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OCZ Tempest CPU Cooler
Cases & Cooling | 30/09/2006
OCZ have always been known for their high performance memory and PSU's, but have recently be trying their hand in the cooling market. We take a look at their latest invention..the Tempest.
Arctic Cooling Accelero X1 VGA Cooler
Cases & Cooling | 25/09/2006
In this day and age of high performance PC's, there is a need for effective and quiet cooling solutions. Arctic Cooling have sent me the Accelero X1 VGA cooler, for review. Read on to see whether it deserves a place in your rig.
Arctic Cooling 8L and 12L Cooling Fans
Cases & Cooling | 20/09/2006
Looking for some whisper quiet cooling fans to include in that SFF PC that your building? Or are you seeking refuge from the barrage of ear splitting cooling fans currently on the market? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this review is for you.
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Caselabs is back, and here's what you need to know
Cases & Cooling | 23/01/2023
Caselabs is coming back from the dead.

Ultra-Extreme Cooling for Hyper Enthusiasts - EK and Der8auer create direct-die cooling solutions for Raptor/Alder Lake CPUs
Cases & Cooling | 12/01/2023

Peak Airflow - NZXT's H9 Flow Dual-Chamber PC case appears on Amazon
Cases & Cooling | 11/01/2023
NZXT's new H9 chassis delivers airflow from all sides.

HYTE launches an LCD DIY kit for their Y60 PC case
Cases & Cooling | 09/01/2023
HYTE's Y60 just got an incredible add-on.
AquaXtreme MP-05 Pro Water Block
Cases & Cooling | 19/09/2006
Looking for the ultimate water block but on a budget? Today we take a look at the AquaXtreme MP-05 to see if it fits the bill!
Scythe Infinity Conroe HeatPipe CPU Cooler
Cases & Cooling | 12/09/2006
Scythe are well known in the enthusiast cooling market for making quality cooling products. How does the Infinity match up to the rest? We pair the cooler with a Core 2 Duo Conroe Chip and see...
XSPC Plexi Bay Reservoir (Black)
Cases & Cooling | 28/08/2006
Today I'll be taking a look at XSPC's latest addition to their water cooling lineup - the XSPC Bay Reservoir. How does this Plexiglass box differ from others available on the market? - We find out..
Alphacool NexXxos NVXP-3 GPU Waterblock
Cases & Cooling | 14/08/2006
Graphics card full cover blocks are becoming more and more popular these days. I am going to take a look at Alphacools NexXxos waterblock and see how it performs.
Eddie EK FC79 7800/7900 GPU Block
Cases & Cooling | 14/08/2006
Eddie haven't been long on the market with their EK block for all the high end cards, but they're already been recieving excellent reviews. I take a look and see what I think...
Battle of the Goop - Thermal Paste Comparison
Cases & Cooling | 05/08/2006
Today we take a look at 4 of the top thermal interface compounds from Arctic Silver, Shin-Etsu and Coollaboratory to find out if there are benefits to be had by switching your goop!
Silverstone Cooler: Nitrogen NT03
Cases & Cooling | 31/07/2006
Silverstone are perhaps better known for their excellent quality cases and stable Power Supply's. I take a look at their "mini" cooler the NT03 and see whether it can match up to the weather..
Sunbeam Silent Whisper K8
Cases & Cooling | 18/07/2006
So you just bought a new CPU, but the stock cooler isn't cutting it. You spent all of your money on your PC parts, and now you're stuck with the stock heatsink. Not anymore! Sunbeam's Silent Whisper K8 will provide you with just the right cooling on any budget.
OrigenAE X15e HTPC ATX Case
Cases & Cooling | 05/07/2006
Looking for the best HTPC case that money can buy and aren't put off by a £500 price tag? OrigenAE may well have just what you've been searching for.
Battle of the Water Cooling Kits
Cases & Cooling | 19/06/2006
Today i'll be looking at the following top-end water cooling kits: XSPC X20 Dual Xtreme, Alphacool Xtreme Pro 240, Swiftech H20-220 Apex Ultra and Thermaltake Big Water 745 to find out which one is worth spending your hard earned cash on.
Antec P180b ATX Case
Cases & Cooling | 13/06/2006
Today we will be looking at one of Antecs performance cases with an interesting internal layout. How does it fare? Look inside...
OrigenAE X10 HTPC Case
Cases & Cooling | 11/06/2006
In the market for a HTPC Case? Want something a little more special than the average steel/aluminium hybrid chasis on the market? Maybe OrigenAE have the solution.
SilenX Ixtrema 80 & 120 Quiet Fans
Cases & Cooling | 28/05/2006
Today I'll be looking at two fans from the Ixtrema range by SilenX. Marketed as the best fans money can buy for silence and performance, will we be able to tell the difference?
Microcool Mosfet Chipsink
Cases & Cooling | 22/05/2006
Are your chips frying? Need something to cool your mosfets down? Today i take a look at some Mosfet Sinks from Microcool, so see if they get the job done.
Matrix Orbital MX5 514 USB VFD & Fanbus
Cases & Cooling | 13/05/2006
Want to add the finishing touch to your modd'ed PC? Need a top quality fan controller with full display? The Matrix Orbital MX5 Series VFD's could be exactly what you've been looking for.
CrystalFontz USB LCD CFA635
Cases & Cooling | 06/05/2006
Today I take a look at CrystalFontz latest 20 x 4 character USB LCD. Can it compete with the likes of iMon and Matrix Orbital?
Thermalright Ultra-90 K8
Cases & Cooling | 04/05/2006
When silence, performance, and price come together into one complete package. The Thermalright Ultra-90 K8.
Aspire X-QPack M-ATX Case
Cases & Cooling | 27/04/2006
With its 3 windows, 420w PSU, Aluminium construction and carry handle. Could this case be a top pick for a LAN party machine?

Patriot teases their Viper CPU Cooler Prototype at CES 2023
Cases & Cooling | 07/01/2023
Cool your CPU with style.

ASUS reveals their massive Airflow-focused ROG HYPERION PC case at CES
Cases & Cooling | 04/01/2023
This case can accommodate two 420mm radiators.

be quiet! gives Mini systems some love with their Pure Rock LP 45mm Low-profile CPU Cooler
Cases & Cooling | 01/12/2022
A low profile cooler for the world's most compact PCs.

The ultimate CPU chiller - Cooler Master reveals MasterLiquid ML360 Sub-Zero EVO
Cases & Cooling | 01/12/2022
Cooler Master unveils second generation Thermoelectric CPU chiller.

Cooler Master opens their new Taipei headquarters and signals future expansion
Cases & Cooling | 30/11/2022
Cooler Master plans to expand beyond the PC components industry.

CaseLabs is back, and they have moved to Sweden
Cases & Cooling | 21/11/2022
Caselabs is coming back, and case manufacturing is expected to start again soon.

Lian Li reveals their Airflow-Focused LANCOOL 216 PC Chassis
Cases & Cooling | 12/11/2022
This case has two front mounted 160mm fans.

Alphacool's Apex Thermal Grease is now available in large containers
Cases & Cooling | 10/11/2022
You can now get your thermal paste in 20g, 50g, and 100g tubs.

Noctua launches new Inlet spacers and gaskets to increase fan performance
Cases & Cooling | 08/11/2022
These add-ons can increase your system's cooling performance.

EK's ready to liquid cool AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Cases & Cooling | 04/11/2022
An RX 7900 XTX and a water block is cheaper than Nvidia's RTX 4080 16GB.

Raijintek reveals their huge Morpheus 8069 360W GPU Cooler
Cases & Cooling | 02/11/2022
Want a custom cooler for AMD's RX 6000 series and Nvidia's RTX 30 series? Raijintek has something for you.

Want your liquid cooled PC to be more metal? EK's new EK-Loop Metal Tubing may be what you're after
Cases & Cooling | 25/10/2022
straight and pre-bent metal tubing for all of your liquid cooling needs.

The 4-in-1 Combo Product from EK is a must have for compact liquid cooled PCs
Cases & Cooling | 23/09/2022
Meet EK's EK-Quantum Velocity² DDC 4.2 PWM D-RGB LGA 1700 water block.

Cooler Master launches their next-generation CryoFuze Violet Thermal Paste
Cases & Cooling | 06/09/2022
A new thermal paste with a thermal conductivity of 12.6 W/mK

EK reveals its Socket AM5 QuantumVelocity² CPU Water Blocks
Cases & Cooling | 29/08/2022
EK is ready for AMD's Zen 4 processors.

Noctua recommits to supporting AMD's Socket AM5 ahead of their Ryzen 7000 launch
Cases & Cooling | 29/08/2022
Almost all Noctua coolers are already compatible with AM5

Alphacool confirms that all of their CPU coolers support AMD's socket AM5
Cases & Cooling | 19/08/2022
Alphacool is ready for Zen 4

Corsair's ready for the next era of AMD with Ryzen 7000 series CPU support
Cases & Cooling | 16/08/2022
Corsair's coolers are ready for AM5, and soon they will have AMD optimised DDR5 memory kits.

Want a Gold PC? EK's latest Gold Plated products may be what you need!
Cases & Cooling | 25/07/2022
EK's gold-plated fittings were very popular, so EK's doubling down!

Paste the Magic - NZXT launches High-performance Thermal Paste
Cases & Cooling | 22/06/2022
NZXT's entering the thermal paste market.

ASUS confirms that its ROG and TUF Gaming CPU Liquid Coolers will support AMD's socket AM5
Cases & Cooling | 09/06/2022
ASUS is ready for AMD's Ryzen 7000 series.

Corsair's new AF Elite Series Fans are Gorgeous!
Cases & Cooling | 03/05/2022
Corsair's latest fans are non-RGB and look gorgeous.

EK Water Blocks has laid off 25% of its staff due to declining consumer spending
Cases & Cooling | 22/04/2022
Demand for EK products in the EU and US has dropped faster than expected.

NZXT launches the CRFT 10 All Might, their first Anime-inspired PC case
Cases & Cooling | 20/04/2022
This PC case is Plus Ultra.

ARCTIC confirms cooler compatibility with AMD's AM5 CPU socket
Cases & Cooling | 19/04/2022
ARCTIC's ready for next-gen Ryzen processors.