It is a well-known verity that corporate field sets up its own requirements towards PC hardware and server systems. Seagate totally realizes this fact, designing dedicated products to ensure all foremost facilities for business boost. With this purpose, the company has launched a new line of NAS servers, codenamed Seagate Business Storage.



The line is represented by models that are equipped with one, two or four drive bays, the overall volume capacity of which might vary from 2TB to 16TB. One-bay NAS model features 172x60x147 mm dimensions, two-bay model features 310x155x275 mm dimensions, and four-bay storage has got 240x247x377 mm dimensions.


All models included in the series are predestined to operate either on Windows or Mac OS X platforms. Thanks to the outstanding Seagate Business Storage facilities, corporate clients get an opportunity to fulfill data backup activity without any problems. In addition, these products might become a reliable basis for the …

The Californian water cooling systems components manufacturer – Swiftech – has unveiled the release of the CPU waterblock, called Apogee SKF.

 

This cooler is compatible with up-to-date platforms from Intel and AMD. The list of processors supported includes Intel LGA 115x, LGA20xx, AMD AM2, AM3 and AM4. Besides, the version for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs will have been released by the end of the month. The specialty is equipped with the RGB LED-backlighting and is able to draw heat away from the hottest CPU’s parts quite effectively (if what is said by the vendor is true).

 

Let’s devote our attention to design. The base of this product is made of copper and is internally supplied with a bulk of 125 um microfins, enhancing the cooling effect. The cover of the device may be performed either out of black diethylacetal or out of chrome-plated brass (the Apogee SKF Prestige modification). In both cases the modest-sized window is …

Listan GmbH & Co. KG, a well-known German manufacturer that releases its hardware products under Be Quiet! brand, is going to introduce the second revision of Pure Wings series of system fans. Entitled Pure Wings 2, the new series includes two models: 120 mm model, featuring 120x120x25 mm dimensions, and 140 mm model, featuring 140x140x25 mm dimensions. Both fans are characterized as entry-level low-noise solutions, which can easily cope with the cooling of all vital system components.



Fans Be Quiet! Pure Wings 2 differ from their predecessors by the doubled number of blades. The latter have got original salient framework that considerably reduces the noise and produces efficient airflow. The fans are based on slide bearings and are estimated for 80.000 hours of trouble-free operation.


Both new-comers draw power via 3-pin connectors and are mounted by means of four screws. The 120 mm model rotates at 1500 RPM speed, producing up to 51 CFM airflow and not more than 19.2 dB …