EntriesOCZ 4GB Rally2 Turbo USB Flash Drive
If you already haven’t done so, please check out my review of the OCZ 4GB Rally2 Turbo. There are only 2 things wrong with this drive, first I didn’t get the 8GB model but more importantly the packaging is really a waste of material. With petroleum at record high prices, I encourage OCZ and all manufacturers to simplify their packaging and get rid of the plastic clamshells!
The performance of the Rally2 Turbo is quite good. I hit a maximum write speed of 29MB/s and a maximum read speed of 32 MB/s. During practical testing, I was average a write speed of around 25 MB/s. Very respectable.
From the concept of the Rally Flash Drive family, OCZ has done everything right: a sleek slender body with fast performance. As the series matured and evolved to the Rally2 Turbo, the drive has had a few cosmetic changes and the performance has kicked into a higher gear. The curved edges with no protruding parts and overall small body makes it an easy fit into pockets while the 25-30MB/s performance guarantees you quick copy from hard drive to flash.
Tags: 4GB, OCZ, Overclockers Online, Rally2 Turbo, Review
HIS Radeon HD3650 IceQ Video Card
Nivedh published his review of the HIS Radeon HD3650 IceQ yesterday and when I first read it, I was pleasantly surprised by the overall package. For starters, it comes with an Arctic Cooling Silencer which has been known for its superior cooling powers. At some point, I hope HIS upgrades there cooling technology to the Accelero which appears to be have the option for a much quieter performance.
Overall, the HD3650 IceQ was a great performer. It allowed for moderate overclocking games and for a mid-range performing machine the $90, at time of writing, is not a huge investment.
I wouldn’t recommend any 3650 for high resolution gaming or for playing games of the newest title. If you’re the occasional gamer or multi-media type of guy, this card should suit you nicely.
Throughout the tests, the HIS Radeon HD 3650 performed well. It is not a top-of-the-line card but its performance should be satisfactory for all but the most extreme of gamers. If you don’t care for too much eye candy or extremely high resolutions, this mid-range card should fit the bill in terms of value. For its price, it is a great buy. Also, it supports CrossFireX so you can upgrade later if desired.
Tags: ATI, HIS Digital, Overclockers Online, Radeon 3650, Review
Mitron Duplus DUP-35 HDD Selector
This is a guest post by David Luu of Overclockers Online
Manufacturer: Mitron Interlink Inc.
Mitron Interlink Inc. is a new face on the computer component industry, manufacturing PC modding gear to hard drive enclosures. Based in Taiwan, this company is giving us a first hand look at their HDD Selector (Duplus DUP-35).
This hard drive selector device is aimed towards the crowd which uses two hard drives which have issues with booting and O/S isolation. Although this is not a completely new idea on the market, it is rare to come across these in a PC hardware store.
Package
The unit that was sent to us is a pre-production model, so it did not come in a retail package. However, everything included was shipped.
The selector comes with the switch, power cables, and screws. The selector is designed to fit into a standard 3.5″ bay.
Tags: Hard Drive, Mitron, Overclockers Online, Review
mStation 2.1 Stereo Orb
This is a guest post by Jared Thomas of Overclockers Online.
Manufacturer: mStation
mStation is a relatively new company with a newly focused mission based off of three concepts; Sleek and Clean in Form, Compatibility in Function, High Standards in Sound. While their main focus is on designing accessories and speaker systems for all of the various iPod’s, they also aim to keep their products functional with other MP3 players as well.
Today I get a chance to try out their 2.1 Stereo Orb. Aiming to bring a lot of performance in a small package, can the Orb deliver? Read on to find out.
Package and Specifications
The box has a familiar style to it, with a simple layout and solid black background.
Tags: 2.1 stereo, mStation, Overclockers Online, Review, speakers
. 13 Apr 08 | Reviews | Comments (0)
Biostar GeForce 9600GT (V9603GT52)
This is a guest post by Jared Thomas of Overclockers Online
Manufacturer: Biostar
NVIDIA has had the performance crown in the high end market ever since they released their 8 series of video cards nearly 2 years ago. Often lost among all the hype of the high end cards are their little brothers in the middle of the pack. Our expectations were never really high for these mid level cards, but lately this has changed. Since the release of NVIDIA’s 8800GT and ATi’s 3870, you can get quite a bit of performance and features for very little. Following on the heels of the very successful 8800GT, NVIDIA has released the first card in the 9 series, the 9600GT.
Today I have the pleasure of taking Biostar’s 9600GT card for a spin around the testing block. With the release of the 9600GT, NVIDIA’s model lineup seems to get even more confusing for the average user. Where does the 9600GT stand in line when looking at performance and price? Coming in at roughly $30 cheaper than the 8800GT at launch, is your money better spent on the older series? Read on and hopefully we can answer some of these questions.
Package and Accessories
Let’s start out by exploring the box Biostar’s 9600GT comes in.
Tags: 9600GT, Biostar, GeForce, nVidia, Overclockers Online, Review
Samsung CLP-610ND
Manufacturer: Samsung Canada
Samsung Canada has been a frequent sponsor and we welcome them into the new year with open arms as we collect a few of their new products this month.
The last color laser printer we reviewed wasn’t the best in the market, but with the new year comes a new beginning and we have high hopes for the CLP-610ND. The CLP-610ND is the latest professional color laser printer in its family. It boasts some spectacular specifications, 21ppm in color, duplex, network capable and low cost.
It should be a barrel of fun to put the CLP-610ND through its paces as I begin my final term of Engineering, a term full of projects and reports that beg to be printed in color.
Package
When the CLP-610ND arrived, it comes packaged in a big box and it’s a heavy printer. UPS requested help in dropping off the printer as it weighed in at a whopping 67.46lb. Samsung takes advantage of the large box size by providing you with images of the printer and displaying some of the features in large font.
Tags: CLP-610ND, color laser printer, printer, Review, Samsung
. 06 Apr 08 | Reviews | Comment (1)
Tagan BZ900 900W
This is a guest post by Anthony Hong of Overclockers Online.
Manufacturer: Tagan
As of lately, Tagan’s BZ series of power supplies have been making quite a few waves. Tagan, in partnership with ABS Labs, or more commonly, a Newegg subsidiary have put together quite the monster of a power supply. For starters, Tagan’s BZ series comes in nothing lower than 700W and all the way up to 1300W.
Although this is Tagan’s first appearance at Overclockers Online, they are by no means new to the power supply scene. Since the unlikely beginnings found at a Computex dinner party, their presence has grown far beyond simply power supplies to include high performance cases and drive enclosures.
Tagan’s BZ power supplies, or ‘Below Zero’ series are cooled by a single massive 13.5cm LED fan. Today we will be looking at Tagan’s brand new BZ900, a unit that simply does not shy away boasting 900W of clean, solid, and efficient power.
Tags: 900W, Overclockers Online, Power Supply, Review, Tagan
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