• MSI GeForce 8500 GT Review @ Hardware Secrets
  • Zalman ZM500-HP Review @ XSReviews
  • Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 @ Overclockers Online
  • Noctua NF-S12 120mm & NF-R8 80mm Silent Case Fans Review @ Tweaknews.net
  • DDR3 FAQ: A new memory standard already? @ OCModShop
  • DFI INFINITY 965 DARK Motherboard Overclocking Test @ Madshrimps
  • Antec Performance One P182 Limited Edition @ NordicHardware

MSI GeForce 8500 GT Review @ Hardware Secrets
“GeForce 8500 GT is the simplest video card in the new GeForce 8 family from nVidia, meaning this is the cheapest video card based on DirectX 10 available today. We reviewed this model manufactured by MSI, also called NX8500GT-TD256E, and we will compare it with other mid-range products from both nVidia and AMD/ATI. Check it out.”

Zalman ZM500-HP Review @ XSReviews
“Zalman have always been at the forefront of silent computing with their CNPS mark; accreditation for the quietest components. Today I have one of their modular power supplies, the ZM500-HP, which features a heatpipe fed heatsink.”

Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 @ Overclockers Online
“Esthetics and appearance aside, these modules are pretty solid…okay, so they are extremely satisfying. You are basically getting the fastest binned memory from the manufacturer who makes the most important component in any other kit of memory rated at the same speed or higher. I am a bench marker and out-right performance is all that impresses me with memory. The 3-4-3 overclocking of this memory has me very impressed and I have had some good kits at those timings. the bonus with this kit is that it clocks at 5-5-5 as well as some of the PC2-9200 modules out there.”

Noctua NF-S12 120mm & NF-R8 80mm Silent Case Fans Review @ Tweaknews.net
“The newest fan offerings from Noctua are real gems! They are quiet (silent, when used with the ULNA,) and move a respectable amount of air. While I hate to make generalizations about such things, these fans exhibit the high quality, innovative features and performance that products from this part of the world are famous for. Noctua has clearly set out to redefine what the future of quiet cooling will be, and if these fans are any indication, they have a very good start.”

DDR3 FAQ: A new memory standard already? @ OCModShop
“DDR3 SDRAM or double-data-rate three synchronous dynamic random access memory is the name of the new DDR memory standard that has been developed as the successor to DDR2 SDRAM.

The memory comes with a promise of a power consumption reduction of 40% compared to current commercial DDR2 modules, due to DDR3’s 90 nm fabrication technology, allowing for lower operating currents and voltages (1.5 V, compared to DDR2’s 1.8 V or DDR’s 2.5 V). “Dual-gate” transistors will be used to reduce leakage of current.”

DFI INFINITY 965 DARK Motherboard Overclocking Test @ Madshrimps
“DFI launches their Intel 965 based motherboard, their DARK series promises high overclocking potential at bargain price, can it deliver? Let’s find out”

Antec Performance One P182 Limited Edition @ NordicHardware
“Performance One P182 introduced some features the older P180 lacked. These contributions include pre-made and rubber-coated holes for drawing water cooling tubes through and keep the radiator on the outside, and better control of the fans. The one thing that makes the case a true Special Edition is the polished mirror surfaces and a snake light.”