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 …

EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Aorus is a novelty by EKWB, meant for Gigabyte Aorus GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 3D cards. This water block transfers heat from the GPU, memory chipsets and voltage controllers.



The latest product possesses a central split-flow cooling system ensuring the highest chilling productivity. Moreover, low hydrodynamic resistance allows using the water unit even with pumps of low capacity.


The novelties will be available in two versions. The copper base in both cases will be nickelized, and the top is produced out of POM Acetal material or out of acrylic plastic. The second variant has two 3 mm holes for LEDs.


The price is the same for the two options and constitutes about 115 EUR. Preordering is already launched, and shipments start is planned for May 31st. Customers may also purchase a special plate to mount it at the backside of the PC-board. The black one costs 30 EUR, and the nickelized — 38 EUR.

Model Matrix-HD7970-P-3GD5 is supposed to be the most powerful graphics card delivered by Asus that is based on Tahiti chip. This card belongs to Matrix series targeting primarily gamers and overclockers. In addition, Radeon HD 7970 is one of the most highly-productive adapters with a striking overclocking potential. Thus, Asus has managed to implement both performance and power in a single product to provide for the utmost results and utmost convenience.



Design


Graphics card from Asus features similar to other Matrix-series models design. Its frontal panel consists of a large cooler with two voluminous fans. This cooling system is covered by a shroud with red insertions. Its rear panel accommodates a perforated plate that leaves bare only a few zones on a textolite (CrossFire sockets, iROG controller, VGA Hotwire zone); spacing under the cooler is covered by a thick plate-heatsink that prevents textolite deformation. The side panel contains a pair of 8-contact power …