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...
Cooler Master Silent Pro PSUs
Cooler Master officially launches its latest PSU series, but only in Europe for now. That's unfortunate as they have a lot going for them.
15 by Christoph Katzer on 9/8/2008Spotswood Custom Computer Cases
Many users are more than happy using your standard computer cases - after all, it's easy to find everything from small SFF and mATX cases up through full-tower sizes...
38 by Derek Wilson on 8/27/2008Silverstone ST45NF Nightjar
Silverstone aims for silence with the ST45NF, and removing the fan will certainly achieve that goal. Can they also manage to provide clean and stable power? Find out as...
20 by Christoph Katzer on 8/25/2008FSP Epsilon 80Plus 600W
One of the largest PSU ODMs in the business sent us their latest offering. You may not be familiar with FSP Group; the question is, are you missing out?
20 by Christoph Katzer on 8/5/2008Cooler Master UCP 900W
Cooler Master looks to set new standards in power supply quality with their Ultimate Circuit Protection (UCP) power supplies, boasting 80Plus Silver certification and a 5-year warranty.
33 by Christoph Katzer on 7/29/2008Power Supply Summer Buyer's Guide
There's a big difference between a power supply that runs your system "okay" and a high-quality unit that provides higher efficiency, lower noise, and more stable output. We have...
37 by Christoph Katzer on 7/21/2008Kingwin RVT-9225: Budget priced cooling results in budget performance
Kingwin's low-end Revolution cooler takes a spin in our test bed, as we compare its performance with coolers that can cost three times as much. Unfortunately, sometimes you get...
35 by Matt Campbell on 7/16/2008Silverstone Zeus 1200W: Designed for the Power Hungry
Silverstone sent us their highest output PSU for testing. Capable of delivering up to 1200W, this is a unit for extreme users and systems.
20 by Christoph Katzer on 7/7/2008Zalman ZM850-HP and ZM1000-HP
Zalman targets high performance users with large cases that are looking for less noise with their latest PSUs. How you plan to make a quiet system and still require...
22 by Christoph Katzer on 6/27/2008Lian Li PC-V2110
Sometimes, you need quality - price be damned - and it seems Lian Li's V2110 may be able to satisfy our desires. "Once you go black...."
24 by Rajinder Gill on 6/10/2008PC Power & Cooling Silencer 500W
We take the PCP&C 500W Silencer for a test drive; the ride is nice, but engine noise may be a bit of a problem...
22 by Christoph Katzer on 6/9/2008Exclusive: Antec Signature 850W
Antec just launched their new Signature series of power supplies, designed to provide a top-quality experience. Does it succeed or does this signature besmirch their name?
23 by Christoph Katzer on 5/7/2008Corsair HX1000W
It took longer than expected, but Corsair now joins the crowd of companies offering kilowatt power supplies. We put their latest offering through our tests to see if it...
17 by Christoph Katzer on 4/29/2008Silverstone Decathlon DA700 Super Silent Power Supply
Silverstone is competing for the crown of super silent power supplies and this 700 watts unit has a good chance to win the race.
20 by Christoph Katzer on 4/22/2008Xigmatek NRP-HC1001 and NRP-HC1201 Power Supplies
Xigmatek brings out their high-end power supplies rated at 1000W and 1200W for testing.
20 by Christoph Katzer on 4/13/2008