Tech News
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Noctua NH-D15S @ techPowerUp
When it comes to large heatsinks a few companies come to mind and of those there is only one who builds them with the sole purpose of being the best cooler money can buy.
Noctua
techPowerUp takes a look at the D15S which is a dual tower cooler with unique cuts to allow proper memory access in high-performance systems.
With a simple design change, Noctua has reinvented the NH-D15. The new NH-D15S has that same awful color scheme, but now features better memory and expansion-slot clearance, all thanks to its new asymmetrical design.
I find it interesting that most reviewers comment about the color scheme and yet gloss over the excellent mounting system and amazing performance. Thing is the color is how you know they are good, even if they cannot "match" anything currently on the market.
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Anfi-Tec drei cpu water block @ HardwareOverclock
But, we forgot about Drei?? Oh wait
This looks like a really good CPU block with some ornate style and microfin cold plate. It is only a two barb design but, that seems to be how they are these days.
HardwareOverclock.com has just posted another review. Last week we have taken a look at the Anfi-Tec „drei“ cpu water block. From overclocker, for overclocker, this is the philosophy of Anfitec, the German water cooler manufacturer.
As I get back into watercooling I have found that most of the old technology has been replaced but the designs are basically the same and that is what surprised me the most. I figured by now things would be wildly different by now.
The article isn't in English but the photos are universal.
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A One Year Redux On The Basement Computer Room For Benchmarking 50+ Systems Daily @ Phoronix
I find build articles showing massive transformations to be rather interesting. Sure, we can all build custom computers or DIY water loops until our fingers fall off but putting together a full home theater or server room in your basement is 98% fresh in my book.
Phoronix has an interesting article posted about how they built a testing room in their basement and even redirected the exhaust heat to keep the home warm in the winter.
It was just over one year ago that I wrote about turning a basement into a big Linux server room (and then the six month redux). With having just finished tiling the floor and making some other modifications, here is a one-year look at the project where there are more than fifty systems running Linux/open-source benchmarks daily as part of Phoronix, OpenBenchmarking.org, and LinuxBenchmarking.com, among other Phoronix Media efforts for enriching the Linux hardware experience.
I used to do similar articles back when the Ninjalane Labs was new. Maybe it is time for a remodel.
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Intel Leaks Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition On Company Website @ TechPowerUp
Many of us knew that the next generation of LGA2011v3 processors would be built on Broadwell however it was anyone's guess as to how fast the processor would be or how many cores it might have.
It would seem that Intel has helped us with that.
Intel over the weekend, leaked its upcoming Core i7-6950X processor in the change-log of its latest Management Engine software, on the company's Support website. In its CPU support list, the entry for "Intel Core i7-6950X Processor Extreme Edition" stands out. It also leaks two key specifications - 25 MB of L3 cache, and a clock speed of up to 3.50 GHz. The Core i7-6800 and i7-6900 series are a family of six-, eight-, and ten-core processors based on the 14 nm "Broadwell-E" silicon, and built in the LGA2011v3 package, compatible with existing Intel X99 Express chipset motherboards, with BIOS updates.
I am super excited for the next X99 processor release. Not so much for the 10 core processors but rather to see what companies will be doing with the X99 platform. I'm sure we will see a bunch of familiar faces like the X99 Godlike Carbon edition and hopefully something X99 and "Dark" from EVGA.
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HyperX Cloud Revolver Review @ Vortez
Not much to be said here, The Cloud headsets from HyperX are BOMB Awesome.
Or something like that which == good.
The HyperX team have been working hard to deliver a next-gen premium headset that can better the Cloud. This in one sense is a very difficult task and is something many other brands have been working to do also. A litter earlier this year, word got out that HyperX were working on a ground-up designed headset named the 'Cloud Revolver'. Though clearly different to the Cloud in aesthetics, HyperX wanted to create a studio-grade gaming headset with a wide soundstage that can give a higher level of detail for gaming.
We tried out a set of Cloud 2 headphones on the Hardware Asylum Podcast. You might want to check it out.
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Water Cooling 101: Upgrading Your Loop @ ThinkComputers
Watercooling seems to be really hot right now (har har) and if you can get past the super narrow column of text the article isn't all that bad? (dunno couldn't get past the narrow column of text)
Maybe you’ve been using your first basic loop for a while now and feeling like it’s time to expand or maybe the need to upgrade has struck right away. Either way you’ve reached the most inevitable situation for nearly all of us who use water cooling. Upgrade day! But what to upgrade and how to go about doing it? Follow along as we take you on the next step of evolution for our loop!
We, as in the Hardware Asylum Crew, are working on an ongoing series dedicated to watercooling and plan to explore all the myths and give you all the information you need without having to endure hours of YouTube.
It should be awesome.
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High-quality 4K HEVC Delivery and Easy Management with the AVerCaster HEVC RS9260 from AVerMedia
Simultaneously Encodes Multi-Screen Streams of High Quality Video and Audio
March 25, 2016 – Taipei, Taiwan – AVerMedia, a global company in the frame capture market and manufacturer of digital multimedia video convergence technology, has launched the AVerCaster HEVC RS9260, a professional video capture, encoding and streaming solution for OTT and IPTV operators.
The AVerCaster HEVC RS9260 broadcasts live TV programs and 4K video to a massive audience over LAN and WLAN, and provides optimal viewing quality for all commercial applications, thanks to its wide range of encoding, bit rate and resolution options. It enables the user to reach a wider audience on computers and most 3G/4G mobile devices—such as tablets and smartphones—with its support for Flash, Apple HLS and 3GPP.
The RS9260 excels as a head-end device, due to its intuitive, but powerful, management webpage with remote monitoring functions for systems integrators. With high video quality, high extendibility, and high reliability during long-term video broadcasting, AVerCaster HEVC RS9260 helps OTT and IPTV operators reduce managerial costs and get one step ahead to seize growing TV and video business opportunities.Single Source to Multiple Streams
High-quality encoding
With the ability to send multiple output streams for various client devices, encoded from single source, the RS9260 helps you reach the widest possible audience. The RS9260 has a range of output capabilities, from a single 4K video source to multi-screen streams of mixed formats. Full compatibility with standard video streaming protocols for OTT and IPTV applications ensures no-hassle integration of this product into any environment.Keep audiences watching the highest-quality video in the most popular OTT and IPTV formats, HEVC, H.264 and MPEG-2. Grab a bigger audience share with the RS9260's wide range of video and audio codecs, including HEVC, H.264/AAC, H.264/MP3, MPEG-2, H.263/AMR, AAC and AC3, and broaden that audience even further by attracting web and mobile users with high quality HEVC experience.
Proven Resilient TechnologyAVerMedia’s years of experience in video capture and the company's renowned technical support ensures reliable streaming even over extended periods of time. The RS9260's built-in web-based server gives you remote control and management, via the AVerCaster Web UI, from almost any internet-connected device. The product provides a smooth and reliable operating environment thanks to the company's in-house development team.
The 2U rack-mounted server, based on the powerful Intel® Xeon® E5-2690 V3 CPU provides proven platform resiliency, with built-in dual redundant power supplies and Ethernet interfaces to ensure your video streams keep flowing to your audience.
Customers interested in the RS9260 should also be sure to check out the AVerCaster HEVC RS9280, with support for 4-channel 3G-SDI / 1-channel Quad-link 4K video sources.
The RS9260 is a cost-effective solution for OTT and VoD services, offering high-quality encoding, a wide range of video and audio codecs that includes all key industry standards, an intuitive user interface with hassle-free remote web access, and full flexibility to mix encoding formats for both input and output.Features
- Up to 4K HDMI 2.0 input supported
- High Quality Video and Audio Encoding - HEVC, H.264, AAC, AC3
- Outputs multi-screen streams simultaneously
- Wide range of output resolutions from 160x90 to 3840x2160
- Intuitive web interface for cross-platform remote control
- Compatible with popular CDNs, such as Akami and Wowza
- 2U Rackmount powered by Intel® Xeon® E5 V3 processor
http://www.avermedia.com/professional/product/rs9260/overview
About AVerMedia TechnologiesAVerMedia is the leader in Digital Video and Audio Convergence Technology. Aside from the full line of TV Tuners and gaming recorder products, AVerMedia provides video capture cards, streaming encoders and video systems for consumer and corporate markets. As a leader in innovative manufacturing and environmentally friendly products, AVerMedia is also highly involved in community and social responsibilities. AVerMedia also partners with ODMs for the development of AVerMedia’s technologies for integrated applications.
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Ozone Argon Laser Mouse Review @ APH Networks
The who's who of gaming mice all have one thing in common. Laser optics. Personally I was fine with an IR mouse for many years but you can't beat the accuracy of the new Laser optics and the mice aren't bad either.
When I saw this review in the Hardware Asylum News inbox I chuckled a bit. Argon is a common gas used in lasers and Ozone is often a byproduct so it seemed like this mouse was made from lasers to be a laser pointer.
The Ozone Argon is a powerful ambidextrous mouse featuring the ADNS 9800 laser sensor.
It would seem the name is just creative marketing but, the mouse looks good so that has to account for something.
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GIGABYTE Celebrates their 30th Year Anniversary with Liquid Cooling PC Mod Challenge
Win a Trip to Computex 2016 through a Liquid Cooling PC Mod Challenge
City of Industry, California, March 29, 2016 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, invites all artists and gamers nationwide to participate in the 30th Anniversary Liquid Cooling PC Mod Challenge. This competition is sponsored by Intel, Nvidia, Modders Inc., Kingston, Enermax, Corsair and EK Waterblock, and will be held from now till April 26th, 11:59 PM (PST).
Keep Your System Cool During Computex 2016
Show us your PC Mod this Summer and display your creativity with a Liquid Cooled PC. Contest Participants have the opportunity to win prizes such as our X99 Series Motherboard with an Nvidia Graphics Card, with a Grand Prize trip to visit Computex 2016 in Taipei, Taiwan. The total prize pool for GIGABYTE’s Liquid Cooling PC Mod is valued at over USD $3,000 USD The Mod Contest is based on three categories with two main themes that contestants must follow. Each PC Mod will be judged on Originality, Design, and Overall Look. The required theme of the mod must revolve around the GIGABYTE 30th Anniversary or the GIGABYTE Blue Colors. For more information about this contest please click here.
~$2,500 in prizes to give away
In thanks to our sponsors for this Liquid Cooling PC Mod Challenge, we will be giving away around $2,500 in prizes. Our sponsors include Intel, NVIDIA, Enermax, Kingston, Corsair, and ekwb. Check our event page for more details and updates on all prizes available and how to win.To learn more about GIGABYTE: http://www.gigabyte.us/
For More Details about the GIGABYTE 30th Anniversary Liquid Cooling PC Mod Challenge, please visit: http://event.gigabyte.us/all-events/watercooling_mod_contest/#home
About GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a global leading brand in the IT industry, with employees and business channels in almost every country. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a research and development team and has since taken the lead in the world's motherboard and graphics card markets. On top of Motherboards and Graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include PC Components, PC Peripherals, Laptops, Desktop PCs, Network Communications, Servers and Mobile Phones to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to “Upgrade Your Life” with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service. Visit www.gigabyte.com for more information. -
EVGA SC17 Gaming Laptop – Artistically Crafted
March 29th , 2016 - Introducing the first ever laptop that is 100% designed in house by EVGA, the EVGA SC17 Gaming Laptop. This new 4K ready, high performance laptop was meticulously created from the ground up for the hardcore gamer, performance enthusiast, and even overclocker. No shortcuts here.
It all starts with power, an in house EVGA designed power supply with a new unique form factor helps deliver up to 240 watts of power when needed, without compromising battery life.
An Intel Core i7 6820HK CPU that is unlocked and capable of being overclocking to 3800MHz and beyond, combined with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, also capable of being overclocked, lets you get the performance you always wanted from a gaming laptop.
Did we mention that the EVGA SC17 Gaming Laptop is built for overclocking? A FULL GUI BIOS with full mouse control gives you complete control over all aspects of performance, voltage and advanced settings right at your fingertips. Not to mention, a Clear CMOS button directly on the chassis, this is the world’s first TRUE overclocking laptop.
A sleek design rounds out the package with a full unibody chassis, and slim design that is under 1.05in at its thickest point. This is just the beginning. USB 3.1 Type C, excellent sound with an integrated subwoofer, and a beautiful 4K 17” display is what you get when you cross performance with art.
Key Features:
- Unibody Design – A sleek design and thin 1.05in thickness means this is one of the sleekest laptops around.
- 4K UHD Display – A Sharp IPS display capable of delivering up to 4K resolution for crystal clear graphics.
- Incredible Hardware – EVGA is known for performance hardware, and the EVGA SC17 laptop is no exception. An Intel Core i7 6820HK Unlocked processor combined with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M graphics gives you unbelievable performance in the latest games.
- Built to Overclock – Overclocking on a laptop? Seems like a myth, but we have nothing to hide here. A full GUI BIOS with full control over CPU Multipliers, Voltage, Memory Timings, Frequency, even GPU overclocking right inside the BIOS. It also ships with EVGA PrecisionX mobile for complete control in Windows also!
- BIOS – The EVGA SC17 Gaming Laptop ships with a REAL BIOS. This means full GUI support including mouse, complete control over all overclocking features such as CPU.
- EOC (EVGA Express OC) – Overclocking at your fingertips, overclock on the fly with up/down arrow keys allowing you to enable Superclocked performance, or downclock mode to improve battery life. Also cycle through preset overclocks to find the best performance for the situation.
- EVGA PrecisionX Mobile - The power of EVGA PrecisionX, now mobile with EVGA PrecisionX Mobile. Tweak your overclock settings, overclock hotkeys, profiles and CPU overclocking right at your fingertips. EVGA PrecisionX mobile can even enable/disable laptop backlighting and keyboard lighting!
Learn more at http://www.evga.com/sc17
Video Overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBrjV1T--gcAbout EVGA
EVGA is the #1 NVIDIA authorized partner in channel sales throughout North America and Latin America and a leading Power Supply Manufacturer. Based on the philosophy of intelligent innovation, market knowledge, and the real time operation, EVGA continues to identify the need in the market place and providing the solution to that need. By offering product differentiation, 24/7 tech support, a 90 day Step-Up program, and other customer focused programs, EVGA is a clear leader in all categories: etail, retail, distribution, and system integration. With headquarters in Brea, CA, EVGA’s global coverage includes EVGA GmbH in Munich, EVGA LATAM in Miami, and EVGA Hong Kong. For further information online about EVGA, visit: www.evga.com
