The German Sharkoon Company has announced the release of its new SilentStorm Icewind supply units family. This line includes three models with the 550, 650 and 750 W nominal power, featuring semi modular cables connection and 80 Plus Bronze energy performance certificates.



These supply boxes are able to put out 100% of their nominal-rated power at 12 V. SilentStorm Icewind products are secured from abnormal modes. The 135 mm fan, built on the ball bearing with automatic rotary speed control depending on the supply unit load, chills the devices.


Among other peculiarities of Sharkoon specialties, we should distinguish the nylon-weave cables cover and the availability of two colour variants (black and white).


SilentStorm Icewind supply units weigh 1.83 kg and have the following dimensions: 150х160х86 mm. The manufacturer protects its novelties with a three-year warranty. 550, 650 and 750 W samples got the €70, €75 and €80 recommended price marks.

The Hydro PTM+ power supply by FSP has received the status of the off-the-shelf product? Which will supposedly go for $699. As a bonus FSP added specially braided cables and missing liquid cooling system elements (a 120 mm heatsink, a fan of the same size, a container, a pump and a pair of transparent tubes) to the first 500 Hydro PTM+ sets.



The 80 PLUS Platinum certified 1,200 W novelty ensures steady operation at the 1400 W load. To perform overclock it’s necessary to connect Hydro PTM+ to the liquid cooling system. The 135 mm fan is built on the fluid bearing and supplied with the RGB LED-backlighting. Colour effects may be synchronized with the motherboard and a video card.

 

This power supply is 200 mm long. It features high-temperature condensers, two voltage converters, current overload, overvoltage, overheating, as well as short failure tools. The performance factor of the device is not less than 92 % at 20–100 % of …

Asus is known for designing not only gaming or enthusiast solutions. Its portfolio is rich in products, intended for average users. The 19.5-inch monitor, entitled VA209N, belongs to this echelon. It is positioned as an office device, due to the thick frames and a run-of-the-mill stand (angle of gradient is the only adjustment option). Featuring 454.6x376.3x189.6 mm dimensions, the model fits any environment.



Asus VA209N is based on IPS panel which boasts 1440x900 resolution & 16:10 aspect ratio. The monitor comes with wide viewing angles (178/178 degrees in both aspects), a large viewing area of 418x262 mm, and 80M:1 dynamic contrast. The model’s top brightness index achieves 250 cd/m2, while the response time lags behind its competitors – only 14 ms.


The VA209N offers up to 83/76 Hz of horizontal/vertical refresh rate as well as 16.7 million of displayed colors. The I/O panel accommodates only two ports: DVI-D and D-Sub. Hence, the typical power consumption index …