Archive for August 2013

Logitech G100s Optical Gaming Mouse

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Logitech offers you their latest gaming mouse, the Logitech G100s Optical Gaming Mouse. This wired mouse comes with a 4-button design, a high precision optical sensor adopting a ‘delta zero sensor technology’, a 250-2500dpi resolution (switchable) and a USB 2.0 connector. The Logitech G100s Optical Gaming Mouse is available now for about $35.


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AMD Radeon Graphics Presents The Fixer Part 2

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Perhaps you had a peek at the first one, but AMD just spread the second video as a pun against NVIDIA, we take no credit here. Make of it what you want, and I'll check the comments in the morning :) Sometimes Graphics problems call for graphic solutions. You don't have to get your hands dirty. We know a guy. The Fixer is back to prove he doesn't hate the players or the games! Check out part 2.


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Circle Power Gaming Chassis - CC 830

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CIRCLE launches CC 830, full power gaming enclosure for gaming enthusiasts.  This powerful chassis is designed to handle present and future high-performance systems that are custom built for gamers from the inside-out. CC 830 cabinet is perfect for gamers and is alike because of its extensive cooling advantages and expandability.


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Steve Ballmer to leave Microsoft CEO post in a year

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Microsoft Corp. said Friday that CEO Steve Ballmer plans to retire within the next 12 months, depending on when a successor is chosen. "There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the right time," Ballmer said in a statement. Ballmer said he is retiring earlier than he originally expected because his initial plans would have put his retirement in the middle of the technology company’s massive planned transformation. 


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Spire Bliss 9-inch tablet series

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Spire today rolled out its new series of 9-inch tablet PC’s codenamed Bliss. The Bliss series are quality Tablet PC’s loaded with powerful features. These functional and handy mini computers are lightweight, portable and great for people that are always on the move. Pre-loaded with Android 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich', ensuring simplicity and stability of the Bliss tablets.


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Mach Xtreme Technology outs Driver-less EXPRESS PCIe SSD Card

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And it does 800 Mb/sec. Mach Xtreme Technology today unveiled EXPRESS Series PCIe SSD add-on card. The MX-EXPRESS is implementing advanced dual-controller technology and is based on an unique driver-less design.The low-profile MX-EXPRESS PCIe 2.0 x2 SSD card delivers an enhanced desktop computing experience with much faster application loading times, ultra-fast data access and shorter boot-ups of today’s and future high-end desktops featuring PCIe 2x / 4x /16x interface. Available in capacities of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB, Mach Xtreme Technology MX-EXPRESS PCIe SSD add-on cards come backed with 2 Year Warranty.


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Cooler Master teases the Cosmos SE

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Cooler Master and its team will be descending upon Gamescom, a trade fair for video games held annually at the Hoelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The Cooler Master booth at Gamescom will be showcasing the long overdue update to Cooler Master Cosmos S case series, the Cosmos SE. Premium, Functional, & Elegant Product Showcase Visit Cooler Master’s Team in hall 8 – B065 to catch a glimpse of the latest Cosmos S Series case, Cosmos SE. This new pure black case takes the essence of the Cosmos S and shrinks it to a more compact mid-tower design. It does so while implementing new and innovative cooling and modularity. 


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AMD FX-9590 gets big price cut in UK

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They are probably not selling well, AMD’s 220W FX-9590 Now Priced In-Line with Intel Core i7-4770K. At least one retailer in the United Kingdom has dramatically slashed pricing of Advanced Micro Devices’ flagship microprocessor – the AMD FX-9590. Once available at the price-point comparable to Intel Corp.’s Extreme chips, the fastest central processing unit that AMD has to offer can now be obtained at around the cost of Intel Core i7-4770K, a performance mainstream CPU.


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Battlefield 4 - 13 Minute Paracel Storm Video

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DICE and Electronic Arts have released an extended live gameplay trailer for Battlefield 4, in which 64 players are fighting on land, sea, and air in a live gamescom demonstration on an all new map. You definitely need to see this if you are interested in BF4's MP mode. The game is currently planned for an October 31st release on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3. 


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German government: Windows 8 is a security risk

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Internal documents from the German government reveal that their IT experts consider Windows 8 a security risk. They warn for security and espionage risks on Microsoft’s latest operating system. According to the experts there’s a backdoor in Windows 8 that can be used to spy on users or take over control remotely.


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MSI Z87I Mini-ITX motherboard tested and review

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For this article we test and review the MSI Z87I series motherboard. You better grab a magnifying glass, as this is the smallest fully fetched Z87 motherboard you will ever see. Yep, the Z87I is made on a Mini-ITX form factor, that means you can seat a processor as powerful as the Core i7 4770K onto a motherboard that is 17x17 CM. Amazing really, especially when you will learn it still has a fully fetched PCIe x16 slot, Dual Gigabit Ethernet, WIFI, USB 3.0 and heck even four SATA 6 Gbps ports.

Check out the full review here.


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The Witcher 3 Screenshots

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CD Projekt released some new Witcher 3 screenshots at Gamescom 2013. The game is planned for a 2014 release on PC, Xbox One and PS4. Check them out after the break.


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Samsung Premium Series 9 SB971 WQHD Monitor

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Samsung introduced the latest iteration of its professional grade Series 9 monitor in thre USA, the SB971. Featuring quad high-definition resolution and wide viewing angles, the premium, hand-calibrated Series 9 SB971 was designed for users that require a richer viewing experience, such as photo enthusiasts and graphic artists.


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SteelSeries Siberia Elite Headset

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Hey what do you know, another headset announcement. ng headset promising high-quality audio and good looks. The headset is called the Siberia Elite Gaming Headset and features integrated Dolby technology promising realistic 7.1 virtual surround sound. The headset also features large ear cushions for comfort.


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GamesCom 2013 photo overview

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Yesterday I was attending GamesCom in Koln for a couple of meetings. Inbetween meetings I took some 80 photo's of the exhibition grounds and also took photo's on some new cool gear from hardware manufactureres. Amongst it NVIDIA Shield, Roccat, EVGA and Cooler Master. All photo's have been dumped into this album if you like to have a peek. 

You can browse the photo's here.


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MSI AG2712A Gaming All-in-One Desktop

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MSI launches a new 27-inch, All-in-One Gaming PC: AG2712A. The MSI 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 best gaming experience. The AG2712A comes with a brand new designed bezel, emphasized by its red lines which correspond with the colors of MSI's Gaming product lines. Furthermore, the AG2712A is equipped with Military Class 4 components and a Flicker-free anti-glare display. 


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Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury gaming headset

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Is it the week of the headsets ? Creative Technology Ltd today announced the Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury gaming headset for PC and Mac, featuring SBX Pro Studio audio technologies. The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury gaming headset introduces a sleek new design to the Tactic3D headset family. The headset connects to a Mac or PC via USB with the Dual Mode USB adapter, and features a 3.5 mm jack to enable connection to a mobile phone for calls and music playback.


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Black Hole benchmark Download Version V4.2 Final

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Download the Black Hole CPU benchmark. It tests the pure calculation speed of your cpu in double and integer (floating and integer). The bench has 2 tests, multithreaded and singlethreaded. Multithreaded will take all your threads to its max use, singlethreaded stresses 1 thread 100% You can submit the final score to the database and I'll make scoretables of the scores I receive there.

MSI Z87I motherboard review

Mainboards 328 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 5

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We review, test and benchmark the MSI Z87I series motherboard. You better grab a magnifying glass, as this is the smallest fully fetched Z87 motherboard you will ever see. Yep, the Z87I is made on a Mini-ITX form factor, that means you can seat a processor as powerful as the Core i7 4770K onto a motherboard that is 17x17 CM. Amazing really, especially when you will learn it still has a fully fetched PCIe x16 slot, Dual Gigabit Ethernet, WIFI, USB 3.0 and heck even four SATA 6 Gbps ports.


Roccat Introduces Kave XTD 5.1 Digital Gaming Headset (GamesCom updated)

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Yesterday I already posted this news item, however on GamesCom Roccat was present as well. I added a couple of photo's of the product to this post as I have been playing around with the headset myself. The Xear based headset functions as a true 5.1 headphones set. it sounds pretty great, will get advanced properties and EQ. Funny is the built in Bluetooth so during gaming you can take a call from your mobile photo. Since the  XTD 5.1 Digital Gaming Headset functions as USB soundcard the control pos will also get speaker outputs. Interesting stuff. Anyway, have a peek at the photo's I took.


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Razer Kraken 7.1 Gaming Headset

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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.


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