MSI is considered to be a new brand when speaking about gaming monitors, however, it makes progress and releases its second device of the category, namely OPTIX G24C.



OPTIX G24C is a curved 23.6” display with the 1800R curvature radius, enhancing the presence effect. The resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels corresponds to the Full HD format.


The manufacturer has not indicated a matrix type, but remarked that it is produced by Samsung. Regarding claimed 178° (vertically and horizontally) viewing angles and 1 ms response time, we can assume the novelty has a PVA panel. This product also features the 144 Hz refresh rate, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 3000:1 contrast, as well as 85% of NTSC and 110% of sRGB colour gamuts coverage. The Less Blue Light and Adaptive SYNC technologies supported diminish visual apparatus tiredness. Connectivity options include HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 and DVI video inputs.


This MSI monitor weighs 4 kg and has the following dimensions: 543 × 403 × …

Samsung has replenished its lineup of gaming products with a couple of new monitors with a curved framework. The CF791 is a 34-inch display with 4 ms response time, whereas its comrade, the CFG70, is shipped in 23.5-inch & 27-inch variations; their response time equals to 1 ms. Both models are developed on VA panel with 1500-1800 mm curvature.



Samsung CF791 boasts 3400x1400 pixels resolution, while Samsung CFG70 features Full HD resolution (1920x1080). The integrated panel ensures the widest viewing angles – 178/178 degrees in both aspects, 125% coverage in sRGB environment. The latter is due to the incorporation of Quantum Dot technology which enhances color rendering and contrast showings.


A pair is thought to support AMD FreeSync technology via HDMI port; it promotes for the dynamic synchronization of refresh rate within 100-144 Hz range. The CF791 comes equipped with a pair of speakers (2x 7W). It also accommodates 2x HDMI ports, 1x DisplayPort, 1x 3.5-mm mini-jack, …

The well-known PSU manufacturer FSP has voiced the launch of retailing of its latest modular Dagger line power units, being announced during the Computex event. The specialties are of 500 and 600 W nominal capacity, made in the SFX form-factor and are 80 Plus Gold certified (88% efficiency at 230 V). These are good-quality solutions, which do not take much room. Producers claim, they are perfect for micro-ATX or mini-ITX gaming systems.



The FSP SDA500 and SDA600 Dagger products give out 100% of power at 12V circuit, which means 41.6 А and 50 А respectively. The devices are overvoltage, overheat, overpower and short circuit protected, equipped with a power factor active correction mechanism and support SFX12V V3.3 and ATX12V V2.4 standards. Proper cooling is ensured by a low-noise 80 mm double ball bearing fan.


Presently the FSP Dagger SDA500 and SDA600 power supplies are officially on sale at the recommended price of $99 and $109. The company-issued warranty is 5 years.