by Rafael Hernandez on July 8, 2010
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Getting a NAS running on your network can be a simple addition if you go for a pre-built device from the numerous vendors out there but sometimes you want something custom with your name written all over it. This case is for you…just without the name part. The Fractal Design Array mini ITX case offers […]
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by Rafael Hernandez on June 29, 2010
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Mini-ITX is the standard by which new, upgradable, motherboards are judged by…unfortunately most cases have been content with just housing a motherboard and processor without taking into consideration boards with built-in PCIe X16 slots. The SilverStone Sugo SG07 is well suited to the task with a perforated side panel for your beefy graphics card to […]
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by Rafael Hernandez on June 21, 2010
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That case you’re interested in, yeah you know the one with the bells and whistles and the preloaded with fans that’ll blind you if not make you go deaf? Well all of those fun extras clearly add to the cost of the case and probably aren’t what you need given how many extra fans you […]
Read more Sharkoon Rebel9 Aluminum isn’t interested in frivolity
by Rafael Hernandez on June 18, 2010
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PC cases generally don’t have a good way at getting airflow to components without making things look amateurish. Specifically we’re talking about those side panel fan mounts which show off whirling mass of plastic instead of the fancy guts inside. So Zalman has taken the only reasonable approach and covered it all up with a […]
Read more Zalman Z7 Plus goes extra wide for that cooling action
by Rafael Hernandez on June 9, 2010
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Case designs tend to go through radical changes every year which has been good for those wanting lower system temperatures and a quieter PC but it leave those with a yearning for some classic looks out in the cold. Antec has worked its magic on a faithful old design and came up with their Sonata […]
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by Rafael Hernandez on June 6, 2010
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It’s not just a matter of looks, although it doesn’t hurt to have a slick looking exterior. A modern PC has more “hot spots” than ever before which makes air flow crucial to keep a system up and running. The NZXT Tempest Evo PC Case provides six large fan mounts and E-ATX support for those […]
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by Rafael Hernandez on May 27, 2010
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Yes you’ve heard it all before, plenty of airflow makes for a better overall system temperature, but it’s tough getting all of those fans into a case that’s on the small side so you’re going to want something beefier. The Cooler Master HAF X Black Gaming Case goes with the rugged look and enough large […]
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by Rafael Hernandez on May 24, 2010
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The trend towards offering a ton of 5.25″ drive bays has lead to quite a bit of flexibility for fan and hard drive mounting…and anyone with a huge selection of optical drives to lug around. The Thermaltake V5 MicroATX Case can be whatever you want it to be with plenty of air flow options and […]
Read more Thermaltake V5 MicroATX Case offers more drive bays than you’d ever need
by Rafael Hernandez on May 20, 2010
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Most network attached storage devices are custom built enclosures with a processor and some memory for handling any user requested RAID features. If you just have to roll your own then this case might just be for you. The Fractal Design Array Mini ITX NAS Case gives you enough room to slap in quite a […]
Read more Fractal Design Array Mini ITX NAS Case wants you to expand your storage
by Rafael Hernandez on May 19, 2010
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There’s mounting evidence that gamers prefer a case that’s stealthy and angular with plenty of airflow to cool down their high-power components…or at least that’s what case manufacturers want you to believe. The Thermaltake Armor A90 PC Case sport all of those design ideas yet manages to stay somewhat modest. Hardware Secrets has the review: […]
Read more Thermaltake Armor A90 PC Case keeps it edgy
by Rafael Hernandez on May 18, 2010
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A bulk of the computer cases made pick and choose their features based on their design and who they’re marketing towards, somewhere along the way this case got a little confused. The Maxcube Amoris 6010 PC Case sports a mean all black exterior with a split open front panel but its internal tool-less features sport […]
Read more Maxcube Amoris 6010 PC Case has multiple personalities