Month: March 2009
- Storage
Pioneer DVR-216DBK 20x Dual Layer SATA DVD Re-Writer Video Review
Pioneer DVR-216DBK Today we are looking at the Pioneer DVR-216DBK 20x Dual Layer SATA DVD Re-Writer. This DVD Re-Writer uses a SATA interface and operates using a write speed of 20x. This is an OEM drive, and hence doesn’t come with any form of packaging.
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What is a heatspreader?
[COLOR=black]Last week we looked at what a heatpipe was. A heatspreader works in a similar way, but with memory modules. In a simple explanation, a heatspreader is an external cover for memory modules to help dissipate heat. Like heatpipes, they are usually made from copper, or in some cases, aluminium.…
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What is a heatpipe?
[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=black] [/COLOR][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=black]Heatpipes are pipes (usually made from copper) which can quickly transfer large quantities of heat from one point to another. They are normally used as a pathway for heat to travel from the core to a large dissipation surface area such as fins in a heatsink.[/COLOR][/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#000000][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=black]The pipes…
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What is LightScribe?
LightScribe in its simplest explanation is a new technology that Hewlett-Packard announced for home users to professionally label their burnt optical media. The idea is that you buy a CD or DVD burner that supports this technology. Then to purchase optical media such as CD’s or DVD’s that are specially…
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