The Xigmatek company introduces the Glare 7A PC case, intended for assembling gaming desktops, based on the ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards.



The specialty is performed in the Mid Tower form factor with such dimensions: 495 × 452 × 200 mm. One of its side panels is made of acrylic material, providing the full sight of inner system components. On the front one can see a tempered glass panel.


The Xigmatek framework allows mounting of seven expansion cards. The maximum length of discrete graphics accelerators equals 390 mm.


This chassis is equipped with four 120 mm fans (3 on the front and 1 at the rear) featuring red LED illumination. Besides, at the top it’s possible to locate three 120 mm or two 140 mm coolers. If using the liquid cooling system one may involve 120, 240, 280 or 360 mm heatsinks. The height of the CPU cooler is not to overcome 160 mm.


Glare 7A is ready to house two 2.5”/3.5” drives, as well as four 2.5” devices. Connectivity …

Power supply units with 80Plus Bronze standard were rarity in earlier times and distinguished themselves by rather high cost. Nevertheless, nowadays customers are able to acquire PSU models with this standard for quite a moderate price. This is explained by the surplus congestion of products in the market and the need to supply different consumer groups with high-end, but at the same time, cheap PSU solutions. FSP Raider RA550 is characterized exactly by moderate price and high efficiency index. This allowed the very model of PSU to receive 80Plus Bronze marker.



Design and Framework


First of all, it should be mentioned that FSP Raider series is presented by several models which include RA 450W, 550W, 650W and 750W. PSU model under consideration, RA550 cannot boast a refined design template. Quite the contrary, it is developed in a classical design, with the provision of specifications on the side and rear plates. The casing is made of thin hard steel which is covered by a …

AOC is about to release a quite extraordinary monitor – the C3583FQ. This 35-inch curved model can’t boast high resolution index (2560x1080), although it is sure to provide the best image quality without the necessity to pair it with the top-tier graphics card. Relatively big size does not allow for many adjustments; yet, it’s possible to change the slope angle.



AOC C3583FQ is based on AMVA panel with WLED backlight. It ensures the best-in-class specifications: 2000:1 – static contrast, maximal brightness – 300 cd/m2, viewing angles – 178/178 degrees, refresh rate – 48-146 Hz, response time – 5 ms. The radius of curvature does not prevent the full-scale displaying of the developments.


The monitor comes equipped with a pair of 5 W speakers, a pair of 3.5-mm audio ports and five video ports: one DVI, two DisplayPort 1.2+, two HDMI 1.4 with MHL support. The rear panel features VESA bracket to facilitate with wall mounting options. In addition, the new-comer …