Month: May 2007

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Nexus NX-8060 ATX power supply

Nexus recently introduced a new line of power supplies they say is 80-plus efficient, with modular cables, and extremely quiet. The NX-8060 is the flagship we torture test in this review.

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Antec P182 Advanced Super Midtower Case: P180 v.2

The P182 is the second generation model of one of Antec’s most popular high end case ever, the P180. It has been upgraded enough to justify a new model designation. We take a close look at the Special Edition, a mirror steel finish version that has apparently become an object of desire for the computer

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SPCR’s Fan Roundup #4: 120mm Fans II

In our second roundup of 120mm fans, we’ve tested several frequently requested models, including fans from Yate Loon, Global Win, SilenX and others often highly recommended by SPCR forum regulars. Despite the careful selection, we can only recommended one fan unconditionally. Which one? Read the article to find out.

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A New Way of Testing Fan Airflow

In spite of our best efforts, some SPCR readers found fault with a few of the airflow measurements in our recent fan roundups. We revisited the airflow metrology. After much experimentation and some test methods that were rejected, we settled on a new way of assessing fan airflow under some load (impedance) that seems more

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