Gigabyte has recently introduced a new motherboard intended specifically for the creation of budgetary entry-level systems. Codenamed Gigabyte GA-H61M-USB3H, the model is developed in micro-ATX form-factor and features 226x174 mm dimensions. Chipset Intel H61 Express secures all key functions of the board, while the support of Socket LGA1155 empowers the incorporation of CPUs based on Intel Ivy Bridge and Intel Sandy Bridge architecture.



GA-H61M-USB3H features only two 240-contact DIMM slots for the installation of up to 16 GB of DDR3-1333 MHz memory. Video subsystem might have dual nature: it might either employ an integrated into CPU graphics core or use an independent graphics card with PCI Express 3.0 x16 internal interface. Audio subsystem is represented by Realtek ALC887 controller which secures 7.1-channel sounding. Network facilities are ensured by 1x gigabit network controller powered by Realtek.


The connection of external displays is realized via three video …

The Samsung Co. presented the latest C34H890 monitor, suitable for multitask systems.



The novelty possesses a VA matrix. This 34'' curved screen features the 3440 × 1440 pixels resolution and the 21:9 aspect ratio. The response time is equal to 4 ms, and viewing angles are 178 degrees. The product also ensures 300 cd/m2 brightness, 3000:1 contrast and 99.5 % of sRGB colour gamut coverage.


The AMD FreeSync solution ensures the frame rate synchronization process. Picture-By-Picture, Picture-In-Picture, as well as Flicker Free technologies are supported.


Connectivity options include a USB 3.0 hub (plus a symmetrical USB Type-C port), DisplayPort and HDMI interfaces, alongside with a standard 3.5 mm audio jack. The stand allows to customize inclination and display turning angles and modify its height in relation to a desk surface.


The price and market launch date of Samsung C34H890 are unknown yet.

Zalman, a well-known manufacturer of CPU coolers, PC cases and graphics solutions, introduces three new graphics card models, codenamed GeForce GTX 600 D5 OC VF1500, GeForce GTX 660 Ti D5 VF1500 and GeForce GTX 660 Ti D5 OC VF1500. All three models are equipped with a brand two-slot VF1500 cooler. Its framework consists of four heatpipes which transfer heat from GPU surface to an aluminum heatsink. This heatsink is accompanied by a couple of 92 mm fans, the maximal rotational speed of which achieves 1500 RPM. If compared with a reference cooler, VF1500 reduces GPU operational temperature at 25 degrees (from 81 to 56 degrees), producing 10 dB less noise (26 dB vs 36 dB).



The first model is based on Nvidia GK106 processor, designed under 28 nm technological process. It is characterized by heightened clock frequencies: nominal 1006 MHz against reference 980 MHz, and dynamic 1059 MHz against reference 1033 MHz.


The other two models, GeForce GTX 660 Ti D5 VF1500 and GeForce GTX …