Seasonic G-450 Review
First Look I have already reviewed the Seasonic’s SSP-350GT, and that turned out to be one of the best sub-400W units I have ever seen. Now, We’re looking at the retail version of the 350GT’s big...
View ArticleCooler Master N200 Case Review
First Look Cooler Master’s N series are a mainstream series of cases – intended to provide reasonable cooling and expansion options, while still being affordable. The N200 model which we have here...
View ArticleThe 2013 El-Cheapo Power Supply Round-up
Introduction Yes, it’s that time of year again where I publish a round-up of all of the cheap and nasty power supplies I’ve acquired throughout 2013. The victims this year are: Bliss ATX-350 PowerCase...
View ArticleThermaltake Toughpower Grand 650W Review
First Look The Toughpower Grand is a high end series of power supplies from Thermaltake, aimed mainly at the gaming and enthusiast market, with models available from 650W up to 1200W. Now that some...
View ArticleAywun Silver Series A1-550S Power Supply Review
First Look With new Minimal Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) laws in Australia, new PCs sold in this country now have to have 80 PLUS Silver or better power supplies. As a result, a few new products...
View ArticleHuntkey FX500SE 500W Power Supply Review
Introduction Formerly known as the X7 500W, the FX500SE is a fairly new flagship power supply from Huntkey. With most retailers selling this power supply for under $100AUD, it is one of the cheapest,...
View ArticleShaw PSUSH80PGOLD850 650W Power Supply Review
First Look Shaw is an in-house brand for MSY – a fairly well known Australian computer retailer. Many of their power supplies have been re-badged A-Power products, and as a result, they have an...
View ArticleHipro HP-D3057F3H Review V2.0
Introduction The Hipro HP-D3057F3H is an OEM unit which HP used (interchangeably with the Bestec ATX-300-12Z) in their computers for a number of years – as early as the days of LGA775-based Pentium 4s,...
View ArticleThe 2014 El-Cheapo Power Supply Roundup
With another year gone by, it’s time for another roundup of cheap and nasty power supplies. While it’s been a quiet year in general for Hardware Insights in terms of proper reviews, we still have...
View ArticleFractal Design Define R5 Review
Introduction Fractal Design’s Define series are aimed primarily at users who are looking to make their new PC as quiet as possible, and have a number of sound-dampening features. The latest edition to...
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