Cooling
Coolink Lapchilla Laptop Cooler
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Andy
Laptop technology has advanced greatly over the years with different releases of more powerful and compact systems constantly replacing the top notebooks of the year before. However, improving the performance of laptops usually has the knock on effect of producing more heat and so users will commonly seek advice in order to better cool their laptop. An often used approach to this problem is a Laptop Cooler.
However, most laptop coolers do more than simply draw hot air from your system. Many laptop coolers also have become a key feature in making the experience of using a portable machine at a desk more comfortable overall. Most coolers provide an elevated position for the actual laptop which usually features a sort of incline to the keyboard, thus allowing comfortable angles for typing during the longer sessions at the computer.
Zaward Golf Fan II
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Rhys
Many of you wouldn’t have heard of Zaward before and don’t feel disheartened if you’re one, they’re a fairly new company specializing in specifically computer cooling. One of the most innovative products in their catalogue is what’s called the ‘Golf Fan II’. Unlike most case fans, the Golf Fan 2 features a patent golf-ball-like texture on its fins which according to Zaward reduces noise levels by 15% at the same RPM and airflow. Now I’ve reviewed a lot of case fans in my day and many boast large claims like this, to find out whether Zaward’s marketing department are not just playing about, let’s put it to the test and find out whether it’s true to its word.
Xigmatek Dragoon and Cuirassier Memory Heat Spreaders
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Andrew
Memory cooling is one of those things that most people leave untouched. There may be several reasons for this: the foremost being that the stock heat spreaders on most memory modules will be sufficient for most user’s needs. But occasionally, there will of course be users who need to push their memory to the limit – particularly overclockers and gaming enthusiasts. These users will therein need some hardcore cooling for their precious RAM. With that in mind I introduce you to the Xigmatek Dragoon and Cuirassier heat spreaders.
Akasa 120mm Apache Fan
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Rhys
Cooling fans have always been a sector of the computer market which has always been improving. With advancements such as silent bearings, PWM control and mixtures of blade designs, it’s always very difficult to choose the very best case fan. But today, Akasa hopes to make the decision simpler with their ‘Apache Fan’.
Nexus TDD-9000 Liquid Cooling Pad
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Matt
Today at Tech-Reviews we have the TDD-9000 Nexus Cooling Pad. There are many different types of cooling solutions for notebooks available and each claim to work wonders, but the Nexus Liquid Cooling Pad specifically claims of a whopping 17 Degree drop in laptop temperature (based on their own independent tests). It’s now time to find out whether or not their claim is the result of an exaggerated marketing company or reality.
Vizo Orbiter Hard Drive Cooler
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Andrew
Vizo manufacturer a vast amount of drive enclosures and it seems that this is their specialist area. However, they also have a large collection of coolers. One are of cooling which is often overlooked is the hard drive. Vizo’s own solution for HD cooling is the Orbiter, today we’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on one.
Evercool 92mm Rifling Fan
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Andrew
Evercool are a very large manufacturer for cooling products. Unfortunately though, Tech-Reviews has never worked with them before and so, we do not know what to expect. But by priding themselves as one of the top 5 cooling manufacturers in Taiwan, our expectations from their products are certainly high. Let’s see if the Evercool Rifling Fan proves itself worthy.
Nexus Real Silent PWM Fans
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Andrew "ClickShot"
When it comes to fans there are only two real things that matter to most people; silence and airflow. These are two things that are also not found together very often as often one is sacrificed in favour of the other. However we are beginning to see increasing amounts of fans which offer both. One such product that hopes to join this select group is the Nexus Real Silent PWM series of case fans.
Vizo Super Muffle and Freezer Fans
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Jasper "Jazman"
Silence is a wonderful thing, especially when it’s with your computer. With the rise of HTPC’s and the gamers demand for silence when shooting there favourite alien, many companies have jumped onto the band wagon and created silent or at least very quiet fans. Vizo is one such company and they have bought out the ultra quiet super muffle and the automatically speed adjusted freezer fans. Let’s see if they can offer some silent peace in a usually loud case.
Coolink SWiF-1201
Published in Cooling, Reviews | Written by Rhys
Fans are often regarded as quite minor parts which make up your computer. However, they are actually very important in keeping your PC both cool and quiet – so quality fans should always be top of ones list when building a computer. Today we’ll be reviewing the Coolink SWiF–1201; advertised as a silent, high performing fan, lets see how this baby performs…