Intel Z87 platform is masterfully penetrating into all global markets. ASRock is the company that has already managed to introduce a set of products based on this platform, including Z87 Extreme6 model. The very board is supposed to be an advanced solution for enthusiasts, containing all necessary for specific usage attributes: POST-indicator, a powerful VRM system with a massive heatsink, and a lot of other facilities mentioned below.



Design and Layout


ASRock Z87 Extreme6 is designed in ATX form-factor with 305x244 mm dimensions. Its top side accommodates a large number of components, while the reverse side revels in three driver-doublers (ISL6611A) of CPU power rails only. Intel Z87 chipset is cooled down by a voluminous heatsink. A couple of additional ASM1061 controllers are soldered right to the system logics; they allow for the usage of up to ten devices with SATA 6 Gb/sec connectivity interface. The board comes with an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics core. …

The period of hard work is finally over, and EVGA is ready to offer its latest GeForce GTX 1080 Ti K|NGP|N video card intended for gamers, enthusiasts and overclock experts. Customers are assured that the core will operate stably at the 2,025 MHz frequency; however, by default the clock claimed is 1,582 MHz (base) and 1,695 MHz (boost). As we can see, this device is meant for the radical overclocking.



EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti K|NGP|N is 299.72 mm long, 142.69 mm wide and around 40 mm high. Its regular cooler is based on a copper radiator, several copper heat pipes and three 92 mm fans. Front and rear backplates contribute to the cooling effect.


The card features (10+3)-phase supply system, an EVBot, two 8-pin PCI-E Power, a couple of SLI connectors, alongside with voltage measurement contacts and the iCX indicating system for overheat protection. The unusual video outputs set includes the Dual-Link DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b and Mini DisplayPort 1.4 (x3). This allows placing all …

Last month Evga announced the release of its new motherboard of mini ITX form-factor based on Intel Z77 chip. Currently, there is no information concerning the exact release date, although the company keeps the suspense by providing more data about the future product. The motherboard will be codenamed Evga Z77 Mini ITX and will be compatible with LGA 1155 socket. The board will own unmatched properties to provide for the extreme overclocking facilities.



Evga Z77 Mini ITX is developed on eight-channel power supply subsystem that employs DrMOS IR3550M components. Additional power is supplied by 8-contact EPS12V socket. The motherboard is equipped with Marvell controller that takes responsibility for the operation of eSATA 6 Gb/sec interface on the rear panel. This interface is represented by a couple of eSATA ports. In addition, the rear panel accommodates video slot HDMI, Thunderbolt port, RJ-45 slot (gigabit Ethernet), optical S/PDIF, five Mini-Jack slots (under control of …