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Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Full Tower Case

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:44:37

The Chaser MK-1 is one of Thermaltake's latest full towers and includes some great features, such as: an internal USB 3.0 connection, a hard drive dock, color-shift fans, and an integrated fan controller. While any case can be made to include these features, having them built into the case is a great advantage when they are integrated well and the case looks great.

Cooler Master HAF XM Mid Tower Case

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:36:17

From start to finish the design of the Cooler Master HAF XM is top notch. There are no sharp edges, everything fits well together, nothing in it feel flimsy, and every detail that I could think of has been thought of in its design. If you're building a system with multiple video cards, hard drives, water cooling, and multiple optical drives, this case can handle it.

Kingston MobileLite G3 Memory Card Reader

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:19:10

In this review we will be taking a look at Kingston's new MobileLite G3, an extremely compact USB 3.0 SDHC and Micro SDHC UHS-I card reader. In order to put this new card reader to the test, Kingston also provided one of their new 16GB UHS-I 233X SDHC cards, which takes advantage of the UHS (Ultra High Speed) transfer rates.

ASUS M5A99X EVO AM3+ ATX Motherboard

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:36:41

The M5A99X EVO includes USB 3.0 connectivity, compatibility with the next generation FX processors, and support for multiple video cards in SLI or CrossFire configurations. The layout of the components on the motherboard is well thought out, and allows for all CPU coolers and multiple video cards to fit without running into issues with the motherboard components.

ASUS Sabertooth P67 Socket 1155 ATX Motherboard

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:08:47

The ASUS name has always been synonymous with quality and performance, and the Sabertooth P67 doesn't disappoint. We actually got a better overclock from it than the Maximus IV Extreme we looked at previously. Not that we put all that much effort into either overclock, but getting an extra 1GHz out of the Sabertooth P67 with minimal effort was impressive.

Noctua and Kingwin Ultra Quiet 120mm Fans

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:04:00

While we couldn't possibly cover even a fraction of the fans on the market, in this article we are going to compare five 120mm fans to see which one is the superior fan for keeping you computer both cool and quiet. We will be taking a look at the DB-122 and DB-125 from Kingwin, as well as the NF-F12 PWM, NF-P12, and NF-S12B FLX from Noctua.

Cooler Master Storm Trooper Computer Case

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:21:38

When I first saw the Cooler Master Storm Trooper computer case I was very impressed by the aesthetics and had high hopes for it. With the system install completed I am very pleased with how things look and fit, and how neat the inside of the case looks, but the process of getting there was just more difficult than I would have expected.

NZXT Havik 140 CPU Cooler

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:14:08

With the HAVIK 140, NZXT has proven to me that they can take their skills and expertise in the PC gaming world and apply them to just about any component that they want. The cooling performance was top notch, the noise production was just about non-existent, and the installation was fairly easy. There isn't much else you can ask for when it comes to a CPU cooler.

Western Digital WD TV Live Media Player

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:28:53

The Western Digital WD TV Live media player packs a lot of features in to a little box. Couple this with a great price, and you have a very attractive device. It is remarkably easy to setup, has tons of connectivity options, has great file support, easy network integration with built in wireless, and it offers many useful apps.

Synology DiskStation DS212 2-Bay NAS Server

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:28:24

It is almost unfair to call Synology's DiskStation DS212 a NAS server. It is capable of so much more than simply providing network attached storage, that a different classification should be established. Sure, it does a great job as a NAS, but owning one simply to serve files on a network would be like buying a really nice Swiss Army knife just for the tooth pick.

Antec P280 Super Mid Tower Case

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:10:56

Antec's newest chassis creation, the P280 Super Mid Tower Performance One Series Case, certainly doesn't disappoint. What it doesn't have in the "bling" category, like side windows and flashing lights, it more than makes up for in performance and quality. In many hours of testing over the last few weeks, it did what every silent case should do - it didn't make a peep.

ASUS RT-N56U Dual-Band Wireless-N600 Gigabit Router

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:24:22

For those that have the need for highly reliable, high speed LAN connections, as well as high speed WAN connections, the ASUS RT-N56U is your kind of router. The wired LAN connections are all capable of Gigabit speed transfers, while the wireless capabilities are equally impressive, featuring dual-band 5GHz and 2.4GHz speeds that can allow for up to 300Mbps concurrently.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 LP Video Card

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:02:21

If you are looking for a video card to power your new HTPC project, or if you are looking for an upgrade to your existing setup that uses integrated video, the Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 LP card is a fairly good choice. If you are looking for a card like this that has to fit a low profile case, this is pretty much your only choice!

Seagate GoFlex Desk 4TB USB 3.0 Hard Drive

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:30:19

The massive capacity of the Seagate GoFlex Desk 4TB USB 3.0 hard drive could probably store your entire media collection with room to spare - and with the USB 3.0 interface it can transfer it with lightening speed. The included software is more of a basic solution; if you want something a bit more robust you'll have to pony up $50 or find another third-party solution.

Cooler Master Cosmos II Computer Case

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:43:48

The Cooler Master Cosmos II is definitely a case for those who won't settle for the run-of-the-mill. It is an extremely well thought out case that combines great convenience features with appealing aesthetics, and low noise/high performance cooling. In the end I have to agree with Cooler Master's assessment that it was "inspired by luxurious supercars".