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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 -
ASUS Maximus VIII Formula LGA 1151 Motherboard Review @ [H]
When it comes to well known gaming and overclocking motherboards the ROG series from ASUS comes to mind.
ASUS' Maximus VIII Formula is quite possibly one of the most amazing enthusiast motherboards we've ever reviewed; on paper at least. Where the rubber meets the road things are often quite different. At a price of nearly $400, ASUS can't afford any mistakes. We take the Maximus VIII Formula for a test drive and it was a hell of a ride.
The quote from HardOCP makes it sound like this is an amazing motherboard that falls on its face but I find that hard to believe. You'll just have to check out the review to know for sure.
Based on the spec sheet and photos this is a Skylake based gaming motherboard that is using the heat shield design from the Sabertooth. While I think their idea that the plastic cover will help board cooling is a crock of (insert word) it did become a well known canvas for modders adding a little more integration to their case designs.
Heck, it even comes with an LED light show like on the MSI X99 Godlike
And for that, it is good.
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GAMDIAS Hephaestus Almighty Gaming Headset Review @ APH Networks
You know gaming headphones are badass when they have intake vents along the side.
Heatsinks on a headset? The GAMDIAS Hephaestus Almighty has them to keep your head cool while gaming
Turns out the vents are actually part of a heatsink system and while they are dual driver stereo headphones they support virtual surround sound 7.1. Not a bad deal for under a benny.
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Patriot Releases New 200GB microSDXC Cards to Expand Flash Storage Category
Offering the best price for performance in a 200GB capacity microSDXC card
FREMONT, CALIF., USA – March 15, 2016 – Patriot, a leading manufacturer of consumer flash storage solutions, computer memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals and mobile accessories, today announced the release of the 200GB LX Series and 200GB Instamobile microSDXC. A natural evolution fueled by the ever growing and dynamic storage needs of today’s mobile device users, these new high capacity cards offer an almost limitless storage solution for large HD movies, pictures, music, and productivity files.
Consumers will never miss a moment while on the go. These large capacity cards enable Android™ smart phone and tablet users to capture life’s precious moments in stunning high definition while expanding the storage space of their device. Capable of recording over 18 hours of 1080p HD video and capturing up to 36,000, 3MB photos, users will never have to worry about running out of storage space on their action camera or mobile device.
“With the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy S®7 and the continued development of more sophisticated mobile devices, the demand for large amounts of storage has never been greater,” said Meng J. Choo, Patriot’s Flash Product Manager. “With the addition of the 200GB LX Series and Instamobile microSDXC cards, Patriot is fulfilling that demand with the best value for performance in the market.”
These Class 10, UHS-1 cards feature speeds of up to 90MB/s read and 40Mb/s write for faster data transfer rates of large files and HD video recordings. Patriot’s LX Series and Instamobile microSDXC cards are the perfect storage solution for smart phone and action cameras such as the GoPro®, Sony® HDR-AS200V, Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The large capacity and fast transfer speed of these 200GB microSDXC cards means users will never be held back by the limitations of the onboard storage of their mobile device.
Both the LX Series and Instamobile 200GB microSDXC come with an SD adaptor for use with DSLR cameras and the seamless transfer of files to a device or laptop. Backed by a 5 year warranty and Patriot’s award-winning customer service, these microSDXC cards are the top rate choice for consumers looking for an affordable way to expand the onboard storage of their smartphone or are looking for more action packed moments while recording on their GoPro.
Availability
Offering the best price for performance on the market in this category, Patriot’s 200GB LX series microSDXC and Instamobile microSDXC cards will be available March 21, 2016 online and in stores, worldwide, such as Fry’s Electronics, Amazon and Alternate. Prices may vary between regions, see store for details. For more information, visit www.patriotmemory.com.
About Patriot
Patriot designs, manufactures and markets high performance, enthusiast memory modules, flash memory, SSDs, and mobile accessory products. Patriot products have become world renown for their extreme performance, reliability and innovation. Patriot sells its products through original equipment manufacturers, retailers, e-tailers and distributors throughout the world with operations in North America, Asia and Europe. Patriot Memory LLC was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA.
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Swiftech H220 X2 Prestige @ LanOC Reviews
What do you get when you combine DIY watecooling as an AIO kit? Prestige appearently.
So you have built your new rig but it feels like it is missing something. Well you might be running the stock cooler or you might even have a decent air cooler installed. They might get the job done but when it comes to putting so much money into your computer it’s hard to know that you spent that much while still skimping on your cooling. You could just throw down and build a full custom water cooling loop, I know I’ve done that on a few of my builds. But things have gotten so much easier with all in one water cooling kits coming out from basically every manufacture. Well in the case of my LAN rig I had installed an AIO water cooler last year but recently is has been driving me crazy with water in the lines. Because of that I reach out to our old friends over at Swiftech about their new H220 X2 AIO kit. The difference between their kits and most other manufactures is they are basically an all in one custom kit that you can expand and upgrade later. The new models add in LED lighting, a visible reservoir, and many more features over past models. So not only does it give me a chance to check out what the new kits are all about, it also helps give the LAN rig an upgrade before I make it out to a few events over the summer.
Cooler Master tried doing this once and didn't have much luck with it in the US however, it sold well in the EU. Maybe Swifttech can make up for lost ground.
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ASRock brings overclocking back to non-overclockable Skylake chips
About a month ago Intel put its foot down and closed a loophole that allows motherboard vendors to overclock Non-K series CPUs. This type of overclocking used the BCLK (Base Clock setting) to increase processor speed independent of the CPU multiplier. This in turn raises all of the other clock settings including PCI Express, Memory and Memory Controller.
When pushed too far this can have adverse effects on connected hardware like corrupted SSD data, failed boots and lack of stability so its no wonder why Intel stepped in.
Well, it would seem Asrock is once again in the news claiming that their boards can once again overclock the non-overclockable CPUs by using an external clock generator that works independent of the CPU.
This article at PC World focuse mostly on ASrock hardware but many companies support this style of overclocking and even have the hardware on board. Gigabyte has a chip on their Z170 Skylake motherboards called "Turbo B-Clock which was added to not only allow BCLK overclocking but do so with micro adjustments below a single Mhz. (read: .5Mhz. .1Mhz etc..) While it is not expressly called out for Non-K processors there is nothing stopping you from using it.
EVGA also has an external clock generator but, isn't considered to be such a big deal.
The roots of this saga go back to late 2015, when enthusiasts discovered that you could overclock low-priced Skylake chips—a feature Intel had previously reserved for higher-priced processors. Several motherboard manufacturers soon jumped onboard to support the “feature” including ASRock, Biostar, and EVGA.
Everything was going swimmingly until early February, when Intel released an update to shut down the overclocking loophole. Intel’s move was understandable, as the company would rather drive overclockers to more capable chips. Overall, Intel advises against overclocking even on chips where it allows the capability, but that goes double for the cheaper processors, which don't officially support overclocking whatsoever.The way I see it this, the ability to overclock Non-K CPUs, is an important step open the overclocking subculture to those who are curious about overclocking and likely cannot afford the "supported" hardware.
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Gigabyte X99P-SLI Motherboard Review @ Hardware Canucks
Some may say that the X99 has fallen out of popularity after the launch of Skylake. Given the number of X99 reviews out in the wild it may seem that way or, just a product of an expensive motherboard that the marketing departments cannot afford.
I, for one, would love to see more X99 reviews followed by some more performance testing in the overclocking and GPU space.
The X99 platform may not be known for affordability but Gigabyte's new X99P-SLI aims to change that opinion with USB 3.1, M.2, great overclocking, quad GPU support and more for less than $250.
This board from Gigabyte is following the traditional 4-way GPU slot configuration with upgraded audio and normal compliment of Ultra Durable features. It even comes with the PCI Express slot reinforcements for extra strength when that unsupported video tries to get away while you throw your computer around like a crazed delivery driver.
