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  1. 09-03-2008, 11:20 AM #1
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    MSI's Stirling Engine - blast (of air) from the past

    They say that sometimes, in order to go forwards, you need to go backwards - and that is exactly what MSI is looking at with this device. Based on some age-old principals, the chipset cooler uses no power and only comes on when needed
    Watch the show.
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  2. 10-03-2008, 09:41 AM #2
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    Re: MSI's Stirling Engine - blast (of air) from the past

    Time for my Adam Hart-Davis impression...

    MSI are looking at zero-power cooling solutions for the future and followed the lead of a man whose invention has the highest efficiency of any heat-powered engine. His name is Reverend Dr. Robert Stirling...

    /cycles off in pink lycra shorts
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    Re: MSI's Stirling Engine - blast (of air) from the past

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    /cycles off in pink lycra shorts
    Is that part of the Adam Hart-Davis impression, or just your normal Monday morning attire?
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    Re: MSI's Stirling Engine - blast (of air) from the past

    Quote Originally Posted by Funkstar View Post
    ...morning attire...
    Impersonation - the Monday morning one is similar but involves yellow lycra and a strategically positioned banana 'for lunch'
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    Re: MSI's Stirling Engine - blast (of air) from the past

    It's my Friday night attire...
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    Re: MSI's Stirling Engine - blast (of air) from the past

    *snigger*

    Nick, thats so wrong on many levels
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