The CyberPower Systems CP1350AVRLCD UPS, designed for mid to high-end computer systems, features dynamic line conditioning and an Intelligent LCD diagnostic display.  Real-time system vitals can be viewed from this display and the unit can be conveniently mounted in a workstation cabinet or directly on the desktop.  The CP1350AVRLCD also guards against surges/spikes, and offers battery backup in the event of brownouts or total power loss.  Benchmark Reviews tests to see just how well the 1350 compares to the competition.

The original P180 series joined the Performance One family in early 2005.  Nearly two years to the anniversary, Antec has released the refined P182 Performance One ATX case.  The name may be new, but the engineers borrowed heavily from the old P180 to create this improved design.  Benchmark Reviews has compared both cases side by side, and we clearly define the innovative changes in the new Antec P182 Performance One ATX Case in this review.

NVIDIA has recently released the GeForce 8800 Ultra, which enthusiasts have learned is really just an overclocked GeForce 8800 GTX.  Although this guide teaches you how to overclock all NVIDIA video cards, I have selected the FOXCONN NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS as my test subject.  This how-to article will instruct how to turn your GeForce 8800 GTX into an Ultra, or you can overclock any NVIDIA video card for better performance; and do it all for free!

The end is near.

I realize this is an overly dramatic if not vague introduction for a how-to guide, but there is some truth to it.  For those of us who have not been keeping tabs on the network television industry, there is a very important date to mark on the calendar: 17 February 2009.  D-Day.  All network television stations will stop broadcasting their analog signals on this date and complete the transition to digital broadcast.  Analog television will be a relic of the past, and the digital age will complete its global presence.How will you save yourself, your family, and loved ones?  What you do to prepare for the future will depend solely on what you know about it.  This guide will infuse months of research into a very easy to understand article, all for the purpose of preparing you for D-Day.

NVIDIA has added some new spice to the plate with their introduction of a new value-priced GeForce 8800 GTS video card featuring a 320MB video frame buffer.  Built on the exact same high performance platform as the previous 640MB version, this new edition to the family offers all of the same great performance at almost half the cost.  Gamers will be pleased to see improved framerates, and enthusiasts will see the inexpensive SLi opportunity.  The XFX GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB XXX Edition video card offers both, and more!

HT Omega, Inc. is among the first companies to offer authentic high-fidelity sound at a true 24-bit level of performance.  The world class Oxygen 8788 based audio processor by C-Media supports most all industry standards for 3D computer sound; including EAX 1.0 & 2.0, A3D 1.0 and DirectSound.  Other very large companies abused consumer trust and have made claims to having this level of sound, only to wind up in court disputes or offer subsequent products that boast 24-bit processing but haplessly renders at 16-bit.  Benchmark Reviews investigates the real deal: the HT OMEGA CLARO 24-bit/192KHz 8-channel high definition sound card.

D-Day is upon us, which means the broadcast transition is near.  None of this should be news, because Benchmark Reviews gave you specific instructions on how-to survive this digital revolution and buy your first HDTV.  We hope you paid close attention.  Now let's take a look at a hardware review for an HDTV that could turn this format transition into an event worthy of celebration.

The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U sets a new standard for large-screen flat-panel LCD TVs.  With Full HD Spec 1080p resolution, dramatically enhanced black level and an elegant new design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none.  The Sharp AQUOS LC-52D62U utilizes the 8th generation of Sharp’s proprietary Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel with multi-pixel technology, providing a native 2000:1 Contrast Ratio and a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 10,000:1 with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176º H x 176º V). The AQUOS LC-52D62U has built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners and includes 2 HDMI inputs, is compatible with 1080p signals, and has 2 HD component video inputs.  The AQUOS LC-52D62U features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle, recessed bottom-mounted speakers, and the included table stand easily removes for wall mounting applications.

Well known to computer enthusiasts and gamers alike, Lian Li has built a name based on performance and quality above everything else. Every single product released by Lian Li has had meticulous attention paid to details which the competition usually ignores. Clearly, there is no equal to Lian Li, especially in terms of construction and craftsmanship, but even the closest competitors have learned not to try and one-up Lian Li at their own game. In this review, the Lian Li PC-B20A (A for Aluminum Finish) mid-tower ATX computer case is up for close inspection. Labeled as part of the Classical Silent family from Lian Li, you will soon see if this should deserve to be your next investment.

The power supply unit is the single most important part of any computer.  Regardless of the system there is a given rule: whether it is a simple workstation with integrated components or an advanced gaming system with fresh piece of technology available, everything requires power to operate.  As anyone who has suffered the failure of a low-end power supply will tell you: not all power supply units (PSU’s) are created equal.  While every journalist has their own system for reviewing a power supply, my hardware review will take a very detailed look at the Antec TruePower Trio 650W PSU at every angle and submit the unit to battery of torture tests in order to ensure it will provide any computer system with stable power.