Thermaltake is at it again. Long known around the office as the makers of all things “spinny”, you’d think that they’d run out of innovative ideas at some point. The good news is that today is not that day. We have sitting in front of us the new UFO twin blade fan to review and if looks equal performance, then we have a winner.
Today we received the Polo 735 heat sink & fan (HSF) from Thermaltake. Thermaltake has been in the cooling business for a long time and the Polo 735 shows that they take their customers needs seriously. First off, the Polo 735 is compatible with P4, K7 and K8 processors. So, as your system changes, your hsf can (with a quick change of the clips) be moved right along with it.
Just when you think you have your system running at peak efficiency, something comes along that makes you rethink the way everything runs. That was our case when we got our hands on Thermaltake’s Extreme Spirit North and South bridge cooler. Truth is, so much emphasis is placed on keeping your cpu cool that the North and South bridge tend to be ignored.
As time goes on it seems that more and more mods are being manufactured to light up the inside of your computer case. So, it was just a matter of time before someone decided to start illuminating the peripherals. Today we are going to take a look at the Crystal Neon Mouse. This optical mouse is supposed to light up like no mouse we have ever seen before. So today we are going to put it to the test.
As processors get faster, they produce more heat. This means that it doesn’t take long before the stock cooler that came with your cpu just doesn’t do the job as well as you might like. One of the first upgrades to a stock system is the swapping of the stock cpu cooler to a cooler that will move more air, thus keeping the cpu cooler. Quite often, in the world of coolers, size matters. Coolers are getting bigger and louder. But that’s the sacrifice you make to keep you system cool right? Not necessarily. Today we’re going to take a look at Spire coolers Skivestream III.
Cold cathode lighting kits are one of the simplest ways to modify your case. The problem is that with so many companies putting out lighting kits today, it can become difficult to determine which kit is best for you. Today, we are going to take a look at Spire Coolers Neonbar 2.
LED fans are nothing new and the truth is, nothing to really get excited about anymore. At least that was what l thought before l received Coolmax’s Chameleon fan.
Everyone has a mouse pad. Well, everyone with a mouse has a mouse pad would probably be more precise. Now, what pops into your mind when the word mouse pad comes up? Normally it’s a small rubbery rectangle with all the sex appeal of a potato. Not so with the Steelpad 4S. This mouse pad is made to draw attention. It’s big, it’s flashy and it might even work. Let’s find out.
Enter the Extended Cooling system (ECS). This tiny little gadget will keep your CPU fan running for 5 minutes after you shut your system down. Now, the theory behind the ECS is that by running the fan after your system has been shut down, the heat should dissipate more quickly, thereby leaving you with a CPU that is room temperature much more quickly. This is meant to prevent your CPU from potential heat damage.
Today, we’re going to take a look at Thermaltake’s Fire-Ball fan. In a nutshell, the Fire-Ball is an 80mm Red, Blue and Green colored case fan. Now here’s the kicker. Attached to this fan is an EL grill that when turned on gives the effect of fire spinning around the fan in a counterclockwise fashion.
Now, unless you only use your computer for hardcore gaming and other CPU intensive activities, there is no reason to have your fans going at maximum speed all the time. Evercool has introduced the SCP-A. Simply put, it’s a device designed to give you complete control over up to 3 fans in your computer. This means you can turn your fans up for that intensive game of Unreal 2004 and turn them down when you’re surfing the web.
Hard drives are getting larger, faster and cheaper. Of course, with this increase in RPM speeds, there is also going to be an increase in the heat produced. Galaxy has created the GC815 Hard drive cooler, which addresses this exact problem. Cooler hard drive equals longer lifespan. Seems logical. So today, we’ve decided to test out this cooler and see how it performs.
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Thermaltake is at it again. Long known around the office as the makers of all things “spinny”, you’d think that they’d run out of innovative ideas at some point. The good news is that today is not that day. We have sitting in front of us the new UFO twin blade fan to review and if looks equal performance, then we have a winner.
Today we received the Polo 735 heat sink & fan (HSF) from Thermaltake. Thermaltake has been in the cooling business for a long time and the Polo 735 shows that they take their customers needs seriously. First off, the Polo 735 is compatible with P4, K7 and K8 processors. So, as your system changes, your hsf can (with a quick change of the clips) be moved right along with it.
Just when you think you have your system running at peak efficiency, something comes along that makes you rethink the way everything runs. That was our case when we got our hands on Thermaltake’s Extreme Spirit North and South bridge cooler. Truth is, so much emphasis is placed on keeping your cpu cool that the North and South bridge tend to be ignored.
As time goes on it seems that more and more mods are being manufactured to light up the inside of your computer case. So, it was just a matter of time before someone decided to start illuminating the peripherals. Today we are going to take a look at the Crystal Neon Mouse. This optical mouse is supposed to light up like no mouse we have ever seen before. So today we are going to put it to the test.
As processors get faster, they produce more heat. This means that it doesn’t take long before the stock cooler that came with your cpu just doesn’t do the job as well as you might like. One of the first upgrades to a stock system is the swapping of the stock cpu cooler to a cooler that will move more air, thus keeping the cpu cooler. Quite often, in the world of coolers, size matters. Coolers are getting bigger and louder. But that’s the sacrifice you make to keep you system cool right? Not necessarily. Today we’re going to take a look at Spire coolers Skivestream III.
Cold cathode lighting kits are one of the simplest ways to modify your case. The problem is that with so many companies putting out lighting kits today, it can become difficult to determine which kit is best for you. Today, we are going to take a look at Spire Coolers Neonbar 2.
LED fans are nothing new and the truth is, nothing to really get excited about anymore. At least that was what l thought before l received Coolmax’s Chameleon fan.
Everyone has a mouse pad. Well, everyone with a mouse has a mouse pad would probably be more precise. Now, what pops into your mind when the word mouse pad comes up? Normally it’s a small rubbery rectangle with all the sex appeal of a potato. Not so with the Steelpad 4S. This mouse pad is made to draw attention. It’s big, it’s flashy and it might even work. Let’s find out.
Enter the Extended Cooling system (ECS). This tiny little gadget will keep your CPU fan running for 5 minutes after you shut your system down. Now, the theory behind the ECS is that by running the fan after your system has been shut down, the heat should dissipate more quickly, thereby leaving you with a CPU that is room temperature much more quickly. This is meant to prevent your CPU from potential heat damage.
Today, we’re going to take a look at Thermaltake’s Fire-Ball fan. In a nutshell, the Fire-Ball is an 80mm Red, Blue and Green colored case fan. Now here’s the kicker. Attached to this fan is an EL grill that when turned on gives the effect of fire spinning around the fan in a counterclockwise fashion.
Now, unless you only use your computer for hardcore gaming and other CPU intensive activities, there is no reason to have your fans going at maximum speed all the time. Evercool has introduced the SCP-A. Simply put, it’s a device designed to give you complete control over up to 3 fans in your computer. This means you can turn your fans up for that intensive game of Unreal 2004 and turn them down when you’re surfing the web.
Hard drives are getting larger, faster and cheaper. Of course, with this increase in RPM speeds, there is also going to be an increase in the heat produced. Galaxy has created the GC815 Hard drive cooler, which addresses this exact problem. Cooler hard drive equals longer lifespan. Seems logical. So today, we’ve decided to test out this cooler and see how it performs.
Have you ever wanted to have access to your multi-media ports on the front of your computer instead of fumbling around for the appropriate port? Well Frontx's Complete Front Port Solution might just be what you need.
"With the number of Portable USB key drives available on the market, it's not enough to just hold megabytes of information. Manufacturers are now including applications and other handy tools with their products. USBDrive is One Company that offers more bang for your buck with its USBDrive Pro. "
