The Noctua NH-L9a low profile AMD CPU cooler may be small, but it definitely isn't weak. During testing it easily outperformed the stock cooler it replaced in terms of cooling power and noise production. There aren't too many coolers available for tiny HTPCs and small form factor computers, but this seems like a great choice.

While the Seagate Satellite was available with a capacity of 500GB, the new Wireless Plus is currently available as a 1TB drive. In addition to a capacity upgrade, other refinements include improved battery life and software enhancements. One of the most exciting of these enhancements is the ability to write to the Wireless Plus over the wireless connection.

The Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB solid state drive covered in this review has a respectable capacity of 120GB. Although marketed as a "notebook bundle kit," this SSD will perform just the same in either a desktop or notebook environment. Overall, the V300 exceeded its advertised compressible sequential read and write rating of 450MB/s.

For many people, replacing a hard drive in a notebook requires them to take it to an expert so the data can be migrated to the new drive. Therefore, speeding up a hard drive to an SSD, can be a rather cumbersome and daunting process. The Mushkin Atlas 30GB mSATA solid state drive is one option that doesn't require a whole drive replacement.

Thermaltake and BMW Designworks made the Level 10 mouse a work of art. Looks aside, the aluminum base is very strong, even with the floating design, and the feel of the mouse is incredible. The overall design might cause problems for some people, but for others the mouse will be perfect. I personally find the design and comfort of the mouse suits me perfectly.

The Crucial Ballistix Sport VLP kit being reviewed today contains 2x8GB memory modules rated at 9-9-9-24 timings. Voltage requirements are lower than normal, and just like the Tactical series from Crucial, they are rated at 1.35v. This kit has an even lower profile than the Ballistix Tactical series we reviewed last month, which should appeal to those with cramped cases.

The Vulcan ANC headset uses active noise cancellation to add to complete in game immersion, and is the first we have seen to do so with no loss in bass and fidelity, as well as outstanding passive noise cancellation of > 30 dB. 40mm drivers using neodymium magnets are engineered for extreme low end punch coupled with crystal clear highs for unparalleled in game experience coupled with precision placement. The Spitfire dongle ups the ante with built in amp for lower distortion, 7.1 virtual surround and ASUS' unique FPS EQ. The Vulcan Pro can also be used with your favorite sound card without the Spitfire USB if desired. hitechlegion.com

Throughout out testing the TP-Link TL-WDR3500 was rock solid with no drops of signal during our use. Once the router was set up, operation was seamless. Many people will appreciate the fact that you can set the router up out of the box with some level of security to your wireless devices in less than 10 minutes using the included Setup Wizard software. For more advanced users, you have the freedom to customize a number of options to personalize the router to your specific needs. We used the TP-Link in an office where there were multiple wired devices - laptops, cell phones, tablets, and a Western Digital media player - were all connected and working successfully using the TL-WDR3500. legitreviews.com

At CES earlier this year, Kingston revealed that they are working on expanding the Wi-Drive series of products to include a wireless card reader and that's what we're looking at today. It's tentatively called the Kingston Wi-Drive MobileLite+, but I say tentatively because this is very much a beta product. They've turned to the community for feedback to see if there is demand for such a product and, if so, how they can go about improving it before an official retail launch. megatechnews.com

The Knucker Gaming keyboard from Tt eSPORTS is about as basic as gaming keyboards can get. If you want a no frills option then this is it. Check out the review to find out why. techlobby.co.uk

Rosewill has a wide range of computer accessories. Anything from tools, fans, cases, external enclosures, keyboards, and printer toner. Primarily Newegg's in-house brand, they've been expanding their product lines and reach; some of their products have recently started to show up at other retailers. I've found many of their products to provide an incredible performance per dollar ratio in the past, as one of my favorite computer chassis of all time is the Rosewill Thor v2. A beast of an enclosure, my only complaint was the Thor was a bit on the large side. When I saw the ARMOR-EVO E-ATX case announced, I wondered if my wish had come true - could the Armor-EVO provide the advantages of the Thor v2 in a smaller package? benchmarkreviews.com

There are a number of good reasons to build your own personal computer. The one reason left out of this discussion more than anything is the "control" aspect. Everyone wants to have as much control over how their electronics work as much as possible. Fan controller software is cool, no pun intended, but there is nothing like a physical interface. The Fractal Design Adjust 108 fan controller gives me control over the fans in my PC individually. Let's see how well it does at this task! futurelooks.com

Rosewill's latest Ultra-Slim HDMI cables utilize RedMere's RM1695 mini-booster modules. These Ultra-Slim HDMI cables from Rosewill have easily manageable 36 AWG wires that come in either black or white color. Twelve SKUs in total are offered by Rosewill including lengths of 3, 6, 10 and 15 ft as well as Male A-to-Male D and Male-A to Male-C HDMI cable versions. Rosewill's Ultra-slim cables have a gold-plated Male-A connector with a much smaller jacket measuring only 15mm wide, 5mm thick and 14mm long (20mm for the TV end which contains the Redmere module). hitechlegion.com

The new TL-WA850RE Universal Wireless N Range Extender from TP-LINK comes to eliminate the network dead spots in the areas we choose and has a compact form, does not require extra power adapter and can be also used as a wireless adapter for wired devices. madshrimps.be

The Gigabyte Z77-HD4 supports the latest Intel Ivy Bridge processors as well as previous generation Sandy Bridge CPUs. The Gigabyte Z77-HD4 straddles the line between mainstream and entry-level segments. On one hand, the Gigabyte Z77-HD4 is priced lower than most ATX Z77 motherboards but it has flexible integrated graphics options in the form of HDMI and DisplayPort outputs in addition to the DVI and D-SUB outputs in the rear I/O. Unlike most entry-level mainboards, the Z77-HD4 carries the Ultra Durable 4 stamp from Gigabyte, meaning it is comprised of high quality components including glass-fabric PCB, solid Japanese capacitors, ESD resistant ICs and Lower RDS(on) MOSFETs. hitechlegion.com

Peaking at 556.6MB/s read and 534.2MB/s write in ATTO, as well as consistently finishing in the upper levels against compared solid state drives, the Kingston SSDNow V300 120GB is certainly no slouch. With a price tag of about $110 at press time for the bare drive, or $120 for the desktop or notebook bundle, this SSD is, without question, competitive in both price and performance. Tack on its thin 7mm form and great upgrade kit bundle, this SSDNow V300 a case that is hard to argue against. aphnetworks.com