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Ducted Air conditioning tips
A ducted air conditioning is a costly investment for your home.
Always do your research and shop around before you buy a model. Try to find a sale so you can get your system at a better price or when extra incentives are being offered. Check out a few different business websites before you make a decision. There are often promotional offers a couple of times a year. Remember, you will also have to factor in the installation cost as well.
Buying The Right Ducted Air Con System
One of the most important things to consider when buying a new heating and cooling system is the manufacturer's warranty. There are a variety of warranties for electrical equipment. Choose a unit with an extended warranty for maximum savings in the long run. Generally, homeowners are advised to purchase the extended warranty if one is offered.
Also, be aware of the latest ruling from the ACCC when it comes to expected lifetime periods.
If you want to save money once a new ducted system is installed, be sure to use ENERGY STAR Rating labelled products.
They are very energy efficient, so your new modern unit won't cost you a ton when it comes to your energy bills each month, and it will help recoup some of your installation costs.
These days, most new HVAC systems are energy efficient; there is an Energy Star label on the units.
When you buy a new air conditioning system, don't let the salesperson talk you into a unit that's too big for your needs, and you do not want the opposite where you end up with a system that is too small or not strong enough to keep your home at the temperature levels you require.
Both scenarios are a massive waste of money and would not cool your home efficiently.
Save Energy Use And Save Money
The correct HVAC system should have an accurate thermostat and sealed air ducts to minimize heating or cooling losses as the air flows to the different rooms.
The heating or cooling needs of the different rooms in the house should be taken into account. There is no reason to increase your energy consumption by cooling rooms that are not used.
Look for rebates wherever possible. Ducted systems can be pretty costly, so be on the lookout for rebates and deals that are available.
When shopping around, ask about current specials and look for rebates related to ENERGY STAR compliance. Both can save you a lot of money.
Get any agreement with an air conditioning contractor in writing. Some contractors try to skip this step, and additional charges can be added that you were not expecting.
If you have a specific price and guarantee in writing, they can't go back and change that information. If they do, they could have a lawsuit on their hands.
Looking after Your Cooling System With Maintenance Tips
Want to make sure your aircon system is working as it should? It's essential to have regular maintenance and get your unit serviced regularly.
Any air conditioning specialist will know precisely what you mean when you call them and ask about your system's maintenance service.
A properly maintained and functioning cooling system is essential to ensure you don't have skyrocketing power bills.
A malfunctioning system can cost any homeowner a lot of money in expensive repairs, not to mention the time spent being uncomfortable when it's too cold or too hot.
Make sure your system is running correctly, and with the following tips.
Sometimes it can be challenging to figure out if your ducted system needs repair or replacement.
If your system is over ten years old, breaks down frequently, always turns on or off by itself, or if your bills are too high, it may be worth it to have it replaced. Otherwise, small things can be easily fixed.
Clean Your Filters And Service Your Air Conditioner
Change your air conditioner filters on a regular basis. Not only will clean filters make the air coming into your home easier and better indoor air quality to breathe, but they will also take the strain off your air conditioner itself. You'll enjoy health, money savings and reduced energy consumption all at once. Dirty Filters stop the unit from functioning at peak levels and give you bad air quality.
Check the cooling of the whole house before calling for help. Note the hot rooms and those that are cold. This step will help the air conditioning technician figure out the problem and fix it as soon as possible.
Get any quote or estimate in writing for any service fee. You cannot rely on a verbal agreement, so a written contract is a must. That way, you can follow up if something goes wrong or don't get what you were promised, and you're protected from shady contractors.
In winter, before it hits the peak temperature in summer, book in an air conditioning cleaning and service team to give your air conditioner a once-over. This will ensure that your air conditioner works as expected throughout the summer and that you don't break a sweat when you least expect the system to fail.
If you don't mind doing some of your maintenance, you can easily do some simple cleaning work on the air conditioner unit.
Clean the condenser fan blades and coils every spring. Remember to turn off the power to the fan first. Then remove the grill, then remove the blades and begin cleaning the blades and unit.
Keep The Condensor Clean And Clear
To increase efficiency, place new outdoor units or move your current unit to a location that is in the shade. This will ensure that the air conditioner draws in cooler air, which means it will have to work less and save you money on electricity costs.
Keep your condensers clear of nearby obstructions. Keep plants, fences and even bushes back and away from the unit. The more room you give it to breathe, the better it will work and the less likely it is to break down.
If you need to repair or restore your roof and want it to increase your HVAC system's efficiency, choose light coloured surfaces, and you can get heat reflective coating applied. They reflect the sun's heat and stop heat absorption. Your roof void won't get hot, and that means your central unit won't have to work as hard to cool your home without added internal heat sources.
Hiring An Air Conditioning Installer
Do your homework on different air conditioning installation companies before choosing the one that has the best reputation and service record. Search online for Google reviews where you can see what actual customers had to say about their experience.
When contacting a company, ask some questions.
People who have done good work are usually more than willing to share this information. You will get a feel of which company you should stay away from.
If you're not sure which company to call when your ducted system needs repairs or maintenance, take the time to ask friends and family for personal recommendations. If you do this, you'll feel more confident in your choice because you've solicited the opinions of people you already know are trustworthy.
Get any agreement with the company in writing. Some contractors try to skip this step and charge customers a fortune. If you have a specific price and guarantee in writing, they can't go back and change that information. If they do, they could have a lawsuit on their hands.
Although price should be one of the considerations you make when hiring an air con team, you should not let it affect your judgment. Other factors need to be considered to make a good decision. Experience level, work ethic, and positive reviews are a few things that should also be considered.
Work With The Right Electricians
Don't be surprised if the HVAC contractor you choose does an electrical audit or assessment of your home. Any good contractor will take time to look at your home's wiring and switchboard you currently have to ensure that your home is compliant and will be able to handle the extra energy loads.
Please make sure the HVAC company you're considering hiring doesn't use subcontractors for their work. Many people use this as an excuse to avoid their responsibility if something goes wrong while working on your system. Only allow this if the contract states what will happen in the event of a problem.
If you have good experience with an HVAC product or contractor, let others know. Go online and post a review so people can easily find out who and what brands they can trust. At the same time, you can read reviews online to learn more about what's available yourself.
To keep your home in top shape, you need to take good care of your ducted air conditioning. It's essential to keep the system maintained and clean to keep your family comfortable and healthy with the ideal air temperature.
Call our ducted Air Conditioning Sunshine Coast Experts today – we offer a range of services to ensure you have superior comfort with the perfect temperature for your home and family.
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Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith was working in an emergency room as a medical student more than four decades ago when she realized that victims of violence were getting treated and then released — unlike other patients — without any sort of preventative care.
"And one night, at 3:00 in the morning, a young man just very specifically said to me that he was going to go out and cut the guy who cut him," she says. "I thought, this is not adequate. My response is not adequate. My profession's response is not adequate."
Prothrow-Stith has played a key role in defining youth violence as a public health issue in the years since (her 1991 book Deadly Consequences is considered a classic in the field). That means focusing on prevention efforts — not only in emergency rooms, but in doctor's offices and schools, too.
And guns are increasingly a part of that conversation.
Prothrow-Stith, who is dean and professor of medicine at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, remembers that when she first started out, stabbings were "the number-one way that young men were killed" in Philadelphia. The picture of violence changed dramatically in a matter of years.
"Guns in America play a huge role, especially as we start looking at weapons of war being available and the mass shootings that are taking place," Prothrow-Stith tells Morning Edition's Michel Martin.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 48,830 U.S. firearm deaths in 2021, the last year for which complete data is available. Those include suicides — which have long accounted for the majority of U.S. gun deaths — as well as homicides.
Culturally, suicide is more common in white America and homicide more common in Black America, Prothrow-Stith notes. But she stresses that violence in general is a learned behavior.
"We don't come out of the womb ready to commit suicide or homicide," she adds. "And I think as a culture, [we need an] understanding that children who are hurt, hurt others or hurt themselves. And our job is not to give them a gun, but our job is to figure out how to help them heal."
The role of guns in America, as told by a doctor
Prothrow-Stith says it's clear that guns turn "an everyday emotional situation" into fatal encounters.
"We know that sometimes people act differently when they have a gun in a situation, feeling invincible or escalating a situation that they might otherwise de-escalate," she added.
And at least when it comes to teenagers, she says, there are some similarities in the contributing factors that can lead to homicide and suicide.
Most homicides are the result of arguments between people who know each other, whether family members, friends or romantic partners, she says.
"I remember some youth workers saying, 'Well, it doesn't surprise me that he killed somebody because he didn't care anything about himself, so why would he care anything about anybody else?'" Prothrow-Stith says. "If you think about that, not caring anything about yourself is a symptom of depression. It's a symptom of a clinical illness and should be explored that way."
What preventing gun violence could look like
How would prevention work from a public health perspective? Prothrow-Stith uses the analogy of cigarette smoking and lung cancer.
First, there's primary prevention, which involves informing the general public of the consequences of smoking. The second phase is helping smokers quit, and the third is treatment for those who have lung cancer.
When it comes to gun violence, Prothrow-Stith says the primary phase should be raising awareness and trying to increase safety.
The secondary phase is about understanding the risk factors. "How do we help children who are hurt, either because they're victims of violence or they're witnessing violence, especially domestic violence or gang violence, on a regular basis?" she asks. "How do we help them heal from the anger, the guilt, the pain, but also give them the strategies to move forward?"
Programs like "Big Brothers Big Sisters" are a great example of a secondary intervention because they give kids distractions, purpose and opportunities. Don't underestimate the power of staying busy, Prothrow-Stith adds.
She shares the story of a high school student who, when asked how he stayed out of trouble, said he played football even though he didn't especially like it. Sports gave him an excuse to stay late and bail out of late-night social events as needed.
"He had developed his own strategies for dealing with the peer pressure," she says. "Those are the things that are very, very important for kids 'in the thick', if you will."
Focus on what works: an assault weapons ban
Many people are used to thinking about guns as a political issue rather than a public health issue. But Prothrow-Stith says a more productive way to talk about it would be to start where the U.S. has seen success in the past: in banning assault weapons from 1994 to 2004.
Studies have showna decrease in gun massacre deaths during the decade the federal ban was in place — and an increase after it expired, which Prothrow-Stith attributes to the gun industry strategically "flood[ing] the market" with assault weapons.
There are many more deaths in mass shootings when high-powered assault weapons are available, she adds.
"They are like the movies and the sequel where more people get killed in the sequel than in the first movie with these assault weapons, weapons of war," she says. "We are seeing more and more people killed with each episode."
Practically speaking, guns are here to stay in the U.S., Prothrow-Stith says.
"But we don't need assault weapons," she adds. "And I think we just zero in on that argument. And I think that's a matter of time."
Back to the cigarette analogy. Prothrow-Stith remembers that smoking was ubiquitous and glamorous when she was a kid, and that it took roughly half a century after the first report on its health effects for the public understanding to follow.
She is confident that the U.S. will have the same transformation with guns. "It is time again to treat this epidemic, reduce our rates and stay with it," she says. "We've done it before. We can do it again ... just make our children safer."
Ben Abrams produced and Olivia Hampton edited the audio version of this interview. contributed to this story
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Explaining the Benefits of a 401(k) to Young Adults Entering the Workforce
If you have a child graduating from high school or college and entering the workforce, they may have the opportunity to open up a 401(k) through their new employer. In some cases, that employer will also offer matching contribution funds up to a certain percentage. While it sounds like a no-brainer to take advantage of these benefits early,many younger employees do not participate in their employer's 401(k) plan.
It's essential to teach your children the benefit of saving early and often to set them up for success in the future. Here are some key benefits of starting to contribute in a 401(k) in your early 20s.
Retirement Plans Offer Tax Breaks
One of the most important reasons to start participating in a retirement plan early is the tax breaks that come with it. Every young person remembers the feeling of getting their first pay stub and seeing a large percentage of their pay taken out for taxes. By participating in a 401(k), your child can save money before those taxes are taken out.
The money they put away now has growth potential due to compound interest and will not be taxed until they begin taking distributions from their account during retirement.
Potential Employer Contributions
Another incentive of participaring in a 401(k) from a young age is employer contributions. Every employer is different, but many will offer some type of matching contribution for those who choose to participate in their sponsored retirement plan. Employer contributions are essentially "free money" for your child's retirement savings.
Say your child's employer will match contributions one-to-one for up to 4% of their paycheck—anything they contribute up to 4% will be doubled. In this scenario, they should aim to contribute at least 4% of their paycheck in order to take full advantage of what many people consider to be "free money."
Automatic Contributions
Not only is opening a 401(k) a smart idea, it's also very easy to contribute to one. Contributions are taken from your child's paycheck pre-tax and deposited directly into their retirement account. If they start saving early on, they probably won't even notice a difference in their take-home pay. Most 401(k) plans also make it easy to automatically increase contribution rates each year—something that many financial professionals suggest to effectively compound retirement savings.
Comfort in Retirement
Lastly, the earlier your child starts to save, the more likely they'll be able to comfortably retire when they get older. Compound interest builds over time, so the longer their account is open, the greater potential for substantial growth. And starting now will allow them to build a good habit of saving a little bit every month. Even if they stop contributing because of unemployment or financial strain, the money they've already contributed has the ability to continue to grow.
Alternative Options for Retirement Plans
If your child's employer doesn't offer a sponsored 401(k) plan, they should consider an IRA plan instead. IRA plans offer similar benefits to traditional 401(k)s—they gain interest over time, can take automatic contributions from paychecks and involve tax benefits. Your child can choose from a traditional IRA, which is tax-deductible, or a Roth IRA, which is not tax-deductible but has the benefit of non-taxable distributions during retirement.
Since these are independent plans, your child can keep them open even if they start a new job that offers a 401(k). Many financial professionals even recommend keeping retirement savings in more than one type of account.
Whatever career path your child chooses, saving for retirement is an important step in their adult life.
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Skydive Spaceland is happy to offer our famous Transitions Program to support newly licensed jumpers with free coaching, no matter what skydiving school trained you. Learn more about this program in this open letter from our Transitions Program Leader, Valerie Marvin of The Ratings Center!
Welcome to our sport and family!
Congratulations on graduating from Skydive Spaceland's student program and earning your USPA A License! You have accomplished something most only dream of doing. So you might be asking yourself, "What's next?" Mentor jumps! That's what's next.
What is it?
Skydive Spaceland's Transitions Mentor Program offers free small-group coaching (yes, you read that right, FREE) for skydivers with fewer than 100 skydives, regardless of what skydiving school trained you. Every weekend, USPA-rated coaches provide coaching for you and up to two other new skydivers per jump. This continues your skydiving education with an experienced mentor to help you maximize your learning and video your skydives for even more learning.
This program is a great way to learn about flying with other skydivers and meet other jumpers from newly licensed ones like yourself to coaches with hundreds or thousands of jumps. No matter what discipline you want to get into, developing strong skills and awareness in your first 100 skydives can greatly accelerate your pursuit of those advanced skills as you progress. Some of our favorite formation skydivers, freeflyers, canopy pilots, and mentors developed their skydiving foundations with the mentor program.
Is it right for me?
Do you have an A license and fewer than 100 jumps? Then YES! The mentor program is designed for jumpers just like you. Sometimes we find that newly licensed jumpers feel a little "lost" once they're no longer under one-on-one instructor supervision. We are here to help you find your way in the sport by developing skills, knowledge, and relationships.
But I don't fly well…
Define "well"–you fly! And that's more than most of the world can say. 🙂 Seriously though, we understand and that's the point. We all started here! The program is designed to help you develop the skills and confidence you'll need to jump on more challenging skydives. For each mentor jump, you will be matched up with a mentor who will cater to your skill set. Once you are ready, we'll add other new jumpers to refine your group skills. We will help you fly better while having a lot of fun together.
But why do you want to do that for me?
We want you to skydive safely and have fun! There was a lot to learn during your student program, and we want to help you build on that. Besides, we enjoy getting to pass on our knowledge and help you grow as a skydiver. There's a special energy that comes with helping someone learn to fly better!
When can I jump with a mentor?
We have mentors available every weekend at Skydive Spaceland. Each weekend we focus on what you need/want to work on to become a better skydiver. One weekend a month, we have themed "Transitions Events." These events focus on particular skills, with a few of the events being mini competitions with other new skydivers. Transitions events focus on things like canopy skills and coaching, 3-way speed star or formation skydiving, side sliding, fall rate, and more. See Spaceland's Facebook events for more information!
Who are the mentors?
Mentors range in experience from 200 to thousands of skydives. We use USPA Coach-rated skydivers to teach you group freefall skills. These guys and gals will be jumping with you while wearing video cameras similar to STP instructors, so make sure you bring a thumb drive for your videos. Here are a few of our awesome mentors!
How do I sign up?
You'll find a white board hanging outside the south packing room door. It will have pictures and/or names of the day's mentors each weekend day. Write your first and last name on the board and your jump number, and a mentor will come find you. Keep an eye out for the mentor(s) of the day and introduce yourself if you see them first!
Is there a fee?
The only cost for a mentor jump is your jump ticket (and rig rental if needed). The mentor's slots are covered by Skydive Spaceland.
Where do I find the schedule of events?
Check out Spaceland's events calendar on Facebook! It has information on all events including Transitions ones.
We look forward to flying with you this weekend!
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So often we see products in our industry advertised as 'guilt free', illustrating just how problematic concepts around food and health can be. What is it that inspires 'guilt' around what we eat? Guilt is the result of doing something that goes against what we believe to be right, in this case about diet and food. These beliefs are usually around - is it healthy? (according to whatever our current concept of the term is) - is it sustainable, is it good for the planet?
If we're clear that both answers are yes, we feel good. We feel no guilt. Perhaps we even feel virtuous.
The problem with this picture lies in the beliefs themselves. Where do they come from?
There are a lot of people adamant about what you should eat and why, many of them contradicting each other. If you try and sort through all of these opinions, you can drive yourself crazy. That's not to say there isn't a bunch of great information out there to help you become conscious about the why's and wherefores of the different options but...your choice of what's right for you has to come from somewhere else. Somewhere much closer to home.
The answer? Listening to your own body and your own inner sense of right and wrong. Learning to hear your body's guidance and being conscious of the impact that your choices create.
This is something we've been interested in for a while and led us to great transformations once we began to put it into practice. The more you practice listening to your own guidance, the better you get at it – and sometimes what you need may not conform to what you've been told by other people.
That said, the more committed we become to conscious living, the more complicated good choices become when "business-as-usual" is interrupted. You may be traveling, eating away from home or simply just caught off-guard…so you get really hungry and end up eating something your body doesn't feel good about.
This made us ask ourselves – when does this happen most often? Breakfasts can get really repetitive and boring, or else consist of unsatisfactory choices. Snacking is a mine-field – sometimes we want something sweet, sometimes savoury.
Considering this, we decided to create a breakfast and snack offering that is diverse, adaptable and suitable for all sorts of peoples' diets. Three simple concepts drove our decisions:
1 – food should be functional
2 – food should be enjoyable
3 – we're all different
We started by researching the needs of our community, alongside the nutritional profile of the different ingredients available to us. It started to become clear that we had the makings of three distinct ranges:
Clusters – an update of our original range, comprised of Activated Buckinis blended with a variety of sweetened superfood combinations as a good all-around base in three varieties – Deluxe, Chocolate and Caramelised. Although still low GI and with a broad nutritional profile, these definitely have something of a 'luxurious' feel to them!
Cereals – these two varieties are a more simple approach. Think of these as your 'everyday' varieties. Pure and fresh with a broad no-nonsense appeal, great for brightening things up with a healthy dose of coconut, flax seed and chia. The Berry & Cacao variety contains no added nuts and the Nut & Seed version is fructose free.
Paleo Mixes – a bit of a departure from the others, these are vegan (of course) and don't contain any buckwheat. They come in two flavours – Berry & Choc and Protein Power. Inspired by the concept of ancestral diets, both are high in healthy fats, low in carbs and contain a decent amount of protein – over 10 grams per serve in the Protein Power variety, which is also fructose free.
As with all of our products, we are committed to keeping the range fully vegan. If you want to read more, here's our popular blog post from about two years back on different diets amongst our staff and customers - Clean, Paleo, Raw, Vegan: Fads, Fears and Facts.
Another important element is keeping our buckwheat as close to its natural state as possible, making more of the nutrients available to your body. Unlike other breakfast cereals that use extrusion (a process which may extensively destroy their nutrients), we activate our ingredients. Activation is the same as sprouting – soaking the seeds in filtered water to release the enzyme inhibitors, bringing the seeds to life and making even more nutrients available to your body.
Now we have a variety of options - whether we need a handful of snacky wholefoods, a sprinkled addition to brighten up an old favourite, or a last minute breakfast…we've got all the bases covered!
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Number of Syrian refugees triples to 112,000 since April
Number of Syrian refugees triples to 112,000 since April
GENEVA, July 17 (UNHCR) - The UN refugee agency said on Tuesday the number of Syrian refugees that it has registered or assisted in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey has almost tripled since April to 112,000, mostly women and children. The actual number of Syrian refugees is thought to be significantly higher, as many people seek to be registered only when they run out of resources.
"In all four countries, many newly arriving Syrian refugees are dependent on humanitarian aid, with some coming with only the clothes on their backs and following many months of unemployment," UNHCR spokesman Adrian Edwards told journalists in Geneva. "The needs of those who arrived earlier in the year are also increasing as their savings have become depleted," he noted.
At the same time, the communities supporting the refugees are increasingly feeling the strain, with the local infrastructure and resources under severe pressure, in particular water, housing, schools and health facilities.
In Jordan, more than 33,400 Syrians are now registered with UNHCR. Almost 80 per cent of them registered in the past four months. This exceeds the number of Iraqi refugees registered in Jordan (29,091).
"UNHCR welcomes a decision of the Jordan Council of Ministers to establish camps to accommodate Syrian refugees," Edwards said. He added that while UNHCR maintains that a camp situation in Jordan is the option of last resort, "the number of refugees arriving in Jordan necessitates forward planning in the event that the capacity of the host community reaches saturation point or that the numbers of new arrivals rapidly increase."
UNHCR and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) have begun establishing the camp at Za'atri in northern Jordan's Mafraq Governorate. A site for 3,000 people has been prepared, including water and sanitation facilities installed by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF). The site has a potential capacity for around 113,000 people.
The total number of registered Syrians in Lebanon has reached some 28,100 refugees with a further 2,000 Syrians receiving assistance while waiting for registration. Security is a concern, with up to 800 Syrian refugees currently being hosted in villages in a precarious zone along the Lebanese-Syrian border.
In Iraq, the number of Syrian refugees of Kurdish origin registered with UNHCR and the Iraqi Department of Displacement and Migration in the Kurdistan Region has almost tripled since April, with more than 6,500 registered and over 1,400 awaiting registration. The camp in Domiz, close to Dohuk, is currently hosting about one third of the Syrian refugee population, with plans in development to relocate more refugees there.
According to the Turkish government, the camp population has doubled in the period from May 24 to July 16 and currently stands at around 40,000. The government has announced that two to three new sites may be established, in addition to upgrading existing sites. This will increase the country's hosting capacity by an additional 30,000 refugees.
"UNHCR is grateful that Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, and Turkey have maintained open borders and that refugees are being welcomed," said Edwards. He added that two weeks after the launch of the Regional Response Plan for Syrian Refugees, which encompasses the needs of seven UN agencies and 36 NGO partners to support Syrian refugees, the plan (amounting to US$193 million) is only 26 per cent funded. UNHCR and partners warn that this low level of funding is having a profound impact on the humanitarian support being offered in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey.


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Well, here it is, the Asus Mars II LE, the undisputed performance king of this graphics generation.
You may have heard some of the hype surrounding the Asus Republic of Gamers MARS II Limited Edition. It's got people excited, and rightly so, it's a pair of Nvidia GTX 580 graphics cards in one – you've probably heard that it's the world's fastest and most powerful graphics card.
You heard right.
Just as the first iteration of Asus' Republic of Gamers MARS set new levels of rendering and graphics processing performance by sticking two powerful GPUs onto one overclockable PCB, the limited edition Asus RoG MARS II takes that recipe and adds more beef.
The first MARS graphics card from Asus dropped two of Nvidia's GTX 285 chips onto one card, just as Nvidia itself had done with the GTX 295 – a dual-GPU card powered by two GTX 265 chips. Until Asus released the RoG MARS, Nvidia's humble GTX 295 was the most powerful graphics card on earth, and it cost £330.
Then came that first MARS. It eclipsed the GTX 295 in every department, including the price. If you wanted the faster 648MHz core clock, 4GB of GDDR5 RAM and 2125 GFLOPs of computing power, £1,070 was what you had to pay.
Skipping to the present, Asus' RoG MARS II enters the market at a time when there is no single fastest GPU – people are still bickering over the performance of AMD's Radeon HD 6990 and Nvidia's GTX 590.
Both are dual-GPU cards based on each company's most powerful graphics processor – two Cayman XT chips in the HD 6990 and two GTX 580 GF110 chips in the GTX 590. The truth is the cards are evenly matched, although you can run certain benchmarks to make either card appear superior.
That argument is well and truly silenced by the Asus Republic of Gamers MARS II Limited Edition. It might seem at first to be little more than a GTX 590 with some bigger fans on, but in raw specification and in performance, there's a sizeable gap between the two cards.
The MARS II is definitely the most powerful graphics card money can buy.
Speaking of that, there are several other superlatives we can chuck at Asus' RoG MARS II. As we've mentioned, it's the most powerful, but it's also the most expensive. The price? £1,137.
That's more expensive than the first Asus RoG Mars, most PCs, a night wining and dining Adele at the Ivy or a decent second-hand car.
For the kind of silly power on offer though, the kind of enthusiasts it attracts will see it as a money-no-object purchase.
Ready for more superlatives?
Asus is making just 999 RoG MARS IIs, making them among the rarest performance parts money can buy.
At the time of writing, there are just two MARS IIs in the UK, so if you want one it's best not to dilly dally.
The other key feature of this RoG MARS II from Asus is its sheer size – it's the biggest graphics card we've ever seen across every dimension.
Entire PCs such as the Sapphire Edge HD are smaller.
It occupies three case slots vertically, extends further horizontally than AMD's HD 5970, and with two 120mm fans keeping the whole thing cool, it's wider than anything we've seen too. It measures 315mm x 130mm x 60mm, to be precise.
That planetary moniker is starting to make sense – we're surprised the RoG MARS II doesn't pull surrounding matter into its orbit.
Ad creative by day, wandering mystic of 90s gaming folklore by moonlight, freelance contributor Phil started writing about games during the late Byzantine Empire era. Since then he's picked up bylines for The Guardian, Rolling Stone, IGN, USA Today, Eurogamer, PC Gamer, VG247, Edge, Gazetta Dello Sport, Computerbild, Rock Paper Shotgun, Official PlayStation Magazine, Official Xbox Magaine, CVG, Games Master, TrustedReviews, Green Man Gaming, and a few others but he doesn't want to bore you with too many. Won a GMA once.


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