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Crowdfunded NCase M1 Mini-ITX enthusiast chassis inches toward reality

Crowdfunded NCase M1 Mini-ITX enthusiast chassis inches toward reality
  • Posted February 15, 2013, 7:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Although there are some solid small form factor cases available, none of them are perfect -- at least not if you're Wahaha360 and Necere from HardOCP's forum. Disappointed by popular enclosures such as the SilverStone SG05, the guys teamed up last year to design their...

Thermaltake launches Tron-inspired Chaser A31 enthusiast mid-tower

Thermaltake launches Tron-inspired Chaser A31 enthusiast mid-tower
  • Posted February 11, 2013, 5:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Thermaltake has updated its Chaser series with a new Tron-inspired mid-tower aimed at gamers and enthusiasts. Said to exude an "e-sports appearance," the Chaser A31's aesthetics have been greatly tamed over the Chaser MK-1's hyper-aggressive looks by using smoother surfaces…

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".

3DMark gets cross-platform mobile test, new DX11 gaming benchmark

3DMark gets cross-platform mobile test, new DX11 gaming benchmark
  • Posted February 4, 2013, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Gaming, Software With Video
  • Originally expected to arrive by the end of last year after being announced in November, Futuremark has finally released its latest version of 3DMark, which brings three new benchmarks including one for various mobile platforms, another for mediocre everyday computers, and...

Corsair's Obsidian 900D can house everything but the kitchen sink

Corsair
  • Posted January 8, 2013, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Since its unveiling at Computex 2009, the Obsidian Series 800D has served as the mac daddy of Corsair's enthusiast chassis. After focusing on delivering more affordable variants over the last two and a half years, the company is prepared to trump its venerable flagship with...

Lenovo shows Erazer X700 gaming rig with dual GPUs, liquid cooling

Lenovo shows Erazer X700 gaming rig with dual GPUs, liquid cooling
  • Posted January 8, 2013, 8:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Gaming
  • Along with a slew of tablets, notebooks and all-in-one computers, Lenovo has unveiled a new gaming desktop at CES. Due to ship in June for a starting price of $1,499, the Erazer X700 could prove to be a solid option…

Survey: 25% of computer users debating on going tablet-only

Survey: 25% of computer users debating on going tablet-only
  • Posted December 20, 2012, 6:33 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Although some reports of the so-called "post-PC era" have been greatly exaggerated, there's no denying that we're amidst a shift where many people are ditching their desktops and laptops for less capable, but more mobile solutions. For a certain chunk of users -- around a quarter...

Weekend Open Forum: What's the oldest part in your PC?

Weekend Open Forum: What
  • Posted November 30, 2012, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in WOF
  • Although most of us upgrade our systems regularly, it's generally uncommon to replace every single component -- even for a fresh build. Instead, parts less crucial to daily performance such as optical drives, bulk storage, cases or even power supplies are recycled over the years...

Motherboard makers expect weak holiday demand from enthusiasts

Motherboard makers expect weak holiday demand from enthusiasts
  • Posted September 25, 2012, 4:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Industry News
  • Motherboard makers are adjusting outlooks to reflect weaker-than-expected demand for the second half of 2012, according to DigiTimes. Unnamed industry sources said that unit shipments in the latter half of this year will fall below the figures recorded during the first half, despite...

Intel launches new CPU replacement plan for hardcore overclockers

Intel launches new CPU replacement plan for hardcore overclockers
  • Posted January 18, 2012, 6:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Although it's safer than ever to overclock your hardware, disaster can and does strike. Manufacturers can't guarantee their products will withstand your abuse and, in fact, activities such as overclocking are usually discouraged. Generally, you void your warranty by running…

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