News about the forthcoming release of the updated motherboard Sabertooth 990FX was voiced by Asus earlier this year. Nevertheless, the release of long-awaited motherboard has been delayed till mid August, and these days the product can be already found in the market. Primarily, Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 is notable for the availability of OS Windows 8 conformance certificate.



The updated motherboard is compatible with AM3 and AM3+ processors and boasts a bunch of advanced solutions. Among the most striking innovations implemented by Asus, the substitute of old-fashioned JMicron JMB362 controller by a more progressive controller from ASMedia added to the board's functionality. In addition, the manufacturer supplemented the layout with one more ASMedia ASM1042 controller that allowed to integrate USB 3.0 interface. The implemented in earlier version micro scheme Realtek RTL8111E has been also substituted by RTL8111F scheme; at the same time, IEEE 1394a interface has been totally …

Power supply units manufactured by Cooler Master gained solid reputation long time ago. The company tries to deliver products targeted at different customer segments, however premium-class products enjoy the greatest popularity among the audience. Silent Pro Gold 800W enters into a series of five models from 600W to 800W and aspires to take the place in the high-end market and compete with other series of products from Cooler Master (Silent Pro Hybrid). Upon the whole, the model does not provide for any technological innovations, still bringing the customers the utmost performance and reliability.



General Information


Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 800W is delivered in a quite large card box that counts a few useful PSU components, including a set of cables for the connection of PC elements. The delivery box is designed in goldish and black colors to imply that the unit belongs to the top-class segment. Practically all basic specifications of the product are listed on the …

Introduction

Elitegroup Computer Systems company has introduced tiny little computer LIVA Q which allow you to put it to your palm easily, one even can call it “a pocket computer”. It weighs only 260 g. A miniature mini PC with 0.15 l is also equipped with a VESA holder, ideal for those who work in a confined space, and is ideal for those who want to replace their cumbersome HTPC, and enjoy 4K quality multimedia entertainment at home.

 

Design

In addition to an external power supply, the package includes a quick setup guide and a VESA mounting.

The design is quite simple, the black matte surface is decorated with the logo of the series.

At the top of the back panel you can see a great number of holes for ventilation.

 

On the sides Elitegroup used black lacquered covering. On the right panel you can see the opening of the Kensington lock to protect against theft, the opposite panel is occupied by a slot of microSD memory cards. Since the …