With the FRAME 4000D, CORSAIR launched a new modular case series onto the market at the beginning of the year, which immediately secured a solid fanbase. However, the desire for a slightly larger version was quickly expressed and CORSAIR has now fulfilled this wish with the FRAME 5000D. Read on to find out how the case performs in everyday use [...]
After various medium-sized to huge airflow monsters, Themaltake is now completely revamping the smaller cases in its portfolio. The TR100 is intended to follow in the footsteps of its larger siblings and offer plenty of performance at an acceptable price. Read the test to find out whether the implementation has been successful. After what felt [...]
Good news for all Hatsune Miku fans, as ASUS has unveiled a new graphics card inspired by the popular virtual J-Pop idol Hatsune Miku. In addition to this graphics card, other components with the idol’s style have also been announced. The special edition is based on the current RTX 5080 and comes in an eye-catching design with a Hatsune Miku [...]
At Computex 2025, HYTE, a subsidiary brand of iBUYPOWER, once again presented itself as an innovative player in the field of PC cases and accessories. The company, founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, pursues the goal of making PC building not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. With the motto “Experience Play”, HYTE [...]
At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Sharkoon presented a variety of new products that focus on both functionality and design. The company presented several PC cases, cooling components and peripherals that are characterized by innovative features and an appealing price-performance ratio. Sharkoon added several case models to its portfolio. These cases [...]
NZXT is putting the latest iteration of the H9 Flow case on the shelves just in time for Computex. After the gigantic success of the H6 Flow, it was only a matter of time before the “kink” also made its way into the top model. Read on to find out how the flagship performs in everyday use. When the NZXT H6 Flow was released at the end [...]
The CH260 and CH270 DIGITAL enclosure models are further developments of the compact ITX enclosures CH160 and CH170 DIGITAL. They adopt their permeable ventilation concept and expand it to include a larger form factor design with improved compatibility with standard components and an extended range of functions. Compared to its ITX predecessors [...]
With the spacious H7 and the unusual H6, NZXT recently launched two very decent cases for DIY enthusiasts. Read on to find out why the new H5 doesn’t quite live up to expectations. The absence of magnetic dust filters on the larger siblings of the 2024 NZXT cases was not well received by many potential buyers. Unfortunately, this is not the [...]
With the 501, Be Quiet! is now also giving the Pure Base series a well-deserved update at the end of the year. Read on to find out how the insulated case performs in everyday use. After all, Be Quiet doesn’t want to leave its customers in the dark. Or maybe they do? Here it is, the long-awaited “insulated case without glass panel and [...]
Perhaps some of you are currently looking for a new PC case – be it for upgrading or for building a completely new computer. With so many PC cases to choose from, it is often difficult to make the right decision. This is where the newly introduced Vista COC AB from GameMaxPC could come into play, which could be an interesting option for some [...]
The fact that the traditional German manufacturer BeQuiet! is also increasingly reaching for the shelf with the glass panels and RGB lighting is a thorn in the side of many “silent freaks” for good reason. Read on to find out why the new Light Base series could still be a big hit. I won’t deny that large glass panels and mesh [...]
On September 30, 2024, NZXT announced the launch of its latest product: the N9 X870E ATX motherboard. This motherboard has been specially optimized for the AMD Ryzen™ 9000 series “Zen 5” architecture and is aimed at enthusiasts and PC gamers who want to build a high-quality AMD-based system. With a clear focus on technical performance [...]
Admittedly, the headline is a bit sensationalist. But compared to the total thermal failure of the first Era generation, things could only get better. Read on to find out how Fractal Design has transformed the Era 2 into a really good ITX case. With the first Era, Fractal made the fatal mistake of concentrating exclusively on the design of the [...]
With the 3500 series, Corsair rounds off its portfolio of current case series at the lower end and offers (with the NON-RGB version) a solid and compact showcase in the double-digit price range. Read today’s test to find out how the stylish tower performs in everyday use. The new 3500(X) really can’t deny its relationship to the 6500 [...]
Every year again, or what was that? Yes, I also like to take a look at a case and assemble a PC. And because you don’t want to get the big catapult out financially, I deliberately look at inexpensive parts. That’s why today I have the Sharkoon Rebel C50, which I also requested as a sample. And then two boxes arrived at once. As [...]
Here it is at last, the article on the recently refreshed NZXT H7 Flow. With a radically transformed power supply chamber and a completely different approach to the choice of mesh structure, the H7 is set to attack the top dogs. Read on to find out whether the upgrades work. With some new case releases, there is a certain level of expectation on [...]
First of all, I would of course like to recommend the valuable trade fair video from me, because the tour and a nice explanation naturally provide a real live impression that no film in the world can replace. If you want to see two people really sweating (me because of the heat and NZXT because of the amount of explanations), I can only warmly [...]
In the brand new SUP-01 case, LIAN LI is breaking new ground in many respects to cool components as efficiently as possible. Read on to find out why radical solutions can often overshoot the mark and why new concepts often bring new inconveniences. When LIAN LI unveiled its latest concepts in 2023, many PC builders were beside themselves with [...]
With the View 270 TG ARGB, THERMALTAKE is launching a compact “aquarium” case with a glass front and side panel for less than €100, which, despite its modern look, is able to build on the virtues of its older siblings. Read on to find out whether it succeeds and what has to be sacrificed to achieve this. Even though I don’t like [...]
At an event in China, the MSI Wuhan Station Dragon Shield Technology Salon 2024, the company MSI presented its MAG PANO 100L PZ PLUS case, which is already celebrating its release this month, as IThome reports. The case should therefore have a lot to offer. The MAG PANO M100R/L was released last year and the new housing is now said to be much [...]
