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EVGA Adds to Super KO Graphics Cards

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EVGA Adds to Super KO Graphics Cards

EVGA returns to the Super KO range of graphics cards with the GeForce RTX 2080 Super KO Gaming and the GeForce RTX 2070 Super KO Gaming, both promising reference-beating performance at entry-level price points.

The two Super KO models include a dual-slot, dual-fan cooler within a black-themed design lacking in any RGB LED lighting. Also lacking is the backplate, while I/O comes through triple DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0 outputs. The RTX 2080 models has the same specifications as the Super Founders edition, with base clock speed reaching 1650MHz, boost clock of 1815MHz and 8GB of GDDR6 memory clocked at 15.5Gbps over 256-bit memory bus.

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A Light-Emitting Breakthrough in Photonics?

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A Light-Emitting Breakthrough in Photonics?

Researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) claim to have developed the "Holy Grail" of the microelectronics industry-- light emissive silicon, key to creating the photonics-based computers of the future.

According to the researchers, current electronics are soon set to hit the ceiling. The limiting factor is heat, the result of the resistance electrons experience as they travel through the copper lines connecting the many transistors on a chip. Photons, the particles making light, can not only deliver more data, but can do so without producing heat.

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InWin Intros Mid-Tower Case for Creators

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InWin Intros Mid-Tower Case for Creators

Taiwanese PC hardware maker InWin announces the C200, a mid-tower ATX PC chassis designed for content creators and creative professionals wanting a simple yet sturdy case with ample space for storage devices.

First seen back at CES 2020, the C200 lacks the frills typical of PC hardware aimed at the gaming market. It is built using strong SECC steel side panels, and features large thumbscrews for the easy removal of panels. In total, the case has space for up to six 3.5-inch HDDs (customers can convert the drive cages to SSDs) and two 2.5-inch SSDs, plus two 5.25-inch drive bays ideal for ODDs or up to three front-accessible hot-swappable HDDs.

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A Credit Card-Sized AMD Ryzen Board

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A Credit Card-Sized AMD Ryzen Board

Embedded systems specialist DFI reveals what it claims is the smallest single-board computer (SBC) using an AMD Ryzen Embedded processor-- the GHF51, a highly integrated motherboard the size of a credit card.

Unsurprisingly, the GHF51 brings to mind the Raspberry Pi micro-PC, even if it promises the capabilities of a modern PC. The 1.8-inch platform carries the AMD dual-core Ryzen Embedded R1000-series SoC, together with a Radeon Vega GPU. The GPU carries three compute units (192 stream processor), and offers built-in H.264, H.265 and VP9 decoding. Users can add 2/4/8GB of single-channel DDR4-3200 RAM and 16/32/64GB of eMMC storage to the board. Further features include a mini PCIe slot for add-in cards, an 8-pin DIO header, x2 micro HDMI 1.4 inputs, x1 USB-C port, x1 GbE connector (controlled by an Intel I211AT or I210IT chip) and an fTPM 2.0 chip.

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Fractal Design Intros Era ITX Cases

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Fractal Design Intros Era ITX Cases

Swedish PC hardware maker Fractal Design announces what it describes as a next-generation mini-ITX case design-- the Era ITX, a compact chassis promising a "perfect combination of elegant design and technical engineering."

Designed in collaboration with Intel, the Era ITX features a surfaced aluminium exterior and top inserts in a choice of different materials, including wood and tempered glass. While small, Fractal Design says a flexible PSU mounting system allows the case to carry a 9th gen Intel Core processor together with a dual-slot GPU, AIO water cooling unit (up to 240mm) and up to x4 storage devices.

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FSP Puts 2 PCs in T-Wings Chassis

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FSP Puts 2 PCs in T-Wings Chassis

Taiwanese PC accessory maker FSP launches a unique-looking PC case able to carry two PCs-- the T-Wings (CMT710), a semi-open chassis complete with an angular winged design the company says is inspired by bat wings.

First seen back at CES 2020, the T-Wings is primarily aimed at "hardcore gamers," as well as high-end desktop systems. As such, it is fully RGB LED-lit and offers liquid cooling support with up to two 360mm radiators. Construction is in aluminium with 4mm tempered glass panels, and customers have to keep in mind the wings are fixed, not animated.

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EVGA Intros B5 Power Supplies

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EVGA Intros B5 Power Supplies

EVGA announces a range of entry-levels 80 Plus certified power supplies-- the B5 series PSUs, with 550, 650, 750 and 850W models compliant with the latest t ATX12 v2.52/EPS12V specifications.

The PSUs are compliant with 80 Plus Bronze requirements, meaning they are 80-88% efficient under a 20% or 50% load, as well as 81-85% efficient under a 100% load. EVGA says the 750 and 850W models use 100% Japanese capacitors, and feature a no-fan/Eco mode able to shut down the 135mm fluid dynamic bearing fan under low and medium loads. Protection is also included through  OVP (Over Voltage Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), OPP (Over Power Protection), SCP (Short Circuit Protection), and OTP (Over Temperature Protection).

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IDC: EMEA PC Market "Not Rocked" by Coronavirus

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IDC: EMEA PC Market

As coronavirus (aka Covid-19) concerns spread across the world in a very much viral fashion, IDC reports the virus will leave an impact on the W. European PC market in 2020, but not as much as the ongoing stagnation of the consumer segment.

The analyst predicts traditional PC-- desktops, notebooks and workstations-- shipments will total 72.2 million in 2020, a -1% decline. The remaining Windows 10 transitions should continue driving commercial demand, but as mentioned earlier the consumer segment remains very much stagnant, and negative supply chain ramifications will keep the PC market in negative territory. H1 2020 should be better than H2, with overall 1.6% Y-o-Y growth expected for Q1 2020 and flat performance for Q2 2020.

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NZXT Intros H1 Mini-TX Case, BLD H1 Mini PC

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NZXT Intros H1 Mini-TX Case, BLD H1 Mini PC

PC chassis manufacturer NZXT announces the H1-- a small form factor mini-ITX case complete with pre-installed SFX-L 650w 80+ Gold PSU, 140mm AIO cooler, and PCIe riser card. Also launched is the BLD H1, a pre-build PC based around the chassis.

"Creating a small form factor case is something we have always wanted to improve upon because they are often challenging to build in and can hinder the performance of high-end hardware," the company says. “That is why we simplified the building process and focused on performance when designing the NZXT H1. We set out to make this one of the easiest builds you can undertake while leaving no compromises when gaming.”

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