Though Brix is well-known due to its devices, which do not require powerful processors and discrete video cards, new Brix Gaming VR products – GB-BNi7HG6-1060 and GB-BNi5HG6-1060 – allow running default apps and at the same time enjoy high frame rate while playing latter-day games.



Brix Gaming VR models of the new generation feature the Intel HM175 Gigabyte motherboard, Intel Core i7-7700HQ (GB-BNi7HG6-1060) and Core i5-7300HQ (GB-BNi5HG6-1060) CPUs of the Kaby Lake-H family, a GeForce GTX 1060 graphics accelerator, offering 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. Other specs include Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) and Intel I219-LM (Gigabit Ethernet) network adapters, and also a Realtek ALC255 audio controller. The external power supply is meant for the ultimate 9.23 А/180 W capacity.


Brix Gaming VR systems are performed in identical cases, being 110 mm long, 110 mm wide and 220 mm high. Air flows from the bottom upwards; and the cooling system is low-noise, …

The ASUSTeK Computer vendor has lately introduced the 24.5-inch gaming monitor under the VG258Q code name. The product features rather thin bezels, the peculiar stand and the presence of stereospeakers (2 × 2 W).

 

ASUS VG258Q obtained the anti-reflection coated TN matrix and 1 ms (GtG) response time at the Extreme Low Motion Blur mode activation. Gamers will be glad to hear the device supports 144 Hz refresh rate and syncs with the vertical frequency, ensured by the PC graphics adapter (Adaptive-Sync).

 

The monitor by ASUS is able to render 16.7M shades, while covering 72 % of the NTSC colour gamut. Viewing angles are 170° horizontally and 160° vertically. The maximum brightness level claimed is 400 cd/m², and the static contrast is 1000:1.

 

GamePlus functions include 4 types of gun sights, the timer clock, the frame rate indicator (fps) and a scale. GameVisual pre-installations are also present, as …

Thermalright is about to release a new ‘tower’ CPU cooler, codenamed Archon IB-E X2. Featuring 155x106x170 mm dimensions, the model supports Intel LGA 2011/115x and AMD FM1/AM2+/AM3+/FM2+ platforms. The launch date is on hold, though the recommended price might rise up 65 EUR.



Thermalright Archon IB-E X2 consists of a voluminous aluminum heatsink with 43 thin pins, which are pierced by eight U-shape nickel-plated heatpipes, and a polished copper base also with a nickel-plated coverage.


The framework is replenished by two 140 mm fans Thermalright TY-141; they are thought to support PWM technology that promotes for speed variation from 900 RPM to 1300 RPM. The fan blades produce up to 74 CFM airflow, consuming not more than 2.4 W power. Average noise level fluctuates within the measures of 17-21 dB.


Moreover, the vendor equips the cooler with a brand thermal compound — Thermalright Chill Factor III. The latter transcends common Chill Factor item in terms of heat …