Fractal Design approved itself as a reputable manufacturer of PC chassis long time ago. Nowadays, the company’s inventory embraces four lines of cases, intended for varied customer groups. Curiously enough, Arc series is a twin-brother of Define series in terms of framework, although it is differentiated by an improved ventilation. The Arc XL is a large-scale representative of the line, featuring a sleek design and offering huge integration facilities.



Basic Features


Fractal Design Arc XL is a full-tower chassis featuring 572x232x552 mm dimensions. The case is made of black steel with plastic inclusions. Its internal layout is ready to accommodate all types of motherboards, including the largest formats (XL-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mini-ITX, micro-ATX). Storage section is rich in four 5.25-inch drive cages (external) and ten 3.5/2.5-inch cages (internal). The availability of nine expansion slots allows for the creation of various graphics and multimedia configurations.


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Arctic Cooling AG replenishes its line of CPU coolers with a couple of new-comers. The Freezer i32 and the Freezer A32 feature analogous dimensions (123x95x150 mm), but are targeting to work with different platforms. The first model is compatible with Intel Socket LGA 2011 and 115x platforms, whereas the second version is predestined for the CPUs targeting AMD AM2/AM2+, AM3/AM3+, FM1 and FM2 platforms.



Arctic Cooling Freezer i32 & A32 consist of an aluminum heatsink with 45 thin plates and four U-shaped 6-mm copper heatpipes which support direct touch technology. It goes without saying that these coolers come equipped with a fan. This is a 120 mm propeller that supports PWM technology; the latter enables the change of rotational speed from 0 to 1350 RPM. The maximal TDP level of the catered CPUs should not exceed 150 W.


A dedicated bearing technology with alloy/lubricant combination provides for a lower friction and higher heat dissipation efficiency. The nominal delivery …

The developer markets the latest ViewSonic NMP660 Chromebox as a solution for offices or educational institutions. It may also serve either for computer classrooms/convention halls arrangement or for usage instead of a multimedia player for digital signboards/displays. On top of everything, the device may effectively perform the function of a domestic multimedia center or a standard office appliance.

 

The novelty is controlled via the Google Management console. The security functions set includes the autoupdate, the sandbox, the Verified Boot Control option, the encryption capability, the TPM module and the ordinary renewal process.

 

ViewSonic NMP660 Chromebox is based on the 2-core Intel Celeron 3865U (2/2 x 1.8 GHz) processor with the Intel HD Graphics 610 (300–900 MHz) integrated graphics unit. The volume of the preinstalled DDR4 RAM memory equals 4 GB, while the capacity of the embedded SSD is 32 GB. The SD card reader …