Introduction Styled after the legendary BitFenix Colossus, Colossus Mini-ITX and Colossus Micro-ATX bring a futuristic yet refined design to the mini-ITX and Micro-ATX form factors. The top and sides feature our signature SofTouch™ Surface Treatment for an undeniably quality finish, and exclusive LiteTrak™ Technology forms a virtually unbroken line of light across the front and sides of the case that can not only switch color, but also pulsate at the touch of a button. On the inside, users will be treated to an epically flexible interior that can accommodate multiple expansion cards and storage options. Two USB 3.0 ports enable lightning-quick file transfers, while small refinements such as rolled-edge cable pass-throughs, magnetic heat shield, and a powder-coated interior make Colossus Micro-ATX and Colossus Micro-ATX a joy to build in. Delivering aggressive looks with the flexibility to match, the small yet powerful Colossus Micro-ATX and Colossus Micro-ATX are the next big thing.     Specifications Materials Steel, Plastic, SofTouch™ Colors (Int/Ext) Black/Black Dimensions (WxHxD) 250 x 330 x 374mm Dimensions (WxHxD) Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX 5.25″ Drive Bays x 1 3.5” Drive Bays x 4 2.5” Drive Bays x 3 Cooling Top 120mm x 2 (optional) Cooling Bottom 120mm x 2 (1 included) or 200mm x 1(optional) or 230mm x 1 (optional) 120mm x 1 (included) or 140mm x 1 (optional) PCI Slots x 5 I/O USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio Power Supply PS2 ATX (bottom, multi direction) Ex...

Introduction Tesoro Technology  releases world first Full Color Illumination Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Lobera Supreme and Mechanical-like Lobera Gaming Keyboard.Tesoro Technology USA Inc. – leading American manufacturer of high-tech gaming products, releases today new family of keyboards targeting directly both casual and hardcore gamers. Tesoro Lobera and Tesoro Lobera Supreme are named after a famous sword of bravery and great virtue. Also nicknamed as “the sword wolf-slayer,” it symbolized power used by Saint Ferdinand III, becoming one of the most famous swords in recorded history, and making its righteous owner an invincible champion and an exemplary knight. Tesoro Lobera comes in two versions: Lobera Supreme, featuring mechanical gaming grade switches available in Blue, Black, Brown and Red, and Lobera mechanical-like version, which uses special technology developed by Tesoro that improves the quality of membrane keyboard, increasing its life-span and the touch feeling of mechanical switch. Both models feature one of the most advanced specifications in the current gaming market enabling gamers to set up their devices to truly perform to their requirements. With Instant capabilities, users can now easily change any profiles they saved in the built in memory, or instant record any macros without need of software. The ability to store setting in the built-in-memory (512Kb) enables the keyboards to be fully synchronized even during the tournaments, where it is pr...

Introduction When it comes to processor cooling we have see many designs and platforms that are available at most finger tips. With the vast number of options available in the market, sometimes choosing the right one can be a task, though most of you will probably jump on the net and start doing a quick search on performance and aesthetics. We have seen many CPU coolers in recent years starting to get larger and larger to accommodate those who are looking for the ultimate in cooling. Especially for those who are going to be overclocking, most seem to think bigger is better. Then there are those who are looking for coolers that are smaller in size so they can squeeze it into a small form factor. Well today we are going to be looking at a cooler that has outstanding cooling in mind, packed into a slim profile. How well will this perform? Well… we are going to find out exactly that with the Titan Dragonfly 4 CPU Cooler. So without going into too much detail here let’s jump forward and take a closer look at what the Titan Dragonfly 4 CPU Cooler has to offer. Before we do that, let’s take a glimpse at who Titan is: TITAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED was founded in Taiwan by a group of progressive engineers. With over 20 years of experience in manufacturing high-quality cooling devices, Titan has gained worldwide reputation for its achievements and expertise in the CPU cooling field. Titan’s headquarter is located in Taiwan with a branch office in Germany. The manu...

Introduction ICY DOCK announced their latest creation The Black Vortex MB074SP-B. Created to exceed the highest level of expectations, the Black Vortex certainly doesn’t disappoint. It includes an impressive array of features and functionality such as 4-in-3 storage bay -meaning you can fit 4 x 3.5″ drives in 3 x 5.25″ slots. The Black Vortex has front access and EZ-Grip handles to give you the ability to swap drives without breaking a sweat. The quiet 120mm fan combined with all metal ventilated design keeps both your drives and system cool. The Black Vortex is a must-have for any system build.This unit comes with a 3 year warranty   Features * Fits 4 x 3.5” HDD into 3 x 5.25” Device Bays * Fits 3.5” IDE, SATA & SAS HDD including our 2.5” to 3.5” SSD converters * Front access with removable design to easily install/remove drive without disassembling the cage * EZ-Grip handles allow easy installation and compatible with HDD docking stations * Huge 120mm cooling fan effectively keep the drives cool and decrease overall system temperature * Fan is replaceable with aftermarket fans * Ventilated architecture allows maximum airflow * Easy to clean dust filters prevent dust from entering your system * Built with a robust full metal frame that’s made to last * Beautiful ambient blue LED fan glow illuminates your chassis Specifications Model Number : MB074SP-B Color : Black Drive Fit : 4 x 3.5” IDE/ SAS/ SATA HDD Device Fit : 3 x .5.25̸...

Introduction Has there been a time during a gaming session that you were wondering how your system is performing temperature-wise? How about how much of a load your system currently has on it? We as gamers are always looking at additional data to see how our newly built gaming system is performing. While we have seen many software-based widgets that can be used to view that information on your desktop, how about those times when you are in-game and don’t want to tab out of the session? Well today we are going to be looking at a little device from ColdTears Electronics called LCDSysInfo for GOverlay. What does this device do? Today we are going to put the GOverlay LCD to the test and show you what this convenient little desk top display can do. This has the ability to customize the data source you want to view, all at-a-glance on this 2.8″ LCD screen. Today we are going to put the software and hardware to the test today to see just how well this device can hold to its promise of total customization.   Now without going into too much detail, let’s jump forward and get started.

Introduction Up for review today on our test bench is the SilverStone Tundra TD02 AIO CPU cooler. The TD02 is SilverStone’s first attempt at breaking into the AIO liquid cooling market. Since 2003 SilverStone has been bringing us unique and quality-built products like the TJ11 computer case, which is still being modded today, and exceptional air coolers. Unlike most of the AIO coolers out there the TD02 features a 45mm thick radiator instead of your standard 25-30mm and has a copper base with a nickel-plated aluminum unibody. The copper base is also unique; most AIO blocks I’ve seen aren’t a full cover, meaning there are screws on the bottom of the block holding a lid on. Unlike those blocks, as we will see later on, the TD02 is a solid piece of copper giving us full coverage on our CPU. The SilverStone Tundra TD02 comes with 2 x 120mm PMW controlled fans that have a static pressure of 3.5mm/H20 and a max airflow of 92.5CFM. Will SilverStone’s first attempt at entering the AIO CPU cooling market be able to hang with the veterans? I guess you will have to keep reading to find out. Before we jump into the review here is a word about SilverStone:  

Introduction IRVINE, Calif. on Nov. 25, 2013: Western Digital announced the release of the WD Black2 Dual Drive , a unique storage innovation that fuses a 2.5-inch 120 GB solid state drive (SSD) with a 1 TB hard disk drive (HDD) to offer a powerful dual drive solution. Perfect for consumers and service providers looking to upgrade notebooks, small form factor desktops, and single-slot and all-in-one (AIO) systems with both SSD level performance and HDD capacity, the WD Black2 dual drive connects through a single cable and fits into a conventional 9.5 mm slot. This unit comes with a MSRP of $299.00 USD. And will be available at wdstore.com and through etailers such as newegg.com .These units are also covered by a five-year limited warranty.   Specifications Interface SATA 6 Gb/s Performance Specifications Load/unload Cycles 600,000 minimum Transfer Rates Buffer To Host (Serial ATA) 6 Gb/s (Max) Physical Specifications Capacity 120 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD Form Factor 2.5 Inch Performance Specifications (SSD) Target Performance Internal transfer rate (read, max) 350 MB/s Physical Dimensions English Height 0.374 Inches Depth 3.95 Inches Width 2.75 Inches Weight 0.28 Pounds Metric Height 9.5 mm Depth 100.3 mm Width 69.85 mm Weight 0.125 kg Environmental Specifications Shock Operating Shock (Read) 30G, 2 ms Non-operating Shock 350G, 2 ms Acoustics Idle Mode 20 dBA (average) Seek Mode 0 21 dBA (average) Temperature (English) Operating 32° F to 140° F Non-operating -40° F to 158...

Introduction Gigabyte is one of those companies that doesn’t need an introduction. When it comes to PC products their name speaks for itself. Gigabyte has been supplying us with quality products since 1986, producing motherboards, PC components, peripherals, complete systems and the list goes on. Today we have the opportunity to share one of their newest mouse. The Aivia Uranium is named after the symbol ‘U’ from the periodic table, which is where they came up with Uranium. The Aivia Uranium is remarkable gaming gear, delivering extraordinary power to all your game plays with its GHOST Macro Station, whose built-in memory in the receiver allows you to save commands or Macros. With a maximum of 6500dpi and 1Ghz polling rate, the 2100mAh NiMH rechargeable AA batteries are capable of lasting 50 continuous hours of gaming. Before we get started on the mouse, let’s get reacquainted with Gigabyte: GIGABYTE was founded in 1986, establishing our uncontested position in continuous technological innovation. By focusing on key technologies and achieving strict quality standards, GIGABYTE has been regarded as an innovative and trusted motherboard leader in the globe. To keep pace in a rapidly changing world, we have offered a comprehensive product line covering Motherboards, Graphics Cards, PC Components, PC Peripherals, Laptops, Slate Devices, Desktop PCs, Network Communications, Servers and Mobile Phones. We are dedicated to building up a full-range digital life...

Introduction  One of the biggest letdowns while installing or upgrading graphics cards is to find out the cards blocks off SATA connectors on their motherboards. This is still a common occurrence as motherboards are made with the assumption that users with long and powerful graphics card don’t need to use all SATA connectors while users with lots of SATA drives typically don’t need to install long cards. SilverStone engineers, took up the challenge to design a cable that will allow SATA connectors to be used even with long graphics cards installed. After months of research and development, the CP11, a revolutionary SATA cable, was conceived. It has incredibly low connector profile that is barely taller than the SATA connector on the motherboard to clear any card that you may wish to install. CP11 also has super-thin wires designed to the limit of allowable SATA standard with high quality material for uncompromised data and bandwidth integrity. They are so thin that CP11 can be routed into the tiny gaps between SATA connectors on the motherboard! If you want to utilize SATA connectors that were originally blocked off or want to upgrade your card without sacrificing SATA connections, the CP11 is your perfect solution. Features Ultra thin cable design for use on any motherboard High quality construction for top speed and reliability Super low-profile connectors Specifications Model No. SST-CP11 Color Black connector, blue cable Connectors Lateral 90° angled SATA connect...

Introduction Torrence, Calif.on Nov. 21, 2013 TRENDnet announced upgrades to the award winning AC1750 Dual Band Wireless Router, model TEW-812DRU.which creates a gigabit wireless network with two wireless bands – an ultimate performance 1.3 Gigabits per second (Gbps) Wireless AC band and an extreme performance 450 Megabits per second (Mbps) Wireless N band, to connect everyday wireless devices such as tablets, smart phones, and computers Upgrades include 1750 Mbps total wireless: 1300 Mbps AC + 450 Mbps N bands High speed USB 3.0 share port Pre-encrypted for your security Create an isolated guest network One touch network connection with the WPS button All Gigabit wired ports High power amplifiers extend wireless coverage     Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.11a IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n (up to 450 Mbps) IEEE 802.11ac (draft 2.0, up to 1.3 Gbps Hardware Interface 4 x Gigabit LAN ports 1 x Gigabit WAN port USB 3.0 (Storage FTP, Samba, Printing) Power switch (EU only) WPS button LED indicators Security Wireless encryption up to WPA2 Firewall: NAT, SPI Parental (Access) Controls: MAC, URL, IP Filte System Requirements Optional USB Printing utility: Windows: 8, 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X: 10.8, 10.7, 10.6, 10.5, 10.4 Special Features QoS Management IPv6 support WDS support Up to 3 multiple SSID per band 1 guest network per band with option for Internet access only DDNS support for dyn.com & no-ip.com Samba/FTP s...