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Written by Mikhail Ivanenkov
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Monday, 18 June 2007 |
We looked at the current DDR2 speed leaders back in March; Corsair's Dominator series and OCZ's Flex XLC series. Both of these product lines are good examples of recent attempts at pushing DDR2 speed boundries and they both utilize high voltages and relatively drastic cooling techniques. While Corsair went with the traditional big heatsink + fan method with their Dominator series, OCZ decided to go the water cooling route with their Flex XLC line. In recent years, heatpipe cooling has gained immense popularity in PC cooling and it was only a matter of time before they would also be applied to our memory. The wait seems to be over because the distinguishing feature of OCZ's latest line of DDR2 memory is the use of a large heatpipe assembly.
An article about zoom lenses at TrustedReviews:
There are many different designs for zoom lenses, but they all have some basic principals in common. They consist of a number of differently shaped individual lenses or ‘elements’, some of which move relative to one another to alter the magnification of the image without altering the focus. The diagrams below illustrate a very simplified design for a typical zoom lens. It consists of two distinct lens systems, the zoom system and the focusing elements. The key element of the zoom system is a concave lens which disperses the light path, and which can be moved relative to a convex lens behind it which gathers it in again. The function of the zoom system is simply to control the width or dispersal of the light rays entering the front of the lens, and therefore change the magnification. The zoom system does not focus the light. This job is done by the rear elements of the lens system which focus the rays onto the imaging sensor ensuring a sharp picture.
Antec P190 Case at Bit-tech:
The case also comes with its own PSUs – and that plural isn't a mistake. Antec has designed the whole case with the highest of high-end users in mind and the case is packaged with a new NeoLink PSU system which combines a NeoLink 650P and a NeoLink 550S to create a system with an output of 1200 watts. The idea is to connect the 650 watt PSU to the motherboard and graphics card and the 550 watt PSU to the peripheral drives and fans in a gloriously high-tech and globally warming way.
With the mouse plugged in and you turn it over you will instantly become aware of that there is something absent. The common red light emitting from the sensor area is departed. The Razer DeathAdders uses the next (3rd) generation, infrared optical sensor instead of the more common laser and red-lighted optical sensor. This new generation gives it superior control and response. Yes it is a bit behind in the dpi comapred to the Logitech G5 and the Fatal1ty 2020 is still at top with 2700dpi, but the 1000Hz polling rate (the G5 maxed out at 500Hz) really helps even up the playing field.
Over the Internet this device has been shot, pounded with hammer and who knows what. Only unique test that would't risk my life as well as the Survivor's was the combination of water and pressure: a freezer. Mug filled with water and Corsair was put in to -20 °C to find out if its really waterproof and can handle some pressure. After 48 hours in freezer I started to melt the iceblock and took photos of the Survivor slowly being revealed. Naturally all the data was untouched when tested later.
This is Antec’s first foray into the drive enclosure arena, but it’s obvious from the feature list that this is no slap-dash ploy to grab a bit of market share. This is a well-designed, high quality product with a sturdy casing, USB 2.0 or eSATA connectivity, and active cooling. Antec promises nearly silent cooling as well, but users should take note that the MX-1 will likely exceed the listed 20 dbA with a drive installed, how much will depend on hard drive choice. One thing that the MX-1 isn’t is petite. At 8.5 x 5.75 x 2.25 inches, it’s a bit larger than many enclosures in its class owing to the fan and ducting for the cooling system. Don’t have eSATA support on your mobo or case? No worries, Antec has you covered. They include an expansion slot bracket and eSATA cable, along with a USB cable.
Initially you may think that the NP-100 does not charge your notebook any better or worse than the one that came with your computer, but Antec tells us that this is not the case. Their web site says, "More available power reduces switching to battery mode, increasing stability and improving battery and notebook lifespan." The unit is rated 100W and 84% efficiency so it should be enough to power any machine efficiently, but what really matters here is the voltage adjustment. Seven power adapters are included so no matter what notebook you have this adapter should do the job. This includes the big players like Dell and HP, and also less popular notebooks like NEC, Asus, Acer, and Fujitsu.
Noctua NF-S12 1200 fan at XSReviews:
The bearings used on most fans need time to stabilise which means that they cause themselves harm when they are first turned on (due to the gyro effect). The Noctua fans use the same principle, but employ a magnet that immediately stabilises the fan from the word go, reducing noise, wear and increasing lifespan.
Computex 2007 Wrap Up at The TechZone:
Corsair's claims their new USB Survivor flash drive is indestructible. The drive is protected by an alloy cylinder that can withstand tons of pressure. You can run an 18 wheeler over it and it will still work.
As you can see, the Tower is very snug in its box, with everything fitted neatly in a foam encasement. In the box is: the Tower itself with attached fan controller and sleeved cables, the different backplates and mounting brackets, spring-loaded thumbscrews, a manual and the glorious white goop that is Tuniq TX-1 thermal compound. The bottom of the heatsink isn’t as well protected as I would have liked to see, but you’ll notice why in the next picture.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 June 2007 )
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