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 …

The list of essential Corsair products is now replenished by two fans models – namely LL120 and LL140 RGB. The American company’s novelties are based on the fluid bearing and, as we see from their names, feature 120 and 140 mm impeller diameters. The RGB-LED backlighting should also be marked out.



The backlighting system includes 16 RGB LEDs, divided into two rings. The manufacturer claims, backlighting can perform the role of RGB strips, allowing adjust lighting effects more flexibly. One must note, that backlighting is regulated with the use of the Corsair Link utility via a dedicated Lighting Node Pro controller, supplied with sets of two or three fans.


Corsair LL120 and LL140 RGB fans support PWM rotary speed managing in the range of 600–1500/600–1300 rpm in respect. The lower-end model ensures the 43 CFM (73 m³/h) airflow at the 25 dBA noise level. The 140 mm sample at the same noise condition produces the 51.5 CFM (87.5 m³/h) airflow.


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MSI has made a pleasing presentation for all builders and enthusiasts who would like to create a small-sized but highly efficient gaming or multimedia system. The MSI H87I AC is designed in mini-ITX form-factor, featuring 170x170 mm dimensions only. The core of the board is Intel H87 Express chipset that supports all Haswell CPUs with LGA1150 socket. According to the latest data, the model is already available in the European market for approximately 102 EUR.



The H87I AC accommodates two DIMM slots, available for the incorporation of DDR3 modules with the maximal frequency of 1600 MHz. The latter might work in a two-channel mode and reach 16 GB capacity. Disk subsystem is organized by means of four SATA III 6 Gb/sec ports, which allow for the creation of diverse RAID configurations (i.e. 0, 1, 5, 10, AHCI).


Expansion is realized due to a single PCI-e 3.0 x16 connector and one mini-PCI-e (half-size) connector for network modules. Network abilities are supported by one …