Biostar is about to release a new oblectation for audiophiles – the B85Z system board. Featuring micro-ATX form-factor (224x174 mm dimensions), the model combines a full-blown spectrum of facilities each full-format board has. It is developed on Intel B85 Express chipset with Socket LGA1150 for Intel Haswell processors of Core, Pentium and Celeron families. The nominal delivery kit will allegedly comprise DVD with drivers, a pair of SATA cables, a user’s manual, and a rear panel plug.



Biostar B85Z comes equipped with prime-quality capacitors, field-effect transistors, and 4-phase VRM. Memory subsystem is introduced by two slots for DDR3-1600 MHz modules (up to 16 GB overall capacity). The availability of a single PCIe x16 & a pair of PCIe x1 slots ensures sufficient expansion facilities. Moreover, the user is free to create a voluminous storage by means of four SATA III and two SATA II ports.


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Plextor, an award-winning Japanese SSD designer, launches its another M.2 solution, codenamed 6G. This drive features 42 mm length only, fulfilling space requirements of small-sized but high-performance cases. The new-comer is available in two capacity variations: 64 GB (PX-64M6G-2242) and 128 GB (PX-128M6G-2242). Their retail price makes up $50 and $90 respectively.



Both Plextor M.2 6G solid-state drives come with PCI Express 2.0 interface. They are based on Marvell 88SS9188 controller and 19 nm MLC NAND flash-memory with Toggle interface (by Toshiba). The models support TRIM and NCQ technologies as well as DEVSLP power-efficient mode that reduces power consumption to 0.2 mW.


As far as speed characteristics are concerned, M.2 6G accelerate up to 520 Mb/sec on sequential Read operations; sequential Write index depends on the model: 160 Mb/sec for 64 GB model and 210 Mb/sec for 128 GB one. At the same time, random Read/Write operational index (4K blocks) makes up …

The American EVGA Co. is presenting a full cover water unit for GeForce GTX 1080 Ti K|ngp|n Edition graphics accelerators. The device belongs to the Hydro Copper series and is produced under the 400-HC-5799-B1 code mark. It is already available in the overseas supplier’s authorized online store.



The novelty transfers heat away from the Nvidia GP102 GPU, memory chips and power system elements. The base of this unit is made out of nickel plated copper, and the acrylic cover is elongated to comply with the PCB video card dimensions. On the top there is a slotted decorative metal sheet with the micromesh and a logo, featuring the LED RGB backlighting, which is linked directly to the graphics card.


The cooler supply set includes all necessary mountings, alongside with thermal grease, while thermal liners are preinstalled. Fittings of the G1/4 typical size are to be purchased separately. And last, but not least: when used with the EVGA full cover specialty, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti …