Cooling

Noctua NT-H2 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 18-06-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The 10-years old Noctua NT-H1 still holds its own today, but how does it compare to the brand new NT-H2? Let's find out using our AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU.

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Fractal Design Prisma AL-12 PWM Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 24-05-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Featuring a unique trip-wire on the fan blades and RGB LEDs built into the fan hub, Fractal Design aim for this to be seen, not heard. Is it any good? Let's have a look.

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be quiet! Dark Rock Slim Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 14-05-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We've looked at the Dark Rock 4 and Dark Rock Pro 4, now we get a chance to delve into the Dark Rock Slim, designed with better memory clearance and a smaller profile for tighter chassis.

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ASUS ROG Ryujin 240 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 10-04-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

An all-in-one watercooling loop with a difference - the ASUS ROG Ryujin 240 with a 1.77" OLED screen and industrial-rated fans from Noctua.

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Noctua NH-U12A Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 03-04-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

If you're a PC enthusiast of any kind, you have more than likely heard of Noctua in the cooling sector and perhaps even used one of their products. Today we look at 14 years of evolution with the 5th generation of their NH-U12 series of CPU coolers, the NH-U12A. Let's see how it copes.

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Alphacool Eisbaer 240LT Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 22-03-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Alphacool certainly aren't new to the watercooling scene with years of experience producing high-end components, however, their introduction to the all-in-one loop is relatively recent, today we look at their second iteration of the Eisbaer 240.

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Enermax LIQFUSION RGB 360 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 05-03-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Today we take a look at the brand new Enermax LIQFUSION all-in-one watercooling loop, boasting quiet operation, RGB water pump and fans and a 360mm radiator.

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DeepCool GAMMAXX L240 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 27-02-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Appealing to enthusiasts on a tight budget, the DeepCool GAMMAXX L240 offers all of the key features you need in a 240mm watercooling loop without the large price tag, but is it cheap for a reason? Let's find out.

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Arctic Freezer 34 eSports DUO Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 20-02-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We've reviewed a few different coolers from Arctic over the years, with the most recent being the Freezer 33 eSports. Today we look at the latest revision, the Freezer 34 eSports, featuring Arctic's latest BioniX P120 fans.

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Gamer Storm Captain 240 Pro Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 12-02-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We're rarely disappointed by Gamer Storm when reviewing their cooling kit, so let's see if that trend can continue with the Captain 240 Pro with RGB lighting and a leak-proof design.

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Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 01-02-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Cooler Master are often a go-to name within PC enthusiast circles seeking a cost-efficient solution, but what if they also fancied RGB lighting? Today we look at the solution.

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Thermaltake Riing Trio 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition Triple Pack Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 25-01-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Thermaltake are widely recommended in the watercooling and enthusiast segments. Today we look at their latest RGB fans, promising better and brighter lighting than the previous generation.

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Arctic BioniX P120 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 03-12-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Today we look at an affordable, pressure-optimised 120mm fan from Arctic, a company renowned for it's cost-efficient yet noteworthy products.

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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 08-11-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The highly regarded formula of the Cooler Master Hyper 212 takes on another form, with the Black Edition, featuring a Nickel coating for a sleek look and improved radiation of heat.

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Corsair H115i RGB Platinum Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 01-11-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Another day, another Corsair watercooling loop. Today we look at the Corsair H115i Platinum RGB featuring a plethora of RGB lighting and a 280mm radiator.

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Corsair H100i RGB Platinum Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 01-11-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With the dust barely settling after the launch of the Corsair H100i Pro RGB, how can the Platinum possibly improve on that formula? Let's find out.

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Akasa Vegas AR7 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 25-10-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Akasa introduce a fully addressable RGB 120mm fan, with everything you need in the box. How does it perform? Let's find out.

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DeepCool GAMMAXX GT TGA Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 03-10-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

RGB lighting and the TUF Gaming Alliance come together to create the Deep Cool GAMMAXX GT TGA; how does it perform? Read on to find out.

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Antec Mercury 240 RGB Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 09-09-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Antec aren't quite a household name in the watercooling scene, or at least not yet. Better known for their cases and power supplies, how does the Mercury 240 RGB stack up in our tests?

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Corsair H100i Pro RGB Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 16-08-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Well known for their Hydro range, Corsair are back with a 240mm option in their latest Pro RGB line up, featuring ML120 fans and RGB lighting.

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Deepcool Gamer Storm MF120 RGB Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 07-08-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Deepcool have thrown the rule book out the window with their recent release of the Gamer Storm MF120 RGB fans.

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Deepcool Gamer Storm Castle 240 RGB Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 13-07-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Deepcool are known amongst the enthusiast community for high-end cooling products but how does their latest Castle 240 RGB cope in our tests?

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Noctua NF-P12 Redux Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 19-05-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

A fan favourite for many years returns under the Redux umbrella, the NF-P12 Redux. A 120mm fan focussing on budget users demanding performance.

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Noctua NF-A12x25 Fan Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 17-05-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Four and a half years is a long time, especially to focus your efforts onto one fan, but that's how long Noctua have spent researching and developing their latest NF-A12x25, but was it worth it?

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be quiet! Dark Rock 4 Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 10-04-2018 [ 0 comment(s) ]

be quiet! aim to provide practically silent operation while dissipating up to 200W of heat with the latest Dark Rock 4 heatsink, featuring their 135mm Silent Wings fan and ceramic particle coating.

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