Beyond3D has a 3DMark03 Patch 3.4.0 performance and image quality analysis up, using cards from ATi, nVidia, and even Matrox.

It also features comments from both ATi and nVidia on the current situation, including some disturbing thoughts from nVidia's Derek Perez:

'Derek went on to suggest that they may well end up chasing each patch release and re-optimising as Futuremark puts a patch that defeats previous detections!'

You can read the article here: Beond3D.com

Tweaknews review the VIA EPIA CL10000 Mini-ITX mainboard whice is a platform for VIA's own C3 processor.

Article Quote: "VIA's latest EPIA offering is an excellent office alternative to the the multimedia HTPC targeted M10000. With the digital audio and video removed and an additional LAN and two USB 2.0 ports added, the CL10000 has every feature and enough power needed for an inexpensive file server, firewall or corporate office PC."
View: Tweaknews.net review

asetek latest water cooling kit is put to the test using an Intel and AMD setup in search for the ideal noise/performance solution. Read it here

As another exclusive for you here at Elite Bastards, we have managed to be the first to obtain some leaked numbers for nVidia's soon to be announced GeForceFX 5700 Go, nVidia's attempt to answer ATi's Mobility Radeon 9600 (otherwise known as M10).

The benchmarks show an ATi M10 chip at its lowest possible clock settings, against a GeForceFX 5700 Go overclocked with extra cooling. In other words, the worse case performance scenario for the ATi board against the best case scenario for nVidia's new contender.

To see how the two cards fared, take a look here: EliteBastards.com

Thermaltake's latest heatsink fan for the AMD Athlon XP platform, the EXTREME Volcano 12, is on the test bed today. Extreme or conventional? Read on and find out!

DataFuse.net wrote a review about Zalman ZM-RS6F 5.1 Real Surround Sound.

Here's a quote:

"When word around the campfire was that Zalman was about to introduce a 5.1 Headset I didn't really believe people were serious, but a couple weeks later, Zalman send me one. These days - while the economy is bad - I can imagine companies try to introduce products that aren't really part of their production-field, just to cranck up their profits, I'm not saying Zalman is doing bad, not at all, but when looking at one of these products you've got to keep in mind that the manufacturer is new to all this. "

Homepage: datafuse.net
Review Link: Review

Another new review for you today at RipNet-UK. This weekend it's the turn of the Icemat Black to get put through its paces. Worth parting with a chunk of your hard-earned cash for? Read on to find out...

X-Micro is a company we know for producing a whole range of graphics cards. Today we take a look at their complete and new range of networking products including 802.11b wireless gear. Cheap, Stylish and Simple!

G3D takes a look at the Kingwin "KT-424-BK-WM" Aluminum Case. Skip to GamingIn3D.com for the treat.

"This case brings back fond memories of my Lian Li. It's weird, as I still have my Lian Li... but the point is, I STILL feel good about my purchase of the PC-60, even to this day! The PC-60 will go down in my books as one of those products where it's just plain hard to have buyers remorse over. So, the question I was asking myself in this review was, "Is this case a keeper? Is it one of those items that will span many, many upgrades?"

Just got word that Todd Roberts over at Driverheaven has thrown up his latest review, for the ABIT OTES 5900.

"Recently I was given the chance by Harry Yen of ABIT to review their top graphics card, the 5900 Siluro FX. The 5900 Siluro is ABIT?s latest foray into today?s leading edge computer components. Let?s take the ABIT Siluro FX through a Driverheaven Review."

Looks like a decent laptop, but poor graphics, shame really, sony could do with a good gaming laptop. Link: TrustedReviews

The Madshrimps take a look at a new Global WIN PSU which is clearly aimed at the modding enthousiast out there, does it really look "the part"? And how does it perform? Read on to find out

When you think of Small Form Factor the first company you probably think of is Shuttle. Though, VIA Technology is another company up the top of the pack leading the new frontier with their EPIA Mini-ITX series.

The XGI Volari Duo V8 Ultra with 256 MB DDR2 is tested against the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra and 5700 Ultra from NVIDIA and the RADEON 9800 XT and 9600 XT from ATI. With latest driver versions ForceWare 52.16 for NVIDIA, Catalyst 3.8 for ATI and the XGI card worked with a beta driver dated 24.10.2003.

Gigabyte's 8IPE1000 Pro 2 GT2004 motherboard is the first to introduce their new C.I.A and M.I.B automatic acceleration technology. Read on and see how Gigabyte takes the Intel Springdale chipset to full speed.

Gamersdepot takes the new ASUS 9800XT for a spin through their test labs, as many has done before them, but it's always useful with more opinions and more figures. NOTE: the ASUS drivers' apparently doesn't have the Overdrive feature (yet?) but relies on their own 'SmartDoctor' program.

Gamersdepot writes about the XT:
"This review marks the first time we?ve seen ASUS finally build an ATI-based video card and from the out-set it seems as if they've done very well. They've done a major deviation from the reference design and have developed their own cooling solution which yields excellent stability; even while over clocking. it's also very aesthetically appealing as well." (Gamersdepot)

I have reviewed this awesome first person Shooter game for the PC, and you can check it out at pckiller.net

With not a single corner cut, the great looks and industry leading cooling technology coupled with great performance and a great software and accessory package makes the FX-71 an excellent videocard to put on your short list if you are considering a mainstream targeted videocard.

Most good mousepads are made from hard plastic, so you might be wondering if there are any good alternatives out there which are not made of plastic. In this review I'm going to give you a look at the Icemat Black. The Icemat Black is made out of glass. Read more here

Over here trustedreviews
Got to like that new webcam.