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Synology FlashStation FS2017 NAS Released

Blazing fast all-flash NAS for intensive I/O applications Synology today launched FlashStation FS2017, a high-performance and scalable NAS designed for enterprise usage. Capable of handling over 90,000 IOPS in 4K random writing, FS2017 is perfect for big data analysis, video post-production, virtualization, and handling any demanding database application that requires high IOPS and low latency at the same time. FS2017 is powered by an 8-core Intel® Xeon® D processor together with 16 Gigabytes of DDR4 ECC RDIMM that is expandable up to 128GB. The cutting-edge hardware delivers high performance and throughput even with multitasking and multiple virtual machines hosted. Four Gigabit ports allow simple plug-and-play into existing RJ45 based networks, ensuring continual network uptime. For higher bandwidth applications, the dual […]

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VIZIO SmartCast 36” 5.1 Wireless Sound Bar System Introduced

VIZIO, Inc., America’s #1 sound bar company1, announced today its all-new home theater sound bar collection, highlighted by the VIZIO SmartCast 36” 5.1 Wireless Sound Bar System. From a full 5.1 surround sound configuration with crystal-clear dialogue and booming bass, to a simple two-channel setup, the new 2017 collection presents a sound bar solution for any consumer looking to redefine their home theater experience. Featuring Chromecast built-in, VIZIO SmartCast sound bars offer easy streaming of songs over WiFi from Chromecast-enabled audio apps for uninterrupted playback. Models in the VIZIO SmartCast collection can be controlled by VIZIO SmartCast Mobile, an app that transforms any mobile device into a powerful touchscreen remote2. The new products are now beginning to roll out to […]

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NETGEAR ProSAFE Smart Managed Switches Announced

Three powerful new 8-port and 16-port switching options with PoE+ and L2+/L3 Lite features for growing small- and medium-sized businesses NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of networking devices that power today’s smart home and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), is introducing three new ProSAFE® Smart Managed Switches to support dense deployment of modern, high-power devices requiring Power-Over-Ethernet and PoE+. The new standalone switches are designed with varying PoE port counts and PoE power budgets to meet the current and future needs of wireless converged networks. These new switches represent an ideal solution for SMBs looking for network efficiency, operational cost savings, and ease of management — especially in the hospitality, catering, education, and retail industries. Purposely designed for […]

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Nintendo 2DS XL Portable System Launched

New Dedicated Hand-Held System Will Sell at a Suggested Retail Price of $149.99 The Nintendo 3DS family of systems will soon be adding a new member. On July 28, New Nintendo 2DS XL makes its debut in the United States at a suggested retail price of $149.99. The New Nintendo 2DS XL system gives consumers a third choice of hand-held systems, one that offers pricing and features that fit between the Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL systems. New Nintendo 2DS XL will launch on the same day as two big new games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems: Hey! PIKMIN and Miitopia. “This new addition to Nintendo’s portable hardware line demonstrates our commitment to the hand-held market,” […]

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Acer Switch 5 and Switch 3 2-in-1 Notebooks Launched

Acer today expanded its popular Switch 2-in-1 notebook line with two new models – the Switch 5 and Switch 3 – featuring Windows 10, with versatile, highly-mobile designs for work, school and fun. Both new Acer Switch 2-in-1 notebooks can be used with an Acer Active Pen on the touch screen to sketch, take notes or annotate documents or photos with Windows Ink. The Acer Switch 5 builds on the industry-leading innovations of its predecessor, the Switch Alpha 12, providing a fanless, quiet experience through Acer LiquidLoop™ cooling, and excellent performance with up to 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Acer’s patented auto-retracting kickstand allows for easy one-handed adjustments to the viewing angle. It also supports Windows Hello with a […]

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G.SKILL RIPJAWS KM560 MX Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Announced

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, is announcing the release of the RIPJAWS KM560 MX mechanical gaming keyboard. This new addition of the compact tenkeyless mechanical keyboard is designed for gamers and users who require a smaller keyboard footprint without compromising keyswitch and build quality. Compact Keyboard Footprint: More Room for Everything Else Perfect for anyone with limited desk space or wanting larger space for their mousepads, the ideal keyboard solution is a compact 87-key layout. The KM560 MX series shaves off 8cm (3.15in) from the KM570 series, a full-size mechanical keyboard, gives users more space to configure and choose gaming tools for each specific needs. Long Lasting Cherry MX […]

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Phanteks G1080Ti Waterblocks Announced

With the latest release of ASUS and GIGABY TE’s GTX 1080Ti, Phanteks today announce two new water blocks from the Glacier Series. The new blocks are designed for the ASUS GTX 1080 Ti Strix (compatible with ASUS STRIX’s original backplate) and GIGABYTE GTX 1080Ti Gaming OC. Made from premium materials according to the finest standards of craftsmanship from Phanteks, the G1080Ti water block delivers extreme cooling and improve stability under high overclocks for the enthusiasts. VITON sealing from the Automotive and Aerospace Industries ensure the best reliability and longevity. The Glacier Series water blocks feature RGB lighting to let you synchronize lighting patterns and effects from your RGB motherboard and Phanteks RGB products. Phanteks Glacier G1080Ti ASUS STRIX and GIGABY […]

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Razer Lancehead Wireless Gaming Mouse Released

The Razer Lancehead – the world’s most advanced wireless gaming mouse – features the revolutionary Adaptive Frequency Technology for tournament-grade wireless gaming performance and is also the first to showcase the next generation of hybrid on-board and cloud memory via the upcoming Razer Synapse Pro (Beta) Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the world’s most reliable, tournament-grade wireless gaming mouse, the Razer Lancehead. The latest Razer mouse features Razer’s proprietary “Adaptive Frequency Technology” (AFT), the world’s most precise laser sensor, hybrid on-board and cloud memory, and an all-new ambidextrous form factor. Razer’s advanced AFT wireless technology ensures industry-leading transmission stability by not only syncing data reporting perfectly between the mouse and the user’s system, but also […]

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Noctua SecuFirm2 Mounting Kit Announced

Noctua today announced that it will continue its tradition of supplying customers with its premium-class SecuFirm2™ mounting kits for novel platforms free of charge. While most current Noctua heatsinks support the new LGA2066 socket of Intel’s ‘Basin Falls’ X299 platform for ‘Skylake-X’ and ‘Kaby Lake-X’ CPUs out of the box, older models can be upgraded with the NM-I2011 or NM-i20xx kits at no additional cost. “We’re determined to provide the best possible support to our customers and, over the years, we’ve sent many thousands of mounting kits free of charge to users who wanted to upgrade to new platforms”, says Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “With Skylake-X just around the corner, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll extend this offer for […]

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X2 T6 ATX PC Chassis Released

The T6 computer case with a contemporary and all meshed front panel, based on the 0.5mm SGCC ATX chassis structure. The contemporary front panel is minimalistic and functional with USB2.0 | 3.0 and HD Audio on the top for easy reach. This well-designed tower structure provides sufficient space for hardware installation and component cooling. The chassis structure is prepared for adequate cooling, we have pre-assembled 1*120mm blue LED cooling fan in the front of the chassis and there is further space for another 1*120mm cooling on the front, 1* 120mm cooling fan on the rear and 2* 120mm fan on the side panel for additional VGA card and GPU cooling. The internal space design is well thought out and supports […]

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QNAP Quad-core TS-x53B Series NAS Released

With USB-C QuickAccess and a PCIe Slot for 10GbE, M.2 SSD, or USB 3.1 10Gbps Expandability QNAP® Systems, Inc. today launched the TS-x53B series NAS (available in 2-bay, 4-bay and 6-bay models) with a PCIe expansion slot to meet the growing performance and functional demands from SMB and SOHO users. “The TS-x53B is the first NAS in its class to provide PCIe expansion, which provides fantastic long-term potential for the NAS to be upgraded to include features such as SSD caching and 10GbE connectivity,” said Jason Hsu, Product Manager of QNAP. “For users who seek high productivity and smart workflows, the TS-x53B series offers a compelling choice in big features,” Hsu added. Powered by the 14nm Intel® Celeron® J3455 quad-core […]

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FSP Windale CPU Coolers Launched

Patented technology gets maximum performance from AMD Ryzen and Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 Global power and cooling specialist, FSP, is pleased to announce the new Windale series of supremely effective, ultra-quiet, heat pipe equipped fan-cooled PC heatsinks. The Windale 6 (AC601) and Windale 4 (AC401) bring a combination of extreme cooling performance with very low noise and vibration to a huge range of Intel and AMD CPUs – including the newest Core i7 and Ryzen processors. These new PC coolers are ideal for gamers, performance enthusiasts, and overclockers, as well as for general users who need quiet, reliable cooling and long CPU life. FSP patented technology for ultimate cooling performance Both the Windale 4 and Windale 6 feature […]

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SteelSeries QcK Prism Dual-Surface RGB Illuminated Mousepad Introduced

SteelSeries, brings innovation to its 15-year legacy of engineering the best gaming mousepads in the world by introducing the QcK Prism Gaming Mousepad. Built with purpose, the QcK Prism delivers features that go beyond the aesthetics of illumination and presents performance benefits for PC gaming. The new mousepad provides gamers with dual-sided premium surfaces – the first of its kind, 360 degrees of continuous illumination in 12 separate zones, and interference-free USB cable placement. The QcK Prism is the world’s first dual-surface RGB illuminated mousepad, featuring a premium micro-textured cloth that adds friction for more deliberate movements and a hard polymer surface for a fast-paced glide. The QcK Prism comes with brilliant 360-degree, 12-zone Prism RGB illumination with advanced lighting […]

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Tenda U12 USB 3.0 AC1300 Wireless Network Adapter Announced

Dual-Band Connections and Fast, Reliable Wireless Connectivity for any Device Tenda Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Shenzhen Tenda, is eager to announce its new U12 AC1300 Wireless Network Adapter. The U12 uses the faster USB 3.0 interface for better throughput on both 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands. Its an excellent companion for users not fully leveraging the bandwidth of their gigabit router, using dated built-in networking adapters with slower performance. Fast AC1300 Wireless Speeds with Dual-Band Connections The U12 is a dual-band adapter with transfer speeds as fast as 867Mbps on the 5GHz band. It harnesses 256-QAM technology to break the limitations of the 802.11n protocol, achieving a higher 400Mbps throughput on the 2.4GHz band. Users can even select the specific […]

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BIOSTAR RADEON RX 500 Series GPU Announced

Enjoy GAMING with newest RADEON RX 500 Series graphics cards BIOSTAR is thrilled to announce its latest lineup of graphics card for gamers featuring the 2nd-generation Polaris architecture from AMD coupled with excellent gaming performance and higher clock speeds. Introducing the new BIOSTAR RADEON RX 500 series GPUs designed to be the perfect graphics upgrade for those looking to play modern games and experience VR at compelling prices and the prodcuts will be exclusively for Asia Pacific and China region. The new BIOSTAR RADEON RX 500 series GPUs include the latest flagship RX 580, together with the mainstream RX 570 and RX 550. The new GPUs feature support for DX12 and Vulkan API. Combined with technologies to help improve visual […]

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Intel Optane Memory Released

Boosts Speed for Gaming, Web Browsing and More On March 27, 2017, Intel introduced the Intel Optane memory module for desktops. Intel Optane memory will be available for desktops beginning April 24. (Credit: Intel Corporation) Intel® Optane™ memory, announced in March, is available to purchase at a variety of computer component retailers today. With the increased speed and responsiveness of Intel® Optane™ memory in a 7th Generation Intel Core processor-based system, users can do more with their system, without sacrificing the value and capacity of a hard disk drive. Among the benefits: Intel® Optane™ memory enables web browsers to launch up to 5x faster than a hard disk drive.1,2 Games and levels will load faster too – up to 67 […]

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Kingston Data Center PCIe NVMe SSD Released

Powerful Demonstrations Highlight Value of Kingston’s Low-latency Storage Architecture for Professionals in Omniplatform Broadcast, Digital Effects, 8K & More Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it will demonstrate its newest Data Center PCIe NVMe SSD (DCP1000) to broadcast professionals and digital artists at the National Association of Broadcasters 2017 Show (NAB) in Las Vegas, NV. DCP1000 offers the industry’s highest data throughput for media intensive applications that depend on high-performance storage to compete. “With the lowest latency and highest data throughput in the industry, DCP1000 is the solution the media and production industry needs to turn the latest exclusive story into production-ready broadcast content or […]

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Promise Technology Pegasus3 M4 Thunderbolt 3 RAID Storage Debuts

This week at NAB 2017, Promise Technology, a leading rich media storage technology provider, will showcase a wide range of solutions for creative professionals, from the independent editor to the largest media and entertainment organizations. Promise will debut the Pegasus3 M4 Thunderbolt™ 3 RAID storage with flash devices and VTrak EFA 5310, an all-flash array storage system optimized for high bandwidth and extremely large data ingest rate. Additionally, Promise will showcase how its Apollo Cloud personal cloud storage device and VSkyCube hyperconverged system can be integrated into creative workflows. Promise’s complete range of solutions will be on display at the company’s product showcase at the NAB 2017 in Las Vegas (booth SL6821) from April 24 – 27. New Products In […]

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SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 Limited Edition Graphics Card Debuts

SAPPHIRE Technology has bolstered the SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Gaming Series lineup with the new SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 Limited Edition graphics card. With a cherry-picked Polaris GPU made in an enhanced FinFET 14 nm process, extra LED fans for swap and unique shroud, it’s the best performing and the best-looking SAPPHIRE NITRO+ card to date. Along with the limited-quantity, ultra-overclocked model, SAPPHIRE also introduces new SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 and RX 570 cards. For demanding gamers Thanks to continuous streamlining of FinFET 14 nm production process, the latest Polaris GPUs that power SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 and RX 570 cards are even more energy-efficient. This allowed SAPPHIRE to crank up the clocks and reach up to 10% better […]

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GIGABYTE AORUS Radeon RX 500 Series Graphics Cards Unveiled

Polaris evolved with the power of AORUS GIGABYTE, the world’s leading gaming hardware manufacturer, expands its AORUS graphics card portfolio with the announcement of the AORUS Radeon™ RX 580 and RX 570 lineup. Powered by the third-generation Polaris architecture, the new AORUS graphics cards provide excellent power switching and thermal efficiency thanks to the GPU Gauntlet Sorting technology. Combining faster clock speeds with the highly-acclaimed WINDFORCE cooling solution and customizable RGB illumination, the AORUS RX 500 Series graphics cards together deliver outstanding performance on both gaming and style to gamers seeking a significant upgrade at a great value. AORUS Radeon™ RX 580 XTR 8G The AORUS RX 580 XTR is the top-of-the-line model that boasts the WINDFORCE 2X cooling system, […]

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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW2 and SC2 Video Card Released

The award winning EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW2 and SC2 are now upgraded to 11GHz memory giving a full 352GB/s of memory bandwidth for improved performance. Best of all? This upgrade is FREE for existing EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW2 and SC2 card owners. Visit this forum thread for more details on how you can upgrade. Of course, the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW2 and SC2 also comes loaded with EVGA iCX Technology, which gives you: * EVGA iCX Has 9 Thermal Sensors and Multiple MCUs – All 9 sensors can be display in EVGA Precision XOC and OSD. * Asynchronous Fan Control – Separate left/right fan control including fan curve. * A New and More Efficient Way to Cool […]

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CORSAIR Hydro GFX GTX 1080 Ti AIO Liquid Cooled Graphics Card Launched

NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti, CORSAIR Hydro Series Cooling, Magnetic Levitation Airflow Corsair®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC components and high-performance gaming hardware today announced the release of the new CORSAIR Hydro GFX GTX 1080 Ti all-in-one liquid cooled graphics card. Combining the extreme gaming horsepower of the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 Ti GPU with world-renowned CORSAIR Hydro Series liquid cooling and magnetic levitation airflow, the Hydro GFX GTX 1080 Ti delivers the phenomenal performance of an overclocked GTX 1080 Ti with all the benefits of liquid cooling. Cooler temperatures, higher clock speeds, lower noise and easy installation combine to allow the Hydro GFX GTX 1080 Ti to offer all the performance, with none of the compromise. Developed in […]

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BIOSTAR RACING X370GTN and RACING B350GTN Mini-ITX Motherboards Debut

Compact and feature-packed motherboards for the AM4 platform BIOSTAR is thrilled to announce the latest addition to the growing mini-ITX family of BIOSTAR motherboards with the introduction of the world’s first mini-ITX motherboards for AMD AM4 platform and the first mini-ITX RGB LED-capable motherboards with AMD X370 and AMD B350 chipsets. BIOSTAR is pleased to welcome the new BIOSTAR RACING X370GTN and RACING B350GTN mini-ITX motherboards into the RACING Series family. Both motherboards aim to deliver the best balance of form and function, delivering the full potential that the AMD AM4 platform offers especially with AMD RYZEN CPUs, all in a small package. The BIOSTAR RACING X370GTN and RACING B350GTN comes equipped with BIOSTAR 2nd-gen RACING features like 5050 LED […]

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AMD Radeon RX 500 Series Graphics Card Introduced

​Designed with the perfect balance of performance and features for the 9 out of 10 gamers that play on outdated graphics cards ​Today AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) introduced the Radeon™ RX 500 series, a new line of graphics cards featuring a powerful combination of improved game performance, higher clock speeds1, and a refined 2nd generation Polaris architecture, giving PC gamers the best reasons yet to upgrade their graphics. The Radeon RX 500 series was designed specifically for system upgrades, catering to the 9 out of 10 PC gamers today who are hindered by outdated technology and aren’t able to enjoy optimal experiences in modern games, smooth VR experiences, or the latest display technologies.2,3 Radeon™ RX 500 series graphics cards feature a […]

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Thecus N4350 4-bay NAS Announced

The Smart Home NAS to Connect and Secure Your Life Thecus ® Technology Corp today announced the N4350, an upgraded version of the N4310. This affordable 4-bay NAS is stacked with features that provide a practical solution for SOHO and SMB users. Delivering connectivity with uncompromising data integrity, the N4350 distinguishes itself with its energy efficiency at a highly attractive price. “As the demand for storage continues to grow, small office and home users are seeking the best price/performance solution for their investment,” said Florence Shih, General Manager at Thecus Technology Corp. “With the introduction of N4350, it pushes the NAS market to a new level, this versatile NAS delivers tremendous value plus the functionality to reach the full spectrum […]

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