http://www.pureoverclock.com/index.php Last 20 items on PureOverclock.com Esselbach Storyteller CMS System http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=661 http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=660 In the search for better cooling and improved performance results, there are innovations that come along every so often that can change the way we use products. CPU heatsinks are an interesting breed, with companies trying just about any idea that might separate them from the rest of the pack. Some ideas fail miserably, but some elevate that performance to new heights. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=659 http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=658 Ever wonder why certain people love a particular car? I mean, they all have 4 wheels and get you from Point A to Point B, right?  So what makes a person a lover of, say, Aston Martin, and not Lexus?  To coin a phrase, it’s all about personality, baby.  And a computer case is also about personality….though it probably won’t get you as much attention with the ladies as 007 does with the Aston.  No matter though, you’re here reading this so we know where this is going anyways……back to the hardware!!  Sure, functionality is important, no question, but if you just want function then get a piece of cardboard on a desk for your rig and call it a day.  No, cases are also about style these days, and we’re always on the lookout for that rare breed that manages to successfully fuse the two.  http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=657 When AMD released their 4800 series cards, word spread like wildfire that these cards offered excellent performance at reasonable prices.  Indeed, these cards were AMD’s successful counter to Nvidia’s onslaught over the last couple of years.  The Radeon HD 4850 has been an especially successful product, but not without a few shortcomings; namely the single slot cooler and poor operating temperatures.  Now that the reference cards have settled into the market, we’re seeing Add-in Board Partners release their own products, and Palit is one of those companies looking to stake a claim with its Sonic lineup. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=656 Despite what some people may think, a CPU cooler is actually a crucial part of any computer build. In fact, the PC wouldn’t operate very long without one. There is a variety of coolers on the market today which come in many different shapes and forms, from being small, wide and quiet through to mammoth of beasts which compromise compact size for performance. Every CPU cooler is different but what makes a great one? Is it the cooler’s size, number of heatpipes or even how many copper fins the cooler has? These questions, among many others, will hopefully be answered as we delve into the world of CPU cooling. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=655 Swiftech is one of the most reputable brands in the water cooling industry, well known for their excellent designs and affordable products. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=653 http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=652 http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=651 What makes a good motherboard? This question may seem simple but when you really look into it the answer is more elusive than one would think. A CPU will give you more processing power, a graphics card will better render video, and RAM will give you more workspace. But what about the motherboard? What does this give you? http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=650 The fight to keep computer components cool is nothing new, and many enthusiasts have figured out ways to successfully wage this war in various ways, some clean and slick, some ghetto-rigged and proudly homemade. Regardless of the look, it's ultimately the performance that is King. But what about having both? Good cooling in a slick package, easy to install, and cheap to purchase......is that too much to ask for these days? I certainly hope not. Today we'll be looking at two products that aim to accomplish just that: the CoolIT RAM Fan and CoolIT PCI Booster. Each of these products are rather straightfoward in their goals and simple in their design; hopefully nothing terribly complicated about a couple fans, right? http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=649 A computer mouse is such a personal thing.  With so many choices on the market, how to know if a particular mouse will fit your needs?  Big mice, small mice, wide mice, tall mice. Sounds like something straight out of a Dr.Seuss book. How to tell the differences and how to make the decision to fit your tastes? Well, today we’re going to test drive the Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse, and give you some straight answers to help you find out if it's suitable for you. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=648 NVIDIA has absolutely dominated the GPU market for the last six months, what with ATI/AMD's DX10 parts nowhere to be seen, and recently the 8600 series completed their DX10 line up from top to bottom, or so we thought! Last week saw the introduction of yet another card from the green camp, but this time it's seriously, stupendously high end -- the 8800 Ultra. Yes the Ultra moniker is back. So why are NVIDIA adding this card to the pack when they have no real AMD threat on the radar? To tell you the truth, I'm not quite sure... http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=647 The information provided here is a gathering of the image quality pages found in our graphic card reviews. Instead of rehashing this analysis each and every time we publish a GPU review, we will instead place it in its own article and link back to it whenever relevant. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=646 I recently covered the 8600 GTS and went into greater detail about G84, the chip behind NVIDIA's new mid-range DX10 parts, so if you wish to learn more about the five new cards NVIDIA introduced this week or check the comprehensive review on the 8600 GTS, follow this link. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=645 So far the GeForce 8 series has been met with great affection, and as expected, NVIDIA have today (well yesterday) announced the missing pieces of the jigsaw. For all intent and purpose, the Geforce 8 series line up is now complete from top to bottom, DX10 galore is now at the feet of the masses. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=644 I'm not going to beat about the bush here, ATI (i'm going to use AMD from this moment forth) have sadly cocked up again and left the market wide open for NVIDIA, it's sad, but it's true. R600 has had so many issues surrounding its launch (still does) that many who were holding on for one are beggining to give up and instead go for a GeForce 8 series card. Currently AMD have little realistic options to offer users in the high to upper mid range sector, and it's getting worse by the day (8600 series imminent!). http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=643 Hot on the heels of the impressive Freezer 7 Pro review (April 7th~ Editors Choice), I today find myself testing an altogether different beast. Whereas the Freezer 7 Pro was designed from the outset to be a low cost, moderately sized and quiet CPU cooler, today's review unit is a monster of a heatsink marketed as a high end, no-compromise heavyweight -- did the title give it away? Yes, it's the Scythe Ninja Rev.B! http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=642 Golly goose (beat that for first words to a hardware review)! If i think back, a lot has changed since I last reviewed a CPU cooler - AMD no longer has the enthusiast in the palm of it's hand (though this may soon change with Agena), and we are entering the age of multi-core goodness. Another significant change to this area includes the introduction of programs like Core Temp, which allow the temperature monitoring of each individual CPU core with great accuracy. http://www.pureoverclock.com/review.php?id=641 Choosing a TFT display in today's market is never easy, what with a whole bewildering range of technologies out there and the ever changing trends in monitor specs and performance.