X-bit labs

Entry Level Liquid-Cooling System vs. Hi-End Air Cooler: Swiftech H2O-220 Compact Review

[ 03/24/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

Today we are going to test a new liquid-cooling solution from Swiftech and compare its performance against a powerful air cooler from Thermalright: SI-128. Let’s find out who the winner is from our detailed review!

XIGMATEK HDT-D1284 and Scythe ZIPANG: New Processor Coolers Reviewed

[ 03/11/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

Our today’s article will be devoted to two new processor coolers from the same category as Thermaltake Big Typhoon. We are going to introduce to you new solutions from XIGMATEK and Scythe and check out their performance on a new quad-core processor.

Two Solutions from SilverStone: Tundra TD01 Liquid-Cooling System vs. Nitrogon NT06-Lite CPU Air-Cooler

[ 03/05/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

We will talk about a mass liquid-cooling solution for processors and a CPU air-cooler from the same manufacturer. Will it be fair to compare such different cooling systems from the technological and pricing standpoint? Let’s give it a try!

Two New Coolers for Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX or Minus 20 Degrees for the Reference

[ 03/04/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

Today we are going to check out the efficiency and functionality of two new cooling solutions for Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX based graphics cards from Arctic Cooling and ZEROtherm. Read more in our review!

Roundup: AeroCool Double Power, Thermaltake DuOrb, Zalman VF1000 LED and a Few Other Good VGA Coolers

[ 02/26/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

Today we are going to talk about three new VGA cooling solutions a few solutions we have already talked about before from AeroCool, Zalman, Thermaltake and Arctic Cooling. Let’s find out which one is best from this first roundup of the series.

Four Heatpipes for Two: AeroCool SilverWind and Xfire Coolers Reviewed

[ 02/19/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

Light, universal, decently efficient, but pretty expensive cooling solutions with highly original design made it to our lab. Read more in our extensive review that covers not only cooling efficiency but also acoustic performance of these guys.

Cooler Master Aquagate S1 Liquid Cooling System Review

[ 02/12/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

We continue checking out the efficiency of mainstream liquid-cooling systems. Today we will talk about a new solution from Cooler Master. It is inexpensive, simple to install, universal. Will it also be able to prove better than a traditional air-cooler? Let’s find out!

I Am Legend: Scythe Ninja Copper Cooler Review

[ 02/06/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

We have been waiting for it impatiently and truly believed that one day it will be released. Our hopes finally came true. Please meet Ninja Copper from Scythe in our detailed review!

New Shining CPU Cooler: Gigabyte G-Power II Pro Review

[ 01/28/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

The new Gigabyte G-Power II Pro cooler boasts universal design, requires elementary installation procedure, is compact at the base, noiseless at minimum fan rotation speed and very quiet at maximum fan rotation speed. Read more in our review of this excellent product!

Gigabyte Volar CPU Cooler Review

[ 01/21/08 | by Sergey Lepilov]

Original cooler design will undoubtedly catch your eye if you come across it in a store. Let’s find out from our new article how good this solution actually is and if it will become an overclocker’s choice.