The AMD has just officially announced the beginning of its AMD Ryzen CPUs sale, designed for desktop PCs. The development of these processors took 4 years, and now customers can enjoy the results of the process – the up-to-date CPUs, based on the brand-new AMD Zen microarchitecture.



The first to hit the stores were three 16-thread 8-core Ryzen 7 line samples: 1700, 1700X and 1800X. The base clock of Ryzen 7 1800X is 3.6 GHz, 1700X – 3.4 GHz, 1700 – 3.0 GHz. Boost frequencies are equal to 4.0, 3.8 and 3.7 GHz respectively. 1800X and 1700X feature 95 W TDP, the 1700 model’s rate is 65 W. Ryzen 7 1800X costs $499, 1700X – $399, 1700 – $329.

In the second quarter 6- and 4-core Ryzen 5 products will be released, and later this year they will be joined by Ryzen 3 models. All these devices are intended for system boards with AM4 sockets and possess an unlocked multiplier.

So now Asus is back with the new TUF Z270 Mark I: cool design, proper features and the most fan connectors ever seen. This motherboard’s design stays still familiar, dark, shielded and even more rugged, with camouflage elements. TUF Z270 is more optimized for cooling than its predecessor, its feature set is optimized for all the needs possible and its price is quite compatible, so your upgrade needs will be more budget friendly than ever before.


ASUS TUF Z270 Showcase

ASUS TUF Z270 Mark I Motherboard is designed for the 7th generation Intel processors for maximizing speed and connectivity with the Intel’s Optane Memory device. Its front USB 3.0 panel with currently rear USB 3.1 properly fast connections for both type A and C, as well as Intel Gigabit LAN connector gives almost endless possibilities. Still most, as it once again lacks its WIFI which is a real miss for most users.


The standard ATX 30.5 x 24.4 cm is followed by this model with the high-end ranges of …

EPS-1700 series consists of six PSU models of 600W-1200W power efficiency. All units, without exception, can boast the correspondence to 80Plus Gold standard and the usage of high-quality Japanese capacitors in their framework. The operating temperature range varies from 0 to 40 degrees, depending upon conditions. PSU model EPS-1780GA4 800W cannot boast unique design, but is totally ready to cope with all set tasks due to the implemented power, reliability and potential.



General Peculiarities


EPS-1780GA4 800W is delivered in a large cardbox realized in black and goldish colors. The latter is predominant on a package to comply with the demands of 80Plus Gold products. The model is characterized by a quite typical design with a black casing, a black fan, and a black ventilation grid. There are no arty-crafty elements or eye-catching add-ons, but it will definitely catch the fancy of minimalists and practical customers. All essential PSU parameters are indicated on a delivery …