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  Thermaltake Element S Mid-Tower Chassis: May 22, 2009 3:49 am

  We check out one of the more recent Thermaltake cases, the Element S and see what elements make it stand out.

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  Cooler Master Hyper TX3 i5 CPU Cooler: May 18, 2009 4:48 am

  Cooler Master is stepping up to the plate and offers one of the first Core i5 coolers to hit the market.

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  Cooler Master HAF 922 Mid Tower Case: May 12, 2009 4:12 am

  For those who think the HAF 933 is just too bulky, CoolerMaster shrinks it down with a few changes and offers you the HAF 922.

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  NZXT Panzerbox All Aluminum Mid Tower Case: May 8, 2009 5:13 am

  All aluminium welded contruction,300 CFM of airflow and a sleek compact design all add up to Chad’s newest sample, the NZXT Panzerbox ATX chassis.

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  Evercool Buffalo HPFI7-10025 Core i7 CPU Cooler: May 6, 2009 5:12 am

  Moving his attention to another bold Core i7 compatible CPU cooler from Evercool, Chad sees how well it fairs under the T.E.C.C. today.

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  AZZA Fantom 900 ATX Midi Tower Case: May 4, 2009 11:44 am

  While Antec’s Nine Hundred holds strong presence in the mid tower market, there’s a new 900 on the block from a mob called AZZA with big potential.

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  Evercool Transformer 4 HPJ-12025 CPU Cooler: May 2, 2009 5:09 am

  Evercool sends Chad their latest and greatest CPU cooler to date, the Transformer 4 with some added bling to please the show ponies.

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  SilverStone Nitrogon NT07-775 Low Profile CPU Cooler: Apr 30, 2009 5:09 am

  Looking for a low profile low cooler for your 45nm LGA775 powered HTPC? Silverstone believe they have the answer with the Nitrogon NT07-775.

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  Scythe Mugen 2 CPU Cooler: Apr 28, 2009 3:42 am

  Scythe’s mighty Mugen 2 makes its way into our lab and Chad fires up the T.E.C.C. once again to see how it compares.

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  FSP POWER_MOD 700 Watt Modular Power Supply: Apr 23, 2009 3:25 am

  FSP Group are a proven quality maker of PSUs with a long healthy history. David checks out their POWER_MOD series 700W sem-modular offering today.

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  Thermaltake ISGC-300 CPU Cooler: Apr 21, 2009 4:42 am

  Easily distracted by whirring fans and general PC noise? - Thermaltake’s new ISGC-300 helps combat this while staying a strong performer.

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  Zero Moving Parts PC – Totally Silent Computing: Apr 20, 2009 5:01 am

  A powerful system with smooth HD playback capabilities and not a single moving component! – We show you how it’s done.

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  Xigmatek Cuirassier-N002 Memory Heat Spreaders: Apr 18, 2009 5:55 am

  While memory cooling is nothing new to the overclocking community, Xigmatek has thrown its hat into the ring with the Cuirassier-N002 memory coolers.

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  SilverStone RAVEN SST-RV01B-W Full Tower Case: Apr 7, 2009 5:30 am

  Thinking outside the box while designing the inside of one leads to a new "twist" in case design with SilverStone’s stealth inspired RAVEN chassis.

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  IN WIN BM650 Mini-ITX Chassis: Mar 31, 2009 3:55 pm

  Good things come in small packages and today IN WIN proves it with their stylish BM650 ITX case.

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  NZXT Zero 2 Full Tower Chassis: Mar 30, 2009 1:41 pm

  Today we get up close and personal with the Zero 2, the latest release from NZXT’s Crafted Series of gaming chassis’.

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  Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Core i7 Specific CPU Cooler: Mar 26, 2009 4:00 am

  Noctua knew they were onto a good thing with the standard NH-U12P and now we get a look at the Special Edition Core i7 specific model with extras.

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  A+ Cupid 3 Mini-ITX HTPC Chassis: Mar 25, 2009 4:00 am

  A+ have sent us a mini-ITX case solution, the Cupid 3, with a 200W power supply included. Could this be the HTPC enclosure for you?

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  Titan Fenrir TTC-NK85TZ CPU Cooler: Mar 24, 2009 4:00 am

  Titan has seen the light and submits to TweakTown the Fenrir 120mm tower cooler for some rigerous testing.

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  BFG EX-1200 Watt Modular Power Supply: Mar 24, 2009 4:00 am

  Evolution of the breed. BFG seeks to distinguish itself with a unique power supply design. But, is different a good thing in this case?

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  Thermaltake BigTyp 14 Pro CPU Cooler: Mar 18, 2009 4:00 am

  We fire up the T.E.C.C. and examine the theory of "bigger is better" with Thermaltake's BigTyp 14 Pro.

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  ThermoLab BARAM CPU Cooler: Mar 15, 2009 4:00 am

  Today we fire up the T.E.C.C. on the ThermoLab BARAM and see what this universal AMD and LGA775 cooler is all about.

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  Tagan SuperRock TG880-U33II 880 Watt Power Supply: Mar 10, 2009 4:00 am

  Today we throw rocks at an 800 pound gorilla. Specifically, a Tagan 880W SuperRock. Is it super enough to survive the ensuing punishment?

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  Xigmatek Achilles S1284C CPU Cooler: Mar 3, 2009 5:00 am

  The last of the trio gets tested from Xigmatek. This time we are testing the Achilles S1284C with optional i7 mounting hardware.

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  Topower PowerBird 1100 Watt Special Edition Power Supply: Mar 3, 2009 5:00 am

  We subject the new Topower Powerbird 1100 Watt Special Edition with our new testing regimen. Is that ozone I smell?

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  Noctua NH-U9B CPU Cooler: Feb 24, 2009 5:00 am

  Today we mount a sample from Noctua to our T.E.C.C. test system and see what the NH-U9B can do against the rest.

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  Xigmatek Dark Knight S1283 H.D.T. CPU Cooler: Feb 20, 2009 5:00 am

  Xigmatek has sent another cooler to the labs. This time Chad looks at the Dark Knight S1283 with H.D.T. technology.

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  Xigmatek Thor’s Hammer S126384 H.D.T. CPU Cooler: Feb 18, 2009 5:00 am

  From CES preview to full review, Xigmatek has shipped the Thor’s Hammer to our lab for testing. Let's see how well this i7 compatible cooler performs.

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  Rosewill RP650-2 650 Watt Power Supply: Feb 17, 2009 5:00 am

  Putting our new power supply testing methods into action, David takes a look at his first exhibit today, a 650W SLI-ready offering from Rosewill.

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  TweakTown’s New PSU Testing Methodology Explained: Feb 14, 2009 5:00 am

  With our new dedicated power supply reviewer David about to go into full swing, we first run over our PSU testing methods we plan to use hereon.

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  SilenX iXtrema Pro IXG-80HA2 with Optional XG-3F2 Fan Kit: Feb 13, 2009 5:00 am

  This time Chad is testing a VGA cooler with the optional fan kit from SilenX. He strips a 9800GTX naked to see what mounting this cooler has to offer.

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  Thermaltake SpinQ CPU Cooler: Feb 4, 2009 5:00 am

  Thermaltake offers a unique CPU cooling solution with the SpinQ. Let’s put it through its paces and see how this classic style cylinder cooler goes.

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  Cooler Master V10 200+W Hybrid T.E.C. Cooler: Feb 3, 2009 5:00 am

  Chad Fires up the T.E.C.C. for the debut of Cooler Master’s latest, i7 compatible, hybrid T.E.C. air cooler known as the V10.

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  GELID Silent Spirit CPU Cooler: Jan 20, 2009 5:00 am

  GELID asked that we retest their fan; they felt our numbers of the Silent Spirit were incorrect. I am happy to oblige and take a second look.

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  Spire TherMax Pro CPU Cooler: Jan 18, 2009 5:00 am

  Spire has sent over one of their coolers with H.D.T. and we keep the TEC fires burning to see how well the TherMax Pro handles the business at hand.

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  Xigmatek Thor’s Hammer S126384 Exclusive Preview: Jan 16, 2009 5:00 am

  Xigmatek drops Thor’s Hammer and brings the pain.

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  Cooler Master Black Label – Limited Edition Cosmos Chassis: Jan 15, 2009 5:00 am

  500 made in total, only 50 in the USA and Chris has one of them to show us today!

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  Exclusive look at Cooler Master’s V10 Heatsink: Jan 15, 2009 5:00 am

  Cooler Master has the hottest (or is that, coolest?) new CPU cooler around and we have it in the lab for an early peek!

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  Nexus FLC-3000 Universal CPU Cooler: Jan 11, 2009 5:00 am

  Chad fires up the T.E.C.C. once again and tests one of Nexus’ new Core i7 compatible offerings which uses their SkiveTek technology.

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  Vigor Monsoon III LT Dual 120mm CPU Cooler: Jan 5, 2009 5:00 am

  Vigor Gaming is most known for its gaming systems, but the company also designs CPU coolers and we see if they have the knack for it today.

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  Exclusive Review of CoolIT's Domino Advanced Liquid Cooling: Dec 18, 2008 5:00 am

  It's launch day for CoolIT System's new $80 USD liquid CPU cooler and Chris gets a sample to try out exclusively.

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  Exclusive Preview of Thermaltake Xpressar Phase Change Unit: Dec 17, 2008 5:00 am

  Thermaltake gets set to freeze out the competition with its upcoming Xpressar and we see how it’s coming along.

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  IKONIK Vulcan 1200 watt Modular Power Supply: Dec 15, 2008 5:00 am

  Mike receives a beefy 1200w Vulcan series PSU from newcomer IKONIK to see if they've taken off on the right foot.

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  IN WIN Commander Series 1200 watt Modular Power Supply: Nov 25, 2008 5:00 am

  Mike arms himself up with IN WIN's Commander1200 power supply and puts it into battle to see what it can handle.

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  ABS Tagan BZ1300 Modular Power Supply: Nov 14, 2008 5:00 am

  As hardware gets faster, it also gets hungrier. If it's power you need, this 1300w monster has it all and then some.

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  All about Intel Core i7 Socket LGA 1366 Cooling: Nov 3, 2008 5:00 am

  Processor, motherboard, three sticks of DDR3...what did we forget?

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  Xigmatek NRP-MC651 650 watt Power Supply: Oct 28, 2008 4:00 am

  We know when it comes to coolers, Xigmatek has the goods. Now it's time to see how they fair in the world of PSUs.

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  Cooler Master Hyper Z600R CPU Cooler: Oct 28, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare Cooler Masters Z600R to all our prior tested coolers.

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  Ikonik Zaria A20 Mid-Tower Enclosure: Oct 22, 2008 4:00 am

  This week Mike looks at an enclosure from a new company striving to make a big impression.

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  NZXT Khaos Full Tower Enclosure: Oct 7, 2008 4:00 am

  When money's no object and you're seeking a big bold chassis, Mike discovers the NZXT Khaos to be a possible candidate.

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  Arctic Cooling Freezer XTREME CPU Cooler: Oct 2, 2008 4:00 am

  Arctic Cooling is back in a BIG way. It’s time to play with the XTREME in our T.E.C.C.

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  Noctua NH-U12DO Workstation CPU Cooler reviewed: Sep 30, 2008 4:00 am

  Noctua enters the workstation market and Chris takes an exclusive look at the new Opteron cooler.

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  Thermaltake RamOrb Memory Cooler: Sep 27, 2008 4:00 am

  Thermaltake takes the ORB product line in a whole new direction, designing a cooler for your RAM.

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  Hiper Type R Mark-II 880 Watt Power Supply: Sep 24, 2008 4:00 am

  Mike looks at a Type R series PSU from Hiper today which carries with it all the bells and whistles, and then some.

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  Thermaltake V14 Pro CPU Cooler: Sep 23, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare Thermaltakes V14 Pro to all previously tested coolers.

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  Zaward Gyre ZCJ010 CPU Cooler: Sep 19, 2008 4:00 am

  One part ambition, two parts engineering and that equals the Zaward Gyre. Chris chucks it into the T.E.C.C. today.

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  Xigmatek Red Scorpion S1283 H.D.T. CPU Cooler: Sep 16, 2008 4:00 am

  Xigmatek is back with a full 120mm cooler; we can now test H.D.T. against the norm.

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  Hiper Osiris Mid-Tower Enclosure: Sep 7, 2008 4:00 am

  Sitting on Mike's bench today is the Hiper Osiris chassis, named after the ancient Egyptian god. We reveal its secrets.

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  Topower PowerBird 1100 watt Modular Power Supply: Aug 31, 2008 4:00 am

  This week Mike has Topower's top dog PowerBird series 1100 watt PSU in hand which should keep most any rig content.

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  Cooler Master UCP 700W Power Supply: Aug 22, 2008 4:00 am

  Cooler Master recently extended their PSU lineup with the UCP series and Mike gets his hands on a 700W model to try out.

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  DIY Case Mods - Suitcase turned into PC: Aug 21, 2008 4:00 am

  Looking to attract some attention or save a few bob and build your own LAN party case? We show you how in this guide!!

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  XIGMATEK HDT-SD964 CPU Cooler: Aug 14, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare XIGMATEK’s HDT-SD964 to all our previously tested coolers.

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  Cooler Master CSX Medusa Cosmos Chassis: Aug 7, 2008 4:00 am

  Cooler Master and Smooth Creations bring cases to a new level. We look at the masterpiece that is the CSX Medusa.

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  CrazyPC Electroluminescent Wire Kit: Jul 30, 2008 4:00 am

  Welcome to the first ed. of “Pimp Your PC!” - Today we show you how to trick out your rig with electroluminescent wire.

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  GELID GC-1 Thermal Compound: Jul 28, 2008 4:00 am

  Mike looks at a new high performance thermal paste from GELID who are a quickly growing PC cooling company in Hong Kong.

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  APACK ZEROtherm Nirvana NV120 Premium: Jul 28, 2008 4:00 am

  ZEROtherm has impressed us with every outing; can the NV120 Premium do the same?

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  Rosewill RX630-S-B Xtreme 630W PSU: Jul 24, 2008 4:00 am

  Rosewill have come in a little under-rated in the past. Mike looks at an affordable yet promising power supply today.

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  NZXT Sentry LX Fan Controller: Jul 22, 2008 4:00 am

  Need a bit more control of your case cooling? Or perhaps you just want more bling? – Step inside for the answer.

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  Tagan Black Pearl WCR Full Tower Chassis: Jul 16, 2008 4:00 am

  Tagan's Black Pearl with liquid cooling screams boldness; Mike spends some quality time with this massive enclosure.

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  SilenX iXtrema IXC-120HA2 CPU Cooler: Jun 26, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare SilenX’s IXC-120HA2 to all of our previously tested CPU coolers.

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  Thermaltake DuOrb CPU Cooler: Jun 15, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare Thermaltake's DuOrb to all of our previously tested CPU coolers.

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  E-Power Thunder EP-650-TD1 3-in-1 PSU: Jun 12, 2008 4:00 am

  Mike checks out an affordable but very capable mid-level PSU from E-Power which carries with it a few surprises.

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  Thermaltake ProWater 850i Liquid Cooler: Jun 10, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare Thermaltake's ProWater 850i to all our previously tested coolers.

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  Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 LP CPU Cooler: Jun 3, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods we compare Arctic Cooling’s Freezer 7LP to all our previously tested coolers.

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  Thermaltake MaxOrb EX CPU Cooler: May 31, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare Thermaltake’s MaxOrb EX to all our previously tested coolers.

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  Noctua NH-C12P CPU Cooler: May 28, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare Noctua's NH-C12P CPU Cooler to all our previously tested coolers.

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  Bgears b-Envi HTPC Enclosure: May 27, 2008 4:00 am

  Mike checks out a SFF HTPC chassis from Bgears who look like they've really done their homework in this market segment.

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  APACK ZEROtherm ZEN FZ 120 CPU Cooler: May 23, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare ZEROtherm’s ZEN FZ120 to all our previously tested CPU coolers.

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  Sunbeamtech Core-Contact Freezer Cooler: May 21, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare Sunbeamtech’s Core-Contact Freezer to all prior tested coolers.

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  ABS Tagan BZ900 900 watt Power Supply: May 20, 2008 4:00 am

  Tagan are reknowned for producing quality power supplies. We see if subsidiary ABS can step things up a notch higher.

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  ThermoLab Nano Silencer CPU Cooler: May 14, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare ThermoLab’s Nano Silencer to all our previously tested coolers.

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  In Win B2 Stealth Bomber Mid Tower Case: May 13, 2008 4:00 am

  Following the design of the B2 Stealth Bomber, first impressions on this case are going to be a love or hate it thing.

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  CoolIT Systems PURE CPU Cooler: May 8, 2008 4:00 am

  Using our trusted T.E.C.C. testing methods, we compare CoolIT Systems’ PURE to all our previously tested coolers.

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  NZXT Tempest ATX Mid Tower Enclosure: May 7, 2008 4:00 am

  Mike's lined up a snazzy lookin' gamers chassis from NZXT this week to see if the overall design is as good as it looks.