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Sapphire HD 7730 1GB GDDR5 Video Card Review

Today we are taking a look at the Sapphire HD 7730 1GB GDDR5. With 384 stream processors, an 800 MHz core clock, 1GB of GDDR5 memory at 1125 MHz, and a dual slot cooler this card packs a bigger punch than your standard entry-level GPU.

Escort PASSPORT Max Radar Detector Review

Touted as one of the most powerful detectors on the market with new "High Definition" performance and accuracy, the PASSPORT Max from Escort should help you avoid those pesky tickets once and for all. With a host of features including radar detection in the X, K, and Ka bands as well as Laser, a multi-color OLED display, GPS assistance, and access to the Defender database of known speed traps, speed cameras, and red light cameras, this detector sure does seem to pull out all the stops. Read on to see all of the features and how performs.

GamesterGear Cruiser P3210 Gaming Headset Review

We all like great sound quality, right? I'm very sure that if you own a gaming, or a heavily customized PC, you like to have high quality audio, be it by means of a surround sound system or a great pair of headphones. The usual downside with a set of phenomenal gaming headsets is that they tend to break the bank. Most quality headsets, with their large drivers and surround support tend to run well over $150. I'm not saying that an inexpensive headset can be bad, I've used a $30 Plantronics 355 and loved it, but when the product costs more, you can expect it to have more features. So, what happens when a product advertises more features, but doesn't necessarily cost more? The Cruiser P3210 from GamesterGear, which MSRPs $90 seems to be that product, so how about we take a look.

Roccat Kone Pure and XTD Gaming Mice Review

The phrase "German engineering" has always signified the absolute top in function and efficiency, and today we get to put that to the test. Hailing from the Rhineland, today we have a dual gaming mouse review! Roccat has sent us two models from their Kone line: the portable Kone Pure, and the full size XTD. This line of gaming mice are aimed at those for whom customization is king. As a matter of fact, the head line on the boxes reads "Max customization Gaming Mouse". With all of this hubbub about options, features, and settings that can be changed and rewritten, Roccat is putting out quite the order: gaming mice with interchangeable bells and whistles, and at an affordable price; the Pure is around $70, while the XTD goes for $90. Can they fill this order, or do Roccat end up spreading it all too thin? Lets find out!

Patriot Gauntlet 320 Wireless External Hard Drive Review

So you have an Apple IOS based device or an Android and you find yourself spending more time managing your media and files on the device than enjoying the content. Constantly plugging the device in to sync, move, delete, and upload new media to enjoy? You like many mobile users have discovered the fatal flaw for many of these devices. . . storage space. There just isn't enough for all your stuff. Well the Gauntlet 320 aims to give you some breathing room and make that management easier. It serves to provide more storage on the go and without the need to plug your device in an upload new files because the Gauntlet 320 is wireless. No more syncing, no more decisions about what to save and what to toss. Sound interesting? But does it work?

Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 2x8GB DDR3-1600 RAM

When it comes to system performance, RAM is a component that gets far less attention than it should. While it may have less of an impact than the CPU or GPU, RAM can still be a major bottleneck on performance. Today we're going to be taking a look at the latest kit from Crucial's Ballistix Sport XT line, a 2x8GB kit rated for DDR3 1600. While not pushing the bleeding edge on performance, this kit should still post some solid performance numbers.