Gigabyte has officially introduced a new line of motherboards based on the innovative Intel Z97/H97 chipsets. The G1 Gaming series features a traditional black-and-red PCB design and is supposed to cooperate with Intel Core CPUs (4th and 5th generation). Far and by, the series counts thirteen models of varied formats (ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX), with varied functional. Such a variety will help gamers of different levels to select an optimal model so far as the price and facilities are concerned.



Indeed, each motherboard boasts a singular set of facilities, although there are some common to all 13 models specifications:

— support for Multi-GPU technologies, i.e. Nvidia SLI and AMD CrossFireX;

— availability of SATA Express connector with 10 Gb/sec bandwidth;

— integration of high-speed M.2 port with up to 10 Gb/sec bandwidth;

— availability of two external ports for a stable output voltage: Gigabyte USB DAC-UP;

— implementation of high-efficiency network …

Almost a year ago the Cryorig company announced H7 Quad Lumi, its new CPU cooling system; and at present this product is going to the market. This specialty is a modified version of Cryorig H7 cooling system, though, it is designed with a higher number of heat pipes and new fans.



H7 Quad Lumi is equipped with an RGB LED-lighting of the cooler base and logo on the heatsink cover. The NZXT CAM utility allows adjusting colour and operation mode of the backlighting, as well as regulating the fans rotary speed.


The Cryorig cooling system includes four nickel-plated copper heat pipes (6 mm in diameter), a nickelized copper base and an aluminium heatsink. Radiator fins are curved to form a cell structure. A 120 mm fan operates at the 300–1600 rpm and 10–25 dBA, producing the 49 CFM air flow. Please note, that the fan has the white LED-lighting.


According to the manufacturer, H7 Quad Lumi is compatible with all up-to-date Intel and AMD CPU connectors and processing units …

The Jonsbo vendor has recently released the CR-301 RGB CPU Cooler, compatible with AMD and Intel chipsets. The solution can be used with AMD FM1, FM2, AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+ chips alongside with Intel LGA 775, 1155/1156/1150/1151 processors. The ultimate value of heat energy dissipated is not to overcome 135 W.

 

The construction of this product features a two-section heatsink, the fins of which are located at right angle to the base, and six heat pipes (6 mm in diameter).

 

Jonsbo supplied its specialty with two 120 mm PWM-controlled fans with the 600–1,600 rpm rotary velocity. In the meanwhile, the noise level does not overcome 25 dBA. The cooler obtained multi-coloured backlighting, offering various operation modes.

 

CR-301 RGB has the 128 × 138 × 135 mm dimensions and weighs 890 g.