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Shuttle XPC Slim DH110 Barebone 4K Signage Player Review
Introduction Shuttle has had a lot of success with their compact systems and barebone systems and today I’m excited to take a look at one of the newest models for both those categories, the DH110 next-generation 4K signage player. Thanks to the latest LGA1151 socket, H110 Express chipset, and Skylake…
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Fractal Design Node 202 mini-ITX Chassis Review
Introduction Fractal Design are one of the best chassis manufacturers in the world, having created a stunning range of products over the years, as well as branching out into the world of PSUs, CPU coolers and more. Today they look set to dominate the living room, with the release of…
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QNAP SilentNAS HS-251+ 2-Bay Passive-Cooled NAS Review
Introduction The first NAS that I reviewed after I joined eTeknix was QNAP’s amazing HS-251 NAS, so it is a real pleasure today as I have the upgraded model in the testing area. I will take QNAP’s SilentNAS HS-251+ for a thorough spin in my testing area and check on its…
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EVGA Launches GT 710 Range
The majority of media attention and interest from enthusiasts revolves around higher-end graphics card solutions and observing the horsepower improvements between each generation. As a result, it’s quite easy to overlook cheaper models designed for the casual gaming market or media applications. Today, EVGA unveiled their new range based on…
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Akasa Max S Passive Cooled Max S NUC Chassis Review
Introduction We’re back once again with another entry in the NUC chassis series from Akasa, but this one, like the others we’ve previously seen has a neat trick at its disposal that makes it stand out from the crowd. The Akasa MAX MT and the Plato X both won awards…
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Silverstone Milo SST-ML08B Mini-ITX Gaming Chassis Review
Introduction Are you ready to take your big screen gaming to the next level? The desktop gaming market may be booming, but there’s a big demand for the something small, systems that is. Having a high-end gaming PC under your TV is very much a possibility, but few make compact…
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MSI Unveils Cubi N Mini-PC
Modern PCs come in many sizes from huge full size ATX towers to tiny cases which can fit into the palm of your hand. In the last few years, ITX motherboards and efficient low power processors have helped to make downsize HTPCs and LAN rigs. As a result, companies are…
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Silverstone SG12 Micro-ATX Chassis Review
Introduction Silverstone is one of the most recognisable chassis brands on the market, which comes as no surprise given that they seem to launch more products per year than virtually any other manufacturer. The Sugo series of chassis has long been a success, something that’s no doubt obvious given that…
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Streacom ST-F12CS Aluminium ATX HTPC Chassis
Introduction Streacom may not be a name you hear every day in the chassis business, but it’s one that always puts a smile on my face. Their products are well-known in the industry for extremely high build quality and super-sleek designs. They’re a popular choice with the enthusiast HTPC market…
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AMD May Launch R9 Nano for $649 Today
Later today, AMD is expected to finally launch their much-anticipated R9 Nano GPU. Based off of the full Fiji die, the small form factor card will be a sure hit with the HTPC crowd. Having already had some of their slides with benchmarks and images of the card leak, we’re now…
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Antec ISK 310-150 Mini-ITX Review
Introduction Just a few months ago, we took a look at the rather fantastic and affordable Antec ISK-110, which features a 90w built-in PSU and room for a mini-ITX motherboard. It was perfect for mounting on the back of your monitor, making it a very compact and space-saving desktop system…
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AMD R9 Nano Confirmed to Have Full 4096 Core Fiji at 1000mhz
With AMD virtually confirmed to launch their SFF R9 Nano tomorrow, we’re getting word that the Fiji GPU onboard won’t be cut down. Unlike the R9 Fury, the Nano will be like it’s older R9 Fury X sibling and feature the complete Fiji die. This means that the Nano will have…
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Report Suggests AMD to Launch R9 Nano on August 27th
Small form factor fans should block off some time on August 27th because AMD is set to launch their R9 Nano on that day. We’ve long known that the R9 Nano would arrive before September so August 27th next week isn’t too much of a surprise. The biggest question is whether or…
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SilverStone Announced Milo ML06-E Premium Mini-ITX HTPC Case
SilverStone’s newest chassis isn’t really a new case but rather a rearrangement of a previous model. The Milo ML06-E is an evolution and variation of the premium mini-ITX HTPC case Milo ML06. It still keeps the same external dimensions and an unchanged volume of 7 liters, but the internal layout…
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Gigabyte BRIX GB-BXi5H-5200 Review
Introduction Today we are taking a look at Gigabyte’s Intel i5 5200U powered BRIX. Gigabyte has an impressive array of BRIX models that come in at all different performance levels with many CPU options and even options with discrete GPUs. The small form factor computer business has been exploding the last…
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