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NZXT Switch 810 Case Review

skymtl — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:12:23 +0000

NZXT’s Switch 810 is one of the few cases on the market that can be considered truly unique. While its piano black finish looks great, what makes the 810 stand out from the pack lies behind its facade and for a price of under $175, this may be one of the best bang for buck enclosures around.

Fractal Design Define XL Review

skymtl — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:19:38 +0000

The newest member of Fractal Design’s Define family is the aptly named XL, a full tower enclosure that incorporates a number of innovative features at a great price. With Fractal’s history of forward thinking mentality, its hard not to find something to like about this new case.

Fractal Design Arc Midi Tower Case Review

skymtl — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:14:12 +0000

Fractal Design’s Arc is billed as a new take on the classic inexpensive mid tower design and from the looks of things, it does differ quite a bit from the competition. With an extra wide body, a massive number of fan mounts and a great looking black / white color scheme, this $109 case is certainly unique in its own right.

BitFenix Raider Mid Tower Case Review

skymtl — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:53:45 +0000

BitFenix’s Raider is yet another competitor in the sub-$100 enclosure market but it incorporates many features normally seen on higher end products. But can it accomplish the impossible by standing out in a highly competitive market against the likes of Corsair and Cooler Master?

Cooler Master Cosmos II Ultra Tower Case Review

skymtl — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:01:45 +0000

After years of anticipating whether or not Cooler Master would update their legendary Cosmos cases, the wait is finally over. Their new Cosmos II Ultra Tower is a true successor to the original while packing in a boatload of additional features for good measure. This is one hell of a case.

Antec Eleven Hundred (1100) Case Review

skymtl — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:55:06 +0000

With past foibles behind them, Antec has begun looking back to their roots again by designing subtle and appealing chassis while incorporating new, forward looking features. One of the first examples of this re envisioned mantra is called the Eleven Hundred, a case which is deemed to be a “super mid tower” but is priced at just $130. This is Antec’s take on a product that bridges the gap between smaller mid tower enclosures like the Nine Hundred and the larger, more expensive full tower designs such as the Twelve Hundred.

Corsair Carbide Series 500R Mid Tower Case Review

skymtl — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:07:50 +0000

In order to keep pace with changing market conditions, the last few case releases from Corsair have been targeted straight towards budget friendly price points and the newest Carbide 500R is no different. Even though it sports a price of under $150, this case boasts an impressive list of features and some great looking design touches.

Silverstone Sugo SG06 Mini ITX SFF Case Review

skymtl — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:45:45 +0000

There may not be much interest in the SFF niche but Silverstone has dedicated a fair amount of time and resources towards designing cases for it. One of their latest is the Sugo SG06, a mini ITX enclosure that sports enough space for many mid range graphics cards but maintains an emphasis upon small, compact performance.

Lian Li Cowry PC-U6 Special Edition mATX Case Review

skymtl — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:44:16 +0000

Computer cases usually fall into one of two categories: boring and bland or functional and good looking. Lian Li’s new Cowry PC-U6 Special Edition doesn’t fit into any of these preconceived molds but it does blaze a somewhat unique trail in a market niche that hasn’t seen much innovation of late.

Lancool PC-K9 B Mid Tower Case Review

skymtl — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:43:08 +0000

LanCool may not yet be a well known name among gamers but their new First Knight PC-K9B case looks like it has just the right mix of features and aggressive pricing to place it amid some heavy competition.

Cooler Master Storm Trooper Full Tower Case Review

skymtl — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:18:27 +0000

With a number of now-legendary cases under their belt, Cooler Master has been known for understanding what gamers and enthusiasts want in their cases. The new Storm Trooper is a full tower case that’s poised to continue this tradition and is not only packed with features but it comes in at a very reasonable price as well.

BitFenix Shinobi Mid Tower Case Review

skymtl — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:59:45 +0000

The budget mid tower case market used to be filled with cheaply made, under designed junk but if recent trends are any indication, those days are well behind us. BitFenix may not be a household brand just yet but their new Shinobi case could be their ticket to success. Priced at under $85 and sporting a long list of premium features, it certainly looks like it could succeed where others have failed.

Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid Tower Case Review

skymtl — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 03:45:43 +0000

With a full stable of cases, Corsair has been well placed in the enthusiast enclosure market but they didn’t have anything to compete with the more budget friendly Cooler Master 690II and Thermaltake Elements of this world. Now things are about to change since the $99 400R is about to be introduced. This promises to continue Corsair’s tradition of well designed, high quality cases but at an ultra low price point.

Lian Li PC-A70F Full Tower Case Review

skymtl — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:45:02 +0000

When talking about high quality case construction, the name of Lian Li will invariably come up at some point in the conversation. The only problem was that Lian Li also used to also be synonymous with high prices and products that were next to impossible to find. Well, times have changed and while Lian Li’s quality is still top notch, their cases are easier than ever to find and the pricing on some models has decreased to a reasonable point. No case better symbolizes this new mantra than the PC-A70F; a full tower case which retails for the surprising price of just $199.

Corsair Graphite Series 600T Special Edition White Review

skymtl — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:19:39 +0000

After Corsair released their highly acclaimed Obsidian series of cases, many knew that it would be only a matter of time until less expensive yet smaller variants became available. Those predictions came true and today Corsair has a full sable of cases from the high end Obsidian to the entry level Carbide series. The one we’re looking at today however is the mid-range Graphite 600T with a little twist: this one comes in a special edition white finish and is packed with additional features.

Silverstone Raven RV03 Case Review

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:09:33 +0000

When they were introduced, the RV01 and RV02 far surpassed the size of many other ATX cases on the market and the budgets of most buyers. However, Silverstone’s engineers went back to the drawing board and have reformulated their award winning Raven formula for a much smaller form factor and a price point of about $160. Called the RV03, this next generation in the Raven series may just be what some have been waiting for.

Cooler Master CM Storm Enforcer Gaming Case Video Review

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:52:49 +0000

“Gaming” cases seem to be a dime a dozen these days but Cooler Master’s products always seem to stand out from the crowd. Their latest addition to the CM Storm line is called the Enforcer and it looks to offer an excellent combination of features and sleek design design elements into a case that doesn’t cost a fortune.

NZXT H2 Silent Mid Tower Case Video Review

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 03:07:02 +0000

The silent PC market doesn’t exactly cut the same imposing figure as products focusing on “gamers” but it is expanding nonetheless. Many cases which try to take advantage of this increasing popularity are usually quite expensive and yet NZXT’s H2 chassis is trying to break this trend. Priced at a mere $99, we have some high expectations for it but have too many corners been cut in order to hit such a low price point?

Corsair Graphite 600T Mid Tower Case Review

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:55:07 +0000

After Corsair launched their highly successful and innovative 800D full tower case followed by the slightly less expensive 700D, there were many who were wondering what the next step would look like. Now we know. Today we take a look at the Graphite 600T; a case which retains the high quality Corsair is known for but sporting a mid-range price of less than $160.

Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid-Tower Case Review

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:54:45 +0000

In the sub-$100 case market, there seem to be a lot of perfectly good promises but very few products end up delivering. There are some however that stand out from the competition by offering high-end features in a price bracket that will appeal to nearly everyone Cooler Master has now released the latest in their HAF series which takes a dive into this highly competitive price point: the 912 which only costs $60.

Cooler Master Elite 430 ATX Case Review

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 03:17:03 +0000

Normally, we don’t have very high expectations for enclosures that have sub-$100 prices but Cooler Master’s new Elite 430 seems to have most higher-end cases from a features and design perspective. Let’s hope it can follow through because the potential is definitely there.

Cooler Master HAF-X Full Tower Case Video Review

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 02:08:26 +0000

Cooler Master has a longstanding tradition of bringing some of the most forward-thinking cases to the marketplace. There is no denying that their original HAF 932 combined a long list of features into a package that was both unique and infinitely adaptable. To follow this up, Cooler Master is now releasing the HAF-X which takes things to the next level. In this review we take a look at this newfound flagship product to see if it can live up to our high expectations.

HWC 800D Case Mod By MNPCTECH.com Unveiled

Wed, 26 May 2010 04:31:07 +0000

This has been a long time coming: the Hardware Canucks custom case is finally ready for its unveiling! By using a stock Corsair Obsidian 800D as a starting point, MNPCTECH.com has put together a unique mod that not only shows their skill but also gives us something to lust over.

Corsair Obsidian 700D Full Tower Case Video Review

Wed, 19 May 2010 02:59:13 +0000

With Corsair’s 800D being such a great success, it was only natural that a follow-up product was quickly approaching. The aptly-named 700D isn’t much of a departure from the original but it does come with a lower price while eliminating some features which were deemed unnecessary by Corsair. In this video review we see if the 700D is perfect for those of you who don’t need some of the more exotic items which come with this case’s bigger brother.

Cooler Master HAF 932 AMD Edition Video Review

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:58:17 +0000

Cooler Master has a long history of building quality cases and in this review we take a look at their limited edition HAF 932 AMD Edition enclosure. This case offers all of the best features from the HAF 932 and adds a bit of ATI colour to spice things up but has Cooler Master added anything else to sweeten the pot?

Silverstone Fortress FT02 Mid-Tower Case Review

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:09:30 +0000

The mid tower case market is cluttered with products all vying for your attention but Silverstone’s new Fortress FT02 dares to be different by incorporating a new “stack cool” design for component placement. This innovative layout can either spell disaster for this $200 ATX case or will put it in a league of its own.

Lian-Li Armorsuit PC-P50 Case Video Review

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:49:52 +0000

Lian Li is a case manufacturer that has been long known for their outstanding attention to detail and high end quality of everything from high-end lower-tier chassis. In this review we take a look at the now-famous Lian-Li Armorsuit PC-P50 which offers the perfect mix of light aluminum construction and structural stability blended into a stunning mid-tower case.

Cooler Master 690 II Advanced Case Review

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:12:07 +0000

Cooler Master has really found a sweet spot in the market with their current crop of enclosures. Their products usually offer a perfect mix of functionality, understated design elements and features while being easy on your pocketbook.

Cooler Master Storm Sniper Black Edition Video Review

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:52:22 +0000

In the case market, every company tries to differentiate themselves from their competition by releasing unique designs and different takes on the tried, tested and true ATX layout. In this review we take a look at a new case from Cooler Master that is supposed to be a cut above: the Storm Sniper in its new Black Edition guise.

Xigmatek Midgard Mid-Tower Case Video Review

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:13:19 +0000

We all know the name Xigmatek as being synonymous with high quality, high performance CPU and GPU cooling solutions. However, they have now released their first case called the Midgard which they hope will take on some of the best of the best in the $100 market. Will they succeed?