The Galax Company is ready to release the GeForce GTX 1050 OC graphics accelerator with a slight factory overclock.



This graphics card is based on the 14 nm Pascal GP107 graphics chip and features 640 streaming processors. The base and boosted core frequencies correspond to 1,366 and 1,468 MHz comparing to 1,354 and 1,455 MHz of reference units. There are 2 GB of GDDR5 memory with a 128-bit bus and with the frequency of 7,008 MHz. Being a Pascal-based device, this specialty is designed with FinFET technology and supports DirectX 12 for the fast and smooth gaming session.


The graphics accelerator is equipped with a one-fan cooling system (the diameter of the cooler is 90 mm). Displays can be connected via such ports, as DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort. The product takes two expansion slots in the chassis.


Galax GeForce GTX 1050 OC will be on sale since 23rd of December at the approximate price of $140.

Enthusiasts may welcome the latest family of NZXT CPU liquid cooling systems, called Kraken M. The 120 mm NZXT Kraken M22 model has become the first sample of this series.



Speaking about the novelty we ought to distinguish the presence of two separate RGB backlighting channels (the NZXT logo and the water block rim are illuminated), manageable via the CAM brand software, which provides additional opportunities for outer appearance personalization.

 

The construction of NZXT Kraken M22 includes a water block of the 65 х 65 х 48 mm size with the copper base and the pump integrated (rotary speed equals 3,000 rpm), alongside with the aluminium heatsink (152 х 120 х 32 mm) with the 120 mm Aer P120 fan preinstalled. The device possesses 400 mm nylon-weave covered rubber tubes. The propeller can rotate at the 500–2000 rpm velocity, originating up to 21–36 dBA of noise.

 
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Noctua, an Austrian developer and supplier of high-end cooling systems, is well-known for the design of versatile products which are able to satisfy the needs of any consumer, starting from average home users and finishing with devotees of overclocking. The recent Noctua creation is the low-profile CPU cooler destined to be employed in HTPC systems and other compact chassis. This cooler is characterized by the horizontal localization of radiator that allows its installation into a quite narrow casing. At the same time, the model is efficient enough to manage high-performance advanced processors.



Design and Framework


Noctua NH-L12 is notable for the classic design and framework. It features 150x128x93 mm dimensions (with two fans) which barely speak of low-profile form factor. NH-L12 is compatible with different CPU sockets, including Socket AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, LGA 2011/1366/1156/1156/775. This cooler consists of horizontal radiator, four copper heat pipes which pierce …