Articles by: Garrett Carver

be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim 2 Review: Quiet, Affordable Performer

By Garrett Carver

The be quiet! Shadow Rock Slim 2 provides great cooling in a small package for those needing something much quieter than some of the alternatives.

Corsair H170i Elite Capellix Review: Bigger, Bolder and Colder

By Garrett Carver

Can you make room in your case (and your budget) for a 420mm AIO?

Noctua NH-L9x65 Review: Noctua Nano?

By Garrett Carver

Can premium compact cooling provide premium compact cooling?

ID-Cooling SE-207-XT Review: Big Air on a Budget

By Garrett Carver

ID-Cooling’s SE-207-XT is a seven heatpipe, dual-tower assault on large air cooling with performance that’s much more memorable than its name.

Ice Giant Prosiphon Elite Review: Catch the Biggest Air

By Garrett Carver

Performing as well as premium air cooling and costing less than expensive 360 AIOs, the IceGiant ProSiphon Elite makes for an interesting alternative for high-end performance builds.

Cooler Master ML360 Sub-Zero Review: Frigid Temps for LGA1200

By Garrett Carver

Sub-ambient liquid cooling…How low can you go?

Best Thermal Paste for CPUs 2021: 90 Pastes Tested and Ranked

By Garrett Carver

We tested 90 different thermal pastes to help you find the best one to help cool your CPU.

Iceberg Thermal IceFLOE T65 and T95 Review: Small System Cooling

By Garrett Carver

A pair of compact coolers give system builders OEM alternatives.

Aorus Liquid Cooler 360 Review

By Garrett Carver

The Aorus Liquid Cooler 360 delivers good cooling performance in a quiet package with a flashy customizable LCD screen atop the pump.

EK AIO Elite 360 D-RGB Review: Tasteful Sophistication, With Six Fans

By Garrett Carver

The EK AIO Elite 360 D-RGB offers some of the best cooling performance in a closed-loop cooler, while making use of push+pull radiator fan configuration.

Deepcool AS500 Review: Silent Sophistication

By Garrett Carver

Deepcool's AS500 air cooler punches above its weight class, making it a mid-size alternative to big air cooling.

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo v2 Review: Reviving a Budget Classic

By Garrett Carver

The Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo v2 is a new take on a classic budget CPU cooler with easy installation.

Corsair H150i Elite Capellix Review: iCue-Controlled Excellence

By Garrett Carver

Corsair’s 360mm H150i Elite Capellix adds bright RGB lights to its excellent cooling abilities, and throws in a powerful hub for good measure.

Lian Li Galahad AIO 240 Review: Performance and Style Meets Affordability

By Garrett Carver

The Lian Li Galahad AIO 240 makes an impressive first splash with competitive pricing and excellent thermal performance.

Zalman CNPS20X Review: Pretty and Pricey

By Garrett Carver

Zalman’s new cooler offers stiff competition for the air cooling giants, with caveats.

Silverstone PF360 aRGB Review: Big Liquid and Lighting on a Budget

By Garrett Carver

An aRGB budget performer, keep the change

Corsair A500 Review: Premium Price, Curious Flaws

By Garrett Carver

Corsair conjures up a new cooler without liquid, a pump, or even RGB.

be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Review: Quiet, Affordable Performance

By Garrett Carver

The be quiet! Pure Rock 2 represents the trifecta of conscientious cooling, delivering performance, silence, and value.

Corsair H100i RGB PRO XT Review: Business as Usual

By Garrett Carver

Corsair’s H100i RGB PRO XT entices system builders with an attractive, right-priced $120 thermal solution for nearly every Intel and AMD CPU available in 2020.