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Razer Panthera Evo Arcade Stick Released

Razer and the Fighting Game Community join forces to evolve the best-selling arcade stick with improved focus on precision, durability and individuality Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled Razer Panthera Evo to further support the fighting game community and improve their line of high quality arcade-style controllers. The Razer Panthera Evo is an evolution of the best-selling Razer Panthera Arcade Stick and is being tested by some of the world’s best esports athletes and community standouts. The new arcade fighting stick will feature the award-winning RazerTM Mechanical Switches, an improved case design and a headphone jack to accentuate gaming performance. The new Panthera Evo will be fully mod-capable like its predecessor and, in response to popular […]

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Razer Mamba Elite 5G Optical Gaming Mouse Launched

The Razer Mamba Elite wired gaming mouse is the latest addition to the Mamba line, and the successor to the Mamba Tournament Edition. Features include our Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor with 16,000 DPI, the same celebrated sensor used in the Razer DeathAddder Elite; and RazerTM Mechanical Mouse Switches, co-developed with Omron, with an extended durability of up to 50 million clicks. Other features include enhanced ergonomic shape; improved textured side grips; and 20 customizable RGB lighting zones. Benefits include superior gaming precision, performance and personalization.   WHY: To deliver improved accuracy and durability, comfort and more lighting customization to the Razer Mamba. PRICE: $89.99 USD/ 99.99 EUR WHERE: Razer – https://www.razer.com/gaming-mice/razer-mamba-elite

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BAPCo SYSmark 2018 Benchmark Suite Released

The latest version of the premier PC performance metric featuring new Productivity, Creativity and Responsiveness Scenarios. BAPCo, a non-profit consortium of leading PC hardware manufacturers, today released SYSmark 2018, the latest version of the premier PC benchmark that measures and compares system performance and energy consumption using real world applications and workloads. What’s new in SYSmark 2018: – All-new Productivity, Creativity, and Responsiveness Scenarios – Shorter install and run times – A streamlined “click-and-run” user interface – Updated system configuration tool that restores original settings – Updated third-party applications – Results consolidated into a single file – Localized GUI support for nine languages SYSmark 2018 extends the SYSmark family, alongside MobileMark and TabletMark, which have been widely accepted by IT […]

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32-Core Processor Announced

New WX Series with up to 32-cores and 64-threads for professional computing, improved X Series for enthusiasts and gamers, and AMD X399 platform compatibility AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the availability of world’s most powerful desktop processor1, the 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX processor with 32 cores and 64 threads. Designed to power the ultimate computing experiences, 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors are built using 12nm “Zen+” x86 processor architecture and offer the most threads on any desktop processor with the flagship model delivering up to 53% greater performance than the competition’s flagship model1. Second Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors support the most I/O2, and are compatible with existing AMD X399 chipset motherboards via a simple BIOS update, […]

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INNO3D iCHILL High Performance Gaming Memory Debuts
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INNO3D iCHILL High Performance Gaming Memory Debuts

INNO3D®, a leading manufacturer of awesome high-end multimedia components and various innovations enriching your life, has presented an entire new computer hardware product family; INNO3D® high performance / gaming memory. The hatching product family will crawl out of its shell under the name iCHILL and will come in various capacities of 4GB up to 16GB at speeds of 2400 MHz up to 4000 MHz and with ultra low latencies up to 15CL. Renowned for its frost-bite cooling solutions, the memory modules will be equipped with a unique heat spreader design that can optimize system performance, increase a smooth gaming experience and simply give that extra ‘umpf’ to your PC. The new iCHILL memory series will fit into any case design […]

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NZXT CRFT #02 H700 Nuka-Cola Case Debuts

Zap your thirst for Nuka-Cola with the refreshing CRFT 02 NZXT today announced a partnership with Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, to deliver the first officially licensed Fallout themed computer case, the H700 Nuka-Cola. The H700 Nuka-Cola serves as the second entry in NZXT’s new CRFT line of custom crafted limited edition gaming products. Released in a limited quantity of 2,000, the custom designed variant of NZXT’s popular H series, the H700 Nuka-Cola boasts beautiful design work inspired by the post-apocalyptic world of Fallout and its iconic Nuka-Cola soft drink. Alongside the H700 Nuka-Cola, NZXT also announced an optional Nuka-Cola all-metal cover for their N7 Z370 motherboard* to complete the ultimate Fallout-themed build. The Nuka-Cola N7 all-metal cover will […]

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Deepcool MATREXX 55 ATX PC Case Launched

Make Tempered Glass & RGB More Affordable 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 featured computer cases, today Deepcool launches Matrexx 55- Supports E-ATX MB • Full Sized Tempered Glass • Extreme Performance • RGB SYNC- makes Tempered Glass & RGB More Affordable. Dual 4mm Tempered Glass Full sized 4mm thickness, tempered glass side panel and a front panel give the case a unique look to perfectly show off your inner structure Massive Cooling Compatibility Optimized airflow is guaranteed with large air intakes on two sides of the front panel and an air exhaust […]

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ECS LIVA Z2V Mini PC Announced

With Plenty of Connectors, Storage Expansion and a Powerful CPU Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), the global leading motherboard, Mini-PC, Notebooks, mobile device and smart city solutions provider, is pleased to announce the LIVA Z2 and Z2V silent, energy efficient multi-functional mini PC designed for digital signage, workstation, and noise sensitive situations. The LIVA Z2 and Z2V are available with three Intel Gemini Lake based options, for varying processing needs. Both models are supported by 64GB of on-board eMMC, with a 2.5” HDD bay available for expanded storage options, 3 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0 and a high-speed USB type C connector. The LIVA Z2 features HDMI 2.0 for high bandwidth needs while the Z2V has HDMI 1.4 and D-Sub connectors […]

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HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB Gaming Mouse Announced

HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., today announced that it is shipping the HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro RGB gaming mouse. The Pulsefire FPS Pro features the Pixart 3389 sensor for accurate tracking and utilizes premium Omron switches with 20M click durability, six programable buttons, and onboard memory to save up to three custom profiles through HyperX NGenuity software. The Pulsefire FPS Pro is built with an ergonomic, lightweight design suitable for either palm or claw grip users. It provides three DPI presets from 800, 1600, and 3200 DPI all available at the touch of a button. The non-slip side grips offer secure handling and the optimal weight distribution of only 95 grams is ideal for rapid movement. […]

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BIOSTAR B450MHC AMD Ryzen Motherboard
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BIOSTAR B450MHC AMD Ryzen Motherboard Debuts

BIOSTAR debuts two mATX motherboards for the 1st and 2nd generation AMD AM4 Ryzen processors with the BIOSTAR B450MHC and BIOSTAR B450MH. Both BIOSTAR B450 motherboards include features found in higher-end motherboards to take full advantage of the 2nd Gen Ryzen processors. The BIOSTAR B450MHC and BIOSTAR B450MH support DDR4-1866/ 2133/ 2400/ 2667/ 2933/ 3200(OC), 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot, 2x PCIe 2.0 slots, 4x SATA III connectors, 1 x M.2 (B450MH only), 6x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) ports (4 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers) 6x USB 2.0 ports (2 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers) and more. AMD AM4 B450 Chipset and Higher-End Features for Gamers The BIOSTAR B450MHC and BIOSTAR B450MH are built […]

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Fnatic miniSTREAK RGB Keyboard Review

The eSports team company, Fnatic PTY Ltd, have released a few new mice and keyboards to their product line. One of those products is the miniSTREAK RGB Tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches. It features full RGB illumination, onboard macro recording, competition mode, and the Fnatic OP software for further customization. It is also price competitive especially with the choice of genuine Cherry MX Red, Red Silent, Blue, and Brown switches. The company has sent Benchmark Reviews the miniSTREAK with Cherry MX Brown switches for this review.

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Reeven Twila RGB LED Light Strip Review

In this article for Benchmark Reviews, I’m going to be testing the Reeven Twila RGB LED strips. Reeven Twila is compatible with Asus Aura, MSI Mystic Light Sync, ASrock RGB LED, and Gigabyte RGB Fusion ready. Twila connects to motherboards via the 4 pin RGB connector. The motherboard manufactures have their own software for controlling the output of the LED connectors built-in to compatible motherboards.

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Spire HUSKY ATX Mid-Tower Computer Cases Debut

The Spire HUSKY series computer cases are the new addition to our line of affordable ATX mid-tower size PC chassis with contemporary looks. New on this series are the separated PSU chamber and Mainboard and components chamber. The modern front panel design is practical with one USB3.0 & two USB2.0 and HD/AC97 Audio ports on the front top. The sleek and industrial front panel design fits into any interior, home or office or public space.The tower structure provides satisfactory space for component installation and considerable cooling. The chassis structure is ready for multiple cooling fans, there is space for 1x 92 or 120mm fan at the rear, 3x 120mm on the front, 1x 120mm or 140mm on the top and […]

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Elgato Stream Deck Mini Studio Controller Announced

Elgato, a leading provider of hardware and software for content creators, today announced Stream Deck Mini, a brand-new addition to its line-up of streaming and video production tools. A miniaturized version of the ground-breaking Elgato Stream Deck live content tool, Stream Deck Mini offers six fully-customizable LCD keys, allowing creators to easily switch scenes, launch media, control chat, configure an unlimited number of actions, and more. The ideal addition for streamers and video producers who want to get serious about their content and community, Stream Deck Mini makes it simple to create quality content at the push of a button. “When Stream Deck launched just over a year ago, it gave content creators access to a level of tactile control […]

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Noctua Expands 5V Fan Line-Up

Noctua today expanded its line-up of premium-grade quiet 5V fans with new 200, 140, 120, 92, 80 and 40mm models. The new 5V versions of the existing award-winning NF-A20, NF-A14, NF-A12x25, NF-F12, NF-A9, NF-A8 and NF-A4x10 designs will be available both in 3-pin and 4-pin variants, the latter supporting PWM-based speed control. All fans include a USB power adapter cable that allows them to run on USB host devices, power banks or USB power supplies. “We’ve seen a growing demand for 5V fans from our industrial clients, the 3D printing community and DIY customers who seek to replace noisy 5V fans in devices such as DVRs or network and storage solutions,” explains Roland Mossig (Noctua CEO). “Several years ago, 5V […]

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Samsung SSD 970 PRO Solid State Drive Review

Not so long ago Samsung debuted their third-generation NVMe client storage devices with their SSD 970 PRO M.2 solid state drive series. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 512GB Samsung SSD 970 PRO, which pairs their latest 2-bit MLC V-NAND and a 512MB LPDDR4 DRAM cache buffer with their new Phoenix controller to produce up to 3500 MB/s reads at 370,000 IOPS and 2300 MB/s writes at 500,000 IOPS, and we compare performance against all the leading competition. We’ll find out if Samsung’s 970 PRO SSD is worth the money.

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Gamdias Hades M1 Gaming Mouse Review

Gamdias has added a new mouse to their product line, but this time it is a wireless mouse. The Hades M1 is equipped with wireless functionality, a 10800 DPI optical sensor, dual RGB light streams, two additional side panels grips, and more. It is also supported by the Gamdias HERA software, which allows the user to manage multiple Gamdias peripherals simultaneously. There are also seven programmable buttons and a weight adjustment system for further customization. In this article, Benchmark Reviews will be taking a look at the Hades M1 to see how it compares to the competition.

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Thermaltake Riing Trio 12 RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition Released

The World’s 1st Amazon Alexa Supported Fan with 3 Independent 16.8M colors LED Rings Design Thermaltake launches the latest Riing Trio 12 LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition (3-Fan Pack) today. A brand new flagship fan series and newly added member of the TT RGB PLUS Ecosystem. The Riing Trio provides LED lighting and fan speed customization via Thermaltake’s patented TT RGB PLUS Software and TT AI Voice Control. Starting from the end of the third quarter of 2018, the Riing Trio will be officially Amazon Alexa supported. With the support of the Amazon Alexa Voice Service, users can sync the Riing Trio RGB lighting effects with local or international weather conditions. In terms of the fan structure, the […]

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Deepcool Gamerstorm CASTLE 280RGB Cooler Launched
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Deepcool Gamerstorm CASTLE 280RGB Cooler Launched

CPU Liquid Cooler with Immersive RGB Lighting Effects Deepcool Gamerstorm, 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 Gamerstorm launches a brand new CPU liquid cooling line that comes in 240mm and 280mm sizes- CASTLE 240/280RGB. CASTLE 240/280RGB featured brand new water-block comes with double window panes and an immersive ambient lighting design which provides a perfect display of aesthetic illumination. Furthermore, 16.7M true color lighting system comes in 5 built-in effects (dynamic, static, breathing, comet, and fashion collision) and with 36 interchangeable […]

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SilentiumPC Armis AR3 Mid-Tower Case Debuts

The newest addition to SilentiumPC lineup, the Armis AR3, is a modern midi-tower chassis offering subtle styling and unparalleled practicality. The unique signature of the Armis series includes design cues such as the bold front vents for high-level airflow and the movable I/O panel. Armis AR3 is available in three different versions: This regular base version comes with a full metal side panel and the special “blackout” button, which turns all HDD and power LEDs off for complete stealth, especially useful for night rendering/simulation sessions. TG version features tempered glass side panel, which combined with great value for money offers a great start for future RGB build. TG RGB version comes fully packed with interior illumination and built-in internal control […]

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CORSAIR Hydro H100i PRO Liquid CPU Cooler Launched

CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today launched a new addition to its bestselling line of Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers, the CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i PRO RGB 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler. Equipped with a vibrant RGB LED-lit pump head and two high-performance ML120 PWM magnetic levitation bearing fans, the H100i PRO is ready to cool today’s most demanding high-performance CPUs, with precise fan and lighting control powered by CORSAIR iCUE software. The H100i PRO’s pair of ML120 fans are tuned to produce the airflow and static pressure needed to excel when driving air through a radiator, in addition to boasting ultra-low friction magnetic levitation bearings that allow them to spin significantly quieter at higher […]

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BIOSTAR H310MHC M-ATX Motherboard Introduced

BIOSTAR introduces an essential micro-ATX motherboard for home/office computing with the BIOSTAR H310MHC; a motherboard which uses the Intel H310 single chipset architecture to support the latest socket LGA1151 8th generation Intel Core processors and DDR4-1866/2133/2400/2666, USB3.1 Gen. 1 and HDMI output. The BIOSTAR H310MHC is a good choice for running every day applications such as office applications, web browsing, video and photo editing and basic gaming. Intel H310 Single Chipset and Essential Features The BIOSTAR H310MHC offers the essential features and performance for home/office computing with its dual DIMM slots supporting up to 32GB of 2600MHz DDR4 memory and a single PCI-E 3.0 x16 and two PCI-E 2.0. x1 slots. As for connectivity, the H310MHC has a Realtek RTL8111H […]

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Samsung SSD 970 EVO Review

Samsung recently debuted their second-generation 3-bit MLC V-NAND flash technology with their SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 solid state drive series. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the 1TB Samsung SSD 970 EVO, which pairs their latest 64-cell layer V-NAND and a 1GB LPDDR4 DRAM cache buffer with their new Phoenix controller to produce up to 3400 MB/s reads at 500,000 IOPS and 2500 MB/s writes at 450,000 IOPS, and we compare performance against all the leading competition. We’ll find out if Samsung’s 970 EVO SSD is worth the money.

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Philips Momentum 436M6 DisplayHDR 1000 Monitor Available

The World’s First DisplayHDR 1000 Monitor from Philips is Now Available for Immersive Home Entertainment Experiences The Philips Momentum 43” monitor is perfect to use in place of a traditional TV with a lower input lag, stunning 4K visuals, DisplayHDR 1000 certification and Ambiglow technology Today EPI, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips monitors, announces the availability of the Philips Momentum 43” 4K HDR Quantum Dot Monitor (436M6VBPAB), the world’s first DisplayHDR 1000 monitor with the new Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) DisplayHDR 1000 Certification. The Momentum utilizes several unique features that make it a fantastic option as the centerpiece of home entertainment. It provides a stunning viewing experience with Quantum Dot color, 4K resolution and […]

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CORSAIR Carbide SPEC-06 RGB Case Debuts

CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today unveiled the latest addition to its Carbide Series of enthusiast PC cases, the CORSAIR Carbide Series SPEC-06 RGB. A tempered glass side panel and RGB-lit front panel showcase and highlight your build, while Direct Airflow Path™ design delivers cool air to the systems hottest components and keeps your PC ahead of the curve. With a beautiful tempered glass side panel, the SPEC-06 RGB allows you to show off your system in style, highlighted by a stunning RGB-lit curve recessed into the distinctive front panel. The integrated RGB front lighting is easily controlled by a built-in three-switch controller that adds dramatic illumination to your system, with seven different colors, […]

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