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Noiseless Power Supplies from FSP and Topower

[ 09/18/05 | by Oleg Artamonov]

We would like to introduce to you two noiseless power supplies of the highest quality: FSP Zen and Topower TOP-420NF. Are you assembling a silent system? Then a fan-cooled PSU may become the loudest component. Check out these two great models, which might become your choice tomorrow!

Roundup: Six System Cases from Thermaltake

[ 09/12/05 | by Vasily Melnik]

We have managed to gather together almost all models from the company’s new series of system cases for our today’s tests. We’ve got six models in total and none of them is going to leave you indifferent. Read more about the system assembly tips, thermal conditions and more in our new detailed Thermaltake cases roundup!

FSP BlueStorm AX500-A Power Supply Unit Review

[ 08/30/05 | by Oleg Artamonov]

We would like to introduce to you a BlueStorm AX500-A power supply, which continues the successful THN series we have already told you about in our previous articles. Its maximum output wattage has been increased to 460W. The PSU is neatly manufactured and has good characteristics; it is powerful even for very serious systems with two graphics cards and a top-end processor. Read more now!

Closer Look at 17" LCD Monitor Features. Part VI

[ 08/16/05 | by Oleg Artamonov]

We continue our detailed roundups of 17" flat-panel monitors. Today we will look at 16 solutions from LG, Samsung, Sony, Viewsonic, Mitsubishi, NEC, and a few others. For the first time in our lab we are proud to introduce to you a monitor from ASUS.

Foxconn TP-230 System Case Review

[ 07/25/05 | by Sergei Ozerov]

We would like to offer you a review of a new system case from Foxconn, which appears to be one of the most interesting mainstream solutions out there. Unique fastening mechanisms, extreme design precision and excellent manufacturing quality alongside with stable and reliable thermal operation of the cooling system, make this product worth your attention, for sure.

In Win Power Supply Units Roundup

[ 07/13/05 | by Oleg Artamonov]

We are going to introduce to you five solutions from In Win. These power supplies will be just excellent for value and mainstream systems. They proved very reliable and efficient in our tests in configurations of this type. Why not the High-End? Read more in our article!

Closer Look at 20" and 21" LCD Monitor Features

[ 07/11/05 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Today we are beginning a series of articles devoted to 20" and 21" LCD panels. We will look in detail at the most important user parameters of these solutions, such as response time, color reproduction, ergonomics, etc. This time we will introduce to you solutions from Acer, NEC, Samsung, Mitsubishi and EIZO.

MGE Cases Reviewed: Ninja and Sidewinder

[ 07/03/05 | by Yury Vayukin]

Are you looking for a cool case for your new gaming system? Then you might want to consider one of the solutions from MGE. Excellent thermal conditions for the entire system, modern design, and easy assembly – these are the key benefits of the cases in discussion. Read more about the extreme testing of these babies in our new review!