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First Liquid Cooled PC On Display At E3

by Rainier on Jan. 26, 2006 @ 1:01 a.m. PST

EVO: Phase One will be one of the first gaming systems to ship with a standard customized liquid cooling system, CoolIT Systems Inc. has partnered with Envizions to design a state-of-the-art cooling system that will greatly enhance, EVO's overall, performance. Read more for details and specs ...

Envizions Computer Entertainment Corporation has announced that its next generation hybrid media entertainment game console EVO: Phase One will make its first public appearance inside the CoolIT System Inc. booth at this year's E3 Expo Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A final pre-rendered design will be seen at Envizions website March 31, 2006. "I think once our customers visually and physically interact with EVO, they will truly see the systems full capabilities," says Derrick Samuels, CEO and Founder of Envizions. Samuels adds, "The EVO media entertainment hub will be the network that will deliver on many levels and insure that we have a place in the market. It's truly a product that will be the center of networking and entertainment."

"We are very fortunate to be collaborating with one of the best premiere company's, developing, next generation cooling solutions," states Samuels. He adds, "CoolIT Systems Inc. will give EVO the added performance of a liquid chilled technology, system level noise reduction and low temperature output, this is definitely a plus for both company's. This will truly position, EVO, to be the cutting edge media entertainment hub." "CoolIT is excited about the relationship with Envizions. The EVO Platform is the perfect venue for CoolIT to showcase its MTEC technology and it's ability to enhance PC performance while removing unwanted fan noise in a small form factor application" comments Jason Myers, President and Founder CoolIT Systems Inc.

The EVO: Phase One combines a fully functional entry-level PC and EVO customized software in a single box. It will run Microsoft Media Center 2005 and the system will have the ability to run most PC games and software. The system will ship with a remote control and other wireless accessories such as keyboards, mice and PC game controllers will be compatible, the system can be hooked up to a standard TV or HDTV. A PC VGA adapter can be purchased for PC monitors. EVO will allow for customers to upgrade by choice. The system will allow customers to stream EVO game content stored on the hard drive to any wireless Envizions RF router adapter. Encryption security features will be part of the wireless network. The routers will be Linux embedded OS and will not be available until next year, but a prototype model will be at E3.

"The EVO console concept is a powerful one. One console that can transmit to several TV's/Monitors is an obvious need missed by all the current gaming console manufactures as well as VCR, DVD, and CD player makers. "I personally, have tried to find an off-the-shelf solution to transmitting a single show from my DVR player to multiple televisions with no success." says Al McGilvra of McGilvra Engineering.

Features :

*** Some features will be performed in conjunction with the wireless RF routers

  • Allow users to stream content from any media center based computer to the EVO console.
  • Will support HDTV, DVD player and CD capabilities.
  • DVR Capabilities: Record, Rewind and Pause live TV, 125-channel cable ready TV tuner, Surf the net, program menu and FM radio receiver.
  • Six USB ports and one Ethernet port, one fireware 1394 port.
  • Set up will allow several users to access the system at the same time; play the same game or different games in several different locations simultaneously. Allow users to store/download EVO console games to the hard drive then stream game data to several TV's from one console.
  • Provide a 100% wireless network. Wireless console, wireless keyboard and game controllers. Console can be placed anywhere in the home. Will have encryption security features for wireless application network.
  • A full functional PC and media center and can be converted to a game console by choice of user.
  • Biometric game save. Save EVO games with fingerprint.
  • Navigate between PC and console interface.
  • Comes with a built-in 80 gig serial ATA hard drive. Hard drive can be upgraded to an Envizions external or internal hard drive for recording extra HD or other content. Allow for portable media devices like digital cameras and MP3 players to be plug into the system by USB ports.
  • Built-in IRA remote sensor
  • Store EVO customize games from disc for later use
  • Customize CoolIT System next generation cooling system
  • S.R.I (Simulated Realistic Intelligence) Player reaction and environment will increase the in game obstacles and A.I capabilities. Customers can order handicap enabled software so physical challenge customers can operate EVO.

EVO: Phase One Technical Specifications:

CPU- AMD Athlon 64 3200
L1 Cache 64kb + 64kb
L2 Cache 512 kb
2.0 Ghz.

GPU-Nvidia Geforce 6200
Four pixel pipelines
Core Clock 300 MHz
Memory Clock 500 MHz

Tuner card- Hauppauge with built-in FM radio

RAM- 1 GB (2x512 DDR SDRAM)

Storage- 80 gig hard drive
DVD-Rom drive/Slot loading drive

Digital Media Support-Support for DVD-video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW
DVD+R/RW, CD-ROM, CD-RW,
Send customize Envizions games to any EVO wireless router
Many players playing from one master hub
3-D graphics

Cooling: Customize CoolIT Systems liquid system

Audio- Creative Labs Audigy SE
24-bit Advanced HD
EAX Advanced HD
Supports surround sound 7.1, 6.1 and 5.1

I/O – Support two 2.0 USB PC ports (in front)
Four rear 2.0 USB ports
9 in 1 card reader
On board Ethernet port

Software-Media Center 2005

Physical specs-Width-380mm
Height-100mm
Length-300mm
System Orientation-Stands vertically or horizontally

High-Definition- Standard-definition and high definition video support

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