It has become known, that the Intel corporation is planning to produce several small-sized NUC (Next Unit of Computing) desktops during 2018 and 2019.



Future NUC series devices are reported to obtain Coffee Lake and Gemini Lake generations processors. Besides, Intel will present powerful mini PCs, based on Core i7 Kaby-Lake H chipsets.


Thus, products under the Hades Canyon and Hades Canyon VR code names are to be announced in Q2 of the following year. They will be equipped with the highly productive Core i7 line CPUs. Two Thunderbolt 3 interfaces and the latest Intel Optane memory are expected to be supported. RAM capacity will be up to 32 GB.


Q3 of 2018 will give enthusiasts the gift of the Bean Canyon mini PCs, equipped with Coffee Lake-U Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 gen chipsets. The specialties are anticipated to have a Thunderbolt 3 port, the Intel Optane mem and 32 GB of RAM.


Other NUC offers of the June Canyon family will get a Gemini Lake processing unit …

First launched in 2013, Chieftec Navitas series of PSUs included five high-efficiency models of up to 1250 W power. This year the company has introduced four new editions to the family which are characterized by low power: 450 W, 550 W, 650 W, and 750 W. This update is called to satisfy the needs of unpretentious customers who require stability rather than records.



New Chieftec Navitas power supply units come equipped with a single +12V bus that covers 100% power. Hence, it’s possible to integrate the models into the latest system configurations. All of them correspond to 80 Plus Gold standard, achieving up to 87% efficiency in a wide range of operational conditions.


Their other peculiarities involve a fully modular cable system, the availability of a low-noise 120 mm fan, the support for Active PFC technology and all known protection features (i.e. OPP, OTP, UVP, OVP, SCP).


To continue, Chieftec Navitas GPM-450S ensures 450-watt power on +12V rail & up to …

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 …