The latest happenings from around the web - 11/08/2008

Systems

- Performance System Building Guide @ OCIA
- Cosmos Skulltrail by Coolmiester @ bit-tech

Memory

- takeMS DDR3-1066 Mhz memory - first experience @ Hardwareslave
- Patriot Viper PC3-16000 2GB Memory Kit @ Hardware Logic
- Kingston HyperX 2GB DDR3-1375 RAM kit @ Techwarelabs
- Kingston HyperX 2GB PC3-14400 XMP @ ASELabs

Video/Monitor

- ATI RADEON 3870 X2 vs RADEON HD 4850 vs. RADEON HD 4870 @ Lostcircuits
- MSI R4850 @ Overclockers Club
- GeForce GTX 260/280 versus Radeon HD 4850/4870 @ Techspot
- EVGA GTX 260 FTW @ Hexus

Audio/Media

- How to Use The SPDIF Connector Available on GeForce Video Cards @ Hardware Secrets
- D-Link DSM-510 HD Media Player @ InsideHW
- AutumnWave OnAir GT USB HDTV Receiver @ Mikhailtech

Cases/Modding/PSU

- Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1250W Power Supply @ ThinkComputers
- Akasa Omega chassis @ Techpowerup
- Zalman ZM750-HP Power Supply @ Virtual-Hideout
- Moneual MonCaso 972S Home Theater PC Case @ BigBruin

Cooling

- Scythe Kaze Master Fan Controller @ Mikhailtech
- NZXT Sentry LX High Performance Fan Controller @ RBMods
- Thermalright IFX-14 CPU Cooler @ Pro-Clockers

Storage

- Rosewill RX81-MP-SC-SLV SATA External HDD Enclosure @ i4u
- OCZ Core Series 64GB SSD @ Driver Heaven
- Super Talent 8GB Pico.C GOLD USB Flash Drive @ Accelnation

Other

- Podcast: Deconstructing Larrabee and the strange art of CPU naming @ Tech Report
- OCZ Alchemy Series Elixir Keyboard @ DragonSteelMods
- ASUS Republic of Gamers Convention: Part 1 @ Techgage
- Razer Piranha Headset @ BurnoutPC
- Bridgeview 2-Port USB/DVI KVM Switch With Audio @ Motherboards
- OCZ Alchemy Elixir Keyboard @ Phoronix
- Fun with Perception and Spin (nVidia) @ PlanetX64
- Perception Part Three AMD Flavored @ PlanetX64
- Biostar TPower I45 Intel P45 Express Motherboard @ PCStats & Overclockers Online
- Core 2 Duo E7300!! (launched today) @ MadBoxPC
QNAP TS-409U Rackmount NAS @ ThinkComputers