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by Rafael Hernandez on March 21, 2010 · 0 comments

Most computer case designs tend to look quite a bit like each other. You have your drive bays, power buttons, and a few air intakes for your fans to cool off your system…then there are times when they flip things on their head. The Aerocool PGS Qx-2000 Cube PC Case has a design that makes […]

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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 January 11, 2010 · 0 comments

MiniITX motherboards are becoming a bit popular due to their diminutive size and their increasing performance levels, it’s difficult to pack in any more processing power in a smaller form factor. Thermaltake’s Element Q allows you to cram in your MiniITX motherboard and a full height expansion card should you require it. Hardware Bistro has […]

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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 […]

Read more NZXT Panzerbox keeps it short and stout

by Rafael Hernandez on October 16, 2009 · 0 comments

Looking around at your PC case options nowadays you’re likely to come across a whole host of full-tower designs that provide for plenty of high end water cooling potential but maintain some extreme price tags to get you there. Hardware Secrets has tested out the Cooler Master Gladiator 600 mid-tower PC case that does the […]

Read more Cooler Master Gladiator 600 provides a safe place for your computer hardware

by Rafael Hernandez on June 17, 2009 · 0 comments

Sometimes you just need a computer case. Any old case will do…well ok not that old beige monstrosity in the spare parts closet or that massive full-tower that takes up more space than you’d like. On the flip side…

Read more NZXT Beta Case, the Inexpensive and Sleek Option

by Rafael Hernandez on May 9, 2009 · 0 comments

Antec’s P180 series of PC cases have been popular due to their layout and considerable cooling potential, unfortunately most of their lineup has been focused on larger ATX cases that take up quite a bit of space.The company’s Mini-P180 Advanced…

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by Rafael Hernandez on April 22, 2009 · 0 comments

Antec has a tradition of making cases that are sturdy and with reasonable aesthetics so you won’t want to claw your eyes out at some hideous design. The carry on that fine tradition with their Performance One P183 PC…

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by Rafael Hernandez on April 13, 2009 · 0 comments

There are some more “exotic” cooling solutions most PC users know nothing or care little about. While water cooling systems probably seem excessive to most their performance is hard to dispute, taking it a step further would be a phase…

Read more Thermaltake Xaser VI , Phase Change Cooling For The Silent Crowd

by Rafael Hernandez on April 10, 2009 · 0 comments

PC cases have a, well deserved, reputation for being drab, outdated looking, or downright hideous in their appearance and presentation. The days of mis-matched components throwing off your PC’s look are soon over.In Win has designed their Matrix case to…

Read more In Win Matrix, Where Stark White Is The In Thing