X-bit labs

Closer Look at the 19" Monitor Features. Part III

[ 03/30/05 | by Oleg Artamonov]

We continue our roundups of 19-inch LCD panels . Today we are going to test 13 new models from Acer, NEC, Samsung, LG, Iiyama and Philips. Besides examining each monitor in particular, we will also compare the newly released TN+Film models against the old-timers of this market, i.e. monitors on S-IPS, MVA and PVA matrices.

Foxconn System Cases Roundup

[ 03/28/05 | by Yury Vayukin]

Today we would like to offer you a roundup of seven system cases from Foxconn. We will be discussing their exterior looks, internal construction peculiarities, ease of the system assembly, and thermal parameters. Numerous pictures, technical details and extensive temperature measurements in our new article!

Hewlett-Packard ScanJet 8200 Scanner: the So-Called “Top Model”

[ 03/07/05 | by Sergey Samarin]

The device we are going to talk about today belongs to the most expensive series of high-performance scanners offered by Hewlett Packard. But is the investment in this high-end and very expensive solution going to pay back in full? Find out if this baby if worth spending a fortune on :)

Powerful Power Supply Units Roundup

[ 01/28/05 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Today we would like to offer you a roundup of very powerful PSUs: one model from Antec, one from BeQuiet, and two models from OCZ Technology. These are well-made units capable of supplying good power (up to 600W) to any computer system existing or likely to appear in the next couple of years. Find out which of the four is the best out there!

Razer Viper and Razer Diamondback Professional Mice Review

[ 01/21/05 | by Kirill "ALT-F13" Balalin]

Razer Company is known as a designer and manufacturer of the great Boomslang mouse, which was a cherished accessory for most gamers for a long time. Today the company is pushing into the market two new optical solutions, which have every chance to become a hit among professional gamers.

X-bit Presents: Power Supply Unit Testing Methodology

[ 01/16/05 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Our laboratory has been testing power supply units (PSUs) of the ATX standard for quite a long time already, and our testing methodology has been constantly evolving and improving to achieve two important goals: to give us a foundation for an objective comparison of different PSU models and to make our tests intuitively understandable and visual. Learn more about our testing methodology from this detailed article!

Workstation Cases Roundup: Best Power Characteristics, Best Cooling, Best Design!

[ 01/14/05 | by Yury Vayukin]

In this roundup we are going to take a closer look at a few PC case models, which can be used not only as a desktop home system, but also as a good workstation solution. We will introduce to you the products from such well-known case manufacturers as Chieftec, Antec, IN-WIN and HEC Group.