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Review: TeamGroup CX2 1TB SATA3 SSD
The current market trend is that M.2/NVMe drives are the preferred option because they usually offer better performance, with fewer cables needed. But there’s a place for SATA drives as well. They are still 4-5x faster than HDDs, which they will eventually replace in most PCs.
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Review: EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 FTW3 Ultra
We review and benchmark a custom design GeForce RTX 3070, this round the EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 FTW3 in specific in an Ultra edition. We'll plant this card in our test system to see how well it performs. EVGA improved the design for the FTW3 series, it looks dignified in a dark aesthetic design.
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Samsung Introduces Consumer SATA SSD Series, the 870 EVO
Our sample got delayed due to shipments from the UK (yes actually Brexit-related), ergo no review today, but Samsung today announced the release of 870 EVO SSD (SATA3).
Read moreIntels new CEO Pat Gelsinger welcome package is valued at $116 million
A few days ago Intel announced that Bob Swan, the current CEO of Intel, will leave his position on February 15 to be succeeded by Pat Gelsinger, Oregonlive now reports that the new CEO stands to collect well over $100 million at his new job.
Read moreBiostar Releases Z590 Series VALKYRIE Motherboards
Biostar announces the launch of their latest Z590 VALKYRIE series motherboard range engineered to run Intels 11th gen Rocket Lake-S processors.
Read moreNVIDIA releases statement on G-Sync Ultimate HDR specification - disputes mandatory 1000 nits
Yesterday we posted a story about G-Sync Ultimate versus the wording that NVIDIA now uses on the required HDR specification in G-Sync Ultimate.
Read moreSamsung Introduces ISOCELL HM3 with massive 108Mp Image Sensor for Smartphones
Samsung today introduced its latest 108-megapixel (Mp) mobile image sensor, Samsung ISOCELL HM3. With a wide spectrum of advanced sensor technologies, the HM3 can capture sharper and more vivid images in ultra-high resolution with faster auto-focus and extended dynamic range.
Read moreAOC AG323QCX2 is a VA based monitor with WQHD and FreeSync
AOC in Asia is listing a new 31.5" screen (AG323QCX2) on its website, the VA panel is based on a WQHD resolution (2560x1440 pixels), a refresh rate of up to 155 Hz and 1500 R curvature.
Read moreThermaltake outs wireless & wired ARGENT M5 Wireless RGB Mouse
Equipped with a maximum 16,000dpi sensor, equipped with 8 buttons that support a total of 48 macros. ARGENT M5 Wireless RGB is a 3-way interface gaming mouse that supports dual wireless of 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, and also allows wired USB connection. It is equipped with PixArt's optical sensor "PMW 3335" and supports a maximum resolution of 16,000 dpi.
Read moreDell adds high-end model with Ryzen 9 5950X and RTX 3090 to Alienware Aurora Lineup
Dell announced a new high-end gaming PC "Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10" compatible with AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and GeForce RTX 3090.
Read moreDid NVIDIA silently downgrade the G-Sync Ultimate HDR specification?
An interesting observation was made today, a crafty contemporary change in the text on Nvidia’s website seems to indicate that NVIDIA has downgraded the requirements for the top of the line G-Sync Ultimate certification. The VESA DisplayHDR 1000 requirement changed to ‘lifelike HDR’.
Read moreIntel Rocket Lake-S prices Surface at European etailers : Core i9-11900K to cost € 600
Intel's soon the be announced Rocket-Lake-S series desktop processors have created a lot of excitement in the processor market. Z590 motherboards will be released soon; the procs, however, should see a release in March.
Read moreAMD AGESA COMBO PI V2 1.2.0.0 Is Coming For MSI 500 Series and 400 Series Motherboards
MSI (and all other brands) is going to release the latest AGESA COMBO PI V2 1.2.0.0 BIOS for AMD 500 series and 400 series motherboards, including MAX and non-MAX models.
Read moreShuttle goes AMD: Space-saving Barebone for Ryzen processors
Some eight years after the last AMD-based Mini-PC from Shuttle, a second processor manufacturer is once again being incorporated into the company’s own product line. As an initial model to revive this segment, Shuttle is supplying a robust 1.3-liter PC for AMD Ryzen processors with socket AM4.
Read moreDisplayPort 2.0 Monitors delayed due to Corona crisis
While we expected the first DisplayPort 2.0 compatible monitors announced at CES, they seem to have been further delayed due to the pandemic. The DisplayPort 2.0 standard was finalized mid-2019.
Read moreCreative Labs releases special edition Sound Blaster Z PCIe
Creative is re-rereleasing its Sound Blaster Z. This special edition (SE) sound card has a few extra features, new gaming profiles, extra microphone presets and equalizer presets.
Read moreSamsung Brings the Ultimate Gaming Experience to 2021 Neo QLED and QLEDs
Samsung Electronics announced that it is combining innovative new gaming features with exciting industry partnerships to create a groundbreaking gaming experience with 2021 Neo QLED and QLEDs.
Read moreAntec offer new mid tower "DF700 FLUX" with original airflow design
Antec announced a new mid tower PC case tagged the "DF700 FLUX", it uses an airflow design that guides front and side intake to top and rear.
Read moreEK To Offer All Black Entry All-in-One Water Cooling EK-AIO Basic Series (RGB free)
We reported about these last week already, but some new info and photos just arrived. The "EK-AIO Basic" series is an all-in-one water cooling unit featuring an all-black design that drops any RGB lighting function. So this is RGB free.
Read moreKingston To Release HyperX Pulsefire Haste - Honeycomb shell lightweight gaming mouse
Kingston is starting pre-orders for the HyperX "Pulsefire Haste" gaming mouse, which has achieved an ultra-light weight of only 59g (excluding cables) due to the honeycomb shell design. The release date is scheduled for February 1.
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