Thomas Soderstrom

2 weeks ago | me.pcmag.com | Thomas Soderstrom

Over the years, we've tested a bunch of ADATA XPG cases, and they have all had one thing in common: competitive pricing with some solid design features. At the same time, their materials have been all over the place, from paper-thin to far more substantial. The $109.99 Starker Air BTF definitely falls into the latter category, serving up nearly 20 pounds of material.

3 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | Thomas Soderstrom

For most people, "desktop PC" means a classic mid-tower shape, and that shape is defined by the space needs of an ATX motherboard. This class of cases started out at around 17 inches tall, a fine fit for an ATX. But over the years, builders packed in more top-panel fans and liquid-cooling radiators, which meant more height was needed to fit those ATX boards (although some manufacturers made cases wider instead, with side-by-side chambers).

4 weeks ago | uk.pcmag.com | Thomas Soderstrom

Fractal Design boosts its latest Meshify PC case with a trio of 140mm ARGB fans behind its now-iconic “crumpled mesh” front face. Starting at a mid-market $139.99 for its base model, the Meshify 3 also comes in upgraded versions with nifty extras that creep up the price. These include items like ARGB fan trim, ARGB side panel lighting, an ARGB strip surrounding the face panel, and even an ARGB controller that connects to the web.

4 weeks ago | au.pcmag.com | Thomas Soderstrom

MSI has built a formidable reputation over the past four decades, beginning with motherboards and working its way through servers and graphics cards before finally becoming a premier laptop manufacturer. Its name is synonymous with shopping for PC components, but its PC cases usually come to mind only when we think of its prebuilt desktop machines. Built from sturdy materials and loaded with popular features, its $149.99 MPG Velox 300R Airflow PZ is designed to leave a more lasting impression.

1 month ago | pcinq.com | Thomas Soderstrom

To get Crucial’s compact X10 drive in blue you must first be willing to give up the Pro moniker of the X10 Pro, and with it the extended (5-year) warranty, but three years is probably sufficient if the price it right, so let’s have a closer look! Crucial X10 2TB (CT2000X10SSD9) Type USB Flash Drive Form Factor Pocket Portable Dimensions 65x50x10mm Weight 50g (w/cable) Interface USB3.2 Gen2x2 (20Gb/s) Durability IP65 water/dust resistant Warranty 3-year limited Price $210 That $210 MSRP was...