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Mod of the Month July 2020 in Association with Corsair

We've picked some of the best projects recently completed in our project log forum.

August 7, 2020 | 17:30

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Carrion Review

A delightfully gruesome monster power fantasy that doesn't quite live up to its potential.

August 6, 2020 | 09:00

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Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless Review

Wireless RGB headset with surround sound for under £100. Any good?

July 31, 2020 | 11:00

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Alpenföhn K2 Mount Doom Review

We take a look at the moutainous K2 cooler from Alpenföhn to see if its worth your money.

August 30, 2013 | 08:05

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Icy Box IB-MP309HW-B HD Media Player

If you've got a library of HD content and are looking for an easy way to get it onto your HDTV then the latest Icy Box could be just what you're after. Boasting playback of even the beefiest 1080p files and with a list of supported codecs as long as an MP's expenses claim is this a genuine alternative to a full HTPC?

May 28, 2009 | 10:34

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How TIM Works & How To Apply It Correctly

When you're building your own system, it's important to understand what is happening inside. One thing that's often overlooked is thermal interface material - a simple concept, but one that's often misunderstood. We explain how it works and share some tips to help you get the best out of your system.

February 16, 2009 | 07:49

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First Look: SilverStone Raven RV01

First seen at Computex 2008, the new SilverStone Raven RV01 has arrived in the bit-tech labs. With its mobo tray rotated 90 degrees, the Raven points your graphics cards upwards and uses the laws of thermodynamics to keep them cool. We take a first look at what might be the future of case design.

January 27, 2009 | 08:10

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Thermaltake v14 Pro

Thermaltake's latest CPU cooler is so hot off the production line you can't even buy it yet, and it's stacked to the nines with over 1.5m of copper heatpipe and two monster arrays of copper cooling fins - but how does it compare when faced with the toasty bit-tech testing system? Read on to find out.

October 10, 2008 | 12:21

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Zen and the HFX Mini HTPC case

Sometimes, things seem like such a good idea - like the HFX Mini HTPC case (and kit). But are they? Resident modder Robin Paijmans gives his first-hand account of whether this case is dream or disaster.

August 16, 2008 | 09:29

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Gigabyte 3D Aurora 570

We have a look at Gigabyte's latest addition to its 3D Aurora case series. The 3D Aurora 570 shares many of the features on the original Aurora, but there are some interesting tweaks to the solid foundations. How does it rack up against its older brother?

November 15, 2006 | 10:40

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Cooler Master Mystique 632 Black

Cooler Master has released its all-new Mystique 632 Black into the wild. The sleek black finish and all aluminium construction make the Mystique 632 a nice addition to the current Cooler Master product line up. Does this mean it's another great case though? Read on to find out...

August 11, 2006 | 16:11

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Zalman CNPS9500 vs Asetek Microchill

We have exclusive exclusive reviews of new coolers from Asetek and Zalman. From Asetek we have the new Microchill, and from Zalman we have the CNPS9500 LED. How do these big names rack up against each other on Socket 939? We find out.

August 18, 2005 | 15:08

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