Review Round Up
Posted by: J. McMahon on 05/30/2015 05:06 PM
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Here's some of this weeks reviews from our friends around the web.
Quote: "As the Dell Venue 11 Pro Convertible, the ThinkPad Helix 2-in-1 works on the same principle which means passive cooling, producing absolutely zero noise when operating, which is quite an achievement. The tested model comes equipped with the Intel Core M 5Y10 processor and is paired with 4GB of DDR3 1600MHz RAM and a Samsung 128GB SSD. We are also getting a keyboard dock and a tablet pen along with the Helix which add multiple functionality to the product."
Netgear Powerline 1200 Review @ HardwareHeaven
Quote: "One of the most interesting areas of networking over the past few years has been powerline kit. Initial models were pretty limited as far as speed and setup was concerned however recent models are now starting to compete with high end Wi-Fi. Our product today is one such item, this is our Netgear Powerline 1200 Review."
BeQuiet Dark Rock TF Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com
Quote: "On the test bench today we have BeQuiet's Dark Rock TF heatsink - a top-down dual tower heatsink which features a pair of BeQuiet SilentWings fans and stands 130mm tall. The Dark Rock TF heatsink is built around six 6mm diameter heatpipes which link a large primary aluminum fin stack and smaller secondary set of aluminum cooling fins to a chunky copper heatspreader below. The 135mm PWM fans are arranged in a push-pull configuration, exhausting downwards so related motherboard CPU VRM components benefit from the cooling air flow."
Cougar 500K Gaming Keyboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org
Quote: "We have been checking out Cougar’s gaming keyboards over the past couple of months. We first took a look at the high-end 700K, then moved down to the more minimalistic 600K, and today we will be taking a look at the more entry-level 500K. This keyboard is actually quite a lot like the higher-end 700K, it has the same 6 programmable G-keys, N-key rollover, a 32-bit ARM processor and on-board memory, the FPS palm rest and more. What it does lack is the aluminum design and mechanical key switches. So if you are not a fan of mechanical key switches this could be the keyboard for you. This has to be one of the more fully-featured non-mechanical keyboards that we have seen lately. Let’s jump in and see what this keyboard can do!"
Grado Prestige Series SR80e Headphone Review @ TecnologyX
Quote: " When a headset has ‘A Higher Level of Listening’ boasted on the front of the box, it sparks interest immediately. What makes this headset, in comparison to the rest, so much better than that of the any other headset? Or at least, how does it provide a higher level of listening? While some may find this to be a simple marketing tactic, others (including ourselves) are dying to know what makes the Grado Prestige Series SR80e so much better than the rest. After undergoing a thorough and rugged series of tests, we have an answer. Let’s find out!"
Noctua NH-L9x65 Low-Profile CPU Cooler @ Bigbruin.com
Quote: "While the NH-L9x65 is much more compact than the typical CPU cooler, it isn't as small as many others. The key benefit of coolers like the ITX30 and NH-L9i comes from their height... I would not be able to fit the NH-L9x65 in to the Mini-ITX cases that I use (Minibox M350), but the other two (as well as the Titan cooler) do fit. If I had a system with just enough room for a 65mm cooler and demanded the best cooling, the NH-L9x65 would be the choice among those tested."
ASUS H81M-A Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets
Quote: "Today, we are going to take a look at the ASUS H81M-A, a value socket LGA1150 motherboard based on the Intel H81 chipset. It has only two memory sockets, one PCI Express x16 slot, two USB 3.0 ports, and two SATA-600 ports. Let's see whether it is a good pick."
In this review we will be looking at the beQuiet! Dark Rock TF. This is a top down tower style heatsink that has taken a dual tower design and folding them over to limit the overall design height. By doing this you can get similar heat capacity to that of a full sized tower but without taking up a bunch of extra space in your case."
beQuiet! Dark Rock TF Heatsink Review @ Hardware Asylum
Quote: "In this review we will be looking at the beQuiet! Dark Rock TF. This is a top down tower style heatsink that has taken a dual tower design and folding them over to limit the overall design height. By doing this you can get similar heat capacity to that of a full sized tower but without taking up a bunch of extra space in your case."
MSI X99A MPower LGA 2011-v3 Motherboard Review @ HardOCP
Quote: "The main allure of this motherboard is USB 3.1 support which should allow for up to twice the performance and bandwidth of USB 3.0. Naturally this will require 3.1 devices to fully leverage this new standard. Additionally MSI’s own features such as OC Genie, OC Essentials, OC PCB, Military Class components, enhanced thermal design, multi-BIOS, V-Check points and more. The X99A MPower also features high grade audio components to satisfy audiophiles and gamers alike. The X99A MPower definitely has a lot going for it and therefore broad appeal."
Quote: "As the Dell Venue 11 Pro Convertible, the ThinkPad Helix 2-in-1 works on the same principle which means passive cooling, producing absolutely zero noise when operating, which is quite an achievement. The tested model comes equipped with the Intel Core M 5Y10 processor and is paired with 4GB of DDR3 1600MHz RAM and a Samsung 128GB SSD. We are also getting a keyboard dock and a tablet pen along with the Helix which add multiple functionality to the product."
Netgear Powerline 1200 Review @ HardwareHeaven
Quote: "One of the most interesting areas of networking over the past few years has been powerline kit. Initial models were pretty limited as far as speed and setup was concerned however recent models are now starting to compete with high end Wi-Fi. Our product today is one such item, this is our Netgear Powerline 1200 Review."
BeQuiet Dark Rock TF Heatsink Review @ Frostytech.com
Quote: "On the test bench today we have BeQuiet's Dark Rock TF heatsink - a top-down dual tower heatsink which features a pair of BeQuiet SilentWings fans and stands 130mm tall. The Dark Rock TF heatsink is built around six 6mm diameter heatpipes which link a large primary aluminum fin stack and smaller secondary set of aluminum cooling fins to a chunky copper heatspreader below. The 135mm PWM fans are arranged in a push-pull configuration, exhausting downwards so related motherboard CPU VRM components benefit from the cooling air flow."
Cougar 500K Gaming Keyboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org
Quote: "We have been checking out Cougar’s gaming keyboards over the past couple of months. We first took a look at the high-end 700K, then moved down to the more minimalistic 600K, and today we will be taking a look at the more entry-level 500K. This keyboard is actually quite a lot like the higher-end 700K, it has the same 6 programmable G-keys, N-key rollover, a 32-bit ARM processor and on-board memory, the FPS palm rest and more. What it does lack is the aluminum design and mechanical key switches. So if you are not a fan of mechanical key switches this could be the keyboard for you. This has to be one of the more fully-featured non-mechanical keyboards that we have seen lately. Let’s jump in and see what this keyboard can do!"
Grado Prestige Series SR80e Headphone Review @ TecnologyX
Quote: " When a headset has ‘A Higher Level of Listening’ boasted on the front of the box, it sparks interest immediately. What makes this headset, in comparison to the rest, so much better than that of the any other headset? Or at least, how does it provide a higher level of listening? While some may find this to be a simple marketing tactic, others (including ourselves) are dying to know what makes the Grado Prestige Series SR80e so much better than the rest. After undergoing a thorough and rugged series of tests, we have an answer. Let’s find out!"
Noctua NH-L9x65 Low-Profile CPU Cooler @ Bigbruin.com
Quote: "While the NH-L9x65 is much more compact than the typical CPU cooler, it isn't as small as many others. The key benefit of coolers like the ITX30 and NH-L9i comes from their height... I would not be able to fit the NH-L9x65 in to the Mini-ITX cases that I use (Minibox M350), but the other two (as well as the Titan cooler) do fit. If I had a system with just enough room for a 65mm cooler and demanded the best cooling, the NH-L9x65 would be the choice among those tested."
ASUS H81M-A Motherboard @ Hardware Secrets
Quote: "Today, we are going to take a look at the ASUS H81M-A, a value socket LGA1150 motherboard based on the Intel H81 chipset. It has only two memory sockets, one PCI Express x16 slot, two USB 3.0 ports, and two SATA-600 ports. Let's see whether it is a good pick."
In this review we will be looking at the beQuiet! Dark Rock TF. This is a top down tower style heatsink that has taken a dual tower design and folding them over to limit the overall design height. By doing this you can get similar heat capacity to that of a full sized tower but without taking up a bunch of extra space in your case."
beQuiet! Dark Rock TF Heatsink Review @ Hardware Asylum
Quote: "In this review we will be looking at the beQuiet! Dark Rock TF. This is a top down tower style heatsink that has taken a dual tower design and folding them over to limit the overall design height. By doing this you can get similar heat capacity to that of a full sized tower but without taking up a bunch of extra space in your case."
MSI X99A MPower LGA 2011-v3 Motherboard Review @ HardOCP
Quote: "The main allure of this motherboard is USB 3.1 support which should allow for up to twice the performance and bandwidth of USB 3.0. Naturally this will require 3.1 devices to fully leverage this new standard. Additionally MSI’s own features such as OC Genie, OC Essentials, OC PCB, Military Class components, enhanced thermal design, multi-BIOS, V-Check points and more. The X99A MPower also features high grade audio components to satisfy audiophiles and gamers alike. The X99A MPower definitely has a lot going for it and therefore broad appeal."
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