Monthly Archives: May 2016

IR Receiver USB, Modding

USB Ultra IR-Receiver v2.0 to PC remote control and PC power On / Off

USB Ultra Infrared Receiver to remote control PC, remote power on PC and remote power off PC ! Today, another interesting infrared receiver solder guide for the PC is finished. Who like to control the PC or HTPC comfortable from the sofa, can solder different IR receiver types for commercially available universal remote controls. There are some self building guides in the ocinside.de modding section for several years and today a new special infrared receiver soldering guide for the PC … Continue reading USB Ultra IR-Receiver v2.0 to PC remote control and PC power On / Off →

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Air Coolers, Cooling, Hardware Reviews, Water Coolers

CPU Cooler Comparison 2016 Part 2

Recently we have published a CPU cooler comparison with many coolers. Today, there is an overview with selected coolers from Arctic, Cooler Master, Cryorig, Enermax, Intel, Scythe and Thermaltake, tested on an Intel Core i5 system in the second part of the cooler chart. So you can easily find the right air cooler or AIO water cooler for your AMD PC or Intel PC and get a quick comparison of the cooler test results.

Cases, Hardware Reviews

Fractal Design Define R5 Review

About a year ago we tested the Fractal Design Define S case. This ATX case with noise reducing elements provides plenty of space for water-cooling. We were so convinced by this inconspicuous case that it was awarded the OCinside price-tip award. This time we are going to test the Define R5 which was the basis for the Define S but shows some significant differences. Its predecessor Define R4 was already a blockbuster and was often recommended in forums if you … Continue reading Fractal Design Define R5 Review →

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Cases, Hardware Reviews

Thermaltake Suppressor F1 Review

Thermaltake released a new version of its case Core V1 now called Suppressor F1. This is a roomy mini-ITX cube. The front has been reworked completely, the dust-collecting mesh front with its big eye-catching logo has been replaced with a simple matt plastic front.

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Air Coolers, Cooling, Hardware Reviews, Water Coolers

CPU Cooler Comparison 2016

In the last 16 years OCinside has tested several CPU coolers. Today, we have published this CPU Cooler Comparison Chart with selected coolers from Antec, Cooler Master, Cryorig, Enermax, Intel, Noctua, Phanteks, Raijintek, Scythe, Titan and X2 Products, which we have tested on an Intel Core i7 system. So you can easily find the right CPU cooler for your Intel Core i7 PC and compare the cooling results in one chart.