LG Electronics announced an UltraWide 34UC89G PC monitor, mostly intended for gaming purposes.



This 34” wide-screen novelty has a curved IPS panel with the 2560 × 1080 pixels resolution. Key specifications include the 300 cd/m2 brightness level, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 5 ms response time, 178 degrees viewing angles and the 21:9 aspect ratio. 34UC89G ensures 99% coverage of the sRGB colour gamut. Preselected colour settings are managed via the Onscreen Control software.


The display supports the NVIDIA G-Sync adaptive synchronization technology, delivering smooth image transfer. The refresh rate is 166 Hz. On top of everything, the latest LG monitor offers several gaming functions and modes, namely Black Stabilizer (supplies clear imaging in dark zones) and Dynamic Action Sync (accelerates game dynamics).


Among interface options one can find an HDMI 1.4, a DisplayPort 1.2 connectors, as well as a dual-ported USB hub. The manufacturer estimated its specialty to cost …

Sapphire Technology has officially presented a new model of its graphics card with the implemented unique Flex solution. Codenamed HD 7870 Flex Edition, this card is based on Graphics Core Next architecture developed by AMD. One of the peculiarities observed in this model is the integration of a high-end cooling system Dual-X that is called to ensure efficient cooling down and practically silent work. Dual-X system consists of heat pipes and two fans, the bearings of which accommodate dirt-repellent coverage.



All models of Sapphire Flex series are able to support three DVI monitors in Eyefinity mode and create SLS conditions without the employment of active adapters. Two monitors are connected to the DVI ports, while the third one – to the HDMI to DVI connector. In addition, customers have got real opportunity to connect up to five monitors simultaneously due to the availability of two DisplayPort sockets. This might serve a good background for the creation of solutions for …

Corsair, a multi-profile American company, starts shipping new high-end PSUs of HXi series. The series currently combines three models with a totally modular design and the employment of Japanese electrolytic capacitors. Corsair HXi 750 W, Corsair HXi 850 W and Corsair HXi 1000 W models are distinguished by the highest efficiency of 91% that results in the conferment of 80Plus Platinum certificate.



Corsair HXi power supply units demonstrate compatibility with Intel Core CPUs (4th generation) and AMD’s latest APUs. The triple totally corresponds to ATX standard of the latest version. Cooling of all internal components is realized due to a low-noise 140 mm fan, based on a fluid-film bearing. Moreover, the implementation of Zero-RPM Fan Mode enables the blades to rotate only on the load pickup.


The units are furnished with a large set of protection tools, saving the layout from off-nominal conditions: voltage overloading, power overloading, input voltage overloading, …