Kolink has announced the Observatory chassis, aimed at assembling desktop systems with rather strict, though eye-catching outer appearance.

 

The novelty, performed in black, possesses the front and one side panels out of smoked tempered glass 4 mm thick. The case encloses four 120 mm fans, supplied with the multi-coloured RGB-backlighting, three of which are located on the front, and one – at the rear. Users may also add two 120 mm coolers in the top part.

 

This framework presupposes the utilizing of E-ATX (up to 279 mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards. There also are mounting seats for seven expansion cards. The length of discrete graphics accelerators should not overcome 390 mm. Besides, the Observatory chassis is able to house two drives of the 3.5” or 2.5” form factor. In the case of liquid cooling system applying one may install 240 mm heatsinks at the front and atop, while the CPU cooler is …

The Samsung Co. presented the latest C34H890 monitor, suitable for multitask systems.



The novelty possesses a VA matrix. This 34'' curved screen features the 3440 × 1440 pixels resolution and the 21:9 aspect ratio. The response time is equal to 4 ms, and viewing angles are 178 degrees. The product also ensures 300 cd/m2 brightness, 3000:1 contrast and 99.5 % of sRGB colour gamut coverage.


The AMD FreeSync solution ensures the frame rate synchronization process. Picture-By-Picture, Picture-In-Picture, as well as Flicker Free technologies are supported.


Connectivity options include a USB 3.0 hub (plus a symmetrical USB Type-C port), DisplayPort and HDMI interfaces, alongside with a standard 3.5 mm audio jack. The stand allows to customize inclination and display turning angles and modify its height in relation to a desk surface.


The price and market launch date of Samsung C34H890 are unknown yet.

The range of power supply consists of five series with different positioning. The top series Strider Gold Evolution presents four models ranging from 750 to 1200 watts. Power Supply SilverStone Strider Gold Evolution 750 comes in a cardboard outer box with a glossy print, made with a predominance of black and gold colors. Power supply enclosure has matte texture and looks quite stylish, but without too much glitz and tinsel, that pleases.



All parameters are specified on the body the power supply in full. +12 VDC power bus is declared in the amount of 744 W. This value is between the corresponding values of standard power supplies 750 and 800 W, the ratio of the power bus +12 VDC and full power is 0.992. This model can be completely off the wires. Such solution may add some convenience in assembling the system. The number of connectors and their placement on the wiring harness is optimal, at least very close to that of today for the power supply of such power. Of course, it would …