Cases Made For Watercooling, Fan Controllers & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 27, 2004 - 12:10 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Thermaltake has designed a case specifically made to accomodate external radiators, and Overclocker Cafe takes a look at it. If that's not enough, further down we have 2 multifunction panels, and some thumb screws that are a little more artistic than normal.
"If you look closely you will see multiple 3/8' indentations, ten to be exact in several places. These can be punched out so that 3/8' OD hosing can be run through there to reach an external radiator or reservoir if you choose.
Cleaning Copper Waterblocks & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 24, 2004 - 11:46 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Copper ain't so shiny no more? Your transparent tubing letting you see your liquid cooling system looks like it uses Slushie mix? Maybe this article's for you! Or if you just want to toss it and buy a new one, look at the kits being reviewed this week.
"Here you can see some of the residues left on the acrylic tops from such a long period of use. Most likely under closer inspection, you could find a similar residue over the surface of the interior of your copper blocks.
Now Asus makes Heatsinks & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 22, 2004 - 11:54 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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As you can see, it is a quiet one, and able to keep a P4 cool n' froody. If you haven't read Robotech's review of the CoolerMaster Hyper 6, shame on you! Drop what you're doing and read it, now.
"Up until this point, Asus had not sold heatsinks under its brand name, and was known primarily as a videocard and motherboard manufacturer.
Cases of a Martial Nature & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 20, 2004 - 12:15 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Is it just me, or are a lot of case manufacturers re-usung each others model names, usually with a fighting theme of some sort? Well, true or not, the Cavalier that Viper Lair reviews would stand out in any battlefield. Much like a Glitterboy for you Rifts fans :-)
"The basic design of the Chieftec case has not changed for over two years, but it still remains one of the nicer looking cases today, at least in our opinion.
Waterblock, Multifuction Panel & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 17, 2004 - 11:38 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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One lonely watercooling review, from SystemCooling, and some miscellaneous additions to your cooling setup. The Enermax Panel might be something you are looking for, it reads most memory cards, has serial ATA connectors for external devices, USB & Firewire ... plus it's a fan controller.
"GlobalWIN has always brought quality and innovation to the market. Whether it's power supplies, cases, heatsinks, hard drive enclosures or other accessories you always know that it's going to be some of the best hardware available.
Both Fanless and fanned cooling, noise dampening & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 15, 2004 - 12:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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ExtremeMhz takes a look at a new companies heatsink. There's a lapping kit to look at, or maybe you are more concerned about noise dampening? Don't forget the 3 way fanless VGA cooler showdown, and for those neat-freaks out there, PCI slot covers!
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Our long overdue review of the Cooler Master Hyper 6 Heatsink Fan (HSF) is finally up. The Hyper 6 combines brute size with innovative engineering into one of the highest performing heatsink fans on the planet.
Monday the 13th Case Reviews & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 13, 2004 - 11:52 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Whether you are more concerned with how your case looks on the outside, or on the inside, there should be something to tweek your interest today. Start off with the Mutant X, and see what else catches your eye.
"Wanting to get away from the sometimes boring and average looking cases that are out on the market, Kingwin designed the Mutant X case for those who want to be a little on the wild side. Many of today's cases have a plain or modern and sterile look to them that may not appeal to everyone.
Watercooling Quickie & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 10, 2004 - 12:01 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Just a quick one today folks, but still worth reading.
"As we've stated at the beginning of the review, building an efficient water cooling system will take some planning and research.
Quiet Cooling Miscellania & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | September 8, 2004 - 11:49 AM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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It's a mixed bag of fans and fins today. These reviews cover everything from Phoronix's look at a silent VGA cooler through traditional heatsink/fan combos to a heatpipe based HDD cooler. Don't forget our Corsair giveaway!
"When one focuses upon cooling their computer system, more often than not the main focus is the CPU. With recent graphics cards getting warmer due to higher clock and memory speeds, stock cooling just isn't satisfactory any more.