Intro

Processors AMD Ryzen pulled a significant market position, creating a long-expected competition between Intel and AMD in the user segment. Each platform has its strengths and weaknesses, but the very presence of choice is already an important plus. The appearance of the new platform also dragged along adjacent areas, for example, a new socket, which would require a high-level upgrade of the cooling system. Any current model should already support the AM4 socket, providing the owner with the possibility of a painless transition between platforms.

 

To such solutions, we can safely attribute the novelty of Arctic Cooling Freezer 33, which has been recently announced.


The cooling system is available in four bright colors: yellow, green, red and white.

 

Specifications

Dimensions (HxWxD) - 6.25" x 4.88" x 3.00" (158.8 x 124 x 76.2mm)

Base Height - 0.50" (12.7mm)

Assembly Offset - 0.0" (centered)/1.1" (w/fan) (27.94mm)
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The developer markets the latest ViewSonic NMP660 Chromebox as a solution for offices or educational institutions. It may also serve either for computer classrooms/convention halls arrangement or for usage instead of a multimedia player for digital signboards/displays. On top of everything, the device may effectively perform the function of a domestic multimedia center or a standard office appliance.

 

The novelty is controlled via the Google Management console. The security functions set includes the autoupdate, the sandbox, the Verified Boot Control option, the encryption capability, the TPM module and the ordinary renewal process.

 

ViewSonic NMP660 Chromebox is based on the 2-core Intel Celeron 3865U (2/2 x 1.8 GHz) processor with the Intel HD Graphics 610 (300–900 MHz) integrated graphics unit. The volume of the preinstalled DDR4 RAM memory equals 4 GB, while the capacity of the embedded SSD is 32 GB. The SD card reader …

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Introduction

So many motherboards have been appeared year after year. Today, the focus of our review is a motherboard with a complicated name - ECS Durathon 2 A320AM4-M3. The ECS Company is widely known for its small and compact PCs, let’s see what about its motherboards. ECS has released several models of the microATX form factor, which are designed to create PCs with AMD Ryzen processors. Among them - A320AM4-M3 based on the set of system logic AMD A320.

 

Specifications

Socket - AM4

Chipset - AMD A320

Form Factor - MicroATX

Voltage Regulator - 3+2 Phases

Video Plugs - (1) HDMI 1.4, (1) DVI-D, (1) D-Sub

USB Ports - 5Gb/s: (4) Type A, (2) USB 2.0

Network Slots - (1) Gigabit Ethernet

Audio Slots - (3) Analog

Legacy Slots - (2) PS/2

PCIe x16 - (1) v3.0 (x16)

PCIe x1 - (1) v2.0

DIMM Slots - (2) DDR4

M.2 Slots - (1) PCIe v3 x4/SATA3

SATA Ports - (4) 6Gb/s

USB Headers - (1) 5 Gbps, (2) USB2.0

Fan Headers - (2) 4-Pin

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Lately the German Cougar vendor has released the Panzer Evo chassis, the outer appearance of which resembles the Panzer-G model. It has four panels out of tempered glass, too. However, the novelty belongs to the Full-Tower form factor.

 

The dimensions of Cougar Panzer Evo are 556(L) x 266(W) x 612(H) mm. Inside one may see mounting seats for eight expansion cards, four 2.5” and two 3.5” drives, an ATX compatible power supply unit and a CPU cooler 170 mm high. The length of graphics adapters may reach 390 mm. Cougar produced its product compatible with motherboards of up to the Extended ATX format.

 

Besides, Panzer Evo allows installing four liquid cooling system heatsinks: one 120 mm chilling device may be mounted at the rear, one 140/120 mm – at the bottom, one 360/280 mm – on the front and one 360/280 mm – in the upper part.

 

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Parallel to the CMT330 framework, the FSP company releases the CMT520 PC case, representing the mid-tower type. Dimensions and inner structure of the two frameworks are almost identical, however CMT520 doesn’t have sections of the 5.25-inch size.

 

Similar to CMT330, the specialty is performed in black, but for one side panel, which is entirely made out of tempered glass. This material is also utilized in the front panel, which hides three 120 mm fans behind it. The 4th propeller is mounted at the rear.

 

The FSP novelty is believed to be compatible with motherboards of the typical size up to E-ATX. Apart of that, it offers room for eight expansion cards, the max length of which is 423 mm, two 3.5-inch and four 2.5-inch drives. The CPU cooling system height is not to overcome 163 mm. The upper and the front sides may hold liquid cooling system heatsinks of the 360 mm length. The I/O panel contains two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports.
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Half a year ago Philips announced an ultra-wide Brilliance 492P8 monitor. However, the product was slightly upgraded on its way to the market. Instead of the 49-inch VA matrix with the 3840x1080 pixels resolution (32:9 aspect ratio) the specialty obtained the 49-inch panel with the 5120x1440 resolution.

 

Other specifications were left without modifications. Thus, Philips Brilliance 492P8 features the 1,800 mm curvature radius, the 5000:1 static contrast, the 600 cd/m² maximum brightness, and 178° viewing angles (horizontally and vertically). The PC can be connected via HDMI, DisplayPort and D-Sub ports. The back panel contains the USB-C, USB 3.0 ports and a gigabit network interface.

 

Customers may expect the release of Philips Brilliance 492P8 in the final quarter this year. The recommended price is kept in secrecy and it is unclear how will the matrix upgrade influence the display’s price. Initially this device was to hit the shelves in …

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Introduction

The assortment of processor cooling systems from Cooler Master has been replenished with models MasterAir MA610P RGB and MA410P RGB, made in the form of traditional cooling towers. Both coolers use the technology of direct contact of heat pipes with the CPU cover, and their differences are in the design of the radiator and the number of supplied fans.

Do you often see cooling devices which can boast both of classy design and high-quality performance? In the majority the producers pay more attention to one of the foresaid features.

Newcomers use RGB – lightning that is usually go with four-pin RGB-capable motherboards to provide quiet operation while allowing a variety of 16.7 million colors and no softaware is needed. The company declared the compatibility with ASUS AURA Sync, GIGABYTE RGB Fusion and MSI Mystic Light Sync systems.


Here you can see the specifications of more powerful model MA610P RGB:

Dimensions (HxWxD) - 6.5 x 5 x 2.4"

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Today, when the HDR tech is extremely popular, many manufacturers integrate this option into their products. However, often we see just a particular HDR version with less demands. Those looking for a full-rate variant should pay attention to the 32-inch ASUS ProArt PA32UC sample.

 

This professional display utilizes Direct LED illumination, providing max 1,000 cd/m2 brightness. The ASUS LED Driving technology ensures perfect quality of HDR content playback.

 

The specialty got the IPS panel, featuring the 3840 х 2160 resolution, wide viewing angles (178°), regular static contrast (1000:1) and the 5 ms response time. The monitor renders colours in a quality manner, while covering 100% of the sRGB colour gamut, 99.5% of Adobe RGB, more than 95% of DCI-P3 and 85% of Rec.2020. In total it can reproduce 1.07 bln of shades correct to ΔE<2. Calibration is performed with the help of the embedded 14-bit LUT or the homogeneity testing grid …

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Introduction

Silverstone Technology Company announced the sale of a new computer chassis mid-budget series Redline, called RL06. The case is characterized by dimensions 200х477х455 mm with a mass of about 6 kg, it is compatible with motherboards up to ATX size, and the main materials used in its manufacture are steel and plastic.

Depending on the variety, it weighs from 6 to 7.17 kg. Total number of different case versions is eight. They differ in the main color (black or white), the color of the decoration elements (red or silver), the presence or absence of backlit fans and a side wall that can be metal with an acrylic plastic window or a fully competitive tempered glass.



Packing and equipment

The novelty of Silverstone is packed in a compact box, which is equipped with cutouts on the ends. Taking into account the weight of slightly more than 6 kg it is easy to transport it.

The scope of delivery is extremely simple. It includes a package of A5 format, in …

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Enthusiasts may welcome the latest family of NZXT CPU liquid cooling systems, called Kraken M. The 120 mm NZXT Kraken M22 model has become the first sample of this series.



Speaking about the novelty we ought to distinguish the presence of two separate RGB backlighting channels (the NZXT logo and the water block rim are illuminated), manageable via the CAM brand software, which provides additional opportunities for outer appearance personalization.

 

The construction of NZXT Kraken M22 includes a water block of the 65 х 65 х 48 mm size with the copper base and the pump integrated (rotary speed equals 3,000 rpm), alongside with the aluminium heatsink (152 х 120 х 32 mm) with the 120 mm Aer P120 fan preinstalled. The device possesses 400 mm nylon-weave covered rubber tubes. The propeller can rotate at the 500–2000 rpm velocity, originating up to 21–36 dBA of noise.

 
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