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...
Enermax Launches LiqTech TR4 AIO LCS for AMD's Threadripper: 100% IHS Coverage, 500 W TDP
Enermax on Thursday introduced its new family of closed-loop liquid coolers designed specifically for AMD’s new Ryzen Threadripper CPUs. The new custom-made LiqTech TR4 AIO LCS feature waterblocks cover...
11 by Anton Shilov on 8/10/2017Lian-Li Announces Availability of the DK-05 Motorized Adjustable PC Desk
Lian-Li has been a staple in the PC industry for a number of years now, producing a number of well built and equally well designed aluminum PC cases. They...
16 by Joe Shields on 8/4/2017Silverstone Announces New SFF Chassis: RVZ03 With RGB Light Strip
Silverstone, a familiar face in several enthusiast markets, has announced a new Small Form Factor (SFF) case, the RVZ03. Nestled in its Raven "extreme enthusiast chassis" line, the RVZ03...
20 by Joe Shields on 7/28/2017EagleTree and Partners Acquire Majority Stake in Corsair for $525 Million
EagleTree Capital, the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario (IMCO), and the Honeywell pension fund on Wednesday announced that they had reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in...
7 by Anton Shilov on 7/27/2017Alphacool Releases Two New SSD Coolers: Passive HDX-2 and Watercooled HDX-3
This week Alphacool announced the availability of their new M.2 SSD Coolers, the HDX-2 and HDX-3. Some may recall the original HDX M.2 cooler was a simple, passive, clip...
17 by Joe Shields on 7/20/2017EKWB Releases New RGB Monoblock for MSI X299 Motherboards
This week, the Slovenian based liquid cooling manufacturer, EKWB (EK Water Blocks) released a new monoblock which is custom made for specific MSI X299 motherboards, and named the EK-FB...
3 by Joe Shields on 7/20/2017EKWB Launches Aftermarket EK-M.2 Aluminum Heatsink for M.2 SSDs
EKWB (EK Water Blocks) on Wednesday introduced a useful but slightly different to their normal routine type of product. The company has started to sell its EK-M.2 NVMe passive...
25 by Anton Shilov on 7/6/2017The Enermax Revolution SFX 650W PSU Review: Compact & Capable
High performance SFX PSUs are gaining ground on the market and Enermax joins the train with the Revolution SFX series. The Revolution SFX units are modular, 80Plus Gold certified...
11 by E. Fylladitakis on 6/30/2017Seasonic Demos PRIME Fanless Titanium: 600 W, 12-Year Warranty, 80Plus Titanium
Earlier this year Seasonic launched its PRIME Titanium family of 80Plus Titanium-certified power supplies, which consisted of three models ranging from 650W to 850W. Meanwhile at this year's Computex...
21 by Anton Shilov on 6/9/2017The SilverStone Argon AR07 Cooler Review: Tower Cooling on a Budget
In today's review we are taking a look at the SilverStone Argon AR07 cooler. It is a large tower cooler that is making use of a 140 mm cooling...
32 by E. Fylladitakis on 6/9/2017Cooler Master Shows Concept Coolers: Closed-Loop Heat Pipe and Flying Saucer
Hardware manufacturers use trade shows not only to display upcoming commercial products, but also to demonstrate and collect feedback on concept devices that may or may not become full...
17 by Anton Shilov on 6/8/2017FSP Demonstrates Hydro PTM+ 1200 W: a Liquid-Cooled PSU with RGB LEDs
FSP has demonstrated an ATX power supply unit with liquid cooling at Computex. The manufacturer claims that liquid cooling ensures that the PSU stays quiet even under high loads...
15 by Anton Shilov on 6/2/2017The Fractal Design Celsius S24 & S36 AIO Coolers Review
In this review we are having a look at the newly released Celsius S24 and S36 AIO liquid cooling kits from Fractal Design, the Swedish manufacturer of PC components...
31 by E. Fylladitakis on 6/2/2017Fractal Design Unveils Focus G Series Cases
Fractal Design has just launched two new cases under the banner of the new Focus G series. The Focus G is a standard ATX mid-tower, while the Focus G...
14 by Patrick MacMillan on 5/25/2017The 140mm Slim Tower CPU Cooler Roundup: Thin & Light Done Just Right
In today's review we are having a look at four popular “slim” type 140 mm tower coolers from Noctua, Phanteks, Thermalright and Be Quiet! How do their thermal and...
76 by E. Fylladitakis on 5/24/2017Lian Li Launches PC-O12 Mid-Tower: Three Chambers, E-ATX, LCS-Focused
Lian Li has started to sell its new PC-O12 chassis for high-performance gaming desktops. The new mid-tower computer case from the company has an unorthodox construction that allows fitting...
6 by Anton Shilov on 5/22/2017Lian Li Launches ASUS ROG-Inspired PC-O11WGX Case: Two Chambers, E-ATX, USB-C
Lian Li has introduced its new chassis for advanced desktops, the PC-O11WGX. The company's latest case has two chambers for more efficient cooling, is compatible with motherboards in the...
19 by Anton Shilov on 5/13/2017Deepcool Launches Captain EX RGB CPU Coolers with LED Lighting
Deepcool has announced its new lineup of CPU coolers featuring customizable RGB LED lighting. The new Captain EX RGB cooling systems offer the same cooling performance as the already...
7 by Anton Shilov on 5/4/2017NZXT Releases Kraken G12 Liquid Cooler GPU Mounting Kit
NZXT has announced its Kraken G12 mounting kit, which is designed to allow video cards to mount a closed-loop liquid cooler. In junctionwith a cooler, the adapter can significantly...
12 by Anton Shilov on 4/14/2017The Seasonic PRIME Titanium PSU (650W, 750W, 850W) Review: Mythical Performance
In this review we are having a look at Seasonic’s new flagship series, the PRIME Titanium 650W, 750W and 850W PSUs. These three units are 80Plus Titanium certified, come...
86 by E. Fylladitakis on 4/7/2017