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Render at Scale: High Density CPU and GPU Servers article title on a background showing a room full of server racks

Render at Scale: High-Density CPU and GPU Servers

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Kelly Shipman

Removing render bottlenecks. High-density servers offer unmatched performance-per-rack, with the flexibility to handle rendering, AI/ML, and beyond.

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Meet the 5-Node 6U Rackstation Built with Game Dev in Mind

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Kelly Shipman

Game studios are reworking infrastructure for hybrid workflows. Our 5-Node 6U Rackstation delivers powerful, space-saving performance for developers from a secure, centralized location.

Review: Fractal Design Define XL R2

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Matt Bach

Fractal Design’s Define XL R2 is an EATX chassis with a deceptively simple exterior that hides a wealth of features that will satisfy almost any user. This chassis has great cooling potential with seven different 140/120mm fan mounting locations (including one on the side panel), but also has several acoustic dampening features that make it a great choice for those looking for a quiet system.

Product Review: Fractal Design Define R4

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Matt Bach

Fractal Design’s exclusivity agreement with Newegg has recently ended, so over the past month we have been looking at a number of their chassis to determine if there were any that we would be interested in offering to our customers.

After looking at a number of different models, we found the Define R4. The Define R4 has an emphasis on quiet operation (as evidenced by the front door and built-in acoustic dampening) which fits well in our product line; but the size, number and location of the fan mounts means that it can very easily be converted into a chassis with very powerful cooling. In this article, we will be looking at the features of this chassis and examining it’s cooling potential to see if it is a chassis that could find a place in our product line.

Product Review: BitFenix Prodigy

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Matt Bach

The BitFenix Prodigy has received quite a bit of attention on the web recently, but the PC community is divided over whether or not it is actually good chassis. While it is bigger than a normal mini-ITX chassis, it offers a very wide range of cooling and hard drive customization options. In this article we will be looking at these customization options and many other features to determine if this chassis would be a good addition to our current chassis product line.

Product Qualification: Antec P280 Chassis

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Matt Bach

IN this article, we will be reviewing the Antec P280 which is a great chassis for a wide range of system configurations, but really shines in keeping high-end configurations both cool and quiet. Lower power configurations may run quieter in other chassis such as the Antec P183 V3, but since Antec is advertising this chassis as a high-performance option this is not much of a surprise. This chassis is close to ideal, but for a few small issues that will keep us from carrying this chassis.

Product Qualification: Antec Solo II

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Matt Bach

The Solo II is Antec’s latest addition to their Sonata family of chassis and is designed primarily for quiet operation of low to mid range systems. This chassis includes many features for quiet computing, a high-quality stock fan and USB 3.0 connectivity to keep it in line with the latest technology. However, is this chassis solid enough to justify it’s high MSRP value of $129?

Side Panel Fans: Are They Worth It?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Matt Bach

Adequate cooling is always a concern when using high-end hardware. In this article we will examine the cooling advantages a side fan can give to an otherwise normal system.

Product Qualification: Lancool PC-K9B

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Matt Bach

The PC-K9B is a mid tower chassis from Lancool’s “First Knight” series. It is available in black, silver and a black version with a painted black interior. For this qualification, we will be reviewing the basic black version.

Product Review: Silverstone TJ08-E

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Matt Bach

The Silverstone TJ08-E is the successor to the popular Silverstone TJ08. Today we will be reviewing the case to see if it is worthy of replacing the Silvestone TJ08.

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