Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Typical CPU coolers do the job for standard heat management but often fall short when it comes to quiet operation and peak cooling effectiveness. This gap pushes enthusiasts and PC builders towards specialized aftermarket solutions designed for their unique demands. The premium aftermarket cooling niche is fiercely competitive, with brands vying to offer top-notch thermal management solutions. Today we're shining a light on DeepCool's AK620 Digital cooler, a notable entry in the high-end CPU cooler arena. At first blush, the AK620 Digital stands out from the crowd mostly for its integrated LCD screen. Yet aesthetics aside, underneath the snappy screen is a tower cooler that was first and foremost engineered to exceed the cooling needs of the most powerful mainstream CPUs. And it's a big...
FSP Dagger 500W and 600W SFX PSUs Come To Market: From $99 with 80Plus Gold
FSP introduced its Dagger family of SFX PSUs for gaming systems at Computex 2016, about nine months ago. However, sometimes it takes several quarters for products to reach the...
14 by Anton Shilov on 4/1/2017The Riotoro Onyx Power Supply Review: 650W & 750W Tested
In this review we are having a look at Riotoro’s first attempt to enter the PSU market - the Onyx 650W and Onyx 750W PSUs. The Onyx are subtle...
32 by E. Fylladitakis on 3/23/2017SilverStone Launches SST-TP01-M.2 Thermal Pads for M.2 SSDs
In a bit of offbeat news this afternoon, SilverStone has announced a set of thermal pads for M.2 SSDs, the SST-TP01-M.2. These pads are designed to eliminate (or at...
33 by Anton Shilov on 2/23/2017The BitFenix Whisper M 450W & 850W PSU Review
BitFenix recently released a new PSU series, the Whisper M, which is aimed towards advanced users that want a product balanced between price and performance. The series consists of...
15 by E. Fylladitakis on 2/15/2017Eurocom Launches a 780 W External PSU for Laptops
The world is getting mobile and many things that used to come in full-tower desktop chassis are now available in mobile form-factors. For example, high-performance notebooks from companies like...
23 by Anton Shilov on 2/11/2017The Silverstone ST30SF & ST45SF SFX Power Supply Review
In this review we are having a look at the SilverStone ST30SF and the ST45SF SFX PSUs. There are only a handful of good SFX PSU designs available and...
31 by E. Fylladitakis on 1/26/20173-Way Low Profile CPU Cooling Shoot-Out: Reeven, Phanteks, & Noctua
Today we're taking a look at horizontal CPU coolers from Reeven, Phanteks, and Noctua. Although horizontal CPU coolers are likely to always remain a niche market relative to their...
43 by E. Fylladitakis on 1/18/2017DEEPCOOL Showcase the GamerStorm Quadstellar: One Big Metal Shuriken Chassis
While we haven’t talked much about Deepcool over the years, every show I always ended up scheduling a meeting with them and they always seem receptive to ideas regarding...
14 by Ian Cutress on 1/12/2017Corsair’s Bulldog 2.0 Gets Kaby Lake-Compatible Z270 Motherboard, New Cooler
Corsair introduced its new Bulldog 2.0 small form-factor HTPC console-like barebones kit at CES. The new Bulldog 2.0 received a new motherboard based on the Intel Z270 PCH with...
7 by Anton Shilov on 1/11/2017Thermaltake Adds RGB Lighting to Toughpower Grand Gold PSUs
Thermaltake has introduced a new lineup of high-end PSUs featuring RGB lighting. The new Toughpower Grand RGB Gold power supplies are equipped with 256 colors 'Riing' RGB fan, featuring...
6 by Anton Shilov on 12/30/2016Calyos NSG Cube: Passively Cooled SFF PC with Intel Core and GeForce GTX 1060
Calyos plans to display its first passively cooled small form-factor gaming PC at CES early next month. The NSG Cube promises to pack an Intel Core processor as well...
21 by Anton Shilov on 12/20/2016SilverStone Launches SX800-LTI: SFX-L, 800 W, 80 Plus Titanium
SilverStone has quietly published specifications of its new SFX-L power supply with 800 W output on its website. The SX800-LTI is designed for small form-factor gaming PCs that use...
8 by Anton Shilov on 12/16/2016Scythe Announces Mugen 5 CPU Cooler: New Design, Fan and Mounting
Scythe this month has introduced its fifth-generation Mugen cooler for CPUs. The Mugen 5 has a slightly different design compared to previous models to improve its compatibility with tall...
16 by Anton Shilov on 12/12/2016SilverStone Launches 33mm Nitrogon NT08-115XP CPU Cooler for Ultra-Thin PCs
SilverStone has introduced its new CPU cooler designed for ultra-thin PCs, such as thin mini-ITX as well as mini-STX systems. The cooling solution is as thin as an Intel...
17 by Anton Shilov on 12/9/2016Gigabyte Expands Xtreme Gaming Lineup with XC700W and XC300W Chassis
GIGABYTE this month quietly introduced two PC chassis that belong to the flagship Xtreme Gaming family of products. Both computer cases can boast a distinctive design as well as...
2 by Anton Shilov on 12/9/2016Enermax Enters SFX Game with Revolution SFX PSUs
As small form-factor gaming PCs gain traction, more companies enter the scene with small form factor power supplies. Enermax this week introduced its first power supplies in SFX form-factor...
7 by Anton Shilov on 12/2/2016Best PC Power Supplies: Holiday 2016
For today's holiday buyers' guide we are having a look at power supplies. Once again, I shall begin with discussing and clarifying a common misconception among users, that a...
63 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/30/2016The Be Quiet! Silent Base 600 ATX Case Review
Be Quiet! is becoming a renowned manufacturer of low-noise PC products. Today we are having a look at the Silent Base 600, an ATX case primarily designed with low-noise...
25 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/17/2016The Zalman ZM1200-EBT 1200W Power Supply Review
It has been many years since we last had a review of a PSU from Zalman, even though they currently are offering dozens of models. In this review we...
16 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/10/2016Lian Li PC-Q37 Announced: Two-Stage Mini-ITX Chassis with Tempered Glass
On Tuesday Lian Li introduced its PC-Q37 mini-ITX chassis designed for performance and modding enthusiasts based around small-form factor systems. The miniature PC case can accommodate high-end hardware and...
20 by Anton Shilov on 11/2/2016