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...
HTPC 4-Way Roundup
With the surge in the desire to base an entertainment center around your PC, we're finally starting to see some really nice HTPC cases. So, just how nice are...
26 by Joshua Buss on 11/22/2005SilverStone SG01B
Another MicroATX compatible case – are good looks alone enough to justify the relatively expensive price of this sleek box?
18 by Joshua Buss on 10/26/2005Mid-Tower Mega Roundup
So many good cases out there by several top-notch manufacturers. Which one should you give your hard-earned money?
48 by Joshua Buss on 9/8/2005Lian Li F1: The Desk As the Computer
An amazing, all aluminum, no-compromise workstation for the serious enthusiast.
52 by Joshua Buss on 8/7/2005Aspire X-QPack: A Lanparty Dream
Strange name, serious case. This case packs quite a punch for a low cost SFF housing.
66 by Joshua Buss on 7/2/2005Lian Li PC-60Plus
An update to the original PC-60 case design, Lian Li has added a handful of new features to introduce to us the PC-60 Plus mid-tower chassis.
43 by Purav Sanghani on 2/26/2005Antec Performance One
In our first look at a mid-tower design from Antec, we look at their P160 aluminum chassis.
53 by Purav Sanghani on 2/13/2005NZXT Nemesis and Nemesis Elite
After their first case, the Guardian, NZXT has taken some time to make various changes and improvements to create a new breed of their themed chassis, the Nemesis.
53 by Purav Sanghani on 2/5/2005Value Case Roundup: A Look at the Affordable
We've been so occupied looking at all of the new, expensive PC cases that we almost forgot about those consumers who are looking for something with the right features...
58 by Purav Sanghani on 2/1/2005December 2004 HTPC Case Roundup
In our first ever HTPC case roundup, we look at models from CoolerMaster, SilverStone Technology, Ahanix, and NMediaPC to see which will help complete that home theater look for...
34 by Purav Sanghani on 12/27/2004MGE Viper: Another Xtreme Gamer Creation
With gaming chassis rolling out in the dozens, we look past the MGE Viper's factory modifications to decide whether its features and functions will keep us happy.
41 by Purav Sanghani on 12/18/2004Chenbro Gaming Bomb II: Anyone for Upscale Gaming?
Chenbro puts out a second version of its original Gaming Bomb chassis, the Gaming Bomb II.
42 by Purav Sanghani on 12/14/2004Close Encounters of the Small Kind
Many system builders have never actually seen, let alone used a Small Form Factor (SFF) system. They've been around for over three years, but the perception is often that...
45 by Jarred Walton on 12/8/2004Intel's Long Awaited BTX Form Factor
Finally, Intel takes the blindfold off the eyes of the public to reveal their successor to the ATX form factor, Balanced Technology eXtended!
77 by Purav Sanghani on 11/15/2004SilverStone Lascala 10M: An Exclusive Look at SilverStone's Newest Creation
SilverStone Technology was nice enough to send us a sample of their unreleased Lascala 10. We take a peek to see if it's ready for the home theater environment.
8 by Purav Sanghani on 11/13/2004Logisys CS888UV: Glowing Acrylic!
Logisys brings us a variation of the CS888CL with a bright blue glow!
17 by Purav Sanghani on 11/5/2004Aspire X-Navigator: A High End Gaming Chassis
Aspire International sends us a sample of their high end gaming chassis, the X-Navigator. We run it through our testing and perform an extensive analysis on its features and functionality.
23 by Purav Sanghani on 10/26/2004MGE Sidewinder: A Look at a Gaming Chassis
We tinkered with this gaming chassis to explore the features that it brings to a gamer's desktop.
12 by Purav Sanghani on 10/16/2004A First Look at the HTPC Case Genre with the Ahanix D.Vine 4
In our first ever HTPC case review, we take a look at Ahanix's D.Vine 4 HTPC case.
21 by Purav Sanghani on 10/10/2004