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  The Cougar Poseidon Ultra 360 ARGB AIO Cooler Review: Bright Lights, Average Cooling Cougar has made a name for itself with aggressive, stylish PC components, and the Poseidon Ultra 360 ARGB is no exception. This 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler is a visually arresting piece of hardware, clearly designed to turn heads with its dazzling ARGB lighting. But beyond the surface-level appeal, how well does it actually perform in cooling modern CPUs? The answer is: it’s serviceable—but doesn't quite match its flashy exterior with top-tier performance. Design and Aesthetics: RGB Done Right The Poseidon Ultra 360 is arguably one of the best-looking AIO coolers in its price range. Featuring a glossy pump cap with vibrant RGB illumination, and three semi-transparent ARGB fans, this cooler makes a strong aesthetic statement in any build with a clear side panel. One nice touch is the rotatable top cap , which lets users orient the Cougar logo however they like, ensuring consistent branding reg...

  The iBUYPOWER AW4 360 AIO Cooler Review: A Good First Effort iBUYPOWER is best known for its prebuilt gaming PCs, but the company has recently stepped into the increasingly competitive world of aftermarket PC cooling. Their first foray into this space is the AW4 360mm AIO liquid cooler —a product aimed at gamers and PC builders looking for affordable yet reliable cooling performance. Priced at just $99.99 , the AW4 360 seems positioned to offer solid value in a market dominated by pricier, more established options. So, how does it perform? In short: surprisingly well for a debut product. But it isn’t without a few rough edges. Design and Build Quality: Functional with Flair The AW4 360 features a sleek, understated design that doesn’t scream for attention, but still looks at home in a modern gaming rig. The aluminum radiator measures 397 mm in length and 27 mm in thickness, a standard size for a 360 mm AIO. It is paired with three 120 mm PWM fans , all finished in black with tran...

  The Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO Cooler Review: Meticulous, But Pricey When it comes to building a high-end gaming or productivity rig, cooling is often a crucial consideration—and Corsair’s iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO cooler enters the market with a bold promise: top-tier thermal performance, ultra-clean aesthetics, and smart integration through Corsair’s iCUE LINK ecosystem. But while this cooler brings forward some of the most advanced features we’ve seen in an AIO, it comes at a cost—literally. Let’s dive deep into what makes this cooler impressive, and why its price tag may give some buyers pause. Design and Build Quality: Elegance Meets Engineering Corsair has long been known for marrying performance with sleek, gamer-centric aesthetics, and the TITAN 360 RX RGB is no exception. Its massive 396mm radiator is paired with three RX120 RGB fans, pre-installed to streamline setup. But what really stands out is Corsair’s iCUE LINK technology, which allows all com...

  Microsoft has announced the public preview of Azure Database for MySQL Trigger for Azure Functions , a highly anticipated feature that enables developers to build event-driven applications by triggering Azure Functions in response to database changes. This integration enhances automation, real-time processing, and serverless application development using Azure’s cloud services. What is the MySQL Trigger for Azure Functions? Azure Functions is a serverless computing service that allows developers to execute code in response to events. With the new MySQL trigger, developers can now automatically invoke Azure Functions when changes occur in an Azure Database for MySQL instance. This eliminates the need for manual polling mechanisms and makes it easier to create responsive applications. Key Features and Benefits 1. Event-Driven Architecture The MySQL trigger uses change tracking to monitor database tables for insert, update, and delete operations . Whenever a change is detected, t...