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GIGABYTE XTREME GAMING GV-N950XTREME-2GD Graphics Card Debuts

Taking gaming experience to the extremes GIGABYTE, the world’s leading premium gaming hardware manufacturer, is proud to announce the GV-N950XTREME-2GD from the brand new XTREME GAMING series designed to deliver extreme gaming experience for dedicated enthusiasts. From unmatched overclocking performance to rock-solid durability, XTREME GAMING takes PC gaming to the extremes in every aspect that gamers are truly excited about. The GTX 950 XTREME GAMING graphics card is the first of many gamer-focused products that GIGABYTE will be rolling out this year. This graphics card is built upon the Super Overclock GPU along with the well-acclaimed WINDFORCE cooling solution featuring 3D-Active Fan to deliver the finest gaming experience and silent cooling performance in the same category. XTREME Performance The GTX […]

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MSI R9 Nano 4G Graphics Card Released

Small Size. Giant Impact. MSI is pleased to announce the availability of the revolutionary AMD R9 Nano. With the introduction of MSI R9 Nano 4G, MSI add a new high-end graphics card to the heavily awarded AMD R9 product line. Compatible with both Intel and AMD platform, the AMD R9 Nano graphics card is AMD’s most innovative and advanced GPU to date to integrate on-chip High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM), delivering 60% more memory bandwidth over GDDR5 and a 4096 bit memory interface for incredible new advances in power and efficiency. Just 6 inches in length, its revolutionary small form factor makes it become the ultimate GPU for Mini-ITX PC supremacy. No graphics card has ever packed so much performance into such […]

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EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti FTW ACX 2.0+ Graphics Card Launched

Introducing the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti FTW. Accelerated by the groundbreaking NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti FTW ups the game with dual 8-Pin Power inputs, 8+2 Phase Power Design, Dual BIOSes and an included EVGA backplate. Not to mention this card packs 2816 NVIDIA CUDA Cores and 6GB of GDDR5 memory, giving you the horsepower to drive whatever comes next. In fact, the EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti FTW provides over 3x the performance and 3x the memory of previous-generation cards*. This card also features EVGA ACX 2.0+ cooling technology. EVGA ACX 2.0+ brings new features to the award winning EVGA ACX 2.0 cooling technology. A memory MOSFET Cooling Plate (MMCP) reduces MOSFET temperatures up […]

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DEEPCOOL TRISTELLAR S MOD Version ITX Chassis Debuts

GAMER STORM is a High-end brand of DEEPCOOL, serving gaming enthusiasts with products that have elegant design and great cooling performance. Since DEEPCOOL has launched the first trinity case, TRISTELLAR, that received consentaneous reputation. DEEPCOOL teamed up with Bill Owen, launches a new version of TRISTELLAR, named as TRISTELLAR S. Deepcool x Bill Owen Mod case, inspired by ‘Star Wars’& ‘Spaceship’, which is the first cases to take conventional chassis design and throw it out of the window, into the stratosphere, and on to the next galaxy. In fact, the only aspect of the TRISTELLAR S that might rival its stunning aesthetics is the sheer amount of hardware it can hold. From front to back, there are accommodations for a […]

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Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Introduced

Next Generation of Multi-Touch Arrives in The Most Advanced iPhones Ever Apple® today announced iPhone® 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, adding a powerful new dimension to iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch™ interface. The new iPhones introduce 3D Touch, which senses force to enable intuitive new ways to access features and interact with content. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus feature Retina® HD displays made from the strongest glass on any smartphone and 7000 series aluminum, the same alloy used in the aerospace industry, in gorgeous metallic finishes that now include rose gold. “The only thing that has changed with iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus is everything — 3D Touch lets users interact with iPhone in entirely […]

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PowerColor R9 Nano Mini-ITX Video Card Released

Small but Powerful TUL Corporation, a leading and innovative manufacturer of AMD graphic cards since 1997, has proudly announced a new graphics card that is powered by the world’s most advanced and innovative GPU. The PowerColor R9 Nano 4GB HBM delivers revolutionary innovation, power efficiency, performance, and enables a new paradigm for small form factor PCs. The PowerColor R9 Nano 4GB HBM is the first GPU with on-chip High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) delivering extreme 4K gaming performance in an incredibly innovative 6-inch length graphics card. Small Size, Giant Impact / A Marvel of Engineering and Beautiful Memory Even though the size of PowerColor R9 Nano graphics card is only just 6 inches in length, it gives a radical leap forward […]

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CybertronPC Nanotron PC Gaming System Unveiled

The AMD Radeon R9 Nano GPU brings powerful gaming graphics & revolutionary innovations to the all-new CybertronPC Nanotron PC Gaming System CybertronPC, one of the largest PC system integrators in the US, serving PC gaming, home, business and server solutions, unveils an all-new small form factor addition to its PC gaming systems, the CybertronPC Nanotron. Engineered with the recently announced AMD Radeon R9 Nano graphics cards, part of the AMD Radeon R9 Fury graphics family, the new CybertronPC Nanotron is a small sized system with a giant impact. “AMD designed the AMD Radeon™ R9 Nano graphics card with all the advanced technologies of AMD’s full sized gaming graphics cards, like High Bandwidth Memory, 4k and VR gaming, and fit it […]

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CRYORIG C7 Ultra Compact Cooler Released

PC thermal solution innovation brand CRYORIG is releasing a new addition to it’s C Series line up and also it’s smallest cooler to date, the C7 compact cooler. First revealed in Computex 2015, the C7 is a low profile cooler with a max height of 47 mm. The C7’s 47 mm height also makes it only 2 mm taller than the Intel Stock Heatsink, meaning it will fit in almost all case designs. Despite it’s size, the C7 also packs a heavy dose of cooling with a total of 4 high performance heatpipes, phenomenal for it’s size. Fitted with a dedicated 92 mm 2.500 rpm PWM fan with CRYORIG’s proprietary Quad Air Inlet™ System for maximum airflow. The C7 effectively […]

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Lian Li PC-Q21 Series PC Chassis Introduced

Mini Tower Chassis Offers a Tight Fit but Enough Room for a Full Powered Mini-ITX system Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd announces the PC-Q21 Mini Tower Chassis for Mini-ITX systems. This compact chassis tucks a full computer into a small box. The slot-load slim ODD bay at the top gives legacy optical drives a cool home or holds a modern SSD. There are two PCI expansion slots and more room under them than in previous models. This lets in more air, and accommodates a very flexible bottom-mounted drive sled. Even the front has space enough for a full 2.5” drive or a 3.5” drive with shorter graphics cards. Compact Size with Many Configuration Options The small size of the PC-Q21 is […]

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Mionix Castor Optical Gaming Mouse Review

Mionix, the Swedish manufacturer of a range of gaming peripherals, has a new star in their lineup: the Castor Optical Gaming Mouse. Designed to retain the ergonomic grip of the Naos while still accommodating the three main grip styles (claw/palm/fingertip), the Castor is poised to be a comfortable option for a wide variety of users. Coated in their customary soft-touch rubber coating, the smooth curves and Aurora multi-color lighting identify this newest addition as a member of the Mionix family. Benchmark Reviews was given a chance to take a closer look at the Mionix Castor – will the tales of exquisite craftsmanship, 10,000 DPI optical sensors, zero acceleration and a grip that appeals to everyone… appeal to everyone?

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Giada F200 Fanless Mini PC Released

An ultra-compact, virtualized desktop Mini PC for the US market Giada Technology, an industry leader in mini PCs, embedded computing and servers for small and medium enterprises, has released their brand new thin client, first showcased at Computex early in June of this year. The application platforms and market segments for modern industrial computer systems are often used in various non-consumer environments such as thin client, virtualization or cloud. Giada’s products are fully integrated systems that provide turnkey installation of a running computer system in these types of environments along with the added benefits of automated functions. For example, a thin client is a computer or a terminal device that depends heavily on the host computer (its server) to fulfill […]

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V-MODA Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Unveiled

V-MODA’s most advanced model to date boasts virtually identical sound quality in both analog and wireless playback V-MODA, the award-winning maker of the world’s finest high-fidelity audio devices, unveils Crossfade Wireless Over-Ear headphones which offer the best of both worlds with wired and wireless modes for hybrid listening. V-MODA’s acoustics development team sought to improve its renowned signature sound for virtually identical analog and wireless playback. The Crossfade Wireless went through years of precise engineering to design and tune wireless electronics while keeping the iconic V-MODA materials and shapes. The patent-pending dual-diaphragm 50mm driver is a refined version of the award-winning Crossfade M-100 that was crowdsourced by hundreds of headphone audiophiles and won 17 editors’ choice awards. Its speaker consistency […]

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Sony Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact Smartphones Unveiled

Ultimate smartphone Xperia Z5 Premium redefines mobile entertainment with the world’s first 4K UHD smartphone display⁵ and 4K Ultra HD upscaling technology Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today unveiled its next-generation Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact, and the world’s first 4K smartphone Xperia Z5 Premium – each engineered to make everyday experiences better. “Smartphones are part of people’s lives” said Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO at Sony Mobile Communications. ”Since users already create, share and enjoy most of their content on the go – we’ve set out to bring Sony’s latest innovations in camera, design and display to ensure the Xperia Z5 series is the best possible lifestyle and entertainment platform.” A mobile camera experience unlike any other   […]

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Synology RackStation RS2416+/RS2416RP+ 12-Bay NAS Solution Introduced

Cutting-edge data protection and integrity for modern business Synology® Inc. today unveiled the new RackStation RS2416+/RS2416RP+, a 12-bay network-attached storage solution featuring schedulable snapshots and resilient data integrity, on-the-fly scalability up to 24 drives, as well as reliable performance suited for the modern workplace. With support for the next-generation Btrfs file system, RS2416+/RS2416RP+ offers metadata mirroring and checksums that guarantee a higher level of data availability and survivability. Snapshots can be automatically captured as frequently as every five minutes, allowing businesses to go back in time and recover previous versions of files and folders. Up to 256* daily, weekly, or monthly snapshots can be retained when equipped with expanded memory. “Small- and medium-sized enterprises need a storage solution that grows […]

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Apacer NOX DDR4 SO-DIMM Memory Module Announced

NOX DDR4 64GB 3000MHz SO-DIMM The True Champion Apacer is excited to announce the biggest advancements in SO-DIMM history- NOX, the goddess of the night, symbolizes power and mysterious energy- DDR4 16GB SO-DIMM which is just on the market in summer 2015. The unmatched NOX surpasses all others of its kind before and since. Not only speed but also power-saving efficiency in terms of outstanding performance is far beyond your imagination. It is perfect for gaming laptop, high-end business laptop, and high-performance mini system. The Very Best Gaming DDR4, A SO-DIMM of Choice Gigantic Capacity of 64GB, Rating up to 3000MHz Consuming only 1.2V The one and only NOX DDR4 SO-DIMM so far is the highest capacity worldwide with only […]

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Sony MP-CL1 Pico Mobile Projector Announced

MP-CL1 Projector Delivers Laser Light Source, HD Resolution and Wi-Fi or HDMI Connectivity for Home and Mobile Entertainment and Business Use Sony is entering the Pico Projector market with the new MP-CL1 Mobile Projector. The handheld projector uses a laser light source to deliver HD resolution images (1920 x 720), with high contrast (80,000:1) for accurate colors. The short-throw, pocket-sized mobile projector can display a screen size up to 120 inches, and can be used indoors and outdoors for home and mobile entertainment, business presentations and to display content from smartphones or tablets. “This is Sony’s first stand-alone Pico projector, but not our first projector,” said Viviano Cantu, Director Product Marketing, Media & Applications Solutions Division. “We combined the best […]

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Acer U5 Series All-in-one PC Launched

The Aspire U5 Series (U5-710) all-in-one PC features a minimalist chassis of just 37mm slim that fits in any home decor Acer today announced two new desktops powered by Windows 10 available for the holiday season: the sleek 23.8-inch all-in-one PC Aspire U5 Series, and the tiny 1-liter desktop PC Revo Build Series with modular design for easy customization. Beautiful, Inside and Out The new Aspire U5 Series (U5-710) all-in-one PC features a sleek chassis of just 37mm, with a small and elegant metal stand. It has a clean profile with the essential I/O ports(1) (HDMI I/O, DC Jack, Ethernet, USB 2.0 and 2 x USB 3.0, TV tuner (2) ) neatly organized in the back, and the less-used ports […]

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NEC Display Solutions M333XS and M353WS Short-Throw Projectors Introduced

Schools, Businesses Benefit from Projectors’ ‘Bring Your Own Device’ Approach NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today a new generation of M Series short-throw projectors that foster deep collaboration among users. Using the latest DLP® technology from Texas Instruments, the 3,300-lumen M333XS and 3,500-lumen M353WS models deliver high contrast images (10,000:1), are filter free, and have 0.6:1 and 0.48:1 throw ratios, respectively. Environmentally-friendly features include ECO Mode™ with ambient light sensor, which increases lamp life up to 8,000 hours, while lowering power consumption, as well as quick start (3 to 4 seconds) and auto power on via the RGB input connector. A carbon savings meter calculates the positive effects of […]

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Moto 360 Smartwatch Collection Released

The New Moto 360 Collection: Giving you more choice with the watch that makes time for you Any watch can tell the time, but what about one that can give you time? The new Moto 360 Collection — with more styles, more features and more battery — offers countless design possibilities to suit your tastes, plus new experiences that will free you up to do more of the things you love. Designed Around You The original Moto 360 was the first smartwatch that actually looked like a watch. With the second generation, we’ve refined the classic and timeless design and created a watch collection specifically designed for men, women and fitness enthusiasts. Taking further inspiration from the traditional watch world, […]

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GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH Motherboard Unveiled

The Fastest Connection to Your PC Just Got Faster GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is proud to be the first to bring Thunderbolt™ 3 to the desktop PC by launching the GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH motherboard with support for the 6th Generation Intel® Core™ processors. Powered by Intel’s own Thunderbolt controller the new Thunderbolt™ 3 protocol, which is available over two USB Type-C™ connectors on the back I/O of the GIGABYTE Z170X-UD5 TH, brings an unprecedented single-wire bandwidth of up to 40 Gb/s — twice more than the previous generation of Thunderbolt! This incredible increase in bandwidth is also accompanied with support for different protocols such as DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.1, which is […]

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QNAP QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 1 NAS Operating System Announced

Thanks to many participants’ valuable feedback and suggestions for QTS 4.2 Beta program, QNAP have completed several enhancements for its latest NAS operating system and today announced QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 1 is now available for download. QNAP sincerely invite users to install QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 1 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 1. To download QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 1, please visit https://www.qnap.com/event/qts-4.2/public-beta/en/ For more information about QTS 4.2 Release Candidate 1 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 QNAP […]

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HARMAN JBL Boost TV Sound System Announced

JBL Boost TV is the first ultra-compact loudspeaker to deliver award-winning JBL Signature Sound to any TV HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announces JBL Boost TV, an ultra- compact TV sound system that instantly improves any TV audio for a more cinematic sound. Perfect for any size TV, the Boost TV is also the first speaker to let users automatically switch between TV audio to the audio from a phone or tablet. “The Boost TV delivers impactful sound precisely designed to elevate the small screen experience for home viewers” Easily set up and operated right out of the box, the lightweight Boost TV delivers the same award-winning JBL Signature Sound […]

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Lenovo ideacentre Y900 and Y700 Desktops Announced

ideacentre and ideapad premium PCs built to serve both work and gaming demands Lenovo (HKSE: 0992)(PINK SHEETS: LNVGY) today announced the company’s trio of new premium PCs and accessories designed exclusively for gamers: the Lenovo™ ideacentre™ Y900 and Y700 desktops and ideapad™ Y700 laptop with Windows® 10. Crafted for the growing population of working gamers who now demand a powerful and stylish machine that can move with them through their life from day to play, the family of new Y series devices and accessories have been built from the ground up to serve mature gaming enthusiasts’ professional and social life. The new ideacentre™ Y900 and Y700 desktops look as distinct as their performance – an edgy design with internal and […]

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Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II Introduced

Today, Bose introduced the SoundLink® around-ear wireless headphones II, combining the best sound quality of any wireless headphone available today with a whole new kind of wireless experience: an amazing 15 hours of battery life, multi-point for connecting two devices, quick pairing with NFC technology, seamless audio/video sync, easy switching between music and calls, and intuitive controls and voice prompts that don’t leave you guessing. They’re made for mobile — built to last and light and comfortable for all day, everyday use. The SoundLink® wireless headphones II are different than any other wireless headphones on the market, and are available beginning September 2, 2015, for $279.95. “We believe when you give up wires, you shouldn’t have to compromise audio performance […]

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