Thermaltake M9 Case
“It’s a simple case but will easily get the job done.”

ECS P45T-A Black Motherboard
“In short, this inexpensive motherboard is fast, stable, and features a ton of opportunities for expansion. While the lack of firewire is indeed a disappointment, I believe that this can be taken as a non-issue for gamers. Considering the features present, the speeds attained, and the stability of the system overall during the testing procedures, I feel that this motherboard is a good buy if a user is looking to assemble a low cost, reliable gaming machine. It’s just a shame that this product doesn’t have what it takes to break free of just what it was meant to do, but given the fact that it costs just shy of $110 – or rather, is shockingly cheap, I would say this is a good candidate for the great value award!”
Patriot PVS22G9200ELK 2GB DDR2 PC2-9200 memory kit
“The ‘2GB versus 4GB of system memory’ argument may be quite an old one now, but it’s still no less relevant, particularly when confronted with the choice of 2GB of ultra-fast and overclockable RAM for around the same price as 4GB of slower memory with more lax timings. So, which is the better choice? Today, we examine exactly this question, as we take a look at Patriot’s PC2-9200 rated 2GB memory kit, with the catchy product name of PVS22G9200ELK.”

LG Flatron L206WU with DisplayLink
“Wiring up an additional monitor via a USB 2.0 port is certainly an attractive and intriguing option and the LG L206WU does just enough to suggest that DisplayLink could well be the interface of choice for PC monitors in the future. For simple business tasks it could pass as an attractive option, especially if you work on a locked down machine with a single VGA port in the back. But for home users, in its current form we’ve no choice but to conclude that its shortcomings reduce it to the status of flawed curiosity.”