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EVGA GTX 1070 SC Gaming ACX 3.0 @ LanOC Reviews
SuperClocked gaming from EVGA using the NVIDIA GTX 1070 and the ever popular ACX 3.0 cooling solution. Its like the old one but with more stuff stuck to the shroud.
New product cycles on video cards are always exciting, not just because of the performance improvements, I also love checking out what each manufacturer has done to change up their card designs. Some of them change almost nothing and others almost seem to start completely new each time. EVGA used the new launch to introduce their new ACX 3.0 coolers. The new coolers have a completely different look, not just for EVGA but really they aren’t like anything I’ve seen before. They also made improvements in their ACX cooler design. Well, we didn’t get a chance to check the cards out during the GTX 1080 launch but they did send a GTX 1070 a little later into that launch. Sadly, I have had to sit on it a little due to the GTX 1060 launch. With that launch behind us, I can finally run the GTX 1070 SC Gaming ACX 3.0 through our test suite and take a closer look at that cooler design. Having already taken a look at a few other GTX 1070’s I’m really excited to see how the new EVGA card compares.
Classified is coming
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MSI brings Radeon RX 480 graphics cards to new levels of cool
INTRODUCING THE RADEON RX 480 GAMING X 4G/8G
MSI is proud to present brand new graphics cards based on AMD’s Polaris architecture. Both the Radeon™ RX 480 GAMING X 8G and Radeon™ RX 480 GAMING X 4G cards brandish the imposing TWIN FROZR VI thermal design to keep the 14 nm FinFET GPU cooler than ever before. The new levels of cool allow for higher core and memory speeds for increased performance in games up to 1440p and VR. The recognizable shapes of the eye-catching TWIN FROZR cooler are intensified by a fiery red GAMING glow piercing through the cover, while the MSI GAMING dragon RGB LED on the side can be set to any of 16.8 million colors to match your mood or build. A completely new custom 8-phase PCB design using Military Class 4 components with an 8-pin power connector enables higher overclocking performance to push your graphics card to the max. The classy matte black solid metal backplate gives the card more structural strength and provides a nice finishing touch.
TWIN FROZR VI: Thermal Design
MSI’s new TWIN FROZR VI Thermal Design raises the bar of Graphics Card air cooling. TORX Fan 2.0 is the enhanced version of the patented MSI TORX Fan technology which generates 22% more air pressure for better cooling performance while further reducing noise levels. Connected to the huge heatsink are up to 8mm thick copper heat pipes with a squared shape at the bottom for optimal heat transfer from the solid nickel-plated copper baseplate combined with premium thermal compound X to keep the Polaris powerhouse cool.
Premium VR Experiences
Radeon™ RX 480 GPUs are engineered to provide premium VR experiences to a wide range of users. Experience beautifully rich and immersive VR adventures with advanced comfort and effortless compatibility. Avoid nausea and motion sickness with the AMD LiquidVR™ initiative, featuring ground breaking Asynchronous Shaders. The Radeon™ RX 480 graphics card, combined with AMD LiquidVR™ technology has been used by leading head-mounted display (HMD) vendors, providing an exceptional platform for a fully immersive and comfortable VR experience.MSI Gaming App
The MSI Gaming App allows gamers to quickly switch between OC, Gaming and Silent performance modes, depending on their needs. The latest version of MSI Gaming App features One-click to VR, which instantly optimizes your PC for the best Virtual Reality experience. It also includes host of premium features like EyeRest to improve image quality and Dragon Eye which allows you to watch a YouTube video or stream while gaming. Last but not least, the Gaming App features a LED control tab, allowing gamers to choose from 5 unique lighting modes to set the right ambience for their gaming sessions with just one click.
AVAILABILITY: MSI Radeon™ RX 480 GAMING X models are expected to be in stores worldwide around the middle of August 2016. -
Anidees AI-Crystal Tempered Glass Chassis review @ Guru3D
Ever since InWin released a case using tempered glass as a side panel there has been a mad rush to take advantage of the hype. I will admit tempered glass looks damn sweet but damn people there is a limit to what you "should" do.
#justsayin
Anidees released their all new AI-Crystal PC mid tower chassis, a product series that is designed for ease of use and terrific looks as the side panels and the front panel have been fitted with nice dark tempered glass. And that gives this chassis series a little extra boom-boom-pow. Wanna have a peek?
The case is pretty plain, controls on the top and glass all around. It makes for nice viewing of your fans and computer gear, provided you can keep it clean.
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Case Mod Friday: Phanteks Evolv ATX Tempered Glass Edition @ ThinkComputers
I have reviewed a good number of cases over the years and by far one of my faves is the Phanteks Evolv. It was something I talked about on the Hardware Asylum Podcast Episode 64 and I fully intend to do a mod and build using the Tempered Glass edition of that case.
Every Friday Thinkcomputers does a quick post of a casemod they find around the web (well, which is submitted to them) and this one caught my attention.
Welcome to another Case Mod Friday showcase! This week we have GGF Lan Party's "Phanteks Evolv ATX Tempered Glass Edition" build. Here is what they had to say about it, "We've finished our Phanteks Evolv ATX Tempered Glass Edition build and this time we have gone with a funky yellow theme. Once again we've added a custom stats screen in the build as we find these really add that special touch.
Back in the day I wanted to do something similar but make it more like a gallery that people vote on. e.g. the Hot or Not of casemodding. Maybe I'll finally make that happen.
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EVGA X99 FTW K Motherboard Review @ Modders-Inc
The EVGA X99 refresh boards are by far some of the best I have seen. That might sound like a bold statement but when it comes down to actually using a motherboard some of the extras used to sell a product just to get in the way.
Most of EGVA's products are no frill, hell on wheels, performance yielding beasts. What I mean by that, is rarely do you see EVGA products with extra "features". EVGA tends to spend more time developing how to get more performance out of their products. At Computex 2016, EVGA introduced a slew new and updated products, one of which is the..
So dramatic, I guess to fully understand what they are talking about you'll have to check out the review.
Or you can check out my review of the EVGA X99 FTW K Edition over here.
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A closer look at async compute in 3DMark Time Spy
Here is a technical article related to the new DX12 benchmark from Futuremark called Time Spy. I have used this benchmark in the latest GTX 1060 review and really like the visuals. There isn't much in terms of particle effects but each of the display cases features a scene from a past 3DMark benchmark including a few some I didn't recognize.
Every Futuremark benchmark is accompanied by a detailed technical guide that explains how the test works, what it measures, and how the scores are calculated. We create these guides to provide transparency to hardware press who use our benchmarks for reviews, to our industry customers, and for technically-minded gamers and overclockers.
The aim of the technical guide is to bridge the gap between code-level implementation that requires expert knowledge and a typical enthusiast's understanding of modern APIs and real-time graphics. But, occasionally, there is enough interest and excitement around a new feature or technique that a more detailed look is called for. One such technique in DirectX 12 is asynchronous compute.
In this post, we'll explain how command lists, command queues, and specifically, asynchronous compute are used in 3DMark Time Spy.
Before we dive into the technical details, it is worth explaining how we make benchmarks at Futuremark and the steps we take to ensure that our tests are accurate, relevant, and impartial.Be sure to check out the full article for more detailed information. -
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Launch Day
Yay video card launch day! I have an unsanctioned review of the Gigabyte GTX 1060 D5 posted so be sure to check that out. Of course if that isn't good enough for you try clicking on the links below.
Web Reviews
- Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Super Jetstream Review
- GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition Reviews (why the "s" at the end, silly)
- NVIDIA and EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 Video Card Review @ Legit Reviews
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Founders Edition Review @ [H]
- The NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB Review @ Hardware Canucks (So official, they included a "the")
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Offers Great Performance On Linux @ Phoronix (yes, yes it does)
- NVIDIA GTX 1060 Founders Edition Review @ Vortez
- Nvidia GTX 1060 Founders Edition @ LanOC Reviews
- MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6 GB @ techPowerUp
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB @ techPowerUpGTX 1060 is quite good with plenty of power where it is needed and yet still struggles with the big res with high detail. Not really a bad thing, in fact it shows that software can still keep up with the hardware, despite what the internet tells you.
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Gigabyte launches two new GeForce GTX 1070 graphics cards
Here is a clip from the Digitimes article.
Gigabyte Technology has announced the availability of two new variants of GeForce GTX 1070 graphics cards. They are the small form factor GTX 1070 Mini ITX OC Edition (GV-N1070IXOC-8GD) and the dual-fan GTX 1070 Windforce OC Edition (GV-N1070WF2OC-8GD).
Measuring 17cm in length, the GTX 1070 Mini ITX OC Edition is designed for building compact gaming PC or HTPC powered by the latest Pascal GPU. Equipped with three pure copper heat pipes that directly sit on GPU and a single 90mm blade fan with semi-passive cooling, the cooling module is able to dissipate heat effectively while keeping the fan operating at a low noise level, according to the vendor.
Engineered with the Ultra Durable chokes and capacitors, the graphic card ensures performance and durable system lifespan. Compared to the reference's 4+1 power phase design, the card is built for overclocking with the 5+1 power phases, making the MOSFET working at a lower temperature for more stable voltage output.
[snip]These cards are not only small but come with OC buttons and Windforce coolers. Back in the day a PC had what they call a "Turbo" button. Normally this was always pressed however certain programs would only run if the PC was at a particular speed. Advances in programming got away from this but the alure of a turbo button lives on,
This time on a video card.
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AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB CrossFire Review @ [H]
This should be pretty good. Two AMD RX 480's in Crossfire in an attempt to topple the founders edition.
We were lucky enough to get our hands on two AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB video cards last week. We configured these in CrossFire to find out if $480 of brand new AMD GPUs can beat NVIDIA's new $700 GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition, just like Raja Koduri suggested to enthusiasts from Computex. And we throw in GeForce GTX 1070 too.
Haven't seen the review yet but my money is on.. GTX 1080. That is until the 480's are overclocked. Then all hell breaks loose.
Funny thing is, AMD still has faster cards to release so you have to wonder why, but then again if you are asking that and still reading this.. Ya get to clicking, link is below
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Toshiba OCZ RD400 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD @ CustomPCReview
NVMe is basically the interface for SSD drives and happens to be the current standard required to make the most of solid state storage.
At least for now.
Thing is, getting an NVMe drive is difficult, like pull your hair out looking for a BFG GTX275 video card kind of difficult. Eventually supplies will get better and until then you have two choices.
Samsung or Toshiba
Since then, we’ve come quite a ways away thanks to industrywide adoption of PCIe and NVMe, finally paving the way for mass market adoption of PCIe SSDs. Although during the course of the journey OCZ has gone through a bankruptcy and a subsequent acquisition by Toshiba, they’re still continuing to innovate in the PCIe arena
This is still a M.2 drive and it will be awhile until U.2 drives are on the market. Unless Bono decides to complain about it.
