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Raidmax Monster Mid-Tower Computer Case

Posted by Vic McGuire — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Raidmax recently added two new computer cases to their line up, the Eclipse and the Monster. As luck would have it, we just happen to have a Raidmax Monster on the table for today's review subject. Can the Raidmax Monster with it's aggressive design and all black aluminum chassis live up to such a moniker as MONSTER? I'm not sure, but why don't we take a look at what Raidmax has to offer us in this new case.

Cooler Master Hyper N520 CPU Cooler

Posted by Tony Day — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Not everyone is looking to buy the biggest, baddest CPU cooler on the market. At times the choice is made by size constraints or even limited funds. So finding an adequate cooler that fits your system requirements, and your budget can require a little more work. Today we are going to look at a cooler that might just fit the bill for your limited search, the Cooler Master Hyper N520. The Cooler Master Hyper N520 is a compact dual 92mm fan CPU cooler that utilizes five heatpipes to dissipate the heat through the cooling fins. Will it impress or will it leave us wanting more? Read on to find out just how well it does.

Cooler Master V10 Hybrid T.E.C. Cooler

Posted by Tony Day — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Cooling your computer is one of the most important tasks when it comes to building it. If you want the computer to last any decent amount of time, you will want to make sure that your selecting the best cooling products for your configuration. The CPU is the most important component to keep cool, so choosing the right CPU cooler is a must. CPU coolers come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention types. Although air coolers are the most commonly used coolers, they are not always the best option for everyone. Today we are going to look at the Cooler Master Hybrid TEC cooler which combines two types of cooling, the standard air cooling and thermalelectic cooling. Will this combination prove to be a worthy option for users? Read on to find out.

HornetTek Travel Lite External Enclosure

Posted by Tony Day — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:00:00 PDT

I always find myself looking for more storage space. At times I need it just long enough to back up someones files and then reload them on their system. Other times I'm looking for space to transfer files from one computer to another. For this an external hard drive enclosure always come in handy. Today we are going to be taking a look at the HornetTek Travel Lite External Enclosure.

Sapphire HD 4770 512MB Video Card

Posted by Dewayne Carel — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Everyone wants to know how far their money can go these days and that you want to make sure that you get the most that you can for it. Sapphire and ATI knows this and they have come up with their own "stimulus" plan by bringing out the new HD 4770 PCI-e video card. Targeted toward the mid-level of video cards does this new and surprising card make it worth your hard earned money?

Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler

Posted by Tazz — Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 PDT

With the CPU being the brains of the computer. The task of cooling it needs to be taken seriously regardless of the type of cooling you decide to use. If the CPU runs on the hot side, it will not perform as well as it should while also shortening its lifespan. With passive cooled CPU coolers being the most popular. There are several things you need to take into consideration when purchasing the cooler. To achieve optimum cooling you will want to purchase a cooler that is capable of transferring the heat from the CPU to the cooling fins efficiently. Today we are going to take a look at a new cooler for Thermaltake, the SpinQ.

NZXT Zero 2 Crafted Series Computer case

Posted by Craig Tate — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:00:00 PDT

The Zero 2 is the descendant of the award winning Zero case engineered by those fanatical enthusiasts over at NZXT. It is a full tower case capable of holding just about anything you would possibly want to put into a computer. It is an enthusiast case designed with *lots* of airflow and ease of maintenance. So, will purchasing the Zero 2 make you a hero too? Let's dissect this bad boy and find out what we have here, shall we?

HornetTek Travel Plus 2.5in SATA to USB External Enclosure

Posted by Vic McGuire — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Are you getting tired of running out of storage space on your thumb drive? Yes, they are handy little items in a pinch however, there are times that I have had the need for a bit more storage. Let's say for instance when I go visit someone and wanted to take more than I could store on thumb drive. Or, the possibility existed that I would need to copy even more files once there to bring back with me. Arrrg, I need more space! Well, why not a small 2.5" external hard drive enclosure? It just so happens that today I will be taking a look at just such an item, the Travel Plus 2.5” SATA to USB External Enclosure, sent to us from the good folks at HornetTek.

Jetway IPC Board NF94-270-LF

Posted by Dewayne Carel — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:00:00 PDT

Modders-Inc is taking a look at another fine motherboard from Jetway. Currently they are offering some of the best all-in-one mini ITX motherboards. Jetway is packing all sorts of goodies into a very small form factor that is highly suitable for a Home Theater PC or for a space saving desktop.

Thermaltake Element S

Posted by Vic McGuire — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:00:00 PDT

The good folks at Thermaltake, fresh off the heels of the Spedo gaming chassis, have taken a step in a slightly different direction with their newest chassis design with the Element Series. The Element Series, which bares the tag line Create for Pros, is more targeted towards the professional market than the usual gamer market. With the smooth corners, a matte black finish and subtle red edging around the door, it seems that Thermaltake has gone with a more subdued, stealth-like if you will, appearance package to the first release in this series. Today we will be taking a look at the first release in the Thermaltake Element Series, the Thermaltake Element S.