Review of Zalman ZM-MFC3 fan controller

zm-mfc3-large-300x164Fan controllers have been around for ages it seems. These are products intended for true PC hardware enthusiasts who enjoy optimizing their systems to the max. Zalman was one of the pioneers in this sector with its famous ZM-MFC1, a device that only allowed us to control fan rotating speed. The concept of a 5.25” panel from which you could control all your fans directly was very well received by modders and PC builders. The unit which I will be taking a closer look at today is a much more evolved product compared to Zalman’s first attempt.

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SanDisk Extreme Pro Compact Flash Memory card @ TechwareLabs

How does one explain a card like this? I know - above top of the line! Or Greater than. . .? I say this because SanDisk's new Compact Flash(CF) card line, Extreme Pro, with it's 16, 32, and 64 GB options, has more speed than we have need... for... sorry about the rhyme. I suppose I mean to say more speed than you could ever need, but of course that is not really true. The SanDisk Extreme Pro's specs out perform most professional cameras including the Canon 5D Mark II. We'll check out if all this speed is worth it, after the break.

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BFG Tech EX-1000 1000W Modular Power Supply

bfg_psuThe BFG Tech EX-1000 1000W modular power supply is a quiet, well built unit that almost really impressed me. If I had tested in our old format I wouldn't have seen the ripple issues, and would have been left with the "semi-modular" design as my biggest beef. With all things considered, I would still recommend it, especially in situations where it wasn't to be used under a constant 1000W load.

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Silverstone RV02 Raven 2 Case Review

In this review we will be looking at the latest and greatest case from Silverstone called the Raven 2. As the name indicates this case is a second generation Raven chassis that shares many of the same fundamentals established by the original Raven. We had a rare opportunity to see a working prototype of the Raven 2 at Computex and were impressed from the start.

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Samsung PN50B550 Plasma 1080p HDTV

samsung_1080pThe PN50B550 has a decent feature set, tons of inputs and excellent picture quality.  Video played back from HD Satellite TV, Blu-Ray movies and even older HD DVDs is stunning.  Even when up-scaling DVD movies, the Wii and SDTV, the picture quality is very acceptable as this unit does a much better job that I thought it would.

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EA Announces Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Limited Edition

bfbcpcpft_LANOCStockholm, Sweden – October 29, 2009 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced a Limited Edition* release of Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2, the premier first-person shooter of 2010. The Limited Edition game features six special gameplay unlocks that give players a tactical advantage on the battlefield from the minute they fire up the game. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has been recognized by critics worldwide for its uncompromising action gameplay, unprecedented level of destruction, vehicular warfare, squad play and open sandbox environments in a modern warfare game. Available while supplies last, the Limited Edition version of the game will be sold at the same price as the standard version of the game with participating retailers in North America on March 2, 2010 and in Europe on March 5, 2010.

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Lian Li PC-V351R

The Lian Li PC-V351 is one ultra compact enclosure, without many of the expected shortcomings. It can swallow a big CPU cooler and long graphics card while managing to keep things cool and quiet. You even have the choice of up to 6 colors - a first for an all aluminum enclosure.

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NZXT Zero 2 Computer Chassis/Case @ TechwareLabs

Picking out the right gaming case can be a very tough choice with the ever expanding market, new ideas and fantastic looking innovative designs coming out of a large lineup of companies. With the larger more expensive internal parts putting out more heat, a gaming case that allows more airflow will be needed. NZXT hopes the Zero 2 will fill the gap and targets not just the gamer but also the standard home user by offering a case with cooling and expansion. Check out our review to see if the new NZXT Zero 2 is suited for your needs.

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OCZ AMD Black Edition 4GB Kit DDR3-1600/PC3-12800 Review

ocz_4gb_pc3_12800_amd_beOCZ published a new memory kit with a feature to get high memory performance without manual settings. We are talking about the brand-new OCZ AMD Black Edition PC3-12800 CL8 kit. When the 4GB AMD Black Edition kit is used in conjunction with an AMD Black Edition CPU on an AOD capable motherboard, the RAM settings can be downloaded by the AMD OverDrive software over the Internet and adjusted automatically. The new OCZ AMD Black Edition PC3-12800 4GB kit was extensively tested, overclocked and compared with some other memory modules in the current ocinside.de review.

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LGA1156 Plaform and DDR3 Memory

"Frankly speaking, we expected a bit more from DDR3-1333 support, but the game was not worth the candle. Still, from another angle it's a very good result, because even 1066MHz memory with two modules per channel causes no trouble."

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XFX Radeon HD 5770 Video Card Review

XFX_Radeon_HD5770_HD577AZNFC_Video-CardOK, we're through playing nice with these new ATI 5xxx video cards. The corporate logo for XFX says: "play hard.", so Benchmark reviews is going to take that motto to heart and show what this cards can really do. Almost every single competing card runs at higher than reference clock rates, and they all come that way from the factory. Every single card I compared the HD5770 to, when we reviewed the reference design from ATI, was factory overclocked. That's just the way it is with video cards built on mature GPU technology. Well, every ATI 5xxx card can easily be overclocked using the standard driver package from ATI, Catalyst Control Center, since it includes ATI Overdrive. So let's do it, let's compare apples to apples, and as a bonus, I'll throw in some CrossfireX results, too.

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Windows 7 Part 1: Microsoft’s Liberation @ eTeknix.com

"Part 1 - October 22, 2009 is a day that will go down in history for computer users around the world. On this day, Microsoft released their newest version of Microsoft Windows. However fear of using the capitalistic monopolistic product still remains in some people’s minds as Vista was something that just sucked up resources and spat them on the ground for the user to somehow admire. What was it exactly that Vista even brought to the people besides Aero, UAC and several different versions of Windows that user’s would have to contemplate getting because they might be missing out on features with one product over another. It brought a whole world of confusion to the average computer user and a whole world of hurt for those who could not afford to build or purchase a computer that was efficient enough to run Vista."

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Seagate Constellation - Review

seagate_constellationIt gives me a great pleasure to present to you Seagate! Seagate has very recently became UMLan Inc's partner and we are honored of having them under our wings. Today we are going to be taking a look at the newest family of enterprise level hard drives, Constellation series. Constellation series consists of Constellation hard drives and Constellation ES hard drives.

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Tritton AX 720 - Review

tritton_headsetSome one came up to me the other day and asked if i would recommend a good pair of earphones for his Playstation 3. He told me that his wife goes to bed early and he cant blast the Playstation too loud. I really didn't had much to say about that so I recommended him a pair of blue tooth earphones. Lets put it this way he was happy for a week and then never used them again.

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Rocketfish Rapid Fire Wireless Controller for PS3 Review

rocketfishps3controller-sto"Today I am going to check out the new Rocketfish Rapid Fire Wireless Controller for PS3. The controller is full featured and connects wirelessly to the game console. If you are looking for a new controller for your PS3 that will work with minimum fuss, the Rocketfish Rapid Fire Wireless Controller for PS3 may be perfect for you."

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Buffalo MiniStation Metro 250GB USB Hard Drive

buffaloIf you are looking for a semi-rugged portable hard drive, the Buffalo Technology MiniStation Metro is well worth checking out. The attached USB cable makes sure that you always have a cable on hand, while the included extension cable helps when the six inch cable is not enough. Available in a variety of colors and capacities, you should be able to find one to meet your needs.

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A.C.Ryan PlayOn! DVR TV

The A.C.Ryan PlayON! DVR TV combines the benefits of a media player with the ability to record and playback analog and DVB-T signals and act as a wired or wireless NAS. It is capable of streaming and playback of up to 720p video as well as audio and pictures. To top things off, the PlayON! DVR TV also acts as an Internet radio for your living room.

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