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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Tech 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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PC News, Hardware, Software
SAPPHIRE Smallest PC Gets a Performance Boost
Building on the success of its EDGE HD series, hailed as the smallest fully featured PC in the world, SAPPHIRE Technology, a world leading manufacturer and supplier of PC graphics…
