CES 2009 - Cases, Coolers, and Power Supplies
by Christoph Katzer on January 14, 2009 3:00 AM EST- Posted in
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OCZ with New Power Supplies
There are actually only two new power supplies from OCZ and PC Power & Cooling. OCZ announced the EcoStream series, which is supposed to reach up to 88% efficiency with 120VAC. We couldn't determine who the original manufacturer is (it looks like FSP at first sight) but we will make sure we do so once we have a sample in the labs. The UL number is from OCZ. The four 12V rails are rated at 18A each for the 650W version and there is also a 550W version that wasn't on display.
The second addition from the company to the larger power supplies comes from the PC Power & Cooling branch with the Silencer 910W. This will use a Seasonic design that already works in the other Silencer power supplies. The 910W power supply will be the bridge between the Silencer 750W and Turbo Cool 1200W, since PCP&C discontinued the 1000W Turbo Cool unit.
A Case from OCZ?
Yes, there is a case on display and OCZ told us a few months ago that something like this would pop up at some point. We didn't actually get much information about this case, but the gallery shows a few shots from it. It looks like a steel body case with an aluminum front panel.
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pastyface - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
I'm not a huge fan of the styling of the new case but I sure do like the effort you have put into the cable management system.strikeback03 - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
err, Mini-Skeleton. Looks a lot smaller than the regular one. Does it fit uATX boards, or only mini-ITX or something proprietary?Christoph Katzer - Thursday, January 15, 2009 - link
Only Mini-ITXgomakeit - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
The white color for the air ducts on the sides look weird. I'd prefer a plain black color. But then again it might be just some prototype mold. And how about adding some sound dampening materials on the sides (since they already put that much thought to noise)?Ryun - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
I question the efficiency of such large case fans mounted on the top of cases nowadays but if you're going to add the 200mm fan -please- add some protection from the environment. I own the Antec 900 and there are a number of different small, metal objects or liquids that could potentially fall into the case and do damage. If you could add something like the optional "spoiler" on the P182 (but without the mesh) that could act as a cover to still allow airflow to be routed out of the case that would be superb.I would also say to get rid of those plastic handles on the top and bottom of the case; they look kinda cheesy.
Lastly I would personally like a window, but I know others don't like them so that's not really too important. Looks pretty cool overall excluding my issues with the case.
Also, when's the P183 supposed to release?
pizan - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
The OCZ case just looks like a Thermaltake re-brand. Xaser VI anyone?tayhimself - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
A whole lot of ugly being sold at CESstrikeback03 - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
I vote that the next decent camera reviewed be sent to Christoph for use after the review is finished. The output of whatever he is using looks similar to my brother's HP from 2002.Was that a passive cooler for i7 in the Silverstone case there?
Christoph Katzer - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
I know. Wanted something handy and that cam served me well in daylight. Didnt know it would end up like that on products. It's a DSC-T70 btw...strikeback03 - Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - link
Wow, that is a modern camera too. Back to the drawing board, Sony.