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Kingston HyperX (KHX-FAN) Memory Cooler | Posted on: 30/06/2009 @ 15:20

Cooler Master Hyper N520 | Posted on: 29/06/2009 @ 20:55

Here at Tech-Reviews we have had more than our fair share of CPU coolers to play around with.We have had all sorts from the downright crazy Scythe Orochi to the more conservative offerings of Xigmatek. But today we have a CPU cooler from a company which we have had an array of different products: Cooler Master. The name Cooler Master is synonymous with quality and excellence so I have come to ...

Cooler Master Notepal D1 | Posted on: 29/06/2009 @ 12:20

Notebooks don't generally have the best cooling available and notebook coolers are a huge help in keeping your laptop cool. More often than not the options available have more features than you need. Cooler Master has come up with the budget friendly Notepal D1 which brings everything back to the basics.

Win a *Brand New* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle – 7 Days Left | Posted on: 28/06/2009 @ 12:00

This is your chance to win a *BRAND NEW* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle. There is only 7 days left to enter this fantastic competition. All prizes are provided by eTeknix.com Simply visit this page for details on how to enter

NZXT Cryo S 15 inch Notebook Cooler Review | Posted on: 26/06/2009 @ 15:01

NZXT is best known for their enthusiast PC cases but they have recently released a few notebook coolers that may be worthy of your attention. See what we thought in our hands on review of the NZXT 15" Cryo S notebook cooler.

Vizo Orbiter Hard Drive Cooler | Posted on: 24/06/2009 @ 14:25

Vizo manufacturer a vast amount of drive enclosures and it seems that this is their specialist area. However, they also have a large collection of coolers. One are of cooling which is often overlooked is the hard drive. Vizo’s own solution for HD cooling is the Orbiter, today we’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on one.

Cooler Master Gladiator 600 | Posted on: 18/06/2009 @ 23:40

The Gladiator 600 is another entry into the fray what some may call the "mainstream case market". We tear the case down from all angles to let you know if it can keep up with today's expectations and deserves the Gladiator name and if it is a worthy evolution from the Centurion.

80-way Thermal Interface Material Performance Test | Posted on: 18/06/2009 @ 17:42

Prior to our 33-Way Thermal Compound Comparison article published back in March 2008, there had not been another project of its size available online. So when Benchmark Reviews revealed our test results, it was a surprise to find that many overclockers had been ill-informed by marketing hype and misleading enthusiast opinions. Benchmark Reviews later published several other complimentary articles ...

CoolIT Domino A.L.C. water cooling system | Posted on: 18/06/2009 @ 9:43

If you\'ve always fancied trying your hand at water cooling your system\'s CPU, but have been put off by the cost of entry or the difficulty of installation, then this review might just be for you as today we delve into the world of CoolIT\'s Domino A.L.C. part - A self-contained water cooling system for any currently available modern CPU which won\'t break the bank (or your heart by springing a ...

Scythe Mugen 2 | Posted on: 17/06/2009 @ 10:16

It seems when CPU coolers are designed these days appearance is the main concern for the designers. The one with the most lights or copper on display steals all the attention. What happened to the old days? Competition is your answer my friend. In the computing industry nowadays, there are many companies manufacturing OEM CPU coolers. Smaller companies are then buying these OEM’s, shoving ...

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 vs. Cooler Master 212 Plus | Posted on: 16/06/2009 @ 23:57

One by one CPU cooler manufacturers have adopted new concept of building heat-pipe coolers: heat-pipes are in direct contact with CPU heat spreader. This solution has proved to be very efficient, or at least more efficient than traditional heat-pipe coolers. Cooler Master, as one of the leading companies on cooling solution market, has also adopted this new trend and as result of their efforts we ...

Noctua NH-C12P | Posted on: 14/06/2009 @ 20:24

The tower format cooler with multi-heatpipes and large fin stacks has been a triumph for thermal solution companies alike far replacing the more traditional top-down cooler. One such company which still believes in the performance of this style of cooler and for its greater compatibility in smaller cases is Noctua. Their cooling solutions have earned them a highly regarded name and one such ...

Three Low Profile CPU Coolers Tested | Posted on: 12/06/2009 @ 17:40

Having tested plenty of mini-ITX kit recently, we've been searching for a quality low profile cooler to squeeze inside our HTPCs. We've bagged three miniature coolers to find out if, when it comes to keeping your system cool, does size matter?

Cooler Master V10 Hybrid T.E.C. Cooler | Posted on: 12/06/2009 @ 17:40

  Cooling your computer is one of the most important tasks when it comes to building it. If you want the computer to last any decent amount of time, you will want to make sure that your selecting the best cooling products for your configuration. The CPU is the most important component to keep cool, so choosing the right CPU cooler is a must. CPU coolers come in all shapes and sizes, not to ...

Zalman CNPS9900 LED Flower Cooler | Posted on: 12/06/2009 @ 9:57

If you haven’t heard of Zalman, be ashamed. The world famous Korean manufacturer has always been the leading company for air coolers. Their iconic and highly efficient flower design has managed to survive many revisions and changes to support even the latest processors. One of their most recent models is the CNPS9900 LED, let see how it performs in comparison to some other top CPU Coolers.

Cooler Master Notepal D1 | Posted on: 12/06/2009 @ 0:20

Notebooks don't generally have the best cooling available and notebook coolers are a huge help in keeping your laptop cool. More often than not the options available have more features than you need. Cooler Master has come up with the budget friendly Notepal D1 which brings everything back to the basics.

Evercool 92mm Rifling Fan | Posted on: 11/06/2009 @ 12:17

Evercool are a very large manufacturer for cooling products. Unfortunately though, Tech-Reviews is still unfamiliar with them and so, our expectations are a bit mixed. But by priding themselves as one of the top 5 cooling manufacturers in Taiwan, our expectations from their products are certainly high. Let’s see if the Evercool Rifling Fan proves itself worthy.

Win a *Brand New* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle | Posted on: 11/06/2009 @ 11:50

This is your chance to win a *BRAND NEW* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle. The competition has been extended to 5th July 2009 and all prizes are provided by eTeknix.com What’s included in this bundle is as follows : Thermaltake Mini Typhoon CPU Cooler Thermaltake TMG HD1 Hard Drive Cooler For your chance to win this bundle, all you have to do [...]

Noctua NH-C12P 1366 | Posted on: 11/06/2009 @ 5:40

The NH-C12P offers a top-down design, with the same famous Noctua silent fan but a slimmer profile for those who may have a more cramped mid-tower case. We\\\'ll be installing the C12P on a Socket 1366 Core i7 processor to give a direct comparison between the cooling abilities of tower versus top-down. We\\\'ll also toss in a handful of other top coolers to see whether the C12P can keep an ...

Win a *Brand New* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle | Posted on: 09/06/2009 @ 1:10

This is your chance to win a *BRAND NEW* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle. The competition has been extended to 5th July 2009 and all prizes are provided by eTeknix.com What’s included in this bundle is as follows : Thermaltake Mini Typhoon CPU Cooler Thermaltake TMG HD1 Hard Drive Cooler For your chance to win this bundle, all you have to do [...]

Win a *Brand New* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle | Posted on: 09/06/2009 @ 0:50

This is your chance to win a *BRAND NEW* Thermaltake Cooling Bundle. The competition has been extended to 5th July 2009 and all prizes are provided by eTeknix.com What’s included in this bundle is as follows : Thermaltake Mini Typhoon CPU Cooler Thermaltake TMG HD1 Hard Drive Cooler For your chance to win this bundle, all you have to do [...]

Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 500 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 04/06/2009 @ 22:10

Can a 500 W power supply that is sold for only USD 40 really deliver its labeled power Let's check it out.

Scythe Bay Rafter | Posted on: 04/06/2009 @ 13:26

The hard drive in a computer system is a crucial component for storing data and programs. In some systems, enthusiasts run out of placements for hard drives and so build make-shift mounts. Scythe has noticed this, which has lead to the Bay Rafter. The Scythe Bay Rafter allows a user to convert a 5.25” bay into a hard drive bay with support for a single HDD and a fan.

AMA Aragon 900 | Posted on: 03/06/2009 @ 17:42

The introduction of the latest Intel i7 processors have certainly caused something of a shock with a TDP of a whopping 130W. Air cooling solutions have been adapted with dual fans, bigger heatsinks, and more heatpipes in order to try and keep the all important CPU cool. With Intel now revealing two new additions to the i7 range – the 975 and 950 – which run at 3.33GHz and 3.06GHz ...

GlacialTech 5610 Plus Silent | Posted on: 03/06/2009 @ 11:34

With the CPU cooling market saturated with very high end coolers that cost anything up to £60 and with the credit crunch still biting, more and more users are looking for a more value-for-money product. One such company that has taken up the mantle and come up with a lower end product is Glacialtech. The cooler is a lot smaller than many coolers on the market and utilises only two heatpipes ...

Cooler Master HAF 922 Review | Posted on: 03/06/2009 @ 8:20

Summer is here and the heat is on, but some cases just aren't up to keeping your PC cool when the mercury starts to rise. Today we look at the new Cooler Master HAF 922, a case designed for maximum airflow to keep your hardware happy. Is it up to the task? We find out.

Cooler Master Hyper TX3 | Posted on: 01/06/2009 @ 11:09

Cooler Master’s newest addition to their cooling range coincides brilliantly with the launch of the i5 and LGA1156 hardware. The i5 is the baby brother of the i7 CPUs and has a lower stock TDP of 95W and thus producing less heat. The Cooler Master Hyper TX3 aims to be very affordable and yet still perform well so as to provide sufficient cooling for the i5 range. With a good reputation ...

Xigmatek D984 Cobra | Posted on: 01/06/2009 @ 6:44

The Xigmatek D984 Cobra CPU cooler offers Heatpipe Direct Touch (HDT) technology in a small form 92mm fan setup. More importantly, however, is that the Cobra is a top-down cooler design, and we will be comparing it alongside its brother the Nepartak, which is a tower-style cooler. This should give a good indication of the efficiency of each design.