Cooling & Cases Reviews

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   Reeven Justice 120mm CPU Air Cooler Review

   By Marc Adams   July 18, 2016

   Reeven is the new kid on the block, and is attempting to break into the CPU cooling market here in North America. Without a doubt that is a tall order considering just how crowded that space is. The Justice however looks to have what it takes to be a great CPU air cooler, but it all about temperatures, noise, and install when it comes to value.

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   Streacom FC9 Alpha Fanless Chassis Review

   By Steve Lynch   July 06, 2016

   There are more than a few enthusiasts that have been experimenting with the "smaller and quiet is better" end of the computing spectrum the last few years, and because of this more companies are delivering mini-ITX and micro-ITX cases. Streacom is one of those companies looking to shrink the footprint and banish the sound.

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   SilverStone Argon Series AR08 CPU Air Cooler Review

   By Marc Adams   June 14, 2016

   SilverStone's Argon Series AR08 looks to address those building a budget mid-level computer that balances performance and budget. It does however bring some enthusiast features with it like direct contact heatpipes, a 92mm PWM "diamond edged" fan, and noise dampening technologies.

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   Phanteks ENTHOO EVOLV ITX Computer Case Review

   By Steve Lynch   June 09, 2016

   Little computer cases have gotten to be big business since the motherboard companies started building enthusiast featured mini-ITX motherboards. Phanteks' new EVOLV ITX case is not so little however as it is keeping in mind that users may want room to build their own water cooling loops or need room for a couple of AIO coolers.

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   SilverStone Argon Series AR07 CPU Air Cooler Review

   By Marc Adams   May 12, 2016

   The Argon Series AR07 CPU air cooler is billed by Silverstone as being, "For users looking for a no-nonsense top performing cooler without the premium price, the Argon AR07 is the perfect choice." Three heatpipes, some fins, and a 140mm fan is no-nonsense in our book, so how does it cool?

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   Corsair H80i v2 High Perf Liquid CPU Cooler Review

   By Marc Adams   April 25, 2016

   Corsair's original All-In-One H80i was a great CPU cooling unit, so we have high hopes for the H80i version 2. Push / Pull two-speed PWM fans come stock with this kit's newly designed water block and tubing configuration. We also have a new 49mm radiator and Corsair has some cosmetic updates as well that make this AIO very good looking.

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   Thermaltake Core W100 Super Tower Chassis Review

   By Steve Lynch   April 22, 2016

   The W100 Super Tower Chassis is not small and it is not cheap. It even comes fully unassembled. It does however look to fit the needs of the most hardcore water cooling enthusiasts however. The W100 is likely the most versatile case we have ever reviewed in terms of fan and radiator compatibility.

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   Thermaltake Pacific RL240 Water Cooling Kit Review

   By Marc Adams   April 08, 2016

   In a world now filled with All-In-One CPU coolers, Thermaltake takes it old school with a water cooling kit that has everything you need from A to Z. If cutting your hose to length and perfecting the layout and presentation of your cooling loop appeals to you, Thermaltake makes it easy with a one stop shop.

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   be quiet! Silent Base 800 Full-Tower Chassis Review

   By Steve Lynch   March 29, 2016

   With a company name like be quiet!, you likely know what to somewhat expect. This German company strives to build some of the best designed computer chassis on the market. Its new Silent Base 800 series case certainly looks good on the outside. How does it perform when it comes to being cool and quiet?

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    NZXT Kraken X31 All-In-One CPU Liquid Cooler

    By Marc Adams   March 16, 2016

    NZXT is also moving some of its AIO cooler strategy into the realm of making it smaller and more efficient. The Kraken X31 ticks that checkbox plus a few others, such as software control, variable pump speed, 16 inch tubing leads, and a six year warranty. (Place your own "Release the Kraken," joke here.)

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    Arctic Cooling Liquid Freezer 240 AIO CPU Cooler Review

    By Marc Adams   March 09, 2016

    Arctic Cooling claims its new Liquid Freezer 240 is "Extremely Powerful yet Quiet," "Designed for Extreme Cooling Performance" and that it has "Optimal Heat Dissipation." This All-In-One CPU cooler has a 240mm radiator that is poised to do great things with a stock Push/Pull 4-fan configuration and excellent cold plate.

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    Fractal Design Define S Window Mid-Tower Chassis

    By Steve Lynch   March 03, 2016

    Fractal Design is known for utilitarian designs that make installing PC hardware easier and keeping it cooler. Its new Define S chassis makes claims enthusiasts will want to see come to true, namely a "layout, providing a perfectly straight airflow path to the CPU heatsink for air cooling set ups or extensive radiator mounting possibilities for water cooling set ups."