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• Cooler Master LLC-U01 Musketeer   [Review, Gruntville]
  The Cooler Master name has long been associated with a wide variety of quality PC products. From cases to cooling products, they have excelled at keeping up with the demands of the evolving computer market. One of Cooler Masters newest products (which is aimed at our case modding community) is called the Musketeer. It’s a sharp looking 5 ¼” bay device that has 3 analog gauges for measuring fan voltage, sound pressure, and the temperature from one thermal sensor. There are also two adjustable sliders that control the fan voltage and the sound pressure readings. I can only assume that the imagery of the three blue gauges represents the original swashbucklers, and that their motto “One for All and All for One” would represent the merging of all the various functions into one device.
   Fri, 03 Oct, 2003 | 33 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Crystalfontz USB LCD Model 632   [Review, BigBruin]
  The Crystalfontz Model 632 USB LCD we’re looking at today is a 16 x 2 text only Liquid Crystal Display with the standard lime green backlighting. It is housed in a 5 ¼” drive bracket with a black faceplate (brushed aluminum is also available). The 16 x 2 denotes that it’s capable of 16 characters on each of 2 lines. This should be more than enough for most applications. You can modify some of the characters using software freely downloaded from the Chrystalfontz web site (more on this later).
   Fri, 03 Oct, 2003 | 47 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Jab-Tech Logisys Footstep LED Case Feet Review   [Review, 3dXtreme]
  Today 3dXtreme has the great pleasure of reviewing the LED Acrylic Footstep from Logisys Computer. We'd like to thank our good friend John from Jab-Tech for submitting this product for review. The feet themselves are made of acrylic with a blue plug-in LED and a switch to turn the LED's on and off.
   Fri, 03 Oct, 2003 | 41 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Sunbeam Dancing Light   [Review, SystemCooling]
  So, you’re looking for a case light. But you don’t want or can’t fit the standard 12” cold cathode. You don’t want to spend a lot of money for cool eye catching light effects. And most importantly you want to be unique. If that sounds like you then I’d like to introduce you to Sunbeam’s Dancing Lights.
   Sat, 27 Sep, 2003 | 64 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Power Supply Testing Unit Mod   [HowTo, ExtensionTech]
  There are two forms of modding in the computer world today; aesthetically appealing, and functional. While I do not consider myself an artist by any means, I think that a mod that is clean, functional, and has a generally sharp look to it is a success. In this article I will show you the process I went through to convert a $7 250w ATX power supply into an invaluable testing unit that comes in hand for both modding and hardware review.
   Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 27 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Sunbeam Blue Meteor Light Kit   [Review, ModTheBox]
  Interior case illumination still remains one of the more popular and traditional modifications to add to a windowed computer case. In the past at MTB, we have covered much of the existing product line ranging from standard Neon’s, Cold Cathode Tubes, Lazer LEDs, EL Wire, Bubble Lights, MADLights, and MOD Rainbow Kits. Each product has been significantly different from the other offering alternative methods of accomplishing the same goal. Sunbeam Technology has recently released new light kits to supplement their already successful line of cold cathode lamps, Lazer LED Kits and EL Lightstrip Kit. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the new Blue Meteor Light Kit, a product designed specifically for case modders that offers flash and fade effects to interior case lighting.
   Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 66 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• VesperDeco HTPC: Wood, Acrylic, meets the Past and Future   [Article, Bit-Tech]
  The home theatre personal computer (or HTPC's) concept has surged in popularity, particularly in the last year. With the improvements in small form factor mother boards and in video card output quality, people are really starting to consider integrating the PC in their home entertainment setup. I wanted to venture into this zone as well. I don't have a DVD player. My family and I are relegated to watching DVD's on the PC or hooking up the PS2 to the entertainment center in the main living room. But, if I was going to trek on this endeavor, I wanted something special, unique, and up to the standards to bear the bit-tech name. I also wanted modularity or the ability to change things out down the line. Basically, I wanted the form and function of a tower case, the size (as close as possible) to a small form factor case like a shuttle box, and I wanted it to blend in nice with the rest of the HiFi component family. I also wanted to make it out of a material that we haven't used yet here at bit-tech.
   Thu, 25 Sep, 2003 | 63 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Take a Joy Ride On The Fan Bus   [Review, TomsHardware]
  In our first look at fan bus products we take a look at this technology and define the ups and downs of using these products. With several major players now competing for your hard earned dollar, we try to find the one product that we would want in our own systems. The good news is that we found a lot to like about these products.
   Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 | 29 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• TurboCool 510W Deluxe Power Supply   [Review, EnvyNews]
  PC Power and Cooling has made a name for itself by offering some of the highest-quality power supplies on the market. Their TurboCool 510W power supply earned a score of 96 and a Merit Award from us, which is quite an accomplishment. There were just two things missing that kept it from being the end-all, be-all of the power supply world: there was no rear power switch, and there was a slight shortage of Molex plugs. PC Power and Cooling listened, and within a few short months I was drooling over yet another one of their offerings.
   Sun, 21 Sep, 2003 | 18 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Casewraps.Com Corrosion   [Review, Gruntville]
  You’ve browsed through countless Case Mod Gallery’s spanning as far as the eye can see. You’ve seen computers with paint jobs so meticulous that they rival what you’d find on an automobile at the World of Wheels show. You’ve come to the realization that you either lack the skills or funding to undertake such projects, yet you’d like to add a bit of uniqueness or flair to your bland, beige case. If that’s the case, then you may want to check out the folks at Casewraps.com.
   Sat, 13 Sep, 2003 | 52 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Cooler Master Musketeer Review   [Review, CoolTechZone]
  All we will say about CoolerMaster is that they set the standards for quality products and others follow them. We won’t be going into CoolerMaster’s history as it can be found on their website as well as in our Aero 7 Lite HSF review which was also manufactured by CoolerMaster. You can read CoolerMaster’s introduction and our review for Aero 7 Lite HSF HERE. CoolerMaster gave us the opportunity to review their System Dynamics Detector, which is also known as the Musketeer. Apparently, CoolerMaster chose the name after a chocolate bar and a movie but who cares about the name when you have the product to review.
   Sat, 13 Sep, 2003 | 42 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Project Bad Apple   [Article, Hexus]
  Apple computers have for a long time now led the world in design. They were the first mainstream manufacturer to make a pc look any good. They rewrote the rules for the beige box. To get a pc that looks as good as a Mac is quite hard even nowadays. I've long been a fan of the G4 case and was determined to get hold of one for a project. After almost 2 years I finally got my wish. This article will describe the route I took to complete the project I named 'Project Bad Apple'.
   Thu, 11 Sep, 2003 | 58 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Coolermaster Musketeer Review   [Review, bit-tech]
  When Chill-Tek said they would be sending me a musketeer to review, visions of mustachioed, cloaked, sword fighting Frenchmen came to mind. I am glad to say that I never had to open the door to one of D'artagnan's men, in fact what was delivered was an all in one package for PC monitoring, control and embellishment.
   Tue, 09 Sep, 2003 | 35 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• Exclusive Antec Interview @ NextGen Electronics   [Interview, nextgenelectronics]
  Antec is one of the top vendors for cooling solutions for enclosures, rackmounts, power supplies, and more. We were able to get an exclusive interview with Scott Richards to get a great inside look at a dynamic company that's making waves in the world of technology. NextGen Electronics discusses new products, quality control, the state of the modding scene, and what makes Antec tick.
   Fri, 05 Sep, 2003 | 14 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• CrazyPC Stealth Case Mod   [Review, Bjorn3d]
  I can't stress the high quality of this mod job enough. The laser cut Stealth design is a flawless, and just having a laser cut side panel is pretty cool in my books. Plus the job on the top window was top notch as well. The black molding and acrylic look great, and the fan hole was cut precisely. I had no issues with any of the modding aspects of this work of art.
   Wed, 03 Sep, 2003 | 35 Click(s) | Detail

• Lamps Electronics CCFL Fans   [Article, Gruntville]
  Sky takes a look at some really bright CCFL fans from Lamps Electonics. See what she has to say about the newest form of CCFLs out there.
   Fri, 29 Aug, 2003 | 16 Click(s) | Detail

• CrazyPC Airbrush Appliqué CaseWrap   [Article, Systemcooling]
  Today we look at a product designed to remove some of the blandness of a standard computer case and give it the look of a hand painted airbrush job. The folks at CrazyPC sent us a sample of their Casewrap adhesive backed vinyl case covering. According to the info on their site, these are high resolution images printed onto the vinyl and can be removed at any time from your case without damage or leaving glue behind.
   Thu, 28 Aug, 2003 | 41 Click(s) | Detail

• Kingwin KWI-450WABK Divine Power Supply   [Review, Bjorn3d]
  The KWI-450WABK is one of Kingwin's Divine Power Series power supplies. The Divine Power PSUs are currently available in black and silver aluminum and 450W. I'll be taking a look at the black one (the "BK" in the KWI-450WABK part name). Let's dig in and see just how "divine" this power is!
   Wed, 27 Aug, 2003 | 30 Click(s) | Related: Reviews or Talks | Detail

• More USB LED Mods   [Article, Monster hardware]
  Two 3.5v Hi Intensity 5mm LED’s and an audio connector cable, well, you also need some epoxy, a soldering iron with solder, a bit of wire and some electrical tape if you feel like it – but most compugeeks got that stuff lying around anyways. First mark the positive leg (the longer one) near the top with a red marker so you don’t lose track of what’s what. Then you will cut one of the LED’s legs short, after that you need to bend the legs into a “V” shape while bending them up about 4mm. The end result should look like this...
   Sat, 23 Aug, 2003 | 48 Click(s) | Detail

• EverGlide CaseWrap   [Review, Thehardwarereviewer]
  CaseWraps are basically large pieces of glossy vinyl that are removable, washable, paint safe, and scratch resistant, with a graphics design on one side and adhesive backing on the other. In other words, CaseWraps are big pieces of cool looking, high quality giant stickers that comes in different sizes and different designs. Sound fitting to your modding needs?
   Thu, 21 Aug, 2003 | 23 Click(s) | Detail