Cooler Master has added a new PC chassis to its Silencio series. The Silencio 452 is developed in a mid-tower form-factor and features 194x451.4x494.7 mm dimensions. It is peculiar by a sleek design with totally black interior and exterior. The case boasts soundproof side panels and anti-vibration rubber props. The greenhorn is supposed to come on sale in early January, 2014, though the pricing is currently unknown.



Cooler Master Silencio 452 is intended to accommodate motherboards of a standard ATX, as well as a micro-ATX standard. Storage is introduced by two 5.25-inch racks and six internal 3.5/2.5-inch racks. This is quite enough for the assembling of a powerful platform.


Internal layout allows for the installation of quite lengthy graphics adapters (up to 386 mm) and, if necessary, a voluminous liquid-cooling heatsink (240 mm). The latter is supplemented by dedicated rubber grommets on the rear facet.


Initially the chassis is furnished with a pair of low-noise …

NEC is going to release one more 24-inch PC monitor but this time with the support for an Ultra HD 4K resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. Entitled MultiSync LCD-EA244UHD-BK, it is characterized by an outstanding visual performance and by a relatively high price tag (approximately $2900). The model doesn’t feature a unique design, however it does have a lot to offer to all potential viewers.



NEC LCD-EA244UHD-BK employs an updated IPS panel, equipped with GB-R backlight. The latter ensures a wider color gamut than traditional W-LED analogues. The panel is specified by 6 ms response time, widest viewing angles (178/178 degrees H/V), 350 cd/m2 brightness, and 1000:1 static contrast. Two in-built speakers (1 W each) provide for a high-quality audio production.


The connection with the video sources might be realized via six video ports: a pair of DVI-D, two DisplayPorts, and a couple of HDMI ports with MHL support. The availability of four USB (v.3.0) ports promotes for the …

The Asus ROG Strix line has been replenished with three monitors. Novelties feature high refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology support, which ensures display image frequency and graphic map display video output sync, so that screening is smooth.



The master model is Asus Strix XG32V, built on the curved 31.5-inch IPS panel with WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution. The radius of curvature equals to 1800R (1800 mm), and the refresh rate is 144 Hz. The interface set includes one HDMI 2.0, two DisplayPort 1.2 and several USB 3.0 ports.


The Strix XG27V sample is equipped with a 1920 х 1080 pixels 27″ screen. The update rate and the curvature radius are the same as with the aforementioned model. DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D ports represent connectivity options. The specialty is reported to be of a reasonable price, however, exact value is unknown yet.


The third monitor – Strix XG258 – obtained a 24.5-inch screen, featuring 1920 х 1080 pixels. It is remarkable due to the …