Cases/Cooling/PSUs
In response to the increasing popularity of compact and portable gaming PCs in the past couple of years, we've seen several PC peripheral manufacturers release larger collections of SFX form factor cases and power supplies. Chief among these has been Cooler Master, where the prolific PC part vendor recently expanded their SFX series to include ATX 3.0-compliant PSUs. This has finally given the company a modern, miniature platform that can drive the latest NVIDIA video cards. Today we're looking at Cooler Master's V850 SFX Gold, which represents a more budget-friendly option in the SFX power supply market compared to their previously reviewed V1100 SFX Platinum. The SFX Gold series includes four models, ranging from 550W to 850W, with the 850W unit that we are reviewing...
OCZ Vindicator: Heatpipe Tower Cooling from OCZ
OCZ is taking a page from their past and shipping some serious coolers for the computer enthusiast. How does the Vindicator compare to the best we have tested?
41 by Wesley Fink on 4/5/2007Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme: Is More Better?
Thermalright refines their chart-topping Ultra 120 with two more heatpipes. Does the updated design really improve performance? We find out in our exclusive review.
54 by Wesley Fink on 3/7/2007Thermalright Ultra 120: Elegant, Fanless and Efficient Cooling
The high-end Thermalright Ultra 120 boasts top-of-the-line air cooling with a beautifully finished heatpipe tower. Is the Ultra 120 heir to the cooling performance crown or is it just...
30 by Wesley Fink on 3/5/2007Scythe Infinity: 5 Heatpipes and Silent 120mm Fan
A closer look at the legendary Scythe Infinity in both single and push-pull fan configurations. Have we finally found a cooler that challenges the performance of the Tuniq Tower 120?
39 by Wesley Fink on 2/26/2007The Zalman Twins: 9500 & 9700 Air Tunnels
A closer look at the classic 9500 Zalman and the larger, beefed-up 9700 just introduced. Do the innovative air tunnel designs with looped heatpipes live up to the performance...
50 by Wesley Fink on 2/19/2007Cooler Master Hyper 6+: Universal Heatpipe Tower
A high-performance cooling tower from Cooler Master designed to fit virtually any motherboard.
25 by Wesley Fink on 2/14/2007Monsoon II Lite: Thermal Electric Cooling Tower
Vigor Gaming introduces a version of their hybrid TEC and Heatpipe Tower Cooler at a reduced price. Is it the new leader in sub-$100 cooling?
19 by Wesley Fink on 2/6/2007Value Cooling: Two Towers for under $30
Thermalright and Scythe introduce tower CPU cooling at a bargain price. The Thermalright MST-9775 and Scythe Katana are compared to the best we have tested.
28 by Wesley Fink on 1/23/2007Tuniq Tower 120: Air Cooling to the Max
Our first look at CPU cooling compares a stock heatsink/fan to the Sunbeam Tuniq Tower 120. Are there really any performance differences that justify the cost?
50 by Wesley Fink on 1/15/2007Micro-ATX Cases - Shoebox Showdown
Small factor cases are finally starting to get almost everything right... but what makes one better than.
37 by Joshua Buss on 1/2/2007A Trio of Thermaltake Towers
Three of the latest cases from world-renowned case maker Thermaltake compared in detail. Which one best fits your needs?
43 by Joshua Buss on 8/16/2006Evolution of Lian Li's SOHO Server Cases
Ever thought about what a premiere case for people looking to build a personal server would look like? Lian Li sure has.
25 by Joshua Buss on 5/16/2006Zalman HD-160 and Accompanying Products
We had a unique chance to look at several of Zalman's latest goodies, but most importantly, the all-new HD-160 HTPC case.
48 by Joshua Buss on 3/31/2006Clash of the Titans - TT Tai Chi vs. CM Stacker 830
After comparing three cases in the budget, value, and premiere price brackets, how do two of the most expensive cases on the market stack up?
56 by Joshua Buss on 2/23/2006Price-Point Comparing Three-Way Case Shootout
Three good cases from three respectable manufacturers...is the price premium of the Antec P150 really worth it? We shall see.
69 by Joshua Buss on 1/13/2006HTPC 4-Way Roundup
With the surge in the desire to base an entertainment center around your PC, we're finally starting to see some really nice HTPC cases. So, just how nice are...
26 by Joshua Buss on 11/22/2005SilverStone SG01B
Another MicroATX compatible case – are good looks alone enough to justify the relatively expensive price of this sleek box?
18 by Joshua Buss on 10/26/2005Mid-Tower Mega Roundup
So many good cases out there by several top-notch manufacturers. Which one should you give your hard-earned money?
48 by Joshua Buss on 9/8/2005Lian Li F1: The Desk As the Computer
An amazing, all aluminum, no-compromise workstation for the serious enthusiast.
52 by Joshua Buss on 8/7/2005Aspire X-QPack: A Lanparty Dream
Strange name, serious case. This case packs quite a punch for a low cost SFF housing.
66 by Joshua Buss on 7/2/2005
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