IT Chosun operates the ‘PC Market’ corner where you can see PC-related new products and events in one place. We gathered news for a week in the first week of August. [편집자주]
◇ CORSAIR Launches First Product Line Supporting iCUE Link
Corsair launches first family of products with iCUE Link support This initial lineup consists of ‘iCUE Link RGB CPU Cooler’, ‘iCUE Link QX RGB Fan’, and ‘iCUE Link System Hub’.
‘iCUE Link’ is a product that connects power and data of various devices with a single cable in PC assembly and cable connection methods, and uses standardized universal connectors for all components. Each device is directly connected to the components next to it, connected to the system hub as if it were a single device, and can transmit both power and data with a single cable.
The ‘iCUE Link RGB CPU Cooler’ features excellent cooling performance and gorgeous visuals. Available in 240mm, 280mm, 360mm and 420mm sizes respectively, the H100i, H115i, H150i and H170i models are equipped with new QX RGB fans and removable copper heatsinks for superior cooling efficiency. In particular, the ‘iCUE Link RGB CPU Cooler’ simplified the wires and moved the connection to the edge of the radiator so that the complicated cables around the pump head were not visible.
‘QX RGB Fan’ is sold in both 120mm and 140mm sizes as a starter kit and a single fan, and a multi-fan environment can be built with the starter pack, and it can be expanded by purchasing additional single fans. Equipped with a new magnetic dome bearing, it boasts a longer lifespan while providing a powerful cooling effect with low noise. The 34 RGB LED lights for each fan can be configured via the CORSAIR iCUE software.
The ‘iCUE Link System Hub’ connects and controls up to 14 iCUE Link devices simultaneously by tying everything together. You don’t have to worry about individual devices because you can manage the entire ecosystem through the ‘iCUE Link System Hub’. It is 2×2 inches in size and has magnetism on the surface, so it can be attached to almost any metal surface in the PC case. The ‘iCUE Link System Hub’ comes with all RGB CPU coolers and QX RGB Starter Kits or can be purchased separately.
◇ Acer introduces four new premium business and gaming laptops
Acer Swift X 16 / Acer Acer announced that it will introduce four new high-performance laptops with a variety of lineups such as premium business and gaming.
‘Swift X 16 (SFX16-61G)’ is a high-performance 16-inch laptop equipped with the latest AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, and 3.2K OLED display. It features a thin and light design with a thickness of 17.9mm and a weight of 1.9kg, making it easy to carry. Graphics performance certified by NVIDIA Studio supports high productivity even when working with creators.
‘Swift Edge 3rd Generation (SFE16-43)’ is an ultra-light multiplayer laptop that maximizes portability with a weight of 1.23kg and a thickness of 12.95mm. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor, it is possible not only for business work but also for creator work and simple gaming. The 120Hz 3.2K OLED display realizes smooth and immersive picture quality, and the heat control function is further improved with dual cooling fans.
‘Swift Go 14 (SFG14-42)’ is equipped with the latest AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor in a compact size of 14 inches to support high-end work such as gaming as well as creator work. It has a high refresh rate of 90Hz and a 2.8K OLED display.
‘Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71)’ is equipped with Intel’s 13th generation Core i9-13900HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, providing performance that can smoothly run AAA-class games. The 16-inch WQXGA IPS large screen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz high refresh rate, and G-Sync screen adjustment technology allow you to experience a smooth screen without interruption.
◇ Western Digital, give me the SanDisk Extreme Pro SD card
SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-II Card (V60) 256GB / Western Digital Western Digital announced that it will release ‘SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-II Card’ with video speed class 60 (V60). In addition, two new colors, Monterey and Sky Blue, were added to the ‘SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD’ family.
The SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-II card (V60) guarantees a maximum speed of 150MB/s for recording and a sustained write speed of at least 60MB/s, enabling cinema-level 6K video capture in normal shooting mode. The maximum transfer rate for reading is 280 MB/s.
A lifetime limited warranty is provided, and the recommended domestic consumer prices are KRW 77,000 for 64GB, KRW 110,000 for 128GB, and KRW 198,000 for 256GB, depending on the capacity.
The Monterey and sky blue colors newly added to the ‘SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD’ are available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. The domestic consumer recommended price is 187,000 won for 1TB, 286,000 won for 2TB, and 594,000 won for 4TB, depending on the capacity.
◇ D&D Com releases ASRock W790 WS workstation motherboard
ASRock W790 WS Workstation Motherboard / DNDCom DNDcom announced that it will release ‘ASRock W790 WS’, a workstation motherboard for professional creators that supports Intel Xeon W-3400/2400 series processors. The price is around 1.5 million won.
The ASRock W790 WS, which supports Intel Xeon W-3400/2400 series processors, is equipped with a 22 power phase configuration with the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology to stably deliver power to the CPU, and server-grade ultra low-loss 14 A layer PCB was applied.
The ASRock W790 WS supports up to 2TB of quad-channel DDR5 ECC memory and supports overclocking of 6800Mhz or higher. It also has four PCIe Gen5 graphics card slots and four PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD slots. In network connection, it supports two 10GbE Ethernet connections and Wi-Fi 6E connection, and provides connectivity with various peripherals such as USB4 Type-C port and mini-SAS port.
◇ MSI, summer laptop exhibition held at 11th Street
MSI Bravo 17 C7VF Pro / MSI MSI Korea announced that it would hold an MSI laptop exhibition at 11th Street for the month of August.
This special exhibition provides maximum triple discount benefits such as 5% duplicate coupons for each product, 8% optional discount, and 5% card discount. Depending on the popular model, additional shopping cart coupons are presented. A photo product review event is also held to give buyers a 10,000 won Baskin Robbins coupon.
‘Stealth 17 Studio A13VF-i9 4K’, a product targeted for the exhibition, is a high-end laptop equipped with Intel Core i9-13900H and RTX 4060, and supports 4K UHD 120Hz panel and Nvidia Studio.
‘Bravo 17 C7VF Pro’ is a gaming laptop that has been upgraded twice from the existing 8GB memory to 16GB, and is composed of a combination of AMD Ryzen processor and Nvidia RTX 40 graphics.
‘Prestige 13 Evo A13M WIN11’ is a business notebook with a 990g ultra-light design and Intel Evo-certified 13th generation i7-1360P processor.
Reporter Kwon Yong-man [email protected]
