Western Digital announces a new high-capacity 3.5-inch HDD for data centers. The WD Re+ will be available in versions of up to 6 TB. All of them are designed with power-saving ideas in mind; hence, their maximal power consumption index does not go above 6 W. The new-comer employs five-platter architecture and SATA 6 Gb/sec interface that guarantees the maximal efficiency level. Moreover, its MTBF index approximates 1.2 million hours on average workload index of 550 TB per year.



The WD Re+ is distinguished by the following advantages:

— the incorporation of dual actuator positioning system that improves the drive’s working efficiency;

— the implementation of RAFF technology that monitors HDD parameters in real time and compensates for the linear and angular vibration;

— the employment of StableTrac technology that reduces vibrations and stabilizes drive platters;

— the usage of TLER technology that prevents latencies or an abrupt destruction of RAID … …

Asus is about to release another addition to the GeForce GTX 970 series of adapters – the GeForce GTX 970 DirectCU II OC Black. This videocard is differentiated by a totally black exterior (including PCB, fans and heatpipes) with bright-red details. Besides, it might boast the implementation of a factory overclocking as well as an advanced cooling system. Asus recommends selling the new-comer at the price tag of about 400 EUR.



Asus GeForce GTX 970 DirectCU II OC Black is based on Nvidia Maxwell GM204 GPU with 1664 stream processors, 64 ROPs, and 104 TMUs. It runs at 1114 MHz (nominal)/1253 MHz (dynamic) clock frequencies. The card is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory (256-bit interface), operating at 7000 MHz frequency. The integrated rear panel accommodates three DisplayPort video ports, one DVI and one HDMI 2.0 ports.


This adapter is thought to support all standard Nvidia’s technologies, DirectX 12 and OpenGL 4.4 standards, 4-way SLI technology (2x Nvidia SLI …

At the end of 2017 the Taiwan vendor decided to introduce three similar Full HD displays, two of which will fit modern apartment design and the third one will be a perfect solution for an office.

 

Models for home utilizing (BL2480 and BL2780) differ in the diagonal (23.8” and 27” respectively), pixel pitch, power consumption and dimensions, while having other specs in common. In its turn, the business class BL2780T monitor acquired the matrix of BL2780 and an ergonomic stand. BL2480 and BL2780 stands support tilt option only, and the BL2780T screen allows height adjusting, as well as horizontal and vertical rotating. The novelties feature thin bezel, the possibility of cable laying, wide viewing angles (178°), three video inputs (DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4 and D-Sub), stereospeakers and Mini-Jack connectors.

 

Among other things, the three specialties have an IPS panel with the 1920 × 1080 resolution and offer the 5 ms (GtG) response …