Thursday, June 4, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TweakTown) 6/5/2015

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A look into the G.Skill Ripjaws SR910 and SV710 7.1 headsets
Computex 2015 - Alongside the Ripjaws series of mechanical keyboards and the Ripjaws MX780 RGB gaming mouse as covered by us yesterday, G.Skill also has on offer some interesting new audio additions to its peripheral arsenal.

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In comes the SR910 and SV710 7.1 digital surround sound models, said to be released in Q3 2015 by G.Skill in a recent press release.

Complete with a circumaural earcup design, these SV710 boasts Xear 3D technology to help with sound positioning, leatherette lined ear pads and built-in environmental noise cancellation (ENC) to help you focus at live events. Alongside the in-line control pod, there is included software including a 10-band equalizer and customizable surround sound positioning features located within.

It's also worth noting that the 7.1 surround sound SR910 contains ear cup LEDs and connects to your PC via USB whereas the SR710 does not.

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Kingston launches USB Type-C flash drive
Computex 2015 - Memory specialist Kingston has released its DataTraveler microDuo 3C USB flash drive, a USB 3.1 product. Designed as a dual interface that works with standard USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports, the drive complements portable devices, Kingston said.

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USB Type-C is a reversible connector standard that will open the door to slimmer and sleeker devices. The Kingston DataTraveler microDuo 3C ships in three capacities: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. The 16GB has 100MB/s read and 10MB/s write, while the 32GB and 64GB drives provide 100MB/s read and 15MB/s write.

"DataTraveler microDuo 3C has a dual interface that accommodates both USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports to give users easy access to the latest USB interface," said Nathan Su, flash memory sales director of the APAC region at Kingston. "Our drive provides more storage, features fast data transfer speeds and helps make the new technology more accessible to consumers."

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BIOSTAR Z97X - first Intel Z97 motherboard to get Windows 10 certified
Computex 2015 - The BIOSTAR Z97X, its latest high-end gaming motherboard, is the first Intel Z97 motherboard to receive the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system certification.

BIOSTAR designed the Z97X from the ground up, featuring an ATX form factor board that supports USB 3.1, three PCI Express 3.0x16 slots, PCIe M.2 support, Dual GbE LAN and BIOSTAR Super Hi-Fi Audio technology and support for the DisplayPort.

The motherboard also features an onboard HDMI capable of support for 2K and 4K resolutions. This is a great move by BIOSTAR, as Microsoft has promoted Windows 10 as a true OS for gamers, and gaming-focused hardware will be important.

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Colorful video cards power some insane custom PCs at Computex
Computex 2015 - While the GeForce GTX 980 Ti iGame from Colorful looks like one of the slickest GM200-powered video cards to expect, the company powered a few custom PCs with its VGA cards.

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This system had an Intel Core i7-4790K, Bitspower water cooling setup, Colorful iGame Z97 Extreme, Avexir Blitz 16GB DDR3 2400MHz Green RAM, a Plextor M6S 256GB SSD, two Colorful GeForce GTX 980 Tis in SLI, all powered by an Antec HCP 1300W Gold PSU and housed inside of the beautiful InWin D-Frame NVIDIA Edition.

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This gorgeous beast packed mostly the same hardware as the green system, apart from some red components and the use of the insanely awesome InWin S-Frame Black & Red Edition.


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Z170 offerings from ECS look great with GeIL and Avexir RAM
Computex 2015 - Showcasing what ECS has to offer in the Intel Z170 chipset department is the Z170-CLAYMORE and the Z170-BLADE offerings.

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The Z170-CLAYMORE boasts four memory ports capable of DDR4 Dual-Channel support up to 32GB, five PCIe x16 slots and a display outputs including HDMI 2.0 and Display Port. Adding to this is 2-Way graphics support for those looking at increasing performance.

Next up is the Z170-BLADE. Also supporting Intel's 6th Generation processors, expect four RAM bays supporting Dual-Channel DDR4 up to 32GB, two PCIe x16 slots, one PCIe x1 slot and further 2-Way video card support. Adding to this is six SATA (6Gb/s) ports and a single M.2 offering. Outputs on this board include HDMI, SVI, D-Sub and Display Port sitting alongside a 6-Channel (5.1) HD audio output by Realtek, two USB 3.1 ports, siz USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 offerings.

Both the Z170-CLAYMORE and BLADE motherboards are part of ECS's 'LEET' series.

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How small can you go? Miniscule BIOSTAR LIVA PCs pictured
Computex 2015 - "What could you possibly fit into such a small box?" This is the question that I am most commonly asked when I show my friends pictures of systems as small as this - quite a lot is the real answer.

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Introducing the ECS LIVA PC series. First is the Core, brandishing an Intel Core M-5Y10C SoC processor, 4GB of DDR3L memory, one M.2 SSD for storage, Gigabit LAN, a wireless card offering Wi-Fi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth 4.0 are just some of what this beast has to offer.

As for outputs you can expect two HDMI ports, one combo sound/microphone jack, two microphones, four USB 3.0 ports and a Micro SD card reader all bundled into this 136 x 84 x 38mm package.

Coming from factory with Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1 or 10, power is supplied through an AC 100-240V source and the power output totals DC 19V / 3.43 A.

Next up is the X2 model, offering an Intel Braswell SoC processor and 32 or 64GB of storage through the utilization of eMMC. A little larger than the previously mentioned Core, this model offers an additional D-Sub output port with expansion options including one for M.2 SATA applications up to 1TB in capacity.

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Mini PCs are out in force, here it BIOSTAR's Intel Celeron addition
Computex 2015 - Named the iDEAQ-T1 IN294KT1 and also known as the Karaoke, this product comes complete with an Intel Celeron N2940 processor and integrated Intel HD graphics and marks BIOSTAR's addition to the wide range of miniature PCs available from many different companies on display this year in Taiwan.

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Adding to the features list is Dual-Channel DDR3L memory support at 1333 MHz in the form of two bays housing up to 16GB total, a Realtek Gigabit 10/100/1000 controller, a Mini PCie WLAN connection provided and one bay for a 2.5" hard drive.

As for connections, expect one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port, one Gigabit LAN port, one line-out and one mic-in on the rear I/O. The front I/O panel offers two USB 2.0 options.


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Colorful shows off its NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 iGame at Computex 2015
Computex 2015 - One of the companies that I'm most excited about reviewing video cards for is Colorful, a Chinese video card manufacturer that builds some of the craziest cards you have seen. Colorful recently said it was aiming to become the second largest VGA vendor in the world.

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We went and introduced ourselves here at Computex in Taipei, and had a close look at their GeForce GTX 980 Ti iGame card, which is a beautiful card with an insane cooling setup on it.

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We hope to get some samples of Colorful video cards in the near future, so keep your eyes peeled to TweakTown.


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Adding to the fanless range of motherboards is the BIOSTAR N3150MH
Computex 2015 - Another Intel fanless motherboard to add to the mix is the BIOSTAR-made N3150MH, sporting either a 14nm Intel Pentium or Celeron processor.

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Complete with support for two DDR3L-1600 RAM sticks, a uATX (266 x 188mm) design, one PCI-E x16 slot, two PCI-E x1 slots and display outputs of HDMI and D-Sub, this motherboard will compete with similar offerings from GIGABYTE and ASUS.

As for further connections, you can expect two USB 3.0 ports front and rear, four front and two rear USB 2.0 ports and Gigabit Ethernet support.


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Pictured: BIOSTAR's new chunky NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Computex 2015 - This video card would sure look great with the recently showcased BIOSTAR Gaming Z170X motherboard.

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This BIOSTAR NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 boasts a core clock of 1202Mhz, a memory clock 7010Mhz and 2GB of DDR5 total memory at 128-bit.

Total outputs include two DVI, one Display Port and a single HDMI output. All of the news recently has been all about the top-tier 980, bravo to BIOSTAR for showing off something for the average gamer.


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BIOSTAR shows off new Gaming Z170X motherboard
Computex 2015 - Complete with Intel 6th generation processor support, BIOSTAR has unleashed its new sleek Gaming Z170X motherboard to the public.

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Supporting four DDR4 RAM sticks running at up to 3200 MHz with three PCI-E x16 slots and two PCIe M.2 slots (32G/bs), also on offer is three SATA Express options (16G/bs) and one USB 3.1 Type-C port.

Designed in an ATX form factor size, this motherboard sports a 2GbE LAN capability, listed as both Killer and Intel powered.

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Pictured: MSI Z170A PC Mate motherboard
Computex 2015 - Steering away from the extreme MSI Dragon Gaming series is this consumer MSI Z170A PC Mate motherboard complete with Intel Z170 Express Chipset compatibility and more.

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Featuring two PCI-E slots capable of supporting 2-Way crossfire applications, also on offer is 4 DIMMs running in Dual-Channel with DDR4 memory at 3300Mhz (overclocked) and one M.2 SATA (32G/bs).

With storage on the mind, MSI has also added six SATA (6G/bs) ports, two USB 3.1 Gen2 connections, fix USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 offerings alongside a single Gigabit LAN port.


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Pictured: MSI shows off new SLI bridges
Computex 2015 - Adding to a strong performance in Taipei this year by MSI is that of these MSI GAMING SLI Bridge setups, designed specifically for NVIDIA 900 series video cards.

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Complete with the MSI Gaming Dragon illuminated by LEDs, the products on display here include the 2-Way SLI bridge L at 60mm (4 slots apart), the 2-Way SLI bridge S at 40mm (3 slots apart) and the 3-Way SLI bridge L in 40, 90 and 120mm (3, 5, 6 slots apart) size options.


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MSI adds to an amazing list of modded PCs with this mech warrior
Computex 2015 - Sitting around the MSI booth this year in Taiwan is another brilliant addition to the PC modding world, this time in some form of mech warrior design.

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Complete with XPOWER decals and a brandishing a Cooler Master logo, the motherboard on display in this chassis has a seriously large amount of USB 3.0 ports.

Although lit up, it's unfortunately not plugged in and running which would be great to see - I wonder if it moves too?

There's also a SteelSeries headset under a construction helmet on the floor which is a nice touch.

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OEMs choosing AMD Carrizo for Windows laptops, not Chromebooks
It looks like manufacturers want AMD new chip, code-named Carrizo, to appear in laptops powered by Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows 10 - and not in Chromebooks. The news was confirmed by AMD marketing manager Adam Kozak, with OEMs likely excited to utilize Carrizo for gaming, video entertainment, and more.

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The Carrizo is AMD's 6th generation AMD A-Series processor designed with core performance improvements, better gaming functionality, and other increased support for hardware-intensive activities. This is a great move by AMD as the company hopes manufacturers and consumers become fans of its latest accelerated processing unit offering.

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Some laptops running Windows 8.1 and powered by Carrizo will launch in early July, with other products slated later this year using Windows 10. AMD designed Carrizo to help shake up laptops in the $400-$700 price range, which appears to be the consumer sweet spot.


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Reeven Justice RC-1204 CPU Cooler Review

Introduction, Specifications and Pricing

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Reeven may be a newer name when it comes to CPU cooling solutions, and as of not too long ago, we could say that with an honest face, because before looking at the pair of 140mm cooler they had sent to us, they were nothing more than a company we had seen in a few news blasts. However, looking at the Ouranos and the Okeanos CPU coolers, both 140mm fan cooled designs, we saw two things. First was the fact that they build a solid cooler with enough aesthetic appeal to be very relevant to many of the other top selling coolers at this time. The second thing we learned with those coolers is that Reeven loves the color yellow, and that is not lost on this latest submission either.

While both of those coolers were in the top end of the charts, the design that brings us here today has a slightly tougher road ahead of it. This is due to the fact that this cooler is not only more compact and will fit on a few more places that the previously mentioned coolers would not, it is also based with a 120mm fan in mind to cool its tower. It all seems pretty fitting that we just happened to have a run of 120mm coolers all lined up like this, but it will make it easy to compare this new Reeven submission against a couple of coolers that did really well for themselves, and also did so with a very light attack on the wallet.

Though it may be an uphill climb for the Reeven Justice RC-1204 CPU cooler that we are looking at currently, as the SE 214X does a very nice job for the cost, and the Pure Rock does all that and offers near complete silence, so the bar is set pretty high. For those in the market for a 120mm fan based cooler, and like it to be dressed up and presentable as well, this does give the Pure Rock a hard run for its money in that department, so settle in as we cover the specifications, see what the Reeven Justice costs, and after an in depth look at it, see just how well it stacks up against others still so fresh in our minds.

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Reeven is not so forthcoming when it comes to delivering all the specifications many users like to see. They do show us that the Justice also goes by the name RC-1204, and that it is fully capable of installing to all current AMD and Intel sockets. We then see that the cooler is 162mm tall, that it is 131mm in width, and that it is 105mm deep with the fan installed. They then move to the fan dimensions where we see it is a 25mm thick 120mm diameter fan and slip in that there are six 6mm diameter heat pipes. It is said to run at speeds from 300 to 1500 RPM delivering a maximum of 82.1 CFM with only 0.67 mmH2O of pressure to help it along. We also see that this fan will deliver up to 29.8 dB(A) of noise when in use, and combined with the cooler body, it weighs 930 grams in total.

Here is what they don't mention. The fins are of course aluminum, but there are 53 fins in this stack, and yet a cap fin that is much thicker and made of aluminum. The top plate is also where the aesthetics are added with holes and the Reeven name on it. The do mention the pipes, but not that they and the base are made of copper, and then once assembled get a Nickel plating treatment. They do mention the fan, but they do not mention that the blades are bright yellow, nor do they address these yellow fan clips that are super simple in design, but are truly near genius in the way they work.

Current efforts to locate this cooler inside of the US is fruitless at this point, and while there is talk of them working hard to get into the US markets with a stronger show of force, most e-tailers are already full of many other designs which makes it very tough for Reeven to break out if you will. While we could not locate a live listing showing stock of the Justice RC-1204, in our emails we were told that the MSRP was set at $53 in the market on this side of the pond. While in and of itself, $53 for a CPU air cooler isn't out of the realm of affordable, but with the bar set so high with a pair of $35 submissions, Reeven and the Justice have a lot of work ahead of them.
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AORUS X5 Earth's Most Powerful Slim (Gaming) Laptop
First ever 15.6" GTX 965M SLI, G-SYNC technology and hardware streaming engine on laptop-designed for purist gamers

AORUS announces the award winning X5, winner of Computex Best Choice Award and Computex d&i award 2015. Featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, the new 15.6" laptop is capable of delivering stunningly realistic gameplay with zero tearing and minimal stutter for gaming enthusiasts. The GeForce GTX 965M in SLI configuration, delivers performance normally only associated with a desktop and unbelievably the X5 weighs an insane 5.51llbs and is 0.9 inches thick! Aside from stunning G-SYNC technology breakthrough, it includes the world's first built-in hardware streaming engine with one-year XSplit Gamecaster Premium Membership for desktop level streaming, so is bound to satisfy even the most demanding gamer. The exclusive Thermal+ Technology achieves class-leading cooling effect and unparalleled reliability and stability. Though uncompromised gaming pleasure is aimed as the first priority, X5 still makes a perfect companion for graphic computing and daily use.

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Gaming Delight with GTX 965M SLI: NVIDIA G-SYNC Technology

This pair of GTX 965M SLI GDDR5 8GB graphic chips generate formidable horsepower for over GTX 980M and P12000* in 3DMark 11, a phenomenal score for such a lightweight laptop. The G-SYNC Technology delivers the smoothest gameplay with zero tearing and minimal stutter to maximise the enjoyment of the game. The 3K IPS display with incredible resolution, 2880 x 1620, makes the details of the game stand out allowing for a more immersive experience. The extremely wide viewing angle display offers a consistent natural color and contrast ratio from any angle, vertically and horizontally. The extraordinary high luminance, 350 cd/m2, proves excellent clarity and readability even outdoors!

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World's First Laptop with Hardware Streaming Engine

The X5 is boosted by the latest Intel Broadwell architecture and a new 14nm process, the 5th-generation Intel processors are smaller sizes and more power-efficient, delivering more engaging gaming experiences. Capable of delivering a streaming experience normally only available on desktops. The Aorus X5 lets you stream and share your fun anytime and anywhere: with minimum loss of system resource when recording and uploading your best moments to Twitch. This model also includes a one year XSplit Gamecaster Premium Membership. The built-in NVIDIA® Vision Surround Technology supports video output to 3 displays. Through Mini DisplayPort, HDMI and Surround Port, the X5 is capable of rendering extended vision up to 5760x1080 for visual impact in your own home.

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Designed with gamers in mind - Macro Engine 25 sets and Thermal fans

The Aorus X5, has been designed with exclusive Scissor based designed Macro key, to enable quicker response and improve FPS and racing experiences. With 25 sets within the Macro Engine it also gives gamers the opportunity to edit their own Macro. With just one key you can kick off combined operations making it simpler to improve your game. Cooling is crucial for gamers; the Aorus X5 Thermal technology increases air intake and exhaust. It's superior design includes 8 thermal pipes, 4 vents and 2 fans to optimize air flow efficiency for reliability and stability. Thermal parts have been placed at the rear to maximum coolness for wrists.

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Lightning fast and maximum storage

The Aorus X5 has been designed to deliver lightning speed with 3 M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 for 12.5X faster read speed (up to 1500MB/s) than typical hard drive this machine delivers beyond your expectations. Maximum speed is 12.5x faster than the typical hard drive and 3x faster than mSATA SSD. Packed with 4 memory slots, X5 can take as many as 32GB DDR3-1866. Tasks consuming huge amount of system resources, such as multiple simultaneous sessions or graphics editing, could benefit from the ample supply of system memory. The Killer LAN chip is ideal for optimum network gaming priority and the 802.11AC wireless ensures you can play your way.

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Award Winning Credentials

The stunning Aorus X5 has also caught the eye of esteemed Computex judging panel winning both the Computex D & I Award & Best Choice Award for 2015. This continues with the Aorus awards which are mounting up as journalists recognise the impressive performance of the brand.

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Pixel Hero Closed Beta Test Begins on June 5th
NGames would like to announce that Pixel Hero will have its first Closed Beta Test on June 5th! Join the adventures with our cute chibi characters. Characters in this game not only differ in skills but also in skill configurations. Now let us consider possible strategies in Pixel Hero.

Battle Skills

In Pixel Hero, you can form a colossal team of up to 25 heroes instead of a 4-member team common in most games. When it comes to RPGs, skills are indispensable to success. There are many types of skills that can boost ATK and Crit, passive skills that can boost Initiative and DEF while absorbing HP, and skills that can disable dodging. To defeat opponents, form reasonable combinations with various kinds of skills.

Initiative Points allow you to battle first

In battle, both sides attack each other in turn. Skills are triggered starting from the front row to the back row. The chance to trigger skills in the back row will be lesser, especially for crit and HP recovery skills. So it's important to make relevant strategies based on the opponent's layout.

Since a hero's position has an effect on triggering skills, players can arrange heroes in the front row based on skills!

Forge Legendary Heroes

The Hero Development system is as simple as profound. Heroes automatically upgrade as they kill monsters. However, each hero can not only be upgraded, but also be awakened. Equip heroes with exclusive artifacts which affect 4 stats Initiative, DEF, DOD and Monarch.

Besides the awakening feature, players can also craft peerless gear!

Pixel Hero is a fun game with simple operations, but sophisticated strategies.

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Logitech Introduces its Most Advanced Portable Mouse
Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse is Designed to Work Anywhere You Do

Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) is enhancing the way people work with the introduction of the Logitech® MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse. This portable, high-productivity wireless mouse works anywhere you do.

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Featuring an advanced Darkfield Laser Sensor that tracks on any surface, including glass, and a compact, contoured shape, you can truly take the Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mouse anywhere you want to work. It is small enough to slip into a bag, and its rubber surface makes it comfortable for prolonged use.

"The Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse is our mobile version of the award-winning MX Master Wireless Mouse and delivers the best combination of connectivity, size and comfort," said Charlotte Johs, global vice president of computer peripherals at Logitech. "It is designed to work wherever you do, and it's by far the most versatile portable mouse that we offer today."

With dual-connectivity, the Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse connects to Windows® or Mac® computers with the included Pico Unifying Receiver or through Bluetooth® Smart technology. You can also pair the MX Anywhere 2 with up to three devices, and with a touch of the Logitech Easy-SwitchTM button you can switch between each device allowing you to work freely from your desktop, laptop or tablet, whether at home or on the go. The scroll wheel on the MX Anywhere 2 mouse is equipped with hyper-fast scrolling, so you can quickly read through long documents or Web pages and then shift to click-­to-­click mode for more precise navigation.

Similar to the Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse, the Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse can be customized by using Logitech OptionsTM software to replicate touch gesture controls on Mac® computers so you can accomplish more with precise control. The rechargeable battery lasts up to two months replacing the need for spare batteries, and one minute of USB-cord charging gives you up to two hours of usage.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mobile Mouse is expected to be available in June in the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $79.99. For more information, please visit http://www.logitech.com/mxanywhere2 or our blog.

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G.SKILL Showcases the Ultimate DDR4 Memory in Multiple Configurations at Computex 2015!
G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and solid state storage, displays the highest frequency DDR4 3800MHz kit and the largest DDR4 128GB kit running at a full 3000MHz CL14.

The New Heights of quad-channel DDR4 Speed: 3800MHz

After the announcement of the DDR4 3666MHz kit in May 2015, G.SKILL continued pushing DDR4 speed to new heights. At Computex this year, G.SKILL demos the ultimate DDR4 3800MHz 16GB(4x4GB) kit on two live demo systems with GIGABYTE GA-X99-SOC-Champion and ASRock Fatal1ty X99M Killer motherboards!

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The Ultimate DDR4 128GB (16GBx8) Kit at 3000MHz CL14

No compromises on performance! G.SKILL has managed its DDR4 128GB kit, based on unbuffered 16GB DDR4 modules with Samsung 8Gb Chips, at an ultra-high 3000MHz frequency with low timings of CL14. This luxury premium memory kit is displayed on the ASUS ROG Rampage V Extreme motherboard with the Intel Core i7-5960X processor.

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Pushing the Extreme Limit of 64GB (16GBx4) at 3333MHz

Demonstrating the extreme limit of 16GB modules with Samsung 8Gb Chips, G.SKILL also showcases a total of 64GB with four modules of 16GB running at 3333MHz, surpassing even the latest 8GB-module based 64GB capacity memory kits. Installed on the ASUS ROG Rampage V Extreme motherboard with the Intel Core i7-5960X processor, this is possibly the most diverse high-end system setup ever.

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MSI Shows Off Its Eye-catching Gaming Hardware
Today, the MSI-hosted 2015 Gaming Press Conference has drawn the attention of global media. The leading gaming brand will reveal the new global gaming tournament - 2015 Masters Gaming Arena, strategic partnerships and a diverse array of state-of-the art gaming gear.

MSI highlighted it's exclusive gaming laptop: the GT72 includes several innovations such as the latest concept Tobii Tech's eye-tracking live demo, NVIDIA G-SYNC; GT80 SLI features ultimate surround view performance, and GE72 adopts the Nahimic Sound technology, and the latest P series laptops featuring True Color technology. System product: the small-yet-powerful gaming PC: Nightblade MI, the continuation of the successful Nightblade series. Graphics card: the winner of the 2015 Taiwan Excellence Awards, MSI GTX 980 GAMING 4G. Motherboards: new high-end X99A GODLIKE GAMING motherboard.

Representatives from MSI's major allies Intel, A-Volute Audio Company (Nahimic Taiwan) and Rivet Networks introduce in turn their latest and greatest technologies in the conference. Intel unveils the method implemented for Intel's all-new 5th Generation Core processors to outperform its previous versions. A-Volute briefs the Nahimic Sound Technology and shows us its high definition sound quality on a GE72 laptop. Rivet Networks bring us the best possible networking solutions: KillerTM Wireless-AC 1535, the world's first network adapter to offer ExtremeRangeTM Technology.

Also SteelSeries and XSplit Gamecaster of SplitmediaLabs present their brilliant gaming peripherals and smooth live streaming in the big event.

MSI is excited to announce that the 2015 Masters Gaming Arena (MGA) will kick off with regional qualifiers for the United States, Europe and Asia. In June, the first qualifier starts in Asia and the rest of the regions in the following weeks. Gamers will be up for a US$200,000 prize pool plus free tickets to the United States in the Grand Finals.

MSI to Host US$200,000 Masters Gaming Arena 2015

MSI welcomes a new partnership with Blizzard Entertainment® and the Electronic Sports League (ESL) to kick-off MGA 2015, featuring StarCraft II® and Heroes of the Storm, both developed by Blizzard Entertainment®. With MSI's powerful gaming gear, we look forward to see world's best players to show their astonishing skills in all games.

MSI Gaming Hardware Collection

MSI also highlighted its diverse array of gaming lineup of of laptops, motherboards, video cards, and AIO PCs, etc. Highlights include award-winning products: CES 2015 Innovation award recipient GT72 Dominator Pro, GT80 SLI; Gaming 24GE 2QE 4K All-In-One PC, and X99A GAMING 9 ACK motherboard. The motherboard has just also bagged the 2015 Best Choice Golden Award.

Check the latest MSI gaming gears up close and person at Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall Booth #L0617!

Feature-packed gaming laptop GT72, comes with eye-tracking and G-SYNC

Today, MSI proudly announces the partnership with the eye-tracking experts at Tobii Technology and will begin R&D development on a fully integrated eye-tracking notebook for gamers. MSI will demonstrate prototypes of the device during the event.

MSI GT72 built in GTX980M 8GB GDDR5 graphics also sports NVIDIA® G-SYNC technology that brings better visual quality with adaptable FPS refresh rate, matching the gaming FPS refresh rate from 30~75Hz. That is to say, GT72 comes with a 17.3-inch display and many advanced hardware for ultimate efficiency and performance.

GT80, the gaming beast with SLI graphics to play surround view

The MSI gaming notebook series with the highest performance has always been the GT Series. MSI GT80 features stellar performance, easy upgrades and a full-size mechanical keyboard.

The GT80 goes above and beyond to give gamers a desktop experience in a notebook, with a 18.4-inch display, best and latest mobile Core i7 Quad Core CPU and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M SLI of dual graphics.

Cooperated with SteelSeries, the rig is the first gaming laptop mechanical keyboard equipped with Cherry MX switches. The laptop also embedded gamer-oriented wireless connectivity, the Killer's new ExtremeRange with KillerTM Wireless-AC 1535, makes the GT80 Titan a gaming beast.

More immersive sound, powered by Nahimic: GS/GE series

MSI includes Nahimic, an audio performance technology on its GS60/70 and GE62/72 laptops. Nahimic features the ability to enhance sound quality and precision to deliver an immersive virtual 7.1 sound over your standard stereo.

Nahimic, the powerful sound improvement technology, has been widely acclaimed in military and aeronautics industries where the clarity of sound is essential and vital.

There will be a live demonstration on GE72 laptop of the Nahimic sound along with SteelSeries gaming headsets on the spot.

Featuring True Color Technology: the Essence of Elite, Prestige series

Powered by the latest 4th generation Intel quad-core processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M/960M GPU, the Prestige laptops deliver true-to-life and close to 100% sRGB image quality with MSI True Color Technology.

MSI True Color Technology guarantees that each panel in a MSI notebook comes with the finest precision in color.

Inspired by boutique fashion and high-precision instruments, the new MSI Prestige series is simple yet sophisticated - with silky silver metallic exterior design and the white light backlit keyboard in the interior.

Nightblade MI: the lean, mean, gaming machine

Following the success of the MSI Nightblade, MSI is ready to add a new member to its family soon: Nightblade MI. The smallest and powerful gaming PC equipped with the latest Intel core i7 processor and a full size NVIDIA® GeForce® video cards for gaming is ready to take on and display the latest PC games in high detail.

Enforced with Military Class components inside the Nightblade MI is set to deliver stable and energy-efficient performance, even in the longest gaming sessions. The all-new MSI Nightblade MI is ready to handle any blockbuster PC game in the highest details and high frame rates.

New lineup of Gaming All-in-One PCs

MSI will display a lineup of new gaming All-in-One PCs, featuring the latest Intel® Core i7 and i5 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX960M and GTX970M graphics.

The CES 2015 Innovation award receiver, MSI Gaming 24GE 4K (previous named AG240 4K Edition GAMING AIO) features full HD and 4K versions for a complete PC solution for 4K video editing and encoding. Accompanied by the latest GTX960M graphics, Intel Core i7 CPU and integrated with an all new Nahimic Audio Enhancer, the gaming All-in-One PC brings you an immersive gaming experience like no other.

The AG270 2QC 3K features a 27" panel with a 2560x1440 (3K) resolution which provides a better viewing angle than regular TN panels. This wide-view panel takes image clarity to a whole new level, displaying images more sharp and vivid compared to full HD LCD displays. The AG270 comes with an Intel® Core i7 CPU, a GTX 970M video card and speakers developed by Yamaha.


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New Version of Crucial SSD Software Enhances Burst Performance
Crucial, a leading global brand of memory and storage upgrades, today announced significant updates to its Storage Executive tool. The new version (3.20) features Momentum Cache, an intelligent caching feature that can enhance burst performance by up to 10x[1], and allows users to extend SSD lifetime by reducing redundant writes. The tool uses idle memory for caching as needed, and installs easily via the Storage Executive interface.

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In addition to the new features, Storage Executive also allows users to:

  • Update to the latest firmware
  • Monitor drive's temperature and health
  • Reset the drive's encryption password
  • Easily check how much storage has been used
"We want everyone to enjoy the benefits of solid state storage," said Jonathan Weech, storage marketing manager, Crucial. "Software that optimises performance and keeps Crucial SSDs running efficiently is another example of how we make upgrading easy."

Crucial Storage Executive can be easily installed from this page, is compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 and newer operating systems, and works with the Crucial M500, M550, MX100, MX200, and BX100 SSDs.


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Announcing the Killer Wireless-AC 1535 Controller
Rivet Networks, a leading maker of high performance networking products, today launched the Killer Wireless-AC 1535, the world's first network adapter to offer ExtremeRange Technology redefining the wireless experience by delivering up to 150 Mbps of additional throughput at ranges beyond 10 meters.

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Gamers and performance users are now free to enjoy their online experience at greater distances from their wireless access point than before thanks to Killer's new ExtremeRange Technology, with two external amplifiers plus full MU-MIMO and Transmit Beamforming support that extends intelligence and control while increasing wireless networking speed.

"We've packed this second generation Killer Wireless-AC product with intelligence that massively improves latency, reduces jitter and virtually eliminates video freezes at even greater ranges and with stronger signals," said Mike Cubbage, co-founder and CEO of Rivet Networks. "Our sole focus is to create the best networking experience for performance users with speed and reliability that is unmatched by competing wireless adapters."

The high performance MSI GT72 and GT80 Gaming Notebooks and the MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING Motherboard will be the first products to include the Killer Wireless-AC 1535.

"The MSI GT72 and GT80 Gaming Notebooks and the MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING deliver world class performance and require the best possible networking solutions. The Killer Wireless-AC 1535 is perfect for these systems because it delivers cutting-edge range-extending technologies along with the critical intelligence that ensures crucial network packets are being delivered first," said Eric Kuo, VP of MSI.

With 40 billion devices expected to be connected by 2020, the competition for bandwidth is quickly increasing, creating headaches for gamers and performance users. MU-MIMO and Transmit Beamforming directly address these issues by making better use of a home's network capacity and ensuring signals are being efficiently directed to the right device.

ExtremeRange Technology incorporates cutting edge features all aimed at providing the maximum throughput at all distances:

  • Introduces MU-MIMO support that dramatically increases network efficiency and delivers more throughput by allowing enabled routers to serve Killer and other wireless devices simultaneously.
  • Includes two external amplifiers that offer better Wi-Fi signal at longer ranges.
  • Includes Transmit Beamforming technology that enables the access point to better direct Wi-Fi signals to your Killer 1535 enabled system.
Using Lag and Latency Reduction Technology, Killer Wireless-AC 1535 delivers high priority game and video packets to users' applications up to twice as fast as competing networking products during single application usage and up to ten times faster when multitasking. Advanced Stream Detect brings much needed intelligence to networking by automatically detecting, classifying and prioritizing sensitive network traffic to ensure critical applications such as games or voice get their data as quickly as possible. Users can now play games, watch online HD video and enjoy fast downloads all at the same time.

The Killer Wireless-AC 1535 also supports Killer DoubleShot Pro, which takes advantage of systems that include Killer Wireless and Killer Ethernet by automatically routing high priority traffic to the fastest Killer interface. Killer DoubleShot Pro can also increase the system's max throughput by using Killer Wireless and Killer Ethernet at the same time.

Availability

The Killer Wireless-AC 1535 high-performance wireless adapter will be available in the MSI GT72 and GT80 Gaming Notebooks and the MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING Motherboard in early July.


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