Zotac launches the first ever mini-PC based on 14 nm AMD Polaris GPU. The Magnus ERX480 boasts the integration of AMD Radeon RX480 graphics card, equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The heart of the computer is a 4-core Intel Core i5-6400T CPU that operates at 2.2-2.8 GHz frequency. Hence, the model is ideal for resource-intensive applications and VR.



The new-comer is available in three versions: Magnus ERX480, Magnus ERX480 Plus & ERX480 with Windows 10 onboard. The first model is a barebone system which initially lacks RAM and storage subsystems. It supports the installation of two DDR4-1866/2133 MHz memory modules up to 32 GB. Storage subsystem might be levied by means of a single SATA III drive and M.2 SATA SSD.


The Magnus ERX480 Plus comes fitted with preinstalled 8 GB DDR4 RAM with the possibility to upgrade up to 32 GB. It also accommodates 120 GB M.2 SSD as well as 1 TB HDD. The ERX480 Windows 10 houses analogous hardware and brags about the preinstalled 64-bit OC …

Corsair is renowned for the whole galaxy of products designed for contemporary PC platforms. Its PSUs, memory modules, SSDs, cooling solutions, peripherals, and cases are widely incorporated in desktop and mobile segments. The latter count a list of series, targeted various customers with various needs. The most peculiar one is Carbide series that currently consists of eight models. Carbide Air 540 differs from its comrades, in the first place, by its cubic framework and, in the second place, by its mini-tower height but midi-tower internal spacing. Those are not the only attractions of the model, since Corsair always offers more than it’s seen on the surface.



Design and Ergonomics


Corsair Carbide Air 540 features 458x322x419 mm dimensions and is distinguished by a rather strict design. Exterior and interior facets are totally painted black, except for ‘Corsair’ label and sockets with inscriptions. The case is made of thin steel but for the external plastic panels …

Western Digital introduces its large-capacity external memory device. The WD My Book Duo product offers up to 20 TB for secure data storage and is aimed at home and professional users.



The My Book Duo framework features the special microcode software and houses an array of two WD Red hard drives and, optimized for RAID modes. The array may function in RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration.


The novelty has a USB Type-C interface with necessary cables added, which makes this device universally applicable – it supports USB 3.1 Gen 1/3.0/2.0. Beyond that My Book Duo contains two USB 3.0 Type-A hub ports for peripheral and mobile devices connection. The specialty supports the 256-bit AES algorithm-based hardware encryption and is supplied with the data protection WD Security software.


The My Book Duo series by WD includes 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 and 20 TB external memory devices, which are already being retailed at $260, $290, $330, $420, $600, and $800 recommended prices. And the icing …