Archive for July 2014

Review: AMD A10-7800 APU

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 15

AMD releases the A10-7800 APU which we review and test, it is one of the three new APUs that AMD today adds into their lineup. This APU is based on AMD's Kaveri architecture bringing the CPU and the GPU close together. Kaveri aims at several segments in the processor business like notebooks, desktops, embedded and even server solutions. Armed bit a good 2.41 Billion transistors and based on a 28nm fabrication process, let's have a look at what Kaveri can do.

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AMD A10-7800 Kaveri APU review

Processors 199 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 15

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We review the A10-7800 APU from AMD, this is one of the three new APUs that AMD today adds into their lineup. This APU is based on AMD's Kaveri architecture bringing the CPU and the GPU close together. Kaveri aims at several segments in the processor business like notebooks, desktops, embedded and even server solutions. Armed bit a good 2.41 Billion transistors and based on a 28nm fabrication process, let's have a look at what Kaveri can do.


Deep Silver Acquires Homefront from Crytek

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Deep Silver has announced. that it has acquired the Homefront property from Crytek, including the recently-announced Homefront: The Revolution. Notably, this studio is located in Nottingham, England, the same city Crytek UK is based out of--suggesting former Crytek UK staffers will continue to work on the game, but for a new company.  


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ADATA DDR4 2133 MHz U-DIMM Memory Launched

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ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high-performance DRAM modules and NAND Flash application products, today launches the Premier DDR4 2133 Unbuffered DIMM memory, which supports the latest Intel Haswell-E platform for extreme performance. Thanks to the benefits of DDR4 and rigorous production of ADATA, the DDR4 2133 U-DIMM memory module is the best upgrade solution for PC DIY users. 


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EIZO FlexScan EV3237 31.5-Inch 3840 x 2160 UHD Monitor

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 12

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EIZO Corporation today announced the release of the FlexScan EV3237, a 31.5-inch 4K IPS monitor with a 3840 x 2160 native resolution. The FlexScan EV3237 incorporates ecological features, visual ergonomics as well as picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture to offer advanced functionality for offices, control rooms, gaming, and CAD/CAM.


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ECS LIVA Mini White Edition 64 GB Mini PC Kit

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Since this product was introduced in April, LIVA Mini PC Kit by Elitegroup Computer Systems, ECS, has received all the positive feedback from users as well as many awards from media globally. In order to fulfill more applications and expectations, ECS proudly introduces LIVA Mini PC Kit White Edition / eMMC 64 GB which will be available in August, 2014.


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Maingear SPARK Small Form Factor Gaming PC

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MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system builder offering custom desktops, notebooks, and workstations has launched their perfect living room PC solution with the new SPARK, winner of Popular Science Product of the Future award, CES 2014. Packed with performance and energy saving features from AMD the SPARK is the ultimate small form factor portable solution for gamers and PC enthusiasts alike.


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Fractal Design Integra M Series Power Supplies

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Fractal Design is proud to announce the new Modular generation of the award winning Integra PSU. Fractal Design Integra M Series power supply units feature excellent electrical performance, including 80PLUS Bronze certified efficiency. 


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AMD Opteron 64-Bit ARM-Based Developer Kits Available

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AMD today announced the immediate availability of the AMD Opteron A1100-Series developer kit, which features AMD's first 64-bit ARM-based processor, codenamed "Seattle." AMD is the first company to provide a standard ARM Cortex-A57-based server platform for software developers and integrators. Software and hardware developers as well as early adopters in large datacenters are eligible and can apply on AMD's website. 


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Cryorig H5 Universal tower heatsink

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The Hive Fin design allows for turbulence reduction of the airflow as well as Jet Fin Acceleration for faster hot air exhaust. CRYORIG’s H series will fit into the mainstream range within CRYORIG’s lineup. Similar to the high-class R1 Universal, H5 Universal will be equipped with CRYORIG’s XT140 slim profile fan for zero ram interference on Intel/AMD platforms. With a total height of 160 mm, the H5 Universal will be able to fit into almost all mainstream PC chassis setups.


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Nvidia Geforce GTX 980M Mobile Maxwell Flagship in October ?

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 7

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It looks like it that the Nvidia next gen flagship mobile GPU, the Geforce GTX 980M, will be released in October or November this year already, this would coincide with the release of the Desktop GPUs based on Maxwell. Information as posted on the NoteBook Review forums kinda confirm all this.


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Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury FPS Gaming Mouse

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 68

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Logitech today introduced the fastest gaming mouse ever made, the Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury Ultra-Fast FPS Gaming Mouse. The Hyperion Fury features Logitech’s exclusive Fusion Engine™ sensor technology that can reliably track over 500 inches per second (IPS) and Logitech’s exclusive Delta Zero sensor technology for unrivaled accuracy.


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Contest winner Gigabyte GeForce GTX Titan Black

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This week in July 2014 we have been running a competition here on Guru3D.com together with Gigabyte. After almost 2K Likes and over 2500 comment entries this contest had officially ended on Monday, it is time to announce a winner. The winner today will receive a Gigabyte GeForce GTX Titan Black armed with a 600 Watt WindForce cooler. 


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Guru3D Rig of the Month - July 2014

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 12

The winner of the Guru3D Rig of the Month July 2014 is announced today, and we are going camouflaged military style. Check the creation from Mathieu Delsuc aka MathMilitaryModding. The 36 year old fellah created what is called "Echelon", now Echelon is an officially unacknowledged U.S.-led global spy network that operates an automated system for the interception and relay of electronic communications. So yeah, have a peek and then hide man !

Check out his mod right here.
 


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Guru3D Rig of the Month - July 2014

The Guru3D Rig of the Month 153 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 12

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The winner of the Guru3D Rig of the Month July 2014 is announced today, and we are going camouflaged military style. Check the creation from Mathieu Delsuc aka MathMilitaryModding. The 36 year old fellah created what is called "Echelon", now Echelon is an officially unacknowledged U.S.-led global spy network that operates an automated system for the interception and relay of electronic communications. So yeah, have a peek and then hide man !


Watch_Dogs - New Official Patch

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 29

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Ubisoft has released a new patch for the PC version of Watch_Dogs that addresses the stuttering that most PC gamers encountered while using "High" textures, and optimizes the game's performance. According to the dev team, this patch will reduce instances of stuttering during gameplay, especially for those who were using "High" textures.


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Thermaltake Core V1 Mini-ITX PC Case

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Thermaltake today launch the new Core V1, a small and cute ITX based chassis with a 200 mm fan in the front panel, now available worldwide. Carrying on the mission of "Delivering the perfect user experience", Thermaltake continues developing innovative and amazing products. After the powerhouse Core V71, which gained favorable reviews.


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Download AIDA64 v4.60

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FinalWire has announced the immediate availability of AIDA64 v4.60. As is known, the popular PC diagnostic utility can provide detailed information about both the hardware and software environment of individual PCs or a network of computers. All four editions of the portfolio have been updated to the new version.

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Corsair Link Commander Mini released

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Corsair announces the Link Commander Mini air-flow control unit. The new Corsair Link Commander Mini is a tremendous evolution over the first generation Commander, giving you full voltage control over up to six fans, support for one RGB LED lighting chain, and connectors for up to four thermistors…and that's before you even get into the Corsair Link ecosystem. A single small box connected to an internal USB 2.0 header and powered by a single SATA power lead.


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Download GeForce 340.52 WHQL driver

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You can now download the Nvidia GeForce 340.52 WHQL driver. The new GeForce Game Ready driver, release 340.52 WHQL, allows GeForce owners to continue to have the ultimate gaming experience. With this release, GeForce gamers can take advantage of GameStream technology to stream their favorite PC games to the new SHIELD tablet or SHIELD portable. In addition, this Game Ready WHQL driver ensures you'll have the best possible gaming experience for Metro: Redux and Final Fantasy XIV (China). We have a discussion thread open on this driver right here.

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Intel Core i7-5960X De-Lidded Haswell-E Uses Soldered TIM

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For its most powerful Haswell-E based processors Intel will use Soldered TIM based on a strong epoxy. OCDrift discovered that when they removed (read forced off) the heatspreader. Beneath the adhesive layer that secure the IHS to the package, Intel soldered the chip’s die to the IHS with a strong epoxy.


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VisionTek CryoVenom Radeon R9 295X2 Liquid Cooled Graphics Card

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VisionTek announced the addition of new graphics cards models, complete cooling kits, and card/cooling kit bundles to its high-performance liquid cooled PC compatible CryoVenom line. At the heart of every CryoVenom Liquid Cooling Kit is a custom single 5.25” drive bay installable integrated pump/reservoir. This two-in-one design eliminates the hassle of component sourcing and determining where to install them, as well as enables installation in a space limited chassis.


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Crytek addresses financial Issues

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Crytek is an heavy water as you guys have been able to notice lately. The management has issued a statement broadly asserting the company is on solid financial footing following a turbulent change in corporate focus. More after the break.


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HIS to launch Hybrid cooled Radeon R9 290X (photos)

Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 6

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HIS is about to release a new Radeon R9 290X that has both air and liquid cooling. The card uses liquid cooling for the GPU that runs towards a 120mm radiator. On the card itself there still is a small fan that blows air over the VRM area and other components. As a result this card will remain under 80 Degrees C at full load, and does so whilst being factory clocked to a nice 1100 MHz.


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Acer Extensa 15 Series Notebooks

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Acer announced the Acer Extensa 15 notebook series designed to meet the essential needs of professional users, SMB and SOHO users looking for portability, productivity, and efficiency. Available in two models, EX2510 and EX2509, this notebook series is equipped with a sharp 15.6-inch display and a powerful 4th Gen Intel Core (EX2510) or Intel Celeron/Pentium Quad Core (EX2509) processor running on Windows 8.1, allowing smooth multitasking and simplified searching both on- and offline.


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LEPA LV12 CPU Cooler

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The CPU cooler LV12 is the result of extensive research and development. The engineers designed a slim and compact heat sink which avoids compatibility issues with higher RAM modules while maintaining a high performance capability. 


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Aerocool GT-A Midi-Tower PC Chassis

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Aerocool announces a new member of the GT case series. The GT-A Midi-Tower is aiming for Gamers and DIY enthusiasts seeking a High-End chassis with a superb design and a great cooling concept. Main features include a special top-panel docking station for 2,5 and 3,5 inch drives, built-in 2-channel fan controller, two preinstalled case fans as well as much space and many options for latest high-end hardware.


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