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ZOTAC Unveils New ZBOX Sphere OI520 Series
New ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series delivers powerful computing with a touch of individuality
HONG KONG – May 21, 2014 – ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards and mini-PCs, today unveils the first ZBOX Sphere to let users express their individuality through computing. The new ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series combines a unique orb form factor with a powerful 4th Generation Intel Core i5 processor for computing with a touch of individuality.
“ZOTAC is expanding the ZBOX lineup to go beyond the traditional square form factor and the ZBOX Sphere is our first design concept that we’re putting into production,” said Carsten Berger, senior director, ZOTAC International. “The new ZBOX Sphere form factor is also one of our easiest to customize too, the top twists off for tool-less upgrades.”
Inside the ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series is a high-performance 4th Generation Intel Core i5 4200U processor with Intel HD Graphics 4400 for an excellent computing experience rich in high-definition content and snappy multi-tasking responsiveness. Plenty of internal expansion enables the ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series to accommodate a 2.5-inch SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard drive or SSD, an mSATA SSD and two DDR3L SO-DIMM slots to easily create a powerful stylish mini-PC.
Support for Intel Smart Response Technology makes supercharging hard disk drives in the ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series easy. By combining accelerating the internal hard disk drive with an mSATA SSD, the ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series provides the lightning-fast boot and application load times of an SSD with the large capacity of a hard drive.
Wireless 802.11ac and Gigabit Ethernet ensures the ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series delivers high-speed networking performance with or without wires. Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity makes adding wireless peripherals to the ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series easy and hassle-free.
It’s time to play with the ZOTAC ZBOX Sphere OI520 series!
General details
- ZOTAC Unveils New ZBOX Sphere OI520 Series
- New ZBOX Sphere form factor
- Intel Core i5 4200U
1.6 GHz, dual-core, 3MB L2 cache
TurboBoost up to 2.6 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4400 - PLUS models available with preinstalled memory and hard drive
4GB DDR3
500GB HDD - HDMI & DisplayPort outputs
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0
- Gigabit Ethernet
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LEPA Introduces 4 New Barometric Oil-less Bearing Fans for Every Build Need
Why I'm normally a fan of single color LED fans, I have to admit that a few of the new LEPA Casino 4C fans would be a wild addition showcased in a nice windowed chassis.
LEPA, the LED fan expert, announces its new series of fans, including the LEPA CASINO 4C Advance; LEPA BOL.QUIET PWM; LEPA BOL.QUIET Tri-Speed and the LEPA VORTEX 88C. The four series feature the patented BOL (Barometric Oil-less) bearing, a self-lubricating design with nano-particles.
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Rosewill Apollo Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - BCCHardware
So, kudos to Rosewill for acting on feedback received from their Helios RK-9200 and prior models when designing their newest keyboard line, the Apollo RK-9100. Removing the Micro-USB port for the input cable, and replacing it with what appears to be a sturdier fixed plug, along with adding a software driver to remember keyboard settings and macros. Moves in the right direction for sure.
The feel and sound of this keyboard did take some getting used to. I have always used decent, but non-mechanical keyboards in the past. The Apollo definitely changed that for me. I really like the feel and the feedback. There is no confusion whether you missed hitting that key in battle anymore.
Now if only they'd offer it with Cherry MX Red switches. A guy can dream, can't he? -
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!
