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A Tale of Three Power Supplies

Posted on November 21, 2008 by phh

I recently had the opportunity to try out the Antec New Solution NSK2480 Desktop Case which includes the Antec EarthWatts 380 power supply. The EarthWatts 380 is an 80Plus certified power supply and access to it gave me the opportunity … Continue reading →

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A Quiet, Efficient Computer

Posted on September 24, 2008 by phh

For many people the easiest way to get an efficient computer is to purchase a laptop/notebook. Most use between 20 and 30 Watts of power when operating and up to about 60 Watts while charging the battery. They feature a … Continue reading →

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The Quest for a Quiet PC

Posted on January 8, 2007 by phh

I prefer a silent computer. When the office is quiet, I don’t like to hear the whirr of the various fans in a typical computer (or the hum of the flourescent fixture above me, but that is a different story). … Continue reading →

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