Review: Aerocool VS200 CASE and 550W Power supplier unit

Here is the latest AeroCool VS200 Computer Case

Let look at the Box and Packing








 
Similar as normal Aerocool Casing it got a pretty good design and packing, Compare with Similar Price case, it is much more heavier and soild

Inside the Box:




 

 

 
 

 
 

It same as much case in the market , 2 X 5.1/4 Slot 1X 3.5 Slot, Font Ausio, 2 Font USB etc. and Gloss finish. and it come with Rear Fan side Video card hole for good cooling

OK time to get what inside, it was impress me about what we get with the price !!!


 

It only support 1X HDD(unless you use 3.5 slot for HDD too) >.<
Font cooling Fan ready



Rear Cool ing Fan, see the PSU, seems good isn;t it? let's go ferther



 

Case come with a pretty good/silence PSU


20+4 Mother board supported



2 X 6+2 PCIE power


4+4 CPU Power


of course HDD and SATA power


PSU silcent fan


 inside the PSU, it use a big quility capcitor. with heat sink

Conclusion :

it is a  basic open box review. it was impress me about the PSU, unlike more budget casing, it have more soild feel and strong PSU, of course some band just LABLED as 680W plus output, but who know how it actually is !?

Pro
for price about 99, you can get a pretty good looking case with a quility psu.
ideafor home and office use

Con
Lack ot HDD spaces.
only 4 rear PCI/E card speace at the back may not good for gamer


item can be shop at
http://www.digi1.com.au

Review: Aerocool Cool Panel III card reader

Introduction

Today we have the opportunity to review the third series of AeroCool CoolPanel card readers; the CoolPanel 3. With a sleek black design and color LCD display it is sure to make most any case out there. This multi-function panel gives its user the ability to view sound levels, three selected temperatures and view three fan speeds. In addition to these great features the panel offers two USB ports, an eSATA port, HD audio jacks and a 56-in-1 card reader. Read on further to see what else is inside.

Features

- Multi-functional panel
- Include 2 x USB ports, 1 x e-SATA port, 56 in 1 card reader, Audio and Mic
- Color LCD fan controller which detects and controls 3 sets of fan speeds and temperatures
- Automatic fan control only
- Manual setting for alarm temperature
- Switch b/w Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Alarm temperature warning

Specifications

Dimension: 148.6 (W) x 42.8 (H) x 65 (D) mm
LCD viewable area: 65 (W) x 15 (H) mm
Ports: USB 2.0 x 2, e-SATA x 1, 56 in 1 card reader, Mic & Headphone
Connectors: 3-pin 3 wires fan required

56 in 1 card reader

CF Slot:
CF-Type I, CF-Type II, CF-Ultra II, HS CF,
Micro Drive, CF-Pro, CF-Pro II, CF-Extreme, CF-Extreme III,
CF-PSP II, CF-Super, CF-Ultra X
MS Slot:
MS, MS-Magic Gate, MS-PRO Magic Gate,
HS-MS-PRO Magic Gate, MS-DUO, MS-DUO Magic Gate,
MS-PRO Duo, HS-MS-PRO Duo, MS-PRO Duo-PSP,
MS-PRO Duo-Gaming
SD Slot:
SD, SDC, SD-Pro, SD-Pleomax, SD-Pro C,
SD-Ultra, SD-Ultra II, SD-Ultra II Plus, SD-Extreme III,
SD-Ultra X, SD-Turbo, SD-Super, SD-Max, Mini SD,
Mini SD-Pro, Mini SD-Pleomax.MMC, MMC-Pleomax,
MMC Pro, HS-MMC, MMC Plus, MMC-Plus Turbo, RS MMC,
RS MMC-Pleomax, RS MMC-Speed,RS MMC-Max,
MMC Mobile, MMC Mobile-ProC, MMC Mobile-Pocketnet,
Micro SD, SDHC
SM Slot:
XD READY, XD (M), XD (H), Smart Media

Packaging

The AeroCool CoolPanel 3 comes packaged in quite a small container. The product features cover the front of the box along with an image of the product and the product name. The two smaller sides explain the features in seven different languages while one of the longer sides lists the supported card slots. The back of the box gives a great overview of the parts of the device and even lists the short list of specifications.



 
Once the flip top lid is opened the manual, driver CD and card reader are shown. All of the necessary cables are found underneath the cardboard insert.

 

Overview

The AeroCool CoolPanel 3 Internal Card Reader is small yet powerful. With a whopping 56-in-1 card reader, 2 USB ports, an eSATA port and HD audio connections it sure leaves the feature list a plenty. In addition to this standard card reader inputs the CoolPanel 3 offers a color LCD which displays up to three fan speeds and three temperature sensors. This LCD screen does allow you to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit and even allows you to set a temperature alarm.

Starting on the left side of the panel there are the two USB ports stacked on top of each other with the eSATA port below them. In the center of the device we have the color LCD display on top of the 56-in-1 card reader (to see which cards are supported see the specifications). On the right side of the panel are two buttons which adjust temperature alarms and can switch between C and F. Below these are the HD microphone and headset inputs.

 

 

A side view shows the small size of the device. The plastic siding is just long enough to attach up to four screws, included, to the case. A back view shows us that two sets of cables are already connected to the device; these would be the temperature sensors and fan attachments.



 

 



Since there are two USB slots on the panel they have their own dedicated USB cable and the card reader has its own separate single 4-pin connection which be found closer to the middle of the device. I think they would have been better off with a single USB cable that would support the USB slot and the card readers rather than giving the extra cable to attach to the motherboard. The last available connection for this device is the HD/AC97 audio connector found on the left side.

 

 

Installation and Usage

Installation is fairly easy for the device, but if you have any problems don't try resorting to the Manual because it's utterly useless. It's easier to install the device, especially if you have other drives near to the panel, if you attach the cables prior to installing it. Once you've got the cables attached just slide it into an empty bay on your case and attach it either via the four screws included with the CoolPanel 3 or your cases screwless attachment. Then attach your fan connectors and wire your temperature sensors to their desired locations.

 

 The cables are labeled so it makes wiring the cables easier and makes it easier to understand once your case is closed.

 

 The usage is pretty self explanatory. The LCD display shows the three fans, with labels, and their fan speeds. If a fan isn't connected or it isn't running the display will show four zeros as the speed. The three temperature sensors are displayed in full degrees and can be switched by pressing down both of the buttons at the same time.

 


A nice little addition to this LCD display is the audio sensor which can let you know simply how loud your PC is or you can check out the sound levels of your PC whenever you're playing games or music.

In the dark it's easy to spot light bleeding from the LCD panel through the CF slot. While I don't find it a big deal someone else might.





When attaching cards beware that they don't go in completely into the panel, so it probably wouldn't be a good idea to use this panel for Vistas' ReadyBoost or using a card for extended periods of time because you just might brush up against it and break your card.

Testing

In our testing we used two programs: HD Tune 2.55 and SiSoftware's Sandra Lite 2009 SP1. We will be testing both USB and eSATA connection speeds for a 320GB Western Digital Caviar 16MB Cache Hard Drive. Here are the eSATA tests:



 And the USB results:

 

The transfer rates were about the same compared to external drives that we've reviewed. Although the SiSoftware eSATA rates were a little lower than expected the USB results were still about average and even higher than normal with the HD Tune results.

Conclusion

The AeroCool CoolPanel 3 is a great multi-function device. Unlike some other panels the CoolPanel 3 offers not only 1, but 2 USB slots, an eSATA port, 56-in-1 card reader and HD audio jacks. The colored LCD display makes it all the better with the display of temperatures, fan speed and noise level. Although it isn't that in depth it still gives a general idea of what's going on inside of your case without having to turn your monitor on.

VALUATION

• Performance 9/10
• Features 9/10
• Price 9/10
• Presentation and design 9/10

Product can be shop in

www.digi1.com.au

Review: Aerocool V12XT 700W Power Supply Unit (PSU)

 

INTRODUCTION

If there is a component that sometimes not given the importance it deserves, that is without doubt the power supply. In the end after is the critical piece that gives power to the computer and is what allows that everything works as it should.

In recent years the power market has grown considerably, with many brands fighting for their slice of the cake, and thanks to this situation today we have more powerful, more stable sources, and above all more efficient.

Today we take a look at one of the company Aerocool, the V12XT in its 700w version. This is a modular design with certificate 80 + bronze, which promises to become an attractive alternative to a proper mix of efficiency, comfort and aesthetics. Veámos in detail.

FEATURES

- High Performance Gaming PSU with “Carbon Fiber” finishing
- Powerful dual +12V rails with combined power of 648W to support
. the high-end VGA cards and PC Systems
- Compatible with ATX 12V 2.3 and EPS 12V 2.92
- Low Noise 13.9cm Quad Blue LED Fan with intelligent fan speed
..control
- High-Efficiency (up to 85%) – 80+ Bronze Certified
- Modular Cable w/ Black Sleeving to reduce the cable mess inside
. your chassis and improves the air flow of your system
- Blue and Red LED connectors to light up your PSU
- Supports Dual Core CPU, ATI CrossFire, NVIDIA SLi and all Multi-Core
. GPU technologies
- Built in next generation 6+2 pin PCI-Express graphic card connector
- Active Power Factor Correction (PF>0.99)
- Extremely good voltage regulation (±5%): provides steady power input
- High reliability: MTBF>120,000 hours
- Green power design that meets energy star, blue angel requirements
- Protections: Over Current, Over Voltage, and Short-Circuit protection
- Safety / EMI Approvals: CE, CB, TUV, FCC, UL and CUL

PACKAGING AND VIEW IN DETAIL

The drive comes in a generous carton with a clear aesthetic influence racing. First we have the logo brand, the logo certificate 80 + bronze and a simple indicative to know which model specifically involved (packaging is the same versions of 600 and 700W and broader in 800 and 1000W versions).

In the side of the packaging is where the bulk of the information on the source, with the distribution of power on one side, and the type of cabling both modular and fixed by the other table.

 

 

Open once we can see that the source is put in a bag and is perfectly protected by a thick white foam to avoid possible damage during transport.

 

 Accompanying it we have the power cord and a box cardboard where come all modular cables and the screws to attach to our computer chassis.

 

 

The source brings fixed 24-pin connector and the 4-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS.

 We have the following in paragraph modular cables

• 2-wire 6 + 2 pin PCI - E + 6-pin PCI-E
• 2 cables with 4 S-ATA
• 1 cable with 3 molex and 1 FDD
• 1 cable with molex 3

The exterior has an attractive finish simile that gives you a great looking carbon fiber. This detail will appreciate it above all those who have a box with window.

 Front we have connections to distinct, modular cables using colors to visually separate the PCI-Express connections from the rest. All have the added illuminate when the computer is in motion, something that like the exterior finish like certain sector users.

The left side is completely Virgin, while the right we have a sticker come where indicated the different powers of the unit.

 

On the back are the classic meshing bee honeycomb to facilitate the evacuation of the heat, the current connection and on/off, which in this case has a ring of acrylic blue illuminated when the unit is powered button.

Cooling supply is provided by a generous 139 mm fan and 0. 25A that self-regulates according to load and temperature. As with other parts of the source, fan glows blue when the computer is in motion.

 

 As we we will see a little the guts of this Aerocool. Design is the OEM HEC with a 470uf of the House primary responsibility its ' correct scon and a distribution and dissipation which will allow the source work in optimal conditions.

TESTING

For the tests we used the following equipment:

• AMD Phenom II X 4 810
• Tacens Gelus Pro III
• Gigabyte GA-790FXTA-UD5
• 2 × 2 Gb Gskill Trident
• CF 2xGigabyte Radeon HD 5770 1 Gb
• Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 500 Gb
• Aerocool V12XT 700W

Testing we have done has been to measure the stability of the voltages under different loads. In this case we have taken steps at rest, with prime 95 to simulate heavy CPU and with the Unigine Heaven in Dx11 benchmark tasks to simulate its use in games. All tests have been carried out under Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bits.

 STABILITY OF VOLTAGES

 

Results are good, without too much variation when estresamos the computer which is a fairly robust Rails signal. We must remember that it is a source 80 + bronze, and that according to tests by the body that provides certification, its efficiency is situated in figures higher than 85%. You can get more information here.

Noise, the unit is quite silent thanks to 139 mm that equips fan and really was not annoying none of the tests that we have submitted to the team. It is important to taking the tests made with the team at air data.

CONCLUSION

We believe that Aerocool has taken the right direction with this new V12XT series. We are at a time when concern for energy savings is growing, and the company has been an important by making available to users with a range of power with 80 + bronze certificate.

The model we reviewed today is stable, powerful, with a very careful aesthetic, and a few lines of solvents voltages that it placed very well in face to the market. Being modular, we also have the advantage of being able to connect only what is necessary, so avoiding the uncomfortable and unsightly mess of cables as easily in traditional sources.

If you are looking for a powerful source quality for your team and also have a striking aesthetics, the new 700W V12XT is an option to consider.

VALUATION

• 7/10 Performance
• Features 7/10
• Noise 7/10
• Price 6/10