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 […]

30 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

HP Chromebook G5 Laptop Introduced

A look at the HP Chromebook 11-inch G5, a stylish laptop with up to 12.5 hours of battery life. The Chromebook™, the cloud-centric laptop that connects to the Internet and runs Google’s Chrome™ operating system, is getting a reboot this fall. The affordable, bare-bones devices are starting to take on some higher-end features, to help boost their usefulness for students, road warriors and anyone whose work depends upon being ultra-mobile, browser-based and ability to cloud compute. Today HP announced the Chromebook 11 G5 with an available touchscreen. With a redesigned chassis, the Chromebook features a slimmed-down design with a narrower display bezels, thinner and lighter dimensions than previous generations, and promises a game-changing up to 12.5 hours of battery life1(based […]

30 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura Motherboard Announced

ASUS today announced Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura, the world’s first 3D-printing-friendly motherboard with a patent-pending mounting design, plus Aura RGB LED lighting to enable the creation of exciting color-matched custom builds with ease. Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura is packed with many exclusive features optimized for the best gaming experience and incorporating multiple performance-boosting overclocking technologies. Features include flawless gaming audio with SupremeFX and Sonic Radar II, plus superior gaming networking and speed with Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard, GameFirst IV and RAMCache technologies. The new motherboard even protects itself and the gamer with Gamer’s Guardian components, multiple smart DIY features and the all-new, reinforced SafeSlot PCIe®. Based on the Intel® Z170 chipset, Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura’s ASUS-exclusive performance-enhancing features include 5-Way Optimization auto-tuning technology […]

30 July 201630 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASRock H110M-STX Mini-STX Motherboard Released

The revolutionary Mini Socket Technology Extended (Mini-STX) form factor is just arriving. This new form factor is smaller than the ordinary Mini-ITX builds, yet still holds adequate room for a standard CPU fan, which makes it perfect for a powerful SFF sized desktop PC. As the motherboard pioneer, ASRock is thrilled to reveal its new Mini-STX motherboard based on Intel® H110 chipset – H110M-STX. ASRock H110M-STX is the world’s first Mini-STX motherboard that supports 5×5 building block chassis design and adds the flexibility to choose your own Intel® LGA 1151 socket-based processors as well as standard Intel® box fans. Not only provide powerful performance in a compact design, the tiny board also offers plenty of upgradeability, manageability and connectivity. Three […]

28 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thecus N4810 High-Value 4-bay NAS Introduced

Your Personal Cloud Thecus today announced the release of the N4810, an expanded 4-bay version of the N2810PRO that will come equipped with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM (expandable to 8GB) and the Intel Celeron N3160 Quad-Core processor. This new attractively priced 4-bay NAS server is capable of up to 40TB of storage space, making it the ideal choice for home and small office users seeking solid data protection with their own personal cloud, in conjunction with an optimized Multimedia centre. With the N4810 built on the hardware of its little brother, the N2810PRO, users are equipped with the same immersive multimedia experience. Delivering superb sharpness and colour contrasts in 4K resolution playback, accessed through the HDMI output or DisplayPort […]

28 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Amped Wireless ARTEMIS-EX High Power AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender Released

ARTEMIS-EX, a High Power AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender delivers up to 12,000 sq ft of Wi-Fi and more bandwidth for demanding multi-user, multi-device households at an affordable price. Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions for the home and office, is breaking new barriers with the industry’s first affordable, High Power AC1300 Wi-Fi Range Extender with MU-MIMO, the ARTEMIS-EX. This one of a kind Extender enhances the performance of any router by delivering up to 12,000 sq ft of blazing fast, additional coverage. Multiple users can now stream, download and surf from the furthest reaches of a home or office without their devices battling for bandwidth. Designed to deliver superior, yet affordable, performance and reliability […]

27 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake Riing LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition Launched

The World’s First Digital Radiator Fan with Riing RGB Software, Light up your game with high-tech To fulfill the most demanding users, Thermaltake introduces its first digital radiator fan series – Thermaltake Riing LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition, a patented LED circular 256 multicolored 120mm radiator fan with Riing RGB Software. Through the software, users can easily adjust fan speed as well as fan colors for up to 48 Riing RGB fans. Especially, users can switch between “Performance” mode and “Silent” mode by simply dragging the “FAN MODE” bar. In addition, the “Color Palette” enables users to set the fan color to whatever they want. Users can also use “RGB Cycle” to switch to a 256 multicolored mode. […]

27 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BenQ Colorific i500 All-In-One LED Mini Projector Introduced

The Compact i500 Streams Video and Music From Onboard Apps Offering the Ultimate Entertainment Experience for the Urban Lifestyle BenQ America Corp., the No.1 DLP® projector brand worldwide, today introduced the Colorific™ i500, a completely new way to enjoy immersive entertainment in small spaces. A compact device that combines wireless streaming, short-throw LED projection and rich integrated audio, BenQ’s i500 instantly delivers big-screen entertainment designed for today’s modern, tech-friendly lifestyles. With access to the most popular apps, the i500 opens unlimited possibilities for thousands of movies, shows, apps, games and even live broadcast — all without cables, set-top boxes or streaming dongles. “The i500 smart projector is an entertainment game-changer,” said J.Y. Hu, vice president at BenQ America Corp. “At […]

26 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Western Digital BiCS3 3D NAND Technology Announced

256 Gigabit 3-Bits-Per-Cell Chip is the Smallest in the Industry Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced that it has successfully developed its next generation 3D NAND technology, BiCS3, with 64 layers of vertical storage capability. Pilot production of the new technology has commenced in the Yokkaichi, Japan joint venture facilities and initial output is expected later this year. Western Digital expects meaningful commercial volumes of BiCS3 in the first half of calendar 2017. “The launch of the next generation 3D NAND technology based on our industry-leading 64 layer architecture reinforces our leadership in NAND flash technology,” said Dr. Siva Sivaram, executive vice president, memory technology, Western Digital. “BiCS3 will feature the use of 3-bits-per-cell technology along with advances in […]

26 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUSTOR ADM 2.6.3 Comprehensive Security Upgrades Launched

In response to security vulnerabilities ASUSTOR has released ADM 2.6.3 featuring upgraded SAMBA and OpenSSL versions, new 2-step authentication login mechanism for strengthening account security, newly added Pushbullet and Pushover free push notification services that are compatible with a variety of devices, platforms and browsers, allowing network administrators to comprehensively grasp system statuses and increase productivity. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, announced the release of ADM 2.6.3 core upgrades for all ASUSTOR NAS devices. In addition to providing a solution to security vulnerabilities by upgrading the core SAMBA and OpenSSL versions, ADM 2.6.3 also strengthens ADM account security be adding the 2-step authentication function. After configuration of the function, in addition to an ADM […]

26 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Patriot Viper 4 and Viper Elite DDR4 3733MHz Memory Kits Announced

Taking clock speeds to the next level in a higher capacity Patriot, a leading manufacturer of high performance computer memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals, consumer flash storage solutions and mobile accessories, today announced the immediate release of its new extreme performance Viper 4 and high performance Viper Elite DDR4 in 3733MHz dual kits. Expanding Patriot’s extreme performance and high performance DDR4 memory lines, the 3733MHz Viper 4 and Viper Elite dual channel kits are designed for optimal use with the latest Intel® X99 and 100 series motherboards. With consumers utilizing more taxing professional applications, large capacity PC games and having a need for higher memory optimization, the Viper 4 and Viper Elite will present unsurpassed performance and reliability that only 30 […]

23 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI MPOWER TITANIUM Motherboard Released

Z170A MPOWER GAMING TITAMIUM joins forces with Corsair Vengeance DDR4, stunning performance, great value MSI, world leading in gaming hardware design, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Corsair, leading performance memory brand. To celebrate the recently revealed powerful Z170A MPOWER GAMING TITANIUM, for a limited time, starting today it comes with a high performance Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR4 memory kit, making it a perfect match for a great gaming rig, with even greater value. This bundle program titled “TITAN’S VENGEANCE” is available worldwide. Configurations might differ per region, so be sure to check https://gaming.msi.com/promotion/corsair-memory-bundle for more information. Reimar Goetze, Corsair DRAM department Global Product Manager says: “Corsair is a leader in performance DRAM since the inception of the […]

23 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

BIOSTAR GeForce GTX 1080 Graphics Card Announced

Experience Virtual Reality and Ultra High-Definition Games with the latest BIOSTAR Graphics Card BIOSTAR is proud to announce its latest graphics card, the BIOSTAR GeForce GTX 1080. Designed for the latest generation of games and gaming experiences, the GeForce GTX 1080 takes gaming to the next level with performance and efficiency that beats everything before it featuring the all-new Pascal GPU architecture fabricatedon the 16nm FinFET process technology. The BIOSTAR GeForce GTX 1080 will have an MSRP of USD799. The BIOSTAR GeForce GTX 1080 features the GP104 GPU sporting 2560 CUDA cores and runs with a base core clock of 1607Mhz. Featuring GPU Boost 3.0, the BIOSTAR GeForce GTX 1080 can run up to 1733Mhz and features 8GB of GDDR5X […]

23 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ADATA SE730, SC660, and SV620 External Solid State Drives Announced

Diverse trio brings SSD advantages to Windows, Mac, and Android in convenient external solutions ADATA® Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash products, today unveiled the SE730, SC660, and SV620 external SSDs. The three are compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Android, thus bringing solid state storage expansion and convenience to the majority of notebooks, ultrabooks, desktops, and even media boxes and game consoles. From the USB Type-C SE730 with its IP68 dust and water proofing to the cost-effective SC660 and SV620, each offers at least four times the performance of an external mechanical drive while consuming far less power (excellent for portable device batteries), operating in total silence, and ensuring vastly better shock resistance. […]

22 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Seagate Guardian Series Drives Unveiled

The New Guardian Series Meets Customer Needs for Rapidly Evolving Storage and Offers Game-Changing Drives Purpose-Built to Maximize Data Value Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX), a world leader in storage solutions, today unveiled a new portfolio of 10TB high capacity drives dubbed the Guardian Series™. Purpose-built to help customers better manage and move the huge amounts of digital data they consume and create, the 10TB Seagate® BarraCuda® Pro desktop drive, Seagate IronWolf™ for NAS applications and Seagate SkyHawk™ for surveillance introduce new brand names and imagery and represent the most complete 10TB portfolio in the industry. The Guardian Series features industry leading technology that raises the bar on features, speed and capacity for use across a wide range of markets, […]

21 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

PowerColor Red Devil RX 480 8GB GDDR5 Video Card Released

A NEW Devil is BORN With its restless desire to rule the universe without seeing any light; Devil 13, the ruler of the underworld, created a new Devil to rise from the underworld and master all creatures. Red Devil as he was named , known to be the only Devil besides his creator to master all elements of the Hexagon. Controlling Fire, Lightning, Air, Magic Energy, Dark Soul, and Mirage, its presence was feared by all corners of the new world. Ever since, no one dared to challenge Devil’s true gaming empire. 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 480 8GB GDDR5. […]

20 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

AccelStor NeoSapphire 3706-ES1 All-Flash Array Announced

Featuring Uncompromised Performance and High Availability. Also Demonstrating NVMe-Based All-Flash Array. AccelStor, the software-defined all-flash array provider, will be demonstrating the new NeoSapphire 3706-ES1 all-flash array at the Flash Memory Summit 2016. The NeoSapphire 3706-ES1 is officially launched today and this high-availability all-flash array model provides sustained 360K IOPS for 4KB random writes, with standard iSCSI over 10GbE connections, and its shared-nothing architecture ensures no single point of failure and avoid downtime. In addition, AccelStor will showcase FlexiRemap technology on a new NVMe array platform at the event. AccelStor’s all-flash array products and technology will be on display at Booth #132, in Hall A of the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California, USA, from August 9 to 11, […]

19 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

LG Action CAMLTE Smartphone Companion Device Introduced

Newest LG Friend Pushes the Boundaries of Personal Broadcasting LG’s latest Friend smartphone companion device rolls out today in South Korea to be followed by other key markets in the weeks to come. LG Action CAMLTE offers robust features that allow for filming in dynamic environments and its built-in LTE connectivity, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 650 processor, means users can stream directly to sites such as YouTube Live via wireless 3G or 4G networks. Rated IP67, LG Action CAMLTE is dust- and sand- proof allowing it to be immersed in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. In addition to the included mount, this rugged camera is compatible with various third party action camera mounts […]

19 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tt eSPORTS VENTUS R Optical Gaming Mouse Unveiled

Tt eSPORTS, the energetic and powerful challenger announces the new VENTUS R Optical Gaming Mouse. Featuring a PIXART PMW-3310 optical sensor with up to 5000 DPI, the VENTUS R comes equipped with an ARM based 32bit microcontroller with 32KB flash memory, 5 programmable keys for 5 different gaming profiles and 256kb of on-board memory, coupled with aerodynamic engineered air-through ventilation system and smart ergonomic design, the VENTUS R provides a perfect balance between hand-to-mouse and touch-feel experience to meet all the performance needs of the gaming enthusiast. POWERFUL PIXART PMW-3310 OPTICAL SENSOR AND ARM BASED 32 BIT MICROCONTROLLER WITH ENHANCED OMROM SWITCHES The VENTUS R Optical Gaming Mouse features a PIXART PMW-3310 optical sensor that offers up to 5000 DPI […]

19 July 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G RGB Gold Series Smart Power Supply Unit Introduced

with Smart Power Management (SPM) Supported and TT Power VR Ready Certificated The Most Advanced Green PSU Series in the World Thermaltake, a green pioneer in power supply unit, is proud to introduce the latest Toughpower DPS G RGB Gold Series (650W/750W/850W) that is pre-installed with an ultra-quiet 140mm patented RGB fan. To deliver unbeatable performance for Virtual Reality TT Power VR Ready, Thermaltake utilized the highest quality components and 100% Japanese capacitors to produce the Toughpower DPS G RGB Gold Series. Furthermore, the fully modular Toughpower DPS G RGB Gold Series is not only equipped with a digital control board but is also installed with a 32Bit Microcontroller Unit (MCU) from Microchip Technology. The new Toughpower DPS G RGB […]