In the context of external SSD enclosures, Cooler Master has come up with a remarkable concept that combines “tool-less” assembly with high mechanical durability. And yet, an efficient cooler is also used, and looking at the Oracle Air case, one can probably conclude that it has a presentable appearance as well. But let everyone evaluate this individually. Let’s move on to the details, which also include measurable results.
Although Computex takes place elsewhere, the occasion led our “editorial footsteps” to Cooler Master’s main building, where the larger, non-portable things are also located. We documented a lot—besides nearly two hundred photographs, you also have access to a long audio recording that you can listen to, for example, during a longer trip from somewhere to somewhere. The goal is to make sure you don’t miss any of the information we managed to obtain. Read more “Plans straight from the brain: We visited Cooler Master HQ”
For it to be possible to speak of a fully metallic construction, the basic prerequisite is that the blades are also made of such material. This applies to Cooler Master’s “A” series fans, whereas the lower-end—or cheaper, interpret that however you prefer—model uses aluminium only for the frame. Yes, this can still be described as a metal fan, but it is somewhat of a… “hybrid” design, although one equipped with RGB lighting as well. Read more “If aluminium fans, then fully aluminium (including the impeller)”
Our database now includes one hundred fans—75 in the 120 mm format and 25 models with a physical size of 140 mm. In this article, we have compiled all data into unified charts. What was once separated for clarity is now brought together again, and the commentary will also include a… look ahead regarding fan testing. But we can already reveal that there is still a lot more to come. Read more “The end, or just the beginning? 100 fans in HWCooling tests”
Nice box for NVME disks with chips on one side. In the case of two-sided ones, pay attention to stripping the chips from the screws holding the circuit board. I returned it because they collided and the disc started once, sometimes not, before I noticed it…
Thanks for the user experience! Very useful note. 🙂