Cooler Master Launches The Cosmos II Ultra Tower Case

Cooler Master today announced the successor to a world renowned chassis line, the Cosmos II. Incomparable in design and specifications, the Cosmos II comes in as among the first of its type. It is an Ultra Tower; a benchmark for all enclosures that exist and all that follow.

Hidden behind the front slide cover lies a stack of hot-swappable drive bays. The black interiors provide enough space for oversized XL-ATX System Boards equipped with 4 double width graphics accelerators. A second slide cover on top hides the Advanced Control Panel to manage up to 10 fans and their respective LED lights. The combination of its elegant looks, numerous expansion options and features make the COSMOS II a "Dream Case". 

Thermaltake Announces Frio Advanced CPU Cooler

Thermaltake announced the Frio Advanced CPU cooler this morning, which is an updated version of the Frio and Frio OCK CPU Coolers that have already been on the market for some time. The original Thermaltake Frio CPU cooler came out in 2010 and it featured five 8mm heat pipes that attached to the base of the heatsink. We reviewed this cooler and found it to be fairly decent for when it was released. The new Thermaltake Advanced CPU cooler still has five heat pipes, but they directly touch the CPU and are just 6mm in diameter now. Thermaltake also changed the look of the cooler and added a larger 130mm fan. Thermaltake says the Frio Advanced CPU cooler can handle processors with up to 230W TDP.





Unlike the traditional welding between the heat-pipe with the heat-sink which created extra welding points acting as heat collectors on the heat-sink, the Thermaltake Frio Advanced consolidated the most up-to-dated CPU cooler technology using mechanical assembling on the heat-pipe with the heat-sink which provides a precise and direct contact for flawless heat transmission from the CPU to the heat-sink. Plus, the 5 x 6 mm heat-pipes with direct touch to the CPU surface and high density aluminum fins allow larger surface area that not only increased heat conductivity but also grant for a better heat dissipation. Moreover, the Thermaltake has also incorporated the Pulse-width modulation (PWM) technique to control the speed of the Frio Advanced’s dual 13cm fans from 800~2000 RPM in favor of a smarter fan noise management for overclockers.

Corsair Announces Hydro Series H40 and H70 CORE Liquid CPU Coolers

Corsair today announced two more Hydro Series CPU coolers to the companies popular water cooling product line. The new coolers are the Hydro Series H40 and the Hydro Series H70 CORE liquid CPU coolers. The Hydro Series H40 is Corsair's new entry-level $59 water cooler and is designed to provide effective and reliable liquid cooling at a price that's affordable for mainstream computer users. Like all Corsair Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers, the H40 is a self contained, closed-loop system that comes pre-filled and never needs refilling. To help keep costs down the Corsair H40 features an aluminum base plate and uses a thin 120mm radiator.




The new Hydro Series H70 CORE is based on Corsair's award-winning Hydro Series H70 and is provided without the fans so users can personalize their cooling performance. It is aimed at experienced PC performance enthusiasts who already have 120mm fans, or who otherwise wish to supply their own fans. The H70 CORE includes a 38mm double thick radiator and a copper base plate for superior cooling potential.




The H40 and H70 CORE will be available in October from authorized Corsair retailers and etailers worldwide. The Hydro Series H40 has an MSRP in the United States of $59 USD, and the Hydro Series H70 CORE has an MSRP in the United States of $89 USD. You can see ten more images of the H40 and H70 CORE by following the link below to our forums.

"The Hydro Series helped revolutionize the liquid CPU cooling industry by providing the power of liquid cooling in self-contained, maintenance-free systems," said Ruben Mookerjee, VP and General Manager of the Components Business Unit at Corsair. "As CPUs continue to get faster and hotter, liquid CPU cooling is going mainstream and the Hydro Series H40 is an excellent choice for adding liquid CPU cooling to basic desktop PCs. The Hydro Series H70 CORE was developed to meet the needs of customers who'd like to save money by purchasing a high-performance liquid CPU cooler and making use of the fans that they already have."

Thermaltake Announces Water Cooled Chaser MK-I LCS PC Case

 

Thermaltake has around since 1999 and has been putting out cases, coolers, and power supplies for enthusiasts of all levels. Today we are looking at their newest addition to their case line up, the Galaxy Episode Chaser MK-1. It is what Thermaltake is calling “Extra Big ATX Tower.” Coming in at 22.4”, tall 9.3” wide, and 22.9” deep it's not the biggest case we have looked at, but it is larger than the average ATX full tower. With its size the Chaser MK-1 has room for CPU coolers up to 180mm tall and video cards up to 33cm or 13 inches in length. The Chaser MK-1 also has 8 expansion slots and a security lock for peripherals.
For cooling the Chaser MK-1 comes outfitted with 200mm Color Shift fans for front intake and top exhaust. There is also a 140mm rear exhaust, with room to add an additional 200mm top exhaust fan, 200mm side intake, and bottom 120mm intake. The top of the Chaser MK-1 can have the 200mm fans changed out for dual 120 or 140mm fans. You can also mount a dual 120mm radiator in the top.
Also in the top is a hard drive dock that can support both 2.5” and 3.5” hard drives. The front panel of the Chaser MK-1 also has two USB2.0 and two USB3.0 ports. Having USB3 on the front panel isn't too rare anymore; what makes the ports on the Chaser MK-1 rare is that they are internal USB connections. So no more running extension cables out the back of the case to the back of the motherboard. The downside is that if you don’t have a motherboard that supports internal USB3 connections then you can’t use the ports. On the other hand, you also have an excuse to upgrade your motherboard!
Features of the Thermaltake Chaser MK-1

• Command Center – With Chaser MK-1’s fan controller onboard, gamer and enthusiasts can appreciate the convenience of adjusting the fan speed or lighting effect of the computer system.
• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed – Tired of reaching to the back of the computer to connect a USB 3.0 device? Chaser MK-1 features latest USB 3.0 ports with internal header. Two USB 3.0 ports are conveniently located on the front of the case.
• HDD Docking Station – By adapting the world’s best selling BlacX Docking Station concept into a computer case, users can now effortlessly transfer large volume of data without the need for a conventional external storage device. Simply insert any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive into the docking station and start enjoying hot-swap capability and blazing-fast transfer speed through SATA interface.
• VGA TripleMax 33CM – All of today’s high-end and advanced graphic cards that are capable of delivering ultra-realistic, immersive and intense gaming experience have longer than usual form factor which means not all computer cases will fit them. Chaser MK-1 not only addresses this concern by supporting graphic cards up to 330mm in length, but also designed cooling surrounding the graphic card location to improve heat dissipation and reduce acoustic output.
• CableClear Cable Management - Dramatically improves thermal efficiency of the computer system by ensuring power cables do not get in the way of airflow.
• Enthusiast Water Cooling Ready - Spacious interior is only the bare minimum when it comes to water cooling. Chaser MK-1 features an innovative top removable panel that can be easily transformed to accommodate a high-efficiency 24cm radiator!
• Combat Headset Holder – Headset holder designed into the case allows gamers to store their gaming headset easily and securely.
• Heightened Foot Stands – High thermal efficiency case that addresses all common and uncommon issues. Heightened foot stands elevate the whole computer system enough to prevent rug or any other soft flooring material from blocking the air intake/exhaust found on the bottom of the case.

Specifications for the Thermaltake Chaser MK-1

• Case Type: Full Tower
• Model No.: VN300M1W2N
• Material: SECC
• Front Bezel Material: Combination of plastic and high air flow mesh
• Color
• Interior: Black
• Exterior: Black
• Side Panel: Swivel Door with Transparent Window
• Motherboard Support
• 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX)
• 12” x 9.6” (ATX)
• Motherboard Tray: No
• 5.25" Drive Bay 4 Ext.
• 3.5" Drive Bay By using 5.25" to 3.5" Converter
• Int. 3.5" Drive Bay: 6
• Expansion Slots: 8
• Front I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, eSATA connector x 1, MIC & Speaker (support AC’97 & HD Audio)
• Cooling System
• Front (Intake): 200 x 200 x 30 mm Colorshift fan x 1 (600~800rpm,13~15dBA) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional)
• Rear (Exhaust): 140 x 140 x 25 mm TurboFan, 1000rpm, 16dBA or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional)
• Top (Exhaust): 200 x 200 x 30 mm Colorshift fan x 1 (600~800rpm, 13~15dBA); 200 x 200 x 30 mm x 1 (optional) or 140 x 140 x 25 mm x 2 (optional) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional)
• Bottom (Intake): 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional) Side (Intake): 200 x 200 x 30 mm x 1 (optional)
• Liquid Cooling Capable: Yes
• Liquid Cooling Embedded: No
• Power Supply Supported: Standard ATX PSI Power Supply
• Power Supply Included: No
• Dimension (H*W*D) 567.9 x 237.0 x 581.6 mm (22.4 x 9.3 x 22.9 inch)
• Net Weight: 12.3 kg (27.1 lb)
• Security Lock: for peripherals only
• Application: Suitable for gaming, enthusiast, DIY and modding

CoolIT Adds Custom ECO A.L.C. Watercooling Configs

Computex 2010 CoolIT has added custom ECO A.L.C. cooling configurations to their website. There are a number of ways to customize the system, including a 240 Dual with Quad fan in dual, push/pull configuration.



There are now some specialized systems up for sale on the CoolIT website. 80mm Radiators, 92mmRadiators 240x120 Rad systems. The can be setup in single CPU configurations or dual. 240 Quad fan is a monster dual push/pull, which you can basically overclock your brains out. Special order only starting immediately – tweaks are happening on the website.