Last year Gigabyte released a flagship graphics card from Super Overclock series, entitled Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 SOC (codename: GV-N680SO-2GD). The card was differentiated by the increased clock frequencies, as compared with the etalon model. These days the company has introduced one more representative from Super Overclock series – model GeForce GTX 680 (codename: GV-N680WF5-2GD). It differs from the predecessor by keeping the etalon GPU clock frequencies (1006 MHz – nominal and 1058 MHz – boost) and by optimizing memory clock frequencies (1550 MHz – nominal, 6200 MHz – effective).



The greenhorn is based on Nvidia GK104 GPU, featuring 1536 CUDA cores, and is furnished with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory modules (256-bit interface). The incorporated PCB employs a brand Ultra Durable VGA+ technology that stipulates the increase of copper in some layers. In addition, it implies the employment of an improved hardware layout, including metallic and ferrite chokes, polar Low …

Enermax is going to release its new iVektor series of PC cases already in late August. First seen at Computex 2013, these products draw prime attention due to unusual design and voluminous internal layout. The series counts three models that are differentiated by color: white version – Enermax iVektor (ECA3310A-W), black version – Enermax iVektor (ECA3310A-B), and red version – Enermax iVektor (ECA3310B-R). They are destined to be employed as the basis for the assembling of various system configurations.



All iVektor representatives are developed in midi-tower form-factor, featuring steel and plastic chassis. The cases support ATX/micro-ATX motherboards and seven expansion slots. Internal layout presupposes the incorporation of three 5.25-inch optical drives, as well as seven 3.5-inch drives. The height of a supported power supply unit might not exceed 179 mm.


When the user fills all seven bays for 3.5-inch drives, the maximal admissible length of graphics adapters …

The German be quiet! vendor presents its exclusive flagship limited-edition Dark Base Pro 900 White Edition chassis in amounts of 2,000 devices. The novelty, performed in the dazzling-white colour, got a transparent glass side panel of the latest light-grey hint. Each case is unique, which can be proved by a serial number, carried by every product.



Dark Base Pro 900 White Edition is quite a big chassis (577 x 242 x 585 mm, 15 kg), so it can house a wide variety of motherboards, starting with compact Mini-ITX and ending with large E-ATX and XL-ATX. Inside there are ten mounting seats for 120/140 mm fans with dust filters, ensuring proper air circulation. Besides, three 140 mm SilentWings 3 PWM fans are pre-installed out of the box. The upper and the front parts of this chassis can hold 420 mm water cooling system heatsinks, and the lower segment can allocate room for a 280 mm chilling device.


The novelty from be quiet! has enough space to seat two 5.25" optical drives, …