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30th July

Thermaltake Toughpower XT 750 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 30/07/2009 @ 22:20

Toughpower XT is an updated version of the famous Toughpower series from Thermaltake. Let's see if their 750 W model is a good buy.

29th July

Corsair HX750W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 29/07/2009 @ 20:30

Today we are going to test the 750 W model from Corsair HX power supply series, which is based on a DC-DC converter, promising high efficiency.

28th July

OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W | Posted on: 28/07/2009 @ 10:43

Power supplies are often a neglected part of any computer rig. They have neither the interest of a graphics card nor the features of a motherboard and so often finds itself bottom of the list when it comes to building a rig. However, the humble power supply is an essential part of any computer and a bad unit can ruin not only itself but also other components. Other things to consider are the peak ...

25th July

PC Power & Cooling Silencer 910 Power Supply Review | Posted on: 25/07/2009 @ 2:10

Silencer 910 is the latest power supply from PC Power & Cooling, based on Seasonic M12D design. Let's see if it is a good power supply.

21st July

Antec TruePower New 750 W TP-750 Power Supply Review | Posted on: 21/07/2009 @ 21:40

The new TruePower TP series from Antec is based on a DC-DC converter on the secondary featuring a half modular cabling system. Will the 750 W model survive our tests

20th July

Seventeam ST-620PAF Power Supply Review | Posted on: 20/07/2009 @ 22:30

We reviewed the currently most powerful model in the Seventeam PAF power supply series. Can it really deliver its labeled power Let's see.

18th July

Scythe Kamariki 4 550 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 18/07/2009 @ 0:00

Scythe a Japanese manufacturer known for its high-end CPU coolers has also power supplies. Today we are going to review their latest release Kamariki 4.

17th July

Microsoft-Yahoo Deal?, Twitter Hacked, Apple Loses Share, 1B Firefox Downloads & WHS Power Pack 3 | Posted on: 17/07/2009 @ 22:20

There have been many reports that a deal for Microsoft to acquire Yahoo! is in its final stages. 27/7 Wall Street is reporting that the agreement states that Yahoo! would be paid $3 billion at first and then 110% of ad revenue from searches during the first 2 years and then 90% in the third [...]

Cooler Master UCP 900W | Posted on: 17/07/2009 @ 18:14

Consumers want quality and performance at a price that won\'t break the bank, and today we have a unit that promises just such an enticing combination. We\'re looking at the Cooler Master UCP 900W power supply, a unit that comes with a very attractive price tag for a what is essentially kilowatt unit. But how well does it perform? Let\'s take a look.

£600-£700 to spend on a base unit? MESH and ARBICO battle for top honours | Posted on: 17/07/2009 @ 12:30

An overclocked Core 2 Quad vs. AMD Phenom II. Find out which is best.

16th July

Water Powered JetLev-Flyer: A Monster of a Hosepipe! | Posted on: 16/07/2009 @ 18:50

With summer here, watersports are always the rage to add some fun, action packed adventure to your holidays. Now, if you’re a water junkie and want something a little bit different to your normal water activities then brace yourselves as I introduce to you the JetLev- Fly Water Jet Pack. If you’re thinking that … [...]

15th July

BFG MX-680 Power Supply Review | Posted on: 15/07/2009 @ 20:10

BFG MX-680 features a modular cabling system one 120-mm fan and one 80-mm fan that only kicks in when internal temperature is above 50 C. Let's see if this is a good product.

14th July

Cooler Master UCP 700W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 14/07/2009 @ 22:40

Cooler Master has also released a high-quality power supply series called UCP with an internal design similar to Seasonic M12D Antec Signature and Corsair HX units but costing far less. Is it a good product

Coolermaster Silent Pro | Posted on: 14/07/2009 @ 16:09

With power supplies, many people believe that bigger is better but in truth most rigs will never draw above 500W including my i7 rig at full tilt. So should we be buying smaller wattage units that are not only cheaper but also generally quieter? Yes, the battle between noise and performance once again rages in the PSU market and Cooler Master’s Pro M500 unit hopes to be the quietest ...

Review: Macally PowerPal | Posted on: 14/07/2009 @ 11:30

If you want to charge your iPod or iPhone away from your computer, you'll need a USB power adaptor, and an electrical plug to which you can connect a USB cable like the Macally PowerPal. For only a tenner, Macally's PowerPal features four interchangeable plug heads, covering UK, Europe, USA and Australia. It also functions as a universal adaptor, allowing you to insert one type of plug into ...

13th July

Nexus RX-8500 850W Power Supply | Posted on: 13/07/2009 @ 14:43

Nexus is a name that is usually concerned with high quality cooling products, in this our latest review we take a look at one of their power supply units - the RX-8500 (a high end 850W PSU) and give our verdict as to whether it can deliver on many different levels.

10th July

FSP300-60GHS Power Supply Review | Posted on: 10/07/2009 @ 22:40

FSP300-60GHS is a small 300 W SFX power supply from FSP targeted to small form factor SFF PCs coming in the SilverStone Sugo SG05 SFF case. Let's see whether this is a good power supply or not.

9th July

Enermax ECO 80 620 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 09/07/2009 @ 22:30

Enermax ECO 80 620 W features a magnetic bearing fan with batwing blades for ultra low noise and promises up to 86 efficiency. Let's see if it is really a good product.

8th July

Huntkey V-Power 550 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 08/07/2009 @ 18:50

We took an in-depth look on Huntkey V-Power 550 W. Is it a Green Star 550 W with a different label Will it explode Check it out.

7th July

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2nd July

Corsair CX400W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 02/07/2009 @ 1:10

CX400W is the simplest power supply offered by Corsair. Is it a good product Let's see.

1st July

OCZ FATAL1TY 550w PSU | Posted on: 01/07/2009 @ 21:44

There are many components inside a PC which seem to be requiring increasing amounts of power as they seem to require huge wattages to function correctly. This is why the PSU market has advanced massively in recent years with PSU’s with wattages up to 1200 watts and beyond not uncommon. Most PC’s however will not require such a huge amount of power which is why there are many high ...

Antec CP-850w | Posted on: 01/07/2009 @ 18:22

When it comes to PSUs, for years now the ATX unit has taken centre stage with little thought going into producing a different form factor. However, Antec have changed all this and decided that it is time for a revamp. Their new form factor, christened the CPX, is a lot bigger so as to allow more room for the guts and allow a less restrictive airflow. Electrically, it’s just an ATX power ...

Thermaltake Litepower 450W | Posted on: 01/07/2009 @ 5:15

The Thermaltake Litepower 450W power supply is an absurdly plain-looking unit that claims not to be run-of-the-mill. Let\'s see if judging a book by its cover proves unwise today as we put the Litepower to the test.

Seventeam ST-750P-AF Power Supply Review | Posted on: 01/07/2009 @ 1:10

Seventeam is slowly entering the US market and ST-750P-AF is one of the few products from them available around here. Is it a good product Can it deliver its labeled power Check it out.

Rocketfish 550 W Power Supply Review | Posted on: 01/07/2009 @ 0:00

Rocketfish is one of the house brands from Best Buy and recently they released a new 550 W power supply. Let's see if this unit will survive our tests.