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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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News and Articles
Noctua Expands 5V Fan Line-up with NF-A6x25 5V and 5V PWM Models
Noctua’s award winning fan line has grown bigger, or shall I say smaller, with the addition of two new compact 60mm models that are 5V fans. Although compact, these fans…
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News and Articles
Silverstone Introduces New Raven Z SFF Case with ATX PSU Support
Silverstone has been focused on compact form factors for cases for the past few years and the iconic Raven line has taken on a much slimmer shape as well compared…
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Power Supply Pin-out Guide
Silverstone SX500-LG PSU Overview and Pin Out Guide
Silverstone released the SFX format with an initial hardwired series. While the new form factor was a godsend to the small form-factor community that was just welcoming in the ITX…
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PC Cases / Accessories
Silverstone ML08 Case Review
“Does this SFF system make my desk look fat?” The ITX form factor, once the redheaded step child of the motherboard has become a crowd favorite. This could be for…
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Modder Spotlight
Modder Spotlight: Craig Brugger
It’s time again for another addition to our ever expanding series Modder in the Spotlight. This time we have a modder that has been hiding down in the depths of…
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CES
ECS Elitegroup @ CES 2016: Small Form-Factor PCs and More
ECS is an OEM/ODM for many other companies but they also make a lot of products under their own banner with a renewed focus on smaller form factor systems in…
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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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PC Cases / Accessories
Thermaltake Core V21 MATX Case Review
When it came to selecting parts for a small form factor PC you had to be very careful as to what you put into it as they usually did not…
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PC Case Fan
Noctua NF-A4, A8 and A9 Fans: Mighty Whispers
Ever notice how smaller breed of dogs are usually meaner such as the Chihuahua? It is usually because they are over compensating for their size compared to larger dogs which…
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ASUS Maximus VI Impact Z87 ITX Motherboard Review
The ASUS Maximus VI Impact motherboard is only one of the few mini ITX motherboards that targets enthusiasts and overclockers but it does come with a high price. ASUS Maximus…