MSI has added a new micro-ATX motherboard to its Performance Gaming series of products. Entitled B150M Night Elf, the new-comer is differentiated by an outstanding black-and-red PCB design with a stylish LED lighting. The model is based on Intel B150 chipset and supports LGA1151-compatible CPUs on Skylake architecture.



MSI B150M Night Elf receives power via 24-pin ATX and 8-pin EPS connectors. The VRM system is organized according to 4+2-phase scheme with passive cooling. The PCB offers four slots for the mounting of DDR4-2133 MHz memory modules (up to 64 GB capacity), two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, one PCIe 3.0 x16, and one PCIe 3.0 x16@4.


Storage subsystem is introduced by six SATA III 6 Gb/sec ports, whereas for the connection of various external devices there are six USB 3.1 ports (10 Gb/s). Network facilities are ensured by means of Intel I219-V controller. At the same time, audio subsystem Audio Boost 3 employs Realtek ALC1150 controller.


Furthermore, the rear panel …

Lian Li, a well-known hardware manufacturer from Taiwan, is ready to marvel the audience by one more offbeat PC case: the PC-Q33. The model is developed in a space-saving mini-ITX standard with 229x328x240 mm dimensions. Despite frugal size, an overall case capacity equals to 29.2 liters. This chassis features a quite laconic design, although will be available in two coating variations: black and silver. The implementation of a lock on the frontal panel is thought to be the model’s basic peculiarity.



The PC-Q33 is consistent with mini-ITX and mini-DTX motherboards and supports the installation of 220 mm graphics cards, as well as 180 mm CPU coolers. At the same time, the maximal length of the power supply unit should not be more than 200 mm. Internal layout presupposes the mounting of three 2.5-inch drives and a couple of 3.5-inch drives.


PCI Expansion slots are available in the amount of two only. The frontal panel accommodates two high-speed USB ports (3.0 v) and 3.5 mm …

The DeepCool Co. has officially introduced its New Ark 90 chassis for powerful desktop systems, which was demonstrated during Computex 2017.

 

The novelty is initially supplied with the Captain series liquid cooling system, possessing a 280 mm heatsink and two 140 mm fans, featuring the RGB backlighting. The specially designed external transparent tube on the front panel allows monitoring cooling liquid flow speed.

 

The synchronized multipoint illumination system ensures simultaneous color deviation in various parts of the PC. One of the side panels, alongside with sections in the front and upper parts are produced out of tempered glass.

 

The case is compatible with the E-ATX/ATX/M-ATX/Mini-ITX mother boards. Deepcool New Ark 90 can house eight 310 mm expansion cards, an ATX compatible power supply unit, a CPU cooler of the 186 mm height, three 3.5” and six 2.5” drives. Besides, there’s a possibility of a two-slot …