Scythe, a renowned developer of cooling solutions, introduces a new CPU cooler, entitled Iori. Due to an offbeat framework, the model is primarily targeting small-sized systems with mini-ITX and micro-ATX motherboards. It is compatible with practically all modern platforms (Intel 775/115x/1366 and AMD FM1/FM2/FM2+/AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+), save for Intel LGA2011 and AMD Socket AM1. The cooler is already on free sale at the price tag of 24.50 EUR.



Scythe Iori is all about nickel-plated heatsink with a copper base, three heatpipes that pierce the plates twice, and a single 100 mm axial GlideStream 100 fan, located on the top of the framework. The latter employs a sleeve bearing and supports PWM technology. It enables the variation of rotational speeds within the ranges of 300-1800 RPM. Herein, the fan is able to produce up to 43.74 CFM at the maximal noise level of 26.7 dB.


Taking into account that all the components on the small-sized motherboards’ PCB are tightly soldered, …

Samsung has recently announced the release of two new SSD series, intended basically for the employment in corporate segment (for servers and large data storages). The first series, codenamed SM843, will be represented by models of 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacity; the second series, codenamed SM1625, will contain models of 100GB, 200GB, 400GB, and 800GB capacity.



All the models within the series are based on MLC NAND flash-memory, developed under 20 nm technological process. This allowed the company to increase the writing speed index and SSDs durability three times as much, if compared with rival drives and items of the previous generation.


SM843 solid-state drives are designed in 2.5-inch form-factor. They are notable by 28% lower power consumption in active mode and 80% lower retention time. The models employ SATA 3.0 interface and demonstrate the following speed showings: consecutive Read speed achieves the point of 520 Mb/sec, consecutive Write speed equals to 420 …

ASUS has recently announced the Prime A320M-E system board, intended for desktop PCs with AMD Ryzen processors.



The novelty, performed in the MicroATX form-factor with 226 × 221 mm dimensions, operates the AMD A320 system logic set. Two modules of DDR4-3200(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2666 RAM can be used (overall capacity is 32 GB). There is one PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot for a discrete graphics accelerator and two PCIe 2.0 x1 connectors for expansion cards. Drives can be linked up to four standard Serial ATA 3.0 ports. Moreover, one may use an М.2 solid-state module. The gigabit Realtek RTL8111H controller enables wired network connection. The Realtek ALC887 multichannel audio codec ensures audio quality.


Interface options include PS/2 jacks for a keyboard and a mouse, DVI-D, D-Sub and HDMI ports for displays connection, a network cable jack, one USB 3.1 Gen 2, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, alongside with a set of audio jacks.


ASUS supplied its product with the 5X Protection III …