CYBERPOWERPC FANGBOOK 4 Xtreme G-SYNC Gaming Laptop Series Announced

Loaded with Intel’s 6th Generation Processors and Features Skylake Desktop Processors, DDR4 Memory, 4K G-SYNC Support CITY of INDUSTRY, CA (September 28, 2015) – CyberPower Inc. www.cyberpowerpc.com, a global manufacturer of custom gaming PCs, gaming laptops, and performance workstations, today announced the FANGBOOK 4 Xtreme series, a new family of high-performance gaming laptop PCs based on Intel’s 6th Generation Skylake Processors; DDR4 memory in a rig that is maximized for Windows 10 gaming. CYBERPOWERPC will offer the Intel Core i7-6700K and Intel Core i7-6700HQ in its FANGBOOK 4 line. The latest 6th Generation Intel Core processors for gamers and enthusiasts feature new CPU microarchitecture, improved graphics engine, and support for DDR4 memory. FANGBOOK 4 Xtreme G-SYNC notebooks loaded with the […]

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MSI Updated Gaming and Prestige Notebooks Released

Notebooks featuring unlocked and overlocked processors, NVIDIA desktop performance GPUs, and an array of cutting-edge components now available through Newegg, Amazon, TigerDirect, and Fry’s City of Industry, Calif. Sept 27, 2015 MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, announces the availability of its full arsenal of notebooks armed with Intel’s 6th Generation Core i7 processors. Available in a myriad of gaming and consumer models, Intel’s Skylake processors increases system performance while decreasing energy consumption, resulting in more versatility and power versus previous models. MSI notebooks receiving the Intel upgrade include the flagship GT72 Dominator Pro; the ultra-slim and lightweight GS70 Stealth and GS60 Ghost; the perfectly balanced GE62 and GE72 Apache, and the design focused […]

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Tenda AC1900 Tenda AC15 AC1900 Dual-Band WiFi Router Review

Tenda AC15 AC1900 Dual-Band WiFi Router Review

It used to be a pretty well understood fact that merging to the 802.11ac wireless standard was an expensive task, with just the thought about having to replace both your router and wireless card made anyone’s wallet shudder, but that was back in 2013. Come back, three years in the future, and we encounter devices like the one Benchmark Reviews has in it’s hands today. The Tenda AC15 AC1900 Router is not only AC capable, but it features a Broadcom’s BCM4708 Wi-Fi chipset capable of delivering speeds of up to 1300 Mbps over the 5 Ghz band. Astonishingly, it comes at only $87.99, which is the lowest price tag we have ever encountered on any AC1900 router.

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EA SPORTS FIFA 16 Game Released

Record 6.4 Million Fans Play the Preseason Demo across Console and PC Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today announced that EA SPORTS™ FIFA 16, winner of the E3 2015 Game Critics Best Sports Game award, is now available in retail stores and as a digital download* worldwide. FIFA 16has been described by Digital Spy (UK) as, “an impressive beast of a game that’s stuffed with official leagues and licenses, game modes and other little touches that add flavor to the match day experience,” and hailed by EGM (USA) as, “an unparalleled soccer simulation that improves upon FIFA 15 in every aspect.” With gameplay innovation across the entire pitch and brand new ways to play, FIFA 16 lets fans Play Beautiful. “It […]

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Samsung and Oculus Gear VR Device Unveiled

Samsung and Oculus deliver a new and refined Gear VR, with hundreds of new content options, to the most enjoyable and comfortable mobile VR experience Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its first Gear VR device aimed to consumers, extending its leadership in the wearables category. The latest edition of the Gear VR is compatible with even more smartphones, including the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+, S6 and S6 edge, leveraging each device’s super AMOLED display to provide the color, clarity and performance needed for an amazing virtual reality experience. “Samsung has been at the forefront of delivering mobile experiences and ‘Gear VR Innovator Edition’ launched last year was no exception,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT […]

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Razer Project Sheena Capture Card and Project Winona Camera Introduced

Razer Sponsored Streamer Program, 1080p60 capture card and desktop camera, amongst Razer’s latest offerings for budding and professional broadcasters Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced products and services aimed at gamers and streamers. These include the Razer Sponsored Streamer Program, giving streamers the tools and support to do more of what they love; a capture card with 1080p60 capability over USB 3.0 codenamed Project Sheena, and a desktop camera powered by Intel RealSense technology codenamed Project Winona. “Razer has supported game broadcasters from the very beginning of the live video gaming scene,” said Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Gamers were using our products from as far back as when they were still […]

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Innodisk SATADOM Pin 8 Vcc Cable-Less SATA SSD Announced

Patented New “Pin 8 Vcc” Powers Next Generation of SATADOM® Directly Through the SATA Connect Innodisk, the service-driven flash provider, announces its latest series of SATADOM® disk-on-module SSDs featuring a new cable-less power technology. This latest series of SATADOM® and ServerDOM™ come in the same compact form factor but feature a new way of delivering power to the flash drive directly through the SATA connector itself for less clutter and superior reliability. The new patented Pin 8 technology powers a series of SATADOM® drives which will come in a variety of compact form factors and flash flavors including SLC, MLC and iSLC, as well as DRAM-less versions for 100% data integrity in the face of power loss. Besides SATADOM® with […]

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Giada F103D Fanless Mini PC Introduced

Stands out with solid performance, rich connectivity and ultra-thin design Giada Technology, an industry leader in Mini PCs, embedded systems and servers for small & medium enterprises, is proud to unveil a compact fan-less mini PC system – the F103D. With a powerful new Intel® Baswell Processor and lower power consumption, the F103D primarily targets organizations in industry control applications and will provide a perfect solution for digital signage including electric white boards, outdoor ads, cinema trailers and other types, all in glorious 4K resolution. The F103D adopts the latest Intel® Braswell N3150/N3050/N3000 Processor using the 14nm process technology that is greatly improving data processing performance while reducing the power consumption. (TDP 4-6W), thus offering a well-balanced cost/performance ratio. With […]

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Lian Li PC-Q10WX Mini-ITX Chassis Announced

Mini-ITX Q Series Case Accommodates ATX Power Supply, Longer GPU, and Tall CPU coolers; Performance Level Hardware in a Tiny Chassis Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd announces the PC-Q10WX Mini-PC chassis. A continuation of Lian Li’s lineup of small PC cases, the PC-Q10WX is the first Q series case to feature an acrylic side wall: perfect for showing off the high-performance hardware and cooling systems this conveniently sized chassis can accommodate. Fitting More in Less The Lian Li PC-Q10WX is very compact, weighing only 2.3kg and measuring 207mm x 277mm x 335mm. Despite its size, its clever layout still offers enough space for a 270mm VGA card, a CPU cooler up to 140mm tall, and a PSU up to 150mm long. […]

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Formlabs Form 2 3D Printer Introduced

3D printing pioneer introduces smarter, more powerful desktop machine for engineers, designers and creators Formlabs, the designer and manufacturer of powerful and accessible 3D printing systems, today announced the launch of Form 2, the company’s second-generation high-resolution, desktop stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer. The Form 2 brings bigger prints, smarter components, connected capabilities, and an intuitive printing experience to professionals. “Through building the Form 1 and Form 1+ we’ve learned that professional engineers, designers and creators need access to powerful, easy-to use systems,” said Max Lobovsky, co-founder of Formlabs. “We believe that this is the ‘next wave’ of the 3D printing industry: high resolution output with a simple user experience packaged in a desktop footprint. In many ways, 3D printing technology […]

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KANOA Wireless Earphones Debut

Company Launches Pre-order Campaign for Earphones that Enhance Life Experiences Through Music Regardless of Location or Activity KANOA today unveiled earphone innovation that sets a new standard in true wireless audio performance. KANOA earphones feature an ergonomic design that is completely wireless, untethering users from the confines of traditional audio products, while delivering superior audio quality. KANOA earphones offer maximum versatility and enhanced ergonomics that seamlessly merge with a user’s dynamic lifestyle and adapt to any situation or environment. Ultimately, KANOA enhances every experience, no matter how routine, through the power of music, giving users the freedom to enjoy the soundtrack to life’s moments with no limitations. Watch this video to see Kanoa earphones in action (bit.ly/1hUr2GF). KANOA has launched […]

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QNAP TVS-ECx80U-SAS-RP Series Rackmount NAS Unveiled

With Qtier Technology and New 12Gbps SAS Expansion Enclosures QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of new enterprise-class 12Gbps SAS-enabled, 40GbE-ready TVS-ECx80U-SAS-RP series rackmount NAS. Available in 24, 16, 15 and 12-bay models, the series is compatible with the high-density 12Gbps SAS RAID expansion enclosures REXP-1620U-RP and REXP-1220U-RP. Featuring Qtier™ Technology, that drives Auto Tiering for optimal storage efficiency, the TVS-ECx80U-SAS-RP series can help businesses save money on expensive Flash technology but still enjoy exceptional application performance and lower TCO of storage. The TVS-ECx80U-SAS-RP series is an industry-leading unified NAS that supports Auto Tiering to deliver constant optimization of data across high-performance SSD, 12Gbps SAS drives and high-capacity SATA disks. “QNAP’s Qtier Technology triggers storage auto-tiering for the TVS-ECx80U-SAS-RP […]

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Super Talent Single Rank 4GB DDR4 Modules Unveiled

Reduce Space, Costs, and System Temperatures with Super Talents DDR4 VLP Modules Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of NAND Flash storage solutions, announces its very low profile single rank DDR4 4GB ECC 2133 Mhz UDIMM modules. Super Talents single rank 4GB DDR4 ECC UDIMMs target environments where space is vital and low clearance modules are required. Small form factor PCs can take advantage of the extra space saved with these parts. Fewer raw materials are used and less waste is produced without any tradeoffs in functionality or price with these modules. Density: Part Number 4GB: F21VEA4GS Very Low Profile form factor DIMMS were developed with the arrival of blade servers. Due to having limited space, standard height modules were […]

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TRENDnet TEW-822DRE AC1200 WiFi Range Extender Launched

Advanced amplifiers and external antennas significantly reduce wireless dead zones TRENDnet® (www.TRENDnet.com), a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, announced today the availability of its AC1200 WiFi Range Extender, model TEW-822DRE. TRENDnet’s AC1200 WiFi Range Extender provides incredible coverage to significantly reduce wireless network dead spots. TRENDnet’s AC1200 WiFi Range Extender provides high performance wireless amplifiers and external antennas that broadcast concurrent Wireless AC and Wireless N. The 5 GHz Wireless AC band provides better performance with less interference and has additional non-overlapping channels. Targeted beamforming improves real-time performance by directing the strongest wireless signals to specific devices. “More and more devices are equipped with Wireless AC capabilities, but one drawback to the 5 GHz Wireless band is its […]

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G.SKILL RIPJAWS MX780 Customizable RGB Laser Gaming Mouse Released

G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, is releasing the new RIPJAWS series MX780 customizable RGB laser gaming mouse. Watch the following video for an introduction to the unique product features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duEhTnLrh1I Ambidextrous & Interchangeable Side Grips The RIPJAWS MX780 laser gaming mouse features an ambidextrous design with mirrored button placement that increases adaptability for both right and left-handed gamers, as well as maximizing grip comfort with interchangeable side grips for long term use. Adjustable Palm Rest & Weights Gamers come in all sizes. This is why the MX780 laser gaming mouse features a height-adjustable palm rest, which allows you to customize the palm support to your preferred height for maximum […]

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Team Group M151 Mobile Series USB Drive Launched

Unlimited Storage Capacity Expansion and Instant Sharing for Your Smart Lifestyle With the popularity of smartphones and tablets on the rise around the world, Team Group Inc. today introduces the M151, a whole new portable storage product of the Mobile series specifically designed for smart mobile devices in order to share image and video files without wires. It makes connecting your computers and mobile devices a breeze. Designed with a minimalist concept, the M151 is a Team Mobile series OTG USB flash drive made by composite material. The compact body of this USB drive is anodized with a titanium grey metallic brushed finish. The cap is in classic black color with gold font. The urban trend style design is not […]

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QNAP QTS 4.2 Candidate 4 NAS OS Released

Thanks to many participants’ valuable feedback and suggestions for QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 4, QNAP have completed several enhancements for its latest NAS operating system and today announced QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 3 is now available for download. QNAP sincerely invite users to install QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 4 to experience the evolution of QTS and extend the possibilities of QNAP NAS. Users can also activate the live update function to receive any new firmware update notification by installing QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 4. To download QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 4, please visit https://www.qnap.com/event/qts-4.2/public-beta/en/ For more information about QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 4 Release Note, please visithttps://www.qnap.com/qts/4.2-beta-release-note/en/ Availability & Compatibility QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 4 is now available for the […]

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QNAP TVS-871T Hybrid NAS/DAS/iSCSI IP-SAN Solution Released

Ideal Storage for 4K Video Workflows QNAP®, Inc. has delivered a new networked storage appliance that just solved a major headache for photographers and high definition video producers – how to manage content ingest, editing, sharing, and backup within a single networked device. The new TVS-871T is the world’s first hybrid NAS/DAS/iSCSI IP-SAN that offers direct storage access with two Thunderbolt™ 2 ports, full NAS functionality through Gigabit/ 10GbE network connectivity. With 8 hot-swappable drive bays, the TVS-871T can pack a whopping 64TB of in-unit storage with blistering-fast transfer speeds up to 20Gb/s. The unit’s storage can be expanded via QNAP’s TX expansion unit series, which provide up to a jaw-dropping 448TB of raw storage. While the raw specs are […]

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Samsung V-NAND SSD 950 PRO M2 NVMe

Samsung 950 PRO SSD Debuts In NVMe M.2

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the introduction of the Samsung 950 PRO solid state drive (SSD), designed to meet the demands of high-performance consumer and business laptops and PCs. The drive’s M.2 form factor means that users with ultra-slim notebook PCs and workstations can benefit from industry-leading storage endurance, reliability and energy efficiency.

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QNAP QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 3 NAS Operating System Announced

Thanks to many participants’ valuable feedback and suggestions for QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 3, QNAP have completed several enhancements for its latest NAS operating system and today announced QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 3 is now available for download. QNAP sincerely invite users to install QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 3 to experience the evolution of QTS and extend the possibilities of QNAP NAS. Users can also activate the live update function to receive any new firmware update notification by installing QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 3. To download QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 3, please visit https://www.qnap.com/event/qts-4.2/public-beta/en/ For more information about QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 3 Release Note, please visithttps://www.qnap.com/qts/4.2-beta-release-note/en/ Availability & Compatibility QTS 4.2 Beta 2 is now available for the following […]

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ASUSTOR AS1002T and AS1004T Diamond Plate Finished NAS Announced

First generation Marvell ARMADA-385 dual-core CPU NAS models AS1002T and AS1004T with hardware encryption engine and modern stylish diamond plate finished exterior Taipei, Taiwan, September 21st, 2015 – ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the launch of the brand-new AS1002T and AS1004T models, the first generation of ASUSTOR NAS products to make use of the ARM architecture. These 10 series models are powered by Marvell 1.0 GHz dual-core processors, 512MB of memory and hardware encryption engines, providing read and write performance of 95 MB/s and 110 MB/s. The exterior features a compact and stylish design, featuring an eye-catching diamond plate finish that allows the NAS to add a touch of modern flair to […]

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Phanteks Evolv ITX SE White Black Finished Build Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX SE Case Review

Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX SE Case Review

The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX, released earlier this year, became a very popular case for small water cooling builds thanks to its great features and water cooling flexibility. To make things better, Phanteks announced their new Enthoo Evolv ITX Special Edition case which comes in two colors; black with red interior or white with black interior. Benchmark Reviews will be taking a look at the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX SE in white and black, so let’s go ahead and see what this special edition case has to offer.

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Corsair Hydro Series GFX Liquid Cooled GeForce GTX 980 Ti Graphics Card Announced

Corsair and MSI collaborate to bring liquid cooled graphics cards to PC gamers Corsair®, a world leader in high-performance PC hardware and number one supplier of PC cooling technology, today announced the Hydro GFX, a liquid cooled GeForce® GTX™ 980 Ti graphics card developed in partnership with MSI. Corsair’s exclusive liquid cooling technology enables the GPU and circuitry to run faster and cooler than standard cards, giving gamers faster, smoother frame rates with less noise. The Hydro GFX installs in minutes in almost any desktop PC, from full-size tower cases to compact gaming PCs like Corsair Bulldog. Hydro GFX consists of a MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti card with an integrated aluminum bracket cooled by a Corsair Hydro Series H55 […]

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GIGABYTE FORCE K83 Mechanical Keyboard Unveiled

Pro-grade gaming keyboard using Cherry MX switches for ultimate enjoyment GIGABYTE, the world’s leading premium hardware brand, today released the FORCE K83, a new mechanical gaming keyboard featuring Cherry MX switches designed for incredible tactile feedback and durability, combined with its classical, minimalistic profile and solid build quality to make a perfect gear used in competitive gaming. When choosing a keyboard, the accuracy and how well the fingers feel during gaming matter the most to gamers. The FORCE K83 serves exactly for those purposes by employing the premium quality Cherry MX switches, available in Red and Blue. In addition to superior mechanical accuracy, Cherry Red switches provide optimized responsiveness and low resistance for those looking for smoothness and whisper silence […]

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