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Inno3D has expanded its lineup of video cards based on NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1060 graphics processor with an add-in-board featuring a hybrid cooling system using a closed loop liquid cooler. The graphics card comes with a factory-overclocked GPU, whereas the advanced cooler promises some additional overclocking potential for those who plan to squeeze all of the juice out of a GP106.
The Inno3D iChill GeForce GTX 1060 Black is built upon a PCB with a proprietary custom design that is longer compared to that of NVIDIA’s reference design and comes with a pre-installed Arctic Accelero Hybrid S AIO cooling system, featuring a 120-mm heat exchanger with a fan. The GP106 GPU runs at 1569/1784 MHz (base/boost), which is a bit higher compared to NVIDIA’s reference cards but is in line with Inno3D’s other factory-overclocked boards based on the same processor. The board is equipped with 6 GB of memory running at 8.2 GT/s and has five display outputs (Dual Link DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4). As for power, the card requires an 8-pin auxiliary PCIe power connector.
| Inno3D iChill GeForce GTX 1060 Black and Reference GeForce GTX 1060 Specification Comparison | ||||
| Inno3D iChill GeForce GTX 1060 Black |
Reference | |||
| Product Name | C106B-3SDN-N5GNX | – | ||
| Stream Processors | 1280 | |||
| Texture Units | 80 | |||
| ROPs | 64 | |||
| Core Clock | 1569 MHz | 1506 MHz | ||
| Boost Clock | 1784 MHz | 1683 MHz | ||
| Memory Clock | 8.2 Gbps GDDR5 | |||
| Memory Bus Width | 192-bit | |||
| VRAM | 6 GB | |||
| TDP | 150 W | 120 W | ||
| Outputs | 1 × DL DVI-D 3 × DP 1.4 1 ×HDMI 2.0b |
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| Architecture | Pascal | |||
| GPU | GP106 | |||
| Transistor Count | 4.4 B | |||
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 16 nm CLN16FF+ | |||
| Launch Date | December, 2016 | July, 2016 | ||
| Launch Price | unknown | $249 | ||
NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1060 (GP106) graphics chip is popular both among makers of video cards (AIB partners) as well as end-users, as referenced by recent numbers by Jon Peddie Research. Large suppliers of AIBs usually have four or more graphics solutions/cards based on the GP106 in their lineups. Nonetheless, Inno3D seems to be the first company to offer GeForce GTX 1060 with a hybrid air and liquid cooling system. The GP106 graphics processor is a rather good overclocker: with NVIDIA’s own cooler its frequencies can be increased by 200 MHz, whereas with a more advanced air cooler it can run at over higher clock-rates (check our review for more details).
Theoretically, Inno3D’s hybrid cooling system should provide more overclocking headroom compared to air coolers. In this case, the question is how significant that additional headroom is or if the average chip can support it. That being said a better cooling system also means lower temperatures in general and a potentially longer lifespan. Moreover, the hybrid cooling system may also be a bit quieter than inexpensive air coolers, but it requires more space inside the PC.
Inno3D did not reveal recommended price for the iChill GeForce GTX 1060 Black graphics card, but we imagine that it is going to be higher than the MSRP of a typical GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB product, which is $249.
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Source: Inno3D via TechPowerUp.
Inno3D has expanded its lineup of video cards based on NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1060 graphics processor with an add-in-board featuring a hybrid cooling system using a closed loop liquid cooler. The graphics card comes with a factory-overclocked GPU, whereas the advanced cooler promises some additional overclocking potential for those who plan to squeeze all of the juice out of a GP106.
The Inno3D iChill GeForce GTX 1060 Black is built upon a PCB with a proprietary custom design that is longer compared to that of NVIDIA’s reference design and comes with a pre-installed Arctic Accelero Hybrid S AIO cooling system, featuring a 120-mm heat exchanger with a fan. The GP106 GPU runs at 1569/1784 MHz (base/boost), which is a bit higher compared to NVIDIA’s reference cards but is in line with Inno3D’s other factory-overclocked boards based on the same processor. The board is equipped with 6 GB of memory running at 8.2 GT/s and has five display outputs (Dual Link DVI-D, HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4). As for power, the card requires an 8-pin auxiliary PCIe power connector.
| Inno3D iChill GeForce GTX 1060 Black and Reference GeForce GTX 1060 Specification Comparison | ||||
| Inno3D iChill GeForce GTX 1060 Black |
Reference | |||
| Product Name | C106B-3SDN-N5GNX | – | ||
| Stream Processors | 1280 | |||
| Texture Units | 80 | |||
| ROPs | 64 | |||
| Core Clock | 1569 MHz | 1506 MHz | ||
| Boost Clock | 1784 MHz | 1683 MHz | ||
| Memory Clock | 8.2 Gbps GDDR5 | |||
| Memory Bus Width | 192-bit | |||
| VRAM | 6 GB | |||
| TDP | 150 W | 120 W | ||
| Outputs | 1 × DL DVI-D 3 × DP 1.4 1 ×HDMI 2.0b |
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| Architecture | Pascal | |||
| GPU | GP106 | |||
| Transistor Count | 4.4 B | |||
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 16 nm CLN16FF+ | |||
| Launch Date | December, 2016 | July, 2016 | ||
| Launch Price | unknown | $249 | ||
NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1060 (GP106) graphics chip is popular both among makers of video cards (AIB partners) as well as end-users, as referenced by recent numbers by Jon Peddie Research. Large suppliers of AIBs usually have four or more graphics solutions/cards based on the GP106 in their lineups. Nonetheless, Inno3D seems to be the first company to offer GeForce GTX 1060 with a hybrid air and liquid cooling system. The GP106 graphics processor is a rather good overclocker: with NVIDIA’s own cooler its frequencies can be increased by 200 MHz, whereas with a more advanced air cooler it can run at over higher clock-rates (check our review for more details).
Theoretically, Inno3D’s hybrid cooling system should provide more overclocking headroom compared to air coolers. In this case, the question is how significant that additional headroom is or if the average chip can support it. That being said a better cooling system also means lower temperatures in general and a potentially longer lifespan. Moreover, the hybrid cooling system may also be a bit quieter than inexpensive air coolers, but it requires more space inside the PC.
Inno3D did not reveal recommended price for the iChill GeForce GTX 1060 Black graphics card, but we imagine that it is going to be higher than the MSRP of a typical GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB product, which is $249.
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Source: Inno3D via TechPowerUp.
AOC has introduced a new 27” display that features Qi wireless charging for mobile phones in the base. The monitor uses a PLS panel and has standard characteristics for a mainstream device aimed at office environments. Despite this, the P2779VC is one of the first 27” displays with Qi wireless charging and it will make an appealing option for those who need both large screen and Qi, especially given its affordable price.
The AOC P2779VC is a 27” IPS monitor with a 1920×1080 resolution, 300 nits brightness, 178°/178° viewing angles, and a 60 Hz refresh rate (static contrast ratio is unknown). The display is listed as reproducing 16.77 million colors, enough for office workloads, and has a response time of 5 ms gray-to-gray, enough for videos and gaming. AOC does not confirm adherence to any particular color space in its spec sheet.
When it comes to connectivity, the AOC P2779VC is a fairly basic monitor with one D-Sub and two HDMI 1.3 inputs. Unlike some other mainstream displays, this one does not have built-in speakers or a USB hub which may be an advantage for tightly-packed corporate offices that have to deal with noise (minus speakers) and mind corporate security (minus USB).
| AOC P2779VC | ||
| P2779VC | ||
| Panel | 27″ PLS | |
| Native Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
| Response Time | 5 ms (gray-to-gray) | |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² | |
| Contrast | 20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio | |
| Viewing Angles | 178°/178° horizontal/vertical | |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.311 × 0.311 mm | |
| Inputs | 1 × HDMI 1.3 1 × D-Sub |
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| Wireless charging | Qi wireless charging base | |
| Power Consumption | Standby | < 0.5 W |
| Maximum | 23.5 W | |
Meanwhile, the key selling feature of the P2779VC is its base that features a Qi wireless charging pad in the base. As far as we could find, commercially, only Samsung has released two SE370 displays that support Qi and feature 23.6” and 27” PLS panels. As a result AOC’s monitor is not going to have too many rivals right now. Keep in mind that at present there are tens of smartphones and tablets with integrated Qi wireless charging technology (including those from ASUS, Samsung, Google, HP, Microsoft and other) and there are accessories that enable the tech on devices without integrated support (e.g., on Apple iPhone 6S).
The AOC P2779VC comes with a black or gold base and with the company’s standard three-year warranty. The price of the display is $199.99, which is a bit lower when compared to the price of the Samsung SE370 270 that is available for $213.80.
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Source of Images: Amazon.
AOC has introduced a new 27” display that features Qi wireless charging for mobile phones in the base. The monitor uses a PLS panel and has standard characteristics for a mainstream device aimed at office environments. Despite this, the P2779VC is one of the first 27” displays with Qi wireless charging and it will make an appealing option for those who need both large screen and Qi, especially given its affordable price.
The AOC P2779VC is a 27” IPS monitor with a 1920×1080 resolution, 300 nits brightness, 178°/178° viewing angles, and a 60 Hz refresh rate (static contrast ratio is unknown). The display is listed as reproducing 16.77 million colors, enough for office workloads, and has a response time of 5 ms gray-to-gray, enough for videos and gaming. AOC does not confirm adherence to any particular color space in its spec sheet.
When it comes to connectivity, the AOC P2779VC is a fairly basic monitor with one D-Sub and two HDMI 1.3 inputs. Unlike some other mainstream displays, this one does not have built-in speakers or a USB hub which may be an advantage for tightly-packed corporate offices that have to deal with noise (minus speakers) and mind corporate security (minus USB).
| AOC P2779VC | ||
| P2779VC | ||
| Panel | 27″ PLS | |
| Native Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | |
| Maximum Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | |
| Response Time | 5 ms (gray-to-gray) | |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² | |
| Contrast | 20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio | |
| Viewing Angles | 178°/178° horizontal/vertical | |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.311 × 0.311 mm | |
| Inputs | 1 × HDMI 1.3 1 × D-Sub |
|
| Wireless charging | Qi wireless charging base | |
| Power Consumption | Standby | < 0.5 W |
| Maximum | 23.5 W | |
Meanwhile, the key selling feature of the P2779VC is its base that features a Qi wireless charging pad in the base. As far as we could find, commercially, only Samsung has released two SE370 displays that support Qi and feature 23.6” and 27” PLS panels. As a result AOC’s monitor is not going to have too many rivals right now. Keep in mind that at present there are tens of smartphones and tablets with integrated Qi wireless charging technology (including those from ASUS, Samsung, Google, HP, Microsoft and other) and there are accessories that enable the tech on devices without integrated support (e.g., on Apple iPhone 6S).
The AOC P2779VC comes with a black or gold base and with the company’s standard three-year warranty. The price of the display is $199.99, which is a bit lower when compared to the price of the Samsung SE370 270 that is available for $213.80.
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Source of Images: Amazon.
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