Though Brix is well-known due to its devices, which do not require powerful processors and discrete video cards, new Brix Gaming VR products – GB-BNi7HG6-1060 and GB-BNi5HG6-1060 – allow running default apps and at the same time enjoy high frame rate while playing latter-day games.



Brix Gaming VR models of the new generation feature the Intel HM175 Gigabyte motherboard, Intel Core i7-7700HQ (GB-BNi7HG6-1060) and Core i5-7300HQ (GB-BNi5HG6-1060) CPUs of the Kaby Lake-H family, a GeForce GTX 1060 graphics accelerator, offering 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. Other specs include Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) and Intel I219-LM (Gigabit Ethernet) network adapters, and also a Realtek ALC255 audio controller. The external power supply is meant for the ultimate 9.23 А/180 W capacity.


Brix Gaming VR systems are performed in identical cases, being 110 mm long, 110 mm wide and 220 mm high. Air flows from the bottom upwards; and the cooling system is low-noise, …

Crucial is about to launch a new series of voluminous SSDs, entitled MX300. The lineup consists of 2.5-inch models with thin cases (7 mm only), targeting as desktop so mobile platforms. Additionally, the delivery set offers a dedicated 2.5-inch frame for the installation into a 9.5-inch bay. The capacity of drives makes up 275 GB, 525 GB, 750 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.



SSDs Crucial MX300 is developed on 32-layer Micron 3D NAND TLC chips (48 GB) as well as Marvell 88SS1074 controller. Data transfer process is realized via SATA III (6 Gb/sec) interface. The maximal sequential Read/Write speed equals to 530 MB/sec/510 MB/sec. In its turn, the maximal random data transfer index approximates 83.000/92.000 IOPS (Read/Write).


The greenhorns are thought to support the following technologies: AES, ECC, T.R.I.M., Data Path Protection, S.M.A.R.T., Active Garbage Collection, Power Loss Prevention, and Extreme Energy Efficiency. Besides, Dynamic Write Acceleration identifies and writes the …

Recently the Gigabyte presented its newest external box, equipped with the discrete 3D GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card. This is a fully ready product, called Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box.



The latest Gigabyte solution is performed in a modest-sized framework (212 × 96 × 162 mm only) and weighs 2.4 kg. Inside the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 graphics accelerator, featuring 8 GB of the GDDR5X memory, is installed. The chipset core base clock reaches 1,632 MHz in the OC Mode and 1,607 MHz in the Gaming Mode. The turbo boost is therefore 1,771 MHz and 1,733 MHz. Memory operates at the 10,010 MHz frequency.


Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box can be linked up to the computer via the Thunderbolt 3 interface with the USB Type-C connector, ensuring the 40 Gbps rate of transmission. There are also four USB 3.0 ports, one of which supports the Quick Charge 3.0 technology. The graphics card as such has HDMI and DVI-D connectors, as well as three DisplayPort interfaces.


The specialty is fitted …