Tech News
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MSI RX 480 Gaming X 8 GB @ techPowerUp
MSI is putting a lot of effort into the Gaming X series and from what I can tell the GTX 1070 Gaming X is beyond good so why should the RX 480 be any different?
MSI's Radeon RX 480 Gaming X is the first custom-design RX 480 that has a good cooler that runs quiet noise levels and low temperatures, which is the only way to compete with GTX 1060. The card is also overclocked out of the box and includes user-adjustable RGB lighting.
RGB lights! Yes that is what is different.
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PowerColor RED DEVIL RX 480 Review @ Vortez
There are maybe two AMD cards I would actually own the MSI Lightning and the PowerColor DEVIL. (Red Devil or Devil 13). The MSI Lightning is a no brainer, that card is designed for high end overclocking, is super fast and unlocked (when paired with the proper software). On the other hand the Devil cards are more of a status symbol. I have personally never used one but the name alone just makes me want to go out and buy one today.
Thing is, the Devil cards are limited edition and I am convinced they send them all out for review and leave none to sell.
The DEVIL series has been a permanent and successful fixture for PowerColor, representing the very finest in what a graphics card can offer. For those with a decidedly dark side, the RED DEVIL RX 480 seeks to appease the inner demon – boasting a custom design with triple fan configuration and two-mode factory overclock; providing gamers with a silent choice or outright performance.
From what I can tell the RX480 is just a cheap version of the R9 Fury but who am I to judge.
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Thermaltake Riing LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition
The World’s First Digital Radiator Fan with Riing RGB Software
Light up your game with high-techTaipei, Taiwan-July 27th, 2016- To fulfill the most demanding users, Thermaltake introduces its first digital radiator fan series – Thermaltake Riing LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition, a patented LED circular 256 multicolored 120mm radiator fan with Riing RGB Software. Through the software, users can easily adjust fan speed as well as fan colors for up to 48 Riing RGB fans. Especially, users can switch between “Performance” mode and “Silent” mode by simply dragging the “FAN MODE” bar. In addition, the “Color Palette” enables users to set the fan color to whatever they want. Users can also use “RGB Cycle” to switch to a 256 multicolored mode. The lighting effect of the patented LED ring is visible from all direction. Regard the fan design, the blades are optimized to generate large air volume and achieve the best cooling performance. Moreover, the fan features hydraulic bearing that promises ultra-low noise. To strengthen the stability during operation, the four corners of the RGB fan are special designed with anti-vibration pads. Light up your game world with Thermaltake Riing 12 LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium!
Thermaltake Riing RGB Software
The Riing RGB software supports 6 languages and allows users to connect with a maximum of 16 digital fan hubs. Through the control panel, users can quickly change the Fan Speed Mode for the corresponding fan to either “Performance” operation or “Silent” operation. By dragging the “FAN MODE” bar, users can even freely adjust the maximum fan speed between two modes. Performance Mode is 500~1400 R.P.M, Silent Mode is 500~1000 R.P.M. In addition, the “Color Palette” enables users to set the fan color to whatever they want. Alternatively, users can choose “RGB Cycle” to switch to a 256 multicolored mode. The control panel is also designed with a “LED Brightness” bar, allowing users to adjust the lighting effect for each fan. Moreover, by clicking “Copy Color”, users can readily apply the color of the first fan to the rest of fans. The real-time fan warning alert is another featured function of the software. Once the fan stops operating, the control panel of the failed fan will be grey out.Digital Fan Hub
The self-contained digital fan hub allows users to connect up to 3pcs of Riing RGB fans. Additionally, on the back side of each fan hub, there is a DIP switch which is convenient for users to set a number for the controller.Eleven Fan Blade Design
Eleven fan blades are engineered to generate large volumes of air to cool the system and make a perfect balance between silent and performance. In addition, the Riing LED RGB fan is designed with PWM function which allows the motherboard to run the fan precisely at its necessary speed. This guarantees the required cooling performance as well as minimizes the noise level.
Hydraulic Bearing with Low-Noise Design
The hydraulic bearing self-lubricates with a high-quality, friction-reducing substance, which lowers operation noise and improves efficiency. The seal cap prevents lubricant leakage and improves the lifespan of the unit.Wind Blocker Frame
To achieve maximum cooling performance in all applications, the wind blocker frame is designed to direct airflow towards the middle section of the blade, thereby creating a compression effect and blocking any air from escaping. This special design reduces the blade’s noise and vibration, creating a perfect balance between power and sound.Anti-Vibration Mounting System
In-mold injection anti-vibration rubber pads provide a hassle-free usage with 80% protection coverage for all corners.
For more details on the Thermaltake Riing LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition please visit: http://www.thermaltake.com/MICROSITE/Riing12RGBRadiatorFanTTPremiumEdition/index.html
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Gamdias Hephaestus V2 7.1 wit vibration @ LanOC Reviews
Back in the day, like, back in the day of Ninjalane.com there was a set of headphones that came in for review with an attached Bass Boost module. The year was 2003 and the company selling them was AOpen.
The AOpen HP-590 was reviewed by a good friend of mine who is rumored to still have those headphones today.
Back in May, I took a look at a new RGB mechanical keyboard from a company called Gamdias. Well as it turns out they aren’t just in the keyboard market, they mice, mouse pads, and headsets as well. They asked us if I would be interested in checking out one of their latest headsets, the Hephaestus v2. I read a little about the headset and on top of it being a 7.1 headset it also has something called Bass Impact that vibrates around your ears. As someone who enjoys a little bass but doesn’t want to lose my hearing early in life, I had them send the headset over to give it a little testing. After spending a little time with the headset I’m finally going to run you guys through its features and my overall experience, so let’s dive into it.
I guess it is good to see the concept is still around, this time with 7.1 sound and likely USB power. (USB is all the rage these days)
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Cooler Master MasterBox 5 Case Review: Black with MeshFlow Front Panel Version @ Modders-Inc
The new Cooler Master MasterBox 5 is not only affordable but also extremely versatile. By default it comes sans external drive bays but for an extra number of dollars you can buy the upgrade parts directly from Cooler Master.
That is assuming their online store is stocked. Honestly, that is the biggest issue with mfg supported modding.
The Canadian model for the MasterBox 5 was released initially several weeks ago (and was previously reviewed here at Modders-Inc) but the US version has finally arrived starting with two options for Americans to choose from: one black version and one white. The Cooler Master MasterBox 5 MCX-B5S1-KWNN-11 (black with MeshFlow Front Panel) comes bundled with a pair of 120mm
A pair of 120mm what? I guess you'll have to check the review to know for sure. OR you can check out my review of the MasterBox 5 here on Hardware Asylum.
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Gainward GTX 1060 Phoenix GS Review @ Vortez
Back in the day Gainward was the video card to have. If you couldnt get Gainward then you went for BFG and any other sub-vendor you could find. Sadly, after the purchase the Gainward brand kinda went, Meh and stayed overseas in the Euro region.
In the spotlight today is the GTX 1060 Phoenix GS. Gainward’s Golden Sample cards have been the mainstay through many generations and are representative of the brands best offering. The graphics card we’ll be looking at today features a custom design with a dual-cooling fan configuration, as well as a factory overclock taking the GPU to just 7.5% over the reference settings. Will a tame overclock to the GPU and a reluctance of any memory overclock still deliver good results? Let’s find out!
Golden Sample cards were the premier brand and really the only card you wanted due in part to the factory overclock and higher bin chance for even more overclocking performance.
Man I miss those days.
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PowerColor Radeon RX 480 RED DEVIL review @ Guru3D
The Powercolor Red Devil is back using the new RX 480 GPU. Sadly not the famed Devil 13 but pretty darn close.
Join us as we review the PowerColor Radeon RX 480 RED DEVIL, we test the model fitted with 8GB graphics memory. This dark spawn from PowerColor is a mainstream graphics card series that will allow you to play your games in both the Full HD 1080P range as well as gaming in WQHD (2560x1440) range. And all that at a rather reasonable price of 269 USD.
The Powercolor Devil cards are like Pizza. Even if they aren't all that good everyone wants them because they are awesome and still good. I want one but know deep down that getting one in the States might be easier said than done.
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Thermaltake Pacific RL360 D5 RGB Water Cooling Kit Review @ ThinkComputers
It is time to "think" computers again and we have water on the brain. Watercooling that is complete with pump res combos and copper waterblocks.
Thinkcomputers has a review posted of the Thermaltake Pacific RL360 D5 RGB watercooling kit which is a triple 120mm fan cooler comprised of their line of Pacific watercooling gear.
When it comes to computer parts and accessories there are few if any companies that can compete with the breadth of Thermaltake’s offerings. Here at ThinkComputers we are very familiar with most all of Tt’s products including of course their excellent cooling products. In fact for some time their Water 3.0 Ultimate was the highest performing AIO liquid cooler we ran through our bench. Of course not a company to sit idle at the top, Tt has now broadened their horizons extensively and entered the highly competitive custom water cooling segment. While they offer a very complete product line up that allows the builder to fully customize their cooling setup with individual parts, Tt also offers complete DIY kits to make things a little less complex for the meant more novice watercooler looking to get their feet wet. And that brings us to today’s review. After much anticipation we have finally gotten our hands on one of Tt’s new custom AIO watercooling kits, the Pacific RL360 D5 RGB! This kit comes specced out with a full complement of standard water cooling gear picked out and packaged into a single simple brown box. Follow along as we find out if this kit is really all you need to be a custom water cooler; as well as just how much performance is packed into that single brown box!
While this is a DIY watercooling system the kit includes everything you need to quickly install the cooler and enjoy all the things that make watercooling fun.
Be sure to check out my water cooling articles including the one about "How to Build Your Watercooling Loop?", it is quite good.
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Tesoro GRAM Spectrum RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard @ Bigbruin
It seems like "everybody" is making a keyboard these days and the one thing they all have in common is that they all look the same. Same flat layout, same RGB color through the keys and they all say they are gaming ready and compact.
I guess 512k of onboard memory is good, at least then you can program the keyboard without having the software installed.
The Tesoro GRAM Spectrum has a compact rectangular shape without any extra ergonomic features, extra buttons, etc. To be honest, this is exactly what I want in a keyboard... just a keyboard. But, it is obviously not that simple as we are already aware that this is a high end gaming keyboard. Coupled with the understated looks are the capabilities that will make it right at home with any gaming PC.
Tesoro has some really good products so be sure to check them out, that is assuming you can find some to buy here in the US.
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Antec P380 @ techPowerUp
This is an interesting case. Flat front panel, stacker style internal drive "column" and NINE expansion slots!?!
That is crazy
The Antec P380 is a full-tower chassis that aims to offer an understated and clean look by employing solid and thick aluminum panels and excellent steel construction. The no-frills interior goes for a useful feature set - all at a price that seems to make sense.
I will say the side window and location of the USB ports and grommets on the back seem "odd" but the case supports 4-way so that has to be worth something.
