Zalman
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Zalman Tech Co. is a Korea
n company that develops and provides aftermarket desktop computer products with primary focus on cooling enhancement.
Zalman has done considerable product development since its 1999 founding, and now holds several patents focusing on both cooling and fan noise-reduction. Personal computer systems can generate significant heat and noise, the management of which is important for those modifying or assembling computer systems. Zalman's product range includes specialized heat sink
and fan
solutions for CPUs, as well as quiet power supplies
, computer water cooling systems, motherboard
chipset coolers, graphics card heat sink and fan combos, laptop coolers, cases, and hard disk
cases that lower temperature and reduce noise.
Zalman's primary competitors include: Vantec
, Thermaltake
, Spire, Cooler Master
and Arctic Cooling
.
Zalman was the first manufacturer of a completely fanless case. It used a fin based design to dissipate heat with heat generating components like the graphics card and motherboard transferring heat to the case body via a system of heat pipe
s and radiator
s.
Zalman introduced the CNPS9500AM2 which is the first heatsink meant specifically for socket AM2
compatibility on May 23, 2006.
Zalman also broke into the headphone market with its 5.1 headphone system, ZM-RS6F/M.
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Zalman is a pioneer and world-leader in stereoscopic (three dimensional) LCD monitors, which utilize polarized 3D glasses. These products allow the user to play games and other 3D media in full 3D stereoscopy (but with a 50% drop in vertical resolution per frame since only every second line is visible to each eye). Its 3D driver requires the native vertical resolution.
Mxxx ≙ xxx÷10 inch
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
n company that develops and provides aftermarket desktop computer products with primary focus on cooling enhancement.
Zalman has done considerable product development since its 1999 founding, and now holds several patents focusing on both cooling and fan noise-reduction. Personal computer systems can generate significant heat and noise, the management of which is important for those modifying or assembling computer systems. Zalman's product range includes specialized heat sink
Heat sink
A heat sink is a term for a component or assembly that transfers heat generated within a solid material to a fluid medium, such as air or a liquid. Examples of heat sinks are the heat exchangers used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and the radiator in a car...
and fan
Fan (mechanical)
A mechanical fan is a machine used to create flow within a fluid, typically a gas such as air.A fan consists of a rotating arrangement of vanes or blades which act on the air. Usually, it is contained within some form of housing or case. This may direct the airflow or increase safety by preventing...
solutions for CPUs, as well as quiet power supplies
Power supply
A power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy to one or more electric loads. The term is most commonly applied to devices that convert one form of electrical energy to another, though it may also refer to devices that convert another form of energy to electrical energy...
, computer water cooling systems, motherboard
Motherboard
In personal computers, a motherboard is the central printed circuit board in many modern computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system, providing connectors for other peripherals. The motherboard is sometimes alternatively known as the mainboard, system board, or, on Apple...
chipset coolers, graphics card heat sink and fan combos, laptop coolers, cases, and hard disk
Hard disk
A hard disk drive is a non-volatile, random access digital magnetic data storage device. It features rotating rigid platters on a motor-driven spindle within a protective enclosure. Data is magnetically read from and written to the platter by read/write heads that float on a film of air above the...
cases that lower temperature and reduce noise.
Zalman's primary competitors include: Vantec
Vantec
Vantec Thermal Technologies is a privately held multinational corporation with headquarters and an R&D team in the US, sales/purchasing office in Taiwan and factories in Taiwan, Korea and China. Vantec designs and manufactures thermal products and computer peripherals. Consumers can buy Vantec...
, Thermaltake
Thermaltake
Thermaltake is a manufacturer of PC cases, power supplies and cooling solutions. Its main headquarters is located in Taipei and Thermaltake has multiple manufacturing facilities on mainland China, including a major plant at Dongguan which is also ISO-9001 certified.Most of Thermaltake's production...
, Spire, Cooler Master
Cooler Master
Cooler Master is a computer hardware manufacturer from Taiwan. Founded in 1992, the company is a popular aftermarket brand for computer chassis, PSU, coolers, cooling pads, and other accessories...
and Arctic Cooling
Arctic Cooling
Arctic Cooling is a Swiss maker of computer components, most notably heat sinks and fans. As of June 19, 2009, ARCTIC COOLING Switzerland AG operates as a subsidiary of Caseking GmbH. The real headquarter located at Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. After organization reformation in the last 2 years, it...
.
Zalman was the first manufacturer of a completely fanless case. It used a fin based design to dissipate heat with heat generating components like the graphics card and motherboard transferring heat to the case body via a system of heat pipe
Heat pipe
A heat pipe or heat pin is a heat-transfer device that combines the principles of both thermal conductivity and phase transition to efficiently manage the transfer of heat between two solid interfaces....
s and radiator
Radiator
Radiators are heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating. The majority of radiators are constructed to function in automobiles, buildings, and electronics...
s.
Zalman introduced the CNPS9500AM2 which is the first heatsink meant specifically for socket AM2
Socket AM2
The Socket AM2, renamed from Socket M2 , is a CPU socket designed by AMD for desktop processors, including the performance, mainstream and value segments...
compatibility on May 23, 2006.
Zalman also broke into the headphone market with its 5.1 headphone system, ZM-RS6F/M.
Monitors
Zalman is a pioneer and world-leader in stereoscopic (three dimensional) LCD monitors, which utilize polarized 3D glasses. These products allow the user to play games and other 3D media in full 3D stereoscopy (but with a 50% drop in vertical resolution per frame since only every second line is visible to each eye). Its 3D driver requires the native vertical resolution.
- M190 (4:3)
- M215W (full HD)
- M220W (pivot display)
- M240W (full HD)
- M320W-F (full HD)
Mxxx ≙ xxx÷10 inch
- SG100G (glasses)
- SG100C (clip)
See also
- Akasa
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- Arctic CoolingArctic CoolingArctic Cooling is a Swiss maker of computer components, most notably heat sinks and fans. As of June 19, 2009, ARCTIC COOLING Switzerland AG operates as a subsidiary of Caseking GmbH. The real headquarter located at Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. After organization reformation in the last 2 years, it...
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- Cooler Master
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- Quiet PCQuiet PCA quiet PC is a personal computer that makes little noise. Common uses for quiet PCs include video editing, sound mixing, home servers, and home theater PCs. A typical quiet PC uses quiet cooling and storage devices and energy-efficient parts....
- SilverStone TechnologySilverStone TechnologySilverStone Technology is a company based in Taiwan that makes computer cases, power supplies, and other peripheral for personal computers. The company SilverStonetek Co Ltd was founded in 2003....
- ThermalrightThermalrightThermalright is a Taiwan-based company that manufactures high-quality, high-performance aftermarket heat sinks for desktop computers. Thermalright products are primarily marketed towards gamer and enthusiasts who commonly overclock different parts of their computer, generating large amounts of...
- ThermaltakeThermaltakeThermaltake is a manufacturer of PC cases, power supplies and cooling solutions. Its main headquarters is located in Taipei and Thermaltake has multiple manufacturing facilities on mainland China, including a major plant at Dongguan which is also ISO-9001 certified.Most of Thermaltake's production...
- VantecVantecVantec Thermal Technologies is a privately held multinational corporation with headquarters and an R&D team in the US, sales/purchasing office in Taiwan and factories in Taiwan, Korea and China. Vantec designs and manufactures thermal products and computer peripherals. Consumers can buy Vantec...