ViewSonic has enlarged its lineup of gaming products with another series of monitors – the XG03. The lineup currently consists of two models: XG2703 & XG2703-GS. The key differentiation between them lies in the support for AMD FreeSync (the first model) and Nvidia G-Sync (the second model). Consequently, the GX2703 employs red accents in design, whereas the XG2703-GS uses green detailing.



ViewSonic XG03 is based on 27-inch SuperClear IPS panel, featuring 2560x1440 pixels & 165 Hz refresh rate. The display boasts 16:9 aspect ratio, 178/178 degrees viewing angles, 1000:1 static contrast, 120M:1 dynamic contrast, 300 cd/m2 maximal brightness as well as 4 ms response time.


The abovementioned parameters refer to the XG2703-GS model that is already on sale (estimated price — $699.99). The other model will be released in the nearest future.


The models are thought to be equipped with a pair of 2-watt speakers, 100x100 mm VESA bracket, a couple of USB 3.0 ports, the same …

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 …

Asus has recently presented workstations and graphics servers of the second generation ESC series. The new series includes ESC4000 G2, ESC1000 G2 and ESC2000 G2 models which serve the function of high-end platforms for GPGPU applications in such fields as medical research, financial modeling, computer-aided design, animation and 3D-rendering. The systems can boast a wide spectrum of options and outstanding integration; they are able to support high-end Intel processors and four graphics cards, and are equipped with the efficient PSU and expansion slots PCI Express 3.0x16.



All three models of ESC series are furnished with high-quality PSU which correspond to the 80Plus standard. Thereby, each of the models boasts energy-saving facilities: ESC1000 G2 and ESC2000 G2 go with a single PSU of 80Plus Gold standard in 1350 W capacity; ESC4000 G2 goes with two PSU of 80 Plus Platinum standard in 1620 W capacity (one of them is an emergency unit in case of troubles with the other unit). … …