HTPC
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Systems
ECS LIVA Z2 Mini PC
ECS (Elitegroup) is no stranger to the mini PC biz. My first experience with an ECS mini PC was the Intel Bay Trail SoC-based LIVA Bat-Mini, which was called “the…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
ECS Introduces LIVA Z Mini-PC Line With Intel Apollo Lake SoC
We have reviewed ECS’ mini-PC’s before and noted it for its efficiency and compact size, ideal as an HTPC or kiosk unit. That was more than a year ago so…
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CPU Cooler
CRYORIG C7 CPU Cooler Review: On the Topic of Clearance
It is compatibility, not performance that is the top priority when it comes to low-profile coolers. This is why you won’t see me comparing $30 low profile coolers with dual-tower…
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CPU Cooler
Reeven Brontes CPU Cooler Review: Reaching New Heights in Low-Profile Design
You cannot really judge how capable a CPU cooler is just by looking at it. If it well-made enough, even size can be deceptive which is good news for those…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
ASRock is Looking to Revolutionize the Mini-PC with new Beebox NUC
In my recent review of the ECS LIVA X mini-PC, one thing became clear when trying to decode HEVC/H.265 videos– requirements for processing playback are a lot steeper than what…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
Noctua Introduces New Low-profile NH-L9x65 CPU cooler
Expanding their their heatsink lineup to those looking for compact ITX solutions, Noctua announces the release of the NH-L9x65 CPU cooler which is basically a beefed up NH-L9i and NH-L9a…
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CPU Cooler
Phanteks PH-TC12LS CPU Cooler Review: Low-Profile, High Value
Placed in confined spaces, a compact cooler has to rise to the occasion. Although hopefully not too much as height restrictions also apply. This is why the C-type heatpipe design…
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PC News, Hardware, Software
Streacom Reboots Line of Cases: Introduces Streacom Alpha
Based out of Holland, Streacom is a company that prides themselves with designing cases that are non-traditional and push the boundaries of HTPC ideas. Their latest announcement involves the release…
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News and Articles
Biostar Launches New mini-ITX SoC Mainboard Line
Biostar has announced the launch of their latest series of mini-ITX System-on-chip mainboards. The small form factor with embedded low-power CPUs make them ideal for passive and home-theatre PC use. …
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CPU Cooler
Raijintek Pallas Low-Profile CPU Cooler Review
The key to a happy life is managing expectations. While logic dictates to expect the worst so that every positive outcome is a surprise and every negative is dismissed as…
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PC Cases / Accessories
Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini-ITX Case Review
The Coolermaster Elite 110 is a small chassis with a big heart. It has the ability to be many things, but are they the things that you are wanting from…
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Keyboards
VisionTek CandyBoard Mini Wing Keyboard Review
We are continuously finding new ways and new places to us PCs. These uses include home theater PCs (HTPC), small form factor PCs, heck even the Xbox One and the…
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