Cases/Cooling/PSUs
In response to the increasing popularity of compact and portable gaming PCs in the past couple of years, we've seen several PC peripheral manufacturers release larger collections of SFX form factor cases and power supplies. Chief among these has been Cooler Master, where the prolific PC part vendor recently expanded their SFX series to include ATX 3.0-compliant PSUs. This has finally given the company a modern, miniature platform that can drive the latest NVIDIA video cards. Today we're looking at Cooler Master's V850 SFX Gold, which represents a more budget-friendly option in the SFX power supply market compared to their previously reviewed V1100 SFX Platinum. The SFX Gold series includes four models, ranging from 550W to 850W, with the 850W unit that we are reviewing...
Power 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 2/21/2008
A 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 2/19/2008
Exclusive 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 2/11/2008
PC 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 2/4/2008
Arctic 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 1/29/2008
ZEROtherm 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 1/16/2008
Power 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 12/20/2007
Power 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 12/11/2007
Power 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 10/31/2007Ultra High-End PSU Roundup
We test three power supplies ranging from 1200 to 1300 Watts. For those who need as much power as a small business, which if any of these units comes...
27 by Christoph Katzer on 10/22/2007AMD's DTX Form Factor: Smaller PCs for Everyone?
Earlier this year AMD announced its DTX form factor, and we got a chance to play around with AMD's first DTX reference platform.
37 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 10/22/2007New Mid-Priced Coolers from OCZ and Scythe: The Small and the X of It
The Scythe Kama Cross and OCZ Vendetta introduce new approaches to $30-$40 CPU cooling. Do they succeed in providing good cooling value at a midrange price?
22 by Wesley Fink on 10/1/2007Swiftech H2O-120 Compact and Corsair Nautilus 500: Is Water Better?
Swiftech has introduced a simpler and more reasonable two-piece water cooling system based on their Apogee water block. We compare it to the external Corsair Nautilus 500 and the...
58 by Wesley Fink on 9/17/2007Seasonic S12II: 330W to 500W of Silence
As Confucius once put it, "Silence is the true friend that never betrays." We've heard the calls for a review of Seasonic's power supplies, and it's time to see...
21 by Christoph Katzer on 9/14/2007Enermax Infiniti 650W
Enermax first launched their Infiniti line a year ago. We take a look at this pricey offering to see how it measures up to the competition.
25 by Christoph Katzer on 9/11/2007Zippy Serene (GP2-5600V)
Zippy has sent us a second PSU for review, claiming 86% efficiency. Can it live up to these claims, and if so, can you actually find it for sale anywhere?
16 by Christoph Katzer on 9/3/2007Silver Power Blue Lightning 600W
A seemingly new name in the European market sent us their 600W model for testing. The results might even be shocking.
33 by Christoph Katzer on 8/27/2007
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