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Zippy Serene (GP2-5600V)
by Christoph Katzer on 9/3/2007

Zippy has sent us a second PSU for review, claiming 86% efficiency. Can it live up to these claims, and if so, can you actually find it for sale anywhere?

Silver Power Blue Lightning 600W
by Christoph Katzer on 8/27/2007

A seemingly new name in the European market sent us their 600W model for testing. The results might even be shocking.

Thermalright Ultima-90: Small Wonder?
by Wesley Fink on 8/20/2007

Thermalright introduces a smaller version of the 6-heatpipe and top performing Ultra-120 eXtreme. Is the smaller package too compromised? How does it compete with the best tested at AnandTech?

ZEROtherm BTF90: Sting like a Butterfly?
by Wesley Fink on 8/13/2007

ZEROtherm creates a delicate butterfly-shaped cooler with claims of super silence and killer performance. Does the BTF90 deliver as promised?

Silverstone Decathlon DA650: A modular alternative
by Christoph Katzer on 8/8/2007

Silverstone's Decathlon series differs from their Olympia line in that it features modular cables. In nearly all other respects, the designs are the same, but let's see how this single 12V design stacks up to the competition.

Zippy Gaming G1 (GSM-6600P): Hybrid or Fence-Sitter?
by Christoph Katzer on 8/3/2007

Zippy has created a hybrid power supply that straddles the line between server and gaming requirements; can it actually satisfy either market, or does it end up making too many compromises?

The Enermax Liberty - Getting long in the tooth, but still worth a look
by Christoph Katzer on 7/30/2007

The Enermax Liberty line has been around for a while, but we wanted to test an older PSU to show how it stacks up against newer units. Those looking at a potential upgrade from an older PSU should find this information useful.

Gigabyte's New Odin GT 800W Power Supply
by Christoph Katzer on 7/24/2007

The Odin is the first power supply that can be controlled and monitored by software. It actually works, so might this be your next power supply?

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad CF-Edition
by Christoph Katzer on 7/18/2007

Our latest power supply review takes a look at the PCP&C Silencer, which is designed for the high-end enthusiast market.

The Single 12V Rail SilverStone Olympia OP650
by Christoph Katzer on 7/13/2007

As the first power supply in our new lab we will be looking at the Olympia OP650 from Silverstone. It comes with a single 12V rail and is fully manufactured by robots in Taiwan.

AnandTech Power Supply Test Methodology
by Christoph Katzer on 7/12/2007

AnandTech has heard the requests and we are ready to begin publishing power supply reviews. Before starting, we wanted to take a moment to explain our testing procedures and equipment that will help us to provide industry leading analysis.

Self-Contained Water Coolers: Xigmatek AIO vs. Evercool Silver Knight
by Wesley Fink on 7/10/2007

Do the self-contained water cooling heatsinks bring that extra bit of performance to CPU cooling? We take a closer look at two integrated water coolers that sell at air cooling prices.

Enzotech Ultra-X: If Looks Could Chill
by Wesley Fink on 6/27/2007

Does this high-quality cooler with a mirror-finish mounting plate perform as well as it looks? We take a closer look at this new cooler from a server cooling company.

3RSystem iCEAGE: A New Cooling Company Tackles the Heatpipe Tower
by Wesley Fink on 6/21/2007

The iCEAGE is the first air cooler from Korea-based 3RSystem. How does it compare to the best air coolers tested?

Thermaltake Big Typhoon VX: Does VX Rule Cooling?
by Wesley Fink on 6/7/2007

There has been lots of buzz around the Big Typhoon VX, so we took a look for ourselves. Is the performance top drawer or is there less there than many expected?

Scythe Andy Samurai Master vs. Thermaltake MaxOrb
by Wesley Fink on 6/4/2007

A closer look at two top-end coolers with heatpipes and fans that blow down. Do they compete with the best heatpipe towers tested so far? Do the down-facing fans really cool better?

UPDATE: Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme - Retail
by Wesley Fink on 5/4/2007

Thermalright is finally in full production of the Ultra-120 eXtreme. We review the refinements and performance of this chart-topping cooler since our first look at the prototype.

Cooler Master GeminII: Performer or Poser?
by Wesley Fink on 4/30/2007

Cooler Master introduces a huge heatpipe tower with the ability to mount dual 120mm fans. Does the size and design pay off in new standards for cooling performance? The GeminII is compared to the best tested so far in our cooling lab.

Noctua NH-U12F: Quiet Air Cooling from Austria
by Wesley Fink on 4/25/2007

Noctua designs products in their Austrian center and manufactures them in Taiwan. Does the "designed for silence" NH-U12F have what it takes to also woo the computer performance crowd?

ASUS Silent Square Pro: Compact Embedded-Fan Heatpipe Tower
by Wesley Fink on 4/16/2007

Motherboard giant ASUS also produces coolers targeted at the computer enthusiast. Does their top-line Silent Square Pro compete with the best heatpipe towers on the market?

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