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Corsair iCUE LINK Titan RX RGB AIO CPU Cooler Review

Corsair iCUE LINK Titan RX RGB AIO CPU Cooler Review

The discussion around All-In-One (AIO) CPU coolers versus custom loops will always be ongoing. However, recently there has been a lot of innovation in the AIO market by manufacturers to try to match the performance and customizability of custom loops. Corsair, not to be outdone by its competitors, is launching its next-generation AIO CPU cooler, the iCUE LINK Titan RX RGB. The Titan combines Corsair's latest advancements in cooling engine technology, replaceable pump caps, and iCUE LINK RX120 fans in hopes of being your next CPU cooler. In addition to the Titan AIO, Corsair supplied me with three of its CapSwap modules. This review will examine the iCUE LINK LCD Screen, VRM Fan, and Pump Cap Groove modules. Is the Titan good enough to topple another AIO I've recently reviewed, the Cooler Master 360 Ion? Continue reading to find out.
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Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Ion Review

Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 Ion Review

Last year, I reviewed the Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360 ATMOS CPU cooler. I was impressed with its build quality and most importantly, its cooling performance. However, the AIO cooler market has changed significantly since then. Cooler Master has realized this and allowed me to review their latest high-performance AIO CPU cooler, the MasterLiquid 360 Ion. There are many competitive CPU coolers for under $100 that perform well which poses a problem to premium AIO coolers. Can the MasterLiquid 360 Ion outperform the MasterLiquid 360 ATMOS? Let's find out.
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Corsair RS120 MAX Review

Corsair RS120 MAX Review

The Corsair RS MAX is a 30mm thick fan constructed of premium Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP). If LCP technology sounds familiar, it is because some of the top case fan producers are using it, including one I purchased for comparison. The question to be answered by this review is whether the RS120 MAX is worth its price-performance premium. Let’s find out.
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Corsair A115 Tower CPU Air Cooler Review

Corsair is a pioneer in PC cooling. From their introduction of MagLev PC fans to custom watercooling parts, they have components that fit all of your cooling needs. Corsair is now setting its sights on the premium high-performance air cooling sector with the launch of the A115, provided for this review. The Corsair A115 will be pitted against one of the top air coolers on the market, the Noctua NH-D15. I believe Corsair's goal with the A115 is simple. That is, to have the highest-performing air cooler. The question before us is, can Corsair deliver? Read on to find out.
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CPS – The New Bully on the PC Playground

ExtremeHW is excited about its opportunity to review three new products being introduced to market. Not only are these the first products under review for our friends at PCCOOLER, but they are also extra special because they are coming to market under the new brand name CPS. If you have been paying attention to the evolution of personal computing, the PCCOOLER brand should be a familiar one. Since the company's founding in 2005, Shenzhen Fluence Technology PLC have engaged in the R&D and manufacture of PC hardware products including CPU coolers, RGB case fans, computer cases and PC power supplies under the brand name PCCOOLER. With more than 500 patents under their belt, the introduction of the CPS brand heralds the birth of the flagship product line that is surely going to cause some disruption.
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EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB Water block Review

EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB Water block Review

EKWB, also known as EK have been making water cooling components for the PC enthusiast for a good while now, 20 years as of the writing of this review. Their products have become well known and trusted among many globally. Today we are looking at their EK-Quantum Velocity² D-RGB Waterblock. It comes in both Intel and AMD flavours, but today we will be reviewing AMD SKU on an the AM5 platform. Read on to see what we find.
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EK Nucleus AIO CR360 Dark Review

EK Nucleus AIO CR360 Dark Review

The latest entry in EK's treasure trove of winning products is the EK-Nucleus AIO CR360 DARK. They have introduced a host of enhancements over previous generations of their AIO offerings, including a new design of the CPU block and PWM pump. The new EK-Nucleus is available in both 240mm and 360mm variations, in white and black RGB, and the Dark (non-RGB) version that we are reviewing today.
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