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Genius Traveler 9010LS Mouse review

Genius recently released the new Traveler 9010LS mouse as a new addition to their popular Traveler series of products. Armed with Genius’ DarkEye technology, the mouse is said to work on just about any surface, including glass!

IN WIN GRone Full Tower Case Review

IN WIN has recently released a brand spanking new, full tower chassis - the GRone. The GRone is available in white, black, or metallic grey colors. Today’s sample is the metallic grey version. IN WIN has certainly improved on their enthusiast line of cases over the past couple of years, so let’s see if the GRone [...]

Thermaltake Water 2.0 Extreme Review

We previously reviewed the Thermaltake Water 2.0 Performer and Pro, so this go around we have before us the Water 2.0 Extreme. With a beefed up radiator and the promise of substantially better cooling than it’s little brothers, we’ll get this bad boy installed and give it a test!

CoolerMaster Storm Quick Fire PRO Keyboard Review

Introduction Last month we reviewed the Coolermaster Storm Mechanical Keyboard, and on the whole we were rather attached to it. The product fitted nicely on our desk, it looked the part and finally, it responded well in our typing test. However, despite giving it a gold we did feel that it could have benefited [...]

OCZ Vertex4 128Gb SSD Review

OCZ rolls out the new Indilinx Everest 2 controller, and the 128GB Vertex 4 is our first look at this new controller. Follow along as we take it for a test drive!

Kingston SSDNow V200 128Gb Review

The comeback is complete! The Kingston SSDNow V200 has been re-released and promises better performance and reliability, all at a reduced price!

Raidmax Raptor Mid-Tower Case Review

The Raidmax Raptor has landed at Overclockers Tech! Good looks and some unique features may make this case very appealing to many of you!

EVGA Z77 FTW Motherboard Review

EVGA has released their new Z77 FTW! Loaded with all the latest technologies, find out why we think it deserves our gold award!

Genius Ring Style Air Mouse Review

It’s gadget time again! This time we are looking at the Genius Ring Style Touch Cursor Controller! This Ring Controller is a very unique device that will pique your interest!

Spire Corp Rotor DT-HP CPU Cooler Review

The Spire Rotor DT-HP CPU Cooler is able to handle a processor overclocked to a high degree and it performs well. The mounting mechanism is easy to use, can be installed within a short time period, and the fan is as quiet as a mouse!

In Win Limited Edition XFrame Chassis Review

Posted by Lvcoyote on March 1st, 2012

During my visit to CES 2012 in Las Vegas, one of my many stops was at the In Win booth. While visiting In Win, the star of their display of chassis was the undoubtedly the XFrame. Overclockers Tech was lucky enough to be given a review sample to explore in more detail than the limited time at CES afforded.

In Win has made a big splash as of late with some great enthusiast products ranging from computer cases to high end power supplies. With the release of the XFrame, In Win is certainly not sitting idle and continues to push out unique products geared towards the PC gaming and enthusiast crowd. Those of you that frequently rebuild systems, overclock, and bench test components should be particularly interested in the XFrame and what it can do to make those processes easier to perform.

We invite you to read on as we take an in depth look at the In Win XFrame and all it has to offer, but first a little about In Win:

“The distinctive, lively red In Win logo, derived from the Chinese calligraphy “如”, symbolizes “如意” or “Satisfaction, according to one’s wishes”. With no sharp edges, the logo also portrays a state of energetic harmony between technology and art. Thus, our slogan “Contemporary and Innovative” serves as the foundation of not only our product development but also our attitudes in serving and catering to our strategic partner’s wishes. We take the “im” out of “impossible”… …A brand without persistence is only a name.

IN-WIN Development Inc., an ISO 9001 manufacturer of professional computer chassis, power supplies and digital storage devices, is the leading provider of enclosure solutions to system integrators worldwide. Founded in 1986, IN-WIN provides high quality chassis that conform to all safety regulations, as well as unsurpassed customer service. “

OCZ Synapse Cache 64GB SSD Review

Posted by Lvcoyote on February 20th, 2012

Those who adopted Intel’s Z68 platform, and the SSD caching feature it provides, are able to greatly increase the speed of their traditional mechanical hard drives by using a small and inexpensive SSD for the caching function. Obviously this is a very tempting proposition as the price of large capacity SSD hard drives are still very expensive. But what about all the people who have a relatively modern system without SSD caching support? Thanks to OCZ and their Synapse Cache line of SSD’s, just about anyone with a modern system can enjoy the benefits of SSD caching at a very affordable price. OCZ’s Dataplex software ties it all together making the implementation an easy process.

Follow along as we test out this newest innovation from OCZ and see how much of a performance gain you can expect while continuing to use your traditional platter type hard drive. But first a little about OCZ.

“Founded in 2002, San Jose, California-based OCZ Technology Group, Inc. has built on its expertise in high-speed memory to become a dominant player in the manufacturing and distribution of solid state drives (SSDs), a disruptive, game-changing technology that is replacing traditional rotating magnetic hard disk drives (HDDs). SSDs are faster, more reliable, run cooler, and use significantly less power than the HDDs used in the majority of computers today. In addition to SSD technology, OCZ also offers high performance components for computing devices and systems, including enterprise class power management products and industrial power accessories.”

Mayhem’s Pastel and X1 Review

Posted by Gilgamesh on February 16th, 2012

Introduction

Water Cooling over the last couple of years, as any enthusiast will tell you, was in danger of becoming stagnant. Very few companies, if any, were truly innovating and the ones that were making changes, were only making minor changes at best. Essentially there were only three radiator companies manufacturing products world-wide. This being Black Ice (in the Philippines) Thermochill (in the United Kingdom) and finally the massive company in China that produces all the rest, such as the XSPC and Magicool products.

In Win Glacier 900 Watt PSU Test Drive

Posted by Lvcoyote on February 7th, 2012

Looking to expand their power supply offerings beyond the popular 80+ Bronze certified commander series, In Win has released their new Glacier 900 Watt 80+ Gold certified unit. With the pending development and release of a new 80+ Platinum certification power supplies just around the corner, In Win seems content for now to offer an 80+ Gold certified PSU and not rush to market with 80+ Platinum units. Even with today’s most demanding gaming and work station computers, an 80+ Gold rated power supply at the 900 watts the Glacier provides is more than adequate to meet the power needs required. Follow along as we take a quick test drive of the In Win Glacier 900 Watt PSU and see what it is made of!

About In Win

As an innovator and multiple red dot design winner, In-Win is committed to the PC gaming and PC enthusiast scene. In Win continues to provide PC gaming chassis’ and high performance power supplies to meet the needs of the most demanding user.

Headquartered in Taoyuan, Taiwan, In Win also has locations in the USA, Russia and is represented within the EMEA countries.

In Win has become a leading, top-notch manufacturer of core technology in order to meet market and consumer needs and demands. Our company’s management team has laid a strong foundation in terms of eight major elements: Innovation, Service, Speed, Value, Safety, Warmth, Faithfulness, and Diligence. These elements help In Win to remain a leader in the business realm and also help differentiate us from our competition.

In Win BUC 101 Mid Tower Case Review

Posted by Lvcoyote on February 2nd, 2012

In Win recently released an updated version of their popular BUC chassis, this time calling it the BUC 101. In Win has made a big push as of late to become a big part of the computer enthusiast market, you need look no further than their Retail Web Site to get an idea of the enthusiast cases and power supplies they offer today. Once known mostly for their OEM products, it’s safe to say In Win is well on their way to becoming much more. Read on as we explore the BUC 101, learn what improvements have been made since the original BUC chassis, and if it deserves consideration for your next system build or upgrade.

About In Win

IN-WIN Development Inc., an ISO 9001 manufacturer of professional computer chassis, power supplies and digital storage devices, is the leading provider of enclosure solutions to system integrators worldwide. Founded in 1985, IN-WIN provides high quality chassis that conform to all safety regulations, as well as unsurpassed customer service.

In Win was well trained to become a top-notch manufacturer of core technology to enhance internal core competence to meet what customer and market needs constantly. Top Management has been executed four major elements to reach our growing goal: Innovation, Service, Speed, Value, Safety, Warmth, Faithful, Diligence in order to remain our leading edge position and differentiate with other players.

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Black & White Edition (Press Release)

Posted by Gilgamesh on January 26th, 2012

Venlo, The Netherlands– Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, power supply, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer, today announces the trendy and stylish CM 690 II Advanced Black & White Edition based on the feedback from market.

Optimized Cooling System

Time tested as a titan among mid-tower cases, the CM 690 II makes it possible to take advantage of excellent airflow and water cooling options to vastly reduce temperatures on system components. The roomy interior space of CM 690 II Advanced Black & White enables users to install up to 10 fans, with enlarged mesh design for superb ventilation. Users can accommodate 120x240mm radiator at the top and bottom for superior cooling performance. It also supports up to 2 radiators for water cooling units, and larger CPU cooler, such as Hyper 612 PWM.

CES 2012: A Glimpse Into The Future

Posted by Lvcoyote on January 22nd, 2012

With over 150,000 people in attendance and 3100 exhibitors vying for their attention, I managed to find my way around well enough to see some of the best that support OverclockersTech with review samples. Crammed into the Las Vegas Convention Center and several different hotel suites around the city, it’s impossible to see everything in the limited amount of time I had available, so I concentrated my efforts on those vendors that most closely match the reviews we publish.

It didn’t take long while walking the different areas of CES to realize the buzz words this year were “Smart” and “Wireless”. Everything it seems is going “smart” these days, from televisions to phones and everything in between. With new wireless technology just around the corner that promises greater access and faster speeds, the possibilities are endless for implementing devices of all kinds to utilize these new technologies.

While it is easy to get caught up in the new electronic gadgets coming out soon, alas we are a computer enthusiast site and I needed to stay focused!

Lamptron Warn of Fake Goods

Posted by Gilgamesh on January 18th, 2012

This is an official public statement from Lamptron regarding the unauthorized use of Lamptron intellectual property to reproduce substandard copies of Lamptron products. We appreciate the time invested by online media sources and consumers who have assisted in reporting on this matter. Here at Lamptron we strive for the best in product quality and customer service, and it is with this practice in mind that we are making this official statement regarding the unauthorized use of Lamptron property.