April 2013 - Overclockers

ADATA XPG 2x4GB DDR3-2133X CL10 RAM Review

April 30, 2013 Bartosz Waluk 9

Today we bring you the latest ADATA XPG V1.0 memory line – DDR3-2133X. The memory came as a 2 x 4 GB kit, which is enough for nearly everything so it should satisfy most gamers and computer enthusiasts for whom this product is designed.

Primochill Compression Tube Reservoir Review

April 29, 2013 Jeremy Vaughan 54

If you know water cooling, then the name Primochill is familiar to you. We have one of their new items here today to review – the new Primochill Compression Tube Reservoir (CTR for short).

Enermax Ostrog GT (Giant) Mid-Tower Case Review

April 26, 2013 Dino DeCesari 1

Looking to enhance the design and attract serious gamers and enthusiasts alike, the Ostrog has had a makeover. This time around the looks are much more aggressive and plenty of additional features have been added to the fold. Today’s review will be on the Ostrog GT, which is at the upper end of the ECA3280 series of cases. So, let’s have an up close look at this new chassis offering from Enermax and find out if it is a serious player in the crowded mid-tower case market.

Arctic Accelero Xtreme 7970 GPU Heatsink Review

April 25, 2013 Don Fisher 6

Arctic is one of the most well-known manufacturers of heatsinks for both graphics cards and processors, as well as a popular producer of thermal paste and case fans. In this review we will be looking at Arctic’s flagship air graphics heatsink, the Accelero Xtreme 7970.

AMD Launches the HD 7990 Dual GPU Card

April 24, 2013 Jeremy Vaughan 3

Today AMD is announcing their “new” HD 7990 dual GPU graphics card. This isn’t very new though, as there have been two cards with dual HD 7970’s on them for a while now. Rumored for a long time, AMD is finally bringing the reference HD 7990 to the market.

Nanoxia Deep Silence 2 Mid-Tower Case Review

April 22, 2013 Ed Hume 0

Nanoxia did not rest when it brought out its first Deep Silence case. Given that it was named Deep Silence 1, we should have expected a Deep Silence 2. And sure enough, the Deep Silence 2 is has arrived. Is it a case that delves deeper into deep silence? Let us explore this sleek creation and see.

Enermax Hoplite ST Mid-Tower Case Review

April 19, 2013 Dino DeCesari 2

A couple of years have passed since the first Hoplite case was released by Enermax, which by and large was a well received product. Fast forward to today and we have a remake called the Hoplite ST. There isn’t a whole lot of similarities between this case and the original Hoplite, other than the name of course. As with any product refresh, a good deal of features have been added and updated to meet more current standards. We all know how competitive the sub $100 chassis market is, so let’s dive in to the Enermax Hoplite ST (ECA3261-W) and find out if it’s a solid competitor.

Our Take On NVIDIA’s FCAT GPU Testing

April 18, 2013 Jeremy Vaughan 25

If you follow the GPU reviewing world, you have probably seen several articles pop up regarding a new GPU testing method using a tool called FCAT. Our editing team has discussed this extensively and we believe we’ve come to the right decision, but are of course willing to listen to our readers. Please have a look at this article, weigh the options and chime in with your two cents.

Fractal Design Define XL R2 Case Review

April 17, 2013 Jeremy Vaughan 20

Since Fractal Design has jumped into the component market, they have done a great job of bringing us affordable cases that look great. Today we look at a refinement of their venerable Define XL, the Define XL R2. Did they make the right changes to make an already solid case a top contender? Let’s find out together, shall we?

Enermax NAXN ADV 650 W Power Supply Review

April 16, 2013 Bob Nova 8

Previously we looked at a massive (1500 W) Enermax unit, today’s unit is a rather more reasonable 650 W. It also has something interesting, flat cables. Not just flat cables for some connectors, but flat cables for all the connectors! Even the ATX24P connector. Everything! That’s a rather interesting idea if you ask me. Beyond that we also get 80+ Bronze and a <$100 price tag, putting this unit straight into what is arguably the toughest price bracket.