Silicon Power Mobile OTG X20 USB 2.0 Flash Drive Review

Storage/Other by stefan @ 2014-10-26 read/post comments()

The Silicon Power Mobile OTG X20 USB 2.0 Flash Drive is very compact, comes with 32GB of space for storing our multimedia content or other files and aids data transfer between the mobile devices and our PC. This product is also very affordable, so it can be found online for about $16. read more

ECS LIVA Mini PC Kit Review

Others/All-in-one PC by stefan @ 2014-10-20 read/post comments()

The mini PC kit ECS has offered is shipped in a DIY format, and incorporates a dual-core Intel Celeron processor, 2GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC storage. The footprint of the product allows us to carry it anywhere and it can be even powered by an USB powerbank, if it can deliver at least 2.1 A. read more

Vivi wins MSI MOA 2014 Grand Final

Tradeshow & OC events by leeghoofd @ 2014-10-17 read/post comments()

It is that time of the year again, when the best overclockers of the world gather in the center of hardware, Taipei City for the yearly clash at MSI's Master Overclocking Arena. MOA 2014 is spread out over two days: on day one aka the Classic Battle, the overclockers work with hardware provided by the present sponsors: MSI, Intel, Kingston, G.Skill, Cooler Master, ViewSonic and SteelSeries. Day two, the No Limits Battle has the goal to break as many World Records with, of course, MSI hardware. read more

CONNECTEDEVICE COOKOO 2 Watch Review

Others/Miscelleneous by stefan @ 2014-10-15 read/post comments()

The newest reincarnation of the COOKOO watch features numerous improvements and now the watches are split in two different categories, the Sporty Chic Collection but also the Urban Explorer Collection. Thanks to the simplified notification system and Bluetooth LE, the internal battery can last up to one full year and it can be replaced by simply removing the back cover with a familiar CR2032 model. read more

COUGAR 700M Aluminum Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2014-10-13 read/post comments()

COUGAR 700M is an interesting futuristic mouse which features the popular ADNS-9800 sensor which allows DPI values up to 8200. Adjustments are available for the palm rest in order to fit with multiple hand shapes and also for allowing both claw and palm grips; value is added via the configuration software which allows full button remapping, adjusting the DPI steps, macros, LED lighting and so on. read more

Elephone G3 Smartphone Review

Mobile/Smart Phones by stefan @ 2014-10-10 read/post comments(0)

Elephone has recently launched the G3, a terminal aimed at older users at a surprisingly low sale price. What are we offered for just $50? A smartphone incorporating one 4.5’’ IPS screen and has at its core a dual-core MTK6572 SoC at 1GHz, while the video acceleration is managed by a Mali-400 MP1 at 500MHz. For added value we also get a screen protector and a transparent silicone case. read more
Videocards/VGA Reviews HIS R9 290X iPower IceQ X2 Turbo 4GB GDDR5 Video Card Review by stefan @ 2014-10-09
Others/All-in-one PC Giada D2308U Mini-PC Review by stefan @ 2014-10-07
Videocards/VGA Reviews Gigabyte AMD Radeon R9 285 WindForce OC Video Card Review by stefan @ 2014-10-06
Others/All-in-one PC iconBIT Toucan Nano 4K Android Mini-PC Review by stefan @ 2014-10-02
Cases & PSU/Cases Corsair Carbide 240 AIR Computer Case Review by leeghoofd @ 2014-10-01

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

MobileMark 2014 released - battery life benchmark for notebook PCs

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MobileMark® 2014, the latest version of the premier performance-qualified battery life metric based on real world applications was released today by the Business Application Performance Corporation (BAPCo®), a non-profit consortium of leading PC hardware, software and semiconductor manufacturers.

YouTube CEO confirms music subscription service is coming soon

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There have been plenty of rumors about YouTube starting up a music subscription service, including a confirmation from the Google-owned group in June that it was coming later in the summer (which has obviously come and gone). Tonight we heard… Go To Full Article

Alienware Announces Revolutionary New Area 51 Gaming Desktop, Graphics Amp

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Alienware, a leader in high-performance gaming systems, is announcing details and availability for the legendary return of the Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop and the portable powerhouse Alienware 13 gaming laptop. Alienware also revealed the innovative Alienware Graphics Amplifier, giving gamers… Go To Full Article

Tim Cook explains why the iPod Classic had to die

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It was the best question pitched to Apple CEO at WSJD's Live conference: Why was the iPod discontinued? Apparently it's a very simple reason: "We couldn't get the parts any more," explained Tim Cook. "They don't make them any more."… Go To Full Article

GIGABYTE Announces the Release of Raptor FPS Gaming Mouse

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GIGABYTE, the world's leading premium hardware brand, announces the release of the Raptor FPS gaming mouse, the champion design from the 2013 GIGABYTE Make It Real Mouse Design Competition. Co-designed by three emerging designers, this award winning piece was highly… Go To Full Article

WD Purple Now Shipping in 6 TB Capacities

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WD, a Western Digital company and storage industry leader, today announced the expansion of its award-winning WD Purple line of 3.5-inch hard drives for video surveillance applications, with the release of the 6 TB capacity. Video surveillance is a highly… Go To Full Article

Streacom Announces ZeroFlex 240W Fanless Power Supply

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Streacom is pleased to announce the ZF240 (ZeroFlex), a 240W, no fan, no noise, internal PSU that is based on the Flex form factor.The challenge has always been to supply high power, not only in a small package but also… Go To Full Article

Thermaltake Core V41 Window Mid-Tower Chassis

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Thermaltake, an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units, is pleased to introduce the new Thermaltake Core V41 Window mid-tower chassis with exclusive Tt LCS certification. It is the latest addition to the Core series, and… Go To Full Article

ARM Announces Mali-V550 Video Processor & Mali-DP550 Display Processor

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As part of ARM’s fall refresh of their Mali graphics product lineup, today ARM is announcing refreshes and new products in a number of product segments. All told ARM is releasing new GPUs, a new video process, and a new… Go To Full Article

'Windows 93' is like your childhood computer on acid

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Flat design. Pfffft. You know what's really cool? ASCII renditions of Star Wars: A New Hope in what appears to be its entirety. This bonafide internet gem (and who even knows how many others) are hidden in Windows 93, a… Go To Full Article

Alienware's got a massive, $300 dock for your new graphics card

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We know what you're thinking: What the hell is a "graphics amplifier"? (Some of you smartasses are probably also wondering if it goes to eleven.) In fact, it is what it sounds like: The Amplifier, a new accessory from Alienware,… Go To Full Article

Alienware puts its new gaming desktop and 13-inch laptop up for sale

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If you liked the looks of Alienware's new thin-and-light 13-inch laptop or its bigass, futuristic-looking Area-51 desktop, then listen up: Both are on sale beginning tomorrow, with shipments starting in November, and we finally know the full specs.... … Go To Full Article

You can finally play the best-ever Star Wars games on a modern PC

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Forget that upcoming Battlefront game for now -- the Star Wars titles that hardcore fans have really been looking for are finally here. Good Old Games has announced official re-releases of X-Wing and TIE Fighter that let you play these… Go To Full Article

QNAP HS-251 Fanless NAS @ techPowerUp

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Lots of new QNAP offerings lately utilize Intel's Bay Trail CPU, an ideal choice for a NAS. In this review, we will take a look at the HS-251. A mixture of a NAS and HTPC, it comes with the best… Go To Full Article

Amazon Announces the Fire TV Stick

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Today Amazon has announced their foray into the market for small HDMI streaming dongles. The Fire TV Stick competes with Google's Chromecast, the Roku Streaming Stick, and the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter. Amazon notes in their advertising that the Fire… Go To Full Article

Office 365 subscribers are getting unlimited OneDrive storage

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Last week's earnings report highlighted how Microsoft is doing quite well, and it has Office 365 to thank for some of its success during the last financial quarter. And now the company is about to make things better for people… Go To Full Article

Phanteks Rolls Out the MP Series Fans

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Phanteks, the award winning designer of the Enthoo Primo, today announced the immediate availability of the PH-F120MP and PHF140MP Series High Static Pressure fans. The new MP Series fans are designed specifically for radiators. They have the ability to overcome… Go To Full Article

Inno3D GTX 980 'iChill Herculez X4 Air Boss Ultra' Review

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Got some spare cash to upgrade that weak old graphics card? If you have £500 burning a hole in your bank account then the Nvidia GTX980 is the first choice on our list. KitGuru has already looked at custom partner… Go To Full Article

Roccat Kave XTD Review at HardwareHeaven

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"Today we take a look at a new PC headset in our Roccat Kave XTD Review. " Go To Full Article

Intel readies server shifts

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Roadmaps seen by sources close to chip manufacturer Intel say there’s a series of sea changes for server chips to be released in the second quarter of 2015. According to reporters at Taiwanese wire Digitimes, Intel will… Go To Full Article

Computers will be made of DNA

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Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem claim to have made a breakthrough that may well lead to the development of computer circuits based on DNA. Physics is preventing the development of silicon based CMOS technology in… Go To Full Article

Tt eSports Verto Review – Lightweight and Mobile-Friendly

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In competitive gaming one of the most important things is sound. Whether it be for communicating with your teammates or listening for the footsteps of your enemy, the right gaming headset can be the difference between clutching a 1v3, and… Go To Full Article

Fitbit announces three new activity trackers, including a GPS watch

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The last year has been a bit rough for Fitbit. The biggest thorn in its side has obviously been the allergic reactions to, and the subsequent recall of, its Force fitness tracker. Despite having spent the better part of 2014… Go To Full Article

ELSA Launches GeForce GTX 980 SAC Graphics Card

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ELSA launched its first custom-design GeForce GTX 980 graphics card, bearing its SAC (silent air-cooling) badge. The card retains its signature Inno3D-sourced look, featuring a cooling solution that lets you easily clean it, to keep its cooling performance up to… Go To Full Article

Asus Maximus Vii Hero Motherboard Review @ TechwareLabs

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When you first set your eyes on the MAXIMUS VII HERO, you notice how good this board actually looks. Like most of the ROG products, this board has a red and black scheme with a matte black PCB and red… Go To Full Article

Scientists say comets smell like hell

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Remember Rosetta? It's the European Space Agency mission to drop a probe onto Comet 67P and observe it as it passed around the sun. As the object warmed, it began to emit gasses which, using a pair of mass spectrometers,… Go To Full Article

Shuttle Announces XH97V Barebones Desktop

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Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH, the European subsidiary of Shuttle Inc., one of the leading developers and manufacturers of compact PC solutions such as the world-renowned XPC Mini-PC Barebones, today launches a 7 cm tall barebone for current and future Intel… Go To Full Article

Gigabyte FORCE H3X Headset @ PureOverclock

@ 2014/10/27 read/post comments(0)
“Gigabyte is continuing their foray into the gaming peripheral market, and this time it’s the audio arena with the launch of a new gaming headset, the FORCE H3X. This set of cans looks sleek, is lightweight, versatile, and reasonably priced… Go To Full Article

ASUS X99-A Motherboard Review

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When it comes to motherboards, ASUS is on of the top dogs world wide. In this review we take a closer look at one of their latest X99 Motherboards, the ASUS X99-A Motherboard. It's packed with features as… Go To Full Article

Antec HCP-1000 Platinum PSU Review

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We are looking at a new Antec HCP-1000 Platinum. It's a 80 Plus Platinum certified unit with four 12v rails with 40A each, sleeved cables and modular connectivity. What more can you ask for? Go To Full Article

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