Xigmatek, a multi-profile Taiwanese company, is about to launch its second version of Dark Knight CPU cooler – the SD1483. Featuring 120x50x159 mm dimensions, this tower-like device comes in two color variations: black and white (Frostbourne). The model supports processors with the utmost TDP level of 160 W, designated for AMD AM2/AM3/K8 & Intel LGA 775/1155/1156/2011 platforms.



Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1483 consists of a small-sized heatsink with fifty-five aluminum thin fins; the latter boasts ceramic coating that is called to enhance heat dissipation area. The heatsink is pierced by three 8 mm heatpipes which support direct contact technology.


The framework also accommodates a single 140 mm fan, based on slide bearing. It is estimated for 150.000 hours of foolproof operation. The integration of PWM technology enables the variation of rotational speed from 800 RPM to 1200 RPM. The blades produce up to 90.3 CFM airflow at the maximum 18 dB noise level. According to the …

Let’s have a quick glare at one of the latest novelties in the market of graphics solutions – another representative of ASUS, to be exact, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.


Equipment and Design

The card comes in a small box. The package has got extra case pads, VELCRO ties for wires, as well as the code for World of Warships 15 days’ premium mode. A good set for a this class representative.


ASUS ROG Strix GeForce resembles older video cards in this series: the same solid cooling with a large heat sink and a pair of fans, strict design. Given the low TDP, everything looks quite serious. The total length of the video card is 24 cm. The cooler takes up two slots.


The reverse side is protected by a metal plate. In the corner there is an additional power slot having six pins. The regular version of GeForce GTX 1050 Ti needs no extra power. The side panel of the cooler has a small illuminated logo.


The backlight is customizable through the ASUS Aura app. …

MSI has officially introduced the X299 XPower Gaming AC motherboard, first mentioned at Computex 2017.



The novelty is built on the Intel X299 system logic set and supports operation with Intel Core X-Series processors (LGA2066). There are 8 connectors for DDR4 4133+(OC) memory modules; the maximum RAM volume is 128 GB.


This card is intended for top-level desktop PCs and systems for enthusiasts. Four PCIe 3.0 x16 slots are ready to hold discrete graphics accelerators. One PCIe 3.0 x1 slot can accept an extra expansion card.


X299 XPower Gaming AC lets use up to ten SATA 3.0 ports with the 6 Gbps throughput capability. Moreover, one can link М.2 format SSDs. The product is supplied with a multichannel Realtek ALC1220 audio codec. Other highlights comprise Intel I219-V and Intel I211 gigabit network controllers, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.2 support.


Being produced in the E-ATX form factor, this MSI motherboard has the following dimensions: 305 …