Cases

The BitFenix Ghost is a mid-range chassis, designed with gamers in mind. Bitfenix claim that not all gamers are willing to deal with excessive fan noise so they have attempted to design a chassis with minimal noise characteristics. To create a silent chassis BitFenix have armed the Ghost with an …

On 21st and 22nd November this year, a panel of expert design judges got together in Hannover to decide which companies had mad their best efforts count in the world of design. This morning , as the winners are announced, Thermaltake's Google-esque HQ in Taipei will be rocking  as its …

One of the oldest and largest chassis creation companies in the Far East, Thermaltake has provided some interesting design ideas over the years – mostly toward the large-scale end of the market. The new SD101 is a little smaller than the Mozart or Level 10. KitGuru pulls out a magnifying …

Sometimes you get a serious bargain because a product is end of life. Other times because it has just launched. Then there are the times when neither of these conditions has been met – but the bargain is there none the less. KitGuru has come across an OcUK offer that's …

CM Storm have been updating some of their products this year and today is the turn of the CM Storm Scout model, which was first launched several years ago. On paper, the CM Storm Scout II looks to be a vast improvement on its predecessor, as it features USB 3.0, …

Originally launched as ‘Gaming Armour', NZXT has enjoyed the most success with its stylish Phantom chassis over the past couple of years. Now it's ready to re-vamp a classic, KitGuru wonders whether to be scared or excited. With a built-in 4-channel fan-controller, alongside an SD card reader and lit back …

Today we are going to take a look at Cooler Master's latest small form factor offering, the Elite 120 Advanced which boasts an impressive specification.  It has room for a full-size power supply and for long dual slot graphics cards, making it an ideal choice for those looking to build …

We can all agree that the enemies of a modern PC include water, boiling oil, missile attack and – more commonly – simple dust. While Silverstone is not able to protect against liquids or missiles, the company's latest invention might help you with small particles. KitGuru wades through a cloud …

Cougar is on the prowl for glory in the mid-range case market with the feature-heavy Challenger. Employing thoughtful amenities generally associated with up-market cases, can Cougar use the Challenger to attack a price vs performance sweet-spot? A trio of 5.25” tool-less drive bays, an external 3.5” compartment and 7x 2.5/3.5” …

Is this the ultimate computer case? We test it when paired up with two XEON 2687W processors, two liquid coolers, and an ASUS GTX690. Is this the best case you can buy today? At £400 it needs to be ground breaking!

Aerocool have been working hard to grab a percentage of chassis sales in the UK market and today we are analysing their Aerocool X-Predator Evil Black Edition Gaming Chassis. This is a full tower case loaded with features ideal for the target audience. The X-Predator is aggressive in its design with a …

Antec are a company who are continually adapting and improving their product range. Today we are looking at the Three Hundred Two, an update to the popular Three Hundred released way back in 2008. The original case sold well at around the £40 mark, although in today's market it is …

There's a school of thought in design that says ‘In order to go forward, you must first look back'. Probably one of the more famous examples in recent times was the re-emergence of the roadster sports car. Some of the ideas in the BMW Z4 go back half a century, …

Target Components' Managing Director, Paul Cubbage, has had an amazing year. No mistake. Alongside banging in record revenues during a global financial crisis/flat market for technology, his team has also managed to secure a number of new deals that will, almost certainly, guarantee that the company breaks all of its …

Today we are going to look at the Fractal Design Define R4 case which is essentially an updated version of the Define R3 which has been on the market for a few years. It comes in at a price of around £100 inc. VAT which means it’s competing with many other cases as the market is crowded at this price point.

Taiwanese chassis manufacturer, Thermaltake, has today announced the launch of its new mainstream gaming chassis, the Armor Revo Gene. We're not sure why it has 3 names, but we do have detailed specifications and photos which we're happy to share with you. Will this new chassis tempt you to re-build …

One of the more interesting stands at Multiplay i46 was the Cooler Master one. Not only did they have a clever ball-throwing-challenge for serious prizes, they also had a huge range of gaming peripherals on show and, without doubt, one of the most gorgeous overclocked systems we've seen. KitGuru sets …

Aerocool are not that well known in the United Kingdom, however we reviewed their X-Vision Fan Controller at the beginning of the month. Recently they have been expanding into the European and UK markets and their products are available from retailers including ARIA and Overclockers UK. Aerocool have a sub-brand, …

Can the ONE dominate at a price point where its sibling - the Three Hundred - once reigned supreme?

While Apple sells the world on a dream comprised of 50 shades of grey, the hardcore modders among you will crave something a little different. Over at GamesCom 2012, a large section of Hall 11 has been dedicated to the past (retro gaming), present (extreme sports) and the future (experimental …

Has Antec repeated the recipe for success which has been abundant in the Eleven Hundred's ancestors?

With an abundance of cooling configurations, support for 480mm radiators and the ability to house two systems, can Xilence prove that they are ready to compete on the basis of innovation?

While you may have recently read our Cougar Evolution chassis review, Cougar are better-known as a manufacturer of Power Supplies. Currently, they only have 5 cases on the market; the Cougar Solution, Volant, 6XR9, Evolution and the Evolution Galaxy.  The Cougar Solution Chassis was introduced at the beginning of this …

Back in 2010 we had a look at the GS 6400 Arvinia case from Sentey which left us with mainly positive feelings.  Today we take a look at another of Sentey's gaming series cases, the GS-6000 II Optimus. The GS-6000 II Optimus is a black steel mid tower chassis which …

Corsair have earned a great reputation in enthusiast circles over the years by releasing some fantastic CPU coolers, computer cases, power supplies and solid state drives. The company continue to strengthen their market position and today we are looking at their latest dramatic styled C70 case made from solid steel …

We first looked at the Level 10 GT back in April 2011 and it would seem that Thermaltake are still taking advantage of this incredible design. We have seen many incarnations of the level 10 GT released in the last year, including the Level 10 GT LCS, Snow Edition and …

Cooler Master are a brand that have had great success in enthusiast circles recently, gaining more and more traction with a wider audience due in part to their innovative cooling solutions. They now have a broad portfolio on offer, ranging from CPU coolers to High Air Flow (HAF) cases and …

Xigmatek are well known in the enthusiast market for producing a range of high quality products which offer very good value for money.  One of their most impressive recent products was the gigantic Xigmatek Elysium case that we looked at a few months back which was good enough to earn …

Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd, today announces a brushed aluminum EATX supported chassis with a front placed PSU – PC-V750. With the power supply placed in the front, the PC-V750 can hold the hardware that enthusiasts desire while keeping a smaller footprint. Shorter than most EATX supporting chassis, the 440mm (17.32”) …

Today we are looking at the latest CM Storm Chassis which bears a striking resemblance to the CM Storm Trooper we reviewed back in November last year. The CM Storm Stryker has one key, noticeable difference … it is white. Cooler Master are not the only company to be experimenting with …