ViewSonic reports about the release of a new series of affordable monitors – the VX57. The lineup entails a 22.-inch VX2257-mhd, a 24-inch VX2457-mhd and a 27-inch VX2757-mhd item. Each of the models is based on Full HD TN panel (1920x1080) with 170/160 viewing angles and superfast response time – 1.2 ms. Static/dynamic contrast index makes up 1000:1/80M:1. Therefore, the new-comers are appropriate for entertainment purposes (gaming, multimedia).



The integrated panel ensures the maximal brightness of 250-300 cd/m2, 24-84 kHz & 47-75 kHz of horizontal/vertical refresh rate. The displays are furnished with a pair of 2-watt speakers as well as a set of video interfaces: a pair of audio ports, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort and 1x D-Sub. The backside of the panel houses 100x100 VESA bracket for wall mounting.


Besides, the triple comes equipped with a number of integrated technologies:

— Game Mode with pre-installed profiles (FPS1, FPS 2, MOBA, RTS) and three customizable …

Introduction

Raijintek company has a newcomer in the range of their cases: meet Raijintek Metis Plus. It is compact and is made in the form of a cube what is quite unusual. The weird novelty has such dimensions: 277 х 190 х 254 mm and fits Mini-ITX motherboards.

The model can suit to anyone: there are seven different color variants available. Let’s see if there is anything new about it besides its design.

 

Main Characteristics

Type - Mini Tower

Motherboard Support - Mini-ITX

Dimensions (HxWxD) - 10.0 x 7.5 x 10.9" (254 x 190 x 277mm)

Space Above Motherboard – absent Card Length - 6.7" (170mm)
Power Supply Format - PS/2

Weight - 4.6 lbs (2.1kg)

External Bays – absent 

Internal Bays - (2) 3.5/2.5", (4) 2.5"

Card Slots - 2

Ports/Jacks - (2) USB 3.0, Headphone/Mic

Other – absent

Front Fans – absent

Rear Fans - 1 x 120mm

Top Fans - (1 x 120mm)

Bottom Fans - absent

Side Fans – …

Zalman keeps on developing high-end cooling systems with a radial arrangement of plates. Its latest product, CPU cooler CNPS9900DF, is considered to be universal in terms of compatibility and implemented facilities. Still, some IT experts view this model as a modification of previously launched Zalman CNPS9900 MAX, although with two fans. In spite of visual resemblance, the company tried to design a truly uncommon cooler, with remarkable specifications and reliability.



Framework Peculiarities


Zalman CNPS9900DF is distinguished by an unusual framework. It's not a traditional vertical tower, as long as heatsink ribs feature fan-like location relative to the central axis of symmetry. Such approach provides for a comprehensive heat dissipation over all key motherboard components due to absence of frames on fans. Heat pipes embrace the cooling plates in a circle, then bend at 90 degrees, piercing the base. At first sight it seems that the framework involves six heat pipes, but …