Cooling

CORSAIR iCUE H100i RGB PRO XT Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 06-01-2020 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Plonked right between the PRO and Platinum range of H-series all-in-one watercooling loops is the new PRO XT range, offering the performance benefits of the Platinum range and the pricetag of the PRO. Sounds like a good marriage to us, let's find out if it works in practice.

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Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280 Review

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

Sporting a simple cabling system, active VRM and socket cooling and a no-frills cost-efficient design, the Arctic Liquid Freezer II seems to offer plenty that others don't, but how does it perform?

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Corsair QL120 RGB Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 14-11-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Today we bring you our opinion on Corsair's latest illuminated cooling fans, the QL-series, available in both 120mm and 140mm variators, with 34 individual LEDs in each fan.

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Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 24-10-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Cooler Master are well-respected within the PC industry so when they claim this is their new leading fan, you sit up and listen. Let's see what the MasterFan SF120M is all about.

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Deepcool Castle 240EX Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 04-09-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With Deepcool's patented anti-leak technology and several improvements made to the pump design, how does their Castle 240EX stack up?

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Lian Li Bora Digital Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 30-08-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Lian Li are without-doubt best known for their computer cases but they produce much more than that - today we look at their 120mm RGB system fans, the Bora Digital.

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Thermaltake Riing Duo 12 Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 28-08-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With two individually addressable RGB rings and a handful of different ways to set up your RGB lighting, the Riing Duo 12 radiator fans promise to bring some serious lighting to your system.

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Thermaltake Water 3.0 120 ARGB Sync Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 31-07-2019 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Boasting all of the RGB lighting, the latest CPU all-in-one watercooling loop from Thermaltake offers support for all of the major motherboard manufacturers and thanks to a large surface area radiator, good performance is promised.

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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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