AMD Combat Crates

AMD is planning to sell a new product called the Combat Crate, which is an all-in-one bundle consisting of a Ryzen processor plus motherboard and Radeon graphics card.

It’s certainly a good idea for DIY PC gamers looking to build a new system. It offers the convenience of having all major components in one box and you get to save a few bucks in the process on the bundle.

The first Combat Crate has been produced in conjunction with MSI, but there may be more in the pipeline from other manufacturers. The first bundle spotted on Amazon includes a first-gen Ryzen 5 1600 with cooler, an MSI  B350 Tomahawk motherboard and most importantly—an MSI Radeon RX 580 Armor OC card. The entire bundle costs $599.

It can be a very effective way to make sure that GPUs land in the hands of actual gamers rather than miners, who tend to buy graphics cards by the dozen and suck the graphics card supply dry. Bundling graphics cards with other components like we’re seeing with the AMD Combat Crate hinders miners’ ability to buy graphics cards in bulk. A practice that was largely responsible for the catastrophic GPU supply shortage over the past nine months.

AMD Ryzen 2nd Gen - The Intelligent Processor

On April 19, 2018, AMD officially launched the 2nd generation of Ryzen desktop processors, codename Pinnacle Ridge. The new SKUs featuring the highest Multiprocessing Performance you can get on mainstream Desktop PC are : Ryzen 7 2700X, Ryzen 7 2700, Ryzen 5 2600X, and Ryzen 5 2600 processors.

Using the world's first 12 nm process technology, these 2nd Gen Ryzen processors can offer up to 15% higher gaming performance than 1st Gen Ryzen processors, enhanced capabilities including Precision Boost 2 and Extended Frequency Range 2 (XFR 2), an included Wraith Cooler, unlocked performance accessed with the new Ryzen Master Utility, and more.

For the first time, the entire line of 2nd Gen Ryzen processors include a world class AMD Wraith Cooler inside the retail box. The flagship AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU includes the new Wraith Prism cooler featuring premium thermal performance, an upgraded fan profile, and enhanced lighting capabilities with per-RGB controls.

Optimized for the 2nd Gen Ryzen processors, new AMD X470 chipset is available on Socket AM4 motherboards now. In addition to enhanced memory compatibility and overclocking capability, these new motherboards come with a free download of the new AMD StoreMI technology software, which combines the speed of an SSD and the capacity of a traditional spinning hard disk into a single easy-to-manage drive for faster, smarter, and easier storage.

Compatible with all current AM4 processors, the new X470 motherboards augment the existing 300-series motherboards, which are also compatible with the new 2nd Gen Ryzen processors with a firmware (BIOS) update. Many in-market motherboards already come with the updated BIOS, indicated by a "Ryzen Desktop 2000 Ready" label on the package.

AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Pinnacle Ridge

Zebra LS1203 Barcode Scanner

In October 2014 Zebra Technologies acquired Motorola Solutions' Enterprise business which included Symbol Technologies for $3.45 billion in cash.
 
This bi-directional Zebra LS1203 handheld scanner handles all 1D barcodes and is ideal for small retailers. It delivers the functionality, features and reliability needed to improve operational efficiencies from the check-out line to the store room.

Designed to meet the needs of small businesses, the LS1203 provides the performance and features needed to significantly reduce data entry errors and boost productivity day in and day out in gift shops, boutiques, sporting goods, jewelers, video stores, florists and other small local retailers.

• Dimensions

  2.4 in. H x 7.1 in. L x 2.4 in. W 6.2 cm H x 18 cm L x 6 cm W

• Weight

  Approximately 4.3 oz. (122 g)

• Colour

  Cash Register White or Twilight Black

• Sealing

  IP41

• Drop Tolerance

  Withstands multiple 5 ft/1.524m drops to concrete

• Decode Capability

  1D

• Scanning Technology

  Laser

* ZEBRA (formerly Symbol Technologies and Motorola), The world leader in Barcode Scanners and Mobile barcode terminals, Zebra supports an extensive product base of barcode readers, portable mobile terminals and barcode label printers.