MSI has replenished its series of Radeon HD 7950 graphics cards with a pair of new Boost Edition models. Codenamed R7950-3GD5 BE and R7950-3GD5/OC BE, both adapters feature practically identical to the first two releases (of the very series) design. Nonetheless, the novels are known to support AMD ZeroCore with Boost technology that provides for an automatic GPU clock frequency boost on conditions of an increased computing loading. Dynamic clock frequency indices of both models are not so dramatic, since they exceed the nominal showings at 10 MHz only; still, the support of a brand MSI Afterburner utility enables a raise of frequencies to the required level.



The two representatives of MSI Radeon HD 7950 Boost Edition series employ GDDR5 memory with an overall capacity of 3 GB and 384-bit interface. Its nominal clock frequency equals to 1250 MHz, while its efficient frequency achieves 5000 MHz. Memory modules, as well other critical components, are cooled down by a two-slot …

The German power supply units vendor – be quiet! – has revealed the fact of affordable System Power 9 ATX devices marketing launch. These power supplies are already being involved into European retail. They go for about 40–67 EUR depending on the model (the series includes 80 Plus Bronze certified products of 400, 500, 600 and 700 W capacity, equipped with nondetachable cables).

 

be quiet! System Power 9 power units fully comply with ATX12V v2.4 and EPS12V v2.92 standards and are supplied with the power factor correction mechanism and two +12V lines. 400 W and 500 W models possess two 8-pin PCI-E Power interfaces, and 600 W and 700 W samples are aimed at systems with several graphics cards as far as they have four such jacks.

 

Active inner parts chilling is performed by a 120 mm fan, featuring the automatic speed control and built on the plain bearer. Over-/undervoltage, current overload, overheat and short …

Gigabyte has intrigued its fans by the design of an unusual videocard – the GeForce GTX 970 (GV-N970TTOC-4GD). It is based on Nvidia GM-204-200-A1 GPU (Maxwell) but with overclocked frequencies. The core operates at 1101 MHz/1241 MHz instead of etalon 1050 MHz/1178 MHz. The GPU is accompanied with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory (256-bit bus) that runs at 7010 MHz efficient clock frequency.



Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 is distinguished by the implementation of Twin Turbo Fan cooling system. It consists of three copper heatpipes with direct touch technology, an aluminum heatsink, and a radial-flow fan; the latter grasps air from both sides of the adapter due to the shortened PCB design.


As a result, the airflow increases by 24%, whereas the cooling effect enhances by 29%. Thanks to this, the card is thought to be an optimal solution for Nvidia SLI configurations.


It should be noted that this graphics card boasts a high-quality hardware base – Ultra Durable VGA. A set of external …