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This time with a hard drive cooler that does more than cool your hard drive, this one has several little extras. Find out what this brute is capable of in this stand alone review of the HardCano III.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/hardcano/1big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/hardcano/1.jpg" alt="HardCano III Hard Disk Drive Cooler" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><b>General Specifications</b> <p>Specifications for the HardCano III from the manufacturer's <a href="http://www.thermaltake.com/products/hdcooler/hardcano3.htm" target="blank">web site</a> are listed below. <ul> <li><a href="http://phamcomputer.safeshopper.com/35/485.htm?753" target=blank">HardCano III</a> - Retail</li> <li><u>Application</u>: Standard 5-1/4" Drive Bay</li> <li><u>Fan Dimension</u>: 40x40x20 mm</li> <li><u>Rated Voltage</u>: 12v</li> <li><u>Started Voltage</u>: 7v</li> <li><u>Power Input</u>: 1.32w</li> <li><u>Fan Speed</u>: 5000 RPM (+/- 10%)</li> <li><u>Air Pressure</u>: 1.50mm- H2O</li> <li><u>Air Flow</u>: 5.1 CFM</li> <li><u>Noise</u>: 23dBA</li> <li><u>Rated Current</u>: 0.11A</li> </ul> <p align="left"><strong>Packaging:</strong></p> <p align="left">Packaging was great. A big USPS Priority box and lots of packing material is always a plus. The HardCano III arrived safe and sound. Another job well done Pham!</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/hardcano/2big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/hardcano/2.jpg" alt="HardCano III Hard Disk Drive Cooler" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p align="left"><b>First Look</b>:</p> <p align="left"> The retail package contains: the Hardcano, a set of drive mounts, some thermal tape, a three pin to molex connector, a bag of hardware, an instruction sheet, and a bunch of wiring.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/hardcano/3big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/hardcano/3.jpg" alt="HardCano III Hard Disk Drive Cooler" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">The cooler itself has three up front modules. First up is the fan controller. You can hook up any system fan to this controller and "dial in" your case cooling. With settings for High, Medium and Low, this is a nice addition. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/hardcano/4big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/hardcano/4.jpg" alt="HardCano III Hard Disk Drive Cooler" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"></a> <a href="hardcano/werq">Next up is the 40mm fan. This little dynamo blows 5.1CFM at 5000RPM across your hot hard drive and cools it nicely. What's more, the fan comes with a three pin connector so you can monitor rotation. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/hardcano/5big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/hardcano/5.jpg" alt="HardCano III Hard Disk Drive Cooler" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"> Last, but certainly not least is the LCD readout. While not backlit, it is easy to read from a distance even with the protective plastic in place. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/hardcano/6big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/hardcano/6.jpg" alt="HardCano III Hard Disk Drive Cooler" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">The attached thermistor was right on target when I compared it to my reliable Springfield Precise Thermometer. There was plenty of wire to place the thermistor wherever I pleased in my mid-tower. Word of warning; place the flat thermistor between your CPU and HSF at your own risk. The themistor's instructions clearly state, "Do Not Put Undue Pressure On The Thermistor." This means NEVER put it between the die and the heatsink. Although, it is possible to snake the thermistor between the pins of your CPU. </p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/hardcano/hardcano.php"></a> <a href="hardcano/werq">Next (Installation & Conclusion)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script> <script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-6922792-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>