Case and Cooling Spring 2004: Upcoming Products
by Kristopher Kubicki on April 3, 2004 10:00 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Enermax
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We have always relied on Enermax for high performance, well manufactured (and usually expensive) power supplies. Enermax quietly unveiled their newest "Coolergiant AX" power supplies, which have all the trimmings we would expect from Enermax; copper shielded components, SATA connectors, smart fans, etc. However, the newest and probably most interesting function is the addition of a separate 12V rail for the CPU.
Those who have some EE knowledge (or those who learned the importance of a good the hard way) know what havoc a dirty rail can play on the memory, motherboard and processor.
Wattages
|
|
3.3V |
5V |
12V (1) |
12V (2) |
-12 |
+5vsb |
combined theoretical |
actual combined |
advertised total |
|
Enermax Coolergiant AX |
112.20 |
200.00 |
192.00 |
180.00 |
9.60 |
12.50 |
312.20 |
280.00 |
480.00 |
The idea of a separate 12V rail for the processor appeals to us. For some reason Enermax was very generous to the 3.3V and 5V rails, but at the same time they leave much peak headroom for the two separate 12V lines. If the Coolergiant AX performs well in the lab, it could be the definitive power supply for P4 overclockers. Also look forward to the Coolergiant AX in upcoming roundups.
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ProphetCHRIS - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 - link
Kristopher, just to correct it, Fortron is an actual manufacturer. Fortron is the brandname of the FSP Group (www.fsp-group.com.tw) which is producing a lot of OEMs. OCZ is buying from Topower and so on...XRaider - Saturday, May 15, 2004 - link
#20 - NP. You will need to go to the forums and post that though to get any answers.ghoti - Monday, April 12, 2004 - link
I am new to AnandTech, but am already impressed with the quality of the reviews. Any roundup/ review of cases contemplated? I am going to assemble my first machine once the 939 mb's and socket 939 FX-53's come out. I plan to use two Raptor 74G 10K rpm HDs. I have no plans to overclock, and don't care whether the case has a side window or led fans, but would like a mid-tower case (preferably AL) with GOOD cooling (preferably 120 mm intake and exhaust fans with filters). Also, it'd be great to have a case that is reasonably quiet, reasonably easy to work with, and won't require a second mortgage. Any suggestions? If this is not the right place to post this, please excuse my error.KristopherKubicki - Friday, April 9, 2004 - link
17: It dissapates 150W from just the CPU.Kristopher
bobbozzo - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 - link
If GBT is going to give you a front-panel knob for the HSF, why don't they put a temperature display on it too??bobbozzo - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 - link
Ummm... if the computer draws 200W, and the case can only dissipate 150W, then you've got a big problem!quanta - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 - link
The CoolerMaster heatsink looked like the Aerocool HT-101 and Thermaltake CL-P0024 (TOWER112). However, the Thermaltake version can use 9cm fans. Hopefully CoolerMaster heatsink can support bolt-on mounting instead of just the unstable clip.Warder45 - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 - link
I really liked this article. I wish you guys would do more misc computer equipment reviews. Perhaps a sound related review of speakers or sound cards.Definatly looking forward to reviews of the Heatsinks and a battle between OCZ and PC Power and cooling. It would be nice to see some competition for PC P&C in the high end overclocking PS's, perhaps drive them to lower prices a bit. :)
Coherence - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 - link
OMG! I just did a Google on the TNN-500A. That Zalman noiseless case is $1200!?! Are they nucking futs?? Noiseless or not, heatpipes or not, NO PC case is worth that kind of money!KristopherKubicki - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 - link
Actually, fortron doesnt make em either. They have the same OEM though.Kristopher