Several months of prolonged rumors have ended in the final release of the much-wanted graphics card from Nvidia — GeForce GTX 780, designed for desktop devices. This is the second solution from this manufacturer for mainstream market, developed in accordance with 28 nm technological process (after Titan series), and the first representative of Nvidia GeForce 700 series. The product is based on Nvidia GK110 graphics core that features 2304 current processors, 192 TMUs and 48 ROPs.



With the attempt to enhance the card’s productivity and make it rival with Titan solutions, Nvidia has dynamically increased GPU clock frequencies from 837 MHz to 863 MHz (nominal) and from 876 MHz to 900 MHz (overclocked). This adapter employs PCI Express 3.0 internal interface. Power supply is realized by means of two power connectors: one 6-contact connector and one 8-contact connector.


In regards to video memory, the manufacturer incorporates highly-efficient GDDR5 modules with 384-bit …

The most functionally full models of the ASUS ROG STRIX RX 480 series have become the first exponents of the ASUS Radeon RX 480 video cards line. Recently they have been joined by the pair of ASUS Dual Radeon RX 480 series versions at a more affordable price. The simplified cooling system and lower number of features justify the lower price.



ASUS DUAL-RX480-8G and ASUS DUAL-RX480-O8G models are equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video RAM with the effective frequency of 8000 MHz, the Super Alloy Power II element base and the 2-fan cooler featuring the Wing-Blade design. These samples have been manufactured on the automatic ASUS AUTO-Extreme Technology line, and the power subsystem uses the 8-pin connector to guarantee the stable work even under the conditions of manual overclocking. In case you decide to connect the VR-headset, the pair of HDMI-ports on the interface panel will come in handy.


The only difference between ASUS DUAL-RX480-8G and ASUS DUAL-RX480-O8G is in their clock …

The MSI Co. Got active in the computer cases sector and finally introduced its MSI MAG Pylon model representing a gaming series. The framework of this ATX format product is performed out of 0.6 mm SECC steel. The novelty also possesses 4 mm panels (front and side) made of hardened glass.

 

The inner structure features the regular double-chamber design: at the bottom there is enough space for a power supply unit and two 3.5”/2.5” drives, while at the top one may mount a motherboard with up to 7 horizontal and 2 vertical expansion slots. It’s possible to locate four2.5-inch drives behind the tray for a mother card.

 

Chilling process is ensured by three 120 mm fans with RGB LED illumination, installed at the front panel. Propellers are compatible with MSI Mystic Light app and may be replaced with a couple of 140 mm fans. In other case two extra 140/120 mm propellers may be mounted at the top and one 120 mm – …