EK Water Blocks presented full-cover water blocks for Pascal generation GeForce GTX video cards, namely EK-FC GeForce GTX FE. The specialty is an extraordinary solution, because it’s compatible with as many as 106 graphics accelerators, which is atypical for full-cover products.



EKWB releases several samples, suitable for GeForce GTX 1060, 1070, 1080, 1080 Ti, Titan X Pascal and Titan Xp cards. The vendor doesn’t distinguish between water blocks models and calls all of them EK-FC GeForce GTX FE. Moreover, the company remarks that new EK-FC GeForce GTX FE units will replace earlier announced products for reference GeForce GTX 10x0 and Titan X adapters.


Specialties will be available in four versions, differing in materials, used for their production. The lower EK-FC GeForce GTX FE part can be performed either out of pure copper or out of nickel-plated copper. The upper part can be manufactured out of POM Acetal or acrylic material. The new EK Water Blocks product is …

Intel Z87 platform is masterfully penetrating into all global markets. ASRock is the company that has already managed to introduce a set of products based on this platform, including Z87 Extreme6 model. The very board is supposed to be an advanced solution for enthusiasts, containing all necessary for specific usage attributes: POST-indicator, a powerful VRM system with a massive heatsink, and a lot of other facilities mentioned below.



Design and Layout


ASRock Z87 Extreme6 is designed in ATX form-factor with 305x244 mm dimensions. Its top side accommodates a large number of components, while the reverse side revels in three driver-doublers (ISL6611A) of CPU power rails only. Intel Z87 chipset is cooled down by a voluminous heatsink. A couple of additional ASM1061 controllers are soldered right to the system logics; they allow for the usage of up to ten devices with SATA 6 Gb/sec connectivity interface. The board comes with an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics core. …

SSDs got implanted into IT market long time ago but still manage to provide potential customers with innovative and efficient solutions. There is no wonder that SSD market is represented by a large number of products oriented as on enthusiasts so on average people with average needs. Silicon Power is among the companies that frequently gladdens its clients with ever newer models and advanced technologies. Its new Velox V60 series is ready to offer an unmatched performance and unprecedented durability, along with rather 'stinging' price. However, its specifications justify the high cost.



Delivery Kit


Silicon Power Velox V60 is delivered in a compact cardboard, the external cover of which is full of information about this model. The kit involves a set of necessary for usage components, such as accompanying documentation, user manual, 3.5-inch adapter, and a set of screws. The screws are a useful means for the installation of the SSD not only in a dedicated slot in laptop, …