Now that main gift giving time is over this holiday you might find yourself a little closer to that home theater you've been dreaming of the past few months. The vast majority of people will stuff that new home stereo equipment into an existing TV stand and never give heat much thought. With receivers and high-definition cable boxes the norm these days, things can get pretty toasty in a TV stand. Add in a Home Theater PC (HTPC) and maybe a CD changer or your Blu-Ray/DVD player and you'll find out rather quickly that all of the components are getting a little too hot.For those of you that have a TV stand like the one pictured below, Antec designed an A/V cooler that was designed to remove the hot air from the electronics and look good while doing it. Since the Antec A/V cooler is nothing more than a box with a pair of fans in it for cooling, theA/V cooler will work on any and all of your home audio/video equipment.It wouldn't hurt to update that TV stand while you are at it as in situations like the one pictured above there is no space left to add anything!Once you open the retail box you will find the Antec A/V Cooler, AC power adapter and the installation instructions. The instructions are very straight forward on this one as you just need to plug it in and set it between some hot stereo components and set the fan to either high or low.
The Antec A/V Cooler Specifications:
Air flow: 5.5 CFM on Low, 8.0 CFM on High
RPM: 1200 on Low, 1600 on High
dBA: 22.5 on Low, 28.7 on High
Input power: 3.6W on Low, 5.04W on High
Weight: 4.4lbs.
Dimensions: 1.8" x 16.9" x 14.2"
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To keep up with the latest trends in processor technologies, ASUS has been constantly launching powerful CPU coolers to cater to the demands of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. However, one of the most eagerly-awaited would no doubt be the latest ASUS Triton 88 CPU cooler. This “fierce-looking” exterior of the Triton 88 comprises of an exclusive twin-pillared heatsink design, a 120mm inner-fan with a Diamond blue LED, and 6 copper heatpipes. With this ensemble of thermal features, it is able to deliver ultimate cooling performances for up to 180W and can support multiple applications—including the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor (LGA1366).Exclusive Twin-pillared Design and 120mm Inner-fan for 180W Overclocking Support
The Triton 88 utilizes an exclusive twin-pillared heatsink design that; when combined with the 120mm inner-fan, will help in lowering temperatures and create powerful air-cooled performance for extremeoverclocking of up to 180W. Furthermore, with the fan positioned within the heatsink, VRM can be protected against high temperatures with the guiding of cool air to critical components near the CPU—ensuring system stability.
Massive Heat Dissipation Area of up to 8000cm2 for Optimal Cooling
To provide the best heat dissipation, the Triton 88 is also equipped with a massive heat dissipation area of up to 8000cm2; while 6 high conductive copper heatpipes and the 120mm LED fan provides maximum airflow and optimal cooling performance. This will ensure that enthusiasts worldwide will be able to enjoy overclocking of up to 180W without an inkling of concern. Furthermore, the Triton 88 is equipped with a PWM function that is able to automatically adjust the fan speed according to the CPU’s temperature—providing low acoustics during operation.
Up-to-date Application
To keep up with future gaming and processor technologies, the Triton 88 not only supports multiple applications, and but also the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor (LGA1366). DIY and gaming enthusiasts worldwide can now easily utilize this top-notch cooler to help ensure that their own PC systems can run faster and more stable than ever before.
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Tai-Chi S, latest passive notebook cooler invention from Thermaltake, was designed base on the concept of chimney effect (Tunnel Effect). Through the hollow aluminum extrusion tunnels, the cold air is guided inward. Relatively, the hot air exhausts through the holes on top of Tai-Chi S, effectively dissipate heat without the usage of fan.Tai-Chi S structures of solid aluminum as the body, and was reprocess Anodes treatment for unmatched beauty and quality with aluminum gunmetal finishing. Designed with tilt dynamic from top to bottom, Tai-Chi S balances withair convection and direct blown toward the heat source for fast heat exhaust, avoid system crash due to overheat. Tai-Chi S ergonomic and elevation design brings visual comfort; reduce eye-strain, and reducing typing discomfort.
Not only Tai-Chi S Notebook Cooler is in petite size, it also comes with a free, convenient travelling pouch, letting user carry it along with wherever Notebook may goes. Thermaltake Tai-Chi S Notebook Cooler delivers ultimate cooling solution and peace of mind for its user.
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When we think about ECS and their product lines, we typically expect a budget-minded approach. Solid products at reasonable prices that don't exactly wow the consumer, but don't hit them hard in the wallet either. The ECS X48T-A motherboard that we looked at a few weeks ago was one of the first steps by ECS to change that image, although a few missteps with the construction as well as some overclocking issues didn't overly sway us to their new way of thinking.Thus, we were a bit surprised when we first heard about the ECS GeForce 9800 GTX+ Hydra - a twin pack of high-end graphics cards consisting of two GeForce 9800 GTX+ cards combined with liquid-cooling. The 9800 GTX+ is the upper level of the 9xxx series, with the plus denoting an extra bump in the clock speeds to get better peformance in the most demanding applications. Two of these used in an SLI configuration would be a gamer's dream, although the noise and heat output could be an issue. ECS has solved these problems by providing the customized liquid cooling unit from ThermalTake using the BigWater 760is. ECS hopes to make a big splash here with the Hydra pack, possibly the first of its kind to include all three components in one box. First, we'll take a look at the specs of the GeForce 9800 GTX+ and then move onto a closer look at ECS' take on it and finally the BigWater 760is.Processor Cores 128
Graphics Clock (MHz) 738 MHz
Processor Clock (MHz) 1836 MHz
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 47.2
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When you're looking for a silent cooler for your high-end PC or you want to overclock your CPU to it's maximum sooner or later you'll find yourself buying an expensive water based cooling system or a huge heat pipe cooler. In these days coolers like these are becoming easier to find. Some brands are a bit more interesting to the consumers though, because of their high availability, good reputation and balanced price (if possible), and that's the case with Cooler Master and their new cooler Hyper Z600, which very recently became available.Cooler Master are the definite veterans in cooling technology. The brand is well known around the world and their products can be found in most PC stores. Aside from CPU coolers and full PC cooling solutions, the company also manufactures PC cases, PSUs, modding accessories, and many other things, and is a partner of NVIDIA and many other manufacturers, assisting them in the manufacture of coolers, cases and accessories for their products. Adding those things together makes the expectations for a top quality product logical. And that's exactly what Hyper Z600 is.Cooler Master Hyper Z600 comes well packed in it's cardboard box, wrapped with even more cardboard and a fine synthetic fiber, which helps the radiator fins stay intact even during it's extraction from the box.The size of Hyper Z600 isn't accidental. It's meant to be passive. It's no coincidence that it comes w/o a ventilator and that it has such dimestions. In a modern PC case the CPU cooler rests just below the PSU and often next to another ventilator that pulls air outside the box from behind. The X-Shape design of the Cooler Master Hyper Z600 allows easy airflow from every direction, so the whole work of creating a steady airflow to cool the CPU goes to the PSU this time (especially modern PSUs with a 120mm vent inside) and the rear vent. Of course the 6 heat pipes "take the blame" for supplying the fins with equal heat from each side.
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Thermaltake, famed of their variety in air cooler selection, has released another one of their best performing CPU coolers today, V14Pro. Claiming to have reached the highest cooling performance ever, the new V14Pro comes with the giant size 140mm fan, 6 copper heatpipes, and 98 extended copper fins. The spec along had shown its design focus on the satisfaction of extreme overclockers and gamers. V14Pro will support mainstream and certainly, most of the high performance processors (Intel LGA775 and AMD Socket AM2/AM2+).V14Pro, the new ideal air cooler for gaming enthusiasts, is the extended designed of dual-VTM architecture from the award winning V1 cooler. The structural design of V14Pro had shown the obvious intention on breaking the cooling record: Pure copper construction for best effective heat conductivity and dissipation; 6 long heatpipes penetrating the beautiful fin packs for instant cooling effect; and the impossible to ignore 140mm fan in between the fin packs giving a final strong push to accelerate cooling process and maximum cooling performance.Another unique design touch on V14Pro was its side flow design of all V1 series; this utilizes the surrounding cool system air to pass through the cooler for more effective cooling. And the special architecture designed for multi-directional air intake also attributes to the superb cooling performance that V14Pro delivers. VR FanTM control function for user freedom in fan speed selection is available as most Tt coolers are.
Apart from the fine cooling performance that can be easily expected from the study on the structure and material of V14Pro, the new cooler also exhibits a unique and subtle futuristic look that certainly catches the attention of us PC enthusiasts and overclockers. Find out more about Thermaltake’s new extreme CPU cooler: V14Pro here.
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ASUS, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, portable computer systems and other hardware devices, has released a new CPU cooler, part of its all copper-made lineup. Designed to follow in the footsteps of its highly successful predecessor, the Silent Knight II CPU cooler, the new Royal Knight from ASUS comes with several interesting features and a special design, which makes it truly worthy of its name. The new cooler has been created to bring down temperatures for some of the latest central processing units from leading manufacturers Intel and AMD. The Royal Knight CPU includes support for all LGA775, AM2 /AM2 and Socket 1207 processors, which means that it will be no good for the upcoming Core i7 processors from Intel. Fortunately, there are countless high performance processors that will need the cooling power of ASUS' latest release and, even more, given its technical specifications, it will most certainly be capable of cooling down CPU temperatures for those Core 2 Extreme and Phenom X4 processors.The Royal Knight's brand new design boasts an advanced thermal solution that includes 6 pure copper heat pipes, a 120mm LED fan (capable of working at fan speeds of 800 to 1300 RPM), with top-flow design and twin wind-shaped copper fins. All these features are meant to effectively dissipate the heat from some of the latest high-performance processors from both Intel and AMD, as already noted above. The 120mm fan, placed on top of the cooler's twin wing-shaped copper fins will enable a maximum air-flow, while working at only 22 dBA, due to the cooler's PWM Control.
No word on pricing and availability just yet, but the ASUS Royal Knight CPU cooler is expected to debut sometime in the upcoming weeks, providing computer enthusiasts and gamers with a new high-performance cooling solution to help them achieve those high overclocking levels they’ve been dreaming of for so long.Source : Softpedia.com
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CoolerMaster (CM) has always catered to enthusiasts with their Stacker series of cabinets, which represent the upper echelon of the world of desktop cases. The Cosmos (codename RC1000) deviates from the hardcore (and pricey) Stackers, with something that offers designer looks.Brushed steel is rare but always a hit, and the Cosmos sports panel quality and a finish second to none—even better than CMs own RC830 series. It has two aluminium bars on the top and bottom. The front door is equally attractive—tinted fibre and you can change its orientation (left or right). We also noticed the two rubber covered holes in the back of the cabinet—perfect for the tubes of a liquid cooling kit.There’s a fan on the bottom of the case handling air intake, while the two fans on the top and one rear fan are exhausts. CM states this creates some negative pressure—which explains why they have a VGA duct without a fan—it’s bang in the middle of this negative pressure region, and should divert air onto hot running graphics cards. Our 8800GTX did keep its cool even during long gaming sessions. Dust filters have been provided at appropriate areas—these are easy to remove and clean. The power supply mounts at the bottom—similar to Antec’s P180.
Removing the side panels is as easy as flicking a switch. There’s a lot of space to work with inside, and the first difference is the six hard drive trays complete with handles—hard drives will now sit sideways (vertically), which restricts airflow—particularly since they’re 3 drive rails in a row.
Everything from the side panels and power supply housing, to the HDD trays and the fan mounts have silent, rubber treatment to keep the dBs down.
The Cosmos is undeniably attractive. If you want class and have money to burn, it makes a good buy. It also makes sense as housing for an overclocked, water cooled setup. As far as air cooling goes, the better-ventilated Stacker RC830 will outperform (though it costs more). The only downside we can come up with is the choice of metal—steel—which makes the Cosmos a hefty proposition at 16.9 Kg. We’re told there’s an aluminium (and costlier) version coming soon.
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It's not very often that we see innovation in a PC chassis.
Of course, just about every other component in a typical PC is enhanced or somehow improved on a regular basis, but chassis haven't really changed all that much in the last few years. Aesthetically they have gotten more pleasing and diverse, new materials are being used, and there have been some acoustic improvements mostly due to the use of larger, low-RPM fans. However, take away the fans and fascias and underneath most chassis are pretty similar. In fact, it's not uncommon for the same chassis to be sold as numerous different models, just with different bezels on the front.The folks at Cooler Master thouggh have made some significant strides as of late, in an effort to differentiate their products. The Cooler Master COSMOS, was widely regarded as one of the best full towers available. We even saw the COSMOS used for a handful of builds by Intel and NVIDIA at press events, which is a testament to its quality. As good as the COSMOS is though, Cooler Master saw fit to further improve its design and have since released the COSMOS S.
The COSMOS S borrows from the original COSMOS design, but adds some innovative new features like touch sensitive controls, lighted inputs, and a more durable finish.
Of course, just about every other component in a typical PC is enhanced or somehow improved on a regular basis, but chassis haven't really changed all that much in the last few years. Aesthetically they have gotten more pleasing and diverse, new materials are being used, and there have been some acoustic improvements mostly due to the use of larger, low-RPM fans. However, take away the fans and fascias and underneath most chassis are pretty similar. In fact, it's not uncommon for the same chassis to be sold as numerous different models, just with different bezels on the front.The folks at Cooler Master thouggh have made some significant strides as of late, in an effort to differentiate their products. The Cooler Master COSMOS, was widely regarded as one of the best full towers available. We even saw the COSMOS used for a handful of builds by Intel and NVIDIA at press events, which is a testament to its quality. As good as the COSMOS is though, Cooler Master saw fit to further improve its design and have since released the COSMOS S.The COSMOS S borrows from the original COSMOS design, but adds some innovative new features like touch sensitive controls, lighted inputs, and a more durable finish.
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Aside from memory products, power supplies, and brain-control thingies, OCZ also dabbles in cooling hardware. The company has made another stride in that area with the introduction of the Vendetta 2 processor cooler—a bigger and meaner version of the original.
The Vendetta 2's main selling point over its predecessor is its use of a 120mm fan, which is larger (and presumably quieter) than the Vendetta's 92mm fan. The two coolers otherwise share the same tower-style design and three copper heat pipes, but the Vendetta 2 measures 120 x 50 x 159 mm (4.72" x 1.97" x 6.26") to the Vendetta's 97 x 79 x 134 mm (3.82" x 3.11" x 5.28"). In other words, the Vendetta 2 is taller and wider, but not quite as deep. Still, the large surface area of Vendetta 2's aluminum fins coupled with a rubber-damped 120mm fan should make it a quiet and efficient cooler.The Vendetta 2 is launching with mounting hardware that's compatible with AMD 754, 939, and AM2 sockets as well as Intel's LGA775. OCZ covers the heatsink with a two-year warranty, but it doesn't quote a price in its press release. Considering the original Vendetta can be had for $26.99 at Newegg, the new model probably won't break the bank.
The Vendetta 2's main selling point over its predecessor is its use of a 120mm fan, which is larger (and presumably quieter) than the Vendetta's 92mm fan. The two coolers otherwise share the same tower-style design and three copper heat pipes, but the Vendetta 2 measures 120 x 50 x 159 mm (4.72" x 1.97" x 6.26") to the Vendetta's 97 x 79 x 134 mm (3.82" x 3.11" x 5.28"). In other words, the Vendetta 2 is taller and wider, but not quite as deep. Still, the large surface area of Vendetta 2's aluminum fins coupled with a rubber-damped 120mm fan should make it a quiet and efficient cooler.The Vendetta 2 is launching with mounting hardware that's compatible with AMD 754, 939, and AM2 sockets as well as Intel's LGA775. OCZ covers the heatsink with a two-year warranty, but it doesn't quote a price in its press release. Considering the original Vendetta can be had for $26.99 at Newegg, the new model probably won't break the bank.
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This is Sapphire Atomic HD 3870s new cooler. It is a single slot design, and integrate with Vapor Chamber technology. The Vapor Chamber is under the black shell, only 3.0mm thick.Source said the 3mm Vapor Chamber can absorb as much as 150w heat and emit to the fin. With the single slot cooler, HD 3870 now has the ability to run Quad CrossfireX on a bad-PCIe-design 790FX mobo.
The Vapor Chamber is not a new technology, it is based on the same theory with heatpipe. But there is a difference. Heatphipes heat transmission is from the hot end to the cool end, limited by its shape. Vapor Chamber is from the hot surface to the cool surface. This design makes the vapor chambers performance not limited by its shape.
This is Sapphire Atomic HD 3870s new cooler. It is a single slot design, and integrate with Vapor Chamber technology. The Vapor Chamber is under the black shell, only 3.0mm thick.
Source said the 3mm Vapor Chamber can absorb as much as 150w heat and emit to the fin. With the single slot cooler, HD 3870 now has the ability to run Quad CrossfireX on a bad-PCIe-design 790FX mobo.
The Vapor Chamber is not a new technology, it is based on the same theory with heatpipe. But there is a difference. Heatphipes heat transmission is from the hot end to the cool end, limited by its shape. Vapor Chamber is from the hot surface to the cool surface. This design makes the vapor chambers performance not limited by its shape.
And here is a technical explanation of the vapor chamber from Thermacore:
"A vapor chamber is a vacuum vessel with a wick structure lining the inside walls that is saturated with a working fluid. As heat is applied, the fluid at that location immediately vaporizes and the vapor rushes to fill the vacuum. Wherever the vapor comes into contact with a cooler wall surface it will condense, releasing its latent heat of vaporization. The condensed fluid returns to the heat source via capillary action, ready to be vaporized again and repeat the cycle. The capillary action of the wick enables the vapor chamber to work in any orientation with respect to gravity."
The reference cooler is based on cooper fins, while the new Atomic version is only aluminum. But source said the new cooler can deliver more heat away. In fullload mode the temperature of HD 3870 with reference cooler is about 74C while HD 3870 with new atomic cooler is only 67C.
So it seems good enough, lets hope Atomic version HD 3870 can come out soon and we can have a full test about it.
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