Archive for June 2019

NETGEAR Announces New Nighthawk Pro Gaming Mesh System

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NETGEAR is introducing the availability of the first Nighthawk Pro Gaming Mesh WiFi system (XRM570). The Nighthawk Pro Gaming Mesh WiFi System (XRM570) is comprised of two components, a Nighthawk Mesh EX7700 Tri-band WiFi extender and the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 WiFi router.


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MAD CATZ Announces LE R.A.T.8+ 1000 Optical gaming Mouse

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Mad Catz has announced the limited edition R.A.T.8+ 1000 Optical Gaming Mouse, in celebration of the Company’s 30th birthday. Proudly serving the gaming community for 30 years, Mad Catz has stood the test of time, embedded in the lives of players looking for quality, value and innovation in gaming hardware.


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Updated: Plextor Adds M8VC and M8VG SSDs

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Plextor added a 2.5" SSD and M2 version of the M8V (with the V for value) series to their product stack.  The M8V Series boasts of high-quality controller and 64-layer 3D NAND that delivers sequential read / write speeds of up to 560 / 520 MB/s; random read / write speeds of up to 82,000 / 81,000 IOPS


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Another AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Review/Benchmarks Leaks

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A new set benchmarks have leaked onto the web, the Ryzen 5 3600 processor involves the cheapest 199 USD based Ryzen 5 3600. This is the slowest and most affordable SKU that AMD will release with six cores and twelve threads.


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The 2019 Steam Summer Sale has Started

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You might be able to grab some games on your wishlist with a bit of a discount. The Steam Summer Sale has started. As has become the norm for Steam sales in recent years, there are no limited-time discounts to keep track of throughout the event.


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Cooler Master MasterBox Q500L review

PC Cases and Modding 229 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 8

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It’s time to check out the new Cooler Master Masterbox Q500L mid-tower PC chassis. It’s another fresh product from this manufacturer, after the MasterBox NR600, but this time it’s something more compact.


AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Edition also available in the EU

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A week or so ago it was mentioned that the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Edition would only be avail;able in the USA and certain Asia based regions. That is partially incorrect. AMD plans to expand its own online shop. Also, orders from numerous European countries as well as Canada are to be accepted soon.


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Raspberry Pi 4 set to drive low-cost digital transformation

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Raspberry Pi today launches its next-generation Raspberry Pi 4, a significantly faster and more capable version of the popular industrial single-board computer. Starting at only $35, it will enable the creation of cost-effective industrial IoT applications, accelerating digital transformation across a range of industries.


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Ryzen 3000 processors are getting listed Ryzen 9 3900X for € 550

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The euro prices of AMD's new Ryzen 3000 processors are now actively listed. AMD already announced suggested retail prices in US dollars during the announcement, but the exchange rates always mix that up a bit. We now see that the Ryzen 9 3900X with twelve cores is online for just under 550 euros.


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Microsoft working on foldable Surface device?

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Microsoft could be planning a foldable Surface device. The tablet would get two 9" displays and an aspect ratio of 4:3. The SoC would be an Intel Lakefield processor. The Surface might even run Android apps on Windows 10 Core OS.


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MSI Outs a Low-profile GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics Card

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While low profile video cards matter less and less in the desktop PC market, there are a few that really like them due to the small form factor. Nice for an easy HTPC build, albeit these days a simple APU solves that of course. That didn't stop MSI from releasing a  low-profile GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics card.


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Steam Weekly Top Sellers, June 24th 2019

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We have not done them in a while, but these are the top ten selling titles at Steam as reported by Valve.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
My Friend Pedro
ARK: Survival Evolved
Cyberpunk 2077
Grand Theft Auto V
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
MORDHAU
Rust


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Beyond Skyrim: Morrowind TC mod video

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The team behind Beyond Skyrim: Morrowind has released a new trailer for its total conversion mod that aims to bring the world of Morrowind to Skyrim. Beyond Skyrim is described as a massive multi-team mod project that opens the borders and brings Skyrim’s neighboring provinces to life. In Beyond Skyrim: Morrowind, players will venture to the northern islands of Morrowind, featuring Bleakrock Isle and Sheogorad. Players will experience new, fully-voiced quests, locations, dungeons, equipment, and more in this expansion mod for Skyrim. 
 


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