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by Rafael Hernandez on November 15, 2011 · 0 comments

Antec Performance One Series P280 PC Computer case image

Antec’s Performance One Series P280 finally gets one of the biggest case manufacturers caught up with its competition. Their new design sports a much larger tray cutout which allows for easy installation of your after market heatsink and much more extensive cable routing setup that should make organizing much easier. As far as the cooling […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 12, 2010 · 0 comments

Chenboro ES34169 mini ITX Server Case photo

You wouldn’t know it by looking at it but a mini ITX system can pack almost as much processing power as a full-sized desktop PC but it’s not all about number crunching, sometimes you just need an energy-efficient machine that can serve some files. The Chenboro ES34169 mITX Server Case comfortably fits your choice of […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 27, 2010 · 0 comments

Yes you’ve heard it all before, plenty of airflow makes for a better overall system temperature, but it’s tough getting all of those fans into a case that’s on the small side so you’re going to want something beefier. The Cooler Master HAF X Black Gaming Case goes with the rugged look and enough large […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on March 8, 2010 · 0 comments

With gamers and enthusiasts jamming increasing amounts of computing power into their PCs there’s an even greater need for lots of airflow in a computer case. Your graphics card may exhaust hot air out the back and the same may go for your CPU cooler but there are plenty of other chips that need to […]

Read more Thermaltake Element V Computer Case dials in the airflow

by Rafael Hernandez on February 5, 2010 · 0 comments

Computer case manufacturers tend to gum up the front of a design with all manner of USB ports and power buttons and LEDs despite the fact that many computer users keep their PC at floor level making any sort of stretching to plug in that cord a hassle. Thermaltake’s Element V moves most of the […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on December 23, 2009 · 0 comments

As nice as a full-tower computer case is there are those occasions where a smaller design is preferred. Of course there are trade offs when you go smaller but there are ways to minimize their effect on your build. The NZXT Panzerbox forces the power supply over your add-on cards which saves some vertical height […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 24, 2009 · 0 comments

It’s not a knock on cases with see through side panels but the vast majority tend to limit the amount of cooling potential given the lack of side fan mounts which are becoming increasingly important in systems with MOSFETs, northbridges, and memory pumping out more and more heat. The Akasa Freedom Xone has more than […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 21, 2009 · 0 comments

If you’ve priced out a new ATX computer case you’ve likely run into more than a few models that offer up insane amounts of airflow but they come with an equally large price tag… fortunately at least one company is looking to save you some cash. The NZXT M59 sports some rather extreme angles and […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 20, 2009 · 0 comments

The micro-ATX formfactor used to receive much less respect than its full-sized brothers, and who could blame case manufacturers for releasing sub-standard designs when the motherboards were underpowered. The SilverStone SG04B-H micro-ATX case gives the platform a whole new level of respect with some tasteful styling and an integrated handle should your next build be […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 8, 2009 · 0 comments

Ah the LAN party…the one social event where there’s actually very little face to face time going on. Apart from the caffeine, sugar, and nacho-flavor laden snacks there’s one more thing to worry about, lugging your gaming gear to and from the location. The Thermaltake WingRS 301 lets you rest easy on the case front […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on November 4, 2009 · 0 comments

Here you were thinking that 120mm fans were about as good as it gets when it comes to cooling your PC’s components but fan manufacturers and case designers have a whole different take on it.  Bigger is better is ramping up in a bit way in the case world. techPowerUp has a look at the […]

Read more Lancool Dragonlord PC-K58 Case has more airflow potential than you can shake a stick at