The Californian water cooling systems components manufacturer – Swiftech – has unveiled the release of the CPU waterblock, called Apogee SKF.

 

This cooler is compatible with up-to-date platforms from Intel and AMD. The list of processors supported includes Intel LGA 115x, LGA20xx, AMD AM2, AM3 and AM4. Besides, the version for AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs will have been released by the end of the month. The specialty is equipped with the RGB LED-backlighting and is able to draw heat away from the hottest CPU’s parts quite effectively (if what is said by the vendor is true).

 

Let’s devote our attention to design. The base of this product is made of copper and is internally supplied with a bulk of 125 um microfins, enhancing the cooling effect. The cover of the device may be performed either out of black diethylacetal or out of chrome-plated brass (the Apogee SKF Prestige modification). In both cases the modest-sized window is …

The name of the series of cases Aerocool SI is an abbreviation for System Intergration. In other words, these chassis are designed for OEM-assemblers that produce ready-made computer systems in bulk batches on request.


Characteristics

Case type: Midi-Tower

Dimensions, mm: 430 (H)x198 (W)x425 (D)

Material: ABS plastic, steel

Weight, kg: 3,8

Color: black

Form factor: ATX

Devices 5.25": 1

3.5 «external devices: –

3.5 „/2.5“ internal devices: 2/3

Supported number of expansion slots: 7

Front fans: 3 x 120 mm (optional)

Rear fans: 1 x 120 mm (installed)

Side fans: 1 x 120 mm (optional)

Internal fans: 1 x 120 mm (optional)

Interface sockets: 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, microphone in and headphone out


Packing and Delivery Kit

The packaging of the case is simple and informative. Protection from transportation damage is elementary – dampers made of foam and plastic bag.


The set of parts is assembled in a small bag. …

KFA2 ventured upon introducing another cutting-edge videocard developed on Nvidia GTX 970 adapter. The GeForce GTX 970 Black Exoc Sniper features 271x124 mm and takes GM204-200 GPU (Maxwell) as the basis. Similar to the etalon model, the new-comer accommodates 4 GB of GDDR5 memory (256-bit interface), running at 7010 MHz frequency and offering 224 Gb/sec bandwidth index.



As distinct from the Nvidia’s elaboration, KFA GeForce GTX 970 Black Exoc Sniper boasts the integration of the factory-overclocked GPU. It operates at 1178/1329 MHz frequency (base/efficient), surpassing etalon 1051/1178 MHz showings. In order to cope with high power consumption and heat output, KFA2 has imbedded high-quality 5+2-phase power subsystem.


To continue, the model is ventilated by a two-slot Silence Extreme cooler. It consists of four nickel-plated copper heatpipes, aluminum heatsink, a rear backplate as well as a couple of 90-mm fans. On low loading, the system disables one of the fans to …