The Swiftech Company releases innovative Apogee SKF Heirloom waterblocks, compatible with all modern central processors and aimed at users paying extra attention to PC’s components layout. The unit utilizes the latest cooling system, performed out of 125 micron thick fins.



There are five colour versions of this product available. Moreover, upon purchase one can select among six cover plates and two types (black and chrome-plated) of mounting brackets. Two lines of RGB LED lights are embedded into this waterblock, thus, making it fit any colour scheme.


The base of the Swiftech novelty is produced out of copper, and the upper part – out of anodized aluminium. In the middle, there is a transparent acrylic window.


Apogee SKF Heirloom waterblocks cost approximately $95. The supply set contains one element, framing the window, as well as one piece in the shape of the company’s logo. To make a waterblock unique the manufacturer is ready to engrave any text (not more …

Two new PC chassis, codenamed Matr-X A and Matr-X M, have replenished the line of products supplied by PNL-tech GmbH. The company delivered its chassis under Rasurbo brand and directed the models to the average price segment. Both models are developed in midi-tower form factor and are housed in steel casings painted black; they feature identical 485x197x493 mm dimensions but differ from each other by the side panel framework. Matr-X A contains a large transparent window on the side panel, while Matr-X M has got a blind panel.



Chassis Matr-X A and Matr-X M are fully compatible with micro-ATX and ATX motherboards. Their dimensions and facilities allow for the installation of seven expansion slots, six internal 3.5-/2.5-inch drives, and four external 5.25-inch drives. Functional section consists of a special dock-station for the connection of an additional drive; this dock-station is located on the top panel. Next to it, one can find a set of USB interfaces, counting a couple of …

The German be quiet! vendor has lately reported its Straight Power 11 series power supplies marketing launch. These products are already being delivered to retailers at the 105–209 EUR recommended price.

 

be quiet! novelties, available in 450–1000 W versions, are claimed to be highly effective and operate at a low noise level. They utilize modular cabling and comply with the 80 Plus Gold certificate (the performance factor at 230 V reaches 93 %).

 

The manufacturer indicates a completely refined PC-board as one of these power supplies’ strong points. Other Straight Power 11 specs include hyperthermal (105 °C) capacitors, produced in Japan, enhanced steadiness and voltage control, alongside with decreased fluctuation. The devices feature four 12 V lines of the total 37.5–83.3 A current load.

 

The 135 mm Silent Wings 3 fan with the automatic rotary speed control cools inner components. The system is …