Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Just over 18 months ago, Intel launched their significantly revised ATX v3.0 power supply standard, and with it, the 600 Watt-capable 12VHPWR cable to power video cards and other high-drain add-in cards. The release of the standard came with a lot of fanfare and excitement – the industry was preparing for a future where even flagship video cards could go back to being powered by a single cable – but shortly after, things became exciting again for all the wrong reasons. The new 12VHPWR connector proved to be less forgiving of poor connections between cables and devices than envisioned. With hundreds of watts flowing through the relatively small pins – and critically, insufficient means to detect a poor connection – a bad connection could result...
A 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 7/2/2005Lian Li PC-60Plus
An update to the original PC-60 case design, Lian Li has added a handful of new features to introduce to us the PC-60 Plus mid-tower chassis.
43 by Purav Sanghani on 2/26/2005Antec Performance One
In our first look at a mid-tower design from Antec, we look at their P160 aluminum chassis.
53 by Purav Sanghani on 2/13/2005NZXT Nemesis and Nemesis Elite
After their first case, the Guardian, NZXT has taken some time to make various changes and improvements to create a new breed of their themed chassis, the Nemesis.
53 by Purav Sanghani on 2/5/2005Value Case Roundup: A Look at the Affordable
We've been so occupied looking at all of the new, expensive PC cases that we almost forgot about those consumers who are looking for something with the right features...
58 by Purav Sanghani on 2/1/2005December 2004 HTPC Case Roundup
In our first ever HTPC case roundup, we look at models from CoolerMaster, SilverStone Technology, Ahanix, and NMediaPC to see which will help complete that home theater look for...
34 by Purav Sanghani on 12/27/2004MGE Viper: Another Xtreme Gamer Creation
With gaming chassis rolling out in the dozens, we look past the MGE Viper's factory modifications to decide whether its features and functions will keep us happy.
41 by Purav Sanghani on 12/18/2004Chenbro Gaming Bomb II: Anyone for Upscale Gaming?
Chenbro puts out a second version of its original Gaming Bomb chassis, the Gaming Bomb II.
42 by Purav Sanghani on 12/14/2004Close Encounters of the Small Kind
Many system builders have never actually seen, let alone used a Small Form Factor (SFF) system. They've been around for over three years, but the perception is often that...
45 by Jarred Walton on 12/8/2004Intel's Long Awaited BTX Form Factor
Finally, Intel takes the blindfold off the eyes of the public to reveal their successor to the ATX form factor, Balanced Technology eXtended!
77 by Purav Sanghani on 11/15/2004
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