Since the launch in 1995, Universal Serial Bus (USB) has proved itself as the most successful ever computing interface. Nowadays tens of billions of electronic devices are connected together due to it. It goes without saying that this bus has outlived a few modifications, each distinguished by higher speed and reliability. Thus, today the community is able to revel in a completely new modification – USB Type-C – that forecasts a lot privileges of connectivity process. Let’s see what users will get with a new bus.



Layout and Connectivity


In physical terms, Type-C is a bit larger than USB 2.0 Micro-B but a bit tinier than binary USB 3.0 Micro-B, featuring 8.34x2.56 mm. Such dimensions enable its connection to the devices of any type, including the thinnest smartphones/tablets. The oval-shaped socket houses 24 contact outputs (to compare: USB 3.0 sockets feature only 9 outputs).


The most outstanding physical peculiarity of Type-C is a symmetric connector that …

The product range of ECS mother boards has been lately broadened by the H110H4-M19 sample, represented in the MicroATX form factor and, thus, meant for compact systems.



The novelty from ECS is manufactured on the base of the Intel H110 Express logic set and presupposes the 6th and 7th generation Intel Core LGA 1151 processors installation. H110H4-M19 has 2 slots for DDR4-2133 memory modules. The maximum random-access memory capacity supported equals to 32 GB. There is also one PCI Express х16 Gen 3.0 slot for a discrete graphics accelerator, four Serial ATA 3.0 ports for drives and an М.2 connector.


The slots plate bears PS/2 ports for a keyboard and a mouse, D-Sub and HDMI interfaces for displays connection, two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports, a jack for a network cable and a set of audio jacks. Besides, the board features the Realtek ALC662 multi-channel audio codec, as well as the Realtek 8111H Gigabit Ethernet network controller.


Meanwhile, the indicative cost and …

The MasterBox and MasterCase series of PC cases are the new Cooler Master products, and the main task is to fill the middle price segment of the chassis from this Taiwanese vendor. At the heart of the concept of these cases is the versatility, simplicity and modular design, which meets all the needs of modern users. So, let’s consider the budget version of the MasterBox 5 case.


Features


Case type: Midi-Tower

Dimensions, mm: 475 (H) x 220 (W) x 500 (D)

Material: ABS plastic, Steel

Weight, kg: 7.4

Color: black

Form factor: ATX, MicroATX, Mini-ITX

Devices 5.25": — (2 baskets can be purchased optionally)

3.5" external devices: — 3.5"/2.5" internal devices: 2/3 (2.5" drives can be put instead of 3.5")

Expansion slots: 7 + 1

Front fans: 2 x 120/140 mm (1 x 120 mm installed)

Rear fans: 1 x 120 mm (installed)

Interface sockets: 2 x USB 3.0, microphone input and headphone output

Other: modular design with the …