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Review: Corsair Obsidian 900D Super Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2013-04-17 15:01:06 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Stuart Davidson @ Hardware Heaven
Since the 800D Corsair have cemented their place in chassis design with impressive models at each point. Today though the review NDA lifts and we are back at the enthusiast end of the case market with the Obsidian 900D. Can Corsair meet, or exceed the quality, design and features of the 800D? lets find out.
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Review: Cooler Master Storm Scout II Advanced Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2013-03-20 16:38:48 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Falling Behind the Curve
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
Cooler Master has been fairly gung ho on the PR side about their Storm Scout II Advanced. While we missed the opportunity to review its predecessor, the Storm Scout II, we aim to rectify that omission by putting this new semi-portable ATX chassis through its paces. Cooler Master has a long history of strong enthusiast offerings (with their HAF line being particularly well loved), but does the Storm Scout II Advanced inherit that legacy of greatness or are they falling behind the curve?
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Review: IN WIN GT1 Mid-Tower ATX Case
Posted by Donster on: 2013-03-14 15:12:11 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Steve Lynch @ HARDOCP
We here at HardOCP have used IN WIN cases for well over a decade now. IN WIN cases certainly look a lot different than those used to, and IN WIN is making a lot of big claims about its new budget-minded mid-tower case. We put the new GT1 to the test and see how it works out for those looking for value and utility.
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Review: Rosewill Armor EVO Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2013-01-25 15:31:17 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Sometimes Performance Isn't Everything
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
As NewEgg's house brand, Rosewill has been growing in very interesting ways. Being the house brand of a major electronics retailer means dipping your toe into a lot of different markets, and Rosewill has expanded dramatically, to the point where their products are starting to crop up on other vendors' sites. At the same time, those products are gaining attention in their own right. Rosewill's own Thor v2 may not be the best built enclosure, but it's a dynamite performer and can oftentimes be found at a bargain.
Rosewill has also been fairly aggressive about pursuing enthusiasts. It's not enough to simply have a product and offer it; you don't see Best Buy sending out Dynex or Insignia televisions to websites for review. There's also sweet money to be had in chasing mid-to-high end buyers, and that's where the Armor EVO comes in. The EVO is a fairly modestly sized tower capable of supporting E-ATX motherboards and promises healthy cooling performance. It also comes with an unusually optimistic MSRP: $119. Is it worth the money, or did Rosewill misfire?
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Review: Antec GX700 Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2013-01-21 15:09:19 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Stuart Davidson @ Hardware Heaven
Thinking back over the past few years there is no doubt that Antec have been responsible for creating a hugely varied range of cases, from standard towers such as the Eleven Hundred to HTPCs and then some others which are more than a little unique.
Now, proving once again that they don't just do black boxes Antec are releasing the GX700. With a price tag of $60 and military styling can Antec prove that cheap and cheerful can also be stylish and functional?
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Review: NZXT Phantom 630 Case: The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection
Posted by Donster on: 2013-01-21 15:03:12 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
It wasn't that long ago that we reviewed NZXT's shiny new Phantom 820, a case that apart from its high price tag and slightly ostentatious design was pretty tough to beat. The Phantom 820 was providing some best-in-class thermal and acoustic performance, and it was a shot fired squarely across the bows of companies like Thermaltake and CoolerMaster, whose respective Level 10 GT and Cosmos II suddenly had a new, less expensive case to worry about competing with. Yet when I visited NZXT at CES 2013, they already had a descendant of the 820 on hand.
The Phantom 630 is just a little smaller, a little more conservative, and a lot cheaper. At $179 MSRP it's still on the expensive side and is clearly an enthusiast case, but unlike the 820, the 630 is using an entirely new chassis built from the ground up. The 820 scored a Bronze Editor's Choice award, but as it turns out, it may not have been a flash in the pan. Once you take a look at the 630, you'll start to understand why I'm beginning to think NZXT is entering a new era and the competition needs to be on their toes.
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Review: Cougar Challenger Mid-tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-11-26 15:39:20 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By ChrisC @ PureOC
Cougar may be a brand familiar to Europeans but North American gamers may not have heard of this company and the products they offer. The new Cougar Challenger mid tower case definitely shows a distinct personality which makes it standout compared to other mid tower cases. The case's bold styling really makes it stand out, the front cover in particular has an aggressive design that would feel equally at home as the front of a starship or as a character in a Transformer movie. Today we will review it to help you make that decision.
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Review: Cooler Master HAF XB Lan Box and Test Bench Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-11-13 15:24:41 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Raymond Buckland @ Legit Reviews
The HAF XB LAN Box Chassis is the newest addition to the Cooler Master line of enthusiast PC cases. The CM HAF XB was designed with transportation and open bench testing in mind and the end result is a new form factor! The HAF XB can look like a normal case one second and then be quickly converted into an open air test bench with the removal of the side and top panels. Read on to see if this $99.99 case has the features you need!
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Review: NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2012-10-23 15:35:47 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Darksaber @ techPowerUp!
NZXT has evolved the Phantom into the next generation chassis. Bigger, more elaborate, plenty of new features and a higher price tag are some of what sets the Phantom 820 apart from its older brethren. Is this big case a true evolution into something great or a mere mutation with no place to be?
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Review: BitFenix Ghost Mid-Tower Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2012-09-27 15:15:32 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Darksaber @ techPowerUp!
The latest case from BitFenix aims to deliver a silent computing experience in combination with extensive cooling and a functional feature set. The unique paint job along with the sleek understated look do not give away much of what the chassis is capable of.
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Review: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Mid-Tower Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2012-09-25 14:45:33 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Raymond Buckland @ Legit Reviews
The Storm Scout 2 is a newest addition to Cooler Master's computer mid-tower chassis line up and is available in either black and gunmetal grey. The Storm Scout 2 is an advancement of the original Scout, so you'll gain front panel USB 3.0 connectors, a removable storage drive cage and enough room to fit an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 or AMD Radeon HD 7990. Read on to see if this $100 mid-tower chassis a good candidate for your PC!
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Review: Cooler Master CM Storm Stryker Full-Tower Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2012-09-12 14:51:49 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By: Hilbert Hagedoorn @ GURU3D
We review the new Cooler Master CM Storm Stryker full tower chassis. And if you think it looks familiar, well it's because it is. The product we'll review today is the CM Storm Stryker chassis aimed at you guys, the gamers. The product however has for 98% the DNA of the CM Storm Trooper, hence why you probably recognize it. Aside from the subtle hints towards Star Wars (Stryker/Trooper), there are distinct differences though. The new Stryker has a predominantly white look with black inserts, we see a side window, and the side panels have been shaped differently as well. Inside again everything is white with black touches.
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Review: MSI Barricade Mid Tower PC Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-08-07 16:02:09 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Raymond Buckland @ Legit Reviews
The MSI Barricade is an all black mid tower chassis that has a ton of features and costs under $60 shipped. This PC case features a side window, fan speed controls, a USB 3.0 port, a built-in SD card reader, tool-less drive bays and is setup for water cooling and large video cards. Read on to see if this case is the right one for your next build!
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Review: Fractal Design Define R4 Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-07-20 16:15:07 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
Today Fractal Design is launching their next revision of the Define, the R4. It's easy to mistake it for its predecessor, but as is often the case, the devil is in the details. Fractal Design hasn't radically tweaked the formula, but they've rounded some of the edges and added more value to their design without making very many sacrifices in the process. They've done a lot to improve the Define in the R4, but have they done enough?
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Review: AZZA Genesis 9000 Full Tower PC Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-07-17 15:59:45 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Raymond Buckland @ Legit Reviews
The AZZA Genesis 9000 full tower chassis that is not your typical everyday standard chassis. The Genesis 9000 chassis gives computer users the ability of being able to use two power supplies, fit two water cooler radiators inside and much more. The AZZA Genesis 9000 is available in White or Black and costs under $170. Is this the full tower PC case that you have been waiting for?
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Review: Cougar Evolution Full-Tower Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2012-07-17 15:45:37 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Vincent Petronio @ PureOC
Today we're looking at the Cougar Evolution, a full tower case which comes with a bunch of features such as tool-less retention, USB 3.0 ports, built-in 2-channel fan control, good cable management opportunities, and a competitive price tag of $90.
Cougar may not be a well known name in the case industry, but the company appears to be targeting the more budget-conscious consumer, as the Evolution is very well priced for a full-tower. It's certainly not as advanced as many of the established manufacturers in the premium case segment, but it's got some strong potential for those who need space, and perhaps may not need the fancy bells and whistles; there's something to be said about a solid, practical, and well-priced tower to house your gear.
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Review: Zalman Z11 Plus Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-06-19 15:58:09 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Raymond Buckland @ Legit Reviews
Zalman has been known for combining beauty and functionality into their products and the Z11 Plus chassis that we are looking at today is no exception. The Zalman Z11 Plus Mid Tower has a meshed front panel, black interior coating and side panel window to make it look hot on the outside. On the inside three 120mm fans and two 80mm fans keep your hardware nice and cool.
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Review: MSI Ravager Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-06-14 16:37:14 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written by: Matt @ TechwareLabs
MSI has sent us the new Ravager mid tower case. If the black with blue claw marks on the sides doesn’t get your attention, the price will at just $99 MSRP at the time of this review. The blue color scheme continues inside with most of the motherboard mounting plate, HDD trays and quick-release clips for the 5.25” drive bays. The Ravager comes with many features that can be expanded upon and upgraded easily so the consumer can not only purchase the case at a great price but is able to customize case with what he/she wants. Lets’ dive into what the Ravager has to offer. . . .
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Review: Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Full Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-06-08 16:20:27 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Hienrich Jager @ Neoseeker
Following last month's review of Thermaltake's Level 10 GTS "Snow Edition", Neoseeker has received another enthusiast level computer case from the well-known computer component manufacturer. The case under review today is called the Overseer RX-I and has been designed for massive air-cooling.
While not quite as visually flashy as the Level 10, the Overseer still stands apart from more generic cases with its bold styling and imposing presence which happens to includes two massive blue LED fans and blue LED highlighting down the front panel.
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Review: Thermaltake Armor Revo Snow Edition Full Tower Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2012-06-05 16:59:08 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By red1776 @ Overclockers Club
When you have been around the block a few times like I have (that's my choice of euphemism for getting old), you get to see how most everything is cyclical. I have ties whose width has gone in and out of fashion three times. My first car is now only seen once in a great while on the streets, and then only with collectors' plates attached. The Vikings are also about due to win another...well there is the exception that proves the rule. It was a scant twenty years ago that personal computers for most of us were like Ford Model 'T's – available in any color....as long as it was black , and in the case of PC enclosures, white. It was called "computer white" and was somewhere between champagne and eggshell. It was an off white that was the result of recycling milk jugs, blister packs, and just about any body part of the Pontiac Feiro if memory serves. When case manufactures started putting out more exotic colored cases, people abandoned the white case in droves with great enthusiasm. Well...now the white is back in force. Folks are clamoring for snow white versions of their favorite case and even if you cannot find one now, you probably will in a week. Such is the case with the Thermaltake enclosure I have sitting on my bench this week. The thing I have found with white color schemes is that it can have the effect of making a decent case look gimmicky. Recently, Thermaltake has turned out a 'Snow Edition' version of their Armor Revo case and has been on a roll with their case offerings. Let's see if they have designed another winner here, or if it's good Knight Revo (that's a pun you will get in a minute).
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Review: MSI Stealth Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-05-22 16:35:08 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Gabriel Torres @ Hardware Secrets
The Stealth is one of the latest mid-tower cases from MSI, within its “Interceptor” series. It comes with a rubber coating on its front and top panels, giving it a top-notch look. Let’s take a look and see if it is a good pick.
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Review: Corsair Vengeance C70 Military Green Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-05-22 16:16:53 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Shane Higgins @ Legit Reviews
Today we are looking at the newest midtower chassis from Corsair, the Vengeance C70. The Vengeance line is made with gamers on the go in mind and the Vengeance C70 features handles, all steel construction, and military styling. Join us as we see what Corsair is bringing to the table with the Vengeance C70.
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Review: NZXT Switch 810 Special Edition Full Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-05-15 14:42:32 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Stuart Davidson @ Hardware Heaven
A few months ago we took a look at the latest chassis from NZXT, the Switch 810. It scored well but no case is perfect and since that original launch NZXT have been listening to feedback from end users and reviewers which has resulted in a special edition of the case. With a Gun Metal finish and some revised design aspects the latest 810 aims to provide everything the mainstream and enthusiast user needs and we have one on our test bench today.
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Review: Cooler Master HAF XM Mid-Tower Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2012-04-26 15:52:35 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Bryon Blofstein @ Legit Reviews
Cooler Master continues to add to their fine HAF (High Air Flow) series PC enclosures and today introduced a new mid-tower case called the HAF XM. This mid-tower case is priced at $129.99 and is basically a scaled down version of the Cooler Master HAF X! PC enthusiasts should take a good long look at this model when they are planning their next system build.
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Review: Fractal Design Core 1000 Micro ATX Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-04-13 14:50:41 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
Fractal Design has been making a lot of waves with their lineup of minimalistic but effective enclosures, but most of those kits have been $80 or more. Today we have their Core 1000, a fascinating-looking case that retails for just $39.99. Does it bring the same magic to this end of the market that Fractal Design has brought with their other efforts, or has too much been left on the cutting room floor?
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Review: Enermax FulmoGT Jumbo Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-04-12 14:47:50 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Steve Lynch @ HARDOCP
Big, bigger, biggest. Enermax pulls out all the stops with one of the largest "desktop" computer cases on the market today. If expansion room, oversized HPTX motherboards, and plenty of cooling options are on your list of needs when it comes to a chassis, The FulmoGT may just fit the bill.
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Review: BitFenix Raider Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-03-29 16:46:56 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By BluePanda @ Overclockers Club
BitFenix is widely known for their Colossus and Shinobi chassis'. We reviewed the Shinobi and the Outlaw from BitFenix just last year. The Outlaw might have been a disappointment but perhaps BitFenix just isn’t very good at making that low-end case. Today we’ll spend some time raiding one of their newest chassis, the Raider. The Raider is a mid-tower with a clean, smooth look. It looks flat black with the BitFenix SofTouch surface treatment making it soft to the touch and more resistant to fingerprints than glossy finishes. It looks plain, simple, and rather fancy all at the same time.
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Review: Corsair Obsidian 550D Mid-Tower Quiet Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-03-29 16:35:25 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
We've been keeping track of the evolution of Corsair's line of enclosures since the Graphite 600T was released. Even as the newer enclosures generally found themselves lower and lower in price, there was a clear evolution as Corsair's engineers gained more experience and confidence with their designs. Yet each new design up to this point has been a little bit of refinement and a little bit of experimentation without any specific specialization. That changes with the 550D.
There's definitely some experimentation going on here, and there has to be: the Corsair Obsidian 550D is the first case Corsair has engineered specifically for silent running. That's not all they've experimented with, though, as you'll soon see. Read on to see how the 550D handles our new and improved case benchmark suite, and if it can actually fill the role of a PC that's seen and not heard.
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Review: Rosewill Blackhawk-Ultra Super Tower Computer Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-03-08 15:30:03 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written by Bill Hentschell @ Legit Reviews
If you are tired of banging your knuckles in that cramped case it might be time to look at a full tower. Rosewill just might be the cure with their latest super tower the Blackhawk Ultra. Room for a SR-2 and 420mm radiator for starters. Check out the rest of the case as Legit takes a closer look.
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Review: Corsair Carbide 300R Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-02-29 15:23:59 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By: Hilbert Hagedoorn @ GURU3D
The latest in the Carbide series of PC cases from Corsair would be the 300R, Corsair markets the product being entry-level, a bit peculiar though with its price level at 90 USD, which really is a mainstream price. These chassis remain to be good looking but really are feature rich products. Keywords here would be an okay design chassis, tool free, lots of of space, nice airflow and prepped for liquid cooling.
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Review: SilverStone Temjin TJ04-E Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-02-10 14:42:17 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
The overwhelming majority of cases from SilverStone we've reviewed so far have been based on some very unorthodox designs, featuring layouts that feel ATX in name only. Yet when we visited with them at CES and they showed off the Temjin TJ04-E, we were surprised: at least superficially, the TJ04-E looked like a garden variety ATX case. It had SilverStone's usual clean lines and style, but everything seemed almost too normal. Thankfully we have the Temjin TJ04-E in house today, and while it may indeed look fairly by-the-book at first glance, SilverStone's mad scientists have tweaked quite a few things beneath the surface.
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Review: Enermax Fulmo Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-02-09 15:56:50 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Clayton Milam @ PureOC
The Enermax Fulmo lineup carries one behemoth capable of housing two massive power supplies and an HPTX motherboard, and also one modestly-sized mid tower case. It is the latter we'll be looking at today.
Enermax is probably not best known for their case designs; rather, they’re very renowned for their power supplies, but they have produced several cases, and we've seen them to be typically rather garish creations. We're not fans of the outlandish, but the Fulmo is a distinct trend to the opposite; it's quite tasteful, and we're rather fond of the new restrained styling shown by Enermax.
Let's take a closer look at the Enermax Fulmo and see if it's a successful move for Enermax.
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Review: NZXT Switch 810 Full-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-01-27 15:14:15 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Seth Colaner @ HotHardware
Options, folks. That’s what NZXT is shooting for with its new full-tower Switch 810 case, which can be configured in a number of different ways to optimize airflow or sound reduction and is equally friendly for air- or water-cooling setups.
Available in black or white, the NZXT Switch 810 takes a while to get to know intimately. NZXT built buckets of details into this chassis, and the more you work with it, the more little surprises you find, from fans that rotate and slide, to well-placed LEDs, and the “hybrid fins” you can use to regulate noise or enhance airflow.
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Review: Antec Three Hundred Two Mid-Tower Gaming Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-01-25 15:07:15 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
While flagship enclosures are certainly interesting and there are some great deals to be had even just north of $100, competition south of that border is mighty fierce and only becomes more so as manufacturers refresh their lineups with the latest trends and advances in chassis design. We've seen a lot of great options for end users looking to save some scratch, but we haven't had a chance to see what Antec can do in this market...until now. Antec is launching their new Three Hundred Two chassis, and if you're an enthusiast on a budget looking for the best cooling you can get without spending up for it, this may be the case for you.
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Review: Gelid DarkForce Gaming Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-01-13 16:01:15 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Stuart Davidson @ Hardware Heaven
The newest addition to Gelid's product range is their first case, the DarkForce. We have one of the first samples on our test bench today and will be finding out of Gelid's newest product has what it takes to compete.
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Review: Cooler Master Cosmos II Ultra Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2012-01-04 16:01:58 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written by Bill Hentschell @ Legit Reviews
Cooler Master is known for some edgy cases that hit the sweet spot for gamers looking to have aggressive styling in their rig. The Cosmos S was very popular but it was released back in 2007 which means: Time For an Upgrade. Meet the Cosmos II Ultra Tower. Legit Reviews gets an early sample to inspect to see if it lives up to its predecessors legacy.
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Review: Nexus Prominent R Silent Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-12-29 15:20:52 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Michael Peters @ Bjorn3D
When it comes to cases there are many choices. Finding the right case for a system, and environment, is a matter of looking at what they system will be used for, and what is required for the environment it will be used in. For example, a high end, overclocked gaming system would want a case with massive airflow, and since the sound system would overpower the fans as far as noise goes, sound proofing would not be an issue. On the other hand if the system is used in say, a music studio, or other environment where low noise levels are a necessity, then the user would want a case that reduces noise levels. But as we all know, it would also have to keep the components of the system cool.
Enter the NEXUS Prominent R, a case that includes many features the modern system can take advantage of, as well as built in sound absorption panels.
Does it make a real difference? Can it still keep a system cool enough? Are the features what consumers are looking for? Over the next few pages we will find the answers to these questions and more.
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Review: Raidmax Seiran Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-12-29 15:09:54 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Gabriel Torres @ Hardware Secrets
The Raidmax Seiran is a mid-tower case that is offered in three different versions: white with blue fans, red with red fans, or black with red fans. Let’s see if it is a good product.
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Review: NZXT Phantom 410 Mid-Tower Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2011-12-02 17:16:54 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Darksaber @ techPowerUp!
The NZXT Phantom has been a huge success, spawning various color options including pink and black/orange. The Phantom 410 continues with the same design elements, but at a much smaller overall size - lovingly called "Phantom Mini".
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Review: Antec Eleven Hundred Midtower Gaming Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-11-23 15:33:01 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Shane Higgins @ Legit Reviews
Antec announced the Eleven Hundred, the newest member of the company's Gaming Series this morning. The Eleven Hundred has an all-new attractive design and a revamped lineup of expandability, cooling and convenience features. The new Eleven Hundred has some of the updates that the P280 received and a couple more. Join us as we give the new Antec Gaming Series Eleven Hundred Super Midtower a closer look.
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Review: NZXT Source 220 Midtower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-11-18 16:37:20 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Darksaber @ techPowerUp!
The NZXT Source 220 aims to deliver cool looks, capable interior, USB 3.0 - all at a really affordable price point. The Source series of cases aims to take on the budget market, but still offers the distinct NZXT looks we have come to expect. How does it turn out?
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Review: Antec Performance One P280 Midtower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-11-15 16:55:20 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Shane Higgins @ Legit Reviews
Today we have Antec's newest addition to the Performance One series, the P280. Continuing the legacy of Performance One enclosures, the P280 integrates quiet technologies such as sound-dampening steel/polycarbonate side panels, a triple-layer front door and hard drive trays with preinstalled vibration-reducing silicone grommets. Antec says that with the P280 they have fixed some things that users didn't care for, so let's find out if they did!
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Review: LEPA LPC302 Series Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-11-08 15:32:07 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Stuart Davidson @ Hardware Heaven
In the system component marketplace few areas are more crowded than cases with hundreds of manufacturers across the globe competing for consumers. It therefore takes a brave company to try and enter this area, even more so for one to take on some of the big players however that is exactly what LEPA, a division of CoolerGiant Computers and sister company of Enermax, hope to achieve with the LPC302 Series of cases.
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Review: Corsair Carbide 500R Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-10-25 15:48:15 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
Corsair seems to have completed their case lineup with their latest addition, the Carbide 500R. Though currently made available in black, this enthusiast-geared enclosure was originally advertised in its attractive pearl white coloring, and that's the model we have on hand today. Does this powered up Carbide 400R have what it takes to make it as a compelling alternative to not just its cheaper sibling, but also to Corsair's Graphite 600T and 650D as well as the other enclosures around the $139 price point?
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Review: Cooler Master CM Storm Trooper Full Tower Gaming Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2011-09-29 16:30:51 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Tony Walker @ ProClockers
Today, Cooler Master is introducing a case under the Storm branding, the likes of which offers several features no other cases in its class does. Support for multi-rad setups, up to fourteen storage drives and 4-way GPU configurations are just a few of the goodies that we will be looking at during this review session. Should that somehow not be enough then there is still the styling to mention, tastefully done in a way that isn’t over-the-top and is subtle enough to be used as a workstation, but ideal for that all-out gaming rig.
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Review: Akasa Venom Toxic Gaming Chassis
Posted by Donster on: 2011-09-22 17:45:31 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Author: Darksaber @ techPowerUp!
Akasa can be considered an institution or constant as a computer brand. The Venom Toxic chassis is their latest case aimed at the gaming crowd. The neon green accents make for a badass chassis. We give the large chassis a spin to see if it's all hot smoke or if the Viper has a real toxic bite.
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Review: Rosewill Blackhawk Mid-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-09-16 15:22:46 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Reviewed by Vincent Petronio @ PureOC
Today we're reviewing the Rosewill Blackhawk Mid-Tower ATX chassis. If you’re looking for a mid-tower quality case that comes with a bunch of features that won't break the bank, this may be the case for you.
With its clean styling and a wealth of features, such as tool-less retention, USB 3.0, hot swap bay, great cable management, and numerous cooling options, you can be certain that this case was designed for both the diehard gamer and cost conscious purchaser. Let’s see what else the Blackhawk mid-tower by Rosewill has to offer, and let’s find out if this is just what you’ve been looking for.
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Review: NZXT Tempest 410 Elite: Jack of All Trades
Posted by Donster on: 2011-09-01 16:36:54 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By Dustin Sklavos @ AnandTech
The last time we checked out an NZXT enclosure, we saw in their H2 a lot of fantastic ideas done in by a single poor design choice. NZXT's engineers are clearly thinking on their feet and the company stays in the enclosure conversation with good reason, and today we have on the slab their new Tempest 410 Elite mid-tower. Geared towards excellent performance without breaking the bank (remember when that was what overclocking was about?), should the Tempest 410 Elite be on your shortlist for an economical build, or were too many compromises made?
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Review: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-08-11 17:55:29 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
By: Hilbert Hagedoorn @ GURU3D
With the Carbide series Corsair enters the more mainstream market, and as we all know that means a cheaper product often resulting is ripped away features. Have a peek at the product reviewed today, this is the Carbide series 400R chassis from Corsair, costing roughly 99 USD yet comes with a nice design and a very decent feature set.
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Review: Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Full-Tower Case
Posted by Donster on: 2011-05-25 15:56:08 in category: General System Component News [ Print ]
Written By: Shane Higgins @ Legit Reviews
Today we are looking at the newest addition to Thermaltake’s case line up, the Galaxy Episode Chaser MK-1. The Chaser MK-1 is what Thermaltake is calling an "extra big" ATX tower. The Chaser MK-1 has many features like an external drive dock, fan controller, internal USB3, and it supports water cooling. So join us as we see just how big "extra big" is.
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