Intel announces the next, 7th generation of Intel Core processors, aka Intel Kaby Lake. The Intel U and the Intel Y series models were the first to debut. Each series involves three models, based on 14 nm Intel Skylake microarchitecture. Optimized design promises 12% increase in performance, if compared with the 6th-gen solutions.



New Intel Core CPUs are known to support 10-bit HEVC & VP9 standards which ensure high-quality operation in 4K Ultra HD and 4K Ultra HD 360 environments. All greenhorns come with an integrated Intel Speed Shift technology which secures fast responsiveness on web surfing. Besides, all models are considered to be power efficient; they increase laptop’s/ultrabook’s battery life to 9.5 hours, when watching 4K video content.


Intel Core 7th generation processors support PCI Express 3.0 internal interface as well as NVMe & Thunderbolt 3 interfaces. More details about each CPU are provided below.


Intel Core i3-7100U features the following …

Deepcool can be boldly attributed to the manufacturers that are constantly improving their mastery is the elaboration of hardware components. The company’s second revision of CPU cooler Ice Blade Pro is a bright confirmation of this statement. Codenamed Ice Blade Pro v2.0, this product is supposed to exceed its predecessor in performance, noise level and consumer appeal. But let’s start its reviewing from technical peculiarities.



Technical Peculiarities


Deepcool Ice Blade Pro v2.0 features the following specifications:

— dimensions: 161x125x70 mm (+fan(s) 120 mm), ultimate weight – 981 g;

— compatibility: Intel Socket LGA 2011/1366/1156/1155/775, AMD Socket 939/FM1/FM2/AM2/AM2+/AM3/AM3+;

— heatsink: tower framework consists of 49 aluminum plates, 4 heatpipes and a base supporting Core Touch technology;

— fan: dimensions — 120x120x25 mm, type of bearing – fluid-film bearing, nominal/startup fan voltage – 12/7 V, maximal power consumption – …

Specifications

Rosewill Meteor XR

Case Type — Mid-Tower

Material — Steel, glass & plastic

Net Weight — 8.07 kg / 17.8 lbs

Slots — 7

Drive Bays — 1x External 5.25"

2x Internal 2.5/3.5"

2x Internal 2.5"

Motherboard Form Factors — Mini-ITX, Micro-A TX, ATX

Dimensions — 19.26" x 8.27" x 17.25"

Front Door/Cover — N/A

Front Fans — 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm (1x 120 mm included)

Rear Fans — 1x 120 mm (included)

Top Fans — 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm (optional)

Bottom Fans — N/A

Side Fans — N/A

I/O — HDMI Port

2x USB 3.0

1x Headphone

1x Microphone2x USB 3.0

Fan/LED Controller — N/A

Compatibility:

CPU cooler — 160 mm

GPU — 360 mm

PSU — N/A


Packaging and Design


The device comes in a simple brown carton box with the necessary information on the sides. Inside there is protection foam that keeps case in place and a plastic bag that helps to avoid fingerprints and damage.

The …