We review the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC motherboard, it probably is one of the most gorgeous looking X99 motherboards that will be available on the market. MSI took the X99 chipset and then started adding with he results a gorgeous motherboard that has SLI/Crossfire support, AC WIFI, heaps of SATA3 connectors, M.2., overclock features,  a very nice audio solution and yeah, so much more. Join us in a the MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC review, a product that is bound to please the PC gamer.

We review the Core i7 5960X (Haswell-E) 8 core processor and 6-core 5930K and 5820K processors, we smack it on one of the long awaited X99 motherboards. Intel's most high-end processor SKUs just got updated with three new models, the top dog being the enthusiast class eight-core processor series aimed at enthusiasts and pro-consumers. The Intel Core i7-5960X and other Haswell-E chips are released into the market in September 2014 and are based on the new socket LGA2011-V3 infrastructure and DDR4 quad channel memory.

This MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC will come with nice PC options like 8-pin EPS connectors, a 7+2-phase VRM design for the processor and memory, five PCI-Express x16 slots . There is an extra EMI shield that covers the rear-panel I/O on-board, and audio is shielded as well. The board comes with a Killer E2205 gigabit NIC and 802.11 AC WLAN. Storage wise you will get ten SATA 6 Gb/s and of course an M.2 slot (PXie x4 linked this HEAPS of bandwidth).

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Cool looks with new white covers, features like 3x3 802.11 a/b/g/n/AC WIFI, M2 SSDs and SATA Express will bring some very interesting features onto the market. ASUS markets this motherboard with 5-Way Optimization as it combines TPU, EPU, DIGI+ Power Control, Fan App functions to push the system Xpert 3 and Turbo Apps. ASUS has outdone itself.

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In this review we check out the ASUS Rampage V Extreme motherboard, armed with the X99 chipset and with that luxurious OC panel this motherboard is amongst the most high-end X99 motherboards available on the globe. It's big, fast, ROG themed and has luxurious features and overclocking written all over it. 

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Join us as we review the Gigabyte X99 SOC Force, will the force be strong with this one ? We certainly can tell you that is is one of the most impressive X99 motherboards we have had our hands on.

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Core i7 Haswell-E 5960X - 5930K and 5820K and X99 reviews

Hello there my man, Guru3D.com has a five-fold of articles online covering the new 6 and 8 core processors, the Core i7 5960X - 5930K and 5820K. Then we have X99 motherboard reviews online from ASUS, MSI and Gigabyte:

• Core i7 5960X - 5930K and 5820K processor review
• MSI X99S Gaming 9 AC Motherboard Review
• ASUS X99 Deluxe Motherboard Review
• ASUS X99 Rampage V Extreme Review
• Gigabyte X99 SOC Force Motherboard Review

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In this review we check out the Gigabyte X99 SOC Force, will the force be strong with this one ? We certainly can tell you that is is one of the most impressive X99 motherboards we have had our hands on. It has a massive feature set like SLI/Crossfire support, heaps of SATA3 connectors, M.2., VERY sweet overclock features, a near audiophile audio solution, and yeah the means to tweak. Join us in another X99 motherboard review, a product that is bound to shock and awe.

In this review we check out the ASUS Rampage V Extreme motherboard, armed with the X99 chipset and with that luxurious OC panel this motherboard is amongst the most high-end X99 motherboards available on the globe. It's big, fast, ROG themed and has luxurious features and overclocking written all over it. The Rampage V ROG Edition is an E-ATX form factor motherboard for the new Haswell-E series of processors. 

In this review we check out the ASUS X99 Deluxe motherboard, armed with the X99 chipset and is covered in a chocolate dark design with white frosting on top of it. A very nice looking motherboard. It isn't about the looks though as this is a high performance motherboard with a massive feature set like SLI/Crossfire support, AC WIFI, heaps of SATA3 connectors, M.2., overclock features, a cool audio solution, M.2. PCIe compatibility and yeah the means to overclock. Join us in another X99 motherboard review, a product that is bound to tease and please.

Join us as we review the all new Graphite 380T Mini-ITX PC case from Corsair. Spectacular looking product albeit on a very small form factor, the Graphite Series has been updated with model 380T we review the yellow mini tower case. Albeit being mini, the 380T houses up to four 3.5in/2.5in drives and a full-length graphics card with ease.

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We review the new Graphite 380T from Corsair, based on the original ideas of Corsair's R&D the designers wanted to put a mini-ITX compatible chassis with awesome looks, functionality and ease of use. As such the Graphite Series has been updated with model 380T we review the yellow mini tower case. Albeit being min, the 380T houses up to four 3.5in/2.5in drives and a full-length graphics card with ease.

I can't confirm or deny this myself, but there are indications from the graphics card channel at the moment that Nvidia is not naming the upcoming Maxwell GeForce graphics card series in the high-end space a GeForce GTX 870 and 880. 

AMD has shared the specifications of three new Athlon X2 and X4 processors. Two quad and one dual-core are being presented, these are based on Kaveri architecture, but interestingly enough do not have an integrated GPU (or at least not enabled).

We noticed a couple of sites already posting these. But fact is the Intel embargo is lifted at 6 PM CET. So if you are in for some fun & cool enthusiast stuff with Haswell-E, check back in later today at 6 PM CET / 9 AM PST Friday. Depending on your location is is a great breakfast / lunch or dinner read ;)

Gigabyte announced the availability of their new X99 motherboard lineup based on the Intel X99 chipset with support for Intel's new Core i7 Extreme Edition (LGA 2011-v3 socket) processors and latest DDR4 memory support. Featuring 3 main categories of motherboards including G1 gaming, SOC overclocking and signature GIGABYTE Ultra Durable, GIGABYTE has an X99 series motherboard custom built for any 'Dream Machine' build.

MSI, world leader in motherboard technology, is pleased to announce the launch of the new MSI X99 motherboards line-up. Featuring 5 models, the MSI X99S GAMING 9 AC, X99S GAMING 7, X99S XPOWER AC, X99S MPOWER and X99S SLI PLUS, MSI caters to everyones needs. 

The fierce price competition between Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology has recently expanded to Europe as demand in China is falling short of expectations and is putting strong pressure on ASRock and Micro-Star International (MSI), which have a large proportion of their shipments coming from Europe, according to sources from motherboard players.

Every so often you hear news that fake graphics cards are being sold somewhere. Often these products are sold for a more expensive model, yet have a cheaper GPU. This round in Germany have found GeForce GTX 660 and 650 4GB graphics cards that in fact are equipped with a GeForce GT 440 GPU. The BIOS of these graphics cards have been re-flashed with a new Device ID making it seem like they are a 600 series product in your control panel. 

One more X99 motherboard to show you. Later today X99 and HAswell-E will launch. So you can expect a lot of reviews. Shown below is the ASUS X99-E WS, an ATX board that comes with support for both Core i7 5xxx Series and Xeon E5 processors. And it includes a whopping seven PCI-Express x16 slots for SLI or CrossFireX setups.

Panram Technology rely on strong R & D capabilities and solid manufacturing capability to provide customers customized design (Customize) professional Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) services to fully meet the needs of customers. Today announced its new NINJA - V DDR4 Series memory modules developed to high performance and high quality product to end users. Ninja from mystery Japan to represent strong, powerful, quick and cool. Panram Technology NINJA - V DDR4 Memory is just like Ninja style, silent and high performance.

VTX3D launched a high performance graphics card that targets the enthusiasts, the VTX3D R9 285 X-Edition. The R9 285 X-Edition is equipped with an optimum dual fan cooling design and supports the latest technologies from AMD, such as AMD Eyefinity Technology, Mantle API, and DirectX 12. Gamers may get an unparalleled gaming experience that they have never felt before.

A standard accessory for computer equipment for 8 years since 2007, DDR3 memory is gradually lagging behind the needs for higher performance in industrial and business application. As a result, the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) developed the memory specifications for new-generation DDR4, while Intel launched the DDR4-compatible Haswell-E processor platform in 2014.It is a trend that DDR4 memory will be applied to the new motherboard of commercial products such as personal computers and servers, and further built into smartphones, tablet PCs and other consumer mobile devices.

MSI announces the launch of the MSI ProBox130, a new model in its latest generation of commercial oriented desktop PCs. These series use the latest Intel H81 chipset, and support the 4th Generation Intel Core processors with high performance and integrated GPU providing powerful graphics processing.

The winner of the Guru3D Rig of the Month August 2014 is announced today, and we are going small and intricate. For this month we are going back to the roots of simply building a nice system. Nothing was custom modded, somebody simply built a nice high-end PC on a small form factor. Check the creation from Jack aka Concept73. The 19 year old Apprentice Avionic Engineering specialist created what is called "Compact Splash #89". A very nice build, have a peek at what he created.

Watch his tiny build here.

The winner of the Guru3D Rig of the Month August 2014 is announced today, and we are going small and intricate. For this month we are going back to the roots of simply building a nice system. Nothing was custom modded, somebody simply built a nice high-end PC on a small form factor. Check the creation from Jack aka Concept73. The 19 year old Apprentice Avionic Engineering specialist created what is called "Compact Splash #89". A very nice build, have a peek at what he created.

LG will release the 24GM77 gaming monitor which comes with a strobe backlight - Motion 240 (120Hz + strobing). You could call this a a “lightboost” clone.  The 24GM77 is designed specifically for gaming, and features a fast 144Hz refresh rate from its TN Film panel.

This scene runs with 30-45fps on a i7-3770 with an Nvidia GTX670. 

OG GM50 mouse pad is made of a special-weave premium cloth with a lab-tested low-friction coat designed to improve on the tracking capabilities of any optical or laser mouse. At 3.5mm thick, it is tailored to be comfortable for gamers and also features a non-slip rubber base that secures it to any surface. 

SAPPHIRE announced three new models in its successful R9 series of graphics cards based on the latest GCN (Graphics Core Next) architecture from AMD. The SAPPHIRE R9 285 Dual-X is a new model from SAPPHIRE that features a new GCN core and the company's Dual-X cooler. Dual-X, with its two aerofoil fans, and set of graduated sizes of heatpipes, is an efficient and quiet cooler design which received industry acclaim in previous generations of products. The standard R9 285 model has 2GB of the latest GDDR5 memory clocked at 1375MHz (5.5GB/s effective) and a GCN core with 1792 stream processors clocked at 918MHz. The R9 285 OC model features the enhanced clock speeds of 965MHz for the core and 1400MHz for the memory (5.6GB/s effective).

TUL announces the latest model, the PowerColor TurboDuo R9 285 OC. This card will be offered a cost-effective choice for those who are looking for the best bang for their buck. The new TurboDuo R9 285 OC comes packed with the latest GCN architecture innovations like Direct 12 and Mantle API. Ensuring that gamers can play the most demanding games at settings better than any other card in its class.

LaCie announced the availability of the LaCie 8big Rack Thunderbolt 2 in a 48 TB capacity. The LaCie 8big Rack is the fastest, highest-capacity Thunderbolt 2 storage solution on the market with speeds of up to 1330 MB/s* and eight Seagate 6 TB 7200 RPM professional hard disks. Built to excel with 4K video workflows, it delivers ample bandwidth to support 10-bit, 4K footage. With this kind of performance, videographers can work directly from RAW files in Apple Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere, get maximum quality from footage and see edits in real time.

TP-LINK today announced the TP-LINK Archer C20i - AC750 Simultaneous Dual-Band Broadband Wireless AC Router - geared for budget-minded students and consumers, seeking an attractively priced router, without sacrificing performance. At a suggested list price of $59.99 (CAD), the Archer C20i is the category leader for price-performance in the entry-level AC wireless category, and comes with a long two-year warranty.