17 August 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

COLORFUL iGame Z270 Ymir-U Gaming Motherboard Launched

COLORFUL delivers stable, high-performance platform for all gamers August 16, 2017, Shenzhen, China – Colorful Technology Company Limited, professional manufacturer of graphics cards and motherboards, officially debuts its latest addition to the iGame series of motherboards with Intel Z270 chipset – the most powerful model in COLORFUL’s Z270 lineup which made its debut in COMPUTEX; the iGame Z270 Ymir-U which provides a stable platform for a better gaming experience thanks to improved cooling, optimized network management and increased performance potential. The iGame Z270 Ymir-U features a unique motherboard cooling technology dubbed Metal Armor which features large heatsinks that have overlapping dual-colors on it armored exterior and audio-reactive lighting via the GamerVoice 2.0 audio system. After being upgraded to version 2.0, […]

29 January 2017Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI GAMING Motherboards and Desktops Upgraded

Breaking in the New Year like a battering ram, MSI and Ubisoft have teamed up to bring you this absolute must-have game bundle. Arm yourself with the latest premium quality weapons like the MSI X99/Z270/H270 GAMING motherboards or upgraded MSI Gaming desktops and be granted the For Honor game for free. The bundle starts ahead of the game launch on the 4th of January 2017. Game codes can be redeemed starting from the 25th of January 2017. For more details: https://www.msi.com/Promotion/for-honor-bundle-motherboard https://www.msi.com/Promotion/for-honor-bundle-desktop Highly anticipated, For Honor is a competitive third-person melee action game that mixes speed, strategy, and team play for engaging and dynamic gameplay. You will play as a warrior in one of three factions: the bold Knights, brutal […]

6 January 2016Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tt eSPORTS CHALLENGER Prime RGB Membrane Gaming Mouse and Keyboard Combo Unveiled

Tt eSPORTS is excited to announce the new CHALLENGER PRIME RGB Membrane Gaming Combo that packs a whole lot of features at a budget friendly price. Featuring an enhanced colorbar concept, our basic customizable backlighting has been evolved for extreme customization. The Challenger Prime RGB gives a spectrum of visual effects featuring multicolor backlighting and provides users the easiest way to customize their keyboard! Brightness can be adjusted via the dial in the front center of the keyboard. As with the CHALLENGER series of keyboards, the CHALLENGER Prime also features onboard memory for setting dedicated macro keys. In addition, there are multimedia keys, shortcut keys, repeat rate and poll rate adjustment keys! The New Challenger Prime RGB Combo is now […]

27 September 2015Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

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 […]

20 November 20147 January 2015PeripheralsBy Julian Duque

Tesoro Excalibur G7NL Gaming Keyboard Review

If you attended CES earlier this year you might have encountered Tesoro’s booth which featured many of their upcoming products. The recently established company was trying to bring attention as they have just opened their doors to the USA market, with the objective of bringing their unique gaming designs catered for gamers. In this article, Benchmark Reviews takes a look at one of their keyboards, the Tesoro Excalibur.

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24 October 20143 November 2014PeripheralsBy Jason Vaught

AORUS Thunder K7 Gaming Keyboard Review

Ever heard of the brand AORUS? I hadn’t until this review, but I bet you’ve heard of the parent company, Gigabyte. That’s right, AORUS is Gigabyte’s gaming brand. The company currently makes a gaming keyboard, gaming mouse, some gaming laptops, and accessories such as the B7 gaming backpack. But don’t let the relatively new company name “AORUS” fool you, these products carry the Gigabyte quality we’ve all come to know and appreciate. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Gigabyte AORUS Thunder K7 cherry mechanical keyboard with detachable macro pad.

12 August 201413 September 2014PeripheralsBy Greg Schepers

ROCCAT Ryos MK Pro Mechanical Keyboard Review

ROCCAT is certainly not a newcomer to providing peripherals to gamers; they’ve produced many models of gaming mice, keyboards, headsets, and even gaming laptops. It is the innovators, like the people at ROCCAT, that continue to keep PC gaming more than merely relevant, and Benchmark reviews is proud to bring you this review of ROCCAT’s first mechanical keyboard; the ROCCAT Ryos MK Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Considering the quality of the entire line of peripherals that ROCCAT has to offer, there is no reason to think that the Ryos MK Pro will be anything but impressive.

Genius GX Gaming SW-G2.1 2000 Gaming Speakers

2 June 2014AudioBy Greg Schepers

Genius GX Gaming SW-G2.1 2000 Speaker System Review

GX Gaming, which is the gaming peripheral division of Genius, continues to make a serious push to be more than merely relevant in the industry. They have developed some great gaming mice, keyboards, headsets and speaker systems and they clearly have no plans of slowing down. Benchmark Reviews recently had a chance to take a closer look at one of the latest products to come from Genius, the GX Gaming SW-G2.1 2000 Gaming Speaker System. Considering the long-term success of the Genius brand and from what we’ve seen from GX Gaming so far, it is a safe bet to say that this system, at the very least, will not be a disappointment.

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17 March 201417 March 2014PeripheralsBy Steven Iglesias-Hearst

ROCCAT Siru Gaming Mousepad Review

Optical and laser mice will work fine on just about any smooth surface they encounter. So what is the point of a mousepad? To answer that question we would need a science lesson so we will sum it up with one word: Friction. Everyone has their own preference and ROCCAT has many different gaming surfaces to cater to those needs. Today, Benchmark Reviews will be testing the ROCCAT Siru Pitch Black Desk Fitting Gaming Mousepad model# ROC-13-070. The Siru mousepad is unlike any mousepad I have seen before, it is a high speed wafer thin surface and is truly non-slip thanks to an innovative backing surface. Read on to find out more.

7 January 2014Product PreviewsBy Hank Tolman

Gigabyte Debuts Aorus Gaming Brand

Gigabyte unveiled a new brand specifically for gamers, called Aorus (pronounced Orus). I was told the “A” is silent. Aorus parts should be available starting the end of February and will launch with the thinnest and lightest GTX SLI gaming laptop available, called the X7. The X7 is customizable and comes loaded with a Core i7 CPU, lots of RAM, up to 2 mSATA SSDs plus an HDD up to 2.5TB. It has a full 1080p 300 nit display powered by two GTX 765M video cards. All that power has to run hot, so Aorus has built a custom cooling solution with 5 heat pipes and side and back vents in addition to the bottom vents to whisk that heat away. You get 5 separate profiles with 5 macro keys each on the X7. The whole package weighs in at just under 6.5lbs and is a mere .9 inches thick.

7 October 201316 April 2018PC Hardware ReviewsBy David Ramsey

Lenovo Erazer X700 PC Gaming Computer System Review

It’s been years since I’ve bought a pre-built desktop computer, so I was interested in the opportunity to check out the Erazer X700 Gaming System that Lenovo offered to us to review. The Erazer occupies a space between the sub-$500 generic boxes most people are satisfied with and the expensive boutique systems at the other end of the scale.

20 September 201316 April 2018PeripheralsBy Aidan Moore

Razer Tartarus Membrane Gaming Keypad Review

The Tartarus is a new dedicated game pad from Razer that boasts an improved form factor to deliver longer-lasting comfort and minimum fatigue during gameplay. In this article, Benchmark Reviews will look at the Razer Tartarus Membrane Gaming Keypad to evaluate its comfort and efficiency in gameplay as well as determining if the expense of a dedicated gamepad translates into an improved game experience.

30 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Schenker Technologies XMG C703 Super-Thin Gaming Laptop Debuts

The XMG C703 forged from pure aluminum, just 22mm thin Schenker Technologies UK Ltd, subsidiary of Schenker Technologies GmbH, today announced their XMG C703 super thin 17” gaming laptop. Housed within its sleek black aluminum chassis is a 4th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA Geforce GTX 765M graphics making the C703 one of the most powerful laptops in its class; and at only 22mm thin and weighing just 2.6kg, it’s the worlds thinnest and lightest too at this specification. “The C703 has to be our most stylish laptop yet” remarked Neil Richards, Managing Director, Schenker Technologies UK, “Not only does it look and feel beautiful; the sheer power under the hood, light-weight design and up to 6 hour […]

30 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Corsair Vengeance Gaming Headset Line Expanded

Corsair Unveils New Gaming Headsets, Gaming Keyboard, and Mouse Mats Corsair®, a worldwide designer of high-performance PC gaming hardware, will unveil five new gaming headsets, a gaming keyboard, and two gaming mouse mats at PAX Prime in Seattle Washington on August 30th, 2013. The gaming headsets include the top-of-the-line Vengeance® 2100 Dolby® 7.1 wireless gaming headset, an improved Vengeance 1500 Dolby 7.1 USB gaming headset, the Vengeance 1400 stereo analog gaming headset, and two Raptor gaming headsets, the Raptor HS40 and Raptor HS30. A Raptor K30 gaming keyboard and two new Corsair gaming mouse mats will also be launched at the event. The new products will be available for sale in September. Vengeance 2100 Dolby 7.1 Wireless Gaming Headset 2.4GHz […]

28 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Ouroboros Gaming Mouse Debuts

Winner of more than 15 gaming and tech press awards, the Ouroboros is Razer’s flagship max customization gaming mouse Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, announced the availability for sale in North America of the award-winning Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse. The Razer Ouroboros features fully customizable ergonomics, allowing users to configure the mouse to comfortably fit their hands regardless of hand shape, size or grip-style. The mouse can be custom configured with an adjustable arched palm rest that allows a user to choose from various angles. The Razer Ouroboros also features a retractable back panel that can be set to any one of three positions, as well as four interchangeable side panels. “The interest for […]

28 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse Launched

Redefines the Laws of Wireless Gaming with More than Eight Times the Battery Life of Other Wireless Gaming Mice – 250 Continuous Hours – Without Compromising Gaming Grade Sensor or Connection Performance Today Logitech introduced a mouse that redefines the boundaries of wireless gaming. The Logitech® G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse combines 250 hours of non-stop lag-free wireless game play with the precision of Logitech G’s exclusive Delta Zero™ sensor technology to help players dominate boss after boss. And, to ensure players have the best-possible surface for their particular style of game play, Logitech has also created two new mouse pads, the Logitech® G440 Hard Gaming Mouse Pad and the Logitech® G240 Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad. These new mouse pads deliver […]

28 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Cooler Master SF-15 Gaming Laptop Cooler Released

Cooler Master, a leading creator, innovator and manufacturer of desktop components and more, today announced a new addition to the recently released SF-17 Strike Force gaming grade laptop cooler, the SF-15. Award-Winning Roots With the release of the award winning SF-19 USB 3.0, gamers and media reviews were soon left awestruck by its raw cooling power and gamer aesthetics. SF-15 carries on this tradition with its complementary ability to create the perfect atmosphere for gaming through its styling, LED lighting strip, and highly effective cooling fans. This makes it ideal for prepping gamers for battle. SF-15 boasts a proven effective and highly customizable cooling design to ensure laptops are cooled as a gamer specifies. Specialized Design for Gamers In order […]

24 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

MSI AG2712A All-in-One Gaming Computer Launched

World-renowned leader in motherboards, graphic cards, and All-in-One computers MSI is introducing a 27-inch, All-in-One Gaming PC: AG2712A, the first of its kind in the world. The AG2712A features the Intel Core i7 3630QM quad-core processor, AMD’s top-of-the-line Radeon™ HD 8970M discrete graphics card, and up to 2GB GDDR5 of graphics memory for the ultimate gaming experience. The AG2712A comes in brand new color of red for extreme gaming passion, excitement and enthusiasm. High-End AMD Radeon™ HD 8970M Discrete Graphics Card MSI firstly incorporated the new AMD Radeon™ HD 8970M discrete graphics card into the AG2712A which supports DirectX 11.1–the latest 3D API, to squeeze every ounce of fun out of games and vibrate gamers with massive visual enjoyment. AMD […]

23 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Tt eSPORTS Poseidon Illuminated Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Introduced

The New Ultimate Gaming Weapon By Thermaltake By optimizing the e-Sports culture, Tt eSPORTS, the leading expert in professional e-Sports gaming peripherals, is officially announcing the POSEIDON Illuminated gaming keyboard for sale. Being no stranger to bringing forth well designed gaming keyboards, from membrane to plunger to mechanical types – Tt eSPORTS decided it was time to make a quality Cherry MX gaming keyboard at an extremely affordable price so that more gamers around the world could have the chance to experience a mechanical keyboard. The design was carefully planned, taking no shortcuts in construction and overall function, to bring out a premium backlit mechanical gaming keyboard without the premium price. With a solid ABS body construction, the POSEIDON Illuminated […]

23 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E.3 Professional Gaming Keyboard Launched

Twelve Macro Keys and Thirty-Six Programmable Commands Enhance Competitive Gaming Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today the shipping of the S.T.R.I.K.E.3 Professional Gaming Keyboard for Windows® PC. Previously announced at E3 in June 2013, the S.T.R.I.K.E.3 is designed with the competitive gamer in mind, featuring a unique membrane key-bed designed to offer the full tactile feedback of mechanical keys but without the excessive noise or the need to ‘bottom out’ the keys. Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. stated, “The addition of the S.T.R.I.K.E.3 provides us with an eco-system of keyboards cementing our commitment to passionate gamers with a range that meets their budgets and exceeds their expectations,” […]

22 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Kraken 7.1 Surround Sound USB Gaming Headset Unveiled

Offers Personalized Positional Audio and Enhanced Digital Microphone Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced at GamesCom its latest audio product, the Razer Kraken 7.1 Surround Sound USB gaming headset. Built off the same platform as the analog Razer Kraken Pro headset, dubbed the most comfortable headset in the world, the Razer Kraken 7.1 USB gaming headset builds on the success of the familiar platform with immersive, customizable 7.1 virtual surround sound and an enhanced digital microphone. The Razer Kraken 7.1 comes equipped with an advanced virtual surround sound engine capable of ultra-low latency audio processing that simulates a 360-degree surround sound experience that is usually achievable only by incorporating more than one positional […]

16 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

Razer Tartarus Membrane Gaming Keypad Debuts

Gives Gamers Precision, Speed, Control and Comfort Razer Tartarus Delivers Infinite Customization Options in an Improved Ergonomic Form Factor By Razer Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced the release of the Razer Tartarus, a membrane gaming keypad created with ergonomic comfort and infinite customization options. Successor to the widely popular and award-winning Razer Nostromo, the Razer Tartarus features an increasingly comfortable form factor and 25 programmable keys including an eight-way directional thumb pad. The thumb pad allows gamers to move with more precision, while also acting as modifier keys, multiplying the keyset count by eight, providing 128 different command options. With unlimited macro lengths and unlimited game profiles, the Razer Tartarus also provides […]

9 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

GX Gaming Manticore Customizable Gaming Keyboard Introduced

Customize Key Backlights in Three Separate Color Zones By Genius GX Gaming, the gaming series of peripheral maker, Genius, today introduces the Manticore, a highly customizable gaming keyboard with mechanical-like keys with a 16 million color backlight palette in 3 separate color zones. Fully Featured Backlit Keys The Manticore outshines the competition thanks to it mechanical-like backlit keys, which are divided into three separate zones, and each zone can be set to a different color. They also feature a 16 million RGB color palette and four brightness levels, helping gamers play at a high level even in low-lighting settings. This wide range of color combined with the three key zones provides virtually unlimited customization options. Macros Made Easy Situated on […]

8 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

ASUS ROG Tytan G70 Gaming Desktop PC Unveiled

ASUS today announced the Tytan G70 Gaming Desktop PC with the latest 4th generation IntelÂ® Core™ processor and one-click, no-reboot-required, all-core processor overclocking. The Tytan G70 also features NVIDIAÂ® GeForceÂ® GTX780 graphics that supports four displays for fully immersive gaming, a sophisticated multi-vented case design for efficient cooling, built-in wireless battery recharging for mobile devices, and SonicMaster audio.

2 August 201316 April 2018Manufacturer NewsBy News Reporter

CYBERPOWERPC Fang Taipan M2 Gaming Laptop Launched

Build Your Own Gaming Beast, Your Way By CyberPower Inc. CyberPower Inc. www.cyberpowerpc.com, a global manufacturer of custom gaming PCs, does not believe in cookie-cutter laptop PCs that leave you with few options for customization. The company today unveiled its Fang Taipan M2, a gaming laptop that comes one way: your way. The Fang Taipan M2 is the ultimate gaming laptop that can be customized for every buyer with the latest in gaming tech. The “poison” you load in the Taipan M2 to kill your competition is your choice. The GPU arsenal at your disposal includes the power of dual NVIDIA® GeForce™ GTX 780M in SLI™ mode and dual AMD Radeon™ HD 8970M in CrossFire™ mode. The Taipan M2 also […]