Antec Aria AR300 PSU Repair By Daniel Sauvageau Have you ever bought a computer case with a proprietary PSU form factor? What do you do when it eventually wears out? One option is to repair it.
Part 1: Four Cheap 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supplies, Reviewed By Patrick Afschar Power supply manufacturers condition us to think that efficiency is the one variable you need to pay the most attention to. But we have a suite of tests that more thoroughly taxes PSUs. Can these four inexpensive units under $70 make it through unscathed?
The Final Three: Sub-$100 Cases For Your Gaming Build By Thomas Soderstrom The journey was a long one, but we're finally wrapping up our round-up of sub-$100 gaming cases. Today we review the last three of 11 total product submissions and pick an overall favorite. The competition was vicious, but one model definitely stands out.
Five 550 And 600 W 80 PLUS Platinum Power Supplies, Tested By Patrick Afschar A good power supply doesn't just provide you with ample output. Increasingly, vendors have put a bigger emphasis on delivering power more efficiently, too. We're testing five 80 PLUS Platinum-rated power supplies in the 550- to 600-watt range.
Quiet Gaming Cases, Part 1: Antec, Azza, And Cooler Master By Thomas Soderstrom The pursuit of performance often dictates that we simply live with a loud PC. Enthusiasts sometimes feel forced to choose between reasonable acoustics and the ventilation needed to overclock. Today, we evaluate three cases that promise to deliver both.
The Final Five: Gaming Cases Between $80 And $120, Rounded-Up By Thomas Soderstrom Our 15-way shootout of cases priced between $80 and $120 ends as we compare the last five models to the previous ten, yielding an overall winner. Which chassis offers the best balance of quality, cooling, and noise reduction, and which is the best buy?
Five More Mainstream Gaming Cases, Rounded-Up By Thomas Soderstrom We've already given you a pictorial walk-through of cases six through 10 of our 15-chassis round-up. Today, we build PCs inside of them, evaluate their value, and pick one as the most likely to satisfy your needs (though several excel in other ways).
Antec Kühler Vs. Corsair Hydro: Sealed Liquid CPU Coolers Compared By Thomas Soderstrom Offering a taste of liquid-cooled performance without the maintenance hassle, sealed-liquid systems are the logical choice for many high-end builds. We compare four options to an air-cooled standard to see if any of them stand out above the others.