Case manufacturers have a tendency to toss in features most people no longer have a need for…such as a massive number of 5.25″ bays despite the fact most people have a single optical drive…and perhaps a fanbay controller. The Lian Li PC-V1020 limits its external drive bays to a reasonable number which leaves plenty of […]
Computer Cases
Mini-ITX motherboards have brought about a revolution in “good enough computing power” that enables even smaller PCs to do tasks that don’t require a massive system to do such as web-browsing and multimedia file viewing. The Antec ISK100 Mini-ITX case is designed for low-power boards with its tight-fit construction meaning your dreams of a super […]
The thought of an inferno in your case is something most PC users don’t want to deal with so most manufacturers are supplying large fan mounts in handy locations to keep your high-powered computer gear running at cool temperatures. The NZXT Hades conjures images of fire and brimstone but they’ve piled in five fan mounts, […]
There used to be a distinct difference in the high end and low-end PC case market when it came to feature sets, not to mention pricing, but over time the notable options have made it down to the models mere mortals can afford. Thermaltake’s Armor A60 offers up a massive number of fan mounting options […]
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Computer cases come in all shapes and forms but the bulk of the designs floating around out there are aimed at specific segments that don’t mind seeing all manner of plastic cladding their PC. The Lian Li PC-V1020 takes the simple design route offering an all aluminum enclosure that’s devoid of attempts to grab your […]
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High end computer hardware is best suited to cases that provide ample airflow and space to accommodate them…which usually means some massive full tower case that takes up way too much room for its rather simple function. The Cooler Master HAF 912 provides the massive airflow and cable routing benefits of a full tower case […]
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When you think of a HTPC computer you think of a small to medium sized device that will playback your content and can fit in with the rest of your components or otherwise not draw attention to itself. The Lian Li PC-V352 B does none of that and gladly announces its almost cubed presence. The […]
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I’ll admit to preferring simplicity over blatant showmanship since I don’t feel the need to have a million and one LEDs pointing back at me. The Fractal Design Define R3 PC case wants to shield you from those light sources by offering no visible LED lit fans…heck there isn’t even a side panel window to […]
There are those certain PC products that stick around despite their age and still prove their worth as the years pass. The Cooler Master Centurion 5 II takes the previous model version and provides some renovations that bring it up to very modern standards. The new version pushes the power supply to the bottom of […]
Read more Cooler Master Centurion 5 II proves the good ones don’t fade away
Getting your PC LAN gaming ready typically means adding, by whatever method necessary, handles on your PC so you can safely and easily carry your expensive gaming gear to wherever you need it. The BitFenix Survivor removes that step by offering an integrated, and collapsible, handle but filling it with all manner of hardware is […]
The brute force approach leaves a lot to be desired on the style front especially when you want to keep things simple on the decor front but most “simple” case designs aren’t exactly high-end hardware friendly. The Lian Li PC-8FI is an all around plain design which is a perfect for many users who don’t […]
