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Biostar Hi-Fi Z97WE Motherboard Review
TechwareLabshttp://www.techwarelabs.comThinking Outside the CubeWed, 19 Nov 2014 13:22:24 +0000en-UShourly1Techwarelabshttps://feedburner.google.comBiostar Hi-Fi Z97WE Motherboard Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/uXNcTNwYuxE/http://www.techwarelabs.com/biostar-hi-fi-z97we-motherboard-review/#commentsWed, 19 Nov 2014 13:22:24 +0000Charles DorerFeaturedMotherboardsReviewsBiostarBiostar Hi-Fi Z97WEBiostar Hi-Fi Z97WE reviewHi-Fi Z97WEHi-Fi Z97WE motherboardtechware biostartechware labs biostartechware labs Biostar Hi-Fi Z97WEhttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=34408Biostar, a company which has been releasing motherboards for almost three decades, has just released the new Hi-Fi Z97WE. While Biostar has been around for some time, it isn't usually the first company that comes to mind when searching for a new motherboard. Although this may be the case for most for most PC enthusiasts, the fact remains that it will be hard to find a motherboard loaded with the same new features as the Hi-Fi Z97WE for a better price. Biostar is known for having some of the most affordable boards on the market and the Hi-Fi Z97WE is no exception. You can find Biostar's Hi-Fi Z97WE on Newegg for $114.99, which is an outstanding price for a Haswell board.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/biostar-hi-fi-z97we-motherboard-review/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/biostar-hi-fi-z97we-motherboard-review/Luxa² E-One Headset Holder Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/40dV1e-lplw/http://www.techwarelabs.com/luxa%c2%b2-e-one-headset-holder-review/#commentsWed, 05 Nov 2014 04:37:03 +0000Giovanny VasquezAccessoriesFeaturedReviewshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33769Most PC gamers and enthusiasts use expensive headsets for pristine audio quality and clarity and are often plagued by an annoying and possibly costly nuisance, there is nowhere to properly place a headset and Luxa² has found a solution to that problem. The E-One is an elegant, well built, sturdy aluminum headset holder that is capable of holding any and all headsets. With the E-One headset holder, Luxa² saved gamers and desktop users from having to hang an expensive headset on your monitor or simply leaving it on a desk where it can get scratched and possibly fall.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/luxa%c2%b2-e-one-headset-holder-review/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/luxa%c2%b2-e-one-headset-holder-review/Asus Maximus VII Gene Motherboard Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/8SBMUcgnvP8/http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-maximus-vii-gene-motherboard-review/#commentsMon, 03 Nov 2014 03:27:06 +0000Claribel AlvarezFeaturedMotherboardsReviewsASUSAsus Maximus VII Gene Reviewasus motherboard reviewIntelMaximus VII GeneMotherboardsocket 1150TechwareLabshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33653If you are a gamer or If you have a passion to overclock, tweak, tune and what have you, the Maximus VII line were practically made for you. The Maximus VII Gene is part of the R.O.G. Lineup in motherboards for Asus, we have the Formula, Hero, Gene and then the Impact, where you are scaling in size alone. The retail price of the Maximus VII Gene is $219.99, making it one of the more expensive current mATX motherboards currently, compared to Gigabyte, ASRock and MSI, but for what it brings you I believe it is well worth every cent.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-maximus-vii-gene-motherboard-review/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-maximus-vii-gene-motherboard-review/Sapphire R9 285 Dual-X OC Video Card Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/P-wjRUv_zDQ/http://www.techwarelabs.com/sapphire-r9-285-dual-x-oc-video-card-review/#commentsWed, 29 Oct 2014 02:58:23 +0000Eric GuestFeaturedReviewsVideo Cards285 vs 280 reviewamd 285 gpu reviewamd 285 reviewbest amd 285 reviewbest amd gaming cardbest graphics card reviewbest video card reviewEric GuestSapphire Dual-X R9 285 reviewTechwareLabshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33639Today we are taking a look at the Tonga-based Sapphire R9 285 Dual-X. Along with the architecture enhancements found in the new Hawaii cards, this 285 also sports Sapphire's tried and true dual-fan heat-pipe based cooler. With Tonga's lower power draw combined with a quality cooler, we can expect some low temps, quiet operation, and plenty of overclocking headroom. Read on to see how it performs.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/sapphire-r9-285-dual-x-oc-video-card-review/feed/3http://www.techwarelabs.com/sapphire-r9-285-dual-x-oc-video-card-review/Asus Maximus Vii Hero Motherboard Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/HwMJbWSCDHs/http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-maximus-vii-hero-motherboard-review/#commentsMon, 27 Oct 2014 03:43:48 +0000Charles DorerFeaturedMotherboardsReviewshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33790When you first set your eyes on the MAXIMUS VII HERO, you notice how good this board actually looks. Like most of the ROG products, this board has a red and black scheme with a matte black PCB and red highlights dotted around the heat sinks and expansion slots. However, there are also some bright red sections on the PCB, as well as some red LEDs on the chipset heat sink, which makes this board really stand out from the competition. Your not just paying for some LEDs though, this bad boy comes loaded with great features.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-maximus-vii-hero-motherboard-review/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-maximus-vii-hero-motherboard-review/Thermaltake Core V71 Case Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/JRiiJlw6TLM/http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-core-v71-case-review/#commentsWed, 22 Oct 2014 03:13:23 +0000Eric GuestCasesFeaturedReviewsbest full tower case reviewbest watercooling casecore v71 vs urban t81Eric GuestTechwareLabsthermaltake core v71 case reviewthermaltake water cooling reviewhttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33464Today we are taking a look at one of Thermaltake's top of the line cases, the Core V71. This full-tower beast has a subtle curved mesh exterior, a fully modular internal design, a massive amount of built-in air cooling, and support for a monster water cooling setup. Read on to see how it performs.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-core-v71-case-review/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-core-v71-case-review/ZOTAC GTX 780 AMP! Edition Graphics Card Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/_jIHYkndYlM/http://www.techwarelabs.com/zotac-gtx-780-amp-edition-graphics-card-review/#commentsTue, 21 Oct 2014 03:26:47 +0000Charles DorerFeaturedReviewsVideohttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33549About a year ago ZOTAC introduced us to the GTX 780 AMP! edition, and this card is still one of the best cards on the market. The original GTX 780 is a beast right out of the box, which offers a ton of overclocking potential and can run about every game you throw at it on it's highest levels. The ZOTAC gtx 780 AMP! edition pushes this card a notch further, offering a card with an incredible core clock (1006 MHz (base) 1059 MHz (boost)) and 2,304 cores for about $40 more than the cheapest stock cards. The gtx 780 AMP! edition not only offers better performance, it also runs notably cooler and quieter which is always a nice improvement for any piece of computer hardware.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/zotac-gtx-780-amp-edition-graphics-card-review/feed/1http://www.techwarelabs.com/zotac-gtx-780-amp-edition-graphics-card-review/Apotop Wi-Copy Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/xWtoZ1L7Gk0/http://www.techwarelabs.com/apotop-wi-copy-review/#commentsWed, 15 Oct 2014 03:15:53 +0000Giovanny VasquezAccessoriesFeaturedNetworkingReviewshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33589If there was ever a gadget that I would consider the Swiss army knife of its day, it would be the Apotop Wi-Copy (DW21). From school, to the airport, to the hotel, and back again, this pocket sized mobile device can transfer files wirelessly, act as a power bank for your devices, become your personal cloud storage, and acts as a personal router all without ever utilizing a PC. For $89.99, you can buy the Apotop Wi-Copy and experience true mobile convenience and versatility. Today we will be taking a look at the Apotop Wi-Copy’s functions and performance. Apotop, a brand of the Taiwanese based Carry Technology Co , strives in bringing the most innovative storage and portable wireless products for all mobile users. If you are always on the...



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/apotop-wi-copy-review/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/apotop-wi-copy-review/Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate CPU Cooler Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/Px8uHqwK2ow/http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-water-3-0-ultimate-cpu-cooler-review/#commentsMon, 22 Sep 2014 02:31:41 +0000Eric GuestCoolingFeaturedReviewsbest water cooler reviewbest watercooling reviewEric GuestTechwareLabsthermaltake 360 water reviewthermaltake water 3.0 ultimate reviewthermaltake water cooler reviewhttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33404Today we are taking a look at Thermaltake's biggest, baddest cooler, the Water 3.0 Ultimate. With 3 powerful 120mm fans bolted to a massive 360mm radiator and a higher flowing pump, this cooler could start to really close the performance gap between AIOs and custom loops while remaining user friendly. Read on to see how it performs.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-water-3-0-ultimate-cpu-cooler-review/feed/5http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-water-3-0-ultimate-cpu-cooler-review/Thermaltake BlacX Urban Wi-Fi Edition HDD Docking Station Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/L89J9IkBgbk/http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-blacx-urban-wi-fi-edition-hdd-docking-station-review/#commentsWed, 10 Sep 2014 03:30:10 +0000Giovanny VasquezFeaturedMiscellaneousReviewsStoragehttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33408Thermaltake takes hard drive docking a couple of steps further with the BlacX Urban Wi-Fi edition hard drive dock by including USB 3.0 and reliable Wi-Fi. With the new features, you are not just getting a hard drive dock. However, you are just about getting a home cloud server capable of storing movies, music, and files on a single hard drive and being able to stream them anywhere from home. I believe the real value of the BlacX Urban comes from its extra features and versatility. A great buy for anyone looking for a cheap streaming solution or just a simple hard drive dock.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-blacx-urban-wi-fi-edition-hdd-docking-station-review/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-blacx-urban-wi-fi-edition-hdd-docking-station-review/Tt eSPORTS Poseidon ZX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/UA4pYzr00ZE/http://www.techwarelabs.com/tt-esports-poseidon-zx-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/#commentsTue, 09 Sep 2014 04:17:56 +0000Eric GuestFeaturedPeripheralsReviewsbest mechanical gaming keyboardbest typing keyboard reviewcherry mx blue switch keyboardEric Guestmechanical gaming keyboard reviewTechwareLabstt esports keyboard reviewTt eSPORTS Poseidon ZX reviewhttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33177Today we are taking a look at Tt eSPORTS entry-level mechanical gaming keyboard, the Poseidon ZX. With mechanical blue switches, backlit keys, a compact, tenkeyless layout, and a more affordable price, this just might be the keyboard that brings over the skeptics and people on the fence about mechanical boards. Read on to see how it performs.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/tt-esports-poseidon-zx-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/feed/6http://www.techwarelabs.com/tt-esports-poseidon-zx-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/Gamdias Hephaestus Gaming Headset (GHS2000) Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/GClxAEjbSkE/http://www.techwarelabs.com/gamdias-hephaestus-gaming-headset-ghs2000-review/#commentsMon, 08 Sep 2014 02:48:25 +0000Giovanny VasquezAudioFeaturedPeripheralsReviewshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33238Choosing the right headset is often a challenge, with a handful of established headsets out there it is often very difficult for a new headset to make an impact on the over-saturated market. PC and console headset makers are implementing new features to differentiate their headset from others, these new features may often end up being a game changer or are quickly buried and forgotten.

Gamdias, the Greek mythology themed peripheral design company has surprised us with some of the most unique gamer gear out there. The Gamdias Hephaestus Gaming Headset (GHS2000) beings a new dimension to sound quality by adding a blast source identifier that causes the ear cups to vibrate independently. Ear cup vibration plus an interesting built in cooling...



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/gamdias-hephaestus-gaming-headset-ghs2000-review/feed/5http://www.techwarelabs.com/gamdias-hephaestus-gaming-headset-ghs2000-review/Intel Core i7-4790K Devil’s Canyon CPU Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/pCsuggsxnpI/http://www.techwarelabs.com/intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-cpu-review/#commentsWed, 03 Sep 2014 03:10:18 +0000Charles DorerFeaturedProcessorsReviewshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33039A little over a year ago, Intel introduced their new line of CPU's under the Haswell codename. As the successor to the Ivy-Bridge architecture Intel's new chip design looks to optimize power savings and performance benefits, taking advantage of the 22nm node instead of focusing on overall performance. With the release of the i5-4670K and i7-4770K, enthusiasts seemed to be disappointed over the lack of raw power the CPU's had to offer, and the small amount of headroom for overclocking. To much concern, it seems as though this is becoming a trend. Over the last few generations, there seems to be less of an increase in overall power and performance with each new release that comes out. Haswell was no exception to the trend, offering only a...



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-cpu-review/feed/5http://www.techwarelabs.com/intel-core-i7-4790k-devils-canyon-cpu-review/Western Digital My Passport Ultra Portable Hard Drive Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/FGNcACj2h5E/http://www.techwarelabs.com/western-digital-my-passport-ultra-portable-hard-drive-review/#commentsTue, 02 Sep 2014 03:38:36 +0000Eric GuestFeaturedReviewsStoragebest harddrive reviewbest portable hard driveEric Guestfastest portable hard drive reviewTechwareLabswd passport reviewwestern digital my passport ultra reviewwestern digital portable hard drive reviewhttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=32937Today we are taking a look at Western Digital's performance portable drive, the My Passport Ultra. This drive offers up exceptional speeds through USB 3.0 with up to 2TB of capacity. Combine that with an incredibly small and slim package and this drive looks to have a lot of promise. Read on to see how it performs.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/western-digital-my-passport-ultra-portable-hard-drive-review/feed/4http://www.techwarelabs.com/western-digital-my-passport-ultra-portable-hard-drive-review/Western Digital My Cloud EX2 Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/zi9IulBj3vQ/http://www.techwarelabs.com/western-digital-my-cloud-ex2-review/#commentsWed, 27 Aug 2014 11:06:53 +0000MarcFeaturedReviewsStorageclouddigitaldnlainfortrendLaCiemymy cloudNASNetworkRAIDSharestreamstreamingSynologythecuswesternwestern digitalhttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=33061We have previously looked at and reviewed the Western Digital My Cloud EX4 and were extremely impressed with it, so much so we awarded it out Editor's Choice award. Now Western Digital has sent us their next model down, the My Cloud EX2 4TB (WDBVKW0040JCH). These two units are near identical in hardware, aside from the EX2 having two less drive bays, no display on the front, and a smaller processor(1.2GHz vs the EX4's 2.0GHz), and completely identical in software and graphical UI. With that being the case, rather than re-visit all the areas covered in our WD My Cloud EX4 Review, we will focus on performance testing this go around.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/western-digital-my-cloud-ex2-review/feed/4http://www.techwarelabs.com/western-digital-my-cloud-ex2-review/Asus C200 Chromebook Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/ix4G0AqKTuY/http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-c200-chromebook-review/#commentsWed, 13 Aug 2014 23:15:16 +0000Giovanny VasquezFeaturedNotebooksReviewshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=32896Asus is one of the best known computer hardware companies in the world. The Taiwanese company continuously strives to bring out the some of best products available to a wide variety of consumers. Asus continues to add to the legacy by delivering the Asus C200 Chromebook. The lightweight, ultra durable C200 is a perfect mix between performance and battery life by utilizing Intel’s new Bay Trail chipset.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-c200-chromebook-review/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/asus-c200-chromebook-review/Netis Beacon N300 Wireless Gaming Routerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/ozm53Js2gQw/http://www.techwarelabs.com/netis-beacon-n300-wireless-gaming-router/#commentsWed, 13 Aug 2014 03:24:10 +0000Charles DorerFeaturedNetworkingReviewshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=32944Netis has been trying to take the gaming community by storm, creating innovative networking products with fresh designs and features, helping gamers get the most out of their experience without having to worry about their internet connection. Today we are looking at the new WF2631, and it is exactly what you would expect from a company trying to appeal to the gaming community. With the beacon N300, you now have the ability to control the amount of bandwidth divided across your house with the auto-QoS set up. The auto-QoS setting allows you to use up to 80% of the bandwidth in your house for gaming, and does so automatically as soon as you start playing the games you love. Netis did a great job with the design, creating the WF2631 out of a...



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/netis-beacon-n300-wireless-gaming-router/feed/5http://www.techwarelabs.com/netis-beacon-n300-wireless-gaming-router/GroovyW Bluetooth Speaker with Wireless Charging Stationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/9z6jepU1qx4/http://www.techwarelabs.com/groovyw-bluetooth-speaker-with-wireless-charging-station/#commentsFri, 01 Aug 2014 12:32:14 +0000Charles DorerAudioFeaturedReviewsgroovywgroovyw bluetooth speakerLuxa2luxa2 bluetoothLuxa2 groovyWthe groovywThermaltakethermaltake bluetoothhttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=32843Luxa2 which is a sub-brand of Thermaltake, introduces yet another wireless bluetooth speaker, the Groovy W. With great sound and an absolutely beautiful design, Luxa2 didn't hold back anything on their latest bluetooth speaker. The sharp looking speaker comes with wireless charge station which increases an already impressive 13 to 15 hour battery life another 13 to 15 hours. Not only does the charging station charge the Groovy W, but it will also charge your devices as well (mobile devices, phones, tablet, etc), which comes in handy if you find yourself away from an outlet or another power source that you would use charge your device. The Groovy W pairs with your phone in seconds, informing you that your device has been connected by a...



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/groovyw-bluetooth-speaker-with-wireless-charging-station/feed/0http://www.techwarelabs.com/groovyw-bluetooth-speaker-with-wireless-charging-station/Tt eSports Level 10 M Gaming Headset Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/5bNXxGy3oWk/http://www.techwarelabs.com/tt-esports-level-10-m-gaming-headset-review/#commentsWed, 30 Jul 2014 03:40:39 +0000Eric GuestAudioFeaturedReviewsbest gaming headset reviewEric Guestlevel 10 headset reviewlogitech gaming headsetTechwareLabsthermaltake gaming headset reviewthermaltake level 10 m reviewttesports level 10 headset reviewturtlebeach gaming headset reviewhttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=32765Today we are taking a look at Tt eSPORTS' high-end gaming headset, the Level 10 M. With aluminum construction throughout the frame, an adjustable, locking headband, detachable, bi-lateral cable, and folding noise-canceling microphone this gaming headset seems to have a lot of promise. Read on to see how well it actually performs.



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http://www.techwarelabs.com/tt-esports-level-10-m-gaming-headset-review/feed/5http://www.techwarelabs.com/tt-esports-level-10-m-gaming-headset-review/Thermaltake Urban T81 Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techwarelabs/~3/kB-cKs5pLdc/http://www.techwarelabs.com/thermaltake-urban-t81-review/#commentsThu, 24 Jul 2014 11:09:42 +0000Giovanny VasquezCasesFeaturedReviewshttp://www.techwarelabs.com/?p=32775Today we are looking at the Urban T81, a case aimed to appeal more to the high end enthusiast market. The flagship T81 is Thermaltake’s newest addition to the Urban line of cases that are geared towards a more streamlined professional look that can be used at home or at the office. Thermaltake’s motto for the Urban T81 is “Simple, Yet Elegant”. I believe those words hold true, but the real test that determines whether this case is worth the price tag is the features, modularity, and build quality.



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