Cooler Master Releases Elite 361 Case

Category: Cases
Posted: February 7, 2012 04:30PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Cooler Master has announced the Elite 361 rotatable chassis. The Mini-Tower form factor case will be able to fit a full-sized ATX motherboard, allowing users to fit their favorite motherboards into the interesting looking case. The case will look at home in both horizontal and vertical configurations, with a rotatable logo and movable rubber feet. The case will also support six 3.5" hard drives, seven expansion slots, and multiple 80mm and 120mm fans.

Cooler Master Drops Price of Storm Trooper Case

Category: Cases
Posted: February 1, 2012 05:25PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Cooler Master is in the middle of celebrating its 20th anniversary, and that is good news for you. As part of the celebration, Cooler Master has announced that it will be dropping the price on the Storm Trooper case to $149.99. A quick look at Newegg has the previous price at $189.99, providing a $40 savings for anyone in the market for a great case. Bryant Nguyen, Senior Product and Marketing Manager, stated “Our team has been searching for several ways to show our customers that we’ve gotten this far by the bond that we’ve forged with them and our partners over the years. It is through this, and other, gestures that we hope to convey that gratitude.” Hopefully there will be more deals on the horizon from Cooler Master as the celebration continues.

Antec Unveils Three Hundred Two Case

Category: Cases
Posted: January 24, 2012 04:21PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Antec has announced a new computer case, the Three Hundred Two. The new case features several cooling advantages and expandability, qualities that Antec feels will make it perfect for gamers, system integrators, and casual builders. It comes with two TwoCool™ fans, with space for an additional four fans. There are also eight expansion slots, featuring enough room for three 12.5" graphics cards. Removable air filters for the PSU and front panel offer a unique feature that will help to keep the dust out. Plenty of room for cable routing and tool-less drive bays round out the features on this case.

Corsair Announces a Bevy of New Products at CES 2012

Category: Cases, Storage / Hard Drives
Posted: January 10, 2012 02:34PM
Author: bp9801

Corsair is no stranger to trade shows, and with CES 2012 getting under way, you bet Corsair has some new products in store. Corsair has announced a couple of new cases, a solid-state cache drive, and the Corsair Link kits are now available. First up we come to the cases, which see a new entry in the Obsidian and Carbide series. The Obsidian 550D is designed to keep your system running cool and quiet, thanks to its use of noise-dampening material on the front and side panels. The covers for the top and side fan mounts also have noise-dampening material to keep your system from being too noisy, plus the fans and drive bays make use of silicone mounts to further cut down on noise. Inside the 550D, you will find eight expansion slots, support for GPUs up to 450mm in length, six tool-free hard drive bays with integrated 2.5" support, four tool-free optical bays, a CPU backplane cutout, and an all-black interior with grommets on the cable routing holes. The hard drive cages can be removed to improve airflow, while there are ten total mounts for fans (two 120mm on the front and one 120mm on the rear are standard). The side panel can have two fans attached to it to better cool your GPU(s), while on the front panel you can find two USB 3.0 ports and audio in/out.

The Carbide 300R case is designed for gamers on a budget who still want big features. The 300R has three tool-free optical bays, four tool-free hard drive bays with integrated 2.5" support, room for GPUs up to 450mm in length, and an all-black interior with cable routing holes. The 300R has intake and exhaust fans included, but five more can be installed, including two on the side panel. The Carbide 300R seeks to give gamers an inexpensive case that does not skimp on the features, and it looks like Corsair will deliver.

Next we come to the solid-state cache drives, with Corsair announcing the Accelerator Series. The Accelerator Series is designed for Windows users wanting to give their PC a boost without a high cost, thanks to the premium caching software from NVELO. Users simply need to install the Accelerator SSD cache drive to their system, install the software, and then reap the benefits provided by the extra speed. There is no need to reinstall Windows with the Accelerator Series or set up a file management system as the Accelerator works with your existing hard drive to give you up to a 5x boost in read/write transfers. The Accelerator SSD cache drives will work with Windows 7 and Windows 8, run on SATA 2 or SATA 3 ports, and come in 30, 45, and 60GB capacities.

Lastly, Corsair has announced the availability of its Corsair Link Cooling Kit and Corsair Link Cooling and Lighting Kit. These two kits combine everything you need to get started with the Corsair Link system, but in a handy starter package. The Corsair Link Cooling Kit contains a Corsair Link Commander, Cooling Node, and Dashboard application, while the Cooling and Lighting Kit adds a Corsair Link Lighting Node and three LED Light Strips. These products are designed to give you better control over your system's cooling and lighting by use of software controls rather than manual controls.

The Corsair Obsidian 550D and Carbide 300R cases come with two year warranties. Both will be available in February, with the Obsidian 550D costing $159 and the Carbide 300R at $89. The Corsair Accelerator Series solid-state cache drives come with a three year warranty and will be available in February. The 30GB model will cost $69, the 45GB at $84, and the 60GB at $99. The Corsair Link Cooling Kit and Corsair Link Cooling and Lighting Kit are available now, with the Cooling Kit at $99 and the Cooling and Lighting Kit at $139.

Cooler Master Unveils Cosmos II Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: January 2, 2012 10:50PM
Author: Daryn Govender

Cooler Master has unveiled its latest chassis, the "ultra tower" Cosmos II. The new chassis combines aluminum, mesh and steel to create a refined look. The Cosmos II supports motherboards up to XL-ATX form factor, along with up to 13 Hard Drive Disks (HDDs)/Solid State Drives (SSDs) using the X dock (two HDDs), middle cage (five HDDs) and bottom cage (six HDDs). Three 5.25" drive bays and 11 2.5" drive bays (converted from 3.5" drive bays) are also provided. The Cosmos II includes ample space for four-way CrossfireX and SLI GPU configurations, and is compatible with video cards up to 385mm in length and CPU coolers up to 190mm high. Cooling is provided by one 200mm LED fan (front), one 120mm fan (top), one 140mm fan (rear), two 120mm fans (bottom HDD), with the option of adding up to three more fans. The I/O panel is located on the top of the chassis and includes a four-channel fan speed control, along with two USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, audio in/out and an e-SATA port. Other features include cable management holes for easy cable routing and tool-free installation of hardware. The Cosmos II chassis measures 344x704x664mm (WxHxD), will be available in "midnight black" and will retail for around US$349.99 (€349.99) later this month.

Antec Offers USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 Connector

Category: Cases
Posted: December 6, 2011 03:25PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Antec has announced that users that have purchased a P280 or Eleven Hundred series case that don't have a need for USB 3.0 are in luck. Antec will provide an internal USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 connector free of charge to those that find themselves with a motherboard that doesn't support the latest generation of USB. This will allow those users to take advantage of the two USB 3.0 ports found on the case itself. The connector can be obtained by contacting Antec support through the website or by calling 1-800-22ANTEC in the US. Users need only to provide proof of purchase for either case to receive the connector.

NZXT Unveils Phantom 410 Midi-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: December 2, 2011 02:06AM
Author: Daryn Govender

NZXT today unveiled its latest chassis named the Phantom 410. The Phantom 410 is based on the original Phantom chassis by NZXT, but is more compact, and also includes a side panel window. The new chassis supports ATX, microATX and mini-ITX motherboards, along with three hidden 5.25" drive bays and six 3.5" drive bays. A removable hard drive cage enables the Phantom 410 chassis to house video cards up to 40cm in length (or up to 30.5cm long video cards with hard drive cage). Cooling is provided by three pre-installed fans, although up to five additional fans can also be installed, including a unique tilting fan on the hard drive cage. The I/O panel features two USB 3.0 ports and standard audio ports, while the top of the chassis has a fan speed controller. Support is included for 240mm or 280mm radiators in the roof of the case. The NZXT Phantom 410 chassis measures 215x520x532mm (WxHxD) and will be available on December 9 for around US$135 (€99.90) from caseking.de. The Phantom 410 will come in red, black and white variants.

Thermaltake Announces New Case

Category: Cases
Posted: November 30, 2011 07:56PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Thermaltake has announced that it will be releasing a new computer case, the Commander MS-I Snow Edition. The Commander is a mid-tower case that will accept both standard and micro ATX motherboards. The white exterior of the case contrasts nicely with the black and red interior, providing for a visually appealing offering. The Commander should be able to fit all the drives your heart desires, with three 5.25" bays, six 3.5" bays, and even one 2.5" bay. All of the drive bays are also tool-free, saving you time on installation. There is also space for four 120mm fans, allowing for two intake and two exhaust fans. The Commander will be able to accommodate large graphics cards, up to 12.5" in length.

Antec Announces Eleven Hundred Gaming Series Case

Category: Cases
Posted: November 22, 2011 01:38PM
Author: bp9801

One of the leading case manufacturers has rolled out a new addition to one of its lines. Antec has announced the Eleven Hundred, its newest member to the Gaming Series of cases. The Eleven Hundred has an all-new design that is sure to please many of you, while the retooled features will help keep your system running and looking good. For starters, the Eleven Hundred can hold an XL-ATX motherboard and four graphics cards -  the most expandability for any Antec case yet. The Eleven Hundred also has a 200mm fan up top and a 120mm fan on the rear, while it can hold up to seven more fans for improved cooling, including a 120mm fan behind the motherboard tray. There is also an included fan power hub to connect up to four 3 pin fans to one molex to reduce case clutter. All of the drive bays (three 5.25", six 3.5", and two 2.5") are tool-less, plus there are grommet-lined cable routing holes and 36mm of space behind the motherboard tray to hide wires. The dust filters on the front and PSU area can be removed without having to open the case, providing for an ease of access and less hassle. The front of the case features two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, and audio in/out ports.

The Antec Eleven Hundred will be available later this month for $129.95 or €129.

Antec Performance Series P280 Mid-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: November 15, 2011 05:59AM
Author: Dale Shuck

Antec has just released a new member of its Performance One Series of cases with the introduction of the P280 enclosure. Designed for quiet computing, the P280 offers a sophisticated look and a new set of features. Like other members of the Performance One Series, the P280 incorporates technologies to quiet the computer such as sound-dampening steel/polycarbonate side panels, a triple-layer front door and hard drive trays with preinstalled vibration-reducing silicone grommets. The interior of the P280 is roomy enough to support up to XL-ATX motherboards and a four-GPU configuration. The P280 includes tool-less optical drive bays and 3.5” drive trays that are also compatible with 2.5” drives. Antec also took care to ensure there is plenty of room (30mm) behind the motherboard tray for routing cables and included a total of six cable routing holes, four of which are grommet-lined. The enclosure also has room for two internal 120mm intake fans and the front and PSU intakes include removable filters. There is also a fan power hub allowing you to connect four 3-pin fan connectors on a single Molex. Antec has said the case will become available in North America in late November and Europe will see the case in early December. pricing is expected to be $139.95 and € 139.

BitFenix Raider Mid-Tower Case Released

Category: Cases
Posted: November 10, 2011 10:00PM
Author: Dale Shuck

BitFenix has just announced the Raider, its latest mid-tower chassis. The Raider is the first case on the market to offer four SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports. Lest heat get the best of your system, the Raider comes standard with three premium 120mm BitFenix Spectre Fans coupled with smooth contoured mesh styling for maximum airflow. You don't have to worry about fan noise ether, as it comes with a top mounted built-in fan controller. There are a total of five fan positions, two of which can mount 200mm fans with all intakes equipped with dust filters.

Inside, the Raider has space for up to four 5.25", six 3.5" and seven 2.5" devices and a removable  HDD cage wall to allow you to mount long video cards. The interior sports a flat black finish and BitFenix has coated the exterior in its SofTouch Surface Treatment that gives it an elegant matte finish that resists fingerprints. There's also plenty of room behind the motherboard tray to help in wire management along with plenty of rubber grommets to protect your cables.

BitFenix has said it expects the Raider to hit store shelves beginning December 2011 with an estimated MSRP of 79€ (incl. 19% VAT) and $89.

Cooler Master Unveils Silencio 450 Case

Category: Cases
Posted: October 31, 2011 04:51PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Cooler Master has announced the addition of a new case to its Silencio line, the Silencio 450. The Silencio series is aimed towards users looking for quiet computing, using a number of technologies to reduce sound. Sound silencing foam will help do away with noises caused by vibrations from hard drives and fans. Rubber feet and a solid steel frame also help to minimize noise. In addition to the various sound dampening features, the Silencio 450 features enough room for three 5.25" devices and six 3.5" devices. A removable hard drive cage allows for easy installation, and also makes room for large video cards. The case is now available, with an MSRP of $59.99.

Thermaltake Reduces Price of Level 10 GT Case

Category: Cases
Posted: October 25, 2011 02:24PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Thermaltake has announced a price reduction for one of its nicest computer cases, the Level 10 GT. The Level 10 GT is the result of a collaborative effort with BMW Group DesignworksUSA, and it has once of the most unique visual designs I've seen from a production case. The price drop is temporary, and will only last until November 30th. There is a large number of participating retailers that will be offering this discount, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding one of these cases. For anyone that has been waiting for a price drop on these, or those that are just looking for a solid case, this is a great time to buy.

Thermaltake Launches V3 BlacX Edition Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: October 7, 2011 01:11PM
Author: bp9801

Thermaltake, manufacturer of many fine parts for your computer, has just introduced a new case that builds upon the successful V3 Black Edition case. This new case is dubbed the V3 BlacX Edition since it adds a Thermaltake BlacX HDD dock on the top. The V3 BlacX Edition is similar to the V3 Black Edition, it is just the BlacX HDD dock that really sets it apart. The interior of the case is all black, features support for four 120mm fans, and has a bottom mounted PSU with a dust filter. The front of the case has one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port, and audio in/out. The USB 3.0 port requires a cable to be snaked around to a rear I/O USB 3.0 port. On the front there are three 5.25" and one 3.5" drive bays, with four 3.5" and one 2.5" internal drive bays. The maximum height for a CPU cooler is 160mm and the maximum length for a video card is 263mm.

The Thermaltake V3 BlacX Edition case will be available later this year, though no price or release date was announced at this time.

Corsair Announces a New Case, CPU Coolers, and SSDs

Category: Cases
Posted: October 6, 2011 10:16AM
Author: bp9801

A while back, Corsair announced the Carbide Series 400R and 500R cases. Well, the 400R has been available for some time, but today Corsair has announced the 500R is now available. Corsair also announced several new products, including some new liquid CPU coolers and solid state drives. First up is the Carbide Series 500R case, which brings a wealth of features to an affordable mid-tower design. The 500R builds on the styling of the 400R as well as the Obsidian and Graphite Series cases. The Carbide Series 500R is available in white or grey colors, includes a meshed side panel capable of holding a 200mm fan, a multi-channel fan controller, and moveable hard drive cages to adapt to any installed system. The case also features tool-less drive bays, USB 3.0 support on the front panel, and cable routing holes on the inside.

Next up we have some new liquid CPU coolers, namely the Hydro H40 and H70 CORE. The Hydro H40 is the new entry-level CPU cooler from Corsair, as it provides affordable and reliable cooling to mainstream users. It supports the majority of AMD and Intel sockets, features an illustrated quick start guide for easy installation, and will never need to be refilled, making it ideal for users wanting to take their first steps into liquid cooling. The Hydro H70 CORE is based on the H70 cooler, but comes without the fans so users can customize the cooling potential on their own. This way users who buy the H70 CORE can use up some extra 120mm fans or just purchase ones with a higher airflow than what Corsair provides. The H70 CORE features a 38mm thick radiator for maximum cooling potential.

Lastly, we come to the new solid state drives. Corsair has worked on these new SSDs to deliver faster speeds with a higher capacity, all while maintaining a relatively affordable price. There are two new models of the Force Series 3 and one new Force Series GT, with both utilizing a SandForce SF-2280 SSD Processor and the SATA 6Gbps interface. The Force Series GT is combined with ONFI synchronous flash memory, while the Force Series 3 makes use of asynchronous flash memory. The Force Series 3 SSDs are capable of read speeds of 550MB/s and write speeds of 520MB/s, while the Force Series GT improves the read speeds to 555MB/s and write speeds to 525MB/s. The available capacities are 180 and 480GB for the Force Series 3 SSDS, with the Force Series GT getting a 480GB model.

The Corsair Carbide Series 500R case is available now for $139. The Hydro H40 and H70 CORE CPU coolers will be available later this month. The H40 will cost $59 while the H70 CORE is at $89. The Force Series 3 180GB SSD has a price of $249, the Force Series 3 480GB SSD a price of $799, and the Force Series GT 480GB SSD starts at $999.

Cooler Master Unveils the CM Storm Trooper Case

Category: Cases
Posted: September 28, 2011 06:46AM
Author: bp9801

Cooler Master is a brand many people go to whenever they need a new case, computer fan, or even mouse. Today, we have a look at a new case from Cooler Master, this time a new entry in the CM Storm line. The CM Storm Trooper case has been unveiled, and it brings some new features to the full tower design. It is built for people to bring it with to LAN parties, and as such features a carrying handle built directly into the frame of the case. It also features complete dust filter coverage, a fan controller, an external SSD hot-swap dock, and unique, modular hard drive cages. It features nine 5.25" drive bays, eight 3.5" drive bays, or you can change it up and hold thirteen 2.5" drives in the case. It has two 120mm red LED fans on the front, a 200mm fan up top, a 140mm fan on the rear, and support for two 120mm fans each on the side and bottom. The hard drive cages can be rotated 90 degrees, which includes the attached panels that hold the cages in place. That means the front 120mm attached to each one can be rotated to appear on the side of the CM Storm Trooper. The bottom SSD cage can be removed to allow for a 240mm radiator or two 120mm fans. Internally, the maximum height of a CPU cooler is 183mm while the maximum length for a graphics card is 12.7". On the front you will find a fan controller, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, eSATA, and audio connectors.

The Cooler Master CM Storm Trooper case can be had for $190 when it launches later this year.

Thermaltake Unveils Chaser MK-I LCS

Category: Cases
Posted: September 26, 2011 05:25PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Thermaltake has announced its newest case, the Chaser MK-I LCS. It started with a good thing, the Chaser MK-I, and added the Bigwater 850GT liquid cooling solution. In addition to the Bigwater, the case also features room for up to five fans, including up to two 200mm fans. The case also features a window side panel, and the CableClear cable management system. With room for two 5.25" bays, and six internal 3.5" bays, the case provides plenty of room for all sorts of drives. Another feature that I have been seeing in many of the cases from Thermaltake is a hard drive dock on top of the case, which I find very useful. Rounding out the front panel connections are USB 3.0, USB 2.0, eSATA, and audio connections. The most exciting feature of the case may be the included liquid cooling, making this a great case for anyone looking to get into liquid cooling without going through the hassle of building your own solution.

Thermaltake Announces Overseer RX-I Case

Category: Cases
Posted: September 19, 2011 03:55PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Thermaltake has announced its newest case, the Overseer RX-I, which should be available any day now. According to Thermaltake, the Overseer RX-I "is an unprecedented e-Sports chassis that is designed for gaming purists looking for the ultimate gaming performance, to ensure true enjoyment!" The full tower case tips the scales at 22.7 pounds, comes in black, and has a window on the side panel. It has room for six fans, four of them 200mm and two 120mm. It has space for three 5.25" drives, as well as five internal hard drive bays. The front panel features I/O ports for USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HD Audio, and even a hard drive docking station.

NZXT Unveils Tempest 210 Mid-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: September 17, 2011 12:51AM
Author: Daryn Govender

NZXT has unveiled its latest mid-tower chassis, named the Tempest 210. The Tempest 210 is crafted from steel and plastic with a black-painted interior, and also features a mesh front to enhance airflow. Cooling is covered by two fans, one 120mm (rear) and one 140mm (top), with the ability to add up to six additional case fans (eight in total). Three tool-less 5.25" external and eight tool-less 3.5" internal drive bays enable quick and easy drive installation. The front I/O panel includes both one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port along with audio/microphone connectors. The chassis supports standard ATX or micro-ATX motherboards and video cards up to 230mm in length (with a hard drive). The Tempest 210 measures 195x450x497mm, weighs in at 6.6kg and will be available for around US$55.

Sharkoon Introduces Tarea Midi Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: August 29, 2011 02:16AM
Author: Daryn Govender

Sharkoon today introduced the Tarea midi tower chassis to its line-up of computer chassis. The Tarea is targeted at the low-end market, constructed out of steel, with both exterior and interior finished in black. The Tarea includes nine tool-less 5.25" drive bays, coupled with an I/O panel featuring USB, eSATA, and audio connectors. Cooling is covered by up to four 120mm fans (one front, one rear and two side panel), along with pre-drilled holes to assist with watercooling set-ups. The Sharkoon Tarea midi tower chassis weighs in at 6.2kg and will be available for around US$53 (€36.49).

Lian Li Launches PC-V353 HTPC and PC-Q25 Mini-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: August 16, 2011 02:49AM
Author: Daryn Govender

Lian Li today launched its latest duo of aluminum chassis, both available in either black or silver-colored variants. First up is the PC-V353, a HTPC (Home Theatre PC) targeted at home media enthusiasts. The PC-V353 can house microATX or mini-ITX motherboards and features one external 5.25" drive bay, along with two 2.5" and 3.5" internal bays. A video card up to 300mm in length is also supported. Connectivity is covered by two USB 3.0 ports, one eSATA port and two audio ports. The PC-V353 HTPC chassis measures 288x286x397mm (WxHxD) and weighs in at 4.1kg. Next up is the PC-Q25 mini-tower chassis which supports mini-ITX and mini-DTX motherboards. This chassis features seven internal 3.5" drive bays, of which five support hot swapping, and up to three 2.5" drive bays. Cooling is provided by two fans, one 140mm fan (front) and one 120mm fan (top). The PC-Q25 measures 199x280x366mm (WxHxD) and weighs 3.1kg.

Both the PC-V353 HTPC and PC-Q25 mid-tower chassis should be shipping now, priced at $199 and $149 respectively.

Thermaltake Launches Spacecraft VF-I Case

Category: Cases
Posted: August 12, 2011 11:49AM
Author: bp9801

Thermaltake is a leading manufacturer of a variety of gear and components for your computer, so today it is launching a new case to house your system. Dubbed the Thermaltake Spacecraft VF-I, this mid-tower case is designed to embody the eSports look and feel while catering to outer space lovers to explore cyberspace. It features external USB 3.0 ports and support for an internal 240mm radiator, with up to six fans being able to be installed. The only included fan is a rear 120mm blue LED, while you can have a front 120mm, two top 120mm fans, a side 120mm, and either a 120mm or an 80mm fan on the bottom. The case can hold an mATX or ATX motherboard and can hold graphic cards up to 12.5" in length. There are four external 5.25" bays, six 3.5" bays (five internal, one external), and one internal 2.5" bay, ideal for holding an SSD. You will even find pre-installed dust filters by the fan, PSU, and drive bay areas. The drive bays all feature a tool-less design, helping you easily install any number of optical drives or hard drives.

The Thermaltake Spacecraft VF-I case should be available later this month, though no price was mentioned.

Thermaltake Announces Level 10 GT Snow Edition

Category: Cases
Posted: August 1, 2011 04:01PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Thermaltake made quite a splash in the computer case market after partnering with BMW DesignworksUSA to create the Level 10 GT case. Thermaltake has now taken that case one step further, adding a great deal of white to the color scheme, creating the Level 10 GT Snow Edition. The contrasting black and white color scheme adds to an already visually unique case, featuring several compartments for all the components. The full tower case weighs in at 28 pounds, and features mount points for several 120mm, 140mm, and 200mm cooling fans. It also has room to support four 5.25" devices and up to six 3.5" devices. The front panel has connections for the latest USB 3.0 and eSATA devices, as well as the staple USB 2.0. It also houses controls for fan speed and color. The case is designed to be extremely easy to assemble and work with, with much of the case being tool less. All of this comes with a hefty price tag of $289.99. 

SilverStone Launches Temjin TJ08-E microATX Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: July 15, 2011 12:52AM
Author: Daryn Govender

SilverStone today launched the successor to its Temjin TJ08 chassis, the microATX TJ08 Evolution (TJ08-E). The updated chassis includes an 180mm "Air Penetrator" fan in the front panel for enhanced airflow. All the basics are covered with a removable motherboard tray and top panel, along with a cutout in the back plate for easy CPU cooler installation. Other features include removable intake vent filters, and space for up to five 3.5" drives and one 2.5" drive. The Temjin is also designed to handle long PSU cables with the included cable and wire routing paths. The chassis has a black interior and exterior, coupled with an aluminum front panel. The SilverStone Temjin TJ08-E microATX chassis will be available on July 25 for around €78 (US$110), excluding tax.

IBuyPower Now Engraves Cases

Category: Cases
Posted: June 13, 2011 10:45AM
Author: Tobias Thydal

IBuyPower is going to offer a new service soon for its pre-fab PCs. It will now be possible to get your PC, bought at IBuyPower, engraved with names, words, symbols, pictures etc. The buyer can pick his/her own custom graphic in either black and white or grayscale at up to 1000x1000 pixels, or choose one of five designs made by the company. Though it's a cool feature, it'll set you back extra money and it'll make the case non-refundable, so you have to make sure all content is right when placing the order.

Corsair Launches Carbide Series Computer Cases

Category: Cases
Posted: May 30, 2011 08:04PM
Author: bp9801

You know something big is going down when you have nothing but news announcements from all the major computer component manufacturers. That's right folks, its time for Computex once again and today we have the launch of a new series of cases from Corsair. The Carbide Series joins Corsair's venerable lineup of premium cases by offering the same builder-friendly design as the Obsidian Series and Graphite Series. The Carbide Series comes in two flavors, the 400R and the 500R, with an aggressive pricing strategy to match the quality of each. Both feature easy side panel access, tool-less drive installation and removal, and Corsair's innovative cable management system. Both the 400R and 500R have room for 240mm dual radiators, like the recently announced Corsair Hydro H100 cooler. The 400R includes three fans with the room for four 120mm and six 120/140mm fans for maximum cooling potential. The 500R ups the ante by including a 200mm fan on the side panel, a multi-channel fan controller, and removeable/relocateable hard drive cages.

For internal components, both cases feature eight expansion slots. The 400R can hold graphic cards up to 316mm in length, while the 500R can hold graphic cards up to 452mm in length once you remove one of the two hard drive cages. Both feature 2.5" drive support and feature USB 3.0 ports on the front panel that utilizes the new standard internal header. You will also find Firewire, headphone, and microphone connectors on the front panel.

The Corsair Carbide Series 400R and 500R will be available worldwide starting in July. The 400R will run you $99 while the 500R will set you back a mere $129.

Cooler Master Introduces Silencio 550

Category: Cases
Posted: May 23, 2011 04:40PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Cooler Master has announced the Silencio 550, a case designed for those users that want silent operation. The case features sound silencing foam padding to control fan vibrations and hard drive noise. The quiet fans further add to silence. The case is quite roomy on the inside and features three 5.25", seven 3.5", and one 2.5" drive bays. The hard drive cages are removable for easy installation. Also featured are rear retaining holes for any users that might want to use liquid cooling instead of air and need a place to mount the radiator. There was no mention of price or release date.

Corsair Announces White Graphite 600T PC Case

Category: Cases
Posted: May 19, 2011 03:22PM
Author: Nick Harezga

Corsair has announced the Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T mid-tower PC case. The white case will feature black ventilation grilles, drive bay covers, and other accents, representing the color of the original case. An impact resistant acrylic window has been added to the side panel, allowing users to show off the internals of their case. The side panel comes with the option to add a mesh grill, with mounts for four 120mm fans. The White Graphite 600T has a suggested retail price of $179 and is available now.

Cooler Master Prepares Silencio 550 Mid-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: May 6, 2011 01:03AM
Author: Daryn Govender

Cooler Master is preparing its latest chassis, the Silencio 550. The new mid-tower chassis is targeted at sound-conscious consumers, featuring pre-installed sound proofing material on the side panels. Cooling is provided by two 120mm fans running at 800RPM while connectivity is covered by a top I/O panel including both one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0 port, audio ports and a SD card reader. The chassis includes three 5.25" drive bays, one 2.5" drive tray and seven 3.5" drive bays along with one hot swap HDD dock. The Silencio 550 is painted black on the inside and has a mirror-finished front panel. The new chassis measures in at 210x415x505mm and should available next week for around US$108 (€74.50).

Xigmatek Unveils Elysium Big-Tower Chassis

Category: Cases
Posted: April 15, 2011 08:58PM
Author: Daryn Govender

Xigmatek today unveiled its largest chassis so far, a big-tower named the "Elysium." The Elysium will be one of the largest chassis on the market, measuring a staggering 23x62x66cm (WxHxD). The behemoth chassis can take practically any motherboard, from micro-ATX, ATX and E-ATX, up to HPTX (such as EVGA's SR-2 motherboard). The Elysium packs in twelve external 5.25" drive bays, eight internal 3.5" drive bays and ten PCI slots along with support for video cards up to 44cm long. Cooling is covered by numerous pre-installed fans, two 120mm (front), one 140mm (back) and one 200mm (left side panel), all equipped with white LEDs. The top I/O panel features two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, one eSATA and audio ports. A SATA hot-swap bay for 3.5" or 2.5" drives is also included in the top-panel. Specifications aside, the Elysium will be available in black or silver, with an optional windowed side panel.

The Xigmatek Elysium Big-Tower Chassis will be available next month starting at around US$231 (€159.90).