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LaCie’s 2big Thunderbolt 2 and Rugged Thunderbolt DAS Review

Consumers dealing with multimedia workflows need to transfer large amounts of data around. Be it collecting data in the field or editing media at a workstation, the necessity for fast and accessible direct attached storage (DAS) units can’t be stressed enough. LaCie and G-Technology are two vendors targeting this space. Back in April, we had covered the launch of some solutions in this space. Today, we are reviewing one of LaCie’s introductions, the 2big Thunderbolt 2. LaCie’s Rugged Thunderbolt bus-powered DAS forms a complementary offering for in-field use. Both units offer Thunderbolt as well as USB 3.0 connectivity. Read on to see how they perform in our evaluation.

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SilverStone NightJar NJ520 Power Supply Review

Most PCs don’t require a massive power supply capable of 750W or more sustained output, and even the 500-550W models can be overkill for many users. Today we’ll be looking at he Silverstone Nightjar 520W power supply, a PSU with a moderate power output but a very distinct feature: it’s completely fanless. Fanless PSUs aren’t a new idea, but advances in technology have taken them from expensive and rather esoteric devices to modern designs that are more reasonable. The Silverstone Nightjar 520W retails for $139.99 including shipping (after rebate), a steep price for a 520W unit even if it is 80Plus Platinum certified, but that’s due in large part to its fanless nature. Does it perform well enough to justify such a price? We’ll find out in this review.

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SilverStone NightJar NJ520 Power Supply Review

Most PCs don’t require a massive power supply capable of 750W or more sustained output, and even the 500-550W models can be overkill for many users. Today we’ll be looking at he Silverstone Nightjar 520W power supply, a PSU with a moderate power output but a very distinct feature: it’s completely fanless. Fanless PSUs aren’t a new idea, but advances in technology have taken them from expensive and rather esoteric devices to modern designs that are more reasonable. The Silverstone Nightjar 520W retails for $139.99 including shipping (after rebate), a steep price for a 520W unit even if it is 80Plus Platinum certified, but that’s due in large part to its fanless nature. Does it perform well enough to justify such a price? We’ll find out in this review.

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SilverStone NightJar NJ520 Power Supply Review

Most PCs don’t require a massive power supply capable of 750W or more sustained output, and even the 500-550W models can be overkill for many users. Today we’ll be looking at he Silverstone Nightjar 520W power supply, a PSU with a moderate power output but a very distinct feature: it’s completely fanless. Fanless PSUs aren’t a new idea, but advances in technology have taken them from expensive and rather esoteric devices to modern designs that are more reasonable. The Silverstone Nightjar 520W retails for $139.99 including shipping (after rebate), a steep price for a 520W unit even if it is 80Plus Platinum certified, but that’s due in large part to its fanless nature. Does it perform well enough to justify such a price? We’ll find out in this review.