Abit Guru Clock GC-03

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

My better half decided to spoil me rotten earlier this year on my birthday and I got a new gaming PC complete with the new AMD 64bit processor. So on the day the packages were delivered and I eagerly started assembling it all together. Much to my surprise I got an ABIT Guru Clock with it. I wasn't expecting it and was quite happy with it once I plugged it in.

ABIT's Guru Clock allows you to access and select system performance while playing games, listening music, browsing Internet or office applications in full screen without the need to stop or close the application you are running. Doesn't sound like anything to write home about? Well in addition, Guru Clock displays overclocking levels, hardware monitoring status, room temperature, debug code and warning notice, allows you to power on/off your PC, and even notifies you of new Skype/MSN/e-mail messages - all from its convenient LCD display. Now being an avid gamer myself, this is a very handy little addition to my ensemble and I enjoy it fully. So let me tell you all the tid bits...

It Supports Models: AW8D, AW8-MAX, AW8, AL8, AL8-V, NI8 SLi, NI8 SLi GR, AN8 32X, AT8 32X, AT8, and future ABIT Guru supported models.

And of course as always, a list of the great features:

-Large LCD screen (4.7cm)
-Guru link cable (1.5M)
-PC power on / off
-USB Extension Port
-LCD Backlight which is optional
-Room temperature
-MIC and Headphone support (2 Stereo Jack)

Information logo indicator:

- Current time
- USB working
- Hardware Monitor warning
- MSN/E-mail
- Skype

Guru functions indicator:

- FAN speed
- Temperature
- Voltage
- OC

VGA card OC indicator (Optional):

- VGA OC mode
- VGA OTES 2 FAN
- GPU FAN
- GPU Temp
- GPU core speed
- VRAM Voltage and core speed

Hard Button

-Power button: Power on/ off
-Menu: Select 1st level for Time/ Room temp/ FAN speed/ OC/ TEMP/ Voltage
-Select: OK and Enter function
-Messenger: Phone up/ off
-Skype/ MSN Private Call: Depend on utility
-Skype: Conference Call: Depend on utility I/O and others
-Guru link connector x1 (Back side)
-USB Extension Port x 1
-MIC & Headset x 1 each (2 Stereo Jack)
-Buzzer on front side LCD Layout
-LCD Dimension: 68mm* 41mm
-View area: 65mm* 38mm
-Display Type: HTN
-View direction: 12 o'clock
-Front Polarizer: Transmission/ Positive
-Rear Polarizer: Reflective/ Positive
-Operating Voltage: 5V
-Connector: PIN

A definite must have addition to any PC. It seems that they are also available to buy separate but I'd suggest checking out eBay first.

Happy Shopping!

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