Cases/Cooling/PSUs
While desktop PC power supplies receive the bulk of enthusiasts’ attention for good reasons – not the least of which being the vast selection of options that comes from being a standardized part – power supplies as a whole aren’t just a concern for big PCs. With the majority of PC sales having flipped to notebook sales some years ago, notebook power supplies already lead the market in volume. And while most laptops don’t need the kind of massively powered PSUs that dominate the desktop space, even that is slowly changing as desktop replacement-class laptops increasingly grow in performance and power consumption. Perhaps the poster-child for the high-performance, high-powered laptop is Eurocom, who has a long history of developing heavy-duty DTR laptops that are all...
500W to 550W: 12 Power Supplies Compared
We all know most users don't actually need the latest 1000W+ power supplies, and so we put together a roundup of twelve "sensible" PSUs. If you need a new...
62 by Christoph Katzer on 2/20/2009Antec Nine Hundred Two: Second Generation Gamer Case
Antec sent us the successor to the well regarded Nine Hundred chassis. As one of the largest case manufacturers in the world, many are interested in seeing how...
56 by Christoph Katzer on 2/13/2009Silverstone Raven: A New Concept in Case Cooling
If you're looking for something unusual in terms of case aesthetics and design, Silverstone's Raven might be the type of bird you'd like to find tapping on your chamber door.
49 by Christoph Katzer on 2/6/2009PC Power & Cooling - Visiting a Legend
PC Power & Cooling is one of the oldest names in the power supply business, and one of the major innovators. What goes into making quality power supplies? Our...
35 by Christoph Katzer on 1/23/2009Thermaltake Spedo Advanced Chassis
Thermaltake has launched a new high-end chassis with more features than you can shake a memory stick at... but is less sometimes more?
14 by Christoph Katzer on 1/5/2009300W to 450W: 20 Power Supplies on the Test Bench
You asked and we delivered: 20 lower wattage power supplies tested and reviewed. Those of you looking for a good PSU for a moderate system need look no further.
39 by Christoph Katzer on 12/31/2008Seasonic M12D 850W: DC-to-DC Perfection?
Seasonic recently launched their new M12D series, designed to compete in the upper echelon of power supplies. Could this be the perfect power supply for your next high-end system?
46 by Christoph Katzer on 11/26/2008Thermaltake TR2 QFan Series
Are you tired of all the 1000W power supplies? If so, Thermaltake's latest TR2 QFan series might have the cure for your extreme wattage blues.
36 by Christoph Katzer on 11/19/2008The Cost of Running Your PC
Had you ever wondered how much money you actually spend to run your PC each day? Perhaps you want to know how much money you might save by upgrading...
59 by Christoph Katzer on 11/14/2008Silverstone Fortress FT01
Silverstone's new Fortress FT01 is a classy looking chassis that doesn't rely on flash to compete. Find out if this case might make a good home for your next...
22 by Christoph Katzer on 11/10/2008Enermax Revolution 85+ High Efficiency PSU
Enermax has now officially launched their Revolution 85+ power supplies, boasting some of the highest efficiency scores in the market. We are happy to report there's some substance behind...
50 by Christoph Katzer on 11/6/2008Corsair TX750W Power Supply
Corsair sent us their second-most powerful PSU, rated at 750W, and we see how it stacks up to the competition.
26 by Christoph Katzer on 10/30/2008Super Flower Amazon 650W Power Supply
Super Flower is a company that has been around a long time, manufacturing cases and power supplies under their own name as well as for others. We've got their...
21 by Christoph Katzer on 10/16/2008