Hardware Busters

Noctua’s Response to the NH-D15 G2 Noise Issues
One of our readers spotted Noctua’s Twitter response about the ratting noise issues that seem to be affecting the new NH-D15 G2 coolers. We have

Seasonic Vertex PX-1000 ATX v3.0 PSU Review
Epilogue The Seasonic Vertex PX-1000 is a build-quality unit with a price tag of $260, so normally, my expectations are high. Nonetheless, although the unit

Cooler Master X Silent MAX Platinum 1300W: The Power Of Silence!
Epilogue I first evaluated the Cooler Master X Silent Edge 1100W, which left a good impression on me. Hence, it achieved an Editor’s Choice award.

Noctua NH-D15 G2 Rattlegate?
I have been working day and night on the new Noctua NH-D15 G2 coolers for the last couple of weeks. Besides the thermal benchmarks, the

Thermalright TR-TGFX 550 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue Thermaright is well known for its budget products, and the TR-TGFX 550 follows this brand’s tradition. In China, it costs 500 RMB, which is

Noctua NH-D15 G2 Review. Standard, LBC & HBC Comparison
Epilogue The new NH-D15 G2 has smaller dimensions than the G1; it is noisier at full speed but also offers higher performance thanks to its

Cooler Master X Silent Edge 1100W: The Strongest Passive PSU!
Epilogue The Cooler Master X Silent Edge 1100W is an interesting product. It is the strongest passively cooled PSU available on the market today, thanks

Noctua NF-A14x25r G2 Fan Review: TOP Performance!
Epilogue It took Noctua some time—it actually took a long time—to release a top-performing fan, but the result is fantastic. The NF-A14x25r G2 achieves top

NZXT C1200 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue The NZXT C1200 achieves high performance and quiet operation under light and moderate loads. It might not achieve top performance in its category, like

Miyoo Mini Plus Retro Handheld Game Console Review
Epilogue I believe that this kind of console is mostly for show-off purposes, collectors, or people who want to leave their smartphones in peace. Admittedly,

Noctua NH-D15 – Still Worthy, 10 Years After Its Release?
Epilogue This review looks like a blast from the past, but so far, I mainly use Noctua’s NH-D15 coolers on my test systems, and they

NZXT C1000 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue The NZXT C1000 achieves top overall performance and features quiet operation under light and moderate loads. You must push the PSU hard to force

Quick Tips #34: How to BackUp Your Physical (CD/DVD) Games
Games have always been a primary entertainment medium. Many of us are gaming in our leisure time, while others are building gaming careers and living

Sharkoon Rebel P20 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue Like its higher capacity sibling, the Sharkoon Rebel P20 1000W is a decently performing PSU that will not empty your wallet. Given its specifications

Scythe MUGEN 6 Black Edition – The Budget King!
Epilogue Before I proceed with the conclusion of this evaluation since it has to do with a budget-oriented product promising high performance per price, I

Windows 11 23H2 Update is Halted For Boot Loop Reasons
Windows updates are essential for improving and securing our devices. However, updates have occasionally been a headache for consumers throughout Windows history. In Windows 10

Sharkoon Rebel P20 1200W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue The Sharkoon Rebel P20 1200W is a decently performing PSU that will not empty your wallet. Given its specifications and build quality, it is

Quick Tips #33: Play (Almost) Any Old Game Full-Screen On Windows 10/11
In my previous article, I showed you how to play Silent Hill 4 on a modern system. In this Quick Tips article, I will show

Flight Simulator Project
MANY thanks to Caseking.de for its kind support!! After enrolling in pilot training, I decided to make an advanced flight sim. We have done this

How To Play Silent Hill 4 on Windows 10/11 Without Fixes & Mods
Silent Hill 4: The Room is a 2004 survival horror game published by Konami for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Microsoft Windows. It is the fourth

Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless Review
Epilogue The Corsair HS80 MAX is a commendable upgrade from its predecessor, offering enhanced connectivity options, superior sound quality, and increased user comfort. While introducing

NZXT C1500 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue The NZXT C1500 is a weird model because it has the word “Platinum” in its description, while it is a Titanium-rated PSU in the

Great Discount Digital Key Marketplaces: An On-Going Investigation
Great Discount Digital Key Marketplaces (GDDKM). Places where games, Windows keys, etc. could be purchased relatively cheaply. The places that sound like fairylands to those

Microsoft Doesn’t Know Its Own Phone Number
Microsoft is undoubtedly a tech giant with significant influence in the tech market. It is a multi-billion-dollar company and one of the pillars of the

Super Flower Leadex VII PRO 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue The Super Flower Leadex VII PRO 1000W is currently sold for $230, so you cannot call it affordable. Nonetheless, a 1000W PSU is destined

Intelbroker Claims That Hacked Two Tech Giants In A Week
Intelbroker seems to be busy lately. The notorious cyber-breaching team claims it hacked Apple shortly after breaking into AMD earlier this week. AMD is investigating

Montech Sky Two GX Case Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation
Epilogue The new addition to the Montech Sky family has arrived in the form of the Sky Two GX. This variant focuses on increased airflow

June 2024 Suggested Builds (Powered by JimCKD)
Are you looking for an upgrade or a new build? Do you think it is time for your poor 3rd Gen Core i3 Processor and

Super Flower Leadex VII PRO 850W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue The Super Flower Leadex VII PRO 850W is usually sold for $170, which is not affordable. At the time of the review, it was

New BIOS Update For Intel 13th & 14th Gen CPUs To Address The Known Instability Issues
Intel is still on the verge of addressing the known instability issues of its 13th and 14th Gen processors. The instability issues (also known as

Quick Tips #32: Completely Remove A Portable Device
We use USB devices on our PCs daily for any purpose. From USB flash drives to a fancy external USB sound card or a gaming

MSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5 ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Epilogue The MSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5 belongs to the affordable MAG series, so the main focus is on the performance per price ratio, rather than