Archive for May 2015

JEDEC Support for NVDIMM Hybrid Memory Modules

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JEDEC has announced that its JC-45 Committee has approved the first standards for support of "hybrid" DDR4 memory modules which are defined as modules that plug into standard dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets and appear like a DDR4 SDRAM to the system controller, yet contain non-volatile (NV) memories such as NAND Flash on the module. 


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GeForce GTX 980 Ti Clock Speeds Surface

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Launched likely next week, specs of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti have surfaced. Over at the Asia based HardwareBattle they posted a screenshot and two benchmarks of GPU-Z running this graphics card, and it shows a number of things.


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ADATA XPG Z2 DDR4-3400 Overclocking Memory New Record

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ADATA T is honored to announce that its XPG Z2 DDR4 3400 computer memory is able to clock up to 4034MHz when used with an air-cooled msi X99A XPOWER AC motherboard. This creates a new overclocking world record for production line DDR4 computer memory.


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The Witcher 3 PC Patch v1.04 Released

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CD Projekt RED has issued a new patch for the PC version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This patch is available on GOG and Steam and according to its changelog, it further improves Hairworks performance. Changelog after the break.


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Be Quiet! Dark Rock TF review

Cooling 191 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 2

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We test and review the Be Quiet! Dark Rock TF CPU Cooler review. The cooler is their strongest performer on the block, the flagship product intended to cool down the most gnarly processors. It is extremely cool in performance, and it remains the most silent enthusiast heat-pipe cooler we have ever test, but there is one gripe with this product alright, read all about it in this review.


Review: Be Quiet! Dark Rock TF CPU cooler

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We review the Be Quiet! Dark Rock TF CPU Cooler review. It is extremely cool in performance, and it remains the most silent enthusiast heat-pipe cooler we have ever test, but there is one gripe with this product alright, read all about it in this review.

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Windows 10 build 10125: New icons, UI changes and more

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The new build of Windows 10 is now at revision 10125, and comes with new subtle changes.  Windows 10 10125 build shows these new icons for folders, drives, Taskbar, and the File Explorer. After the break many screenshots and some more info on this new Windows 10 build.


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X2 Announces Affordable X2.Kimera 4007 Gaming Keyboard

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X2 proudly presents the X2.Kimera 4007 gaming keyboard. Featuring an aggressive and cool design with great performance and build out of top quality materials, this gaming keyboard has been studied to be strong and confortable at the same time. 


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FSP Notebook Adapter with USB 3.0 Hub

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FSP announces the first multifunction notebook adapter featuring a convenient built-in USB 3.0 hub: the NB H series. The NB H adds more convenience and usability to the world of notebook adapters. 


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Intel Braswell NUC5CPYH NUC

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Yes, it is the NEXT next Unit of computing. Intel released a document noting a new NUC being based on Braswell. Though very little is noted down in the document in terms of specs, a few things are clear.


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OWC offer SATA3 SSD PCIe Daughter Board

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So if you do not have SATA3 and are stuck on SATA / SATA2 but do want to maximize SSD performance, OWC might have the answer for you, at the expense of a PCie slot though. Other World Computing announced the Accelsior S, a new PCIe card with direct mount support for a 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s SSD. 


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Intel Purley has 28 cores - Xeon E5 and E7 Slides

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Over the weekend Intel Skylake Purley Xeon E5 and E7 Slides leaked onto the web, as they where spotted in forums. The slides we are talking about in this news item are about Intel’s upcoming Xeon Skylake Platform: Purley, and the info in these slides are pretty significant.


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Steam's Weekly Top Sellers May 25th 2015

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Alright, we are nearing the end of May. Here are the ten top selling titles on Steam for the week as reported by Valve:

1.The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
2.Grand Theft Auto V
3.The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Game + Expansion Pass
4.Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
5.Dying Light
6.Galactic Civilizations III
7.Elite: Dangerous
8.Cities: Skylines
9.The Witcher Trilogy Pack
10.Project CARS

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Thermaltake Suppressor F51 Mid-tower Chassis

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Thermaltake unveiled the Suppressor F51 window/non-window mid-tower chassis, the latest series to the Thermaltake case line. Featuring leading-edge sound reduction panels on all sides, expand your cooling options with removable panels for the perfect balance in silent operation and cooling performance. 


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Millions Of Routers Vulnerable To Attacks Due To NetUSB Bug

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A serious vulnerability affecting the NetUSB kernel driver developed by Taiwan-based tech company KCodes exposes millions of routers to hack attacks, researchers have warned. According to its website, KCodes is one of the leading developers and suppliers of USB over IP solutions. The company says over 20% of world's networking devices include KCodes technology.


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