NVIDIA introduces ESA standard for PC components
By Joshua Topolsky 
posted November 6th 2007 11:10AM
posted November 6th 2007 11:10AM
If you're a PC-builder / modder, you've probably noticed that while you're given options for monitoring and controlling your CPUs, GPUs, fan speeds, and voltages, you're typically left high and dry when it comes to overseeing the functionality of your power supply, casing, and cooling accouterments. Well, NVIDIA is endeavoring to solve your problems with a new set of specifications they hope will tie those disparate elements together, called the ESA (or Enthusiast System Architecture). The hope is that through the cooperation of other manufacturers, and the implementation of USB HID (Human Interface Device), those components will get a needed shot of operability and connectedness; in effect, they'll start "talking" to one another. The hope is that the new standard will make full control over your rig much easier to come by, thus allowing you to frag with the confidence that your system probably won't burn the house down.[Via CRN]
I am So Glad That Nvidia is Doing this i have always wanted Control In that Department (Yay First Post)
Your definition of 'first' doesn't work on the internet, sorry.
While they're at it why don't they standardise front mounted USB port cables. Everything should be standard, I shouldn't have to google to find that V=P=S=U or whatever other letter a manufacturer chooses.
Back on topic, this is a good idea.
Great,
is that what they were working on
instead of creating better drivers for Vista?
Oh my /gosh/! You're OS is getting slightly neglected by a hardware vendor!?
What is the world coming to?!
How long 'till Torvalds and crew make a kernel module for this ESA? Is it just going to be an ACPI extension? Will this be implemented in laptops?
Its a good idea actually, my friend has a power supply that can completely be monitored and adjusted from the PC and there are LCD screens on it too If i remember right (or at least a bunch of lights lol) he bought it off newegg if anyone remembers what its called and wants to post it. It comes in handy a lot, especially for overclocking.
Well the old OCZ powerstreams use to have adjustable potentiometers along with i think it was three lil LEDS's to give you some idea of how high your adjusting it.
Then the Gigabyte Odin GT psu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817233004
Is basically the same idea as this ESA, it connects via USB so the user can control everything in through the desktop... A friend of mine use to have one and it was a damn nice set up expecially for avid OCer's
I think it's brilliant. We've been lacking a standard for this for too long.
For some bleeding edge systems, monitoring is crucial. when you're gaming, you want to keep an eye on this sort of thing. Abit has a bit of an edge with their uguru clock (an external device to monitor system metrics.) The problem is, that all bleeding edge boards need this type of monitoring system.
You know what we really need? A built in Wattage screen on the back of the power supply that will give you info on the whole unit or each set of wires. You should not need an OS to access it.
I disagree wholeheartedly. Everything should be software, for maximum flexibility.
The last thing I need is another source of light in this room.
One monitor. Maybe the optical mouse. Beyond that, darkness.
And who says /I/ want to act on that data anyway? Make a script do it.
I love this idea.
Knowing how much power we are consuming is a vital step in greening our PCs. Taken one step further an actual dollar amount could be shown to illustrate the cost to run your machine per annum.
And what's with all the manufacturers pushing the 1000 watt power supplies? Does anyone think about just how much power that is? It's friggin ridiculous.
But when your running 2(or more) GPU's that will suck down 300 watts each(before ocing) then quad core high performance CPU's that suck down something like 100-200 watts, add in cd rom drives, water cooling systems, fans, hard drives... So it can be needed, also having a 1000 watts will give a enthusiast the ease of mind knowing he has head room to work with.
i think its hilarious that the NVIDIA logo is pixelated. up the antialiasing! i'll be sticking with ATI/AMD.
Keep the specs rolling, AMD, and we'll love you. Think of it: your ATi card- no installation necessary with any modern distro; works out of the box.
...how awesome is that?