http://www.tomshardware.co.uk en 10 Sun, 27 May 2012 08:44:07 +0200 http://m.bestofmedia.com/i/bestofmicro/design/groupe/logo_toms_uk.jpg http://www.tomshardware.co.uk http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mana-136-midgard-ii-phantom-410,review-32451.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mana-136-midgard-ii-phantom-410,review-32451.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Fri, 25 May 2012 05:48:00 CEST Mainstream cases priced between $80-120 seem to be the most popular with our readers. But there's a huge range of quality and features in that segment. Today we build up five cases from our recent picture story preview to see how well each model performs.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/45-carbide-series-300r-interceptor-series-stealth-phantom-410.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/45-carbide-series-300r-interceptor-series-stealth-phantom-410.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Mon, 21 May 2012 06:30:00 CEST We put out feelers for mainstream gaming cases priced between $80 and $120 and were surprised to receive 15 submissions. Today we cover the first five, giving you a virtual tour of each enclosure's features before our in-depth review later this week.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/41-phantom-410-star-wars-case-mod.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/41-phantom-410-star-wars-case-mod.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:20:00 CEST At this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, iBuyPower raffled off a special Star Wars: The Old Republic-themed case mod. Today we take you through this epic build, all the way from designer sketches to the trade show floor.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/switch-810-cosmos-ii-strike-x-hurrican-2000,review-32399.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/switch-810-cosmos-ii-strike-x-hurrican-2000,review-32399.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:10:00 CET Big radiators need lots of space that most enclosures simply weren't designed to offer. We're using Swiftech’s latest triple-fan cooler to test the fitment and performance in four cases supposedly set up to accommodate high-end water cooling setups.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/38-switch-810-cosmos-ii-strike-x-hurrican-2000.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/38-switch-810-cosmos-ii-strike-x-hurrican-2000.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:30:00 CET Big radiators facilitate lots of cooling power without much noise. But taking the plunge into water also requires a specially-designed case. We inspect the layout and features of four 3 x 120 mm-capable chassis prior to our upcoming performance analysis.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fulmo-gt-thor-v2-vh6000bws,review-32322.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/fulmo-gt-thor-v2-vh6000bws,review-32322.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:10:00 CET Extra space for cooling, controllers, and add-in cards makes XL-ATX the preferred solution for extreme system builders. Today, we follow up our picture story by testing four 10-slot cases that support XL-ATX and four-way SLI (with room to spare).]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/28-fulmo-gt-thor-v2-vh6000bws.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/28-fulmo-gt-thor-v2-vh6000bws.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:20:00 CET With several XL-ATX motherboards sitting in the lab (and more on the way), an abundance of expansion continues to push extreme enthusiast towards ten-slot cases. We take a closer look at four of contenders with room for four-way graphics configurations.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/dragon-rider-chaser-mk-i,review-32247.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/dragon-rider-chaser-mk-i,review-32247.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:10:00 CEST The most hardcore gamers use multiple graphics cards in CrossFire and SLI configurations. And yet, slinging dual-slot cards together eats up a lot of expansion space. We compare five eight-slot cases with room for complex graphics configurations.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/24-haf-x-raven-rv03.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/24-haf-x-raven-rv03.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:40:00 CEST Do you need an eighth slot for a CrossFire or SLI setup? We look at five cases that solve the problem created when motherboard vendors put a PCI Express x16 slot at the bottom of an ATX-based platform and you try to install a double-slot graphics card.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/rv02-e-lian-li-sonata-iv,review-32201.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/rv02-e-lian-li-sonata-iv,review-32201.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:10:00 CEST We recently illustrated the features of our six low-noise cases, and today we get to find out how those features help them perform. We provide further detail on the hardware installation process before delving into heat and noise comparisons.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/17-antec-sonata-iv-lian-li-pc-b25s-silverstone-raven-2-evolution.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/picturestory/17-antec-sonata-iv-lian-li-pc-b25s-silverstone-raven-2-evolution.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Tue, 24 May 2011 17:00:00 CEST Have you ever wished you could fit four Radeon HD 6970s in your chassis? We love the idea of large cases with room for our deluxe hardware. But we also despise loud components. These cases are designed to house lots of hardware, while minimizing noise.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/conserve-smart-av-sonamu-g100-power-consumption,review-32176.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/conserve-smart-av-sonamu-g100-power-consumption,review-32176.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:10:00 CEST Want a fast and easy way to minimize your power profile? How about a smart power strip or an eco-friendly case from Moneual? If you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint and your electric bill, we explore how much energy you can expect to really save.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/lian-li-pc-q08-silverstone-sst-sg07-cubitek-mini-tank,review-32143.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/lian-li-pc-q08-silverstone-sst-sg07-cubitek-mini-tank,review-32143.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:10:00 CET The ITX form factor is great for space-saving portability. But gamers still need that extra expansion slot to support a high-end graphics card. We compare four compact cases that support double-slot cards on a tiny single-slot motherboard.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mini-itx-small-form-factor-pc-case,review-32111.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mini-itx-small-form-factor-pc-case,review-32111.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:10:00 CET Mini-ITX-based systems are attractive because they generally combine low-power operation and decent performance in a small package. But you need a good case to accommodate the restrictions of compact hardware. Today we try five different Mini-ITX cases.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/nzxt-gamma-rosewill-challenger-silverstone-precision,review-31993.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/nzxt-gamma-rosewill-challenger-silverstone-precision,review-31993.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:10:00 CEST Garnering playable frame rates from entry-level hardware often requires ambitious overclocking. We test four gamer-oriented cases to see if they're able to serve up the cooling needed to push mainstream hardware to hardcore performance levels.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/antec-three-hundred-enermax-staray-cooler-master-elite-430,review-31975.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/antec-three-hundred-enermax-staray-cooler-master-elite-430,review-31975.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:11:00 CEST Sometimes, overclocking is the key to getting budget hardware humming along at enthusiast-class performance levels. But getting there requires extra cooling. Today we're examining the performance of four low-cost gaming enclosures under $50 bucks.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/usp-100-griffin-vi1450bws,review-31936.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/usp-100-griffin-vi1450bws,review-31936.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:10:00 CEST Case and power supply combos always look like a bargain, but bargain-basement parts have always seemed to chase experienced builders away. Today, we consider three budget-enthusiast models to determine if any of them can meet our basic gaming needs.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/level-10-fortress-2,review-31860.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/level-10-fortress-2,review-31860.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:10:00 CEST Designed with artful inspiration to support workstation-class hardware, the Fortress 2 and Level 10 could be the perfect compliments to an executive office. We look beyond the gamer market to find out how each model suits power users and their decor. ]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Test,review-31847.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Test,review-31847.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:51:01 CET http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-computer-case,review-31843.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-computer-case,review-31843.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:10:00 CET Several vendors market their enclosures specifically toward gamers, but nobody has really defined what makes a gaming case. We take a look at examples from Cooler Master, NZXT, Thermaltake, and Zalman with the aim of shedding more light on this segment.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/touch-screen-htpc-case,review-31804.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/touch-screen-htpc-case,review-31804.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:10:00 CET With ATI's Radeon HD 5000-series GPUs and Intel's Clarkdale-based processors coming loaded with multi-media functionality, it's a great time to build an HTPC. We compare three enclosures from Moneual, Thermaltake, and Zalman, all priced very differently.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-case-review,review-31700.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/gaming-case-review,review-31700.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:10:00 CEST We've had a number of cases through the lab as of late. Today's excursion takes us away from HTPC or small form factor enclosures and straight into the realm of gaming chassis. Entries from ABS, Antec, Lian-Li, Thermaltake, and NZXT vie for a win.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/htpc-chassis-theater,review-31694.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/htpc-chassis-theater,review-31694.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:10:00 CEST Increasingly, movie and television buffs are considering a home theater PC solution to replace old video devices or TV receivers. In fact, HTPCs can do almost anything, but which case should you use? We look at offerings by GMC, Moneual, and SilverStone.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/skeleton-torture-rack,review-31683.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/skeleton-torture-rack,review-31683.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:10:00 CEST While lab technicians and competitive overclockers often use no case at all, a few companies produce test racks that look good enough to win over even the showiest LAN party participants. Today we consider four non-enclosed ATX chassis.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/htpc-pc-v351-nmedia,review-31680.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/htpc-pc-v351-nmedia,review-31680.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:10:00 CEST If you've shied away from the home theater PC idea for fear of introducing an ugly box to your svelte component rack, then it's time to take another look at the options. We went looking for unique enclosures and came away with two interesting choices.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/htpc-lcd-touchscreen,review-31503.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/htpc-lcd-touchscreen,review-31503.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:10:00 CET We look at three premium LCD touch-screen home theater PC cases: the Moneual 972, the SilverStone CW03, and the Thermaltake DH102. Are they well-built HTPC platforms with many options or are they just flashy cases with a pretty face?]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/full-tower-case,review-31463.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/full-tower-case,review-31463.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:00:00 CET With Intel's Core i7 920 looking like a solid overclocking play, we wanted to find the right full-tower case for our test benches. ABS, Antec, Cooler Master, and Thermaltake battle it out for chassis supremacy.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mid-tower-case-roundup,review-31415.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/mid-tower-case-roundup,review-31415.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:00:00 CET Functionality, elegant design, and solid build quality characterize these mid-tower cases. They offer enough space for several hard drives and graphics cards, making them the ideal foundation for enthusiasts. ]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Swiftech-Koolance-Zalman,review-31373.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/Swiftech-Koolance-Zalman,review-31373.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:20:00 CEST High-quality liquid cooling normally requires a great deal of planning and effort at moderate expense. For a few dollars more, these case and cooling systems put an end to custom fabrication and fragile external parts.]]> http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/pc-case-roundup,review-30965.html#xtor=RSS-14215 http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/pc-case-roundup,review-30965.html#xtor=RSS-14215 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:00 CEST We take a detailed look at a diverse cross-section of cases from a variety of manufacturers and answer some key questions: What are the features? Which is the loudest? Which provides the best value?]]>