Cooler Master NotePal X3

Cooler Master, an industry leading chassis, thermal solution, peripheral, and accessory manufacturer today announces an expansion to its top-selling NotePal X Series of laptop coolers, the NotePal X3. It features the high cooling potential and futuristic aesthetic of the X-themed form factor that is implemented in every NotePal X Series laptop cooler. The NotePal X3 is well-equipped to cool laptops up to gaming and workstation desktop replacements and other high processing power systems.

Massively Cool

Featuring a design focused on cooling the hottest laptops, the NotePal X3 comes with a huge 200mm cooling fan installed. This fan operates at user specified speeds with the integrated fan speed control dial. This works with a metal mesh that is made to increase airflow while still retaining a passive cooling ability. It is height adjustable with two different angles to make viewing and typing more ergonomic. The NotePal X3 was created with users with sweaty hands in mind. It features a focused airflow to assist in keeping hands cool when things become more intense. Support for up to 17” laptops and a blue LED for ambiance make the NotePal X3 a smart and affordable buy for any user.

The NotePal X3 is available now at a MSRP of $39.99 USD.

About Cooler Master

Cooler Master was founded to provide the best thermal solutions to our customers worldwide. Since its establishment two decades ago, we continue to invest in product development in order to provide leading-edge innovations to consumers and businesses. Cooler Master’s enclosure technology line-up includes heat sinks and fans, chassis, power supplies, function panels and accessories. Cooler Master has its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, with global branch offices located in Europe, America and APAC, so that we can offer to our customers the best service everywhere. For more information, please visit www.coolermaster-usa.com.

Source:Tomshardware

Tags: Laptop, Cooler, Cooler Master, Heatsinks, Fans

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CES 2012 Gaming Case Line-up

CES exploded with way more gaming hardware than we expected, which is good news, because a few of the classiest chassis-makers have put out word that they're working on several new lines of gaming towers and cases. A great companion guide to the below gaming PC cases is our 2012 Hardware Release Timeline, so go view that if you haven't already. Check out the photos and specs of some of our favorite, new gaming cases (so far) below.

Thermaltake Armor Revo Case

Silver/White color combinations have been slowly assimilated into gaming style as a secondary choice to the all-compatible black, and with that migration of trendy colors comes the Armor Revo by Thermaltake. We've seen a number of white cases designed by Thermaltake lately, the most notable of which being the Commander MS-I Snow Edition case, and they all have the same sleek exterior.

Going by Thermaltake's official spec sheet, the company has packed a powerful cooling system into an otherwise aesthetically superior case:

Armor Revo Cooling System - Enthusiast Tower

Intake

Front: 1x200mm Blue LED (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Side: 1x200mm (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Bottom: 1x120mm (optional)



Exhaust

Top: 1x200mm Blue LED (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Top: 1x140mm or 1x120mm (optional)
Rear: 1x140mm "Turbo fan" (1000RPM, 16dBA)



The system also supports liquid cooling solutions. If you're more interested in how fan RPMs and performance affects gaming, you can check out the first of our detailed guide here.
Corsair Obisidan 550D - Minimalist Mid-Tower

Corsair's been slowly encroaching on gaming chassis territory over the last two years, and they've shown no signs of stopping. We know a lot of our system builders on the GN hardware forums are fans of minimalistic case design, and the Obsidian 550D tries to fill that niche in an ever-growing world of 'cool-cut cases.'

The 550D is by no means lacking in functionality, despite its simple exterior. Here are the most usable features we found from the Corsair website:

Useful Features:

Ample cable management to route cables behind the motherboard.
SSD-specific drive-bays.
Quick-release drive-bays for tool-less installation.
240mm dual radiator support.
3x120mm fans included.



Cooling:

6x120mm/140mm fan mount locations.
4x120mm fan mount locations.
1x200mm side fan location.

Cooler Master HAF-XM - Enthusiast Tower
We've recommended the HAF-X countless times to system builders with a fluffy budget, and after the initial popularity of the HAF-X, Cooler Master has shown off its newest model, the HAF-XM. While no official images have been released yet, Legit Reviews snapped the image below for a teaser.

Unfortunately, we have absolutely no technical information on this case as it stands currently. We're working to get an update on that as soon as possible. For now, enjoy this not-so-revealing image (click to enlarge).

"I'm baaaaack."







Rosewill Ranger - M - Budget Gaming System .

As with the Corsair case above, Rosewill's budget-targeted Ranger series has expanded to target builders that are interested in a specific niche: gaming-grade mini-computers. The Ranger-M adds a much-needed MicroATX-specific contender to the case arena (and it looks very similar to the Thermaltake Level 10 GTS, as below). It's surprisingly functional given its small stature; Rosewill has given us the following specifications:

Cooling:

Front: 1x120mm fan (intake)
Rear: 1x80mm fan (exhaust)
Note: It looks like you could force a fan into the side grill, but until we hear otherwise, we don't have any reason to believe that a fan was meant to be mounted there.



It's not the best-cooled system, but it would make for a great mid-range gaming case.

Thermaltake Level 10 GTS - Stylistically Unique

We don't know a lot about the technical specifications of this one yet either, but if it's anything like other Thermaltake cases, it should be fairly solid. From what we can tell by the photos we've been supplied by Thermaltake, it's very similar to the original Level 10, which was famous for its initial mind-blowing price-point (if memory serves, I seem to recall seeing the first ones available for ~$600 -- correct me in the comments).

We do know this, though: it looks cool. It's a bit short-and-fat, but overall, it looks to be a good case. Look forward for more information on this one.

Like always, we have dozens more articles in the works and will be trying to keep up with all of the news as much as possible. Stay tuned to our site

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Cooler Master V6 GT Review

The Cooler Master V6 GT features a new mechanical structure including a V-shaped heatpipe array, asymmetrical aluminum fins, two 120mm silent fans that have PWM speed control function and DynaLoop™ long life technology, and also a snap-on cover just in case the fan needs to be replaced. Anyone replacing a cooling unit will appreciate the great looks of this CPU cooler, the better airflow achieved by having dual fans and the evident temperature difference the moment the Cooler Master is installed. This unit has the ability to do the job quietly and without much effort.

This model is available on several online retailers and we found amazon.com has the best prices on all CPU coolers including the Cooler Master V6 GT

Cooler Master V6 GT Features and Specifications

• Asymmetrical tilted aluminum fins stacked for muscle cooling performance
• Able to spread out the heat pipes (6) with “Double-V” heatpipe array
• Airflow reaches each heat pipe unlike traditional coolers
• Twin high-speed PWM fans provides powerful cooling capability
• Engine oil cap controls LED strip with color changing function
• Innovated self-lubricating bearing mechanism decreases oil-loss
• Evolutionary wave blade fan provides lots of airflow with steady pressure

Cooler Master V6 GT Review

This Cooler Master gives an excellent performance while looking good especially in any Gaming Case. Compared to other coolers the price is good when the value is taken into consideration. This unit has lots of heat pipes (6) and a “Double-V” heatpipe array to help spread them out. A unique feature about this cooler is that it allows airflow to reach each individual heat pipe unlike other more traditional coolers. The V6 GT CPU Cooler has easy, detachable fans. Majority of the reviewers noticed major improvement (temperature differences) after replacing the cheap CPU cooler with Cooler Master V6 GT and were able to go higher with overclocking.

The instruction book is a definite negative aspect of purchasing this product and does not help to understand installation especially for the person installing for the first time. Some reviewers installed it within 15 minutes but it may take two people to install if they are new, depending on the experience of each installer. To assist the installer the company could have made markings on the fans indicating the direction of airflow. Most installers would have appreciated more LED color choices as this cooler only comes in red, blue, or purple. The size of the unit makes it necessary to check before buying to be sure it will fit into the case because the cooler is large.

The Cooler Master V6 GT CPU Cooler with muscular engine look is big but is not heavy so anyone thinking of replacing current fans should not let size or weight deter them. This CPU cooler gives an impressive performance at a decent price when compared to similar coolers. If you are looking for a powerful cooling capability, good airflow, great looking and affordable CPU cooler then the Cooler Master V6 GT is definitely worth getting.

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