The overclocker memory is now in the category of products for perfectionists, still the common users are pleased with usual modules DDR3-1600 or DDR3-1333 SDRAM. The issue appears related to the release of processors Ivy Bridge series, which in some aspects are similar to its predecessors, still have some distinctive features.



Ivy Bridge processors are restricted on the maximum frequency supported by the DDR3 SDRAM. This indicates the theoretical chance of these processors work with high-speed memory DDR3-3200 SDRAM. Developers of overclocker memory package perceived the change in rules with certain enthusiasm: there are DDR3-2400 modules available in stores. The gap in frequencies of «elite» and «running» versions of the memory has grown twice in size. It won’t have a noteworthy blow on the work of commonly used tasks in systems.


The memory controller in the Ivy Bridge can work both in symmetric mode, with delay, frequency and volume modules in memory channels, and …

Be Quiet! made a personal breakthrough in cooling area. The company has developed the first in its signature lineup liquid cooler targeting high-efficient CPUs. The Silent Loop supports all up-to-date as well as outdated platforms, including AMD FM1/AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+/FM2/FM2+ & Intel Socket LGA2011-3/2011/1366/115x/775. The cooler is ready to dissipate up to 400 W power; hence, it might be integrated within overclocking and gaming systems.



The model is a combination of a water block, patch cables (up to 390 mm in length), a heatsink (319x144x30 mm), and a pair of 140-mm fans (Pure Wings 2). At first sight, the layout is standard. However, the cooler features a range of interesting technical solutions. For example, it houses an isolated reverse pump which ensures low noise level & minimal level of vibrations. The reverse stream technology enables the injection of a coolant from the external counter to the internal one via a cooling plate. This is called to enhance heat …

Gigabyte is glad to announce a real godsend to advanced gaming or business-oriented systems in the shape of its newest mainboard. The X299 Aorus Ultra Gaming Pro model is developed in ATX form-factor. It is based on Intel X299 chipset, supporting Intel Core X CPUs for Socket LGA2066 platforms. The core is accompanied by 8-DIMM slots for the installation of up to 128 GB DDR4-4400 MHz memory which is able to operate in 4-channel mode.



Gigabyte X299 Aorus Ultra Gaming Pro motherboard offers the possibility to install RDIMM memory modules; their volume might be increased up to 512 GB. Storage subsystem consists of three M.2 Socket 3 connectors as well as eight SATA 6 Gb/sec ports. Expansion facilities are ensured by 5x PCI Express x16 slots; all of them are predestined for powerful graphics adapters (3-way configurations). The PCB brags about Dual Armor, Ultra Durable and Server-class Digital Power design.  


Network subsystem is introduced by Intel I219-V LAN controller …