Corsair's H50 all-in-one CPU water cooler
Corsair has developed a new Hydro Series H50 CPU water cooler, and we've put the factory-sealed, all-in-one unit through the wringer against some of its direct rivals. Keep reading to see if it hoses the competition, or if we can come up with any more bad puns. Read more...
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Last by Freon at 10:23 AM on 09/24/09
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nMedia's HTPC 2000B enclosure
A home theater PC needs an attractive enclosure, and nMedia offers a rather affordable one in the HTPC 2000B. Looks aren't everything, though, so we've tested the 2000B to see where it shines and where it fumbles. Read more...
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Last by ludi at 11:27 AM on 08/11/09 -
Battle of the elements: air vs. water CPU cooler showdown
Water cooling is typically complicated and expensive, but you can now buy factory-sealed, all-in-one kits for little more than a high-end air cooler. Join us to see how CoolIT's Domino ALC water cooler stacks up against more traditional air towers from Noctua and Kingwin. Read more...
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Last by Tamale at 12:26 PM on 06/21/09 -
Lian Li's TYR PC-X500 Enclosure
Lian Li normally sticks to the fundamentals, but its new TYR series offers not only partitioned cooling zones, but also a novel drive bay arrangement. So what happens when the original aluminum masters try something completely new? Read on to find out. Read more...
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Last by derFunkenstein at 8:01 AM on 03/09/09 -
Seven affordable PSUs take on The Beast
In its latest outing, our beastly power supply tester takes on seven PSUs between 350 and 500W, including a lowly generic unit. Read on to see how these affordable models fare and why you should always stick with reputable brands. Read more...
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Thermaltake's Spedo Advance Package enclosure
Thermaltake is known amongst many for its over-the-top and sometimes even garish designs, but there have been some good ideas buried behind those crazy looks. Read on to see how the new Spedo full tower case marries good looks with smart innovation. Read more...
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Gigabyte's 3D Mars enclosure
Better known for its mobos, Gigabyte recently started producing cases. The company's latest 3D Mars combines a brushed aluminum full tower with five cooling fans and your choice of window treatments. Keep reading to see what it's like. Read more...
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Rosewill's Conqueror enclosure
Rosewill's determination to make an enclosure people will notice is apparent with the new Conqueror case. Can an attractive price tag along with plenty of fans and customization options make it a smart buy for enthusiasts? Read more...
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Last by Aphasia at 1:50 PM on 09/13/08 -
Hiper's Osiris enclosure
Egyptian deity meets brushed aluminum in Hiper's Osiris, a formidable new contender among high-end PC cases. Will its upside-down design and understated good looks win us over? Let's have a look. Read more...
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Last by moose17145 at 2:06 PM on 08/21/08 -
The Beast chews through seven new PSUs
PC Power & Cooling's Silencer has reigned as our enthusiast PSU of choice for ten months now, but how does it stack up against the latest crop of 600-800W PSUs on the market? We round up seven units from BFG, ePower, Enermax, Mushkin, OCZ, Thermaltake, and Zalman to find... Read more...
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Eight power supply units encounter The Beast
Enthusiasts know there's much more to a PSU than wattage; we're looking for consistent DC voltages, minimal AC ripple, high efficiency, low noise, and effective cooling—and those are just the basics. So which ones measure up? Join us as we run eight PSUs through The Beast to find out. Read more...
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Last by just brew it! at 11:52 PM on 02/10/08 -
Cooler Master's Cosmos 1000 enclosure
Back in the day, an imposing full-tower enclosure loaded with noisy fans was the mark of a true PC enthusiast. Full-tower enclosures have somewhat fallen out of favor since, but Cooler Master's near-silent Cosmos looks set to bring them back. Read more...
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Last by eitje at 8:13 AM on 10/26/07 -
AMD aims to unify SFF PCs with DTX spec
Ever since we laid eyes on Shuttle's first cube, we've been enamored with the concept of small, quiet, yet capable PCs. AMD's proposed DTX standard could bring some harmony to the chaotic world of SFF PC components. Read on to see what DTX is all about. Read more...
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Last by cbxbiker61 at 9:46 AM on 10/25/07 -
Eleven enthusiast power supplies compared
Enthusiasts know the value of a quality power supply, but picking the best one isn't easy. We've pushed 11 PSUs between 500 and 750W to their limits to find which ones rise to the top. Read more...
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