GameMax presented its new RGB line product for thrifty consumers, called RGB1050. This power supply features modular cabling, as well as LED-backlighting, and is able to endure the 1050 W load. The illumination is inactivated by default. One must push the “RGB Light” button to switch it on and adjust colouring. Images on the manufacturer’s web-site indicate, LEDs highlight the frame of the 140 mm fan and the GameMax logo on one of the side panels.

 

The GameMax RGB1050 power supply complies with the ATX12V v2.3 standard, is 80 PLUS Gold certified and has an active power factor erecting mechanism. The power supply protection system comes into action in the cases of short circuit, over- and undervoltage, alongside with the maximum permissible wattage or current intensity exceedence.

 

The novelty has one +12V (80 А/960 W) line. The ultimate load over the +3.3V and +5V channels must not overcome 130 W. The supply kit offers cables fitting the ATX, …

Gigabyte Technology adds another mainboard to its inventory: this time it’s GA-ABN350N-Gaming WiFi model, designed in Mini-ITX form-factor. The greenhorn is compatible with AMD AM4 platform as well as APU Raven Ridge provided that UEFI firmware is updated. It houses AMD B350 chipset that is eligible for overclocking.



Gigabyte GA-ABN350N-Gaming WiFi accommodates a 6-phase VRM system, allowing to install up to 32 GB of DDR4-3200 MHz memory modules. Expansion facilities are backed by a single PCIe 3.0 x16 bus, whereas storage subsystem is represented by four SATA III ports & one M.2 slot.


Furthermore, the back panel features a pair of USB 3.1 Gen2 ports, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, in addition to DisplayPort & HDMI video outputs. Network facilities are supported by Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 adapters; besides, there is a wired gigabit controller, developed by Realtek.


Some other peculiarities of the motherboard include the integration of RGB Fusion LED backlight …

FSP, a well-known power units vendor, releases two new CPU cooling systems, namely the Windale 6 and Windale 4.



Windale 6 has 6 copper heat pipes and an array of appropriately sized aluminium fins. The Windale 4 construction includes 4 heat pipes and a diminished stack of fins. The products are of 240 and 180 W heat sink capability respectively.


Both cooling systems have one 120 mm fan with a friction bearing. Due to the PWM technology support the rotary speed can be adjusted in the range of 600–1,600 rpm. The ultimate air flow rate equals to 60 CFM (102 m³ per hour) at the 32 dBA noise level. The master model’s fan is supplied with blue LED- backlighting. The specialties from FSP are compatible with all modern platforms, including AMD AM4 and Intel LGA2011(-3).


Windale 6 weighs 823 g and features the 122 х 110 х 165 mm dimensions; and Windale 4 weighs 620 g and is of 122 х 83 х 158 mm size. These products are already available to official retailers. The …