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...
Corsair Debuts the Hydro H110i GT AIO Cooler and HG10 N780 Edition GPU Cooling Bracket
Corsair decided to up the stakes in the AIO liquid cooler market and is releasing the Hydro Series H110i GT cooler, an upgraded version of the H110 that we...
12 by E. Fylladitakis on 1/6/2015SilverStone Raven RV05 Case Review
Today we are having a look at the Raven RV05, an atypical Midi-ATX case from SilverStone with a rotated motherboard tray and a unique visual appearance. It is the...
29 by E. Fylladitakis on 12/24/2014PSU Buyer's Guide: Holiday 2014
In this Holiday Buyer's Guide, we will be evaluating and recommending desktop PC power supply units. We should clarify that the selection of a PSU is based on parameters...
23 by E. Fylladitakis on 12/3/2014Zalman's Future May Not Be That Bleak After All
It appears that Moneaul's multi-million dollar fraud will not be driving Zalman to bankruptcy after all. Word comes that the Korean courthouse handling the case has decided that Zalman...
17 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/24/2014Cooler Master V1200 Platinum Power Supply Review
Cooler Master is one of the oldest and most reputable companies that offer advanced cooling and power solutions. If you are a PC techie, chances are you've owned at...
28 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/21/2014Corporate Fraud Drives Zalman to Bankruptcy
This month is not starting very well for technology enthusiasts. Most of us have fond memories of Zalman, a company that has been producing advanced cooling solutions since 1999...
51 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/6/2014FSP Aurum PT 1200W Power Supply Review
Today FSP Group is launching their newest and most advanced PSU to date, the Aurum PT 1200W. The 80 Plus Platinum certified unit has been designed to compete with...
13 by E. Fylladitakis on 10/16/2014Antec EDGE 550W Power Supply Review
Today we are looking at Antec's latest PSU series, the EDGE, which the company markets as "the pinnacle of power supplies". Bold statements aside, only medium capacity units are...
25 by E. Fylladitakis on 10/3/2014Corsair AX1500i Power Supply Review
For those that do will not settle for anything less than the best, Corsair has their gigantic AX1500i power supply. This is their new 1500W flagship behemoth, and it's...
55 by E. Fylladitakis on 9/11/2014Seasonic Platinum SS-1050XP3 & SS-1200XP3 Power Supply Review
Very powerful PSUs may not be all that useful to most users, but they certainly are the pride of any company. Today we're looking at the new pinnacle of...
39 by E. Fylladitakis on 9/3/2014Zalman Reserator 3 Max Dual CPU Cooler Review
Zalman sent us their Reserator 3 Max Dual CPU cooler, which is a rather interesting device. It's an all-in-one liquid cooling solution that Zalman advertises as the "Ultimate Liquid...
52 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/19/2014Corsair Carbide Air 240 Case Review
With compact cases and SSFs being all the rage nowadays, today Corsair is launching the Carbide Air 240, a cubic Micro-ATX case designed to fit powerful PC hardware. As...
63 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/15/2014be quiet! Power Zone 850W CM Power Supply Review
be quiet! is a German company that specializes in low-noise computer PSUs and coolers, and they are slowly making their way into the North American market. Today we have...
20 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/14/2014Pairing with a Game: Thermaltake announces Urban S71 World of Tanks Edition
The concept might come across and something strange. If a hardware manufacturer creates a product with a video game tie-in, then the product might only appeal to those that...
4 by Ian Cutress on 8/6/2014Thermaltake Goes Small: Core V1 mini-ITX Chassis Launched
When meeting with one of Thermaltake’s main press relations people at Computex, he was keen to show off what he described as ‘his baby’. We reported on the Core...
19 by Ian Cutress on 8/4/2014Thermaltake Goes Big: Water 3.0 Ultimate CLC Launched, 3x120mm
Truth be told, I am a fan of closed-loop liquid cooling systems. While they might be more expensive than air coolers of similar performance, they tend to be quieter...
7 by Ian Cutress on 8/4/2014Nanoxia Releases Deep Silence 3 Mid-Tower
One of Nanoxia’s raisons d’être is for the ultra-silent cases, even if fans are involved. Part of the complexity of silent designs with fans is managing the air...
5 by Ian Cutress on 8/4/2014Lian Li’s PC-V2130 Full Tower Announced
Our trip to Lian Li at Computex this year sported several models of their new range of desk-based chassis, but on the side lines next to those we caught...
7 by Ian Cutress on 8/2/2014SilverStone NightJar NJ520 Power Supply Review
Most PCs don't require a massive power supply capable of 750W or more sustained output, and even the 500-550W models can be overkill for many users. Today we'll be...
44 by E. Fylladitakis on 7/8/2014Computex 2014: Fanless PSUs from Silverstone and Enermax
When a power supply becomes sufficiently efficient, it loses less energy from the input as heat. Given the right conditions, a very efficient and low rated power supply...
13 by Ian Cutress on 6/12/2014