Gigabyte, in cooperation with CWT contractors, is going to debut with a new line of products: Sumo Platinum PSUs. The line will consists of three models of 450 W, 650 W and 1000 W power. All of them will boast a bright design (the combination of black and red hues), the employment of APUs from AMD, and high efficiency level, verified by 80Plus Platinum certificate. In addition, their layout will embrace high-quality Japanese capacitors, Active PFC and a reliable security system.



Sumo Platinum units correspond to ATX12V v2.31 and EPS12V v2.92 requirements. They are equipped with six sockets for the connection of PCI Express Power (6+2)-pin connectors and with dedicated nodes that prevent PSU damage due to short circuit, overvoltage or current intensity. Models of 450 W and 650 W power are furnished with efficient fans of 120 mm dimensional type, based on hydraulic dynamic bearing.


One of the most attractive peculiarities ascribed to new units from Gigabyte is low power …

The Cougar Panzer is the Panzer Max chassis younger brother. They look similar and are built using the same principles. With the original design and unusual mix of materials, this chassis can become a perfect choice for the gamer or enthusiast, but let’s make hustle and see what it can offer!


Specifications

Cougar Panzer

Case Type — Mid-Tower

Material — Steel & plastic

Weight — N/A

Slots — 7

Drive Bays — 2x Internal 2.5/3.5"

4x Internal 2.5"

Motherboard Form Factors — Mini ITX / Micro ATX / ATX / CEB

Dimensions — 208 x 565 x 520 mm

Front Door/Cover — N/A

Front Fans — 140 mm x 2 / 120 mm x 3 (optional)

Rear Fans — 120 mm x 1 (pre-installed)

Top Fans — 140 mm x 2 / 120 mm x 3 (optional)

Bottom Fans — 120 mm x 1

Side Fans — N/A

I/O — 2x USB 3.0

2x USB 2.0

1x Headphone

1x Microphone

FAN/LED Controller — N/A

Compatibility — CPU Cooler: 160 mm

GPU: 425 mm (400 mm with front fans)

PSU: No …

PC display makers fall over backward to win as many customers as possible. We may hear now and then about factory calibration, new case coating, optimized power consumption, and so on and so forth. Thus, each manufacturer increases the number of practically analogous products but with a slight distinction. The situation is different with LG that always tries to offer only innovative facilities. It remains only to look at its monitor model, codenamed LG 24EA53VQ, that is differentiated by a new panel type – AH-IPS – with 23.8 inch dimensions. Not 23 inch as standard IPS models have, not 24 inch as AMVA items have, but a totally unique panel! Certainly, this is not the only advantage of this display.



Design and Ergonomics


In regard to design, 24EA53VQ resembles its predecessors a lot, having a thin frame, classical look, and plastic coating. The display case is equipped with an external PSU, a dedicated VESA bracket, and W-LED that owns power-saving properties. Such …