The Silent PC & More Watercooling options
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 30, 2004 - 07:03 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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There is a writeup of a silent PC over at trustedreviews, that covers a lot of the theory behind the noises the PC makes. For those of you who have sworn off air, and gone back to living in the water ... you're covered too!
Have a great weekend.
"It doesn't even have to be a particularly loud sound to be distracting - a relatively quiet noise containing a strong tonal component such as a high frequency whine or a low frequency hum can be just as irritating to some people.
Is that a Heatsink in your pocket, or ...
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 29, 2004 - 04:27 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Never been a fan of thursdays ... feels like I'm just blowing hot air around.
Here are some Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Cases Galore
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 28, 2004 - 02:39 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Here's a case, there's a case, everywhere a case, case!!!
Be it for looks, or because you need better airflow, or a horrible, disfiguring dremel accident, we all end up looking at PC Cases. Here are some of the newer ones you can find, from bargain to premium.
Non-standard cooling equipment
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 26, 2004 - 04:12 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Here are a few links encompassing cooling solutions for parts of your computer not usually covered everyday. Everything from an odd, powered heatsink, to a case that takes convergence persoanlly.
Cases & Cooling reviews from around the web:
Waterblocks - DIY, Premade & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 22, 2004 - 06:20 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Over at procooling.com, there is a member by the name of #rotor. If you are into watercooling, the name is probably familiar, and here is #rotors latest project, with plans on his website, and at procooling too.
'In the style of open source software, #rotor has produced a thriving community of "open source" shade tree machinists by making his waterblock de
AMD Launches the AMD64 Masters Group
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 22, 2004 - 06:57 AM | Joe White
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NAB, LAS VEGAS, NV-APRIL 20, 2004-AMD (NYSE:AMD) today announced the formation of the AMD64 Masters Group comprised of digital production masters from the entertainment industry. Members include Grammy Award-winning and nominated audio professionals Phil Ramone, Elliott Scheiner, Frank Filipetti, George Massenburg, Rory Kaplan, Chuck Ainlay, Fred Maher, and Robert Hill and Dan Gregoire of JAK Films, pre-visualization supervisor for Star Wars: Episode III.
How hot was it ... & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 21, 2004 - 06:46 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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We all know it gets hot inside a PC, but it isn't always easy to know exactly how hot or where exactly the hotspots are. Maybe you are just wondering if the OC you have managed means you should get a fan for your northbrige, or Hedgehogs for your VRAM. Well, how about this handy little tool, the Raytek MT4 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometre.
"For computer users heat can be anything from a minor byproduct to a brick wall that halts our overclocking plans dead, and how you deal wi
Personal Cooling, Heatsinks, Cases & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 19, 2004 - 04:16 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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As we head into summer, temperatures are rising, and the new hardware you bought over the winter may start heating up, unless your air conditioning is set to deep freeze. Here are a few links to get the heat away from your components, and out of the PC. Of course moving all that hot air may turn your computer area into a mini sauna. Well, here is an accessory from ThermalTake that our friends at overclockercafe reviewed. The XJOG USB Fan/Light Accessory ca
ATI Joins ACON4: World's biggest gaming event just got bigger
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 17, 2004 - 11:05 AM | Ryan Shrout
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We just got word that ATI has joined up with Abit on the ACON4 tourny!
April 12, 2004 — Spanning 20 countries and territories, ACON4 is 2004's largest gaming event. Now, ABIT is proud to announce that graphics leader, ATI Technologies, has joined ACON4 as a major sponsor.
Liquid refreshments for your PC & More
Subject: Cases and Cooling | April 16, 2004 - 02:03 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
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Well, it's Friday, and if you are like many of our pond's members, your thoughts are turning to liquid refreshments. Well, here's a liquid you can't drink, but the possibilities it allows may keep you thinking for a while. It's called ANSUL® SAPPHIRE™ and is available from Tyco Fire & Security, a small pdf i