Long time friend and fellow PC hardware lover Fuad over at Fudzilla believes that AMD Next-Gen Graphics will be called Caribbean Islands. His sources say the new GPUs will be ready to launch in the Continue reading “AMD Next Generation Graphics Codenamed Caribbean Islands”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 12, 2014 at 11:09pm
Synaptics Delivers Strong Security and Ultimate Usability with SecurePad for Notebook PCs First solution to integrate fingerprint ID technology into the TouchPad SAN JOSE, Calif. December 10, 2014 — Synaptics Inc., a leading developer of Continue reading “Synaptics SecurePad Placed in Notebook TouchPads”. …more
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Dec. 12, 2014 at 9:38pm
Intel has reportedly removed it’s latest Rapid Storage Technology drivers (RSTe Version 4.1.0.1046) that allowed Intel X99 motherboards to support up to ten SATA III 6Gbps drives at a time. That leaves Intel X99 owners Continue reading “Intel Pulls RSTe Drivers For Haswell-E X99 Platform Due To Issues”. …more
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Dec. 12, 2014 at 9:22pm
Enthusiasts love Intel desktop and mobile processors, but chances are they are not thinking about what materials were used to make that processor when they are gaming or overclocking. The honest truth is that for Continue reading “Intel Meets Goal For Conflict-Free Minerals in 2014 On Consumer Microprocessors”. …more
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Dec. 12, 2014 at 5:06pm
The Intel NUC (Next Unit of Computing) has been a hit for Intel, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that NUC 2.o is right around the corner. Intel hasn’t been good at Continue reading “Intel NUC 2.0 Rock Canyon Broadwell System Images Posted By Intel!”. …more
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Dec. 12, 2014 at 3:37pm
Spire introduces the CURVATURE ergonomic keyboard Maarheeze, The Netherlands, 12-12-2014. Did you know that one in six computer users are suffering from some form of RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Mostly related Continue reading “Spire Introduces Curvature Ergonomic Keyboard”. …more
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Dec. 12, 2014 at 2:47pm
The Corsair Neutron XT 240GB SSD looked pretty good when we took a look at an early production sample last month, but we weren’t given any guidance from on pricing. Overnight we received word that Continue reading “Corsair Releases Neutron XT SSD Series Pricing”. …more
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Dec. 12, 2014 at 2:18pm
Overnight we got word from AMD that a recent Microsoft Windows update has been causing video card driver installation failures. Gamers have been telling us that they are having issues installing AMD’s recently released Catalyst Continue reading “Windows 7 KB3004394 Update Causes Driver Issues For Many”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 12, 2014 at 1:48pm
Netflix and Amazon will face off for a Golden Globe! The nominations for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards have been announced and Netflix has received seven nominations and Amazon has received two. The nominations Continue reading “Amazon Beats Out Netflix For Golden Globe Nominations!”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 11, 2014 at 6:13pm
Digital Storm Unveils ECLIPSE Slim Gaming Tower of Power FREMONT, Calif. December 11, 2014 Digital Storm is excited to unveil ECLIPSE a mainstream, small form factor (SFF) PC designed to offer a premium gaming experience Continue reading “Digital Storm Eclipse SFF Gaming PC Unveiled – Slim Gaming Tower”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 11, 2014 at 5:41pm
RAZER DEBUTS SEIRN DIGITAL MICROPHONE WITH STUDIO-GRADE RECORDING QUALITY Professional level recording and streaming with plug-and-play setup is now available with Razers standalone mic CARLSBAD, Calif. Razer, a world leader in connected devices and software Continue reading “Razer Seirn Digital Microphone Debuts At $179.99”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 11, 2014 at 5:35pm
AMD Catalyst Omega 14.12 Driver Performance AMD worked on the Catalyst Omega Driver (Catalyst 14.12) that was released earlier this week for nearly six months. These new drivers bring new features, a ton of bug Continue reading “AMD Catalyst Omega 14.12 Driver Performance with Frame Times in CrossFire”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 11, 2014 at 3:37pm
The AMD Catalyst Omega Drivers have been released! These new drivers have been in the works for the past six month and deliver many new features, a ton of bug fixes and of course the Continue reading “AMD Catalyst Omega Driver Overview”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 9, 2014 at 3:06pm
Can a small plastic divider called Soarigami end the battle for the ever so important armrest on airplanes? Soarigami is said to make flying a little more comfortable in early 2015 when the device will Continue reading “Soarigami Could End Armrest Fights on Airplanes!”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 9, 2014 at 12:31am
Ralph H. Baer passed away over the weekend from an unknown cause at the young age of 92. His death was confirmed by his family. If you’ve ever played video games and enjoyed it, you Continue reading “Father of Video Games, Ralph H. Baer, Passes Away at 92”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
Dec. 8, 2014 at 8:57pm