HardwareLogic

Cooler Master Storm Enforcer Mid-Tower Gaming Case

Tue, 10 May 2011 10:50:34 GMT

The market for PC cases is more competitive now than it has ever been. To have a product stand out, it not only needs to be well built and designed, but it also needs something to make it noticed. HardwareLogic has the Cooler Master Storm Enforcer, a case that brings a few interesting innovations to the market while still carrying a relatively value-oriented price tag.

Antec Six Hundred v2 Gaming Case

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:30:55 GMT

Sure, you can spend tons of money on a gaming case. Do you really want to spend $200 or more on an enclosure for your components? Antec doesn't think that should be the case. Their Six Hundred v2 targets the $100 budget crowd and while it is a nice looking case, there are certain things that Antec could do better.

Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 6GB PC3-12800 BL3KIT25664ST1608OB

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:05:19 GMT

Sometimes you need a component to really differentiate your build from another. There are few unique parts to pick from, but every so often there comes certain components that really light up. The Tracer series from Crucial is one such product and the new Smart Tracer series promises to make your RAM light up in all different ways.

Lite-On External USB 8x LabelTag DVDRW eNAU608-111

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:12:16 GMT

We have said that optical drives and media are on the way out. It is just how technology churns. Still, we are happy to keep a few spare optical drives around and an external drive means portability. The Lite-On eNAU608 brings more features than the previous eNAU108 we reviewed earlier. LabelTag and LightScribe are the biggest additions.

Kingston HyperX MAX 3.0 USB SSD

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:52:08 GMT

While most USB devices are fairly low bandwidth, people need to have external storage that is fast enough for backup. No one wants to wait around for that file copy dialog to finish. Kingston wants to put USB 3 to the test by marrying one of their SSDs and a USB 3 controller in a single package. The HyperX MAX 3.0 is ready to go.

Thermaltake BlacX 5G USB3 Dock ST0019U

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:12:09 GMT

Technology moves pretty fast, in this day and age. It was back in April that we said Thermaltake would produce a USB 3.0 BlacX and the BlacX 5G is their newest model featuring the superspeed design.

Lite-On External USB 8x DVDRW eNAU108-111

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:52:09 GMT

Sometimes your stuck with a situation that renders your internal optical drive useless. Either the drive goes bad, or some other random problem occurred. You could opt for another internal drive, but external drives offer portability and ease of installation without hassle. The Lite-On eNAU108 is their newest slim USB drive.

Sans Digital TR5UTP 5-Bay RAID Tower

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:24:36 GMT

There are many times that it becomes difficult to add more internal storage to fileservers. The basic one is running out of drive bays. While USB or eSATA drives may seem like a quick fix, it quickly becomes a problem when you need redundant storage. Sans Digital has the answer with its 5-bay TR5UTP. The TR5UTP handles all RAID calculations on its own leaving you with performance externally.

Thermaltake Armor A60 VM20001W2Z

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:50:39 GMT

With USB 3.0 proliferation continuing to spread, more and more manufacturers have been scrambling to introduce cases that support the new standard. Thermaltake has heeded the call created by this new standard by introducing several new cases with USB 3.0 support included, and today HardwareLogic has such a case, the Armor A60 mid-tower case, up for review. We really liked the older Armor A90, but will the A60 be able to live up to the standards set by its bigger brother?

NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Full Tower Case

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:14:10 GMT

When it comes to the important task of cooling PC components, there is no substitute for a full-tower case. Even the cheapest of them tend to offer features you really can't get in mid-tower cases, and the physical size of the case is an asset by itself. NZXT is no stranger to PC cases, and today HardwareLogic has the NZXT Phantom up for review. Available in multiple colors, the Phantom is NZXT's newest entry into the market, and it does certain things quite a bit differently from other full-tower cases.

Antec Dark Fleet DF-85 Enthusiast Gaming Case

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:47:50 GMT

The ominous and looming Dark Fleet of cases from Antec have arrived. This new line brings a much different look from previous high-end designs like the Hundred series. The DF-85 is a full size ATX case with plenty of room for cable management and includes some special features. It also has a red and black design which is always a plus.

Crucial RealSSD C300 256GB CTFDDAC256MAG-1G1

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:17:04 GMT

You've come to the right place if you want speed. If price is no option, enter the Crucial RealSSD C300 256GB drive. This SSD packs in two ARM9 CPUs for blazing fast transfer speeds of 355MB/s on reads and 215MB/s on writes. It is faster than 3Gb/s Serial ATA can handle! Crucial has upped the ante in the super fast SSD market.

Sharkoon Silent Eagle SE 120mm & 80mm Fans

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:14:01 GMT

It isn't often that you see innovation in PC fans. Other than the occasional oddball sizes, fans are generally standardized in design. Seemingly answering the call, Sharkoon has created the Silent Eagle series of PC fans. Sharkoon has applied some clever ideas to their fans in hopes to differentiate them from the others on the market as well as increase performance. Today, HardwareLogic has the Silent Eagle 80mm and 120mm models up for review in order to determine if the innovation equals improvement.

Thermaltake Armor A90 VL90001W2Z

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:12:46 GMT

Today HardwareLogic is looking at the Thermaltake Armor A90, another new product in Thermaltake's Armor range of midrange PC cases. It offers a stealth fighter-esque exterior design, but does it have quality and practicality to back up the looks?

Thermaltake Frio CLP0564

Thu, 13 May 2010 17:08:22 GMT

Over the past few years, we have seen a myriad of new coolers in our lab here at HardwareLogic and time and again, Thermaltake has proven themselves very capably of making a great product. Today we take a look at Thermaltake's latest offering, the Frio. Does this cooler continue Thermaltake's trend of creating great coolers, or will this just be a forgotten chapter in cooling history? Read on as we put the Frio through it's paces and see if it lives up to its name.

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:41:34 GMT

The importance of a good PC case cannot be understated. They provide airflow for components, as well as protect them from the elements. Despite this, people building PCs may substitute lower quality cases when the money runs out. In order to provide a good performance alternative for those working on a budget, Thermaltake has introduced the V3 Black Edition.

Antec Fusion Remote Black

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:46:15 GMT

Combining silence, convenience, and style, the Fusion Remote Black is an excellent enclosure for a home theater PC. With its special triple chamber design and dual 120mm fans, the Fusion Remote Black runs quietly and coolly. If that weren't enough, the Fusion Remote Black boasts an included remote control and media management software.

Kingston SSDNow V Series 30GB SNV125-S2BD/30GB

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:26:08 GMT

Why would Kingston be coming out with a 30GB SSD boot drive if they already have a 40GB for sale? Without providing TRIM or garbage collection, Kingston scrapped the product and wanted to produce something the community was asking for. The 30GB boot drive was born with a new controller and slightly better specs.

Imation M-Class 128GB SSD

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:01:14 GMT

With SSDs becoming more popular and with newer operating systems finally offering native support, it is only natural that more and more companies would be stepping into the ring with products. Today, HardwareLogic has the Imation M-Class 128GB SSD for review, and is one of Imation's many entries into the SSD market.

Kingston SSDNow V+ Series 128GB SNVP325-S2B/128GB

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:37:46 GMT

It is always interesting when a new controller steps into the market for SSDs and today we are looking at the Kingston SSDNow V+ Series with the new Toshiba T6UG1XBG drive controller. Will this new controller be a step up or another JMicron disaster? Read on to find out.