Find out as HardwareLogic throws the Maximus II Gene on the test bench to see if good things really do come in small packages. Read full article

Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD4P June 28, 2009 - From a plethora of overclocking features to Blu-ray playback outputs and even tri-SLI, Gigabyte's EX58-UD4P has something for everyone. Read full article

Kingston HyperX T1 PC3-16000 3GB Memory Kit June 24, 2009 - As the largest memory company in the world, Kingston Technology knows a thing or two about making fast, high quality products that fits users' needs. Want proof? Check out their HyperX T1 Series PC3-16000 memory kit which runs at 2000MHz with 8-8-8-24 timings. Besides being one of the fastest rated kits on the market, this memory comes with two XMP profiles for easy overclocking and the tallest heatsinks you can get. Let's find out if this RAM has what it takes to be your next upgrade. Read full article

Gigabyte GK-K6800 Professional Multimedia Keyboard June 22, 2009 - Today, we'll be taking a look at one of Gigabyte's latest multimedia keyboards, the GK-K6800. Despite entering a market dominated by peripheral greats such as Logitech and Razer, the GK-K6800 looks promising. Is the GK-K6800 the keyboard to bring Gigabyte to the top or will it play secondhand to the competition? Read full article

Seagate BlackArmor NAS 440 June 11, 2009 - The BlackArmor provides 6TB of storage by way of four SATA hard drives running in a fault tolerant RAID 5 array, two ethernet connections, four USB ports, and supports up to 50 workstations. Read on to find out if the NAS 440 is the right product for your needs. Read full article

CoolIT Domino A.L.C June 11, 2009 - CoolIT systems is an innovative company that specializes in unique coolers using water and TEC's to achieve great performance. Today's review sample is their new Domino A.L.C. (Advanced Liquid Cooler). Let's see how it performs on our HardwareLogic testbed. Read full article

Backorder Blues: Will Dell Ever Ship My BFG GTX 295 Videocard? June 8, 2009 - Too good to be true? After three months (and counting) on backorder, a stellar deal for a high end videocard turns into an exercise in patience and frustration. Read full article

Antec Skeleton Enclosure June 4, 2009 - The Antec Skeleton is definitely a unique enclosure aimed squarely at enthusiasts, but it's the delivery that counts. Let's take a closer look at what this case has to offer and see if Antec has hit the mark or missed the target. Read full article

CyberPower Cobra Venom June 2, 2009 - In a joint collaboration with Intel's Gaming Development team, CyberPower kicks off its new Fang series with the Cobra Venom, a factory overclocked PC with the fastest processor and videocard on the planet. Read full article

Cooler Master Storm Scout June 2, 2009 - Here at HL, we have recently drooled over some Cooler Master enclosures, the most recent being the HAF "Mini" 922 that was released in the U.S. a couple weeks ago. Now we are taking a close look at another Cooler Master mid-tower, the Scout. This box comes in from their line of Storm cases, of which the Sniper was recently evaluated in our lab. The Scout has some definite differences that will separate it from the other recently examined Cooler Master cases and we will be sure to point them out in detail. Every glamorous and/or gruesome defining detail is soon to follow. Stick with us, if you dare! Read full article

OCZ Blade PC3-16000 6GB Memory Kit June 1, 2009 - Leading memory maker, OCZ, continues to release a wide variety of triple channel kits into the market. Their latest product is aimed at the extreme enthusiast who demands the best performance that money can buy. The Blade PC3-16000 6GB kit sports drool worthy details like 2000MHz and CAS 7 timings at 1.65V. Specs like that definitely don't come cheap. Keep reading to find out how this kit performs and if it has what it takes to make it into your system. Read full article

PC Power & Cooling Pro-Source 1500 UPS May 31, 2009 - PC Power & Cooling has just released an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the Pro-Source 1500 UPS, somewhat sidestepping out of its element into an area traditionally dominated by APC, CyberPower Systems, and Tripp Lite. Will the transition from PSU to UPS maker be a smooth one for PCP&P? Read full article

Plextor PX-610U USB DVD Burner May 28, 2009 - The Plextor brand has found it's way in to many computer systems since they developed their first CD-ROM drive in 1989. Plextor has recognized the need for an easily mobile external DVD burner and introduced their new USB powered drive, the PX-610U. We were sent this DVD Super Multi Drive to review and we are anxious to see how it stands up to other DVD burners, both internal and external. Read full article

Gigabyte GM-M8000 Ghost Mouse May 27, 2009 - Where most people might know Gigabyte for their motherboards or video cards, the company has products in all categories of technology. Today we’ll be looking at their new GM-M8000, a new high-performance laser gaming mouse. Even though Logitech and Razer dominate the gaming peripheral business, Gigabyte decided to jump in the game. But does their mouse pack the punch necessary to compete with the big dogs? Read full article

iBuyPower Gamer Paladin F880 May 25, 2009 - iBuyPower offers a dizzying array of baseline configurations ready to be customized, and the one we're looking at today is the new Paladin Gamer F880. Built around Intel's Core i7 platform and armed with a Blu-ray drive and various multimedia accouterments, the Paladin has the potential to be an all-around performer, at least on paper. Toss in Zalman's recently released GS1000 full-tower enclosure and the Paladin has our attention. Can it keep it? Read full article

Rosewill RC-611 4-Port USB 2.0 ExpressCard May 14, 2009 - Find yourself short on USB ports when you hit the road with your laptop? Rosewill's 4-port USB 2.0 ExpressCard might be just what you need. Read full article

AMA Aragon 900 - A Second Look May 13, 2009 - Read full article

Cooler Master HAF Mini 922 Case May 12, 2009 - Last September the HAF 932 knocked our socks off as a feature-rich full tower that left us struggling to find flaws. Cooler Master went back to the drawing board and just introduced the mid-tower version, the HAF 922. While that's the official title, it has already been dubbed the "HAF mini" and expectations are high. While the unofficial title suggests that it is just a stripped down version of the HAF 932, we found out there are many defining differences. Do these differences improve upon the 932 that we drooled over or did the strip-down and changes leave us feeling a empty inside? Stick with us to find out. Read full article