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Weekend Open Forum: Is PC gaming really dying?

Weekend Open Forum: Is PC gaming really dying?
  • Posted April 12, 2013, 6:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Gaming, WOF
  • We’ve been hearing for years that PC gaming is on its deathbed. Next generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony are just around the corner while Nintendo’s Wii U is already on the market (although it’s hardly a threat). The more…

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 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...

Lian Li unveils compact, rugged chassis for LAN partiers

Lian Li unveils compact, rugged chassis for LAN partiers
  • Posted September 22, 2011, 6:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Although there's no shortage of mammoth full tower desktop chassis, very few enclosures cater specifically to LAN-goers. Considering the stringent attributes and relatively niche market involved, that should come as no surprise. The ideal LAN party case is small and…

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