Manufacturer:nMedia Systems Inc.
Price: $47.81 CDN (NCIX.com)

The term HTPC is referred to more often than overclocking amongst the pimple-faced kids hanging out at local computer stores across the world these days. Middle aged men wander into friendly neighborhood stores off the street asking about Windows MCE and how it may benefit them because they heard some kids talking about an HTPC. Computers have evolved to the point that multiple single purpose machines get built as a second computer in homes every day. One of those is, of course, the HTPC, Home Theater Personal Computer. With that being said, it is no wonder companies like nMedia Systems have their focus aimed directly at the HTPC market



A relative newcomer and a name new to me, nMedia has a goal of fully embracing the Windows MCE movement and to provide consumers with "media PC components to enable our clients to integrate various home Audio/Video functions and performance computing into one easy-to-use unit". Has anyone else noticed the correlation our lives are mirroring to the business world? Integrate, streamline, and make everything accessible at all times seems to be the plan, and nMedia is looking to make that happen in the den.



Today, I will debut the nMedia name at Overclockers Online with their Icetank low noise CPU cooler. The 4 large heatpipes are designed to remove heat from the CPU without excessive noise from high flying fans. This type of cooler is perfect for HTPCs which need to be strong yet quiet. As always, we start our review with some looks at the package that the Icetank showed up in.