Fractal Design has recently added a new R5 model to its renowned Define series. The new-comer is targeting enthusiasts longing for high performance combined with silent operation. It is represented in two chassis modifications — with an acrylic side window ($119.99) and with a blind side panel ($109.99) – as well as in three color versions: white, black, and titanium. The case is ready to accommodate motherboards of nearly all formats (mini-ITX, micro-ATX, ATX) with the maximum of 7 expansion slots.



Featuring 531x462x232 mm dimensions, Fractal Design Define R5 offers a pair of 5.25-inch drive bays, eight 3.5-inch drive bays, and two 2.5-inch drive bays. Herein, if necessary, all of them might be removed to allow for the installation of long graphics cards (up to 310 mm), of high CPU coolers (up to 180 mm), and of varied heatspreaders. Besides, due to a well-elaborated framework, the drives can be fixed and removed without any tools.


To continue, this chassis boasts the …

Inspired by Assassin’s Creed Origins, ASUSTeK Computer developers decided to bring pleasure to this game fans by releasing the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti video card, as far as the design of the device reminds of the Ubisoft action. The novelty will be issued in an edition limited to 500 copies and will be supplied with a key for a standard Assassin’s Creed Origins version download through the Uplay service.



Though having the extraordinary cooling system and backplate covering exterior, the specialty is a complete copy of the familiar ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 Ti OC. More specifically, the unique PC-board with the 10+2 phase power system and two 8-pin PCI-E Power plugs. The graphics processor factory operating clock reaches 1,569–1,683 MHz, and the 11 GB GDDR5X video memory features the 11 GHz effective clock.


The product from ASUS is chilled by the 2.5-slot cooler, which consists of a two-section aluminium heatsink, six heat pipes and three 90 mm fans. DL-DVI, …

Zalman has officially launched a new liquid cooling system, Reserator 3 Max Dual, firstly introduced at CES 2014. It is peculiar by the support of all up-to-date CPU sockets for AMD and Intel platforms, as well as by outstanding performance. With the aim to enhance heat dissipation effect, the company supplements the model with a proprietary Zalman ZM-STG2M thermal grease.



Zalman Reserator 3 Max Dual consists of a waterblock with a copper base, two connecting hoses, two heatsinks, and a pair of 120 mm fans. The base of the waterblock boasts an improved framework; it has got a flanged coating that promotes for the acceleration of heat dissipation. Both heatsink sections are nickel-plated. The heatpipes implemented within their framework resemble a maze; this allows liquid to employ the maximal dispersion area.


The incorporated 120 mm fans are equipped with a long life bearing and a bright blue LED. Their operation is adjusted by means of PWM technology, so the rotational …