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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
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Zalman went back to their roots, so to speak, and came up with a very nice product in the CNPS8700 LED CPU cooler. While the performance isn't earth shattering, it's plenty good enough for most users, better and quieter than the OEM Intel unit, and still allows some overclocking headroom. In addition it is all packed into a relatively compact package that will appeal to users with limited case room and also for HTPC/SFF enthusiasts.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
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The Zalman ZM-DS4F dual stereo headphones aren't quite as huge as the highest end headphones, nor as they as compact as earphones that go deep within your ear canals. They fit somewhere in between and I think this was their first mistake. And oh yes, there's more than one mistake on this set of headphones.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2007
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People who have purchased Radeon HD 2900 series graphics cards will without doubt be constantly bothered by noise from the cooler, while those who own Nvidia's 8800 series are far more likely to be happy with their heatsink/fan combination. Still, there are always improvements which can be made to cooling solutions and even if performance remains the same, the addition of an aftermarket cooler can take a reference design card and make it more attractive. Ideal for case modders. Today we are taking a look at one of Zalmans latest graphics card coolers, the VF1000 LED and professional heatsink (ZM-RHS88). We will be installing the products on an 8800 GTS card to see just how well they cope with one of Nvidia's high end models.
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Monday, October 8, 2007
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Earlier this year we reviewed Zalman's FZ-CE1 Fatal1ty case. Although we loved the build quality and design, having "Fatal1ty" etched on every flat surface really soured us on an otherwise stellar case. Zalman listened, and has introduced the Z-Machine GT1000, an enthusiast-level chassis that will continue to be cool long after "Fatal1ty" is a creepy, balding, unemployed 40-year-old.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007
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Not everyone needs an enormous 1000 Watt Power Supply. I mainly use my computer for Internet, some word processing, storing my digital pictures and on special occasions, play a video game or two. Finding any reviews on any low wattage power supplies is next to impossible these days. When I was given an opportunity to write about the Zalman ZM360B-APS, which is a 360 watt power supply I took the assignment and here are my thoughts.
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Earlier this year we reviewed Zalman's FZ-CE1 Fatal1ty case. Although we loved the build quality and design, having "Fatal1ty" etched on every flat surface really soured us on an otherwise stellar case. Zalman listened, and has introduced the Z-Machine GT1000, an enthusiast-level chassis that will continue to be cool long after "Fatal1ty" is a creepy, balding, unemployed 40-year-old.
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Monday, October 1, 2007
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Water cooling rigs have come and gone over the years, along with the companies that make them. Zalman has been one of the few who made it, and they have done so due to the quality of the products they produce. Not only is the quality good, the performance is excellent. The water cooling unit up for review is the Zalman Reserator XT, which is a stand-alone water cooling system that sits outside an enclosure. This design keeps the hot temperature of the enclosure components away from the reservoir. Also, the Reserator XT is highly expandable by allowing the user to add additional water blocks without having to drain the entire cooling system. Everything needed to get the cooling system up and running is included in one package.
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Monday, September 10, 2007
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Still, the headphones are comfortable to use and are just about pocket sized if you wrap the cable around the headband and, when you get right down it, that's what matters most in a pair of portable head-phones for most people. That and the price, which is another plus point for the DS4Fs. The headphones cost about $25 - $30 in the USA, or £16 in the UK which means they're hardly heavy hitting on your wallet and anyone can justify picking up a pair for their DS or PSP.
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Friday, September 7, 2007
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I very seldom find myself in awe of any product design these days, since most manufacturers are more willing to produce a good product that can be mass produced than a truly great product requiring extensive effort. It doesn't happen often, but I have recently discovered the Zalman Z-Machine GT1000, a beautiful black high-end gaming mid-tower ATX computer case that has refined itself to the point of prestige. Hardware enthusiasts and hardcore gamers will delight in this fine chassis, and Benchmark Reviews offers you something you are not likely to find again for some time: innovation.
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Thursday, September 6, 2007
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Zalman is not normally known for their cases, but they are looking to please gamers everywhere with their Z-Machine GT1000. With it's black aluminum frame, the case is built like a tank. But is it worth your $400?
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Monday, September 3, 2007
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As a set of standard headphones, the Zalman ZM-RS6Fs suffer a little from an awkward folding design and sensitive volume, but they are otherwise a moderately priced, decent set of headphones. As a set of surround sound headphones however, the ZM-RS6Fs leave a bit more to be desired as there is an inevitable let-down when the headphones don't live up to the expectations.
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After a long wait the Zalman VF1000 LED VGA cooler has finally arrived. It is a special cooler designed to meet the cooling requirements of today's high-end cards like the GeForce 8800 Series. The additional RHS88 heatsink plate is required for proper cooling of other components on the board like voltage regulation circuitry. This all copper beauty sure does look nice, but can it live up to the expectations?
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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
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Zalman's latest ZM-RS6F USB headphones are based on a C-Media USB sound card and a 5.1 capable headset that can do real surround sound. The whole unit has been built to deliver a maximum of comfort while still being rugged and easy to transport. Another plus is that it is quite affordable when compared to other solutions with similar features.
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Friday, August 17, 2007
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Over the years heat has progressively been an issue for computer enthusiasts. It still seems like yesterday that Intel's Pentium line was using brute force to keep up in the "Gigahertz War" and a massive amount of heat was the by product. Many companies have wised up in recent years by developing cooler and more effecient products (ie Intel and their C2D line of CPUs). While this certainly helps, heat continues to be an issue and always will. As more cases fill up with intake and exhaust fans, they quickly learn that a cool case has it's trade-offs. The more fans you add, the closer your case gets to sounding like a jet engine. This is where your friendly fan controller, like Zalman's ZM-MFC2, comes into play.
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The Zalman Multi has a two-tone black and silver bezel that should blend well with a wide variety of cases and contrast well with others and the low profile jog wheel should allow clearance for most cases with doors. The black portion is entirely covered with a clear plastic giving it a super deep clear-coat finish look. The LED display is well ordered and pleasantly colored. All the information the panel can display, is displayed. There is no digging through presets trying to find what your looking for. The ZM-MFC2 does three things and does them well, and without mucking up the interface with unneeded functions and garish graphics.
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