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With the highly integrated nature of PCs these days, the Mini-ITX form-factor has become a very viable option for high-performance gaming system. With plenty of motherboards available for both AMD and Intel's latest platforms, equipping an ITX system with a CPU is easy enough. But the small size of the form factor means that housing an ultra-wide flagship-level graphics card remains an issue. For this year's Computex trade show, Antec was showing off their solution to the problem of giant video cards: the Performance 1M case, a Mini-ITX case with a separate chamber just for a large video card. Antec's Performance 1M is a dual-chamber Mini-ITX chassis that splits off the video card from the rest of the system. The primary chamber houses a Mini-ITX...
CES 2021: Thermaltake Unveils Tower 100 Mini ITX Chassis
Thermaltake has announced a new compact chassis based on its monolithic sized Tower 900 chassis. The new Tower 100 includes support for mini-ITX form factor motherboards, with ample cooling...
14 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/8/2021
CES 2021: Thermaltake Launches TOUGHAIR Series Air Coolers
This year at CES, Thermaltake is unveiling three new air coolers, the Toughair 110, 310, and 510. Each model is aimed at a different CPU segment and looks to...
6 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/8/2021
The SilverStone FX500 Flex-ATX 500W PSU Review: Small Power Supply With a Big Bark
Today we are taking a look at the SilverStone FX500, one of the very few Flex-ATX PSUs in the market. It boasts a magnificent 500 Watt maximum output at...
35 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/12/2020
The Corsair H150i Elite Capellix AIO Cooler Review: Go Big Or Go Home
Today we are taking a look at the largest member of Corsair's new Elite Capellix AIO cooler family, the H150i Elite Capellix. An upgrade for the renowned H150i Pro...
37 by E. Fylladitakis on 10/15/2020
Yet Another Gaming Accessory with RGB: Uninterruptible Power Supply!
Just when you thought there was a gaming version of everything, with shiny flashing LEDs – we’ve seen storage SSDs, M.2 drives, fans, speakers, chairs, keyboards, headsets, mice, even...
30 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 9/28/2020
Corsair Announces iCUE Elite Capellix Series: 240, 280, and 360 mm AIOs with Capellix LEDs
Back in January at CES 2020, we got a glimpse of Corsair's Capellix LED technology and it certainly piqued our interest. At the time Corsair couldn't give us details...
20 by Gavin Bonshor on 9/15/2020
Keeping it Pure, be quiet! Pure Loop Series, Up to 360 mm AIOs
be quiet! is one of the most widely known hardware manufacturers in Germany and across Europe, with ranges including CPU cooling, chassis, and case fans. Adding to its range...
31 by Gavin Bonshor on 9/3/2020
be quiet! Announces The Silent Base 802 Chassis, With USB 3.2 Type-C
Sometimes companies take a popular product and re-release it to the market with a new aesthetic, or slightly revamped design. Reputable and popular German hardware manufacturer be quiet! has...
22 by Gavin Bonshor on 9/3/2020
be quiet! Reveals Shadow Rock 3 White, Same Performance, But White
Back in March, be quiet! released its successor to its mid-range Shadow Rock 2 air tower cooler, the Shadow Rock 3. Only available in black at the time, be...
7 by Gavin Bonshor on 9/3/2020
be quiet! Announces Dark Power Pro 12 PSUs: 80Plus Titanium, Up to 1500W
The increasingly popular German hardware manufacturer be quiet! has announced its latest series in its ever-growing power supply line-up, the Dark Power Pro 12. Equipped with fully digital hardware...
15 by Gavin Bonshor on 8/25/2020
The NZXT Kraken Z63 & X73 AIO Cooler Review: Shiny On Top, Solid Underneath
Today we are taking a look at NZXT’s latest liquid coolers, the Kraken X-3 and Z-3 series. These are more of a refresh rather a total upgrade over last...
62 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/19/2020
The NZXT C650 650W PSU Review: Designed To Last
Today we are taking a look at NZXT’s latest PSU, the 650 Watt C-series C650. Aimed at advanced PC users and enthusiasts alike, its basic specs initially seem unimpressive...
37 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/11/2020
AZZA Announces Pyramid Mini 806, Unique Pyramid Design Goes Mini-ITX
Back at Computex, we stumbled across a uniquely-styled polyhedron-shaped chassis by AZZA, the Pyramid 804. To cater to small form factor aficionados, AZZA has announced its intention to release...
16 by Gavin Bonshor on 8/5/2020
Lian Li Unveils Its First AIO Coolers, The Galahad 360 and 240 with ARGB
Lian Li is highly regarded for its elegant and premium aluminium chassis, most recently its entry-level O11 Dynamic XL E-ATX case, which has become one of its most popular...
10 by Gavin Bonshor on 8/3/2020
Deepcool Releases Castle 280EX AIO CPU Cooler
Further expanding its ever-growing list of CPU coolers, Deepcool has announced its new Castle 280EX AIO CPU cooler, a closed loop liquid cooler with a 280 mm radiator. Slotting...
67 by Gavin Bonshor on 7/7/2020
The SilverStone Permafrost PF120, PF240, and PF360 ARGB AIO Coolers Review
SilverStone is a well-known name amongst advanced users and enthusiasts. The company earned its reputation from its first PSUs and original case designs, and soon diversified towards cooling related...
72 by E. Fylladitakis on 6/17/2020
ID-Cooling Aims Low: 47mm Low-Profile CPU Cooler with 130W TDP
One part of the industry that requires millimeter precision is building systems for small form factor designs – being able to take advantage of every small bit of volume...
28 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 6/8/2020
The 1STPlayer Steampunk 80+ Gold 750W PSU Review: A New Challenger Emerges
Today we are taking a look at a fresh face in the PSU market, 1STPlayer and their Steampunk PSU series. The Steampunk 80+ Gold 750W that we are reviewing...
54 by E. Fylladitakis on 5/12/2020
FSP Details T-Wings CMT710 Open-Frame 2-in-1 Chassis
FSP has detailed its open-frame T-Wings CMT710 chassis, designed for hardcore gamers and professional game streamers that want maximum style, allowing for integration of to systems into one chassis...
33 by Anton Shilov on 3/6/2020
EVGA Launches B5 Modular PSUs: 80Plus Bronze At Up to 850 W
EVGA this week has introduced a new family of entry-level, 80Plus power supplies. Promise to bring together strong performance, a rich feature set, and a relatively low price, EVGA’s...
17 by Anton Shilov on 3/4/2020
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