Users shouldn’t have to adjust themselves to the way their hardware works. So, we strive to put the user in complete control of his hardware, so that it functions as an extension of his will, and not as another variable he has to compensate for. In the heat of battle, the user should not have to worry about the state [...]
The Zalman Z9 Plus offers a wide variety of features you don’t typically find in cases of similar price. You’ll notice the full black paint job, both inside and out, to go along with the multitude of blue LED fans and ventilation holes for superior cooling. The front of the case is mainly composed of black mesh, but towards the [...]
Even though the days of the ‘beige box’ are over, there still aren’t a huge number of cases on the market that have a visual wow-factor. A number manufacturers like Lian Li and Fractal Design produce very elegant looking cases which are easy on the eye but aren’t exactly exciting. Other manufacturers like Cooler Master and Antec take a different [...]
Those who know me, will be aware that I’m not a case person. I’d much rather have my systems sprawled across boxes or sitting on a test bench, and it’s all down to the time it takes to change components. For those in the computer industry, much like ourselves, you’ll know exactly what it’s like when you are forever changing [...]
Sharkoon presents a further model to their collection of PC cases for price conscious gamers and PC hobbyists. The Sharkoon Vaya combines functionality with an offensive design, and in the process establishes an excellent cost/performance ratio. The ATX case, built from SECC steel with a plastic front, is presented in a black exterior and interior finish, with an illuminating contrast [...]
I’ll say it like it is, The Cooler Master Elite 310 is not the case you’re going to be selecting for your next powerful gaming rig. However, it still a solid case that would be suitable for a budget build or if you’re going for something less flashy. The one we received was the model with the white chassis and [...]
The Wesena ITX7, HDPlex H10.ODD and Vidabox vCase3 are all great cases with a direct focus on HTPC aesthetics and each has their pros and cons. The one con almost always present when discussing HTPC chassis is PRICE–SFF chassis with home theater A/V focused designs are frequently over the $100 price range, not including the power supply. What Habey is [...]
CDATA[ In 2009, the memory from Corsair specialists have begun to poach on the territory of the enclosure manufacturer. Den Anfang machten die Amerikaner mit einem imposanten Big-Tower-Geh
CDATA[ It’s been a little while since we’ve reviewed anything from Xigmatek, and it’s about time we make up for that in a big way. When I say big, I mean BIG. Today’s review sample comes in the form of the Xigmatek Elysium Super Tower Chassis. The Elysium is geared toward the larger HPTX and XL-ATX platforms like the EVGA [...]
CDATA[ “For those of you who lived under a rock last year and completely missed out on the BMW Group Designworks USA inspired Level 10, Let me bring you up to speed real quick. To understand this design, you have to first envision a thick, vertically mounted motherboard tray attached to a wide flat base. Unlike a typical chassis’, there [...]
