The developer markets the latest ViewSonic NMP660 Chromebox as a solution for offices or educational institutions. It may also serve either for computer classrooms/convention halls arrangement or for usage instead of a multimedia player for digital signboards/displays. On top of everything, the device may effectively perform the function of a domestic multimedia center or a standard office appliance.

 

The novelty is controlled via the Google Management console. The security functions set includes the autoupdate, the sandbox, the Verified Boot Control option, the encryption capability, the TPM module and the ordinary renewal process.

 

ViewSonic NMP660 Chromebox is based on the 2-core Intel Celeron 3865U (2/2 x 1.8 GHz) processor with the Intel HD Graphics 610 (300–900 MHz) integrated graphics unit. The volume of the preinstalled DDR4 RAM memory equals 4 GB, while the capacity of the embedded SSD is 32 GB. The SD card reader …

It goes without saying that modern games advance tough demands towards the volume of video buffer. This aspect emerges full-blown when it goes about the creation of multi-screen platforms and during manipulations with professional graphics. Considering this fact, Gigabyte has launched one more representative of GeForce GTX 960 series – the GeForce GTX 960 WindForce 2X Gaming (codename: GV-N960WF2-4GD) with an enlarged GDDR5 video memory (4 GB instead of 2 GB).



Gigabyte GeForce GTX 960 WindForce 2X Gaming is developed on Nvidia GM206 GPU (Nvidia Maxwell architecture) that can operate in two modes, presumed by OC Guru II software package. The first mode, Gaming, offers etalon 1127 MHz/1178 MHz clock frequency, while the second one, OC, is distinguished by increased frequencies: 1152 MHz/1203 MHz (nominal/dynamic). In its turn, video memory runs at 1752 MHz (nominal) and 7010 MHz (effective) frequency.


Along with improvements in memory subsystem, this graphics adapter …

Thermaltake has released a new chassis of the Middle Tower type. The novelty, called Thermaltake View 22 Tempered Glass Edition, is produced out of the SPCC steel and the 4 mm tempered glass. An unusual aspect of the model is its front panel, resembling a wave and attaching extra elegance to this PC case.

 

Inside Thermaltake View 22 Tempered Glass Edition has enough room to house Mini-ITX, microATX or ATX motherboards with 7 expansion slots (at most). There are four mounting seats for 2.5-inch drives; two of them are also suitable for 3.5-inch solutions. The graphics accelerator length is not to overcome 400 mm, and the CPU cooler’s height should be 160 mm or less. The power supply length limitation equals 160 mm.

 

The external interfaces set of Thermaltake View 22 Tempered Glass Edition offers two USB 3.0 ports, as well as a couple of 3.5 mm audio jacks for headphones and a mic. The cooling system may contain seven or less 120 mm fans (3 on the front, 3 on …