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Aorus Liquid Cooler 360 Review @ Guru3D
I saw quite a few "new" AIO cooler designs and one thing that stood out is how they are including graphics on the pump tops. Some were just logos that you could spin around while others were a little more fancy.
This cooler from Aorus is a little "more" fancy. Or it would seem to be at least.
Gigabyte has unleashed a new Aorus cooler, this round with fully addressable aRGB, an and OLED enabled pump. That offers new bling options and really terrific looks. But is it all that it promises it will be?
Keep in mind these are still just AIO coolers. A quick and easy cooling solution with great performance AND very little to make them different except for the bells, whistles and RGB.
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EK Introduces EK-Vardar X3M, The New Addressable D-RGB Fans
EK Water Blocks, the premium computer liquid cooling gear manufacturer is releasing a new version of its renowned 120mm EK-Vardar fan. The EK-Vardar X3M 120ER comes with removable rubber dampers on the corners, making sure vibration is not transferred from the fan to the rest of the PC. Aside from that, the rotor has received airflow optimizations, and on the RGB versions, the lighting solution is upgraded to addressable D-RGB LEDs.
The EK-Vardar X3M 120ER (500-2200rpm) is a high-static pressure computer cooling fan built for the highest-performance computer systems. It features removable rubber dampers on corners of the fan to reduce vibration and thus noise. These rubber dampers come pre-installed for use in push orientation but can be removed and mounted the other way for a pull orientation. To further make the sound profile more pleasant, airflow optimizations were made to the rotor.
This fan comes in 4 variants, two with no LEDs and two with addressable D-RGB implementation. The black or white designation on the end marks the color of the rubber corners.
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER (500-2200rpm) – Black
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER (500-2200rpm) – White
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (500-2200 rpm) – Black
EK-Vardar X3M 120ER D-RGB (500-2200 rpm) – White
EK-Vardar X3M rubber dampers can be purchased separately in various color options to match your build. The 6 available colors are red, orange, purple, blue, yellow and green. -
Corsair iCUE H115i RGB PRO XT Liquid CPU Cooler Review @ ThinkComputers
I don't normally post new from sites that use tracking links in their PR correspondence but, I'm trying to get on the Corsair good side. Yes, I know I'm not a TechTuber or a hardcore Twitch gamer but, I do review hardware and when I put my mind to it, I can do a pretty good job.
Corsair has been in the all-in-one (AIO) cooler game for years, constantly changing up their products for improved performance and aesthetics. We have looked at many of their AIOs in the past, most recently the H115i RGB Platinum. Today we are back with an AIO from Corsair’s latest lineup of iCUE RGB PRO XT coolers, the H115i RGB PRO XT Liquid CPU Cooler. This new AIO pairs Corsair’s latest waterblock and pump design with addressable RGB lighting, a 280mm radiator, and two 140mm ML fans for quiet cooling performance.
Of course the golden ticket is when Corsair flies you out to Computex in Taipei Taiwan just to attend their "Computex Bash" and then shove you in a super small hotel suite so that professional journalists cannot even get a meeting to see the new hardware.
Ya, that happened once. I showed up anyway and got a FULL tour despite being told I couldn't go. The party was pretty fun too and the Techtubers who attended (cause they had to) all looked miserable.
so, that is a thingOh, and while I was ranting about the whack marketing practices of Corsair I totally dissed on the Thinkcomputers review of the new iCUE liquid cooler. This is one of their standard AIO coolers that we have seen over and over again. I'm sure it is a super good cooler, now the new memory, that is something to dr00l over.
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ASRock Radeon RX 5500 XT Phantom Gaming OC 8 GB @ TechPowerUp
Dare I say Navi?? The fabled GPU from AMD that someone "might" be able to buy!
ASRock's Radeon RX 5500 XT Phantom Gaming comes at AMD MSRP of $200, yet features a solid cooler with a metal backplate, idle-fan stop and very low temperatures. 8 GB GDDR6 give the card a performance advantage over the 4 GB version, even at 1080p. Is future-proofing worth it?
For the AMD fan I'm sure one of these cards is on your list and will be a primary purchase this shopping season. I'd say get them while they are hot because when they cool down they aren't working.
(Just a little heat joke there)
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Cooler Master Launches New MasterBox MB311L and MB320L Cases
Cooler Master Launches the MasterBox MB311L ARGB and MasterBox MB320L ARGB Desktop Computer Cases
Includes Two ARGB Fans and Tempered Glass Side Panel for $59.99LOS ANGELES, CALIF., FEB. 11, 2020 – Cooler Master today announces two mATX ARGB Towers: the MasterBox MB311L ARGB (Mesh Front Panel) and MasterBox MB320L ARGB (Acrylic Front Panel). Following in the principles of the award-winning MB Series, versatility is paired with presentation to ensure that any gaming system built inside the MB300 series looks as good as it performs.
MasterBox MB3LL ARGB: Mesh Front Panel
The MasterBox MB311L ARGB is a Micro-ATX airflow PC case pre-installed with two ARGB fans and made to be built with the latest gaming hardware. The front panel’s façade is made entirely of Fine Mesh, placed between two honeycomb vents on either side to maximize airflow.
MasterBox MB320L ARGB: DarkMirror Acrylic Front Panel
The MasterBox MB320L ARGB is a Micro-ATX PC case with two pre-installed ARGB fans and honeycomb mesh ventilation on either side of the DarkMirror front panel. The DarkMirror acrylic front panel is smoked a shade darker to sharpen the contrast of the ARGB fans pre-installed behind it, highlighting its best features.
Tempered Glass and ARGB on-a-Budget
The case includes a tempered glass side panel and two pre-installed 120mm ARGB fans for $59.99 – ideal for builders on a budget.
Pricing & Availability
The MasterBox 311L ARGB and MasterBox 320L ARGB are available for preorder on Amazon for $59.99.
For more information, please visit:
MB311L ARGB: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterBox-Airflow-Tempered/dp/B0842TKK19
MB320L ARGB: https://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-MasterBox-Airflow-Tempered/dp/B0842T2KWZ?th=1 -
Abkoncore A900 @ TechPowerUp
You know I have seen this mouse before. It had a sleek design, two buttons at the front and a set of headlights to illuminate your mousepad to success. Now, if I could only remember where I saw that mouse before. Hummmm I'm gonna say it was the Aorus Thunder M7 MMO Gaming mouse. It had lights up front though I'm pretty sure there was another.
The Abkoncore A900 is a medium-sized, ambidextrous mouse with side buttons on the left side only. Despite being priced as a budget mouse, it comes with features one would expect from a premium model: PixArt PMW3389 sensor, Omron switches for the main buttons, and full RGB lighting.
Despite the interesting design and creative use of lighting the mouse looks good and has all the right components. Of course being cheap also helps move product allowing users to decide if what they got equals what they spent.
(The answer is usually no)
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The Ultimate Show Case – InWin 909EK
The InWin 909 is a very iconic case that has been around for a very long time. We reviewed the Mini ITX version back in 2014 and I'm glad to see it getting new life with some help from EK.
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EK®, the leader in custom loop liquid cooling is proud to announce the launch of a limited edition product which is a result of a successful collaboration between EK and InWin, the renowned case manufacturer. It started as the “best build of CES” and now it is sold in a limited edition under the name EK-Quantum InWin 909EK – Silver Limited Edition.
EK-Quantum InWin 909EK - Silver Limited Edition
The EK-Quantum InWin 909EK case is a unique and heavily modified version of the very popular high-end InWin 909 case. The case itself is wider than a regular InWin 909 case in order to be able to fit two thick 480mm XE radiators with their fans. It features an integrated distribution plate which acts also as a motherboard tray, and it can support a dual D5 pump setup. This makes it really special as there is no similar case on the market. The InWin 909EK case is a part of the EK Quantum Line of products, which represents perfection in design and it is limited to only 200 pieces!
Availability and Pricing
The EK-Quantum InWin 909EK cases are made in Taiwan and are readily available for pre-order through the EK Webshop or EK Partner Reseller Network. The estimated shipping time for this product is the 19th of March 2020 -
G.SKILL Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 MHz CL16 2x8 GB @ TechPowerUp
I have a kit of these modules in the lab and cannot wait to see what they can do. Oh and I have the quad channel kit which is double the modules for Threadripper goodness.
With a market that is flooded with "Ryzen Optimized" memory kits, it can be hard for a particular kit to stand out. The G.SKILL Trident Z Neo does just that. With a striking new take on the award winning Trident Z design and specifications that are as good as it gets for Ryzen, the Trident Z Neo just might be the ultimate Ryzen memory kit.
Speaking of Ryzen Optimized, I am finding that some modules that are designed for the Ryzen are actually incompatible. Sure, they work great on the Intel side of things but when it comes to Ryzen qualifications they are either not being testing with the proper motherboards or are not matching well with the Ryzen memory controllers.
So, be sure to test your memory completely before throwing away the box.
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Glorious Model D @ TechPowerUp
Ok, so... what is the deal with the Glorious Model D. Is it a bedroom accessory?? A movie prop for the p0rn industry?
Give up? Ya it is a mouse and not just any mouse but one with holes!! I guess the mouse is getting the D.
After the highly successful Model O and O-, Glorious now release their take on a lightweight right-handed ergonomic mouse. Sporting the same PMW3360 sensor, Omron switches for the main buttons, 68 g weight, and high quality feet and cable, the Model D should be worth a look for anybody in the market for an affordable gaming mouse.
Cooler Master has been pushing a super light mouse called the MM710 and weighs in at 53g so I think you can see where this is going. As a gaming and PC enthusiast I am offended by super light mice. If you are looking for a travel mouse and cannot be bothered with the weight of something good then either grow some balls! Or use the touch pad. That is literally why it was created.
Thing with PC hardware is that everything good has already been created and now we are seeing the results of creative people "scrambling" to push the envelope and get something new out there. Someone will eventually buy them and in a market with 0 sales anything is good.
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Team Group MP33 NVMe 512 GB SSD @ Guru3D
It has been awhile since we have heard anything "good" coming out of the Team Group memory camp, and to be honest after they waved me away during my frequent Computex visits I kinda stopped paying attention.
Well, Guru3D has a review of their new MP33 NVMe SSD and I can only assume it is good. Good being a relative assumption given the modest 1800 MB/s read on the 1TB and 2TB drives which is about half that of the Samsung 960 Pro.
On the 30th of September, Team Group announced its MP33 NVme SSD, boasting features like PCIe Gen3 x4 high-speed interface. We had the opportunity to test the 512 GB model. The MP33 is an SSD with a storage capacity of 128 GB/256 GB /512GB/1 TB, and also a 2 TB option.
Of course storage, reviews, and performance are all relative. For every product that gets a gold star there are products that are designed to hit the market and take advantage of the price wars.
btw, all you folks calling yourself "enthusiasts" and buying whatever shows up at the top of the lowest price sort on Newegg are giving the PC industry a bad name and are fully responsible for why lack luster products are getting released.
