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...
DeepCool Releases QuadStellar Four-lobed Chassis: 'Smart' Case, Unique Shape
DeepCool recently started selling the QuadStellar four-lobed chassis on the market nearly a year after it made its debut at CES 2017 in January. The QuadStellar design follows its...
5 by Joe Shields on 12/15/2017The DeepCool Captain 240 EX RGB AIO Cooler Review: Pump it Up, Without the Noise
Today we are taking a look at the latest AIO liquid cooler from DEEPCOOL, the Captain EX 240 RGB. As its name hints, one of the major features of...
34 by E. Fylladitakis on 12/14/2017The $80 Power Supply for Almost Everyone: The Corsair TX550M 80Plus Gold PSU Review
Today we are having a look at the Corsair TX550M, a product designed to compete in the mainstream market by combining good overall performance, high quality, and reasonable cost...
42 by E. Fylladitakis on 12/1/2017ADATA Announces XPG Storm: A Cooler for M.2 SSDs with a 16500 RPM Fan
ADATA this week has introduced its first aftermarket cooler for M.2-2280 SSDs. The XPG Storm is meant to ensure stable performance with the latest drives under high loads, while...
29 by Anton Shilov on 11/22/2017BitFenix Introduces Enso Case and Alchemy 3.0 Addressable RGB Magnetic LED Strips
Bitfenix has added a new mid-tower to its chassis lineup dubbed the Enso. The Enso comes with a metallic front and a tempered glass side panel to display the...
12 by Joe Shields on 11/17/2017FSP Releases CMT510 Mid-Tower Chassis: Tempered Glass and RGB Aplenty
FSP released a new mid-tower case adding to its CMT line, the CMT510. The CMT510 features three panels made of tempered glass designed to show off the system inside...
11 by Joe Shields on 11/16/2017be quiet! Introduces Dark Base 700 Mid-Tower Case: RGB, USB 3.1 Type-C, Slide Out Radiator Bracket
be quiet! has shared details about its new mid-tower case the new Dark Base 700. The DB700 will offer users integrated RGB lighting, USB 3.1 Type-C, and plenty of...
8 by Joe Shields on 11/15/2017The Be Quiet! SFX-L Power 500W PSU Review: Powerful, Small, & Still Quiet?
In today's review we are taking a look at the latest SFX PSU from Be Quiet!, the SFX-L Power 500W. As its name suggests, it is a slightly elongated...
12 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/13/2017EKWB Releases 420mm and 560mm CoolStream Slim Radiators
EKWB has completed its 140mm slim radiator lineup releasing two additional SKUs, the EK-Coolstream SE 420 and EK-Coolstream SE 560. These new radiators come on the heels of the...
6 by Joe Shields on 11/10/2017Cryorig Releases the Taku 'Monitor Stand' ITX Case
At Computex in 2016, Cryorig, better known for its cooling and peripherals, unveiled a PC monitor stand that doubles as an ITX case, dubbed the Taku. Fast forward to...
21 by Joe Shields on 11/10/2017Lian Li Announces Alpha Series Mid-Tower Chassis: Tempered Glass Panels Plus RGB
Lian-Li has announced the release of a new series of cases, the Alpha series. The Alpha line of cases brings users steel internal frame and tempered glass surfaces allowing...
10 by Joe Shields on 11/7/2017The Corsair HX850 80Plus Platinum PSU Review
In this review we are having a look at the latest revision of Corsair’s HX PSU series. The main improvements of the new series revision are an improved certification...
27 by E. Fylladitakis on 10/24/2017Lian Li Releases PC-Q38 Chassis: Small and Versatile mITX Case
Lian-Li has announced their latest small form factor (SFF) chassis, the PC-Q38. Lian-Li calls the full aluminum, windowed Mini-ITX case one that focuses on performance per liter, offers liquid-cooling...
24 by Joe Shields on 9/29/2017In Win Launches Polaris RGB Premium Fan Series: Aluminum Frame, RGB Sync Compatibile
In Win, best known to most for their PC chassis, announced its new Polaris case fan series. The new Polaris fans differ from their Aurora fan lineup in a...
4 by Joe Shields on 9/29/2017Lian-Li Reveals PC-V3000: Full-Tower Aluminum Chassis
Lian-Li has been rather busy over the past couple of months announcing and releasing new or updated computer chassis. Cases like the diminutive Mini-ITX tower in the PC-Q39, the...
15 by Joe Shields on 8/26/2017SilverStone Shrinks Depth of Strider Titanium PSUs: 180 mm, Up to 1.5 kW, 80 Plus Titanium
SilverStone has announced its new high-wattage 80 Plus Titanium PSUs for high-performance desktop computers. The new Strider Titanium power supplies are rated for up to 1500 W output. The...
12 by Anton Shilov on 8/19/2017Lian-Li releases PC-Q39 Tempered Glass Mini-ITX Tower
On Tuesday, Lian-Li announced a new Mini-ITX Tower chassis with its PC-Q39. A progression from the PC-Q37 case, the PC-Q39 is a bit larger and can now house an...
11 by Joe Shields on 8/18/2017EKWB Unveils Threadripper Edition EK Supremacy EVO CPU Water Blocks
Since Threadripper was first spotted in the wild, enthusiasts interested in the CPU noticed just how big the CPU actually was. For the past several CPU generations, the size...
17 by Joe Shields on 8/14/2017Arctic Announces the Freezer 33 TR: An Air Cooler Designed for AMD’s Threadripper
Arctic has announced a special version of its popular Freezer 33-series cooler, this time designed specifically for AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper microprocessor. The cooler is not only physically compatible with...
6 by Anton Shilov on 8/14/2017Enermax Shrinks Depth of Platimax D.F. 80 Plus Platinum 1200 W PSU to 6.3”/16 cm
Enermax this week introduced its new family of 80 Plus Platinum PSUs for ATX desktop computers. The new PSUs are said to be able to clean themselves from dust...
82 by Anton Shilov on 8/10/2017