We’ve been checking out a lot of iStarUSA products lately. That’s because they make so much cool stuff! Our latest Quick Look is of something that allows you to throw a hot swap 3.5 inch hard drive bay in any…
About two years ago, we discovered that NZXT was working on their brand new CPU cooler that didn’t have a code name. Later, we were fortunate enough to witness a prototype that cooled the hottest hexa-core processors…
At CES 2012 this year, we had our first look at a case that NZXT. has been working on for a while now. The reason it’s taken so long is because this new case would have to take over the…
Adopting a new Intel processor usually means you are adopting a new chipset. This means a new motherboard and memory are also part of the deal. Since the X79 platform is the latest to power the Intel…
A few weeks ago, I took a close look at Intel’s own premium 520 series SSD which uses a SandForce SF-2281 controller and 25nm synchronous NAND inside. Like any premium performance SSD, it also carries a premium…
There are a lot things to take into consideration when you are ready to build your own custom PC. I personally find the best strategy is to start with PC features you need and want. Then, starting with your…
Let me start off this review by pointing out the picture above. That is your standard 24 pin ATX power connector. Inside a mainly white and black case, it definitely clashes. The tight bundling of the cables…
I recently took a quick trip down to visit ASUS to see their new Z77 motherboards that support Intel’s upcoming 3rd Generation Core Series Processors. In my opinion, it really says something a company’s confidence in its…
As reviewers, we’re all guilty of grabbing the new hardware, tossing the box and contents aside, and heading straight for the benchmarking machine. This often leaves us completely oblivious to the effort put into things like packaging,…
