Corsair, a multi-profile American company, starts shipping new high-end PSUs of HXi series. The series currently combines three models with a totally modular design and the employment of Japanese electrolytic capacitors. Corsair HXi 750 W, Corsair HXi 850 W and Corsair HXi 1000 W models are distinguished by the highest efficiency of 91% that results in the conferment of 80Plus Platinum certificate.



Corsair HXi power supply units demonstrate compatibility with Intel Core CPUs (4th generation) and AMD’s latest APUs. The triple totally corresponds to ATX standard of the latest version. Cooling of all internal components is realized due to a low-noise 140 mm fan, based on a fluid-film bearing. Moreover, the implementation of Zero-RPM Fan Mode enables the blades to rotate only on the load pickup.


The units are furnished with a large set of protection tools, saving the layout from off-nominal conditions: voltage overloading, power overloading, input voltage overloading, …

Computer enclosure segment currently outlives transformations, giving preference to minimization of dimensions and headlong eradication of huge clumsy casings. The developments in this sphere allowed manufacturers to deliver enclosures of mid-tower and small-tower form factor even for the creation of high-end systems. Hence, NZXT company, that previously attracted the public by full-tower gamers enclosure, has designed spacious midi-tower chassis Phantom 410. This model is distinguished by the possibility to install full-size components despite the compact dimensions.



Design and Delivery Kit


Phantom 410 enclosure is developed with original ideas in mind. Its rounded shape and extraordinary frontal part adds some refinement to the casing and attributes it to the gamers-type model. The color gamut will gladden consumers with any predilections as the spectrum involves black, red, white, gray, black-and-orange, and black-and-white. Such bright coloring touches only upon …

The Corsair company declared a release of a new PC framework, called Carbide SPEC-04 Tempered Glass. The difference between this chassis and its reference model lies in the side panel, made out of tempered glass.



The specialty possessing the 492 x 201 x 433 mm dimensions is intended for mini-ITX, microATX or ATX system boards. It can hold up to seven 370 mm expansion cards. The maximum CPU cooling system height should be 150 mm, and the power supply unit must not be longer than 225 mm.


Carbide SPEC-04 Tempered Glass offers enough space for three 3.5-inch and two 2.5-inch drives. It’s supplied with one 120 mm fan featuring red LED-backlighting. All in all, one can mount up to five 120 mm fans, as well as the liquid cooling system with the 240 mm heatsink.


Connectivity is ensured by the USB 3.0 (x 1), USB 2.0 (x 1) ports and a jack for a mic and headphones.


Corsair supplied its novelty with a 2-year warranty and estimated it to cost 69 EUR.