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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…
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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…
Video Reviews
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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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Tech News and Articles
COUGAR Ultimus Pro: The Wireless Keyboard for the Digital Multitasker
A keyboard is no longer a simple input device. It’s the central hub of their digital life—a single tool that must seamlessly navigate between gaming, content creation, and professional work.…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
Noctua makes the Framework Desktop PC Quieter
Have you heard about the new Framework Desktop PC? It’s pretty cool because it’s the first desktop to use a laptop processor—specifically, the AMD Ryzen AI Max APU. This chip…
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DDR Memory Reviews
ADATA XPG Dazzle 2800MHz CL17 2x8GB DDR4 Review: Razzle-Dazzle Without The Hassle
It is a great time to be into modding and customizing PCs. There are options abound and manufacturers are now keen on catering to those whose taste in hardware lean…
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Motherboard Reviews
MSI Z170A MPOWER Gaming Titanium Review: Heavy Metal Magnificence
Once in a while you come across the sight of something that leaves you at a loss for words (in a good way). Even if it is something you see…
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Motherboard Reviews
Gigabyte Z170X-Designare Review: A Playful Practicality
The majority of mainstream motherboards are priced under $200. When it comes to describing one situated north of this border, “practical” is not exactly the first word that comes to…
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Graphics Card Reviews
SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 480 video card review
At CES 2016, we visited the AMD booth and got a peek at AMD’s next generation GPU running on what they called “beta silicon” with an official name of Polairs.…
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PC Cases / Accessories
SilverStone PM01 Gaming PC Case Review
Primera Series is the latest series by SilverStone which is oriented towards custom rig builders and modders. The word Primera means “First class” in Spanish so any computer cases that…
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PC Cases / Accessories
Lian Li Ebonsteel PC K6 Case Review
In the PC case arena, Lian Li is known as one of the premier case makers for aluminum cases. As long as I can remember they were the leader and…
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PC Case Modding News and Events
Winners of the GIGABYTE 30th Anniversary Mod2Win Challenge Announced!
After many hours of hard work and enjoyment for the competitors of the Gigabyte 30th Anniversary Mod Challenge ( #Mod2Win ) we finally have our winners! What a great group…
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PC Case Modding News and Events
NZXT Master Builds #1: Depths of Space by Eric Henry
In the first installment of NZXT’s Master Build series, Eric “xD3aDPooLx” Henry builds a Dead Space-themed NZXT Source 530-based system complete with custom Mayhems UV yellow/green fluid inside hardline tubing,…
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Featured Case Mods / Modders
Aperture Science Case Mod by ultraflip
I can’t think of truer words than those when describing Ultraflip’s amazingly clean “Aperture Science” case mod inspired by the game “Portal”. Some Amazing work was done all around. It’s…
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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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PC Case Modding News and Events
MSI Rig Modding Reloaded 2014 at ESGS Philippines
The E-Sports and Gaming Summit recently wrapped up in the SMX Convention center, inside Mall of Asia Manila, Philippines where some of their local modders showcased and faced off with…
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PC Case Modding News and Events
An Epic LAN Event Celebrates An Even More Epic Anniversary
In late July 2019, Grapevine Texas will transform from a rather toasty suburb that’s practically hugging the tarmac of DFW into the epicenter of PC gaming for a long weekend.…