The MSI vendor’s video cards model line-up is widened by another high-end specialty – MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 Air Boost 8G OC.

 

The device is built on GPU AMD Vega 10 XT, supporting 4,096 streaming processors. Its reference frequency equals 1,272 MHz, and dynamic frequency reaches 1,575 MHz. We should remind, though, that the benchmark formula suggests a bit lower speed rates: 1,247 and 1,546 MHz in respect. In its turn, the 8 GB HBM2 memory operates at the 1,890 MHz reference effective velocity and due to the 2048-bit bus ensures the bandwidth capacity of 484 Gb/s.

 

MSI Radeon RX Vega 64 Air Boost 8G OC hardware components conform with the Military Class 4 company concept. Chilling is provided by a two-slot cooler, possessing one radial-type fan, which draws air outside the chassis. The video adapter has one HDMI and three DisplayPort ports, and it requires linking of two 8-pin PCIe connectors for stable work.

 

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Kingston Digital, a global designer of data storage and memory solutions, announces the release of a cost-effective SSD to extend V300 series. Codenamed Kingston SSDNow V300, the drives are intended specifically for cost-conscious consumers looking to upgrade their desktop or mobile systems. Under the claimed data, the new drives are ten times faster than standard HDDs and feature outstanding speed characteristics, where the spindle achieves 7200 rpm.



Kingston SSDNow V300 is based on SandForce SF-2281 controller and employs SATA 3 interface. The manufacturer offers its new products in three variations of 60GB, 120GB and 240GB capacity. Due to the implementation of an updated NAND flash-memory, developed under 19 nm technological process, SSDNow can boast 450 Mb/sec of consecutive Read/Write speed. At the same time, the showings ascribed to the random Read (4KB) operations demonstrate 85000 IOPS for all available models; however, when it goes about random Write operations, the …

Fractal Design approved itself as a reputable manufacturer of PC chassis long time ago. Nowadays, the company’s inventory embraces four lines of cases, intended for varied customer groups. Curiously enough, Arc series is a twin-brother of Define series in terms of framework, although it is differentiated by an improved ventilation. The Arc XL is a large-scale representative of the line, featuring a sleek design and offering huge integration facilities.



Basic Features


Fractal Design Arc XL is a full-tower chassis featuring 572x232x552 mm dimensions. The case is made of black steel with plastic inclusions. Its internal layout is ready to accommodate all types of motherboards, including the largest formats (XL-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, mini-ITX, micro-ATX). Storage section is rich in four 5.25-inch drive cages (external) and ten 3.5/2.5-inch cages (internal). The availability of nine expansion slots allows for the creation of various graphics and multimedia configurations.


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