In May, while surfing the Internet, one could encounter info, supposing that Intel and AMD have signed an agreement regarding AMD technologies licensing. However, the Intel Co. representative disproved this.



At present, there is indirect evidence of such Intel CPU existence. The SiSoftware Sandra database incorporates an Intel processor engineering prototype with the integrated HD Graphics Gen9 GPU, possessing the 694C:C0 ID, which corresponds to one of AMD solutions ID.


Moreover, specifications indicate the 1,000 MHz frequency and 1,720 SP rates, which imply that we are facing Intel with AMD GPU. Even if we are talking about the Polaris generation architecture, this video card’s productivity advances the product to Radeon RX 470. The desk-type card has higher frequencies and more streaming processors, but for the integrated sample it would be incredible. After all it may be a case of the Vega gen. We should also note that this CPU model is of the Kaby Lake line, not any …

Following the general tendencies in PC market, router segment also takes the direction towards compactness. This is dictated basically by the necessity to move from one place to the other (i.e. during business trip). Compact routers offer similar to standard solutions performance plus convenience while transportation. The line of products designed by TP-Link involves both, typical and compact routers.



Model TL-MR3040 is attributed exactly to compact solutions with one peculiar feature: built-in battery for 2000 mAh. The battery is able to operate up to four hours as access point under 802.11n standard. Router might be powered as from network adapter, so from a laptop via USB cable.


There is a possibility to employ this model as typical router tied to the wired network. The integrated WAN cable serves specifically this means; moreover, it can be joined with ADSL modem or with a local network. In addition, TL-MR3040 might operate as a client for WISP networks.


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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 …