Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Today we are taking a look at a couple of Arctic Cooling’s Liquid Freezer II all-in-one CPU coolers: the Liquid Freezer II 240, and the Liquid Freezer II 420. Based on the same core design, the coolers are two of several models that Arctic Cooling offers across the spectrum, from a single 120mm fan up to the massive, triple 140mm fan 420 model. Of course, we're going to be diving into the behemoth 420 AIO cooler, but we're also taking a look at the much more sensible 240mm version of the cooler. How well does such a large cooler perform with regards to thermals and noise? And just how much better does that make the super-sized cooler over the more normal, widely compatible version...
CES 2021: ADATA Announces New XPG Levante Pro 360mm AIO CPU Cooler
The XPG 'The Future Of Gaming' event at the all-digital CES 2021 trade show has given us an insight into what to expect from ADATA's gaming division. One of...
3 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/11/2021CES 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 1/8/2021CES 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...
5 by Gavin Bonshor on 1/8/2021Best PC Power Supplies: Holiday 2020
Now that you've picked out your CPU, it's time to start picking out the rest of your system components. And perhaps the most humble but overlooked of these components...
48 by E. Fylladitakis on 12/2/2020The 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...
33 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/12/2020The 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...
36 by E. Fylladitakis on 10/15/2020Yet 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 9/28/2020Corsair 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 9/15/2020Keeping 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 9/3/2020be 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 9/3/2020be 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 9/3/2020be 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 8/25/2020The 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...
60 by E. Fylladitakis on 8/19/2020The 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 8/11/2020AZZA 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 8/5/2020Lian 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...
9 by Gavin Bonshor on 8/3/2020Deepcool 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...
8 by Gavin Bonshor on 7/7/2020The 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 6/17/2020ID-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