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Cooler Master launches QuickFire Stealth mechanical keyboard

Cooler Master launches QuickFire Stealth mechanical keyboard
  • Posted April 15, 2013, 2:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware
  • Mechanical keyboards have found significant headway in recent years partially as a throwback to similar boards that were popular several years ago. While there’s nothing technically wrong with membrane-style boards in use by many today, there are a growing number…

Reviewing Cooler Master's HAF XB "LAN Box"

Reviewing Cooler Master
  • Posted February 5, 2013, 2:02 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware
  • Following the success of 2008's HAF 932 chassis, Cooler Master didn't waste any time adapting its High Air Flow design to various other form factors and price points -- many of which we've covered in depth. Along with its larger options, the company offers three mid-towers: the $50 HAF 912, $100 HAF 922 and $130 HAF XM.

    While the cost of these cases varies significantly, they're all fairly similar in terms of stature in that their tall, rectangular profile resembles most other mid-towers. Mixing things up, Cooler Master's latest mid-size enclosure, the HAF XB, breaks the conventional mold with boxier dimensions -- in fact, the company describes it as a "LAN box".

Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Case Review

Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Case Review
  • Posted January 3, 2013, 7:51 PM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware
  • Cooler Master recently launched yet another enthusiast-friendly CM Storm chassis, the Scout 2. Despite its relatively low $90 price tag, the Scout 2 has plenty to offer, including ergonomic steel-reinforced carrying handles, USB 3.0 support and room for up to two SSDs, nine fans and any graphics card around.

    Although we reviewed several Cooler Master enclosures in 2012, it's been a year since we laid hands on a new CM Storm-branded case, so it'll be interesting to see how the company's latest offering holds up in the increasingly competitive sub-$100 territory.

Cooler Master launches $100 compact HAF XB case for LAN-goers

Cooler Master launches $100 compact HAF XB case for LAN-goers
  • Posted November 14, 2012, 4:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • Although we hold the HAF 932 and HAF X with high regard, there's no denying what could be viewed as a major shortcoming: they're massive. Full tower enclosures provide plenty of elbowroom to work with, but they're also a hassle when it comes to attending LAN parties...

Cooler Master intros $100 compact mechanical keyboard with numpad

Cooler Master intros $100 compact mechanical keyboard with numpad
  • Posted November 7, 2012, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • Although there are plenty of compact mechanical keyboards around, virtually all of them achieve their narrower width by hacking off the number pad -- a sacrifice that turns many folks away from such models. Solving that issue, Cooler Master has introduced a new design...

The Silent Mid-Tower: Cooler Master Silencio 650 Review

The Silent Mid-Tower: Cooler Master Silencio 650 Review
  • Posted August 30, 2012, 1:08 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware
  • The Silencio 650 not only resembles a cleaner version of Cooler Master's more aggressive HAF series, but it touts many attractive features, chief among which is sound absorbing foam mats and specially designed air vents to minimize noise while maintaining low operating temps.

    The Silencio's ability to muffle high-end hardware is undoubtedly its key selling point, but there's plenty more to see here. Other noteworthy features include a "DualBoot HDD Switch" for toggling between OSes, a fan speed controller, a memory card reader, 1amp USB 3.0 ports for charging smartphones and tablets, as well as X-Dock, Cooler Master's hot-swappable 2.5"/3.5" HDD/SSD drive bay.

Cooler Master intros $50 enthusiast-grade Mini-ITX chassis

Cooler Master intros $50 enthusiast-grade Mini-ITX chassis
  • Posted July 3, 2012, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Cooler Master has unveiled an affordable case that combines the internal functionality of an enthusiast chassis with the diminutive footprint of a home theater PC. Priced at only $50, the Elite 120 Advanced can house full-size graphics cards while measuring…

Cooler Master Cosmos II Review

Cooler Master Cosmos II Review
  • Posted June 18, 2012, 3:40 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware
  • Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you’ve no doubt seen the Cooler Master Cosmos II either online or at your local hardware retailer or LAN party. Cooler Master showcased their 'Ultra Tower' at this year's CES and we've been anxious to get it on the test bench ever since to see if it lives up to the hype.

    With support for up to 13 hard drives and a total weight of nearly 50 pounds without any hardware installed, this is probably the largest case I've ever worked with in over 10 years of reviewing computer hardware.

Cooler Master unveils astronomically-sized Cosmos II chassis

Cooler Master unveils astronomically-sized Cosmos II chassis
  • Posted January 3, 2012, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware With Video
  • Cooler Master has unveiled the latest iteration of its venerable Cosmos series, marking the first true successor to 2007's Cosmos 1000 chassis. The Cosmos II literally brings the series to new heights, measuring approximately five inches taller than its predecessor…

Beat the HAF: Cooler Master Storm Trooper Full Tower Review

Beat the HAF: Cooler Master Storm Trooper Full Tower Review
  • Posted December 6, 2011, 1:41 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware
  • Cooler Master is at it again, releasing yet another gaming-oriented chassis and the first full size model in the Storm lineup. At $190 the Storm Trooper packs several new features: 90-degree rotatable 4-in-3 HDD modules, an easy-to-carry handle, a hidden toolbox to store private goods, a built-in fan controller, an external 2.5" storage drive X-dock and the ability to support up to 14 internal hard drives.

    It's been a year since the HAF X's arrival, and Cooler Master may have already outdone itself...

Cooler Master launches tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard

Cooler Master launches tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard
  • Posted October 19, 2011, 4:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • The market has been bombarded by gaming-oriented mechanical keyboards over the last year and Cooler Master has joined the fray with its Storm QuickFire Rapid. Unlike most full-sized entries by Corsair, Mionix, Razer and many others, Cooler Master has opted…

Gaming Case Roundup: Six Sub-$200 Choices

Gaming Case Roundup: Six Sub-$200 Choices
  • Posted June 24, 2011, 3:04 AM by Steven Walton | Filed in TechSpot, Hardware Breaking News
  • With dozens of affordable, well-equipped desktop cases begging for your cash, it can be a nightmare to find the right one for your needs. Hoping to simplify your building experience, we've assembled a shortlist of six unique sub-$200 enthusiast chassis that deserve your attention.

    Included in our roundup is BitFenix's flagship Colossus Venom Edition, and their new budget Shinobi mid-tower. The Cooler Master Storm Enforcer and the highly acclaimed HAF X making an appearance in Nvidia-green. Rounding up the review is Lian Li's LanCool PC-K63 chassis and Thermaltake's Chaser MK-1.

Cooler Master HAF 932 gets USB 3.0, black interior

Cooler Master HAF 932 gets USB 3.0, black interior
  • Posted April 1, 2011, 5:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Cooler Master has launched an updated version of its classic HAF 932 desktop chassis. If you read our review of Cooler Master's flagship HAF X last November, you'll probably recall that it offered a few perks unavailable on the older…

Cooler Master launches two new budget Elite series cases

Cooler Master launches two new budget Elite series cases
  • Posted January 27, 2011, 8:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Cooler Master has introduced two new value-minded Elite series desktop cases. The Elite 343 is billed as a budget enclosure for the "average user," but it also offers a compact solution for gamers that don't require a massive full-tower case…

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