Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Typical CPU coolers do the job for standard heat management but often fall short when it comes to quiet operation and peak cooling effectiveness. This gap pushes enthusiasts and PC builders towards specialized aftermarket solutions designed for their unique demands. The premium aftermarket cooling niche is fiercely competitive, with brands vying to offer top-notch thermal management solutions. Today we're shining a light on DeepCool's AK620 Digital cooler, a notable entry in the high-end CPU cooler arena. At first blush, the AK620 Digital stands out from the crowd mostly for its integrated LCD screen. Yet aesthetics aside, underneath the snappy screen is a tower cooler that was first and foremost engineered to exceed the cooling needs of the most powerful mainstream CPUs. And it's a big...
OCZ EliteXStream 800W and 1000W
OCZ launches their newest "XStream" power supply brand, and we've got the 800W and 1000W models for testing.
10 by Christoph Katzer on 4/7/2008Amacrox Calmer 560: Silence is Golden
Some users want a powerful system; for others silence is the goal. It can be difficult to balance these competing objectives, but this fanless PSU from Amacrox looks to...
13 by Christoph Katzer on 4/2/2008Enermax Launches the Pro82+ and Modu82+
At CES 2008, we caught our first glimpse of Enermax's two new PSU series. We've been anxiously awaiting the chance to test them for a couple months now, and...
17 by Christoph Katzer on 3/25/2008Noctua NH-U12P: Top Performance AND Silence
Noctua launches fan refinements to improve overclocking performance without compromising quiet. Does the new cooler perform as well as Noctua claims?
51 by Wesley Fink on 3/20/2008Thermalright HR-03 GT: Heavyweight GPU Cooling
We look at the HR-03 GT VGA Cooler to see how it stacks up against NVIDIA's stock cooler solution and the Sparkle fanless 8800GT.
43 by Matt Campbell on 3/3/2008Power Supply Roundup: 650W-680W
We've reviewed many PSUs rated at extreme wattages; now it's time to look at more reasonable offerings in the 650W range.
23 by Christoph Katzer on 2/21/2008A Closer Look at ESA
Enthusiast System Architecture now has USB-if HID approval and the new system control standard is moving forward. The monitoring capabilites of a working ESA system are examined.
19 by Wesley Fink on 2/19/2008Exclusive Interview with PC Power & Cooling Founder
We had a chance to speak with the Founder of PCP&C Doug Dodson, and felt the interview questions and answers were worth passing along as a closer look at...
49 by Christoph Katzer on 2/11/2008PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 860W: Special AnandTech Edition
PCP&C sent us their new Turbo Cool 860W, with a few extras requested specifically by AnandTech. Read on to find out what extras we wanted and what the Turbo...
20 by Christoph Katzer on 2/4/2008Arctic Cooling Duo: Alpine 7 & Freezer 7 Pro Attack Value
Alpine 7 is a family of $12 to $15 coolers while the Freezer 7 Pro is a step up to the $25 price range. Can these entry-level coolers compete...
48 by Wesley Fink on 1/29/2008ZEROtherm Nirvana: Designed for Top Performance
The last ZEROtherm Butterfly cooler showed impressive performance and low noise levels. Can a ZEROtherm design for all-out cooler performance top our charts?
38 by Wesley Fink on 1/16/2008Power Supply Summary 2007 - The Best of the Best
We've looked at dozens of power supplies, but we haven't given out any awards. In this recap of the 2007 PSU market, we pick out those offerings that have...
38 by Christoph Katzer on 12/20/2007Power Supply Roundup: Eight 1000W for the Extreme Users
In the rush for faster processors and GPUs sporting more cores and pipelines, power supply manufacturers are feeling neglected. If you're in the market for an ultra-high-end system, you...
29 by Christoph Katzer on 12/11/2007Power Supply Roundup: 730W to 900W
We've got ten power supplies for this roundup, representing the higher end of the PSU spectrum.
31 by Christoph Katzer on 11/22/2007400-450W PSU Roundup
We test four moderate power supplies ranging from 400W to 450W. What separates budget 400W units from higher quality midrange units? Read on to find out.
37 by Christoph Katzer on 11/6/2007NVIDIA Introduces ESA - Enthusiast System Architecture
NVIDIA launches a new open standard for monitoring and controlling computer components.
28 by Wesley Fink on 11/5/2007Cooler Master Hyper 212: Looking for a Winner
Cooler Master has not topped recent cooler tests. Will the mid-priced Hyper 212 turn the tide?
21 by Wesley Fink on 10/31/2007Ultra High-End PSU Roundup
We test three power supplies ranging from 1200 to 1300 Watts. For those who need as much power as a small business, which if any of these units comes...
27 by Christoph Katzer on 10/22/2007AMD's DTX Form Factor: Smaller PCs for Everyone?
Earlier this year AMD announced its DTX form factor, and we got a chance to play around with AMD's first DTX reference platform.
37 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 10/22/2007New Mid-Priced Coolers from OCZ and Scythe: The Small and the X of It
The Scythe Kama Cross and OCZ Vendetta introduce new approaches to $30-$40 CPU cooling. Do they succeed in providing good cooling value at a midrange price?
22 by Wesley Fink on 10/1/2007