Finally, OCZ has ditched the faux (Marvell controller & OCZ firmware) Indilinx controlled Vertex 4 and replaced it with the splendid Indilinx Barefoot 3 controller we first had a look at in the impressive Vector series drive. They’ve paired it with 20nm flash hardware and a smaller form factor for what we’d consider a major product improvement. It’s known as the Vertex 450 and it may just be your next SSD.
By Joe Evans •
May 23, 2013 at 9:00am
Did you miss the Microsoft Xbox One reveal yesterday? Check out this highlight footage from the launch event! YouTube
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 22, 2013 at 11:06am
Are you looking for a motherboard that is waterproof? ASRock’s Z87 OC Formula motherboard features Conformal Coating that makes the board invulnerable to conductive liquids. If you have ever spilt a beverage or had a Continue reading “ASRock Intel 8 Series Boards Are Waterproof – Conformal Coating”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 22, 2013 at 8:11am
Web merchants can continue to accept payments using Google Checkout until November 20, 2013. After that date Google is going to be retiring Google Checkout services. Google suggests that merchants who do not have their Continue reading “Google Checkout To Be Put To Pasture – Google Wallet Takes Over”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 3:35pm
I remember when water cooling your PC was considered foolish and was something only die hard enthusiasts would do to get the most from their desktop PC. Those days are long gone as closed loop Continue reading “Liquid Cooling Arrives To Smartphones – NEC Medias X”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 2:42pm
Diamond Multimedia is now following up its first edition best-seller of Wireless Range Extender line, WR300N, with a thoroughly improved version. The new WR300NSI 3-in-1 device acts as a Wireless Repeater and Range Extender, Standalone Continue reading “Diamond Multimedia Launches $50 Wireless Repeater Range Extender”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 2:27pm
German power supply maker be quiet! confirmed today that all of the company’s current PSU models support Intel’s fourth generation of Core processors (Codename Haswell). Intel’s upcoming Haswell CPUs impose stricter requirements on the power Continue reading “Current be quiet! Power Supplies are Intel Haswell Ready”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 2:20pm
Onkyo announced the release of a fully loaded 9.2-channel TX-NR929 Network A/V Receiver to crown its mid-range lineup this morning at $1399, introducing value-conscious consumers to the visceral thrill of nine-channel entertainment. The all-new model Continue reading “Onkyo Launches 9.2-Channel TX-NR929 Wireless Network A/V Receiver”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 2:14pm
MSI just unveiled the new and refreshed GX70 and GX60, the world’s first AMD Richland A10-5750M powered gaming laptops. Part of MSI’s award-winning G Series gaming laptops, the all-new GX70 and GX60 are now upgraded Continue reading “MSI Readies First AMD Richland A10 APU Powered Gaming Laptops”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 1:52pm
Fractal Design announced today that their popular Node 304 MiniITX chassis is now available in white. This case measures in at 250 x 210 x 374 mm (W x H x D) and can fit Continue reading “Fractal Design Launches Node 304 Mini ITX Case in White”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 1:45pm
Lots of good stuff came out of the Microsoft press event this morning for the debut of the Xbox One. One of the gems from the press conference is most certainly the Call of Duty: Continue reading “Call of Duty: Ghosts Reveal Trailer Released”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 1:33pm
NVIDIA announced its support today for the Microsoft Xbox One game console with its popular NVIDIA PhysX and NVIDIA APEX software development kits (SDKs). Together, PhysX and APEX provide solutions for collision detection and simulation Continue reading “NVIDIA Announces PhysX Support for Microsoft Xbox One Game Console”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 1:25pm
Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One today! This is the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system that we have all be waiting years for. At Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash., the company showcased how Xbox One puts Continue reading “Microsoft Unveils Xbox One Game Console”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 1:19pm
NVIDIA’s Tegra 4i smartphone processor is capable of handling 4G LTE Advanced networks, which means that users will have faster data speeds once the carriers start moving to the faster service later this year. NVIDIA Continue reading “NVIDIA Tegra 4i Reaches 150 Mbps in Demo, Ready for LTE Advanced Prime Time?”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 1:09pm
Today Opera Software released the final version of Opera for Android mobile browser. Opera for Android includes a new and sleek UI, an intuitive “discover” feature that’s like a personal assistant for finding and delivering Continue reading “Operas New Mobile Browser for Android Now Available”. …more
By Nathan Kirsch •
May 21, 2013 at 12:58pm