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PC Cases / Accessories
Is the In Win Prism Worth It? Full Review, Airflow Test
Bottom line: the In Win Prism is just a killer case. It looks insane on…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
G.SKILL DDR5 Memory Kits Confirmed as Intel XMP 3.0 ‘Ready’ for Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus Series Processors
G.SKILL announced that its existing and new DDR5 memory kits have gained Intel Extreme Memory…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
BIOSTAR INTRODUCES THE BITWL-IHT MINI INDUSTRIAL MOTHERBOARD
BIOSTAR introduces the new BITWL-IHT, a Thin Mini-ITX industrial motherboard engineered to deliver stable and…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
New Case by Antec and Noctua the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition PC Case
PC case specialist Antec and Austrian quiet cooling expert Noctua have teamed up to create…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
Kingston New Next-gen XTS-AES 256-bit Hardware- Encrypted USB Drive
Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., announced the launch of the next-generation IronKey™ Locker+ 50 G2 (LP50 G2) hardware-encrypted USB flash drive. The drive…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
The Audio Ecosystem Powering a New Era: Elgato Unveils Wave Next
Elgato, a brand of CORSAIR, has announced Wave Next, the company’s next generation of audio products and the most significant evolution of the Wave platform since its debut in 2020.…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
Phanteks Drops the New 360M25‑LCD AIO
Phanteks is pushing into the large‑screen AIO arena with the new 360M25‑LCD, a 360mm liquid cooler built for high‑end Intel and AMD systems. This thing doesn’t just cool — it…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
CORSAIR Adds Two New Limited‑Edition Cases to the FRAME 4000D Lineup
CORSAIR is expanding its FRAME 4000D series with two limited‑edition models: Nova and Galaxy. Both cases use a new color‑shift paint finish that changes tone depending on how the light…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
AMD Rolls Out New Ryzen Chipset Driver 8.01.20.513
AMD has pushed out a fresh update for its Ryzen™ chipset drivers, landing at version 8.01.20.513, and it’s mainly focused on tightening things up under the hood. While this isn’t…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
NZXT H2 Flow Mini‑ITX Case, C850 SFX PSU & H2 Mini PC — Compact High‑Performance SFF Gaming Gear
If you’re looking to build a powerful small form factor PC, NZXT’s latest lineup delivers everything you need for a compact, high‑performance setup. The new H2 Flow Mini‑ITX case and…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
Levelplay New Combat Liquid HUD and Combat Liquid SE AIO CPU Coolers Press Release
Combat Liquid HUD features an integrated digital display with real-time CPU monitoring, while Combat Liquid SE delivers streamlined high-performance liquid cooling for modern PC builds
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PC News, Hardware, Software
One Controller to Rule Them All: CORSAIR COMMANDER DUO
For PC builders and tech enthusiasts, a clean and organized rig is a point of pride. But managing multiple fans and lighting systems can turn a dream build into a…
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PC Mouse
Genius Scorpion M8-610 Mouse Review: Clicker’s Delight
While it is easy to get lured by fancy colors and flashy design when looking for a gaming mouse, it always comes down to functional consistency above all else. Aside…
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PC Gaming Headphones / Audio
Genius SP-925BT Bluetooth Speaker Review: Big Sound from a Small Box
Bluetooth technology is rendering wires passé in a world where using a mobile phone is an essential part of daily life. Staying connected no longer requires continuous tethering of devices…
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Motherboard Reviews
MSI B250M Mortar Motherboard Review: Bettering the Basics
The B250 chipset represents the base level of Intel’s 200-series mainstream desktop platform. That does not mean that it offers significantly less in terms of features however, in fact it…
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CPU Cooler
Scythe Mugen 5 CPU Cooler Review
The Scythe Mugen 5 is the latest iteration of Scythe’s flagship CPU cooler. Through the years, the Mugen series has had many refinements to the original which came out a…
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Motherboard Reviews
AORUS Z270X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Review
Aorus is a premium gaming brand spawned from GIGABYTE that has expanded to offering motherboards beginning with Intel’s 200-series chipset and Kaby Lake CPU release. On launch day, Aorus is introducing six…
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Network Hardware
ASUS RT-AC1200GU WiFi Router Review
When you are looking for a new WiFi router, it can quickly become a nightmare. Nowadays there are more WiFi routers on the market than wireless adapters. Depending on the features…
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PC Case Modding
Modding Masters- This way to the chop shop
CPU Magazine brings you the next installment of their year long Modding Masters articles to help you become the best modders possible. Each article covers a topic and different pro…
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Case Mods, Interviews, Gaming for Charity all at LANFest 2012
This past weekend was Sacramento’s Intel-sponsored LANFest 2012, where gamers and hardware vendors amassed to benefit local charities, play some games, and show off their systems. We had a chance…
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Lessons of Painting a PC Case
Harsh Lessons of Paint: Undoing with Mineral Spirits
The astute reader may notice that my HLOP articles carry a theme: paint is hard. People (especially me) make mistakes. Imagine you botch a spray paint job; is the piece…
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Featured Case Mods / Modders
Scooter PC Case Mod by LeatherFace
Scooter PC Case mod by LeatherFace Some people want to be able to take their PC with them where ever they go. No I am not talking about a laptop…
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QuakeCon
QuakeCon 2018 Staff vs. Staff Modding Contest: Case #2
“What have I gotten myself into…” That phrase kept ringing through my head. With every Dremel cut, every clear coat, every bloody knuckle… Don’t get me wrong, I’ve drilled holes…
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How To PC Case Mod Tips and Tutorials
Water Cooling Your PC: Making of an Eye Candy Part 1: GPU Waterblock Installation
The purpose of these articles is to give new modders a general overview on building a custom rig with water cooling loop. I am in no way an expert so…