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Corsair, a longstanding and esteemed manufacturer in the PC components industry, initially built its reputation on memory-related products. However, nearly two decades ago, Corsair began diversifying its product line. This expansion started cautiously, with a limited number of products, but quickly proved to be highly successful, propelling Corsair into the industry powerhouse it is today. One of Corsair's most triumphant product categories is all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers. This success is particularly notable given that their initial foray into liquid cooling in 2003 did not meet expectations. However, Corsair didn’t throw in the towel. Undeterred, they re-entered the market years later, leveraging the growing popularity of user-friendly, maintenance-free AIO designs. This gamble paid off handsomely, as AIO coolers are now one of Corsair’s flagship product lines...
Power 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 10/1/2007Swiftech H2O-120 Compact and Corsair Nautilus 500: Is Water Better?
Swiftech has introduced a simpler and more reasonable two-piece water cooling system based on their Apogee water block. We compare it to the external Corsair Nautilus 500 and the...
58 by Wesley Fink on 9/17/2007Seasonic S12II: 330W to 500W of Silence
As Confucius once put it, "Silence is the true friend that never betrays." We've heard the calls for a review of Seasonic's power supplies, and it's time to see...
21 by Christoph Katzer on 9/14/2007Enermax Infiniti 650W
Enermax first launched their Infiniti line a year ago. We take a look at this pricey offering to see how it measures up to the competition.
25 by Christoph Katzer on 9/11/2007Zippy Serene (GP2-5600V)
Zippy has sent us a second PSU for review, claiming 86% efficiency. Can it live up to these claims, and if so, can you actually find it for sale anywhere?
16 by Christoph Katzer on 9/3/2007Silver Power Blue Lightning 600W
A seemingly new name in the European market sent us their 600W model for testing. The results might even be shocking.
33 by Christoph Katzer on 8/27/2007Thermalright Ultima-90: Small Wonder?
Thermalright introduces a smaller version of the 6-heatpipe and top performing Ultra-120 eXtreme. Is the smaller package too compromised? How does it compete with the best tested at AnandTech?
38 by Wesley Fink on 8/20/2007ZEROtherm BTF90: Sting like a Butterfly?
ZEROtherm creates a delicate butterfly-shaped cooler with claims of super silence and killer performance. Does the BTF90 deliver as promised?
19 by Wesley Fink on 8/13/2007Silverstone Decathlon DA650: A modular alternative
Silverstone's Decathlon series differs from their Olympia line in that it features modular cables. In nearly all other respects, the designs are the same, but let's see how this...
7 by Christoph Katzer on 8/8/2007Zippy Gaming G1 (GSM-6600P): Hybrid or Fence-Sitter?
Zippy has created a hybrid power supply that straddles the line between server and gaming requirements; can it actually satisfy either market, or does it end up making too...
16 by Christoph Katzer on 8/3/2007The Enermax Liberty - Getting long in the tooth, but still worth a look
The Enermax Liberty line has been around for a while, but we wanted to test an older PSU to show how it stacks up against newer units. Those looking...
26 by Christoph Katzer on 7/30/2007Gigabyte's New Odin GT 800W Power Supply
The Odin is the first power supply that can be controlled and monitored by software. It actually works, so might this be your next power supply?
23 by Christoph Katzer on 7/24/2007PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad CF-Edition
Our latest power supply review takes a look at the PCP&C Silencer, which is designed for the high-end enthusiast market.
31 by Christoph Katzer on 7/18/2007The Single 12V Rail SilverStone Olympia OP650
As the first power supply in our new lab we will be looking at the Olympia OP650 from Silverstone. It comes with a single 12V rail and is fully...
46 by Christoph Katzer on 7/13/2007
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