Mini-PCs are gaining popularity among people who do not want to relinquish their demands towards the performance and aesthetic appearance. Full-Tower casings will suits probably gamers and enthusiasts, laptops – to people always on move, and mini-PCs — to individuals who appreciate efficiency and ergonomics. Sapphire gladdened its customers with Edge HD2 model last year, and this season the company offers an advanced solution in the form of mini-PC Edge HD3. Indeed, this model can substitute the full-tower PC and provide for better usability.



Design


First of all, it should be mentioned that Sapphire Edge HD3 design befits to its predecessor, HD2. The new model has got rubbered plastic enclosure, smooth shape and black color. The basic attraction for potential clientele is the mini-PC dimensions: the product does not exceed the standard paper format and will be practically invisible on the desk. Still, there is a distinction between the two models. Edge HD3 is notable …

Introduction


Many users of desktop computers have been accustomed to the fact that game models of monitors are solutions with a diagonal of 24 to 27 inches, with a resolution of Full HD and a frequency of development from 120 Hz.

The increased resolution not only leads to better picture clarity, but also affects the growth of the loading. 




Specifications

 

The monitor AOC AG241QX uses TN + Film-matrix M238DTN01.0 manufactured by AU Optronics. This is a rare 23.8-inch 8-bit (6-bit + FRC) panel with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels (WQHD standard), a 16:9 aspect ratio and conventional W-LED backlighting without the use of SHI modulation providing color coverage sRGB. The combination of high resolution and a small diagonal led to an increase in the density of pixels to 123 ppi, which is even higher than most modern 4K models, whose screens are usually much larger.

The model fully corresponds to the chosen styling for the AGON series in general, …

The ID-Cooling manufacturer keeps enriching its liquid cooling systems product range aimed at processing units. This time we are speaking about the closed-type ID-Cooling Auraflow 240 system, which stands out for its RGB LED-lighting, being able to synchronize colour and effects with the Asus Aura solution.



The water block is equipped with a C-shaped light diffuser. The heatsink fans are also illuminated; and the backlighting is powered through a stand-alone 12 V connector on the baseboard.


The 65x36 mm water block is backed by a copper cooler with scaled-down submerged ribs, which enlarges the overall heat transfer area. Ceramic bearings’ projected service life is up to 50,000 hours at the 2,100 rpm rotary velocity. Meanwhile, the noise level doesn’t exceed 25 dBA.


ID-Cooling Auraflow 240 features an aluminium heat dissipator, two 120 mm SF-12025 fans, 315 mm long sleeves, protected by the textile braiding. At the initial 7 V loading fans rotate at the 700–1,800 …