Today we are taking a look at OCZ’s new affordable performance power supply series, known as the ZT range. These modestly priced units are 80-Plus Bronze Certified for up to 85% efficiency. The series features three fully modular units rated at 750w, 650w and 550w, making them ideal for a wide range of users. Read on as we find which one best suits you...

The OCZ ZT Series is very well priced and we were surprised to find the 550w model online for as little as $90. As tempting as that is, potential buyers could be even more tempted by the higher capacity units which are only a fraction more expensive. The 650w version for example costs just $10 more, while the 750w version is another $10 again.

Today we are checking out the latest high-end power supply range from OCZ, which has been awarded an 80-Plus Gold Certification. This new ZX Series features units rated at 850w, 1000w and 1250watt, and by using a combination of the latest and most demanding gaming hardware, we have put these new power supplies to the test to determine which one is right for you...

Due to the fact that the new ZX Series is OCZ’s flagship range the units are a little on the pricey side, with the 850w model situated at $180 US while the bigger beefier 1250w model costs $240 US. However as we mentioned at the start of the review, given their 80-Plus Gold certification the OCZ ZX Series is rather competitively priced.

Today we have the Lian Li Tyr PC-X2000F home theater slash gaming PC case on hand to deliver an in-depth review. Unlike conventional computer cases the PC-X2000 series does not feature the external drive bays on the front of the case, while the size and shape is also quite unusual. However in true Lian Li form the Tyr PC-X2000F is a high quality aluminum case that takes a no frills approach...

Whereas the original began life at $590 US this newer updated version is slightly more affordable at $500 US. Still while the Tyr PC-X2000F might cost a small fortune, consumers can expect nothing but the best, as we found almost no problems with this case. Furthermore, we are happy to report that the vast majority of the issues we had with the original have been addressed with the Tyr PC-X2000F.

Recently Thermaltake released their new Toughpower Grand power supply series and today we are testing the entire range. This new family has units rated at 650watt and 750watt, and by using a combination of the latest and most demanding gaming hardware, we have put these Thermaltake power supplies to the test to determine which one is right for you...

The cable management system, or modular design as it is commonly referred to, helps to not only simplify the installation process, but it also makes for a very tidy install, and this is always something that we like to see. Finally, we have been very pleased with the Thermaltake Toughpower Grand series, and believe that they would make a fine addition to any high-end gaming system.

Thermaltake offers a huge number of cases and they seem to be adding new models almost every week. Today we have yet another new model. Announced early in May, we have the Armor A90, which is the seventh addition to the Armor family. The Armor A90 is just one of a dozen mid tower chassis on offer from Thermaltake, though it has to be said that it features one of their more aggressive designs...

Really the Armor A90 is a good all-rounder, offering an impressive feature set, great looks and an affordable price tag. Our only real gripe is that while the black paint job looks great on the inside, the lack of cable management really undoes this. Creating a clean build with the Armor A90 is not an easy task, and while it can be done, the user must carefully plan out where they run certain cables.

Thermaltake offers a huge number of cases and they seem to be adding new models almost every week and today we have yet another new model. Announced late last year, we have the Element V, which is the fifth addition to the Element family and is the first full tower chassis. The Element V is just one of a dozen full tower chassis on offer from Thermaltake, though it has to be said that it features one of their more subtle designs...

In terms of cooling, the Element V easily matches the competition, with five large fans in total. The Element V is also quiet an attractive case, though this is of course a matter of personal opinion. That said, we believe most will find the Element V to be just as aesthetically pleasing as we did. Though for an “eSports” type case if you will, the Cooler Master HAF 932 is hard to go by at just $140, and honestly we prefer the look of that product.

When Corsair announced their first computer case mid-way through the year it caught our attention and ever since we have been hoping to get our hands on the Obsidian 800D. Finally the time has come where we get to show you what this case is all about and if it is worth the asking price...

Cooling aside, the Obsidian 800D is a very well thought out case and from a case modders perspective we feel there could be no better option. Working with the Obsidian 800D was a joy and we actually had fun building our gaming system with this case, a task that has not been all that enjoyable for sometime given how often we do it. The Obsidian 800D actually makes building a messy system very difficult and this certainly is a very rare ability for a case.

Recently Thermaltake released their new EVO_Blue power supply series and today we are testing the entire range. This new family has units rated at 550w, 650w, and 750w, and by using a combination of the latest and most demanding gaming hardware, we have put these Thermaltake power supplies to the test to determine which one is right for you...

Despite its eye catching aesthetics, the EVO_Blue 550 watt is the most affordable modular power supply that Thermaltake now offers, at just $100 US. In fact, the 650 watt is now their second cheapest modular power supply, while the EVO_Blue 750 watt is the fourth most expensive, as it is priced slightly higher than their Toughpower 700w cable management edition.

Today we are checking out a tiny Mini-ITX case with just an 11 liter capacity that is capable of housing dual slot graphics cards such as the Radeon HD 4770. The new Silverstone SG06 is designed to help make the Mini-ITX a little more exciting, and we found that it does just that...

The Silverstone SG06 is an impressive little case that complements products such as the ZOTAC GF9300-D-E which supports Core 2 processors along with PCI Express x16 graphics cards. The ability to support dual slot graphics cards, such as the Radeon HD 4770, is amazing and it is something few if any other Mini-ITX case can claim.

Today we are checking out a simple yet elegant looking case that cannot be mistaken for anything oher than a Lian-Li product. Known as the PC-C37, this slim line mATX case is designed to serve as a HTPC (Home Theater PC) and we feel it suits this purpose perfectly...

At first there appears to be nothing really remarkable about the Lian-Li PC-C37, other than how compact it is. Externally the case is very simple, with the only flare coming from a thin shiny strip on the front bezel. Still, we really like the styling of this little case, and the subtle design should help it look right at home just about anywhere.

Today we are taking a look at a nifty little gaming case that can house some pretty amazing hardware. Despite its compact mATX design, the Silverstone SG04 has almost no limits when it comes to hardware configurations, making even the mighty GeForce GTX 295 a possibility...

The Silverstone SG04 is a rather unique product, and that is not an easy achievement in the computer case industry today. Effectively Silverstone has managed to shrink down a full size ATX case into a little MicroATX case, while still supporting the vast majority of high-end hardware. For example, users can still use standard ATX power supplies, high-end graphics cards, and top of the range processors in the SG04.

Today we have compared the Thermaltake Toughpower XT power supply range side by side. The cable management versions have been tested featuring units rated at 650w, 750w, and 850w. Using a combination of the latest and most demanding gaming hardware, we have put these Thermaltake power supplies to the test to determine which one is right for you...

Although the new Thermaltake Toughpower XT Cable Management series might be a little pricey, we feel given the performance, features, and design of these new power supplies, they are worth the asking price. That said, given that there is just a $20 US price difference between the 650w and 750w versions, we feel there is little point going for the cheaper 650 watt version.

Today we are checking out the new OCZ Fatal1ty power supply series by taking a look at the flagship model rated for a 700 watt output. This new flashy series features bright red cable sleeves with loads of LED lighting, so it certainly looks the part, but how does it perform?

The OCZ Fatal1ty 700w power supply is reasonably well priced at $130 US, even so it still faces a great deal of competition. For example, PC Power & Cooling’s own 750w unit costs just $110 US, while Silverstone’s high-end ST70F 700w power supply is priced at $125 US. The Fatal1ty 700w is priced to match the Corsair 750TX 750w, while Thermaltake also has a number of impressive units around the same price.

Early this year Thermaltake released their first exclusive Mini-ITX case, known as the Thermaltake SD100 Mini. This new light-weight, compact case is designed for the micro HTPC market, though we have found it to be quite versatile, serving very well as a desktop replacement...

The Thermaltake SD100 Mini is a cool little computer case that is entering a market with very little competition. For us personally, the biggest drawback to building a Mini-ITX system has not been the performance, but rather the availability and pricing of supporting cases. Although it was possible to purchase the Gigabyte GC230D for just $95 a little over six months ago, a decent case looked to cost more than twice that amount.

Today we are checking out the new Antec Nine Hundred “Two” which is an updated version of the original case. The updates included improved cooling and an all black design along with a few other minor tweaks here and there. Those that liked the original are surely going to enjoy this update...

The Antec Nine Hundred Two is an impressive case that features excellent build quality and a number of impressive features. Naturally, if the design of the Nine Hundred Two appeals to you then that is a great start, if not you have done well to get this far through the review. Assuming the aesthetics of the Nine Hundred Two talk to you, and we are going to assume that they do, then this is certainly a case worth checking out, as it proved to be just as good inside.

Today we are taking a look at a new case from Cooler Master called the ATCS 840. This new case has a classic look about it. Designed to please those looking for a clean and elegant computer case, the ATCS 840 does not look as though it belongs to a 13 year old kid who wears a peaked cap backwards...

There is certainly no shortage of full size ATX cases that are priced at between $200 and $300 US, which is exactly where the Cooler Master ATCS 840 fits in. So then there are plenty of alternative options, and having looked over them all, the ATCS 840 is still at the top of our list, especially when hunting for a clean and elegant case design.

Today we are taking a break from the ultra high-end cases to bring you something a little more affordable. The new Thermaltake MD9 standard ATX case does a good job of looking special, particularly for a sub-$100 US case...

It would be very easy to call this case standard and throw it into the pile out back, but on closer inspection the M9D is a little more than that. A little. It deals with aesthetics quite well, with an impressive front face and conservative solid side panel. This case is professional enough to not look out of place in an office, yet it looks exciting enough to take around to your mate’s for a LAN party. That said, Thermaltake could have gone the extra mile and coated all faces black.

Buying a computer case is much like buying any other computer hardware component these days, in the sense that there are almost endless options to choose from, making the decision quite difficult. However, there will be those of you that can quickly narrow the options down to a few select companies, as after all there are only a few we would choose from. One company that often comes to mind is Thermaltake, a company that provides an army of its very own cases!

Thermaltake has done it once again with the Spedo, designing and producing one of the best full size ATX cases we have ever seen. That is really saying something, because when it comes to full size ATX cases the options are almost endless. Thermaltake themselves now offer around half a dozen models, with the Spedo of course being the latest and in our opinion the best.

Over the years we have reviewed quite a number of high-end power supplies, with our first 1000w product review posted way back at the start of 2007 when we tested the OCZ ProXStream 1000w. Since then half a dozen power plants rated between 1000w-1500w have hit our test beds, powering the very latest and greatest Crossfire and SLI setups, and today we have a new 1000w+ power supply review for you...

The Gigabyte Odin Pro 1200w is a serious power supply, made evident by the enormous output rating and of course retail value. Priced at $320 US, the Odin Pro 1200w is actually one of the cheapest 1200w power supplies on the market, with units from Thermaltake, Silverstone, PC Power & Cooling, Tuniq and Xigmatek costing more and in most cases quite a lot more. Even so, at $320 US the Odin Pro 1200w is still an expensive power supply regardless and we recommend that you research whether or not you need such an insane level of power output.

Buying a computer case is much like buying any other computer hardware component these days, in the sense that there are almost endless options to choose from, making the decision quite difficult. However, there will be those of you that can quickly narrow the options down to a few select companies, as after all there are only a few we would choose from. One company that often comes to mind is Thermaltake, a company that provides an army of its very own cases!

The Thermaltake Armour+ really is one of the best computer cases we have ever seen and we really mean that. While not completely flawless there is very little not to like about this case. Although some might say that the sheer size and weight of the Armour+ are among the biggest disadvantages users will face we believe them to be advantages of this case. Of course the weight can be a bit of a problem as this case does weight 17kg before you put anything in it. However, because this is such a heavy case it is also very durable as it is constructed from 1.0mm thick steel.

Today we check out two nutty power supplies from Thermaltake for all those mad professors out there. The actual units themselves look quite typical for that of a power supply and despite being an inch or so longer than normal, everything looks, well, quite normal really. However they are anything but normal! While one boasts an output rating of 1000 watts, the other goes well beyond this, pumping out an incredible 1500 watts of power for those that want to try and use half a dozen graphics cards at once, perhaps just to see what happens...

Without putting too much of a dampener on these Thermaltake power supplies, we have been impressed with the build quality of these units. Both the Thermaltake Toughpower 1500w & 1000w models do offer everything you could really ask for in a power supply with virtually limitless power delivery. The units are built well and the modular design is simply the icing on the cake for us. They power supplies offer more PCI Express cables than some do SATA power cables, so that certainly is impressive. Other little things help make these units impressive, such as the noise prevention silicon pad which is designed to reduce vibration up to 80%, and the power cable supplied is also very thick.

In a sea of names Gigabyte can now be added to the mix of manufacturers producing their own power supply series. However unlike most in the industry Gigabyte has gone out on a bit of a limb with their new GT series, including a few new and innovative features that are yet to be found on today’s power supplies. Clearly Gigabyte means business releasing an 800w version priced at $220 US right off the bat...

Gigabyte’s first 800w power supply is by no means cheap and it is in no way just another typical high-end power supply. Priced at around $220 US, the Gigabyte Odin GT 800w is one of the most expensive power supplies in its class and many 850 watt units from Antec, Silverstone and OCZ actually cost around $10-20 US less. This hardly makes the Odin GT 800w a bargain, though even at $220 US it is still competitively priced and also manages to bring some new and unique features to the table.

It has been roughly 2 years since we reviewed a power supply that had an output rating that was less than 500 watts. These days you really don’t see that many 450w power supplies, so the new Corsair VX450w power supply was a bit of a surprise. That said, we were pleased to find a quality power supply that wasn’t rated for 600 watts plus! The VX450w is ideal for those looking at building a Core 2 Duo gaming system with a GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card...

The Corsair VX450w has proven to be a solid performer, while also proving that a 450 watt power supply can easily handle a quad-core processor and a GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card. Of course not all 450 watt power supplies are made equally and we have found that most cannot compete with the single 33A 12v rail featured on the VX450w. Take the Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC for example, this 430w unit only features a single 20A 12v rail, making it more challenging to run a quad-core processor along with a GeForce 8800 GTS and a number of hard drives.

Today we have a review on a new power supply from PC Power & Cooling called the Silencer 750 Crossfire Edition. This is the first product produced by the company since they were acquired by OCZ and its red paint job really makes a statement. The Crossfire bread power supply is designed to take on the power hungry Radeon HD 2900XT graphics cards offering dual 8-pin PCI Express power connectors.

The PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Crossfire Edition unit looks impressive and is the ideal power supply for anyone looking at using one or even two of the new Radeon HD 2900XT graphics cards. Our first sample of the Silencer 750 Crossfire Edition power supply was received about 4 weeks ago now. The first sample was actually not a production version of the Silencer 750 Crossfire Edition and featured a flaky paint job. Before completing the review we requested a final production version to take a look at. The internals were all the same as stated by PC Power & Cooling but the paint job was much improved and is now far more scratch resistant.

In the past we have reviewed just a few Ultra power supplies and while we have actually tested quite a few, not all survived long enough on the test bed. Unfortunately more than one of their flashy power supplies have failed to live long enough for us to actually put a review together. This is highly unusual and this kind of reliability is not something anyone would wish to associate with a power supply. While we have found some models to be very poor, others have been excellent and we believe this is because not all Ultra power supplies are made equally, at least not all models.

The Ultra X3 1000w power supply has been nothing short of impressive! When it came time to test this unit we were very meticulous, testing a number of different configurations as we have had trouble with Ultra power supplies in the past. The X3 1000w never broke a sweat, as it appeared to effortlessly handle everything we threw at it. Although our power supply testing methodology may not be the most scientific, we do try to go above and beyond what most users would typically demand out of a power supply.