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PeripheralsBy Greg Schepers

GAMDIAS ZEUS GMS1100 Gaming Mouse Review

The relatively unknown gaming peripheral company GAMDIAS has set some lofty goals, planning on being a serious contender in the near future among the established companies out there. One of its initial entries into the marketplace, the GAMDIAS ZEUS GMS1100 E-Sport Edition Laser Gaming Mouse, has a unique look to it and has plenty of features. Benchmark Reviews recently had an opportunity to take a closer look at this new gaming mouse and, on paper, it looks like it is ready for prime time, but can it compete with gaming mice from the likes of Razer and Logitech?

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Panasonic LUMIX GM1 DSLM Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera DMC-GM1 Debuts

Panasonic is proud to announce the new fashionable compact line GM series to its LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras. The new DMC-GM1 boasts not just its iconic and stylish compact profile; it boasts high functional performance with large Digital Live MOS Sensor based on the Micro Four Thirds system standard. The Lumix GM1 provides the perfect balance of style and photographic hybrid performance on-the-go with outstanding image quality.

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ASUS Essence III Preamplifier USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier Debuts

Audiophile-grade USB digital-to-analog converter with a fully balanced design, remote-controlled stepped attenuator and DSD playback ASUS today announced Essence III, a USB digital-to-analog (DAC) converter with a fully balanced design and the latest Direct Stream Digital (DSD) playback designed for those who demand the purest audio quality and listening flexibility. High-precision clocks and asynchronous USB virtually eliminate jitter, while separate printed-circuit boards for digital, analog and power ensure that the Essence III’s audio delivery is crystal-clear and free of crosstalk. Remote-controlled volume driven by stepped attenuators allow output levels to be set with great precision – even from the far side of the listening room. “Essence III is more than the flagship product of our audio range,” said Ives Chiu, […]

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Ematic EM63 Tablet Announced

1.5GHz Dual Core processor coupled with a Multi-Core GPU for a faster web experience and complete ease of use Ematic expands its line of HD tablets with the EM63, a 7” Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Dual Core tablet for improved productivity, faster web browsing, and optimal performance. This powerful tablet boasts Google Play for access to more than one million popular apps, and will keep you connected to your business, personal and mobile life anytime, anywhere. “We want to bring a professional tablet experience to our consumers at an affordable price point. The EM63 meets the needs of those looking for high end specs while staying wallet-friendly,” says Roy Rayn, President of Ematic. “Our top priority is to deliver desirable […]

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Digital Treasures PowerBall Wireless Bluetooth Speaker Introduced

12 Hours of Continuous Play for Your Next Epic Party Tiny yet powerful speaker blasts out crystal clear music from a full range mono speaker Digital Treasures introduces its little beat blaster, the PowerBall, an essential item for an impromptu party or dorm room dance session. This wireless, portable party-starter can really rock despite its small size, and you can enjoy its beautifully, clear tunes for up to 12 hours per charge! It’s available now at www.digitaltreasures.com. “We wanted to create a speaker that would outlast your next party. Long after you call it a night, the PowerBall continues to play,” says Brian Austin, President of Digital Treasures. “Don’t let the small size fool you either. The PowerBall fits into […]

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ADATA DashDrive Elite SE720 SSD Launched

Gleaming and Wafer-Thin External SSD Combines the Best of Solid-State and Portable Disk Drive Technology ADATA™ Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, has launched an ultra-thin external solid state drive (SSD) with a SuperSpeed USB interface. Named the DashDrive Elite SE720, it combines the slim stainless steel chassis of the company’s award-winning DashDrive Elite HE720 portable hard drive, with the performance of ADATA’s market-proven NAND Flash storage solutions. The advantages of SSDs include high shock resistance, noiseless operation, and low-power consumption. When these features are implemented in a portable USB 3.0 device, the result is a remarkably durable storage option with speeds that far outpace those of mechanical HDDs. The SE720 has read […]

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Team Group M132 USB Drive Introduced

M132 with dual interfaces shows stunning transfer experience! At a time when the mobile phone has become a daily necessity and smartphone addicts are everywhere on the street, smartphones and tablets now form part of human life, whether for work or for entertainment. As the scope of applications for smartphones and tablets expand, insufficient storage space or low data transfer speed have become an annoying trouble for consumers. After hearing your needs, Team Group specially developed the Mobile USB storage series. The newest M132 UFD is equipped with dual interfaces for smartphones and tablets supporting the OTG function. The lightweight style from the COB package and the steady black tone as its cover are the shared features of all mobile […]

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ROCCAT Ryos Series Gaming Keyboard Released

German manufacturer’s first mechanical gaming keyboard in stores now US gamers will be the first to get their hands on ROCCAT’s highly acclaimed mechanical gaming keyboard series. In terms of build quality, design and innovation, the German leading manufacturer of professional gaming peripherals sets a new standard with the release of the Ryos series. Three varying models offer popular features like Easy-Shift[+], ROCCAT Talk™, innovative per-key illumination and high quality Cherry MX© key switches, therefore providing the perfect fit for any kind of gamer. “PC gamers all over the world have been wishing for ROCCAT to come up with a mechanical keyboard – and finally here it is” says René Korte, ROCCAT founder and CEO. “Congratulations to everyone who has […]

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Cooler Master HAF Stacker Computer Case Debuts

Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components and more, today officially makes available to the world the first stackable computer case series, the HAF Stacker Series. Launching with three connectable and stackable models, HAF 915F, HAF 915R, and HAF 935. Series Convergence Joining together two titans among Cooler Master case series, HAF Stacker takes the essence of the widely popular High Air Flow and Stacker series and elevates them to new heights as a single, cohesive line. The large drive storage and interior space of the Stacker series meets the Water and Air cooling design of the HAF series. The result is the first modular and expandable full tower with smaller companion cases that all stack […]

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Spire Odyssey 345 Laptop Stand and Cooler Announced

Introducing the Odyssey 345 laptop base-cooler and ergonomic stand is equipped with a large 140mm cooling fan. Additional laptop/notebook cooling is a must have these days, especially when working with the laptop on your lap. When no base-cooler is used the notebook may overheat and shut down. Also research from Yefim Sheynkin at the State University of New York has found that the heat from your laptop can elevate the temperature of your scrotum by up to 2.8 degrees which demonstrated link between high testicular temperature and infertility. The Odyssey 345 laptop base is formed out of lightweight plastic, topped with an aluminum black mesh for unrestricted dissipation of the laptop/notebook heat. The ergonomic design and anti-slip features of the […]

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HIS Radeon R9 270X IceQ X2 Video Card Review

In this next installment of AMD’s GPU 14 R9 line-up, Benchmark Reviews will be testing the HIS Radeon R9 270X IceQ X² Turbo Boost 2GB video card. As the name suggests, this particular model features the high end IceQ X2 cooler from the HIS labs and much faster Core and Memory speeds. I have seen the evolution of this cooler first hand and I know it to be fully capable. Two 89mm dual axial fans and five 6mm heatpipes ensure that your temperatures will stay well within safe limits.

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Corsair Graphite Series 230T PC Case Unveiled

Graphite Series 230T PC Mid-Tower Case Available in Three Colors Corsair®, a worldwide designer of high-performance components for the PC hardware market, today announced the new Graphite Series™ 230T mid-tower PC case. Available in three colors, Battleship Grey, Rebel Orange, and Black, the new case combines dramatic, angular styling and the builder-friendly features, expandability, and flexibility that Corsair cases are known for. The Graphite Series 230T case features a sculpted, aggressively styled steel exterior with color coordinated LED intake fans and a tinted side panel window. Inside, the matte black interior has plenty of room for multi-GPU configurations and mass storage with seven expansion slots along with four 2.5”, four 3.5”, and three 5.25” drive bays. The case also includes […]

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Deepcool GABRIEL CPU Cooler Released

A SFF cooler for your Mini ITX build Deepcool, the leading manufacturer of CPU cooler, VGA cooler, DC case fan and Notebook cooler, officially releases a small form factor CPU cooler—GABIERL under the sub-brand GAMER STORM. GABRIEL is ideal for HTPC, Mini ITX and MATX build due to its low profile design. Based on the concept of designing a SFF cooler for Mini ITX boards, the overall dimension of GABRIEL is 120X118X60mm including the 20mm thick fan. GABRIEL consists of a copper base with four copper heatpipes soldered and aluminum fins. The full set of heatsink is nickel plated in order to keep away from oxidization to ensure a long lifespan. GABRIEL is equipped with a high performance 120mm cooling […]

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Rosewill THRONE Gaming Case Introduced

The ultimate full-tower with extreme cooling, Claim your THRONE – Available in 4 models THRONE Black, THRONE White, THRONE-Window Black, & THRONE-Window Gunmetal The THRONE gaming case has all the features that you have come to expect from a top ranking gaming case including pre-installed 5x 140mm fans and a 230mm fan (with the ability to support up to 12 fans), 4x USB 2.0 and 2x 3.0 ports, 10x expansion slots, 10x HDD trays, wide bottom dust filter. This case has all of the features that all modern gamers need and more. With wide support from our fans, we listened and we are introducing a THRONE Black with a windowed side panel. We are also introducing a brand new color […]

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Talo Acoustics Esscerion Tower Speaker Debuts

Every once in a while a creation comes along that is so in tune with the inner human spirit that interacting with it transcends the physical world into a visceral emotional experience, defiant of complete logical understanding. It could be said that the Talo Acoustics Mk1 Esscerion tower speaker, is an example of such a creation. The experience begins with its design, which in itself, is an example of form following function done the right way. The fluid shape of the body is the result of years of acoustic resonance studies resulting in a sound that is likely more full than any other tower speaker you have ever heard. The high end frequency response goes well in excess of the […]

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CasesBy David Ramsey

Cooler Master HAF Stacker 935 Case Review

Cooler Master’s HAF Stacker 935 modular case system is an innovative new entry in the computer case market. Enthusiasts can configure the multiple, stackable “modules” of this system to build the ideal enclosure for their system (or systems). Whether it’s providing storage for water cooling or extra drives, or just housing multiple systems in a compact space, the HAF Stacker system is versatile enough to handle pretty much anything you can throw at it. Cooler Master calls these new cases a mod tower expandable system and says they’re a better case ecosystem.

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Sapphire Radeon R9 270X Vapor X Video Card Corner Sapphire Radeon R9 270X Vapor-X Video Card Review
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Sapphire Radeon R9 270X Vapor-X Video Card Review

The latest AMD Curacao XT-based video cards are poised to supply the market with plenty of graphics power and added value for mainstream gamers – especially as Battlefield 4 readies for launch with realistic DirectX 11 special effects. Sapphire, the leading name in AMD Radeon desktop products, have released their own Radeon R9 270X complete with an exclusive second-generation Vapor-X lightweight vapor-chamber cooling system. Sapphire further improves upon the AMD reference design by incorporating dual UEFI and BIOS firmware support, long-life 5000-hour capacitors, and Black Diamond electronic chokes. In this article Benchmark Reviews tests the Sapphire Radeon R9 270X Vapor-X, which sells online for $219 and features a 1100 MHz factory-overclocked UltraHD 4K resolution-ready graphics card with 1280 Stream processors and support for the upcoming DirectX 11.2 API.

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BIOSTAR Hi-Fi H81S3 Micro ATX Motherboard Released

BIOSTAR has released their newest micro-ATX motherboard based on the Intel H81 chipset, the “Hi-Fi H81S3”. The board supports the Intel 4th generation Core i7 and Core i5 processors. It features Intel single chip architecture with HD 4600Graphics, along with a new integrated memory controller that will run at speeds up to 1600MHz. The H81 chipset has two SATA 6Gb/s ports (plus four SATA 3Gb/s ports), and two USB 3.0 headers. The “Hi-Fi H81S3” supports one DIMM per memory channel for a maximum of two sticks of RAM for up to 16Gigs. The “Hi-Fi H81S3” is a great option for small form factor systems where you rarely have more than one discrete card and two SATA drives. Being Intel based […]

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Acer C720 Chromebook Laptop Launched

Summary: •Customers will enjoy fast, responsive performance and up to 8.5 hours of long battery life with new Intel processor based on Haswell micro-architecture •New 30 percent thinner design pairs with anti-glare display that reduces reflection for a better visual experience •Less than 7-second boot time gets customers quickly learning, creating and connecting •Simple to use, great for sharing between family members and students Acer today debuts its new Acer C720 Chromebook line that features processors based on the Haswell micro-architecture for faster performance and up to 8.5 hours of battery life.1 This third-generation Chromebook has a design that is 30 percent thinner than its predecessor. It’s also lighter and for the first time, it features an anti-glare display, making […]

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PeripheralsBy Tyler Nulty

JDI GoldX USB Optical Wireless Mouse Review

Tyler here, this Is my fIrst editorial for Benchmark RevIews so some slack would be much appreciated. In this article I wIll be reviewing the JDI GoldX USB Mouse manufactured by JDI TechnologIes, a Jo-Dan International, Inc company. For the purpose of describing where I wIll be reviewing this device, the review will take place In a home offIce setting. You might ask yourself why am I reviewing such a bland, low cost, consumer mouse. The answer to that questions and more will be found further In thIs review, along wIth some great photos, real lIfe tests, and a couple of benchmarks too. After this short introduction with features and specifications of the JDI GoldX I will go into an overview, test series, and end with my final thoughts and conclusions.

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HIS Radeon R9 280X IceQ X2 Video Card Review

Since AMD announced their GPU 14 R9 series video cards, AIB partners have been tweaking and tuning their own aftermarket designs. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the HIS Radeon R9 280X iPower IceQ X2 Turbo Boost 3GB video card. As the name suggests, this particular model features the high end IceQ X2 cooler from the HIS labs and slightly faster Core and Memory speeds. I have seen the evolution of this cooler first hand and I know it to be fully capable. Two 89mm dual axial fans and five heatpipes (2 x 8mm and 3 x 6mm) ensure that your temperatures will stay well within safe limits, even during overclocking.

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ECS L337 GANK DRONE Gaming Motherboard Released

For Intel 4th Generation Core Processors ECS today releases the L337 (Leet) Z87H3-A3X GANK Drone Series motherboard, the first motherboard in the GANK Drone Series. This new entry level gaming motherboard brings together both great gaming features and an incredible value for aspiring hardcore PC gamers. The Z87H3-A3X GANK Drone Series motherboard is based on the Intel® Z87 Express Chipset, enabling support for some of the fastest processors available, including the new Intel® 4th generation Core i7, i5 and i3 processors. All GANK Drone Series motherboards ship with an exclusively crafted L337 heatsink design, M.I.B X overclocking software tool, 8-Channel HD Audio with Sound Blaster Cinema software, and Intel® I217-V Gigabit LAN optimized for gaming. The GANK Drone Series and […]

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Nikon D610 Digital SLR Camera Introduced

Excellent mobility, and an effective pixel count of 24.3-million pixels for superior rendering capability Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the release of the D610, its latest Nikon FX-format digital SLR camera. The D610 offers an effective pixel count of 24.3-million pixels, the superior rendering capability of the Nikon FX format, as well as the mobility of high-speed continuous shooting at approximately 6 fps*1. Despite its compact size and light weight, it is capable of the rich expression of tones, broad dynamic range, and low noise characteristics with shooting at high sensitivities expected of an FX-format camera. It also offers the beautiful blur characteristics, and superior image quality and rendering performance that challenges that of top end models like the […]

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EverQuest: Call Of The Forsaken Expansion Pack Launched

By Sony Online Entertainment Sony Online Entertainment, LLC (SOE) today launched EverQuest®: Call of the Forsaken™, the unprecedented 20th expansion for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), including an all-new featured storyline, new zones to explore, significant enhancements to the game’s mercenary system, and special in-game items and rewards. “The launch of EverQuest’s 20th expansion is a testament to the dedication of all of the talented people, developers and members of our awesome community, who have contributed to the game over the years,” said Thom Terrazas, Senior Producer, EverQuest. “As we approach the 15th anniversary of EverQuest in 2014, the influence of the franchise is unparalleled in the MMO genre. This latest expansion demonstrates our continued commitment to bring […]

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