mATX

by Rafael Hernandez on June 10, 2010 · 0 comments

Stepping up to a brand new PC is an expensive proposition especially if you’re replacing every single piece of your PC which is common given the length of time people hang on to their systems. The Foxconn H55MX-S Micro ATX Motherboard is a budget board which just means you can push more of your PC […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 25, 2010 · 0 comments

Since most motherboards come well equipped with all manner of on-board functionality making the need for a full-sized board is becoming less of an issue as the PC evolves. The BIOSTAR TH55XE MicroATX Motherboard opts for the smaller form factor but still provides the same great tweaking options of its full-sized counterparts. HardOCP has the […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on April 10, 2010 · 0 comments

Considering how big of a market home theater computers have become it’s a little strange to see how it’s difficult to find case options that are both simple looking and compact. It seems like it’s up to the smaller brands to step up to the plate. The VidaBox SLIMv3 vCase3 MicroATX HTPC case manages to […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on January 19, 2010 · 0 comments

With all of the focus on high-end hardware it’s easy to overlook the changes at the low-end of the market, specifically those that will likely power office machines and entry level systems for years to come. Intel’s DH55TC motherboard supports the company’s recently launched Core i3 and Core i5 “Clarkdale” CPUs which feature an integrated […]

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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 October 30, 2009 · 0 comments

As snazzy as Intel’s Core i7 and i5 processors are the company’s Core 2 CPU lineup still offers a good mix of performance and its overall platform cost comes in at a lower price tag so you can spend your hard earned money on life’s other important things…like graphics cards. HotHardware has a review of […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 23, 2009 · 0 comments

We’re finding more and more high performance chipsets making their way to the MicroATX form factor quicker than ever before. Intel’s X58 is, of course, your only option if you want to make use of their Core i7 CPU so…

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by Rafael Hernandez on May 12, 2009 · 0 comments

It used to be that the microATX segment was underserved, relying on expensive boards that didn’t have much going for it other than a smaller form-factor. Those performance hungry engineers got their hands on to everyone’s favorite miniature spec and…

Read more ASUS Rampage II Gene mATX Motherboard, Extreme Performance in an Itty Bitty Formfactor

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 23, 2009 · 0 comments

When one considers the microATX form factor its best trait is the small footprint it has in comparison to larger ATX boards. It’s all about the size in that market so very little focus is actually placed into making performance…

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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