Aiming to stamp their authority in a rapidly-growing market, the trio of ‘Seidon' units represents Cooler Master's first range of globally-available, new-generation all-in-one liquid CPU coolers. Can the mid-range Seidon 120M prove itself as a viable competitor to the likes of Corsair's H60 and Antec's Kuhler 620? Not to be …
Read More »Corsair Hydro H110 Review
Today we are going to look at the Corsair Hydro H110 which is the latest performance CPU cooler in their range, fitting in just above the H100i. It marks Corsair's response to the NZXT Kraken X60 which utilises a larger 280 mm radiator than the 240 mm unit associated with …
Read More »Noctua NH-L9i Low Profile CPU Cooler Review
Space constraints and component clearance can always present a major headache for Small Form Factor and mini-ITX users who want to improve their CPU cooling performance. Can Noctua's minute NH-L9i CPU cooler help to address these issues? Measuring in at just 95 x 95 x 37mm, the Noctua NH-L9i is …
Read More »Cooler Master Seidon 120M RL-S12M-24PK-R1 AMD support
We just wanted to bring this matter to the attention of our readers. We received a few emails from readers saying they had bought the Cooler Master Seidon 120M cooler and were unable to fit it to their AMD motherboard. Reader Jay Ford said “The CoolerMaster Seidon 120M is not …
Read More »Corsair Hydro H55 CPU Cooler Review
Today we are going to look at one of Corsair's latest liquid CPU coolers, the H55. This is an improved version of the existing H50 cooler which is popular with those looking for a high performance cooler at a very reasonable price point. We look forward to seeing how it …
Read More »IBM pushes forward with liquid cooling for 2013
As a youngster, you loved Black Sabbath, AC/DC and The Avengers. But , somehow, the whole world was 30 years behind you. Now, as we enter 2013, the overall market demand for classic rock bands and Marvell Comics seems to know no limits. According to IBM, you've been right about …
Read More »Corsair H60 Review (2013 Edition)
Today we are going to take a look at the latest iteration of the Corsair H60 liquid CPU cooler. This is a slightly revised version of the existing H60, tweaked to improve cooling performance. The upgrades include an improved CPU block, uprated hoses and a new fan based on the …
Read More »Corsair H100 & H100i Performance Comparison with SP120 Fans
Today we are going to take another look at the Corsair H100i liquid CPU that we reviewed a few weeks ago. We were very impressed with the cooler and it deservedly won our most prestigious ‘Must Have' award. This time, we are going to see how the cooler performs when paired …
Read More »Are cooling fans a thing of the past?
We all use cooling fans, in our laptop's, desktop computers and even in some peripherals. This constant battle against heat has made the reliance on fan technology ever more prominent. This could change in the future however. Researchers at GE have created a super thin cooling device which they claim …
Read More »Cooler Master delivers water cooling for the masses
We've said it on KitGuru a number of times: If you were boiling hot on a summer's day and had the choice between (a) sitting in a small, dark room with a fan on you or (b) diving into a swimming pool, then we all know which one cools best. …
Read More »Arctic F12 Pro PWM 120mm Fan Review
Today we are going to take a look at one of Arctic’s fans, the F12 Pro PWM. This is a 120mm model which is designed to be ultra quiet. It has a number of interesting features including a unique two-part rubber damped enclosure and PWM fan speed control.
Read More »Sapphire Vapor-X CPU Cooler Review
Renowned for enthusiast-grade graphics cards that push the boundaries of performance, Sapphire is on the hunt for success with the company's first ever CPU cooler – the Vapor-X. Utilising vapour chamber technology, can Sapphire replicate the success of the critically-acclaimed Vapor-X coolers used on their graphics cards? A direct-contact vapour chamber base should …
Read More »Arctic Cooling Alpine 64 Plus Cooler Review
Today we are going to look at one of Arctic's low profile CPU coolers … the Alpine 64 Plus, which is designed to be used exclusively with AMD processors. This makes it ideal for use in small form factor systems or HTPCs. We imagine many users will purchase this cooler …
Read More »Corsair H80i Liquid CPU Cooler Review (Firmware V1.0.4)
Today we are going to take a look at Corsair's latest high-end CPU cooler, the H80i. It boasts a similar feature set to the H100i, however it has a more compact radiator which only requires one 120mm fan vent for installation. It replaces the popular Corsair H80 cooler which is …
Read More »Corsair H100i Liquid CPU Cooler Review (Firmware V1.0.4)
Today we are going to take a look at Corsair's latest flagship CPU cooler, the H100i. This directly replaces the coveted Corsair H100 cooler which is widely regarded as the best ‘all-in-one' liquid cooler on the market. We tested the H100 when it was released a little over a year …
Read More »Arctic charm melts PC World buyer’s hearts
There are a lot of things you can do in this world to increase sales. Innovation is key – and the price you decide to charge can also be a big influence – but one thing is clear: The more stores that sell your product, the more chance you have …
Read More »Noctua presents NH-L9 low profile CPU coolers
Noctua today presented its new NH-L9i and NH-L9a low profile CPU coolers for Intel and AMD. At a super-low profile of only 37mm, the NH-L9 coolers are ideal for extremely slim cases and with footprints tailored to the respective socket keep-out zones, they provide full compatibility with tall RAM modules …
Read More »Cooler Master launches T2 and T4 affordable coolers
It always strikes KitGuru as a little funny when a company has one product in its name, but actually spends most of its time selling something completely different. For example, in London, there is a store called Selfridges that only seems to sell a handful of kitchen appliances. Cooler Master …
Read More »ARCTIC Accelero Twin Turbo 690 Cooler review (w/ Asus GTX690)
We have reviewed many ARCTIC products in the last year, and today we are looking at their latest cooler, the Accelero Twin Turbo 690. As the name would suggest this is specifically designed for the current NVIDIA GTX690 flagship graphics solution. Is this worth the hefty $169.95 asking price? The …
Read More »Cooler Master appoints Target as UK distributor
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 …
Read More »Cooler Master TPC 800 CPU Cooler Review
Today we are going to look at the Cooler Master TPC 800 CPU heatsink which is the latest addition to the Cooler Master range. While it may appear to be just like any other tower heatsink on the market, a closer look reveals that there is something quite different about …
Read More »Be Quiet! Silent Wings 2 (80mm/120mm/140mm) Review
While not the sexiest subject to write about on a regular basis, high quality cooling fans can really make a difference within an up-to-date gaming system. Today we are taking a look at Be Quiet! Silent Wings 2 80mm, 120mm and 140mm fans. Are these the ideal choice if you …
Read More »Aerocool X-Vision Fan Controller Review
Fan controllers are still considered a niche product, although a broader range of the enthusiast audience are adopting them to help reduce system noise. They allow the end user to control the speed of a number of fans in a computer chassis, without having to use any software. This can …
Read More »ARCTIC Accelero Hybrid Review (with Nvidia GTX680)
If you have recently bought a new high end video card then there is a good chance you will want to improve upon the cooling proficiency of the reference cooler. Nvidia's GTX680 ships with a decent standard cooler, but today we are ripping the reference card apart and installing the …
Read More »Xigmatek Dark Knight SD-1283 Night Hawk Edition CPU Cooler Review
Today we are looking at the Night Hawk Edition of the Dark Knight cooler, set to bolster Xigmateks' ever expanding product portfolio. Xigmatek produce many chassis designs alongside a range of power supplies. They are well known for their CPU coolers such as the Xigmatek Venus XP-SD1266 which we reviewed …
Read More »BeQuiet! Dark Rock 2 CPU Cooler Review
Today we are looking at the latest Dark Rock 2. While we recently tested the Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 2 this is very much the big brother of the Dark Rock 2 and has a design similar to that of the Noctua NH-D14 in regards to the dual heatsink design. …
Read More »ARCTIC Accelero Xtreme III review (w/ Asus GTX680 DirectCU II TOP)
For many years ARCTIC have been creating some of the finest cooling solutions. Today we are looking at their latest Accelero Xtreme III triple fan cooler which has support for Nvidia's flagship GTX680 graphics card. We know this cooler will annihilate Nvidia's reference cooler, but can it possibly outperform the …
Read More »Noctua NH-L12 Low Profile CPU Cooler Review
Noctua is considered by many in the enthusiast community as the finest manufacturer of high end air coolers. We have tested a number of their products in the KitGuru labs, including the mammoth NH-D14, and have been very impressed with them all. So we were very excited when they offered …
Read More »Phanteks PH-TC14CS CPU Cooler Review
Phanteks are a relatively new brand to the high end air cooling market but are certainly a force to be reckoned with. We tested their first CPU cooler, the PH-TC14PE a few months back and it achieved great results, beating the almighty Noctua NH-D14 in our temperature tests. So we …
Read More »Computex: Cooler Master – new cases, coolers, headset, mouse and more
In time for Computex, Cooler Master announced two new cases that the company demoed back at CeBIT, alongside a few new CM Strom products which included a new headset and a new mouse. The company was also showing off a new CM Storm chassis, some new 80 Plus Platinum PSUs …
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