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Frosty Temps on a Budget: Hyper TX3 vs. AMD Stock Cooler

Alan McCloskeyJun 8, 2026July 17, 20260

The old saying goes that you get what you pay for, and with Coolermaster, even if you feel you are buying the name, their reputation

The Weirdest PC Cooler Ever Made (Gimmick or Genius)?

Alan McCloskeyJun 3, 2026July 17, 20260

One of the weirdest case accessories I ever reviewed was the Waffer AirCon PC Case air conditioner. It uses a fan blowing over a peltier

Noctua NS-S12A 120mm Fans Overview

Daniël PielageMar 27, 2013June 22, 20140

Featuring a further refined blade design with Anti-Stall Knobs that works in tandem with the new AAO (Advanced Acoustic Optimisation) frame, the NF-S12A improves the

Evercool Silent Shark CPU Heatsink Review

Don HaynesMar 4, 2013March 2, 20130

While being outperformed in the standard load test, she was still a meaner creature when it came to snacking on heat on an overclocked CPU.

Noctua NH-D14 Heatsink Review

Don HaynesFeb 11, 2013June 22, 20140

I am very satisfied with what the NH-D14 has to offer by way of cooling. It performed well under all conditions I threw at it

Noctua NF-A15 and NF-A14 Cooling Fan Review

Daniël PielageJan 23, 2013June 22, 20140

A few years ago, 120mm fans were used to get the lowest noise with the highest airflow, and thus better-performing PCs. Now many cases are

Cooler Master NotePal Ergo 360 Laptop Cooler Review

Don HaynesDec 14, 2012December 13, 20120

The packaging is pretty standard. Pics of the product and what it can do on the front, info about it on the back, and a

Noctua NH-L9i Low Profile Heatsink Review

Daniël PielageDec 13, 2012June 22, 20140

When I got the box I was once again reminded how small this cooler is. A total height of ONLY 37mm (1,46 inches) and a

NZXT FX-120LB and FX-140LB Case Fans Review

Don HaynesNov 20, 2012June 22, 20140

So how well do these things push air? And are they really quiet? How great is the fan control? Is Obama responsible for crop circles?

NZXT 140mm & 120mm FX Enthusiast Fan Review

Alan McCloskeyJul 18, 2011June 23, 20143

Yup, this isn’t a press release or a tease… this is the only review on the new NZXT FX Enthusiast Fan series that I know

Coolink SWiF2 Fan Series Review

NewsJul 13, 2011July 4, 20140

At eTeknix we like to cover the full range of components for your computer and case fans are one of those things that are essential

AcoustiFan DustProof 120mm PC Fan

Alan McCloskeyJul 13, 2011June 23, 20142

We review a lot of fans and other computer cooling equipment here at OCmodshop. In some ways, testing fans are quite straightforward, and in other

Zaward 120mm G2 Golf Fan Review

Alan McCloskeyMay 1, 2011June 23, 20140

I pity those who work in the marketing department of PC component manufactuers. They have to tough job of trying to make products such as

Cooler Master Choiix C-HL04-KP Air-Through Stash Notebook Cooler Review

Don HaynesApr 6, 2010June 23, 20140

Laptops are annoying. They are generally slower than desktops, come with less memory and smaller hard drives, and seem to overheat almost at a whim.

Evercool HPK-10025EA Heatpipe Cooler Review

Don HaynesApr 2, 2010September 12, 20140

Now that we are all out from under the watchful eye of the IRS and have successfully cashed our income tax checks, it’s time to