Scythe Ninja Copper

Manufacturer:Scythe
UK Price (as reviewed):£43.35 (inc. VAT)
US Price (as reviewed):$58.95 (ex. Tax)

Weight (with fan): 1130g
Size (with fan): 110mm(W) x 120mm(D) x 150mm (H)
Fan Size: 120mm
Fan Speed: 800rpm
Noise Level: 10.70 dBA
Bearing type: Sleeve bearing
Warranty: Two years

Introduction

When you need to use your chin to fit a CPU cooler, something has gone very wrong indeed. I don’t really like starting on such a negative point when reviewing a product, but in the case of the Scythe Ninja Copper, it’s sadly true. We'll no doubt talk more about the chin fitting difficulty in a few pages, but let’s start out by looking at its background.

Saitek Cyborg Gaming Mouse

Manufacturer:Saitek
UK Price (as reviewed):£31.99 (inc. VAT)
US Price (as reviewed):$59.99 (inc. Delivery)

As far as inputs go, it’s hard to get much more fundamental than the mouse and, as far as gaming devices go, it’s hard to get much more important.

They proclaim the fact on the back of the boxes and in all the hype and press releases and we all roll our eyes and pretend not to be so stupid as to fall for these marketing ploys…but it’s true. A good mouse will last you for years and afford you a Zen like level of comfort that allows you to take your gaming to the next level.

Samsung SyncMaster 2253LW 21.6" LCD

Manufacturer:Samsung
UK Price (as reviewed):£205.00 (inc. VAT)
US Price (as reviewed):$269.99 (ex. Tax)


Another day, another samey 22-inch widescreen monitor kitted out with a TN+Film LCD panel. There’s a twist today though, because this monitor isn't quite so easily categorised as it actually sports a quirky 21.6-inch screen diagonal making it marginally smaller than the 22-inch masses.