Tech News
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GIGABYTE Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK Review @ Vortez
So a short while back we spotlighted a Z97 value motherboard aimed to get a good bang for the buck. I'm sure you're asking now about the kings of the Z97 jungle currently, and what they look like. Here's a peek at the Z97X Gaming G1 Black edition.
The Z97X-Gaming G1-WIFI-BK Black Edition is a premium motherboard designed primarily for gamers. One such feature which diversifies this offering is the integration of the PLX 8747 chip which paves the way for greater bandwidth over the four PCI express slots which accommodate 4-way SLI/CrossfireX.
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ViewSonic VX2452mh Ultimate Gaming LCD Review - BCCHardware
Whether you want a dazzling media or gaming experience, or just want to admire the fidelity of Firestrike while you're trying to set fire to your favorite video card to post that top overclocking score, it's nice to have a monitor that can deliver. ViewSonic has a new monitor equipped with some features geared at the gaming community that won't require you to take a third mortgage out on the house.
The ViewSonic VX2452mh is a decent monitor that comes in at a great price point. You can currently find it online for around $150. At that price, it's a very attractive display. When you combine the fact that it supports HDMI, DVI and VGA, it becomes a bit more attractive. It also has a pair of small speakers so that it can double as your console screen – all the while staying connected to your PC.
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Origin Games on Sale Up to 40% Off
I told myself (and the podcast public) that I wasn't interested in buying Titanfall or Battlefield 4 but at 40% off the digital download I'm really tempted to offer up some cash.
Check it out,
Titanfall @ $36
Battlefield 4 Super Mega Digital Deluxe Edition with leather seats @ $36
Battlefield 4 @ $30
Need for speed $12
Crysis 3 $12Almost whatever you want is available on Origin, including some things you don't.
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BitFenix Flo Headset @ techPowerUp
BitFenix, a brand better known for their cases, as well as their case mods and accessories appear to have recently launched into the peripheral market with a new gaming headset, the Flo.
BitFenix's first headset is a feature-packed, lightweight construction made for gaming. It features 40mm dynamic drivers, a detachable microphone, and a highly ergonomic design. We put it to the test to see how it fares against headsets from more established brands!
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Asylum Review Block: CPU Coolers
With the recent wave of Z97 chipsets hitting the shelves, the age old question of how to cool the CPU you decide fits it best comes back into the picture. Do you stick with the same cooling fom your last build, or do you have your eye on a refresh there as well? We've gathered together some fresh options from both the water, and air cooling categories to give you a taste of some of the latest products available.
Air Coolers
Noctua NH-D15 Review @ Vortez
SilentiumPC Fera 2 HE 1224 CPU Cooler Review @ Madshrimps
CRYORIG R1 Universal @ techPowerUp
Enermax ETS-T40 Black Twister @ techPowerUp
Water Coolers/Radiators
Corsair Hydro Series H105 @ techPowerUp
Cooler Master Nepton 280L CPU Cooler Review @ Madshrimps
XSPC RX360 V3 Radiator Review @ HiTech Legion -
ASUS Maximus VII Ranger Review @ Vortez
Hungry for the current generation of chipset, but refreshing your hardware on a budget? Generally the lower price tags mean the hardware is missing an equal amount of features. So what benefits will you have to sacrifice in order to get your hands on a new Z97 without breaking the bank?
Ranger is ROG’s most aggressive price/performance motherboard in the Intel Z97 lineup. It comes furnished with the ever popular black and red theme and is packed with numerous innovative features. But does such a low price-tag mean there are also plenty of cut-backs? Join us as we explore this exciting new ROG Z97 motherboard.
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HWBOT Proudly Announces Official Partnership with HyperX
A portent of positive collaboration and growth stirring in the community between manufacturers and overclockers perhaps?
HWBOT is proud to announce that as of June 1 2014, HyperX will be joining the HWBOT force as partner.
We would like to express our gratitude to HyperX for the help in making HWBOT financially viable and enabling us to continue promoting overclocking and supporting its communities. With HyperX's support, we have found extra motivation to make the site as pleasant as possible for the overclocking community!
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HyperX Displays New Product Lineup @ Madshrimps
Exciting new news from Kingston, just in time for Computex they've pulled back the curtain to give us a glimpse at some of the upcoming products from their HyperX division. Among the items displayed was a facelift for their memory lineup, some new SATA and portable USB 3.0 storage devices, and a new HyperX branded gaming headset was unveiled as well.
The HyperX team introduced to the Belgian press last week their new lineup. Biggest novelty was the side step from the traditional Kingston HyperX branding. HyperX is a standalone brand from now and is mainly focusing on gamers and affiliated markets.
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ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT (Intel LGA1150) @ techPowerUp
Thinking of building you own Small Form Factor project? ASUS has a new Republic of Gamers mITX board out that may be right up your alley to get you started.
We end our look at mITX Z87/Haswell boards with none other than the ASUS MAXIMUS VI IMPACT. After many requests from users all over the world for ASUS to make a tiny ROG board, those requests have finally been answered. Is the MAXIMUS VI IMPACT worth the wait?
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Intel i7 4790 Haswell Refresh Slower than previous Gen 4770K? @ Madshrimps
Sounds like there may be a small hiccup with the i7 4790 processors interacting with the Z97 motherboard that could be causing it to run slower then predicted.
Today is NDA day for Intel's brand new Z97 platform. Sadly there will be no launch article on MadShrimps; simple reason is because we have experienced some issues with the current Haswell refresh processors on our Z97 testbeds. MadShrimps has tested Z97 with the 4770K and did a comparison between Z87 and 297. That data is ready and was ready to be published, however the outcome we got when briefly testing the i7 4790 from the brand new refresh range is concerning to say the least. Time for a brief explanation of what happened today...
It wouldn't be the first time a product has stumbled a little out of the gate, but it doesn't appear to be earth-shattering in scope, and now knowing the issue should help in crafting a solution. Now all we can do is wait for a response.
