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Xigmatek is a name that has been around for a few years now making everything from CPU coolers to power supplies to fans to cases. Xigmatek has always made cases with unique styling that sets them apart from everyone else. Their latest release is no different. The Aquila is a small cube-like case that will hold a Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX system …

Cooler Master has been known for their line of AiO coolers for quite some time now and, even though they’ve got a pretty wide selection already available, they constantly seem to come out with something new. A perfect example of this is seen with their new Nepton Series of liquid CPU coolers where they are 140mm class units, yet they …

INTRODUCTION So you’re ready to take the dive into a full custom liquid-cooling setup – awesome. Where to start now? What radiator should I get? What reservoir? What pump? What tubing and fittings? What fans? Yes, there is a lot to learn in the world of PC water cooling and if it’s your first time getting your CPU wet it …

Between TSSDR and Tech X in the last while, we have been fortunate to publish reports on some great Toshiba SSD releases to include their newest Q Pro Retail SSD, an exclusive report on their brand new client HG5d M.2 SSD, along with another on their client mSATA SSD.  Today’s report is going to show a bit of our last Toshiba …

Check Out The HighPoint Rocketstor 5212 at Amazon! The Thunderbolt interface has been out for some time now and doesn’t seem to have caught on as many might have hoped.  Considering that it provides a significant performance boost (10Gb/s vice 5Gb/s) when compared to USB 3.0, performance over price was the hurdle that many believed could be overcome.  Marketability and …

A4Tech has been developing and producing peripherals for a long while now, but has never really gained much recognition in the West. We first got an introduction to A4Tech at CeBIT 2013, and were quite surprised at the vast array of hardware they were showcasing. The device that caught our eye was A4Tech’s Bloody Gun3 Headshot V8 optical gaming mouse. …

There comes a time when we ask ourselves: do we stick with a point-and-shoot, or do we upgrade to DSLR or mirrorless? What could we possibly get out of a DSLR that a point-and-shoot can’t achieve? As consumers we can go to a big box store, spend under $500, and get a camera that can zoom 1200mm – which retracts …

Raidmax was founded in 1988 with the mission of providing the best solutions in computer design and performance. Raidmax had success, although it was not until 2003 that the “Scorpio” case made a huge splash propelling it as one the most popular chassis ever built for the gaming community. Known across the globe, Raidmax prides itself on delivering quality products …

When it comes to desktop PCs for gaming, small form factor is steadily gaining traction.  Many gamers haul their rigs around with them, so portability is a definite plus.  MicroATX motherboards have become just as feature-rich as full ATX motherboards.  Low-profile, high performance graphics cards are now available in a multitude of variations.  Small form factor cases themselves are becoming …

Introducing a plethora of new accessories, it was only a matter of time before Cooler Master created their own line of Storm keyboards. This certainly is not the first time Cooler Master has dipped into keyboards; indeed, their initial endeavours were great, but lacked hype. Exposure was definitely a trait Cooler Master needed to compete in an oversaturated keyboard market, …