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By Kayin at 2010-08-31 10:52
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Today on the bench I've got Xigmatek's Balder CPU cooler, one of their HDT (Heatpipe Direct Touch) series. Faced with some of the hottest and fastest processors available today how does it fare? We'll find out as we strap it to something and try to blow it up!
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By Oneslowz28 at 2010-08-29 03:03
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By: Charles Gantt( Oneslowz28 )
A few years ago the Full Tower form factor was the go to size for those enthusiast who wished to cram the most into their PC, then something happened and we saw a move toward more small, efficient PCs. The large PC case trend has returned, mainly due to the fact that component size has increased, component numbers have increased, and cooling solutions have grown larger, all of which require a full tower case. Today I take a look at one of those full tower cases.
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By Oneslowz28 at 2010-08-27 00:35
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By Charles Gantt ( Oneslowz28 )
Anyone who has had their notebook's power supply die on them knows the hassle of ordering a new one from the manufacturer. The alternative to buying an OEM unit is to buy a universal notebook adapter. This is usually less of a hassle and will most likely save you a few bucks. Today Cooler Master released its award winning USNA 95 Slim Notebook Power Supply. I have had the a testing sample on my bench for the last week and would like to share my thoughts on it with you.
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By slaveofconvention at 2010-08-25 08:45
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By: Charles J. Gantt ( Oneslowz28 ) & Colin M. Ormsby ( Slaveofconvention )
4 Front USB ports? Check. PCI bracket with another 4 USB Ports? Check. Internal Card reader? Check. USB connected fan controller? Check. Front panel VFD? Check. Internal Infra-red Receiver? Check. Enough USB headers on your motherboard? Erm, No.... Enter the IU01 from NZXT - a ridiculously simple solution to a growing problem for many PC users. Curious? Read on...
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By slaveofconvention at 2010-08-24 00:46
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By Colin M. Ormsby (Slaveofconvention)
Once again, we are pleased to bring you a review on a Thermaltake product. This time, it's the V5 Black Edition mid-tower case sitting as the unwitting victim on my test bench. With a nice low unit cost, and a well balanced spec-sheet, the case is already looking making some impressive noises. All that remains is to throw a system in her and see if she delivers where it counts... Read on...
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By OvRiDe at 2010-08-14 03:50
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by Curtis Gauger (OvRiDe)
The folks at Enermax have decided to put a little fire in your system with the new Volcanus midsized tower case. Whether you like it subtle or bold, they have a Volcanus that is guaranteed to add a bit of Hot Rodder style to your case. The Volcanus semi gloss black exterior comes adorned with a subdued set of gloss black flames, but this case is not all show and no go. It's got plenty of airflow, so the performance matches its snazzy exterior.
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By Trace at 2010-08-11 17:39
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Every great computer deserves a great home. Just in from CoolerMaster is their new HAF Black Edition case, which is a fitting full tower case, suitable for any great computer.So keep reading to find out everything there is to know about Cooler Masters latest edition to the HAF series.
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By Oneslowz28 at 2010-08-07 17:20
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By: Charles Gantt ( Oneslowz28 )
Cooler Master, makers of the HAF, Stacker, Cosmos and Storm series, has just released the latest addition to their Sniper line of gaming gear. The CM Storm Inferno gaming mouse is designed for casual gamers as well as serious MMO players. With features such as 4000DPI twin lasers, 128kb of on-board memory for storing custom profiles, this mouse is sure to be a game changer. We have one already on the way so keep your eyes out for a full hands on review! Find out more about the Inferno after the jump.
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By Oneslowz28 at 2010-08-04 08:45
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By: Charles Gantt ( Oneslowz28 )
Continuing my RAM review series, I take a look at a low cost high performance DDR3 dual channel kit that is strenuously tested at the factory to provide you with a more stable system and lower temperatures. Oh and did I mention it can easily be overclocked to 2000MHz? ...more...
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By Oneslowz28 at 2010-08-02 06:44
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By: Charles Gantt ( Oneslowz28 )
Just a few years ago water cooling your PC was a dangerous and very expensive undertaking for the average PC enthusiasts. It required a lot of part sourcing, and modifications to components that were never meant to cool a PC. Today there exist more than a few ready-made kits from a number of manufacturers. In the early days these kits gained a reputation for being of poor quality, having low efficiency, and were prone to fail. Fast forward to 2010 and things have made a major turnaround. Today I am going to take a look at one of the ready-made kits.
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By blueonblack at 2010-07-28 19:29
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Ok, we like different. That's why we're here. We like things that are not like what the neighbors have. Most of us make the things we have different on our own, that's what modding is, but sometimes we just want to be able to buy something off the shelf that's a little off the norm. When it comes to computer cases, the designers at In-Win Development are pretty reliable in that respect. We've already looked at the Ironclad and the F430 cases, as well as the 'Na hard drive enclosure. Today I was given the opportunity to poke and prod at their latest case, the Dragon Slayer...more...
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By Oneslowz28 at 2010-07-27 11:21
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By Charles Gantt ( Oneslowz28 )
Cooler Master is world renowned for their CPU coolers, and for years their high performance coolers have been a staple in the enthusiast community. In the last few months we have seen the release of some very fast and very hot CPUs. Most namely Intel’s Core i7 980x and AMD’s Phenom II X6 line. With these hot CPUs there arose a need for extreme air coolers and today we are going to take a look at one of Cooler Masters answers to this problem… Keep reading…
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By Trace at 2010-07-26 19:59
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The coolest thing we have ever received to review, and I am lucky enough to get it. That's right folks! TheBestCaseScenario received an Intel 980x Extreme Edition processor for review! We put this processor to the test in our first ever CPU review! Read on to see how awesome Intel's fastest ever consumer level CPU is!
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By TheGreatSatan at 2010-07-09 14:29
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Today's review features the new Alienware M11x Gaming laptop, which was featured at CES 2010. The M11x is available at Alienware starting at $799...more...
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By blueonblack at 2010-07-08 12:49
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Some companies like to impress with the appearance of their product. With others performance or quality are more important. A few others fill the budget niche with inexpensive merchandise. Every company does what it does best to attract you and I, the customer, and a few manage to get more than one of these features together. Today we’ll be looking at a case from In-Win Development, manufacturers of computer cases since 1986. They have gone through a lot of case designs in that time, and are still prolific in the market. Right now there are forty In-Win cases available for sale on Newegg alone. Today I have the pleasure of reviewing their premiere full-tower case, the Ironclad...more...
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