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COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 CPU Cooler

What’s All the Hype About?

With Cooler Master coming up with innovative and sturdy products on the market shelves every day, you see them everywhere, from the internet sellers to the hardware stores to your neighborhood homes. Ever wondered what the hype is all about? You are just about to find out. We have decided to review in brief the efficacy and overall dependency of one of Cooler Master’s bestselling products on the shelves today – the COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 CPU Cooler, the only CPU Cooler you will ever need to manage the heat off your system and keep it cool and running like new.

Once again, Cooler Master has managed to come up with a product that is not only fancy and stylish but serves the purpose, and in most cases, exceeds the requirements. The blue LEDs take the spotlight once again. With its multi-platform support, you can be assured of all your compatibility needs. What’s more, the fan speed is a mere 2000 RPM, suggesting less work and lesser heat, thereby doing what the fan ought to do – keep your system cool.

And did we mention the uses four heat pipes? Enough about the plentiful list of features, let us talk about performance and packaging. You guessed it right, the performance statistics outperform most of the other products in its competition, thereby giving you more bang for your buck. And the packaging is sleek and trendy, not to mention sturdy to keep it safe until it reaches you securely in the mail.

Can I Afford It?

With all these great features lined up, you might be wondering about the price and competition. Cooler Master knows how to keep its customers happy; they are a brand you can trust. All Cooler Master products are competitively priced, thereby ensuring you worry more about your purchasing decisions that the financial ones. Once you make the decision to keep your processor cool with COOLER MASTER’s Hyper 212 CPU Cooler, sit back and relax; let Cooler Master worry about the rest.

COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus RR-B10-212P-G1 120mm sleeve CPU Cooler Succeeding the popular Hyper 212, the Hyper 212 Plus carries on the legacy of providing a great balance of performance and noise level during high and low speed operations. Hyper 212 Plus is Cooler Master’s first cooler to be equipped with an all-in-one mounting solution that includes LGA 1156 and 1366. Direct Contact heat-pipe is now also utilized in this latest update. Type: Fan & Heatsinks RPM: 600 – 2000 RPM Air Flow: 21.2 – 76.8 CFM Noise Level: 13 – 32 dBA Power Connector: 4 Pin Heatsink Material: Aluminum Compatibility: Intel: Socket LGA1366 / 1156 / 775 AMD: Socket AM3 / AM2 / AM2+ Fan Dimensions: 120 x 120 x 25 mm

ASUS P5N-D Intel Motherboard

Known as the Number 1 motherboard in the world, ASUS has one of the world’s best research and development teams who keeps on pushing boundaries of technology to conceive features and components that have resulted in revolutionizing the motherboard industry globally. The computer business is awash with ASUS motherboards being reason enough for the company to be receive numerous awards for their product designs, quality, high performance and value.

The P5N-D, a NVIDIA 750i SLI based chipset motherboard has a combination of powerful performance plus excellent energy saving efficiency and comes with the world’s very first ASUS Energy Processing Unit (EPU) which allows the CPU supply of power to be digitally monitored and enhanced with VERM efficiency to help save energy and contribute to the environment. This motherboard is much stronger than similar ones in the same price range and has a serial ATA-300 and ATA-133 storage interface. Being able to support up to 8GB of RAM, this motherboard is also ideal for digital video editing and file transferring.

It is suggested that a LGA775 compatible processor be used with the P5N-D and if you really want to take full advantage of the on-board SATA controller, you should consider upgrading the existing IDE hard drives. It is also relatively inexpensive and suitable for those who are in the process of upgrading or replacing their existing motherboard.

Some Reviews

Consumers seem pleased overall with the performance of this motherboard. The consensus is that this motherboard has everything you could possibly want or need in terms of gaming, video, audio and overclocking. It is extremely fast with a number of overclock options and fantastic features. Installation and setup is a breeze and it is a great deal for its cost. Those who have bought this motherboard are actively recommending it to their fellow enthusiasts.

ASUS P5N-D ATX Intel Motherboard Get great performance with Asus’ P5N-D motherboard. Powered by NVIDIA’s nForce 750i SLI chipset, it supports Intel LGA775 Core 2 processors include Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo and Pentium CPUs as well as next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPUs. It features superior overclocking performance with reduced power demands and native DDR2 800 support for up to 8GB or memory with dual channel providing increased performance. 100% all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors give longer life and higher energy efficiency by supplying power to vital components independently. The onboard NVIDIA nForce 750 SLI is the foundation for many of the gaming PC’s and the SLI technology lets you combine the power of dual SLI-enabled graphic cards. The bundled Q-Connector kit makes it easy to connect the case’s front I/O panel to the motherboard. Eight channels of HD sound complement the video display for a true movie-going experience. Four 3Gb/s SATA controllers offer multiple possible RAID configurations for extra security and high-speed performance. Eight USB 2.0 connectors plus a FireWire port give you excellent flexibility in attaching peripherals. Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin Memory Standard: DDR2 800 PCI Express 2.0 x16: 2 Onboard Video Chipset: None Audio Chipset: Realtek ALC883 Max LAN Speed: 10/100/1000Mbps SATA 3Gb/s: 4 CPU Type: Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Duo

ASUS  GeForce GT 240 Video Card

The ASUS  GeForce GT 240 Video Card has the fastest data processing rate among today’s memory chips. It is capable of interpreting five times more data per second than the DDR3. This gives it a ceiling rate of 8000 megabytes per second. With such a fantastic speed, this video card is capable of producing crystal clear graphics and animation on the computer monitor. The video card makes use of HDMI technology, thereby making possible even more clarity of rendition and speed of rendering.

The result is that for animated frames, the transition from the previous to the next image frame is done smoothly, even for a succession of widely different images in the frames. Not only will the ASUS  GeForce GT 240 Video Card be perfect for graphics animation artists, but also for computer gamers.

Because the bandwidth available to your pc is considerably larger with the ASUS  GeForce GT 240 Video Card, you can experience flowing image streams and stunning realism in your games by using it. That will certainly be a great advantage for you if you play multi-user games which allows any number of users to occupy the same virtual map at one time. The usual lag that is experienced in this situation will be eliminated by the technology of this video card.

The video card is also equipped with SLI capabilities. This makes it possible for the computer to perform as if it had two or three graphics cards. The speed of processing images is further enhanced by this. It can be doubled or tripled. This because two or three graphics processing units will be working on one image.

The ASUS  GeForce GT 240 Video Card is a natural offshoot of the intensive graphics that are used for today’s computer programs. If what you love or need to do on your computer is greatly related to graphics and animation, you should consider using this video card to increase your own efficiency and performance.

ASUS GeForce GT 240 ENGT240/DI/512MD5/A Video Card Chipset Manufacturer: NVIDIA Core Clock: 550MHz Shader Clock: 1340MHz Stream Processors: 96 Effective Memory Clock: 850MHz (3.4Gbps) DirectX: DirectX 10.1 HDMI: 1 x HDMI D-SUB: 1 x D-SUB

Intel Core i7 Extreme CPU

The most advanced processors produced by Intel to date, the Intel Core i7 Extreme edition, is available in two variations, namely, the Intel Core i7-980X processors and the Core i7-975 processors. It uses a multi-core technology that enables computers to perform functions fast enough to keep up with the user’s workload. More than an ideal system for business and intense data processing, its high-quality visual output makes it a very good choice for home desktop computers and laptops.

This extreme edition contains the following amazing features:

• X58 Intel Express Chipset with 3.33 GHz core speed
• 3.2 GHz clock speed
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology maximizes speed up to 3.6 GHz when necessary for certain applications
• Integrated Memory Controller with three DDR3 1066 MHz memory channels that are capable of transferring data up to speeds of 25.6 GB per second
• 128-bit SSE Instructions brought by the Intel HD Boost technology for improved output and efficient use of multimedia applications
• Microsoft Windows 7 – ready

The following features can be expected in the Core i7-975 processors:

• A six-core Gulftown processor with 32 nanometer manufacturing technology
• Intel Smart Cache with a capacity of 12 MB for efficient memory cache subsystem

• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology with 12 threads cater to simultaneous use of applications for faster and more efficient work done when multitasking

The following features can be expected in the Core i7-980 processors:

• A four-core Bloomfield or Clarksfield processor with a 45 nanometer manufacturing technology
• 8 MB Smart Cache, a third level memory cache
• Intel Hyper-Threading Technology with 8 threads Dynamic Energy Management

These exciting attributes all combined make for the best experience on intense online and 3D gaming, multimedia applications, high-definition video viewing and digital photo and audio editing.

Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition 3.33GHz LGA 1366 130W Six-Core Desktop Processor Upgrade your system with the Core i7-980X and own the finest processor in the world. This is Intel’s first six-core CPU based on the 32nm manufacturing process, designed to handle the most intense compute and visualization workloads you can throw at it. Clocked at 3.33GHz, it allows you to multitask faster and unleash powerful media creation tools. Best of all, the 12MB of Intel Smart Cache gives you blazing speeds you never realized were possible. Take advantage of Intel Turbo Boost technology which dynamically accelerates CPU performance to match your workload. Hyper-Threading technology effectively doubles the output of your six physical cores, giving you unmatched data processing. The Integrated Memory Controller optimizes data bandwidth with up to three channels. Add the Intel Core i7-980X to your system and you’ll never look back. Experience the speed, versatility and raw power of massive multi-core processing today! Series: Core i7 Extreme Edition L2 Cache: 6 x 256KB L3 Cache: 12MB Manufacturing Tech: 32 nm 64 bit Support: Yes Hyper-Threading Support: Yes Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included QPI: 6.4GT/s

Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition 3.33GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Crush your enemies, climb the tower of paperwork, or do both at the same time. Intel’s Core i7 processor not only makes it possible, it makes it easy. The Core i7 Extreme Edition 975 has quad cores that run at 3.33GHz and shares 8MB of L3 cache. Quad cores means true multi-tasking and multi-threading. One core handles the usual action on your operating system, while the second can play a DVD on the TV, the third download a file from internet, and the fourth one sends audio to the kids in another room with no lags or stutters. All this is made easier with Intel’s advanced Digital Media Boost. With Intel Turbo Boost technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, The Core i7 enables highly threaded applications or demanding applications to work in maximum speed without need the slightest effort. The 45nm Intel Core i7 processor is armed Intel HD Boost, which implementing new Intel Streaming SIMD Extension 4.1 (Intel SSE4.1) instructions for fast high definition video editing and encoding, enhance the multimedia performance. Series: Core i7 L2 Cache: 4 x 256KB L3 Cache: 8MB Manufacturing Tech: 45 nm 64 bit Support: Yes Hyper-Threading Support: Yes Cooling Device: Heatsink and Fan included QPI: 6.4GT/s

Western Digital VelociRaptor

The newest and fastest among the SATA hard drives. This high performance hard drive is designed to deliver top performance which is 35% faster than its predecessor with its 10,000 RPM SATA. The key feature of the hard drive is its top speed that is not only faster than the previous models but it is also faster compared to its competition in the field – with its 3GB SATA interface and 16 MB cache.

It is very reliable as it is designed and manufactured according to very high industry standards to withstand and provide high quality and reliability amid high duty environments. It also has a bigger storage capacity of up to 300GB which is two times bigger compared to the older versions of the WD Raptor. However, it consumes lesser energy and gives a savings of up to 35% less power. This is because of its ultra cool operation. It has a mounting frame that has a built in heat sink that keeps your high performance hard drive cool even when installed in a high performance desktop computer.

The large storage allows you to store up to 60,000 digital photos taken by a 10 Megapixel camera on JPEG format with an average of 5mb file size, up to 75,000 MP3 files of 4 minute-songs on average, up to 7,500 uncompressed CD quality songs, digital video of up to 23 hours, DVD quality video of up to 110 hours, and high definition videos of up to 36 hours. These numbers vary depending on the operating conditions and other factors such as settings, file size, formatting, features and software.

The compatibility of this hard drive to your computer may vary depending on your computer’s Operating System and hardware configuration. However, it is generally compatible with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and Windows 7. Its ultra performance is ideal for performance enthusiast system, workstations, as well servers.

Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 3.5″ SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive -Retail Cache: 16MB Average Seek Time: 4.2ms Average Write Time: 4.7ms Average Latency: 5.5ms Features: Engineered for maximum speed! WD VelociRaptor, the newest member of our unique class of 10,000 RPM SATA hard drives, combines a SATA 3 Gb/s interface and 16 MB cache, to deliver performance that’s up to 35% faster than its speedy older brother. Killer speed – Built on the performance bloodlines of

The Corsair XMS2 RAM Delivers All the Power of DDR2 with Outstanding Stability

The big difference between inferior computer memory brands and Corsair XMS2 RAM is that the XMS2 can withstand speeds up to 800 mhz without any sign of over-heating. The makers of this superior brand of memory had in mind the ever-increasing requirements of new computer software.

With each passing year, users and software developers alike are looking towards more and more functionality, better graphics and sound in computer programs. The trend is not likely to abate in the near future. On the contrary!

The Corsair XMS2 RAM is especially designed to facilitate the smooth and prolonged operation of large operating systems like Windows Vista and Windows 7. If you are planning on upgrading your OS to these newer ones, you should be looking for this memory chip in your pc.

Besides, when you realize that it is not just operating systems that have become memory intensive but most of the applications running on them as well, there is no way that you can expect prolonged fast activity from an upgraded system with the latest applications running on it than by availing yourself of heat-proofed and failure-safe RAM.

The Corsair XMS2 derives its heat-resistance from the DHX (dual-path heat exchange) technology. This simply means that besides the conventional method used to maintain the temperature of memory chips at a safe level, it contains a device that transfers heat from the memory chips to the copper ground layer of the mother board. This first method alone reduces heat from the memory modules by half.

The conventional way of cooling memory chips is by the use of aluminum heat spreaders. The Corsair has an improved version of this type of heat dissipation mechanism too.

The Corsair XMS2 RAM is indispensible for gamers, computer animation artists and .Net programmers. If you belong in any one of those categories, you will appreciate how these memory chips can endure enhanced computer speeds without any undesirable side effects. Heat no longer is an issue in memory performance with the Corsair XMS2 RAM.

CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Just like corsairs were the fastest ships on the ocean, Corsair memory is the fastest memory around. This 2GB kit of PC2 6400 memory will handle anything you can throw at it. Each pair is tested together at 800MHz, so you know there will be no problems running them in dual-channel mode. This is the ultimate kit for gamers and others that need the best memory out there for their 64-bit systems. To keep everything running cool these modules use DHX (Dual-path Heat eXchange) technology. The patented heat removing PCB is surrounded by Corsair’s signature heat sink with fins and ribs for maximum surface area for heat dissipation. These combine to give you cool running memory even under heavy loads. So game hard, game long; your memory can handle it. Cas Latency: 5 Multi-channel Kit: Dual Channel Kit Timing: 5-5-5-18 Heat Spreader: Yes Features: with DHX Technology Parts: Lifetime limited Labor: Lifetime limited