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Vantec Vortex Hard Drive Cooling System
Date: Sunday, December 7, 2003
Author: Joe Di Figlia
Provided By: Sidewindercomputers.com
Page: 4 of 4
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From these results we can see that the unit doesn't offer anything over using normal case fans to cool your hard drive. These fans were not added for the purpose of cooling the hard drives, they are simply my intake fans, and the hard drive rack is located right behind them.
I do still have a couple of issues with the vortex that I have to get off my chest. First, it doesn't cool better than most current configurations. Second, the unit doesn't remember its settings when you power down. It defaults back to having the fan off and the readings in Celsius. It is a major annoyance to have to turn your system on, and then configure the Vortex again. A product that costs nearly $40 should remember its settings.
Other than that, the unit is stylish and quiet, but with everything said; I can't see myself purchasing one for my systems. Adequate case cooling is more than enough to keep any hard drive cool. My opinion, spend the extra money on a nicer case.
Sidewinder Computers has these on sale right now for $29.95; so if you are going to pick one up, now is the time.
Sidewinder Computers is allowing us to give these away to our readers!!! All you have to do is register in our forums and have a minimum of 10 posts to be eligible. Have FUN!
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