AOC I1659FWUX 16″ USB Monitor Announced

AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces the AOC 16″ class USB Monitor (I1659FWUX), with IPS panel and powered by DisplayLink Technology. The USB monitor is ultra slim and lightweight for maximum portability. Its small footprint makes it perfect for displaying business presentations or adding a second monitor to your laptop or desktop for increased productivity. The widescreen monitor receives both power and signal via a single USB 3.0 cable for plug-and-play connection. It does not require a dedicated power cord or VGA cable, and comes with a foldable flexi-stand for maximum flexibility. It will be available at Amazon for $149.99 ($199 MSRP). The USB monitor will launch on May 12 and is available for pre-order from […]

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Amped ALLY Plus Smart Business Wi-Fi System Introduced

An easy to use Business Wi-Fi System that monitors, protects and delivers up to 15,000 sq ft of Wi-Fi that small business can control using the ALLY app Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions, is introducing a new tool for businesses to secure and improve Wi-Fi for customers and employees. The ALLY Plus Smart Business Wi-Fi System is the first of its kind. It eliminates connection lag times for multiple users with fast AC2100 speeds and MU-MIMO technology, has blazing fast speeds and long range, seamless coverage up to 15,000 square feet to reach every corner of an office, warehouse, restaurant or storefront. The ALLY Plus gives small business owners and managers the ability […]

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ASUSTOR ADM 3.0 Beta Interface Redesigned

ASUSTOR’s newly redesigned ADM 3.0 interface creates an easy-to-use tablet-like usage experience, provides grouping function for desktop icons and desktop widgets and introduces the new ASUSTOR EasyConnect (AEC) Internet passthrough technology that handles previously complex router configurations, redefining the meaning of a simplified NAS operating system. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of the major ADM 3.0 upgrade for all ASUSTOR NAS devices. This new upgrade features a redesigned user interface while also integrating ASUSTOR’s new breakthrough EasyConnect technology that makes it easier than ever for users to utilize NAS technology to create personal cloud storage. ADM 3.0 extends the usage habits users have with their smartphones and tablets over to […]

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Bloody M660P Gaming Headset Review

Bloody gaming has released a new addition to their M660 series headsets, the M660P. The M660P has the same 40mm drivers and the same MO-CI (Mycelium of Carbon IT) dual diaphragm as it’s older brother, the M660 Chronometer. What the M660P brings to the table is an in-line microphone instead of a boom mic. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? That’s one of the things we’ll be testing in this article for Benchmark Reviews.

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NVIDIA VRWorks Audio and 360 Video Software Development Kits Released

By Zvi Greenstein of NVIDIA NVIDIA is making VR more immersive, and VR development easier, with the release of VR audio and 360-degree video stitching as part of our VRWorks software development kit. Released at the GPU Technology Conference, kicking off today at the San Jose Convention Center, the VRWorks Audio SDK provides real-time ray tracing of audio in virtual environments, and is supported in Epic’s Unreal Engine 4. The VRWorks 360 Video SDK addresses the complex challenge of real-time video stitching. VRWorks Audio for Physically Accurate Audio Traditional VR audio provides an accurate 3D position of the audio source within a virtual environment. However, sound in the real world reflects more than just the location of the source — […]

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LG X power2 Smartphone Released

Featuring a 4,500mAh Battery, LG’s Largest, for Hours of Smartphone Entertainment and Productivity LG Electronics (LG) begins rolling out its LG X power2 1 smartphone this month in markets around the world starting in North America followed by key target markets in Asia, Europe, Latin America and other regions. The LG X power2 is a mass-tier phone targeting heavy-duty users who are in the market for a competitively priced device with a large display, advanced camera features and long battery life. With a long-lasting 4,500mAh battery, the LG X power2 is perfect for users who enjoy watching movies and video content on their phones, playing games or just getting things done. The fast charging battery in the LG X power2 […]

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Thecus N4820U 4-Bay Rackmount NAS Series Announced

Reliable 4-bay 1U Rackmount series for SMB and SOHO Thecus Technology Corp. has released their latest budget-friendly 4-bay 1U Rackmount NAS series to the market, the N4820U. Ideal for growing small and medium-sized businesses, it delivers reliable high performance to meet the storage demands of evolving workload demands. “The new N4820U series provides a low acquisition cost for SMB users seeking reliable high performance from their NAS solution,” says Florence Shih, General Manager at Thecus Technology Corp. The N4820U series are powered by the Intel® Celeron N3450 1.1GHz Burst to 2.2GHz Quad Core Server CPU, 4GB of resilient DDR3 RAM, upgradable to 8GB. The N4820U series include two versions of this model. The N4820U -S has a single standard built […]

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Acer ProDesigner BM320 4K Monitor Launched

Acer, a global leader in computer monitors, today announced the U.S. availability of the Acer ProDesigner™ BM320, a large 32-inch monitor producing brilliant 4K UHD (3840×2160@60Hz) visuals with professional-grade color. The Acer ProDesigner BM320 is pre-tuned and tested to ensure a Delta E<1 color accuracy. It offers optimal color precision for video editors and animators with 100 percent Rec. 709 and 90 percent DCI-P3. Acer, a global leader in computer monitors, today announced the U.S. availability of the Acer ProDesigner™ BM320, a large 32-inch monitor producing brilliant 4K UHD (3840×2160@60Hz) visuals with professional-grade color. “We’re pleased to offer this cutting-edge monitor primed to meet the high demands of graphic designers, film and video producers, animators and others who require optimum […]

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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 HYBRID Video Card Announced

With iCX Technology – Water Cooled Perfection The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 GAMING HYBRID w/ iCX Technology combines the cooling advancements of the EVGA GTX 1080 FTW Hybrid cooler with EVGA’s exclusive iCX Technology. Featuring a total of 11 global patents, iCX is the very definition of Interactive Cooling. With EVGA’s iCX Technology, users will have a better understanding of their graphics card’s operation. This includes temperature monitoring on key components (not just GPU) and targeted cooling, which provides better overclocking capabilities. On top of that, we took our award-winning HYBRID solution and cranked it up a notch by including a dedicated memory cooling plate that makes direct contact with the cooling block. The VRM area of the […]

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CORSAIR GLAIVE RGB Gaming Mouse Introduced

Ultimate Performance in the Palm of your Hand Corsair, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC components and high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the immediate availability of the new CORSAIR GLAIVE RGB gaming mouse. Combining the latest in precision 16,000 DPI optical sensor technology with unmatched comfort thanks to its trio of interchangeable magnetic thumb grips and ergonomic contoured shape, the GLAIVE RGB quickly adapts to match player’s gameplay and grip, delivering a new level of comfort and precision. CORSAIR GLAIVE RGB – Winning never felt so good. When it comes to gaming mice, there is no one-size-fits-all; some prefer a wider palm grip, others finger-tip control, with a wide spectrum of styles in between. GLAIVE RGB combines a sweeping […]

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COLORFUL iGame GTX1080Ti Vulcan X OC Video Card Released

The best graphics card for extreme overclocking performance Colorful Technology Company Limited, professional manufacturer of graphics cards and motherboards, is pleased to announce the release of the world’s first graphics card with built-in LCD display: the iGame GTX1080Ti Vulcan X OC. Finally ready for release, the card will be initially sold in China and COLORFUL will share more details about it afterwards. The iGame GTX1080Ti Vulcan X OC is targeted for sale at May 5th. The iGame GTX1080Ti Vulcan X OC features a factory overclock of 1620Mhz on the core frequency and has a boost clock of 1733Mhz thanks to GPU Boost. The card runs 11GB GDDR5X memory wired to a 352-bit bus. The card features a 16+2 phase digital […]

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BIOSTAR TB350-BTC AMD AM4 Crypto Mining Motherboard Launched

BIOSTAR first and only brand to offer crypto mining motherboard lineup for all platforms BIOSTAR is thrilled to welcome the latest addition to its expanding lineup of specialized cryptocurrency mining motherboard with the introduction of the BIOSTAR TB350-BTC. This motherboard supports AMD’s latest AM4 socket designed to work with the latest AMD AM4 APUs. With Bitcoin mining retaking a more attractive pricing lately, both old and new miners are still seeking ways to improve the efficiency and performance of their mining systems. Add to this the addition of other cryptocurrency like Ethereum, Zcash and more which have provided so much more for the mining community to work with. With new GPUs offering more efficiency than previous generation, more GPUs can […]

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Intel SSD DC P4600 Series Cloud-Inspired 3D NAND SSDs Launched

The Intel SSD DC P4600 Series is one of two new 3D NAND solid state drives for data centers announced by Intel Corporation on May 2, 2017. The SSD DC P4600 Series accelerates caching and enables more workloads per server. Today, Intel announced two new Intel® 3D NAND solid state drives for data centers, the Intel® SSD DC P4500 Series and Intel® SSD DC P4600 Series, along with reinforcing its commitment to expanding 3D NAND supply. The latest additions to the Intel SSD Family for Data Center have been designed from the ground up for cloud storage solutions, including software defined storage and converged infrastructure. The Intel SSD DC P4500 Series, optimized for reads, enables data centers to get more […]

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Thecus LightningPRO All-Flash Array Storage Series Debuts

LightningPRO series delivers new heights in performance Thecus Technology Corp officially launched their new line of All-Flash Array Storage. Thecus’ LightningPRO series deliver top-tier productivity, being optimized to handle business-critical applications for large enterprises. With mainstream 10GbE connectivity, over 700K IOPS and data protection features, businesses can now be equipped with these highly proficient performance storage devices. “Thecus has taken a bold new step in the storage industry. The new LightningPRO series provides companies with blazing reading and data exchange speeds to their back-end storage”, said Florence Shih, General Manager of Thecus Technology Corp. “For companies that deal with high-performance applications such as virtual infrastructures or transactional databases, the performance of these all-flash disk arrays is without equal.” Thecus’ LightingPRO […]

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GeForce Game Ready Driver for Prey and Battlezone VR Games Released

Today NVIDIA released the new GeForce Game Ready driver for a pair of storied gaming franchises getting new, reimagined releases: Prey and Battlezone. This driver also delivers the best experience for Gears of War 4’s May Update which introduces a wealth of new features including two new maps and multi-GPU support. This driver illustrates three reasons a Game Ready Driver program is critical: · day of launch support for key titles · support for ongoing releases, such as DLCs and major updates · delivering the best possible experience in VR titles Game Ready for Prey Prey players will want to use this driver. Available on or before launch day, NVIDIA Game Ready Drivers provide the best experience for GeForce gamers […]

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TRENDnet TV-DVR208K and TV-DVR104K DVR Surveillance Kits Launched

Standalone surveillance solutions feature easy setup and advanced video management TRENDnet (www.TRENDnet.com), a global leader in reliable SMB and consumer networking solutions, has launched a new line of standalone DVR Surveillance Kits. The kits are a simple DIY surveillance solution for homes and businesses, offering a comprehensive video, storage, and management package, with remote video access capabilities. TRENDnet introduces the new product category with two new kits: the 8-Channel HD CCTV DVR Surveillance Kit, model TV-DVR208K, and the 4-Channel HD CCTV DVR Surveillance Kit, model TV-DVR104K. With all HD cameras, a pre-installed hard drive, and required cabling included (display required), TRENDnet’s DVR kits include the hardware you need to build a new surveillance setup, or upgrade an existing one. DVRs […]

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Techaya MILTECH 303 USB Hub Introduced

MILTECH 303 ideal for airborne, soldier-carry and rugged commercial applications MilSource, a U.S.-based distributor of Techaya’s military-grade and rugged Ethernet solutions today announced industry’s first rugged USB 3.1 hub and charging platform for connectivity and communication between multiple USB devices in weight and space-constrained fixed-wing/rotor aircraft, soldier carry and harsh commercial environments. The small form factor MILTECH™ 303 USB hub has six USB 3.1 ports, a dedicated IO port, and an optional single gigabit Ethernet port. In addition to offering USB connectivity, the flexible MILTECH 303 can power and charge USB devices using a wide voltage range of 12-28VDC and up to 2A downstream power per port. It supports multiple popular battery charging profiles including DCP, CDP, SDP and custom […]

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Microsoft Surface Laptop Announced

Powered by 7th Gen Intel Core During a live event in New York City, Microsoft today announced the latest expansion to the Surface product line, Surface Laptop, a laptop made personal. The much-anticipated device is powered by 7th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, which deliver incredible performance, amazing responsiveness and long battery life, setting the bar for rich and immersive experiences. At just 2.75 pounds, the Surface Laptop has a 13.5-inch PixelSense™ screen and an immersive Dolby Premium Audio system under the Alcantara fabric keyboard — a first of its kind. It will also be the first device in the Surface lineup to come in colors, including Platinum, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue and Graphite Gold. Intel and Microsoft partnered closely to ensure […]

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Deepcool Captain RGB CPU Liquid Cooler Released

Captain EX RGB Series Deepcool is a company that was built with the vision of providing the finest PC DIY solution for worldwide customers by constantly seeking innovative breakthroughs. Building on the successful achievements in its previous Aio liquid coolers, today Deepcool launches another amazing product in the Captain EX lineup, featuring synchronized RGB lighting system – Captain EX RGB Series. Overview Captain EX RGB retains all the key features of the Captain EX Series, now integrating the latest RGB variable lighting system which incorporates waterblock and LED strip for a more excellent visual experience. Fabulous Synchronized RGB Lighting System With the RGB waterblock and an attached RGB LED strip, the aesthetics of your whole rig can be easily enhanced […]

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PowerColor RX580 Red Devil AXRX580 8GBD5-3DHG/OC Video Card Debuts

Enjoy ultimate gaming experience with superior silent cooler PowerColor RX580 Red Devil equips an 8Pin + 6Pin power connectors with superior 6+1 multi-phases for the ultimate performance. The platinum power kit uses Dr. Mos to provide superior power efficiency and better reliability. In order to achieve better thermal solution, PowerColor Red Devil RX 580 enlarges the surface of heatsink and equips with 8mm heat pipes which lower the temperature but increase performance. Two Ball Bearing • 4X greater longevity • +20% efficiency The cooling fan equips with two-ball bearings which increases 4X longevity and +20% efficiency. Mute Fan Technology 0db –Silent gaming Mute Fan Technology intelligently turns off the fan below 60°C, providing silent gaming during medium and low load […]

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ASUSTOR AS6302T and AS6404T Tower NAS Models Launched

Utilizes sixth generation Intel Apollo Lake platform with Celeron dual/quad-core processors, 2GB and 8GB RAM specifications, featuring powerful computing power and a high-level graphics chip, equipped with advanced HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 Type-C ports, comes built-in with easy-to-use ADM 3.0 interface, introduces Wake-on-WAN function to NAS, offering both power saving and cloud access security benefits, recommended for personal, multimedia home, prosumer and small businesses use, for creating a rich and comprehensive cloud storage experience with 4K @60Hz multimedia playback. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of two new tower NAS models, the AS6302T and AS6404T, that utilize the new Intel Apollo Lake platform Celeron processor. Both models feature hot-swappable hard […]

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Thermaltake Pacific V-GTX 1080Ti Transparent Water Block Introduced

Designed Exclusively for ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080 Ti Graphic Cards Thermaltake an industry leader in PC Cooling is excited to collaborate with ASUS, to introduce the new Pacific V-GTX 1080Ti Transparent, the latest full-cover water block for ASUS ROG STRIX GTX 1080 Ti graphic cards. Aimed toward heavy gamers and Virtual Reality (VR) gaming systems, this high-performing water block is engineered with anti-corrosive CNC machined copper base, premium-quality 4mm thick backplate, unique micro-channel structure as well as high water flow design. In addition, the water block fits most G1/4 fittings, and utilizes a universal mounting mechanism that offers tool-less installation along with compatibility for custom PC builders. With those advanced reliability and cooling features, the water block guarantees to […]

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Phanteks Enthoo Evolv Matx Perspective Inside Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV mATX Tempered Glass Review

Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV mATX Tempered Glass Review

In this article for Benchmark Reviews, I will be going over the differences between the TG Edition and the mATX version of the case currently on the market. Let’s see how the Enthoo EVOLV mATX TG Edition holds up to scrutiny. The Enthoo EVOLV mATX TG Edition includes RGB compatibility with Asus Aura Sync and MSI Mystic Light Sync motherboards. The TG Edition carries over it’s great water cooling capabilities from the mATX version and comes in 3 colors: Satin Black, Anthracite Grey, and Galaxy Silver.

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Anidees AI Crystal Cube Lite Powered Anidees AI Crystal Cube Lite Case Review

Anidees AI Crystal Cube Lite Case Review

With tempered glass becoming a trend on modern computer cases, the Anidees AI Crystal Cube Lite certainly stands out from the crowd with its 5mm thick tempered glass panels. But what exactly is Anidees? This design company was founded in 2011. It is popular in European countries, such as Germany, France, and more. Most people may not have heard of Anidees, but the company strives to provide great quality products by listening to ideas from people like you and me. With that in mind, the Crystal Cube Lite looks very promising with its flexible water and air cooling capabilities, glass panels, and small form-factor design. In this article for Benchmark Reviews, we will be taking a look at the AI Crystal Cube Lite case to see what Anidees has in store for us.

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PSSC Labs Micron 5100 Series SSD Debuts

Custom, high performance server solution now with storage option from Micron’s powerful SSD line PSSC Labs, a developer of custom HPC and Big Data computing solutions, today announced it now offers the option of complete flash storage for its CloudOOP 12000 enterprise server, built specifically for Hadoop. The faster storage option means PSSC Labs can now offer increased data analytics speeds and improved performance, making the CloudOOP 12000 the ideal enterprise Hadoop solution. The CloudOOP 12000 now supports the new Micron 5100 series Solid State SATAIII (SSDs), with up to 14 x Micron SSDs (2 drives dedicated for operating system and 12 drives for data storage). The all flash storage option provides durability, reliability, and faster performance at a price […]

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