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BitFenix Colossus Full Tower Chassis | Posted on: 31/08/2010 @ 22:48

TweakTown got front row seats to the fight of the year. Get a beverage and some popcorn and prepare for BitFenix's knockout blow to the competition.

In Win Dragon Slayer MicroATX Mini Tower PC Case Review | Posted on: 30/08/2010 @ 20:36

Today we are looking at a new micro-ATX from the folks at In Win, the Dragon Slayer. The Dragon Slayer is a mATX mini tower case intended for enthusiasts. It is smaller than the traditional ATX mid tower, yet can still accommodate a full length video card and up to a 150mm tall CPU cooler. Join us as we take a look at the Dragon Slayer.

Dimastech EasyHard V2.5 Tech Bench | Posted on: 27/08/2010 @ 3:00

When it comes to the real test benches, Dimastech is the best known brand. This time we take a closer look at their EasyHard V2.5 Test Bench.

Sentey Arvina GS-6400R Computer Case | Posted on: 26/08/2010 @ 0:53

A well designed case can be the difference between an easy, well-organized build or a nightmare build that haunts you everytime time you need to do work on your computer. The Sentey Arvina GS-6400R is a full ATX case that supports E-ATX motherboards. The Arvina comes with six fans, five 5.25" drive bays, five 3.5" drive bays, and quite a bit of flare in its look. With numbers like these, it ...

FCC Approves Dual Purpose iPad Case with Integrate Bluetooth Keyboard | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 20:24

Here is a new accessory for your iPad. FCC has just granted approval to an iPad case equipped with a Bluetooth keyboard. The KeyCase iPad Folio comes with an integrated Bluetooth keyboard, which can instantly turn an iPad into a … [visit site to read more] FCC Approves Dual Purpose iPad Case with Integrate Bluetooth [...]FCC Approves Dual Purpose iPad Case with Integrate Bluetooth Keyboard is a ...

NZXT Tempest EVO Computer Case Review @ Tweaknews | Posted on: 25/08/2010 @ 0:32

After going over the features and specifications of the Tempest Evo chassis prior to the review, I had high hopes for the case. I wasn't disappointed. NZXT has taken the Tempest design to the next level in virtually all the important areas, and it is a worthy successor to the original design.

Coolermaster HAF 912 | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 23:28

While less than a decade ago the name on everyone's lips for the highest of the high end gaming chassis would be Coolermaster, in recent years the firm has seen far more competition from the likes of Antec, Thermaltake, Lian Li, NZXT and more. No longer can they ride the coat tales of the much lauded Stacker, they have to diversify. The company's most recent range of cases is known as the HAF ...

Sentey Arvina GS-6400 Black PC Case Review | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 20:12

Today Legit Reviews takes a look at a case from a relatively unknown company, Sentey. They went ahead and sent us their newest case offering in their Extreme Division, the Arvina. The Sentey GS-6400 ARVINA PC case has been developed to provide extreme cooling performance, so it should be interesting to see what they did differently from other companies Read on to see how it does to earn a spot on ...

Patriot Gauntlet PCGT25S USB3 Drive Enclosure Review | Posted on: 24/08/2010 @ 0:32

USB 3.0, aka "SuperSpeed USB", is finally out, and it brings massively improved throughput and performance over USB 2.0. At 4.8Gbps, it's ten times faster than USB 2.0's maximum of 480Mbps. The only problem is that very few devices are available with USB 3.0 interfaces. Patriot's "Gauntlet" external drive enclosure is one such, and Benchmark Reviews checks out the Patriot Gauntlet SuperSpeed USB ...

Sharkoon Nightfall Mid Tower Chassis | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 17:00

Part 2 of the Sharkoon Trio is here. Think Rebel with a twist and add a bit of elegance.

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 | Posted on: 23/08/2010 @ 1:34

Antec have been a forerunner in case design and power supply development for over 20 years and are one of the pioneers in quiet, reliable and efficient products. Personally I've always had a soft spot for Antec products, especially power supply units. In over 10 years I've been able to put confidence in a brand that certainly stands by its claim to reliability. Back in June of this year, Antec ...

Thermaltake Armour A60 | Posted on: 22/08/2010 @ 4:28

If nothing else can be said about Thermaltake, one has to admit this company is anything but boring. Their new and innovative case designs continue on with their newest mid tower release, the Armor A60. According to Thermaltake this chassis has the worlds first “SideClick-EasySwap” design for 3.5″ hard drives. Today we will have an in depth look at this new mid tower offering from ...

Official Apple iPad Case Review | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 16:36

If you splashed the cash when the iPad came out the a few months the only decision you need to make now is which case should you buy? After all, one the worst feelings in the world is when you drop it by accident. For tech-heads the infamous Apple drop can be the worst … [...]Official Apple iPad Case Review is a post from: UK Gadget and Tech News, Reviews and Shopping Site - Gaj-It.com

nMedia HTPC 1080p Media Center Chassis Review | Posted on: 19/08/2010 @ 10:46

As computers become more commonly included in people's home entertainment systems, it is only natural that companies like nMedia try to create custom cases to cater to those consumers' needs. As seen with other cases from nMedia that Benchmark Reviews has tested, such as the 6000B HTPC Case, nMedia is no stranger to multimedia and HTPC case design. nMedia has given Benchmark Review a chance to ...

NZXT Hades | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 23:17

Recently we’ve been working our way through several of NZXT’s newest enclosures and next on the agenda is the Hades. As a manufacturer intent on producing exactly what the consumer is after, the Hades is perfectly priced at around £60 – much more affordable than many competing mid tower chassis’ on the market which often stretch past the three figure mark. Needless to say the pricing ...

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Full Tower Chassis | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 15:48

Antec kicks out the Dark Fleet series of cases and we look at the full size end of it with the DF-85 today. Is it more than a Twelve Hundred with a facelift? Let's find out.

Antec DF-85 Dark Fleet Series ATX Enclosure Review | Posted on: 18/08/2010 @ 7:00

Lian Li USB 3.0 3.5 Inch External Enclosure EX-103 @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 17:00

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-lian-li-usb-3-0-3-5-inch-external-enclosure-ex-103/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-lian-li-usb-3-0-3-5-inch-external-enclosure-ex-103/) Lian Li is a name that’s synonymous with high quality. If you know the name then you know that their stuff is not what one would call inexpensive at all. The price though is well worth it when ...

3R System Odyssey L-1000 Case Review | Posted on: 17/08/2010 @ 1:24

Let's take a look on the latest mid-tower case manufactured by the South Korean 3R System, Odyssey L-1000, which comes with a digital thermometer and a fan speed controller.

The Best Case Mods of Quakecon 2010 | Posted on: 16/08/2010 @ 9:48

Legit Reviews scoured the BYOC gaming area at Quakecon 2010 and has found a ton of cases that have been modded and stand out from the crowd. We saw a bunch of Dell and HP computers as well, but who cares about those store bought PCs. Quakecon is all about Do-It-Yourself systems and the gamers here are the real deal. Read on to see what some of the cases looked like at this years event!

SilverStone Sugo SG-04-FH Case Review | Posted on: 14/08/2010 @ 19:12

SilverStone is a seasoned player in the computer case market. A heavy-hitter in the high-end range, their budget cases are few and far between. However, lately SilverStone seems to have added several specialty cases to their lineup, one of which we have here: The microATX Sugo SG-04-FH. This SFF case isn't at the top range of pricing, but it is by no means a budget enclosure. So the question here ...

NZXT Phantom Full-Tower Case Review | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 13:36

NZXT took the wraps off its newest Crafted Series case last month and, when it becomes available this September, the NZXT Phantom promises to the be an enthusiast favorite. With room for seven fans, a fully integrated fan controller, and an enthusiast-inspired design, it's easy to see why expectations of this case are high. Benchmark Reviews has been provided with an early sample and, hoping it ...

Lian Li Launches the Mini Q PC-V354 Chassis | Posted on: 13/08/2010 @ 9:12

Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. launches the Mini Q Series PC-V354 Desktop/HTPC Chassis. The all aluminum design features a simple front-side mount for the ODD bay and multimedia I/O ports, as well as supporting up to seven 3.5" HDD drives or alternatively offering 350mm space for long VGA cards. The sleek brushed aluminum chassis comes in black, silver and red, with a clean, easy-on-the-eyes ...

Jolly’s CM-690 Case Mod v2.0 | Posted on: 12/08/2010 @ 19:25

It's been 3 years since I got this CM-690 Case. With its current hardware configuration it has served me well, but alas it's time to move forward and update both the case and some of the hardware. This will be a summary overview of my project. Enjoy!Jolly’s CM-690 Case Mod v2.0 is a post from: Overclockers - The Performance Computing Community Related posts:Jolly’s Tech Bench 2010 The ...

Eagle Tech Consus USB 3.0 Enclosure | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 13:12

Solid fast and easy to install! We recently looked at the SunbeamTech Airbox USB 3.0 hard drive enclosure and now we have the Eagle Tech Consus USB 3.0 enclosure to test. Obviously, USB 3.0 is supposed to be faster than USB 2.0 but we will compare out test results with results from our eSATA and USB 2.0 tests. Read more... ...

Fractal Design announces Define R3 case | Posted on: 11/08/2010 @ 4:36

Fractal Design had updated its already popular compuer case. The Swedish manufacturer has launched the third version of the miditower case Define. Fractal Design Define R3 comes in four differen colors and optimized cable management, airflow and other goodies.

Siig SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA 3Gb/s 2.5" Enclosure @ TestFreaks | Posted on: 10/08/2010 @ 12:36

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-siig-superspeed-usb-to-sata-3gbs-2-5-enclosure/ (http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/review-of-siig-superspeed-usb-to-sata-3gbs-2-5-enclosure/)Quote: "Up for review today I’ve got another USB 3.0 enclosure for 2.5” drives, this one is from a company called Siig. The enclosure is unique in that it’s tool-less, it’s one of the first USB 3.0 ...

SilverStone Sugo SG07 Review | Posted on: 07/08/2010 @ 7:00

The latest small form factor (SFF) case from SilverStone, the Sugo SG07, comes with a 600 W 80 Plus Bronze power supply. Let's see if it is worthwhile buying this case.

SilverStone Fortress FT02 Computer Case Review | Posted on: 07/08/2010 @ 3:17

Some years ago, Intel tried to move beyond the ATX "Advanced Texchnology Extended" motherboard standard with a new design layout called BTX, for "Balanced Technology Extended". One of the main reasons for doing this was to improve the cooling of motherboard components. The new design called for new cases as well, and although a few BTX systems and cases were produced, they never caught on. The ...

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 full-tower chassis review | Posted on: 07/08/2010 @ 0:48

Antec claims to offer it all with the DF-85. We take a close look.

SilverStone Sugo SG07 | Posted on: 06/08/2010 @ 14:43

SilverStone is looking to raise the bar with the small form Sugo SG07 mini ITX case, even going so far as to claim it can house powerful gaming components inside. How powerful? How about a behemoth Radeon 5970? Oh, you bet we can't pass this up. We attempt to build one seriously badass gaming rig into a case that's the size of a shoebox. Think it can't be done? Read on and find out.

Free iPhone 4 Cases Start Shipping | Posted on: 06/08/2010 @ 12:24

On July 23rd, Apple began the free iPhone 4 case program in an effort to make right the antenna issue that has plagued many users of the new iPhone 4. We ordered our free case the first day it came out and today, we received a shipment notification from Apple via e-mail. Our iPhone 4 [...]

NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower Case | Posted on: 04/08/2010 @ 23:12

NZXT has a new number on the cards in terms of a full featured, full tower chassis that aims to please a large crowd with its not so full on price tag. Make way for the Phantom as we check it out in detail…

NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower Case Review | Posted on: 04/08/2010 @ 23:00

NZXT has a new number on the cards in terms of a full featured, full tower chassis that aims to please a large crowd with its not so full on price tag. Make way for the Phantom as we check it out in detail…

NZXT Phantom Case Review | Posted on: 04/08/2010 @ 16:36

NZXT has gone back to the drawing board and taken on board advice from one of bit-tech's own modders

Thermaltake Armor A90 ATX Gaming Chassis Review | Posted on: 03/08/2010 @ 16:36