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Thermaltake Tower 100 Mini Chassis Debuts at 2021 CES

Design with better space utilization, excellent expandability, and smart ventilation system for an 8K gaming PC build. Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast memory solutions, announces the launch of the brand new mini-tower gaming PC case, the Tower 100. Based on the award-winning Tower 900, “Pocket-sized” down into a mini-ITX Form factor powerhouse, take on compact cooling and showcase the build with the perfect presentation. “There is a trend among hardcore gamers who are choosing smaller cases for their high-performance computer builds. It was a major challenge to transform a full tower case like Tower 900 into an ITX form-factor. Still, the chassis was well-configured for space utilization, expandability, and cooling while […]

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VIZIO M-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar Kit with Dolby Atmos and DTS.X M51a-H6
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VIZIO 5.1 Sound Bar M51a-H6 Speaker System Review

Like most people in 2020, I retreated indoors during the global pandemic. It has been a constant challenge to entertain and distract, but thankfully streaming services have helped with plenty of shows and movies. This past year has given the term ‘Netflix and chill’ new meaning, and with some help from VIZIO, 2021 could have some added thrill. Boasting eleven total speakers across four components, the new 2021 revision VIZIO M-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X (model M51a-H6) might just shake you out of this long hibernation.

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Sprint Booster Throttle Response Accelerator Lag Fix
Technology EditorialsBy Olin Coles

Does Sprint Booster Improve Vehicle Engine Performance?

I first learned of Sprint Booster after purchasing a 5th generation Toyota 4Runner in 2020, and discovered that the vehicle’s drive-by-wire accelerator introduced a throttle response delay in an effort to improve fuel economy for its ECO Mode feature. By comparison, this made the new SUV less responsive than my much-older 4th generation 4Runner. The Internet was filled with posts and reviews of buyers who were pleased with their purchase, but did Sprint Booster really improve their vehicle’s engine performance or increase efficiency like some of them claimed?

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32GB Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 UDIMM & SODIMM Debut

64GB UDIMM Kits available in 3000MHz to 3600MHz 32GB SODIMM Modules available in 24000MHz to 3000MHz VIPER GAMING by PATRIOT™, a trademarked brand of PATRIOT and a global leader in performance memory, solid-state drives, and flash storage solutions, is excited to announce the launch of their new 32GB memory modules into the VIPER STEEL SERIES DDR4 PERFORMANCE MEMORY. The new 32GB modules are available in both UDIMM and SODIMM. The frequencies from 3000MHz to 3600MHz are available for UDIMM and the frequencies from 2400MHz to 3000MHz for SODIMM. The new modules are built from rigorously tested memory chips and components on a ten-layer PCB for optimum performance in gaming desktops and laptops. The VIPER STEEL provides extra gaming performance and […]

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Patriot Viper Black RGB DDR4 Memory Preview

For the longest time, system memory kits were merely a set of chips exposed atop a printed circuit board. Then, in 2003, Patriot Memory changed the landscape by adding metal heat shields to dissipate heat away from the IC’s. Not only did this add a fresh new look to SDRAM, but it offered stability for overclockers. Fifteen years later, Patriot Memory is still assembling their own SDRAM modules and evolving the technology. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we examine Patriot’s new Viper Black RGB DDR4 PC4-28800 3600 MHz gaming memory.

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64GB Patriot Viper 4 Blackout DDR4 Gaming Memory Debuts
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64GB Patriot Viper 4 Blackout DDR4 Gaming Memory Debuts

VIPER GAMING by PATRIOT Launches New 64GB Kits of High-Performance VIPER 4 BLACKOUT DRAM Viper Gaming by Patriot’s new 64GB kits (32GBx2) will be available in 3000MHz to 3600MHz speeds to deliver an unimaginable experience. VIPER GAMING by PATRIOT™, a trademarked brand of PATRIOT and a global leader in performance memory, solid-state drives, and flash storage solutions, today is proud to announce the launch of their 32GB memory module kits as part of the VIPER 4 BLACKOUT DDR4 PERFORMANCE MEMORY, offering gamers and video content creators the ability to equip their systems with more memory and further extending the potential performance. The VIPER 4 BLACKOUT series modules have long been an excellent choice for enthusiastic builders who are looking for […]

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PATRIOT P300 m.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD Launched
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PATRIOT P300 m.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD Launched

PATRIOT, a global leader in performance memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals, and flash storage solutions, is pleased to announce the official launch of P300 Gen3 x4 NVMe m.2 SSD with capacities available from 256GB up to 1TB. The P300 is designed to deliver the most significant all-around performance for desktop and laptop users. Built with next-generation PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe controller and best-in-class components, the P300 is posed to bring out rapid data transfer speeds and best in class reliability for the user. P300 represents a milestone for the next generation of PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe SSD, which can offer 25% higher transfer speeds better IOPs over standard PCIe3 x2 solutions and attribute to its low power consumption is the best solution for laptop battery endurance.

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MemoryBy Olin Coles

Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 Memory Review

Once upon a time consumer memory kits were plain and boring, with bare RAM modules exposing the sensitive components. Then, in 2003, the Patriot Memory series changed landscape by adding metal heat shields to dissipate heat away from the IC’s. Not only did this add a fresh new look to SDRAM, but it offered stability for overclockers. Fifteen years later, Patriot Memory is still assembling their own SDRAM modules and evolving the technology. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we examine Patriot’s new Viper Steel DDR4 PC4-28800 3600 MHz gaming memory.

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Patriot Viper VPN100 PCIe M.2 SSD Launched

Ultra-fast transfer speeds, multi-tasking capabilities, and outstanding reliability for delivering excellent gaming experience for PC enthusiasts. VIPER GAMING, a trademarked brand of PATRIOT and a global leader in performance memory, solid state drives and flash storage solutions, today announced the release of its ultra-performance Viper VPN100 PCIe m.2 SSD (Solid State Drive) and has available capacities up to 2TB. The VPN100 is built using the latest Phison E12 PCIe Gen 3 x 4 NVMe controller to generate super-fast sequential Read and Write speeds. The VPN100 has been developed with a built-in aluminum heatshield with 6 single thermal fins to provide splendid heat dissipation under fierce PC workload. The quality build GPU and CPU are needed to get the most from […]

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Logitech G502 HERO Rear Alternate Logitech G502 HERO Gaming Mouse Review
PeripheralsBy Meng Vang

Logitech G502 HERO Gaming Mouse Review

As the successor to the G502 Spectrum, the G502 HERO maintains an identical appearance and exterior design except for a different sensor. The sensor powering this mouse is the HERO optical sensor, which has been built from the ground up by Logitech. It is not based off of the popular 3360 optical sensor, but it does have a DPI range from 100 -16,000. The HERO sensor is also rated as the most accurate gaming sensor from Logitech thanks to its zero smoothing/acceleration/filtering design. Other features of the mouse include a redesigned company logo and braided cable, RGB illumination, a tunable weight system, and the Logitech G Hub gaming software. Benchmark Reviews will test the G502 HERO to see how well it performs against the competition.

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Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X ATX Case Review

The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv X was one of the most anticipated computer cases in 2018. It builds off of the Evolv ATX with a similar exterior design and an entirely redesigned interior layout. The case comes in three colors, Satin Black, Anthracite Grey, and Galaxy Silver. Airflow has improved thanks to the larger ventilation at the front and top of the case. Aside from the more standard features, like dual tempered glass side panels, vertical GPU mounts, and water-cooling capabilities, the Evolv X has built-in LED strips, a fan hub, massive data storage potential, and the capability for a secondary ITX system with the purchase of a separate bracket. Benchmark Reviews will be taking a look at the Evolv X, so let’s take a quick look at an overview in the next section.

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Corsair K70 MK.2 Low Profile Keyboard Corsair K70 MK.2 Cherry MX Silver Keyboard Review
PeripheralsBy Meng Vang

Corsair K70 MK.2 Cherry MX Silver Keyboard Review

The K70 is one of Corsair’s most popular full-size mechanical gaming keyboards with a wide variety of genuine Cherry MX switches. With the K70 MK.2 Low-Profile keyboard, it includes all the essential features from the standard K70 but in a low-profile form factor. With the cooperation with Cherry, both companies developed the Cherry MX Low Profile switches exclusively for Corsair. At the time of this review, these switches come in red and silver (speed) variants. They are still linear but have a total travel distance of just 3.2 mm compared to the 4.0 mm of a standard switch. Other features include RGB illumination, a USB pass-through port, volume scroll wheel, and onboard memory for storing up to three different gaming profiles. Benchmark Reviews is excited to test out the K70 MK.2 Low-Profile with Cherry MX Low Profile Speed switches.

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Lian Li LANCOOL One Champagne Case Available

Limited to 1000 Units Only with each unit numbered Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd., world’s leading manufacturer of aluminum chassis for enthusiasts, custom OEM/ODM case solutions and case accessories is pleased to announce that due to insistent public demand, the special release LANCOOL ONE Champagne Limited Edition will be made available for purchase to the public. With Lian Li’s announcement of the White Edition, they also announced a limited, 5-units only Champagne Edition. Many fans have reached out to Lian Li to request Champagne Limited edition and Lian Li has heard you. The Lian Li LANCOOL One Champagne Edition will be made available for sale in limited quantities: only 1000 cases will be made with each LANCOOL One Champagne Edition […]

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Deepcool Gammaxx L240 Liquid Cooler Launched
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Deepcool Gammaxx L240 Liquid Cooler Launched

–Colorful Liquid Cooler, Silent Heat Killer Deepcool, leading brand in the designing and manufacturing of CPU cooling systems for more than 20 years, is always seeking innovative breakthrough to provide the finest PC DIY solution for the worldwide customers. Building on the successful achievements in its previous AIO liquid coolers, today Deepcool launches a brand new CPU liquid cooling line- Gammaxx L240. House Gammaxx is a great clan of Deepcool, ruling a vast territory of CPU coolers. From this noble family, many have earned their fame through battles of performances and prices, such as Gammaxx 400 and Gammaxx GT. In the past few years, more and more liquid coolers have been taking the stage, yet not so many enthusiasts are […]

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CORSAIR Force MP510 M.2 PCIe NMVe SSD Launched

CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the CORSAIR Force Series MP510 M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, the latest and fastest in its range of M.2 solid state drives. The MP510 delivers blazing fast sequential read speeds up to 3,480MB/sec, and sequential write speeds up to 3,000MB/s, making it CORSAIR’s highest performing SSD yet. Available in 240GB, 480GB, 960GB, and 1920GB capacities, the MP510 offers extreme storage performance in the ultra-compact and simple M.2 2280 form factor, fitting directly into a motherboard or notebook. Utilizing the ultra high-speed NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 interface for maximum bandwidth, the MP510 leaves traditional SATA 6Gbps and even previous generation M.2 SSDs in the dust. Loading everything from […]

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NZXT N7 Z390 Motherboard Announced

Intel Z390 wireless gaming motherboard with lighting, fan control, and an all-metal cover NZXT, a leading developer of software-powered hardware solutions for PC gaming, today announces the HUE 2 family of RGB accessories for the PC, powered by CAM. Consisting of 10 new products, including the four-channel HUE 2 RGB controller and the external HUE 2 Ambient Lighting controller, along with several new accessories, the new HUE 2 ecosystem provides PC builders more options for customizing their systems. All the essentials are included, along with built-in wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, digital fan control, and HUE 2 integrated RGB lighting channels. Get the N7 into your build even faster with an integrated rear I/O shield. The N7’s signature all-metal motherboard cover […]

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AOC AGON AG322QC4 Curved Gaming Monitor Debuts

PC gaming has just entered a stage of visual euphoria with the new AGON AG322QC4, certified by the VESA consortium as a full fledged DisplayHDR 400 gaming monitor. One of the first gaming monitors on the market armed with AMD FreeSync 2 technology, the 32-inch AG322QC4 provides even more stunning gameplay than the AG322QCX, its predecessor. With gaming-specific HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, and superior framerate smoothing technology, the AG322QC4 blurs the line between virtual and reality. The AOC AGON AG322QC4 is available now at major retailers: MSRP is $549.99 USD in the US: Amazon.com, Newegg.com, B&H PhotoVideo MSRP is $729.99 CAD in Canada. Equipped with a curved 31.5″ VA panel, the AG322QC4 displays a super-detailed QHD resolution (2560×1440 pixels) […]

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MemoryBy Olin Coles

Patriot Viper RGB DDR4 Memory Review

Once upon a time consumer memory kits were plain and boring, with bare RAM modules exposing the sensitive components. Then, in 2003, the Patriot Memory series changed landscape by adding metal heat shields to dissipate heat away from the IC’s. Not only did this add a fresh new look to SDRAM, but it offered stability for overclockers. Fifteen years later, Patriot Memory is still assembling their own SDRAM and evolving the technology. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we examine Patriot’s new Viper RGB DDR4 PC4-25600 3200 MHz gaming memory.

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INNO3D GeForce RTX 2070 TWIN X2 Graphics Cards Debut

INNO3D, a leading manufacturer of awesome high-end graphics hardware components and various innovations enriching your life, introduces a new family member to the INNO3D gaming graphics cards line, the GeForce RTX™ 2070. The line-up of this series will consist of the TWIN X2 and X2 OC version. Powered by the new NVIDIA Turing™ GPU architecture and the revolutionary NVIDIA RTX platform, the new graphics cards bring together real-time ray tracing, artificial intelligence, and programmable shading. This is not only a whole new way to experience games—this is the ultimate PC gaming experience. The INNO3D GeForce RTX™ 2070 X2 OC Edition is designed for gamers who demand round-the-clock excellent performance with 24/7 gameplay. The intricate design for this cooling system comprises […]

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ZADAK SHIELD DDR4 32GB 3600MHz RAM Module Debuts

New Darling of ASUS ROG Z390 Motherboards ZADAK announces the very first double capacity DDR4 featuring personalized AURA2 RGB lighting which was built ahead of many competitors, the SHIELD DC(Double Capacity) DDR4. Co-developed with ASUS ROG team, it amazingly supports small form factor motherboards of Intel Z390 including ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX, MAXIMUS XI GENE, and ROG STRIX Z390-I Gaming. With the whole new architecture, it achieves not only double capacity of 32GB for single slot, but also high frequency of 3600MHz with impressive stability. Such a widely praised high-end memory module in the PC world comes along once in a lifetime. Double Capacity Double Enjoyment In 2018 ZADAK takes the biggest leap since the original DDR4. SHIELD DC DDR4 […]

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UL Releases 3DMark Night Raid DirectX 12 Benchmark

Today we are releasing 3DMark Night Raid, a new DirectX 12 benchmark test for notebooks, laptops and tablets with integrated graphics. Night Raid also has native ARM support for the latest Always Connected PCs powered by Windows 10 on ARM. Night Raid is a free update for all editions of 3DMark. To celebrate the launch, we’re offering 75% off 3DMark Advanced Edition on Steam and the UL Benchmarks website until October 15. DirectX 12 benchmarking for mobile computing 3DMark Night Raid is a DirectX 12 benchmark for laptops, notebooks, tablets and other mobile computing devices with integrated graphics. You can also use Night Raid to benchmark and compare the performance of Always Connected PCs, a new category of devices that […]

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Razer Sila Gaming Grade Wi-Fi Router Debuts

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Sila, a high-performance WiFi router designed for home users requiring WiFi service optimized for high-performance gaming, streaming and downloading multimedia content. With the upsurge in mobile gaming, and with many homes unable to run a wired network to every room, fast and reliable WiFi is more important than ever. The Razer Sila router is designed to deliver lag-free gaming and smooth, interruption-free streaming over a fast wireless network, meeting the needs of today’s mobile, console and laptop users. The Razer Sila features a suite of technologies designed to give gamers the fastest, most reliable WiFi connection within their home or office with Razer FasTrack, Multi-Channel ZeroWait DFS and […]

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