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It is clear what NVIDIA’s message is to the enthusiast community, they are willing to be competitive. To further confirm this claims, the release price of the GeForce GTX 960 is just $199 for the basic models, a bit more for the feature packed ones like the Asus Strix sample that we will be reviewing today. In comparison to it’s predecessor, the GeForce GTX 960 comes in at around 20% cheaper than it’s predecessor, the GeForce GTX 760.
Read moreCheck Out the Spectrum Series Mechanical Keyboards at Booth #1361 Tesoro Technology USA Inc., a manufacturer of high-tech gaming products, today announces attendees of PAX South 2015, January 23 – 25, will be able to check out their yet to be released RGB mechanical keyboard series at Booth #1361. Check out the Latest PC Gaming Gear with Tesoro Tesoro will be showcasing their yet to release Excalibur Spectrum and Lobera Spectrum RGB mechanical keyboards with individual key illumination as well as the Kυνέη.pro True 5.1 gaming headset. Excalibur Spectrum and Lobera Spectrum: the Excalibur and Lobera Spectrum offer customizable individual full color RGB key backlighting featuring numerous programmable LED effects, instant record for every key, on-board memory and the power […]
Read moreThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 delivers incredible performance, power efficiency, and gaming technologies that only NVIDIA Maxwell technology can offer. This is the perfect upgrade, offering 60% faster performance and twice the power efficiency of previous-generation cards*. Plus, it features VXGI for realistic lighting, support for smooth, tear-free NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, and Dynamic Super Resolution for 4K-quality gaming on 1080P displays. The new EVGA ACX 2.0+ cooler brings new features to the award winning EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling technology. A Memory MOSFET Cooling Plate (MMCP) reduces MOSFET temperatures up to 11°C, and optimized Straight Heat Pipes (SHP) reduce GPU temperature by an additional 5°C. ACX 2.0+ coolers also feature optimized Swept fan blades, double ball bearings and an extreme low […]
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Like many other popular Micro-ATX cases, Raidmax has opted for a dual chamber design. However, note that this is not as wide as others like the Fractal Design Node 804, but still manages to fit plenty of fans, 3.5″ and 2.5″ drives, and they even added a 5.25″ bay. The case is not exactly eye candy, however many HTPC users will find that the overall design is not flashy, but rather elegant and simple. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Raidmax Hyperion Micro-ATX computer case.
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Here at Benchmark Reviews we have seen a lot of Cougar products come through as of late. Today we are proud to review something a little different, the Cougar 600K mechanical keyboard featuring Cherry MX Blue switches. There are quite a few things that make this keyboard unique and set it apart from it’s previous flagship keyboard, the Cougar 700K. The feature set alone from the 600K create a special synergy for typing purists that not only puts it in a class of its own, but definitely needs further examination.
Read moreLightStream PJD6 Series Delivers Amazing Color in Any Lighting Condition, Featuring Smart Design and User-Friendly Functionality ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, introduces theLightStream™ PJD6 Networkable Series of Projectors. The LightStream line delivers the ultimate in True to Life colors in any lighting condition. Based on the company’s SuperColor technology, the days of sacrificing color accuracy for brightness levels are gone. Ideal for any classroom or meeting room, the new LightStream™ PJD6 delivers smart features including ViewSonic’s patent pending PortAll™ for secured wireless streaming, SonicExpert for enhanced fuller range of integrated sound, an integrated cable management cover and “My Button” auto configuration mode. With SuperColor™ technology that features a newly designed color wheel and 3200 to […]
Read moreQNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the new 10GbE-ready TVS-x71U series Turbo vNAS, including the TVS-871U-RP and TVS-1271U-RP. Delivering high performance, scalability options and a wide array of business applications, these models easily fulfill mission-critical storage needs, with persistent throughput to balance resource-demanding applications. The TVS-x71U series supports QvPC Technology that enables users to directly access stored data, monitor live surveillance feeds, play multimedia content, and much more with an HDMI display. Available in 8 and 12-bay rackmount models, the TVS-x71U series is powered by Intel®Haswell CPU with options including Pentium®, Core™ i3, Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors for users to flexibly choose based on their demands. These processors deliver high performance with over 3,300 MB/s throughput […]
Read moreThermaltake Mobile – LUXA2, a market leader in power, audio and holder solutions, is pleased to announce the GroovyA Wireless Stereo Speaker, a powerful new addition to the Groovy audio series family designed to unleash high-quality sound both indoors and out. The GroovyA Wireless Stereo Speaker is designed with a sleek modern industrial feel made from brushed aluminum and brings your music to life with incredible sound performance suitable for any environment. Featuring a 15° and 30° adjustable design for optimal listening angles, users are able to adjust the speaker position to deliver the best music experience that matches their surrounding environment. With a 7Watt total audio output and built-in rechargeable Grade A 2200mAh lithium-ion battery, the GroovyA provides up […]
Read moreQNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the business-class TVS-x71 series Turbo vNAS that supports 10GbE networks and provides a high-efficiency storage solution for 4K video playback, transcoding and on-the-fly editing. Besides incorporating comprehensive business-demanding applications and advanced virtualization features, the TVS-x71 series features the exclusive QvPC Technology that allows the NAS to be used as a cost-effective PC by allowing users to directly access stored data, monitor live surveillance feeds, enjoy digital entertainment, and much more. Available in 4, 6 and 8-bay tower form-factor models, the TVS-x71 series is powered by the latest Intel® Haswell CPU with numerous options including Pentium®, Core™ i3, Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors for users to flexibly choose based on their demands. […]
Read moreSP/ Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions, today introduces the latest SATA III solid state drives – Slim S85 and Velox V85 with huge capacities up to 960GB. They have also proven to deliver amazing Read/ Write speeds during live tests which massively reduce boot time and enhance system responsiveness. In addition to increased work efficiency and gaming performance, the super slim 7mm height makes Slim S85 and Velox V85 easy to carry and use. Complete Transformation for Performance, Capacity and Reliability Engineered with a quality controller and the ultra-fast 6Gbps SATA III interface, Slim S85 and Velox V85 provide amazing Read/Write speeds of 560MB/540MB/sec for ATTO test and 530MB/510MB/sec for CDM (CrystalDiskMark) test*. With such […]
Read moreAt Intersec Dubai 2015, QNAP® Security will demonstrate well-rounded surveillance solutions catering to enterprises, SMBs and SOHO users, including the cutting-edge QVR 5.0.3 firmware with Qstart, Central Management System (CMS) turnkey solutions, storage expansion solutions, Mobile NVR, the new VS-S2200 Pro+ NVR, and more. “QNAP Security is constantly innovating new NVR solutions and features to provide complete surveillance solutions that fulfill versatile requirements for a wide range of industries, businesses & home environments. We also aim to provide solutions that accommodate different deployment ranges and to meet various application needs for both current and future needs,” said Alvin Wu, Sales Manager of QNAP Security. QVR 5.0.3 with Qstart QVR 5.0.3 features an intelligent desktop with multi-window design, simplified user interface, […]
Read moreLight, Integrated and Beautiful Computers from LG to Be Available Starting in Korea LG Electronics (LG) will begin rolling out the world’s lightest 14-inch Ultra PC (Model 14Z950) and the world’s first 21:9 curved all-in-one (AIO) PC (Model 29V950) in key markets including South Korea and countries in South America. The two Ultra PC laptops are super-lightweight and ultra-slim, and the AIO PCs are perfect for customers who need to get things done and look good while doing so. Lightest 14-inch Ultra PC in the World The 14-inch Ultra PC can be easily taken anywhere, as it features an extremely lightweight, streamlined design. Even with its 14-inch Full HD IPS panel display, this Ultra PC weighs a scant 980g, about […]
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Based on Intel® Xeon E5-2600 V3 Processors GIGABYTE Technology, a leading creator of high performance server hardware, presents today its two latest models of high-density rackmount servers. Based on the Intel® C612 platform, these 2U rackmounts feature four trays hosting a dual socket computing node each, and are differentiated by different onboard LAN solutions and storage connectors. H270-F4G: Dual 10GbE QSFP+ Per Node The nodes of the H270-F4G are all equipped with an Intel® 82599ES network controller and a single QSFP+ fiber port capable of two separate 10GbE signals. For users requiring an even larger network bandwidth, this model is also available with an Intel® XL710-AM1 (previously known as Fortville) controller capable of a 40GbE signal. H270-H70: Entry Level High […]
Read moreASUS today announced the ProArt Series PA328Q 4K/UHD (Ultra-high definition) color pre-calibrated monitor. Designed for photographers, video producers and graphics professionals, this 32-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio display has native 3840 x 2160 4K/UHD resolution, a pixel density of 138 pixels per inch (ppi), and a super narrow bezel design. PA328Q is factory pre-calibrated to give industry-leading color accuracy (∆E ≤ 2), and supports 100% sRGB color space, as well as Rec. 709 (HDTV) color space for video production. PA328Q has an ergonomic design and ASUS Eye Care technology, along with extensive connectivity options that include HDMI 2.0 and MHL 3.0 for viewing 4K/UHD content from mobile devices at 60Hz and 30Hz respectively. Detailed 4K/UHD visuals on a large 32-inch display […]
Read moreZoom Feature Takes Advantage of HD Video for More Effective Live Monitoring SpotCam, the cloud home monitoring service startup, announces a new Live Zoom feature for its SpotCam Wi-Fi home monitoring camera. The new feature lets users zoom in on a user selected area of the live 720p HD video feed, allowing users to catch all the details they might miss in the full view. Along with Motion Masking, Time Lapse and the easy installation, Live Zoom makes Spotcam the more effective and easy to use video home monitoring solution. Live Zoom SpotCam’s 720p high resolution video is great for capturing all the information in a scene but means smaller visual details can be hard to pick out when viewed […]
Read moreAn accompaniment for all the computer gamers, X2 presents the TRAJAN chassis, item number: X2-A902B-CE/R-U3. Build from durable lightweight metal, a simple yet sophisticated design which are not just cool but also dust- proof due to the fan intake grills. Not only are the designs well thought out, the features are also something to look into. Multi compatible with ITX motherboards, Micro-ATX and standard ATX boards as well as standard ATX power supply units. Support for the high-end VGA cards (for example, Titan and GTX780) and water-cooling systems. Three USB3.0 ports on the front side of the case including HD AUDIO ports for the connection of your gamer headset. The TRAJAN case is one that you can actually carry to […]
Read moreAn Innovative OTG Reader is revealed with the Multi-functions, Synchronous Data Transmission Nowadays, the massive popularity of mobile devices is rapidly changing the lifestyle of global consumers. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, having a mobile device on hand is already a symbol of the digital life. As the functionality increases, lacking in storage space or unable to transfer data instantly can cause users a lot of trouble. Team Group Inc., with a solid research and development capability, has come out with all-in-one multi-function mobile accessories based on the idea of living a simple life. And today, the company announces its newest innovation: Twinbo, an OTG reader that includes embedded dual cables, dual interfaces and USB hub. Twinbo stand out […]
Read moreOffers a performance boost that will take the consumer graphics experience to the next level with a 8Gbps data rate Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, announced today that it has begun mass producing the industry’s first 8 gigabit (Gb) GDDR5* DRAM, based on the company’s leading-edge 20-nanometer (nm) process technology. GDDR5 is the most widely used discrete graphics memory in the world. Designed for use in graphics cards for PCs and supercomputing applications, and on-board graphics memory for game consoles and notebook PCs, discrete graphics DRAM provides an extensive amount of bandwidth to process large high quality graphically-oriented data streams. With the rising popularity of 3-D games and UHD video content soon to be […]
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Accompanied by a new DDR4 3200MHz CL15 memory kit G.SKILL International Co. Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and solid-state storage, is proud to release the Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3400MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit at CL 16-16-16-36, and a new Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit with a faster CL15 timing. These extremely high end memory kits also come with awesome Turbulence III memory fans! Below are the specifications for these two new extreme high end DDR4 memory kits: The new Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3400MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit is made from hand-picked IC and G.SKILL’s highly-selective binning process. It has also been tested for compatibility on the Asus Rampage V Extreme and Gigabyte X99-SOC […]
Read moreCOUGAR After recently announcing that Ebuyer and CCL cclonline.com are carrying COUGAR peripherals and cases, COUGAR are announcing a new and strong contender to the UK gaming market. The 200K Gaming Keyboard and the 200K Gaming Mouse. The new range is available to buy from Ebuyer, CCL cclonline.com, and Aria PC Technology– all firms currently offer a wide array of COUGAR’s award winning products. The COUGAR 200M Gaming Mouse stays away from complicated and extravagant designs and focuses on the core of what gamers ask for in a gaming mouse: accuracy, durability and functionality. The heart of the 200M is a 2000 DPI optical sensor, which provides excellent accuracy both for gaming and for any other task. For those users […]
Read moreA PC streaming device that brings you the full functionality of your pc, anywhere in your home. DOKO is a PC streaming device that connects to your network and allows you to easily use your PC in the comfort of your living room. Run office software, stream limitless media content and play PC exclusive titles – do anything and everything your PC can do, anywhere in your home. The current problem with modern PC streaming technologies and set-top boxes is that they all come with their own pre-defined limitations. TV boxes are restricted to their own set of media channels, file formats and limited applications. PC game streaming and screen mirroring devices are all restricted by their own platforms, proprietary […]
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The Core series by Thermaltake launched with the E-ATX full tower Core V71 last year. Since then, Thermaltake has expanded into the mid-tower (V31, V41, V51) and mini-ITX (V1) form factors. The Core V21 that Benchmark Reviews will take a look at today rounds out Thermaltake’s lineup with their first micro-ATX Core offering. At first glance, the Core V21 shares many design similarities with the other Core chassis. As is true with many things in life, looks can be deceiving as the V21 is the first Core chassis to officially offer a multitude of motherboard orientations. While it arrives in stock format with a horizontal motherboard layout, it can be transformed in a matter of seconds to a traditional or inverted layout. We’ll see how this works as we build a system inside the Core V21 over the next few pages.
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The Kingston HyperX Cloud II Pro Gaming Headset is much like it’s predecessor in both features and aesthetics. The HyperX Cloud II features 7.1 channel virtual surround, which is accomplished with an advanced USB audio control box with built-in DSP sound card. The Cloud II still retains the ability to function with other devices that utilize a 3.5mm plug, including cell phones, tablets, and gaming console controllers. In this article, Benchmark Reviews will investigate how well Kingston delivers this revamp to it’s acclaimed HyperX Cloud headset.
Read moreThe new sportCLIP™ collection, announced by Scosche during CES 2015, features two IP4X splash and sweat proof earbud models designed for the active user. Featuring bend-to-fit flexible ear clips, the new sportCLIP™ BT (for Bluetooth) and sportCLIP™ 3 with tapIT remote and mic are the ideal workout accessory for users looking for a comfortable, lightweight, in-ear headphone that delivers premium sound. The sportCLIP collection features high efficiency dynamic drivers providing full range acoustic reproduction to help athletes stay motivated during intense workouts. The earbuds are designed with durability in mind with a reinforced strain relief cable and feature antimicrobial earbud cushions that provide a level of bacterial and mold resistance. Scosche’s sportCLIP BT features Bluetooth technology to deliver high quality […]
Read moreAmp up your game and let the Viper 4 take your PC to the next level Patriot, a leading manufacturer of computer memory, USB/flash memory, SSDs, and mobile accessories, today extended their Viper series of memory with the new Viper 4 built for the latest Intel® X99 DDR4 platform and Haswell-E processor. The Viper 4 series is Patriot’s latest addition to their Viper line of extreme performance memory built for the most demanding environments. Designed with enthusiast system builders, content creators, overclockers and hardcore gamers in mind, the Viper 4 will be offered in quad channel kits of 16GB and 32GB running at speeds ranging from 2400MHz to 3000MHz starting at 1.2 – 1.35 volts. “We are really excited about […]
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