https://www.hardwareasylum.com en-us Hardware Asylum Reviews, Your complete source to niche market computer hardware. Copyright © Hardware Asylum All rights reserved. dennis@hardwareasylum.com (Dennis Garcia) dennis@hardwareasylum.com (Dennis Garcia) Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:01 GMT Ninjalane CMS version 1.0 60 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/images/rss_graphic.png https://www.hardwareasylum.com 144 53 https://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/cases/sst_flp03 When SilverStone first unveiled their retro-inspired towers, it felt like a bold gamble on nostalgia. After reviewing the FLP02 last year, it was clear that there was a massive appetite for a "modern-retro" hybrid that didn't require actual vintage steel to achieve. The series has since evolved with the SilverStone FLP03. Shifting to the MicroATX form factor, the FLP03 refines the formula—offering a smaller footprint while maintaining the iconic "beige box" aesthetic and the tactile satisfaction of a physical Turbo button. In this review, we dive into whether this smaller sibling can match the versatility of its predecessor while handling the heat of 2026’s hardware. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_182 When it comes to trade shows for the computer hardware enthusiast there are two major ones. First is the Consumer Electronics Show followed by Computex in Taiwan. While CES is not a showcase for computer hardware the Computex show puts computer hardware front and center, so much that now it has started to become a spectacle. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/input_device/looki_l1 Meet the Looki L1: a wearable AI that captures your life and turns it into a journal . But is it a helpful companion or just a "creative" storyteller? We test the limits of this compact AI device, from its magnetic design to its proactive news alerts. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_182_looki For the past few weeks Dennis has been testing the Looki L1 wearable AI device. This proactive wearable AI was making headlines during CES and has quickly become a talking point in AI circles. The real question isn’t what it can do now but rather what it could do with good software and a strong agent behind the glass. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/events/lexar_tour To celebrate 30 years of innovation, Lexar hosted an exclusive media tour of their manufacturing and R&D facilities in China. This deep dive explores the synergy between Lexar and Longsys, the intricacies of the Longforce packaging process, and the rigorous quality testing required to maintain global storage standards. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/podcast/nli_podcast_181 Streaming games on Twitch has become really simple with the variety of tools available, capture cards and streaming software. In this episode the duo talk about the involved process of streaming retro games using period correct retro hardware Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/events/computex2k26_silverstone One of the viral products from Computex 2025 was the SilverStone FLP02 that was a faithful representation of what a modern retro designed computer case should be. SilverStone is now adding to the lineup with the FLP03 featuring many of the same features that made the FLP02 successful. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/events/computex2k26_noctua One of the most famous heatsink makers is finally making the jump to AIO watercooling and has spared no expense to ensure that their NL-LC1 AIO is one of the quietest coolers on the market. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/events/computex2k26_seasonic The enthusiast hardware world is abuzz about 12VHPWR connectors burning up and killing multi thousand dollar video cards. Seasonic is addressing this in a variety of ways from digital monitoring of individual wires and connectors to redesigning the 12VHPWR cable completely at Computex 2026 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:30:00 GMT https://www.hardwareasylum.com/articles/events/computex2k26_msi It is hard to believe but, MSI has been around for over 40 years after their successful launch of an overclocking ready 386 motherboard. From there overclocking has been a part of most every MSI product from the Lighting to even there new Strike Alloy keyboard. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT