AM4 Chipsets & Motherboards for Ryzen

The new AM4 motherboards will be utilizing the X370, B350 and A320 chipsets. They will be aimed at the PC DIY market with loads of CPU and I/O features. General availability of the high-end boards is expected around February or March 2017.

AMD X370 For Enthusiast AM4 Motherboards:

AMD X370, a high-end chipset for overclockers and tweakers who need robust platforms. This chip provides the ultimate low-level control to its users and delivers ultimate graphics card bandwidth. By bandwidth, AMD is referring to max PCI-Express lanes as this is the only chip in the stack that supports multi-GPU functionality. The chipset supports both, CFX (CrossFire) and SLI. Features of X300 series chipsets include:

• Dual-channel DDR4 memory
• NVMe
• M.2 SATA devices
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Gen 2
• PCIe 3.0 capability

AMD has mentioned two full x16 (Gen3) lanes for GPUs. AIBs can add additional lanes through a PLX chip but that would add to the cost. X370 features full overclocking support with a very sophisticated GUI that will allow the best overclock tools and experiences. Since all AM4 CPUs have an unlocked multiplier, record breakers will definitely put X370 boards to the test on liquid and LN2 setups. The X370 series motherboards AMD displayed at the event include:

• ASRock X370 Taichi
• ASRock X370 Gaming K4
• Biostar X370GT7
• GIGABYTE AX370-Gaming K5
• GIGABYTE AX370-Gaming 5
• MSI X370 XPower Gaming Titanium

ASRock X370 Taichi

AMD B350 For Mainstream AM4 Motherboards:

AMD B350 is the mainstream chipset and offers the most value in terms of I/O and functionality. This chip offers lower lanes compared to X370 since most AMD believes that most users don’t go multi-GPU under this segment. Aside from that, the chipset does retain overclocking support for all AM4 CPUs that will be offered in the future. This chipset replaces the 970 and A78 platforms.

The AMD B350 chipset features 70% power reduction over its AM3+ predecessor (5.8W vs 19.6W). The latest DDR4 memory controller also offers 22% more bandwidth compared to DDR3. Following is the list of all B350 chipset motherboards displayed by AMD:

• ASRock AB350 Gaming K4
• ASUS B350M-C
• Biostar X350GT5
• Biostar X350GT3
• GIGABYTE AB350-Gaming 3
• MSI B350 Tomahawk
• MSI B350M Mortar

Some general features of the AM4 platform is that it offers new I/O capabilities. We are looking at faster DDR4-2400 MHz memory, PCI-e Gen 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen 2, NVMe and SATA Express support. These features have been missing on AMD platforms for a while but it’s nice that AMD is finally making a proper comeback with modern feature support.

ASRock AB350 Gaming K4

AMD A320 / A300 For Essential and SFF AM4 Motherboards:

The A320 is the essential platform for plug and play users who just want their PC to work with decent capabilities. This chipset replaces the 760G and A68H based platforms. Most of the features from B350 will be retained but there will be no overclocking support on such motherboards. This chip has 4 PCI-e Gen 2 lanes and 1+2+6 (USB 3.1 Gen2, USB 3.1 Gen1, USB 2.0) support.

The A300 is the chip designed for Small Form Factor computers and generally, HTPC builds. This offers the ultimate power and space efficiency in the entire product stack. This is a new chip that has been exclusively built for the SFF niche. A300 has limited functionalities but will be extremely cheap and allow for great SFF setups.

• ASRock A320M Pro 4
• GIGABYTE A320M-HD3
• MSI A320M Pro-VD

MSI A320M Pro-VD

Summary :

Introducing AMD Zen Microarchitecture

AMD made several announcements on Dec 13, 2016 regarding its next generation desktop family of CPUs based on the Zen microarchitecture.

AMD’s big Zen preview event “New Horizon” was full of extremely impressive performance demonstrations.

President and CEO Lisa Su took the stage to wow the audience with one demo after the other, showcasing what Zen is truly capable of in a wide range of applications from gaming to streaming, rendering and video transcoding.

The new family of desktop Zen CPUs code named “Summit Ridge” will officially debut under the RYZEN brand.

RYZEN CPUs will officially launch in the first quarter of next year, before April 2017. 
RYZEN CPUs will feature up to 8 Zen cores and are capable of executing up to 16 threads simulatneously.
All RYZEN CPUs will feature a base clock of 3.4Ghz or higher at launch.
The 8 core, 16 thread RYZEN CPU has a TDP of 95 watts, 45 watts less than its direct Intel competitor.
The 8 core, 16 thread RYZEN CPU competes with Intel’s fastest 8 core 16 thread offering, the $1199 Broadwell-E Core-i7 6900K, in terms of features and performance and exceeds it in power efficiency.

RYZEN CPUs automatically overclock themselves to deliver the highest possible clock speed attainable under any cooling condition, Including LN2, liquid and air cooling.
RYZEN CPUs have hundreds of integrated sensors that monitor a plethora of parameters from temperatures to voltages and cache traffic.
RYZEN CPUs have a sophisticated AI framework, making them capable of learning on the fly via a built-in neural net that self-trains and adapts to different applications and sets of code.

RYZEN CPUs will be compatible with AMD’s next generation AM4 desktop platform.

The AM4 paltform features DDR4 memory support, PCIE Gen 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2, NVMe and SATA Express.

AMD X370 is the chipset for overclockers and tweakers who need robust platforms. This chip provides the ultimate low-level control to its users and delivers ultimate graphics card bandwidth. By bandwidth, AMD is referring to max PCI-Express lanes as this is the only chip in the stack that supports multi-GPU functionality. The chipset supports both, CFX (CrossFire) and SLI.

Its brand new clean-slate core design has been headed from the get-go by accomplished CPU architect Jim Keller. The very same man who brought us the original Athlon XP and the very first 64-bit x86 CPU, the Athlon64. Both were and remain the most successful and most competitive CPUs in the history of the company.

It’s without a doubt that Zen is AMD’s biggest long-term technology bet and one of the largest engineering efforts undertaken by it to date. It’s the company’s first ever CPU microarchitecture to feature simultaneous multithreading. It’s built on a process technology that’s as close as ever to parity with Intel since the days of the original Athlon in the early 2000s. It means that for the very first time in a decade AMD’s CPUs won’t be at an inherent disadvantage to Intel’s process lead.

Below is the complete AMD RYZEN "Summit Ridge" tech-briefing from the AMD Tech Summit held at Sonoma, California from Dec 7-9, 2016.

RYZEN & VEGA In Action–Playing Star Wars : Battlefront In 4K

Finally, we come to our very last performance demo and the only one involving the company’s upcoming ultra enthusiast Radeon graphics card featuring the VEGA architecture. Here a system equipped with RYZEN and a single VEGA graphics card was showcased running Star Wars Battlefront in 4K at 60+ frames per second.

Netis Wireless Router WF2409D

Netis WF2409D 300Mbps Wireless N Router is a combined wired and wireless device for SOHO network applications. It’s compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices and provides the wireless transfer speed up to 300Mbps, offering a powerful performance on faster downloading, Internet calling and HD video streaming. Bundled with three 5dBi high gain detachable antennas, it ensures a better wireless coverage and allows you to enjoy the wireless freedom anywhere around your home.

 Features :

• Incredible wireless high speed up to 300Mbps, great for faster downloading, Internet calling and HD video streaming
• MIMO high gain 5dBi antennas providing maximum range and stable connections
• Various WAN connection types in Router mode- DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, WISP
• Multiple wireless modes- AP, Repeater, AP+WDS, WDS, Client
• Multi-SSID providing additional separate network for guests and friends
• Easy wireless security setup at a push of the WPS button
• Intelligent bandwidth control to manage the bandwidth usage for each computer reasonably
• Internet Access Control- IP filtering, MAC Filtering, Domain Filtering based on time

Netis Wireless Router WF2411E

The netis WF2411E is a combined wired and wireless device for SOHO network applications. It’s compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices and provides the wireless transfer speed up to 150Mbps, offering a better performance on web surfing, emailing, and file sharing. It also supports multi-wireless modes including AP, WDS, AP+WDS, Repeater, Client, to expand your wireless network easily.

 Features :

• Excellent wireless N speed up to 150Mbps, ideal for file sharing, online gaming and Internet calling
• Dual operation modes- Router, Bridge (pure access point)
• Various WAN connection types in AP Router mode- DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP, Dual Access, WISP
• Multiple wireless modes- AP, Repeater, AP+WDS, WDS, Client
• Multi-SSID providing up to 3 additional separate networks for guests and friends
• 5dBi external antenna ensuring better performance than internal antenna products
• Easy wireless security setup at a push of the WPS button
• Intelligent bandwidth control to manage the bandwidth usage for each computer reasonably
• Internet Access Control- IP filtering, MAC Filtering, Domain Filtering based on time
• Quick setup, with built-in multilingual management page 

 

Transcend ESD400 External SSD

The ESD400 is the latest from Transcend featuring capacities from 128GB to 1TB, all utilizing UASP technology to get the most out of USB 3.0. Marketing specifications allow 410 MB/s read and 380 MB/s write for the larger capacities. Compatibility extends to modern Windows operating systems and OS X 10.5+.

 

The Transcend ESD400 is a great drive for anyone wanting something ultra-portable and lightweight. The footprint of this drive allows for you to keep it in a pocket and take it with you on the go and the materials used in making this solution, while being plastic, feel quite durable.

 

 

Size 92 x 62 x 10.5 mm (3.62" x 2.44" x 0.41")
Weight 56g (1.98oz)
Storage Media NAND Flash
Operating Temperature 0°C(32°F)~70°C(158°F)
Operating Voltage DC 5V
Connection Bandwidth USB 3.0: Up to 5Gb/s;
USB 2.0: Up to 480Mb/s
Performance Read up to 410MB/s;
Write up to 380MB/s.

Netis Wireless Router WF2419E

The netis router WF2419E offers 300Mbps high speed to connect your computers, smartphones, wireless cameras and other Wi-Fi devices. Bundled with two 5dBi high gain antennas, it ensures a better wireless coverage and allows you to enjoy the wireless freedom anywhere around your home, ideal for faster downloading, Internet calling and HD video streaming.

* Incredible wireless high speed up to 300Mbps, great for faster downloading, Internet calling and HD video streaming
* MIMO high gain 5dBi antennas providing maximum range and stable connections
* Dual operation modes- Router, Bridge (pure access point)
* Various WAN connection types in AP Router mode- DHCP, Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP, Dual Access, WISP
* Multiple wireless modes- AP, Repeater, AP+WDS, WDS, Client
* Multi-SSID providing up to 3 additional separate networks for guests and friends
* Easy wireless security setup at a push of the WPS button
* Intelligent bandwidth control to manage the bandwidth usage for each computer reasonably
* Internet Access Control- IP filtering, MAC Filtering,
* Domain Filtering based on time
* Quick setup, with built-in multilingual management page

Netis Wireless USB Adapter

The Netis WF2120 150Mbps Wireless N Nano USB Adapter is designed to connect a desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access an Internet connection. It is small which is a convenient size that is easy to transport and use in many environments. The Nano adapter is compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices and provides wireless transfer speeds up to 150Mbps, offering better performance for web surfing, emailing, file sharing, and online chatting.

The Netis WF2123 is designed to connect a desktop or notebook computer to a wireless network and access high-speed Internet connection. It's compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices and provides the wireless transfer speed up to 300Mbps, offering a better performance on online gaming, video streaming, and VoIP phone calling. With the 802.11n MIMO technology, it ensures a strong and stable wireless connection and allows you to enjoy the wireless freedom around your home.

Netis WF2119S Wireless N150 Long-Range USB Adapter
* Wireless N speed up to 150Mbps, best for web surfing, emailing, file sharing, and online chatting.
* 15dBi high gain detachable antenna provide better signal coverage and reception.
* Advanced security feature with the latest WPA2 encryption to protect the network.
* Soft Access Point feature to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot to share the Internet.
* Easy to install and configure with the setup CD and utility.
* Low power consumption.
* Plug and play, no configuration required.

Samsung LED 19" S19F350HNE

• Panel Super Tipis: Luar biasa tipis 10mm — seramping pena — satu lapis panel lebih dari dua kali ketipisan monitor Samsung biasa

• Stand melingkar yang ringkas: Stand melingkar yang ringkas melengkapi kerampingan layar melengkung dengan elegan

• Panel belakang bermotif: Motif horizontal pada panel belakang menghasilkan lapisan bergaya, kontemporer

• Game Mode: Game mode mengoptimalkan warna dan kontras layar dalam permainan secara langsung untuk memastikan Anda menikmati setiap adegan yang terbaik

• Eye Saver Mode: Dengan mengurangi emisi cahaya biru — yang merangsang retina mata melebihi panjang gelombang warna lain — Eye Saver Mode mengurangi kelelahan mata dan memberikan pengalaman menonton yang lebih nyaman

• Flicker Free: Teknologi Flicker Free Samsung meminimalkan gangguan layar flicker untuk membiarkan Anda bekerja dan bermain lebih lama dan lebih nyaman 

• Sudut pandang ekstra-lebar 178-derajat: Sudut pandang 178-derajat vertikal dan horizontal yang diperluas memastikan gambaran yang jelas dari manapun Anda menonton

• Apakah duduk untuk bersantai atau berkumpul dengan teman, sudut pandang yang lebih luas artinya semua orang menikmati tampilan sempurna dari posisi manapun

• Pengaturan Hemat-Energi kecerahan otomatis: Teknologi eco-saving Samsung menyesuaikan kecerahan layar dengan halus berdasarkan luminescence kegelapan layar untuk mengurangi konsumsi energi hingga 10%*

• Kecerahan layar juga dapat diatur secara manual hingga 25% atau 50% maksimum 

SPESIFIKASI

Display

• Aspect Ratio : 16:9

• Panel Type : PLS

• Brightness (Typical) : 250cd/m2

• Brightness (Min) : 200cd.m2

• Dynamic Contrast Ratio : Mega

• Resolution : 1366 x 768

• Response Time : 14 ms

• Viewing Angle (H/V) : 178°/178°

• Color Support : 16.7M

• Color Gamut (NTSC 1976) : 72%

• Refresh Rate : 60Hz

AMD's Wraith CPU Cooler

Stock CPU heatsinks often don't sound good under heavy load, and they usually labelled "only good enough" in thermal performance. Even affordable third-party coolers offer a big step up in cooling and acoustic performance.

AMD is aware of this problem. The Wraith cooler, introduced at CES, is meant to change that. This heatsink has four copper heat pipes that wind through a fairly dense fin array. A hefty copper base plate serves as the go-between for these heat pipes and the processor's heat spreader.

The Wraith's shroud is equipped with LED-backlit AMD logo that's invisible when the cooler is off. This looks neat, and it's pretty fancy for a boxed heatsink. AMD uses four foam isolators on the fan frame that might provide a bit of extra vibration reduction while the fan is spinning. The power connector for the LED logo is integrated into the four-pin fan plug.

Installing the Wraith on a Socket AM3+ or FM2+ board is very simple and easy since AMD also includes a thermal compound on the base of the Wraith.

AMD A10-7890K Godavari is AMD's fastest APU today, bundled with the premium AMD Wraith Cooler.

Netis E1+ Wireless N Range Extender

The Netis 300Mbps Wireless N Range Extender E1+ is designed to establish a highly efficient mobile office or entertainment network with wider coverage. E1+ works as a "Range Extender" in default, which will pick up the wireless signal from your main router and expand it to somewhere that your main router may not reach. Also, E1+ can support Router mode to setup a secured internal network from a DSL or cable modem. With portable design, it's a perfect choice for travelers, students, or anyone else for work or play.

Features:

• Excellent wireless N speed up to 300Mbps  
• Range Extender mode extending your existing wireless coverage to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones  
• Travel Router mode for secured internal network setup from a DSL or cable modem  
• Smart Signal indicator helps to locate the range extender in a right place  
• WPS button for quick extender setup to connect your main router within seconds  
• Ethernet port providing additional connection to wired devices for Internet access  
• Stylish portable design with built-in power adapter, ideal for travel and home use

Data Rates	Up to 300Mbps
Standards Protocol	IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Interface	1 x 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
Operating Frequency	2.4 - 2.4835GHz
Antenna	2 x Internal Antenna
Encryption	64/128-bit WEP   WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
Others	Transmit Power : 20 dBm(MAX)   Wireless Mode : Range Extender, Router   LED Indicator : Signal   Power Supply : 100-240V AC   Button : WPS   Range Extender mode: WPS/Default function   Router mode: Normal Power/High Power/Default function