Archive for October 2023

Crucial T500 PRO 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD Review

Memory (DDR4/DDR5) and Storage (SSD/NVMe) 369 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 3

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Delivering superior performance (7400 MB/s) at an affordable price, Crucial's T500 PRO comes dressed to impress. The slower adoption rate of PCIe Gen 5.0 SSDs prompted Crucial to introduce a new SKU featuring a heatsink. The T500 PRO has been enhanced with highly optimized firmware. At a price point of $119 for 2TB, it offers commendable value.

PowerColor HellHound Radeon RX 7800 XT Spectral White review

Graphics cards 1049 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 10

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PowerColor has hopped aboard the 7800 XT express train with HellHound Radeon RX 7800 XT Spectral White edition. Dressed in all white (including the PCB) and some factory adjustments paired with a silent design, you can enjoy a more robust cooling system, a serene operating experience, and a performance boost that's around 3-4% faster. 


ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro Mesh Router: Wi-Fi 7 and 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN Compatibility

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ASUS unveiled the "ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro" mesh router boasting compatibility with Wi-Fi 7 and 10 Gigabit WAN/LAN networks.  This cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 router integrates ASUS' exclusive mesh technology, AiMesh. It offers support for multiple bands, including quad-band 6GHz (11,524Mbps) x 2, 5GHz (5,764Mbps) x 1, and 2.4GHz (1,376Mbps) x 1. Additionally, it features 10 Gigabit WAN x 1, 10 Gigabit LAN x 1, and 3 Gigabit LAN ports.


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SilverStone Argon V140 ARGB CPU Cooler with Slim Side Flow and 140mm ARGB Fan

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SilverStone's "Argon V140 ARGB" CPU cooler, equipped with a 140mm ARGB fan, offers a slim side flow design, and it's designed to fit without obstructing memory slots.  The Argon V140 ARGB cooler boasts a slim heat sink design, featuring offset heat pipes that allow installation without interfering with memory slots. Additionally, the cooling fan is adorned with 10 integrated addressable RGB LEDs, offering customizable color and lighting patterns controlled through the motherboard's illumination function.


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AceMagic Tank 03 Mini PC Reveal a rather Unique Design

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AceMagic, the Chinese Mini PC producer, has introduced the AceMagic Tank 03, a compact device with notable technical specifications. This Mini PC, which has dimensions of 167 x 167 x 161mm (6.6 x 6.6 x 6.3 inches), houses an Intel Core i9-12900H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080M graphics, 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, and three NVMe storage slots.
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Modern Warfare III PC Release: DLSS 3 Enhancements and system requirements revealed

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The release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III for PC is rapidly approaching, set to launch on November 10th via Battle.net and Steam. In collaboration with Sledgehammer Games, Beenox, the lead developer for Call of Duty on PC, has meticulously crafted an extensive array of features and customization options, providing players with an exceptional gaming experience. With an emphasis on technical enhancements, here are some of the noteworthy aspects you can expect in the PC version of the game.
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Apple Introduces New MacBook Pro Models Powered by M3 Chips

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In a recent announcement, Apple has unveiled an updated MacBook Pro lineup featuring the latest M3 chip family, which includes the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max variants. These innovative chips, boasting advanced GPU architecture and enhanced CPU capabilities, offer a significant boost in performance and introduce exciting new features to the MacBook Pro series.


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Apple Introduces M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max Processors on TSMC 3nm

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These chips mark a groundbreaking achievement as the first personal computer processors crafted using the industry-leading 3-nanometer process technology, enabling the integration of more transistors into a compact space, resulting in improved speed and efficiency. Collectively, the M3 lineup represents a remarkable advancement in Apple's Mac-focused silicon, building upon the foundation laid by the earlier M1 chip family.
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CHIEFTEC Hunter 2: Enhancing Airflow and Functionality in Gaming Cases

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Building on the success of the original Hunter ATX gaming case, the CHIEFTEC Hunter 2 features a larger mesh area for optimized airflow, combined with brushed aluminum panels for a clean and elegant design. At the same time, functionality is improved by a hinged door made of tempered glass and USB Type-C on the top IO.


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Western Digital to separate into two distinct publicly traded entities

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Post the inconclusive merger talks with Kioxia, Western Digital has declared plans to separate into two distinct publicly traded entities, focusing on hard drives and flash memory. This division, endorsed by Western Digital's Board of Directors, is projected for completion as a tax-neutral transaction in the second half of 2024. 


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PCMark 10 Download 10 v2.1.2574.64

Benchmarks & Demo's 179 Updated by Hilbert Hagedoorn 6

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You can now download the basic edition of Futuremark PCMark 10. PCMark 10 is easy to install and run, no complicated configuration required. Run the main benchmark and you'll get a PCMark 10 score that you can use to compare systems.

AMD Ryzen 8000U and Ryzen 7000G Series Spotted in Shipping Records

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AMD is in the process of developing several components based on the Zen4 architecture. The Ryzen 7000 mobile CPU series saw AMD integrating multiple architectures including Zen2, Zen3+, Zen4, RDNA2, and RDNA3 into a singular product lineup. The forthcoming 8000 series will extend this integration, as evidenced by recent information leaks.
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Cooler Master MasterAir MA824 Stealth: Dual Tower Side Flow with 8 Heat Pipes

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The MasterAir MA824 Stealth stands out with its special paint finish and utilizes 8 "super thermal conductive composite heat pipes" to optimize heat conduction efficiency, swiftly dissipating CPU-generated heat across the fins. Furthermore, Cooler Master has enhanced cooling efficiency by carefully assessing fin density and thickness. 


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GeForce RTX 40 Super Series CUDA Core Details Revealed

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According to reliable information, the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Super series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, is expected to offer enhanced specifications compared to the current GeForce RTX 40 series. However, it appears that there won't be significant changes in the memory configuration. Notably, there's no indication of a 20GB version of the GeForce RTX 4080.


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RAZER | The Smurfs Collection: Celebrating 65 Years of Smurfiness

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Discover the RAZER | The Smurfs collection, a tribute to 65 years of blue magic. Explore the range featuring the Razer Orochi V2, Orochi V2 custom top shell, and Gigantus V2 in various sizes. Join classic Smurf characters like adventurous Smurfette in epic gaming adventures against the sinister Gargamel.


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Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen 7040 Series) Production Ramped Up

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The Framework Laptop 16 has earned recognition as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023. This marks our second product to receive this prestigious award, following the original Framework Laptop's appearance on the cover in 2021. We understand that many of our pre-order customers are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their laptops. 


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Intel Core i7-14700K processor review

Processors 199 Published by Hilbert Hagedoorn 16

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We review the  Intel 14th Gen core processor, specifically the Raptor Lake-based Core i7 14700K, which has been officially released. Perhaps this is one of the more interesting processors to purchase in the new Raptor Lake refresh series, as aside from clock frequency tweaks, this CPU also receives four extra energy cores, and that'll matter in multi-threaded performance.

Hyte Y70 Touch chassis review

PC Cases and Modding 229 Published by Krzysztof Hukalowicz 6

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We’re checking out the Hyte Y70 TOUCH, and it’s the fourth chassis from that American (precisely – California) company covered on Guru3D. The debut was the mini-ITX Revolt 3; then, the Y60 appeared on the market. Then the Y40 (a smaller variant of Y60) appeared. All of them deserved the “Recommended” awards. Now it’s time for a bigger brother of those Y-series cases that were inspired (in concept) by the Lian Li O11D.

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Intel Arrow Lake-S: New LGA1851 Socket and More Technical Details

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Intel has continually evolved its processor socket design, introducing a series of upgrades since Socket 1151 in 2015. The transition moved from Socket 1200 with the tenth-generation Core i (Comet Lake) in 2020 to the Base 1700 for the twelfth-generation (Alder Lake). The most recent release, the Raptor Lake Refresh, belongs to the 14th Intel Core generation. Meteor Lake's launch, initially anticipated for the present year, was postponed due to the introduction of a chiplet architecture, primarily confined to the mobile sector labeled "Core Ultra."
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MSI Uncovers Project Zero Motherboards With Hidden Connectors

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MSI has introduced its Project Zero motherboards, incorporating concealed connectors, akin to Asus DIY-APE and Gigabyte Project Stealth. By relocating onboard connectors to the motherboard's rear, these designs prioritize cable management and a streamlined appearance.


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Linksys Introduces Velop Pro 7: WiFi 7 Mesh System Powered by Qualcomm Networking Pro 620 Platform

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Today, Linksys unveiled its Linksys Velop Pro 7, a WiFi 7 Mesh System designed for optimal efficiency in home connectivity. This WiFi 7 solution offers enhanced speeds, significantly improving streaming, collaboration, and gaming capabilities. Moreover, users can achieve full home coverage in under 10 minutes, marking a 66% reduction in setup time from previous models.


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Intel To release Core i7-14700HX Raptor Lake Refresh Mobile CPU with Intel Arc A570M

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In the domain of advanced computing, Intel's technological advancements remain prominent. Intel has recently launched its Raptor Lake-S desktop CPUs, including models such as the 14900K, 14700K, and 14600K. Concurrently, Intel's Meteor Lake mobile platform is set for a full release in December, and the development of a high-performance gaming series, referred to as "HX" or "muscle 55W", is underway for its 14th Gen Refresh targeting mobile devices. 


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