Taking into account the increasing number of cases when it’s impossible to install highly efficient air coolers on mini-ITX motherboards, Corsair has developed a universal low-profile liquid cooler. Entitled Hydro Series H5 SF, the unit shows compatibility with the majority of small-sized platforms for Intel LGA1366/115x and AMD FM1/FM2/AM2/AM3 sockets. Besides, this model is able to manage with up to 150 W of thermal power.



Corsair Hydro Series H5 SF is distinguished by an unusual framework. It employs dedicated props which hover the heatsink over the motherboard; thus, the system does not require additional space within the case. The base is made of polished copper.


The aluminum heatsink (167x40x57) is accompanied by a 120-mm fan that drags out hot air from heat-generating components. Its rotation speed varies from 1000 RPM to 1800 RPM, producing 12-24 CFM airflow. Still, the fan appears to be rather noisy with the peak levels of 36-42 dB.


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BenQ, a celebrated Taiwanese developer of high-class PC monitors, puts its new monitor from GW series on sale. Codenamed BenQ GW2255, the product features 525x174x400 mm dimensions and 21.5 inch display. According to the manufacturer, this model has got a universal predestination and might be used as in home-based so in corporate purposes. One of its key attributes is the employment of VA panel equipped with LED backlight.



GW2255 boasts a number of unmatched specifications that show off its best facilities. First of all, this monitor offers 3000:1 static contrast and 20M:1 dynamic contrast index. This ensures unprecedented imaging and color depth (from pure white to darkest black) to enhance video and gaming experience. Secondly, the support of Full HD resolution (1080p) enables perfect detailing, as well as a more realistic display of colors.


Thirdly, the implemented VA panel is able to provide for a really prompt response time, showing 6 ms index. It also secures wide …

Plextor, an award-winning Japanese SSD designer, launches its another M.2 solution, codenamed 6G. This drive features 42 mm length only, fulfilling space requirements of small-sized but high-performance cases. The new-comer is available in two capacity variations: 64 GB (PX-64M6G-2242) and 128 GB (PX-128M6G-2242). Their retail price makes up $50 and $90 respectively.



Both Plextor M.2 6G solid-state drives come with PCI Express 2.0 interface. They are based on Marvell 88SS9188 controller and 19 nm MLC NAND flash-memory with Toggle interface (by Toshiba). The models support TRIM and NCQ technologies as well as DEVSLP power-efficient mode that reduces power consumption to 0.2 mW.


As far as speed characteristics are concerned, M.2 6G accelerate up to 520 Mb/sec on sequential Read operations; sequential Write index depends on the model: 160 Mb/sec for 64 GB model and 210 Mb/sec for 128 GB one. At the same time, random Read/Write operational index (4K blocks) makes up …