[Review] Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus0 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on February 7, 2012
Today, we are tossing the Cooler Master Elite 431 on our review bench and putting it through the paces. The new Elite 431 Plus builds upon Cooler Master expertise in budget case market, while still trying to deliver high-end features. The Elite 431 Plus features a classic black Cooler Master design with clean, yet attractive, lines. It has also been designed to keep your components inside the case cool with plenty of additional cooling fans, but it can also be fitted with large CPU coolers, such...
[Review] Cooler Master Storm Trooper3 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on January 2, 2012
The Cooler Master Storm Trooper includes features that are often coveted by gaming enthusiasts in that it has full dust filter coverage, a fan controller, an external SSD drive hot-swap dock and two modular hard drive cages. These features give CM Storm Trooper the ability to adapt easily to configurations ranging from workstation to water-cooled gaming configurations. The CM Storm Trooper is the first in its class to include an ultra-strong carrying handle, allowing a gamer to travel with rel...
[Review] Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo9 Comments By GSG-9closeAuthor: GSG-9Name: Levi Tomes Email: gsg-9@mediocrocy.com Site:http://StypticDesign.com About:See Authors Posts (13) on November 27, 2011
Cooler Master sent us one of its newest cooling products, the Hyper 212 Evo.
Some words from Cooler Master about their newest HSF:
Succeeding the popular Hyper 212, the Hyper 212 Evo carries on the legacy of providing a great balance of performance and noise level during high and low speed operations. The Hyper 212 Evo is Cooler Master’s first cooler to be equipped with an all-in-one mounting solution that includes LGA 1156 and 1366. Direct Contact heat-pipe is now also utilized in this la...
[Review] CM Storm Sentinel Z3RO-G Gaming Mouse1 Comment By TrembledustcloseAuthor: TrembledustName: Patrick Innocent Email: patrick@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About:See Authors Posts (10) on October 3, 2011
A few weeks ago, we brought to you a review of CM Storm’s latest gaming peripheral, the Sirus Gaming Headset, which earned high marks. Today, we bring to you our review of another of CM Storm’s gaming peripherals, the Sentinel Z3RO-G Gaming Mouse, on a few sites called the Zero-G Gaming Mouse, which was released on July 4th of this year.
Lets see if this mouse is a Yankee Doodle Dandy, or if it should be tied to a bunch of bottle rockets.
Packaging and What’s Inside
The m...
[Review] Cooler Master H612PWM1 Comment By BoTcloseAuthor: BoTName: Edward Reese Email: bot@codisha.com Site:http://www.codisha.com About:See Authors Posts (14) on September 14, 2011
Introduction
Today we have an exclusive Cooler Master release product on the bench. The H612PWM is an ambitious attempt to take the cooling crown. We are very proud to be one of the first to have it to get an exclusive look at what could be the future of the air cooling market.
Looks like sheer size and the brutal force of 6 heat pipes is the magic behind the Cooler Master H612. The cooler was not intended for small cases but performance was the primary idea behind this design. The H612 feature...
[Review] CM Storm Sirus True 5.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset2 Comments By TrembledustcloseAuthor: TrembledustName: Patrick Innocent Email: patrick@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About:See Authors Posts (10) on August 29, 2011
Cooler Master has been synonymous with top PC related products for many years ranging from CPU coolers, fans, and of course cases. In 2008, Cooler Master seemed to have “declared war” on inferior gaming peripherals by introducing a new division, called CM Storm. Co-developed by what Cooler Master stated were the world’s most prolific enthusiasts and e-Sport prodigies, CM Storm promises to deliver truly ground-breaking, military grade hardware for the gaming revolution. Their mo...
[Review] Cooler Master GeminII S5242 Comments By GSG-9closeAuthor: GSG-9Name: Levi Tomes Email: gsg-9@mediocrocy.com Site:http://StypticDesign.com About:See Authors Posts (13) on August 18, 2011
Introduction
For review today we have the GeminII S524 cooler by CoolerMaster. This 5 heatpipe cooler features aluminum fins designed to maximize surface area while allowing all RAM slots to be occupied for AM3 and Socket 1155/1156/1366 computers.
The GeminII S524
Manufacturer’s Description & Specifications:
Specifications
CPU Socket
Intel Socket:LGA 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 775 *
AMD Socket:FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2
CPU Support
Intel:Core™ i7 Extreme / Core&t...
[Review] Cooler Master NotePal X-Slim1 Comment By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on August 10, 2011
Cooler Master’s NotePal X-Slim is a lightweight and simple laptop cooling pad from the NotePal X family. X-Slim was made to support 7″ to 17″ laptops, and thus has the ability to help cool pretty much any size netbook or laptop on the market today. The ultra slim and lightweight design is made for easy carrying and storage. With two height settings for ergonomic operation, a fully meshed surface plus a 160mm fan, it should provide excellent cooling performance. How well did it ...
[Review] Cooler Master Silencio 5503 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on July 6, 2011
With the Silencio trying to achieve near-silent operation, it is prepared to take on powerful hardware, and should be able to keep high-end setups running cool and quiet. Soundproofing on both side panels assists in reducing noise levels to help get the quietest system achievable. A sleek mirror finish front panel and clean lines present a minimalistic design aesthetic that speaks to its silent interior. The Silencio also sports the functionality of built in Super Speed USB 3.0, a multifunction ...
[Review] Water Cooling The Silverstone Temjin Series TJ1110 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on June 3, 2011
In 2005, SilverStone created the Temjin TJ07, a tower chassis with unprecedented unibody construction and compartmentalized layout for an almost limitless liquid cooling configuration. Then in 2006, the Temjin TJ09 was released with classic styling and a see-through air duct designed for cooling. In 2008, they created the first retail computer chassis to implement 90 degree motherboard mounting with the RAVEN RV01, a new design which tried to balance air cooling performance and quietness.
Silve...
[Review] Cooler Master NotePal LapAir3 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on May 17, 2011
The Cooler Master NotePal LapAir is intended for use with notebooks at work, during travel, and at home. It has an ergonomically advantageous angled design for comfortable typing, and features a top-intake / rear exhaust system to help keep your notebook cool by drawing the hot air out from beneath it, which will help prolong its lifespan. The comfortable foam pad on the bottom will help with extended use if you have to place it on your lap (in addition to keeping the hot underside of your lapto...
[Review] Cooler Master Storm Enforcer2 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on May 12, 2011
Continuing with its tradition of revolutionary designs, Cooler Master Storm has released its new Enforcer chassis. The new chassis contains internal USB 3.0 connections, SSD drive support, and a removable/rotatable HDD cage to support easy installation of the largest video cards. Cooler Master Storm has tried to come up with a design that not only meets the expectations of its customer base and enthusiasts, but also tries to do so within a price range that all will appreciate. We will be thor...
[Review] Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced9 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on May 10, 2011
The HAF Series of cases brought about the aesthetics of battle-hardened military vehicles. Each offers the user access to customizing their airflow and rearranging their internal system layout. Together, these features were realized for the first time within the HAF 932, and they will be back again in the new HAF 932 Advanced. The HAF 932 Advanced also comes with an internal USB 3.0 connector as well as tool-free installation. We will be tossing the Cooler Master HAF Advanced on the review ta...
[Blog/Preview] Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1200w Power Supply1 Comment By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on May 9, 2011
Ranging from the ever-efficient 600W all the way up to the 1200W power supply, the Silent Pro Gold lineup will have something to satisfy the energy cravings of any system. With a power efficiency rating of 90%, the Silent Pro Gold line meets the 80Plus Gold Standard. To achieve this goal, Cooler Master incorporates three visionary patents into this innovative design.
The Hybrid Transformer incorporates the transformer with the heat sink, not only reducing the size by 25% over traditional trans...
[Review] Xigmatek LOKI SD9636 Comments By BoTcloseAuthor: BoTName: Edward Reese Email: bot@codisha.com Site:http://www.codisha.com About:See Authors Posts (14) on May 3, 2011
Introduction
Some review samples from Xigmatek have arrived today, and the first that we will be looking at is the LOKI SD963. Xigmatek has been around for a little over 5 years and in that time the company made a name for itself rather quickly and impressed many with good quality and performance oriented products. Xigmatek’s “ICE” philosophy seems to be well applied and directly translates into the companies products.
“ICE” = Impressive / Creative / Essential
The ...
[Review] Cooler Master Infinite EVO2 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on May 3, 2011
The Cooler Master Infinite EVO is an innovative notebook cooling pad featuring a unique U-shape airflow design along with the two powerful speed-adjustable 80mm (60CFM each) wheel-blower fans which deliver 20% more airflow. The sand-sprayed curved aluminum surface makes the EVO look very stylish. The USB hub with invisible cable management is convenient, yet minimalistic in design to help please everyone. With support for 17″ laptops and below, the EVO can be utilized by almost every lapto...
[Review] Cooler Master Centurion C5 II – Red Edition3 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on April 25, 2011
The Cooler Master Centurion C5 II Red Edition from Japan will be getting tossed on the review table today to see what it is all about. The Centurion C5 comes with the inside painted in a dark red to offset the black exterior, which makes it really stand out and look different. You will have the option to use up to four fans, two of which are included, to help keep the inside nice and cool. The 5.25″ I/O bay is removable so that you can change the slot that it’s in, or just outright ...
[Review] NZXT ZERO 2 – Gaming Chassis3 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on February 23, 2011
The ZERO 2 from NZXT is the follow-up to the successful ZERO, featuring the same excellent cooling capabilities, while being aimed at the enthusiast and gaming users. Featuring a sturdy 1.0mm steel chassis, the ZERO’s structural integrity cannot be doubted. Weighing in at 10.2KG the ZERO 2 is a beast of its own. The quad 120mm side fans are for users running multi-GPU systems to help keep them cool during long gaming sessions. Let’s check out the ZERO 2 and see how it fares in our t...
[Review] Cooler Master Spawn Gaming Mouse3 Comments By The DukecloseAuthor: The DukeName: Drew Briggs Email: drew@techreaction.net Site:http://www.techreaction.net About: Just keeping it real for the average joe overclocker and computer user.See Authors Posts (169) on January 20, 2011
The Spawn gaming mouse is light weight and ergonomically designed for comfort in long gaming sessions. The Spawn gaming mouse was built for professional FPS gamers who prefer a claw grip. Engineered to execute precise in-game tactics, Spawn comes loaded with an ultra high-performance 3500 DPI sensor that includes on-the-fly adjustment. The Spawn is manufactured with Japanese-made Omron micro-switches that are meant to endure up to five million clicks. Presented in an eye-catching crimson red h...
Today, we are tossing the Cooler Master Elite 431 on our review bench and putting it through the paces. The new Elite 431 Plus builds upon Cooler Master expertise in budget case market, while still trying to deliver high-end features. The Elite 431 Plus features a classic black Cooler Master design with clean, yet attractive, lines. It has also been designed to keep your components inside the case cool with plenty of additional cooling fans, but it can also be fitted with large CPU coolers, such... 
The Cooler Master Storm Trooper includes features that are often coveted by gaming enthusiasts in that it has full dust filter coverage, a fan controller, an external SSD drive hot-swap dock and two modular hard drive cages. These features give CM Storm Trooper the ability to adapt easily to configurations ranging from workstation to water-cooled gaming configurations. The CM Storm Trooper is the first in its class to include an ultra-strong carrying handle, allowing a gamer to travel with rel... 
Cooler Master sent us one of its newest cooling products, the Hyper 212 Evo.
Some words from Cooler Master about their newest HSF:
Succeeding the popular Hyper 212, the Hyper 212 Evo carries on the legacy of providing a great balance of performance and noise level during high and low speed operations. The Hyper 212 Evo is Cooler Master’s first cooler to be equipped with an all-in-one mounting solution that includes LGA 1156 and 1366. Direct Contact heat-pipe is now also utilized in this la... 
A few weeks ago, we brought to you a review of CM Storm’s latest gaming peripheral, the Sirus Gaming Headset, which earned high marks. Today, we bring to you our review of another of CM Storm’s gaming peripherals, the Sentinel Z3RO-G Gaming Mouse, on a few sites called the Zero-G Gaming Mouse, which was released on July 4th of this year.
Lets see if this mouse is a Yankee Doodle Dandy, or if it should be tied to a bunch of bottle rockets.
Packaging and What’s Inside
The m... 
Introduction
Today we have an exclusive Cooler Master release product on the bench. The H612PWM is an ambitious attempt to take the cooling crown. We are very proud to be one of the first to have it to get an exclusive look at what could be the future of the air cooling market.
Looks like sheer size and the brutal force of 6 heat pipes is the magic behind the Cooler Master H612. The cooler was not intended for small cases but performance was the primary idea behind this design. The H612 feature... 
Cooler Master has been synonymous with top PC related products for many years ranging from CPU coolers, fans, and of course cases. In 2008, Cooler Master seemed to have “declared war” on inferior gaming peripherals by introducing a new division, called CM Storm. Co-developed by what Cooler Master stated were the world’s most prolific enthusiasts and e-Sport prodigies, CM Storm promises to deliver truly ground-breaking, military grade hardware for the gaming revolution. Their mo... 
Introduction
For review today we have the GeminII S524 cooler by CoolerMaster. This 5 heatpipe cooler features aluminum fins designed to maximize surface area while allowing all RAM slots to be occupied for AM3 and Socket 1155/1156/1366 computers.
The GeminII S524
Manufacturer’s Description & Specifications:
Specifications
CPU Socket
Intel Socket:LGA 1366 / 1156 / 1155 / 775 *
AMD Socket:FM1 / AM3+ / AM3 / AM2+ / AM2
CPU Support
Intel:Core™ i7 Extreme / Core&t... 
Cooler Master’s NotePal X-Slim is a lightweight and simple laptop cooling pad from the NotePal X family. X-Slim was made to support 7″ to 17″ laptops, and thus has the ability to help cool pretty much any size netbook or laptop on the market today. The ultra slim and lightweight design is made for easy carrying and storage. With two height settings for ergonomic operation, a fully meshed surface plus a 160mm fan, it should provide excellent cooling performance. How well did it ... 
With the Silencio trying to achieve near-silent operation, it is prepared to take on powerful hardware, and should be able to keep high-end setups running cool and quiet. Soundproofing on both side panels assists in reducing noise levels to help get the quietest system achievable. A sleek mirror finish front panel and clean lines present a minimalistic design aesthetic that speaks to its silent interior. The Silencio also sports the functionality of built in Super Speed USB 3.0, a multifunction ... 
In 2005, SilverStone created the Temjin TJ07, a tower chassis with unprecedented unibody construction and compartmentalized layout for an almost limitless liquid cooling configuration. Then in 2006, the Temjin TJ09 was released with classic styling and a see-through air duct designed for cooling. In 2008, they created the first retail computer chassis to implement 90 degree motherboard mounting with the RAVEN RV01, a new design which tried to balance air cooling performance and quietness.
Silve... 
The Cooler Master NotePal LapAir is intended for use with notebooks at work, during travel, and at home. It has an ergonomically advantageous angled design for comfortable typing, and features a top-intake / rear exhaust system to help keep your notebook cool by drawing the hot air out from beneath it, which will help prolong its lifespan. The comfortable foam pad on the bottom will help with extended use if you have to place it on your lap (in addition to keeping the hot underside of your lapto... 
Continuing with its tradition of revolutionary designs, Cooler Master Storm has released its new Enforcer chassis. The new chassis contains internal USB 3.0 connections, SSD drive support, and a removable/rotatable HDD cage to support easy installation of the largest video cards. Cooler Master Storm has tried to come up with a design that not only meets the expectations of its customer base and enthusiasts, but also tries to do so within a price range that all will appreciate. We will be thor... 
The HAF Series of cases brought about the aesthetics of battle-hardened military vehicles. Each offers the user access to customizing their airflow and rearranging their internal system layout. Together, these features were realized for the first time within the HAF 932, and they will be back again in the new HAF 932 Advanced. The HAF 932 Advanced also comes with an internal USB 3.0 connector as well as tool-free installation. We will be tossing the Cooler Master HAF Advanced on the review ta... 
Ranging from the ever-efficient 600W all the way up to the 1200W power supply, the Silent Pro Gold lineup will have something to satisfy the energy cravings of any system. With a power efficiency rating of 90%, the Silent Pro Gold line meets the 80Plus Gold Standard. To achieve this goal, Cooler Master incorporates three visionary patents into this innovative design.
The Hybrid Transformer incorporates the transformer with the heat sink, not only reducing the size by 25% over traditional trans... 
Introduction
Some review samples from Xigmatek have arrived today, and the first that we will be looking at is the LOKI SD963. Xigmatek has been around for a little over 5 years and in that time the company made a name for itself rather quickly and impressed many with good quality and performance oriented products. Xigmatek’s “ICE” philosophy seems to be well applied and directly translates into the companies products.
“ICE” = Impressive / Creative / Essential
The ... 
The Cooler Master Infinite EVO is an innovative notebook cooling pad featuring a unique U-shape airflow design along with the two powerful speed-adjustable 80mm (60CFM each) wheel-blower fans which deliver 20% more airflow. The sand-sprayed curved aluminum surface makes the EVO look very stylish. The USB hub with invisible cable management is convenient, yet minimalistic in design to help please everyone. With support for 17″ laptops and below, the EVO can be utilized by almost every lapto... 
The Cooler Master Centurion C5 II Red Edition from Japan will be getting tossed on the review table today to see what it is all about. The Centurion C5 comes with the inside painted in a dark red to offset the black exterior, which makes it really stand out and look different. You will have the option to use up to four fans, two of which are included, to help keep the inside nice and cool. The 5.25″ I/O bay is removable so that you can change the slot that it’s in, or just outright ... 
The ZERO 2 from NZXT is the follow-up to the successful ZERO, featuring the same excellent cooling capabilities, while being aimed at the enthusiast and gaming users. Featuring a sturdy 1.0mm steel chassis, the ZERO’s structural integrity cannot be doubted. Weighing in at 10.2KG the ZERO 2 is a beast of its own. The quad 120mm side fans are for users running multi-GPU systems to help keep them cool during long gaming sessions. Let’s check out the ZERO 2 and see how it fares in our t... 
The Spawn gaming mouse is light weight and ergonomically designed for comfort in long gaming sessions. The Spawn gaming mouse was built for professional FPS gamers who prefer a claw grip. Engineered to execute precise in-game tactics, Spawn comes loaded with an ultra high-performance 3500 DPI sensor that includes on-the-fly adjustment. The Spawn is manufactured with Japanese-made Omron micro-switches that are meant to endure up to five million clicks. Presented in an eye-catching crimson red h... 
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