Cases/Cooling/PSUs
A familiar presence here at AnandTech, Be Quiet! has settled in to distinct niche for itself in the PC peripherals market over the years by simply living up to the company's name. Tuning their device designs for minimal acoustics, the company successfully expanded into all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers back in 2016. It's a product segment where, even though the design of closed-loop systems is quite restrictive, the company’s engineers have always been trying to innovate and differ from the competition. A prime example of this approach could be the Pure Loop series that hit the market back in 2020, which had a decoupled liquid pump. Jumping forward to the present, today we are taking a look at the latest AIO cooler series from Be Quiet!...
Deepcool Releases Castle 280EX AIO CPU Cooler
Further expanding its ever-growing list of CPU coolers, Deepcool has announced its new Castle 280EX AIO CPU cooler, a closed loop liquid cooler with a 280 mm radiator. Slotting...
67 by Gavin Bonshor on 7/7/2020
The SilverStone Permafrost PF120, PF240, and PF360 ARGB AIO Coolers Review
SilverStone is a well-known name amongst advanced users and enthusiasts. The company earned its reputation from its first PSUs and original case designs, and soon diversified towards cooling related...
72 by E. Fylladitakis on 6/17/2020
ID-Cooling Aims Low: 47mm Low-Profile CPU Cooler with 130W TDP
One part of the industry that requires millimeter precision is building systems for small form factor designs – being able to take advantage of every small bit of volume...
28 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 6/8/2020
The 1STPlayer Steampunk 80+ Gold 750W PSU Review: A New Challenger Emerges
Today we are taking a look at a fresh face in the PSU market, 1STPlayer and their Steampunk PSU series. The Steampunk 80+ Gold 750W that we are reviewing...
54 by E. Fylladitakis on 5/12/2020
FSP Details T-Wings CMT710 Open-Frame 2-in-1 Chassis
FSP has detailed its open-frame T-Wings CMT710 chassis, designed for hardcore gamers and professional game streamers that want maximum style, allowing for integration of to systems into one chassis...
33 by Anton Shilov on 3/6/2020
EVGA Launches B5 Modular PSUs: 80Plus Bronze At Up to 850 W
EVGA this week has introduced a new family of entry-level, 80Plus power supplies. Promise to bring together strong performance, a rich feature set, and a relatively low price, EVGA’s...
17 by Anton Shilov on 3/4/2020
NZXT Debuts H1 Mini-ITX Case for Big Gaming Rigs & NZXT BLD H1 Mini PC
Small form-factor gaming PCs are on the rise these days, but because leading-edge components like CPUs and GPUs tend to produce a lot of heat and therefore require bulky...
32 by Anton Shilov on 2/26/2020
A Custom Loop LCS for a Compact PC? Corsair Floats Hydro X XD3 Pump/Reservoir
Corsair has unveiled its new Hydro X XD3 RGB pump/reservoir combo, which is designed for building ultra-compact custom loop liquid cooling systems for smaller enthusiast-class PCs. As SFF gaming...
22 by Anton Shilov on 2/26/2020
Arctic Reveals Freezer 7 X: A $20 Tower Cooler With LGA1200 Compatibility
When it comes to cooling, the attention of most PC enthusiasts is drawn towards high performance air or liquid CPU coolers that can handle overclocked high-end processors without breaking...
15 by Anton Shilov on 2/19/2020
EKWB & InWin Team Up for 909EK: An Ultimate Case for An Ultimate Price
EKWB and InWin this week started sales of their jointly developed EK-Quantum InWin 909EK limited edition chassis. The case is designed to offer ultimate liquid cooling performance required by...
10 by Anton Shilov on 2/5/2020
EKWB Releases New Closed-Loop EK-AIO Cooling Systems w/RGB
Historically, EKWB has been best known for its custom, open-loop liquid cooling systems designed for experienced enthusiasts. But as closed-loop factory-assembled cooling systems are increasingly popular among many DIYers...
17 by Anton Shilov on 1/30/2020
Cooler Master MasterAir G200P Super Low Profile RGB Cooler: 39.4mm for 95W
Cooler Master has introduced its new CPU cooler for small form-factor PCs. The MasterAir G200P is 39.4 mm tall, and CM claims it features an advanced heatsink, a relatively...
17 by Anton Shilov on 1/29/2020
NZXT Unveils Kraken X-3 and Kraken Z-3 Series Closed-Loop CPU Coolers
NZXT has introduced its new Kraken X-3 and Kraken Z-3 closed-loop CPU coolers. The coolers are compatible with all modern platforms and are based on Asetek’s latest pumps, offering...
23 by Anton Shilov on 1/28/2020
NZXT Releases C-Series PSUs: 80Plus Gold and up to 850W, Built By Seasonic
NZXT has introduced its new lineup of essential power supplies for gaming systems that promise high quality at reasonable prices. NZXT’s modular C-series PSUs will be available in 650...
11 by Anton Shilov on 1/23/2020
Want a $50k Mac Pro Cheese Grater? Get a $60 PC Cheese Grater!
One of the more bemusing aspects of 2019 was the launch of the new Mac Pro. Powered by Intel’s Xeon W CPUs, it offered a range of options such...
60 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 1/14/2020
Taking Immersion in Gaming One Step Further: Full PC Immersion with the CoolBitts ICEbox
One of the news items that went under the radar at Supercomputing was from CoolBitts. The company focuses on fully immersed systems whereby the CPU, GPU, and all the...
31 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 12/30/2019
TureMetal Builds a Fanless 32-Core EPYC PC with an RTX 2070
Turemetal, a maker of cases for fanless PCs, has published photos of a passively cooled system featuring an AMD EPYC processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card...
25 by Anton Shilov on 12/30/2019
FSP to Demonstrate T-Wings 2-in-1 Chassis at CES: Two Semi-Open PCs in One Box
FSP is a relatively new player in the market for retail PC chassis, so it often goes to great lenghts to attract the attention of enthusiasts and build up...
10 by Anton Shilov on 12/20/2019
The Cougar Helor 240-360 CPU Liquid Cooler Review: A Top Tier Start In CPU Cooling
Today we are taking a look at Cougar’s colorful entry into the liquid cooling market, the Helor all-in-one CPU liquid coolers. With the new coolers that are boasting top...
21 by E. Fylladitakis on 12/9/2019
GELID Unveils SubZero M.2 XL: A DIY Cooling System for M.2-22110 SSDs
GELID has introduced a rather unusual product: an aftermarket heatsink designed for SSDs that use the server/workstation-oriented M.2-22110 form-factor. The SubZero M.2 XL aluminum heatsink is shipped with two...
16 by Anton Shilov on 12/3/2019
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