Icy Dock MB998SP-B ToughArmor Review

Today we want to introduce you to the third part of our Icy Dock caddy review hattrick. This time we have tested the Icy Dock MB998SP-B ToughArmor cage. The special thing about this caddy is that it can accommodate up to eight SSDs or HDDs. How, and especially if that can work well, we will show you in the following review.

ASRock Z170 Extreme6 Intel LGA 1151 Motherboard Review

Today we published the first Intel Skylake motherboard review at OCinside.de. Skylake provides, with the LGA1151 socket and the DDR4 memory support, many innovations compared to a LGA1150 PC. We test the new ASRock Z170 Extreme6 LGA1151 motherboard with an Intel Core i5-6600K CPU and four DDR4-2400 4GB Crucial Ballistix Sport memory modules. We also overclocked the i5-6600K on the ASRock Z170 Extreme6 and looked at the many peculiarities of the current LGA1151 ASRock motherboard.

Fractal Design Define S Case Review

Today, we have tested the Fractal Design Define S PC case. As a rule, real estates are a smart investment. Why should it be different with computer cases ? Due to the manufacturers the gamer upgrades his computer every 2 years, and simply keeps his computer case. Today we like to present a case with which you might like to move more often – the Define S from Fractal Design. Let us see what innovation the Define S holds for … Continue reading Fractal Design Define S Case Review

Raijintek Triton Review

Today at OCinside.de we published a review of the Raijintek Triton water cooling. Oh no, not a water cooler, again ! Exactly this is what some of you might have thought, reading this new review in the news. At this point, we can give the all-clear, because at least at one point, this water cooling differs greatly from previously tested water coolers. We will find out in this Raijintek Triton AIO water cooler review.

ASRock Fatal1ty X99X Killer 3.1 Intel LGA 2011-3 Motherboard Review

Today we tested a brand new X99 motherboard with USB 3.1 support here on OCinside.de. This time we have tested and overclocked the ASRock X99X killer 3.1 LGA 2011-3 motherboard with an Intel Core-i7 5930K CPU and four Crucial Ballistix Sports DDR4-2400 memory modules. This motherboard contains, in addition to the built-in USB 3.1 Type-C port an ASRock USB 3.1 Card/A+A for the PCIe slot with two additional USB 3.1 Type-A 10 Gb/s ports as special feature. The ASRock Fatal1ty … Continue reading ASRock Fatal1ty X99X Killer 3.1 Intel LGA 2011-3 Motherboard Review

ASRock Fatal1ty X99M Killer Intel LGA 2011-3 Motherboard Review

There is again a new X99 motherboard OC review here at OCinside.de – now even in the micro ATX format. It is already amazing to see the features of Z97 mATX or ITX motherboards, but ASRock outdid itself once again with this ASRock Fatal1ty X99M Killer Intel LGA2011-3 X99 micro ATX motherboard. Like the previously tested X99 Extreme4, this X99M killer will be available soon additionally with an USB 3.1 interface card. Let us evaluate the currently available version first.

ASRock X99 Extreme4 Intel LGA 2011-3 Motherboard Review

Today, we published a new X99 motherboard review here at OCinside.de. This time we tested the ASRock X99 Extreme4 LGA2011-3 motherboard with an Intel Core-i7 5930K CPU and four Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4-2400 memory modules and overclocked it up to the limit. The motherboard will be available shortly additionally as ASRock X99 Extreme4/3.1 with USB 3.1 interface card (see CeBIT 2015 report). The ASRock X99 Extreme4 offers like the recently tested ASRock X99 Extreme6 motherboard eight DDR4 slots, an Ultra … Continue reading ASRock X99 Extreme4 Intel LGA 2011-3 Motherboard Review

Crucial 16GB Kit 4x 4GB DDR4-2133 Review

Today, we test some brand new DDR4 memory modules here at OCinside.de, which are supplied without heat spreaders, but reasonable priced. In this review, we have selected four Crucial 4 GB DDR4-2133 CL15 memory modules as 16 GB DDR4 Quad Channel Kit and tested on an Intel LGA 2011-3 system with ASRock X99 Extreme6 motherboard and Intel Core i7-5930K processor. Of course the DDR4 modules have been overclocked again to the limit and we have added a DDR4 comparison chart … Continue reading Crucial 16GB Kit 4x 4GB DDR4-2133 Review

ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Intel LGA1150 Mini-ITX Motherboard Review

Today at OCinside.de we test a very small but powerful Mini-ITX motherboard, the ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac with Wi-Fi 802 11ac / Bluetooth v4.0 module and external WiFi antenna. Amazing – on the top of the mini ITX mainboard is not enough space to meet all your wishes, so ASRock has continued without further ADO on the back of this ITX motherboard. The ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac motherboard is based on the Intel Z97 chipset and offers even a M.2 slot, a mini PCIe … Continue reading ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Intel LGA1150 Mini-ITX Motherboard Review

Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB Kit 4x 4GB DDR4-2400 Review

Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4-2400/PC4-19200 16GB (4x 4GB) Memory Review Today, here at OCinside.de we test another 16 GB DDR4 quad channel Kit or rather two 8 GB DDR4 kits consisting of two 4 GB DDR4 modules. The Crucial Ballistix Sports 4 GB DDR4-2400 CL16 memory modules are equipped with heat spreaders and also have XMP profiles. Let us see how well the DDR4 modules can perform and how high this kit can be overclocked stable with or without voltage boost. … Continue reading Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB Kit 4x 4GB DDR4-2400 Review

ADATA Premier 16GB Kit 4x 4GB DDR4-2133 Review

ADATA Premier DDR4-2133/PC4-17000 16GB (4x 4GB) Memory Review DDR4 memory modules are on many hardware shopping lists at the latest since the introduction of the Intel Haswell-E processors. DDR4 modules are not only interesting in the server area, but conquer also the upper mainstream area thanks to higher bandwidth and lower power consumption. But what are the DDR4 advantages compared to DDR3, which DDR4 memory you should buy and how high can one overclock DDR4 memory? We have today at … Continue reading ADATA Premier 16GB Kit 4x 4GB DDR4-2133 Review

Scythe Ashura Shadow Review

When searching for quality coolers or fan controllers one is often finding products from the company Scythe. One more reason to test a performance Scythe CPU cooler after the recent test of the Scythe Kaze Master II fan controller. Today, we take a look at the Limited Edition of Ashura Shadow CPU cooler, that Scythe has released for their 10th anniversary. If this cooler put all other coolers in the shade, is tested in the following review. Thanks for the … Continue reading Scythe Ashura Shadow Review

ASRock X99 Extreme6 Intel LGA 2011-3 Motherboard Review

The new ASRock X99 Extreme6 motherboard in our OC-Review is tested with an Intel Core i7-5930K 6-core processor and brandnew Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4-2400 Quad Channel memory and as befits OCinside.de, overclocked to the limit. The ASRock X99 Extreme6 offers eight DDR4 slots and similar top features, such as the recently tested ASRock Z97 Extreme6 motherboard, like e.g. HDD saver function, Ultra M.2 slot with up to 32 GB/s, Mini PCIe slot, Purity Sound 2 with digital sound output, five … Continue reading ASRock X99 Extreme6 Intel LGA 2011-3 Motherboard Review

Noctua NH-D15 Review

Noctua NH-D15 Cooler Review Everyone who is looking for a performance air cooler, have already heard the name – Noctua. Its predecessor NH-D14 was regularly in the upper echelons of cooler charts. However, the Austrian company will not rest, and now publish the successor of this great cooler, the Noctua NH-D15. We like to clarify in this review, if this Noctua NH-D15 builds on the successes of its predecessor. Thanks for the support … Many thanks for the review to … Continue reading Noctua NH-D15 Review

ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Intel LGA1150 Motherboard Review

Especially enthusiasts and gamers will be happy to read this review about the latest ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer motherboard on OCinside.de. The Fatal1ty Z97X Killer motherboard based on the Intel Z97 chipset offers especially for gamers a great basic equipment with three PCIe 3.0 graphics cards slots, Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200 Gigabit LAN port, Fatal1ty Mouse port, Purity Sound 2 with DTS Connect, digital sound output via optical S/PDIF output, XXL aluminum alloy heatsinks, three more PCIe 2.0 slots, up … Continue reading ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer Intel LGA1150 Motherboard Review