thermal | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:55:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png thermal | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 CES 2019: Cooler Master unveil a range of new RGB coolers and fans https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/damien-cox/ces-2019-cooler-master-unveil-a-range-of-new-rgb-coolers-and-fans/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/damien-cox/ces-2019-cooler-master-unveil-a-range-of-new-rgb-coolers-and-fans/#respond Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:57:11 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=401049 Alongside brand new cases, peripherals and its part in ASRock’s Phantom Gaming Alliance, Cooler Master has, of course, unveiled a range of new thermal options at CES 2019. Ensuring there’s something for everyone, Cooler Master has introduced three new tower coolers and a brand new series of fans, all clad with RGB lighting. The MasterAir …

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Alongside brand new cases, peripherals and its part in ASRock’s Phantom Gaming Alliance, Cooler Master has, of course, unveiled a range of new thermal options at CES 2019. Ensuring there’s something for everyone, Cooler Master has introduced three new tower coolers and a brand new series of fans, all clad with RGB lighting.

The MasterAir MA610M features a new SF120R fan placed between a dual-tower heatsink, and six copper heat pipes working in tandem with enlarged fins to more effectively dissipate heat. Its jet black paint job allows the addressable RGB lighting to stand out, making it a go-to for those prioritising aesthetic. This should arrive in May starting at $89.99.

Although the G100M v2 features the same top-down cooling as its predecessor, it is very much an upgrade to the G100M. It does away with the RAM clearance issues found on its namesake thanks to its slimmer design, without diminishing the size of its heat column. Its two-phase technology is paired with a circumference that’s seven times larger than standard heat pipes, dispelling heat in a timelier manner. Complete with a uniquely designed ARGB fan for added visual appeal, the G100M v2 should arrive at some point in June for $49.99.

Small-form-factor (SFF) builds haven’t been forgotten in the recent wave of new hardware, with Cooler Master introducing the G300P. Its ultra-low 39.5mm profile doesn’t hinder the embedded heat pipes, with the 92mm fan offering ample thermal performance in compact form. Also complete with RGB lighting, the G300P should land on shelves in June for $49.99.

Cooler Master’s new MasterFan SF series sports a new “square fan frame” design, providing more surface coverage on both tower and AIO coolers. These come in a range of RGB and ARGB models. The SF120P is built with 24 addressable RGB LEDs that reflect brighter thanks to the milk-white fan blades and external rim. The SF240P has the same paler chassis and fans while giving users 52 addressable RGBs to play with; however its aperture frame design integrates the two fans in order to reduce vibration and the visibility of wires.

All arriving in February, the SF120R RGB kicks the series off at $19.99, followed by the SF120R ARGB, SF120P ARGB and SF240P ARGB costing $24.99 each.

The SF120M is Cooler Master’s flagship fan, intended for performance users. Cooler Master’s Industrial Fan Structure decreases the flex of the fan blades while ensuring a quiet operation with maximum airflow, while the Double-Ball Bearing decreases friction in order to further enhance performance. These are set to arrive in April for $29.99 each.

KitGuru Says: It wouldn’t be CES without Cooler Master’s new round of coolers, and there’s quite a selection for fans of the brand. RGB lighting seems prominent, but it remains to be seen how these new offerings stack against previously introduced options.

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Antec GX700 Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/antec-gx700-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/antec-gx700-case-review/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:13:06 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=129103 Today we are going to take a look at the Antec GX700 case, which is one of the latest additions to their range of chassis for gamers.  Antec have a reputation for producing a variety of affordable cases which have become very popular over the years, including the 300 and 900 which have found massive …

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Today we are going to take a look at the Antec GX700 case, which is one of the latest additions to their range of chassis for gamers.  Antec have a reputation for producing a variety of affordable cases which have become very popular over the years, including the 300 and 900 which have found massive favour among the gaming audience.

Antec are one of the most established brands in the PC case market and seem to have been around for years.  It seems however, that they are keeping a close eye on competition from new entrants to the market like Corsair.  After all, the GX700 is a military themed case,  similar to the Corsair Vengeance C70.  There is a rather large difference in price, though, as the GX700 is aimed at the lower end of the market.

Specification

Model GX700
Case Type Mid-Tower
Color(s) Black and military green
Cooling System – Includes 2 x 140 mm top fans
Capable of mounting 240 mm radiator for water cooling
– Includes 1 x 120 mm rear fan
– Optional 2 x 120 mm front intake fans
– Optional 120 mm side fan mount to cool graphic cards
Maximum CPU cooler height up to 172 mm
Water cooling support Rear water cooling grommets
Drive Bays – 3 + 1 x 5.25″ tool-less drive bays
Click-on 5.25″ drive bay clasps
Top bay designed for controls
-5 x 3.5″ tool-less HDD tray each with 2.5″ SSD/HDD mount
Front Ports – 2 x USB 3.0
– 2 x USB 2.0
– Audio In/Out
– Fan controller
Expansion Slots / video card size – 7 x PCI-E with thumbscrew access / up to 293 mm (11.5″)
PSU None
Motherboard Support Standard ATX, microATX, Mini-ITX
CPU Cutout Enlarged CPU Cutout
Cable Management – 13 mm of cable routing space behind motherboard tray
– Cable routing holes
Side panel features – Side Panel Window (Right side)
– Two 120 mm fan mounts (Right side – Optional)
– One 120 mm fan mount behind motherboard (Left side – Optional)
Dimensions – 19.7″ (H) x 7.9 ” (W) x 17.7″(D) /
– 500 mm (H) x200 mm (W) x 450 mm (D)
Weight – Net Weight: 13.8 lb / 6.26 kg
– Gross Weight: 17.2 lb / 7.82 kg
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Sapphire Vapor-X CPU Cooler Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/luke-hill/sapphire-vapor-x-vapour-chamber-cpu-cooler-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/luke-hill/sapphire-vapor-x-vapour-chamber-cpu-cooler-review/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:02:47 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=117059 Renowned for enthusiast-grade graphics cards that push the boundaries of performance, Sapphire is on the hunt for success with the company's first ever CPU cooler – the Vapor-X. Utilising vapour chamber technology, can Sapphire replicate the success of the critically-acclaimed Vapor-X coolers used on their graphics cards? A direct-contact vapour chamber base should allow for a rapid rate …

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Renowned for enthusiast-grade graphics cards that push the boundaries of performance, Sapphire is on the hunt for success with the company's first ever CPU cooler – the Vapor-X. Utilising vapour chamber technology, can Sapphire replicate the success of the critically-acclaimed Vapor-X coolers used on their graphics cards?

A direct-contact vapour chamber base should allow for a rapid rate of efficient heat transferal when coupled with the quartet of 7mm heatpipes. Dissipating the transferred heat energy is a task for the Vapor-X's densely-packed aluminium fin array and pair of 2200 RPM blue LED fans.

Sapphire claims up to 200W of heat dissipation with the Vapor-X CPU cooler. Can the vapour chamber technology boost Sapphire's Vapor-X CPU cooler into a class-leading performance category?

Specifications:

  • CPU Socket Compatibility: Intel LGA 775, 1155/1156, 1366, 2011 and AMD FM1, AM3+, AM3, AM2, AM2+
  • Dimensions: 135 x 110.4 x 163.5mm (5.3 x 4.3 x 6.4 in)
  • Heat Sink Material: Vapor Chamber / 4x 7mm Heatpipes / Aluminium Fins
  • Heat Pipes Dimensions: ø7mm, 362mmx4
  • Fan Speed: 495 – 2200 RPM (PWM)
  • Fan Air Flow: 77 CFM (each)
  • Fan Connector: 4-pin PWM
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