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EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 – Now Available with 3GB GDDR5
August 18th, 2016 - The EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB graphics card are loaded with innovative new gaming technologies, making it the perfect choice for the latest high-definition games. Powered by NVIDIA Pascal – the most advanced GPU architecture ever created – the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB delivers brilliant performance that opens the door to virtual reality and beyond.
These cards also feature EVGA ACX cooling technology. EVGA ACX once again brings new and exciting features to the award winning EVGA ACX cooling technology. SHP gives increased heatpipes and copper contact area for cooler operation, and optimized fan curve for even quieter gaming. Of course, ACX coolers also feature optimized swept fan blades, double ball bearings and an extreme low power motor, delivering more airflow with less power, unlocking additional power for the GPU.
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Superclocked – Small Size, Huge Performance
The EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 may look small, but it offers big performance. In fact it is about 20% faster than a GeForce GTX 970! All while being 28% smaller and running 17% cooler overall. The EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 Superclocked is the perfect card for the HTPC or small form factor PC enthusiast.EVGA PrecisionX OC Unlocks the Power of Pascal
The next generation of EVGA PrecisionX has arrived with EVGA PrecisionX OC. This new version of Precision is built for the NVIDIA Pascal architecture and combines the best of EVGA Precision and EVGA OC Scanner to give you never before seen overclocking features and built in automatic overclock tuning.Includes Exclusive Features for EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB:
- DirectX 12 OSD Support – See the on screen display on DirectX 12 games.
- EVGA OC ScannerX Integration – Automatically find your optimal voltage/frequency curve!
- K-Boost Function – Maximize your clocks with this exclusive feature.
Learn more at http://www.evga.com/articles/01047/evga-geforce-gtx-1060-3gb/
About 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 -
ASUS Rampage V Extreme 10 Motherboard Review @ [H]
Here we go, now this is a motherboard I can get excited about, its Rampage and Extreme together with a number 10 at the end. If that isn't awesome then I'm sure someone will think it is.
ASUS celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers brand in style with the new Rampage V Extreme 10! To properly commemorate its decade of innovation, this motherboard needs to be nothing short of the best motherboard ASUS has ever built and a worthy successor to the Rampage name.
I'm not sure about the LEDs on the video card paddle locks though, that just seems weird. And not in a good way like Deadpool but in a "Lets see how far we can go because we are ASUS bitch" kind of way.
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Deepcool Genome @ techPowerUp
Remember that time when a company thought it would be cool and progressive to release a case with a full DIY watercooling loop built in?
Ya, that was pretty cool.
The Deepcool Gamer Storm Genome is a gaming chassis with an embedded Captain 360 cooling solution and cool double-helix reservoir. Many have tried offering a case and liquid-cooling combo in the past, but this seems to be one of the first cases out there that does not only seem to look good but also ends up being functional - but only a closer examination of its genes will tell.
For how cool this case really is I have to admit I find the styling to less than attractive and in a way kinda pointless. Not only are you paying extra for the watercooling components but you are stuck with whatever Deepcool decides to include with the case.
Less than a win win in my book.
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ASUS ROG STRIX X99 Gaming Review @ Vortez
Gaming!
That is all I'm going to say about that.
STRIX X99 Gaming arrives under the Republic of Gamers branding and is the latest in a number of products to join the STRIX portfolio. Bearing a stylish design, the STRIX X99 Gaming has the visual appearance and all the features too – this motherboard has characteristics which both gamers and overclockers will appreciate. Onboarding power/reset buttons, MemOK!, water pump fan headers, dual X16 mode PCI express and an assortment of storage options.
ROG has gaming in the name, not sure they need to add it to the product name too but, thats just me with my "get off my lawn" stick wondering what I am yelling about because "ASUS only cares about who ASUS cares about"
I guess with the edition of the X99 STRIX it is gaming.
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Riotoro CR1080 Tiny ATX Case Review @ Legit Reviews
Now here is a case, a computer case that is, that was taken straight from Star Wars. And, we aren't talking the prequels or even the latest one that only the younglings will understand either, We are talking Episode IV: A New Hope and pretty early in the show too.
If you haven't heard of Riotoro before, you're not alone. They are a pretty new company founded by former employees of Corsair and NVIDIA. They believe that PC enthusiasts were being overcharged in order to have the best hardware. So they set out to design and provide enthusiast grade products at a lower price point. Previously, Legit Reviews took a look at their Prism CR1280 case, Riotoro's first case, and the first RGB lit case. Today, we are taking a look at their newest case, the CR1080, this is only their fourth case they have released. This is a small case that is designed to support full size ATX motherboards, standard power supplies, and even some of the longest graphics cards.
On a side note the amount of disgruntled employees starting their own companies because they can do it better is "too damn high".
#justsayin
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Cooler Master New Cooler - Is it Liquid or Air?
•Liquid and Air – a single tower utilizes superior all-in-one liquid cooling with dual fans for air flow support
•Compact Body – a merged pump and radiator brings liquid to tighter layouts and makes for easier installation
•Switch and Swivel – with a flip, choose between vertical and horizontal mounting configurations
Chino, USA – Cooler Master, a leader in design and manufacturing computer components and peripherals, today launched an all-in-one liquid CPU cooler that doesn’t look like a liquid cooler. According to Cooler Master, it skirts the divide between liquid and air cooling by combining properties from both.
Let’s get one thing straight – it is an all-in-one (AIO) closed loop liquid cooler. Mostly. What Cooler Master has done is shrink it down by combining the radiator and pump into a single frame. This frame and two dual fans are attached to a swiveling mechanism that allows you to quickly swap between vertical or horizontal mounting configurations. This versatility gives this unusual cooler a number of unique functions for smaller PCs and air flow set ups.
“It has dimensions similar to an air cooler, but it packs a punch for its size that air coolers can’t match. And it rotates. It’s like if you somehow jacked up a mid-sized tower CPU cooler’s performance and versatility without changing its size,”
- Dorrie Chen, Product Marketing Manager for Cooler Master’s thermal team.The Battle Between Air and Liquid – A Truce
Liquid and air CPU coolers are always fighting.
Physics has granted liquid the advantage, but channeling that power requires an array of parts that ask for room and can intimidate even the bravest PC builder. Never mind the CPU’s surrounding components that are left to fend for themselves. If you don’t draw in air from somewhere else, the stagnant heat could impact overall system performance and lifespan.
Rather than approach the problem with existing AIO liquid cooler designs, Cooler Master just tossed them out and came up with a new angle. Combine the pump and radiator, shrink the size, trim the tubing and wiring, and suspend everything right over the water block on the CPU. This gives you the compact form factor and ease of installation reminiscent of a mid-sized air cooler with the performance of a smaller liquid cooler. Fit it onto anything from ITX to E-ATX motherboards while freeing up space for smaller cases or tighter layouts.
Switch and Swivel
Rotating the radiator and dual fans has two advantages – space and air flow. If you have a narrower case for smaller motherboards, flip into horizontal mode and it still fits without blocking any of your RAM or PCI slots, even on ITX. The MasterFan Pro 92mm fans in this position will blanket the motherboard with cool air, benefiting the components surrounding your CPU. Mounted vertically, you have a tower cooler pulling air through your case. This flexible functionality is something yet unseen in either liquid or air cooling.
Register for Limited Pre-Orders
Cooler Master will be offering a very limited supply of pre-orders on Aug. 30. Click here for details on how to sign up.Availability:
MasterLiquid Maker 92: September 2016About Cooler Master:
Cooler Master is a Taipei-based, global computer components company with more than a 20-year track record in releasing innovative products that truly advance the industry. We are driven by a passion for the things that make building a PC such a unique, rewarding experience, and sustained by a vision that we can reinvent the way these machines are designed, made and used. From our landmark release of the first ever aluminum PC case to our groundbreaking switch to the modular format, Cooler Master is committed to bringing our customers and fans the utmost in choice and control. For more information on Cooler Master, please visit www.coolermaster.com or follow us on Facebook. -
MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming Z 8G Review @ HiTech Legion
You can always tell the sites that never upgrade. Sure they may get the latest GTX 1080's and get to rub elbows with folks down in Texas but when letters get cut off on your email distro something needs to change.
Why do I mention this? I have no idea. Instead here is a MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming Z review for you to check out. I think the Z stands for "fast moving Zombie" or could be better than X because reasons. You'll have to check out the site to know for sure.
MSI has a winner with the GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming Z 8G video card. I had a great out of the box experience and even a better time hitting 2100 MHz with an overclock.
OMG 2100Mhz! that is like some kind of record. A salty one with extra find me in the corner crying with a skinned knee and shit.
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Zotac GTX 1080 AMP! Edition 8 GB @ techPowerUp
AMP!, its like amp but with more energy and excitment and not totally Extreme.
Seems good right?
Zotac's GTX 1080 AMP! Edition is one of the more affordable custom designs, retailing $30 cheaper than the Founders Edition. The dual-slot, dual-fan card is still overclocked out of the box and comes with a good cooler that uses lots of metal, delivering excellent noise levels.
Wow a whopping $30 dollar savings, it is almost like they are giving you the video card.and then you pay for the opportunity to play games and write tweets. Too bad it is not Extreme cause that would totally justify the nachos.
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Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 2400MHz 32GB White Memory Kit Review @ Madshrimps
"Back in the day" I used to poke fun on how Crucial, a Micron company with their headquarters building located less than 10 miles from my office, would send review samples halfway around the world but wouldn't allow me to drive by and pick up a sample for myself.
Well, I'm about to do that again with this review posted over at MadShrimps of the Ballistix Sport LT review.
The Crucial Ballistix Sport LT White 2400MHz memory kit is not the fastest out there, but the 32GB memory quantity should suffice for many high-end PC configurations, for running demanding games, multimedia content or even digital content production. Their unique white-PCB look fits right in when we need to build an all-white setup and the Micron chips also give a bit of overclocking headroom.
While a DDR4 2400Mhz kit isn't all that fast the real benefit is the color and intention that you could overclock the modules for some extra speed where it counts.
Oh and they are white for all you OCD peeps who need a perfect module for your Gigabyte Designare-EX builds.
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MSI RX 480 Gaming X 8 GB @ techPowerUp
MSI is putting a lot of effort into the Gaming X series and from what I can tell the GTX 1070 Gaming X is beyond good so why should the RX 480 be any different?
MSI's Radeon RX 480 Gaming X is the first custom-design RX 480 that has a good cooler that runs quiet noise levels and low temperatures, which is the only way to compete with GTX 1060. The card is also overclocked out of the box and includes user-adjustable RGB lighting.
RGB lights! Yes that is what is different.
