Tech News
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ASUS ROG Strix RX Vega 64 OC Edition 8GB Video Card Tests @ Madshrimps
Now here is something you don't see very often, a video card review. It would seem that with the global demand skyrocketing there is little need for doing video card reviews. In fact most will tell you that sales come first and if we cannot keep up with supply there is little need to allocate anything for marketing.
RX Vega 64 is able to offer near GTX 1080 performance in most DirectX 11 titles, but performs exceptionally in newer, DirectX 12 games where it is able to exceed the performance levels of the Nvidia card. The Strix version coming from ASUS does feature a factory overclock, but the speed it will actually run at really depends on multiple factors such as power limits (for the GPU, HBM2 memory) but also temperature. When trying to overclock the card, we could not increase the clock much further, which is telling us that the Strix is pretty much running already at max capacity.
I like RX Vega, it was a good chip and while I can say that AMD didn't see fitting to send me a card on launch day it didn't really matter because by the time you could find a card, they were gone.
Its almost like they never existed.
Be sure to check out the MadShrimps article, link below and without their crazy tracking code.
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HP EX920 1 TB M.2. SSD - Excruciating TLC perf with the new SM2262 controller
I'm not sure what "Excruciating" means in this reference but it doesn't sound good? or maybe it is good but, sounding bad? Guess you'll have to check out the review to know more.
HP has released an ultra-fast new M.2. SSD, the new EX920 series, the rather properly volume sized 1024 GB (1 TB) model which we will review is fast and furious with a rated sequential read speed up to 3200MB/s and sequential write speed up to 1800MB/s. HP is entering the high-end and enthusiast class with their new SSDs.
This is a very interesting M.2 drive in that it doesn't look like you would expect based on what is currently on the market. It has a big HP chip onboard and very few chips, likely to be added as capacities increase. What might be the "double take" is the fact that this is an HP product and it isn't designed for the enterprise market.
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Thermaltake Riing Plus 12 TT Premium Edition RGB Fan Triple Pack Review @ Vortez
One of my favorite fan "kits" is the Thermaltake RGB Riing available in both 120mm and 140mm and in packs of three and five. The only thing to watch out for is what controller the fans come with. If the controller is a block you get active RGB and support up to five fans (the photo attached to this post). If the controller is a rectangle with buttons on top you only get static colors and have to press a button to change them.
Both are good fans but, IMO one is better than the other.
The Riing Plus fans feature years of engineering experience in fan manufacture, offering up a nine blade design tuned towards ultra-silent operation without compromising on airflow. There’s also hydraulic bearings to improve life-span and further reduce noise output.
The fans are also designed for high pressure situations making them good for radiators and ultra high performance case cooling.
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Koolance CPU-400I Water Block @ TechPowerUp
Sometimes the simple designs are the best. The block remindes me of the old Asetek waterblocks when they were doing "Waterchill". It was a DIY kit with some rather high quality gear, at least for the time.
Koolance's new CPU-400I water block promises excellent thermal performance and boasts a new design using POM acetal, a brushed metal cover, and nickel-plated copper to go along with a new cooling engine. Today, we see how well it does in a crowded and competitive market.
I'm not really sure if watercooling is making a comeback or if the recent demand is just a result of enthusiasts doing the only thing they have left. Either way I'm glad to see more watercooling gear making it to the review sites.
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Introducing the EVGA H370 Stinger Motherboard
April 3rd, 2018 – Introducing the EVGA H370 Stinger – A budget-friendly workhorse for your HTPC or gaming PC. Featuring a next-gen Intel H370 Express Chipset, with DDR4 2667MHz+ memory support and a 10-layer PCB, this motherboard is built to withstand the daily grind. Using a 9-phase PWM, external clock generator, HDMI 2.0 and 7.1 Channel HD Audio, this motherboard will thrive as the heart of your next system, while supporting today’s widely-used components. With four SATA 6G ports, M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready, the EVGA H370 Stinger has you covered for storage. This motherboard also comes with USB 3.1 Gen 2, 4 native USB 3.1 Gen 1 and included Dual-Band WiFi + Bluetooth for versatility. By using a careful balance of performance and features, the EVGA H370 Stinger gets you straight to the point.
Key Features
- Supports Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 Socket 1151 Coffee Lake-S Processors
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
- HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2
- 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio + Optical
- Included Intel Dual-band WiFi / BT4.2 with external antenna
- 1x M.2 Key E (32mm) + 1x M.2 Key M (80mm on back)
- 150% Increased Socket Gold Content
- 100% Solid State Capacitors
- External Clock Gen.
- USB 3.1 Gen 2 Support
- USB 3.1 Gen 1 Support
- USB 2.0 Support
The EVGA H370 Stinger motherboard is coming soon. For more details, please see here: www.evga.com/H370
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Phanteks Enthoo Evolv mATX Tempered Glass @ TechPowerUp
There was a time when I was convinced that MiniITX was going to be the form factor of the future. It seemed that everyone was making boards in that form factor and there was an endless chain of cases coming out to take full advantage.
Well, it would seem I was wrong and it was MicroATX that will take over the world, at least this year. To start things off right here is a review of the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv with tempered glass and shorter than y ou would expect. About 4 expansion slots to be exact.
The Phanteks Enthoo Evolv mATX Tempered Glass takes the aging Enthoo Evolv as inspiration and gives it a fresh modern take. With its RGB elements, much better liquid-cooling support and a long list of refinements, you may not even recognize it anymore were it not for the same timeless design and excellent use of materials.
The nice thing about MicroATX is that you get all the benefits of a full sized motherboard without adding anything that shouldn't be there. 2-Way SLI, 2-Way Crossfire, 2-Way DirectX 12 they can all be done on MicroATX because you only get 4 expansion slots, or two if you use modern graphics.
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G.SKILL Achieves Dual-Channel DDR4-5000MHz Memory Speed on Air-Cooling
Taipei, Taiwan (28 March 2018) – G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world’s leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and gaming peripherals, is excited to announce the achievement of an unprecedented DDR4-5000MHz memory in dual-channels. This major breakthrough is the world’s first instance of two DDR4 RGB memory modules breaking the DDR4-5000MHz barrier on just air cooling, when considering that this world-record class speed was only achievable under extreme liquid nitrogen cooling just two years ago. This massive technological feat is achieved with the high performance Samsung DDR4 B-die ICs, and running on the MSI Z370I GAMING PRO CARBON AC motherboard and the Intel® Core™ i7-8700K processor.
World’s First Dual-Channel DDR4-5000MHz Achieved on Air-Cooling
This in-development memory speed marks the first time in history that a pair of air-cooled RGB memory achieving the legendary speed of DDR4-5000MHz. While DDR4-5000MHz memory kits aren’t yet ready to hit retail stores, G.SKILL is taking major leaps in developing much faster memory speeds and demonstrating the brand’s unwavering dedication to continually push DDR4 memory performance into the absolute extremes.
“Previously, the 5GHz memory speed is only achievable in extreme overclocking and in single-channel. We’re excited to share that we’ve been able to achieve the 5GHz memory speed in not only air-cooling conditions, but also in dual-channels. This is a major milestone for us,” says Tequila Huang, Corporate Vice President, G.SKILL International. “We will make every effort to bring this specification onto the consumer market, and bring the experience of extreme performance to worldwide users.”
Shown in the screenshot below, on a system with the MSI Z370I GAMING PRO CARBON AC motherboard and an Intel i7-8700K processor, CPU-Z displays a DDR4-4700MHz Trident Z RGB dual-channel memory kit being overclocked 300MHz past its original rated speed to reach DDR4-5000MHz.
The CPU-Z validation link can be found via the link: https://valid.x86.fr/7inlic
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GeIL Super Luce RGB SYNC Gaming Memory Now Supports Most Motherboard Lighting Control Apps
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, MARCH 21, 2018 - One of the world’s premier PC components and peripheral device manufacturers, GeIL, has announced that their popular Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory Series now perfectly supports the ASUS AURA lighting control app allowing users to enjoy the seamless RGB lighting effects from the motherboard, RGB light strips, and the memory all in perfect synchronization. Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory also supports GIGABYTE Fusion and MSI Mystic Light on selected motherboards.
“GeIL is a pioneer in the computer component and peripheral industry, and the company’s team is proud to announce the streamlined functionality of their Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory system. This highly anticipated platform offers gamers the lighting capabilities they demand,” Said Jennifer Huang, VP of Global Sales and Marketing.
GeIL Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory is verified for use with Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 CPUs, as well as combinations of AM4 motherboards and AMD Ryzen processors. Available in 2133MHz to 3200MHz frequencies, GeIL Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory Series offers a sleek design with the lighting effects preferred by gamers. It features a cable-free design that system builders can enjoy and is supported by the popular lighting control apps including ASUS AURA, GIGABYTE Fusion, and MSI Mystic Light.
GeIL Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory Series can be synchronized with ASUS AURA and across the 12 lighting effects including static, breathing, color cycle, rainbow, comet, flash and dash, wave, glowing yoyo, starry-night, strobing, smart, and music. Gamers can also tweak and customize each lighting effect to better match their illuminated gaming build.
Thanks to ASUS AURA, RGB LED lighting control app is now compatible with non-ASUS motherboards. To get started, users simply download ASUS AURA from the ASUS website. Even in the absence of lighting effect synchronization between the motherboard and other components, ASUS AURA allows users to control the lighting effects of Super Luce RGB SYNC installed on non-ASUS motherboards.
GeIL Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory Series also supports GIGABYTE Fusion, and MSI Mystic Light, which allow users to select the same lighting effects for the motherboard, the memory, RGB lighting strips and other components when the latest BIOS and lighting control apps are installed. GeIL Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory Series can support GIGABYTE Fusion on GIGABYTE X299, X399, Z370 and newer chipset-based motherboards as well as MSI Mystic Light on MSI Z370 and newer chipset-based motherboards.
While Super Luce RGB SYNC provides a cable-free lighting solution, GeIL’s EVO X ROG-certified RGB Gaming Memory supports the ASUS AURA lighting control app with a connection between a 4-pin header and ASUS ROG motherboards. EVO X ROG-certified RGB Gaming Memory offers a lighting module that can be fully customized and will synchronize with the ASUS ROG motherboard, graphics card, and other RGB UI compatible components to deliver a polished, leading-edge illumination experience.
More information on GeIL’s Super Luce RGB Sync Gaming Memory can be found at http://www.geil.com.tw/products/list/id/173, where all products within the series are listed.
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NVIDIA P102-100 Cryptomining Card Surfaces
I seem to remember that ASUS had a dedicated Crypto card but was based on a GTX 1060. Seems this card is different in that it is using a modded GP102 chip which normally powers the GTX 1080 Ti and Titan.
Of course the card is then tweaked for mining and even has published Hashrates. Will a dedicated, and faster, chip be enough to keep miners from buying up all of the retail cards??
The GP102-100 should sound familiar to most enthusiasts since it employs the same GP102 chip used in the mainstream GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and GTX Titan Xp graphics cards. Nevertheless, NVIDIA made a few modifications in order to maintain the hash rate while lowering the price at the same time.
I think this will curb the market a bit. Miners will start buying the dedicated cards as they promise to deliver better performance. Of course when GTX 2080 or GTX 1180 is released there will be another land rush to replace dedicated CryptoCards with faster GPUs and we will be back to square one.
Overall it will be interesting to see what ends up happening AND if people keep calling it a video card even though it has no video output. I think at that point you can call it a daughter board.
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Thermalright True Spirit 120 Direct Review @ HT4u
Thermalright, now there is a name I haven't heard in a long time.
Funny story, one of the best aircoolers I have ever used is from Thermalright along with the best waterblock. Sure the Danger Den M6 walks over EVERYTHING but the TR block back then was the best thing since sliced bread.
Sadly, Thermalright kinda fell off the map and I often wonder if they will ever fully recover.
Thermalright hat im letzten Jahr seine True-Spirit-Reihe um ein weiteres Modell ergänzt. Der True Spirit 120 Direct blickt auf recht kompakte Maße und richtet sich an Bereiche, wo es auf gute Kühlleistung, aber geringeren Platzbedarf ankommt. Dazu versucht man sich über den Preis von unter 40 Euro attraktiv zu zeigen. Unser Test zeigt die Stärken und Schwächen des Thermalright-Kühlers.
Seems very german but, who am I to judge. The cooler is a core contact design based on four heatpipes and standard 120mm radiator. Pretty good combo but a far cry from the power of the Venomous X
