Computer Cases

by Rafael Hernandez on September 2, 2010 · 0 comments

Most computer cases can be relied on to provide a stable place to hold your PC’s hardware but don’t offer much more than a few poorly placed fans and call it a day. The Sharkoon Bandit makes sure you have more than enough cooling potential with two pre-installed fans (120mm front, 180mm top) and the […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on September 1, 2010 · 0 comments

Having a computer case with a cavernous interior is all but required now a days as you’ve got to have enough space for that monstrous heatsink and graphics card setup as well as enough clearance to snake those power cables around your system. The BitFenix Colossus does all of that and much more allowing you […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 31, 2010 · 0 comments

If you find yourself in need of an inexpensive computer case your choices are usually limited to something so flimsy you’ll probably dent it just by looking at it and the designs best left to the trash heap. Antec’s Two Hundred V2 carries on the tradition of lower cost cases that still offer a great […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 25, 2010 · 0 comments

The MicroATX form factor has come a long way from its third tier focus from manufacturers but its performance capabilities means those small cases need to step up their game when it comes time to getting the heat away from your components. The In Win Dragon Slayer manages to fit in 140mm cooling fan up […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 24, 2010 · 0 comments

A test bench is generally used to…test hardware (or known problematic components) before putting it into its final enclosed resting space. The enthusiast crowd has adopted the concept for their own use since they tend to swap a heck of a lot of hardware which is downright annoying to deal with when it’s installed in […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on August 19, 2010 · 0 comments

Gaming cases seem to be popping up with an alarming amount of frequency which offer up a pretty facade and a whole heck of a lot of massive fans to keep the airflow moving but aside from that they don’t really take into account the aesthetics of complete cable management. The BitFenix Colussus is a […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 28, 2010 · 1 comment

The trend for years now has been to make the PC seem like any other appliance you’d find in a home or home theater meaning a whole lot of black cases which left those with a yearning to mold their surroundings to be more like Aperture Laboratories in a bit of a bind. NZXT’s Phantom […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 21, 2010 · 0 comments

Case designs tend to come in a disturbing number of colors made even more lively by their shining LED lit fans which might not be the best thing in the world unless you like to cast a devilish red glow across your room. Thankfully the Thermaltake Element G PC case allows you to choose from […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 16, 2010 · 0 comments

High End gaming computers aren’t designed like your run of the mill PCs. They require massive amounts of airflow if you want to keep all of those pricey components running at a reasonable temperature and even then many enthusiasts go for some liquid cooling help. The Cooler Master HAF X provides plenty of cooling potential […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 12, 2010 · 0 comments

You wouldn’t know it by looking at it but a mini ITX system can pack almost as much processing power as a full-sized desktop PC but it’s not all about number crunching, sometimes you just need an energy-efficient machine that can serve some files. The Chenboro ES34169 mITX Server Case comfortably fits your choice of […]

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by Rafael Hernandez on July 9, 2010 · 0 comments

Sometimes you become so accustomed to certain designs from certain companies that when they introduce something radically different you’re bound to have some form of reaction towards it whether good or bad. The Antec Dark Fleet DF-35 PC Case departs from the company’s previously conservative designs in favor of a rugged looking chassis sporting up […]

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