Cases/Cooling/PSUs

In the arena of PC components, Be quiet! is a name synonymous with excellence, known for its fusion of silent functionality and exceptional performance. The company's broad range of products, from high-end power supply units (PSUs) to sophisticated cases and cooling solutions, including both air and liquid options, is crafted with a keen eye on reducing noise while maximizing efficiency. Be quiet! has earned accolades for its dedication to achieving near-silent operation across its lineup, making it a preferred choice among those in the PC enthusiast community who seek a serene computing environment. The diversity of its offerings reflects a deep understanding of the needs of tech enthusiasts and professionals alike, with each product designed to offer a blend of low noise levels and...

Xigmatek NRP-HC1001 and NRP-HC1201 Power Supplies

Xigmatek brings out their high-end power supplies rated at 1000W and 1200W for testing.

20 by Christoph Katzer on 4/13/2008

OCZ EliteXStream 800W and 1000W

OCZ launches their newest "XStream" power supply brand, and we've got the 800W and 1000W models for testing.

10 by Christoph Katzer on 4/7/2008

Amacrox Calmer 560: Silence is Golden

Some users want a powerful system; for others silence is the goal. It can be difficult to balance these competing objectives, but this fanless PSU from Amacrox looks to...

13 by Christoph Katzer on 4/2/2008

Enermax Launches the Pro82+ and Modu82+

At CES 2008, we caught our first glimpse of Enermax's two new PSU series. We've been anxiously awaiting the chance to test them for a couple months now, and...

17 by Christoph Katzer on 3/25/2008

Noctua NH-U12P: Top Performance AND Silence

Noctua launches fan refinements to improve overclocking performance without compromising quiet. Does the new cooler perform as well as Noctua claims?

51 by Wesley Fink on 3/20/2008

Thermalright HR-03 GT: Heavyweight GPU Cooling

We look at the HR-03 GT VGA Cooler to see how it stacks up against NVIDIA's stock cooler solution and the Sparkle fanless 8800GT.

43 by Matt Campbell on 3/3/2008

Power Supply Roundup: 650W-680W

We've reviewed many PSUs rated at extreme wattages; now it's time to look at more reasonable offerings in the 650W range.

23 by Christoph Katzer on 2/21/2008

A Closer Look at ESA

Enthusiast System Architecture now has USB-if HID approval and the new system control standard is moving forward. The monitoring capabilites of a working ESA system are examined.

19 by Wesley Fink on 2/19/2008

Exclusive Interview with PC Power & Cooling Founder

We had a chance to speak with the Founder of PCP&C Doug Dodson, and felt the interview questions and answers were worth passing along as a closer look at...

49 by Christoph Katzer on 2/11/2008

PC Power & Cooling Turbo Cool 860W: Special AnandTech Edition

PCP&C sent us their new Turbo Cool 860W, with a few extras requested specifically by AnandTech. Read on to find out what extras we wanted and what the Turbo...

20 by Christoph Katzer on 2/4/2008

Arctic Cooling Duo: Alpine 7 & Freezer 7 Pro Attack Value

Alpine 7 is a family of $12 to $15 coolers while the Freezer 7 Pro is a step up to the $25 price range. Can these entry-level coolers compete...

48 by Wesley Fink on 1/29/2008

ZEROtherm Nirvana: Designed for Top Performance

The last ZEROtherm Butterfly cooler showed impressive performance and low noise levels. Can a ZEROtherm design for all-out cooler performance top our charts?

38 by Wesley Fink on 1/16/2008

Power Supply Summary 2007 - The Best of the Best

We've looked at dozens of power supplies, but we haven't given out any awards. In this recap of the 2007 PSU market, we pick out those offerings that have...

38 by Christoph Katzer on 12/20/2007

Power Supply Roundup: Eight 1000W for the Extreme Users

In the rush for faster processors and GPUs sporting more cores and pipelines, power supply manufacturers are feeling neglected. If you're in the market for an ultra-high-end system, you...

29 by Christoph Katzer on 12/11/2007

Power Supply Roundup: 730W to 900W

We've got ten power supplies for this roundup, representing the higher end of the PSU spectrum.

31 by Christoph Katzer on 11/22/2007

400-450W PSU Roundup

We test four moderate power supplies ranging from 400W to 450W. What separates budget 400W units from higher quality midrange units? Read on to find out.

37 by Christoph Katzer on 11/6/2007

NVIDIA Introduces ESA - Enthusiast System Architecture

NVIDIA launches a new open standard for monitoring and controlling computer components.

28 by Wesley Fink on 11/5/2007

Cooler Master Hyper 212: Looking for a Winner

Cooler Master has not topped recent cooler tests. Will the mid-priced Hyper 212 turn the tide?

21 by Wesley Fink on 10/31/2007

Ultra High-End PSU Roundup

We test three power supplies ranging from 1200 to 1300 Watts. For those who need as much power as a small business, which if any of these units comes...

27 by Christoph Katzer on 10/22/2007

AMD's DTX Form Factor: Smaller PCs for Everyone?

Earlier this year AMD announced its DTX form factor, and we got a chance to play around with AMD's first DTX reference platform.

37 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 10/22/2007

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