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NZXT GRID+ V3 Smarter Digital Fan Controller Debuts

NZXT today announces the newest member of the GRID+ family, providing a smart solution for advanced digital fan control. “Finding the right mix between cooling and noise reduction can be complex and time-consuming, even for experienced builders. GRID+ V3 provides a smart solution for advanced digital fan control using our intuitive CAM dashboard. We’re also introducing Adaptive Noise Reduction, allowing you to reduce fan noise up to 40%. With GRID+ V3, you won’t have to choose between silence and cooling–you’ll get the perfect balance of both.” says Johnny Hou, NZXT’s founder, and CEO. By measuring fan noise levels, CPU and GPU load, and system temperature, CAM leverages machine learning to provide the optimal thermal profile with the lowest possible fan […]

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BenQ EW277HDR Budget Gaming Monitor Available

The Stylish 27″ Full HD HDR LED Display Features Performance Enhancements for Breathtaking Visual Clarity BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, today launched the EW277HDR, the latest entertainment monitor in its E Series. Designed for digital content and multimedia users to get the most satisfaction while they watch movies and play video games, the budget-friendly EW277HDR vertical alignment monitor boasts high dynamic range (HDR), ultra-high native contrast, exclusive brightness technology, accurate color performance and built-in audio. “Today, users expect the full cinematic experience on all their screens, including their monitors,” said Steve Yang, senior director at BenQ America Corp. “The EW277HDR is engineered to bring scenes to life and delight users with the most advanced […]

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Gamdias Hermes P2 RGB Mechanical Keyboard Gamdias Hermes P2 Keyboard Review
PeripheralsBy Meng Vang

Gamdias Hermes P2 Keyboard Review

The Gamdias Hermes P2 RGB is a combination of performance, durability, and longevity. With the use of Gamdias certified optical switches, the switches will not rust or corrode over time as they contain no metal contacts. They are also hot swappable, making customization and future repairs easier for the user. In addition, the Hermes P2 does include the normal gaming features, like RGB lighting, six separate profiles, and a built-in wrist rest. Gamdias has sent Benchmark Reviews their Hermes P2 RGB keyboard with blue optical switches. Let’s take a look at its features, specifications, and an overview of what this product has to offer.

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Razer Core V2 External Graphics Enclosure Launched

Razer Core V2 easily pairs to new 13-inch Razer gaming laptop using Thunderbolt 3 connection for a desktop-class gaming setup. Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Blade Stealth laptop featuring Intel’s latest 8th generation quad-core processor and the Razer Core V2 external graphics enclosure.   Razer Core V2 The Razer Core V2 allows gamers to seamlessly transform highly mobile Thunderbolt 3 laptops like the Razer Blade Stealth into a desktop-class gaming experience. A single Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) connection is all it takes to connect a laptop with the graphics enclosure. It now features the world’s first dual Thunderbolt 3 internal controller design that separates lanes for both graphics and connected devices, ensuring fluid […]

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Razer Blade Stealth Gaming Laptop Revealed

New 13-inch Razer laptop with greater power and efficiency, best paired with Razer Core V2 using Thunderbolt™ 3 connection for a desktop-class gaming setup. Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the new Razer Blade Stealth laptop featuring Intel’s latest 8th generation quad-core processor. Razer Blade Stealth The new Razer Blade Stealth quad-core variant comes equipped with a quad-core 8th Gen Intel® Core® i7-8550U processor. This latest quad-core CPU enables extraordinary performance and responsiveness with Turbo Boost speeds up to 4 GHZ, while improved battery life now provides up to 10 hours of mobility. For extreme multitasking, Razer also includes 16 GB of dual-channel system memory. The Razer Blade Stealth features the 13.3-inch Quad HD+ (3200 x […]

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QNAP TS-453BT3 NAS Features Thunderbolt 3 Interface

New TS-453BT3 NAS is perfect for content creators on a budget, features 4 drive bays, 10GbE Networking, expandability, stylish design, and a bevy of apps all for under $1,000.00 QNAP® is expanding its popular Thunderbolt NAS lineup with a new model packed with features and capabilities for content creators at a price that will keep the accountant happy too. The TS-453BT3 is a compact and stylish desktop NAS with 4 drive bays for 3.5” or 2.5” HDDs/SSDs for up to 40TB of internal storage (using 10TB drives) and storage is expandable with QNAP expansion enclosures. Under the hood, the TS-453BT3 is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core Intel Celeron Apollo Lake processor and features 8GB of DDR3L RAM. 10GbE and Gigabit […]

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NZXT H700i Case Debuts with Smart Device Controller

A new approach for modern PC building with an integrated digital fan and RGB controller Today NZXT is announcing the all-new H Series PC cases showcasing its vision for modern PC building. The H700i, H400i, and H200i include the newly-developed, fully-integrated Smart Device controller providing the same capabilities as NZXT’s highly-acclaimed GRID+ and HUE+ products. Each case comes build-ready with pre-installed RGB lighting and pre-wired Aer F fans*, saving the cost and hassle of adding RGB and fan controllers. The Smart Device also adds an audio sensor to measure fan noise, enabling a new feature called “Adaptive Noise Reduction.” This intelligent, cloud-based algorithm leverages the power of shared data and machine learning to develop fan curves that can reduce system […]

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Noctua Chromax Fans, Cables and Heatsink Covers Introduced

Noctua today introduced the long-awaited chromax editions of its most renowned 120mm and 140mm fan models as well as chromax line cables and heatsink covers for its award-winning NH-U12S and NH-D15 series CPU coolers. All the new chromax line products allow users to colour-customise their Noctua cooling systems in order to match popular build colour schemes. “Noctua is an engineering-driven company: we pride ourselves on relentlessly tuning our products for maximum performance and quality rather than putting form before function, but of course we understand that many customers put an emphasis on build aesthetics these days,” explains Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “With the new chromax line fans, cables and heatsink covers, we now offer a range of products that’s ideal […]

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BIOSTAR RACING Z370GT7 Motherboard Launched

Flagship for Intel’s 8th Gen Core Desktop Processors BIOSTAR introduces its flagship Intel Z370 motherboard under the third generation RACING series, the BIOSTAR RACING Z370GT7. This motherboard supports the latest 8th generation Intel Core processors also known as Coffee Lake. The RACING Z370GT7 sports premium features that gamers, overclockers, professional content creators, and modders demand. It has a luxurious golden black color theme and advanced RBG lighting customizations with Advanced VIVID LED DJ. New and improved features: the smart A.I FAN and reinforced PCI-E slots to handle heavier graphics cards make the new-gen RACING Series much more robust. Push performance and harness the power of the new Intel Core i7-8700K 6-core, 12-thread processor along with dual Intel Optane-ready M.2 slots […]

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32GB G.SKILL DDR4-4266MHz Trident Z Memory Kits Available
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32GB G.SKILL DDR4-4266MHz Trident Z Memory Kits Available

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, is very excited to announce the latest Trident Z RGB memory kit that boosts RGB-infused DDR4-4266MHz memory kits to a never-before-seen 32GB (4x8GB) configuration! Built from ultra-high performance Samsung B-die DDR4 ICs, this new DDR4 memory kit marks a new milestone as the fastest 32GB (4x8GB) RGB memory kit on the market thus far. The Quest for Faster Frequency Just one week after the launch of the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and Z370 chipset motherboards, G.SKILL further fine-tuned the high-end RGB memory kits to reach even higher levels of overclocking speeds. Ever since the launch of Trident Z RGB almost a year ago, […]

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P85 l2 Bloody P85 Gaming Mouse Review
PeripheralsBy Joe Gulczinski

Bloody P85 Gaming Mouse Review

A4TECH’s Bloody Division over the last few years has been at the forefront with that is called Light Strike technology, replacing mechanical with optical switches utilizing infrared light. Today we examine the most recent iteration of the Bloody mice series, the P85 Light Strike 5K RGB Animation Gaming Mouse; combining a popular eight button layout with some dazzling light effects.

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ViewSonic ViewBoard with Intel Unite Modernizes Meeting Rooms

ViewSonic ViewBoard interactive flat panel displays now work with the Intel Unite® Solution to transform meeting rooms into smart, secure and connected spaces ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solution products, announced a strategic partnership with Intel Corporation to deliver smarter unified communications (UC) in conference rooms and classrooms. “We are constantly striving to deliver the best presentation experience in meeting rooms of all sizes. Along with facilitating collaboration, our ViewBoard® platform was designed to provide IT departments with the ability to easily manage complex UC,” says Bonny Cheng, President of Global Product for ViewSonic. By combining the Intel Unite® application with ViewSonic® ViewBoard®, co-workers can simply walk into a conference room and immediately begin to wirelessly share […]

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New Roku Ultra 4K HDR Streaming Player Announced

Higher Performance, More Convenience and Greater Value 5X More Powerful Roku Express and Express+; Roku® Streaming Stick® adds Voice Remote with TV Power and Volume Controls; New Roku Streaming Stick+ Offers Up to 4X Wireless Range Plus Brilliant HD, 4K and HDR Picture Quality; Roku Ultra Packs It All for New Lower $99 Price Roku, Inc. today announced five new streaming players giving people who enjoy TV better ways to connect to the streaming entertainment they love. The new line up includes a range of player models that offer better performance, improved wireless reception, new convenience features and greater value than ever before. Starting at just $29.99 MSRP, the new more powerful Roku Express makes HD streaming easy while those […]

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NVIDIA DRIVE PX Selected for Autonomous Delivery Fleet

GTC Europe – NVIDIA today announced that Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), the world’s largest mail and logistics company, and ZF, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, have partnered together to deploy a test fleet of autonomous delivery trucks, starting in 2018. DPDHL will outfit electric light trucks with the ZF ProAI self-driving system, based on NVIDIA DRIVE PX technology, for automating package transportation and delivery, including the “last mile” of deliveries. Taking packages from a central point to their final destinations is considered the most complex and costliest aspect of courier and e-commerce deliveries. DPDHL currently has a fleet of 3,400 StreetScooter electric delivery vehicles, which can be equipped with ZF’s multiple sensors, including cameras, lidar and radar, […]

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New Amazon Kindle Oasis eReader Revealed

Our largest, highest-resolution Paperwhite display with crisp, laser-quality text that reads like paper with no glare—even in bright sunlight Thin and light design with an aluminum back and a unique ergonomic shape, so you can read comfortably for hours The first waterproof Kindle so you can take your favorite stories even more places With Audible built in, access the world’s largest library of audiobooks and easily switch between reading and listening to your book on your Bluetooth-enabled speakers or headphones Read books your way—more options than ever before to personalize your ideal reading settings with font sizes, additional boldness levels, and new accessibility features Today, Amazon announced its most advanced Kindle e-reader ever—the all-new Kindle Oasis, featuring our largest, highest-resolution […]

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3DMark Time Spy Extreme 4K DirectX 12 Benchmark Available

Today Futuremark released a major update for 3DMark today that adds Time Spy Extreme, a new DirectX 12 benchmark test for 4K gaming PCs. Time Spy Extreme is a benchmark for gamers who want to play at the highest settings, system builders configuring 4K-capable machines, and overclockers who are tweaking the latest PC hardware for every last bit of extra performance.   Time Spy Extreme is the world’s first 4K DirectX 12 benchmark test, developed with input from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and the other members of our Benchmark Development Program. With its 4K Ultra HD rendering resolution and a redesigned CPU test, Time Spy Extreme is the ideal benchmark test for the latest high-end graphics cards and new processors with […]

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MSI Vortex G25 Small Form Factor Gaming Desktop Launched

MSI packs the massive power of a Coffee Lake processor and GTX 1070 graphics in a thin, 2.5-liter frame MSI, a world leader in gaming hardware, today announces the availability of the Vortex G25 gaming desktop. First announced at Computex Taipei 2017, the Vortex G25 features an 8th generation i7 processor and up to a GTX 1070 graphics card in a 2.5-liter chassis.   The Vortex G25 adopts the latest Intel 8th Generation Core processor based on the new Z370 platform. The Core i7-8700 processor features six cores for 12-thread computing and can be overclocked from 3.2GHz to 4.3GHz (Multi-Core). The Vortex also includes MSI’s Cooler Boost Titan technology which consists of dual blade fans with eight heatpipes to ensure […]

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17-Qubit Intel Quantum Superconducting Chip Delivered to QuTech

Today, Intel announced the delivery of a 17-qubit superconducting test chip for quantum computing to QuTechntel’s quantum research partner in the Netherlands. The new chip was fabricated by Intel and features a unique design to achieve improved yield and performance. The delivery of this chip demonstrates the fast progress Intel and QuTech are making in researching and developing a working quantum computing system. It also underscores the importance of material science and semiconductor manufacturing in realizing the promise of quantum computing. Press Kit: Quantum Computing Quantum computing, in essence, is the ultimate in parallel computing, with the potential to tackle problems conventional computers can’t handle. For example, quantum computers may simulate nature to advance research in chemistry, materials science and […]

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BIOSTAR RACING Z370GT6 Motherboard Announced
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BIOSTAR RACING Z370GT6 Motherboard Announced

Brings Luxury Design to Gaming Motherboards – For Gamers, Content Creators and Modders to Maximize their Intel 8th Gen Core Desktop Processors BIOSTAR introduces the RACING Z370GT6 gaming motherboard, the 3rd generation of the popular BIOSTAR RACING series, that maximizes the potential of Intel’s 8th generation Core desktop processors for gamers, content creators and modders. The RACING design has evolved with a brand new look; it now sports a fashionable gold and black luxury theme that is “tattooed” throughout the motherboard’s PCB and heatsinks. In addition, the RGB lighting is much more vibrant and Advanced VIVID LED DJ giving users more lighting control than ever. The hardware has gotten stronger and more powerful with superior solid capacitors, dual-BIOS, PCI-E solid […]

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Google Pixelbook Chromebook Unveiled

Today in San Francisco, Google* revealed Pixelbook*. Equipped with 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors, Pixelbook comes with premium hardware; the speed, simplicity and security of Chrome OS; the smarts of Google Assistant; and all your favorite apps on Google Play*. Pixelbook is Google’s thinnest laptop ever built. Press Kit: 7th Gen Intel Core Pixelbook was meticulously crafted inside and out. Encased in a premium metal fit and finish, Pixelbook is 10.3 mm thin, super light (around 1 kg or 2.2 pounds), boots in seconds, and comes with a long-lasting battery. Pixelbook is the first laptop with Google Assistant built in and fully supports Google Play, making it possible to download favorite apps. Google also announced Pixelbook Pen* […]

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Patriot Viper V570 RGB Blackout Laser Gaming Mouse Launched Open
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Patriot Viper V570 RGB Blackout Laser Gaming Mouse Launched

Xtreme precision laser sensor. Up to 12,000 DPI. Multi-zone customizable RGB LED management. Advance MMO+FPS all-in-one ergonomics Patriot, a global leader in performance memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals and flash storage solutions today announced a new addition to its Viper V570 gaming mouse line, Viper V570 RGB Blackout Edition Laser Gaming Mouse. The V570 RGB Blackout Edition’s innovative MMO+FPS hybrid design and its rich feature set offer high performance, versatility, and customization for the most serious gamers. “We are excited to announce the launch of the new addition to our innovative and bestselling Viper V570 RGB laser gaming mouse series. “said Roger Shinmoto, Patriot’s Vice President of Product Development. “The unique FPS and MMO hybrid design allows gamers to dominate a […]

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Seagate 12TB BarraCuda Pro Hard Drive Debuts

Seagate Expands Guardian Series Portfolio With 12TB Drives for NAS and Desktop Computing 12TB IronWolf™, IronWolf™ Pro and BarraCuda® Pro deliver highest capacity, reliability and performance available on the market Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX) announced today its IronWolf TM, IronWolf TM Pro and BarraCuda® Pro hard drives are now available at capacities up to 12TB. Offering the highest capacity, reliability and performance in the industry among network-attached storage (NAS) and desktop HDDs, Seagate’s 12TB IronWolf and BarraCuda Pro drives further extend the capabilities of the leading Seagate Guardian Series to meet the growing data needs of large enterprise business, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and creative professionals. Across the globe, we are experiencing a massive increase in the volume […]

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Tenda Nova Mesh Wi-Fi System Available

Tenda Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Shenzhen Tenda, is proud to announce the availability of the new Nova Mesh Wi-Fi system for environments up to 6,000 sqft. The Tenda Nova Mesh Wi-Fi system combines the latest technologies to provide a true mesh networking solution that goes beyond any current solution on the market with regard to ease of installation and technologies supported. “With Nova, we’re not only joining the mesh Wi-Fi trend, but we’re taking an active and leading role in the support for the latest technologies that simplify its installation and ensure great coverage thanks to the use of the latest industry standards” Said Jason Chen, vice president of consumer products “This is an exceptional package, that has no […]

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SwiftStream Z-9 Camera Drone Review

With the year coming closer to an end, now is a good time to prepare some gift ideas for the holiday season. Christmas arrived early here for us as Swift Stream sent us their Z-9 Camera Drone for this review. Some of its main features include an extra set of propellers, 360° flips, headless mode, and a Wi-Fi camera that is compatible on Android and Apple devices. The Z-9 Camera Drone makes a great gift for teenagers over the age of 14 or for anyone who wants to learn to fly drones. In this article, Benchmark Review will be taking a look at the Z-9 Camera Drone.

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