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53 articles tagged as build

Deepcool DQ850-M-V2L PSU Review

A solid but not spectacular upgrade for its 80 PLUS Gold PSU range.

July 14, 2020 | 12:00

Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ Review

How does Asus' new ELMB-Sync feature look in practice?

July 10, 2020 | 15:00

FPS games! Please stop making me shoot numbers out of things.

That's Numberwang.

July 10, 2020 | 10:00

Xigmatek Pantheon Review

The previous Xigmatek Utgard was excellent for the price, we check out the updated Pantheon.

February 21, 2011 | 12:41

Thermaltake Level 10 GT Preview

TT takes the Level 10 design and morphs it into an affordable case that's jam-packed with features.

February 7, 2011 | 07:32

Silverstone ML03 Home Theatre PC case review

It's cheap, smart and has front-panel USB 3 ports, but is the ML03 a decent case?

December 28, 2010 | 10:20

Phobya water-cooled case design competition - the best concepts so far

We look at the best designs posted in our forum two weeks into Stage 1

November 16, 2010 | 10:51

Phobya case design competition, with Aquatuning

Design the perfect case for water cooling and Phobya will build it for you

November 1, 2010 | 12:51

VIA Artigo A1100 Pico-ITX Kit Review

A tiny Pico-ITX barebone kit for a fuss-free tiny PC, but what about the performance?

September 8, 2010 | 08:43

How to build a NAS box

We show you what hardware and software you need to build your own NAS box.

July 23, 2010 | 08:29

Fractal Design Array R2 mini-ITX case review

Has Fractal Designed the perfect NAS box case for mini-ITX? Is that all there is to it? We find out.

July 14, 2010 | 11:34

How To Make Your Own Watercooling Reservoir

Gary Voigt, esteemed maker of the Art Deco Zenith 5-s-29 Radio Case Mod, takes us step-by-step through how he hand-crafted his very own watercooling reservoir.

February 28, 2010 | 10:54

What Hardware Should I Buy? - February 2010

The new year is well under way and for Feb we've re-evaluated our choices again having looked at H55 and H57 motherboards, new coolers and cases, and ATI budget graphics cards. Has it all made a difference? Check in to find out.

February 3, 2010 | 11:12

First Look: ThermalTake Level 10

We finally get some hands on time with perhaps the most radical PC case ever designed - Thermaltake's Level 10. Co-designed with BMW, the Level 10 certainly looks futuristic - but is it actually any good?

January 19, 2010 | 11:19

What Hardware Should I Buy? - January 2010

This month we've got Intel's new CPUs and other nifty bits of hardware weighing in from CES. Has it made a change to our recommendations? Read on to find out!

January 11, 2010 | 09:26

How to Build a DVD Server

Andy decided that forking out tens of thousands for an expensive 'Kaleidoscape' server was simply crackers. So, like any good modder, he built one himself, for less. In this article, he guides us through how you can make your own: from hardware to software.

December 30, 2009 | 10:25

Mod of the Year 2009

With 2009 in its last days, it's time to round up the best mods we've featured and mod of the month winners. 21 mods compete and require your votes to decide the ultimate in modding glory: who will be the Mod of the Year winner, 2009?

December 24, 2009 | 09:29

Cygnus X1 by Attila Lukacs

This truly beautiful mod is crafted out of aluminium and real wooden panels. With the PC hardware cunningly hidden behind panels that fit the build perfectly, we experience yet another moment of modding masterclass with the Cygnus X1.

December 14, 2009 | 08:47

Phinix Cube by Mike Krysztofiak

All too often we take for granted how long it takes to make something very personal. Mike Krysztofiak forges his acrylic cube over two years as he manually cuts, sands, drills his masterpiece of LEDs, watercooling and classic style.

December 2, 2009 | 09:41

BluBawx Mod by E.E.L. Ambiense

BluBawx by E.E.L. Ambiense is in league with the simplest yet highest quality of acrylic scratch builds out there. If cute mini-ITX mods are what you love to see, you'll certainly want to check this out!

November 16, 2009 | 00:54

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Nov 2009

Another month and another set of hardware recommendations fresh from our labs. Has AMD's latest CPUs or Kingston's SSDs made a difference? What about memory price increases? Read on to find out!

November 10, 2009 | 09:48

What Hardware Should I Buy? - October 2009

Another month and another set of hardware recommendations fresh from our labs. Has the Radeon HD 5870 scored a solid place and what about the latest motherboards and hard drives? Take a look to find out!

October 8, 2009 | 09:31

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Sept 2009

What difference will the new Core i5 processor and LGA1156 motherboards make to our hardware recommendations this month? Find out the answers to this, and all other hardware upgrade questions in this month's Hardware Buyer's Guide!

September 15, 2009 | 10:15

What Hardware Should I Buy? - August 2009

Packed with four PCs and a new Folding rig, this month's PC hardware buyer's guide is leaner, meaner and gets straight to the point! Check out our recommendations and be sure to tell us what you think are currently the best buys in our forums.

August 11, 2009 | 10:56

Atomwood by Chris Cook

Atom + Wood is not a spam email for erectile dysfunction, it is in fact a fantastically delicate little box to house an mini-ITX Atom board, housed within a scratch built box crafted out of several different woods for contrasting effect. Click for cuteness and modding excellence within!

May 20, 2009 | 12:22

Cooler Master Scout

Cooler Master is back with its latest case, the Scout. With unusual features like an in-built reinforced carry handle and peripheral security, it's built for LAN parties, but is it a quality case into the bargain? We find out.

May 8, 2009 | 11:56