FeaturesAeroMaxx Heat Sink Design.TMD (Tip-Magnetic Driving) FanCopper Core For Superior Heat DissipationSpecificationsCPU Socket: Pentium IV (478)Rated Voltage: 12 VRated Current: 0.30 APower Consumption: 3.84 WBearing Type: TMD (Tip-Magnetic Driving)Fan Speed: 5600 RPMAirflow: 35.5 CFMNoise Level: 38 dB(A)Outline Dimension: 384...

FEATURES:Screwless, lockable side cover for convenience and security Sliding, external drive assembly Tool-free internal drive bays for convenient assembly Ablity to install up to 5 quick changeable fans Fits most of the motherboards on the market including 12″w X 13″L Tyan boards and simliar large boards. EMI shielding designed to support FCC...

Cases come in many different sizes, shapes and colors.  Now they come in aluminum – yes, aluminum. If you have never seen one of these up close and personal, you are missing out. They are just beautiful to look at – not to mention lightweight. Coolerguys latest case is the Silver Pro Gamer. It\’s all aluminum, and includes lots of...

I know, it\’s been awhile since I have posted a review.  I have lots of good excuses, but can\’t think of any right now. So we will just jump on into this review of FrozenCPU\’s new 540 case. This is one of their new offerings that is sure to please. Not only does it come with their \”window kit\”, this case is something...

Benwin GX-6 flat panel speakersLooking at speakers in general, the general design has not changed in a very long time. Speakers for the masses are usually just some “compound” of voice coils and cones. There have been some advances in new designs that we can all appreciate. I had the opportunity to review a set of the Benwin GX-6 flat panel...

Over the past few years, CD writers have become more and more affordable. They have also become faster. In days past, scsi writers were the way to go if you wanted speed. That does not hold true these days. 4 or 5 years ago it was common to pay $750-$1000 on a 1 maybe 2 speed scsi “burner”. Hence came the less expensive IDE writers. Even though...

Two weeks ago, I was able to secure a copy of a copy of Whistler beta build 2296. (As of now there is a later release).  I chose to write this review in a “different” way. I will provide links to the rather large (1024X768) screenshots, while keeping the the “article” text on this main page to try and make it easier to navigate. Test...

www.smc.com 2000 was a big year for broadband.  Cable and dsl service exploded on the market. Being so affordable, it’s THE alternative to a 56k dialup. Not everyone can qualify for the services, I know, because I can’t get anything but dialup. So I got some help for this review from a friend, thanks jet_rider!  For the lucky people who...

For some of us, the stock fan that came with our processor is good enough. For others (like me), I need more than that.  This article is to enlighten us all about the myths of “peltier” cooling.  Over the past couple of years,  the peltier cooling method has become more and more popular.  I know some readers wonder what a peltier...

Hopefully this “article” will shed some light on the subject of Linux. Linux is a free OS. Which means that it is distributed freely. Yes, you can buy versions at the local P.C. store, but you can download it off the “net” for FREE! Now don’t jump the guns and download it and try to...

So you got a brand spanking new processor? Good for you. Spent most of your hard earned cash on a new toy. What do you do now? One thing you can do, is to keep your investment COOL! Here is an article in a new series here at PCMech that we hope to keep going! This demonstration was completed on an ATHLON (classic) 750 and ABIT KA7 motherboard. This...

Just when you thought cases have served their purpose, out comes new ideas that give new life to the \”box\”. Most of us have seen some pretty cool cases with some decent \”mods\”. I want to show you something that brings the \”modded\” case to a new level! The new \”WindTunnel2 Gamers Case\”.The case comes...

Over the past year, case “modding” has become quite popular. The main reason is to keep your high mHz cpu and system cool. Recently the market has become a “buyers” paradise of cool looking and practical cases that perform. Airflow is essential to a cool running PC.. The “WindTunnel PLUS” is no exception. If you are like most...

Over the past few years,  RAM has gone through some changes. For the most part, speed and quality, which are the most important. Intro Not long ago, PC-66 was king of the high performance pc market. Those days are long gone. With the recent introduction of Rambus and DDR, the RAM market is wide open. In this article, let’s focus on what seems to be the...

Heat…One of your pc’s worst enemies…In the world of computers, this statement holds true for all of us. So what can be done about it? Well, first of all, you can research different methods of cooling your pc. Whether it be a cpu cooler, hard drive cooler, or add an extra case fan. In this article, I am reviewing a couple of case fans, not...