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Computer Specials |
 Evercool Extended Cooling System (ECS)Provided by: Evercool There are generally three states the computer’s CPU can be in: load, idle, or off. Processors are hottest during load. When idle, though not as hot as load, the CPU is still quite hot. Finally, when the computer is off, the CPU will eventually cool to room temperature. Of course, you all knew that. Here are some things you may or may not know. When going from load to idle, the CPU’s temp does not instantly drop. It gradually lowers to the idle temperature. This transition in temperature also occurs when going from idle to off as the CPU gradually cools to room temperature. Because your fans turn off when your computer shuts down, this temperature transition is much longer. Therefore, for the few minutes after your computer is off, your processor is only being passively cooled by your heatsink!
Unless you live in Alaska, it’s going to be awhile before the processor cools off. This is where the Extended Cooling System (ECS) from Evercool comes in. This device keeps your CPU fan and an additional fan running for five minutes after your computer shuts off. Packaging:
The ECS comes in a standard plastic display package with cardboard backing. The front of the packaging has a picture diagram showing a HSF and a case fan going into one end of ECS. The power connectors from the motherboard attach to the other end. Brief descriptions of the ECS’s function, “Keep Cooling down the system even after the PC is shutdown” and, “Prevent from PC heat damage” are listed on the front. The back of the packaging has setup diagram, a time verses temperature chart showing CPU temps with and without the ECS, and some notes that will be discussed in the installation section. Contents:
Included with the ECS unit are two power cables (cable A) with three pin connectors on each end like the ones found on HSFs, and a short ATX cable (cable B) that goes between the ATX power cable from the power supply and the motherboard. This cable has a two line cable branching out of it (5V and ground). The pictures will describe this better than my description. Also included is a piece double sided foam tape that lets you stick the unit anywhere inside your case.
Installation: Installing the unit is very easy. The ECS unit is fully labeled so there is no confusion on how to set it up. Unplug the ATX power cable from the motherboard and connect it to one end of cable B. Connect the other end of cable B into the motherboard. Connect the cable that branches from cable B into the designated area on the ECS. Unplug the HSF’s power cable from the motherboard and connect it into ECS. Use one cable A to connect from the ECS to where the HSF usually plugs into the motherboard. Do the same for one of the case fans.
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