Cases/Cooling/PSUs
When you buy a retail computer CPU, it usually comes with a standard cooler. However, most enthusiasts find that the stock cooler just does not cut it in terms of performance. So, they often end up getting a more advanced cooler that better suits their needs. Choosing the right cooler isn't a one-size-fits-all deal – it is a bit of a journey. You have to consider what you need, what you want, your budget, and how much space you have in your setup. All these factors come into play when picking out the perfect cooler. When it comes to high-performance coolers, Noctua is a name that frequently comes up among enthusiasts. Known for their exceptional build quality and superb cooling performance, Noctua coolers have been...
Corsair HX1000W
It took longer than expected, but Corsair now joins the crowd of companies offering kilowatt power supplies. We put their latest offering through our tests to see if it...
17 by Christoph Katzer on 4/29/2008Silverstone Decathlon DA700 Super Silent Power Supply
Silverstone is competing for the crown of super silent power supplies and this 700 watts unit has a good chance to win the race.
20 by Christoph Katzer on 4/22/2008Xigmatek NRP-HC1001 and NRP-HC1201 Power Supplies
Xigmatek brings out their high-end power supplies rated at 1000W and 1200W for testing.
20 by Christoph Katzer on 4/13/2008OCZ EliteXStream 800W and 1000W
OCZ launches their newest "XStream" power supply brand, and we've got the 800W and 1000W models for testing.
10 by Christoph Katzer on 4/7/2008Amacrox Calmer 560: Silence is Golden
Some users want a powerful system; for others silence is the goal. It can be difficult to balance these competing objectives, but this fanless PSU from Amacrox looks to...
13 by Christoph Katzer on 4/2/2008Enermax Launches the Pro82+ and Modu82+
At CES 2008, we caught our first glimpse of Enermax's two new PSU series. We've been anxiously awaiting the chance to test them for a couple months now, and...
17 by Christoph Katzer on 3/25/2008Noctua NH-U12P: Top Performance AND Silence
Noctua launches fan refinements to improve overclocking performance without compromising quiet. Does the new cooler perform as well as Noctua claims?
51 by Wesley Fink on 3/20/2008Thermalright HR-03 GT: Heavyweight GPU Cooling
We look at the HR-03 GT VGA Cooler to see how it stacks up against NVIDIA's stock cooler solution and the Sparkle fanless 8800GT.
43 by Matt Campbell on 3/3/2008Power Supply Roundup: 650W-680W
We've reviewed many PSUs rated at extreme wattages; now it's time to look at more reasonable offerings in the 650W range.
23 by Christoph Katzer on 2/21/2008A Closer Look at ESA
Enthusiast System Architecture now has USB-if HID approval and the new system control standard is moving forward. The monitoring capabilites of a working ESA system are examined.
19 by Wesley Fink on 2/19/2008Exclusive Interview with PC Power & Cooling Founder
We had a chance to speak with the Founder of PCP&C Doug Dodson, and felt the interview questions and answers were worth passing along as a closer look at...
49 by Christoph Katzer on 2/11/2008PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 860W: Special AnandTech Edition
PCP&C sent us their new Turbo Cool 860W, with a few extras requested specifically by AnandTech. Read on to find out what extras we wanted and what the Turbo...
20 by Christoph Katzer on 2/4/2008Arctic Cooling Duo: Alpine 7 & Freezer 7 Pro Attack Value
Alpine 7 is a family of $12 to $15 coolers while the Freezer 7 Pro is a step up to the $25 price range. Can these entry-level coolers compete...
48 by Wesley Fink on 1/29/2008ZEROtherm Nirvana: Designed for Top Performance
The last ZEROtherm Butterfly cooler showed impressive performance and low noise levels. Can a ZEROtherm design for all-out cooler performance top our charts?
38 by Wesley Fink on 1/16/2008Power Supply Summary 2007 - The Best of the Best
We've looked at dozens of power supplies, but we haven't given out any awards. In this recap of the 2007 PSU market, we pick out those offerings that have...
38 by Christoph Katzer on 12/20/2007Power Supply Roundup: Eight 1000W for the Extreme Users
In the rush for faster processors and GPUs sporting more cores and pipelines, power supply manufacturers are feeling neglected. If you're in the market for an ultra-high-end system, you...
29 by Christoph Katzer on 12/11/2007Power Supply Roundup: 730W to 900W
We've got ten power supplies for this roundup, representing the higher end of the PSU spectrum.
31 by Christoph Katzer on 11/22/2007400-450W PSU Roundup
We test four moderate power supplies ranging from 400W to 450W. What separates budget 400W units from higher quality midrange units? Read on to find out.
37 by Christoph Katzer on 11/6/2007NVIDIA Introduces ESA - Enthusiast System Architecture
NVIDIA launches a new open standard for monitoring and controlling computer components.
28 by Wesley Fink on 11/5/2007Cooler Master Hyper 212: Looking for a Winner
Cooler Master has not topped recent cooler tests. Will the mid-priced Hyper 212 turn the tide?
21 by Wesley Fink on 10/31/2007