Immediately following the release of a graphics adapter on a brand-new architecture (the Pascal) – Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 – the company has launched another Pascal-based solution: the GTX 1070. The greenhorn positions itself as a great overclocking tool that adds power to any modern gaming application. As distinct from its companion, it boasts a more affordable price ($379-$449); thus, it might be haunted by a larger audience.



Key Specifications


Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 features the following specifications:

— GPU: GP104-A1, Pascal microarchitecture, 16-nm technological process, 7200 million transistors, 64 ROPs, 120 TMUs;

— clock frequency: base – 1506 MHz, boost – 1683 MHz;

— memory: type — GDDR5, 256-bit bus, volume – 8 GB, efficient clock frequency – 8012 MHz, bandwidth – 256.3 Gb/sec;

— power: peak consumption – 150 W in 3D mode, minimum 500-watt PSU;

— interface: PCI Express x16 3.0;

— video outputs: DL DVI-D, HDMI 2.0, …

Microsoft representatives have recently announced the intentions of the corporation to merge with Barnes & Noble company. Barnes & Noble has established reputation for being the global leader in the production and sale of electronic books, as well as other Internet services dedicated to the sale of various goods. The company is currently working at production of electronic book entitled Nook which operates on Android platform. Specialists and analysts declare unanimously that the main goal of Microsoft and Barnes & Noble merger is the creation of a new company; the company will be oriented on the production of electronic books which will operate on Windows 8 platform.


Both companies’ representatives keep from commenting on the detailed structure of the future company. The unveiled info shows that both companies will continue working at creation and production of Nook electronic books. The merger is called to bring benefits to all involved parties: Microsoft will enter into …

Specifications

Rosewill Meteor XR

Case Type — Mid-Tower

Material — Steel, glass & plastic

Net Weight — 8.07 kg / 17.8 lbs

Slots — 7

Drive Bays — 1x External 5.25"

2x Internal 2.5/3.5"

2x Internal 2.5"

Motherboard Form Factors — Mini-ITX, Micro-A TX, ATX

Dimensions — 19.26" x 8.27" x 17.25"

Front Door/Cover — N/A

Front Fans — 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm (1x 120 mm included)

Rear Fans — 1x 120 mm (included)

Top Fans — 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm (optional)

Bottom Fans — N/A

Side Fans — N/A

I/O — HDMI Port

2x USB 3.0

1x Headphone

1x Microphone2x USB 3.0

Fan/LED Controller — N/A

Compatibility:

CPU cooler — 160 mm

GPU — 360 mm

PSU — N/A


Packaging and Design


The device comes in a simple brown carton box with the necessary information on the sides. Inside there is protection foam that keeps case in place and a plastic bag that helps to avoid fingerprints and damage.

The …