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	Prolimatech Lynx CPU Cooler Review Cooling - January 27, 2012 - 7:48 AM PST We tested the Lynx, an entry level lightweight tower CPU cooler from Prolimatech, that comes with three U-shaped heatpipes and a 120 mm fan. Check it out!
MSI Nighthawk Case Review Case - January 25, 2012 - 9:12 AM PST The tier-one motherboard manufacturer decided to enter the PC case market. Let’s see if one of their first offerings, the Nighthawk, is a good option. Prolimatech Panther CPU Cooler Review Cooling - January 24, 2012 - 6:19 PM PST The Prolimatech Panther is a CPU cooler with a tower heatsink, four side-by-side heatpipes and a 120 mm fan. Let’s test it!
	Which is the Best Place to Install a Case Fan? Cooling - January 23, 2012 - 6:44 AM PST Most cases have several places where you can put a fan, but which is the best? Let’s find out.
	Antec EarthWatts Platinum 650 W Power Supply Review Power - January 20, 2012 - 5:38 AM PST The EarthWatts Platinum is the latest power supply series from Antec, featuring the coveted 80 Plus Platinum certification. Let’s see if the 650 W model is a good pick.
	Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Review Case - January 19, 2012 - 8:00 AM PST Let’s take a look at the latest full-tower case from Thermaltake, the Overseer RX-I, which has eight expansion slots and comes with an external 3.5“/2.5“ docking bay.
	A8-3870K vs. Core i3-2105 CPU Review CPU - January 18, 2012 - 9:32 AM PST Let’s take a look at the highest-end CPU with integrated video from AMD (”APU“), the A8-3870K, and compare it to the A8-3850 and to its contenders from Intel: the Core i3-2105 and Core i3-2100.
	NZXT Switch 810 Case Review Case - January 17, 2012 - 7:30 AM PST Today NZXT is releasing a new full-tower case, the Switch 810. Let’s take a look at this huge case that comes with nine expansion slots and several other features.
	Thermal Compound Roundup - January 2012 Cooling - January 16, 2012 - 8:12 AM PST We added five new thermal compounds to our previous roundup, for a total of 60 different thermal compounds from major brands. We also tried another alternative thermal compound: Mustard.
	Enermax ETD-T60-VD CPU Cooler Review Cooling - January 9, 2012 - 9:04 AM PST Today we are reviewing the Enermax ETD-T60-VD CPU cooler, which has a horizontal heatsink with six heatpipes and a fancy 120 mm fan. Check it out!
	AMD ATI Chips Comparison Table Video - January 5, 2012 - 9:35 AM PST A table comparing the basic technical specs of all AMD/ATI graphics chips available on the market, from the Radeon 9200 to the Radeon HD 7970. Updated to include the Radeon HD 7970.
	In Win Mana 136 Case Review Case - January 4, 2012 - 3:22 PM PST Let’s take a look at this inexpensive mid-tower case from In Win that comes with several features usually only seen on more expensive products.
	Cooler Master Cosmos II Case Review Case - January 3, 2012 - 10:00 AM PST Today Cooler Master is releasing the newest model in their Cosmos full-tower case line-up, the Cosmos II. Let’s take a look at this huge case that comes with 10 expansion slots and a hefty price tag.
	In Win BUC 101 Case Review Case - January 2, 2012 - 8:47 AM PST In Win has just released a new version of their BUC mid-tower case, dubbed BUC 101, which comes with several unique features. Let’s take a look at them.
	Bitfenix Raider Case Review Case - December 29, 2011 - 8:40 AM PST The Raider is another mid-tower case from Bitfenix with a rubber coated finish. Let’s see if it is a good product.
	Zalman CNPS11X Performa CPU Cooler Review Cooling - December 28, 2011 - 8:46 AM PST The Zalman CNPS11X Performa is a CPU cooler with a V-shape heatsink, four heatpipes and a 120 mm fan. Let’s test it!
	Raidmax Seiran Case Review Case - December 27, 2011 - 7:30 AM PST Let’s take an in-depth look at the Raidmax Seiran mid-tower case, which is available in white, red, or black.
	Rosewill HIVE 650 W Power Supply Review Power - December 26, 2011 - 8:30 AM PST The HIVE is the latest power supply series from Rosewill, featuring a partial modular cabling system and coming with the 80 Plus Bronze certification.
	NZXT Phantom 410 Case Review Case - December 23, 2011 - 9:52 AM PST NZXT has just released a mid-tower version of their Phantom case, the Phantom 410. Let’s see if it is a good buy.
	AMD Radeon HD 7970 Video Card Review Video - December 21, 2011 - 9:01 PM PST Let’s check the performance of the most high-end graphics processor that AMD will be releasing next month, the Radeon HD 7970, codename ”Tahiti.“
	ECS X79R-AX Motherboard Motherboard - December 21, 2011 - 8:55 AM PST Let’s take a look at this socket 2011 motherboard from ECS based on the new Intel X79 chipset and targeted to the new Core i7 ”Sandy Bridge-E“ CPUs, featuring four PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots, eight SATA-600 ports, six USB 3.0 ports, and more.
	3R System T100 Valkyrie Case Review Case - December 20, 2011 - 6:46 AM PST Let’s take a look at the 3R System’s latest mid-tower case, the T100 Valkyrie, which has eight expansion slots and several other features.
	Fractal Design Define XL Case Review Case - December 19, 2011 - 9:16 AM PST The Define XL is the latest full-tower case from the Swedish Fractal Design, with an impressive set of features to make the computer quieter.
	Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet Review Mobile - December 19, 2011 - 9:00 AM PST Review of the Amazon Kindle Fire, an inexpensive tablet with excellent content.
	NZXT HAVIK 120 CPU Cooler Review Cooling - December 16, 2011 - 8:30 AM PST Today we are testing the NZXT HAVIK 120 CPU cooler. It has a tower heatsink, four 8 mm heatpipes and two 120 mm fans. Check it out!
	SilverStone Strider Gold Evolution 750 W Power Supply Review Power - December 15, 2011 - 8:03 AM PST Let’s take a look at this 80 Plus Gold power supply from SilverStone, which has a full modular cabling system.
	Antec Eleven Hundred Case Review Case - December 14, 2011 - 8:16 AM PST The Eleven Hundred is the latest mid-tower case from Antec, featuring nine expansion slots and supporting XL-ATX motherboards. Let’s take an in-depth look at it.
	Intel DX79SI Motherboard Motherboard - December 13, 2011 - 7:45 AM PST Let’s take a look at this socket 2011 motherboard from Intel based on the new Intel X79 chipset and targeted to the new Core i7 ”Sandy Bridge-E“ CPUs.
	Thermalright Macho CPU Cooler Review Cooling - December 13, 2011 - 7:18 AM PST The Macho is a big CPU cooler from Thermalright, with six heatpipes and a 140 mm fan. Let’s test it!
	Getting Educated on the Status of PCI-E 3.0 Bus - December 12, 2011 - 8:52 AM PST This editorial explains the current implementation of the PCI Express 3.0 standard, what it means to be ”Gen 3“ ready, and how it should impact your next motherboard purchase.
	Mac mini Computer Review CE - December 12, 2011 - 8:29 AM PST Review of Apple’s small but fully featured Mac mini computer.
	NVIDIA Chips Comparison Table Video - December 9, 2011 - 1:49 PM PST A table comparing the basic technical specs from all NVIDIA graphics chips available on the market, from the GeForce 4 MX 420 to the GeForce GTX 590. Updated to include the GeForce GTX 560 Ti with 448 cores and new OEM models.
	Thermal Compound Roundup - December 2011 Cooling - December 8, 2011 - 4:18 AM PST We added five new thermal compounds to our previous roundup, for a total of 55 different thermal compounds from major brands. We also tried another alternative thermal compound: Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
	Huntkey X7 900 W Power Supply Review Power - December 7, 2011 - 7:26 AM PST Let’s take a look at this 80 Plus Silver power supply from Huntkey, featuring a modular cabling system and a unique design in its primary.
	Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra Case Review Case - December 6, 2011 - 7:21 AM PST The Rosewill Blackhawk Ultra is an enormous full-tower case with 10 expansion slots and supporting HPTX motherboards, two power supplies, and 11 3.5“/2.5“ storage devices.
	MSI X79A-GD65 (8D) Motherboard Motherboard - December 5, 2011 - 8:28 AM PST Let’s take a look at this socket 2011 motherboard from MSI based on the new Intel X79 chipset and targeted to the new Core i7 ”Sandy Bridge-E“ CPUs.
	bequiet! Straight Power E9 CM 680 W Power Supply Review Power - December 2, 2011 - 7:20 AM PST Let’s take a look at this 80 Plus Gold power supply from the Germany-based bequiet!, featuring a modular cabling system.
	Enermax Fulmo GT Case Review Case - December 1, 2011 - 8:05 AM PST The Enermax Fulmo GT is an enormous full-tower case with 10 expansion slots and supporting HPTX motherboards, two power supplies, and 11 3.5“/2.5“ storage devices.
	Gigabyte X79-UD3 Motherboard Motherboard - November 30, 2011 - 9:42 AM PST Let’s take a look at this socket 2011 motherboard from Gigabyte based on the new Intel X79 chipset and targeted to the new Core i7 ”Sandy Bridge-E“ CPUs.
	NZXT HALE82 850 W Power Supply Review Power - November 29, 2011 - 6:58 AM PST The HALE82 is the latest power supply series from NZXT, with modular cabling system, DC-DC design, and 80 Plus Bronze certification. Let’s see if the 850 W model is a good buy.
	SilverStone Precision PS07 Case Review Case - November 28, 2011 - 8:37 AM PST The Precision PS07 is the latest microATX case from SilverStone. Let’s see what features this new release brings to the table.
	TiVECO TVPS450 Power Supply Review Power - November 22, 2011 - 1:10 PM PST Can we trust a 450 W power supply that costs USD 20? Let’s check it out.
	2011 Holiday Buying Guide Other - November 22, 2011 - 7:36 AM PST Are you planning to buy new PC hardware parts during this holiday season to build a new computer or upgrade your current system? Let’s recap some of the products with the best cost/benefit ratios that we reviewed in 2011.
	Zalman CNPS12X CPU Cooler Review Cooling - November 21, 2011 - 3:00 PM PST This time, we tested the Zalman CNPS12X, the world’s first CPU cooler with three fans. It also has six heatpipes and two heatsinks. Check it out!
	Antec P280 Case Review Case - November 18, 2011 - 8:47 AM PST The new P280 from Antec is a mid-tower case with nine expansion slots and features to reduce noise. Let’s take a close look at it.