Chieftec has been always known as a quick-change artist in the hardware market. As a rule, SFX power supply units can’t boast high power or productive cooling. However, far otherwise is Chieftec that proves the contrary. Its latest Smart SFX-500GD-C solution is a combination of an astounding efficiency and a full-blown 120 mm fan. Due to this, the model has been certified to work as a part of Nvidia SLI and AMD CrossFireX graphics configurations.



Chieftec Smart SFX-500GD-C features 125x135x64 mm dimensions. Offering 500 W power, it provides for more than 90% efficiency in the majority of workloads. Herein, there in small wonder that this model has won 80Plus Gold certificate. Reliability is the other distinctive feature ascribed to this PSU. It is backed by a single +12V rail with the output capability of 40A. An overall charging power of +3.3V and +5V rails makes up 150W.


This allows for the creation of a high-performance system with a flagship CPU and a top-tier GPU. …

The Philips P-line family of monitors has been appended by a new model – the P-line 328P6AUBREB. It is primarily targeting professional designers, photo and video artists as well as CAD experts. The greenhorn employs a 10-bit array & a 12-bit image processing system which, in combination, enable the display of 1.07 billion colors & hues.



One of the key features pertained to Philips P-line 328P6AUBREB is the coverage of 99% Adobe RGB environment in addition to 100% of sRGB environment (CIE 1973 results). Besides, this monitor supports HDR technology that ensures natural and bright images display.   


Furthermore, the new-comer is based on 31.5-inch IPS panel with WLED backlight. The 328P6AUBREB monitor boasts the following specifications:

 

2560x1440 resolution on 60 Hz refresh rate;
450 cd/m2 of maximal brightness;
1200:1 of static contrast;
4 ms of response time (GtG);
178/178 of the maximal viewing angles;
I/O panel: …

At first sight, a new chassis from SilverStone speaks about the belonging to high-end segment. Its expressive design and multiple facilities are a rather persuasive evidence for those customers who would like to get a qualitative product. Still, SilverStone SST-RL01 is distinguished by a moderate price, lack of some 'high-end' attributes, and quite modest delivery pack. This gives evidences that the model belongs to budgetary solutions. Despite this fact, SST-RL01 might satisfy all needs of not versed audience.



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Chassis SilverStone SST-RL01 is developed in midi-tower form factor with bottom PSU localization. The airflow is efficiently managed through the top panel of the casing, while both side panels are void of any ventilation grids. One striking peculiarity is that the manufacturer hasn't stipulated the availability of fan on the rear board, though this is a loyal attribute of the majority casings. The clipboard consists of a dull bulging frame, black metallic …