2019 Hardware Thread

Yes it's currently my wallpaper.

GPU-Z
v2.28.0 (December 9th, 2019)
Added support for AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, Radeon Pro W5700
Added support for upcoming AMD graphics driver
Fixed VRAM reporting on 4 GB Navi cards to show correct value
Improved detection for AMD RX 470D, RX 560 Mobile, Picasso, Raven Ridge
Fixed clock readings on older ATI graphics cards
Added DirectX Support reporting for ATI R200 GPUs

Instead of 2019 hardware, anyone have any really old hardware?

CPU-Z: News | CPUID

CPU-Z Vintage Edition November 27th, 2019
CPU-Z turns 20 this year, and to celebrate that birthday we’re glad to introduce a « new » version of CPU-Z modified to run on the systems that existed 20 years ago. In practice, that version improves (or adds, in some cases) the support of 386, 486, 586 and 686 class processors of all major brands of this past time, and is able to run on Windows 95 and 98.


The CPU-Z Vintage Edition adds the following features :

An improved detection of the old processors from 386s to 686s, with or without the cpuid instruction. That includes :

- Intel i386 (SX & DX), i486 (SX to DX4), Pentium (P5 to Tillamook), Pentium Pro, Pentium II and Pentium III (Katmai to Tualatin).

- AMD Am386 (SX & DX), Am486 (SX2 to DX4), Am5x86, K5, K6 (2, 2+ & III) and Athlon (K7 to Barton).

- Cyrix Cx486DLC, Cx486S, Cx486 (DX to DX4), 5x86, 6x86 (& MX), MII, MediaGX.

- and others : IBM 486SLC/SLC2/BL3, NexGen Nx586, UMC U5S & U5D, Rise mP6, IDT Winchip C6, VIA C3 ...


An improved CPU clock speed computation intended to report the precise clock speed on processors without TSC (namely most 386s and 486s).
When possible, the clock multiplier and the FSB are also reported.

A new INT/FPU benchmark.
Matching the raw computing power of 386 to 586 class processor, that old-style monothreaded CPU bench tests the integer and the floating-point performances.

The L2 cache size and memory timings reading on the most popular old chipsets :

- UMC UM8881.
- Ali M1489/1487, M1531, M1541.
- SiS 85C496/497, 85C501/502/503..
- VIA Apollo VP3/MPV3.
- Intel 430LX/TX/HX, 440FX/LX/BX.

Wish I hadn't chucked out my 286.

A real contender for my next AIO/CLC buy: The Cougar Helor 240-360 CPU Liquid Cooler Review: A Top Tier Start In CPU Cooling

Cougar Helor 360 CPU Liquid Cooler

One of the most distinctive features of the Helor coolers is that they are not really sealed AIO systems. A refill port is present on the main block assembly and Cougar includes a bottle of proper coolant in the bundle. A brand-new cooler does not require any topping up but it is good to know that Cougar’s engineers took into account the fact that evaporation could lead to significant coolant losses over the years, a nice gesture for users who like to keep parts for more than just a couple of years. If the original coolant is lost or somehow runs out, proper closed loop system coolant is easy to acquire. Note that under no circumstances water, even if distilled, should be used in such a system without additives.

Cougar strongly focused on the application of RGB lighting and the result is inspiring. The lighting is strong and yet smooth, perfectly diffused by the fan’s semi-transparent blades and on the acrylic top of the main block. If connected to a compatible motherboard, it will copy the programmed lighting theme of the system.
(no bloat/extra software needed)

   Information

COUGAR Helor - Cooling Series - COUGAR

Model Name	Helor 240	Helor 360
Model Number	RL-HLR240-V1	RL-HLR360-V1
CPU Socket	Intel Socket 2066, 2011, 2011-3, 1366, 1156, 1155, 1151, 1150, 775 AMD Socket AM4, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, FM2+, FM2, FM1 (*) * Not compatible with Socket TR4

Model Name	Helor 240	Helor 360
Water Block & Pump
Dimensions (WxDxH)	81.8 x 94.8 x 78.3 mm
Cold Plate Material	Copper with Nickel Plating
Pump Speed	2700 ± 10% R.P.M
Rated Voltage	12 VDC
Rated Current	0.28 A
Power Consumption	3.36 W
Cable Length	Pump power: 300 mm / LED power: 600 mm
Connector & Control	3 Pin Fixed Speed
Lights	12 Addressable RGB LEDs (5V)
Radiator
Type	240mm	360mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	277 x 120 x 27 mm	394 x 120 x 27 mm
Material	Aluminum
Package
Package Content	Helor 240 x 1 Vortex Omega 120 x 2	Helor 360 x 1 Vortex Omega 120 x 3
Mounting Kit x 1 Core Box v2 & Power Connector x 1 Wireless Controller x 1 5V Addressable Header Adapter (Core Box v2 to M/B) x 1 1 to 3 Fan Splitter x 1 Maintenance Kit (100 ml Coolant & 1g Thermal Paste) x 1 User Manual x 1

Model Name	Helor 240	Helor 360
Tubing
Material	Durable Rubber with Sleeves
Length	360 & 400 mm
Fans
Fan Model	Vortex Omega 120
Fan Quantity	2	3
Dimensions (WxDxH)	120 x 120 x 25 mm
Bearing Type	Hydro-Dynamic Bearing
Fan Speed	600-1800 ± 200 R.P.M
Air Flow	78.4 CFM (Max.)
Air Pressure	2.4 mm-H2O (Max.)
Acoustic Noise	37.1 dBA (Max.)
Rated Voltage	12 VDC
Rated Current	0.32 A
Power Consumption	3.84 W
Cable Length	Fan power : 600 mm / LED power : 600 mm
Connector & Control	4 Pin PWM
Lights	10 Addressable RGB LEDs (5V)

Looks interesting, but looking at it on places like Amazon and NewEgg .....very few people have bought this AIO
NewEgg ...1 person
Amazon ... 8 people.
No idea why, as their price for the 360 is reasonable

It's a brand new product Mike, that's why so few have gotten it.

I want to wait for reviews, but I do like the idea of using AURA to control the RGB.

Cliff S said:

It's a brand new product Mike, that's why so few have gotten it.

I want to wait for reviews, but I do like the idea of using AURA to control the RGB.

Yeah, I removed AURA last month, didn't like it. I find most of ASUS software is bloated and buggy. So I've removed all of it.

Interesting. It looks like the CPU is block is clear allowing to see the liquid inside. It also probably the indicator as to whether the coolant needs topping up. And is that a flow wheel inside the block? Nice.