ASRock enters the mainboard market with a new micro-ATX solution, entitled QC5000M. The greenhorn takes Kabini platform as the basis, featuring AMD A4-5000 hybrid processor (28 nm) with 4 Jaguar cores and 1.5 GHz clock frequency. The APU is accompanied by two slots for one-channel DDR3-1600 MHz RAM (up to 32 GB) and an integrated AMD Radeon HD 8330 graphics (500 MHz clock frequency, compatibility with DirectX 11.1 standard).



The implemented APU boasts 15 W TDP only, requiring a small-sized heatsink for efficient cooling. The model takes power via 24-pin ATX connector and is based on AMD A68 chipset. It is equipped with a single PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, a pair of PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots, and the same amount of SATA III 6 Gb/sec ports.


Network and audio facilities are represented by Realtek RTL8111GR Gigabit Ethernet controller and 7.1-channel Realtek ALC887 codec respectively. Additionally, the PCB is furnished with ELNA sound capacitors. The rear side of the motherboard …

Latest Asus development, motherboard Asus Maximus V Formula, is notable for a rather high price. This is explained primarily by the implementation of high-end overclocking options and support of advanced brand technologies. Moreover, one might find this model at even higher price due to the availability of ThunderFX sound board in the nominal delivery set. Despite the pricing policy, this model is a desirable acquirement, since it provides unmatched performance and limitless facilities for overclockers.



Specifications


Asus Maximus V Formula/ThunderFX is developed in XL-ATX form factor. The model is based on Intel Z77 chipset specifically for Socket LGA 1155 CPU slot. CPU supports Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and Asus TurboV EVO technologies which give access to overclocking facilities. Dedicated facilities allow the customer to alter Bclk frequencies from 80 MHz to 300 MHz (with 0.1 MHz shot) and to change voltage index in CPU, memory chips, PLL, CSA.


This motherboard …

There is replenishment in a range of BenQ Monitors — BenQ PD2710QC. The novelty is addressed to people who work with graphics and video professionally and to designers. There are even a few special modes of working — CAD/CAM, Animation and Darkroom. Also the monitor will be convenient for MacBook and MacBook Pro owners.


Specifications

Panel Type & Backlight — IPS / W-LED, edge array

Screen Size & Aspect Ratio — 27" / 16:9

Max Resolution & Refresh — 2560x1440 @ 60Hz; Density — 109ppi

Native Color Depth & Gamut — 8-bit / sRGB

Response Time (GTG) — 5ms

Brightness — 350cd/m2

Contrast — 1000:1

Speakers-absent

Video Inputs — (2) DisplayPort 1.2 in; (1) DisplayPort 1.2 out; (1) HDMI 1.4

Audio — 3.5mm headphone output

USBv3.0 — (1) up, (4) down; (1) USB-C

Power Consumption — 22w, brightness @ 200nits

Panel Dimensions WxHxD w/base — 24.1 x 17.3-24.8 x 10.7" (612 x 439-630 x 272mm)

Panel ThicknessPanel Thickness — …