Lately the prototype of an Intel Core i3-7360X processor has been got sight of in China. Judging by the name, one may assume it’s a newer version of the 2-core/4-thread Intel Core i3-7350K (2/4 х 4.2 GHz) model with the unlocked multiplier for the Socket LGA1151 platform. But after comparing photos of these CPUs we can see, that Intel Core i3-7360X is more massive and aimed at Socket LGA2066 HEDT platforms.



Key specifications report, that Intel Core i3-7360X is almost identical to Core i3-7350K of the LGA1151 structural design. The latest silicon offers four MB of the tertiary cache and the rated 112 W TDP. It is also equipped with a 2-channel DDR4 RAM controller and the PCI Express 3.0 controller (16 lanes).


The recommended price of this specialty is expected to be around 220 USD, which is approximately 1,699 CNY. So it can be placed on a par with Intel Core i5-7600 (4/4 x 3.5 – 4.1 GHz; $213 – 224) and AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (6/12 x 3.2 – 3.6 GHz; $219).

Pure Base 600 is the fourth chassis from the be quiet! company, completing the logic of dividing the model range of cases into three segments: the top one – Dark Base, the middle range Silent Base and the basic level Pure Base. But this is actually not a budgetary model, because in all respects it is a quality product which embodies the manufacturer’s view on what a simple computer case should be.


Characteristics

Case type: Midi-Tower

Dimensions, mm: 470 (H) x 220 (W) x 505 (D)

Material: ABS plastic, steel (0.8-1 mm)

Weight, kg: 7.4

Color: black

Form factor: ATX

Devices 5.25": 2

3.5" external devices: –

3.5"/2.5" internal” 3/8 devices: (two 2.5" drives fit into the 3.5" basket)

Supported expansion slots: 7

Front fans: 3 x 120/2 x 140 mm (1 x 140 mm installed)

Rear fans: 1 x 120 mm (installed)

Upper fans: 3 x 120/2 x 140 mm (optional)

Interface sockets: 2 x USB 3.0, mic input and headphone output

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Several days ago Nvidia has introduced its most effective consumer graphics card, namely GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. It is GP102 GPU based and holds 3,584 CUDAs. This device resembles the Titan X sample. Its graphics engine is the same, however, the number of ROP units (96) is higher, the memory bus (384 bits) is wider, the memory volume (12 GB) is bigger, frequencies are higher, and the price is much lower!



As it turned out, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is produced with a PC-board of its high-end counterpart, but there are differences in electronic components. Thus, the power subsystem has been refined due to the duplicated quantity of MOSFET transistors. Now it is possible to overclock the adapter to higher frequencies. GTX 1080 Ti has got nine extra solid capacitors. The absence of a DVI port provides more vents on the back panel.


In general, for public users this product almost copies the more expensive Titan X model and at the same time can be more productive in games.