Shuttle is well-known for its nettops, cases and barebone systems. In the meantime it presented its latest product – a mini PC under the X1 code name.



Despite the fact that a nettop cannot function as a gaming system, a pilot Shuttle X1 hybrid is developed to prove a negative. The novelty will operate the NVIDIA graphics accelerator, support VR content and 4K video.


Reportedly, Shuttle X1 will be based on the unidentified Intel processor. Vendors assure that by the time of release the chipset chosen will be one of the most innovative Intel solutions for devices of such a format. Customers should also expect Intel Optane support and presence of many interfaces for peripherals and accessories connection on the X1 chassis.


Regarding Shuttle X1 dimensions, we must admit that according to the image published, the nettop is going to beat Intel NUC and will be not pocket-sized. Unfortunately, for the moment Shuttle experts decided not to reveal technical details and shared …

Introduction

Firstly, we are to note that there is no difference between Sapphire Radeon RX Vega 64 Nitro + and other Radeon RX Vega 64 video cards either in terms of architecture or clock speed. Thanks to the modern mechanisms of the Boot, video cards change clock speeds depending on several parameters. In the case of the reference design of the Radeon RX Vega 64, the clock frequencies rested on the temperature limits, so more efficient cooling should help.

 

But Sapphire went further and installed two versions of the BIOS on the graphics card, which can be selected with the help of a toggle switch.

 

Main Specifications

GPU (Codename) - Vega 10

Shader Units - 4096

Base & Boost Clocks - 1423 MHz / 1630 MHz

Memory Size & Type - 8GB HBM2

Memory Clock - 1.89 Gb/s

Memory Bandwidth - 484 GB/s

Fans - (2) 9.7cm Axial, (1) 8.7cm Axial

Ports - (2) DP 1.4, (2) HDMI 2.0

Power Connectors - (3) 8-pin

Dimensions (LxHxD) - 31 x 13 x 4.8 cm (+0.5 …

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Core Info


The monitor is based on AH-IPS panel (codename LM270WQ1-SDF1 LG Display) with W-LED backlight, WQHD resolution (2560x1440), and 16:9 aspect ratio. The implemented matrix array contributes to a quick response time (5 ms GtG), a marvelous brightness index (440 nits), the widest viewing angles (178/178 degrees in both aspects), and an outstanding contrast ratio (1000:1/5M:1 S/D). The estimated color gamut demonstrates some striking …