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In Win Maelstrom Full Tower Computer Case Review | Posted on: 30/11/2009 @ 19:14

In Win\'s Maelstrom chassis has a lot to recommend it. The outstanding cooling performance is probably its greatest asset, and the fact that this cooling comes at such a low noise penalty is just icing on the cake. A roomy interior that will mount just about any hardware you would want to throw at it is a big plus as well.

Review of the NZXT M59 case | Posted on: 30/11/2009 @ 15:32

NZXT M59 case is best described as an aggressive looking case with interesting features and a high build quality.     INTRODUCTION To me, NZXT’s lineup of cases is rather typical for most case manufacturers with several product lines with different characteristics and price levels. A couple of months back I took a look at the NZXT Beta which [...]

Lian Li PC B25F | Posted on: 30/11/2009 @ 14:01

Lian Li are well known for their flush designed cases, with smooth elegant styling and high construction values. Once again we have one that seems to tick all the boxes at first look, but will it live up to our testing? The B25F on the surface seems pretty standard Lian Li, but it comes with some interesting features that should peak the interest of more than a few.

Fractal Design - Define R2 | Posted on: 30/11/2009 @ 0:40

A while ago I saw a case called Define R2 from a Swedish manufacturer, Fractal Design. I thought the specs were great and the price was very reasonable, if it was able to deliver what it promised. Now we will find out!

NZXT Beta EVO Mid-Tower Steel Case | Posted on: 28/11/2009 @ 12:00

We saw what what NZXT had in the Beta case and now they return with the Beta EVO, a slightly tweaked version of the original. Do the tweaks help or hinder this value oriented mid-tower chassis?

Lancool K62 Gaming Case | Posted on: 27/11/2009 @ 17:01

Lancool ist eine von Lian Li neu geschaffene Marke, die versucht im Markt der Gaming Gehäuse Fuss zu fassen. Mit dem K62, welches auf einem Stahlunterbau sowie Lian Li-Features basiert und auf eine blaue Beleuchtung setzt gibt Lancool dementsprechnd sein bestes um ein stylisches Gehäuse zu schaffen.

Lian Li PC-C32 HTPC Case Review | Posted on: 26/11/2009 @ 9:10

Looking to add an HTPC to your living room but struggling to find a decent case for the happy side of £150? The Lian Li PC-C32 might be the answer, offering support for full size ATX components and plenty of noise reduction features. We find out if it's worth sitting below your TV.

Proporta Leather Style eReader Case | Posted on: 25/11/2009 @ 14:40

NZXT Guardian 921 PC Case | Posted on: 25/11/2009 @ 10:50

NZXT products have rarely disappointed us at Dragonsteelmods and today’s PC case continues this pleasant trend. The Guardian 921 is a gaming chassis designed with form and function in mind while maintaining a budget price. Eschewing the boxy beige box shape, the Guardian 921 features numerous curves and angle to make the case stand out. The Guardian 921 is a steel case in a mid tower ...

Cooler Master Elite 310 ATV Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 25/11/2009 @ 7:53

It seems that Cooler Master has done what many budget chassis makers have been trying to do for some time now, to produce an inexpensive case that has the right stuff in the interior and some high style to boot. Their Elite 310 case will house your hardware, keep it fairly cool and look good doing it for the miserly sum of around $35-40 US.

NZXT Gamma Computer Case Review | Posted on: 22/11/2009 @ 18:07

Whether you just need a computer for surfing the web or if you are on a quest to construct the ultimate gaming machine, it all begins with the case. NZXT has recently released a mid-tower case for all arenas: the Gamma. This extraordinarily light case is packed with features normally seen only in high-end (and high-priced) gaming cases, and it brings it all to the table for only $49.99. ...

Antec Two Hundred | Posted on: 22/11/2009 @ 17:34

The ability to stay connected to the net whilst on the move is becoming more and more popular with netbooks being the latest must-have gadget. With more power and quicker speeds combined with a decrease in product size, the need for efficient and effective cooling is an ever-greater necessity. One way to supply extra cooling potential is through a notebook cooler; the marketplace has been hit ...

NZXT M59 Mid-Tower Computer Case Review | Posted on: 21/11/2009 @ 17:34

I am a case snob. The cases I like are brushed aluminum, have removable motherboard trays, neatly rolled edges, finished interiors, cable management, and so forth. They have SATA backplanes and mounts for triple-120 radiators. A certain degree of style doesn\'t hurt, either. Of course cases like this are expensive, but since I have to look at them all day, I figure they\'re worth it. In this ...

Thermaltake SD100 mini ITX Home Theater Chassis | Posted on: 20/11/2009 @ 15:00

Thermaltake introduced the SD100 to target the Mini-ITX home theater HTPC market. With a sleek, glossy black exterior and well ventilated interior, the SD100 is designed to be functional while blending into the rest of a high tech home theater setup. Read on to see what we think of this budget friendly $85 case!

Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P50 | Posted on: 20/11/2009 @ 5:26

Today we are looking at the Lian Li Armorsuit PC-P50, a well crafted and premium mid-tower case that packs some very innovative features, classic aesthetics, and impeccable quality for consumers with discerning tastes.

SilverStone Raven RV02 Case Review | Posted on: 17/11/2009 @ 9:50

SilverStone has re-invented the case by rotating the motherboard orientation. In the Raven RV02 your cards all sit vertically, allowing air to be sucked in from under the case and blown out the top. Will this make a difference to the cooling performance of the case? We test it to find out.

Akasa Freedom Xone Case Review | Posted on: 12/11/2009 @ 9:10

Finding a case that delivers solid build quality and cooling for a low price can be tough, but Akasa hopes to have hit the sweet spot with its latest offering, the Freedom Xone. We strap in the bit-tech testing gear and find out if it has got what it takes to house your hardware.

Xigmatek Midgard-W Computer Case CPC-T55DB-U02 | Posted on: 12/11/2009 @ 4:57

Xigmatek - A name that needs no introduction, But the first things that come to mind are CPU coolers, Right? A relatively young company, founded in 2005, Xigmatek has made some great quality coolers, 2 of which featured and performed very well in the Q2 best CPU cooler performance review here at Benchmark Reviews, Today\'s review focuses on the Xigmatek Midgard CPC-T55DB-U02 Computer Case, Big on ...

XClio Godspeed One Advanced Mid Tower Case | Posted on: 12/11/2009 @ 3:50

Silverstone Raven RV02 PC chassis - how does it stack up? | Posted on: 11/11/2009 @ 23:10

Funky looks and a keen etail price. We tell you whether it should be part of a Christmas build.

NZXT BETA EVO Classic Series PC Case | Posted on: 11/11/2009 @ 10:31

NZXT have well and truly established a good reputation within the enclosure market in the short amount of time they have been in existence. They have a really impressive assembly of cases available that have great features and looks but come in at a lower price compared to other case manufacturers. Today we have the privilege of looking at the NZXT Beta Evo, a budget case with a real statement ...

SilverStone Raven RV02 | Posted on: 10/11/2009 @ 6:27

The SilverStone Raven RV02 is smaller in stature compared to the original Raven, but still packs an aesthetically pleasing punch. Visually stunning, the simple lines of the Raven 2 give a very high quality impression generally not matched from more common names we see attached to a chassis. It is like comparing a Chevy to a Bugatti. Sure the Chevy gets you around the block, but the Bugatti gets ...

Corsair Obsidian 800D | Posted on: 09/11/2009 @ 19:40

It has been quite a while since the Obsidian 800D first appeared in press shots, but now the chassis finally made its way to our test lab. Now let's see if Corsair manages to keep up their reputation in great entries, or if the 800D will fall into the ever-growing markets of average cases.

In Win AMMO 2.5 inch RFID Enclosure | Posted on: 09/11/2009 @ 10:40

The In Win AMMO continues on the army based theme we have come to love with the Commander PSUs. The enclosure combines a sturdy shell with a soft interior and the added security of AES 128 bit encryption. We take a real close look an run it trough our barrage of tests to see if it comes out on top after the battle.

CM Storm Sniper Black Edition Gaming Case Review | Posted on: 08/11/2009 @ 22:58

Déjà vu is a funny thing. At first you\'re not sure it\'s real; then you\'re absolutely convinced; finally, it fades and you\'re not sure anymore. The CM Storm Sniper, first shown to the public when Cooler Master launched the CM Storm brand in 2008, started out life with a full \"Black Ops\" paint job. Black on the outside, black on the inside and the first gaming case to feature three ...

SilverStone Grandia GD04 Case Review | Posted on: 06/11/2009 @ 0:10

GD04 is the latest home theater PC (HTPC) case from SilverStone, featuring an aluminum front panel and available in two colors (black or silver). Let's check it out.

nMedia HTPC 8000 Wood Case Review | Posted on: 05/11/2009 @ 22:20

Wood is much easier to work with than steel. With a few simple tools, you can create a very solid PC case, and if you use high quality wood then it can look very sophisticated when stained. But many people aren’t interested in modding today, and you can buy just about everything pre-modded… with the exception of the wood case. nMedia has identified this niche and delivered a Home ...

Thermaltake Element Q | Posted on: 05/11/2009 @ 18:00

This time we have a (almost) fanless case from Thermaltake's Element Q VL5000 series under some testing. It's a compact case designed mainly for mini-ITX boards with small heatsinks (Atom boards for example).

NZXT Gamma Budget Gaming Case Review | Posted on: 04/11/2009 @ 3:30

And now, everyone and their mother are wearing black. It’s a fashion trend now. I still wear it all the time, and rarely wear anything else, but not because half the people on television claim to be dark and mysterious. I simply still don’t give a crap and have a horrible attitude most of the time. But I have a feeling that NZXT targets me sometimes when it comes to their gaming ...

NZXT Gamma Case Review | Posted on: 03/11/2009 @ 23:20

NZXT has just released another inexpensive mid-tower case, Gamma, which is based on the same internal body as M59 and Lexa S and priced at only USD 50. Is it a good case? Let's see.

Thermaltake DH202 HTPC Chassis Video Review | Posted on: 03/11/2009 @ 18:30

Today we are looking at the Thermaltake DH202 HTPC Chassis, this case is aimed at the HTPC market and comes included with a multimedia screen panel and remote control for quickly browsing your videos, photos and music. Manufactured and Supplied By: Specifications Product page can be located here. Specifications Model number – VJ80011N2Z Case Type – Home theater Media PC ...

nMediaPC 6000B HTPC Computer Case | Posted on: 03/11/2009 @ 17:33

More and more consumers these days seem to have some sort of home theater set up in which they incorporate a computer. Many people use a PC in their living room to watch slideshows of their photos, browse the web on their large HDTV displays, or use their pc as a fully functional Home Theater PC for movies, games, music, and etc. Along with this growing trend, the concept of using a HTPC style ...

Antec Two Hundred Mid-Tower Computer Case | Posted on: 03/11/2009 @ 17:25

PC gaming has never been an inexpensive proposition. The cost of processing power, for both CPU and GPU, may have gone down in cost per GigaFLOP, but the price tag to play the latest, coolest, PC game has stayed relatively constant. Fortunately, for those on a budget, things are looking up lately. One reason is that reasonably priced and even budget priced gaming cases are now available. Antec ...

NZXT M59 Mid-Tower Steel Case | Posted on: 03/11/2009 @ 16:50

NZXT comes at us again with another mid tower chassis, the M59. The M59 joins a bold look with expandability and good cooling performance to win you over. Read on to find out more.

Antec Mini Skeleton-90 Open Air Mini-ITX Case | Posted on: 03/11/2009 @ 13:50