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"PowerGlide Extreme"
Still,it is rather impressive they packed so much power into such a small computer.
Let's be honest, we all thought it was a brand of lube.Originally Posted by CAT-THE-FIFTH
"PowerGlide Extreme"
Still,it is rather impressive they packed so much power into such a small computer.
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I thought it sound more like a new razor by Gillette....Let's be honest, we all thought it was a brand of lube."PowerGlide Extreme"
Still,it is rather impressive they packed so much power into such a small computer.
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Interesting that they chose to use three 180W power bricks when the maximum measured power draw was only 212 watts... Surely they could have got it down to 2 bricks? That's still not great of course, but it's better!
Good review anyway, and as stated in the article - pretty decent for a first attempt. I particularly like the concept of an AIO that you can upgrade in a modular fashion. With a bit more time and maybe some more competitors getting involved, we could see some very interesting products in the next few years.
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Just don't get them mixed up...Either or
I stopped reading after the 3 power bricks part. Just shows it hasn't been well enough thought out and its an ugly SOB too.
Well, if you want the performance, there have to be some trade offs.
As a light gamer, I'd be happy with a passive card in there and 2 less power bricks!
Kind of a weird, oddly put together bit of kit. Just for started they are using a K CPU on an H61 motherboard. That doesnt make sense in any configuration. Most of the other issues have been touched on, but overall its interesting and I liked seeing the 670 gtx in an AIO, thats something you dont expect.
H61 motherboard? Really?
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/...rd-dq77kb.html
PCI-E 3.0, SATA 6Gb/s and mSATA.
The three power bricks I'd imagine is down to lack of off the shelf components with the right size and shape for the form factor. Given how new this area is, I'm sure in time they'll be improvements in availability of components for high end machines.
Ultimately though, this is waiting on Windows 8, with a more integrated touch screen.
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The ventilation holes for the video card are simply not large enough.
- Maybe a card with a custom two or three fan cooler would be better?
There is room for a larger system fan.
- There is room for more system fans.
A system that thick has space for a good LP CPU cooler, like the Big Shuriken 2, or Noctua NH-L12 with an intake vent at the back, instead of a dreadful blower fan/heatsink.
There is room for a TFX power supply, in front of the video card*, like the excellent (and really quiet) 80+ Gold Seasonic 350W
* Don't believe me? The video card metal 'shroud' extends far beyond the video card (what a waste). The video card itself measures almost 250mm, the PSU measures 175mm and the system is 570mm wide.
Look at these pictures.
The 'platform' has potential but this is just a really half-baked attempt by Gigabyte. Even though PC Specialist also did a poor component choice (H61 + 'K' CPU? Really?)
Just my 2c.
Last edited by rpsgc; 23-06-2012 at 11:15 AM.
This is exactly what I was waiting for and about time it happend. No doubt it can only get better concidering its using some of the newest hardware out there so quite likely not that optimised with regards to heat and power use. However its something that will start to rival Appls mac in that coverted "All-in-one" solution for premium hardware from a specific vendor. Also as a bonus you can even see some upgrade potential as the review states, unlike the closed system that is a mac (I see a possible void warranty though if you do).
I agree about the power bricks though, seems a bit excessive like they were worried about a hazzard with a bigger powerful single/dual brick??
That is quite possibly the ugliest computer I've ever seen. I couldn't imagine having that thing on my desk.
This would be a pretty good LAN PC I think and I thought my laptop was loud, imagine this thing running on full blast
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