14 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 460 Graphics Cards Introduced

Polaris architecture delivers cool and efficient eSports gaming GIGABYTE, the world’s leading gaming hardware brand, today announced Radeon™ RX 460 WINDFORCE OC edition graphics cards based on the latest Polaris 11 GPU with two memory variants of 4GB and 2GB models. Powered directly from the PCI Express slot, the power-efficient RX 460 graphics cards do not require auxiliary power yet come with a brilliant overclocking performance up to 1212MHz. Thanks to Polaris architecture with Ultra HD HEVC Encode and Decode, gamers could easily stream and record their favorite games with virtually no performance impact, making RX 460 an ideal upgrade solution for eSports gaming. Featuring two semi-passive 80mm fans and unique blade fan design for enhancing airflow, the WINDFORCE 2X […]

14 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR RACING B150GTN mini-ITX Motherboard Announced

Racing Series features in a small form factor BIOSTAR proudly announces the latest product to become part of the RACING series family of motherboards: the BIOSTAR B150GTN mini-ITX motherboard. This ultra-compact motherboard features all the best from the BIOSTAR RACING series with some new additions and packs them in its small form factor, perfect for gamers looking for a high-performance build with a small footprint, ready to take on the new games of today. Low-profile, Decked-out Features The BIOSTAR RACING B150 GTN makes building powerful gaming PCs in the mini-ITX form factor more expressive and powerful thanks to the latest 6th-generation Intel Core processors, the RACING B150 GTN enables gamers to have the latest technology powering their systems for the […]

14 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lenovo Y27f Curved Gaming Monitor Debuts

Astounding curved surface of the new Lenovo Y27f Curved Gaming Monitor offers greater gaming immersion and smooth, stutter-free gaming harnessing AMD FreeSync technology AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the new Lenovo™ Y27f Curved Gaming Monitor, its first free-standing display incorporating AMD FreeSync™ technology, offering low input latency and an ultra-smooth, stutter free gaming and multimedia experience.1 With “the most extreme curve available today,”2 the 27-inch-wide, vertically aligned display provides extraordinary gaming immersion and a true-to-life viewing experience. AMD FreeSync technology helps ensure smooth and fluid gameplay. AMD FreeSync technology enhances communication between the Lenovo Y27f Curved Gaming Monitor and an AMD FreeSync-capable GPU, allowing the display to dynamically adapt its refresh rate in alignment with the GPU’s creation of new […]

14 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus N12850RU and N12850L Customizable NAS Released

N12850RU and N12850L : Thecus’ powerful 12-bay Rackmount NAS are now customizable to match companies’ exact storage needs Thecus Technology Corp, today announced the launch of two new enterprise class NAS, the N12850RU and N12850L.These 12-bay rackmounts are the first of a diverse range of customizable enterprise-class network-attached storage solutions that offer massive scalability, with varying levels of hardware and software to best suit businesses intricate requirements. “In this digital age, no other business’ operation is exactly the same as another, each have their own specific procedures and infrastructure in how they conduct daily operations. Our new customizable enterprise-class NAS series brings the perfect tailored storage solution to every business. Matching the right components to businesses to achieve the perfect […]

11 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Aerocool DS-230 Airbrushed PC Chassis Revealed

All New Silent PC Chassis Displayed at Gamescom Aerocool Advanced Technologies Corp., a leading PC gaming hardware and accessories design company, announced today the new Dead Silence PC chassis to be exhibited at Gamescom from August 18th till August 21st in Cologne, Germany. Aerocool will display the all new Dead Silence 230 chassis (DS-230) at the joint-exhibition booth withCaseking in Hall 8.1 booth location B051. Both gamers and media partners will be able to take a close look at these and other new products from Aerocool, which are exhibited at Europe’s most popular exhibition for games and hardware. Pure Silence and Elegance: DS-230 raises the bar After the great success of the Dead Silence series with its DS Cube, DS […]

10 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG V20 Smartphone Introduced

LG and ESS Technology Collaborate to Deliver One-of-a-Kind Audio Experience LG Electronics (LG) announced that its forthcoming flagship smartphone, LG V20, will be the first smartphone in the industry to feature 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC (digital to analog converter) capabilities, bringing a superior audio experience to mobile for the very first time. A Quad DAC delivers a crisp and clear sound that comes closest to a live performance when using compatible wired headphones. The sound is superior to that produced by a traditional DAC as it can reduce up to 50 percent of ambient noise levels. Videos taken with the V20 are accompanied by a soundtrack that can capture the roaring sound of waves crashing on a beach or conversations […]

10 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Syber Gaming M Series VR-Ready Mid-Tower Gaming PCs Launched

Syber Gaming, a division of Cyberpower PC, today announced delivery of its M Series – a family of four mid-tower gaming rigs that pump out the horsepower needed to survive in a virtual reality world. Every Syber M Series build has been designed to be VR-ready with the ability to power the leading VR headsets such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive as well as play the latest titles and future game releases at their highest settings. The Syber M Series has models for every budget from the M Series Core at $799 to the M Series Ultimate – an $1899 VR beast that transports users into an amazing new world of games, video and images. The Syber Ultimate […]

10 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Lian Li PE-550 and PE-750 High-Wattage SFX-L PSUs Announced

New 550W and 750W Models Provide Ample Wattage to Modern Mini-ITX Gaming PCs Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd is pleased to announce its two high-wattage SFX-L PSUs: the PE-550 and PE-750. These fully modular, small form factor power supplies are excellent choices for small form factor builds using powerful, high-end hardware. The New SFF PSU: Big Power in a Small Box The most general trend in electronics is miniaturization: the smaller the better. This is reflected in nearly every facet of PC hardware and cases are no different. Small form factor, mini-ITX cases are popular and for a reason; if one can have a smaller footprint without compromising performance, why not? The PE-550 and PE-750 provide 550W and 750W respectively – […]

9 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Aupera Aup-AXL-M128 M.2 Storage Module Debuts

The Aup-AXL-M128 offers a high speed, low latency storage tier for Flash Arrays Everspin Technologies and Aupera Technologies Inc., today announced the launch of the world’s first M.2 storage module, the Aup-AXL-M128, based on Everspin’s 256Mb perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction (pMTJ) ST-MRAM. Aupera’s Aup-AXL-M128 is currently used in Aupera’s All Flash Array system as a hardware acceleration engine for specific applications that require low latency and high performance. “We have deployed Everspin’s first commercial ST-MRAM in our system since the very beginning of our design, and now, with its larger capacity, our Aup M-series can be widely used for storage cache, buffer and meta-data handling with high performance and low power consumption,” said Roy Liao, founder and CEO of Aupera. […]

8 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

PowerColor Red Dragon RX 460 2GB/4GB GDDR5 Video Card Released

Can you stand the Flame from the RED DRAGON? TUL Corporation, a leading and innovative manufacturer of AMD graphic cards since 1997, has released a brand new video card in PowerColor Red Dragon RX 460 2GB/4GB GDDR5. It is based on AMD’s latest GCN 4 architecture designed for GloFo 14nm FinFET that delivers premium VR capability, increased level of performance, smooth VR, seamless support for next-gen gaming monitors and CPU-free game streaming or recording. Furthermore, the model also supports AMD’s newest technologies such as Direct 12® and VulkanTM, , FreeSyncTM, and Liquid VR. PowerColor Red Dragon RX 460 4GB GDDR5 utilizes 4GB of GDDR5 memory with 896 stream processors, ships with 1212MHz core clock speed, and has 1750MHz memory clock […]

8 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

SteelSeries Siberia 840 Wireless Gaming Headset Upgraded

Next-gen design combines lag-free performance with superior comfort, universal compatibility and exceptional sound SteelSeries, leader and innovator in gaming peripherals, announces the availability of the Siberia 840, SteelSeries’ newest wireless headset now with Bluetooth. The Siberia 840, part of the award-winning Siberia 800 family of gaming headsets, recognized among gamers as the best wireless gaming headset for its comfort, wireless technology and sound quality. The Siberia 840 combines the same heralded features of the Siberia 800, including two swappable batteries that ensures non-stop performance, cross-platform compatibility for universal use, and Dolby 7.1 surround sound technology for total immersion; but elevates it with a set of new elements, including Bluetooth connectivity and software customization. “The Siberia 840 not only delivers the […]

8 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake Toughpower SFX Gold Series 80 PLUS Gold Certified Power Supply Unit Introduced

With Universal Compact Design for All Mainstream PC Cases – Small Size, Big Performance Thermaltake, a leading brand in power supply units, releases the new Toughpower SFX Gold Series (450W/600W) with 80 PLUS Gold certified Power Supply Unit. Incorporating various high-quality components, the Toughpower SFX Gold Series is the best choice for those who are looking for an excellent balance between cost and performance. The Toughpower SFX Gold Series is especially designed with a matte black SFX to ATX adapter bracket for users to easily install the PSU into any ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX chassis. Additionally, an embedded 80mm temperature controlled Zero RPM Smart Fan is optimized to deliver superior cooling performance. The fully modular flat cable design is convenient […]

7 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Samsung Galaxy Note7 Smartphone Introduced

Galaxy Note7 goes on sale in the United States on August 19; preorders begin August 3 with exclusive offer for a free Gear Fit2 or 256GB microSD Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. continues to drive innovation in the smartphone market with the Galaxy Note7 by building on the company’s category-defining leadership with advanced features. From refined craftsmanship, premium materials to a unique, symmetric edge design, the Galaxy Note7 continues to set a new standard for large-screen smartphones. The Galaxy Note7 is highly water resistant (IP68)1 and provides top-of-the-line security options, combining Samsung Knox with biometric authentication including iris scanning, as well as immersive entertainment features. Galaxy Note7 strikes a balance between work and play, enabling people to do more than what […]

7 August 20167 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

NEC Display X551UHD Display Unveiled

SpectraView Engine, Multi Picture Mode, Ultra-High-Definition Resolution at 60 Hz Give Users More Options for Digital Signage, Conferencing Applications NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, today announced the X551UHD display, a 55-inch ultra-high-definition (UHD) model delivering content at 60 Hz and four times the resolution of full HD. Concurrently, the company introduced the 65-inch X651UHD-2, 84-inch X841UHD-2 and 98-inch X981UHD-2 displays, which include all the features of existing models plus UHD/60Hz support through their existing OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) slots. These models, as well as the X551UHD display, enable users to insert the optional NEC SB-08DC card into the displays’ OPS slots to give users an extra HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort […]

7 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Polar M600 Sports Watch Launched

Polar M600 combines the best of both worlds: leading heart rate technology and the power of Android Wear Polar, the leader in heart rate sensors, activity trackers, and wearable sports technology, announces the Polar M600, a waterproof sports watch powered by Android Wear. Built on Google’s Android Wear smartwatch platform, Polar M600 features Polar’s proprietary optical heart rate technology and provides wrist-based heart rate measurement via a 6-LED solution, using an algorithm designed and tested for maximum reliability. Polar M600 also provides integrated GPS, 24/7 activity tracking and Polar Smart Coaching features via the Polar App for Android Wear. Designed for active training as well as a stylish accessory for a connected lifestyle, the Polar M600 is waterproof and boasts […]

7 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI Radeon RX 470 GAMING X Graphics Cards Announced

POLARIS BASED GAMING WITH A COOL BREEZE MSI is proud to present brand new graphics cards based on AMD’s RX 470 Polaris architecture. Both the Radeon™ RX 470 GAMING X 8G and Radeon™ RX 470 GAMING X 4G cards brandish the imposing TWIN FROZR VI thermal design to keep the 14 nm FinFET GPU cooler than ever before. The new levels of cool allow for higher core and memory speeds for increased performance in games at HD resolutions and in VR. The recognizable shapes of the eye-catching TWIN FROZR cooler are intensified by a fiery red GAMING glow piercing through the cover, while the MSI GAMING dragon RGB LED on the side can be set to any of 16.8 million […]

7 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Logitech CREATE Backlit Keyboard Case Introduced

Provides the Ultimate Creativity Toolkit with Apple Smart Connector Integration Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced the CREATE Backlit Keyboard Case with Smart Connector for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro™. The CREATE Keyboard Case is a toolkit that gives you everything you need to make the most of your iPad Pro; a protective case, backlit keyboard, and integrated holder for the Apple Pencil all in one lightweight package. Whether you are posting an update, watching a video, or drawing a sketch, CREATE empowers you to unleash your creativity and productivity wherever you go. “CREATE is like the Swiss Army Knife of keyboard cases,” said Michele Hermann, vice president of tablet accessories at Logitech. “It puts all the tools you need […]

7 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 GAMING Graphics Card Announced

Brilliant HD gaming optimized by G1 technologies GIGABYTE, the world’s leading gaming hardware brand, today announced Radeon™ RX 470 G1 GAMING 4G graphics card based on the next-gen Polaris 10 GPU with 14nm FinFET process technology to enable a significant leap in performance with less power required. Factory-overclocked to 1230MHz, the 4GB-equipped RX 470 G1 GAMING card raises the game further with the cherry-picked GPU core, WINDFORCE dual-fan cooler and RGB illumination, delivering brilliant HD gaming with enhanced cooling and style for mainstream gamers. With the help of WINDFORCE 2X cooling system, the RX 470 G1 GAMING takes on nowadays’ popular AAA game titles without breaking a sweat. The two 90mm fans paired with three composite copper heat pipes which […]

5 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

PowerColor Red Devil RX 470 4GB GDDR5 Video Card Released

Put the little Red Devil in your box and DANCE! TUL Corporation, a leading and innovative manufacturer of AMD graphic cards since 1997, has released a brand new video card in PowerColor Red Devil RX 470 4GB GDDR5. It is based on AMD’s latest GCN 4 architecture designed for GloFo 14nm FinFET that delivers premium VR capability, increased level of performance, smooth VR, seamless support for next-gen gaming monitors, and CPU-free game streaming or recording. Furthermore, the model also supports AMD’s newest technologies such as Direct 12® and VulkanTM, FreeSyncTM, and Liquid VR. Ability PowerColor Red Devil RX 470 4GB GDDR5 utilizes 4GB of GDDR5 memory with 2048 stream processors, ships core clock up to 1270MHz, and has 1750MHz memory […]

5 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR G300 Series Solid-State Drives Debut

High-performance storage designed for powerful next-generation gaming experiences BIOSTAR is proud to announce its latest product series targeted for power users and gamers looking for high-performance storage: BIOSTAR announces the debut their G300 series of solid-state drives (SSD). With the current trend of enthusiasts switching to SSDs for faster storage performance especially for eSports and the gaming market where performance is a key consideration, SSDs are the top choice for gamers versus traditional hard disk drives. With SSDs, games and level load faster, the system is more responsive and you spend more time gaming. The Preferred Gaming Storage With SSDs growing in popularity as the preferred storage for gaming PCs due to their faster performance, gamers are becoming more and […]

3 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Colorful iGame Z170 Ymir-G Motherboard Introduced

Feature-packed motherboard for all kinds of gamers Colorful Technology Company Limited, professional manufacturer of graphics cards and motherboards, proudly announces its feature-packed gaming motherboard: the iGame Z170 Ymir-G for the latest 6th-generation Intel Core processors. The latest part of the iGame family of high-performance products intended for gamers and enthusiasts, the iGAME Z170 Ymir-G motherboard boasts features for any and all kinds of gamers from modders to streamers. The COLORFUL iGAME Z170 Ymir-G motherboard loads everything a gamer needs and more into a single motherboard. Supporting 6th-generation Intel processors for the LGA1151 socket, this motherboard supports processors up to 125w and delivers solid power to the CPU thanks to its 14-phase power delivery design which also helps in stable overclocking. […]

2 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ZOWIE XL2411, XL2430, XL2720 and XL2730 eSports Monitors Released

XL Series Developed for Competitive PC Gaming ZOWIE, BenQ’s eSports brand, announced today the launch of the trusted XL series monitors for PC competitors under the ZOWIE name — the first of the product line for the brand. Gamers can expect the reliability and performance from the ZOWIE line that established BenQ as the choice for leagues, tournaments and pros. ZOWIE XL monitors are available in four models with 24- and 27-inch sizes offering varying features to meet the requirements of tournament professionals: XL2411, XL2430, XL2720 and XL2730. “We are proud to launch our XL series monitors under our eSports brand, ZOWIE,” said Ronald Kim with eSports marketing at BenQ America. “As the official monitor of leagues, tournaments and professional […]

2 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Western Digital WD Gold 10TB Hard Drives Launched

WD Gold Enterprise-class Hard Drives Now Offer up to 10TB Capacity Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC), a world leader in storage solutions, today announced a new, high-capacity configuration of up to 10TB for its award-winning WD Gold™ datacenter hard drives. Designed for modern enterprise storage systems, WD Gold 10TB datacenter hard drives feature HelioSeal® helium-technology for high capacity, power efficient storage for datacenter environments. WD Gold datacenter hard drives are designed for a broad range of applications – including small- to medium-scale enterprise servers and storage, and rack-mount datacenter servers and storage enclosures. WD Gold 10TB datacenter hard drives feature an optimized design over the existing WD Gold 8TB drives that helps reduce TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) of servers […]

1 August 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG V20 Smartphone Debuts

Successor to Acclaimed V10 Offers More Advanced Multimedia Features LG Electronics (LG) confirms that its next flagship smartphone, LG V20, will be the first device to feature Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. The LG V20 will begin shipping in the third quarter. The LG V20 builds upon the premium and rich multimedia smartphone experience of last year’s LG V10. It will be tuned to take advantage of many of the best features of Nougat, including Vulkan-supported graphics for more immersive gaming while also delivering better battery performance with Doze. Consumers will also enjoy new productivity features such as Direct Reply, which lets users respond quickly to text messages or update tasks using the notification interface. LG and Google […]

31 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Seagate Nytro XM1440 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive Unveiled

M.2 NVMe SSD Offers Double the Capacity of Other Drives, Meets Enterprise Data Center Performance Needs Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX), today unveiled a first-of-its kind, high-capacity drive that can help data centers more easily accommodate exponential data growth, while still maintaining high levels of computing power and performance. The two terabyte (TB) version of its Nytro® XM1440 M.2 non-volatile memory express (NVMe) Solid State Drive (SSD) is the highest-capacity, enterprise-class M.2 NVMe SSD available today, making it well suited for demanding enterprise applications that require fast data access, capacity and processing. As the latest addition to the Seagate Nytro SSD product line, the 2TB Nytro XM1440 M.2 NVMe SSD is designed to accelerate enterprise data access, with twice the […]