Fortunately the time of ridiculous-looking PC cases has passed. When you want a proper PC case, basic black is all you need. Unfortunately, there are still a few stinkers out there. Thankfully, they’re few in number. Here are 5 of them. Corsair Special Edition White Graphite Series 600T This looks more like a Kenmore washing machine than it does a PC...
When it comes to "the main computer" that PC builders use for their daily computing tasks, it’s rare that the box is comprised of stuff that’s all the same age. For example, on my PC, the oldest part is the case itself. The second oldest thing is my now-secondary (and has been secondary for a while) 250GB hard drive. It wouldn’t...
It’s the little things that matter in life, and this obviously includes your PC. The Dell Studio XPS is a fantastic PC, no question. The two models offered currently are the XPS 8100 and the XPS 9000. The base 8100 model (no monitor included) is $649. And what you get, said honestly, is a very fast machine. The specs include an Intel Core i5-650 3.20GHz...
I’ll start this one off by answering the question: Hot enough to melt plastic. I know this from personal experience. (And by the way, if you have your own sob story or stories about how you had an item melt in the car, feel free to post it as a comment.) The first time I had something melt in a car from Summer sun was when I was still living in New England...
File this one under the "Who thought this was a good idea?" department. Seen right is the Antec Skeleton open-air case. See a larger image by clicking on the image. You want fans? WE GOT FANS, including a big honkin’ one atop the chassis that doesn’t look dissimilar to the same kind used in outdoor air conditioning units. One wonders how...
Shopping for a computer case is at times a daunting task because there are so many to choose from. The video in this article will show you how to use NewEgg to review cases on your own without spending a dime. When finished you’ll know how to get to reviews and details on which case is right for...
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