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Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM Fan Review – ReCheck!
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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Alphacool Apex Stealth Metal 120mm Fan Review – Dead Silent but Expensive & with Low Performance
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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Quick Tips #22: Reboot into the UEFI/BIOS through CMD
Accessing the BIOS is not tricky, but it sometimes might annoy some users. There are so many keys to choose from and key-spamming. Fortunately, an
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MSI MAG CoreLiquid E360 AIO Review – It could be better
Overall Performance To calculate each cooler’s overall performance, I take into account three factors, the CPU’s temperature, wattage, and frequency, by using the following equation:
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Planned Voluntary Safety Recall of CableMod 12VHPWR Angled Adapters, V1.0 & V1.1
About a month ago, I received several Cablemod products, including cables and angled adaptors. In general, I am not a fan of adaptors. I always
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XPG Core Reactor II 850W PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold) – OCP (Hot) – OPP (Cold @ 27°C) 1135.36W (133.57%) OPP (Hot @ 39°C) 1116.96W (131.41%) OTP ✓ (119°C @ 12V
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SilverStone Vista 140 ARGB Fan Review
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 120mm Fan Review
Frequency Plots (HS Mode – Mid Speed) 10% Fan Speed 25% Fan Speed The noisiest frequency is the 315 Hz one. 50% Fan Speed 75%
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be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 140mm Fan Review – Three Mode Silencer!
Frequency Plots (HS Mode – Mid Speed) 10% Fan Speed There is some noise at the low frequencies, with the 200 Hz standing out. 25%
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Alphacool Apex Stealth Metal Power 120mm Fan Review – Heavy Metal Fan!
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 750W PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 27°C) 12V: 89.4A (143.04%), 12.02V 5V: >30A (>150%), <4.978V 3.3V: >30A (>150%), <3.319V 5VSB: 5.6A (186.67%), 4.99V OCP (Hot @
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Arctic P14 PWM PST CO Review – The budget friendly 140mm fan!
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 850W PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 19°C) 12V: 93.2A (131.64%), 12.002V 5V: >30A (>150%), <5.022V 3.3V: >30A (>150%), <3.317V 5VSB: 5.4A (180%), 5.006V OCP (Hot @
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How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks!
Ransomware: one mistake can bring down your bank account, a site, a YT channel, or even a company. This is why you need to follow
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Cooler Master MF120 HALO² Fan Review – Not What I Expected!
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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Quick Tips #21: Save your PC from liquid accidents
Coffee or juices, etc., are a vital habit. Coffee is almost necessary for a hard-working day. But accidents could happen. It is not unusual to
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Arctic P12 PWM PST Fan Review – The best budget (and not only) fan!
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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CableMod cables to the MAX (55-65A @ 50°C)! Will they survive?
CableMod is widely known for its cables and adapters, and put me in a challenge. To push to the limit its cables. A challenge that
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EKWB EK-Loop Fan FPT 140 D-RGB Fan Review
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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EKWB EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 Lux D-RGB AIO Review – Great Performance
Overall Performance To calculate each cooler’s overall performance, I take into account three factors, the CPU’s temperature, wattage, and frequency, by using the following equation:
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Quick Tips #20: Nvidia GPU and HDMI monitor
Before we proceed to the main course, I want to state something: We finally reached the 20 Quick Tips articles! I hope to reach 100,
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Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos AIO Review
Epilogue The Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Atmos is a top-performance AIO, leading the performance graphs. If only it were less expensive, but you get what
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Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 650W PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 21°C) 12V: >81.4A (>158.37%), <11.983V 5V: 26.6A (133%), 5.072V 3.3V: >30A (>150%), <3.311V 5VSB: 4.8A (160%), 4.82V OCP (Hot @
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EKWB EK-Loop Fan FPT 120 D-RGB White Fan Review
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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SilverStone Shark Force 140 ARGB Fan Review
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
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Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 1050W PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 22°C) 12V: 121.8A (139.2%), 12.122V 5V: >30A (>150%), <4.985V 3.3V: >30A (>150%), <3.302V 5VSB: 5.3A (176.67%), 5.032V OCP (Hot @
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The rock bottom of YouTube?
In my previous article, I showed a straightforward way to block ads on YouTube. I explained the reasons that I am not against ads, as
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Cooler Master MasterAir MA824 Stealth Review – Is it the best Air Cooler?
Epilogue The Cooler Master MasterAir MA824 Stealth is one of the best air-coolers that money can get you today, and it is sold at a
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Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 1200W PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 28°C) 12V: 140.2A (140.2%), 12.05V 5V: 27.6A (138%), 5.049V 3.3V: 28.7A (143.5%), 3.334V 5VSB: 4.9A (163.33%), 4.939V OCP (Hot @
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Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 26°C) 12V: 94.8A (151.68%), 11.968V 5V: 27A (135%), 5.013V 3.3V: >30A (>150%), <3.28V 5VSB: 4.7A (156.67%), 4.837V OCP (Hot @
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XPG Invader X Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation
Noise Output Results Stock Fans GPU Comparison Graphs Stock Fans GPU Given that the Invader X has better noise-damping performance than the Battlecruiser II, I
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Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 26°C) 12V: 102.2A (144.35%), 12.132V 5V: 26.8A (134%), 5.04V 3.3V: >30A (>150%), <3.311V 5VSB: 4.9A (163.33%), 4.867V OCP (Hot @