Content and news by Greg King

Sumo Omni Bean Bag Chair

You may find it odd that we are reviewing a bean bag chair and… so do we. Yes, this is far from being hi-tech, but it’s of very hi-quality. Whether you want to lounge in front of the TV or fall asleep on a comfortable chair, Sumo has you covered.

Published on September 20, 2006

X360: Madden 07

Madden is back for its 17th installment and we are promised the richest experience yet. This time around we have the addition of Lead Blocker control, hall of fame mode, run like the players and a more feature-rich franchise mode.

Published on September 12, 2006

Saitek Eclipse II Illuminated Keyboard

Craving one of the coolest looking gamer keyboards around? The Eclipse II delivers. It can be equipped with three different LED colors, and also packs a fair amount of functionality.

Published on September 8, 2006

Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard

Are you looking for the ultimate gamers keyboard? We say the ultimate because you are supplied with 18 quick shortcut keys, in addition to a crisp LCD screen that can display a myriad of useful information.

Published on August 29, 2006

Razer Barracuda Headset

Razer has been in the enthusiast game for a quite some time now offering quality mice aimed towards the gamer. Using the momentum they have gained from such products as the Diamondback and the Copperhead, Razer has just released the Barracuda HP-1. Offering “surround sound” in the form of a headset, Razer hopes to incorporate itself into the mind of gamers in areas outside of gaming mice.

Published on August 22, 2006

Danger Den TDX Block, MAG Pump, DD MAG II and Maze 4 GPU Block

Are you looking to delve into the world of water cooling, but don’t know where to start? Danger Den has sent us a slew of products to get our rig up and running, including the new AMD TDX block. Since this is also my first high-end water cooling rig, I relay my experiences to you.

Published on August 3, 2006

Thermaltake Kandalf VA9000B

The Kandalf is virtually an Armor with some additions, but are these additions worth the extra cash? We are also taking a look at the new A2400 with 250mm fan to see if it improves on the original.

Published on July 31, 2006

Razer Armadillo Cable Manager

Are you a serious gamer? Does your mouse cord ever get in the way of your perfect kill? Razer believes that they have come up with the ultimate solution, and it’s name? The Armadillo.

Published on July 21, 2006

Matrix Orbital MX610

Are you looking to spice up your case mod with a multi-function LCD panel that gives you tons of tweaking ability? While the MX610 is not for the novice, it gives plenty of power to those who want it… and are willing to learn the LCDC software.

Published on July 17, 2006

Dell 19″ UltraSharp E196FP LCD Monitor

A few weeks ago we took the 1907FB for a spin, and now it’s the E196FPs turn. It features a bright 19″ viewing area and supports up to 1280*1024 at 75Hz. Let’s see how it performs..

Published on July 6, 2006

Dell 19″ UltraSharp 1907FP LCD Monitor

Are you looking to upgrade your dated CRT or small LCD? Dells 1907FB provides a full 19" viewing area and supports 1280*1024 at 75Hz. It also includes a slew of extra features.. even two USB ports!

Published on June 28, 2006

Matrox TripleHead2Go

We have all dealt with products that, on paper, are full of promise. These products generate a lot of hype and buzz but once they become hands on, the magic surrounding them seems to disappear. Today we are taking a look at a product that seems almost too good to be true.

Published on June 22, 2006

All American Computers.. An Inside Look

“The entire time we talked, he emphasized the uniqueness of each and every PC build in the AAC shops. Kyle takes great pride in the fact that his PC’s offer many things that you cannot find anywhere else.”

Published on June 19, 2006

SilverStone TJ08

SilverStone is back again with another great looking case, but this time it’s for you BTX users. The pure black case has a brushed aluminum surface, and is one of the classiest looking you can find on the market. Is the performance up to par with it’s looks?

Published on June 15, 2006

Spire RockeTeer V 500W PSU

Spire makes power supplies? We didn’t realize this until recently, so we were more than happy to give one a run on our test bench. This is obviously a product with gamers in mind thanks to its SLi support. But wait… why only one PCI-E connector?

Published on June 12, 2006

Razer Krait MMO/RTS Mouse

We are taking a look at Razer’s new Krait mouse aimed specifically at gamers who focus on real time strategy and massive multiplayer online games. Their approach is a simple one. Gamers who play RTSs and MMOGs don’t need a ton of buttons, just a set few.

Published on June 1, 2006

Spire VertiCool II CPU Cooler

Summertime. We can’t get enough of it, but our computers absolutely hate it. So, we have another Spire cooler on the test bench, and this one looks promising. However, though it did a good job at what it was sent out to do, the installation hassle really holds back from this being a favorable cooler.

Published on May 30, 2006

Scythe Mine CPU Cooler

Heat is the enemy of any electronic component and most especially the CPU. If your CPU is overheating you won’t get the performance you should and if your cooler is screaming to relieve that heat you’ll wish there was a better way. Today we look at a cooler that offers good performance without mind numbing noise, the Scythe MINE.

Published on May 23, 2006

XG Viper 2

Like most product selections, there is hardly a shortage of computer towers to choose from. The XG Viper is made out of aluminum alloy and includes many of flashy LEDs. They even threw a 400W power supply in there to get things started. Are all these features worth the semi-steep price?

Published on May 20, 2006

Interview with Larry Marchman of Solid State Networks

Solid State Networks was founded in Arizona back in 2005 and have their headquarters in Tempe. Solid State’s primary goal is to provide a lightweight, portable, high performance core technology based on the BitTorrent protocol for use in the next generation content delivery systems. As you can tell, this is a simple yet ambitious plan.

Published on May 15, 2006

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