Ultra Aluminum Hard Drive Cooler with Heatpipes

This post was guest written by Jared Thomas, Reviewer at Overclockers Online

Manufacturer: Ultra Products

Ultra Products is a company that makes many different products from power supplies and cases to flash drives and system RAM. If you need a component for your PC, chances are Ultra has you covered.

Today I get to take a look at their latest hard drive cooler, the 3.5″ Aluminum Hard Drive Cooler with Heatpipes. While Ultra usually has unique product names, their line of hard drive coolers do not get such treatment. This hard drive cooler promises to keep your hard drive as cool as possible without generating any noise. Read on to find out just how well this little cooler works.

Package and Specifications

Let’s first take a tour of the package before moving inside.

The top of the box has a picture of the hard drive cooler and a list of features on a background that looks to be a view of the earth with the sun rising. Also listed is a sticker informing you the hard drive cooler comes with a 3 year limited warranty.

Tags: aluminum, Hard Drive Cooler, heatpipes, Overclockers Online, Review, Ultra Products

HIS Radeon HD3870X2 1GB DDR3 (H387X2F1GNP)

This post was guest written by Jody Bailey, Technical Director of Overclockers Online.

Manufacturer : HIS – Hightech Information System Limited

A new era in graphics processing has begun for ATI and its partners. It is an era that follows in the footsteps of recent CPU progress by increasing performance not with frequency but with multiple processors. The server market has seen multiple processor systems for years and that was adopted into the consumer market by way of multi-core CPUs. We have seen multiple video cards in systems for a while now and there have been previous attempts to double the processing power of a graphics card by multiplying the graphic processors onboard but nothing that has shook up the industry like what we are looking at today from Hightech Information System Ltd..

HIS is a well established and well known ATI graphics card manufacturer for the average gamer and definitely in the enthusiast circles. Since their inception in 1987, HIS has been very closely tied with ATI and is an authorized 1st tier AIB partner, certified partner and launching partner. This means that HIS is definitely one of ATIs top partners for producing their graphics solutions. Of their long line of success in the video card industry, most recently HIS has become famous for their IceQ line which is now into the third version for select ATI graphics cards. The IceQ brand was established to provide additional cooling with reduced noise to provide the ultimate in video card performance. Unfortunately there is no IceQ version of the card we are looking at today but I think we all know that a beast like the HD3870X2 could certainly use it.

For those familiar with the graphics card landscape, the HD3870X2 needs no introduction because you know exactly what it is. For those that don’t, you can decipher what it is by its name alone. At the heart of the HD3870X2 is the HD3870, okay so two of them. That’s right, the X2 at the end of the model number denotes how many GPUs are onboard this card. It is essentially two HD3870s on the same card with an internal bridge that makes them work like a pair of HD3870s in CrossFire. With this kind of graphics processing power on one card, maxing out a 20″~22″ LCD at 1680×1050 should be fun and that is just what we plan on doing here today.

Package & Contents

We start our journey down this path of video card euphoria with a look at the package. It isn’t quite what I was expecting for such an elaborate and highly touted video card. There was definitely a look of surprise on my face when this package was pulled from the shipping box.

Tags: AMD, ATI, HD3870X2, hightech information system, Overclockers Online, Review, video card

eDimensional AudioFX Pro 5+1 Headset

This post was guest written by Nivedh Manohar, Senior Editor of Overclockers Online.

Manufacturer: eDimensional
Price: $79.99 @ Xoxide

I must admit, eDimensional is a company I had never heard of before. After a bit of research, I found that eDimensional produces some esoteric gaming products including 3D glasses, gamepads, and headsets.

One of eDimensional’s headsets is the AudioFX, a decent product based on reviews I’ve read. However, we have something special for you today. eDimensional has teamed up with gamer and modder Benjamin Heckendorn, affectionately known was Ben Heck, to create the modified AudioFX Pro 5+1 headset. As the name suggests, this headset features surround sound – a very appealing feature for gamers. eDimensional has chosen to go with a very appealing package for the AudioFX Pro 5+1.The stylish package features clear panels that allow the user to actually see the headset. The front also has all sorts of identifying information, the important features of the headset, all complemented by a gamer-oriented bullet hole theme. It is made clear that this is a 5.1 channel surround sound USB headset. It also has Force Feedback as well as an inline volume control unit. Furthermore, it is Teamspeak certified, which will appeal to gamers who use Teamspeak to communicate with fellow players. Looking at the headset itself, we can see that is somewhat large.The sides of the box also have clear view ports. On one side, we can see the microphone.

Turning to the back we see a schematic of the headset with all the parts labeled. Also, there is a product description and a letter from Ben Heck himself.

Here is the description in case you can’t read it from the picture:

Experience your games as never before with unique force feedback for increased situational awareness. The 5+1 is like a home theater with subwoofer in a headset. You’ll feel the shockwaves of explosions, the rumble of vehicles and the cries of dying noobs – all with perfect digital clarity.Feel the comfort of fully-cushioned earpieces that fit around your ears instead of pressing against them. Allows for longer marathon gaming sessions and blocks external noises such as people pestering you to stop playing games. The headband is fully adjustable too.

Classic styling and graphic equalizer LEDs give this headset a unique look that sets it apart.

At the very bottom we have some specifications which we will look at in the following section.

I headed over to eDimensional’s website to look for information on the AudioFX Pro 5+1 and found a page.

Here is their description:

After much speculation, eDimensional and BenHeck are proud to announce the newest addition to the eDimensional product line, the AudioFX Pro 5+1 gaming headset. Taking everything that is great about the acclaimed AudioFX including the unique force feedback feature and giving BenHeck free reign to add a style and design specifically for gamers, the AudioFX Pro 5+1 is the ultimate gaming headset.Built-in surround sound lets you detect the direction of approaching enemies and the special force feedback features lets you feel them coming, all before you can even see them! The durable, reinforced design stands up to intense gaming and travel to LAN events while the plush cushioning and custom earphone shape ensures comfort even during the longest sessions. The crystal-clear microphone guarantees your squad mates will hear you loud and perfectly clear.

Features:

* USB 2.0 Plug & Play connection with integrated 5.1 surround sound decoder

* Critically acclaimed force feedback technology with integrated subwoofer for dramatically enhanced situational awareness and increased bass effects

* In-line volume control, vibration control and new instant mic mute button

* New ambidextrous mic swivel with reinforced bearings

* New oval ear cup design for immersive audio, external noise blockage and improved “around the ear” comfort

* Improved LED level meter design for custom gaming look

* Fully adjustable headband plus new pivoting ear cups

* Included software for full audio position customization, equalization and special effects

* Improved microphone sensitivity and filtering for incredibly clear voice transmission – Teamspeak Certified!

Specifications:

Driver Unit: 50mmImpedance: 32 Ohms +/-3 Ohms

Sensitivity: 110 dB+/-3dB

Frequency: 20Hz – 20,000HzMic Specifications

Sensitivity: 58 dB+/-3dB

Omni Directional

Frequency: 20Hz – 16,000Hz

A bonus is that the AudioFX Pro 5+1 can even be used with the Sony PlayStation 3 albeit without the microphone functionality.I’m looking forward to seeing how the 5.1 surround sound is actually implemented and how well it works.

The box can be opened at the top and we find the AudioFX Pro 5+1 headset nestled in a plastic frame. The headband features a sticker-like logo.

Included with the headset are a user manual and a mini CD with the drivers.

The headset’s leather-like ear cups look very comfortable and are soft to the touch although the color might not be universally appealing. The USB cord connects to the left ear cup which also features the microphone.

Due to the adjustable headband, the AudioFX Pro 5+1 should fit a variety of head sizes.

Both ear cups have a series of six LEDs that are supposed to light up in response to the audio; they also proudly denote that they feature force feedback in that they vibrate in response to bass. The microphone is adjustable in that it is slightly flexible. Finally, we have the inline volume control unit attached to the extremely long USB cable. The unit features volume control (including mute), an LED, and a force feedback slider switch which can be set to “off”, “low” or “high”.Installing this headset is as simple as plugging it into an USB port and inserting the CD to install the necessary software. Though the headset will work without the software, certain features will not function without installing it. After installation, an icon will appear on the system tray which gives you access to the configuration.The configuration options include everything from setting up virtual surround sound (up to 7.1?) to karaoke options. Of note is the option labeled system input – be sure to set this option to correlate with any in-game surround sound options. I proceeded to testing the headset out with some music. With normal music, the sound must be set to two-channel mode. The headset was not particularly good sounding and the force feedback vibrations were barely perceptible even at the highest setting.However, the AudioFX’s performance in games is a totally different story. I fired up FEAR and I was amazed by the detail I could hear with this headset! Explosions and such caused it to vibrate and this enhanced the overall experience greatly. Also, I played Crysis with this headset and the positional sound detail was very clear and accurate. Normal headphones and not even my 5.1 speaker system compares to the AudioFX Pro 5+1. It will definitely provide a competitive edge when it comes to multiplayer games such as Battlefield 2142.In terms of comfort, the large ear cups were satisfactory but my ears got quite warm after a while. The headband is adjustable and it fit well and the microphone is easy to adjust such that it isn’t obstructive. The microphone quality is subjectively better than my generic standalone unit.The LEDs on the sides of the ear cups as well as the LED on the inline volume control glow and blink when sound is playing. This is somewhat annoying and totally unnecessary in my opinion.Other than that, I was pleased with the performance.

For hardcore gamers, eDimensional’s AudioFX Pro 5+1 is a must have. It combines the positional sound capabilities of a surround sound system with the precision and noise-isolating power of a headset; the microphone is just an added bonus.

Comfort is also an advantage for this headset thanks to its soft leather-like ear cups. All in all, the headset’s build seems sturdy.

If you can look past the puke-colored color scheme and the gaudy LEDs, the AudioFX Pro 5+1 is a solid product which may very well be worth its high cost.

Advantages:

• Amazing sound in games
• Surround sound with force feedback
• Very comfortable

Disadvantages:

• Not that great for listening to music
• Somewhat expensive

Tags: Audio, eDimensional AudioFX Pro, Headset, Overclockers Online, Review

Patriot Memory Viper Extreme 2x1024MB PC3-15000

Patriot Memory has become an impressive power house lately. In a previous review that I wrote, we saw how well the Patriot Memory DDR3 modules go overclock and I speculated that high binned products would excel just as well.

In our review of the Patriot Memory Viper Extreme PC3-15000, we achieved some remarkable overclocking results. This kit almost broke 1000Mhz, it maxed out at a very impressive 981Mhz. Keep in mind that every kit will overclock differently and your success is proportional to the hardware you have the your overclocking knowledge/capability.

The kit comes in one of the nicest packages I have ever seen. Instead of a boring clamshell, you get a box with a strategically positioned window to show off the memory heatsinks. You’ll notice that the standard heatsinks have been replaced with a finned variation. They are staggered and allow Patriot Memory to maximize cooling efficiently.

Since the kit comes clocked at a very high frequency, we can expect great performance out of it, assuming your machine can handle the high speeds. Unfortunately, Asus Maximus Extreme users will not be able to take full advantage of the XMP profiles, this is a problem only with this board. P5E3 users and other x38 and x48 users will have no problems.

Patriot Memory has really stepped up their game with this Viper Extreme offering. An unrecognized name in a lot of enthusiast circles, Patriot Memory has obviously decided that they want to adjust that anonymous position with an impressive initial DDR3 offering. The PC3-15000 kit we looked at today is amongst the highest kits for rated frequencies of DDR3 memory available and to specify this kit for operation at 1.90v on both P35 and X38 is very industrious. Patriot hasn’t just put a set of extremely fast modules out there, they have put together a complete package from head to toe.

A whole new heat sink mated to these lighting fast modules wrapped in a mature and elegant package are all the elements a high-end computer user is looking for. There is no denying that the price attached to this impressive kit is not something that everyone will be able to budget for but Patriot does offer a lower binned PC3-12800 that is very reasonably priced as far as DDR3 memory goes. The PC3-12800 kit comes complete with the same innovative Viper Fin heat sinks and pedigree that we saw today.

Despite the fact that it is all but impossible to quantify the ability of memory heat sinks, there are a lot of things to like about the Viper Fin for people to excited about. They are made of a new composite material and the very elegant design that we saw doesn’t hinder installation much if at all. To top it off, they just look good. They have clean lines, a unique color palette, lots of surface area for functionality, and simply impress when you first lay eyes on them.

The lofty rated operating frequency of these modules had me a little concerned overclocking was going to be limited to CL8 and that there wasn’t going to be much over-head, but, this wasn’t the case. The CL6 and CL7 clocks were not the best we have seen but above average and the overhead offered at CL8 was certainly plentiful. Aside from the small issues with the XMP profile that Patriot will have to fix, the PC3-15000 Viper Extreme memory from Patriot really impressed. For those looking for guaranteed high frequencies, get your gold and platinum credit cards out and ready for action.

Tags: DDR3, Overclockers Online, Patriot Memory, PC3-15000, Review

AutumnWave OnAir GT

Manufacturer: AutumnWave
Price: $159.00 after discount
Special Discount: AutumnWave is offering $20USD off the OnAir GT through coupon code OCOGT08.

AutumnWave represents OnAir Solution in North America and was established in 2005 to bring you everything from mobile USB HDTV Tuners to Digital TV Transport Stream Analyzers for broadcasters. They are located in the lovely foothills of the Appalachian Mountains just outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

So who is OnAir Solution? OnAir Solution manufactures the OnAir GT and other OnAir branded products. AutumnWave is the North American distributor for these products who provides USA technical support, sales, and marketing.

What brings these two organizations together at Overclockers Online is the OnAir Solution USB HDTV-GT (OnAir GT) distributed by AutumnWave.

Package

The OnAir USB HDTV-GT is a USB powered HDTV Receiver / Personal Video Recorder that retrieves its signal over-the-air (OTA). The entire package comes inside a relatively small cardboard box, measuring in at 8.5″x6.25″x2.5″.

The backside of the package goes into great detail about features of the USB HDTV-GT as well as how simple it is to set up, the contents of the box and the bundled software.

On the two sides of the package, the box details benefits of the PVR, how user-friendly the entire system is, and what the system requirements are.

Package Content

The package is well organized on the inside. Sitting on top of the components is a thank-you note for purchasing the onair HDTV-GT, an installation guide redirecting you to their website or driver CD and a driver CD containing the necessary help files and software. Beneath the paperwork and CD is the OnAir GT and the included accessories.

The OnAir GT comes packaged inside an anti-static bag along with an extendable antenna and a carrying pouch. The remaining accessories include a remote control with two AAA batteries and a package of cables: USB and AV cables.

The device fits snuggly into the carrying pouch and there is even a spot for the antenna. What’s missing is a place to slot in the USB cable. I think if you were going to carry the OnAir GT around, a Velcro strap or a second elastic band to slide the USB cable in would be a great addition. In the meantime, I bunched up the USB cable and put it on top of the device before pulling the cover over.

The OnAir GT is basically a circuit board housed inside a plastic shell. The casing is pretty unobtrusive and you can place it anywhere without drawing too much attention to it. The underside of the casing is pretty boring and on the backside we can see the connection points. From left to right we have the antenna/coaxial cable connection, A/V In and a mini-USB port. With the exception of a coaxial cable to connect the tuner directly to your cable, the basic accessories are included. You could of course opt for a more elaborate antenna system at your own cost.

The casing is held together by two little screws which can be removed with a Phillips screwdriver. Popping the case apart allows you to lift the entire circuit board out.

With everything out, we’ll take a more detailed look at the specifications.

Specification

The AutumnWave website is fairly easy to navigate and with their small product line, it wasn’t hard to find the OnAir GT. The website boasts many of the features the OnAir GT will bring to you and we’ll see how many of these are exactly true in our review.

Product Highlights

Product Features

System Requirements

As I mentioned in the earlier page, I had opened up the OnAir GT and pulled out the circuit board. From visually analyzing the board, I can see that it’s the onair USB HDTV GT-CX Rev 1.3. There is also a URL to http://www.onairsolution.co.kr.

There are two primary chips on the circuit board of interest. The first is a Conexant CX25843-24Z chip which is often paired up with the CX23416 from what I’ve found on the internet. This combination provides USB TV Tuner functionality which, according to AutumnWave, is the same LG tuner technology found in $5000 HDTV sets. This really makes the OnAir GT a bargain! The other big chip found on the back of the PCB is a CY7C68013A-56PVXC. This is a Cypress USB Microcontroller which is typically used in low powered devices such as portable video recorders, MPEG/TV conversion, DSL Modem, ATA interface, etc. Some other ICs found on the board include three Fairchild LCX257s which are multipliexers.

Setup & Installation

Setting up and installing the software of the OnAir GT was incredibly simple. The first thing I did was prep my laptop by installing all of the necessary drivers and software. The autorun on the CD asks that you select the OnAir HDTV Tuner that you purchased. From there, you can browse the User Manual or install the required driver, program and optional nVidia Decoder and WinDVD Creater.

Starting with the OnAir GT Driver, it reminds you to not plug in your device when installing the drivers. A few clicks later and the install is complete.

At this stage, you can plug in the OnAir GT into your computer. Windows will detect the new device and you can go ahead and have it locate the drivers. Chances are you will see the warning about how the driver has not passed the Windows Logo testing; you should continue with the installation regardless. A few moments later and the drivers will be installed.

With the driver out of the way, I continued with the OnAir GT Program and nVidia Decoder. The product key for the nVidia Decoder is on the back of the CD Sleeve. I opted not to install WinDVD Creater, but a license is provided to you by AutumnWave should you wish to.

Once the software has been installed, you’ll find two new shortcuts available.

Before we proceed with executing the shortcuts, I’ll give you a quick rundown on setting up the hardware. For starters, the cables plug directly into the back of the device and the included antenna screws right in.

The included batteries for the remote control snap into the back like every other remote control in the world.

You will need to adjust the antenna in order to get the best possible signal in your house. There are two LEDS on the front of the OnAir GT, a blue LED to indicate the device is recieving power, and a red LED to indicate HDTV Signal. Your goal is to adjust the antenna until the red LED disappears when you’re scanning for your channels. The folks at AutumnWave gave me a few links that will help you in setting up your antenna. If you live in Canada, please visit DigitalHome.ca and if you live in the USA, visit AntennaWeb.org to find out how to get the best reception and what to expect in your area.

Once you have the antenna in position, you’re ready to start up the application.

Operation

On the last page, I mentioned how two new shortcuts will be available for you. Executing the OnAirGT Remove Control shortcut allows you to use the included remote control to power on the TV, change the channel/volume, input source, etc. The OnAirGT TV will fire up the viewing program, as if you pressed the “On” button your TV. If it’s your first time running the application, it will ask you for permission to change the working directory to support multiple tuners, agree with this and move on.

The next pop-up will ask you for permission to scan for all available channels, a must-do if you want to watch TV. There are multiple sources that the channel scanner will go through: analog and digital TV for both cable and over-the-air. The process takes a few minutes, but you simply need to do it to get your TV channels. I recommend adjusting your antenna and rescanning a few times to maximize the number of channels you get.

On my first scan, I was able to pick up three digital channels over the air. This isn’t bad given my location. I do not have visual contact with the CN Tower which is where a majority of the HDTV OTA channels come from so I can’t expect too much. When I brought the OnAir GT to a 15th floor apartment due north of the CN Tower by 4 km, I was able to pick up an additional channel. (Not shown in this review)

Depending on where you live, you may get more or less. I did pick up a number or analog channels over the air, but that’s pretty boring as the picture tends to be snowy, laggy and in black and white if you’re not near the source. If you’ve having trouble picking up reception, you can refer to this FAQ by AutumnWave. It’s also a good idea to check out AVS Forum to see what channels are in your area. You must be aware that the folks at AVS have far more powerful antennas than what has been provided by AutumnWave and OnAir Solution.

Once you have your channels set up, you can play with the options and menus to reveal different features. A key selling point on the OnAir GT is the PVR so a good scheduler is required. The included scheduler works quite well and gives you plenty of options.

The basic on-screen control panel looks similar to Power DVD’s control panel. You can see the signal strength of your channel (23.46 dB), the channel name (CFTO HD), the time (10:59:58 PM), the aspect ratio (16:9), maximum resolution (1920×1080) and various audio details (Stereo, Dolby Digital). From this panel, you can change the source (Digital TV) to any of the other inputs, change the channel with the up and down arrows, volume, playback and record.

All of this can also be done with the remote control. Custom functions can be programmed which can also be executed off of the remote.

The TV is HDTV quality so you can expect a crystal clear picture. Once you achieve the required signal to noise ratio (20 dB for OTA) then you’re good to go. If you don’t achieve the 20 dB than you don’t get any picture; there’s no in-between. This guarantees you a sharp image for your viewing pleasure. The best you can hope for is getting more OTA channels in your area. AutumnWave has posted this FAQ on how to improve your resolution. Here are a few snapshots of what I was able to watch. I used my Samsung 245BW monitor, native resolution 1920×1200. Since HDTV is 1920×1080, the OnAir GT lets me fully appreciate the TV shows.

All HD channels are watermarked with HD at the bottom right by the channel provider so you know you’re getting HDTV from the OnAir GT.

Change the source to Analog OTA, I was able to pick up more channels but at a lower picture quality. Your experience will differ from mine based on where you live.

For the sake of completeness, I’ll run through some of the options available with OnAir GT’s software and provide you with a few screenshots to look at. The first option page is adjusting the drivers. Here you can fine tune what the TV Tuner should pick up and what standards you want available.

The second option is how the audio and video should be decoded, the default is DVAX (DirectX Video Acceleration) for video and Wave – Stereo for audio.

Recording and timeshifting is an option available with the OnAir GT but it has to be manually enabled. There’s good reason for this, if you don’t have a lot of hard drive space, timeshifting could easily eat the rest of it up and lag your machine. Timeshifting is not available for Analog TV because of the additional resources required. If you want analog timeshifting, you have to purchase the OnAir Creator which costs an additional 50 dollars or so. While timeshifting is not available for the analog signal, you can create still captures and record your favourite show.

A couple TV screen options are available including changing the OSD color, overscan and closed caption option.

As mentioned earlier, the remote control can be customized to your liking.

Finally, there’s the miscellaneous section where you can adjust the little stuff like formatting the time, enabling some audio effects, etc.

For those who already have a media center, this would be the perfect compliment. You could cut your home’s bill by getting rid of your cable service and setting up the OnAir GT with your media PC that outputs to a big 50″ plasma!

Conclusion

After several weeks of enjoying HDTV broadcasts, of which many more will come, it’s time to wrap up the review. There’s no shortage of the good things the OnAir GT can provide for you. As you travel the globe, you can have live TV at your fingertips. You can trim down your home’s monthly fee by getting rid of conventional cable and watching everything off your PC – a feasible solution given the increasing size and availability of large widescreen monitors. They’re not as big as your LCD TV or Plasma TVs, but that’s a different topic which can be easily fixed if you have a HD compatible TV, PC and the OnAir GT.

While it’s hard to pick out any flaws in the OnAir GT, there is room for some improvement. The consequence will of course be additional cost. OnAir GT could provide a slightly bigger antenna to help you pick up a few extra channels. The consequence of this would be increased cost and possibly the need for supplemental power, a nice option regardless of including a better antenna or not as it could increase your signal strength.

For what’s packaged in the box and what you are paying for, my viewing pleasures with the OnAir GT have been extremely positive. The picture, simply stated, is HDTV quality. Every channel you get is crystal clear. As well, the analog channels are at your fingertips should they be of watchable quality. The simplicity of the OnAir GT, from software to hardware, makes it a very viable solution for any family.

Advantages

Compact and lightweight

USB Powered

Simple and easy to use

Comes with a remote

OTA & Cable (HD) compatible

Disadvantages

Channel availability dependent on where you live so do your homework!

Special Discount: AutumnWave is offering $20USD off the OnAir GT through coupon code OCOGT08.

Tags: Affiliate, AutumnWave, HDTV, OnAir GT, Overclockers Online, Review

Money Ning Review & Contest

Money Ning is operated by David and I ran into his site because of the contest he’s currently holding. David is getting married tomorrow, congratulations, and instead of collecting gifts from others, he is giving away $1000. Ten lucky winners will take home one hundred dollars each. If we’re lucky, there will be fifteen winners!

The story behind Money Ning is quite interesting. You can read about his past on his about page, David shows a lot of passion about making money and being the best he can be for his family.

It’s hard to tell what Money Ning is about on the about page, but after browsing around I realized the site is about getting tips on how to make and save money. Recently there have been a lot of buzz on income tax reports, and Money Ning has jumped on that bandwagon. There’s also a page with 2 Calculators one for compound interest and the other for mortgage. Other topics covered at Money Ning include 401K, credit card debt, investing, money tips, retirement and taxes.

Overtime, this sounds like the place any growing young adult will want to visit.

Tags: contest, Money, Review

Antec Quattro Power Supply Problem Update

In an earlier post I mentioned my Antec Quattro 850W could not supply enough power for my BFG 8800GT OC2. After exchanging a few emails with their technical support, which has an amazing response time, I have an update which should give us an idea as to when we can expect a fix to the solution.

Here’s their reply:
Simon,
Hopefully in the next 2 weeks we will have a solution for this issue.
Thanks,
XXXX XXXX
Antec Customer Support

I will be getting in touch with them in 2 weeks time and we’ll take it from there.

Tags: Antec, Power Supply, Quattro, Review, Technology

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