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ASRock was one of the earliest vendors to cater to the small-form factor (SFF) PC market with a host of custom-sized motherboards based on notebook platforms. Despite missing the NUC bus for the most part, they have been quite committed to the 5x5 mini-STX form-factor introduced in 2015. ASRock's DeskMini lineup is based on mSTX boards and has both Intel and AMD options for the end-user. While allowing for installation of socketed processors, the form-factor could not support a discrete GPU slot. Around 2018, Intel started making a push towards equipping some of their NUC models with user-replaceable discrete GPUs. In order to gain some market share in that segment, ASRock introduced their DeskMeet product line early last year with support for socketed processors...
The SilverStone NightJar NJ700 Passive PSU Review: Silent Excellence
In today’s review we are taking a look at a passively cooled power supply, the SilverStone Nightjar NJ700. Despite the lack of active cooling, the NJ700 can continuously output...
46 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/29/2021Silverstone MS12 and Yottamaster HC2-C3 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Enclosures Reviewed
Late last year, we took stock of the the state of the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ecosystem. It was not a rosy outlook at that time. But since then...
21 by Ganesh T S on 8/12/2021The SilverStone SX1000 SFX-L 1 kW PSU Review: Big Power for Small Form Factors
Today we are taking a look at the most powerful SFX-L PSU on the planet, the SilverStone SX1000. As its name suggests, the SX1000 can provide up to 1...
37 by E. Fylladitakis on 7/28/2021The SilverStone IceGem AIO Coolers Review: Going Big For Threadripper
Today, we are taking a look at SilverStone's latest family of AIO coolers, the IceGem series. Designed explicitly with Ryzen Threadripper compatibility in mind, the IceGem coolers are meant...
34 by E. Fylladitakis on 7/21/2021The 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...
35 by E. Fylladitakis on 11/12/2020The 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 6/17/2020The SilverStone Strider Platinum ST1200-PTS 1200W PSU Review: Small in Size, Big on Compliance
Today we are taking a look at a special PSU from SilverStone, the ST1200-PTS. The latest addition to the Strider series appears like a typical 80Plus Platinum 1200W PSU...
24 by E. Fylladitakis on 10/11/2019SilverStone’s 1000W SFX-L PSU: When Less Is More
Back in the day, 1 kW PSUs were a prerogative of rather extreme high-end desktops carrying an overclocked CPU, a couple of graphics cards, several hard drives, and loads...
27 by Anton Shilov on 6/17/2019The SilverStone Nightjar NJ450-SXL 450W SFX PSU Review: Passive Excellence
In today's review we are taking a look at a a rather unique SFX PSU, the passively cooled SilverStone Nightjar NJ450. Despite the lack of active cooling, both the...
25 by E. Fylladitakis on 4/4/2019SilverStone Launches MS10: a 10 Gbps USB-C Adapter for SATA M.2 SSDs
As SATA SSDs slowly give way to M.2 SSDs, so too have the SSDs' use cases. Besides internal storage, of course, SATA SSDs have also commonly been used as...
20 by Anton Shilov on 4/1/2019SilverStone EP14: A Miniature USB-C Hub with HDMI, USB-A, 100 W Power
With hundreds of different USB Type-C adapters and docks on the market, manufacturers are trying hard to make theirs more attractive. To that end, they now tend to design...
15 by Anton Shilov on 3/19/2019SilverStone Shrinks Depth of Strider Platinum PTS PSUs: 1.2kW at 140mm
SilverStone this week introduced a duo of short-depth high-wattage PSUs. The founding members of the new Strider Platinum PTS family, the just-launched 1000W and 1200W power supplies are only...
3 by Anton Shilov on 12/7/2018SilverStone Announces NightJar NJ600 Fanless PSU
SilverStone has introduced its latest fanless power supply. The NightJar NJ600 PSU is the company’s most powerful silent PSU yet. Furthermore, the unit is rated for 80 Plus Titanium...
11 by Anton Shilov on 10/3/2018SilverStone Launches SST-ECM23 Riser Card for M.2 SSDs
SilverStone has introduced its new PCIe x16 riser card for M.2 SSDs. The SST-ECM23 risers are aimed at those who want to maximize the efficiency of their SSD cooling...
16 by Anton Shilov on 9/17/2018Silverstone Launches NJ450-SXL Power Supply: Fanless SFX-L, 80Plus Platinum, 450W
Silverstone has expanded their Nightjar family of power supplies with the addition of a new SFX-L class sized silent PSU, the NJ450-SXL. The new PSU, according to Silverstone, is...
24 by Joe Shields on 6/26/2018SilverStone Preps IP68 Water- and Dust- Proof Enclosure for 2.5-Inch Drives
Rugged as well as water/dust-proof hardware usually comes in specially designed factory-sealed enclosures and is sold at a premium. SilverStone believes that if an enclosure is made right, it...
4 by Anton Shilov on 6/21/2018SilverStone Shows Off SST-ST2000-PT: 80Plus Platinum 2000 W PSU
SilverStone demonstrated the industry’s first 2000 W ATX power supply that carries the 80Plus Platinum badge at Computex this year. The Strider Platinum 2000 W PSU is aimed at...
9 by Anton Shilov on 6/15/2018The SilverStone Strider Platinum ST1000-PT & ST1200-PT PSU Review: Tenured
In today's review we are taking a look at the SilverStone Strider Platinum 1000W and 1200W PSUs. Clearly designed for top-tier gaming and workstation systems with more than two...
21 by E. Fylladitakis on 5/4/2018The SilverStone SX800-LTI SFX-L 800W PSU Review: Big PSU, Small Niche
Small form factor and living room gaming systems are becoming more and more popular, with ever-increasing capabilities – and power requirements. SilverStone’s latest SFX-L PSU, the SX800-LTI, brings 80Plus...
25 by E. Fylladitakis on 1/18/2018