Biostar has recently introduced its new series of motherboards, codenamed Biostar TZ77B, and is currently starting mass delivery of them to the market. TZ77B model is developed on Intel Z77 logics kit and goes in ATX form-factor. Manufacturers claim that the new series is able to ensure high performance and stability of operation at moderate price. These motherboards support all LGA1155 processors Intel Core (i3, i5 and i7) of the 2nd and 3rd generation.



Powerful graphics core DirectX 11, integrated into Intel Core processors (of the third generation), enables the compatibility with the majority of up-dated 3D games and HDMI 3D Visual technology. Video output is realized via digital HDMI, VGA (analogue), and DVI (with HDCP technology) interfaces. The availability of PCI-E 3.0 x16, PCI-E x16 2.0 (x4) and PCI-E x1 2.0 interfaces adds facilities for digital graphics.


Biostar TZ77B proves to demonstrate up to 95W TDP level, including unblocked CPU with K index. The motherboard …

Lately the prototype of an Intel Core i3-7360X processor has been got sight of in China. Judging by the name, one may assume it’s a newer version of the 2-core/4-thread Intel Core i3-7350K (2/4 х 4.2 GHz) model with the unlocked multiplier for the Socket LGA1151 platform. But after comparing photos of these CPUs we can see, that Intel Core i3-7360X is more massive and aimed at Socket LGA2066 HEDT platforms.



Key specifications report, that Intel Core i3-7360X is almost identical to Core i3-7350K of the LGA1151 structural design. The latest silicon offers four MB of the tertiary cache and the rated 112 W TDP. It is also equipped with a 2-channel DDR4 RAM controller and the PCI Express 3.0 controller (16 lanes).


The recommended price of this specialty is expected to be around 220 USD, which is approximately 1,699 CNY. So it can be placed on a par with Intel Core i5-7600 (4/4 x 3.5 – 4.1 GHz; $213 – 224) and AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (6/12 x 3.2 – 3.6 GHz; $219).

MSI continues the development of brand chassis for the North-American market. The company's latest development, chassis codenamed Barricade, offers the whole range of privileges for its potential customers. The model is designed in Mid-Tower form factor and is compatible with the motherboards of ATX and micro-ATX form factor. Barricade goes in black casing with blue strips and at quite affordable price.



MSI barricade boasts 450x185x412 dimensions and the availability of transparent side window. The major peculiarity of this product is a grid-like clipboard and three integrated 120 mm fans. Two fans are located in the frontal part and go with LED lighting, and the third one is located at the rear part of the casing. In addition, the customer is capable to supplement the kit with two more fans of the same dimensions (at the top of the casing) to provide for better airflow and cooling.


This chassis is equipped with seven PCI Express expansion slots, four 3.5 inch bays, three …