A Corsair kit from the HDD to the SSD easily

Corsair think have found the solution to help customers migrate from the plateau to the SSD hard drive simply.

The DSS can undoubtedly accelerate the performance of our computers. Whether in terms of startup time, application load heavy as famous processing software Adobe Photoshop photo or in the field of video game on PC, these new storage components offer a real advantage over the hard disks with conventional tops.

Even if these SSD cannot compete in terms of storage space to good old hard drives trays, especially because a price astronomical go for the SSD market, small models are ample case without too much ruin to speed up computers, including laptops, which are long towed to HDD anemic performance. Thi, Vice President of Corsair memory products indicates indeed that "often, customers who wish to pass on this type of disks are well aware of gain that they, but they are too complicated to migrate all of their old disk data to an SSD", so Corsair launches its new product called "kit to update SSD for laptop pc".

         

Based on Corsair Force 3 120 or 240 GB, this kit consists of one of these two disks, a CD-ROM containing software for very easily migrate data and a USB adapter cable to SATA. Thus, with the supplied software, it is possible to fully fill the hard drive of the notebook of origin to the DSS included in the kit by simply following the steps of the software. Then, simply disassemble the laptop, remove the HDD tray replace DSS.

Corsair has already sent copies of its new kit to update to resellers from around the world, which will sell at a public price of €120 for the disk of 120 GB and €210 for the 240 GB drive that we tested. However, we nuancerons the advertised price because they do not appear to reflect the final in store prices. For example a Corsair Force 3 240 GB alone is in store at a price of €230 on average, we doubt that this kit which includes this SSD is less expensive than a single disk. Follow therefore.

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Test : Corsair Vengeance 2000

Corsair enhances its recent range of microphones to a newcomer in 7.1, which has the particularity to work wireless. The spatialisé its free?

Corsair Vengeance 2000

For:
Very comfortable
Good spatialization
Autonomy

Against:
Support a long hair
Only USB
Cost a little wireless

Its simplistic remote control and its connections limited to USB, the Corsair Vengeance 1500 we had strong impression. Comfortable, the Corsair headset is perfectly cut for long gaming sessions, providing rendering its spatialisé 7.1 of quality and of addition of practical pilots to use. Filled with qualities, it is with pleasure that is again allowed this model to the drafting, but wireless version. Dubbed Corsair Vengeance 2000, this new helmet has the same benefits as the wired version. This is the case for the audio part, on which we we will expand here, since we already said what we on the test of the 1500 revenge. To summarize, the spatialization is good, especially from sources 5.1, convincing use of ProLogix II.

In game, it is happiness, as in dynamic scenes of cinema. Rendering is fairly neutral base, which is a good point for listening to music, but it tends to take a ride on the equalizer to add a little power to the bottom of the spectrum, because strangely for a headset-oriented game, revenge 2000 - as revenge 1500 - is a bit stingy in low.  Note that the microphone is also the same. It ranks along the left and one-way, it has a reducer of ambient noise that it minimizes perfectly by offering a rendering of the clear voice and breath.

This point fast completed on audio, let us to the construction of this helmet and its main novelty: the wireless. The model itself does not progress. There are two transducers of 50 mm mounted in large closed circum-aural headphones, providing a correct, but not enough insulation in noisy environment. The technical characteristics are identical (20 Hz - 20 KHz, 32 ohm), and found the same level of very good finish, except that the coating way alu brushed fact branches somewhat cheap. The headband is still as comfortable, while the bearings of the ears retain their finish Microfiber above mosses to memory of forms.

Big changes are on the left earpiece, where is found a button on / off and a fairly well integrated sound adjustment wheel, and a mini-USB connector which is used to load the helmet. A load that may be long enough - until 2: 30, perhaps even a little more, on a standard USB - if it does the branch that one times the emitted signals (light recurrent beep and LED flashing red), indicating that it has started the last 10% of the battery. However, once the green flag and entirely responsible for battery announced 10 h autonomy is fully respected. Without using the microphone and still at a normal level of listening, we even regularly exceeded this time. Of course, if the energy, it is possible to continue to use the helmet, playing while he recharges (even extending load time), provided you have a USB cable range.

The scope of the 2.4 GHz signal, it is given for 12 metres, this without taking into account possible disturbances and other walls. In practice, either 5 or 6 metres in an environment filled with waves and fields as may be a high-tech writing, no problems to report. However, the passage of a bearing wall thick enough is now much less well tolerated.  Home, installed in the couch at 3 metres of the television the headset connected to the media center, no problem to report and the presence of a much thinner wall is also no particular difficulty. At the time, a few centimetres of the dongle USB to the PC, everything works perfectly. Still happy!

Note that in the box of the helmet is provided a USB cable to recharge, and an extension cable USB about 1.5 metre to deport the dongle USB of emission of the signal (to avoid any disturbance on the back of the motherboard, near card WiFi for example).

    

In the end, from the time the sound aspect is well managed, where the design of the helmet and the modifications imposed by the passage in wireless were made with care, and where everything goes well with the use, there is no particular issue reserves. The only small caveats relating to dependence to the USB port (and the incompatibilities that this implies, helmets revenge was primarily designed for use on PC), and the small lack of bass that is corrected without evil with the equalizer. Therefore remains to see how Corsair is pay the comfort of wireless.

Without necessarily going to the least expensive, for revenge, 2000 price is set at €139, while the 1500 revenge is around €85 or even less. Head, it is approximately €55 difference, which seems us a little much to the comfort of the wireless, even if we know that the wireless headset are generally quite expensive. Especially since even invest such an amount, it will be perhaps better to move into an all-terrain model, that can be easily used with a television or a console game. But the Corsair Vengeance 2000 is a very good product, that is that best after a small drop in prize.

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Air Series: customizable fans Corsair

Corsair launches a range of fans for all uses, whether it's to cool a box or a CPU radiator...

Corsair presents in its Air Series two models themselves fans declined in several references. A Series Air including the promise is simple: provide reliable and silent fans through a system of hydraulic bearing and vibration-proof rubber fasteners. Fans who are also customizable, with rings of removable colors (red, blue and white).

The Air Series that inherit from the AF dénommination are those who propose the highest CFM, conceived to be installed without components within 3 cm of them. Three references are:

AF120 Performance: 120 mm, 30 dBA, 63,47 CFM, 1650 tr/minAF120 Quiet: Quiet 120 mm, 21 dBA, 39,88 CFM, 1100 tr/minAF140: 140 mm, 24 dBA, 67.8 CFM, 1150 RPM

In contrast, the SP have less blades and are designed to be set on the radiators of the components. Two references are proposed:

SP120 High Performance: 120 mm, 35 dBA, 62,74 CFM, 2350 rpm, 3.1 mm H2OSP120 Quiet: 120 mm, 23 dBA, 37,85 CFM, 1450 rpm, 1.29 mm H2O

                        

Left, a fan Air Series AF, on the right a SP...

Fans found prices decreasing $ 17 and $ 19 in the United States, and who should step soon be available here. Now remains to see if these Air Series will be integrated in the next boxes of the mark.

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Corsair launches its Carbide 500R

The Californian manufacturer Corsair has officially launched its Carbide 500R housing.

Corsair indicates that its Carbide 500R is now available, a month after the arrival of the 400R, and four months after the announcement of these two means-Tower enclosures. This "new" solution made of steel and plastic measuring 520 x 200 x 500 mm. It can accommodate an ATX or Micro-ATX motherboard, and any graphics card. Its facade shows four 5.25-inch bays, and a control panel with two ports USB 3.0, FireWire port, and a pair of 3.5 mm jacks. This 500R Carbide will support a maximum of six HDD/SSD 3.5 or 2.5-inch.

It supports a maximum of ten fans, and it is provided with three 120 mm (two front, one rear) and a 200 mm (on the right panel). This package is offered in two colours, all black, or black and white bi-ton. Corsair covers its novelty of a two year warranty. The Carbide 500R is marketed across the Atlantic to public price of $ 139 (€125 TTC). It is also available in Poland under the bar of €100.

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SSD: Corsair reveals Force of 180 and 240 Go

The California manufacturer Corsair launches two new capabilities in its range of high-performance flash drives, the famous Force.

Corsair now offers new capabilities for its Force GT and Force 3. 90, 60, 120 And 240 GB versions are thus joined by 180 and 480 GB models. The architecture of these DSS format 2.5 inches does not change. There the SandForce SF-2281 processor and memory flash MLC for the first synchronous, and asynchronous for the second.

Corsair always advance speeds sequential 555 MB/s read, for 525 MB/s write for its GT Force, and 550 - 520 MB/s for its Force 3. Maximum random performance are of 85,000 IOPS.

The Californian manufacturer provides his Force with an adapter 2.5 to 3.5 inches. These SSD displayed a 2 million hours MTBF and they are covered by a three year warranty. Corsair advance rates officials of $ 249 (€220 TTC) for his Force 3 180 GB, and $ 799 (€715 TTC) for 480 GB. The GT Force of 480 GB is available for $ 999 (€889 TTC).

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A 180 GB in Corsair SSD

Corsair offers a new capability in its Force GT range: after 60, 90, 120 and 240 GB models here an SSD of... 180 GB. Based on a now classic controller, SF-2281 at SandForce, he uses - as the Vertex 3 of OCZ - synchronous IMFT memory in 25 nm, gage performance.

As often, it is only on compressible data which are given values: 555 MB/s read and 525 MB/s write. In fact, it is of course often below: the majority of large file transfers (where sequential flows have an interest) is based on already compressed files. At the level of random write performance, it is the classic 85,000 IOPS which is announced (the limit of the controller).

For the rest, nothing of much original: format 2.5-inch SATA 6 GB/s, a guarantee of 3 years. Rest the price: $380 to the United States, against $490 to 240 GB. In the end, a DSS interesting for those who need more than 120 GB but less than 240 GB. And that's it.

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The Corsair Carbide 400R available at €89

The Californian manufacturer Corsair has officially launched its Carbide 400R.

Corsair had announced its Carbide 400R at the beginning of June. This new case is now officially launched, and it begins to appear in shops from €89. This award provides access to a tower of 520 x 200 x 500 mm, which can accommodate an ATX or Micro-ATX motherboard, and any graphics card. This steel chassis is fully painted in black. Its facade shows four 5.25-inch bays, and a control panel with two ports USB 3.0, FireWire port, and a couple of 3.5 mm jacks.

The 400R Carbide will support a maximum of six HDD/SSD 3.5 or 2.5-inch. It is provided with three 120 mm fans (two front, one rear). Corsair covers its last solution to a two year warranty. It now expected of his "big" brother, Carbide 500R.

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Corsair Unveils GT Force of 180 and 240 GB

The California manufacturer Corsair launches two new capabilities in its line of flash drives high-performance, the famous Force GT.

Corsair now offers new capabilities for its GT Force. 90, 60 And 120 GB versions are thus joined by 180 and 240 GB models. The architecture of this SSD in 2.5 format inches does not change. There the SandForce SF-2281 processor and synchronous MLC flash memory. Corsair always advance sequential flow of 555 MB/s read, for 525 MB/s write (515 MB/s for the 120 GB, 505 MB/s to 90 GB model), and finally 495 MB/s with the 60 GB. Random performance they reach the bar of the 85,000 IOPS (80,000 IOPS for the 60 GB).

Californian constructor provides its GT Force with an adapter 2.5 to 3.5 inches. These SSD displayed a 2 million hours MTBF and they are covered by a three year warranty. Corsair advance rates official $ 379 (€319 TTC) for the version of 180 GB, and $ 489 (€409 TTC) for the 240 GB. The manufacturer now offers a ultra-complète range, with solutions for all awards.

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Corsair Force 3 and Force GT Ssds now with 90 GB

By Frank Knopers, Friday 19-08-2011 14: 22 views: 1,453, source: Corsair, Corsair [1] [2]

Corsair now also has a 90 GB variant of its Force 3 and Force GT SSD to its range added. The company thus tries to persuade consumers to withdraw that the 60 GB version to something small, but not so much extra to pay for the 120 GB variants of both SSD 's. According to the specifications, these 90 GB models as fast as their ilk, which in the case of the GT Force the faster synchronous MLC flash memory is applied. In the Force 3 we find asynchronously MLC memory, as we also know of the OCZ Agility3 series SSD 's.

The new Force GT 90 GB gets on paper up to 555 MB/s read and 505 MB/sec when writing data. The Force 3 90 GB is marginally slower with respectively 550 and 500 MB/s read and write files. Both Ssds would, provided that the ' alignment ' of the file system is properly carried out, a maximum of 85,000 IOPS. The Force GT has a maximum power consumption of 2.5 watts, the Force 3 is what more economical with up to 2 Watts. Both SSDS have of course a SATA 6 Gbps connection and a 2.5 '' size casing. A 2.5 "to 3.5" adapter isby Corsair included.

At the time of this writing, there are already several webshops two 90 GB SSDs in their assortment. The Force Series 3 90 GB starts at about € 130, while the marginally faster and red colored Force GT variant minimum 160 € must muster.

Corsair brings 90 GB versions of Force 3 and Force GT Ssds on the market

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Good Plan: the SSD Corsair Force 3 (SF-2200) 120 GB less than €160

It looks like you a promotion on a latest-generation SSD price? If yes it falls well, TopAchat site decided to make a promo on the 120 GB Corsair Force 3 .

For information, Force 3 is a recent SSD equipped with a SandForce SF-2200 controller and a SATA III 6 Gb/sconnections. This little bolide offers speeds ranging up to 550 MB/s read and up to 510Mo/s write.

TopAchat proposed at this time in €159,90 (instead of €189,90). What is a good deal since found everywhere on the net between €185 and €210. At this rate, you will have both high-performance SSD and of sufficient capacity to install the operating system and your favorite software.

-> see the 120 GB 3 Force €159,90 in TopAchat

Note: these SSDS are new models. They are not subject to the bug met a few months ago.

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Corsair Announces a kit of memory Dominator GT 8 GB 1. 5V limited edition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A new kit of memory DDR3 Dominator GT family channel the day at Corsair. This model is a limited edition version.This memory kit Dominator GT is Dual-Channel type. It consists of two bars with 4 GB of memory each for a total of 8 GB. 2133 Mhz processor, the timings are correct with a CL9-11-9 of course this could have been better, but the particularity of this kit is of operating at 1.5 Volts.Corsair certifies his Kit for D67 and P55 platforms. Of course, exceptions should run on any platform supporting the DDR3.The cooling will be entrusted to the sink DHX + overcome by cooling air AirFlow II, composed of two 60 mm fans.Finally Corsair will offer this kit for $499, a high enough to get to the green tariff. Knowing that the kits of the competitors as G.Skill is located at €132 for a conventional voltage of 1. 65V.

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Corsair Announces TX supplies modular

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corsair updates its line of power supplies "Enthusiast Series" composed of TX and TX V2 models.Currently, only the "Professional series" and "Professional series gold" lines proposed modular models, or the top of lines from Corsair.Corsair corrects this with the TX M, "M" for modular. Concerning the performance of these TX M they all based simply on the TX V2 by adding modularity.We will have the choice between blocks of power supplies of power ranging from 550 Watts to 850 Watts are all certified 80 Plus Bronze.Prices will be as follows: for the TX550M model it will be sold to $109, TX650M $ 129, TX750M at $149 and finally the TX850M model will be sold him for $169.

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Corsair launches new modular blocks

The California manufacturer Corsair has announced of new modular power supplies in his Series Enthusiast.

Corsair is expanding its Series Enthusiast with a new modular power supplies of 550, 650, 750 and 850 watts. These alims display a minimum efficiency of 85%, which allows them to be certified 80 Plus Bronze. They are designed around a single rail of 12 volts, of 45, 54, 62 or 70 amps. These power supplies meet standards v2.30 ATX12V and EPS12V v2.92. These blocks will have two or four slots PCI Express, and six or eight SATA connectors.

Their cooling is entrusted to a 140 mm fan. Corsair covers its novelties of a MTBF of 100,000 hours, and a 5 year warranty. TX550M, TX650M, TX750M and TX850M will be available later this month, the respective recommended public price of $ 109, 129, 149-169 (about 89, 109, 119-139 euros, taxes included).

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Corsair launches new modular blocks

The California manufacturer Corsair has announced of new modular power supplies in his Series Enthusiast.

Corsair is expanding its Series Enthusiast with a new modular power supplies of 550, 650, 750 and 850 watts. These alims display a minimum efficiency of 85%, which allows them to be certified 80 Plus Bronze. They are designed around a single rail of 12 volts, of 45, 54, 62 or 70 amps. These power supplies meet standards v2.30 ATX12V and EPS12V v2.92. These blocks will have two or four slots PCI Express, and six or eight SATA connectors.

Their cooling is entrusted to a 140 mm fan. Corsair covers its novelties of a MTBF of 100,000 hours, and a 5 year warranty. TX550M, TX650M, TX750M and TX850M will be available later this month, the respective recommended public price of $ 109, 129, 149-169 (about 89, 109, 119-139 euros, taxes included).

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Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 All in One High-performance CPU Cooler CWCH50-1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 high-performance CPU Cooler is quiet, easy to install and outperforms even high-end air coolers. You get superior cooling for improved overclocking performance without the complexity of traditional water-cooling systems. The simple, closed-loop design delivers the power of liquid cooling and the ease of installation of traditional air coolers. The H50’s small size lets you enjoy a less crowded case with better airflow, and you can use the included ultra-quiet, high-efficiency 120mm fan or simply connect the radiator to one of your existing case cans. Air-based CPU coolers simply aren’t as efficient as water coolers, and can take up too much valuable space. The compact, closed-loop Hydro Series H50 takes your CPU’s temperature to new lows and takes up less room doing it.

Price: $79.99

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Corsair Cooling Hydro-Series All-in-One High-Performance Liquid CPU Cooler CWCH60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COOLER - Introducing the Corsair Hydro Series H60. Featuring an all-new micro-channel copper cold-plate, a liquid flow pathway that more directly cools the CPU cores, and an all-new fan that increases airflow and static pressure, the H60 provides fantastic performance.;QUIETER - With a new fan design and superior thermal performance, the H60 can achieve superior results to most other coolers while simultaneously producing less noise.;EASIER TO INSTALL - Compatible with almost any case that that has a rear 120mm exhaust fan, the H60 can be mounted in tons of enthusiast chassis. Our new tool-free retention mechanism makes installation simple and quick for all modern Intel and AMD sockets.

Price: $89.99

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Corsair Hydro Series H80 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CWCH80)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corsair Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers provide a compact, easy-to-install, and maintenance free alternative to bulky, noisy air coolers, efficiently cooling and protecting your high-performance Intel or AMD CPU. The H80 features a double-thick radiator to maximize the surface area available for heat dissipation and dual, performance matched fans. It also includes push-button control so you can select the fan speed and cooling performance setup that best suits your needs. Performance at your fingertips The low-profile integrated pump and cold plate includes push-button control so you can select the fan speed and cooling performance setup that best suits your needs. The cool white LED display lets you know at a glance which profile is being used. Double-up for excellent cooling Featuring a double-thick radiator to maximize the surface area available for heat dissipation, and dual, performance matched fans, the H80 delivers cooling performance that lets your CPU keep its cool, even when pushed to the limit. And with all this cooling performance, the compact design still fits virtually any case with a 120mm fan mount.

Price: $109.99

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Corsair Air Series A70 Performance CPU Cooler CAFA70

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re serious about high-performance computing, you already know that you’ve got to keep your PC’s CPU cool. You need something that not only outperforms your CPU’s stock heatsink, but does it quietly. The Corsair Cooling A70 High-Performance CPU Cooler uses tried-andtrue thermal engineering technology to deliver superior air cooling performance: four 8mm copper heatpipes directly contact your CPU. The contact surface is polished to increase heat transfer efficiency. Two 120mm fans with speed control, mounted on rubberized studs, spin quietly in a push-pull configuration for optimum airflow. The A70 is compatible with all current CPU socket designs, including Intel LGA775, LGA1156 and LGA1366, plus AMD Socket AM2 and Socket AM3.

Price: $62.99

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Corsair Air Series A50 Performance CPU Cooler CAFA50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protect your investment in your Intel or AMD CPU, and make it run better. Excessive heat is the deadly enemy of high-performance silicon, and the Air Series A50 CPU cooler can extend your CPU’s lifetime by efficiently drawing that heat away. You’ll get faster performance, too. Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors automatically overclock when conditions are right. Add the A50 and your CPU will detect that it’s running cooler, and instantly boost its speed when you need it. Of course, if you’re not using a Core i5 or Core i7 or if you prefer to overclock manually, the Air Series A50 will still give you the temperature headroom you need. Spend 15 minutes installing the A50 and enjoy years of improved CPU performance.

Price: $52.99

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