Motherboards based on Intel Z77 chip have been lately given much attention, to the detriment of products featuring AMD solutions. In fact, motherboards with AMD chips are in abundance in the market, providing a competitive conditions for the manufacturers and plentiful offers for potential consumers. Asus developed a lot of boards with Intel Z77 chip, but it also boasts the products, like Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0, based on AMD 990FX chip for AM3+ socket. This model is an apt sample of performance, resources and design.



Integration


Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 is developed in ATX form-factor and features 305x244 mm dimensions. The motherboard accommodates five sockets for the connection of fans and large heatsinks which manage heat quite efficiently; heatsinks located on the northbridge and CPU power converter are joined by a heat pipe. There is one peculiar feature pertained to the implemented heatsinks: each of them is notable by an individual fixture type. The reverse side of the …

Intro

Here comes a new ViewSonic VP2768 monitor for professional photographers, video editors and graphic designers. It is equipped with a 27 "SuperClear IPS panel with a WQHD resolution of 2560x1440 pixels and provides coverage of 99% of the sRGB color space.


ViewSonic VP2768 Specifications

Screen Size: 27 Inches

Resolution: 1440p QHD

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Panel Technology: In Plane Switching (IPS)
Refresh Rate: 60Hz

Response Time:14ms

Contrast Ratio: 1000:1

Brightness: 350 cd/m²

Built-in Speakers: Yes 2 x 2Watts

Stand: Height – Yes (5 Inches)

Stand: Tilt – Yes (-5º/+21º)

Stand: Swivel – Yes

Stand: Pivot – Yes

VESA Compatibility: Yes (100 x 100)

Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1 DisplayPort Out x1, Mini DP 1.2 x 1, HDMI 1.4 x 2, USB 3.0 x 5, 3.5mm Audio Jack

Dimensions With Stand(WxHxD): 24.1″ x 21.3″ x 8″

Weight: 15.17lbs

 

Design
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The launch of 3D media players with two operational systems triggered a real sensation among all potential customer groups. Those media players offered high-performance and cost-effective solutions for home use which could not but rejoice enthusiasts and gamers. Developers from 3Q company introduce their new media player F370HW called to satisfy the needs of the most fastidious users. The player took some characteristics integrated in other products, although it’s able to offer a dozen of fresh solutions.



Design and Framework


Media player F370HW casing is made of aluminum, except of the clipboard which is made of opaque plastic. LED-display, localized under the board glass, maps the current operational mode and the icons of all connected devices. The lower part of the clipboard is equipped with a single power button with blue highlight. The rear board is the place for multiple slots and sockets: one can find SD/SDHC memory card slot, four USB 2.0 sockets for the …