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Pitt hires former Utah State athletic director Barnes to same position
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posted Apr 23rd - 11:20am
Pitt will hire Utah State's Scott Barnes as its next athletic director, replacing recently departed Steve Pederson, according to multiple reports.
Former Utah State WR pleads guilty to battery, distribution charges
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posted Apr 21st - 8:22pm
A suspended Utah State football player pleaded guilty to charges of sexual battery and distribution of marijuana Tuesday following a similar plea for soliciting a prostitute last fall.
Report: former Aggie QB Garretson blocked from transferring to Washington
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posted Apr 20th - 5:36pm
Former Utah State quarterback Darell Garretson still hasn't made a decision about where to play his final two seasons of eligibility. But it won't be Washington, reports indicate.
Reports: Utah State AD Barnes among finalists for Pitt vacancy
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posted Apr 17th - 5:02pm
Utah State athletic director Scott Barnes is one of four finalists for the vacancy at Pitt, alongside Villanova athletic director Vince Nicastro, Boise State's Mark Coyle and Northern Illinois' Sean Frazier, according to multiple reports.
Mountain West moves 3 Utah State football games to Friday night
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posted Apr 15th - 4:09pm
Utah State gained three Friday night broadcasts through ESPN and CBS, the Mountain West Conference announced Wednesday in a release.
Transfers hurting QB depth for Utah programs
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posted Apr 15th - 10:11am
In what is now commonplace, each Utah college football program has had quarterbacks transfer out. College teams used to stockpile talent at quarterback but now are often caught short at the position as players look to go where they can start.
Offense rallies to win, but defense on full display at Utah State spring game
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posted Apr 11th - 7:56pm
Utah State's defense was a force at the Aggies' annual blue-and-white spring scrimmage Saturday afternoon at the newly named Maverik Stadium.
Aggies rename Romney Stadium, announce new sponsorship with Maverik
Sean Walker |
posted Apr 11th - 3:02pm
Romney Stadium will be renamed Maverik Stadium ahead of the 2015 college football season, Utah State's athletics department announced during halftime of Saturday afternoon's spring game.
Clune's coaching career leads to unexpected repeat stop at Utah State
Sean Walker |
posted Apr 9th - 1:32pm
When former Utah State linebackers coach Kevin Clune left the Aggies' football program two years ago, he didn't think he'd return. But his career had other ideas.
In new coaching hires, connection to community matters
Sean Walker |
posted Apr 3rd - 8:21am
There are plenty of candidates for the head basketball coaching position at schools like Utah State and Utah Valley University. But in both cases this week, a strong connection to the local community won out.
Aggies to travel to Missouri State in revived MW-MVC Challenge
Sean Walker |
posted Apr 2nd - 3:46pm
The Mountain West announced Tuesday it has revived the MWC-Missouri Valley Conference Challenge during the 2015-16 season, and the Aggies will travel to Missouri State on Dec. 1 as part of the series between the top 10 teams in both leagues.
Where local athletes are projected in the NFL draft
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posted Apr 1st - 4:56pm
The NFL Combine and most of the individual school pro days are now behind us. Each local athlete now awaits for their name to be called at the end of April or first part of May in the 2015 NFL draft.
Utah State QB Garretson leaving the program
Sean Walker |
posted Mar 31st - 4:54pm
The Aggies announced Tuesday afternoon that Darell Garretson has left the program. The junior quarterback cleaned out his locker Tuesday morning, and his potential transfer destination is unknown.
Duryea at home as Utah State's head basketball coach
Sean Walker |
posted Mar 30th - 1:02pm
Long-time Aggie assistant Tim Duryea will take over for legendary head coach Stew Morrill, who announced his retirement last January and has stepped down from the head of a program he built into national relevance.
USU assistant Duryea to take helm of Aggie hoops program
Sean Walker |
posted Mar 29th - 5:08pm
Longtime Utah State assistant coach Tim Duryea will replace the legendary Stew Morrill as head coach of the Aggies' men's basketball program, as first reported by ESPN.com's Jeff Goodman and confirmed to KSL.com.
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Do you currently have the tabouret 24 inch in baby blue?
These stool are exactly what I was hoping for. They look like higher end designer ones, are lightweight enough to move around without feeling flimsy or unstable when sitting on. Sturdy rubber base and perfect counter height make these a favorite for sitting in the kitchen and prepping food. Also stackable if I need more space. Very slick and nice in a modern décor setting. Highly recommend.
Tabouret 24-inch Metal Counter Stools (Set of 2)
Change the look of your counter or table by swapping your chairs for these modern metal counter stools. The sleek contemporary style of the chairs updates the look of your space, and the rich powder coated finish complements a variety of room styles.
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These stylish and function Tabouret metal counter stools are a unique seating solution for your living space. These stools are powder coated for lasting durability. Popularized by European street artists in the early twentieth century, Tabouret metal stools have an modern industrial edge. They stack easily out of the way when needed and boast a durable metal construction that requires no assembly. Update your decor with this set of two stools and give your room a unique contemporary feel.Non-marking foot glides are built onto the bottom of the stools to ensure your floors do not get scuffed as the stools are pulled out from under a counter or table. The durable metal frames provide the support someone needs to rest comfortably during dinner or just chat while dinner is being prepared.
- Add a contemporary touch to your home decor with some Tabouret counter stools
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Please note that due to the nature of these industrial metal stools, each stool will be slightly unique; please be advised that this is part of the design.
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Color | Black |
Style | Contemporary |
Material | Metal Steel |
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Seat Height | Counter Height |
Set Size | Set of 2 |
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Furniture Frame Material | Metal |
Furniture Pattern | Solid |
Tags | Beautiful Comfortable Durable Inexpensive Quality Simple Sturdy Stylish Value |
Dimensions | 16 in. D x 16 in. W x 24 in. H |
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Exactly what I expected These stool are exactly what I was hoping for. They look like higher end designer ones, are lightweight enough to move around without feeling flimsy or unstable when sitting on. Sturdy rubber base and perfect counter height make these a favorite for sitting in the kitchen and prepping food. Also stackable if I need more space. Very slick and nice in a modern décor setting. Highly recommend.
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In love So in love with these stools. They feel really high quality, I love that there are rubber stoppers on the feet so they don't screech when dragged and best of all these always seem to cost a lot more when I see them elsewhere so I feel like I got a really sweet deal on Overstock.
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Spin City Coffer These chairs are smart and beautiful! Overstock were really nice an accommodating when I requested a different size delivered than what I ordered online!
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Oz Great stools at a good price. Just what I wanted.
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OK Hard but useful and good price
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Great stools... We loved the designer Tolix stools but didn't want to pay so much. I originally bought the black ones because the metal weren't available. I returned the black ones and now have 4 metal stools around my kitchen island. Know that the metal is metallic paint not raw galvanized steel with a clear coat. This isn't clear on the website. They work well with our stainless appliances though and are SUPER STURDY. My 2 year old can climb up to sit without tipping or wobbling. Good protection for our new wood floor as well. Very good quality. When the real Tolix chairs come in I'll re-post with how well they work with these.
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Would not recommend These stools has a plasticky finish, did not look like metal at all. If you're looking for industrial style stools, you will be disappointed. Had to return these and pay $** per pair to do so.
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Great stools for the money. A great product for the price. Arrived on time and well-packaged. The sheen on the metal differs slightly from the photos (it does look more matte in person) but I was prepared for that by other reviews and happy with the product when it arrived. We really like the stools. I'm ordering two more. Was surprised by the 250 lb weight limit. Perhaps that could be listed in the details.
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satisfied i got exactly what i was expecting to get. from the other reviews, i knew what to expect - that the stools were painted silver, and do not have the shiny bare metal finish like the ones in the pictures. they seem high quality, fit my counter perfectly, and are great for the price (the originals sell for hundreds more each).
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Just What I Wanted I bought a new house about a year ago and it's still half empty. That's because I have a rule that we're not settling for furniture. We wait until we find the perfect piece.These barstools were that perfect piece. And the fact that they were easily half (if not less) the price of other stools I was concidering.....How amazing is that?They look good, fit perfectly under my kitchen island, feel very sturdy and even though I had to buy an extra (I needed 3 and they came in sets of two) it was still a great deal. And the extra one will soon play the role of plant stand or side table or extra seating.
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Hello Allison, please see Item 14132047 for this item in a light blue color. Thank you for shopping with us.
Why did you choose this product?
These are going to look great in my breakfast nook. My table is not high enough for 30 inch bar stools so the high of these are perfect.
The price. The look. Also, they r stackable. Nice for extra chairs.
I have been looking for these stools for kitchen island - like the price
Price, style
Great price for these vintage-look stools!
To go with another set up the same stools we already own
Does the tabouret 24 inch come in limeade
Hello Valerie, we do not currently have the 24 inch counter stool in limeade color. We do get new inventory daily, so please check back soon. Thanks for shopping with us!
If I wanted to order a bulk quantity of this item, who should I contact?
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What is the weight limit on these stools?
400 pounds. It's sturdy.
I would guess a lot! They are very sturdy, made from a heavy metal.
Where are the stools made?
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I will need to store several while stacked. How tall are the two stools when stacked? A 4 stool stack?
Hi mcole0624, we were able to verify this information with our support team. Two stools measure 30 inches high and 4 stools measure 60 inches high. We hope this helps. Thanks for shopping with us.
Is it possible to purchase just one of these stools?
Hi psheppard87, unfortunately we do not offer this item separately. They are only sold as a set, we apologize for the inconvenience.
I wish to purchase 2ea. 24in Tabouret metal counter stools in yellow but all I can find is grey & black. Your picture shows a yellow stool. Please advise.
Hi mjmackany, unfortunately at the moment we do not have a 24 inch version at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience. We do have a 30 inch version try item number 14366703. Thanks for shopping with us.
Do these stools come in the orange color that is depicted in the images above?
They may come in an orange color, however, I think you would be able to paint them any color you desire.
Are these the same color as the Silver Tabouret Stacking Chairs ?
We just got the "metal" stools and they are like the color of a brushed aluminum. They are powdercoated finished. Not sure how the "silver" are finished but these metal ones give the look of more of a brushed metal as opposed to shiny.
Are these "metal" stools the same color as the Tabouret "silver" stools? (I'm trying to find stools with and without backs that match.) Thanks.
Thank you for your question. Yes these seem to be the same color. Have a great day!
I think they are different colors- zoom in to check! One seems more distressed.
We just got the "metal" stools and they are like the color of a brushed aluminum. They are powdercoated finished. Not sure how the "silver" are finished but these metal ones give the look of more of a brushed metal as opposed to shiny.
Do you have these stools in 30 inch tall?
Yes, we do have these in that height. Please see item number 11927319 or click this link: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Tabouret-30-inch-Metal-Barstools-Set-of-2/3879161/product.html?rcmndsrc=2
So are the stools black or gray? The answers below are conflicting. They definitely look gray metal in the picture but the description states black.
They are silver/gray.
The pictures all show a metal color, the reviews all mention a metal color but in the fine print you say they are black? What color are they as there is also an separate black version listed?
It has a gray tone with silver finish. Thank you for calling our attention to this issue.
are these counter stools- black or grey metal?
The counter stools are grey.
What are the shipping dimensions of the stools?
This set of stools is shipped in a box with dimensions length 18 inches, width 18 inches, and height 32 inches.
How much does a single stool weight? Or how much does both weight? (It's for shipping reasons)
The shipping weight for both stools is 25 pounds. Each stool would be approximately 10 pounds.
Any idea of when these stools (counter height) will be in stock? I noticed this question was asked in Marchâ¦.update??
As stated below..items move on and off our site quickly so we dont know when or if they will come back. That being said, we have re-stocked and sold out again since the March question. Hopefully we will get more soon.
Any idea when these will be back in stock? Thanks.
Unfortunately as the items do come on and off of our site so quickly, we do not have a way to tell as to when they will be coming back into stock.
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SGIA Expo 2009 Showstoppers
FLEXcon - Booth #201 FLEXcon's BUSart OV5055 is the latest addition to FLEXcon's line of overlaminating films. This 2.0-mil clear, cast vinyl with optically clear adhesive is backed with a polyester release liner, which aids in adhesive wetout for clarity in perforated window applications. SEETHRU-SIGN STSWBF7030 is a 7.2-mil 70/30 perforated white/black vinyl coated with a removable adhesive and backed with a perforated 90-pound liner capped with a clear sheet liner. It is available in Quick-Ship in 53-inch master rolls. Quantities of less than three rolls or 150-foot roll set-ups are available through LexJet. SEETHRU-SIGN Clear Flex 2 (STSCF2) is a UV inkjet printable film for interior-mounted retail window graphics. It is a 6.0-mil 70/30 perforated clear vinyl film coated with a removable adhesive and backed with a perforated 90-pound lay flat release liner capped with a clear sheet liner. This liner system allows the product to be UV inkjet printable. It is also printable via UV and solvent screen. |
Mimaki USA Inc. - Booth #231 The Mimaki UJV-160 is a hybrid roll-to-roll/flatbed, large-format, cool UV-curable inkjet printer that utilizes ultra-low heat emitting UV LED curing technology to accommodate heat-sensitive media, cut power consumption, and eliminate ozone generation. The UJV-160's flatbed attachment converts the printer to a flatbed for printing on rigid substrates. Mimaki is also introducing the JFX-1631 which incorporates eight print heads to achieve print speeds twice that of previous flatbeds. Two types of eco-friendly UV inks are available—flexible and hard—as well as high-concentration white ink. Also new is the Mimaki JV33-260 grand-format printer. It prints up to 103-inches wide and is equipped with Mimaki's Auto Media Feeder and Uninterrupted Ink Supply System. The print assist function allows double-sided, edgeless printing on various media, including transparent media. |
i-cut, inc. - Booth #427 i-cut's 7.0 vision software takes print material specifications from the work stream, including cutting keys that supply operators with tool settings and blade/bit recommendations. This makes finishing setup easier and simplifies the tasks necessary for the start-up of each job. i-cut 7.0 sports a new, streamlined multi-document user interface and is fully Microsoft VISTA compatible. By eliminating a pen lift with multi-pass routing, it provides improved speed. A new registration algorithm—including the ability to read all registration marks before cutting—delivers improved quality with placement registration. A new tool offset algorithm handles close curves as one unit, while improvements have also led to smoother cuts. Users can now export i-cut data to PDF to print jobs or return them to an editing application, such as Adobe Illustrator. A help system is available from all dialogs, and is provided with multimedia teaching videos, schematics, and animations. |
HP - Booth #601 HP's booth will feature the debut of the HP Designjet L25500 Printer with HP Latex Printing Technologies designed for small and medium digital print and sign shops, as well as copy shops and photo labs. For higher-volume PSPs, the HP booth will also include the HP Designjet L65500 Printer, which produces durable outdoor and indoor applications up to 104 inches (2.64 meters) that withstand the elements while also providing high-resolution image quality—up to 1,200 dpi. The HP Scitex FB7500 printer will also be showcased. This UV flatbed printer is designed for high-quality applications and features speeds of up to 500 sqm/hr (5,380 sqft/hr), a low cost per sheet, media versatility and an efficient, automated workflow. |
Tex Visions - Booth #647 Tex Visions specializes in custom printing and display hardware. The company also has a wide variety of substrates and textiles available for digital and screen printing along with a huge selection of display hardware. This year, Tex Visions released the wind speed testing results for its Bowflag. The Bowflag 200 successfully withstood testing in the wind speed tunnel reaching over 63 mph. |
Advanced Greig Laminators (AGL) - Booth #719 Advanced Greig Laminators has added a low-cost economy pressure-sensitive vinyl overlaminate to its Cover-Rite line of finishing materials. Available in a gloss, luster, and a textured matte finish, these films are comprised of a 4 mil vinyl film with 2 mils of pressure-sensitive adhesive and a 58# release liner. |
Caldera - Booth #743 Caldera is launching its new product, SnapRIP+, a complete printing solution for digital imaging professionals looking for a productive raster printing solution for their Epson, Canon, and HP printers. It includes Layout with Compose; a feature which lets users layout multiple file elements to create a single project page or JOB. Merge, nest, rotate and combine different file formats, with manual or numeric positioning. It also includes Step & Repeat and Nest-o-Matik features for optimizing media usage. SnapRIP+ is upgradable to VisualRIP+, with a Postscript/PDF engine for producing posters, advertisements, and POS. |
Seiko I Infotech - Booth #843 Seiko I Infotech is introducing the new ColorPainter family of H-Series and V-64s low-solvent wide-format printers. The ColorPainter H-104s feature eight high-frequency piezo inkjet heads which offer true 720x720-dpi resolution and a print speed of more than 1,075 sqft/hr. It can be configured in two different formats—eight colors with one color per head (CMYK, Lc, Lm, Grey and Light Grey ink colors), or four colors with two colors per head (CMYK). The ColorPainter V-64s produces true 720 x 720 dpi printing resolution with CMYK and Lc, Lm colors. The newly developed print head, available only on the V-64s, allows the printer to achieve a printing speed of 172 sqft/hr. The EG-Outdoor EX mild solvent ink set has a very low odor which offers a better working and display environment while providing expanded media versatility, exceptional color, faster dry times, higher glossiness and excellent outdoor light fastness. The V-64s features Smart Pass Technology which enhances the EG-Outdoor EX ink by eliminating or reducing pass-to-pass banding. A free blower unit comes with the printer. It supports media drying and take-up at maximum productivity. |
Foster Keencut - Booth #901 Foster Keencut SteelTrak & V-Groove Cutting Tool cuts even the thickest materials—up to 6 mm Dibond. All four cutting tools are permanently attached to the cutting head. The SteelTrak includes a utility blade for 0.5-inch thick foam centered materials, scoring blade for acrylic, glass scoring wheel, twin wheel cutting head for Sintra Dibond, acrylic, and Alumalite. The V-Groove Cutting Tool attachment lets users create 3D pop ups. The Foster Keencut Evolution, available in five sizes, is intended to fit any bench while sharing the same 0.008-inch straightness of the Javelin Xtra cutter bar. The integral lift & hold mechanism is operable from either end while ensuring consistent straightness even under flex. The swing-over and under-bench stowaway facility provides maximum working convenience and space efficiency. A built-in textile cutting track and textile cutting attachment are also included. |
Avery Graphics - Booth #917 At SGIA, Avery Dennison is introducing Avery DOL 1370 Luster overlaminate, the newest addition to the ultimate cast product family. DOL 1370 is a 1.3 mil, highly conformable cast overlaminate with luster finish that is UV ink compatible. DOL 1370 provides protection against mechanical damage and UV-light exposure and is ideal for a wide variety of applications including vehicle wraps as well as indoor and outdoor architectural graphics. DOL 1370 is available in 48- and 54-inch by 25 yard rolls; and, 48-, 54-, and 60-inch by 50 yard rolls. |
Cutting Specialists - Booth #935 Cutting Specialists provides contract cutting services to manufacturers using a broad variety of sheet and rolled goods. Laser and knife cutting systems are used to convert materials for quantities ranging from prototype and short run jobs to high volume full production. Cutting Specialists can provide custom CNC cutting machines or cutting services that includes CNC Cutting, drilling, punching, knife cutting, and CNC routing. They can also mark (inkjet) part numbers on cut parts. Cutting beds can accommodate materials up 8x30 feet, sheets up to two-inches thick. |
Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. - Booth #1027 Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. entered the grand-format canvas arena with the latest addition to its Northern Lights Printable Textiles collection: Malibu Canvas GF. A soft, flexible, bright white canvas with an acrylic top coat, Malibu Canvas GF is designed for use with solvent or UV-curing inkjet print technologies and is available in widths up to 120-inches. Act II/Act II FR is part of the Weaves Of Green collection of polyester fabrics made from 100 percent recycled plastic drink bottles. A tightly woven plain weave pattern durable enough for outdoor use. FR version treated to meet the NFPA 701 flammability standard. It is 17.5 mils thick and 7.5 ounces/sqyd. |
KIP - Booth #1031 In addition to a range of monochrome printers, the KIP 80 will be on display at the SGIA show for users who print designs, illustrations, schematics, elevations, and posters. The KIP 80 delivers high-speed printing, precise imaging, and bold, expressive color output. The LED system provides full color and monochrome prints at 600x600-dpi output. The toner system is UV and waterproof for maximum durability. The system features a constant production speed regardless of monochrome or color printing. Four online media decks provide users with on-the-fly roll changing and there are integrated stacking and folding solutions are also available. The KIP 80 is a comprehensive solution for wide format printing tasks spanning everything from technical & construction documents to posters, signs, and photo enlargements—without sacrificing quality or performance. |
Signs by Dale, Inc. - Booth #1059 The Big Squeegee line of application tools are one of the best kept secrets in the sign industry. In the last four years since its introduction, the tools have been sold throughout the world. The Big Squeegee has gained popularity with the wrap scene and for the application of prints up to 54-inches wide. It is a companion tool with roll laminators and will work as a substitute for roll laminators in small shops. It has been used to apply vinyl to surfaces that roll laminators cannot be used for such as store windows and box trucks. The newest addition, the Cradle Tool, is also selling very well. The company is also in the process of developing a handle for larger sizes. The handle will allow the user to apply floor graphics while standing up. |
Cooley - Booth #1106 Weathertyte Lite is an 11 ounce 74-inch-wide product with the look and feel of an architectural fabric, but offers all the protection of an advanced polymer. Weathertyte Lite is digitally printable, making design options endless. Its lighter weight makes it easier to handle during fabrication. It is waterproof and flame resistant. Weathertyte Lite can be heat-sealed and sewn, comes with a five-year warranty, and is available in six colors: white, blue, dark red, burgundy, forest green and black. Weathertyte Lite is NFPA 701 and CA Fire Marshall approved and UV and fungus resistant. |
Tulip Inks - Booth #1159 Tulip Inks will unveil the Tulip CIDS Z6100 and WP61 ink set, which builds on the success of its predecessor the CIDS 5500. The CIDS Z6100 (short for Continuous Ink Delivery System) allows customers to use one Liter bulk ink refills from the specially formulated Tulip WP61 ink set for Z6100. The Tulip ink set uses the same encapsulated pigments as the original HP Z6100 inks and has been developed to provide exceptional color matching with the original HP. The savings over using HP cartridges typically exceed 50 percent, but without compromise on performance or quality. |
American Ink Jet Corporation - Booth #1201 American Ink Jet Corporation (AIJC) released an ink for the HP Designjet Z6100 printer (No. 91 cartridge). The new ink meets all the high quality standards AIJC sets for all of its inks. AIJC's new eight-color, 100 percent pigment-based ink set meets OEM standards for color, density, printhead life, image permanence and overall quality of output. |
Ultraflex - Booth #1235 Ultraflex Systems Inc. added several new products to its media lines. In the Front-lit line, SuperPrint Plus FL (formerly JetFlex Plus FL) is a 13 ounce front-lit media, available in matte and gloss finishes and compatible with UV, solvent and screen printers. StripMesh Plus was added to the company's MESH line. Strip Mesh Plus is available up to 3.2M wide with a PVC backing (for better vacuum adhesion when printing), replacing the previous porous paper-like backer that existed on StripMesh. Ultraflex developed its specialty line to include Descor; a high-quality, printable textile used in decorative applications which can be mounted in a frame or hung in traditional fashion. This product meets the most stringent industry standards for structural materials including the IMO, M1, B1, NFPA701, CSFM and various other certifications. Ultraflex also offers a wide variety of high-demand PONGS quality textiles such as UltraCanvas Lite C190, UltraCanvas Heavy C285, and UltraCotton C370. |
MACtac Graphic Products - Booth #1243 MACtac is expanding its MACmark 8300 Series line of marking films, giving customers 51 stock color options. The intermediate colored vinyl series is available in 48-, 30-, 24-, and 15-inch widths. MACtac is also launching REBEL, a performance-driven product line specifically designed for digital and screen printers to deliver consistent printability and lay flat. Available in a broad range of multi-print media, the REBEL series offers a versatile and valuable printing platform for indoor and outdoor applications. |
Fujifilm Sericol - Booth #1301 Fujifilm Sericol will introduce the Inca Onset S20 UV flatbed printer at SGIA. It delivers POP quality graphics with a wide range of finishes speeds up to 2,690 sqft or 50 full bed sheets per hour. The Inca Onset S20 utilizes Fujifilm Sericol's UVijet ink and can be configured with standard CMYK colors and a choice of white, light cyan and light magenta or a set of Ultratone colors—orange and violet. It can be driven by either Wastach or ColorGATE RIP software. An integrated laser scanner enables print density, alignment and the status of the print heads to be monitored on a constant basis and ensures high quality prints throughout a print run. |
HumanEyes Technologies - Booths #1301, 1643, 1901 HumanEyes Technologies is unveiling a low cost quick change graphics solution making it easy to support 3D client campaigns with reusable LensFree lenses. HumanEyes makes it now possible to support your clients' 3D campaigns by imaging to backlit film. No lenticular lens is required. This workflow makes it affordable for every backlit space including retail, airports, menu-boards, subway, bus shelters, trade show graphics, museums, etc. For clients that already have their own light-boxes and backlit displays, HumanEyes offers custom LensFree retrofitting services for your clients' lightboxes. |
KAPCO Graphic Products - Booth #1448 KAPCO Graphic Products has recently introduced several new water-based inkjet and solvent media to its lines of digital media and laminates. Attendees will be able to learn about products like the Water-Based Inkjet Water-Proof 11 mil Tyvek Banner and 7 mil Gloss White Blockout Film and Solvent PSA 6 mil Matte White Vinyl with Permanent, Removable or Ultra Removable Adhesive and Clear Focus Imaging 60/40 EconoVue, 65/35 PosterVue and 60/40 ReflectVue Window Films. Also, Solvent PSA 3 mil White Vinyl with Air Release Liner and Gray Permanent Adhesive and PSA 3.5 mil Premium White Vinyl with Clear Permanent or Removable Adhesive are now in both gloss and matte finishes. New products include: KAPCO Sand Mask Stencil and Ultra-Cut II General Purpose or Synthetic Stencil Board-Cut (SSB-Cut) Stencil Materials. |
DaVinci Technologies - Booth #1530 DaVinci Technologies is unveiling Enviroboard MR (Moisture Resistant). This ridged, moisture-resistant board is a multi-ply alternative to traditional foamboard and corrugated plastic boards. Printable on two sides for indoor POP upright and hanging sign applications, it's available in sheets for flatbed UV printing. Enviroboard MR is also 100 percent recyclable and FSC Certified. |
Pregis Corp. - Booth #1532 Ideally suited for digital and screen printing applications such as signage, point-of-purchase and trade show displays, 100 percent paper-based Falconboard provides users with an alternative to petroleum-based display boards. Made by Pregis Corp.'s Hexacomb business unit, Falconboard provides the perfect blend of printing performance and environmental stewardship. The product is an excellent "green" alternative to traditional foam boards made from polyethylene, polystyrene, or PVC. |
Hartman Plastics Inc. - Booth #1539 Hartman's foam centered boards are bonded with a variety of papers that have been developed for specific applications. Standard HartBoard features a smooth, coated finish which offers excellent ink adhesion and silk-screening applications. Hartman ultra rigid foam board, Harty, offers the same surface. HartPlus is Hartman's all plastic, foam centered board. |
Gandinnovations - Booth #1619 The FTR for the 1224 NanoJet2 is the latest addition to the Gandinnovations printer line. The FTR is a factory installed option which fits onto the NanoJet2 and syncs with the print stepping for flatbed and UV roll-to-roll production. Converting from the flatbed to the roll-to-roll option is accomplished by adjusting the vacuum settings. The FTR prints rolled materials up to eight feet wide using beveled hydraulic pinch rollers that keep all flexible materials stable and centered on both the feed and the rewind for roll-to-roll printing. Rigid materials are held in place on the 1.5mtr x 2.4 meter (4x8-foot) linear printing table with a sectional vacuum throughout the bed. The head carriage system allows for 100 percent accurate dot placement while printing on both flexible and rigid materials. |
Océ North America - Booth #1643 Océ is featuring the Océ ProCut Digital Cutting Tables and the Océ Arizona 350 XT printer at SGIA. The Océ ProCut digital cutting solutions include a range of Océ ProCut Digital Cutting Tables and Océ ProCut Software. The tables are suitable for roll media, sheets or rigid substrates up to 1.97 inches thick. Customers can choose from a variety of medium, large, or extra large tables. The Océ Arizona 350 XT printer is capable of producing rigid prints as large as 98.4 by 120 inches. A White Ink option and a Roll Media option are also available. The extra width of the printer enables it to be used in a continuous imaging mode for rigid media up to 49.2 by 98.4 inches, or a standard 4- by 8-foot board. With the Roll Media Option installed, users can print onto flexible media up to 87 inches wide. It features production print speeds up to 248 square feet per hour on rigid media and up to 188 square feet per hour using the Roll Media Option. |
Grimco - Booth #1663 Key Banner Mesh is a 9 ounce material available in roll widths 54 to 98 inches with liner and 126 to 196 inches without. It is 1000 x 1000 denier and 12 x 12 scrim. Key Banner Blockout is a 15 ounce double-sided material. It is available in roll widths 38 to 126 inches, is 250 x 500 denier and 18 x 12 scrim. Key Banner Mesh and Blockout meet NFPA 701 and are fire retardant. Both can be used indoors and out and are printable with solvent and UV inks. |
Advantage Sign Supply - Booth #1711 See the latest industry technology at Advantage Sign Supply. The booth will feature: the Mimaki CJV-30, the Epson GS6000, Graphtec plotters, Seal & Royal Sovereign laminators, a Mutoh die-sub printer, and Optima media. |
AT Inks - Booth #1809 AT Inks' line of UV Inks has been specially formulated to provide optimal print performance in Spectra heads and will soon be followed by UV Inks for other printheads as well. AT inks for JV-5 printers have been specially formulated to take advantage of the higher speeds of Mimaki JV-5 printers. The inks represent a tremendous value by providing excellent output at a competitive price. |
GBC - Booth #1825 GBC is introducing two roll laminators: the 640t and the 2064Ct. The 640t laminates and mounts pressure-sensitive films and adhesives up to 61 inches wide at speeds up to 16 feet per minute. It offers roll-to-roll capabilities for increased productivity and profits. The 2064Ct is a high production level machine designed to laminate and mount applications up to 64 inches wide and operates at speeds up to 30 feet per minute. With safety and versatility in the forefront, the three-part advanced electrical safety system provides unsurpassed operator safety while allowing maximum control during lamination. The 2064Ct is priced at $17,995 and the 640t is priced at $7,195. The price includes free one-year onsite service. |
Gerber Scientific Products, Inc. - Booth #1917 Gerber Scientific Products, Inc. will have the Gerber Solara ionZ and the M Turbo flatbed digital die-cutting system at the SGIA. The Solara ionZ has eight print heads that fire a a 14 picoliter size drop of ink that allows the printer to generate a higher print resolution. The M Turbo flatbed digital die-cutting system features a more powerful, 1-kilowatt electric router that allows users to rout .080 aluminum and thick rigid materials up to one-inch thick. It can also rout thinner rigid boards, like aluminum composite materials, up to four times faster than the standard M Series router. The Gerber M Turbo flatbed cutter also offers new software improvements that allow the user to control the rpm at which the M Turbo routs. The router head is configured into the M Series T3 Tool Head design, so the M Turbo still takes advantage of all the standard M Series tools, such as the reciprocating knife, crease wheel, tangential knives, and more. |
EskoArtwork - Booth #1931 SignUp Auto is a fully automated nesting and tiling solution that allows companies to more efficiently utilize their range of different raw substrates, eliminate costly operator time in desktop publishing packages, and provides the mechanism as a dedicated workflow tool to accept files from a digital storefront. SignUp Auto is able to understand and process XML and JDF files as prepress input and its automation makes it ideal as a receiver of storefront input for Web-to-print. Along with nesting and tiling, SignUp Auto supports double-sided displays, multi-page PDF workflows, and can easily nest irregular shapes. The Kongsberg XP24 (with a working area of 66x126 inches) has a maximum cutting speed of 66 inches per second. It can be used to convert a wide range of display materials, including all grades of corrugated board, display carton, corrugated plastic, foam boards, and all corresponding rigid display materials. The Kongsberg i-XE10 cuts screen- or digitally-printed materials and can handle kiss and through cutting of vinyl, polycarbonate, polyester, polypropylene, carton and more, up to single wall corrugated material as large as 35.4x47.2 inches. |
Alcan Composites USA - Booth #1943 Alcan Composites USA now offers a solution for attaching 3mm rigid substrates in dimensional graphic displays and exhibits designed for medium-to-long-term applications. New Profiles aluminum extrusions can be used to join substrates but to provide a finished edge to display pieces. Profiles are available in the three shapes: U-shaped Profiles, L-shaped Profiles; and H-shaped Profiles. Profiles aluminum extrusions are available in 98-inch lengths and feature a Class II anodized finish that resists scratching and environmental wear and tear. Profiles can be cut with either a table saw or circular saw. |
Expolinc - Booth #2049 The Expolinc Pop Up Magnetic System can be used for more creative options for more creative designs. The Expolinc Flag Clips allows users to change the style of Pop Up magnetic and allow for the use of fabric graphics. The Pop Up magnetic with the Flag Clip provides two different systems in one. The Expolinc Screen Holder attaches into the Pop Up Magnetic within any of the quads and allows users to still cover the space with your image. It is easy to install using industry standard hardware for monitors. The Screen Holder will hold monitors weighing up to 20 pounds. |
InteliCoat Technologies— Booth #2101 InteliCoat Technologies will be showcasing several products including Magic GBL-9, FAB-12, and POS PRO+ Satin. Magic GBL-9 is a 9 mil, semi-opaque, one-side satin polyester backlit film. For use in both solvent and eco-solvent printing systems, GBL-9 is recommended as a front printing and viewing film where high density can be achieved. Magic FAB-12 is a12 mil heavy woven 100 percent polyester fabric for eco-solvent and solvent ink jet printing systems. The heavy weight draping signage features quick dry time and excellent image resolution and quality, resulting in a soft appearance. Magic POS PRO+ Satin is a satin 10 mil, printable, anti-curl, blockout film specifically designed for aqueous printing. |
INX Digital International Co. - Booth #2131 Now Available from INX Digital International: 440ml mild solvent and solvent ink cartridges designed for use in Roland Soljet series printers, Mimaki JV5 and Mimaki JV33 printers. Triangle is answering the market with their high quality inks in smaller packaging for those printers who are not ready to make the switch to bulk inks. Cartridges will be available in four or six colors dependant on the printer series, and offer the same high quality formulation, performance, and color gamut as our regular bulk inks. |
Neschen Americas - Booth #2143 Neschen Americas is launching several new products including Neschen Pure Color Apollo Flag. This full-bleed polyester flag weighs only 3.2 ounce/yard and provides brilliant color reproduction. After extensive research and testing Neschen Americas can provide users with color profiles, printer set-up tips, and application support. It is designed to deliver optimum color vibrancy and sharp detail when printed with wide-format solvent, eco-solvent, or UV printers. |
Durst Image Technology US LLC - Booth # 2201 Durst is introducing three new additions to the Rho family of UV inkjet printers. The Rho 500R is a five-meter roll UV printer that provides a print output of 4300 sqft/hour. It combines 600 dpi six-color print quality with high output. It also has the capability of printing three 1.6m/62-inch rolls together, with three independent print queues. The Rho 800HS provides even faster print output than the Rho 800, increasing production by 80 percent. Other developments, particularly the Quadro Array technology along with workflow, have set a new standard in high-speed production. The Rho 1000, a continuous UV printer, can be integrated into existing manufacturing processes. It can be loaded and unloaded using screen printing methods and systems and guarantees a maximum output of over 200 4x8 foot boards per hour while ensuring optimum quality and reliability for 24/7 production. |
Agfa - Booth #2223 Agfa Graphics is demonstrating the :Anapurna M² and :Anapurna Mw and showing presentations of the :M-Press TIGER and a newly-configured :Dotrix Modular. The :Anapurna M² is a heavy-duty industrial UV inkjet printer, designed to produce output on a wide range of rigid and roll-to-roll media. It can produce high-quality poster output at 23 sqm/hr. The :Anapurna Mw adds single pass pre-white and multi-pass post-white to the :Anapurna M series, creating new possibilities for printing on transparent material and backlit applications or printing white as a spot color. Agfa's :Dotrix Modular uses high quality, economical and eco-friendly UV-curable inks which don't contain VOCs. The :M-Press TIGER is a high-speed flatbed inkjet press that, when combined with an inline screen printing unit, provides flexibility to screen print varnish, spot colors, gold, silver and opaque white without any loss in productivity. The :M-Press TIGER is capable of printing at 1,583 sqm an hour. |
Roland DGA - Booth #2231 At SGIA, Roland will feature the new VersaUV LEC-330 30-inch LED-UV inkjet printer/cutter. It prints on a wide range of substrates including metallic surfaces for labels, decals, POP displays and posters and semi-rigid sheet stocks such as card stocks for folding cartons and thicker polycarbonate sheets for membrane switch applications. It also prints on offset paper stock, BOPP, PE and PET film for highly accurate proofs, prototypes and comps. Roland will also feature the VersaCAMM SP-i inkjet printer/cutters featuring Roland print/cut technology which combines precision printing and contour cutting all in one device. The VersaCAMM SP-i series includes the 30-inch SP-300i and the 54-inch SP-540i. |
ONYX Graphics, Inc. - Booth #2250 ONYX Graphics will be demonstrating ONYX PrepEdge Pro software, a professional job preparation tool designed specifically for wide-format workflows. ONYX PrepEdge Pro software addresses all job preparation issues prior to print processing. It includes features specific to wide-format job preparation such as one-click grommet placement; size, crop and positioning tools; bleed and fold tools; complex tiling and template tools; fast contour cut path generation; and a raster image to vector tool. ONYX PrepEdge Pro software gives users the ability to view color-accurate, on-screen proofs, and quickly check and fix file anomalies. The built-in color correction and management tools include controls to correct hue, saturation, brightness, contrast and color balance. It includes a simple and accurate spot color matching function with the ability to create and save spot color libraries. |
J-Teck USA - Booth #2431 J-Teck USA is a manufacturer of digital inks for sublimation transfer and direct print to textile. The company offers four different kinds of disperse dye inks depending on what type printing you do. Nanodot technology gives you added color intensity and absolutely no head clogging. At the show we will be introducing, EPS, for people who print direct to textile. EPS gives you total pass through to the other side. It's ideal for flags and banners. |
Splash of Color - Booth #2437 Priced at $59,995, the new HeatWave DFP-64 direct-to-fabric digital printer is a complete solution that prints directly onto polyester fabrics and other substrates. Features include: 64-inch-wide roll-to-roll operation; HeatWave sublimation inks; bulk ink system with one-liter reservoirs; on-board sublimation unit; Intelligent Pass Control technology delivers; up to 1440 x720-dpi resolution with variable dot printing; print speeds up to 230 sqft/hr; and VersaWorks RIP software. |
SpectraJet - Booth #2501 With SpectraJet's introduction of a SilverBack paper for the digital sublimation market, the company has stopped production of its three prior paper's (RedBack, BlueBack, and GreenBack). SilverBack works well with all three currently available inks systems for desktop, large-format, and grand-format. SilverBack is available from 17 inches up thru 196 inches. |
Quality Media & Laminating Solutions - Booth #2525 Quality Media & Laminating Solutions (QMLS) will be highlighting "solutions for applying graphics inside windows". The advantages of installing graphics inside windows includes vandalism prevention, reducing weathering of the images, and provides easier installation on upper floor window applications. QMLS now offers three adhesives and seven printable media for indoor window applications. Among the printable media is Panostar perforated film, the only indoor window perforated film, and Duravinyl 263, a unique clear printable removable film which can be applied with the "wet method" for bubble free applications. |
Marabu/Clearstar LP - Booth #2535 MaraJet DI-LS is an alternative ink for Roland's wide-format solvent printers. A perfect color match allows users to install MaraJet DI-LS 440 ml cartridges when their current cartridges are emptied. MaraJet inks combine lightfastness, vivid color density, and a wide color gamut. MaraJet DI-LS is sold in 220 mL and 440 mL cartridges in addition to 1L bulk containers. |
ORACAL USA - Booth #2555 ORACAL USA will have a team of representatives on hand during the SGIA Expo to provide product literature, samples and demonstrations of many of the company's products for digital printing and cut vinyl applications. Among the materials highlighted will be Oracal's new plotter film family, ORACAL Series 951 Premium Cast Films, which feature up to 12-year outdoor durability and 29 new metallic colors. Also being highlighted is ORALITE 5800, a new high intensity reflective film, and ORAJET Series 3165GRA, a low-cost flat-surface film featuring the company's RapidAir air-release liner. Additional demonstrations of Oracal digital media and laminating films (including vehicle wraps and POP applications) will be featured throughout the show in the PDAA Application Zone. |
Continental Grafix USA - Booth #2730 Continental Grafix is introducing HydroSol Satin Textured LightBlock polyester films for roll-ups and pop-ups. No lamination is needed, as this product is instantly dry and highly scratch resistant. Designed for solvent and UV-curable printers, it is available in 7mil and 15mil versions. |
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PC Cooling Buying Guide
One of the biggest areas people usually overlook when building a computer system is the
cooling. Once they've got the latest and greatest components picked out, it's a rush to the store to grab
them. They buy a case and the no name fans that come installed in that case are typically all that
computer system may see in it's lifetime. Little do most people know, but some quick research into
cooling products and methods for your computer can help with many different aspects of it's
performance. There seems to be two major sides that people choose between when cooling a computer
system, and a third more extreme method that I'll touch on briefly near the end. The two I will talk
about now are the silence vs. performance ways of cooling.
Silent Cooling
Those who choose silent cooling typically do so for specialized situations. These can be settings
such as home theater computers that need to be "invisible" in the component rack, or recording studio
computers that need to be quieter than a whisper to prevent really sensitive condenser microphones
from picking up fan noise during quieter recordings. Although I test and review lots of products from
both categories, I can categorize my current computer in the "silent pc" realm of cooling. I've chosen
this method because of a hobby of mine that requires a very quiet computer. Owning and operating a
part time recording studio, I know just how sensitive some microphones can be and how crucial it can
be for a computer in a studio to be dead silent or else it can lead to high-paying clients complaining and
needing to redo a recording. When it comes to building a silent cooled computer, the cheapest method
to use is air cooling. I often get complaints about this opinion from water cooling die-hards, but both
have their pros and cons. Although water cooling itself reduces the amount of fans you need, it puts a
higher maintenance schedule into play as well as hard to eliminate audible vibration noise from the
pump being used. For day to day users who don't want to have to deal with all of this, you can achieve
a near dead silent computer just from a well chosen case, fans, and cooling components. Let's outline
the key areas you need to look into when purchasing components for this method of cooling.
Bigger really is better. This applies for both fans and heatsinks. Larger fans move more air
when compared to a smaller fan of the same RPM. For a smaller fan to move as much air as a larger
fan it must work harder, thus spinning faster and creating more noise. If you stick to mainly 120mm
fans then you can move a lot of air at a lower noise level. When buying a case these days, it isn't hard
to find one with 120mm fan intakes and exhausts. Don't worry about case side fans and top fans, just
make sure the case can hold a 120mm intake and exhaust fan. We'll talk more specifics on these fans in
just a bit. For silence you will also want to look into lower RPM fans, like those which are under
The second area to watch for size is with heatsinks. Using a larger heatsink with heatpipes will help
disperse the CPU's heat faster and more efficiently than a smaller one. Smaller heatsinks, like those that
ship with new CPUs, don't have any sort of heatpipes to help transfer heat away from the CPU faster
and out into the open air. If you get a larger heatsink then it will disperse heat faster by using a larger
fan on it (I always stick to 120mm, I'll tell you why later) and by allowing the case's exhaust fan to
remove that extra heat from the case interior.
Watch out for unrealistic noise claims! When fans and other cooling components are tested for
noise, they are tested in an ultra-silent isometric chamber. Although you may think it's perfectly quiet,
these chambers will still have a small amount of noise that the measurement microphones will pick up
(this is typically a very low 15dB or less). For those who aren't familiar with the logarithmic scale of
decibels, here's an example that will deem relevant to us: a human whispering right in your ear is
around 13dB. Believe it or not, I have seen some fan companies rate their fan's maximum noise levels
at 10-11dB. With a rating like this, I should not even be able to hear them at 1m away, but most of them
were equal or louder than fans with ratings in the 15-17dB range from other manufacturers!
A reputable name in this field is Nexus Technology. They give the exact testing setup and iso
chamber noise figures behind the sound ratings of all their products. Among silent PC enthusiasts,
myself included, their fans have proven to be some of the quietest out there.
In both cooling categories I'm going to recommend that you look for a thick, sturdy, and well
built steel case. Although it may be heavier than those inexpensive and light aluminum counterparts, a
solid steel case will help with eliminating vibration noise and cutting down on internal noise such as
hard drive and DVD Rom spin that may escape through thinner panels.
Choose your internal hard drives carefully. You may think that this has little to do with cooling,
but hard drives can actually play a large role in your system's overall heat. Try to keep the hard drives
that are in your computer to a bare minimum. I'm going to recommend two hard drives maximum
because you can space them out nicely in front of the intake fan. Go with bigger capacities if you need
to, but keep in mind the more drives you stack in there, the more radiant heat that is going to escape
into your case and make the whole silence thing a task that is hard to achieve. Touch your computer's
hard drive after it's been running for a few hours, it's probably a lot hotter than you think! I have also
noticed a large increase in heat on larger capacity hard drives as well.
If you're into trying out new technologies, Solid State Drives (SSD's) are hard drives made with
the exact same technologies that your USB flash sticks are. Having no moving parts, these drives
consume far less power and output a ton less heat than previous mechanical models. Although their
capacities aren't too huge right now and the prices are still high, these would be the ultimate way to go
in a silent system to keep heat and power usage down.
For extra storage, look into eSATA external hard drives, these will give you nearly identical
performance to an internal hard drive but you can keep it separate from the computer in it's own cooled
case, and use it only when it is required.
Power Supply:
Look into a high efficiency 80%+ power supply. Since high efficiency power supplies use the
power they take in more efficiently, less of it goes into waste heat (wasted power ends up becoming
excess heat in a power supply because of either cheaper components or poor design). A high efficiency
power supply will not only save you money, but it will help reduce another of those key areas in your
system that generates a lot of heat. A reputable company in this field is Seasonic and they are known
for some of the best and quietest high efficiency power supplies in the market!
For home users who aren't into high-performance computing, the silence option is often a very
good way to make your computer seem "invisible" in day to day life. If you're building a system for
extreme silence, it is also a good idea to make sure that all your components are still sufficiently cooled
and are running in safe temperature ranges.
Motherboard/Component Cooling:
The chipsets on motherboards and add-in graphics cards are typically cooled by one of two
methods; either heatpipes and passive heatsinks or smaller heatsinks and fans on each component for
added cooling capacity. If you're building for silence, look into motherboards and video cards that are
passively cooled. They may not be able to take any overclocking, but they are designed to run perfectly
safe with the way they are designed and will not output any noise at all.
Performance Cooling
The person out for performance cooling has a slightly different set of options to look into. This
person doesn't care about noise as much but they want their computer to be as cool as it can. These are
the people who often game or overclock, pushing their system to higher limits and stressing
components right to their breaking points. If this is the category you fall into, take a careful look at my
next few points:
Airflow is a key consideration here. You want as much airflow as you can get from your fans to
keep those components cooled. This is what's being measured with CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute).
Some fan manufacturers have fans with massive airflow ratings, think leaf blower noise with those fans
though. You probably won't need something that extreme, but try to stay away from the lower CFM
rating that most silent advertised fans have. Look around and research specific models that interest you,
it's often not hard at all to find a fan with good airflow that doesn't sound like a leaf blower.
Shopping for big heatsinks is one of those crossover components from the silent category. If
you're wondering why I recommended sticking with a 120mm fan on your heatsink, it's because it can
be easily replaced and upgraded. If you find a nice heatsink that appeals to you and will fit on your
system, find out the specs of the fan on it. You'll probably want to replace it with a higher performing
fan for added cooling. While you're shopping for heatsinks, now is a good time to look into the
materials they're made out of. Most good heatsinks will have a copper base with aluminum fins. Better
quality heatsinks will be manufactured entirely of copper but will also be a little more expensive. If
you've ever wondered why copper heatsinks, or those with copper bases are so popular, it goes back to
grade 10 science class. Remember, that one you slept through about conductors? Copper conducts heat
better than aluminum. By drawing heat away from the CPU much faster, it can stay cooler overall.
In the silent cooling category I recommended staying away from cases that have extra fans
other than the standard intake and exhaust. When you're looking for high performing cooling, now is
the time to open your mind to different case designs. Extra side fans will help cool video cards and hard
drive bays depending on their placement and top fans will help draw heat away from DVD/CD burners
and your power supply's exterior.
Motherboard/Component Cooling:
Those building with a situation that calls for the best cooling possible will want to look into a
motherboard and video card who's components are cooled actively with fans. With the fans helping to
remove the heat significantly faster, it will allow the components to be stressed more because you won't
need to worry about them taking a while to cool down as may happen when using a simple passive
Whether you're building for performance or silence, it never hurts to include a fan controller in
your budget as well. Inexpensive accessories like that will allow you to turn down those loud fans when
you aren't doing high-performance computing that requires powerful cooling.
...In Conclusion
If you're a more experienced user and are very comfortable with the insides of your computer,
then you may want to cross over into the more "extreme" cooling categories if you're looking for high
performance cooling.
Water cooling will eliminate almost all the component fans in your computer, replacing them
with tubes of water, and waterblocks in place of those large heatsinks. Water is pumped through an air
cooled radiator which then goes through all the tubes to the waterblocks on the components where it
draws the heat into the water and back through the radiator for re-cooling. If you want an example to
relate this to, think of your car's radiator and engine. Although a system like this is good for extreme
cooling at a lower noise level, it does require a bit more maintenance with having to bleed any trapped
air, and clean the system every few months. So although this is a great way to add higher performance
cooling at possibly a lower noise level, it definitely is not something for everyone and it won't
eliminate all your system's noise. If you like to tinker and you aren't afraid of a challenge, this method
will always add some fun, and of course a "wow factor" into your quest to build that personal
supercomputer you've always wanted.
So there you have it, the key steps to finding a cooling solution that is right for you. None of the
components required to do this are expensive and it's something almost everyone comfortable enough
to hold a screwdriver can do themselves. Let me give you a quick wrap-up:
* Choose a nice large CPU heatsink with a 120mm fan. This will offer quiet operation and allow
you to replace the fan depending on your cooling needs.
* Stick to large fans, hopefully with most being 120mm because these will be quieter and move
more air than smaller fans.
* Fan placement will vary depending on your situation. Don't go overkill with fans if you're
building a system for quiet cooling! If you want performance cooling, then extra fans will be
something you want to look into.
* Buy a sturdy steel case to help dampen and eliminate internal noise such as vibration
(something common with cheap and thin aluminum case panels).
* Hard drives create lots of heat so make sure they are cooled with a sufficient intake fan.
Keeping the number of internal hard drives lower will help reduce ambient heat in the case but
the final call in this is up to you and your system needs.
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