Tech News
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Asustek, Gigabyte pushing their presence in motherboard market
This is good news, for far too long mobo makers were struggling to find their place in the ever changing world.
Despite seeing weak demand for desktops, Asustek Computer and Gigabyte Technology will continue to expand in the motherboard market in 2016 by snatching market shares from smaller players. Although the top-2 vendors' motherboard shipments are expected to decline from a year ago in 2016, related revenues and profits will enjoy growth as their shipments of mid-range and high-end products have been rising, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.
Currently, Asustek and Gigabyte together contribute over half of worldwide motherboard shipments and also have a major share in the mid-range to high-end motherboard sector.
In 2016, Gigabyte is expected to ship 16.1-16.5 million motherboards, down from 2015's 17 million units. However, the company's strong shipments in its high-end Z170-based and G1 series motherboards will still increase the company's overall ASP. The company's EPS is also expected to grow by more than NT$3.30 (US$0.10) and reach NT$4 in 2016.
I am suprised that MSI isn't on the list, but then again Gigabyte and MSI trade places all the time so maybe next year.
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EVGA GeForce GTX 1080/1070 PWM Operating Temperature Update
November 1st, 2016 - Recently, it was reported from several sources, that the EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW PWM and memory temperature is running warmer than expected during Furmark (an extreme stress utility).
EVGA has investigated these reports and after extensive testing, below are our findings:- On ACX 3.0, EVGA focused on GPU temperature and the lowest acoustic levels possible. Running Furmark, the GPU is around 70C +/- and the fan speed is running approximately 30% duty cycle or lower.
- However, during recent testing, the thermal temperature of the PWM and memory, in extreme circumstances, was marginally within spec and needed to be addressed.
Conclusion: EVGA offers full warranty support on its products, with cross-ship RMA*, and stands behind its products and commitment to our customers.
To resolve this, EVGA will be offering a VBIOS update, which adjusts the fan-speed curve to ensure sufficient cooling of all components across all operating temperatures. This VBIOS will be released in the next few days and users can download it and update their cards directly. This update resolves the potential thermal issues that have been reported, and ensures the card maintains safe operating temperatures.
For those users who want additional cooling beyond the VBIOS update, EVGA has optional thermal pads available. This update is not required, however; EVGA will make it available free of charge to any customer who is interested. To request the thermal pad kit, please visit www.evga.com/thermalmod
Any customer who is not comfortable performing the recommended VBIOS update, may request a warranty cross-shipment* to exchange the product to EVGA for an updated replacement.
All graphics cards shipped from EVGA after 11/1/2016 will have the VBIOS update applied.
*The EVGA EAR(Advanced RMA Program) and Cross Shipping options are available in the Continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, EU, UK, Norway, and Switzerland. EVGA offers Standard RMA replacement options in the Middle East, Africa, India or outside of the before mentioned supported areas.
FAQ
Q. Which cards are supported by these updates?
A. EVGA ACX 3.0 GeForce GTX 1080, 1070 or 1060 cards with the following part numbers:
GTX 1080 Part Numbers
· 08G-P4-6181
· 08G-P4-6183
· 08G-P4-6284
· 08G-P4-6286
· 08G-P4-6384
· 08G-P4-6386
GTX 1070 Part Numbers
· 08G-P4-5171
· 08G-P4-5173
· 08G-P4-6171
· 08G-P4-6173
· 08G-P4-6274
· 08G-P4-6276
GTX 1060 6G Part Numbers
· 06G-P4-6262
· 06G-P4-6366
· 06G-P4-6265
· 06G-P4-6264
· 06G-P4-6267
· 06G-P4-6368
GTX 1060 3G Part Numbers
· 03G-P4-6365
· 03G-P4-6367
*Founders Edition, Blower type, HYBRID, and HYDRO COPPER cards do not need these updates.
Q. If my Graphics Card is not an ACX 3.0 design is it affected?
A. No, all other GPUs sold by EVGA including Founders Edition, Blower type, HYBRID, and HYDRO COPPER editions are unaffected.
Q. Does the VBIOS fix the temperature issues?
A. Yes, the VBIOS update will fix the temperature issues.
Q. Is my card damaged from running at a higher temperature?
A. No, but should any future warranty service be needed, EVGA stands behind its products.
Q. What happens if my card is accidentally damaged during the optional thermal pad installation?
A. EVGA will stand behind its customers with full warranty and cross-shipment.*
Q. What if I am not comfortable updating my VBIOS?
A. While EVGA has very user friendly ways to update VBIOS’s, if you still do not feel comfortable, we will support you with and advanced RMA and ship you a replacement card with the latest VBIOS. -
it is all Windows 10: Microsoft stops sales of Windows 7 Pro
I am a Windows 7 user and I approve of this message.
Kinda,
Everyone knew that Windows 7 would eventually be cut off and it would appear that two years after Microsoft said they would stop selling Windows 7 they finally pulled the plug.
And new Windows 7 Professional PCs won’t vanish immediately; OEMs will be allowed to use what licenses they have in stock.
For example, Dell’s online store today still listed 17 different notebook configurations equipped with Windows 7 Professional. The same goes for smaller computer sellers, like Puget Systems, an Auburn, Wash. custom PC maker: Such shops can continue to build new Windows 7 Professional PCs until their supply of licenses dries up.
Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows 7 even though it remains the most popular operating system on the planet. Windows 7 has lost about a fifth of its user share since the mid-2015 launch of Windows 10, but according to U.S. analytics vendor Net Applications, it powered 48% of all personal computers in October, more than twice Windows 10’s share.
Windows 7 support is to continue until January 2020, giving users just over three years to migrate to another operating system.
I'm a bit nostalgic when it comes to operating systems. For instance I have been using Slackware Linux since the Windows NT days and upgraded to the latest Microsoft OS whenever a new version was available. For instance Windows 2000 on launch day and used it until Windows XP was released. Windows XP stayed on my PC until the launch of Windows 7. Honestly I think Windows 7 is the last GREAT Windows OS and I'll hold on to it for as long as I can.
Sadly I skipped Windows 8 completely due to the Metro interface and have been reluctant to migrate everything over to Windows 10 until they get all the bugs worked out. #fatchance given how often they issues updates.
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Hardware Asylum 4 Year Anniversary Giveaway
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ASRock X99 Taichi (with Broadwell-E) @ techPowerUp
Tis been awhile since any of use have seen an X99 review hit the webbytubes and this one seems exciting. ASRock X99 Taichi which is a fancy name for high-end top-of-the-line super-awesome motherboard of d00m.
Of course you know it is quality because of the zip-ties holding the board down. ASRock did that with several boards including the Z87 OC Formula Overclocking Motherboard I reviewed back in the Haswell days.
Sometimes, we need a calming moment, and sometimes such can be provided by your PC! ASRock's X99 Taichi takes a whole new twist on motherboard design, going for aesthetics and form over function while still keeping functionality in the foreground. This board doesn't focus on anything other than providing you a simple, easy-to-use, calming experience.
I'd really like to review another ASRock mobo though it seems they have gotten away from the extreme overclocking scene and some of their high-end gaming gimmicks so I just don't see it happening anytime soon.
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Crucial Ballistix Tactical 32GB Kit DDR4 3000Mhz Memory Review
Another review from our very own local memory company, Crucial. I'm glad to see they are offering large capacity DDR4 memory kits now. Lets see what Hardwareslave has to say about them.
We have a nice kit of DDR4 memory for review today, and it’s a 32Gb kit to boot, but first, the introduction! When Hardwareslave design and build systems there’s only one mantra, bandwidth. There is literally no point in having an Intel i3 CPU, an old HDD and an SLi set up, it’ll only bottleneck and cause frustration. Likewise, there’s no point in an Intel i7 CPU if you only give it 8Gb of DDR3 for example. These are all extremes, but the point is basically there, you need to provide each component the means to support the IO traffic throughout the entire system. That includes cooling, airflow, IRQ’s, Power Supply Units and even your monitor. It needs to be a balance and have an equal or greater amount of bandwidth than required.
Ummm, ya... something like that. I get that they are saying you need more memory but memory capacity isn't really a cause for bottlenecks.
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Lian Li’s PC-Q37 Brings Beautiful Tempered Glass to Small Form Factor Builds
The Benefits of the Dual-Chambered, Water Cooled O-Series in a SFF Mini Tower Case
November 1st, 2016, Keelung, Taiwan - Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd is happy to announce the PC-Q37: a dual-chambered mini-ITX case with large tempered glass front and side panels. This latest chassis fuses the best of the Q-series and O-series for a new standard in small form factor PC cases. The PC-Q37 is meant to look great on desks without taking too much space.
Dual-Chambered Advantages, Small Form Factor Size
Like its big brothers the PC-O9 and PC-O10, the PC-Q37 is split into two compartments to make tidy builds a breeze. The main compartment mounts the motherboard, expansion cards, and cooling equipment; the back compartment hides the PSU and drive racks. This layout allows builders to highlight their best bits with oversized tempered glass, while effortlessly keeping wires and unsightly components tucked away.
Designed for High-end Enthusiast Builds
The PC-Q37 is a mini tower supporting Mini-ITX motherboards. Despite its compact size, it accommodates the largest VGA cards as long as 320mm on its two expansion slots. Users can install CPU coolers up to 130mm tall and PSUs as long as 220mm. The main compartment can house up to four 120mm fans on the top and bottom panels for an efficient bottom-to-top airflow or, alternatively, a radiator fitting 300mm x 120mm x 80mm. Why have big beautiful sheets of glass if there’s nothing exciting to show inside?
Ample Drive Storage and Premium Build Quality
The back compartment hides a rubber vibration-dampening drive rack supporting one 2.5” and two 3.5” drives. The front IO panel includes two USB 3.0 and HD audio ports, with headers tucked aside in the PSU and drive compartment, keeping the main compartment unfettered and wire-free at the get-go. Like the O-series, the PC-Q37 features an all-aluminum and tempered glass construction with removable, washable mesh filters on the fan intake mounts.
Price and Availability
The PC-Q37 will be available at Newegg.com for US$229
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Asylum: Review Block - Solid State Storage Drives (SSSD) - da sssnake
Solid State Storage (SSS) is So Super Solid that even Snakes have a difficult time Slithering Sneakily by the Storage Devices. So, if we Say that Solid State Storage is like a Stream of Data flowing down a Dirty mountain Drive of knowledge, we could eat hot dogs.
Solid State Storage Drive High School Football Rules!
Web Reviews
- ADATA Ultimate SU800 SSD Review (512GB) – More 3D TLC For The Masses
- Crucial MX300 1.050 GB Review
- Plextor S2C 256GB Solid State Drive Review @ CDRLabs
- Samsung 960 PRO M.2 1TB NVMe SSD review
- Samsung 960 PRO RAID Review @ Vortez
- Samsung 960 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD Review (2TB) - Breathtaking Speed
- Samsung 960 Pro 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD Review @ Legit Reviews
- Samsung's 960 Pro 2TB SSD reviewedOn a related note: what is it with review sites these days, not only do they not "repost" news from other sites (thanks again google) but when they do send out a press release they no longer mention what site they are in the title. I mean, com'on.
I guess it is time to fire up the ol'e article scraper and farm me some content. Oh wait, black hat hardware reviewers already did this and is why the whole Google crap came down. Thanks alot idiots.
Oh ya, Support your local SSD rescue, for just pennies a day you could save a small SSD drive from the storage paradox of storage devices stored in boxes. Also be a responsible SSD owner and trim your drives to help control the data population.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC Pushed To The Max @ Legit Reviews
+1 for the click-bait title now to figure out how to remove that point.
Oh I got it. -1 because the Gigabyte GTX 1050 Ti G1 Gaming card clocks better.
When the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti came out earlier this week we didn't have enough time to properly overclock it, but we were impressed by the performance that the stock card had for $140 price point. The MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC graphics card ($139.99) showed that it could easily beat the XFX Radeon RX 460 4GB that also just happens to be priced at $139.99 shipped and it was usually performing close to the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Super SuperClocked 4GB that was priced at $239 just one year ago. It made us wonder just how much more could we improve performance if we manually overclocked it? Read on to see how far we pushed the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti!
Not to be dissin on the cost advantages of a GTX 1050 vs a GTX 1080 I have to admit that the locked NVidia GPUs are really annoying for those of us who really enjoy overclocking. Combine that with no real performance advantages over an overclocked GTX 1050 vs a stock one and you have a dead platform for true computer enthusiasts.
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GeIL Announced World’s First Fully RGB Illuminated DDR4 Memory Module
Taipei, Taiwan — October 28th, 2016 -- GeIL – Golden Emperor International Ltd. – one of the world's leading PC components & peripheral manufacturers announced the availability of the world’s first fully RGB illuminated DDR4 memory module, EVO X series first launched through Newegg.com in the United States.
GeIL EVO X series memory is an irresistible addition to any rig providing stunning lighting effects with full customizability and compatibility with the latest X99 and Z170 mainboards. “GeIL is building their global sales network allowing customers better access to GEIL products. The EVO X co-cooperation with Newegg.com is a milestone for GeIL in the United States. It is successfully creating a win-win situation with competitive pricing, reliable product delivery and service.” – says Jennifer Huang, the Vice President of GeIL.
First DDR4 Memory RGB Illumination support up to DDR4 4000MHz and above
Featuring the revolutionary GeIL’s HILM™ (Hybrid-Independent-Light-Module) Design, the EVO X DDR4 memory separates the entire lighting solution and circuitry from the memory module, satisfying both, the need for stunning RGB illumination with zero interference to the module to provide maximum performance. The EVO X DDR4 series starts at a clock speed of 3000MHz, scaling up beyond 4000MHz.HILM™ –Hybrid-Independent-Light-Module
GeIL’s own HILM™ –Hybrid-Independent-Light-Module is completely separated from the memory module and combines LEDs, microprocessor, circuits, switch and dual-power-source into a single modular solution. Performance and innovative lighting combined without compromise.
Full Compatibility with ASUS, GIGABYTE and MSI motherboards' RGB lighting control appsThe EVO X series fully supports the latest high-end motherboards’ RGB User Interfaces and applications including ASUS Aura, GIGABYTE Ambient LED, and MSI Mystic Light by simply connecting the motherboard’s 4-pin RGB header. The full customizable RGB lighting module found on the EVO X will synchronize with motherboard, graphics card and other RGB UI compatible components giving you a seamless illumination experience.
“Sliding Hot Switch” supports manual real-time controlThe built-in “Sliding Hot Switch” supports manual real-time control of the RGB illumination, even on motherboards without RGB support. Connecting the EVO X to the motherboard fan connector enables the “Sliding Hot Switch”, providing Seven (7) RGB Color Rotation - breathing red, breathing green, breathing blue, blue, yellow, purple, and white.EVO X memory supports ASUS, GIGABYTE, and MSI motherboard RGB lighting control apps: http://www.geil.com.tw/products/show/id/553
EVO X series memory available at Newegg: https://goo.gl/TldDde
EVO X series memory microsite: http://www.geil.com.tw/ddr4-evox/
EVO X series memory product images download: https://goo.gl/M8ympS
More GeIL memory availabilities: Newegg.com, Micro Center, ABS system, and Cyberpower PC in U.S. and Canada Computers in Canada.
About GeIL
GeIL – Golden Emperor International Ltd. – one of the world's leading PC components & peripheral manufacturers that concentrate in making the most innovative products, from memory modules to gaming peripherals, for PC enthusiasts worldwide. Established in 1993, GeIL has soon become one of the most trusted memory professionals in the industry. In the year 2000, with the vast knowledge of tweaking and producing some of the world’s fastest DRAM modules, GeIL shook the PC enthusiast market and changed it for the better. The introduction of the first ever memory heat-spreader, the dual-channel packaged memory kit and lifetime warranty are all innovative concepts GeIL introduced in the PC DIY market. GeIL has been concentrating in perfecting the technologies of IC testing, memory burn-in and quality assurance for memory products across all segments of the market. GeIL memory is now trusted and distributed in over 50 countries worldwide. In Oct. 2016, GeIL announced to expand market in North America through a co-operation with Newegg.com to provide customers more purchasing channels, and better user experience.
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