ECS z87h3-ax, z87h3-a2x and Mod Men Competition - Computex 2013
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While gold really isn't my style if you want to be a "blingin", sorry... I had to say it, this really isn't a bad option. If you have put your spinners, cane, and fur coat away in the closet you can go with the red and black option as well ;) Don't forget to vote on the mod men contest at @ECSMotherboardsPhilippines Top 1 to 5 can get $1,000 USD and over $2,000 USD in prizes. Top 6 to 10 can get over $800 USD in Hardware. WD is posting daily updates from the show to their landing page here: wdc.com Sponsor Link 1: 15% off internal hard drives until June 16th, 2013 (US & EU only) with promocode "COMPUTEX2013" - wdstore.com & bit.ly Sponsor Link 2: Corsair Vengenace gaming peripherals. Quality peripherals with legendary Corsair customer service - corsair.com Sponsor Link 3: NCIX is my favourite Canadian computer store. They're my bros (almost literally. I have family that works there). They also ship internationally now! - ncix.com Join our community forum: bit.ly twitter.com @LinusTech
The video covers Linus Tech Tips’ quick tour of the ECS booth at Computex 2013, centering on the ECS domination line of high-end Z87 motherboards. The hosts compare the z87h3-ax and z87h3-a2x boards, highlighting features such as external and internal Thunderbolt headers, multiple PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, V-Check points, and robust cooling with gold plating accents on caps and components for a premium aesthetic. They also discuss onboard audio via Creative Sound Core 3D and Killer LAN, noting the design language and performance emphasis. As the tour progresses, the video spotlights a dramatic build-log competition hosted by ECS, where participants submit impressive custom PC builds for a chance to win substantial cash prizes. The segment includes a rapid walkthrough of several finalists, emphasizing design variety from aggressive industrial aesthetics to minimalist, executive-style builds. Linus explains the voting process through ECS’s Facebook page and emphasizes the scale of the competition, with top entries featuring water cooling, illuminated cabling, LCD panels, and meticulous cable management. A Thunderbolt demonstration showcases the practicality of linking multiple drives and a monitor through a single connection, illustrating creative storage and display expansion for business and enthusiast use alike. Throughout, the coverage blends technical description with show-floor atmosphere, giving viewers a sense of Computex’s hardware spectacle and ECS’s positioning within the event. The video closes with a recap and a call to subscribe for more Computex content from Linus Tech Tips, inviting viewers to follow the ongoing coverage and to vote on their favorite builds.
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Questions answered
- What are the key features of the ECS z87h3-ax and z87h3-a2x boards showcased at Computex 2013?
- The boards feature external and internal Thunderbolt headers, six USB 3.0 ports, V-Check points, multiple PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, onboard Killer LAN, Creative Sound Core 3D audio, and gold-plated capacitors for a premium look. The z87h3-a2x is a trimmed-down version of the z87h3-ax but retains most high-end capabilities and a similar color scheme.
- What is the Build Log Competition at ECS Computex booth about and how can viewers participate?
- The Build Log Competition invites participants to submit their PC builds via the ECS Facebook page, with the top entries judged by votes. Prizes include substantial cash and hardware prizes, and the video provides a quick tour of top finalists to showcase the varied designs.