Archive for January 2017


Sony Bravia smart TVs Bricked After Android Lollipop Update

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Whoops? Several owners of Sony Bravia smart TVs ran into a rather nasty issue, their TV got bricked after Android updated. Affected TVs can sometimes  no longer be turned on or become unresponsive after a while.


Review: BitFenix Shogun

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We review one of the better looking chassis I have seen in a while, the new BitFenix Shogun, a product series that is designed for the enthusiast crowd, loaded with features and really nice looks. Yes, with nice aesthetics and yes, it has been fitted with tempered glass. And that does make this chassis look very special. Wanna have a peek?

Read the full review here.
  


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NVIDIA Bundles For Honor & Ghost Recon Wildlands

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As we mentioned last week already Nvidia and Ubisoft will give away copies of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands and For Honor with Nvidia purchases, starting today tagged under their “Prepare for Battle” game bundle.


Be Quiet! Pure Power 10 power supplies released

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Be quiet! announced the latest version of its entry-level power supply series, the Pure Power 10. The ten new models in the series include cable-managed and fixed-cabled versions ranging from 400W to 700W, and 300W to 700W, respectively. 


Square Enix might put Deus Ex-series on hold

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From the looks of it Square Enix might put Deus Ex-series on hold. The reason behind it is the poor sales of the latest iteration, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. The software-house also wants to focus on Marvel series games.


AMD Vega 10 GPU Name Accidentally Confirmed as Radeon RX 490 gets 8GB

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Well, it's not like it was exactly a secret but thanks Bethesda for confirming it. Bethesda announced it will release a new HD Texture Pack for the PC version of Fallout 4. To prepare PC gamers for this upcoming pack, Bethesda revealed the system requirements for it, and guess what they listed?


LG UltraFine 5K monitor rendered useless with nearby wireless router

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And here the second 'whoops' for today. When introduced the LG UltraFine 5K monitor they probably did not see this one coming. It seems the monitor isn't working properly if there is a wifi router, access-point or other wireless units nearby, roughly in a 2 meter range. 

BitFenix Shogun chassis review

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We review the new BitFenix Shogun chassis, a product series that is designed for the enthusiast crowd, loaded with features and really nice looks. Yes, with nice aesthetics and yes, it has been fitted with tempered glass. And that does make this chassis look very special. Wanna have a peek?




Razer purchases Nextbit - will they make Smartphones?

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Razer has purchased Nextbit, the startup manufacturer behind the Nextbit Robin smartphone. Nexbit would be designing software and hardware for Razer, but both companies did not share details on exactly what they will be fabbing.


Arctic Offers Compatibility with AMD AM4 and Intel Kaby Lake

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Regarding the forthcoming market entry of the AM4-platform of AMD, ARCTIC would like to share that the bulk of their CPU-coolers is already compatible to the AM4-socket and needs no further adaption. 


AMD might not release a hexacore Ryzen

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Alright, this is a bit of a speculative posting, however the thesis behind it sounds plausible. According to new rumors AMD will not release hexacore (6 core) processors or even dual-core processors. AMD will release an 4 and 8-core model with and without hyper-threading. 


Intel Starts Shipping Optane Memory Modules to Partners for Testing

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Intel Optane and 3D NAND SSDs, coupled with Intel DIMMs based on 3D XPointTM technology will (according to them) enable cost-effective data center performance, transforming today's storage media pyramid. The hot and warm tiers will be expanded.


DRAM prices on the rise

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DRAM prices will rally through the second quarter of 2017 to reflect ongoing tight supply, according to Pei-Ing Lee, president for Nanya Technology. It is likely prices will start to show stability in the third quarter.


SHIELD Experience Upgrade 5.0 available for SHIELD (2015)

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Nvidia released a new Firmware update which brings your 2015 Shield TC console upwards to the 2016 model, including new HD modes. This update brings all the great new features to current SHIELD owners. In addition to upgrading to Android’s latest OS, Android 7.0 Nougat.


EK G-Frost Hybrid Water Block for Gigabyte Aorus Z270X Gaming 9

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EK Water Blocks, the world renowned premium liquid cooling manufacturer, is proud to announce the results of our cooperation with Gigabyte. The all new Aorus GA-Z270X-Gaming 9 motherboard, that is equipped with an EKWB G-Frost Hybrid Water Block.


ARCTIC Freezer i32 Plus with additional fan

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The enhanced ARCTIC Freezer i32 Plus comes up with an additional Fan to cool down much-engaged CPU´s. Both fans are mounted on opposite sides of the radiator and thus provide a great airflow.


Guru3D Rig of the Month - January 2017

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The January edition of the Guru3D Rig of the Month 2017 is here. For this months build you get to meet 'Always EvolvN' from Jethro Labuguen. A really clean, bright and racing style specialized build. Well, let's call it a battle station!

Check out the ROTM right here.
  

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Guru3D Rig of the Month - January 2017

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The January edition of the Guru3D Rig of the Month 2017 is here. For this months build you get to meet 'Always EvolvN' from Jethro Labuguen. A really clean, bright and racing style specialized build. Well, let's call it a battle station!



Seagate going for 14TB and 16TB HDDs

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Seagate is going to be pushing the envelope and will develop up-to 16 Terabyte HDDS. They want to do so within the next year and a half. They also aim to release a bit higher, a 20TB HDD is to be launched by 2020.


ASUS also launches Designo Curve MX34VQ Ultra-wide

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The ASUS Designo Curve MX34VQ is an Ultra-wide Curved Monitor - 34 inch, with a steep 1800R Curvature. The unit is built Frameless and comes with a Qi Wireless Charger and Audio by Harman Kardon. This is a FreeSync compatible monitor.


ASUS ROG Launches Swift PG258Q Monitor

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ASUS today announced Swift PG258Q, a 24.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA G-SYNC technology. ROG Swift PG258Q has a 1ms (GTG) response time and NVIDIA Ultra Low Motion Blur technology. It comes with a customizable Light Signature for unique light projections on any desktop surface.



BioStar TB250-BTC motherboard has a focus on Bitcoin mining

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Biostar announces its latest B250 motherboard to join its product line this generation with the introduction of the BIOSTAR TB250-BTC mining motherboard designed for dense bitcoin mining operations.


Mass Effect: Andromeda - Cinematic Trailer

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BioWare and Electronic Arts have just released the cinematic trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda. In Mass Effect: Andromeda, players will unravel the secrets of a vast galaxy, battle hostile alien threats, and build a crew. 


MSI Bundles For Honor with motherboards and desktops

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MSI and Ubisoft have teamed up to bring you this game bundle. Arm yourself with the latest premium quality weapons like the MSI X99/Z270/H270 GAMING motherboards or upgraded MSI Gaming desktops and be granted the For Honor game for free. 



Codemasters announces DiRT 4

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Codemasters announces DiRT 4, a new installment in their long-running rally racing series. This will take the green flag in June, when it will launch for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.